CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, operating in over 28 countries with a strong presence in North America and Europe. The company integrates essential materials, value-added building products, and construction services to deliver end-to-end solutions for infrastructure, non-residential, and residential construction markets. CRH's offerings include aggregates, cement, readymixed concrete, asphalt, and a wide range of building products and solutions.
- Americas Materials Solutions - Produces and supplies aggregates, cement, readymixed concrete, and asphalt, while also providing paving and construction services.
- Europe Materials Solutions - Focuses on aggregates, cement, and related materials for construction and industrial applications in Europe.
- Americas Building Solutions - Manufactures and delivers building products and solutions tailored for various construction needs.
- Europe Building Solutions - Provides building products and solutions for infrastructure and commercial projects in Europe.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Jim Mintern ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer | Jim Mintern has been the CEO of CRH since January 1, 2025. Previously, he served as CFO and Executive Director from June 1, 2021. | View Report → | |
Alan Connolly Executive | Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Alan Connolly is the Interim CFO of CRH, effective January 1, 2025. He previously served as Director of Strategic Finance and held other senior finance roles at CRH, bringing over 30 years of experience. | ||
Bob Feury Executive | Chief Culture & People Officer (CCPO) | Bob Feury is currently the Chief Culture & People Officer at CRH since 2023. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development for CRH's Building Products Division after the 2018 divestment and joined the company in 1996. | ||
Isabel Foley Executive | Group General Counsel | Isabel Foley is the Group General Counsel at CRH since 2020, and she is globally recognized for advising on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and mediation, having previously served as a partner at Arthur Cox where she advised on transactions, disputes, and compliance issues. | ||
John Lydon Executive | Director of Development | John Lydon is the Director of Development at CRH, having joined the Global Leadership Team in November 2022. He built an extensive career in investment banking with over 20 years of experience at firms including J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank, and most recently served as Head of Capital Markets at Davy. | ||
Juan Pablo San Agustín Executive | Group Executive, Strategic Planning, Innovation and Venturing | Juan Pablo San Agustín is the Group Executive, Strategic Planning, Innovation and Venturing at CRH since October 2020. He has extensive experience in strategic planning and innovation, having previously served as EVP of Strategic Planning and New Business Development at CEMEX. | ||
Nathan Creech Executive | President of the Americas Division | Nathan Creech has been serving as the President of the Americas Division at CRH since January 2023. He joined CRH in 2011 and has held various leadership roles including President of Building Products and Senior Vice President roles in the building materials industry. | ||
Peter Buckley Executive | President, International Division | Peter Buckley has been serving as President, International Division at CRH since January 1, 2024. Previously, he was President of Europe West and held Senior Vice President roles across multiple regions after joining CRH in 2009 as Country Manager, China. | ||
Philip Wheatley Executive | Chief Growth Officer | Philip Wheatley has been the Chief Growth Officer at CRH since 2023. He previously contributed as Group Head of M&A over a 16-year career at CRH, holding various strategic roles in Corporate Development and Strategy. | ||
Randy Lake Executive | Chief Operating Officer | Randy Lake is the Chief Operating Officer at CRH, having joined the company in 1996 and held several key leadership roles including President of Americas Materials (2012-2020) and Group Executive, Strategic Operations (2020-2021). He has contributed significantly to CRH’s growth and strategy and previously served as Chairman of the U.S. National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association in 2018. | ||
Badar Khan Board | Non-management Director | CEO and Director of EVgo, Inc. | Badar Khan has served as a Non-management Director at CRH since October 2021. He has extensive leadership experience in the energy sector, currently serving as CEO and Director of EVgo, Inc. and formerly as President of National Grid US until June 2022. | |
Caroline Dowling Board | Non-management Director | Non-executive Director of DCC plc; Non-executive Director of IMI plc; Non-executive Director of Orion SCM, Inc. | Caroline Dowling has been serving as a Non-management Director at CRH since March 22, 2021. She previously held several senior executive roles at Flex Ltd and leadership positions at The Dii Group, contributing significant expertise in strategy, supply chain optimization, and global business development. | |
Christina Verchere Board | Non-management Director | CEO of OMV Petrom S.A. | Christina Verchere is a non-management director at CRH, appointed in March 2023 and serving on the Audit Committee and Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility Committee. She is also the CEO of OMV Petrom S.A. since 2018, bringing over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. | |
Gillian L. Platt Board | Non-management Director | Non-management Director at Interfor Corporation | Gillian L. Platt serves as a Non-management Director at CRH since January 2017, bringing extensive experience from her previous senior leadership roles at Finning International and Aviva. | |
Johan Karlström Board | Non-management Director | Chairman of Nimlas AB | Johan Karlström is a Non-management Director at CRH since September 2019. He previously served as CEO of Skanska AB from 2008 to 2017 and as CEO of BPA from 1996 to 2000. | |
Lamar McKay Board | Senior Independent Director | Non-management Chairman of APA Corporation | Lamar McKay has served as the Senior Independent Director at CRH since December 2020 and has been in this role since April 2022, chairing the Compensation Committee along with serving on other key committees. He brings with him a distinguished 40-year career at BP and Amoco, where he held senior executive roles including Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Transition Officer. | |
Mary K. Rhinehart Board | Non-management Director | Non-Executive Chair of Johns Manville Corporation; Non-Executive Chair of Lubrizol Corporation; Non-Executive Director of Graphic Packaging Holding Company | Mary K. Rhinehart is a Non-management Director at CRH, having been appointed in October 2018. She brings over 40 years of leadership experience and currently holds significant roles outside of CRH, including serving as Non-Executive Chair at Johns Manville Corporation and Lubrizol Corporation, and as Non-Executive Director at Graphic Packaging Holding Company. | |
Richard Fearon Board | Non-management Director | Non-executive Chairman and independent director of Avient Corporation; Non-management Director of Crown Holdings, Inc. and Waters Corporation | Richard Fearon is a non-management director at CRH since December 2020. He brings extensive experience from previous roles at Eaton Corporation plc, Transamerica Corporation, and other leading companies, along with strong academic credentials from Stanford and Harvard. | |
Richie Boucher Board | Chairman of the Board | Non-management Director of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | Richie Boucher has served as the Chairman of the Board at CRH since January 2020 and has been an independent non-management Director since March 2018. Previously, he was the CEO of Bank of Ireland Group plc from February 2009 to October 2017 and held several senior roles in the banking sector. | |
Shaun Kelly Board | Non-management Director | Non-executive Director of Park Indemnity Limited; Non-profit board memberships | Shaun Kelly is a Non-management Director at CRH since December 2019 and previously held significant leadership roles at KPMG including Global Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2019. | |
Siobhán Talbot Board | Non-management Director | Siobhán Talbot is a non-management director at CRH since December 2018. Previously, she served as Group Managing Director at Glanbia until her retirement in December 2023 and worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. |
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With margins having expanded for 11 consecutive years and an improvement of over 900 basis points, how much further upside do you see in margin expansion, and what specific challenges could limit future improvements?
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Considering the $5 billion spent on 40 acquisitions in 2024, can you detail your integration strategy to ensure these acquisitions deliver the expected synergies, and what areas present the greatest risk to realizing these synergies?
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Given only one-third of the IIJA highway funds have been deployed and concerns about U.S. infrastructure funding, how are you positioned to mitigate potential delays or reductions in federal funding, especially in key states like Texas and Florida?
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With new build residential activity remaining subdued in both the U.S. and Europe, how do you plan to navigate the potential prolonged weakness in this sector, and what strategies are in place to offset its impact on your business?
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As the new CEO, can you specify any strategic changes you intend to implement, particularly in terms of innovation and technology, and how will these changes address the challenges of making construction quicker, simpler, and safer in a competitive market?
Research analysts who have asked questions during CRH PUBLIC LTD earnings calls.
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Michael Dudas
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Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Cement and readymixed concrete assets and operations (Texas) | 2024 | Acquisition valued at $2.1 billion completed on February 9, 2024, involving significant tangible assets (property, plant, equipment, inventories, leases, and intangibles) that boost CRH's footprint in a high-growth Texas market with expected run-rate synergies of $60 million by year three. |
Adbri Ltd | 2024 | Acquisition completed on July 1, 2024 for approximately $0.8 billion, acquiring roughly 57% of the issued share capital alongside key assets—such as $1.36 billion in property, plant, and equipment—that enhance CRH's core cement, concrete, and aggregates offerings in Australia. |
Ulricehamns Betong AB | 2023 | Acquisition completed on January 2, 2023 under the Europe Building Solutions segment, expanding CRH’s precast concrete solutions in Sweden and marking the largest acquisition among several in the first half of 2023. |
Hydro International | 2023 | Acquisition completed in the second half of 2023 which significantly bolstered CRH’s portfolio in stormwater and wastewater treatment and data solutions, supporting its circular water economy strategy and providing a strong entry point into European markets. |
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. | 2022 | Acquisition completed on July 8, 2022 for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion, strategically enhancing CRH’s Architectural Products business with residential fencing and railing solutions, achieved at an EBITDA multiple of about 10x pre-synergies and less than 8x post-synergies. |
Calstone | 2022 | Acquisition completed on March 29, 2022, expanding CRH’s outdoor living solutions and manufacturing capacity in Northern California, and contributing to a year-to-date acquisition spend of $2.5 billion in the Building Products Division. |
Hinkle | 2022 | Acquisition completed on May 13, 2022 of a vertically integrated infrastructure solutions business in Kentucky, enhancing CRH’s regional customer offering and leveraging its technical, operational, and commercial expertise. |
Rinker Materials | 2022 | Acquisition completed in April 2022 aimed at expanding CRH’s stormwater and drainage infrastructure solutions in Texas, facilitating the delivery of integrated end-to-end water infrastructure solutions in high-growth markets. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CRH.
- CRH delivered a record Q3 2025 performance with total revenues of $11.1 billion, a 5% increase over the prior year, and adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, alongside 100 basis points of margin expansion and a 12% increase in diluted EPS.
- Year-to-date 2025, the company invested $3.5 billion in 27 value-accretive acquisitions and $1.2 billion in growth CapEx, while returning over $700 million in dividends and repurchasing $1.1 billion in shares.
- The outlook for 2026 is positive, driven by strong demand in infrastructure (transportation, water, and reindustrialization, including 98 data center projects) across North America and internationally, with expectations for low single-digit volume improvement and mid single-digit pricing for aggregates.
- CRH anticipates approximately $200 million in net incremental EBITDA from M&A contributions in 2026 and projects $40 billion in financial capacity over the next five years, with 70% allocated to growth and 30% to shareholder returns.
- CRH completed the latest phase of its share buyback program, returning an additional $0.3 billion to shareholders by repurchasing 2.4 million ordinary shares between August 7, 2025, and November 5, 2025.
- This brings the total cash returned to shareholders under the ongoing share buyback program to $9.4 billion since its commencement in May 2018.
- The company also announced a new buyback program to repurchase ordinary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange for an aggregate maximum consideration of up to $0.3 billion.
- This new buyback will commence on November 6, 2025, and will end no later than February 17, 2026, with a maximum of 60,000,000 ordinary shares to be acquired and subsequently cancelled to reduce share capital.
- CRH reported Q3 2025 total revenues of $11.1 billion, a 5% increase, with net income growing 9% to $1.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA up 10% to $2.7 billion.
- The company reaffirmed its FY25 Net income guidance of $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion and raised the midpoint of its FY25 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.6 billion to $7.7 billion.
- Year-to-date, CRH invested $3.5 billion in 27 acquisitions and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through share buybacks, with an additional $0.3 billion tranche commencing.
- A quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share was declared, marking a 6% increase year-over-year.
- CRH reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with total revenues of $11.1 billion (+5% year-over-year), net income of $1.5 billion (+9% year-over-year), and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 billion (+10% year-over-year). Diluted EPS increased 12% to $2.21.
- The company reaffirmed its FY25 Net income guidance of $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion and raised the midpoint of its FY25 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.6 billion to $7.7 billion.
- CRH invested $3.5 billion in 27 value-accretive acquisitions year-to-date and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through its share buyback program, with an additional $0.3 billion tranche commencing. A quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share was also declared, representing a 6% increase year-over-year.
- On October 31, 2025, CRH plc acquired an aggregated volume of 31,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of $118.1232.
- These shares were acquired through CRH\u2019s broker BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and will be cancelled by way of redemption.
- This transaction is part of CRH's intention to buy back up to $300 million in ordinary shares by November 5, 2025, a program announced on August 6, 2025.
- Following settlement and cancellation, CRH will have 670,074,849 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and will hold 38,308,450 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 5.408% of the issued ordinary share capital.
- CRH America Finance, Inc., guaranteed by CRH plc, priced $2.5 billion in new guaranteed notes on October 6, 2025, with an expected settlement date of October 9, 2025.
- The issuance comprises $1,000,000,000 of 4.400% Guaranteed Notes due 2031, $1,000,000,000 of 5.000% Guaranteed Notes due 2036, and $500,000,000 of 5.600% Guaranteed Notes due 2056.
- Interest on these notes will be paid semi-annually, beginning February 9, 2026.
- CRH reaffirmed its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 to $7.7 billion, representing another record year of double-digit growth building on 2024. Over the last decade, the company has delivered a 15% compound annual growth rate in adjusted EBITDA, 17% in EPS, and 11% in free cash flow, alongside 11 consecutive years of margin expansion.
- As the largest building materials business in North America and Europe and the number one infrastructure player in North America, CRH is strategically positioned to capitalize on megatrends in transportation, water, and reindustrialization. Its water business alone generates over $1.6 billion in annual revenue and half a billion dollars in EBITDA.
- The company plans to direct approximately $28 billion (70% of its $40 billion financial capacity) towards growth capital expenditures and M&A, leveraging a highly fragmented U.S. building materials industry for consolidation opportunities. Over the past five years, CRH allocated $15 billion to M&A and growth CapEx, while returning $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, including repurchasing over $9 billion in shares since 2018.
- CRH hosted its Investor Day on September 30, 2025, outlining financial targets for 2026-2030 including average annual Revenue growth between 7% and 9%, an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22% to 24% by 2030, and average annual Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion of >100%.
- The company reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 billion and $7.7 billion and Net income between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion.
- CRH announced a $40 billion financial capacity over the next five years for growth investments and shareholder returns.
- In 2024, CRH achieved $35.6 billion in Revenues and $6.9 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting a +8% and +15% 10-year CAGR respectively since 2014.
- The company holds leading positions in key segments, including $1.6 billion in 2024 Revenues from its water infrastructure business and $6.4 billion in revenues from its Roads platform.
- CRH is hosting an Investor Day to present its next era of growth and five-year financial targets for 2026-2030.
- For the 2026-2030 period, the company targets average annual Revenue growth of 7% to 9%, an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22% to 24% by 2030, and average annual Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion of >100%.
- CRH reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 billion and $7.7 billion.
- The company anticipates $40 billion in financial capacity over the next five years for growth investments and shareholder returns.
- CRH announced ambitious financial targets for the 2026-2030 period, including average annual revenue growth of 7-9%, an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22-24% by 2030, and more than 100% adjusted free cash flow conversion.
- The company has a $40 billion financial capacity over the next five years to invest and return cash to shareholders.
- CRH reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with an adjusted EBITDA forecast of $7.5 billion to $7.7 billion.
- The strategic shift involves focusing on construction innovation, selectively selling non-core assets, and pursuing acquisitions to enhance industry leadership and maximize shareholder value.