• James Hardie agreed to sell its European Fermacell walling and flooring business to Holcim for EUR 840 million in cash.
• The divestiture includes the fermacell and Aestuver brands.
• James Hardie plans to close its European fiber cement business, subject to employee consultation requirements.
• About USD 600 million of proceeds earmarked for debt repayment; board authorized a USD 250 million share repurchase program.
• Closing targeted for the first half of 2027; Fermacell to remain led by Christian Claus.

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