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Holcim Said to Acquire Part of James Hardie’s European Business

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 20 August 2026, 20:27 UTC By Allegra Catelli 1 min read
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Holcim Ltd. is acquiring part of the European business of James Hardie Industries Plc for just under €840 million ($981 million), according to people familiar with the matter.

Holcim Ltd. is acquiring part of the European business of James Hardie Industries Plc for just under €840 million ($981 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
Holcim (PERSON) James Hardie’s (PERSON) European Business Holcim Ltd. (ORG) European (ORG) James Hardie Industries Plc (ORG)
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