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Losing faith in James Hardie

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Australian building products firm James Hardie Industries has become a pariah across the Tasman with its US$14 billion merger with US firm Azek triggering a backlash among investors.

The ASX-listed shares have shed about 16%, erasing some A$3.13 billion of value, since James Hardie announced the deal in March, where it would pay US$8.75 billion in cash and shares to buy the American decking and r...


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