 This document contains inside information DUBLIN, IRELAND ACCESSWIRE March 4, 2021 NYSE:CRHLSE:CRH Key Highlights Robust performance in a challenging environment Further EBITDA and margin improvement despite lower activity levels Continued strong cash generation underpinning financial strength and flexibility Net debtEBITDA of 1.3x, lowest level in over 10 years Strong acquisition pipeline; significant opportunities for future value creation Full-year dividend per share up 25 to 115.0c; 37 years of dividend delivery Recommencing share buyback programme with further tranche of 0.3bn Summary Financials 2020 LFL Sales Revenue 27.6bn -2 EBITDA 4.6bn 5 EBITDA Margin 16.8 120bps Operating Cash Flow 3.9bn 1 Albert Manifold, Chief Executive, said today: Our 2020 performance is testament to the commitment of our people and the strength and resilience of our business model. Through the repositioning of our business in recent years and our relentless focus on continuous business improvement, we have delivered record levels of profitability, margins and cash generation. 