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 February 26, 2004. The registrant is a foreign private issuer headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and files annual reports on Form 20-F. The filing serves to distribute a presentation titled "High Growth From Unique Technology," which was originally lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on February 23, 2004.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a cover for an attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1) rather than a standalone financial report containing tabular data.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods. It references the attached presentation for details on growth and technology but does not summarize those figures within the Form 6-K text itself.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements found in the attached presentation. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to several 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.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific financial projections and growth metrics contained in the attached "High Growth From Unique Technology" presentation (Exhibit 99.1), as they are not detailed in this filing text.
- Confirm the company's exposure to cyclical construction markets and raw material costs as primary risk factors.
- Note that the registrant is subject to Form 20-F reporting requirements and operates internationally with headquarters in the Netherlands.