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2009-Lend-Lease-Annual-Report.Pdf 2009 Annual Report Shareholders to ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2009 CONTACT DETAILS Our value The Lend Lease value proposition is very proposition simple – we see more value in property. Our integrated property model and strategy allow us to see more value opportunities in each property project, which means The 2009 Annual General Lend Lease Corporation Limited we should be able to achieve higher returns ABN 32 000 226 228 Meeting of Lend Lease Incorporated in NSW Australia on capital for our shareholders, our partners Corporation Limited and our clients. will be held at 10.00am Registered Office Level 4, 30 The Bond Lend Lease Corporation 30 Hickson Road Millers Point Our approach Core competency Knowledge and experience on Thursday, 12 November Generating multiple Unique asset creation Global and local property NSW 2000 Australia 2009 at City Recital Hall, earnings opportunities: capabilities: Lend Lease’s expertise: Lend Lease’s ability Lend Lease’s integrated fully integrated capabilities to attract the best people, Angel Place, Sydney Contact end-to-end property solutions, span the property value combined with its deep T: 61 (2) 9236 6111 combined with its approach chain, creating sustainable market knowledge, underpins NSW 2000. Full details to partnering and diverse property solutions. long-term earnings potential. F: 61 (2) 9252 2192 project pipeline, maximise Agility and flexibility Innovation returns on capital for of the Meeting are contained W: www.lendlease.com Maximising opportunities Optimising value over shareholders and partners. through market cycles: the long term: Lend Lease in the Notice of Annual Lend Lease’s model is is committed to providing General Meeting sent with 2010 FINANCIAL CALENDAR flexible and agile, allowing leadership in innovation the Group to respond quickly and sustainable this Report. and strategically at each property solutions. February Announcement of Half Year Results stage of the property cycle. March Interim dividend payable August Announcement of Full Year Results September Final dividend payable CONTRIBUTION TO Americas Asia Pacific Europe November Annual General Meeting OPERATING PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 30% 55% 15% GEOGRAPHY FROM BUSINESS UNITS 1. Mission Health System – Dogwood Surgical and ICU Tower, Asheville, North Carolina, USA 2. Signature Place, Tampa, Florida, USA 3. New York-Presbyterian ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY IN EVERY WAY CORPORATE DIRECTORY Hospital – Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, New York, USA 4. One Rincon, San Francisco, California, Paper specifications Directors Share Registry USA 5. Dock 5, Victoria Harbour, and Shareholder Queries Melbourne, Australia 6. The Gauge, Victoria The cover and editorial of this Report are printed on 9Lives 80, an D A Crawford, Chairman, Harbour, Melbourne, Australia 7. Lonza environmentally responsible paper, containing 80 per cent post consumer S B McCann, Managing Director Principal Register Plant 1, Singapore 8. 201 Bishopsgate fibre and 20 per cent totally chlorine-free pulp. It is an FSC certified mixed and Chief Executive Officer Computershare Investor and Broadgate Tower, London, UK 9. 200 4 source paper, ensuring all virgin pulp is derived from well-managed forests. P M Colebatch Services Pty Limited Aldersgate, London, UK 10. The Curve, It is also manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill. G G Edington GPO Box 2975 P C Goldmark Melbourne VIC 3001 Leicester, UK The financials of this Report are printed on Sumo Offset Laser, an J A Hill T: 61 (3) 9946 4460 (within Australia) or environmentally responsible paper manufactured under the environmental D J Ryan 61 (3) 9473 2500 (outside Australia) 8 management system ISO 14001 using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) M W Selway E: [email protected] pulp sourced from certified, well managed forests. Sumo Offset Laser W: www.computershare.com.au is FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certified (mixed sources). Secretary W Hara UK Register The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international not-for-profit, non-government organisation promoting responsible forest management. Stock Exchange Listings B Davis & Co FSC certification is recognised as a global standard in forest management Australia Park House, 158–160 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park, London SW19 8AQ practices and the Chain of Custody component ensures that the final New Zealand 5 product can be traced back to a certified source. T: 44 (20) 8947 3361 Auditors F: 44 (20) 8944 1039 Printing specifications KPMG W: www.bdavis.co.uk 9 The cover and editorial of this Report are printed using vegetable based inks 10 Shelley Street USA Agent and varnish. These inks are biodegradable. They do not harm the environment. Sydney NSW 2000 The Bank of New York Investor Services 2 PO Box 11258 Church Street Station New York NY 10286-1258 3 T: 1 (212) 815 3700 6 1 US Toll Free: 1 888 269 2377 10 E: [email protected] precinct.com.au W: www.adrbny.com lendlease.com Creating sustainable landscapes 7 Cert no. SGS-COC-003898 Lend Lease 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders 2009 Annual Report Shareholders to ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2009 CONTACT DETAILS Our value The Lend Lease value proposition is very proposition simple – we see more value in property. Our integrated property model and strategy allow us to see more value opportunities in each property project, which means The 2009 Annual General Lend Lease Corporation Limited we should be able to achieve higher returns ABN 32 000 226 228 Meeting of Lend Lease Incorporated in NSW Australia on capital for our shareholders, our partners Corporation Limited and our clients. will be held at 10.00am Registered Office Level 4, 30 The Bond Lend Lease Corporation 30 Hickson Road Millers Point Our approach Core competency Knowledge and experience on Thursday, 12 November Generating multiple Unique asset creation Global and local property NSW 2000 Australia 2009 at City Recital Hall, earnings opportunities: capabilities: Lend Lease’s expertise: Lend Lease’s ability Lend Lease’s integrated fully integrated capabilities to attract the best people, Angel Place, Sydney Contact end-to-end property solutions, span the property value combined with its deep T: 61 (2) 9236 6111 combined with its approach chain, creating sustainable market knowledge, underpins NSW 2000. Full details to partnering and diverse property solutions. long-term earnings potential. F: 61 (2) 9252 2192 project pipeline, maximise Agility and flexibility Innovation returns on capital for of the Meeting are contained W: www.lendlease.com Maximising opportunities Optimising value over shareholders and partners. through market cycles: the long term: Lend Lease in the Notice of Annual Lend Lease’s model is is committed to providing General Meeting sent with 2010 FINANCIAL CALENDAR flexible and agile, allowing leadership in innovation the Group to respond quickly and sustainable this Report. and strategically at each property solutions. February Announcement of Half Year Results stage of the property cycle. March Interim dividend payable August Announcement of Full Year Results September Final dividend payable CONTRIBUTION TO Americas Asia Pacific Europe November Annual General Meeting OPERATING PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 30% 55% 15% GEOGRAPHY FROM BUSINESS UNITS 1. Mission Health System – Dogwood Surgical and ICU Tower, Asheville, North Carolina, USA 2. Signature Place, Tampa, Florida, USA 3. New York-Presbyterian ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY IN EVERY WAY CORPORATE DIRECTORY Hospital – Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, New York, USA 4. One Rincon, San Francisco, California, Paper specifications Directors Share Registry USA 5. Dock 5, Victoria Harbour, and Shareholder Queries Melbourne, Australia 6. The Gauge, Victoria The cover and editorial of this Report are printed on 9Lives 80, an D A Crawford, Chairman, Harbour, Melbourne, Australia 7. Lonza environmentally responsible paper, containing 80 per cent post consumer S B McCann, Managing Director Principal Register Plant 1, Singapore 8. 201 Bishopsgate fibre and 20 per cent totally chlorine-free pulp. It is an FSC certified mixed and Chief Executive Officer Computershare Investor and Broadgate Tower, London, UK 9. 200 4 source paper, ensuring all virgin pulp is derived from well-managed forests. P M Colebatch Services Pty Limited Aldersgate, London, UK 10. The Curve, It is also manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill. G G Edington GPO Box 2975 P C Goldmark Melbourne VIC 3001 Leicester, UK The financials of this Report are printed on Sumo Offset Laser, an J A Hill T: 61 (3) 9946 4460 (within Australia) or environmentally responsible paper manufactured under the environmental D J Ryan 61 (3) 9473 2500 (outside Australia) 8 management system ISO 14001 using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) M W Selway E: [email protected] pulp sourced from certified, well managed forests. Sumo Offset Laser W: www.computershare.com.au is FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certified (mixed sources). Secretary W Hara UK Register The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international not-for-profit, non-government organisation promoting responsible forest management. Stock Exchange Listings B Davis & Co FSC certification is recognised as a global standard in forest management Australia Park House, 158–160 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park, London SW19 8AQ practices and the Chain of Custody component ensures that the final New Zealand 5 product can be traced back to a certified source. T: 44 (20) 8947 3361 Auditors F: 44 (20) 8944 1039 Printing specifications KPMG W: www.bdavis.co.uk 9 The cover
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