HOCHTIEF profile

HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft is the eighth-largest provider of construction-related services in the world and market leader in Germany. With more than 70,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 20.16 billion in FY 2010, the company is represented in all the world's major markets. 92 percent of this output was generated abroad.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary, HOCHTIEF Australia Holdings Limited, HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft is the Leighton Group’s major shareholder, currently owning 54.1 percent (as at 5 September 2011) of Leighton’s issued shares. The relationship with HOCHTIEF provides additional stability to the Group, as well as access to advanced construction technology.