James Hardie Industries N.V. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by James Hardie Industries N.V. on March 26, 2004. The registrant is a foreign private issuer with principal executive offices in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The filing serves to distribute a presentation titled "High Growth from Unique Technology," which was originally filed with the Australian Stock Exchange on March 24, 2004.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document consists of cover pages, a safe harbor statement, and an exhibit index referencing an external presentation.
Material Changes
No material changes versus prior periods are detailed in the text of this filing. The document acts as a conduit for the attached presentation rather than a standalone financial report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements contained in the attached exhibit. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, including:
- Competition and product pricing.
- 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 of conducting business internationally.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the content of the attached "High Growth from Unique Technology" presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial guidance and operational metrics.
- Confirm the company's current status regarding asbestos-related litigation and environmental liabilities, as these are cited as material risks.
- Review the company's most recent Form 20-F for audited financial statements, as this Form 6-K does not contain them.