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James Hardie Industries Plc (ASX:JHX)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for JHX
Current share price for JHX : $35.050 2.96 (9.22%)+
Release
9 Jun 2026 8:27AM
Price at Release
$32.090
Full Release
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Summary
James Hardie Industries plc is defending a class action lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The lawsuit involves individuals who acquired securities between 21 May 2025 and 19 August 2025, alleging breaches of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Act 2001, and Australian Consumer Law due to misleading forward-looking financial performance statements. James Hardie denies these allegations, affirming their compliance with disclosure obligations and plans to vigorously defend the proceedings. The document has been authorized by Aoife Rockett, Company Secretary.
Key Points
  • James Hardie Industries plc is defending a class action filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
  • The class action concerns individuals who acquired James Hardie securities between 21 May 2025 and 19 August 2025.
  • The allegations include breaches of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Act 2001, and Australian Consumer Law.
  • James Hardie allegedly made misleading forward-looking financial performance statements.
  • James Hardie denies the allegations and asserts compliance with its disclosure obligations.
  • The document has been authorized for release by Aoife Rockett, Company Secretary.
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