Sept 4 (Reuters) - James Hardie Industries PLC JHX.F :
* Accelerated share repurchase transaction JHXSTAT.AX
* Entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) Financial Markets Pty Limited
* Deal to repurchase 2.2 million James Hardie shares/cufs with an approximate value of USD $35 million
* Says "final settlement payment under the agreement is expected to occur during the second quarter of FY 2017"
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