CRH Appoints New Auditor, PwC Replaces EY

Ticker: CRH · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: auditor-change, accounting

TL;DR

CRH swapped auditors from EY to PwC, effective Feb 24, 2025.

AI Summary

On February 28, 2025, CRH Public Ltd Co. filed an 8-K to report changes in its certifying accountant. The company has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective February 24, 2025, replacing Ernst & Young LLP.

Why It Matters

A change in a company's auditor can signal potential shifts in financial reporting scrutiny or strategic direction, impacting investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing solely concerns a change in the company's auditor, which is a routine administrative event and does not inherently indicate financial distress or operational issues.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who is CRH Public Ltd Co.'s new independent registered public accounting firm?

CRH Public Ltd Co. has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm.

Who was CRH Public Ltd Co.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm?

CRH Public Ltd Co.'s previous independent registered public accounting firm was Ernst & Young LLP.

When did the change in CRH's certifying accountant become effective?

The change in CRH's certifying accountant became effective on February 24, 2025.

What is the date of this 8-K filing?

The date of this 8-K filing is February 28, 2025.

What specific item is being reported in this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing reports changes in the registrant's certifying accountant.

From the Filing

0001628280-25-009105.txt : 20250228 0001628280-25-009105.hdr.sgml : 20250228 20250228164501 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001628280-25-009105 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250228 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250228 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250228 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CRH PUBLIC LTD CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000849395 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CEMENT, HYDRAULIC [3241] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: L2 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32846 FILM NUMBER: 25691326 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: STONEMASON'S WAY, RATHFARNHAM CITY: DUBLIN 16 STATE: L2 ZIP: D16 KH51 BUSINESS PHONE: 353 1 404 1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: STONEMASON'S WAY, RATHFARNHAM CITY: DUBLIN 16 STATE: L2 ZIP: D16 KH51 8-K 1 crh-20250228.htm 8-K crh-20250228 false 0000849395 0000849395 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:FivePointTwoPercentGuaranteedNotesDue2029Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:FivePointOneTwoFivePercentGuaranteedNotesDue2030Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:SixPointFourPercentNotesDue2033Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:FivePointFourPercentGuaranteedNotesDue2034Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:FivePointFivePercentGuaranteedNotesDue2035Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 0000849395 crh:FivePointEightSevenFivePercentGuaranteedNotesDue2055Member 2025-02-28 2025-02-28 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2025 (February 24, 2025) CRH public limited company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ireland 001-32846 98-0366809 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Stonemason's Way , Rathfarnham , Dublin 16, D16 KH51 , Ireland (Address of principal executive offices) +353 1 404 1000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d 2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Ordinary Shares of €0.32 each CRH New York Stock Exchange 5.200% Guaranteed Notes due 2029 CRH/29 New York Stock Exchange 5.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 CRH/30 New York Stock Exchange 6.400% Notes due 2033 CRH/33A New York Stock Exchange 5.400% Guaranteed Notes due 2034 CRH/34 New York Stock Exchange 5.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2035 CRH/35 New York Stock Exchange 5.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2055 CRH/55 New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter) ☐ Emerging Growth Company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounti

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