2011 Interim Dividend - Scrip Alternative

RNS Number : 1307Q

CRH PLC

13 October 2011

 



CRH plc ("the Company")

13^th October 2011

2011 INTERIM DIVIDEND - SCRIP ALTERNATIVE

CRH plc announces that, under the Company's Scrip Dividend Scheme, 35.96% of its Ordinary Shareholders elected to receive shares in lieu of cash in respect of all or part of their Interim Dividend for 2011 to be paid on 21^st October 2011.

As a result, a total of 2,438,854 Ordinary Shares of €0.32 each have been allotted pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms of the Company's Scrip Dividend Scheme.  An application will be made for admission of the New Shares to (a) the Official Lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority and (b) trading on the Main Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities.  Dealing in the New Shares is expected to commence on Friday, 21^st October 2011.

Enquiries:

Contact

Neil Colgan

Company Secretary

Tel: [phone]

 

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