Exhibit 99.1
     
 
  (JAMES HARDIE LOGO)
 
  James Hardie Industries N.V.
ARBN 097 829 895
Incorporated in The Netherlands with a
corporate seat in Amsterdam
The liability of members is limited
Dutch Registration Number: 34106455
 
   
Friday, 8 May 2009
  Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
 
   
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
ASX
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
  Telephone (02) 8274 5239
Fax (02) 8274 5218

GPO Box 3935
Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Dear Sir/Madam
James Hardie will conduct a management briefing on its 4th Quarter and Full-Year FY09 Results on Wednesday, 20 May 2009.
A physical briefing for analysts/investors and media will be held at the Amora Hotel, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney at 10.30am. For those who are unable to attend the physical briefing a teleconference and video webcast will be available. Details are:
Dial-in number: +61 (0) 2 8524 6650
Confirmation ID for the teleconference: 99187370
URL: http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/results_fy2009.jsp
Yours faithfully
-s- Sean O'Sullivan
Sean O’Sullivan
Vice President Media and Investor Relations