CRH $1.5 billion guaranteed notes offering
The investment-grade notes are due 2029 and 2034
Davis Polk advised the joint bookrunners on an SEC-registered offering by CRH SMW Finance Designated Activity Company of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% guaranteed notes due 2029 and by CRH America Finance, Inc. of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% guaranteed notes due 2034. Both series of notes were guaranteed by CRH plc.
CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. CRH plc has its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Reuven B. Young and associate Gianna Ceophas. Counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associates Kelli A. Rivers and Ya Sheng Lin provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.