Form A is the special form that allows most Australian resident shareholders (other than trustees, nominees, agents or custodians) to apply for a reduction in the rate of Dutch withholding tax BEFORE the payment of a dividend by James Hardie.

To use this form:

1. Print a copy of Form A (PDF, 199K)
2. Carefully read and (if appropriate) complete it and return it to:
   
   Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
   GPO Box 2975
   Melbourne   Vic   3001
   Australia

To ensure that when you receive your James Hardie dividend the withholding tax is deducted at a rate of 15% instead of 25%, the completed Form A should be received by Computershare Investor Services at the above address on or before the Dividend Record Date for the dividend.

For most Australian residents the withholding tax deducted in respect of the dividend will be claimable as a foreign tax credit against your Australian tax payable.