James Hardie Industries N.V. - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, filed on August 13, 2004, by James Hardie Industries N.V., serves as a report of a foreign private issuer. The filing incorporates by reference Exhibit 99.1, which contains the First Quarter (Q1) results for the fiscal year 2005 (FY05). These results were originally filed with the Australian Stock Exchange on August 10, 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing acts as a cover document referencing an external exhibit for the actual financial figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the referenced Q1 FY05 Results Information (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, including:
- Competition and product pricing in operating markets.
- General economic and market conditions.
- Compliance with environmental and health and safety laws.
- Dependence on cyclical construction markets.
- Supply and cost of raw materials.
- Reliance on a small number of product distributors.
- Consequences of product failures or defects.
- Exposure to environmental or other legal proceedings.
- Risks associated with international business operations.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific Q1 FY05 financial results (revenue, earnings, cash flow) in the referenced Exhibit 99.1 filed with the Australian Stock Exchange.
- Confirm the impact of cyclical construction markets on current performance.
- Review any updates on environmental or legal proceedings mentioned in the full Q1 report.
- Assess the company's reliance on key distributors and raw material costs as outlined in the full disclosure.