1、Concise Annual Report 1999AUSTAL LIMITEDSAUSTAL LIMITED Concise Annual Report 1999ACN 009 250 266Chairmans Report .Page 1Management Discussion and Analysis .Page 3Profile of Directors .Page 8Directors Report .Page 11Profit and Loss Statement .Page 14Balance Sheet .Page 15Statement of Cash Flows .Pag
2、e 16Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements .Page 17Corporate Governance .Page 21Independent Audit Report .Page 23Shareholder Information .Page 24Corporate Directory .Inside back cover1999/2000 Calendar of EventsAnnual General MeetingThe Annual General Meeting of shareholders will be h
3、eld at 3.00 pm onWednesday 20 October 1999 at the Fremantle Sailing Club,“Success Harbour”,Marine Terrace,Fremantle.Dividend PaymentThe final dividend will be paid to shareholders on 25 October 1999 to thoseregistered at 5 pm,18 October 1999.The 1999 Concise Annual Report has been derived from the A
4、ustal Limited 1999 Annual Report.The financial statements included in the Concise Annual Report cannot beexpected to provide as full an understanding of Austal Limiteds performance,financial position and financing and investing activities as provided by the 1999 Annual Report.A copy of the 1999 Annu
5、al Report is available and will be sent to shareholders without charge upon request.Please contact the Public Relations Department on(08)9410 1111.ContentsAUSTALLIMITEDCONCISE ANNUAL REPORT 19991Just under 12 months ago,Austal listed on the Australian StockExchange.It has been an exciting and dynami
6、c period for theCompany and we have continued to prosper and grow.I ampleased to announce that we have achieved earnings of$24.2million which is 24%above the forecast the Directors madeprior to listing.A dividend of 8 cents per share fully franked willbe paid on 25 October 1999.In addition to streng