JHX

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: James Hardie Industries plc
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Date: December 19, 2025
Principal Executive Offices: Dublin, Ireland
Context: This filing serves as a notification regarding unquoted securities (Exhibit 99.1) and an application for the quotation of securities (Exhibit 99.2) for the ticker symbol JHX. The document does not contain operational results or financial statements for a specific fiscal period.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing regarding securities quotation and does not include financial performance data.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The primary activity noted is the administrative process of applying for the quotation of the company's securities.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes a comprehensive disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements. These statements cover future performance, the integration of the AZEK acquisition, capital expenditure projects, credit facility renewals, dividend payments, and share buy-backs.
Key Risks Identified:

• Liabilities related to the prior manufacture of asbestos-containing products and contributions to the Asbestos Injury Compensation Fund (AICF).
• Currency exchange rate fluctuations affecting asbestos liabilities and financial statements.
• Compliance with tax laws and potential tax charges.
• Competition, product pricing, and raw material costs.
• Legal proceedings, including product liability, environmental, and consumer class actions.
• Dependence on residential and commercial construction markets and housing affordability.
• Risks associated with the AZEK acquisition.

Management Commentary: The document contains no specific management commentary on current operations or future guidance beyond the standard risk factors and forward-looking statement disclaimers.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the status of the securities quotation application (Exhibit 99.2) for ticker JHX.
• Review the most recent Form 20-F (filed May 20, 2025) for detailed financial results and updated risk factors.
• Monitor updates regarding the integration of the AZEK acquisition and associated capital expenditures.
• Track contributions to the AICF and any changes in asbestos-related liability estimates.
• Assess the impact of currency exchange rates on the company's financial position, particularly regarding asbestos liabilities.