Massachusetts Financial Services Co Reports 5.9% Passive Stake in James Hardie Industries PLC

Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) has filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new 5.9% stake in James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX) as of March 31, 2026. This position consists of 34,335,971 shares of common stock, which includes Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) on an as-converted basis. According to the filing, MFS holds sole dispositive power over the entire 34,335,971 shares and sole voting power over 32,395,506 shares. The investment is reported as a passive holding acquired in the ordinary course of business, with no intent to change or influence the control of the issuer. This filing marks a significant increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership, establishing MFS as a major institutional shareholder in the Dublin-based building materials company. The filing was signed on May 14, 2026, by Deepu Pylee, Compliance Director for MFS.