CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K

What Happened CRH filed an 8-K reporting the appointment of Aylwyn Bryan as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026. Mr. Bryan (age 47) succeeds Nancy Buese, who stepped down by mutual agreement on May 11, 2026 and will continue as a non‑executive employee through August 11, 2026 to support the transition. The company issued a press release on May 13, 2026 announcing these matters.

Key Details

• Appointment and background: Aylwyn Bryan has served at CRH for 14 years in senior finance and leadership roles (including Group Head of Finance and CFO of the Americas Division); no related-party or Item 404 reportable transactions were disclosed.
• Pay and incentives: Initial base salary $850,000; target annual bonus 100% of base (max 200%); monthly taxable pension cash adjustment equal to 10% of base; eligible for 2027 equity awards (target mix 60% PSUs / 40% RSUs).
• Signing award: Additional long‑term equity award of $1,563,000 (60% PSUs / 40% RSUs) to vest with the company’s Feb 2026 award cycle.
• Employment terms and protections: Either party may terminate with 12 months’ written notice (company may pay in lieu or place on garden leave); 9‑month non‑compete and 12‑month non‑solicit covenants; if terminated within six months after a change of control with diminished duties, Mr. Bryan would be entitled to two years’ base salary plus vested equity (bonus/unvested equity at Committee discretion). The employment agreement will be filed with CRH’s 10‑Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.

Why It Matters A CFO change is material for investors because it affects the company’s financial leadership and may influence financial reporting, capital allocation and investor communication. The disclosed compensation and equity arrangements show the company’s incentives and potential future dilution from equity awards; the change‑of‑control and notice provisions describe possible severance exposure. The filing also notes Ms. Buese’s departure was mutual and not due to disagreement with the company.