Organisation: Cevian Capital

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CRH commits to UK business as it defends itself against activist criticism

CRH has said it remains committed to its UK business, despite falling profits and a looming Brexit, and has defended itself against recent criticism from one of its key shareholders.

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Investors urge CRH and rivals to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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CRH's €1.6bn sale plan in Europe engenders tepid reaction from investors

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CRH 'prepares to sell €1.7bn distribution arm'

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Cevian wants simpler CRH structure

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CRH shares sink despite more buys and uptick in US infrastructure approvals

CRH rival Lafargeholcim eyes US deals following Europe success

CRH rival Lafargeholcim is eyeing 10 acquisitions this year on the back of stronger-than-expected first quarter earnings and increased customer demand in the European cement market.

Thu, 16 May, 2019

CRH to decide on sale of European distribution business 'in 2-3 months'

Building materials group CRH will decide, within the next three months, whether or not to sell its European distribution division.

Thu, 25 Apr, 2019

CRH to seek approval for fresh €350m share buyback programme

CRH has confirmed its intention to continue its share buyback programme and return up to a further €350m to investors by August.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019

CRH mulls more share buybacks after €1bn return

CRH is expected to launch another share buyback programme and announce details later this month.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

RSA shares dive after Zurich ditches bid

Zurich Insurance abandoned its £5.6bn (€7.69bn) proposed bid for Britain’s RSA, after forecasting a $200m (€178m) third-quarter loss yesterday largely due to explosions at Chinese port Tianjin.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2015

Platform Specialty Products Corp of US buys Alent chemicals firm for €1.8bn

US chemicals maker Platform Specialty Products Corp said it would buy UK’s Alent Plc for about £1.35bn (€1.87bn) in cash to expand its portfolio and save costs, sending shares of Alent to their highest on record.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2015