JAMES HARDIE NOTICE: James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Investors are Notified of Securities Fraud Class Action and 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 [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in James Hardie common stock [3]. - Investors have until December 23, 2025, to request to be appointed to lead the case [3]. 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 [4]. Group 3: Allegations and Stock Performance - The complaint alleges that James Hardie misrepresented the strength and momentum of its North American fiber cement segment, claiming that sales were driven by sustainable customer demand rather than inventory loading by channel partners [5]. - On August 19, 2025, James Hardie reported a 12% decline in North American fiber cement sales, leading to a stock price drop of over 34%, from $28.43 to $18.64 per share [6]. Group 4: Management Changes - On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Rachel Wilson would step down from her role as CFO [7].