Adbri produces cement, concrete, lime and aggregates under its own name in Australia. CRH and the Barro Group jointly took the company private under a Scheme of Arrangement that completed on 1 July 2024, with CRH acquiring the 57% of Adbri's ordinary shares not already owned by Barro; CRH's own announcement called Adbri "an attractive business with high-quality assets and leading market positions" that complements CRH's existing Australian cement, concrete and aggregates operations. Adbri continues to trade under its own name rather than being absorbed into a CRH-branded operating company.
CRH completed a Scheme of Arrangement to acquire the 57% of Adbri Limited’s ordinary shares it did not already own, alongside the Barro Group, which retained its own stake. This is a majority-stake transaction, not a full takeover: CRH and Barro together control Adbri, an Australian cement, lime and concrete products group, but CRH itself holds only the 57% stake acquired under the Scheme. The Scheme was approved by Adbri’s independent shareholders on 12 June 2024, received Court approval on 14 June 2024, and completed on 1 July 2024. Neither party disclosed the transaction value.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Adbri?
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The parent company of Adbri is CRH, a publicly listed company headquartered in Ireland.
Is Adbri Australian or Irish?
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Adbri originated in Australia, but it is owned today by CRH, which is headquartered in Ireland. So Adbri is an Australian-origin brand under Irish ownership.
When did CRH buy Adbri?
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CRH completed its acquisition of Adbri on 1 July 2024. The price was not disclosed.
Is Adbri still owned by CRH?
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Yes. As of 23 September 2026, Adbri is still owned by CRH (57% stake). The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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