CRH, plc, headquartered in Ireland, has operations in 36 countries, employing approximately
92,000 people at over 3,500 locations. Our operations focus on three closely related core
businesses: Primary Materials, Value-Added Building Products and Building Materials Distribution.
CRH shares are listed on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges and on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The Group
has consistently delivered superior long-term growth in total shareholder return, averaging
18% per annum since the Group was formed in 1970.

CRH is divided into six regionally focused business segments, three in the
Americas (represented as Oldcastle) and three in Europe. All are supported by
a lean group center.