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Archived media releases issued by the Leighton Group and reported to the Australian Securities Exchange are listed below.

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16 Aug 2001 Leighton profits up 16% to record $156 million
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 16% increase in operating profit after tax and minorities of $156.2 million ($134.1 million last year) from a pre-tax profit of $196.8 million. The after tax return on shareholders equity averaged 22.3% for the year (21.1% last year). view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
10 Aug 2001 Leighton and PA Property Trust form Alliance
Leighton Holdings, the James Fielding Group and PA Property Trust today announced the formation of an alliance to pursue property investment opportunities with Leighton taking a strategic stake in PA Property Trust. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
13 Jul 2001 NDC Announcement
Following extensive discussions with Telstra for the acquisition of NDC, appropriate terms and conditions could not be agreed upon in respect of the commercial and strategic directions for NDC and consequently negotiations for the purchase of NDC have been terminated. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
26 Jun 2001 Mr Dieter Adamsas has today been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Leighton Group
The Board of Leighton Holdings Limited is pleased to advise that Mr Dieter Adamsas has today been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Leighton Group. He will hold this position in addition to his current role as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
30 May 2001 Leighton Open Briefing by CEO on Third Quarter Update
Please find attached for lodgement a Corporate File Open Briefing with Mr Wal King, CEO of Leighton Holdings Limited regarding the Leighton Group’s Third Quarter Update. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
16 May 2001 Leighton on track for another record profit
“At the end of the third quarter of 2000/2001, the Leighton Group has maintained its high level of work in hand and expects to report another record profit for the full year,” Leighton Holdings Chief Executive Mr Wal King said today. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
26 Apr 2001 John Morschel to Join Board of Leighton Holdings as Chairman Elect
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited are pleased to announce that Mr John Morschel has agreed to join the Board in August 2001 following the retirement of Mr Rod Wylie. Initially Mr Morschel will be appointed a Deputy Chairman and, following the retirement of Mr M.A. (Tim) Besley at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 8 November 2001, will be appointed Chairman. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
20 Feb 2001 Leighton reports 13% profit increase and record $7.57 billion of work in hand
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 13% increase in operating profit after tax and minorities of $59.1 million ($52.5 million last year) from a pre-tax profit of $82.6 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
02 Feb 2001 HOCHTIEF Shareholding
This is to advise that notification has been received from HOCHTIEF that they have increased their shareholding in Leighton Holdings from 49.8% to 50.3% by entering into an option agreement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
10 Nov 2000 Leighton Open Briefing by CFO on Asian Strategy
Please find attached for lodgement a Corporate File Open Briefing with Dieter Adamsas, CFO of Leighton Holdings Limited regarding the Leighton Group’s Asian strategy. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
02 Nov 2000 Leighton maintains strong momentum through diversification
At Leighton Holdings Limited 39th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman, Mr MA (Tim) Besley AO, announced that the 2000 fiscal period reflected an excellent result for shareholders and provided a strong platform for growth. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
01 Nov 2000 Leighton Fully Indemnified from John Holland / Toyo Settlement
We refer to the article which appears on page 21 of today’s Australian Financial Review regarding our 70% owned subsidiary John Holland Group Pty Limited. view > 		JH Corporate Head Office
17 Aug 2000 Leighton reports 10% increase in operating profit and over $6 billion work in hand
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 10% increase in operating profit after tax and minorities of $134.1 million ($121.8 million last year) from a pre-tax profit of $201.4 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
14 Aug 2000 Leighton Announces the Formation of Vytel - A New Telecommunications Company
Leighton Contractors Pty Limited today announced that a new wholly owned company, Vytel Pty Limited, will be based in Melbourne and will consolidate its extensive telecommunications interests. view > 		LCPL Corporate Head Office
11 May 2000 Corporate Update 2000
“At the end of the third quarter of 99/2000, Leighton Holdings had over $4.8 billion of work in hand and the prospect of significantly increasing this level of work by the end of the financial year,” Leighton Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr Wal King said today. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
15 Feb 2000 Leighton reports 8% increase in interim profit and strong forward order book
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced an 8% increase in interim operating profit after tax and minorities of $52.5 million from a pre-tax profit of $73.6 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
21 Jan 2000 Leighton Holdings finalises John Holland acquisition
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced it had signed a formal agreement with Heytesbury Pty Ltd for the acquisition of a 70% shareholding in the Australian operations of the John Holland Group with settlement expected to be completed by 5 February. view > 		LHL, JH Financial Head Office
04 Nov 1999 Leighton confident of another year of growth
At Leighton Holdings Limited 38th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman MA (Tim) Besley AO, said that the outlook for the 1999/2000 financial year continues to be one of growth. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
03 Nov 1999 Leighton Holdings announces investment in John Holland
The Board of Leighton Holdings Limited today approved a Heads of Agreement with Heytesbury Pty Ltd to acquire a 70% interest in the Australian operations of the John Holland Group. view > 		JH, LHL Financial Head Office
20 Aug 1999 Portman Cements Thiess Alliance with Martin Albrecht Appointment Head of Australian Services Giant joins Board
Portman Mining Limited has announced the appointment of Thiess Contractors Pty Limited’s Managing Director, Mr. Martin Albrecht, to its Board, cementing its strategic alliance with the Queensland-based Group as it takes another step towards achieving its long-term growth plans. view > 		TPL Corporate Head Office
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