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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Ryan Lada has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 28, 2025. Mr. Lada succeeds current Chief Financial Officer Shashank Patel, who previously announced his intent to retire in October 2024. Mr. Lada joins Watts from The AZEK Company, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and was responsible for overseeing AZEK's enterprise-wide financial operations, overall financial and capital allocation strategy, and investor relations efforts. Mr. Lada departed AZEK on July 11, 2025 following its acquisition by James Hardie Industries. Chief Executive Officer, President and Chair of the Board, Robert J. Pagano, Jr. said, “We are excited to welcome Ryan to Watts as our next CFO. Ryan brings a track record for driving performance at leading global manufacturing companies and delivering exceptional results. He is a proven leader offering strong ...

EPA Promises 'Total Transparency On The Issues Of Geoengineering And Contrails' Authored by Jon Fleetwood, Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new online resources to address public questions and concerns about the topics of geoengineering and contrails. Jet engine condensation trails contain metal nanoparticles and sulfur that form lingering lines in the troposphere that disperse and form cirrus cloud cover that blocks the sun and sky when the air is cold and wet enough. These lines are often referred to as “chemtrails,” though the term can be misleading and imply the trails are mostly caused by independent spray apparatuses attached to aircraft. There is ongoing debate (here) among the anti-geoengineering community as to whether the cause of these sun- and sky-blocking emissions is jet engine exhaust or independent sprayers. The FAA, NASA, and NOAA have officially admitted that jets emit substances that linger in the sky and alter the weather. Th...

New Zealand home-building costs rose modestly in the second quarter as cooling demand for new dwellings suppresses wages and material prices in the construction industry....

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:----------FTSE 100----------RBC cuts Rio Tinto price target to 4,700 (4,900) pence - 'sector perform'----------RBC......

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why? The post Why Civmec, Dexus, James Hardie, and Magellan shares are storming higher today appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia....

Brickworks released a trading update earlier in the week prompting Macquarie to revise its price target. The post After soaring 36% this year, does Macquarie forecast more upside for Brickworks shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia....

Combines World-Class Talent with Shared Cultures Focused on Providing Winning Solutions Across the Customer Value Chain Unites Highly Complementary Offerings of Leading Exterior Brands and Significantly Expands James Hardie's Total Addressable Market Combination Will Capture Significant Commercial and Cost Synergies, Accelerate James Hardie's Revenue and EBITDA Growth and Drive Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationSYDNEY & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance building product solutions, successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of The AZEK® Company (“AZEK”) in a cash-and-stock transaction for $26.45 in cash and 1.0340 ordinary shares of James Hardie for each share of AZEK common stock held for a total of $54.18 per share, based on the closing stock price of AU$40.77 per share based on James Hardie's CHESS Depositary Interest (CDI) listing on the Australian...

James Hardie (JHX) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road....

Expo Contratista 2025, James Hardie will showcase its latest products and technologies DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiar......

Investors seem delighted by a new update from Brickworks. The post Brickworks shares rise 1% on trading update appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia....

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) (“AZEK” or the “Company”), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® Decking and Railing, AZEK® and Versatex® Trim and StruXure® pergolas, today announced that its stockholders have voted to approve all proposals related to the Company's proposed transaction with James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie”) at its Special Meeting of Stockholders. As previously announced, under the terms of the merger agreement and subject to the completion of the transaction, AZEK stockholders will receive $26.45 in cash and 1.0340 ordinary shares of James Hardie to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange for each share of AZEK common stock owned. “We thank our stockholders for their overwhelming support of this transaction,” said Jesse Singh, CEO of The AZEK Company. “This is a transformative moment for our company and our people. By comb...

Civmec (ASX: CVL) is set to strengthen its sovereign shipbuilding capacity through a $20 million acquisition of specialist naval shipbuilder Luerssen Australia from parent company NVL Australia. The cash deal will enhance Civmec's ability to deliver end-to-end naval shipbuilding solutions from design through to commissioning. It will also unlock opportunities to drive production efficiencies, accelerate […] The post Civmec solidifies sovereign shipbuilding capacity and SEA1180 role with Luerssen acquisition appeared first on Small Caps....

The New Zealand-based building and construction company updated its loss forecast at its investor day on 24 June. The post Following its investor day, does Macquarie rate Fletcher Building shares a buy, hold or sell? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia....

Attraction at site of former brickworks in Bedford expected to bring £50bn boost to Britain's economy and create jobsThe deal to build Universal's new theme park in Bedford was secured with a package of support that included £500m of public investment in rail and road infrastructure, it has emerged.Comcast, the parent company of Universal, is in negotiations over the final scale of the overall government assistance, which could be expanded beyond infrastructure investment. Continue reading......

The Award for Product Quality and Customer Service Marks the 17th Recognition for James Hardie CHICAGO, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a North American leader in home building products, is proud to be named a 2025 National Preferred......

Through a settlement agreement Peab and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have agreed on a final resolution of all transactions regarding the contract for Mall of Scandinavia. The agreement entails that Peab's liquidity will increase by one billion Swedish kronor in the third quarter 2025, that net financial items in the second quarter 2025 will be charged with around SEK 600 million and that net debt will remain unchanged. On June 30, 2023 an arbitral award in the case regarding the contract for Mall of Scandinavia was rendered. The arbitral tribunal concurred with Peab's claims for...

Through a settlement agreement Peab and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have agreed on a final resolution of all transactions regarding the contract for Mall of Scandinavia. The agreement entails that Peab's liquidity will increase by one billion Swedish kronor in the third quarter 2025, that net financial items in the second quarter 2025 will be charged with around SEK 600 million and that net debt will remain unchanged. On June 30, 2023 an arbitral award in the case regarding the contract for Mall of Scandinavia was rendered. The arbitral tribunal concurred with Peab's claims for...

JOHANNESBURG, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renergen is pleased to announce that preferred bidder status has been awarded to He4u consortium for the design, procurement, delivery, construction and commissioning for phase 2 of the Tetra4 LNG and helium liquefaction project, comprising of, Chart Industries Inc. (NYSE: GTLS), Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd (JSE: WBO), and Aurex Constructors. The appointment of an acceptable EPC contractor in Phase 2 was one of the two remaining conditions for the DFC Phase 2 loan....

Let's see what the broker is saying about these two stocks. The post Why does Macquarie prefer Reliance Worldwide over Brickworks shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia....

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) announced today the successful closing of its previously announced private offering of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes,” and together with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”) of its wholly-owned subsidiary, JH North America Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”). The 2031 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum and the 2032 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.125% per annum. James Hardie currently intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with borrowings under its credit facilities and cash on hand, to finance the aggregate cash consideration in the proposed acquisition of the AZEK Company Inc. (“AZEK”), to repay and terminate AZEK's existing credit facility and to pay related transaction fees and expenses. The procee...