CRH expects US profit boost but Europe 'challenging' Building materials giant CRH has reported a positive start to the year in what is a seasonally quiet period for the business. Business • 26 Apr 23
CRH expects US profit boost but Europe 'challenging' Building materials giant CRH has reported a positive start to the year in what is a seasonally quiet period for the business. Business • 26 Apr 23
CRH plans to quit Dublin stock exchange for US listing CRH, the largest company on the Irish stock market, plans to quit the Dublin stock exchange to ensure its inclusion in the influential S&P 500 index, according to reports. Business • 07 Apr 23
CRH plans to quit Dublin stock exchange for US listing CRH, the largest company on the Irish stock market, plans to quit the Dublin stock exchange to ensure its inclusion in the influential S&P 500 index, according to reports. Business • 07 Apr 23
CRH's 2022 profits rise as it plans US listing Shares in CRH jumped today after the building materials giant announced plans to buy back shares worth $3 billion, a more than three-fold increase on last year on the back of record sales and profits for 2022. Business • 02 Mar 23
CRH's 2022 profits rise as it plans US listing Shares in CRH jumped today after the building materials giant announced plans to buy back shares worth $3 billion, a more than three-fold increase on last year on the back of record sales and profits for 2022. Business • 02 Mar 23
CRH to set up new $250m venture capital unit CRH, the world's second-largest building materials supplier, has announced the establishment of a new venture capital unit. Business • 16 Dec 22
CRH to set up new $250m venture capital unit CRH, the world's second-largest building materials supplier, has announced the establishment of a new venture capital unit. Business • 16 Dec 22
CRH's US operations compensate for European slowdown CRH, the world's second-largest building materials supplier, has reported higher sales and earnings for the nine months to the end of September and confirmed its full year guidance of about $5.5 billion - well ahead of last year. Business • 22 Nov 22
CRH's US operations compensate for European slowdown CRH, the world's second-largest building materials supplier, has reported higher sales and earnings for the nine months to the end of September and confirmed its full year guidance of about $5.5 billion - well ahead of last year. Business • 22 Nov 22
CRH has worst CEO to employee pay ratio in FTSE 100 Buildings materials company CRH has the worst CEO to median employee salary ratio of any FTSE 100 company, according to an analysis by Tortoise Media. Business • 18 Nov 22
CRH has worst CEO to employee pay ratio in FTSE 100 Buildings materials company CRH has the worst CEO to median employee salary ratio of any FTSE 100 company, according to an analysis by Tortoise Media. Business • 18 Nov 22
CRH's H1 revenues up 14% despite volatile environment Shares in building materials group CRH rose today after it reported stronger half year revenues and earnings despite what it called a "challenging and volatile cost environment". Business • 25 Aug 22
CRH's H1 revenues up 14% despite volatile environment Shares in building materials group CRH rose today after it reported stronger half year revenues and earnings despite what it called a "challenging and volatile cost environment". Business • 25 Aug 22
CRH buys North American firm Barrette for $1.9 billion Buildings materials company CRH has agreed a deal to buy Barrette Outdoor Living for $1.9 billion from TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). Business • 03 Jun 22
CRH buys North American firm Barrette for $1.9 billion Buildings materials company CRH has agreed a deal to buy Barrette Outdoor Living for $1.9 billion from TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). Business • 03 Jun 22
How much is too much when it comes to executive pay? This week saw a return en masse of in-person AGMs for many of Ireland's top publicly quoted companies. Analysis and Comment • 01 May 22
How much is too much when it comes to executive pay? This week saw a return en masse of in-person AGMs for many of Ireland's top publicly quoted companies. Analysis and Comment • 01 May 22
CRH reports a positive start to 2022 Building materials company CRH has reported a positive start to the year with first quarter group sales, EBITDA and margins ahead of the same time last year. Business • 20 Apr 22
CRH reports a positive start to 2022 Building materials company CRH has reported a positive start to the year with first quarter group sales, EBITDA and margins ahead of the same time last year. Business • 20 Apr 22
CRH facing questions over green transition costs at AGM The world's biggest investor group pushing for faster climate action has backed a shareholder rebellion at the annual meeting of building supplies company CRH over the way it factors climate risk into its accounts. Business • 11 Apr 22
CRH facing questions over green transition costs at AGM The world's biggest investor group pushing for faster climate action has backed a shareholder rebellion at the annual meeting of building supplies company CRH over the way it factors climate risk into its accounts. Business • 11 Apr 22
CRH completes latest share buyback and begins another Buildings materials company, CRH, has said it is to continue its share buyback programme through the return of a further $300m of cash to shareholders. Business • 17 Mar 22
CRH completes latest share buyback and begins another Buildings materials company, CRH, has said it is to continue its share buyback programme through the return of a further $300m of cash to shareholders. Business • 17 Mar 22
CRH announces withdrawal from Russian market CRH, the world's second-biggest building materials supplier, has become the latest major company to withdraw from the Russian market. Business • 03 Mar 22
CRH announces withdrawal from Russian market CRH, the world's second-biggest building materials supplier, has become the latest major company to withdraw from the Russian market. Business • 03 Mar 22
Building materials group CRH to exit Russian market Irish building materials group, CRH, is to end its operations in Russia, as Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine continues to escalate. Business • 02 Mar 22
Building materials group CRH to exit Russian market Irish building materials group, CRH, is to end its operations in Russia, as Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine continues to escalate. Business • 02 Mar 22
CRH sells US glass business for $3.8 billion Building materials firm CRH has agreed to sell its US-based unit that manufactures glass products to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners for $3.8 billion. Business • 28 Feb 22
CRH sells US glass business for $3.8 billion Building materials firm CRH has agreed to sell its US-based unit that manufactures glass products to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners for $3.8 billion. Business • 28 Feb 22
CRH eyes earnings of over $5.25 billion for 2021 Building materials CRH said that sales for the first nine months of the year rose by 11% compared to the same time last year as it expects its earnings for the full year to be in excess of $5.25 billion. Business • 23 Nov 21
CRH eyes earnings of over $5.25 billion for 2021 Building materials CRH said that sales for the first nine months of the year rose by 11% compared to the same time last year as it expects its earnings for the full year to be in excess of $5.25 billion. Business • 23 Nov 21
CRH builds up higher H1 revenues and profits Building materials group CRH has reported higher revenues and profits for the six months to the end of June with trading benefitting from a positive underlying backdrop in both North America and Europe. Business • 26 Aug 21
CRH builds up higher H1 revenues and profits Building materials group CRH has reported higher revenues and profits for the six months to the end of June with trading benefitting from a positive underlying backdrop in both North America and Europe. Business • 26 Aug 21
CRH's first quarter sales up 3% on strong demand Building materials group CRH has reported a positive start to the year with first quarter like-for-like sales up by 3% on the back of strong demand for residential construction, particularly in North America. Business • 28 Apr 21
CRH's first quarter sales up 3% on strong demand Building materials group CRH has reported a positive start to the year with first quarter like-for-like sales up by 3% on the back of strong demand for residential construction, particularly in North America. Business • 28 Apr 21
CRH names Mintern as Group Finance Director Building materials group CRH has said that Jim Mintern will take up the role of Group Finance Director on June 1, after the retirement of Senan Murphy as previously announced. Business • 23 Mar 21
CRH names Mintern as Group Finance Director Building materials group CRH has said that Jim Mintern will take up the role of Group Finance Director on June 1, after the retirement of Senan Murphy as previously announced. Business • 23 Mar 21
CRH's 2020 revenues dip 2% amid Covid disruptions Building materials group CRH said that 2020 was a challenging year for the company due to significant Covid-19 related disruption in both Europe and North America. Business • 04 Mar 21
CRH's 2020 revenues dip 2% amid Covid disruptions Building materials group CRH said that 2020 was a challenging year for the company due to significant Covid-19 related disruption in both Europe and North America. Business • 04 Mar 21
CRH expecting higher full year profits for 2020 Building materials group CRH said it expects 2020 core earnings to rise on a like-by-like basis as it provided full-year guidance for the first time with just five weeks left of the Covid-19 pandemic-hit year. Business • 24 Nov 20
CRH expecting higher full year profits for 2020 Building materials group CRH said it expects 2020 core earnings to rise on a like-by-like basis as it provided full-year guidance for the first time with just five weeks left of the Covid-19 pandemic-hit year. Business • 24 Nov 20
CRH sells Brazilian cement business for $218m Building materials group CRH has agreed a deal to sell its Brazilian cement business to Italy's Buzzi Unicem for $218m. Business • 27 Oct 20
CRH sells Brazilian cement business for $218m Building materials group CRH has agreed a deal to sell its Brazilian cement business to Italy's Buzzi Unicem for $218m. Business • 27 Oct 20
CRH's Group Finance Director to retire next year Buildings materials group, CRH, has announced that its Group Finance Director, Senan Murphy is to retire next year. Business • 30 Sep 20
CRH's Group Finance Director to retire next year Buildings materials group, CRH, has announced that its Group Finance Director, Senan Murphy is to retire next year. Business • 30 Sep 20
CRH has limited visibility for 2021 due to Covid-19 Building materials group CRH has reported lower revenues and pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of June in what it called a robust performance in a challenging environment. Business • 20 Aug 20
CRH has limited visibility for 2021 due to Covid-19 Building materials group CRH has reported lower revenues and pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of June in what it called a robust performance in a challenging environment. Business • 20 Aug 20
CRH cuts costs, eyes coronavirus stimulus measures Building materials group CRH said the global Covid-19 pandemic is expected to have a material impact on economic and construction activity across its markets this year. Business • 22 Apr 20
CRH cuts costs, eyes coronavirus stimulus measures Building materials group CRH said the global Covid-19 pandemic is expected to have a material impact on economic and construction activity across its markets this year. Business • 22 Apr 20
