Archived News Items
Opus reports strong half-year result - Infrastructure provider, Opus International Consultants has released its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2008. Commenting on the results, Opus Chairman, Basil Logan said that they show Opus is continuing to grow strongly and that its expertise in infrastructure management and development has generally positioned it well in its countries of operation. Click here to read more.
Further expansion in Canada for Opus - Opus announced today that it has acquired Project Engineering Ltd, an engineering consultancy in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on the eastern seaboard of Canada. This will increase Opus’ presence in eastern Canada (Atlantic coastal region) with the addition of 13 staff to bring the total number operating out of Opus’ six offices in North America to 74. Click here to read more.
Notice of Issue of Securities [NZX Annoucement] – Click here to read more.
Results of Opus Annual Meeting 2008 - the first Annual Meeting of Shareholders since Opus International Consultants was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange was held in Wellington. For full results of this meeting click here.
Highlights of Chairman's Address to shareholders - At the inaugural Annual Meeting, Opus' Chairman, Basil Logan, said the Board was pleased with the year end results for 2007 and that he is confident that the company is on track to achieve its forecasted results for 2008. Click here to read more.
First Opus Annual General Meeting - Opus will hold its first AGM for shareholders since listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange in October last year, on 16 April in Wellington. Click here to read more.
Engineering group joins global company - Opus has acquired the UK based engineering consultancy group, Joynes Pike Group Ltd. This merger will bring the total number of Opus offices in the UK to 17 and increase the number of employees working for Opus in the UK to 370. Click here to read more.
Opus chairman to step down in August - Opus' chairman, Basil Logan, announced today he would be stepping down as chairman and director on the 31 August 2008. It is intended Mr Logan be succeeded as Chairman by Kerry McDonald, who was elected Deputy Chairman in August 2007. Click here to read more.
Media Release: Opus' growth exceeds prospectus expectation - Opus has reported a 17.4% increase in revenue to $296million, exceeding its forecast by $15.4 million, or 5.5%, for 2007. Click here to read more.
Backgrounder to Media Release - for the highlights of 2007 click here.
Managing Director Presentation - click here for full presentation.
Opus to list with strong support - Opus International Consultants Limited will commence trading on the New Zealand Stock Market at 11am tomorrow (30 October) following very strong support for its share offer from both institutional and retail investors, and also from Opus employees. Click here to read more.
Opus debut should be a good one - Opus International Consultants Ltd is expected to debut on the stock exchange successfully tomorrow because it operates in a popular infrastructure and engineering sector. Click here to read more.
Opus share offer price determined - Opus has announced a final price of $1.65 per share for shares in its upcoming Initial Public Offering (“IPO”). Click here for more details.
Opus share offer registered - Opus International Group Plc, the ultimate parent company of Opus International Consultants, today invited New Zealanders to invest in the company. Click here for more details.
Opus announces appointments to board - Chairman of Opus International Consultants, Basil Logan has announced the appointment of Kerry McDonald to the new position of Deputy Chairman of the Opus Board. He also announced that incumbent Opus Chief Executive, Dr Kevin Thompson, has been appointed to the Board as Managing Director. Click here for more details.
Opus gains larger slice of Australian Infrastructure Work - Opus has announced it has acquired the large Australian based infrastructure consultancy Qantec McWilliam Consulting Engineers. Click here for more details.
Opus Appoints Managers for NZX Listing - Opus announces the appointment of its managers for its proposed listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Click here to find out more.
Opus Appoints Three New Board Members - Opus has appointed three new Directors to its Board. Click here to find out more.
Consolidation of UK Opus Companies - Opus has brought together its UK businesses into one company which will operate as Opus International Consultants (UK) Ltd. Click here to find out more.