Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by James Hardie Industries N.V. (a foreign private issuer) was submitted to the SEC on September 22, 2003. The registrant is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and files annual reports on Form 20-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as a vehicle to distribute a press release regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed in this filing is a corporate governance update: John Barr has joined the Board of Directors of James Hardie Industries N.V.
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.
- 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.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific qualifications and background of the new board member, John Barr.
- Review the full press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on the board composition change.
- Consult the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for actual financial performance data, as this filing contains none.