Wellington Management reports beneficial ownership of 58,388,593 shares of James Hardie Industries plc common stock, equal to 10.08% of the class. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power; voting and disposition are reported as shared with 47,670,210 shares shown for shared voting power and 58,388,593 for shared dispositive power.
The shares are held of record for clients of multiple Wellington investment advisers and are reported under the holdings of several Wellington entities (classified as HC and IA). The filing is made on Schedule 13G, indicating the position is reported as a passive investment and not held to influence control.
Positive
Material, clearly disclosed stake of 58,388,593 shares representing 10.08%
Passive classification via Schedule 13G indicates no intent to influence control as certified
Negative
Shared voting power of 47,670,210 could limit clarity on which clients influence votes
No sole dispositive or voting power reported, which may reduce direct influence despite the large stake
Insights
Wellington holds a material passive stake of 10.08% in James Hardie.
Ownership of 58,388,593 shares and shared voting power of 47,670,210 indicates meaningful scale among institutional holders without sole control. The position is reported on Schedule 13G, which classifies it as passive under the rules cited.
Risks to watch include any shift from a 13G to a more active 13D filing if voting or disposition patterns change; monitor future ownership updates and any disclosure of clients with >5% rights, which would materially alter the passive characterization within a short-term reporting window.
Report structure shows holdings are held for clients across Wellington advisers and parent entities.
The filing ties record ownership to clients of several Wellington investment advisers and lists parent/subsidiary relationships among reporting entities, consistent with disclosure rules for aggregated beneficial ownership. The statement contains explicit certifications that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for control.
Material compliance items to monitor are any amendments if client allocations change or if any single client exceeds 5% of the class; such changes would require additional identification under the rules in subsequent filings.
What stake does Wellington hold in James Hardie (JHIUF)?
Wellington reports beneficial ownership of 58,388,593 shares, equal to 10.08% of the class.
Does Wellington have sole voting or dispositive power over JHIUF shares?
No. The filing reports 0 shares for sole voting and sole dispositive power; voting and disposition are reported as shared.
Is Wellington reporting this position as passive or active for JHIUF?
The position is reported on Schedule 13G, and the filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control, indicating a passive position.
Are the shares held directly by Wellington or on behalf of clients?
The shares are owned of record by clients of Wellington investment advisers and are reported through several Wellington entities.
Could this filing change if a client exceeds 5% of the class?
Yes. The filing states no known client holds more than 5%; if a client later exceeds 5%, additional identification would be required in subsequent filings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
James Hardie Industries plc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
G4253H101
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G4253H101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Group LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
47,670,210.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
58,388,593.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
58,388,593.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G4253H101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
47,670,210.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
58,388,593.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
58,388,593.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G4253H101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
47,670,210.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
58,388,593.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
58,388,593.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
10.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G4253H101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Wellington Management Company LLP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
44,489,983.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
48,797,785.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
58,388,593.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
James Hardie Industries plc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin D02 FD79
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Wellington Management Group LLP
Wellington Group Holdings LLP
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP
Wellington Management Company LLP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
c/o Wellington Management Company LLP, 280 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Wellington Management Group LLP - Massachusetts
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP - Delaware
Wellington Management Company LLP - Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G4253H101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the responses to Item 9 on the attached cover pages.
(b)
Percent of class:
10.08 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the responses to Item 6 on the attached cover pages.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the responses to Item 8 on the attached cover pages.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Item 7 directly or indirectly owned by Wellington Management Group LLP. Those clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows:
Not Applicable.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Pursuant to the instructions in Item 7 of Schedule 13G, the following lists the identity and Item 3 classification of each relevant entity that beneficially owns shares of the security class being reported on this Schedule 13G.
Wellington Group Holdings LLP - HC
Wellington Investment Advisors LLP - HC
Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd. - HC
One or more of the following investment advisers (the "Wellington Investment Advisers"):
Wellington Management Company LLP - IA
Wellington Management Canada LLC - IA
Wellington Management Singapore Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Hong Kong Ltd - IA
Wellington Management International Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Japan Pte Ltd - IA
Wellington Management Australia Pty Ltd - IA
The securities as to which this Schedule is filed by Wellington Management Group LLP, as parent holding company of certain holding companies and the Wellington Investment Advisers, are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP controls directly, or indirectly through Wellington Management Global Holdings, Ltd., the Wellington Investment Advisers. Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Group Holdings LLP. Wellington Group Holdings LLP is owned by Wellington Management Group LLP.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
