State Street reduces holding in James Hardie, falls below 3% threshold

State Street Corporation notified James Hardie Industries plc of a change in its substantial holding, with the threshold crossed on September 16, 2025. The notification, dated September 23, 2025, indicates a new total voting rights position of 2.86%, down from a previous notification of 3.76%. This change is below the 3.00% threshold for substantial holdings.

The total number of voting rights for James Hardie Industries plc stands at 579,167,237. State Street Corporation's updated holding comprises 2.86% of these voting rights, encompassing both direct shareholdings and financial instruments. Specifically, voting rights attached to shares account for 2.86%, with ordinary shares (ISIN AU000000JHX1) representing 2.64% and ordinary shares (ISIN IE000R94NGM2) at 0.22%.

The notification details a full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights are held, including State Street Bank and Trust Company, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., and various State Street Global Advisors entities. The announcement was authorized for release by Aoife Rockett, company secretary for James Hardie Industries plc.