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Business Description: Watpac Limited (WTP) is engaged in contracting and property developing businesses. WTP’s Head Office is in Brisbane, with operations supported by offices in Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Its portfolio includes construction, civil infrastructure, civil landscaping, property development, refurbishments, specialty construction, civil engineering and mining projects. WTP consists of four business divisions: construction, specialty services, property, and civil & mining.
Strategy Analysis: WTP is committed to expanding from a single focus construction company, to extending operations into property development and geographically across the eastern states of Australia. The next phase in the company's evolution is focused on becoming a major eastern seaboard construction and property player. Diversifying across the eastern states is planned to provide natural geographic diversification from individual economic fluctuations. Given that earnings are expected to remain strong due to a number of State government infrastructure projects and the strong demand for resources, emphasis will be placed on risk management strategies. This will effectively manage the risks associated with these complex projects. Policy framework updates, site visitations and management presentations will continue to be part of the risk monitoring process. .
Watpac reported NPAT down 74.17% to $1.26m for the half-year ended 31 December 2012. Revenues from ordinary activities were $943.9m, up 47.59% from last year. Basic and Diluted EPS was 0.69 cents compared to 2.65 cents last year. Net operating cash flow was $105.21m compared to $49.47m last year. No dividend was declared.
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