Aaron M. Erter, CEO and Director of James Hardie Industries plc, filed a Form 4 on August 24, 2026, reporting the acquisition of restricted stock units and employee stock options on August 20, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • RSU grant: Erter acquired 60,588 ordinary shares in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0 on August 20, 2026.
  • Stock options granted: Erter received 75,495 non-qualified employee stock options with an exercise price of $25.17, also dated August 20, 2026.
  • Vesting schedule: Both the RSUs and stock options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service through each applicable vesting date.
  • Option expiration: The stock options have an expiration date of August 20, 2036.
  • Post-transaction ownership: Following the reported transactions, Erter directly beneficially owns 225,181 ordinary shares and 75,495 derivative securities.

James Hardie CEO Aaron Erter Receives Annual Equity Awards

According to the Form 4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2026, Aaron M. Erter, who serves as both CEO and Director of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX), reported two equity award transactions dated August 20, 2026. The filing was signed by Aoife Rockett as attorney-in-fact for Erter.

The first transaction, reported in Table I, consists of 60,588 restricted stock units classified as an acquisition coded "A" at a price of $0. According to the filing's footnote, "These RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date." Following this transaction, the filing reports that Erter directly holds 225,181 ordinary shares.

The second transaction, reported in Table II, consists of 75,495 non-qualified stock options with a right to buy ordinary shares at an exercise price of $25.17. The filing notes these options "will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on June 15, 2027, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date," and they expire on August 20, 2036. The price of the derivative security at grant is reported as $0, and Erter directly holds 75,495 of these options following the transaction. Both awards are held directly by the reporting person.

What Was Disclosed

James Hardie Industries plc CEO Aaron M. Erter reported receiving 60,588 RSUs and 75,495 stock options on August 20, 2026, both vesting in three annual installments from June 15, 2027, with options exercisable at $25.17 and expiring August 20, 2036.