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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001654954-23-014728
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20231124
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20231124

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CRH PUBLIC LTD CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000849395
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CEMENT, HYDRAULIC [3241]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			L2
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32846
		FILM NUMBER:		231434954

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BELGARD CASTLE CLONDALKIN
		CITY:			DUBLIN IRELAND
		STATE:			L2
		ZIP:			22

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		42 FITZWILLIAM SQUARE
		CITY:			DUBLIN 2
		STATE:			L2
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<DESCRIPTION>CRH AGREES $1.1BN DIVESTMENT OF EUROPEAN LIME
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CRH public limited company</font></div>
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CRH agrees $1.1bn divestment of European lime</font></font></div>
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<font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13px">CRH
plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, is
pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to divest its
lime operations in Europe (the "Business") to SigmaRoc plc for a
total consideration of c.$1.1 billion. The transaction is subject
to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.</font></div>
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Business comprises 16 operating locations with leading market
positions across Ireland, the UK, Germany, Czech Republic and
Poland. The combined Business generated sales of c.$610 million and
EBITDA of c.$137 million in 2022.</font></div>
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transaction is structured in three phases, the first of which is
expected to complete in early 2024 comprising the Group's lime
operations in Germany, Czech Republic and Ireland. The remaining
phases, consisting of operations in the UK and Poland, are expected
to complete in 2024.</font></div>
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<font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13px">Albert
Manifold, Chief Executive of CRH, said:&#xA0;<font style="font-style: italic">"The decision to divest at an attractive
valuation follows a comprehensive review of the Business and
demonstrates CRH's active approach to portfolio management. The
proceeds from the divestment will provide us with significant
additional capital allocation opportunities to deliver further
growth and value creation for our
shareholders"</font>.</font></div>
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Contact CRH at Dublin 404 1000 (+353 1 404 1000)</font></div>
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About CRH</font></div>
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<font style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13px">CRH
(NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials
solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing
c.75,800 people at c.3,160 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH
has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.
As the essential partner for road and critical utility
infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living
solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and
value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and
sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector
leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating
agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the
NYSE and LSE.</font></div>
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Registered Office: No 12965. Registered Office: 42 Fitzwilliam
Square, Dublin 2, R02 R279, Ireland</font></div>
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materials shortages in various countries and regions where we
operate; the pace of growth in the sectors in which we operate;
demand for infrastructure, residential and non-residential
construction and our products in our geographic markets; increased
competition and its impact on prices; and increases in energy
and/or raw materials costs. There are other important factors,
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and
results to be materially different, including risks and
uncertainties relating to CRH described under "Principal Risks and
Uncertainties" in CRH's Report on Form 6-K regarding the results
for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, as filed with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as
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