EXHIBIT 2.18 ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this 18th day of...Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement • July 2nd, 2003 • Hardie James Industries Nv • Concrete products, except block & brick • New York
