CRH: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events On November 4, 2026, CRH plc issued a press release announcing the commencement of (i) cash tender offers to purchase any and all of the outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 and 6.875% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Arcosa Notes”), issued by Arcosa, Inc. (“Arcosa”), and (ii) private offers to eligible holders to exchange any and all of the Arcosa Notes for up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes issued by CRH America Finance, Inc. and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CRH plc. In conjunction with the offers, Arcosa is soliciting consents from holders of the Arcosa Notes with respect to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the Arcosa Notes. A copy of the press release announcing these transactions is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated November 4, 2026, issued by CRH plc 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL). SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: November 4, 2026 CRH plc /s/ Aylwyn Bryan By: Aylwyn Bryan Chief Financial Officer