Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the U.S. outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion, including $386 million ...

After the asbestos scandal, building materials giant James Hardie is in hot water again, this time with shareholders who have been frozen out of a controversial takeover of US rival Azek.

James Hardie shares have lost $3bn and counting since it announced its “friendly” purchase of US rival Azek almost three weeks ago, at a 37 per cent premium to the target’s pre-offer price.

Second, many investors appear less than pleased with James Hardie's acquisition of US decking and exterior building products manufacturer Azek. That acquisition was announced on 24 March.

At least after 18 holes. Five players are tied for the lead at 4-under 68 after Friday’s first round of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational at Broken Sound Club. And none of ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. James Hardie shareholders have called for the federal government to intervene and review the sharemarket operator’s decision ...