James Hardie (JHX) fully redeems US$400M 5.00% senior unsecured notes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
James Hardie Industries plc disclosed that its wholly owned subsidiary, James Hardie International Finance Designated Activity Company, has redeemed its US$400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028. The redemption occurred on June 25, 2026, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.
After the Redemption Date, the notes are no longer outstanding and no further interest accrues. The company states that payment of the redemption price was made through Deutsche Bank Trust & Agency Operations, and it furnished the related press release as an exhibit under a Regulation FD disclosure.
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Insights
James Hardie retired a US$400M 5.00% bond, reducing future interest obligations.
James Hardie redeemed its US$400 million 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 at par plus accrued interest. This removes a fixed-rate debt instrument from the capital structure and stops interest accrual from the Redemption Date.
The filing does not describe how the redemption was funded, so implications for cash balances or replacement financing are not detailed. Economically, the move eliminates the 5.00% coupon on this tranche going forward, which changes future interest expense compared with leaving the notes outstanding.
Investors can look to subsequent financial statements for updated debt balances and interest expense after June 25, 2026, as well as any new borrowings or refinancings that may accompany this redemption.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Redeemed notes principal: US$400 million
Coupon rate: 5.00%
Redemption price: 100% of principal plus accrued interest
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Redeemed notes principal
US$400 million
Aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028
Coupon rate
5.00%
Interest rate on Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028
Redemption price
100% of principal plus accrued interest
Consideration paid on June 25, 2026 redemption
Redemption date
June 25, 2026
Date notes were redeemed and ceased accruing interest
Key Terms
Senior Unsecured Notes, aggregate principal amount, Redemption Date, Regulation FD Disclosure, +1 more
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Senior Unsecured Notes financial
"redeemed on June 25th, 2026 its US$400 million aggregate principal amount 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
aggregate principal amount financial
"its US$400 million aggregate principal amount 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028"
The aggregate principal amount is the total amount of money borrowed through a bond or loan that the borrower promises to repay. It’s like the original price tag on a loan or bond, showing how much money is involved in the deal. This number matters because it indicates the size of the debt and helps investors understand the scale of the borrowing.
Redemption Date financial
"redeemed on June 25th, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”) its US$400 million aggregate principal amount"
The redemption date is the specific day when a debt-like security (such as a bond, preferred share, or certificate) must be repaid by the issuer and the investor receives the principal plus any final interest or dividends. It matters to investors because it tells when cash will return, shapes the effective return and price of the security, and creates reinvestment and timing considerations—like knowing when a loan is due so you can plan what to do with the returned money.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure On June 25, 2026, James Hardie Industries plc announced"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act ... Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2026
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 25, 2026, James Hardie Industries plc announced that James Hardie International Finance Designated Activity Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, redeemed on June 25, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”) its US$400 million aggregate principal amount 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028. The redemption price for the Notes is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in Item 7.01 of this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press release dated June 25, 2026 | |||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 26, 2026 | JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES plc | |||||||
By: | /s/ Ryan Lada | |||||||
Name: | Ryan Lada | |||||||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
Press Release 25 June 2026 |  | ||||
Exhibit 99.1
James Hardie Announces Redemption of Senior Unsecured Notes
James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE/ASX: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced that James Hardie International Finance Designated Activity Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, redeemed on June 25th, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”) its US$400 million aggregate principal amount 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) (ISIN USG4253KAB01/ISIN US47032FAB58). The redemption price for the Notes is equal to 100% of principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.
On and after the Redemption Date, the Notes will no longer be deemed outstanding and interest will no longer accrue on the Notes. Payment of the redemption price for the Notes was made through the facilities of Deutsche Bank Trust & Agency Operations.
For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 15.5, James Hardie confirms that this document has been authorised for release to the market by Aoife Rockett, Company Secretary.
About James Hardie | ||
James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX; ASX: JHX) is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell® and StruXure®. With a global footprint, the James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. James Hardie Industries plc is a limited liability company incorporated in Ireland with its registered office at 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 FD79, Ireland.
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Investors:
Bill Seymour
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E: investors@jameshardie.com
Bill Seymour
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E: investors@jameshardie.com
FAQ
What debt did James Hardie (JHX) redeem according to the latest 8-K?
James Hardie redeemed its wholly owned subsidiary’s US$400 million 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028. The notes were fully redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, removing this bond from the company’s outstanding debt.
When did James Hardie (JHX) complete the redemption of its 5.00% notes?
The redemption was completed on June 25, 2026, defined as the “Redemption Date.” From that date, the 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 are no longer outstanding and no longer accrue interest for James Hardie.
At what price were James Hardie’s US$400 million senior notes redeemed?
James Hardie’s US$400 million 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2028 were redeemed at 100% of the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, June 25, 2026, the Redemption Date specified in the disclosure.
How was payment made for James Hardie’s redeemed senior unsecured notes?
Payment of the redemption price for the US$400 million 5.00% Senior Unsecured Notes was made through the facilities of Deutsche Bank Trust & Agency Operations, which handled the settlement mechanics for the redeemed notes on the Redemption Date.
Under which item did James Hardie (JHX) report the bond redemption in its 8-K?
James Hardie reported the bond redemption under Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure. The company also furnished a related press release as Exhibit 99.1, noting this information is furnished rather than filed for Exchange Act liability purposes.