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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, has developed a new wind farm to provide renewable electricity to its Medgidia Cement Plant in Romania. The wind farm is the first of its kind in the country to exclusively power a cement plant. It will meet a significant proportion of the Medgidia Plant's annual energy requirements, helping to lower the carbon footprint of the products it produces, while also contributing to Romania's clean energy.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, will publish its Q3 2024 financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. (New York) / 7:00 a.m. (Dublin) followed by a conference call and webcast presentation at 8:00 a.m. (New York) / 1:00 p.m. (Dublin). CRH's results and the related presentation will be available at www.crh.com/investors/results-presentations. CRH invites investors and members of the public to register for the e.

CRH trades at an unjustified discount to US peers, despite superior performance and significant US federal funding backing, enhancing visibility and stability for investors. CRH's recent NYSE listing and potential inclusion in the S&P 500 could unlock substantial value through increased passive flows and market recognition. The firm's vertical integration and extensive track record of outperformance position it uniquely in the building materials sector, offering compelling investment opportunities.

CRH (CRH) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

CRH plc benefits from increased government spending on infrastructure, especially during election years, making it a strong player in the construction materials sector. Despite high debt levels, CRH maintains a solid cash position and stable margins, with revenue expected to grow from $36.26 billion to $38.52 billion. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 16.31 and offers a 1.57% dividend yield, making it reasonably priced with potential for steady earnings growth.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, announces that Albert Manifold has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2024 and that he is to be succeeded by Jim Mintern. Mr. Mintern is currently CRH's Chief Financial Officer and has been a director of its board since June 2021. He has over 30 years of experience in the building materials industry and 22 years with CRH, serving in various senior leadership roles. Mr. M.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, announced on November 22, 2023, that it had reached an agreement to divest its lime operations in Europe for a total consideration of c.$1.1 billion. CRH is pleased to announce that the third and final phase of the transaction, comprising the Group's lime operations in Poland, is now complete. About CRH CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Schulz as the company's Chief Communications Officer (CCO). In this role, Lauren will lead CRH's global communications strategy, brand, and corporate narrative across all markets. Most recently, Lauren served as the Head of Global Communications at Verizon Business, where she played a key role in shaping the company's global communication initiat.