CRH PLC (LON:CRH) has started the third phase of its share buyback programme which will see shares worth up to €100mln acquired.
Having already completed the first and second phases of its share buyback programme, under which around €700mln of cash was returned to shareholders, the FTSE 100 construction giant kicked off the third phase today. It will close at the end of December, the company said.
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The company’s share buyback programme will see CRH buy back up to 10% of its share capital.
CRH recently reported a rise in sales and earnings in the first half of its financial year despite issues surrounding weather conditions and difficulties in the Philippines.