Jan 18 (Reuters) - Lowe's Companies Inc LOW.N :
* Plans to exit home improvement joint venture in Australia
* Says expects to record, in its fourth quarter ending January 29, 2016, a
non-cash impairment charge
* Says Lowe's net investment in the joint venture to date is approximately $930
million
* Says provided notification to Woolworths Ltd its jv partner in Australia, of
intent to begin process of exiting joint venture
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