NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed the latest phase of its share buyback program, returning a further $0.3 billion of cash to shareholders. Between May 6, 2025 and August 5, 2025, 3.2 million ordinary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange were repurchased. This brings total cash returned to shareholders under our ongoing share buyback program to $9.1 billion since its commencement
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Is the buyback being funded entirely from cash on hand, or does it involve any new debt issuance?
Are there any regulatory or shareholder approval considerations that could impact the remaining share repurchase program?
How does the $0.3 billion repurchase compare to CRH’s annual free cash flow and operating cash flow generation?
How does the $9.1 billion total buyback program compare with buyback programs of peer companies in the building materials sector?
How does the market typically react to CRH’s buyback announcements in terms of short‑term price movement and trading volume?
How might this buyback affect analyst target prices and earnings forecasts for CRH?
How will the $0.3 billion buyback affect CRH's earnings per share and dividend yield going forward?
What are the potential tax implications for shareholders receiving the buyback, especially for foreign versus U.S. investors?
What is the expected timeline for the remaining phases of the buyback program and could there be further repurchase announcements in the near term?
What is the historical impact of CRH’s buyback programs on the stock’s volatility and beta?
What is the size of the repurchased shares (3.2 million) relative to CRH’s total float and market capitalization?
What portion of CRH’s cash reserves and debt capacity is being used for this buyback, and how does it impact the company’s balance sheet and leverage ratios?