Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by James Hardie Industries N.V. (James Hardie) covers the period ending January 30, 2009. The filing serves as a notification to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the company's third-quarter results for the fiscal year 2009 (Q3 FY09), as detailed in Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text contains the cover page, safe harbor statement, exhibit index, and signatures for the filing. It does not include the actual financial data or the content of Exhibit 99.1. Consequently, specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific comparative financial data or details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. The document references that such results are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1, which is not included in the input.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a comprehensive Safe Harbor Statement identifying forward-looking statements and associated risks. Key areas of uncertainty and risk highlighted include:
- Asbestos Liabilities: Expectations regarding payments to the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) and the impact of foreign exchange on recorded asbestos liabilities.
- Legal and Regulatory: Potential consequences of proceedings by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, tax audits, and compliance with environmental and health laws.
- Operational Risks: Costs associated with plant suspensions or closures, product failures, and reliance on a small number of customers.
- Financial Outlook: Expectations concerning credit facility renewals, dividend payments, and general economic conditions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific Q3 FY09 financial results (revenue, earnings, cash flow) in the full text of Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in this summary.
- Confirm the current status and funding levels of the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF).
- Review updates on ongoing legal proceedings involving the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
- Assess the impact of foreign exchange rates on the company's reported asbestos liabilities.
- Check for any announcements regarding plant closures or operational suspensions mentioned in the full results notification.