CRH’s strategic vision is clear and consistent – be a responsible international leader in building materials delivering superior performance and growth.
CRH shares are listed on the Irish (ISE) and London (LSE) stock exchanges and on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
The Group has consistently delivered superior long-term growth in total shareholder return. A shareholder who invested €100 equivalent in 1970 and re-invested gross dividends would hold shares valued at €47,762 based on a share price of €19.01 at 31st December 2009. This represents a 17% compound annual return.
|
€ million |
|
| Sales |
17,373 |
-17% |
| EBITDA |
1,803 |
-32% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) |
955 |
-48% |
| Profit before tax |
732 |
-55% |
| Operating cashflow * |
1,160 |
+103% |
|
cents |
|
| Basic earnings per share |
88.3 |
-58% |
| Cash earnings per share |
214.7 |
-38% |
| Dividend per share |
62.5 |
– |
|
times |
|
| Net Debt/EBITDA |
2.1 |
|
| EBITDA Interest cover |
6.1 |
|
| EBIT Interest cover |
3.2 |
|
| Dividend cover |
1.4 |
|
* see Finance Review table 3
