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Archived media releases by project/release classification

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

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Release Date Description Group Company Classification Location
Corporate
06 Nov 2002 Response to newspaper article regarding Transfield Constructions Pty Limited
As advised previously, the Leighton Group has stated its intention to expand by acquisition and has had discussion with a number of parties. view > 		LHL Corporate New South Wales
06 Nov 2002 John Holland to undertake due diligence and negotiations for the possible acquisition of Walter Construction Group
John Holland’s Chief Executive, Mr Bill Wild, announced today that the company had entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Walter Bau AG to undertake due diligence and negotiations with a view to acquiring the ongoing Australian operations of Walter Construction Group. The acquisition is also subject to appropriate regulatory approvals. view > 		JHG Corporate New South Wales
30 Sep 2002 Leighton releases its 2002 Annual Report
Leighton Holdings Limited today released its Annual Report for the 2001/02 financial year. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
24 Sep 2002 Media Article Re: Indonesian Coal Mine
We refer to an article published on page 21 of The Australian Newspaper today entitled “Jakarta court grab for $55 million of Thiess assets”. view > 		TPL, LHL Corporate Head Office
17 Jul 2002 Leighton Asia Restructure To Provide Platform For Further Growth
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a restructure of its wholly owned subsidiary Leighton Asia Limited, to facilitate the continued expansion of its operations in the region. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
17 Jul 2002 Major Projects Push Leighton Work In Hand To Record Level
Leighton Holdings Limited today announced that the award of major infrastructure projects worth over $1 billion at year-end had brought work in hand to a record $8.4 billion at 30 June. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
07 Mar 2002 Greg Paramor Joins Leighton Properties Board
Leighton Properties today announced that Mr Greg Paramor, Executive Chairman of the James Fielding Group had been appointed to the Board of Leighton Properties. view > 		LPPL Corporate Head Office
08 Nov 2001 Leighton Confident of Sustaining Growth
At Leighton Holdings Limited 40th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman, Mr MA (Tim) Besley AO, reported that the 2001 fiscal period was an exceptionally successful year for the Leighton Group. view > 		LHL Corporate Head Office
08 Nov 2001 Leighton Holdings Board Changes
The Directors of Leighton Holdings Limited are pleased to confirm as previously announced, that following the retirement of Mr Tim Besley at today’s AGM, Mr John Morschel was appointed Chairman of the Board of Leighton Holdings and Mr Martin Albrecht was appointed a Director of the Company. view > 		LHL Corporate 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
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
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 > 		JHG Corporate 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
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
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
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
02 Feb 1998 Thiess Appoints Roslyn Kelly to Board of Directors
Thiess Contractors Pty. Limited has appointed Mrs Roslyn Kelly to its Board of Directors. view > 		TPL Corporate Queensland
27 Nov 1997 Strong Growth for Thiess in North Queensland
Construction and mining company, Thiess Contractors were host to over 100 key Cairns business people last night (Thursday 27th November) at their annual Cocktail Party, held at the Cairns Hilton. view > 		TPL Corporate Queensland
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
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