hhttp://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr.asp Murray and Roberts - Latest Press Releases http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=551 LONDON, 10 March, 2010 - Deutsche Bank today announced its appointment as depositary bank for the sponsored Level I American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program of Murray & Roberts. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=537 In releasing its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2009, South Africa's leading engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts, has signalled a cautious note on its short-term prospects for the year ahead. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=464 The 2009 Murray & Roberts Jack Cheetham Memorial Award was presented to the South African Tug-of-War Adopt a School project at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on 20 October. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=471 There is growing evidence that key aspects of the global economy are showing signs of recovery, with many commodity prices and volumes having lifted appreciably and stabilising off recent lows, global resources groups cautiously reintroducing new capital expansion plans and the banking sector is showing strong signs of recovery. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=467 Growing and enriching the understanding and relationship between architects and contractors Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=468 Murray & Roberts proved its resilience by posting a 27% increase in revenue (R33,8 billion) and profit for the financial year to 30 June 2009. The company maintained it operating margin at 8,6% in a year where construction markets were severely challenged by the global economic crisis. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=469 Murray & Roberts is pleased to announce the award of the contract for construction of the St Regis Hotel and Residences on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi for the Tourism Development and Investment Company. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=470 The development of innovative methods for effective monitoring of harbour and coastal structures is one of the factors that came into play when Dave Phelp of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was selected as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious JD Roberts Award. These coastal engineering methods play a major role in ensuring the safety and integrity of coastal facilities. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=472 Murray & Roberts has released interim results for the six months to 31 December 2008 that maintain its performance momentum over the past number of years, but the company warns that the global economic slowdown may contain growth in the short-term. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=474 Murray & Roberts is pleased to report that R 12,5 billion of new orders were secured in the first quarter, and that the Group consumed about R 6,5 billion of the previous year-end order book in the same period. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=473 The 2008 Murray & Roberts Jack Cheetham Memorial Award was presented to the Welkom Wrestling Club development program at a gala dinner in Sandton on 14 October. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=477 Christopher Bisset and Julia Hundermark of the University of Cape Town were named the winners out of 25 entries of the 2008 Murray & Roberts Des Baker Student Architecture Design Competition. The award was handed to Christopher and Julia at a function attended by some 800 people, held at Woodlands Farm on the outskirts of Bloemfontein on Monday evening, 25 August 2008. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=480 Murray & Roberts and SNC-Lavalin Nuclear are pleased to announce that Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty) Ltd has awarded their joint venture company, Murray & Roberts SNC-Lavalin Nuclear (Pty) Ltd. (MRSLN), a contract to provide engineering, procurement, project and construction management services for Phase II of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) Demonstration Power Plant at Koeberg, South Africa. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=481 Dr Phil Paige-Green, an acclaimed engineering geologist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has been named winner of the 2008 JD Roberts Award. The Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=482 Shareholders are advised that the Group's project order book increased to R44 billion at 31 March 2008, which is 16% up in the third quarter and almost 100% up over the nine months since 30 June 2007. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=483 Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited ("Murray & Roberts") (JSE: MUR) regrets to confirm that eight of its employees died tragically in a shaft accident on 1 May 2008 when a personnel cage in which they were being transported at about 2880 metres underground at South Deep Gold Mine west of Johannesburg, fell almost 60 metres. All nine occupants of the cage, including an employee of the mine itself, died instantly in the accident. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=475 Murray & Roberts released its financial results for the year to 30 June 2008 and consolidated its position as South Africa's construction industry leader with a powerful performance that saw its order book grow 144% in the year to R55 billion. This includes major projects valued at about R20 billion for Eskom's power generation program and further major project awards in Middle East. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=484 Murray & Roberts saw its forward order book grow by 70% over the past six months to a record R38 billion, of which R25 billion will be utilised in the period to June 2010. The primary area of opportunity for the company is the Southern Africa power sector, where it is a contender for the award of further long-term contracts. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=476 The South African construction economy continues to grow faster than GDP and based on macro-economic commitments from government through ASGISA, state enterprise and public sector investment programs and the unabated global demand for natural resources, is in our opinion, set to maintain this trend for the foreseeable future. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=485 The 2007 Murray & Roberts Jack Cheetham Memorial Award was presented to the Kwanobuhle Hockey development program from the Eastern Cape at a gala event in Sandton last night (25 September). Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=486 Murray & Roberts has consolidated its position as South Africa's construction industry leader with a powerful performance in its financial year to June 2007. High levels of activity in all its markets has underpinned an operating cash inflow of R2,0 billion and an increased operating margin of 8,0% based on revenues up more than 60% at R 18 billion for the year. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=487 Murray & Roberts, South Africa's leading construction and engineering company, has announced that core earnings for its current financial year to 30 June 2007 will be 90% to 100% ahead of its previous year's performance. The increase is limited to between 70% and 80% when a once-off provision in its Australian associate Clough is brought to account. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=488 Engineering and construction company Clough Limited (ASX:CLO) today advised that whereas core profitability for the financial year to June 2007 is expected to be ahead of previous indications, the Board has decided to provide an amount of circa $110 million against final resolution of its legacy projects. This decision is in response to recent actions taken by the clients on the G1 and BassGas projects that render the outcome of each contract uncertain. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=489 MONTREAL: July 11, 2007 - SNC-Lavalin and its partners, Murray & Roberts and Hatch, are pleased to announce that they have, as joint venture partners, signed a contract with Alcan Inc., valued at more than US$100 million, for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) and engineering, procurement and construction management services (EPCM) for the first phase of Alcan's Coega Aluminium Smelter Project in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Upon completion of this first phase, the smelter will have an initial capacity of 360,000 tonnes/yr. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=490 Notice in terms of Rule 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements In accordance with Section 3.59 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Mr Yunus Karodia has been appointed company secretary with effect from 1 April 2007 and that Mr Millard Walter Arnold will relinquish his position as acting company secretary from that date. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=491 The Group announced on the Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) of the JSE Limited on Wednesday 7 March 2007 that agreement had been reached to issue a grant of options to selected executive directors and senior executives on a once-off restricted basis. A great deal of thought and consideration has been applied to the development of this scheme, its purpose and possible implications. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=492 Murray & Roberts has given a clear signal of confidence in its future prospects by declaring a 125% increase in the interim ordinary dividend to 45 cents per share. Headline earnings per share more than doubled for the half-year to 31 December 2006, supported by a stellar performance in its construction & engineering operations Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=493 Shareholders are referred to the Trading Statement published on SENS on 30 November 2006. The Group will publish its Unaudited Summarized Consolidated Results for the six months to 31 December 2006 ("Half-Year") on Wednesday 28 February 2007. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=494 I am pleased to announce that Andrew Langham (46) has joined the executive leadership team at Murray & Roberts from 1 February 2007 and is located at Corporate Office. He will work with Keith Smith over the next few months with the object of succeeding Keith before the end of this financial year in his responsibility for the Construction Materials sector. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=495 The Board of Directors of Clough announced through the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on Tuesday 9 January 2007 that Chief Executive and Managing Director David Singleton had resigned with immediate effect. This followed a review on behalf of the Board that looked at the current status of the company in its market and its potential to deliver sustainable earnings growth and value creation through the years ahead. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=496 Murray & Roberts, South Africa's leading engineering and construction group, today released a trading update through the Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) of The JSE Limited. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=497 Bombela clarified today that in its contract with Gauteng Province, an incentive framework has been agreed and contracted that will benefit Bombela up to a maximum of R150 million escalated in order to achieve a commissioned Phase 1 system for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. This will require an exceptional effort from all participants, including local authorities, utility owners, ACSA and SARCC, building on the private public partnership established through the tender and selection process in pursuit of a common objective. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=498 Shareholders are advised that the ordinary and special resolutions proposed at the annual general meeting of the company held today, Wednesday 25 October 2006 were approved by the requisite majorities. Copies of special resolution number 1 will be lodged with the Registrar of Companies for registration as required by the Companies Act, 1973, as amended. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=478 The strong demand for construction services and materials has continued in South Africa and Middle East through the first quarter of the new financial year. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=499 Bombela Concession Company has welcomed the signing of the concession agreement with the Gauteng Provincial Government for implementation of Gautrain saying it is ready to commence with construction. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=500 In partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and Sowetan newspaper, Murray & Roberts selected the Nemato Rowing Club in recognition of the excellence and inspirational leadership in its development programme. Nemato Rowing Club is a member of Rowing South Africa (ROWSA), which is affiliated to SASCOC, and is ROWSA's flagship transformation project. It was recently upgraded to a fully constituted club due to the sustainability it has achieved. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=501 Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts declared a 33% increase in its final dividend to 40 cents per share today, making its total dividend for the full year 60 cents per share. This underpins the increased activity in its regional and sectoral markets, which meant Murray & Roberts announced annual financial results ahead of forecasts, but within its own recent guidance to the market. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=502 In a valedictory message written in September 1979, John Douglas Roberts, a founding father of Murray & Roberts, stated the following inspirational words which form the basis of a key Murray & Roberts value, innovative thinking: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=503 Construction and engineering group Murray & Roberts has announced that headline earnings for the past financial year will be higher than previously indicated. In a statement released through the JSE Limited, the company indicated that before an adjustment for the once-off charge relating to its recent BBBEE transaction, headline earnings will show 20% to 30% growth on the Group's previous year result. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=504 On Friday 7 July 2006 South Africa was officially handed responsibility for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Murray & Roberts is South Africa's leading engineering and construction group and in anticipation of the increased demand for infrastructure delivery expected over the years ahead, announces the following changes to corporate leadership of its Southern Africa construction operations. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=505 Shareholders are advised that Murray & Roberts has appointed Ultra Registrars (Pty) Limited (to be known as Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Limited) to act as its transfer secretary with effect from Monday 3 July 2006. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=507 Murray & Roberts has achieved excellent growth in all core business activities during the six months to 31 December 2005 and is contracted to play a key future role in recently awarded major infrastructure projects. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=508 Shareholders in Murray & Roberts today voted in favour of the company proceeding with the implementation of its ground-breaking and broad-based black economic empowerment transaction. At both the General Meeting of shareholders and the Scheme Meeting convened by an Order of the High Court of South Africa, shareholders voted in favour of the transaction to buy-back 10% of the issued share capital (33,2 million shares) from shareholders for a total consideration of almost R 500 million. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=509 Shareholders are referred to the Group's 2005 preliminary results announcement and 2005 annual report where it was stated, inter alia, that Murray & Roberts had reached agreement, subject to certain conditions precedent, to acquire a further interest leading to control in Australian engineering and contracting group Clough Limited ("Clough"). Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=510 Shareholders are referred to the joint announcement by Concor Limited ("Concor") and the Group published on SENS on 14 October 2005, and the even-dated circular to shareholders, relating to the scheme of arrangement in terms of Section 311 of the Companies Act No.61 of 1973, as amended ("Companies Act"), proposed by Murray & Roberts Limited ("Murray & Roberts"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, in terms of which Murray & Roberts will acquire all of the shares in the issued share capital of Concor other than those held by Mexican Wave Investments (Proprietary) Limited ("the transaction"). Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=511 Shareholders are advised that the capital cost estimate for the Gautrain project announced by government recently represents a potential order book to the Group of approximately R 4,5 billion at current pricing levels, over a minimum five-year period commencing with full financial close of the 20 year concession contract. Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=512 We are experiencing a significant increase in construction activity in South Africa and expect this to continue over the next decade at least. The pending Gautrain Rapid Rail Link and VRESAP Pipeline plus long-term developments planned for the power and other sectors, indicates our primary region of construction activity as Gauteng and surrounding provinces. Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=479 The 2005 financial year saw a major shift in the business make-up and strategic focus of the Group. Murray & Roberts has worked to position itself as a world class implementer of major projects in its selected markets. Over the past year the Group has been successful in securing a leadership position in a number of significant global projects, most notably the expansion of Dubai International Airport, Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, VRESAP Water Pipeline and the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor. The latter three are in South Africa and give strong credence to the promise of increased fixed investment into the local construction economy. Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=513 The 2005 Murray & Roberts Jack Cheetham Memorial Award was presented to the Women's High Performance Artistic Gymnastics Organisation (Giants Gymnastics) at a gala event in Sandton last night. Wed, 05 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200 http://web.murrob.com/overend/news_pr_Detail.asp?id=514 Letsema embodies the concept of team work, where it is the tradition of rural communities to come together at the time of ploughing and harvesting to work on the communal fields together. Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0200