JHX SHAREHOLDERS: James Hardie Industries Investors with Losses may have been Misled by the Company and are Urged to Contact BFA Law by December 23

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc for securities fraud, following a significant stock drop attributed to potential violations of federal securities laws [2][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, asserting claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in James Hardie common stock [4]. - Investors have until December 23, 2025, to request to be appointed to lead the case [4]. Group 2: Company Background - James Hardie is a producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, primarily used in external siding for the residential building industry in the U.S. and Canada [5]. Group 3: Allegations of Misrepresentation - During the relevant period, James Hardie claimed that its North American fiber cement segment showed "inherent strength" and "underlying momentum," while in reality, sales were driven by inventory loading rather than sustainable customer demand [6]. - The company reported a 12% decline in North American fiber cement sales during the quarter, revealing that customers were destocking to return to normal inventory levels [7]. Group 4: Stock Performance - Following the revelation of declining sales, James Hardie's stock price fell by $9.79 per share, a decrease of over 34%, from $28.43 on August 19, 2025, to $18.64 on August 20, 2025 [7]. Group 5: Management Changes - On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Rachel Wilson would step down from her role as CFO [8].