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Shareholders Oust James Hardie Chair and Two Directors Over $14 Billion Azek Deal

Investors also rejected the pay report to signal mounting governance pressure.

Overview

  • Company-released proxy results showed 67.3% opposed Anne Lloyd’s re‑election, with Rada Rodriguez and PJ Davis also failing to secure enough support.
  • About 66% voted against the remuneration report, and investors blocked a CEO bonus item and a proposed US$1 million increase in board fees.
  • The AGM in Dublin concluded in 17 minutes as the company defended the Azek acquisition; CEO Aaron Erter did not speak and no investor questions were taken.
  • Proxy advisers Glass Lewis and ISS urged a board reset, citing governance concerns over the Azek transaction and what they called misaligned executive pay.
  • James Hardie shares sit more than 30% below pre-deal levels as a US class action and ASX inquiries continue following the earnings downgrade.