James Hardie(US:JHX) TMX Newsfile·2025-12-20 11:17Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc and certain senior executives for securities fraud following a significant stock drop due to potential violations of federal securities laws [1][3]. Company Overview - 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]. Allegations and Stock Performance - The lawsuit claims that James Hardie misrepresented the strength and momentum of its North American fiber cement segment, asserting that sales were driven by sustainable customer demand rather than inventory loading by channel partners, which is indicative of fraudulent channel stuffing [5]. - On August 19, 2025, James Hardie reported a 12% decline in North American fiber cement sales, attributing this to destocking efforts by customers, leading to a stock price drop of $9.79 per share, or over 34%, from $28.43 to $18.64 [6]. Management Changes - On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Rachel Wilson would step down from her role as CFO of James Hardie [7].