EX-99.4 5 ex994asxcover.htm EXHIBIT 99.4
Exhibit 99.4
Results for Announcement to the Market
James Hardie Industries plc
ARBN 097 829 895

Three Months Ended 30 June 2017
Key Information | Three Months Ended 30 June
| FY2018 US$M | FY2017 US$M | Movement
Net Sales From Ordinary Activities | 507.7 | 477.7 | Up | 6%
Profit From Ordinary Activities After Tax Attributable to Shareholders | 57.4 | 87.1 | Down | 34%
Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 57.4 | 87.1 | Down | 34%
Net Tangible (Liabilities) Assets per Ordinary Share | US$(0.64) | US$(0.61) | Down | 5%

Dividend Information

• | A FY2017 second half ordinary dividend (“FY2017 second half dividend”) of US28.0 cents per security were paid to CUFS holders on 4 August 2017.

• | The record date to determine entitlements to the FY2017 second half dividend was 8 June 2017 (on the basis of proper instruments of transfer received by the Company’s registrar, Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd, Level 4, 60 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, by 5:00pm if securities are not CHESS approved, or security holding balances established by 5:00pm or such later time permitted by ASTC Operating Rules if securities are CHESS approved).

• | The FY2017 second half dividend was, and future dividends will be unfranked for Australian taxation purposes.

• | The company was required to deduct Irish DWT (currently 20% of the gross dividend amount) from this dividend and future dividends, unless the beneficial owner has completed and returned a non-resident declaration form (DWT Form).

• | The Australian currency equivalent amount of the FY2017 second half dividend paid to CUFS holders on 4 August 2017 was 37.0888 Australian cents per CUFS.

• | No dividend reinvestment plan is currently in operation for dividends previously announced and paid by the Company.

Movements in Controlled Entities during the three months Ended 30 June 2017
There were no movements in controlled entities during the three months ended 30 June 2017.
Review
The results and financial information included within this report have been prepared using US GAAP and have been subject to an independent review by external auditors.

Results for the 1st Quarter Ended 30 June 2017
Contents
1. | Media Release
2. | Management's Analysis of Results
3. | Management Presentation
4. | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

James Hardie Industries plc is incorporated under the laws of Ireland with its corporate seat in Dublin, Ireland. The liability of members is limited. The information contained in the above documents should be read in conjunction with the James Hardie 2017 Annual Report which can be found on the company website at www.jameshardie.com.