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MURRAY & ROBERTS HOLDINGS LIMITED - Interim Results for the 6 Months Ended 31 December 2019
04 March 2020
Johannesburg, 4 March 2020 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2019. SALIENT FEATURES
2019
2019
Fight with Insight and Jumping Kids each awarded first prize at the 2019 Jack Cheetham and Letsema sports development awards
08 November 2019
Johannesburg, 7 November – Fight with Insight and Jumping Kids, were each awarded first prize at the Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards, hosted by Murray & Roberts.
Murray & Roberts Announces Full Year Financial Results
28 August 2019
Johannesburg, 28 August 2019 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2019.
Murray & Roberts acquires USA-based Terra Nova Technologies and expands its global mining service offering
25 March 2019
Johannesburg, 25 March 2019 – Murray & Roberts today announced the conclusion of an agreement whereby Cementation Americas, which forms part of the Murray & Roberts Underground Mining platform, has acquired 100% of Terra Nova Technologies (“TNT”) for a total consideration of US$38 million (R552 million). The acquisition will be funded from a revolving and term loan credit facility and from existing cash resources.
Murray & Roberts announces Interim Financial Results
06 March 2019
Johannesburg, 6 March 2019 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018.
Clough acquires US-based gulf coast downstream and chemical EPC business
19 February 2019
Houston, 19 February 2019 - Clough today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Saulsbury’s Gulf Coast downstream and chemical business unit and its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) portfolio based in Houston. The purchase consideration was US$5,2 million.
Clough, as part of future generation joint venture, selected as preferred tenderer for the multi-billion Australian dollar civil works for snowy 2.0
18 January 2019
Johannesburg, 18 January 2019 - The Clough Salini joint venture (Future Generation), is pleased to announce that it has been selected as preferred tenderer for the estimated AU$4 billion civil works for the Snowy 2.0 Project.
2018
2018
INK Hockey Club and Made for More were the winners at the 2018 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards.
02 November 2018
Johannesburg, 1 November 2018 – INK Hockey club and Made for More received top honours at the 38th Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards, hosted by Murray & Roberts in association with SASCOC.
Murray & Roberts Announces Full Year Financial Results
29 August 2018
Johannesburg, 29 August 2018 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2018.
Clarification of facts regarding the Grayston drive pedestrian & cyclist bridge section 32 inquiry
05 July 2018
Johannesburg, 5 July 2018 - Murray & Roberts is pleased that the Department of Labour-led Section 32 Inquiry (“Inquiry”) has resumed, as very few formal sittings have taken place since its inception towards the end of 2015.
Murray & Roberts announces the potential combination with Aveng Limited
18 May 2018
Johannesburg, 18 May 2018 - Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited (“Murray & Roberts”) today announced a potential transaction, proposing to make an all share offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Aveng Limited (“Aveng”), as well as to implement a solution to enable the early redemption of the Aveng convertible bonds.
Murray & Roberts water opens it’s Organica water resource recovery demonstration facility for Ethekwini Water Services
25 April 2018
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, 25 April 2018 - Murray & Roberts Water (“MRW”), a Trading Division of Murray & Roberts Limited, today opened the first Organica Water (“Organica”) Resource Recovery Demonstration Facility for eThekwini Water Services at the Verulam Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Response to intended proposed offer to acquire 100% of Murray & Roberts
26 March 2018
Johannesburg, 26 March 2018 – Murray & Roberts received correspondence from ATON GmbH (“ATON”) regarding ATON’s intention to make a firm offer to Murray & Roberts’ shareholders to acquire all the issued and to be issued ordinary shares of Murray & Roberts, not currently owned by ATON at a cash offer price of R15.00 per Murray & Roberts’ ordinary share. ATON is proposing to implement the proposed offer by making an offer directly to Murray & Roberts’ shareholders.
Murray & Roberts announces interim financial results
28 February 2018
Johannesburg, 28 February 2018 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2017.
2017
2017
Olympians Wrestling Club and Judo Institute for People with Special Needs took top honours at the 2017 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards.
03 November 2017
Johannesburg, 2 November 2017 – Olympians Wrestling Club and Judo Institute for People with Special Needs, were each awarded first place at the 36th Jack Cheetham and Letsema Sports Development Awards, hosted by Murray & Roberts in association with SASCOC.
Murray & Roberts Announces Full Year Financial Results
23 August 2017
Johannesburg, 23 August 2017 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2017.
Clough AMEC awarded maintenance services contract to partner with Yara International ASA
10 August 2017
Perth, 10 August 2017 – Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce that Clough (part of the Oil & Gas business platform), through the Clough AMEC joint venture, has secured a five-year contract, with an option to extend for a further five years, to provide maintenance services to Norwegian company Yara International ASA.
Clough AMEC receives supplier recognition award from ConocoPhillips
11 May 2017
Clough AMEC is pleased to announce that it has received the ConocoPhillips 2016 Supplier Recognition Award for 'Doing Business Better.'
Emergency desalinated water solutions for drought stricken areas of South Africa
03 April 2017
Johannesburg, 3 April 2017 – Murray & Roberts Water and Osmoflo (an Australian-based company) concluded a Memorandum of Agreement to offer emergency desalination plants to the Southern African market.
Murray & Roberts Transfers its Sector Listing from Heavy Construction to Diversified Industrial
20 March 2017
Johannesburg, 20 March 2017 – Murray & Roberts, at close of trading on the JSE Limited (“JSE”) today, transferred its listing of securities maintained on the JSE List from the Construction & Materials sector, sub-sector – 2357 Heavy Construction to the General Industrials sector, sub-sector 2727 Diversified Industrial.
Daniël Grobler Succeeds Cobus Bester as Group Financial Director
09 March 2017
Johannesburg, 9 March 2017 – Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Daniël Grobler as Group Financial Director, with effect 1 April 2017.
Cementation Canada Big Winner at #DisruptMining
08 March 2017
Toronto, 6 March 2017 – On the evening of March 5, the #DisruptMining competition staged its gala award evening to kick off this year’s PDAC conference in Toronto.
Murray & Roberts Announces Half Year Financial Results
22 February 2017
Johannesburg, 22 February 2017 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2016.
2016
2016
The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Bombela Concession Company to settle all Gautrain development period disputes
18 November 2016
We are pleased to announce that the Gauteng Provincial Government, represented by the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), and the Bombela Concession Company (Pty) Ltd (Bombela) have agreed to a comprehensive settlement of all disputes relating to the construction of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link system (Gautrain).
Sail Africa Youth Development Foundation and Rowing South Africa shine at the 2016 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards.
04 November 2016
Johannesburg, 3 November 2016 – Sail Africa Youth Development Foundation and Rowing South Africa were each awarded first place at the 35th Jack Cheetham and Letsema Sports Development Awards, hosted by Murray & Roberts in association with SASCOC.
Southern Palace Group-led Consortium Acquires Murray & Roberts Infrastructure & Building Business
01 November 2016
Johannesburg, 01 November 2016 – Murray & Roberts and Southern Palace Group today announced the purchase of the Murray & Roberts Southern African Infrastructure & Building (“I&B”) businesses, by a consortium led by the Southern Palace Group of Companies (Proprietary) Limited (“Southern Palace”). The fully-funded purchase consideration is R314 million.
Murray & Roberts announces Full Year Results and pursues its New Strategic Future through Strategic Disposals
24 August 2016
Johannesburg, 24 August 2016 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2016.
CSIR transport infrastructure engineering expert wins JD Roberts Award
28 July 2016
Pretoria, 27 July 2016 - A transport infrastructure engineering expert at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was awarded the 2016 JD Roberts Award for his involvement in developing new, innovative solutions for bitumen specification and testing.
Murray & Roberts Secures an Exclusive License Partner Agreement with Organica Water in South Africa
18 May 2016
Durban, WISA 2016 Conference, 18 May 2016 - Murray & Roberts Water (“MRW”), a Trading Division of Murray & Roberts Limited, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Organica Water (“Organica”) for MRW to hold the exclusive license of Organica Technology for South Africa and non-exclusively in the rest of the SADC region. It has also reached an agreement with Prodromos Technologies (Pty) Ltd (“Prodromos”), the former local agent for Organica in South Africa, where Prodromos will continue to market the technology in the South African market for and on behalf of MRW and continue to render specialised process engineering services to MRW.
Clough Secures New Opportunities in Australasia
08 April 2016
Johannesburg, 8 April 2016 – Clough (Perth-based), a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Murray & Roberts Group, was awarded a hook-up services contract on the Ichthys LNG Project Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (“FPSO”) facility, by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (“DSME”).
Murray & Roberts Announces Steady Half Year Earnings
24 February 2016
Johannesburg, 24 February 2016 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2015.
Murray & Roberts Cementation offers assistance to Vantage Goldfields' Lily Mine
19 February 2016
19 February 2016, Barberton – Murray & Roberts Cementation visited the Lily Mine near Barberton yesterday and met with senior management of Vantage Goldfields to discuss their offer of assistance with the search and recovery operations.
Murray & Roberts secures two new contracts through subsidiaries Clough and CH-IV
27 January 2016
Johannesburg, 27 January 2016 – Clough (Perth-based) and CH-IV (Baltimore-based), two wholly-owned subsidiaries within the Murray & Roberts Group, this week secured contracts in the oil and gas sectors in Korea and the United States (“US”).
Peter Bennett Appointed as CEO of the Murray & Roberts Oil & Gas Business Platform and of Clough Limited
18 January 2016
Johannesburg, 18 January 2016 – Peter Bennett has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Murray & Roberts Oil & Gas business platform and of Clough Limited with effect 1 February 2016 and will also join the Murray & Roberts Limited board. He succeeds Kevin Gallagher, who was appointed CEO of Santos Limited in November 2015.
Cementation Acquires Merit Consultants International
06 January 2016
North Bay, 6 January 2016 – Cementation Canada Inc. (“Cementation”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts Limited (“Murray & Roberts”), has completed the acquisition of Merit Consultants International Inc. (“Merit”).
Clough AMEC Awarded Brownfield Services Contract For Bayu-Undan, Timor
04 January 2016
Perth, 04 January 2016 – Clough Limited is pleased to announce that Clough AMEC has been awarded a new three year contract with ConocoPhillips in Australia, to provide asset support, operations and maintenance services to the Bayu-Undan offshore field development, located in the Timor Sea.
2015
2015
2015 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Award
06 November 2015
Waves for Change and Wheelchair Tennis South Africa score first place at the 2015 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards.
Clough Acquires Specialist Canadian EPCM Engineering Firm - Enercore
14 October 2015
Johannesburg, 14 October 2015 – Clough, the Australian based oil & gas engineering and construction company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts, has announced the acquisition of Enercore Projects Limited (“Enercore”), a privately owned engineering services company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. The purchase price is linked to earnings and will be paid between years three and five from the effective date and is capped at CAD$10 million. The transaction will establish Clough’s Canadian Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) project delivery arm.
Murray & Roberts Announces Steady Full Year Earnings and Dividend Payment
26 August 2015
Johannesburg, 26 August 2015 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2015
BAM Clough Secures Woodside Marine Services Contract
12 August 2015
Engineering and project services company Clough Limited (Clough) announced that Woodside Energy Limited (Woodside) has awarded the BAM Clough Joint Venture the Marine Installation Services contract for the Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension Integrated Marine Campaign project.
Murray & Roberts Western Cape Builds State-Of-The-Art Hospital in Tokai
28 July 2015
A new state-of the-art, 148 bed hospital is being constructed by Murray & Roberts Western Cape in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
Transport and freight logistics researcher wins the 2015 JD Roberts Award
27 July 2015
Johannesburg, 23 July 2015 - The 2015 JD Roberts Award for Emerging Researchers was presented to Dr Jacomine Grobler at a ceremony hosted by Murray & Roberts in Bedfordview.
Murray & Roberts Cementation secures multi-billion Kalagadi Manganese contract mining project
10 June 2015
Johannesburg, 10 June 2015 – Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce that Murray & Roberts Cementation was awarded a R4.8 billion, 5-year contract mining project for Kalagadi Manganese.
Murray & Roberts Announces an Increase in Earnings Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
25 February 2015
Johannesburg, 25 February 2015 – Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2014.
2014
2014
New Concrete Technology Lays Foundation for Green Building Techniques
27 November 2014
Johannesburg, 27 November 2014 - There could be no stronger statement about Murray & Roberts Construction’s innovative approach to sustainable building technologies than applying this to the world’s largest inland port.
Murray & Roberts Replies To The Competition Commissions World Cup Stadia Referral Statement
12 November 2014
Johannesburg, 12 November 2014 – As released in a statement by the Competition Commission (“the Commission”) on Wednesday, 12 November 2014, regarding the Commission taking a decision to refer a case of collusive tendering in respect of tenders for the construction of 2010 FIFA World Cup stadia, Murray & Roberts can confirm it is the corporate leniency applicant.
Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy and Free State Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired triumph at the 2014 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards.
06 November 2014
Johannesburg, 6 November 2014 - Murray & Roberts, in partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), presented the 33rd annual Jack Cheetham Memorial and Letsema Awards at a gala event held in Sandton tonight.
Murray & Roberts Acquires Aquamarine and Secures Access to African Water Treatment Opportunities
14 October 2014
Johannesburg, 14 October 2014 – Murray & Roberts today announced the acquisition of Aquamarine Water Treatment (“Aquamarine”). The acquisition value was R28 million.
Clough AMEC JV Awarded AU$70 Million Arrow Bowen Gas Project Contract
08 September 2014
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Clough acquires UK Engineering and Controls Business
05 September 2014
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Murray & Roberts Announces an Increase in Earnings and Resumes Dividend Payment
27 August 2014
Johannesburg, 27 August 2014 – Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2014.
Compass Minerals sign letter of intent to engage Cementation as the prime contractor for the Goderich Mine Shaft upgrade project
18 August 2014
North Bay, 18 August 2014 - Cementation Canada has been issued a Letter of Intent by Compass Minerals to carry out the shaft rehabilitation and upgrades of two mineshafts that Compass Minerals operates at their mine in Goderich, Ontario.
Clough Acquires US-Based Boutique LNG Engineering Firm and Enters the Local Gas Market
08 August 2014
Johannesburg, 08 August 2014 - Clough, the Australian based oil & gas engineering and construction company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray & Roberts, today announced a US$5 million acquisition of CH-IV International.
Urban planning research expert receives 2014 JD Roberts Award
04 August 2014
Johannesburg, 1 August 2014 - The 2014 JD Roberts Award was presented to Dr Louis Waldeck at a ceremony hosted at the CSIR International Convention Centre.
Murray & Roberts secures first major award at De Beers Venetia underground diamond project.
22 July 2014
Johannesburg, 22 July 2014 - Murray & Roberts Cementation has secured a R2.6 billion award at De Beers' Venetia underground mine project. This award is the first of a series of potential awards to Murray & Roberts Cementation by De Beers to build its multi-billion rand underground mine beneath the operating open pit diamond mine.
Murray & Roberts to address water treatment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
07 April 2014
Murray & Roberts has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with Hydrochem, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyflux Ltd, a global, fully-integrated water solutions company.
Murray & Roberts sets sights on a new strategic future
27 February 2014
Johannesburg, 27 February 2014 – Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2013.
Exceptional Safety Achievement recorded at Al Mafraq Hospital project in Abu Dhabi, UAE
21 January 2014
Murray & Roberts, working in joint venture with Habtoor Leighton Group, recorded an exceptional safety achievement of 15 million man hours worked without a lost time injury on the 11th of January 2014 on the Al Mafraq Hospital project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2013
2013
Bethelsdorp Wrestling Academy and Mandeville Aquatics Disability Swimming Centre of Excellence triumph at the Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards
04 November 2013
JOHANNESBURG, 31 October 2013: Tonight saw Murray & Roberts awarding their annual Jack Cheetham Memorial and Letsema Awards to two amateur sporting clubs in both their able-bodied and disabled categories.
Emerging CSIR woman researcher receives 2013 JD Roberts Award
27 September 2013
The JD Roberts Award for emerging researchers was presented to Alize le Roux of the CSIR last night (26 September 2013) at a gala event at Murray & Roberts in Bedfordview.
Murray & Roberts advances from Recovery to Growth
28 August 2013
The Group generated revenue of R34,6 billion (2012: R31,7 billion) and reported attributable earnings of R1,0 billion (2012: R0,7 billion attributable loss). This result includes an attributable profit of R223 million on the disposal of Clough's investment in Forge Group Limited. Diluted profit per share was 245 cents (2012: 214 cents diluted loss per share) and diluted headline earnings per share were 186 cents (2012: 246 cents diluted headline loss per share).
Murray & Roberts announces a proposed acquisition for all of the remaining ordinary shares in Clough Limited
30 July 2013
Murray & Roberts currently owns 61.6% of Australian listed Clough Limited (Clough) and announced its intention to acquire all of the remaining ordinary shares in Clough.
Murray & Roberts successfully concludes disposal of its manufacturing businesses enabling its strategic growth plan
28 June 2013
Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the disposal of its Construction Products Africa operating platform (excluding Hall Longmore), comprising the Group's manufacturing businesses. The group of businesses includes Much Asphalt, Rocla, Technicrete and Ocon Brick. The total cash consideration to be received in respect of the transaction is approximately R1 325 million before transaction costs. Negotiations with potential buyers for the sale of the Hall Longmore business are ongoing and shareholders will be advised in due course of the outcome thereof.
Murray & Roberts agrees settlement with Competition Commission and closes the chapter on anti-competitive practices
24 June 2013
Murray & Roberts has settled with the Competition Commission and thereby concluded the investigation into historical anti-competitive behaviour. Murray & Roberts has agreed to pay a penalty of R309 million in full and final settlement of all matters being investigated as part of the Commission's fast-track settlement process. The Commission will refer this settlement to the Competition Tribunal for final approval.
Murray & Roberts achieves a record safety performance
17 April 2013
Johannesburg, 17 April 2013 - Murray & Roberts today completed a year without a fatal incident and for its current financial year to date, reached a record lost time injury frequency rate of 0.81 across the Group. This is a significant achievement and a first since the recording of its safety statistics.
Murray & Roberts positioned for growth
28 February 2013
Johannesburg, 28 February 2013 - Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2012.
CTE Consortium acquires Union Carriage & Wagon from Murray & Roberts
29 January 2013
Murray & Roberts has announced the disposal of the business of Union Carriage & Wagon Company ("UCW") to the CTE Consortium, a consortium including CTE Investments (Pty) Ltd ("Commuter Transport Engineering") or ("CTE") and the Industrial Development Corporation ("IDC"), for an undisclosed amount.
Notice of General Meeting
25 January 2013
Notice is hereby given that a general meeting of shareholders of the Company registered in the Company's securities register will be held at Douglas Roberts Centre, 22 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, at 15:00 on Wednesday 27 February 2013.
2012
2012
Human Sporting Spirit Triumphs at Murray & Roberts Annual Amateur Sports Awards
15 November 2012
JOHANNESBURG, 15th November 2012: Tonight saw Murray & Roberts awarding their annual Jack Cheetham Memorial and Letsema Awards to two amateur sporting clubs in both their able-bodied and disabled categories.
CSIR alternative housing and infrastructure asset management expert wins esteemed 2012 JD Roberts Award
26 September 2012
Dr. Kevin Wall's life-long career in innovative solutions for the built environment was recognised at the coveted annual JD Roberts Award yesterday evening in a ceremony which was held at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Murray & Roberts concludes recovery year and prepares for growth
29 August 2012
Johannesburg, 29 August 2012 - Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Murray & Roberts Cementation and Aquarius Platinum South Africa agree to move from contract mining to an owner-operated model
04 July 2012
Murray & Roberts Cementation (M&RC) and platinum miner, Aquarius Platinum South Africa (AQPSA), announced the end of its contract mining agreement.
Murray & Roberts improves financial performance and prepares for growth
29 February 2012
Murray & Roberts today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2011.
Murray & Roberts sets the record straight on Chapman's Peak
03 February 2012
Murray & Roberts confirms its support for the new toll plaza and operational centre at Chapman's Peak. This will replace the existing facilities, which are inappropriate for a world class tourist destination.
2011
2011
Murray & Roberts secures an estimated R2 billion in new contracts
15 November 2011
Murray & Roberts has secured close to R2 billion in new contracts during the month of October.
The Johannesburg Gymnastics Centre wins the 2011 Jack Cheetham Award
28 October 2011
Murray & Roberts, in partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and Sowetan newspaper, announced the 2011 winners of its Jack Cheetham Memorial Award and Letsema Award in Johannesburg on 27 October. The Johannesburg Gymnastics Centre is this year's winner of the Murray & Roberts Jack Cheetham Memorial Award and the Cape Town-based Chaeli Sports & Recreation Club has won the Letsema Award.
CSIR research expert in health infrastructure wins esteemed 2011 JD Roberts Award
28 September 2011
The vast contribution by Geoff Abbott in the planning, design and management of health facilities in South Africa has won him the coveted annual JD Roberts Award. A research architect at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Abbott has furthermore provided valuable guidance in immovable asset management in the public sector for more than 30 years.
Prelim Results 2011: Recovery & Growth
31 August 2011
Murray & Roberts today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2011.
Cobus Bester appointed Executive Financial Director
29 June 2011
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Cobus Bester to the Board as executive financial director of Murray & Roberts with effect from 1 July 2011.
Henry Laas appointed Chief Executive Designate
31 March 2011
The Board of Murray & Roberts Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Laas as CEO designate and successor to Brian Bruce. Henry will be appointed a director of Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited from 1 April 2011. This appointment allows an orderly handover of responsibility for the future of Murray & Roberts over the three months to 30 June 2011, including the appointment of a finance director successor to Roger Rees.
Murray & Roberts and HLG awarded AED2.2 billion hospital project in Abu Dhabi
15 March 2011
Murray & Roberts and Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG), has been awarded an AED2.2 billion (US$600 million) contract for the construction of Al Mafraq Hospital for SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company.
Murray & Roberts cleans the slate
23 February 2011
South Africa's second largest construction and engineering group has effectively reset itself as the construction industry deals with one of its deepest recessions in recent times. An exceptional charge of R795 million has been recognised in its half-year accounts to 31 December 2010.
Cautionary Announcement and Trading Statement
28 January 2011
Murray & Roberts today informed the market with the release of a cautionary statement that warns of an expected loss in the half year to 31 December 2010. The company cites slow and arduous progress with the resolution of claims and final accounts in South Africa and Middle East, compounded by tougher trading conditions in these markets.
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