James Hardie Industries N.V. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on July 9, 2004, by James Hardie Industries N.V., a foreign private issuer headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The filing serves to distribute an Annual Report Mailing that was previously filed with the Australian Stock Exchange on July 7, 2004.
Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific financial data. It acts as a cover document referencing an attached exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the Annual Report. Consequently, values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not present in this filing text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. Such information is contained within the referenced Annual Report Mailing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from plans 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 international business operations.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the contents of Exhibit 99.1 (Annual Report Mailing) for actual financial performance data, as this Form 6-K only references the report.
- Confirm the filing date of the referenced Annual Report with the Australian Stock Exchange (July 7, 2004).
- Review the full list of risk factors in the company's Forms 20-F and 6-K for detailed disclosures on legal and operational contingencies.