CRH continues share buyback program

CRH (CRH) has completed the latest phase of its share buyback program, returning a further $0.3B of cash to shareholders. This brings total cash returned to shareholders under its ongoing share buyback program to $10B since its commencement in May 2018. CRH also announced that it has entered into an arrangement with HSBC Securities to independently conduct a buyback program to repurchase ordinary shares listed on the NYSE on CRH’s behalf for an aggregate maximum consideration of up to $0.3B. The buyback will commence on Apr. 30 and will end no later than Jul. 28.