Further to the announcement made on March 13, 2026, CRH (NYSE:CRH) today announces that the separate schemes of arrangement to cancel the Company’s 5% preference shares and 7% preference shares became effective today, June 25, 2026, and that the preference shares have been cancelled.

Cancellation of the admission of the 5% preference shares to trading on Euronext Growth Dublin is expected to occur with effect from 7:00 a.m. (BST) tomorrow, Friday June 26, 2026.

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CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE:CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.

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CRH Completes Cancellation of Preference Shares