EXHIBIT 99.1
30 November 2005
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
James Hardie Industries N.V.
ARBN 097 829 895
Incorporated in The Netherlands
The liability of members is limited
ARBN 097 829 895
Incorporated in The Netherlands
The liability of members is limited
Atrium, 8th Floor
Strawinskylaan 3077
1077 ZX Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Strawinskylaan 3077
1077 ZX Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Telephone: 31-20-301 2980
Fax: 31-20-404 2544
Fax: 31-20-404 2544
Dear Sir
The Company’s dividend of US 4 cents per share announced on 10 November 2005 converts
to 5.41 Australian cents per CUFS.
to 5.41 Australian cents per CUFS.
The dividend is payable in Australian currency on 16 December 2005 to CUFS holders registered at
the 29 November 2005 record date.
American Depositary Receipt holders will receive payment in US currency.
Dutch withholding tax will be deducted from the dividend.
Yours faithfully
James Hardie Industries NV
By: Benjamin P Butterfield
As: Company Secretary
By: Benjamin P Butterfield
As: Company Secretary