James Hardie Industries (JHX) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, in Dublin, with voting available online or in person.

• Proxy materials, annual report, and statutory accounts are accessible electronically or by request.

• Shareholders are encouraged to consent to electronic delivery to support environmental initiatives.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include re-election/election of directors, say-on-pay, CEO equity grant, director equity plan, and amendments to articles.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, 1-year frequency for say-on-pay, and FOR all other proposals except Proposal 6 (no recommendation).

• Proposal 6 seeks to increase the non-executive director fee pool.

• Shareholders will also ratify the external auditor and authorize auditor compensation for FY 2027.

• Amendments to apply classified board provisions consistently to all directors are up for approval.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nominees for re-election: Nigel Stein and Renee Peterson; new nominee: Rob Sindel.

• Proposal to amend articles for consistent application of classified board provisions.