Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: James Hardie Industries N.V. (James Hardie Industries Plc)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: September 2008 (Filed September 19, 2008)
Headquarters: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This filing serves as a cover document for the submission of specific exhibits to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It does not contain a full financial report or operational update for the period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing referencing attached exhibits rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results or operations are detailed in the text of this filing. The document focuses on the submission of appendices related to corporate governance and officer certifications.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement noting that exhibits contain forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Key areas of uncertainty identified include:
- Timing and amount of payments to the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF).
- Tax liabilities and related audits.
- Proceedings by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission against the company and former directors.
- Costs associated with the suspension of operations at Blandon, Pennsylvania, and Plant City, Florida plants.
- Extension or renewal of credit facilities.
- Dividend payments and product/environmental liabilities.
Risk Factors: The filing references the "Key Information — Risk Factors" section of the Form 20-F filed on July 8, 2008, citing risks related to asbestos legacy issues, foreign exchange rates, raw material costs, and general economic conditions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of Exhibit 99.1 (Appendix 3B) and Exhibits 99.2, 99.3, and 99.4 (Appendix 3Y) for specific details on officer certifications and governance matters.
- Review the Form 20-F filed on July 8, 2008 for detailed risk factors and financial data referenced in this filing.
- Monitor updates regarding the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) contribution requirements.
- Track the status of operations at the Blandon, PA and Plant City, FL plants mentioned in the risk factors.