The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming December 23, 2025 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX) common stock (previously American Depositary Shares until the Company’s conversion to common stock on July 1, 2025) between May 20, 2025 and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC (JHX), CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

What Happened?

On August 19, 2025, James Hardie disclosed that sales in North America Fiber Cement had declined by 12% due to customer destocking, which the Company had become aware of in April. The Company further explained that the results reflected a “normalization of channel inventories” and would likely impact sales for at least the next two quarters.

On this news, James Hardie’s stock price fell $9.79, or 34.4%, to close at $18.64 per share on August 20, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) sales in James Hardie’s largest business segment were experiencing inventory loading by channel partners, with the hallmarks of fraudulent channel stuffing, and not sustainable customer demand as represented; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired James Hardie common stock between May 20, 2025 and August 18, 2025, the deadline to seek appointment as the lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action is December 23, 2025.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact us:

Frank R. Cruz

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz,

2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800,

Century City, California 90067

Email us at: info@frankcruzlaw.com

Call us at: 310-914-5007

Visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com

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If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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