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 August 29, 2003. The registrant is a foreign private issuer headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and files annual reports on Form 20-F. The filing serves to report specific corporate governance updates rather than financial performance results.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document contains no financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed in this filing relates to corporate governance. The registrant submitted eight exhibits (99.1 through 99.8) detailing "Appendix 3Y - Change of Director's Interest Notices" for the following individuals, lodged with the ASX on August 22, 2003:
- Mr. Michael R. Brown
- Mr. Peter S. Cameron
- Mr. Gregory J. Clark
- Mr. Michael J. Gillfillan
- Ms. Meredith Hellicar
- Mr. James R.H. Loudon
- Mr. Donald B. McGauchie
- Mr. Alan G. McGregor
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements found in the attached exhibits. 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 specific nature of the "Change of Director's Interest" for the eight named directors by reviewing the attached Appendix 3Y notices.
- Confirm that this filing does not contain updated financial results; refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial data.
- Note the registrant's explicit warning regarding the impact of cyclical construction markets and legal proceedings on future performance.