EX-99.6 7 ex996fpagesq2fy24.htm EX-99.6 Document

Exhibit 99.6

James Hardie Industries plc
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
as of and for the Three and Six Months Ended 30 September 2023



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James Hardie Industries plc
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of James Hardie Industries plc
Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of James Hardie Industries plc (“the Company”) as of 30 September 2023, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and six-month periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022, the condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the three and six-month periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “condensed consolidated interim financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of 31 March 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for the year then ended, and the related notes (not presented herein); and in our report dated 16 May 2023, we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of 31 March 2023, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Irvine, California
8 November 2023
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James Hardie Industries plc
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Millions of US dollars)
(Unaudited)
30 September
2023
31 March
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$154.3 $113.0 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents5.0 5.0 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents - Asbestos20.1 67.6 
Restricted short-term investments - Asbestos183.4 140.9 
Accounts and other receivables, net357.9 354.8 
Inventories296.7 344.2 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets74.2 41.0 
Assets held for sale52.6 — 
Insurance receivable - Asbestos6.5 6.8 
Workers’ compensation - Asbestos1.7 1.8 
Total current assets1,152.4 1,075.1 
Property, plant and equipment, net1,861.7 1,839.6 
Operating lease right-of-use-assets60.7 59.4 
Finance lease right-of-use-assets2.8 2.0 
Goodwill189.1 194.9 
Intangible assets, net148.7 155.2 
Restricted long-term investments - Asbestos 36.2 
Insurance receivable - Asbestos24.9 28.2 
Workers’ compensation - Asbestos15.8 16.4 
Deferred income taxes712.1 755.6 
Deferred income taxes - Asbestos266.9 298.6 
Other assets15.5 17.9 
Total assets$4,450.6 $4,479.1 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$414.7 $387.7 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits106.6 108.3 
Operating lease liabilities19.6 18.1 
Finance lease liabilities1.1 0.8 
Accrued product warranties3.6 5.4 
Income taxes payable0.9 15.4 
Asbestos liability114.9 119.4 
Workers’ compensation - Asbestos1.7 1.8 
Other liabilities16.1 40.4 
Total current liabilities679.2 697.3 
Long-term debt956.8 1,059.0 
Deferred income taxes99.6 93.6 
Operating lease liabilities59.8 61.1 
Finance lease liabilities1.9 1.4 
Accrued product warranties30.6 30.2 
Income taxes payable 2.3 
Asbestos liability766.5 857.7 
Workers’ compensation - Asbestos15.8 16.4 
Other liabilities52.4 48.7 
Total liabilities2,662.6 2,867.7 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, Euro 0.59 par value, 2.0 billion shares authorized; 437,772,838 shares issued and outstanding at 30 September 2023 and 442,056,296 shares issued and outstanding at 31 March 2023
227.3 230.0 
Additional paid-in capital246.5 237.9 
Retained earnings1,390.3 1,196.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(76.1)(53.3)
Total shareholders’ equity1,788.0 1,611.4 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$4,450.6 $4,479.1 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)


Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars, except per share data)2023202220232022
Net sales$998.8 $997.6 $1,953.1 $1,998.5 
Cost of goods sold595.2 644.3 1,176.1 1,306.1 
Gross profit403.6 353.3 777.0 692.4 
Selling, general and administrative expenses152.8 124.6 281.7 246.2 
Research and development expenses11.1 10.6 21.8 20.0 
Asset impairment - greenfield site20.1 — 20.1 — 
Asbestos adjustments (gain) loss
(3.8)(8.5)(3.9)(21.7)
Operating income223.4 226.6 457.3 447.9 
Interest, net4.5 8.2 10.3 17.0 
Other income(1.9)(12.5)(2.2)(12.3)
Income before income taxes220.8 230.9 449.2 443.2 
Income tax expense69.1 63.5 139.7 112.7 
Net income$151.7 $167.4 $309.5 $330.5 
Income per share:
Basic$0.35 $0.38 $0.70 $0.74 
Diluted$0.34 $0.38 $0.70 $0.74 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (Millions):
Basic439.6 445.5 440.7 445.5 
Diluted440.8 446.1 441.8 446.1 
Comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income$151.7 $167.4 $309.5 $330.5 
Currency translation adjustments(15.8)(30.3)(22.8)(65.0)
Comprehensive income$135.9 $137.1 $286.7 $265.5 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)20232022
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income$309.5 $330.5 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization90.4 83.1 
Lease expense12.8 12.2 
Deferred income taxes49.1 48.3 
Stock-based compensation12.3 5.5 
Asbestos adjustments (gain) loss
(3.9)(21.7)
Excess tax benefits from share-based awards (0.6)
Gain on sale of land(2.0)(12.7)
Asset impairment - greenfield site20.1 — 
Other, net18.9 6.1 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables(14.0)31.4 
Inventories42.9 (55.1)
Lease assets and liabilities, net(13.0)(12.4)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(31.6)(31.5)
Insurance receivable - Asbestos2.3 2.9 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities53.8 (23.2)
Claims and handling costs paid - Asbestos(60.3)(57.9)
Income taxes payable(16.8)(4.3)
Other accrued liabilities(11.4)(36.0)
Net cash provided by operating activities$459.1 $264.6 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment$(232.6)$(310.1)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment4.1 14.1 
Capitalized interest(8.0)(2.4)
Purchase of restricted investments - Asbestos(60.5)(76.4)
Proceeds from restricted investments - Asbestos47.7 — 
Net cash used in investing activities$(249.3)$(374.8)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from credit facilities$95.0 $230.0 
Repayments of credit facilities(185.0)(120.0)
Proceeds from issuance of shares0.2 0.1 
Repayment of finance lease obligations and borrowings(0.5)(0.6)
Shares repurchased(121.3)— 
Dividends paid (129.6)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(1.3)(4.1)
Net cash used in financing activities$(212.9)$(24.2)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash - Asbestos$(3.1)$(10.9)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash - Asbestos(6.2)(145.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash - Asbestos at beginning of period185.6 271.9 
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash - Asbestos at end of period$179.4 $126.6 
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid$22.5 $37.1 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Activities
Cash paid to AICF$23.0 $27.4 
    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 30 September 2023
(Millions of US dollars)Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balances as of 30 June 2023
$228.7 $243.0 $1,308.0 $ $(60.3)$1,719.4 
Net income— — 151.7 — — 151.7 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (15.8)(15.8)
Stock-based compensation0.1 4.8 — — — 4.9 
Issuance of ordinary shares— 0.1 — — — 0.1 
Shares repurchased— — — (72.3)— (72.3)
Shares cancelled(1.5)(1.4)(69.4)72.3 — — 
Balances as of 30 September 2023
$227.3 $246.5 $1,390.3 $ $(76.1)$1,788.0 
Six Months Ended 30 September 2023
(Millions of US dollars)Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balances as of 31 March 2023
$230.0 $237.9 $1,196.8 $ $(53.3)$1,611.4 
Net income— — 309.5 — — 309.5 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (22.8)(22.8)
Stock-based compensation0.1 10.9 — — — 11.0 
Issuance of ordinary shares— 0.2 — — — 0.2 
Shares repurchased— — — (121.3)— (121.3)
Shares cancelled(2.8)(2.5)(116.0)121.3 — — 
Balances as of 30 September 2023
$227.3 $246.5 $1,390.3 $ $(76.1)$1,788.0 
Three Months Ended 30 September 2022
(Millions of US dollars)Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balances as of 30 June 2022
$232.2 $230.9 $921.9 $(56.7)$1,328.3 
Net income— — 167.4 — 167.4 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (30.3)(30.3)
Stock-based compensation0.1 0.7 — — 0.8 
Issuance of ordinary shares— 0.1 — 0.1 
Balances as of 30 September 2022
$232.3 $231.7 $1,089.3 $(87.0)$1,466.3 
Six Months Ended 30 September 2022
(Millions of US dollars)Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Balances as of 31 March 2022
$232.1 $230.4 $892.4 $(22.0)$1,332.9 
Net income— — 330.5 — 330.5 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (65.0)(65.0)
Stock-based compensation0.2 1.2 — — 1.4 
Issuance of ordinary shares— 0.1 — — 0.1 
Dividends declared— — (133.6)— (133.6)
Balances as of 30 September 2022
$232.3 $231.7 $1,089.3 $(87.0)$1,466.3 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
James Hardie Industries plc ("JHI plc") manufactures and sells fiber cement, fiber gypsum and cement-bonded building products for interior and exterior building construction applications, primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and the Philippines.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Interim financial results are not necessarily indicative of results anticipated for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2023 from which the prior year balance sheet information herein was derived. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expense, and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The condensed consolidated financial statements represent the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of JHI plc and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entity (“VIE”). Unless the context indicates otherwise, JHI plc and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries and VIE (as of the time relevant to the applicable reference) are collectively referred to as “James Hardie”, the “James Hardie Group” or the “Company”. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.
The Company has recorded on its condensed consolidated balance sheets certain foreign assets and liabilities, including asbestos related assets and liabilities under the terms of the Amended and Restated Final Funding Agreement (“AFFA”), that are denominated in foreign currencies and subject to translation (foreign entities) or remeasurement (Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (“AICF”) entity and Euro denominated debt) into US dollars at each reporting date. Unless otherwise noted, the Company converts foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities into US dollars at the current spot rate at the end of the reporting period; while revenues and expenses are converted using an average exchange rate for the period. The Company records gains and losses on its Euro denominated debt which are economically offset by foreign exchange gains and losses on loans between subsidiaries, resulting in a net immaterial translation gain or loss which is recorded in the Selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
During the six months ended 30 September 2023, there were no changes to our significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2023.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated using net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional common shares calculated using the treasury method that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares, such as stock options and restricted stock units, had been issued.
Basic and dilutive common shares outstanding used in determining net income per share are as follows:
 Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of shares)2023202220232022
Basic common shares outstanding439.6 445.5 440.7445.5
Dilutive effect of stock awards1.2 0.6 1.10.6
Diluted common shares outstanding440.8 446.1 441.8446.1
There were no potential common shares which would be considered anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended 30 September 2023 and 2022.
Potential common shares of 0.6 million and 0.5 million for the three and six months ended 30 September 2023, respectively, and 0.3 million for both the three and six months ended 30 September 2022, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding as they are considered contingent shares which are not expected to vest.
2. Revenues
The following represents the Company's disaggregated revenues:
Three Months Ended 30 September 2023
(Millions of US dollars)North America
Fiber Cement
Asia Pacific
Fiber Cement
Europe Building
Products
Consolidated
Fiber cement revenues$734.4 $147.4 $20.5 $902.3 
Fiber gypsum revenues— — 96.5 96.5 
Total revenues$734.4 $147.4 $117.0 $998.8 
Three Months Ended 30 September 2022
(Millions of US dollars)North America
Fiber Cement
Asia Pacific
Fiber Cement
Europe Building
Products
Consolidated
Fiber cement revenues$750.6 $144.3 $17.0 $911.9 
Fiber gypsum revenues— — 85.7 85.7 
Total revenues$750.6 $144.3 $102.7 $997.6 
Six Months Ended 30 September 2023
(Millions of US dollars)North America
Fiber Cement
Asia Pacific
Fiber Cement
Europe Building
Products
Consolidated
Fiber cement revenues$1,429.2 $287.5 $41.5 $1,758.2 
Fiber gypsum revenues— — 194.9 194.9 
Total revenues$1,429.2 $287.5 $236.4 $1,953.1 
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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Six Months Ended 30 September 2022
(Millions of US dollars)North America
Fiber Cement
Asia Pacific
Fiber Cement
Europe Building
Products
Consolidated
Fiber cement revenues$1,490.7 $287.1 $35.6 $1,813.4 
Fiber gypsum revenues— — 185.1 185.1 
Total revenues$1,490.7 $287.1 $220.7 $1,998.5 
The process by which the Company recognizes revenues is similar across each of the Company's reportable segments. Fiber cement and fiber gypsum revenues are primarily generated from the sale of siding and various boards used in external and internal applications, as well as accessories. Fiber gypsum revenues also includes the sale of cement-bonded boards in the Europe Building Products segment.
3.  Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash - Asbestos
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash and Restricted cash - Asbestos reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
 30 September31 March
(Millions of US dollars)20232023
Cash and cash equivalents$154.3 $113.0 
Restricted cash5.0 5.0 
Restricted cash - Asbestos20.1 67.6 
Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash - Asbestos$179.4 $185.6 
Restricted cash relates to an insurance policy which restricts the cash from general corporate purposes.
Restricted cash - Asbestos is restricted to the settlement of asbestos claims and for the payment of the operating costs of AICF.
4.  Inventories
Inventories consist of the following components:
 30 September31 March
(Millions of US dollars)20232023
Finished goods$196.3 $237.8 
Work-in-process25.3 23.0 
Raw materials and supplies89.2 93.9 
Provision for obsolete finished goods and raw materials(14.1)(10.5)
Total inventories$296.7 $344.2 


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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
5.  Asset Impairment - greenfield site

For the quarter ending 30 September 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges of US$20.1 million based on the strategic decision to cancel the Truganina greenfield site. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the impairment charge resulted from the difference between the carrying value of the land, including costs incurred to date and its estimated fair value of US$52.6 million. The estimated fair value was derived primarily from market comparables using a third-party appraisal and are considered Level 3 inputs under ASC 820.

6.  Long-Term Debt
30 September31 March
(Millions of US dollars)20232023
Senior unsecured notes:
Principal amount 3.625% notes due 2026 (€400.0 million)
$423.2 $436.1 
Principal amount 5.000% notes due 2028
400.0 400.0 
Total823.2 836.1 
Unsecured revolving credit facility140.0 230.0 
Unamortized debt issuance costs:(6.4)(7.1)
Total Long-term debt$956.8 $1,059.0 
Weighted average interest rate of Long-term debt4.7 %4.7 %
Weighted average term of available Long-term debt3.5 years
4.0 years
Fair value of Senior unsecured notes (Level 1)$780.3 $785.2 
As of 30 September 2023, the Company had a total borrowing base capacity under the revolving credit facility of US$600.0 million with outstanding borrowings of US$140.0 million, and US$6.3 million of issued but undrawn letters of credit and bank guarantees. These letters of credit and bank guarantees relate to various operational matters including insurance, performance bonds and other items, leaving the Company with US$453.7 million of available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.
As of 30 September 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants contained in the senior unsecured notes and the unsecured revolving credit facility agreement.

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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
7.  Asbestos
In February 2007, the Company's shareholders approved the AFFA, an agreement pursuant to which the Company provides long-term funding to AICF.
Asbestos Adjustments (Gain) Loss
The Asbestos adjustments (gain) loss included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income comprise the following:
 Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
Effect of foreign exchange on Asbestos net liabilities$(9.4)$(25.1)$(13.8)$(59.1)
Loss on foreign currency forward contracts5.4 14.8 9.6 35.2 
Other0.2 1.8 0.3 2.2 
Asbestos adjustments (gain) loss
$(3.8)$(8.5)$(3.9)$(21.7)
Claims Data
The following table shows the activity related to the numbers of open claims, new claims and closed claims during each of the past five years and the average settlement per settled claim and case closed:
Six Months
 EndedFor the Years Ended 31 March
  30 September 202320232022202120202019
Number of open claims at beginning of period359 365 360 393 332 336 
Number of new claims
Direct claims196 403 411 392 449 430 
Cross claims70 152 144 153 208 138 
Number of closed claims311 561 550 578 596 572 
Number of open claims at end of period314 359 365 360 393 332 
Average settlement amount per settled claimA$292,000A$303,000A$314,000A$248,000A$277,000A$262,000
Average settlement amount per case closed 1
A$268,000A$271,000A$282,000A$225,000A$245,000A$234,000
Average settlement amount per settled claimUS$193,000US$208,000US$232,000US$178,000US$189,000US$191,000
Average settlement amount per case closed 1
US$177,000US$186,000US$208,000US$162,000US$167,000US$171,000
 1 The average settlement amount per case closed includes nil settlements.
Under the terms of the AFFA, the Company has rights of access to actuarial information produced for AICF by the actuary appointed by AICF, which is currently KPMG. The Company’s disclosures with respect to claims statistics are subject to it obtaining such information, however, the AFFA does not provide the Company an express right to audit or otherwise require independent verification of such information or the methodologies to be adopted by the approved actuary. As such, the Company relies on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by AICF to the approved actuary and the resulting information and analysis of the approved actuary when making disclosures with respect to claims statistics.
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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The following is a detailed rollforward of the Net Unfunded AFFA liability, net of tax, for the six months ended 30 September 2023:
(Millions of US dollars)  Asbestos
Liability
Insurance
Receivables
Restricted
Cash and Investments
Other
Assets
and Liabilities
Net Unfunded AFFA LiabilityDeferred Tax
Assets
Income
Tax
Payable
Net Unfunded AFFA Liability, net of tax
Opening Balance - 31 March 2023
$(977.1)$35.0 $244.7 $(0.6)$(698.0)$298.6 $40.7 $(358.7)
Asbestos claims paid59.8 — (59.8)— — — — — 
Payment received in accordance with AFFA— — 23.0 — 23.0 — — 23.0 
AICF claims-handling costs incurred (paid)0.5 — (0.5)— — — — — 
AICF operating costs paid - non claims-handling— — (0.7)— (0.7)— — (0.7)
Insurance recoveries— (2.3)2.3 — — — — — 
Movement in income tax payable— — — — — (19.9)(20.4)(40.3)
Other movements— — 3.1 1.0 4.1 (1.0)(0.1)3.0 
Effect of foreign exchange35.4 (1.3)(8.6)— 25.5 (10.8)(0.9)13.8 
Closing Balance - 30 September 2023
$(881.4)$31.4 $203.5 $0.4 $(646.1)$266.9 $19.3 $(359.9)
AICF Funding
During fiscal year 2024, the Company will contribute A$137.5 million to AICF, excluding interest, in quarterly installments. The first two payments of A$34.4 million were made on 3 July 2023 and 3 October 2023.
For the six months ended 30 September 2023, the Company did not provide financial or other support to AICF that it was not previously contractually required to provide.
Restricted Investments
AICF invests its excess cash in time deposits, which are classified as held to maturity investments and the carrying value materially approximates the fair value for each investment. The following table represents the investments outstanding as of 30 September 2023:
Date InvestedMaturity DateInterest RateA$ Millions
July 202324 July 20245.34%60.0
April 202315 April 20244.35%30.0
February 202313 October 20234.74%40.0
February 202313 January 20244.74%39.0
February 202313 February 20244.74%1.0
April 20225 April 20242.75%54.0
January 202225 January 20241.41%30.0
October 20216 October 20230.60%30.0

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James Hardie Industries plc
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8.  Derivative Instruments
The Company uses derivatives for risk management purposes and does not engage in speculative activity. A risk management objective for the Company is to mitigate interest rate risk associated with the Company’s external credit facilities and foreign currency risk primarily with respect to forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The determination of whether the Company enters into a derivative transaction to achieve these risk management objectives depends on a number of factors, including an evaluation of the extent to which derivative instruments will achieve such risk management objectives of the Company.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are valued using models that maximize the use of market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The following table sets forth the total outstanding notional amount and the fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts:
Fair Value as of
(Millions of US dollars)Notional Amount30 September 202331 March 2023
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges30 September 2023
31 March 2023
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts$259.1 $269.0 $0.3 $9.2 $2.2 $11.4 
The following table sets forth the gain and loss on the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts recorded in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as follows:
Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
Asbestos adjustments loss$5.4 $14.8 $9.6 $35.2 
Selling, general and administrative (income) expenses (0.6) 4.0 
Total loss$5.4 $14.2 $9.6 $39.2 
9.  Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and administrative actions related to the normal conduct of its business, including general liability claims, putative class action lawsuits and litigation concerning its products.
Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of any pending legal proceeding, management believes that such proceedings and actions should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, except as they relate to asbestos, Australia Class Action Securities Claim and New Zealand weathertightness ("NZWT") claims as described in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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New Zealand Weathertightness Claims
Since fiscal year 2002, the Company’s New Zealand subsidiaries have been joined in a number of weathertightness claims in New Zealand that relate to residential buildings (single dwellings and apartment complexes) and a small number of non-residential buildings, primarily constructed from 1998 to 2004. The claims often involve multiple parties and allege that losses were incurred due to excessive moisture penetration of the buildings’ structures. The claims typically include allegations of poor building design, inadequate certification of plans, inadequate construction review and compliance certification and deficient work by sub-contractors.
Historically, the Company’s New Zealand subsidiaries have been joined to these claims as one of several co-defendants, including local government entities responsible for enforcing building codes and practices, resulting in the Company’s New Zealand subsidiaries becoming liable for only a portion of each claim. In addition, the Company’s New Zealand subsidiaries have had access to third-party recoveries to defray a portion of the costs incurred in resolving such claims.
There remains only one material outstanding NZWT claim, Cridge, et al., which was filed in 2015 on behalf of multiple plaintiffs against the Company and/or its subsidiaries as the sole defendants, which alleges that the New Zealand subsidiaries’ products were inherently defective. The Company believes it has substantial factual and legal defenses to the claim and is defending the claim vigorously.
Cridge, et al. (Case Nos. CIV-2015-485-594 and CIV-2015-485-773), In the High Court of New Zealand, Wellington Registry (hereinafter the “Cridge litigation”). From August to December 2020, the trial of phase one of the Cridge litigation was held in Wellington, New Zealand solely to determine whether the Company’s New Zealand subsidiaries had a duty to the plaintiffs and breached that duty. In August 2021, the Wellington High Court issued its decision finding in favor of the Company on all claims (the “Cridge Decision”). In September 2021, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the trial court’s decision, and subsequently the appellate court held a hearing in August 2022. The Company anticipates the appellate court will issue its decision during calendar year 2023. As of 30 September 2023, the Company has not recorded a reserve related to the Cridge litigation as the chance of loss remains not probable following the Cridge Decision. An adverse judgement on the Cridge matter could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Waitakere, et al. (Case No. CIV-2015-404-3080), In the High Court of New Zealand, Auckland Registry was settled on 24 April 2023 via a negotiated commercial agreement, the terms of which are confidential.
Australia Class Action Securities Claim
On 8 May 2023, a group proceeding (class action) was filed in The Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia by Raeken Pty Ltd against James Hardie Industries plc on behalf of persons who purchased certain James Hardie equity securities from 7 February 2022, through 7 November 2022. The litigation is being funded by a litigation funder in Australia, CASL Funder Pty Ltd. The proceeding includes allegations that James Hardie breached relevant provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Australian and Securities Investment Act 2001 (Cth), including with respect to certain forward-looking statements James Hardie made about forecasted financial performance measures during the period specified above. The Company is reviewing this matter and will defend the allegations vigorously. As of 30 September 2023, the Company has not recorded a reserve related to this matter as the chance of loss is not probable and the amount of loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated.
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Environmental
The operations of the Company, like those of other companies engaged in similar businesses, are subject to a number of laws and regulations on air, soil and water quality, waste handling and disposal. The Company’s policy is to accrue for environmental costs when it is determined that it is probable that an obligation exists and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
10.  Income Taxes
Income taxes payable represents taxes currently payable which are computed at statutory income tax rates applicable to taxable income derived in each jurisdiction in which the Company conducts business. During the six months ended 30 September 2023, the Company paid taxes, net of refunds, of US$104.6 million.
Income tax expense differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the Company’s mix of pre-tax income by jurisdiction, foreign taxes on domestic income and foreign exchange on asbestos.
Deferred income taxes include net operating loss carry-forwards. At 30 September 2023, the Company had tax loss carry-forwards in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the US of approximately US$75.6 million that are available to offset future taxable income in the respective jurisdiction. The Company establishes a valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Australian tax loss carry-forwards primarily result from current and prior year tax deductions for contributions to AICF. James Hardie 117 Pty Limited, the performing subsidiary under the AFFA, is able to claim a tax deduction for its contributions to AICF over a five-year period commencing in the year the contribution is incurred. At 30 September 2023, the Company recognized a tax deduction of US$66.3 million (A$100.2 million) for the current year relating to total contributions to AICF of US$712.2 million (A$1,001.8 million) incurred in tax years 2020 through 2024.
11.  Stock-Based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense consists of the following:
 Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
Liability Awards$1.8 $1.2 $5.9 $(0.5)
Equity Awards6.2 4.1 12.3 5.5 
Total stock-based compensation expense$8.0 $5.3 $18.2 $5.0 
As of 30 September 2023, the unrecorded future stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding equity awards was US$33.5 million and will be recognized over an estimated weighted average amortization period of 2.1 years.
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12. Capital Management
On 8 November 2022, the Company announced a share buyback program to acquire up to US$200 million of its outstanding shares through October 2023. Below is the activity under this program:
In Millions, except price per shareTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per
Share
(US$)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares
That May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Program
(US$)
Total as of 31 March 20233.83.8$121.6
1 April 2023 - 30 April 2023$121.6
1 May 2023 - 31 May 20231.0$24.841.0$96.8
1 June 2023 - 30 June 20231.0$25.651.0$72.6
1 July 2023 - 31 July 2023$72.6
1 August 2023 - 31 August 20232.1$29.312.1$11.1
1 September 2023 - 30 September 20230.3$30.180.3$0.3
Total as of 30 September 2023
8.28.2$0.3
All shares repurchased were subsequently cancelled by the Company and are no longer available for issuance.
13.  Segment Information
The Company reports its operating segment information in the format that the operating segment information is available to and evaluated by the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The North America Fiber Cement segment manufactures fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products and related accessories in the United States; these products are sold in the United States and Canada. The Asia Pacific Fiber Cement segment includes all fiber cement products manufactured in Australia and the Philippines, and sold in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and various Pacific Islands. The Europe Building Products segment includes fiber gypsum product manufactured in Europe, and fiber cement product manufactured in the United States that is sold in Europe. The Research and Development segment represents the cost incurred by the research and development centers. General Corporate primarily consist of Asbestos adjustments (gain) loss, officer and employee compensation and related benefits, professional and legal fees, administrative costs and rental expense on the Company’s corporate offices. The Company does not report net interest expense for each segment as the segments are not held directly accountable for interest expense.
Operating Segments
The following is the Company’s operating segment information:
Net Sales
Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
North America Fiber Cement$734.4 $750.6 $1,429.2 $1,490.7 
Asia Pacific Fiber Cement147.4 144.3 287.5 287.1 
Europe Building Products117.0 102.7 236.4 220.7 
Worldwide total$998.8 $997.6 $1,953.1 $1,998.5 
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Operating Income
 Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
North America Fiber Cement$232.7 $212.8 $450.3 $404.6 
Asia Pacific Fiber Cement44.4 38.3 90.9 74.9 
Europe Building Products12.5 4.5 24.3 16.6 
Research and Development(9.1)(9.1)(17.4)(17.5)
Segments total280.5 246.5 548.1 478.6 
General Corporate(57.1)(19.9)(90.8)(30.7)
Total operating income$223.4 $226.6 $457.3 $447.9 
Depreciation and Amortization
Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
North America Fiber Cement$33.4 $32.0 $66.1 $62.0 
Asia Pacific Fiber Cement4.2 2.9 8.3 6.0 
Europe Building Products6.9 6.6 13.9 13.2 
General Corporate0.6 0.51.1 1.0 
Research and Development0.4 0.6 1.0 0.9 
Worldwide total$45.5 $42.6 $90.4 $83.1 
Research and Development Expenses
 Three Months
Ended 30 September
Six Months
Ended 30 September
(Millions of US dollars)2023202220232022
North America Fiber Cement$1.8 $1.3 $3.8 $2.2 
Asia Pacific Fiber Cement0.3 0.3 0.6 0.7 
Europe Building Products0.8 0.5 1.5 0.8 
Research and Development8.2 8.5 15.9 16.3 
Worldwide total$11.1 $10.6 $21.8 $20.0 
14.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of the following at 30 September 2023:
(Millions of US dollars)Cash Flow
Hedges
Pension
Actuarial
Gain
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance at 31 March 2023
$0.2 $1.8 $(55.3)$(53.3)
Other comprehensive loss— — (22.8)(22.8)
Balance at 30 September 2023
$0.2 $1.8 $(78.1)$(76.1)

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15.  Subsequent Events
In October 2023 the Company paid down the entire US$140.0 million balance on its revolving credit facility. The Company also entered into and drew upon a new US$300.0 million Term Loan Agreement (the “TLA”) with a maturity of October 2028. Borrowings under the TLA bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus approximately 2.0%.
In November 2023, our board of directors approved and authorized a new share buyback plan, for an aggregate amount up to US$250 million through 31 October 2024.

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