Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by James Hardie Industries N.V. for the month of March 2007. The registrant is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and files annual reports under Form 20-F. The filing was signed on April 3, 2007.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a cover sheet for exhibits regarding corporate governance and equity transactions rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in the text of this filing. The document focuses on the submission of specific exhibits to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) regarding stock option exercises and director interests.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a comprehensive Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements. Key risks and uncertainties identified include:
- Timing and amount of payments to the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF).
- Consequences of proceedings by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission against the company and former directors.
- Renewal or extension of credit facilities.
- Foreign exchange risks affecting asbestos provisions.
- Compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws.
- Implementation of internal controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the details of stock option exercises filed with the ASX on March 27 and March 28, 2007 (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
- Review the Change of Director's Interest Notice filed on March 30, 2007 (Exhibit 99.3).
- Monitor ongoing developments regarding the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) and related legal proceedings.
- Check the company's Form 20-F filed on September 29, 2006, for detailed risk factors referenced in this filing.