CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K

What Happened
CRH Public Ltd. (CRH) filed an 8-K (Item 5.07) reporting that on May 21, 2026 it held separate scheme meetings for holders of its 7% “A” cumulative preference shares and its 5% cumulative preference shares in connection with proposed cancellations. Holders at each meeting voted to approve the respective schemes of arrangement to cancel those share classes. Final vote results: 7% “A” — For 496,285 (94.12%), Against 30,972 (5.88%), Abstain 0; 5% — For 35,782 (84.56%), Against 6,543 (15.44%), Abstain 0. The filing notes abstentions are not counted in law; broker non-votes were shown as N/A.

Key Details

• Meeting date and filing: scheme meetings held and reported in the 8-K on May 21, 2026 (Item 5.07).
• Vote counts: 7% “A” — For 496,285; Against 30,972; Abstain 0. 5% — For 35,782; Against 6,543; Abstain 0.
• Approval outcome: holders approved the schemes of arrangement to cancel each class of preference shares; the filing does not provide implementation timing or additional procedural steps.

Why It Matters
Approval by preference-share holders is a key step toward cancelling those share classes. If and when implemented, cancellation would remove those preference shares and their associated rights (including any future dividend claims), altering CRH’s capital structure. Investors should watch for subsequent filings or notices that provide the effective date, court sanction (if required), and details on implementation or any cash/consideration arrangements.