Shane Carberry's questions to CRH PLC (CRH) leadership • H1 2025
Question
Shane Carberry asked for an update on the performance of the Adbri acquisition in Australia and inquired about the key drivers behind the margin expansion seen across all three divisions.
Answer
CEO Jim Mintern stated that Adbri is performing ahead of expectations due to the implementation of CRH's operational and commercial excellence programs. COO Randy Lake attributed the broad margin expansion to effective production planning, a variabilized cost base, targeted CapEx in automation, and strong execution by the global procurement team.