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Archived media releases by release date

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
2008
23 Dec 2008 Leighton Contractors joins alliance to deliver Eastern Busway
Leighton Contractors will join Queensland Transport and SKM-Maunsell AECOM in an alliance to deliver the Eastern Busway – Buranda to Main Avenue project in Brisbane’s south, after today being selected as preferred construction partner by the Queensland Government. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LCPL Engineering and infrastructure Queensland
19 Dec 2008 Leighton Contractors enters strategic partnerships to develop renewable energy solutions
Leighton Contractors has expanded its capability in the Australian renewable energy sector by executing agreements with two global technology providers to explore and develop wave and solar power projects in the region. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LCPL Engineering and infrastructure Australia wide, New Zealand
07 Dec 2008 Al Habtoor – Murray & Roberts – Takenaka JV awarded AED 4.9 billion (A$2 billion) Dubai Airport Concourse 3 project
The Al Habtoor – Murray & Roberts – Takenaka (HMRT) Joint Venture has been awarded an AED 4.9 billion (A$2 billion) contract for the construction of Dubai Airport’s new Concourse 3 for Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA). view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LI Building and property Dubai
26 Nov 2008 Al Habtoor Leighton Group wins AED 8.85 billion (A$3.75 billion) Dubai Pearl
The Al Habtoor Leighton Group has signed a letter of intent for the AED 8.85 billion (A$3.75 billion) Dubai Pearl mixed-use development for Pearl Dubai FZ LLC. The project involves the construction of an integrated city overlooking the Palm Jumeirah development in Dubai. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LI Building and property Dubai
17 Nov 2008 Al Habtoor Leighton Group joint venture secures AED 3 billion Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
The Al Habtoor - Murray and Roberts Joint Venture has been awarded an AED 3 billion contract for the design and construction of the new Zayed University campus in Abu Dhabi for Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala). The Al Habtoor Leighton Group’s share is AED 1.5 billion. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LI Building and property Abu Dhabi
17 Nov 2008 Leighton Properties and Mirvac selected to deliver first phase of $1.7 billion Green Square Town Centre
Mirvac/Leighton Properties has been selected to partner with Landcom to deliver the first phase of the $1.7 billion Green Square Town Centre. Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, said the selection of Mirvac/Leighton Properties to co-develop six hectares of the Town Centre represents a huge step towards realising the landmark project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LPPL Building and property New South Wales
17 Nov 2008 RMIA announces Risk Manager of the Year
Leighton Holdings Ltd’s Executive General Manager, Risk Management, David Hudson, is the Risk Management Institution of Australasia’s 2008 Risk Manager of the Year. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LHL Miscellaneous Australia wide
12 Nov 2008 Leighton Asia secures new work in Hong Kong and Thailand
Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract for the design and construction of the Lai Chi Kok Transfer Scheme by the Hong Kong Drainage Services Department. Leighton Asia has also been awarded a contract for the construction of a resort and residential complex on Koh Samui in Thailand. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LA Building and property, Engineering and infrastructure Hong Kong, Thailand
06 Nov 2008 Leighton confirms full year guidance of 15% profit growth
At Leighton Holdings’ 47th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney today, Chairman, Mr David Mortimer, reported that the company had achieved a 35% increase in profit after tax to a record $608m for 2007/08. As at 30 September 2008, work in hand had increased to $35.3bn and since then the Group has won around $2.4bn worth of work. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LHL Financial Head Office
29 Oct 2008 Thiess in Consortium to deliver the Royal North Shore Hospital and Community Health Services Project
The New South Wales Government has reached a financial close with the InfraShore Consortium (InfraShore), led by Thiess Pty Ltd and ABN AMRO Australia Pty Limited, in a contract to deliver the Royal North Shore Hospital and Community Health Services Project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		TPL Building and property New South Wales
14 Oct 2008 Thiess awarded A$1 billion contract for Bayan’s TSA & FKP Coal Mine Projects
Thiess (Indonesia) has been awarded a 5 year, AU$1 billion contract for the development and operation of the Teguh Sinar Abadi (TSA) and Firman Ketaun Perkasa (FKP) Coal Mines. TSA and FKP are subsidiaries of Bayan Resources in Indonesia. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		TPL Mining and resources Indonesia
01 Oct 2008 Thiess and John Holland consortia shortlisted to build Victorian Desalination Plant
The Brumby Government has today released a shortlist for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of Victoria’s Desalination Plant Project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		TPL, JHG Engineering and infrastructure Victoria
29 Sep 2008 Consortium including Thiess preferred tenderer for Royal North Shore Hospital project
NSW Minister for Health John Della Bosca today announced that InfraShore Consortium is the preferred tenderer for the multi-million dollar Royal North Shore Hospital and Community Health Services Project. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		TPL Building and property New South Wales
25 Sep 2008 Leighton Asia awarded mining contract in Mongolia
Leighton Asia has secured a mining contract for the Ukhaakhudag coal mine project in Mongolia. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LA Mining and resources Mongolia
18 Sep 2008 Successful completion of Leighton’s $700 million accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer
Leighton Holdings Limited (Leighton) has successfully completed the retail component of its 1 for 14 accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer (Entitlement Offer) to shareholders to raise approximately $700 million (before expenses). view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LHL Financial Head Office
16 Sep 2008 Thiess Awarded $260 Million Curragh North Mine Contract Extension
Thiess Pty Ltd has secured a $260 million contract extension from Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd for coal mining and pre-strip overburden removal at its Curragh North Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		TPL Mining and resources Queensland
12 Sep 2008 John Holland Awarded $125 Million Construction Contract in Western Australia
John Holland is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $125 million contract for Structural Mechanical and Piping construction works on Worsley Alumina’s $2.5 billion Efficiency and Growth Alumina Refinery Project in Western Australia. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		JHG Mining and resources Western Australia
02 Sep 2008 Habtoor Leighton Group in alliance for AED 6.4 billion Tameer Towers development in Abu Dhabi
The Al Habtoor Leighton Group, through the Abu Dhabi division of Al Habtoor Engineering, has entered into an alliance contract worth approximately AED 6.4 billion for the construction of a major mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi for Tameer Holdings. The Al Habtoor Leighton Group’s share is worth approximately AED 2.1 billion. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LI Building and property Abu Dhabi
19 Aug 2008 Strong institutional support for Leighton’s $700 million accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer
Leighton Holdings Limited (Leighton) has successfully completed the institutional component of its $700 million accelerated pro-rata entitlement offer (Entitlement Offer). The Entitlement Offer provides an opportunity for eligible shareholders to subscribe for 1 New Share for every 14 Leighton Shares held at 7.00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 19 August 2008, at the Offer Price of $35.35 per New Share. view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LHL Financial Head Office
14 Aug 2008 Leighton profit up 35% to $608m, work in hand currently at $34.5bn
The directors of Leighton Holdings Limited today announced a 35% increase in profit after tax and minorities to $608m ($450m last year) and a pre-tax profit of $768m for the 2008 financial year. The return on shareholders’ funds averaged 43% for the year (37% last year). view pdf (0.1Mb) > 		LHL Financial Head Office
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