CRH plc Acquires 49,045 Ordinary Shares through Broker BNP Paribas Securities Corp

CRH plc, the Dublin-based global leader in building materials, has successfully added another 49,045 of its own ordinary shares to its treasury in a strategic play to consolidate ownership and control, as announced on the 13th of May 2025. Executing this move through the well-respected broker, BNP Paribas Securities Corp, the shares were procured on the U.S. market.

These acquired shares are set for cancellation, an action in line with CRH’s plans to buy back shares of up to $300 million in the period leading up to 5th August 2025. This move is believed to be reflective of the strategy announced by CRH earlier in the month, on the 5th of May 2025, executed by the company’s broker as part of the programme.

Importantly, under the regulations of the United Kingdom, treasury shares do not confer any voting rights. This announcement fulfils obligations under UK law, specifically Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation), as incorporated into UK law by the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018. For transparency, a full breakdown of the 12th May 2025 trades executed by BNP Paribas Securities Corp on CRH’s behalf in the buyback program is scheduled in the provided announcement.

CRH plc is fulfilling all necessary disclosure requirements for the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rule 14.3.17(2), reflecting its commitment to operating with integrity and transparency in financial markets.