James Hardie Industries N.V. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed on July 2, 2004, by James Hardie Industries N.V., a foreign private issuer headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The filing serves to distribute a press release originally filed with the Australian Stock Exchange on June 30, 2004, titled "James Hardie to Respond to Issues Raised."
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial data. There are no reported values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document focuses on the company's intent to address specific issues raised in the market rather than reporting operational or financial variances.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement regarding forward-looking statements. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, including:
- Competition and product pricing.
- 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 of conducting business internationally.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The filing is a procedural submission to disseminate a press release regarding the company's response to market issues.
- No financial results or quantitative guidance are contained within this specific document.
- Investors should refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and subsequent Forms 20-F for detailed operational updates and financial data.