CRH has a broad international shareholder base.

Shareholdings below as at 31 December 2022.

Ownership of Ordinary Shares

Geographic Location(i)Number of shares held ‘000s% of total
North America241,39332.1
United Kingdom210,93628.0
Europe/Other145,64819.3
Retail120,76416.1
Ireland26,0013.5
Treasury (ii)7,3981.0
Total752,140100.0

(i) This represents a best estimate of the number of shares controlled by fund managers resident in the geographic regions indicated. Private shareholders are classified as retail above.

(ii) As detailed in note 29 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.