EXHIBIT 2.4 ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Assignment and Assumption Agreement and First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 24th day of...Assignment and Assumption Agreement and First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement • July 7th, 2005 • Hardie James Industries Nv • Concrete products, except block & brick • New York
