James Hardie Industries N.V.’s current asbestos liability was
US$78.2 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009,
compared with US$78.7 million during the fiscal year ended March
31, 2008.
The Company’s long-term asbestos liability was US$1.206 billion
during the fiscal…
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