Vanguard disaggregation leaves James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) parent with 0% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James Hardie Industries PLC Schedule 13G/A: The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0%. The filing explains an internal realignment of The Vanguard Group, Inc. on January 12, 2026 that caused certain subsidiaries to report holdings separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The filing states the reported holdings are in the form of depository receipts and that Vanguard no longer is deemed to beneficially own securities held by those subsidiaries.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard disaggregated holdings leave parent with zero reported ownership.

The Schedule 13G/A lists 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership as of the filing; the change follows an internal realignment described on January 12, 2026.

This is an administrative reporting change under SEC Release No. 34-39538; cash-flow treatment or trading intent is not disclosed. Subsequent filings by the subsidiaries will show the separate positions.

Governance & Compliance Expert

Filing reflects regulatory-compliant disaggregation, not a market trade.

The explanatory note cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and states certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately after the realignment. The filing explicitly ties the change to corporate organization and reporting, not to share disposals.

Investors should treat this as a reporting reclassification; future 13G/A or 13D filings from the named subsidiaries will show where positions reside.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

James Hardie Industries PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

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

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

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)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions. The holdings reported herein are in the form of depository receiptsThe CUSIP Number listed throughout this filing is the CUSIP assigned to the Ordinary Shares of the Issuer.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: James Hardie Industries PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Harcourt Street, Europe House, Harcourt Centre, 2nd Floor, Dublin 2, L2, D02 WR20
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
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: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(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: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	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 Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
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.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/26/2026

FAQ

What does Vanguard report for JHX ownership in this Schedule 13G/A?

Direct answer: Vanguard reports 0 shares and 0% beneficial ownership. Supporting context: The filing attributes this to an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 and disaggregation of subsidiary reporting under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Why does Vanguard say it no longer beneficially owns those JHX shares?

Direct answer: Because of an internal realignment that disaggregated reporting among subsidiaries. Supporting context: The filing cites reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538, stating subsidiaries will report holdings separately from the parent following the realignment on January 12, 2026.

Will this filing change James Hardie (JHX) outstanding shares or ownership percentages?

Direct answer: No; the filing reports a reporting change, not share issuance or transfer. Supporting context: It states Vanguard's reported beneficial ownership is 0 shares and attributes the result to internal reporting reorganization rather than market transactions.

Where will the actual subsidiary holdings be reported after the realignment?

Direct answer: They will be reported by the relevant Vanguard subsidiaries on their own filings. Supporting context: The Schedule 13G/A explains subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 following the January 12, 2026 realignment.