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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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19 Aug 1999 Leighton reports 18% increase in operating profit and forecasts improved result again next year
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced an 18% increase in operating profit after tax and minorities of $121.8 million ($102.8 million last year) from a pre-tax profit of $181.8 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
30 Jun 1999 Leighton sells casino shares
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced the sale of its 25 million ordinary shares in Star City Holdings Ltd to ABN AMRO for $35.3 million. The shares were carried in Leighton’s accounts at the cost price of $25 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
09 Jun 1999 Leighton Holdings’ subsidiary, Thiess Contractors, forms strategic alliance with Portman Mining
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Thiess Contractors Pty Limited, has formed a strategic alliance with Portman Mining Limited to undertake future resources projects. The alliance will combine the operating and technical mining skills of Thiess with the resource development and ownership, marketing and asset management skills of Portman. view > 		TPL Mining and resources Head Office
16 Feb 1999 Leighton reports good first half with performance on track for improved full year result
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced an interim profit after tax and minorities of $48.5 million, up 16% compared with $41.7 million last year. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
05 Nov 1998 Dr H.P. Keitel appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board
This is to advise that Dr H.P. Keitel was today appointed a Deputy Chairman of the Board of Leighton Holdings Limited. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
05 Nov 1998 Leighton on track to exceed last year's operating revenue and profit in 1998/99
At Leighton Holdings Limited's 37th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman Mr MA (Tim) Besley AO, said that the Group had achieved record levels of operating profit for the fifth consecutive year, strengthening its position as Australia's leading contractor and project developer. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
23 Oct 1998 Leighton reports $4.5 billion work in hand at end of first quarter and another good year ahead
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that work in hand at 30 September 1998 remained at a high level of $4.5 billion. This compares to a record $4.77 billion at 30 June and $4.0 billion at 30 September last year. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
25 Sep 1998 Premier Announces $6 million Study into Multi-Purpose Terminal for Newcastle Port
The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr, today announced an exciting $6 million feasibility and environmental impact study into a world-class Multi-Purpose Port Terminal in Newcastle, potentially creating about 2800 jobs. view > 		LCPL Engineering and infrastructure Head Office
02 Sep 1998 New Managing Director for Leighton Contractors
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that Mr Bob Merkenhof had been promoted to the position of Managing Director, Leighton Contractors Pty Limited, following the retirement of Mr Keith Bennett. view > 		LCPL Corporate Head Office
13 Aug 1998 Leighton Reports 17% Increase in Operating Profit and Record $4.77bn Workload
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 17% increase in Group operating profit after tax and before abnormals of $100.6 million ($86 million last year) from a pre tax profit of $164 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
04 Aug 1998 Speedrail Chosen to Deliver Rail Infrastructure of the Future
The Sydney to Canberra high-speed train project would change forever the way Australians thought about transport, communication and regional Australia, Leighton Holdings CEO, Wal King said today. view > 		LCPL Building and property Head Office
07 Jul 1998 Speedrail Group Bid Receives NSW Government Support
The Speedrail Group, a 50/50 joint venture between construction company Leighton Contractors and TGV technology and system providers Alstom, is a preferred option of the NSW Government for the High Speed Rail link between Sydney and Canberra. view > 		LCPL Engineering and infrastructure Head Office
17 Feb 1998 Leighton Reports Strong Interim Result and Positive Outlook Despite Current Uncertainty in Asia
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced an interim profit after tax and minorities of $41.7 million, up 10% compared with $37.9 million last year. This result was 30% higher than the interim result of $32 million after an abnormal loss of $5.8 million last year. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
22 Dec 1997 Burton Coal Expansion Announcement
In accordance with Listing Rule 3.1, we advise that our wholly owned subsidiary Thiess Contractors Pty Limited has signed two contracts with Portman Mining Limited for the major expansion of the Burton Coal Mine in Queensland. view > 		TPL Mining and resources Head Office
06 Nov 1997 Leighton reports positive outlook and another good year for shareholders
At Leighton Holdings Limited's 36th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman Mr MA (Tim) Besley AO, said that the Group had set new records for revenue, profit and work in hand for the fourth consecutive year. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
31 Oct 1997 Leighton Group in Asia
The Leighton Group has operated in Asia for over 25 years. The region now generates around one quarter of Group operating (sales) revenue. There are two Group companies operating in Asia - Leighton Asia and Thiess Contractors. Based in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia is most active in civil engineering/infrastructure and building markets, but also undertakes contract mining, foundation and marine engineering. Thiess Contractors' business in Indonesia is dominated by contract mining, but has diversified to include telecommunications infrastructure, process/environmental, and some civil and building work. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
24 Oct 1997 Leighton work in hand stands at $4.0 billion at end of first quarter, prospects remain positive in Australia and Asia
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that uncompleted work in hand at 30 September 1997 stands at $4.0 billion relative to the record high of $4.2 billion at 30 June 1997. This compares to $3.3 billion at 30 September last year. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
26 Aug 1997 Leighton Contractors Directorship Announcements
Mr Phil Cooper has resigned as an Executive and Director of Leighton Contractors Pty Limited for personal reasons and therefore will not be assuming the role of Managing Director. view > 		LCPL Corporate Head Office
14 Aug 1997 Leighton reports 32% increase in operating profit plus a special dividend for shareholders
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 32% increase in Group operating profit after tax and before abnormals for the year of $86 million from a pre-tax profit of $145 million. view > 		LHL Financial Head Office
30 Jun 1997 Eastern Distributor Announcement
In accordance with Listing Rule 3.1 we wish to advise that Airport Motorway Limited has signed the Project Deed for the Eastern Distributor motorway project with the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority. view > 		LCPL Engineering and infrastructure Head Office
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