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., a foreign private issuer, on December 11, 2002. The registrant is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and files annual reports under Form 20-F. The filing serves to report specific corporate governance updates rather than periodic financial results.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing regarding corporate amendments and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed in this filing is the amendment of the company's Articles of Association, which occurred on October 15, 2002. The English translation of these amended articles is included as Exhibit 99.1.
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 conducting business internationally.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific provisions amended in the Articles of Association dated October 15, 2002, by reviewing Exhibit 99.1.
- Confirm that this filing does not contain updated financial performance data for the period ending December 11, 2002.
- Review the company's most recent Form 20-F for detailed financial metrics and comprehensive risk disclosures.