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 commencemen
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How does CRH’s total $9.1 billion returned to shareholders compare with buyback programs of its main competitors in the building‑materials sector?
How does the timing of the repurchase (May 6 – Aug 5 2025) align with any upcoming earnings releases or strategic initiatives?
Is the $0.3 billion repurchase consistent with CRH’s stated long‑term capital‑return policy, and are further buybacks expected?
What are the tax implications for US shareholders receiving the buyback, and could that influence net demand?
What is the impact of the share repurchase on CRH’s earnings per share (EPS) and valuation multiples?
Will the buyback program affect CRH’s dividend policy or payout ratio going forward?
How will the $0.3 billion buyback affect CRH’s short‑term stock price and trading volume?
How will the reduction of 3.2 million shares affect the share‑float and potential for future price moves?
Are there any regulatory or market‑structure considerations (e.g., NYSE rules, UK FCA oversight) that could limit or shape future buyback activity?
What is the company’s remaining cash balance and liquidity after this latest buyback phase?