Preliminary Final Report - Financial Review

Media Release 13 February 2012“Our strategy has us positioned in the best parts of the world for a contracting organisation –particularly Australia and Asia – based on the industrialisation and urbanisation of Asia and theregion’s demand for minerals and energy,” said Mr Tyrwhitt.“We have the broadest footprint of any international contractor operating in this part of the worldand are focused on further developing our international presence. We are located in marketsthat are continuing to grow and are offering good opportunities for our construction, mining, andoperations and maintenance services.“In Australia, we see that the construction market will remain strong, driven in particular byprivate sector investment in the gas sector. This is an area where the Group has greatexperience and competency in delivering civil engineering and building work for major LNG andcoal seam methane projects,” said Mr Tyrwhitt.“Government spending on infrastructure is likely to remain at high levels with some major railprojects in New South Wales and Victoria driving opportunities. Government spending on roads,other transport infrastructure and telecommunications will continue to underpin a solid outlookfor civil construction work.“As the world’s largest contract miner, this market remains core for the Group in Australia,Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines and Southern Africa. While capital intensive, contractmining offers stable earnings and opportunities for growth, fuelled by continued demand growthfrom Asia for coal and other minerals. Additionally, substantial investment in new mine, rail andport infrastructure for coal and iron ore projects will continue to be made in Australia,underwriting a range of construction opportunities for our Operating Companies,” he said.“Asia’s growth is also providing construction opportunities for the Group in markets like HongKong, Macau, Indonesia and India where clients are continuing to look for the experience andcapability of an international contractor like the Leighton Group. We will target opportunities inthese markets where our services are valued and where we can create value for shareholders.“We have rebounded strongly to report a solid level of profitability during the period and this setsthe Group up for a positive 2012 year. The Group had previously issued guidance for the 12month period ending 30 June 2012 for profit after tax of between $600-650 million, excludinggains from sales and impairments. We remain committed to this guidance,” he said.“For the full financial year to 31 December 2012, the Group expects to deliver profit in a similarrange to that forecast for the 12 month period ending 30 June 2012,” said Mr Tyrwhitt.ENDSIssued by Leighton Holdings Limited ABN 57 004 482 982 www.leighton.com.auFurther information:MR JUSTIN GROGAN EGM, Investor Relations and External Affairs T+61 2 9925 6628MR MATTHEW SULLIVAN Manager, Investor Relations T+61 2 9925 6121Page 2 of 3