Leighton Holdings

"Leighton shareholders can again be proud of the company's excellent results in 2007/08. The Group has delivered record levels of work in hand, revenue, profit and dividends. Looking forward, the Group is in a strong position with continued growth forecast for the next few years." Wal King AO Chief Executive Officer

Leighton Holdings has been listed on the Australian Stock Exchange since 1962 and has become a recognised name and leader in the development and contracting field.

Its principal objective is to oversee and monitor the performance of the Leighton Group’s operating companies, develop and maintain a financially sound, competitive and profitable organisation that recognises the needs of shareholders, clients and employees, as well as those of the communities within which Group companies operate. At the same time, Leighton Holdings provides an umbrella framework of corporate governance, ensuring the highest standards of behaviour are adopted.

Leighton Holdings also fosters the core values of rewarding performance, encouraging innovation, managing by systems and working in a safe and ethical environment. The parent company actively encourages the autonomy of its operating companies, enabling them to cultivate long-term relationships in the markets and regions they each serve. This allows the Group to operate in disciplines as diverse as telecommunications, engineering and infrastructure, mining and resources, building and property, and operations and maintenance.

Focus and activities
Publicly listed parent company of the Leighton Group specialising in:
– Strategic direction and planning
– Financial management
– Market positioning
– Corporate and public affairs

Management and key statistics as at 30 June 2008
Chief Executive Officer – Wal King AO
Total Revenue – $14,542 million
Revenue (Group) – $10,322 million
Revenue (Joint Ventures and Associates) – $4,220 million 
Major Shareholder – HOCHTIEF (54.9%)
No. of Group Employees – 37,112
Listed on ASX – 1962

Location
Head Office – Sydney
Operates through Group companies across Australia, Asia, the Arabian Gulf, and the near Pacific

Board and committees
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Corporate Management as at 30 June 2008
W M King AO – Chief Executive Officer
L S Charlton – Chief Financial Officer
W J Wild – Chief Operating Officer
A J Moir – Company Secretary
P Bingham-Hall – Executive General Manager, Strategy
C Brixel – Executive General Manager, Internal Audit
D C Hudson – Executive General Manager, Risk Management
A T Mason – Executive General Manager, Operations
T McKay – Executive General Manager, Treasury
M Wratten – Executive General Manager, Investments
T G Young – Executive General Manager, Financial and Administration

Executive Committee as at 30 June 2008
W M King AO – Chairman
P Bingham-Hall, L S Charlton, M C Gray, A T Mason,  P J McMorrow, A J Moir,
D G Savage, D K Saxelby, D G Stewart, H G Tyrwhitt, W J Wild

Operating Subsidiaries as at 30 June 2008
Leighton Contractors Pty Limited 100%
Thiess Pty Ltd 100%
John Holland Group Pty Ltd 100%
Leighton International Limited 100%
Leighton Properties Pty Limited 100%
Leighton Asia Limited 100%

Investments as at 30 June 2008
James Fielding Infrastructure
Leighton Holdings holds a 50% stake in a funds management joint venture with Mirvac.