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2012
Holdings LimitedcorPorate 
regisTry
Directors
Dr ian Burston 
non-executive chairman
Julian PemBerton 
managing Director and  
chief executive officer
michael arnett 
non-executive Director
John cooPer 
non-executive Director
comPany secretary
Kim hyman
registereD office
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Belmont wa 6104
Telephone:  +61 8 9232 4200 
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Holdings Limited
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action mining services 
human resources 
inDigenous engagement 
 health, safety anD environment  
comPany outlooK 
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2011/2012 
highlighTs
FirsT oil anD  
gas conTracT 
wheatstone  
access roaDs anD 
BulK earthworKs
Client // BeChtel 
Value // $105.0 million 
loCation // PilBara, Western australia
the award of a $105.0 million earthworks contract for 
access roads at the Wheatstone project represented a 
key strategic win for the business, heralding NRW’s entry 
into the oil and gas sector.
inDigenoUs  
Joint ventures
At NRW we are committed to forming sustainable 
business partnerships with Indigenous organisations, 
particularly with regards to projects that lie on lands with 
an historical connection to our partners. 
our joint ventures with eastern Guruma pty ltd and the 
Ngarulma and Yindjibarndi Foundation limited (NYFl) 
have been extremely successful and together we have 
now undertaken, or been awarded, over $1.0 billion 
worth of projects.
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highlights 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
 6 a saFe Day 
every Day
In 2012, NRW Civil & Mining launched and rolled out a 
refreshed company-wide safety program, A safe day, 
every day. 
As a direct result of the increased awareness and 
ownership of safety across all levels of the organisation, 
we have seen significant performance improvements 
with the total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (tRIFR) 
improving from 10.94 at the end of FY11 to 5.22 at the 
end of FY12.
acTion  
Drill & Blast
our newest subsidiary, Action Drill & Blast, reinforced 
its position as an emerging market leader in the 
drill and blast sector Australia wide with contracts 
undertaken in Western Australia, South Australia, the 
Northern territory and Queensland. 
Created two years ago with the purpose of primarily 
servicing internal projects, Action Drill & Blast has 
experienced exceptional growth with a 307% increase 
in revenue to $113.1 million from $27.8 million in FY11.
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
highlights   
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chairman’s 
leTTer
 8 “ i woulD liKe to 
acKnowleDge the 
quality of the worK our 
emPloyees unDertaKe 
anD i congratulate 
them on the high 
stanDarDs achieveD.”
chairman’s  
leTTer
It is with great pleasure we present 
NRW Holdings limited 2012 Annual 
Financial Year Report. Building upon 
a year of consolidation in 2011, 
NRW was successful in achieving 
an outstanding result during the year 
ended 30 June 2012.
the Group’s net profit after tax was $97.1 million, an 
increase of 136% over the result achieved in 2011. the 
result was generated from revenue growth across all 
Divisions of the Group; $731.7 million from Civil, $542.2 
million from Mining, $113.1 million from Action Drill & Blast 
and $46.6 million from Action Mining Services. 
the Board is cognisant of the need to achieve consistent 
financial performance year-on-year in order to deliver 
value to its shareholders. the reported profit this year has 
delivered on this and the outlook for NRW remains positive.
I would like to thank our employees and leadership team 
for their contribution during what has been a challenging 
year for the Company. their commitment to achieving 
improved outcomes across the Company has been a 
significant factor in delivering the outstanding result. 
I would like to acknowledge the quality of the work our 
employees undertake and I congratulate them on the high 
standards achieved.
the professionalism and dedication of our people has 
been further evidenced this year by another outstanding 
safety result and the Board commends our employees on 
their commitment to continually improving safety across 
the organisation.
I look forward to reporting improved profitability in the 
2013 Financial Year. 
Dr ian Burston 
Chairman 
nrW holdings limited
chief eXecutive officer 
year in reVieW
 10 FinanCial highlights:
 ρ Record revenue of $1.358 billion:  
82% increase on FY11
 ρ eBIt of $154.0 million:  
138% increase on FY11
 ρ Net profit After tax $97.1 million:  
136% increase on FY11
 ρ Conservative Net Debt / equity 
position of 18%
 ρ Cash balance $138.0 million:  
95% increase on FY11
 ρ Final dividend of 10 cents (fully 
franked), totalling 18 cents for  
full financial year
recorD revenue
82%increase on fy11
$1.358 billion
chief eXecutive officer  
year in reVieW
It is with great pleasure that we 
present to our shareholders and 
stakeholders alike the results of NRW 
Holdings limited for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2012.
For the fifth consecutive year since listing on the Australian 
Securities exchange, NRW has recorded record revenue. 
this financial year revenue was $1.358 billion, an increase 
of 82% on the previous corresponding period. this 
reflects an increase in net profit after tax (NpAt) of $97.1 
million, up 136%. Returns on average capital employed 
reached 41%, and the Company preserved a conservative 
net debt to equity position of 18%.
this has been a record year for NRW, with all Divisions 
reporting revenue growth and increased profitability. 
Conditions for the 2012 financial year were generally very 
positive with the majority of our order book secured at 
the commencement of the financial year. over the last 12 
months, our reputation for successfully delivering quality 
projects meant further awards and extensions were 
predominantly negotiated with key clients. We have grown 
our workforce to 4,592 people and have commenced 
or undertaken over $1.0 billion in projects with our 
Indigenous joint venture partners. 
the NRW Civil Division had a successful year, with 
revenue of $731.7 million, representing a 91% increase 
on FY11 ($382.6 million). the award of a $105.0 million 
earthworks contract for access roads at the Wheatstone 
project represented a key strategic win for the business, 
heralding NRW’s entry into the oil and gas sector. We 
expanded our geographical civil footprint nationally, and 
this was achieved with the BHp Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance 
(BMA) Special Services Agreement, and Minmetals 
Resources’ Dugald River project, both in Queensland.
the expansion of NRW’s concrete capability continued 
with the award of a $69.0 million concrete and 
earthworks package at Rio tinto Iron ore’s (RtIo) 
Western turner Syncline project, awarded as part of the 
large Western turner Brockman project. A number of 
other concrete projects were completed, commenced 
and continued through the financial year and our 
annualised revenue for in-house concrete delivery 
currently stands at more than $150.0 million.
chief eXecutive officer  
year in reVieW
NRW Mining continued its growth in revenue to $542.2 
million, representing a 69% increase on FY11. the key 
contributing projects for the Division were continuing 
operations at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek Mine and 
RtIo’s Western turner Syncline in the pilbara. the 
expansion of NRW’s pre-mining development works 
contract at Solomon Hub and the continued ramp-up 
of operations at the Middlemount project in Queensland 
further contributed to the Division’s record revenue. 
our newest subsidiary, Action Drill & Blast, reinforced its 
position as an emerging market leader in the drill and 
blast sector Australia wide with contracts undertaken in 
Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern territory 
and Queensland. Created two years ago with the purpose 
of primarily servicing internal projects, Action Drill & Blast 
has experienced exceptional growth with a 307% increase 
in revenue to $113.1 million from $27.8 million in FY11.
Action Mining Services (AMS) also experienced impressive 
improvements in operations and revenue growth this 
financial year with $46.6 million in revenue compared to 
$28.1 million in FY2011, representing a 66% increase. 
overall, the 2012 financial year has been a very successful 
one for the Company. NRW has been committed to 
diversifying into new locations, commodities, capabilities 
and clients, while remaining focused on existing markets. 
this has led to our record growth and profitability in line 
with our business strategy and we remain optimistic on 
continued growth into FY13 and beyond.
aWarDeD
oil anD gas conTracT
at WheaTsTone
ProJect
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chief eXecutive officer  
year in reVieW
oPerational highlights:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
Concrete capability increased and now represents 
20% of civil revenue
Awarded oil and gas contract at Wheatstone project 
60% of civil contracts negotiated based on strong 
reputation with key clients 
2 year Special Services Agreement signed with BMA 
in Queensland 
Action Drill & Blast achieves 307% growth in revenue
Awarded 3 year extension to services contract  
at Simandou
 ρ order book of $1.9 billion (excludes Framework and 
eCI projects)
“  nrw recorDeD 
recorD revenue  
of $1.358 Billion,  
an increase of  
82% on fy11.”
orDer  
BooK of
$1.9
billion
(eXcluDes frameworK anD eci ProJects)
ACTION DRILL &  
BLAST ACHIEVES
307%
groWTh
IN REVENUE
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financial 
oVerVieW
FinanCial PerFormanCe
NRW Holdings limited has successfully increased revenue by 82% to a record $1.358 billion and increased profits after tax 
to $97.1 million. the table below summarises the results of the Group. 
FinanCial PerFormanCe ($m’s)
1hY12
2hY12
Full Year FY12
FY11
Change
sales reVenue
Civil 
Mining
Action Drill & Blast
Action Mining Services
other *
total sales reVenue
eBItDA
eBIt
nPat
epS (basic) cents
DpS cents
323.9
246.5
50.9
21.0
(31.8)
610.5
89.4
70.4
45.3
16.2
8.0
407.8
295.7
62.2
25.6
(43.0)
748.3
106.5
83.6
51.8
18.6
10.0
731.7
542.2
113.1
46.6
(74.8)
1,358.80
195.9
154.0
97.1
34.8
18.0
382.6
321.7
27.8
28.1
(15.0)
745.2
95.5
64.6
41.2
16.1
9.0
91%
69%
307%
66%
- 
82%
105%
138%
136%
116%
100%
* other includes unallocated income and consolidation eliminations for Action Drill & Blast ($68.4)m, Action Mining Services ($6.4)m.
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financial  
oVerVieW
FinanCial Position
equity attributable to shareholders increased by 23% compared to 2011, and is valued at $329.2 million at the end of 
FY12. NRW has maintained a conservative gearing of 18% net debt to equity. Working capital decreased below 2011 levels 
and is reflective of the efficient conversion of cash of the business. payment cycles are positive which in turn is illustrated in 
the cash balance of the Group.
FinanCial Position ($m’s)
Working Capital (less cash and current debt)
Non-Current Assets
Non-Current liabilities (less debt)
Funded by:
Cash / (overdraft)
Debt
net FunDing
shareholDers equitY
Return on equity
Net debt / equity
DiViDenD
FY12
15.0
391.1
(16.2)
389.9
138.0
(198.8)
(60.8)
329.2
30% 
18%
FY11
36.9 
293.0
(10.2)
319.6
70.6
(123.5)
(52.9)
266.7
15% 
20%
FY10
30.1
178.8
(0.4)
208.5
21.4
(60.8)
(39.4)
169.1
21% 
23%
FY09
26.4
156.7
(0.6)
182.5
20.6
(60.8)
(40.2)
142.2
27% 
28%
FY08
56.4
165.5
(12.3)
209.6
(11.3)
(81.0)
(92.3)
117.2
32% 
79%
on the 24 August 2012, the Board of NRW Holdings limited declared a final dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 
2012. the final dividend payable is 10.0 cents per share and brings the full year dividend to 18.0 cents per share fully franked.
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financial  
oVerVieW
CONCRETE CAPABILITY
noW RepReSentS
20%of ciVil reVenUe
FInAl DIVIDenD FOR FY12 OF
ShARe
10¢ PER  
18¢
BRINgINg FULL 
YEAR DIVIDEND TO
PER  
ShARe
Cash
the cash position at the end of the financial year was 
$138.0 million compared to the prior corresponding 
period of $70.6 million. Cash from operations continues 
to be strong, owing to efficient management of working 
capital, project claims, contract variations and supplier 
arrangements. this, in conjunction with Group earnings 
growth, has seen a positive effect on operating cash flow.
FunDing
Base secured funding is in excess of $765.0 million 
comprising facilities for working capital, performance 
bonding and asset funding.
the table below illustrates the current headroom of 
facilities for further growth and the acquisition of income 
producing capital. NRW has successfully negotiated 
substantial facilities to enable the Company to undertake 
projects with secured funding options.  
FunDing Position ($m’s)
FY12
Cash
Debt (Balance Sheet)
Net Debt
Net-Debt / equity
Capex
FunDing heaDroom
138.0
(198.8)
(60.8)
18%
144.4
418.2
FY11
70.6 
(123.5)
(52.9)
20%
150.2
323.0
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“ all Divisions 
rePorteD recorD 
revenue growth 
anD increaseD 
ProfitaBility.”
financial  
oVerVieW
orDer Book
the order book is valued at $1.9 billion comprising  
$1.0 billion in the Mining Services Division, $0.7 billion 
in the Civil Contracting Division and $0.2 billion in Action 
Drill & Blast. 
the order book excludes future expected revenue from 
projects included in the Rio tinto Iron ore Framework 
Agreement, eCI projects and the Special Services 
Agreement with BMA in Queensland. 
mInIng SERVICES DIVISION
$1.0 BIllIon
$0.7 BIllIon
$0.2 BIllIon
cIVIl CONTRACTINg DIVISION
ActIon DRILL & BLAST
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nrw 
ciVil
Civil & Mining
the growth of the Civil Division has 
been outstanding, with revenue 
almost doubling in the 12 months 
to 30 June 2012, reaching $731.7 
million, up from $382.6 million last 
financial year. the Division further 
increased its concrete capability with 
the expansion of the recently formed 
concrete team. 
oVerVieW
Besides successfully completing the $200.0 million Karara 
earthworks and concrete package in June 2012, NRW 
was awarded a number of other significant concrete 
packages, mostly in conjunction with existing or new 
earthworks packages. 
NRW maintained a steady pipeline of work and built the 
Civil Division workforce up to a record 2,196 people, 
complemented by the recruitment of key personnel from 
overseas including South Africa, the united Kingdom 
and Ireland. 
In order to further improve financial controls and 
performance across the Division, a number of strategies 
were employed including additional commercial support 
on site. Increased engagement and safety awareness by 
the workforce as a part of the wider corporate initiative 
A safe day, every day resulted in improved safety 
performance, with NRW’s Civil Division reaching and 
maintaining a total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate 
(tRIFR) of 4.0.
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nrw 
ciVil
oPerations
Major contracts and contract extensions awarded  
during the period included:
 ρ Main line Rail Duplication  
– Fortescue 
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
Herb elliott port (Anderson point)  
– Fortescue 
Special Services Agreement for 2 years  
– BMA
Access Roads for the Wheatstone project  
– Bechtel
Cape lambert Car Dumper Bulk earthworks  
– Rio tinto Iron ore 
 ρ Western turner Syncline Civil / Concrete Works  
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
– Rio tinto Iron ore
Boolgeeda Aerodrome  
– Rio tinto Iron ore
port Hedland Inner Harbour project  
– BHp Billiton Iron ore
Solomon rail  
– Fortescue
outlook
the Civil Division currently has record work in hand 
($700.0 million) and is targeting solid revenue growth 
whilst being cognisant of potential delays in major project 
approvals. It is also a strategic objective to build the 
concrete component of the overall Civil revenue from 20% 
to 30% by 30 June 2013.
the Division is focused on the successful delivery of current 
projects such as the Wheatstone project, works at Cape 
lambert port, Western turner Brockman and Western 
turner Syncline, BHp Billiton Iron ore’s Inner Harbour 
project, and ongoing works for Fortescue including the 
Herb elliott port and Solomon Spur rail works.
Developing profitable partnerships and epC capability with 
chosen partners whilst building upon our already successful 
Indigenous joint ventures will continue to be a strategic 
driver for the Division as we further investigate opportunities 
for larger projects within our current areas of operations as 
well as further afield. We will be targeting an expansion of 
our Queensland civil footprint and will also look to establish 
a structure to focus on civil expansion in Simandou. 
With mobilisation and ramp up at Wheatstone currently 
underway, we look forward to delivering an efficient 
and quality product on our first oil and gas project with 
expectations that further works in this new market will 
follow. An increased focus will also be on early Contractor 
Involvement, cost reimbursable and smaller Design and 
Construct projects as we develop and build upon the 
Division’s capability.
civil revenue
91%
increase on fy11
Significant Achievements throughout  
the year included:
Revenue increase by 91% on FY2011
 ρ
 ρ ongoing geographic diversification,  
particularly Queensland 
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
Awarded first major oil and Gas project  
on the Wheatstone project 
60% of civil contracts negotiated based  
on strong reputation with key clients 
Successful expansion of concrete capability  
to 20% of Civil revenue 
Successful Indigenous JV’s with the Ngarluma 
and Yindjibarndi Foundation limited (NYFl) 
and eastern Guruma pty ltd 
First metropolitan Government infrastructure 
project – Great eastern Highway upgrade in 
alliance with leighton Contractors and GHD
Continued improvement in safety performance 
with tRIFR at 4.0. 
Successful recruitment of highly skilled and 
experienced workforce in difficult labour 
market conditions, 
Industry leading retention of 90% amongst 
civil staff
Indigenous employment of 10% which 
exceeds industry averages
“ we looK forwarD to 
Delivering an efficient 
anD quality ProDuct  
on our first oil anD  
gas ProJect.”
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Civil & Mining
the overall Divisional revenue 
reached $542.2 million in FY12, up 
69% from the prior corresponding 
period (FY11: $321.7m). the Mining 
Division workforce increased to 
1,643 people.
nrw 
nrw 
mining
mining
oVerVieW
the key contributing projects for the Division were 
continuing operations at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek 
Mine and Rio tinto Iron ore’s Western turner Syncline. 
the expansion of NRW’s pre-mining development works 
contract at Solomon and the continued ramp-up of 
operations at the Middlemount project in Queensland 
further contributed to the Division’s record revenue. the 
Division also undertook works at Simandou (Guinea), 
Cloudbreak, Hope Downs, Bootu Creek, and Karara. 
the Solomon contract entails pre-mining development 
works including roads, a tailings dam and RoM pad. 
these works are being carried out in joint venture with 
eastern Guruma pty ltd and Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi 
Foundation limited (NYFl), representing one of the 
largest revenue generating projects for an Indigenous joint 
venture in Western Australia. 
the Mining Division’s Indigenous employment numbers 
continued to increase over the last financial year, with the 
NRW-eastern Guruma Joint Venture at Western turner 
Syncline reaching an Indigenous employment rate of 28% 
for on-site labour, equalling 55 Indigenous employees. 
Although there was significant revenue growth during 
FY12, the mining margins were impacted by lower than 
expected productivity in the pilbara and Middlemount due 
to adverse weather conditions. 
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nrw 
mining
oPerations
Contracts awarded and extensions during the period include:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
Solomon pre-mining development works – Fortescue
Solomon tailings Dam – Fortescue
extensions of scope at Christmas Creek – Fortescue
3 year extension Simandou contract – Simfer SA
Safety performance across the Division dramatically 
improved due to a number of strategies, including 
increased employee engagement and safety awareness 
as part of the A safe day, every day program. the 
heightened sense of accountability across all levels of 
the business has also driven ownership of site of safety 
issues. Whilst still requiring improvements, the Mining 
Division’s total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (tRIFR) 
dropped from 10.47 at the end of FY2011 to 6.13 this 
financial year – this will continue to be a focus area 
progressing into FY13. 
outlook
We will continue to build on our strengths in iron ore 
and coal with existing clients, and seek to expand our 
east coast and international operations with the right 
opportunity. the strategy remains that of diversification 
into other commodities and we will continue to review 
prospects as they arise.
the Mining Division remains focused on retaining and 
developing its workforce whilst providing the best possible 
service to all projects and anticipate further growth in the 
2013 financial year. the Division continues to enhance its 
reputation for reliable delivery of services across numerous 
sectors within Australia as well as overseas.
With approximately $1.0 billion worth of work in hand, the 
Mining Division looks forward to another successful year in 
FY13, with increased operational efficiencies, longer tenured 
mining contracts and further geographical expansion.
“ with aPProXimately  
$1.0 Billion worth of 
worK in hanD, the mining 
Division looKs forwarD 
to another successful 
year in fy13.”
solomon
PRE MININg
DeveloPment worKs
ForTescUe
AWARDED
solomon
TAILINgS DAM - ForTescUe
AWARDED
EXTENSIONS OF SCOPE AT
chrisTmas
creeK
AWARDED
3 YEAR
eXtension simanDoU
simFer sa 
CONTRACT -
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action 
Drill & blasT
oVerVieW 
Action Drill & Blast operates in 3 primary units, namely 
Mining, Civil and Coal, and currently has a workforce 
of 350 employees, up from 190 at the end of the last 
financial year, and a fleet of 36 drills.
the Mining unit focuses on the supply of drill and blast 
services to open cut operations, predominantly in Western 
Australia and in particular to the iron ore majors. the drill 
fleet is specifically chosen to provide a combination of 
large rotary drills and versatile down-hole-hammer drills to 
enable clients the best opportunity of optimising the drill 
and blast efficiencies of their projects. 
the Civil unit focuses on the smaller, technical area of 
the market where blasting in close proximity to existing 
infrastructure, such as rail and existing port infrastructure 
including conveyors stackers, is required. the skill levels 
required for this precise work are exceptionally high and we 
are extremely pleased with our ability to attract and retain 
our civil crew which unarguably contains some of the best 
people in the drill and blast business in Australia today.
the Coal unit focuses primarily on the supply of drilling 
and blasting activities for coal overburden mining. our 
drill fleet of large rotary drills is the newest in the industry 
and is proving to have significant performance and safety 
benefits for our clients.
Since commencing operations two 
years ago Action Drill & Blast has 
now firmly established itself as a 
provider of quality and professional 
drill and blast services to the 
Australian mining and civil excavation 
industries. the 2012 financial year 
represented an exceptional year 
of growth and consolidation with 
revenue of $113.1 million, a 307% 
increase on the 2011 financial year 
results of $27.8 million revenue. 
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action  
Drill & blasT
oPerations
Action Drill & Blast currently has 11 contracts in Western 
Australia and 4 in Queensland. the largest current 
operation is at Fortescue’s Solomon Hub project where 
there is currently over 100 employees and 8 drills on site.
Action Drill & Blast has an excellent safety record with a 
total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate of 1.59 for the 
year to June 2012, compared to 5.68 for the previous 
financial year. In 2013, an increased focus on continual 
improvement in safety will include actively seeking ways 
to improve the techniques and methods used, as well as 
utilising the latest technology. 
A continued emphasis on training and up-skilling our 
workforce will ensure we operate at the highest levels 
of safety and efficiency. With the help of specific training 
partners a tailored management training package has 
been developed that leads to a Diploma in Management 
or Diploma in Surface extraction. this is offered to all 
supervisory and management staff and it is expected 
that over time all will participate. Action Drill & Blast has 
developed a suite of 17 equipment specific, nationally 
accredited RII09 operator training packages. 
outlook
In the upcoming financial year we look forward to a 
focused expansion of our contract base with existing 
and new clients in the WA and Queensland market. the 
current order book for the business is $200.0 million of 
which $108.0 million represents internal projects including 
Middlemount Coal, Cape lambert and Western turner 
Syncline. externally the business has work in hand of 
$92.0 million for clients including talison lithium, peabody, 
Brierty, leighton, Cimeco, Macmahon and Downer. 
We have committed over $20.0 million in capital for the 
2013 financial year to further expand our drill fleet and 
support equipment, with 6 drills on order. In addition we 
expect to grow our workforce from its current level of 350 
people up to 485. 
We are seeking to expand our blasting services business in 
Queensland by focusing on providing a quality and timely 
service with the technical support required to ensure that 
the mine owners’ needs are met. We look forward to the 
2013 year as one of continued growth and successes. 
It is the business’ mandate to derive revenue in excess 
of 50% from external clients in the medium term as new 
opportunities arise, whilst increasing our market share.
oUTsTanDing
INCREASE in revenue to
$113.1 million
307%
groWTh on fy11
external projects undertaken and awarded  
during the period included:
 ρ Greenbushes lithium operations – talison
 ρ
Christmas Creek Drill only – Downer
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
South Middleback Ranges – HWe
FMG Rail – Summit North & South & 
Cloudbreak – Brierty
Karara DSo – Karara Mining
ClASCo – Macmahon
 ρ
 ρ West Angelas power Station – Cimeco
 ρ Gregory Crinum – BMA
 ρ Millennium Shot Crew – peabody energy
Significant achievements throughout the  
year included:
 ρ
 ρ
Successfully completed contracts at  
Karara, South Middleback Ranges and 
Christmas Creek.
expansion in the Queensland coal market  
with a new blasting contract at Millennium  
for peabody and a second drill being utilised 
at Gregory Crinum.
 ρ Maintained an exceptional safety performance 
with tRIFR of 1.59
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action 
mining serVices
oVerVieW
Increased demand in the sector allowed the production of 
Support Vehicles to be increased to match demand levels 
and alongside improvements to efficiency, enabled us to 
improve delivery lead times.
A separate fabrication and assembly shop is also on the 
premises where service truck and water tanker fabrication 
is undertaken. these products are fully mine site 
compliant and are marketed to resources, hire and mining 
services companies. 
Major clients include Brooks Hire, Jones Mining and 
Innovation, equiprent, Westrac, leighton Contractors, 
Komatsu, Alliance and titan plant Hire.
Significant achievements throughout the year included:
 ρ
 ρ
Support vehicle sales outperformed, with units sold 
exceeding the forecast budget by 64%. 
the 200th Water tank was invoiced in May with the 
100th Service Module due to come off the production 
line in August 2013.
 ρ overall staff grew by 17% to 145 employees with 
apprentice numbers remaining steady. 
 ρ
A program has been developed between NRW and 
AMS for the upcoming financial year (FY13) which will 
see the arrival of at least thirty 457 visa tradesman 
from overseas. 
Action Mining Services provides 
repairs and refurbishment to all 
brands of earthmoving and mining 
equipment. A comprehensive 
mechanical repair and rebuild facility, 
sand blasting, painting, boiler making 
repair and fabrication services are 
also offered to our clients. Revenue 
growth in the 2012 financial year was 
exceptional with revenue of $46.6 
million, up 66% from the previous 
financial year (FY2011:$28.1m). 
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action  
mining serVices
outlook
the outlook for continuing growth within the services unit 
remains influenced by investment in the resources and 
oil and gas sector. However with several large projects 
commencing in Western Australia the outlook remains 
positive with AMS well placed to take advantage of growth.
Fabricated products comprising service modules, water 
tankers, drill support trucks and our range of modified 
high cube sea-containers including purpose built site 
workshops for maintenance personnel, have been 
successfully developed and remain highly regarded 
throughout the industry. It is expected that the future will 
provide strong demand from customers both in the Civil 
and Mining industry. 
New products within this field that take advantage of the 
AMS skill base and the group customer relationships are 
currently being developed to widen the client base and 
sales locations within Australia. We expect to increase 
revenues this year with the introduction of a new Service 
Module, AMS 12000; and completion of the prototype 
service module AMS 15000 in first half of the 2013 
financial year. 
Further growth is also expected within the service division as 
a result of changes to management structures and systems. 
Development of apprentices continues to be a focus 
with apprentices completing the first two years at Action 
Mining Services and then rotating through various NRW 
Civil and Mining sites to gain practical site experience. our 
strategy for recruiting a number of overseas tradespeople 
is to build a strong, consistent heavy duty trade workforce 
within the business.
revenue growth fy2012
66%
$46.6 million
from fy11 ($28.1 million)
“ suPPort vehicle sales 
outPerformeD, with 
units solD eXceeDing 
the forecast BuDget 
By 64%.” 
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human 
resoUrces
NRW expanded its work force to 4,592 people at 30 
June 2012, an increase of almost 70% on the prior 
corresponding period (FY11: 2,500 people), and 
continued its concerted efforts to attract and retain 
the best employees. the workforce includes direct 
employees, sub-contractors and apprentices.
A number of initiatives were introduced to ensure that NRW 
remained an attractive option to candidates in a competitive 
market for experienced and skilled personnel including: 
 ρ overseas recruitment options continued to be 
employed to source highly skilled professionals.
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
upskilling of existing employees to continue to grow 
internal capacity.
the expansion of the Indigenous employment 
program and addition of a general entry training 
program to introduce new employees into the industry.
the monitoring of pay and conditions to ensure 
the Company is competitively placed in the 
employment market.
NRW also continues to develop training and development 
opportunities to improve its supervisory skills and continue 
its exemplary relationship with its workforce. there were 
no disputes or time lost due to industrial action in 2012. 
Approximately 15.7% of the workforce is female, an 
increase from last year, and approximately 8.2% of the 
workforce is Indigenous.
“ nrw eXPanDeD its worKforce 
to 4,592 PeoPle anD 
continueD its concerteD 
efforts to attract anD 
retain the Best emPloyees.”
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human  
resoUrces
PoWeruP
powerup is NRW’s intensive three week pre-employment 
work ready program, run in conjunction with the 
Department of education, employment and Workplace 
Relations, and continues to attract strong support from 
the Indigenous community.
powerup provides opportunities for Indigenous candidates 
lacking entry level skills to break into the civil and mining 
industry. Involving RII20209 Certificate II: Surface 
extraction operations, powerup exposes participants to 
a simulator and hands-on activities in a controlled ‘real life 
mining pit’ in haul truck and roller operations. During the 
innovative three week program, trainees are mentored by 
experienced professional trainers and human resources 
staff - consisting of 40 hours of classroom activities in 
Canningvale, 80 hours at Neerabup quarry north of perth.
Since its inception in 2008, powerup has been 
progressing steadily and in the 2012 financial year NRW 
held 12 programs. the program enjoys a very high 
retention rate with over 80% of graduates remaining with 
the Company.
12 poWeRup
PROgRAMS WERE HELD 
IN FY12,  
WITH
80%graDUaTe reTenTion
CURRENT WORkFORCE OF
4,592
70%
increase on fy11
15.7%OF THE WORkFORCE IS
FemAle
APPROXIMATELY
8.2%
OF THE 
WORkFORCE IS
InDIgenouS
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inDigenous 
engagemenT
NRW recognises that its long-term success depends on 
the well-being and development of the communities in 
which it operates, including local communities as well as 
the traditional owners of the land. 
We respect the importance of Indigenous Australian culture 
and value its diversity. We have successfully employed and 
supported Indigenous people within our Civil and Mining 
operations since the forming of the Company in 1994. 
Increasing Indigenous representation in employment on 
our projects is an integral part of NRW’s philosophy.
Besides NRW’s Indigenous employment targets and 
powerup program, we also joint venture with a number 
of Indigenous organisations to provide sustainable 
business opportunities to these groups and the 
communities they represent. 
the NRW-eastern Guruma joint venture has undertaken 
or been awarded the following contracts in the 2012 
financial year:
 ρ Western turner Syncline Mining – Rio tinto Iron ore 
 ρ Western turner Syncline Civil / Concrete Works  
– Rio tinto Iron ore
 ρ Western turner Brockman – Rio tinto Iron ore
Boolgeeda Aerodrome – Rio tinto Iron ore
 ρ
the NRW-NYFl joint venture has undertaken or been 
awarded the following contracts in the 2012 financial year:
 ρ
Cape lambert Car Dumper Bulk earthworks 
– Rio tinto Iron ore 
 ρ Western turner Syncline Civil / Concrete Works  
– Rio tinto Iron ore
the NRW-eastern Guruma-NYFl joint venture was also 
awarded works at Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon 
Hub operations in the pilbara.
together the value of Indigenous joint ventures NRW 
has engaged in reaches over $1.0 billion – a fantastic 
achievement and one NRW is very proud of. 
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inDigenous 
engagemenT
inDigenous  
engagemenT
VALUE OF
InDIgenouS
joInt VENTURES
OVER $1.0
REACHES 
BIllIon
WE RESPECT THE
ImpoRtAnce OF
InDIgenouS
AUSTRALIAN cultuRe
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health safety anD 
enVironmenT
health & saFetY
NRW is committed to achieving the highest possible 
performance in occupational health and safety across 
all business operations. NRW’s Health, Safety and 
environmental (HSe) Management Systems are accredited 
to AS4801:2001, the applicable Australian Standard and 
subject to continuous audit - NRW was re-certified in 
January 2012.
the Company manages risk through hazard identification, 
minimisation, monitoring and control procedures, and 
by reviewing safety performance. NRW ensures that all 
employees, including subcontractors’ employees, are fully 
HSe inducted, trained and assessed in the tasks each 
will be required to perform, plus deemed competent via 
a Registered training organisation (Rto) process in the 
operation of plant and equipment.
In early 2012, NRW rolled out and launched a revitalised 
company wide safety culture program, A safe day, every 
day. the program contains elements of reward and 
recognition to reinforce the efforts of employees, as well 
as to raise awareness of safety issues across all sites. It 
also increases the key performance indicators used to 
measure and record progress of projects, making the 
individual projects more accountable.
FY2012 has seen significant re-structuring of the HSe 
department within NRW and the new structure will provide 
stronger support for projects, whilst enabling NRW to 
improve outcomes as it continues to grow.
During the year one of the main focuses has been in 
the area of hazard identification and hazard removal 
from work processes. the success of the program has 
been reflected in the improved performance with lost 
time Injury Frequency Rate (ltIFR) currently at 0.64, 
which represents a 62.7% decrease from the previous 
year (FY2011: 1.8). A corresponding decrease in total 
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate was also achieved - 
this is currently at 5.22, down from 10.94 in FY2011. 
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health safety  
& enVironmenT
enVironment
SAFETY PERFORMANCE
NRW maintained certification to AS/NZS ISo 14001: 
2004 environmental Management Systems which 
covers environmental Management Systems in the civil 
engineering and mining industries. this certification 
reinforces NRW’s commitment to maintaining strict 
environmental protocols on all projects undertaken. this 
certification is subject to continuing audit by external 
agencies and NRW was re-certified in January 2012. 
qualitY assuranCe 
NRW maintained certification to ISo standard 9001: 
2008 and AS/NZS 4801 (achieved in May 2009) for its 
Quality Management System. NRW was re-certified in 
January 2012.
Man hours
000’s
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
Man Hours
LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate)
TRIFR (Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate)
“ ltifr imProveD 62.7% from fy11 anD is currently at 0.64. 
a corresPonDing Decrease is trifr was also achieveD - 
currently at 5.2, Down from 10.94 in fy11.”
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comPany 
oUTlooK
NRW is confident of continued growth with an order  
book of $1.9 billion, including secured revenue for FY13  
of $1.2 billion. 
NRW is targeting revenue growth of at least 15% in FY13. 
We expect to secure further work in Queensland and 
currently have a number of tenders pending decision in 
the region, including with new clients across the lNG 
sector. this is in line with our ongoing strategic plan to 
diversify by geography, commodity and client.
With current tender activity still high and submitted 
tenders of $2.6 billion, we are confident of not only 
securing additional works to achieve our targeted growth 
this year but also further building our order book for FY14 
and beyond. 
Strategically, the Company is expecting the Civil Division’s 
concrete business to increase its scale and capability 
to represent up to 30% of the Civil Division’s revenue 
in FY13. Selected joint ventures on large infrastructure 
projects will also be a priority for future growth, both 
domestically and internationally.
We anticipate future growth in our Mining Division from 
existing clients in iron ore and coal, and we will continue 
to assess opportunities in other commodities both 
domestically and in emerging markets.
We are confident Action Drill & Blast will continue its 
strong growth profile through its existing client base in 
Western Australia and Queensland, as well as capitalising 
on new contract opportunities throughout Australia.
Action Mining Services’ performance will be influenced by 
investment in the resource sector for sales of products and 
outlook remains positive with increased sales to the east 
Coast through agency agreements as well as its traditional 
Western Australia market expected to drive revenue. 
the Group’s balance sheet, funding facilities and cash 
position provide a strong foundation for future organic 
growth or suitable acquisitions. 
Despite continued uncertainly in global markets and 
delays in formal approval of some resource projects, 
NRW remains confident there is ample opportunity in the 
medium term for the business to continue to grow, as 
reflected by the strength of the current order book, tender 
pipeline and diversification strategy.
“ nrw is targeting revenue 
growth of at least 15%  
in fy13…”
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comPany 
oUTlooK
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chief financial officer 
Financial year in reVieW
 34 chief financial officer 
Financial year in reVieW
chief financial  
oFFicer
FY12 reVieW
the Financial Year ended 30 June 2012 was a highly 
successful one for NRW Holdings limited having 
achieved important milestones in terms of its growth and 
planned strategy. 
the Group continued to increase revenue, net earnings 
and returns on capital employed while maintaining 
conservative net gearing levels. the Group is continuing 
to diversify across all operating divisions by client, 
commodity and by geography.
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
the Civil Contracting Division commenced work at 
the Wheatstone project for Bechtel, signalling NRW’s 
entry into the competitive oil and gas market. Works 
were also undertaken in Queensland and extensively 
throughout Western Australia. Civil revenue grew 91% 
and margins increased from 10% to 11%.
 Mining revenue grew 69% and margins increased 
from 10% to 12% despite adverse weather conditions 
mainly impacting the Middlemount operation during 
the second half.
 Action Drill and Blast experienced exceptional 
growth with revenue increasing 307% on FY11. 
Margins improved due to increased contribution of 
external contracts. 
 Action Mining Services revenue and margins grew 
as a result of increased demand for both mechanical 
services and product sales of water trucks and 
service truck modules.
$m's
FY2012
Revenue
Segment profit
return on reVenue
FY2011
Revenue
Segment profit
return on reVenue
Revenue Growth
Segment profit Growth
nrW CiVil 
ContraCting
nrW  
mining serViCes
aCtion  
Drill & Blast
aCtion  
mining serViCes
731.7
81.6
11%
382.6
39.7
10%
91%
106%
542.2
64.0
12%
321.7
32.0
10%
69%
100%
113.1
18.7
17%
27.8
2.9
10%
307%
545%
46.6
4.6
10%
28.1
2.2
8%
66%
109%
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
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chief financial  
oFFicer
inVestment returns
earnings per share continued to 
increase in line with the profitability 
of the business; the compound 
average growth rate of epS since 
FY07 is 41.2%. With activity in 
the resources sector expected 
to improve, it is expected NRW’s 
earnings per share will continue the 
strong growth trend with investment 
in people, systems and equipment.
Consistent with growth in epS 
the Board of Directors seek to 
maximise dividend payments to NRW 
shareholders. the dividend payout 
for FY12 as a percentage of earnings 
per share is 52% compared to 56% 
in the prior corresponding period. 
the Group continued to achieve 
high returns on average capital 
employed combining high utility of 
plant, project execution and a clear 
focus on balance sheet, cash and 
capital allocation.
EARNINGS & DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
Cents
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
Earnings Per Share
Dividends Per Share
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED
$m’s
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
Net Fixed Assets
Return on Average Capital Employed
CaPital exPenDiture
Capital expenditure was concentrated in the Mining Services division with the majority of equipment being allocated to the 
Middlemount Coal project in Queensland.
CaPital exPenDiture
NRW Civil Division
NRW Mining Division*
Drill & Blast
Action Mining Services
Miscellaneous
totAl
FY12
16.6 
105.5
15.1
0.6
6.7
$144.4 
FY11
6.9 
120.4
7.5
0.6
14.8
$150.2 
*FY11 includes assets purchased from Comiskey Earthmoving Pty Ltd 
In line with the demand for the services that Action Drill & Blast provides, the $15.1 million of capital expense relates to 
the purchase of 11 rigs. A further $20.0 million has been allocated to the purchase of additional rigs to expand the fleet 
and cater for ongoing demand.
the Miscellaneous category of expenditure relates to investment in information systems and leasehold improvements to 
allow for the centralisation of staff in the new perth headquarters.
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chief financial  
oFFicer
Cash FloW
NRW’s operating cash flow in FY12 was $173.2 
million and increased in line with growth in eBItDA. 
the growth in operating cash was a result of 
the efficient management of resources, minimal 
investment in working capital and efficient cash 
conversion of trade debtors and creditors.
the increase in eBItDA, combined with increase in 
operating cash, high utilisation of net fixed assets 
and high returns of average capital employed has 
resulted in Group cash reserves of $138.0 million at 
30 June 2012.
BalanCe sheet anD FunDing
the Group Balance Sheet has continued to 
strengthen following a de-gearing process 
commenced in the financial year ending 30 June 
2009. As a direct consequence, the balance sheet 
is in excellent shape to underpin growth expected in 
FY13 and beyond. 
A Structured Debt Facility (ANZ lead arranger), 
negotiated in June 2011, has provided NRW with 
the capability and flexibility to fund asset purchases 
into the future, with the additional ability to scale up 
as required with the participation of other lenders on 
standard terms and conditions.
Currently the Group has total funding capacity 
(inclusive of financed and operating facilities) totalling 
$418.2 million; adequate for immediate requirements.
$m’s
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
$m’s
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
OPERATING CASH FLOW
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
Operating Cash FLow
NET DEBT POSITION
%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
Net Debt ($m’s)
Net Debt/Equity
FaCilitY ($m’s)
Bonding
Asset Funding
Working Capital
totAl
sYstems
limit
208
507
50
$765
DraWn
aVailaBle
132
215
0
$347
76
292
50
$418
NRW has continued to invest in information systems to improve transparency of project performance, resource allocation 
and cash management, to assist on-site project managers as well as the corporate management of the Company.
With the continued growth of the Company, it is imperative systems are designed so as to integrate information pertaining 
to all facets of the business including human resources, plant assets, project costing and supply chain management in a 
timely manner.
We will continue to develop the business’ systems and tools in FY13 in order to provide better management of risk, 
transparency and accountability to address any issues that may occur with the onset of continued company growth.
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corPorate governance 
sTaTemenT
 38 corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
ASX Governance principles  
and ASX Recommendations 
the Australian Securities exchange 
Corporate Governance Council sets 
out best practice recommendations, 
including corporate governance 
practices and suggested disclosures. 
ASX listing Rule 4.10.3 requires 
companies to disclose the extent to 
which they have complied with the 
ASX recommendations and to give 
reasons for not following them. 
unless otherwise indicated the best practice 
recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance 
Council, including corporate governance practices 
and suggested disclosures, have been adopted by the 
Company for the full year ended 30 June 2012. 
In addition, the Company has a Corporate Governance 
section on its website: www.nrw.com.au which includes 
the relevant documentation suggested by the ASX 
Recommendations. 
the extent to which NRW has complied with the ASX 
Recommendations during the year ended 30 June 2012, 
and the main corporate governance practices in  
place are set out below. 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
CorPorate goVernanCe statement   
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corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
PrinCiPle 1:  
laY soliD FounDation For  
management anD oVersight 
the Board has implemented a Board Charter that details 
its functions and responsibilities together with those of the 
Chairman and individual Directors.
Key responsibilities of the Board include:
 ρ
approving the strategic objectives of the Group and 
establishing goals to promote their achievement;
 ρ monitoring the operational and financial position and 
performance of the Group;
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
ensuring the Directors inform themselves of the 
Group’s business and financial status;
establishing investment criteria including acquisitions 
and divestments, approving investments, and 
implementing ongoing evaluations of investments 
against such criteria;
providing oversight of the Company, including its 
control and accountability systems;
exercising due care and diligence and sound 
business judgment in the performance of those 
functions and responsibilities;
considering and approving the Group’s budgets;
reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management 
and internal compliance and control, codes of 
conduct and legal compliance;
 ρ monitoring senior management’s performance and 
implementation of strategy and ensuring appropriate 
resources are available;
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
ensuring that business risks facing the Group are, 
where possible, identified and that appropriate 
monitoring and reporting internal controls are in place 
to manage such risks;
approving and monitoring financial and other 
reporting; and
ensuring the Company complies with its 
responsibilities under the Corporations Act, the ASX 
listing Rules, the Company’s Constitution and other 
relevant laws and regulations.
PrinCiPle 2:  
struCture oF the  
BoarD to aDD Value
BoarD ComPosition
Details of the Directors in office at the date of this 
report, including their qualifications, experience, date 
of appointment and their status as non-executive, 
independent or executive Directors are set out in the 
Director’s Report.
the Board Charter (a copy of which has been published 
on the Company’s website) currently provides that at 
least one third of its Directors will be independent Non-
executive Directors and that the Chairman must also be 
an independent Non-executive Director.
the Board currently has four Directors, three of whom 
are non-executive. the three Non-executive Directors, 
including the Chairman, are considered to be independent. 
the roles of the Chair and Managing Director are 
exercised by different individuals.
inDePenDent DeCision-making
the Board agrees that all Directors should bring an 
independent judgement to bear in decision-making.
Accordingly, the Board:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
has adopted a procedure for Directors to take 
independent professional advice if necessary at the 
Company’s expense (with the prior approval of the 
Chairman, which will not be unreasonably withheld)
as much as is reasonably practicable within the 
constraints of its current Board size and structure, 
sets aside sessions at its scheduled meetings to 
confer without management present
has described in the Board Charter the considerations 
it takes into account when determining independence.
“the comPany has a corPorate 
governance section on its 
weBsite: www.nrw.com.au”
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CorPorate goVernanCe statement 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
DireCtor inDePenDenCe
ConFliCts oF interest
A Director’s obligations to avoid a conflict of interest are 
set out in the Board Charter and reinforced in the Code of 
Conduct – the Company’s obligations to Stakeholders.
Directors and employees of the Company are expected 
to act at all times in the Company’s best interests and to 
exercise sound judgment unclouded by personal interests 
or divided loyalties. they must avoid the appearance 
of, as well as actual, conflicts of interest both in their 
performance of duties for the Company and in their 
outside activities.
the Charter states that Directors must comply strictly with 
Corporations Act requirements and the Board Charter for 
the avoidance of conflicts.
the Board’s Charter lists relationships it takes into account 
when determining the independent status of Directors.
Criteria that the Board takes into account when determining 
Director independence include that the Director:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
is not a substantial shareholder of the Company or 
an officer of, or otherwise associated directly with a 
substantial shareholder of the Company (as defined in 
section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001);
has not, within the last 3 years, been employed in 
an executive capacity by a member of the Group, 
or been a director after ceasing to hold any such 
employment;
has not, within the last 3 years, been a principal of a 
material professional adviser or a material consultant 
to the Group, or an employee materially associated 
with the service provided;
is not a material supplier or customer of the Group, 
or an officer of or otherwise associated, directly or 
indirectly, with a material supplier or customer;
has no material contractual relationship with the 
Group other than as a director of the Company;
has not served on the Board for a period which 
could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially 
interfere with the director’s ability to act in the best 
interests of the Company; and
is free from any interest and any business or other 
relationship which could, or could reasonably be 
perceived to, materially interfere with the director’s 
ability to act in the best interests of the Company.
the Board has reviewed the independence status of its 
Directors and has determined the following Directors to be 
“independent” (in accordance with the criteria listed above):
Dr Ian Burston (Chairman)
 ρ
 ρ Mr Michael Arnett
 ρ Mr John Cooper
the period of office held by each Director in office is as 
follows on the table below.
DireCtor
Dr. Ian Burston
Mr. Michael Arnett
Mr Julian pemberton
Date aPPointeD
PerioD in oFFiCe
Due For re-eleCtion
27 July 2007
17 July 2007
1 July 2006
5 years
5 years
6 years
1 year
Not Applicable
2012 AGM
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mr. John Cooper
29 March 2011
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
CorPorate goVernanCe statement   
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corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
nomination anD remuneration Committee
the Board has established a Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee and adopted a Charter 
that sets out the committee’s role and responsibilities, 
composition and membership requirements. 
nomination responsibilities:
the role of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 
when carrying out its Nomination responsibilities includes:
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identifying nominees for directorships and other key 
executive appointments;
the composition of the Board;
ensuring that effective induction and education 
procedures exist for new Board appointees and key 
executives; and
ensuring that appropriate procedures exist to assess 
and review the performance of the Chair, executive 
and Non-executive Directors, senior management, 
Board committees and the Board as a whole.
the responsibilities of this Committee with respect to 
remuneration are set out under principle 8.
Composition of the Committee
the Committee Charter states that the composition 
should include:
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a minimum of three members, the majority of whom 
must be independent, and
a Chairman who is an independent Director.
Committee membership is disclosed in the Directors 
Report included as part of the Annual Report along with 
details of meetings attended. Membership is consistent 
with the composition requirements of the Charter and the 
recommendations of the ASXCGC principles.
During the 2012 financial year two meetings of the 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee were 
held. Certain responsibilities of the Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee were also considered at Board 
meetings by the full Board as required.
seleCtion, aPPointment, inDuCtion anD 
Continuing DeVeloPment ProCesses
Directors must retire at the third AGM following their 
election or most recent re-election. At least one third 
of Directors must stand for election at each AGM. Any 
Director appointed to fill a casual vacancy since the 
date of the previous AGM must submit themselves to 
shareholders for election at the next AGM. 
Re-appointment of Directors by rotation is not automatic 
(the above retirement and re-election provisions do not 
apply to the Managing Director).
All notices of meeting at which a Director is standing for 
election or re-election are accompanied by information to 
enable shareholders to make an informed decision.
As part of the induction process, meetings will be 
arranged with other Board members and key executives 
prior to the Director’s appointment.
All Directors are expected to maintain the skills required 
to discharge their obligations to the Company. Directors 
are encouraged to undertake continuing professional 
education and where this involves industry seminars 
and approved education courses, to be paid for by the 
Company where appropriate.
the skills, experience and expertise relevant to the 
position of director held by each director in office at the 
date of the Annual Report is set out in the Directors 
Report included in the Annual Report.
the Board will undertake an annual performance 
evaluation that reviews:
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performance of the Board against the requirements of 
the Board Charter;
performance of Board Committees against the 
requirements of their respective Charters;
individual performances of the Chair, Managing 
Director, Directors, and Chief executive officer and
the Board Charter, the Committee Charters 
and the procedures of the Board with a view to 
continuous improvement.
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corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
ComPanY seCretarY
the Company Secretary plays an important role in 
supporting the effectiveness of the Board by monitoring 
that Board policy and procedures are followed, and  
co-ordinating the timely completion and despatch of 
board agenda and briefing material. the responsibilities of 
the Company Secretary are stated in the Board Charter.
All Directors have access to the Company Secretary.
PrinCiPle 4:  
saFeguarD integritY in FinanCial rePorting
auDit anD risk management Committee
the Board has established an Audit and Risk Management 
Committee to assist the Board in discharging its oversight 
responsibilities and has adopted a formal Charter that sets 
out the Committee’s role and responsibilities, composition 
and membership requirements.
the appointment and removal of the Company Secretary 
is a matter for decision by the Board.
the role of the Audit and Risk Management  
Committee includes:
PrinCiPle 3:  
Promote ethiCal anD resPonsiBle 
DeCision making
CoDe oF Business ethiCs anD ConDuCt
NRW has adopted a Code of Business ethics and 
Conduct that applies to its Directors, management and 
employees and which seeks to establish the minimum 
standards the Board believes are necessary to maintain 
the highest level of confidence for all stakeholders in the 
integrity of the NRW group. this Code is published on the 
Company’s website.
DiVersitY PoliCY
the Committee is also required to assess the skills, 
experience and personal qualities of any candidate in 
line with the principles and objectives of the Company’s 
Diversity policy which is available on the Company website.
NRW currently has no women Directors although the 
Company is actively seeking suitable candidates. the 
percentage of females in the workforce is approximately 
15.7% and 12.2% of senior management are women.
seCurities Dealing PoliCY
the Board has adopted a Securities Dealing policy 
that is binding on all Directors, employees, contractors, 
consultants and advisers to NRW. the policy is intended 
to assist in maintaining market confidence in the integrity 
of dealings in the Company’s securities.
this policy is provided to all new employees at induction. 
the Company will obtain a periodic acknowledgement 
from members of the management team of their 
compliance with this policy.
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reviewing the integrity of management’s presentation 
of the Company’s financial position;
reviewing the integrity of management reporting on 
Company performance in all other key operational 
compliance areas subject to external audit; and
ensuring the independence and competence of the 
Company’s external auditors.
In order to assist the Audit and Risk Management 
Committee, chartered accountants and business advisors 
Grant thornton have been engaged to conduct internal 
audit of systems and processes for the NRW Holdings ltd 
group of companies. 
ComPosition oF the Committee
the Board has determined that the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee should comprise:
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at least three members
a majority of independent Non-executive Directors
an independent chair who is not the Chair of the Board.
In addition, the Audit and Risk Management Committee 
should include:
 ρ members who are financially literate
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at least one member with relevant qualifications  
and experience
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at least one member with an understanding of  
the industry in which the entity operates.
Committee membership is disclosed in the Directors’ 
Report included as part of the Annual Report along with 
details of meetings attended. Membership is consistent 
with the composition requirements of the Charter and the 
ASX principles.
the Charter is published on the Company’s website. the 
website also contains information on the procedures for 
the selection and appointment of the external auditor and 
for the rotation of external audit partners.
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corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
PrinCiPle 5:  
make timelY anD BalanCeD DisClosure
PrinCiPle 7:  
reCognise anD manage risk
the Company is committed to ensuring that:
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all investors have equal and timely access to 
material information concerning the Company 
– including its financial situation, performance, 
ownership and governance
Company announcements are factual and presented 
in a clear and balanced way.
the Board has adopted a Continuous Disclosure policy 
that complies with ASX and other statutory obligations 
with the Company Secretary responsible for external 
communications.
PrinCiPle 6:  
resPeCt the rights oF shareholDers
the Company is committed to effective communications 
with its shareholders, providing them with understandable 
and accessible information about the Company and 
facilitating shareholder participation at general meetings.
the Board has established a Shareholder 
Communications policy, its purpose being to set out in 
conjunction with the Continuous Disclosure obligations:
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Company strategy;
strategy implementation; and
financial results flowing from the implementation of 
Company strategy.
the full Shareholder Communications policy is published 
on the Company website.
eleCtroniC CommuniCations
the Company maintains an up-to-date website on 
which all ASX and media announcements are posted. 
prior to the AGM shareholders are also invited to submit 
questions to the Company through the office of the 
Company Secretary. 
risk management PoliCY
the Company has adopted a Risk Management policy, 
the primary objective of which is to ensure that the 
Company maintains an up-to-date understanding of 
areas where the Company may be exposed to risk and 
compliance issues and implement effective management 
of those issues.
this policy is published on the Company’s website under 
the Charter of Audit and Risk Management.
oversight of Risk Management is undertaken by the 
amalgamated Audit and Risk Management Committee.
this Committee assists the Board in its oversight role by:
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the implementation and review of risk management 
and related internal compliance and control systems;
 ρ monitoring the Company’s policies, programs and 
procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, 
the Company’s Code of Conduct; and,
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the establishment and ongoing review of the 
Company’s corporate governance policies, 
procedures and practices. 
the Board require management to report to it, directly, or 
through the Audit and Risk Management Committee, as 
to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its 
material business risks.
the Managing Director is required to report to the Board 
on the progress of, and on all matters associated with, 
risk management. the Managing Director is to report 
to the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s 
material business risks at least annually.
NRW has established a risk management foundation that 
will be developed and enhanced over time to meet best 
practice standards including the recent appointment of an 
internal auditor.
external auDitor’s agm attenDanCe
the external auditor is required to attend the Company’s 
AGM and to respond to questions from shareholders 
about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and 
content of the auditor’s report.
the Board has received an assurance from the Managing 
Director and Chief Financial officer that there is a sound 
system of risk management and internal control and that 
the system is operating effectively in all material respects 
in relation to the financial reporting risks.
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corPorate  
goVernance sTaTemenT
PrinCiPle 8:  
remunerate FairlY anD resPonsiBlY
nomination anD remuneration Committee
the Board has established a Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee and adopted a Charter that 
sets out the Committee’s role and responsibilities, 
composition and membership requirements.
remuneration responsibilities:
the role of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 
when carrying out its Remuneration responsibilities 
includes responsibility for providing the Board with 
advice and recommendations regarding the ongoing 
development of an executive remuneration policy that:
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is designed to attract, maintain and motivate  
directors and senior management with the aim of 
enhancing the performance and long-term growth  
of the Company 
clearly sets out the relationship between the 
individual’s performance and remuneration; and
complies with the reporting requirements relating to 
the remuneration of directors and key executives as 
required by ASX listing Rules, Accounting Standards 
and the Corporations Act.
the Committee must review the remuneration policy 
and other relevant policies on an ongoing basis and 
recommend any necessary changes to the Board.
the composition requirements for and membership of 
this Committee is consistent with the Charter and with 
ASXCGC principles.
Committee membership is disclosed in the Directors 
Report included as part of the Annual Report along with 
details of meetings attended.
A copy of this Committee’s Charter is on the 
Company’s website.
exeCutiVe remuneration
the Board periodically reviews executive remuneration 
practices with a view to ensuring there is an appropriate 
balance between fixed and incentive pay, and that 
the balance reflects short and long term performance 
objectives appropriate to the Company’s circumstances 
and goals.
executive remuneration will be published in the 
Remuneration Report in the Company’s Annual Report 
each year (including the Remuneration Report contained 
in this Annual Report).
non-exeCutiVe DireCtor remuneration
ASX guidelines for appropriate practice in Non-
executive Director remuneration are that Non-executive 
Directors should:
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normally be remunerated by way of fees (in the 
form of cash, non-cash benefits, superannuation 
contributions or salary sacrifice into equity)
not normally participate in schemes designed for  
the remuneration of executives
not receive options or bonus payments
not be provided with retirement benefits other  
than superannuation.
the Company’s current practice for remunerating Non-
executive Directors is consistent with these guidelines.
the details of Directors’ remuneration are set out in the 
Remuneration Report contained in the Annual Report.
remuneration PoliCY DisClosures
Disclosure of the Company’s remuneration policies is best 
served through a transparent and readily understandable 
framework for executive remuneration that details the 
costs and benefits.
the Company intends to meet its transparency obligations 
in the following manner:
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publishing a detailed Remuneration Report in the 
Annual Report each year
continuous disclosure of employment agreements 
with key executives where those agreements, or 
obligations falling due under those agreements, may 
trigger a continuous disclosure obligation under ASX 
listing Rule 3.1.
presentation of the Remuneration Report to 
shareholders for their consideration and non-binding 
vote at the Company’s AGM
taking into account the outcome of the non-
binding shareholder vote when determining future 
remuneration policy and,
providing a response to shareholder questions on 
policy where appropriate.
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financial  
reporT 2012 
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reporT 2012
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74 
75 
76 
77 
78 
Directors’ rePort  
 auDitor’s inDePenDence Declaration
Directors’ Declaration
 consoliDateD statement of comPrehensive income
 consoliDateD statement of financial Position
 consoliDateD statement of changes in equity
 consoliDateD statement of cash flows
 notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs 
78
130   shareholDer  
inFormaTion 
130
133   inDePenDent  
aUDiTor’s reporT 
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Directors’  
reporT
the Directors present their report together with the financial report of NRW Holdings limited (“the Company”) and of the 
Consolidated Group (also referred to as “the Group”), comprising the Company and its subsidiaries, for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2012.
DireCtors
the following persons held office as Directors of NRW Holdings limited during the financial year and up to the date of this report:
name
status
qualiFiCations, sPeCial resPonsiBilities anD other DireCtorshiPs
Dr Ian Burston Chairman 
Dr Ian Burston was appointed as a Director and Chairman on 27 July 2007.
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director
His career includes former positions as Managing Director of portman limited, 
Managing Director and Chief executive officer of Aurora Gold ltd, Chief executive 
officer of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines pty ltd, Vice president – WA Business 
Development of CRA ltd and Managing Director of Hamersley Iron pty ltd. He was 
a Non-executive Director of the esperance port Authority for ten years, Chairman of 
the Broome port Authority and executive Chairman of Cape lambert Iron ore ltd.
Dr Burston is currently a Non-executive Director of Mincor Resources Nl, Kansai 
Mining Corporation and energio limited.
Dr Burston has a Bachelor of engineering (Mech) degree from Melbourne university 
and a Diploma in Aeronautical engineering from Royal Melbourne Institute of 
technology. He has completed the Insead Management Course in paris and the 
Harvard Advanced Management program in Boston. 
He was awarded the Western Australian Citizen of the Year (category of Industry 
and Commerce) in 1992, the order of Australia (General Division) in 1993 and an 
Honorary Doctor of Science (Curtin) in 1995. 
Dr Burston has held the following directorships of listed companies in the 3 years 
immediately before the end of the financial year:
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Non-executive Chairman, Imdex limited (Resigned 15 october 2009)
Non-executive Director, Mincor Resources Nl (Current)
Non-executive Director, energio limited (Current)
Non-executive Director, Kansai Mining Corporation (Current)
Non-executive Director, Fortescue Metals Group (Resigned 2011)
Non-executive Director, Carrick Gold limited (Resigned 2010)
Non-executive Director, Condor Nickel limited (Resigned 2010)
Julian 
pemberton
Chief 
executive 
officer and 
Managing  
Director
Mr pemberton was appointed as a Director on 1 July 2006. Appointed as Chief 
executive officer and Managing Director 7 July 2010.
He has over 20 years of experience in business, sales and management in both 
Australia and the united Kingdom. Mr pemberton joined NRW in 1997 and initially 
worked on site before progressing into the sales and hire area. He has held roles as 
operations Manager, General Manager and Chief operating officer for NRW prior to 
his current role.
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Directors’ 
reporT
name
status
qualiFiCations, sPeCial resPonsiBilities anD other DireCtorshiPs
Michael Arnett Non-executive 
Mr Arnett was appointed as a Director on 27 July 2007.
Director
John Cooper
Non-executive 
Director
Mr Arnett is a consultant to and former partner of and member of the Board of 
Directors and national head of the Natural Resources Business unit of the law firm 
Norton Rose (formally Deacons). Michael has been involved in significant corporate 
and commercial legal work for the resource industry for over 20 years. 
Mr Arnett is currently Chairman and a Non-executive Director of New Guinea Nl  
and a Non-executive Director of Nexus energy limited.
Mr Arnett has held the following directorships of listed companies in the 3 years 
immediately before the end of the financial year:
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Chairman, New Guinea energy Nl (Current)
Non-executive Director, Nexus energy limited (Current)
Non-executive Director, Global Resources Corporation limited (Resigned 2011)
Non-executive Director, Archipelago Resources plC (Resigned 2010)
Mr Cooper was appointed as a Director on 29 March 2011.
Mr Cooper has held a range of very senior executive management and Board roles 
associated with development of major capital works throughout Australia  
and internationally.
In 21 years with Concrete Constructions, Mr Cooper project managed major 
construction projects and was in charge of the group’s South east Asian and 
Australian operations. He also headed CMpS&F, a design engineering and project 
management organisation specialising in oil and gas pipelines and compressor 
stations, mining and mine design, infrastructure and environmental contracts in 
Australia and South east Asia.
Mr Cooper held a role with the Sydney olympic Games organising Committee, 
responsible for all contingency planning and technology/Games management.
In August 2006, Mr Cooper was appointed by the South African conglomerate, 
Murray and Roberts pty ltd, as its representative and Deputy Chairman on the 
Clough engineering Board, formulating overall strategy for the business and taking 
on an interim Ceo position until a new management team was put in place in the 
restructured organisation. 
In 2007 Mr Cooper was appointed to Murray and Roberts’ international board 
which was responsible for group operations outside of South Africa, including the 
Middle east, Canada, Australia and the united Kingdom. After retiring from the 
Murray and Roberts Group in 2010 he was subsequently appointed to the advisory 
council to the Bilfinger Berger Services group to assist in strategy and management 
development and planning.
Mr Cooper has held the following directorships of listed companies in the 3 years 
immediately before the end of the financial year:
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Non-executive Director and Chairman, Southern Cross electrical (Current)
Non-executive Director, Flinders Mines (Current)
Non-executive Director, QR National (Current)
Non-executive Director, Neptune Marine limited (Current) 
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Directors’ 
reporT
ComPanY seCretarY
Mr Kim Hyman was appointed to the position of company 
secretary on 10 July 2007. Mr Hyman has responsibility for 
company secretarial services and coordination of general 
legal services, as well as the risk management portfolio.
DireCtors’ meetings
the number of Directors’ meetings and number of 
meetings attended by each of the Directors of the 
Company during the financial year are:
DireCtor
Ian Burston
Julian pemberton
Michael Arnett
John Cooper
DireCtors’ 
meetings 
attenDeD
DireCtors’ 
meetings helD
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
the Remuneration Committee met once during this period. 
this meeting comprised of Michael Arnett (Chairman), John 
Cooper and Ian Burston as the Remuneration Committee.
the Nomination Committee was not required to meet 
during this period.
the Audit and Risk Management Committee met 
in conjunction with each Board Meeting held. the 
members of this Committee are Michael Arnett 
(Chairman), Ian Burston and John Cooper.
PrinCiPal aCtiVities
the principal continuing activities of the Group, 
comprising the Company and the entities that it controlled 
during the financial year, were:
civil contracting services
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equipment sales
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drilling and blasting services
fabrication, quarantine and repair services
reVieW oF oPerations anD results
the net profit after tax of the consolidate entity for the 
year was $97.1 million (2011: $41.2 million).
A review of the operations and results for the Group for the 
financial year to 30 June 2012, as well as information on 
the financial position of the Group, is set out in the Year in 
Review on pages 10 to 33 in this Annual Financial Report.
state oF aFFairs
there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of 
the Company or the Group during the financial year.
signiFiCant eVents aFter Year enD
No matter or circumstance has arisen since the end of 
the financial year that has significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect, the Group’s operations, the results 
of those operations, or its state of affairs in future 
financial years.
likelY DeVeloPments
likely developments in the Group’s operations in 
future financial years and the expected results of those 
operations are reported, as appropriate, in the Year in 
Review on pages 10 to 33 in this Annual Financial Report. 
Further information about likely developments in the 
Group’s operations in future financial years, the expected 
results of those operations and the Group’s business 
strategy and prospects for future financial years has not 
been included in this report because disclosure of such 
information would be likely to result in unreasonable 
prejudice to the Company and the Group.
enVironmental regulations
the Group holds various licenses and is subject to various 
environmental regulations. No known environmental 
breaches have occurred in relation to the Group’s operations.
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Directors’ 
reporT
DiViDenDs
A fully franked interim dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share 
was paid during the financial year ended 30 June 2012 
(2011: $0.04 per ordinary share).
the Directors have declared a fully franked final 
dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share, in relation to 30 
June 2012, payable on 31 october 2012 (2011: $0.05 
per ordinary share)
DireCtors’ interests
As at the date of this report, the relevant interest of each 
Director in the ordinary share capital of the Company was:
DireCtor
orDinarY 
shares (nWh)
PerFormanCe 
rights
Julian pemberton
2,540,414 
841,377
Ian Burston
John Cooper
Michael Arnett
329,492
10,000
280,474
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-
-
transactions between entities within the Group and 
Director-related entities are set out in Note 35 to the 
financial statements.
oPtions oVer unissueD  
shares or interests
other than those mentioned in the remuneration policy, 
there were no options for ordinary shares on issue during 
the financial year, and none had been granted or were on 
issue as at the date of this report.
PerFormanCe rights oVer  
unissueD shares or interests
As at the date of this report, there are 1,129,062 
performance Rights on issue by the Company. During 
the year to 30 June 2012, 1,710,703 performance 
Rights were issued to Key Management personnel 
(2011: Nil). Since the end of the financial period, 586,641 
performance Rights vested on 15 September 2012 and 
converted into ordinary shares in the Company. As of the 
date of this report, no performance Rights that have been 
granted have been cancelled or forfeited. 
performance Rights have no exercise price on vesting and 
upon exercise result in the issuance of ordinary shares. No 
performance Rights holder has any right under the terms 
of the performance Rights to participate in any other 
share issue of the Company. 
Details of performance Rights granted to executives as 
part of their remuneration are set out in the Remuneration 
Report on pages 53 to 71.
Details of performance Rights issued by NRW Holdings 
limited as at the date of this report are set out below:
Class oF 
seCurities
performance 
Rights - 
unlisted
numBer
Vesting Dates
1,129,062
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 564,531 are eligible to vest on 15 
September 2013.
 564,531 are eligible to vest on 15 
September 2014.
 All performance Rights that are 
eligible to vest will be subject to 
measurement of  performance 
against the Vesting Conditions.
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inDemniFiCation anD insuranCe  
oF oFFiCers anD auDitors
the Company has executed a deed of access, indemnity 
and insurance in favour of each Director. the indemnity 
requires the Company to indemnify each Director for 
liability incurred by the Director as an officer of the 
Company subject to the restrictions prescribed in the 
Corporations Act 2001. the deed also gives each Director 
a right of access to Board papers and requires the 
Company to maintain insurance cover for the Directors.
the Company has also executed an indemnity and 
insurance deed in favour of certain executives of the 
Company. the deed requires the Company to indemnify 
each of these executives for liability incurred by them as 
executives of NRW subject to the restrictions prescribed 
in the Corporations Act 2001. the deed also requires 
the Company to maintain insurance cover for these 
executives. the total amount of insurance premiums paid 
during the financial year was $259,208 (2011: $237,915.).
the Company has not otherwise, during or since the end 
of the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, 
indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of 
the Company or of any related body corporate against a 
liability incurred as such an officer or auditor.
Directors’ 
reporT
auDitor
the Company’s auditor is Deloitte touche tohmatsu who 
was appointed at the AGM held on November 28, 2007.
During the financial year there were no officers of the 
Company who were former partners or directors of Deloitte.
auDitor’s inDePenDenCe anD  
non-auDit serViCes
the Directors received the Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration from the auditor of the Company, which is 
included on page 72 of this report.
Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for 
non-audit services provided during the year are outlined in 
Note 37 (page 127) to the financial statements.
the Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit 
services, during the year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor’s behalf) is compatible 
with the general standard of independence for auditors 
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.
the Directors are of the opinion that the services 
as disclosed in Note 37 (page 127) to the financial 
statements do not compromise the external auditors’ 
independence, based on advice received from the Audit 
and Risk Management Committee, for the following 
reasons:
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All non-audit services have been reviewed and 
approved to ensure that they do not impact the 
integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and 
None of the services undermine the general principles 
relating to auditor independence as set out in Code 
of Conduct ApeS 110 Code of ethics for professional 
Accountants issued by the Accounting professional 
and ethical Standards Board, including reviewing 
or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a 
management or decision making capacity for the 
Company, acting as advocate for the Company or 
jointly sharing economic risks and rewards.
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Directors’ 
reporT
letter From the nomination & remuneration Committee Chair – unauDiteD
Holdings Limited
NRW PTY LTD 
ABN: 69 828 799 317 
181 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, Western Australia 6104      
PO Box 592, Welshpool, Western Australia 6986  
Tel +61 (0)8 9232 4200      Fax +61 (0)8 9232 4234      
Web www.nrw.com.au
28 September 2012
Dear Shareholders,
The NRW Nomination and Remuneration Committee (N&RC) and NRW Board are pleased to 
present the 2012 Remuneration Report. This report explains the refreshed remuneration programme 
that NRW has put in place over the last 12 months. Most of this refresh relates to the introduction of 
structured short-term incentive (STI) and long-term incentive (LTI) programmes. These programmes 
bring NRW’s remuneration practices in line with the market and, more importantly, ensure NRW 
can maintain and extend its competitive position through retaining our key executives and attracting 
best-in-market executives to the Company. We have developed these programmes to ensure a 
strong link between executive key management personnel (Executive KMP) incentives and three 
core components of shareholder value – NRW maintaining its competitive position and strength, 
growth in earnings and ensuring that capital utilised to grow earnings achieves an attractive Return 
on Capital Employed.
As detailed in the Chairman’s report, in FY12 NRW delivered significant growth in revenue and 
NPAT and your Company also reached a market capitalisation in excess of $1.2 billion prior to the 
recent downturn in global equity markets. These achievements are not overnight phenomena; they 
are the result of a significant and sustained effort over a number of years by our senior executives. 
The dedication and commitment of these Executives has remained very strong during difficult and 
trying times as well as through periods of intense growth in demand for our Company’s services. 
Moreover, they have done this without an incentive programme in place, albeit that the Company 
had given them an undertaking to put one in place. As shareholders, you played a vital role in the 
Company delivering on the incentive program through your approval of the NRW Performance 
Rights Plan at the 2011 AGM. That Plan provides for annual LTI awards to be made by the N&RC.
The first of those LTI awards has been made in respect of NRW’s performance in FY12. In 
recognition of the Company’s undertaking to its senior executives and the exemplary growth 
achieved for our Company over the past 4 years, the FY12 LTI award under the Performance 
Rights Plan will be eligible to vest in three tranches (34%, 33% and 33%) over three years on 15 
September 2012, 15 September 2013 and 15 September 2014. This vesting schedule reflects the 
‘one-off’ nature of the FY12 LTI award, which allows for a transitionary implementation of the NRW 
LTI programme. Any LTI award that will be made in respect of FY13 and ongoing will be eligible 
to vest as to 100% on the third anniversary of an LTI award being made, subject of course to the 
achievement of vesting conditions.
We have also listened to and taken into account comments from our shareholders in formulating our 
remuneration programme. As you will read in the Remuneration Report, NRW has modified some 
of the Performance Rights Plan rules (e.g. in respect of vesting on a takeover / control transaction). 
In doing this, and in formulating the LTI programme for FY13 and beyond, NRW has addressed 
most of the comments and feedback we received from shareholders leading up to and following the 
Company’s AGM in November 2011. Also in response to this feedback, we feel that it is important 
Civil & Mining
181 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, Western Australia 6104      
PO Box 592, Welshpool, Western Australia 6986 
50 Belgravia Street, Belmont, Western Australia 6104 
PO Box 692, Belmont, Western Australia 6984 
103 Stirling Crescent, Hazelmere, Western Australia 6055 
Po Box 1189, Midland, Western Australia, 6936
Tel +61 (0)8 9232 4200      Fax +61 (0)8 9232 4234  
Tel +61 (0)8 9232 4306      Fax +61 (0)8 9232 4432  
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to highlight that NRW’s LTI awards are subject to two stringent tests – (i) challenging intra-year 
performance criteria that determine the quantum of an LTI award and thereby the number of 
Performance Rights granted and (ii) ongoing market-competitive performance thresholds, or vesting 
conditions, that determine the vesting of the Performance Rights.
You may be aware that NRW received its ‘first strike’ in respect of NRW’s 2011 Remuneration Report. 
In formulating its refreshed remuneration programme NRW has taken an active approach to addressing 
comments made by our shareholders in respect of the 2011 Remuneration Report, namely:
• 
• 
• 
• 
 Reviewing each Executive KMP’s level of fixed remuneration against the remuneration of 
executives holding comparable positions with both direct competitors and ASX-listed companies 
operating in a similar environment to NRW. Salaries for the CEO, Managing Director NRW Civil 
& Mining and the General Manager NRW Civil, being the Executive KMP with the three highest 
fixed remuneration amounts, have been frozen for FY13;
 Confirming that the FY12 LTI award is a one-off award that is transitionary in nature, and that 
moving forward NRW will have vesting regime for Performance Rights whereby they are only 
eligible to vest three years after an award is made, subject to the achievement of vesting 
conditions;
 Reviewing our vesting condition hurdles against those of direct competitors and companies 
listed on the Australian Securities Exchange that have a similar market capitalisation to NRW. 
Our conclusion from this review is that NRW’s vesting conditions in respect of EPS Growth 
and Return on Capital Employed are in line with or more challenging than the companies that 
we reviewed. In respect of our Relative Total Shareholder Return vesting condition, whilst our 
“peer group” of direct competitors is typically smaller than the peer group adopted by the other 
companies, our vesting profile is similar to the companies that we reviewed;
 Ensuring we are adequately communicating the threshold tests and performance conditions that 
apply to determination of awards in both our short-term incentive (“STI”) and LTI plans. 
Despite the changes that we have made to our remuneration structure and the introduction of STI 
and LTI programmes, the outstanding result of growth in NPAT and EPS of 116% has been achieved 
where the total KMP remuneration expense has increased by only 33%; all of this increase is 
attributable to the at-risk incentive payments of the STI and LTI expense, and in fact, the total fixed 
remuneration expense for NRW’s KMP decreased by 9% in FY12. Further detail on the STI and LTI 
components of NRW’s remuneration programme are set out in the Remuneration Report. 
NRW is committed to ensuring the remuneration programme we have in place supports our growth 
profile and business strategy, takes into account the characteristics and conditions of the markets 
we work in and takes into account the views of our shareholders. 
Yours sincerely,
Michael Arnett
Chairman
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Civil & Mining
181 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, Western Australia 6104      
PO Box 592, Welshpool, Western Australia 6986 
50 Belgravia Street, Belmont, Western Australia 6104 
PO Box 692, Belmont, Western Australia 6984 
103 Stirling Crescent, Hazelmere, Western Australia 6055 
Po Box 1189, Midland, Western Australia, 6936
Tel +61 (0)8 9232 4200      Fax +61 (0)8 9232 4234  
Tel +61 (0)8 9232 4306      Fax +61 (0)8 9232 4432  
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the information provided in this report has been prepared based on the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the applicable accounting standards. the report has been audited. the report outlines the remuneration arrangements 
for the Company for the period to 30 June 2012 for the following individuals, who are the Key Management personnel 
(KMp) of the Company:
name
Position helD
resigneD/aPPointeD
non-exeCutiVe DireCtors
Dr i Burston
Chairman and Non-executive Director
mr J CooPer
Non-executive Director
mr m arnett
Non-executive Director
exeCutiVe DireCtor
mr J a PemBerton
Managing Director and Chief executive officer
Appointed as Non-executive Director, 27th July 
2007
Appointed as Non-executive Director, 29th 
March 2011
Appointed as Non-executive Director, 27th July 
2007
Appointed as Director of the Company 1st July 
2006 and as Chief executive officer 7th July 
2010.
exeCutiVes
mr W rooneY
mr m steWart
mr t Cook
mr W Fair
mr k Bounsell
mr m WallaCe
mr s luCas
mr k hYman
Managing Director – NRW Civil & Mining
Appointed 1 october 2008
General Manager – NRW Civil
Appointed 1 July 2008
General Manager – NRW Mining – WA, Nt and 
overseas
Appointed 30 May 2011
General Manager – Action Drill & Blast pty 
limited
Appointed 1 March 2012
General Manager Assets 
Appointed 22 November 1994
Chief Financial officer
Appointed 8 December 2008
General Manager east Coast Mining
Appointed 1 January 2008  
Resigned 18 May 2012
Company Secretary, Risk Management & legal
Appointed 10 July 2007
the report refers to both Non-executive Directors and executives. unless noted executive Directors are included in 
discussion of executives. 
the Remuneration Report is divided into the following sections:
seCtion
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remuneration governance
Five Year Snapshot
Response to shareholder concerns
executive remuneration
Non-executive Director remuneration
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the following terms used throughout our Remuneration Report are defined here:
ASX
epS
Australian Securities exchange 
earnings per Share
executive KMp
executive full time employees of NRW that are Key Management personnel, i.e. KMp excluding Non-executive Directors
FY12
FY13
Group
KMp
ltI
N&RC
NRW
the financial year ending 30 June 2012
the financial year ending 30 June 2013
NRW and all its subsidiary and associate companies
Key Management personnel according to the definition of that term in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), including  
Non-executive Directors
long term Incentive
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
NRW Holdings limited
NRW performance  
Rights plan
performance Right
the performance Rights plan of NRW approved by shareholders in general meeting on 23 November 2011
A right that converts into one ordinary share in NRW on the meeting of the specified vesting conditions on the  
specified vesting dates
Relative tSR
Relative total Shareholder Return 
RoCe
StI
Return on Capital employed
Short term Incentive
Vesting Conditions
the vesting conditions that apply to the vesting of performance Rights granted by NRW to its executive KMp  
under the NRW performance Rights plan
VWAp
Volume Weighted Average price of NRW ordinary shares quoted on the ASX
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1. 
remuneration goVernanCe
NRW has established a Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee (N&RC) consisting of Michael Arnett, 
Ian Burston and John Cooper, being all of NRW’s 
independent Non-executive Directors. the N&RC is 
responsible for making recommendations to the Board 
on the remuneration arrangements for non executive 
directors and executives as set out in the N&RC Charter. 
the N&RC provides advice, recommendation and 
assistance to the Board with respect to:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 the remuneration of Non-executive Directors, 
including the Chair of the Board;
 the remuneration policies which are designed to 
attract and retain executives with the expertise to 
enhance the competitive advantage, performance 
and growth of NRW;
 ensuring that the level and composition of executive 
remuneration packages are fair, reasonable and 
adequate, and display a clear relationship between 
the performance of the individual and performance 
of NRW;
 termination and redundancy policies and the payments 
made to outgoing executives and senior managers;
 Disclosures to be included in the corporate 
governance section of NRW’s annual report which 
relate to NRW’s remuneration policies and procedures.
the N&RC is mandated to engage external and 
independent remuneration advisors who do not have a 
relationship with or advise NRW management. During 
the reporting period the N&RC did not engage any 
such advisors. However during this period the N&RC 
took an active role in meeting and liaising with some 
of NRW’s shareholders as well as shareholder proxy 
groups to discuss directly their views in respect of market 
remuneration practices, NRW’s remuneration programme 
and how the market practices can be best applied to 
NRW’s remuneration programme. 
the N&RC met four times during the reporting period.
the N&RC assesses performance of NRW’s executive 
KMp largely through budget setting and consequently 
through the measuring metrics that underpin the 
achievement of those budgets. As detailed below, the 
N&RC also takes into account personal targets for the 
executive KMp. 
Budgets are set at the business unit and Group levels with 
regard to the market conditions and opportunities that 
are open to existing business and strategies that NRW is 
pursuing in terms of its longer-term strategic growth and 
evolution. through this process the Board sets a ‘target’ 
level of performance, and, given the opportunities and 
market conditions facing the Company, a ‘demanding’ 
level of performance is also established. 
the latter typically reflects a set of outcomes that the 
Board considers achievable where risks are minimised 
to the fullest extent possible and growth opportunities 
are realised without undue risk being assumed; those 
outcomes would represent exemplary growth in our 
existing business, achievement of a material step up in 
the market position and strength of the Company or the 
successful execution of the corporate growth strategy 
either on or ahead of time or at a reduced cost. 
In setting targets for StI and ltI awards, the N&RC will 
take the budgets set by the Board and will focus on the 
metrics that are critical to the production of the ‘target’ or 
‘demanding’ outcomes. the N&RC pays close attention 
to ensuring that the metrics selected balance against each 
other so that outcomes are not pursued at the expense of 
overall performance of the Group. 
the main focus is to ensure that growth in earnings is 
pursued with a sharp focus on the amount of capital 
required to generate that growth, and within that the 
business units and the Group as a whole continue to focus 
on the Return on Capital employed that it achieves. NRW 
is conscious that it is seen as a capital intensive business; 
and the Board and executive KMp work hard to assure our 
shareholders that whatever capital is utilised, it generates 
attractive, and where possible, market-leading returns. 
Metrics selected for determining StI and ltI awards 
normally include revenue, contribution margin, 
contribution margin improvement, achievement of cost 
control initiatives, net profit after tax (Group), return 
on capital employed (Group and business unit), asset 
utilisation, cost ratios, staff turnover, order book quantum 
and tenure and capital expenditure management. the 
N&RC regard these metrics as key determinants of 
earnings growth and the quality and sustainability of 
earnings growth, in turn metrics that underpin growth in 
shareholder value. 
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2.  
FiVe Year snaPshot
the table below sets out summary information on the entity’s earnings and wealth for the past 5 years.
measure
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Market Capitalisation (30 June)
$842.2 million
$778.1 million
$246.2 million
$238.7 million
$489.9 million
Share price at end of year
Share price at beginning of year
$3.02
$2.79
$2.79
$0.98
$0.98
$0.95
$0.95
$1.95
$1.95
$2.00
total Revenue
$1,360.8 million
$751.2 million
$615.6 million
$519.0 million
$478.3 million
eBItDA(1)
epS
epS Growth
$195.9 million
$95.5 million
$87.5 million
$81.2 million
$71.8 million
34.8 cents
16.1 cents
14 cents
15 cents
13.6 cents
116%
15%
-7%
10%
n/a
Net profit After tax
$97.1 million
$41.2 million
$35.1 million
$37.1 million
$32.8 million
Interim Dividend paid per share
Final Dividend per share declared 
in respect of the year
$0.08
$0.10
$0.04
$0.05
$0.03
$0.03
$0.01
$0.01
$0.04
$0.0423
(1)  EBITDA is calculated from net profit after tax, adding tax back, as well as finance costs and depreciation.
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3. 
resPonse to shareholDer ConCerns
NRW received a ‘first strike’ on the 2011 Remuneration Report at the 2011 Annual General Meeting. 
the shareholder views expressed at and following the 2011 Annual General Meeting and the action taken by NRW to 
address these views are outlined below:
shareholDer VieW
ComPanY resPonse anD aCtion
the change of control provisions for 
the proposed ltI is too generous.
the Ceo fixed remuneration quantum 
is high compared to other companies
the vesting conditions are not 
sufficiently stretching
NRW revised the plan Rule provisions that apply to vesting of performance Rights upon a 
change of control event occurring. the number of performance Rights that can vest following 
a change of control is reduced to reflect the period served. the eligible performance Rights 
that can vest are then tested against relevant performance conditions. the quantum of 
performance Rights vesting on a change of control event is therefore pro-rated for both time 
elapsed and performance levels achieved.
our research in this area suggests that for companies with similar market capitalisation, this 
may to some extent be true. the Board compared the fixed remuneration of NRW’s Ceo to 
that of direct competitors, and undertook soundings as to the fixed remuneration that NRW 
would have to pay were it in need of recruiting a new Ceo. this confirmed our view that the 
level of fixed remuneration paid to NRW’s Ceo is not only reasonable, but also that there is a 
relatively smaller pool of talent that could take up this position compared to the pool of talent 
for Ceo’s of companies with a similar market capitalisation to NRW.  
We also note that in the FY11 Remuneration Report, the Ceo’s reported remuneration 
included ~$300,000 of accruals in respect of annual and long-service leave. these amounts 
were non-cash benefits that resulted from Mr. pemberton’s appointment to the Ceo role 
from his previous role as Chief operating officer. these amounts relate to the rebasing 
of his annual and long service leave entitlements that had accrued over his 14 years of 
service with the Company to the remuneration at the Ceo level, reflecting that when taking 
leave the entitlement, and thereby the amount paid whilst on leave, is recorded at the Ceo 
remuneration level.
our research shows that the vesting conditions set by NRW as to epS growth, RoCe and 
Relative tSR are in line with or more demanding than other ltI vesting conditions in the 
market, particularly in respect of the proportion of rights that vest on achieving various levels 
of performance. Specifically, a number of ltI programmes of other ASX-listed companies 
that we reviewed commence vesting at a cut-in level of 50% of the total rights or options that 
can vest against a given measure (e.g. epS Growth, RoCe or Relative tSR performance). 
In contrast, NRW’s cut-in levels for epS Growth and RoCe are 0% and graduate up to the 
maximum allocation against each of the three Vesting Conditions noted above (this is reflected 
graphically, below at section 4.5).
Notwithstanding this, we have extended upward the Vesting Condition thresholds for ltI 
awards in FY13 and beyond, and note that our cut-in levels remain at 0%. this means that 
in order to achieve vesting of performance Rights, NRW executives must achieve higher 
relative levels of performance than direct competitors and companies with a similar level of 
market capitalisation to NRW. Moreover, as noted in the letter from the Chairman of the N&RC 
preceding this Remuneration Report, NRW’s ltI award mechanics require an individual to 
attain a significant and demanding level of performance on an intra-year basis in order that the 
quantum of an ltI award can be determined. 
the performance period for the ltI 
is too short to reflect ‘long-term 
performance’
As explained above, the FY12 ltI award will vest over three years reflecting the one-off and 
transitionary nature of the FY12 ltI award.
For the ltI awards in FY13 and beyond, vesting will be eligible as to 100% of an award on the 
third anniversary of that award.
the specific performance conditions 
for the StI are difficult to assess as 
limited information is available.
In 2012 NRW implemented a formal StI programme. Details in respect of the StI component 
of NRW’s remuneration programme are set out further in section 4.2 below.
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exeCutiVe remuneration
 ρ
4.1.   
 executive remuneration  
strategy and mix
NRW’s remuneration programme has the following  
over-arching principles:
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 set remuneration policy and positioning to 
maintain and extend nrW’s competitive 
advantage and positioning: NRW believes that 
its fixed and at-risk remuneration must be in the 
top quartile of competitive benchmarking in order 
to attract and retain best-in-market individuals as 
its executive KMp. the Board believes that this 
approach is also required given the relatively small 
pool of experienced executive talent that exists in 
the industry and markets in which NRW competes. 
NRW’s view is that this positioning is fundamental 
to maintaining NRW’s competitiveness, financial 
performance leadership relative to peers and 
leadership in customer satisfaction with projects  
that NRW delivers. 
 adapt market practice, benchmark to direct 
competitors, relate to the risk and competitive 
environment: the industry and markets that NRW 
competes in have significantly different operating 
risks and a significantly smaller pool of experienced 
talent compared to companies with a market 
capitalisation similar to NRW’s market capitalisation 
(+/- 50%). Accordingly whilst NRW’s remuneration 
programme takes account of relevant market 
practices, benchmarking of individual positions are 
weighted heavily to directly comparable companies 
and competitors, as opposed to the data of similar 
sized companies. Remuneration policies in general 
are overlaid with and take account of the risks in and 
competitive nature of NRW’s operating environment.
 ρ
 ensure at-risk remuneration is set against 
demanding levels that themselves are balanced 
to the long term stability of the Company: NRW’s 
approach to at-risk remuneration for both StI and 
ltI awards is that achievement of budgeted levels 
of performance result in only modest incentive 
awards and that demanding levels of performance 
are required to deliver what would be a top-quartile 
remuneration outcome for a given KMp member. 
Whilst the demanding levels of performance are 
predominantly quantitative / financial in nature, the 
targets take into account the quality of financial 
outcomes. that is, they are structured to ensure that 
executives pursue growth in a way that does not 
compromise the value of NRW in the medium to long 
term. For example, NRW pays attention to RoCe 
metrics to ensure that epS Growth is pursued with 
a keen eye to minimising the amount of capital that 
must be utilised to generate epS Growth.
 Proportions of fixed and variable remuneration 
should weight toward variable as performance 
levels increase: Maximum award levels are 
structured to ensure that at the maximum level 
of remuneration there is a significant weighting to 
variable (StI and ltI) components of remuneration. 
this weighting is increased the more senior the role 
and the higher the level of responsibility that the 
individual has for earnings, personnel and strategy. 
the relative mix of StI to ltI is also considered in the 
context of the nature and level of responsibility of the 
individual’s role, the desire of the Company to have 
its executive KMp owning NRW shares as well as 
succession planning requirements.
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 long term incentive (lti): An award of ltI is granted 
via performance Rights under the NRW performance 
Rights plan approved by NRW shareholders at 
the Company’s AGM on 23 November 2011. Any 
performance Rights granted are subject to Vesting 
Conditions and vesting periods – these are discussed 
further below in section 4.5.
Determination of an ltI award quantum is made against 
the same annual performance criteria that apply to StI 
awards – these are discussed further in section 4.4. An 
ltI award quantum is then converted into a number of 
performance Rights determined by dividing the quantum 
of the ltI award by the 60-day VWAp of the NRW 
share price as of the day that NRW announced its prior 
financial year full-year result. For example, for the FY13 ltI 
award, an ltI quantum once determined for an individual 
following the end of FY13 will be divided by $2.9605, 
which was the 60-day VWAp of the NRW share price 
at 24 August 2012, the day on which NRW announced 
its FY12 result to the ASX. the result will be the number 
of performance Rights awarded to that individual. 
performance Rights granted are then subjected to vesting 
conditions that are tested on the applicable vesting date.
As noted above StI and ltI awards determined with 
reference to achievement against annual performance criteria 
and are based on a percentage of fixed remuneration.
4.2. 
 structure of executive remuneration
 ρ
the NRW remuneration programme and consequently 
the remuneration components for each executive KMp 
member comprise:
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 Fixed remuneration: comprising salary, benefits that 
the individual elects, superannuation and applicable 
taxes. Fixed remuneration is set with reference to role, 
market and relevant experience, which is reviewed 
annually and upon promotion. In determining the 
appropriate remuneration quantum, the N&RC 
reviews information from databases to which NRW 
subscribes (e.g. McDonald & Company Australia, 
CRA plan Advisors), available market data for direct 
competitors, companies of a similar size to NRW 
(based on market capitalisation) and similar industry 
(i.e. Capital Goods, energy and Materials, Metals 
and Mining, oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels industry 
group companies). this comparator group is deemed 
to be appropriate as it represents the companies 
for whom talent is likely to be recruited from, and to 
which talent may be lost, and therefore competitive 
remuneration against these groups is assessed in 
setting fixed remuneration levels for NRW’s Key 
Management personnel.
 short term incentive (sti): determination of an 
StI award is made against annual performance 
criteria established at the beginning of each financial 
year. StI awards are typically payable in cash. At 
the election of the N&RC, the after tax amount of a 
portion of an StI award might in some circumstances 
be paid in ordinary NRW shares. this may occur for 
example where an individual has achieved a high 
nominal StI award, or where the balance of an overall 
award (inclusive of fixed remuneration, StI and ltI) 
is overweight in StI. Any portion of an StI can be 
deferred by the N&RC in its discretion with or without 
conditions extending beyond continued employment. 
performance thresholds relating to StI awards are 
discussed further in section 4.4.
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award levels relative to Fixed remuneration
the following table sets out the range of award that executive KMp can be eligible for in FY13 and beyond under the StI 
and ltI components of NRW’s remuneration programme:
StI Award FY13 and Beyond as % Fixed Remuneration
ltI Award FY13 & Beyond as % Fixed Remuneration
maximum aWarD 
at target leVel oF 
PerFormanCe
maximum aWarD at 
DemanDing leVel oF 
PerFormanCe
maximum aWarD 
at target leVel oF 
PerFormanCe
maximum aWarD at 
DemanDing leVel oF 
PerFormanCe
Chief executive officer
Managing Director – NRW Civil 
& Mining
Divisional General Managers, 
CFo
20%
20%
20%
55%
70%
70%
50%
30%
10%
150%
80%
60%
Any determination of an award following the completion of a financial year is based on:
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
 the performance of an individual according to annual performance criteria set by the N&RC before the end of the 
first quarter of a financial year and measured against NRW’s audited results for that financial year (where available);
Recommendations made to the N&RC by the Ceo in respect of executive KMp reporting to the Ceo;
the N&RC’s consideration and recommendation to the Board of NRW;
 the Board of NRW exercising its discretion in respect of StI and ltI awards within the boundaries of the 
maximum payment levels and the terms and conditions of the NRW performance Rights plan.
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annual performance criteria
4.5. 
lti Vesting Period and Criteria
Annual StI and ltI awards are determined against the 
same performance criteria. the specifics and detail of the 
criteria are set by the N&RC before the end of the first 
quarter in each financial year and are shaped for each 
executive KMp member according to their specific role 
and responsibilities. the criteria comprise the following 
types of measures and weightings:
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 Financial measures – 80% weighting: Within this 
limb of the criteria targets are set at Group and 
business unit levels. typically, for a divisional General 
Manager, the Group target will be weighted as to 
20% – 30%, and the business unit targets will be 
weighted as to 50% - 60%. the annual criteria will 
be set according to the overall Group targets and 
strategy, business unit targets and strategy and 
specific areas within each division that the Group 
executive determine require focus in that year. 
Criteria can include revenue, contribution margin, 
contribution margin improvement, achievement of 
cost control initiatives, net profit after tax (Group), 
return on capital employed (Group and business 
unit), asset utilisation, cost ratios, staff turnover, 
order book quantum and tenure and capital 
expenditure management.
 safety measures – 10% weighting: Safety targets, 
and in particular NRW’s lost time Injury Frequency 
Rate (ltIFR) are set according to NRW’s Group safety 
targets, which in turn play a key part in NRW’s ability 
to maintain and secure demand for NRW’s services.
 Personal measures – 10% weighting: personal 
criteria relate to targets that are specific to an 
individual’s non-financial performance, career 
development and leadership qualities. Whilst these 
targets are personal to the individual, they may 
include such measures focusing on areas required 
for leadership development, succession planning 
requirements, strategic planning goals and outcomes. 
the FY12 ltI award will vest over three years reflecting the 
one-off and transitionary nature of the FY12 ltI award. this 
vesting will be as to 34% of performance Rights granted 
under the FY12 award on 15 September 2012, 33% on 15 
September 2013 and 33% on 15 September 2014.
For the ltI awards in FY13 and beyond, vesting will be 
eligible as to 100% of an award on the third anniversary of 
the award.
the vesting criteria applicable to ltI awards and the 
subsequent granting of performance Rights under the 
NRW performance Rights plan are as follows:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ePs growth – 40% weighting: epS is a primary 
determinant of shareholder value in a listed company 
context. As such NRW views epS Growth as an 
important metric for NRW KMp to focus on. epS 
Growth is measured over the period that the vesting 
applies to. For example, an ltI award made in 
respect of FY13 will be measured as to growth in 
NRW’s epS at the beginning of FY13 (end of FY12) to 
NRW’s epS at the end of FY15.
 roCe – 30% weighting: As NRW’s business 
necessarily involves capital expenditures, in order to 
balance epS Growth, NRW has adopted a RoCe 
measure to ensure that epS and epS Growth are 
being pursued with a keen eye on the amount of 
capital employed in generating net profit after tax and 
thereby epS.
 relative tsr – 30% weighting: NRW benchmarks 
its total shareholder return to ten direct competitors. 
Where insufficient competitors are listed on the ASX, 
NRW will assess companies that have similar degrees 
of complexity, personnel management, risk, revenue 
and turnover to NRW. the companies that NRW 
measures its Relative tSR against in respect of the 
FY12 ltI Award are; Ausenco limited, Clough limited, 
Macmahon Holdings limited, Ausdrill limited, Downer 
eDI limited, Sedgman limited, Decmil Group limited, 
Brierty limited, Maca limited and Watpac limited 
(FY12 Comparator Group). For FY13 NRW proposes 
using a comparator group that is the same as the 
FY12 Comparator Group except that Brierty limited 
and Watpac limited will be removed. the size and 
comparative strength of these companies warranted 
their removal and substitution by Bradken limited 
and transpacific Industries limited, which the Board 
feels better represents a comparator company, given 
their size, service delivery, capital goods utilisation and 
employee numbers.
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the following table sets out the vesting period cut-in and scaling of each of the vesting hurdles for the FY12 award, and 
also for future ltI awards in FY13 and beyond:
lti Vesting ConDition, 
Weighting
epS Growth, Weighting 40%
FY12 lti aWarD
FY13 & BeYonD lti aWarDs
Cut-in leVel
0% vesting at 4% epS 
growth between last 
vesting date and current 
vesting date
maximum Vesting 
aChieVeD at
100% of the epS Growth 
limb vesting at 10% epS 
growth between last 
vesting date and current 
vesting date
Cut-in leVel
0% vesting at 4% epS 
growth between last 
vesting date and current 
vesting date
maximum Vesting 
aChieVeD at
100% of the epS Growth 
limb vesting at 12% epS 
growth between last 
vesting date and current 
vesting date
RoCe, Weighting 30%
0% vesting at 17% 
RoCe for most recently 
completed financial year 
date
100% of the RoCe limb 
vesting at 25% RoCe for 
most recently completed 
financial year date
0% vesting at 20% 
RoCe for most recently 
completed financial year 
date
100% of the RoCe limb 
vesting at 30% RoCe for 
most recently completed 
financial year date
Relative tSR, Weighting 30%
5th out of 11 comparators 
in the peer group = 66% of 
the Relative tSR vests
3rd or better out of 11 
comparators in the peer 
group = 100% of the 
Relative tSR limb vests
As per FY12 ltI award
As per FY12 ltI award
We note again that NRW’s epS Growth and RoCe Vesting Conditions cut–in at 0% and graduate linearly to the maximum 
allocation for each limb of the vesting conditions.
NRW has selected the three vesting conditions discussed above on the following bases:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
epS Growth is a fundamental measure of growth in shareholder value;
 However, to ensure that epS growth is pursued with a focus on the amount of capital required to generate epS or 
NpAt, Return on Capital employed (RoCe) is measured to ensure that the growth in epS is achieved at or above 
NRW’s targeted levels of RoCe;
 Relative total Shareholder Return, whilst in NRW’s view is something that is influenced by the investing methodologies of 
investors that invest in shares of companies listed on the Australian Securities exchange as opposed to the performance of 
NRW and its executives per se, NRW believes that it is important for the performance of its management to be measured 
against the total shareholder return that is achieved by direct competitor and peer companies that face a similar operating 
environment, opportunities and risks as NRW.
Vesting Periods
As noted above, and in recognition of the transitionary nature of the FY12 ltI Award, performance Rights granted under 
the FY12 ltI award will be eligible to vest in three tranches as to:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
34% on 15 September 2012;
 33% on 15 September 2013; and 
 33% on 15 September 2014: 
subject always to the performance of and testing against the Vesting Conditions.
For future ltI Awards (ltI Awards made in respect of FY13 and beyond), any performance Rights granted will be eligible to 
vest 3 years after they are granted subject to the application of Vesting Conditions.
Any performance Rights that are eligible to vest on a vesting date that do not meet the Vesting Conditions, lapse on that 
date and thereby are not eligible to vest at any subsequent date.
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the charts below depict the comparison between how NRW’s vesting conditions apply relative to the vesting conditions of 
ASX-listed companies having a similar market capitalisation to NRW (+/- 50%) that were reviewed. proportions that vest on 
meeting vesting conditions, shown on the vertical axis, are higher in most cases than under NRW’s vesting condition regime.
Vesting ConDitions - FY13, FY14, FY15
EPS GROWTH VESTING PROFILE
NRW
OTHER ASX-LISTED 
COMPANIES (see pg 63)
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
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10%
11%
12%
13%
14%
15%
ROCE VESTING PROFILE
NRW
OTHER ASX-LISTED 
COMPANIES (see pg 63)
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
22%
24%
26%
28%
30%
32%
34%
36%
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Other Considerations applicable to LTI Awards and Performance Rights
If a KMp’s employment with NRW ceases for reasons other than death or permanent disability, any unvested performance 
Rights will lapse and expire. Where a KMp has died or becomes permanently disabled, or where the Board of NRW 
considers it appropriate in the circumstances to consider the vesting of any unvested performance Rights, the Board may 
determine that the performance Rights will not lapse and will be tested against the Vesting Conditions on the applicable 
vesting dates.
upon change of control occurring in respect of NRW, the number of performance Rights that can vest will be reduced 
to reflect the period of time elapsed. For example if a takeover of NRW becomes unconditional two years after a grant of 
performance Rights was made and that award was eligible for vesting at the third anniversary of it being granted, then 
two-thirds of the performance Rights that were eligible to vest under that grant would be assessed against the Vesting 
Conditions up to the date of the takeover becoming effective. the performance Rights which do not meet the Vesting 
Conditions at that point will lapse and expire.
4.6. 
FY12 awards – Performance against annual Performance Criteria
As noted in the Chairman’s and Ceo’s Reports, in FY12 NRW achieved increases over FY11 in revenues of 82%, in NpAt 
of 136% and in epS of 116%. these results were significantly above the budgeted levels of performance and reflect 
what the Board considers to be the achievement of an extraordinary result. the results that the executive KMp achieved 
as a percentage of the maximum score that they could have achieved ranged from 77% to 95%, with a weighted score 
of 86%. the fact that none of our executive KMp scored 100% against the target set for them reinforces that NRW’s 
performance criteria applied to determining StI and ltI award quantum are indeed testing, even under scenarios where 
results are as impressive as they were in FY12.
4.7. 
FY12 awards – remuneration mix
the following table shows the remuneration mix for NRW’s executive KMp for the year ending 30 June 2012. the data 
provided here is based on the remuneration in respect of each executive KMp as set out in the remuneration outcome 
table shown below.
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4.8. 
FY12 lti awards – Performance rights granted
In respect of the ltI component of the FY12 Awards, the following table shows the total number of performance Rights 
granted to NRW’s KMp. the Vesting Conditions noted above at section 4.5 have been applied against the first tranche 
of those performance Rights (34% of performance Rights granted). the number of performance Rights that vested and 
converted into ordinary shares in NRW on 15 September 2012 are also shown alongside each executive KMp member. 
the table also sets out the number of performance Rights that will be eligible to vest, subject to application of the vesting 
conditions on each subsequent vesting date.
total numBer oF 
PerFormanCe rights 
granteD unDer the 
FY12 aWarD
tranChe 1 
PerFormanCe rights 
that VesteD on 15 
sePtemBer 2012^
tranChe 2 
PerFormanCe rights 
that are eligiBle to 
Vest on 15 sePtemBer 
2013
tranChe 3 
PerFormanCe rights 
that are eligiBle to 
Vest on 15 sePtemBer 
2014
Mr J A pemberton
Mr W Rooney
Mr M Stewart
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
Mr K Bounsell
Mr M Wallace
total
841,377
348,448
211,570
76,015
73,479
85,165
74,649
286,069
118,472
71,934
25,845
24,983
28,957
25,381
277,654
114,988
69,818
25,085
24,248
28,104
24,634
277,654
114,988
69,818
25,085
24,248
28,104
24,634
1,710,703
586,641
564,531
564,531
^ See explanation in paragraph and table on page 68 regarding actual vesting that occurred on 15 September 2012.
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the following table sets out the independently assessed fair value of the performance Rights granted to each executive 
KMp member as at the date on which the grant of performance Rights was made to the individual concerned (Grant Date). 
Within each tranche the performance Rights are ascribed a fair value according to the Vesting Condition limb against which 
they are tested, namely epS Growth (40% weighting), RoCe (30% weighting) and Relative tSR (30% weighting).
grant 
Date
tranChe 1 
PerFormanCe rights that 
VesteD on  
15 sePtemBer 2012
tranChe 2 
PerFormanCe rights that 
are eligiBle to Vest on  
15 sePtemBer 2013
tranChe 3 
PerFormanCe rights that 
are eligiBle to Vest on  
15 sePtemBer 2014
epS 
Growth
RoCe
RtSR
epS 
Growth
RoCe
RtSR
epS 
Growth
RoCe
RtSR
Mr J A 
pemberton
Mr W Rooney
Mr M Stewart
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
Mr K Bounsell
Mr M Wallace
23 
November 
2011
12 March 
2012
12 March 
2012
12 March 
2012
12 March 
2012
12 March 
2012
12 March 
2012
$2.65
$2.65
$1.70
$2.49
$2.49
$1.65
$2.35
$2.35
$1.61
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
$3.73
$3.73
$2.93
$3.52
$3.52
$2.64
$3.31
$3.31
$2.50
In respect of the performance Rights that were eligible to vest on 15 September 2012, through the application of the 
Vesting Conditions, all (100%) of the performance Rights that were eligible to vest to each executive KMp under the 
First tranche of the FY12 Award (34% of all performance Rights granted under the FY12 Award) vested. the applicable 
outcomes of the Vesting Conditions tested in respect of the First tranche of the FY12 ltI Award are as follows:
FY12 lti aWarD – PerFormanCe rights  
aPPliCation oF Vesting ConDitions to rights that VesteD on 15 sePtemBer 2012
lti Vesting Condition, 
Weighting
maximum vesting 
achieved at
Basis of measurement
result achieved
Vesting
ePs growth,  
Weighting 40%
roCe,  
Weighting 30%
epS Growth of 8%
Audited result
RoCe of 27%
Audited result
epS Growth 
of 116%
RoCe of
41%
relative tsr,  
Weighting 30%
NRW’s Relative tSR being 
3rd or better
link Market Services / 
Miraqle Metrics providing 
independent calculation of 
NRW Relative tSR
NRW’s Relative tSR 
performance of 
1st out of 11
total Vesting
100% x 40% weighting 
= 
40% vesting
100% x 30% weighting 
= 
30% vesting
100% x 30% weighting 
= 
30% vesting
100%
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DireCtors’ anD exeCutiVe oFFiCers’ remuneration (ComPanY anD grouP)
the table below sets out the remuneration outcomes for each of NRW’s KMp for the financial year ending 30 June 2012
salarY 
& Fees
sti 
Cash 
Bonus 
FY12
sti 
Cash 
Bonus 
FY111
non-
Cash 
BeneFit2
annual 
leaVe3
suPer-
annuation
other 
long 
term 
BeneFits4
share 
BaseD 
PaYments5
total6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,497
3,036
-
9,533
-
-
-
-
11,250
9,000
9,180
29,430
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
142,747
112,036
111,179
365,962
non-executive 
Directors
Dr I Burston
125,000
Mr M Arnett
100,000
Mr J Cooper
101,999
326,999
total Non-
executive 
Directors
executive 
Directors
Mr J A 
pemberton
executives
1,298,289
384,750
100,000
6,012
153,451
15,489
54,586
749,579
2,762,156
Mr W Rooney
833,886
232,372
75,000
6,603
70,325
Mr M Stewart
635,088
169,309
50,000
39,202
53,328
Mr t Cook
369,488
121,662
Mr W Fair
329,172
117,604
Mr K Bounsell
541,105
40,000
Mr M Wallace
370,801
119,476
-
-
-
-
10,796
34,116
-
30,113
21,373
53,432
44,999
36,055
Mr K Hyman
310,021
60,000
25,000
1,927
29,206
Mr S lucas7
418,250
-
-
81,603
-
32,948
60,582
42,251
30,912
12,952
15,471
26,046
37,101
-
-
-
-
331,186
1,582,320
201,089
1,208,598
72,249
650,562
69,839
577,640
21,962
80,946
771,770
-
70,951
657,753
7,015
-
-
-
459,215
536,954
total executive 
Directors and 
executives
total all 
Directors and 
executives
5,106,100
1,245,173
250,000
212,515
460,026
273,752
83,563
1,575,839
9,206,968
5,433,099
1,245,173
250,000
222,048
460,026
303,182
83,563
1,575,839
9,572,930
1. 
2. 
 A short term incentive payment was approved by the R&NC after determination of NRW’s FY11 audited result. Whilst applicable to performance in the 
financial year ended 30 June 2011, it is reported here as a payment made during the financial year ended 30 June 2012.
 The non-cash benefits comprised mostly motor vehicle benefits offered to the Key Management Personnel, including the applicable grossed up fringe 
benefits tax.
3.  Represents the accrued leave during the period.
4.  Represents the accrued long service leave during the period.
5.  Represents the expensing of the FY12 LTI award and consequent grant of Performance Rights in accordance with AASB 2 – Share based payments
6.  No termination payments were made during FY12
7.  S Lucas resigned his employment with the Company on 18 May 2012.
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DireCtors’ anD exeCutiVe oFFiCers’ remuneration (ComPanY anD grouP)
the table below sets out the remuneration outcomes for each of NRW’s KMp for the financial year ending 30 June 2011
salarY 
& Fees
sti Cash 
Bonus
non-Cash 
BeneFit1
annual 
leaVe2
suPerannuation
other 
long term 
BeneFits3
share 
BaseD 
PaYments
total
non-executive 
Directors
Dr I Burston
Mr M Arnett
91,743
80,000
Mr J Cooper4
16,923
188,666
total Non-
executive 
Directors
executive 
Directors
Mr JW McGlinn5
704,763
Mr J A 
pemberton
executives
1,162,770
Mr W Rooney
818,197
Mr M Stewart
629,076
Mr t Cook6
32,692
Mr W Fair
355,061
Mr K Bounsell
548,156
Mr M Wallace
409,091
Mr K Hyman
269,795
Mr S lucas
376,069
Mr NJR 
Silverthorne
total executive 
Directors and 
executives
total all 
Directors and 
executives
462,561
5,768,231
5,956,897
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,892
-
-
4,892
11,948
-
-
-
-
-
8,257
1,800
1,523
11,580
68,305
-
-
-
-
-
63,206
189,704
15,199
121,271
7,083
6,967
22,712
10,755
-
-
1,701
5,824
33,664
-
47,660
13,647
825
23,238
96,386
41,358
-
-
73,638
56,617
2,942
31,956
50,056
15,199
24,282
33,853
90,000
-
-
-
-
37,657
-
8,438
-
-
324,840
251,836
462,047
167,366
329,732
251,836
473,627
167,366
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
104,892
81,800
18,446
205,138
785,014
1,552,150
905,885
719,160
37,335
392,841
669,533
485,597
326,578
506,308
593,919
6,974,320
7,179,458
1. 
2. 
3. 
 The non-cash benefits comprised mostly of the motor vehicle benefits offered to Executive KMP, including the applicable grossed up fringe benefits.
 Represents the annual leave movement provisions, which in the case of Mr. Pemberton relate to the rebasing of his salary following his appointment to 
CEO in July 2010 whereupon his accrued annual leave that had accumulated over 14 years of service was rebased to his CEO level of remuneration.
 Represents the long service leave movement provisions, which in the case of Mr. Pemberton relate to the rebasing of his salary following his appointment 
to CEO in July 2010 whereupon his accrued long service leave accumulated over 14 years of service was rebased to his CEO level of remuneration.
4.  Appointed 29 March 2011.
5.  J McGlinn resigned 7 July 2010 and amount paid represents payment of accrued entitlements.
6.  Appointed 30 May 2011.
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4.9. 
executive service agreements 
For the year ended 30 June 2012 NRW has an executive service agreement with Julian pemberton as Chief executive 
officer. the main terms of that agreement are:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
It is not a fixed term agreement and continues on an ongoing basis until terminated;
 contains non-compete provisions restraining the executives from operating or being associated with an entity that 
competes with the business of NRW in Western Australia for 12 months after termination;
 provides for an annual salary of $1,350,000;
 provides for remuneration to be reviewed by NRW annually at the conclusion of each financial year (note that there is 
no change to the annual salary for Mr pemberton for the financial year ended 30 June 2013); and
 may be terminated by either the executive or the Company giving three months’ notice.
All other executive KMp are retained on standard letters of employment that provide for annual reviews of base salary and 
between 4 and 12 week’s termination notice by either party. the appointments are not for any fixed term and carry no 
termination payments other than statutory entitlements. 
5. 
non-exeCutiVe DireCtor remuneration 
Non-executive Director remuneration is benchmarked against market remuneration data for ASX-listed companies that 
have a market capitalisation similar to NRW.
Non-executive Directors received a fixed fee for Board and Committee duties and are not entitled to any performance 
related remuneration. the NRW constitution provides that Non-executive Directors’ remuneration must not exceed the 
maximum aggregate sum determined by the Company in a general meeting. At present, the maximum sum is fixed at 
$500,000, in aggregate, per annum. this maximum sum cannot be increased without member’s approval by ordinary 
resolution at a general meeting.
For FY13, reflecting the current market capitalisation of NRW and the desire for NRW to appoint further Non-executive 
Directors to its Board, the Board of NRW is seeking an increase in the maximum aggregate sum of payments to Non-
executive Directors to $750,000.
Non-executive Director fees (excluding superannuation and non-cash benefits) to be paid by the Company are as follows:
non-exeCutiVe DireCtor
Fee Per annum auD
Dr I Burston
Mr J Cooper
Mr M Arnett
125,000
100,000
100,000
Non-executive Directors are also entitled to receive reimbursement for travelling and other expenses that they properly incur in 
attending Board meetings, attending any general meetings of the Company or in connection with the Company’s business.
(enD oF remuneration rePort)
rounDing oF amounts
the amounts contained in this report and the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding 
is applicable) under the option available to the Company under ASIC Class order 98/0100. the Company is an entity to 
which the Class order applies.
this report has been made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors of the Company.
Julian PemBerton 
ChieF exeCutiVe oFFiCer
perth, 28 September 2012
Dr ian Burston 
Chairman
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auDitor’s inDePenDence 
DeclaraTion
auDitor’s inDePenDenCe DeClaration
28 September 2012 
The Board of Directors 
NRW Holdings Limited 
181 Great Eastern Highway 
BELMONT WA 6104 
Dear Board Members 
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 
ABN 74 490 121 060 
Woodside Plaza 
Level 14 
240 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
GPO Box A46 
Perth WA 6837 Australia 
Tel:  +61 8 9365 7000 
Fax:  +61 9365 7001 
www.deloitte.com.au 
NRW Holdings Limited 
In  accordance  with  section  307C  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  I  am  pleased  to  provide  the  following 
declaration of independence to the directors of NRW Holdings Limited. 
As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of NRW Holdings Limited for the financial 
year  ended  30  June  2012,  I  declare  that  to  the  best  of  my  knowledge  and  belief,  there  have  been  no 
contraventions of: 
(i)  the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 
(ii)  any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.   
Yours sincerely 
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 
A T Richards 
Partner  
Chartered Accountants 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.  
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 
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Directors’  
DeclaraTion
the DireCtors DeClare that:
(a) 
 in the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and 
when they become due and payable;
(b) 
 in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards, as stated in Note 2 to the financial statements;
(c)  
 in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001, including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the financial position and 
performance of the consolidated entity, and
(d) 
 the Directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001.
At the date of this declaration, the Company is within the class of companies affected by ASIC Class order 98/1418. the 
nature of the deed of cross guarantee is such that each company which is party to the deed guarantees to each creditor 
payment in full of any debt in accordance with the deed of cross guarantee.
In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the companies to which the ASIC 
Class order applies, as detailed in Note 17 to the financial statements will, as a Group, be able to meet any obligations or 
liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.
on behalf of the Directors
Julian PemBerton 
ChieF exeCutiVe oFFiCer
Dr ian Burston 
Chairman
perth, 28 September 2012
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consoliDateD statement of 
comprehensiVe income
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
reVenue
other income
Finance costs
Materials and consumables used
employee benefits expense
Subcontractor costs
Depreciation and amortisation expenses
plant and equipment costs
travel and accommodation
other expenses
ProFit BeFore inCome tax
Income tax expense
ProFit For the Year
other comprehensive income (expense)
exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations
other ComPrehensiVe inCome (exPense) For the Year, net oF tax
Notes
6
7
8
9(A)
9(A)
10(A)
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
2011
$’000
1,358,776
745,341
2,063
(12,860)
(176,779)
(395,823)
(283,767)
(41,894)
5,847
(5,664)
(96,678)
(217,479)
(160,243)
(30,937)
(268,604)
(154,492)
(31,855)
(8,123)
141,134
(43,992)
97,142
6
6
(20,161)
(6,614)
58,920
(17,724)
41,196
(215)
(215)
total ComPrehensiVe inCome
97,148
40,981
ProFit attriButaBle to:
equity holders of the Company
97,142
41,196
total ComPrehensiVe inCome attriButaBle to:
equity holders of the Company
97,148
40,981
earnings Per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
11
Cents
Cents
34.8
34.7
16.1
16.1
The consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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consoliDateD statement of 
Financial posiTion
AS AT 30 JUNE 2012
assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
Inventories
other current assets
total Current assets
non-Current assets
property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
total non-Current assets
total assets
liaBilities
Current liaBilities
payables
Borrowings
Current tax liabilities
provisions
total Current liaBilities
non-Current liaBilities
Borrowings
provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
total non-Current liaBilities
total liaBilities
net assets
equitY
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
total equitY
notes
12
13
14
15
16
19
21 
22
10(D)
23
22
23
10(e)
24
25
26
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
137,955
280,438
33,374
4,149
455,916
366,705
24,417
391,122
847,038
250,418
49,592
22,913
29,576
2011
$’000
70,628
155,340
23,029
3,059
252,056
268,537
24,417
292,954
545,010
134,654
52,932
51
9,800
352,499
197,437
149,178
26
16,157
165,361
517,860
329,178
156,456
2,969
169,753
329,178
70,634
30
10,200
80,864
278,301
266,709
156,456
1,387
108,866
266,709
The consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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consoliDateD statement of 
changes in eqUiTy
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
notes
ContriButeD 
equitY
Foreign 
CurrenCY 
translation 
reserVe
share BaseD 
PaYment 
reserVe
total 
reserVes
retaineD 
earnings
total equitY
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
BalanCe at 1 JulY 2010
82,211
profit for the year
exchange differences arising on 
translation of foreign operations
total ComPrehensiVe 
inCome For the Year
payment of dividends
Issue of ordinary shares under 
institutional share placement
Issue of ordinary shares under 
Share purchase plan
26
25
26
-
-
-
-
24(A)
70,000
24(A)
5,802
Share issue costs
24(A)
(2,225)
Income tax relating to share 
issue costs
24(A)
668
(33)
-
(215)
(215)
-
-
-
-
-
1,635
1,602
85,256
169,069
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(215)
(215)
-
-
-
-
-
41,196
41,196
-
(215)
41,196
40,981
(17,586)
(17,586)
-
-
-
-
70,000
5,802
(2,225)
668
BalanCe at 30 June 2011
156,456
(248)
1,635
1,387
108,866
266,709
Balance at 1 July 2011
156,456
(248)
1,635
1,387
108,866
266,709
profit for the year
exchange differences arising on 
translation of foreign operations
total ComPrehensiVe 
inCome For the Year
payment of dividends
Issue of ordinary shares under 
institutional share placement
Issue of ordinary shares under 
Share purchase plan
Share issue costs
Income tax relating to share 
issue costs
Share based payments
26
25
26
24(A)
24(A)
24(A)
24(A)
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
BalanCe at 30 June 2012
156,456
(242)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
-
1,576
3,211
1,576
2,969
97,142
97,142
-
6
97,142
97,148
(36,255)
(36,255)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,576
169,753
329,178
The consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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consoliDateD statement of 
cash FloWs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
note
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
2011
$’000
Cash FloWs From oPerating aCtiVities
Receipts from customers
payments to suppliers and employees
Interest paid
Interest received
Income tax paid
net Cash FloW From oPerating aCtiVities
28(A)
1,236,684
760,539
(1,035,468)
(664,995)
(14,358)
1,498
(15,173)
173,183
(6,152)
488
(12,134)
77,746
Cash FloWs From inVesting aCtiVities
proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
3,478
2,022
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
proceeds from related parties
(38,143)
(101,880)
-
4,972
net Cash FloW From in inVesting aCtiVities
(34,665)
(94,886)
Cash FloWs From FinanCing aCtiVities
proceeds from the issue of share capital (net of share issue costs)
proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings and finance/hire purchase liabilities
payment of dividends to shareholders
payment of share issue costs
net Cash FloW From FinanCing aCtiVities
net inCrease in Cash anD Cash equiValents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
-
15,664
(50,600)
(36,255)
-
(71,191)
67,327
70,628
Cash anD Cash equiValents at the enD oF the Year
12
137,955
The consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
75,802
47,758
(37,424)
(17,586)
(2,225)
66,325
49,185
21,443
70,628
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notes to the  
Financial 
sTaTemenTs
 78 notes to the 
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
1. 
general inFormation
2.3  
Basis oF ConsoliDation
NRW Holdings limited (the ‘Company’) is a public 
company listed on the Australian Securities exchange 
and incorporated and domiciled in Australia. the address 
of the Company’s registered office is 181 Great eastern 
Highway, Belmont, Western Australia. the consolidated 
financial statements of the Company for the year ended 30 
June 2012 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries 
(together referred to as ‘Consolidated’, the ‘Consolidated 
Group’ or the ‘Group’). the Group is primarily involved in 
civil and mining contracting, the fabrication and, repairs to 
plant and drilling and blasting activities. 
2.  
 summarY oF signiFiCant  
aCCounting PoliCies
the principal accounting policies adopted in the 
preparation of the financial report are set out below. these 
policies have been consistently applied to all the years 
presented, unless otherwise stated.
2.1 
statement oF ComPlianCe
the financial statements are general purpose financial 
statements which have been prepared in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting 
Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board and Interpretations. 
the consolidated financial statements of the Group also 
comply with International Financial Reporting Standards 
(‘IFRS’) as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board.
these financial statements were authorised for issue by 
the Directors on 28 September 2012.
For the purpose of preparing the financial statements, the 
consolidated entity is a for-profit entity.
2.2  
Basis oF PreParation
the consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain 
non-current assets and financial instruments that are 
measured at revalued amounts or fair value, as explained 
in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is 
generally based on the fair values of the consideration 
given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in 
Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
the Company is a company of the kind referred to in 
ASIC Class order 98/100, dated 10 July 1998, and in 
accordance with that Class order amounts in the financial 
report are rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
unless otherwise indicated.
the consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the financial statements of the Company and entities 
(including special purpose entities) controlled by the 
Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where 
the Company has the power to govern the financial and 
operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits 
from its activities.
Income and expense of subsidiaries acquired or disposed 
of during the year are included in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income from the effective 
date of acquisition and up to the effective date of 
disposal, as appropriate. total comprehensive income of 
subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company 
and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in 
the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial 
statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies 
into line with those used by other members of the Group.
All intra-group transactions, balances, income and 
expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.
Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in 
subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing 
control are accounted for as equity transactions. the 
carrying amounts of the Group’s interests and the 
non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the 
changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. 
Any difference between the amount by which the non-
controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the 
consideration paid or received is recognised directly in 
equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or 
loss is recognised in profit or loss and is calculated as the 
difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the 
consideration received and the fair value of any retained 
interest and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets 
(including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any 
non-controlling interests. When assets of the subsidiary 
are carried at revalued amounts or fair values and the 
related cumulative gain or loss has been recognised in 
other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, 
it is accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed 
of the relevant assets (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or 
transferred directly to retained earnings as specified by 
applicable Standards).
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
2.4  
Business ComBinations 
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the 
acquisition method. the consideration transferred in a 
business combination is measured at fair value which is 
calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of 
assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the 
Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity 
instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control 
of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised 
in profit or loss as incurred.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired 
and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair 
value at the acquisition date, except that:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or 
assets related to employee benefit arrangements 
are recognised and measured in accordance with 
AASB 112 ‘Income taxes’ and AASB 119 ‘employee 
Benefits’ respectively;
 liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based 
payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-
based payment arrangements of the Group entered 
into to replace share-based payment arrangements of 
the acquiree are measured in accordance with AASB 
2 ‘Share-based payment’ at the acquisition date; and
 assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held 
for sale in accordance with AASB 5 ‘Noncurrent 
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued operations’ 
are measured in accordance with that Standard.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of 
the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value 
of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the 
acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date 
amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the 
liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of 
the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of 
the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of 
the acquirer’s previously held interest in the acquiree (if 
any), the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss 
as a bargain purchase gain.
Non-controlling interests that are present ownership 
interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share 
of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may 
be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-
controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognised 
amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. the 
choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-
by-transaction basis. other types of non-controlling 
interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, 
on the basis specified in another Standard.
Where the consideration transferred by the Group in 
a business combination includes assets or liabilities 
resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, 
the contingent consideration is measured at its 
acquisition-date fair value. Changes in the fair value of 
the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement 
period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, 
with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. 
Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that 
arise from additional information obtained during the 
‘measurement period’ (which cannot exceed one year 
from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances 
that existed at the acquisition date.
the subsequent accounting for changes in the fair 
value of contingent consideration that do not qualify 
as measurement period adjustments depends on how 
the contingent consideration is classified. Contingent 
consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured 
at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent 
settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent 
consideration that is classified as an asset or liability is 
remeasured at subsequent reporting dates in accordance 
with AASB 139, or AASB 137 ‘provisions, Contingent 
liabilities and Contingent Assets’, as appropriate, with the 
corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss. 
Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the 
Group’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is 
remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the 
date when the Group attains control) and the resulting 
gain or loss, if any, is recognised in profit or loss. 
Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the 
acquisition date that have previously been recognised in 
other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or 
loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that 
interest were disposed of.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is 
incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which 
the combination occurs, the Group reports provisional 
amounts for the items for which the accounting is 
incomplete. those provisional amounts are adjusted 
during the measurement period (see above), or additional 
assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new 
information obtained about facts and circumstances that 
existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would 
have affected the amounts recognised as of that date.
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
2.5  
gooDWill
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business 
is carried at cost as established at the date of the 
acquisition of the business (see Note 2.4) less 
accumulated impairment losses, if any. For the purposes 
of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of 
the Group’s cash-generating units (or groups of cash-
generating units) that is expected to benefit from the 
synergies of the combination.
A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been 
allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more 
frequently when there is indication that the unit may 
be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-
generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the 
impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying 
amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to 
the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying 
amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss 
for goodwill is recognised directly in profit or loss in the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income/income 
statement. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is 
not reversed in subsequent periods.
on disposal of the relevant cash-generating unit, 
the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the 
determination of the profit or loss on disposal.
the Group’s interests in assets where the Group does 
not have joint control are accounted for in accordance 
with the substance of the Group’s interest. Where such 
arrangements give rise to an undivided interest in the 
individual assets and liabilities of the joint venture, the 
Group recognises its undivided interest in each asset and 
liability and classifies and presents those items according 
to their nature.
the Group reports its interests in jointly controlled entities 
using proportionate consolidation. the Group’s share of the 
assets, liabilities, income and expenses of jointly controlled 
entities is combined with the equivalent items in the 
consolidated financial statements on a line-by-line basis. 
When a group entity transacts with a jointly controlled 
entity of the Group, unrealised profits and losses resulting 
from the transactions with the jointly controlled entity 
are recognised in the Group’s consolidated financial 
statements only to the extent of interests in the jointly 
controlled entity that are not related to the Group.
2.7 
 reVenue reCognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the 
consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced 
for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar 
allowances if applicable.
2.6  
interests in Joint Ventures
2.7.1 
 sale of goods
A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby the 
Group and other parties undertake an economic activity 
that is subject to joint control (i.e. when the strategic 
financial and operating policy decisions relating to the 
activities of the joint venture require the unanimous 
consent of the parties sharing control).
When a group entity undertakes its activities under joint 
venture arrangements directly, the Group’s share of jointly 
controlled assets and any liabilities incurred jointly with 
other venturers are recognised in the financial statements of 
the relevant entity and classified according to their nature.
liabilities and expenses incurred directly in respect of 
interests in jointly controlled assets are accounted for 
on an accrual basis. Income from the sale or use of the 
Group’s share of the output of jointly controlled assets, 
and its share of joint venture expenses, are recognised 
when it is probable that the economic benefits associated 
with the transactions will flow to/from the Group and their 
amount can be measured reliably.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all 
the following conditions are satisfied:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant 
risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;
 the Group retains neither continuing managerial 
involvement to the degree usually associated with 
ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
 the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
 it is probable that the economic benefits associated 
with the transaction will flow to the Group; and
and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect  
of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Specifically, revenue from the sale of goods is recognised 
when goods are delivered and legal title is passed. 
2.7.2   rendering of services
Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised in 
profit or loss in proportion to the stage of completion of the 
transaction at the reporting date. the stage of completion 
is assessed by reference to surveys of work performed.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
2.7.3 
 interest income
2.9  
leases
Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference 
to the principal amount outstanding and at the effective 
interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly 
discounts estimated future cash receipts through the 
expected life of the financial asset of that asset’s net 
carrying amount.
the Group’s policy for recognition of revenue from 
construction contracts is described at 2.8 below.
2.8  
ConstruCtion ContraCts 
When the outcome of a construction contract can be 
estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised 
by reference to the stage of completion of the contract 
activity at the end of the reporting period, measured 
based on the proportion of contract costs incurred 
for work performed to date relative to the estimated 
total contract costs, except where this would not be 
representative of the stage of completion. Variations 
in contract work, claims and incentive payments are 
included to the extent that the amount can be measured 
reliably and its receipt is considered probable.
When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be 
estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the 
extent of contract costs incurred that it is probable will be 
recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses 
in the period in which they are incurred.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed 
total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as 
an expense immediately.
When contract costs incurred to date plus recognised 
profits less recognised losses exceed progress billings, 
the surplus is shown as amounts due from customers 
for contract work or construction work in progress. For 
contracts where progress billings exceed contract costs 
incurred to date plus recognised profits less recognised 
losses, the surplus is shown as the amounts due to 
customers for contract work.
Amounts received before the related work is performed 
are included in the consolidated statement of financial 
position, as a liability, as advances received. Amounts 
billed for work performed but not yet paid by the customer 
are included in the consolidated statement of financial 
position under trade and other receivables.
leases are classified as finance leases whenever the 
terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and 
rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are 
classified as operating leases.
Where the Group is the lessee, assets held under finance 
leases are initially recognised as assets of the Group at 
their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, 
at the present value of the minimum lease payments. 
the corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the 
statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation.
lease payments are apportioned between finance 
expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as 
to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining 
balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised 
immediately in profit or loss, unless they are directly 
attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are 
capitalised in accordance with the Group’s general policy 
on borrowing costs. Contingent rentals are recognised as 
expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
operating lease payments are recognised as an expense 
on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where 
another systematic basis is more representative of the 
time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased 
asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under 
operating leases are recognised as an expense in the 
period in which they are incurred.
2.10  
Foreign CurrenCY translation
2.10.1    Functional and presentation currency
the individual financial statements of each group entity 
are presented in the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates (its functional 
currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial 
statements, the results and financial position of each group 
entity are expressed in Australian dollars (‘$’), which is the 
functional currency of the Company and the presentation 
currency for the consolidated financial statements.
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
2.10.2   transactions and balances
2.12  
emPloYee BeneFits
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the 
functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at 
the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and 
losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions 
and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of 
monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies are recognised in profit or loss, except when 
deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and 
qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to part 
of the net investment in a foreign operation.
Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are 
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at 
the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was 
determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms 
of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
2.10.3 
 Foreign operations
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial 
statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign 
operations are translated into Australian dollars using 
exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting 
period. Income and expense items are translated at the 
average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange 
rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which 
case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions 
are used. exchange differences arising, if any, are 
recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve in 
other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity 
(attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate).
on the disposal of a foreign operation, all of the 
accumulated exchange differences in respect of that 
operation attributable to the Group are reclassified to 
profit or loss.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the 
acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and 
liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the rate 
of exchange prevailing at the end of each reporting period. 
exchange differences arising are recognised in equity.
2.11 
 BorroWing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, 
construction or production of qualifying assets, which are 
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time 
to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to 
the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are 
substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in 
the period in which they are incurred.
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees 
in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long 
service leave, and sick leave when it is probable that 
settlement will be required and they are capable of being 
measured reliably.
liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee 
benefits, are measured at their nominal values using the 
remuneration rate expected to apply at the time  
of settlement.
liabilities recognised in respect of long term employee 
benefits are measured as the present value of the estimated 
future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of 
services provided by employees up to reporting date.
payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans 
are recognised as an expense when employees have 
rendered service entitling them to the contributions.
2.13  
taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax 
currently payable and deferred tax.
2.13.1   Current tax
the tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for 
the year. taxable profit differs from profit as reported in 
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
because of items of income or expense that are taxable 
or deductible in other years and items that are never 
taxable or deductible. the Group’s liability for current tax 
is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or 
substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
2.13.2   Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences 
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
in the consolidated financial statements and the 
corresponding tax bases used in the computation 
of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally 
recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred 
tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible 
temporary differences to the extent that it is probable 
that taxable profits will be available against which those 
deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such 
deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the 
temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial 
recognition (other than in a business combination) of other 
assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither 
the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
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Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable 
temporary differences associated with investments 
in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in joint 
ventures, except where the Group is able to control the 
reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that 
the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible 
temporary differences associated with such investments 
and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against 
which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences 
and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.
the carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed 
at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable 
profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to 
be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax 
rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the 
liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates 
(and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively 
enacted by the end of the reporting period. the 
measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects 
the tax consequences that would follow from the manner 
in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting 
period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets 
and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a 
legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against 
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes 
levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends 
to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
2.13.3  Current and deferred tax for the year
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, 
except when they relate to items that are recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case 
the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial 
accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is 
included in the accounting for the business combination.
Additional information on accounting policies shall be 
included where the entity has other material tax balances 
not covered by the above analysis, such as in relation to 
tax deductible share-based payment arrangements.
2.14   ProPertY, Plant anD equiPment
properties in the course of construction for production, 
supply or administrative purposes, or for purposes not 
yet determined, are carried at cost, less any recognised 
impairment loss. Cost includes professional fees and, 
for qualifying assets, borrowing costs capitalised 
in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy. 
Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other 
property assets, commences when the assets are ready 
for their intended use.
property, plant and equipment are stated at historical 
cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated 
impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure 
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying 
amount or recognised as a separate asset, as 
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic 
benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group 
and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All 
other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or 
loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.
All property, plant and equipment, other than freehold 
land, is depreciated or amortised at rates appropriate 
to the estimated useful life of the assets or in the case 
of certain leased plant and equipment, the shorter lease 
term or hours (usage) reflecting the effective lives. the 
expected useful lives bands are as follows:
Buildings
leasehold improvements
plant and equipment
office equipment
Furniture and Fittings
Motor Vehicles
20 to 40 years
2 to 5 years
2 to 20 years
2 to 8 years
5 to 20 years
5 to 10 years
the above bands provide a range of effective lives regardless 
of methodology used in the depreciation process (either 
hours, diminishing or straight line). the hours method is a 
consumption based method and reflects utilisation within the 
business and is supported in the effective lives of each plant 
and equipment group, where applicable. 
Depreciation rates and methods shall be reviewed at least 
annually. Where depreciation rates or methods are changed, 
the net written down value of the asset is depreciated 
from the date of the change in accordance with the new 
depreciation rate or method. Depreciation recognised in 
prior financial years shall not be changed, that is, the change 
in depreciation rate or method shall be accounted for on a 
‘prospective’ basis.
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An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately 
to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is 
greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised 
upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are 
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. 
Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an 
item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the 
difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying 
amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.
2.15 
 inVentories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net 
realisable value. Costs of inventories are determined on a 
first-in-first-out basis. Net realisable value represents the 
estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated 
costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale.
2.16 
 ProVisions
provisions are recognised when the Group has a present 
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable that the Group will be required to 
settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made 
of the amount of the obligation.
the amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate 
of the consideration required to settle the present 
obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking 
into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding 
the obligation. When a provision is measured using the 
cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its 
carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows 
(where the effect of the time value of money is material).
When some or all of the economic benefits required to 
settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a 
third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is 
virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and 
the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
2.16.1   Provision for warranties
provisions are made for the expected cost of warranty 
obligations in relation to specific construction contracts at 
reporting date. the provision is measure as the present 
value of future cash flows estimated to be required to 
settle the warranty obligation. the future cash flows has 
been estimated at the Directors’ best estimate of the 
expenditure required to settle the Group’s obligation and 
history of warranty claims.
2.17  
FinanCial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised 
when a Group entity becomes a party to the contractual 
provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured 
at fair value. transaction costs that are directly attributable 
to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial 
liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities 
at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or 
deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or 
financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. 
transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of 
financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through 
profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
2.18  
FinanCial assets
Financial assets are classified into the following specified 
categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or 
loss’ (FVtpl), ‘held-to-maturity’ investments, ‘available-for-
sale’ (AFS) financial assets and ‘loans and receivables’. the 
classification depends on the nature and purpose for which 
the investments were acquired. Management determines 
the classification of its investments at initial recognition.
All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are 
recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. Regular 
way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial 
assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame 
established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.
2.18.1   effective interest method
the effective interest method is a method of calculating 
the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating 
interest income over the relevant period. the effective 
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated 
future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or 
received that form an integral part of the effective interest 
rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) 
through the expected life of the debt instrument, or (where 
appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount 
on initial recognition. 
Income is recognised on an effective interest basis 
for debt instruments other than those financial assets 
classified as at FVtpl.
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2.18.2   Fair value
2.18.4  held-to-maturity investments
the fair values of quoted investments are based on 
current bid prices. If the market for a financial asset is not 
active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes 
fair value by using valuation techniques. these include the 
use of recent arm’s length transactions, reference to other 
instruments that are substantially the same, discounted 
cash flow analysis, and option pricing models making 
maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as 
possible on entity-specific inputs.
2.18.3  Financial assets at FVtPl
Financial assets are classified as at FVtpl when the 
financial asset is either held for trading or it is designated 
as at FVtpl.
A financial asset is classified as held for trading if:
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 it has been acquired principally for the purpose of 
selling it in the near term; or
 on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified 
financial instruments that the Group manages 
together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term 
profit-taking; or
 it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as 
a hedging instrument.
A financial asset other than a financial asset held for 
trading may be designated as at FVtpl upon initial 
recognition if:
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 such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a 
measurement or recognition inconsistency that would 
otherwise arise; or
the financial asset forms part of a group of financial 
assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed 
and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, 
in accordance with the Group’s documented risk 
management or investment strategy, and information 
about the grouping is provided internally on that 
basis; or
 it forms part of a contract containing one or more 
embedded derivatives, and AASB 139 ‘Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’ permits 
the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be 
designated as at FVtpl.
Financial assets at FVtpl are stated at fair value, with 
any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognised 
in profit or loss. the net gain or loss recognised in profit 
or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on 
the financial asset and is included in the ‘other gains and 
losses’ line item in the statement of comprehensive income. 
Bills of exchange and debentures with fixed or 
determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the 
Group has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity 
are classified as held-to-maturity investments. Held-to-
maturity investments are measured at amortised cost 
using the effective interest method less any impairment.
2.18.5   aFs financial assets
listed shares held by the Group that are traded in an 
active market are classified as AFS and are stated at fair 
value. Investments in unlisted shares that are not traded in 
an active market, are also classified as AFS financial assets 
and stated at fair value (because the Directors consider 
that fair value can be reliably measured). Gains and 
losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised 
in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the 
investments revaluation reserve, with the exception of 
impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective 
interest method, and foreign exchange gains and losses 
on monetary assets, which are recognized in profit or loss. 
Where the investment is disposed of or is determined 
to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously 
accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve is 
reclassified to profit or loss.
Dividends on AFS equity instruments are recognised 
in profit or loss when the Group’s right to receive the 
dividends is established.
the fair value of AFS monetary assets denominated in 
a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency 
and translated at the spot rate at the end of the reporting 
period. the foreign exchange gains and losses that are 
recognised in profit or loss are determined based on 
the amortised cost of the monetary asset. other foreign 
exchange gains and losses are recognised in other 
comprehensive income.
2.18.6   loans and receivables
trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have 
fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active market are classified as ‘loans and receivables’. 
loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost 
using the effective interest method, less any impairment. 
Interest income is recognised by applying the effective 
interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the 
recognition of interest would be immaterial.
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2.18.7   impairment of financial assets
2.19.3   other financial liabilities
Financial assets, other than those at FVtpl, are assessed 
for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting 
period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired 
when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one 
or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of 
the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the 
investment have been affected.
For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade 
receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired 
individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a 
collective basis. 
For financial assets carried at cost, the amount of the 
impairment loss is measured as the difference between 
the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the 
estimated future cash flows discounted at the current 
market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such 
impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods.
the carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by 
the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the 
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount 
is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When 
a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written 
off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries 
of amounts previously written off are credited against the 
allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the 
allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.
2.19  
 FinanCial liaBilities anD  
equitY instruments
2.19.1   Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either 
financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the 
substance of the contractual arrangement.
2.19.2   equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a 
residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting 
all of its liabilities. equity instruments issued by the Group 
are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct 
issue costs.
Repurchase of the Company’s own equity instruments is 
recognised and deducted directly in equity. No gain or loss 
is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue 
or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.
other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially 
measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method, with 
interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.
the effective interest method is a method of calculating 
the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating 
interest expense over the relevant period. the effective 
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated 
future cash payments through the expected life of the 
financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to 
the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
2.19.4   Derecognition of financial liabilities
the Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only 
when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or 
they expire. the difference between the carrying amount 
of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration 
paid and payable is recognised in profit or loss.
2.20  
traDe anD other PaYaBles
these amounts represent liabilities for goods and services 
provided to the Group prior to the end of financial year which 
are unpaid. the amounts are unsecured and are usually 
paid within 45 to 60 days of recognition. trade and other 
payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment 
is not due within 12 months from the reporting date.
2.21   gooDs anD serViCes tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 
amount of goods and services tax (GSt), except: 
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 where the amount of GSt incurred is not recoverable 
from the taxation authority, it is recognised as part 
of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an 
item of expense; or
for receivables and payables which are recognised 
inclusive of GSt.
the net amount of GSt recoverable from, or payable to, 
the taxation authority is included as part of receivables 
or payables.
Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on 
a gross basis. the GSt component of cash flows arising 
from investing and financing activities which is recoverable 
from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified 
within operating cash flows.
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2.22   Cash anD Cash equiValents
2.25   share-BaseD PaYments
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits 
held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid 
investments with original maturities of three months or less. 
Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in 
current liabilities on the statement of financial position.
2.23   DiViDenDs
provision is made for the amount of any dividend 
declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer 
at the discretion of the entity, on or before the end of the 
financial year but not distributed at balance date.
2.24  
earnings Per share
2.24.1   Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the 
profit attributable to equity holders of the Company, 
excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary 
shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for 
bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
2.24.2   Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the 
determination of basic earnings per share to take into 
account the after income tax effect of interest and other 
financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary 
shares and the weighted average number of shares 
assumed to have been issued for no consideration in 
relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.
Share based compensation payments are provided to 
employees in accordance to the Company’s employee 
Share plan (‘eSp’) and long term Incentive plan (‘ltIp’) 
detailed in Note 30. the employee Share plan (‘eSp’) 
is accounted for as an “in-substance” option plan due 
to the limited recourse nature of the loan between the 
employees and the Company to finance the purchase of 
ordinary shares.
Share based compensation payments are measured at 
the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. 
the fair value at grant date is independently determined 
using the valuation methods detailed in Note 30. the fair 
value of the options granted is adjusted to reflect market 
vesting conditions, but excludes the impact of any non-
market vesting conditions.
the fair value determined at the grant date of the 
equity-settled share based payments is expensed on 
a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on 
the Company’s estimate of equity instruments that will 
eventually vest. At the end of each reporting period, the 
Company revises its estimate of the number of equity 
instruments expected to vest. the impact of the revision 
of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or 
loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised 
estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-
settled employee benefits reserve.
upon the exercise of options / performance Rights, the 
balance of the share-based payments reserve relating to 
those options / performance Rights is transferred to issued 
capital and the proceeds received, net of any directly 
attributable transaction costs, are credited to issued capital.
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3.  
 CritiCal aCCounting  
JuDgments anD keY sourCes  
oF estimation unCertaintY
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which 
are described in Note 2, the Directors are required to 
make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. the estimates 
and associated assumptions are based on historical 
experience and other factors that are considered to be 
relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
the estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed 
on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is 
revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the 
period of the revision and future periods if the revision 
affects both current and future periods.
3.1 
  CritiCal JuDgements in aPPlYing 
aCCounting PoliCies
the following are the critical judgements, apart from those 
involving estimations (see 3.2 below), that the Directors’ 
have made in the process of applying the Group’s 
accounting policies and that have the most significant 
effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated 
financial statements.
3.1.1   revenue recognition
Construction contract revenue is recognised in profit 
or loss when the outcome of a construction contract 
can be measured reliably, in proportion to the stage of 
completion of the contract. Contract revenue includes the 
initial amount agreed in the contract plus any variations 
in contract work, claims and incentive payments to the 
extent that it is probable that they will result in revenue 
and can be measured reliably. the stage of completion 
is assessed by reference to surveys of work performed. 
When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be 
measured reliably, contract revenue is recognised only to 
the extent of contract costs incurred that are likely to be 
recoverable. An expected loss on a contract is recognised 
immediately in profit or loss.
3.1.2 
 share based payments
the Group measures the cost of equity settled 
transactions with Key Management personnel at the fair 
value of the equity instruments at the date at which they 
are granted. the fair value is determined using valuation 
methods detailed in Note 30. 
one of the inputs into the valuation model is volatility of  
the underlying share price which is estimated on the  
2 year history of the share price and has been estimated 
at 50%. the share price used in the valuation model is 
based on the Company’s share price at grant date of each 
performance right.
the fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-
settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-
line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s 
estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, 
with a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each 
reporting period, the Group revises its estimate of the 
number of equity instruments expected to vest. the impact 
of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised 
in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects 
the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to 
the share based payment reserve.
3.2  
 keY sourCes oF  
estimation unCertaintY
the following are the key assumptions concerning the 
future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at 
the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk 
of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts 
of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
the preparation of financial statements requires 
management to make judgements, estimates and 
assumptions that affect the application of accounting 
policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, 
income and expenses. Actual results may differ from 
these estimates.
estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on 
an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised 
and in any future periods affected.
3.2.1   Construction contracts 
the Group accounts for construction contracts in 
accordance with AASB 111 Construction Contracts. 
Accounting for construction contracts involves the 
continuous use of assessed estimates based on 
a number of detailed assumptions consistent with 
the project scope and schedule, contract and risk 
management processes. these contracts may span 
several accounting periods requiring estimates and 
assumptions to be updated on a regular basis. 
Details of the estimation procedures followed in accounting 
for the Group’s construction contracts are detailed below. 
(i) 
(ii) 
 Forecast costs to completion: Regularly management 
update forecast costs at completion in accordance 
with upon agreed work scope and variations. Forecast 
costs are based on rates expected to be applied to 
the related activity to be undertaken.
 Revenues: Revenues reflect the contract price agreed 
in the contract and variations where it is probable 
that the client will approve those variations or where 
negotiations are at final stages with the client.
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3.2.2   goodwill impairment
Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an 
estimation of the inputs of the value in use of the cash-
generating units to which goodwill has been allocated. 
the value in use calculation requires the entity to estimate 
the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-
generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to 
calculate present value. In this regard the future cash 
flows are estimated based on approved budgets relating 
to the cash-generating units. 
the carrying amount of goodwill at 30 June 2012 was 
$24.4 million (30 June 2011: $24.4 million). the Directors 
determined no impairment of goodwill during the current 
year (2011: Nil). Details of the goodwill carrying amount 
can be found at Note 19.
3.2.3 
 emPloYee entitlements 
Management judgement is applied in determining the 
following key assumptions used in the calculation of long 
service leave at balance date:
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 future increases in wages and salaries;
 future on cost rates; and
 employee departures and period of service.
3.2.4 
 useful lives of property, plant and equipment 
As described at 2.14 above, the Group reviews the 
estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment 
at the end of each reporting period. the effective lives 
are based on intended utilisation and working conditions. 
Also demand for specific plant and equipment will affect 
the plant modelling giving rise to a certain degree of 
fluctuations and subjectiveness.
3.2.5   Provision for warranties 
As described in 2.16.1, the Group recognises provisions 
for warranties for obligations in relation to specific 
construction contracts. the future outflow of cash has 
been estimated at the Directors’ best estimate of the 
expenditure required to settle the Group’s obligation and 
history of warranty claims.
4. 
4.1 
  aPPliCation oF neW anD reViseD 
aCCounting stanDarDs
  stanDarDs anD interPretations 
aDoPteD in the Current Year
the Company has adopted all of the new and revised 
Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board that are relevant to their 
operations and are effective for the current financial 
reporting period beginning 1 July 2011.
the following new and revised Standards and 
Interpretations have been adopted in the current period:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 AASB 124 ‘Related party Disclosures’ (revised 
December 2009) and AASB 2009-12 ‘Amendments 
to Australian Accounting Standards’
 AASB 2010-4 ‘Further Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from the Annual 
Improvements project’
 AASB 2010-5 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards’
 AASB 2010-6 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Disclosures on transfers of Financial 
Assets’
 AASB 1054 ‘Australian Additional Disclosures’
 ρ
the impact of the adoption of these Standards and 
Interpretation did not have a material impact on the Group.
4.2 
  stanDarDs anD interPretations  
in issue not Yet aDoPteD 
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, 
the following Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations have recently been issued or amended but 
are not yet effective and have not been adopted by the 
Company for the year ended 30 June 2012:
 90 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
stanDarD/interPretation
AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ (December 2009), AASB 2009- 11 
‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9’ 
AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ (December 2010) and AASB 2010-7 
‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 
(December 2010)’
AASB 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’
AASB 11 ‘Joint Arrangements’
AASB 12 ‘Disclosure of Interests in other entities’
AASB 127 ‘Separate Financial Statements’ (2011)
AASB 128 ‘Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures’ (2011)
eFFeCtiVe For annual 
rePorting PerioDs 
Beginning on or aFter
exPeCteD to Be initiallY 
aPPlieD in the FinanCial 
Year enDing
1 January 2015
30 June 2016
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
30 June 2014
30 June 2014
30 June 2014
30 June 2014
AASB 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ and AASB 2011-8 ‘Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13’
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 119 ‘employee Benefits’ (2011) and AASB 2011-10 ‘Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 119 (2011)’
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2010-8 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred 
tax: Recovery of underlying Assets’
1 January 2012
30 June 2013
AASB 2011-4 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove 
Individual Key Management personnel Disclosure Requirements’
1 July 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2011-7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards’
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2011-9 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – presentation 
of Items of other Comprehensive Income’
1 July 2012
30 June 2013
Interpretation 20 ‘Stripping Costs in the production phase of a Surface Mine’ 
and AASB 2011-12 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from Interpretation 20’
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2012-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures 
– offsetting Financial Assets and Financial liabilities (Amendments to AASB 7)’
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2012-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – offsetting 
Financial Assets and Financial liabilities (Amendments to AASB 132)’
1 January 2014
30 June 2015
AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
Annual Improvements 2009–2011 Cycle
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
AASB 2012-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Mandatory 
effective Date of AASB9 and transition Disclosures
1 January 2015
30 June 2016
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements the following IASB Standards and IFRIC Interpretations were also in 
issue but not yet effective, although Australian equivalent Standards and interpretations have not yet been issued and have 
not been adopted by the Company for the year ended 30 June 2012.
stanDarD/interPretation
eFFeCtiVe For annual 
rePorting PerioDs 
Beginning on or aFter
exPeCteD to Be initiallY 
aPPlieD in the FinanCial 
Year enDing
Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of 
Interests in other entities: transition Guidance (Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 
11 and IFRS 12)
1 January 2013
30 June 2014
the impact of these recently issued or amended standards and interpretations have not been determined as yet by  
the Company.
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
5.  
segment rePorting
the Group’s operating segments are based on the information that is available to the chief operating decision maker and 
the Board of Directors. 
Segment results are reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker and the Board of Directors. 
the segment results and segment assets include all items directly attributable to each of the segments and any transaction, 
asset or liability that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. unallocated items comprise predominantly of expenses that 
are not specific to the performance of an individual operating segment. 
All intercompany and related transactions are made at arm’s length at what is considered by management to be 
commercial rates as outlined in the related party - Note 35.
the operating segments remain unchanged from prior years and represent core activity of the group. the following are the 
reportable segments:
(a)  
rePortaBle segments
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 Civil Contracting. the provision of civil infrastructure and other construction services including rail formation, concrete 
installation, bulk earthworks and detailed road and tunnel construction.
 mining services. this segment continues to operate in mining contracting services including earth moving, waste 
stripping, ore haulage and related ancillary services.
Drilling and Blasting. to provide services to internal and external requirements regarding drilling and blasting activities, 
commencing in Australia.
equipment sales. An historical activity that has since wound up. the activity comprised predominantly of plant and 
equipment sales and earth moving tyres.
Fabrication and repair services. the provision of equipment repairs, sandblasting and painting services, service 
truck and water tanker fabrication and import services, including quarantine cleaning.
 92 
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(B)  
geograPhiCal inFormation
the Group’s activities of the above segments continue throughout the international market arena as relevant. However as 
with prior years the predominantly core geographic regions comprise of Australia and West Africa – Guinea. 
Revenue volumes and total assets achieved in the two geographical segments comprise of:
reVenue From external Customers
total Current anD non-Current assets
2012
$’000
1,322,004
36,772
1,358,776
2011
$’000
717,001
28,340
745,341
2012
$’000
832,811
14,227
847,038
2011
$’000
531,544
13,466
545,010
Australia
West Africa - Guinea
total
(C)  
rePortaBle segment reVenues anD results 
segment reVenue
segment ProFit (loss)
Civil Contracting
Mining Services
Drilling and Blasting Services
equipment Sales
Fabrication and Repair Services
eliminations
2012
$’000
731,691 
542,161 
113,135 
547
46,591 
(75,349)
total for continuing operations
1,358,776 
other unallocated expenses
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
ProFit For the PerioD
2011
$’000
382,642 
321,742 
27,812 
3,736 
28,152 
(18,743)
745,341 
2012
$’000
81,639 
63,957 
18,744 
(1,045)
4,610 
-
167,905 
(13,911)
(12,860)
(43,992)
97,142 
2011
$’000
39,659
31,954
2,908
(1,015)
2,155
-
75,661
(11,077)
(5,664)
(17,724)
41,196
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
 93    
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(D)  
segment assets anD liaBilities
Civil Contracting
Mining Services
Drilling and Blasting Services
equipment Sales
Fabrication and Repair Services
other unallocated assets
ConsoliDateD assets
Civil Contracting
Mining Services
Drilling and Blasting Services
equipment Sales
Fabrication and Repair Services
other unallocated liabilities
ConsoliDateD liaBilities
segment assets
segment liaBilities
2012
$’000
274,221 
477,661 
39,082 
26 
39,817 
16,231 
847,038 
2012
$’000
(171,567)
(288,694)
(35,159)
(68)
(6,305)
(16,067)
(517,860)
2011
$’000
159,062
324,613
25,140
1,182
34,497
516
545,010
2011
$’000
(91,458)
(165,995)
(6,836)
(158)
(3,654)
(10,200)
(278,301)
(e)  
inFormation aBout maJor Customers 
Revenue derived from each of the segment’s major customers are calculated as $256.802 million (2011:$138.33 million) 
in the civil division relating to one customer, $261.404 million (2011: $110.47 million) in the mining division relating to one 
customer, $67.88 million (2011:$8.93 million) in the drilling and blasting division relating to one customer, $0.31 million 
(2011:$2.77 million) in the equipment sales division relating to one customer and $9.36 million (2011:$7.46 million) in the 
fabrication and repair division relating to one customer.
(F)  
other segment inFormation
Civil Contracting
Mining Services
Drilling and Blasting Services
equipment Sales
Fabrication and Repair Services
other
total For Continuing oPerations
DePreCiation anD amortisation
aDDitions to non-Current assets
2012
$’000
11,516
27,002
1,880
26
346
1,124
41,894
2011
$’000
3,920
26,037
611
53
316
-
30,937
2012
$’000
16,571
105,526
15,110
-
559
6,657
144,423
2011
$’000
6,906
120,427
7,466
19
574
14,765
150,157
 94 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
6.  
reVenue
Revenue from the sale of goods
Revenue from the rendering of services 
total reVenue
7.  
other inCome
Net (loss) on sale of property plant and equipment
other income
total
8.  
FinanCe Costs
Interest Income
total FinanCe inCome
Interest on obligations under finance leases
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
total FinanCe exPenses
net FinanCe exPense 
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
26,108
1,332,668
1,358,776
2012
$’000
(887)
2,950
2,063
2012
$’000
1,498
1,498
(14,209)
(149)
(14,358)
(12,860)
2011
$’000
14,189
731,152
745,341
2011
$’000
(1,560)
7,407
5,847
2011 
$’000
488
488
(5,572)
(580)
(6,152)
(5,664)
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
 95    
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
9.  
ProFit For the Year From Continuing oPerations 
(a)  
other exPenses
profit for the year from continuing operations has been arrived at after charging:
Depreciation of non-current assets
operating lease payments
Rental hire payments
employee benefits expense:
Wages and salaries
Superannuation contributions
Share based payments
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
(41,894)
(41,894)
(5,141)
(198,086)
(203,227)
(366,794)
(27,453)
(1,576)
(395,823)
2011
$’000
(30,937)
(30,937)
(2,538)
(114,889)
(117,427)
(203,072)
(14,407)
-
(217,479)
 96 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
10.  
inCome taxes relating to Continuing oPerations
(a)  
reCogniseD in ProFit or loss
ConsoliDateD
Current tax exPense
Current year income tax
Adjustments for prior years income tax
DeFerreD tax exPense
origination and reversal of temporary differences
total tax exPense
(B)  
reConCiliation oF eFFeCtiVe tax rate
profit for the period
total income tax expense
ProFit aFter inCome tax
2012
$’000
37,897
1,385
39,282
4,710
43,992
2012
$’000
141,134
(43,992)
97,142
2011
$’000
11,576
(6,138)
5,438
12,286
17,724
2011
$’000
58,920
(17,724)
41,196
ConsoliDateD
inCome tax using the ComPanY’s DomestiC tax rate oF 30%
42,340
17,676
Changes in income tax expense due to:
Non-allowable expenses
tax losses forgone
under provision for prior years
effect of different income tax rates for subsidiaries operating in a different tax 
jurisdiction
551
1,165
(67)
3
57
-
4
(13)
total inCome tax exPense
43,992
17,724
effective tax rate
31.17%
30.08%
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
 97    
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(C)  
reCogniseD DireCtlY in equitY
Share issue costs (30%)
total
(D) 
 Current tax liaBilities
Current tax liaBilitY
Income tax payable
the Group is not part of a tax consolidated group.
(e)  
DeFerreD tax BalanCes
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
-
-
2012
$’000
22,913
22,913
2011
$’000
668
668
2011
$’000
51
51
assets
liaBilities
net
Costs of the initial public offer
Costs of equity raising FY2011
2012
$’000
-
401
2011
$’000
775
534
provisions
8,577
2,892
Work in progress (construction)
Inventories
pp&e
-
15
93
-
-
-
other creditors and accruals
4,383
1,674
other assets
Doubtful debts
losses
DeFerreD tax assets / 
(liaBilities)
72
-
-
-
17
964
2012
$’000
-
-
-
(14,376)
(6,590)
(6,960)
-
(1,772)
-
-
2011
$’000
-
-
-
(8,421)
(5,699)
(2,359)
-
(577)
-
-
2012
$’000
-
401
8,577
(14,376)
(6,575)
(6,867)
4,383
(1,700)
-
-
2011
$’000
775
534
2,892
(8,421)
(5,699)
(2,359)
1,674
(577)
17
964
13,541
6,856
(29,698)
(17,056)
(16,157)
(10,200)
 98 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
11.  
earnings Per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
ConsoliDateD
2012
2011
Cents Per share
Cents Per share
34.8
34.7
16.1 
16.1
(a)  
BasiC earnings Per share 
the earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:
profit for the year
Weighted average number of shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share
ConsoliDateD
2012
$‘000
97,142
278,888
(B)  
DiluteD earnings Per share
the earnings used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share is as follows:
profit for the year
ConsoliDateD
2012
$‘000
97,142
2011
$‘000
41,196
256,402
2011
$‘000
41,196
the weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share is as follows:
ConsoliDateD
Weighted average number of shares for the purposes of basic earnings per 
share
Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of:
- options
- performance Rights
2012
$‘000
278,888
-
765
2011
$‘000
256,402
-
-
Weighted average number of shares used for the purposes of diluted earnings 
per share
279,653
256,402
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
 99    
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
12.  
Cash anD Cash equiValents
Cash and cash equivalents
13.  
reCeiVaBles
(a)  
traDe anD other reCeiVaBles
Current reCeiVaBles
trade Receivables
other Receivables 
Retentions
Securities (property bonds)
Allowance for Doubtful Debts (b)
suBtotal
Construction Work in progress (Note 20)
total traDe anD other reCeiVaBles
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
137,955
137,955
2012
$’000
134,038
311
164
83
-
134,596
145,842
280,438
2011
$’000
70,628
70,628
2011
$’000
107,547
1,014
145
20
(56)
108,670
46,670
155,340
the average credit period on sales of goods is 45 days. Allowances for doubtful debts are recognised against trade 
receivables between 60 days and 120 days based on estimated irrecoverable amounts determined by reference to past 
default experience of the counterparty and an analysis of the counterparty’s current financial position.
(B)  
moVement in the alloWanCe For DouBtFul DeBts:
ConsoliDateD
Balance at the beginning of the year
Impairment losses recognised on receivables
Amounts written off during the year as uncollectible
Amounts recovered during the year
BalanCe at enD oF Year
2012
$'000
(56)
-
-
56
-
2011
$'000
(198)
-
-
142
(56)
 100 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
Ageing of impaired trade receivables.
60-90 days
90-120 days
120+ days
BalanCe at enD oF Year
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
-
-
-
-
2011
$’000
-
-
56
56
In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable, the Group considers any change in the credit quality of the trade 
receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the end of the reporting period. the Directors believe that there is 
no further allowance required in excess of the allowance for doubtful debts.
(C)  
age oF reCeiVaBles that are Past Due But not imPaireD
60-90 days
90-120 days
120+ days
total
ConsoliDateD
2012
$'000
4,073
294
2,505
6,872
2011
$'000
1,960
2,131
4,030
8,121
these relate to a number of trade receivable balances where for various reasons the payment terms have not been met. 
these receivables have been assessed to be fully recoverable.
14.  
inVentories
Raw materials and consumables
Work in progress
Finished goods
BalanCe at 30 June
ConsoliDateD
2012
$'000
28,356
5,018
-
33,374
2011
$'000
20,401
2,384
244
23,029
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012 
notes to the FinanCial statements   
 101    
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
15.   other Current assets
prepayments
total
16.  
ProPertY, Plant anD equiPment
property, plant and equipment held by the consolidated entity include: 
ConsoliDateD
2012
$'000
4,149
4,149
2011
$'000
3,059
3,059
BuilDings
leaseholD 
imProVements
Plant anD 
equiPment
$’000
$’000
$’000
Cost
Balance at 30 June 2010
effect of foreign currency exchange differences
other acquisitions
Disposals
BalanCe as at 30 June 2011
effect of foreign currency exchange differences
Acquisitions
Disposals
BalanCe as at 30 June 2012
DePreCiation
Balance at 30 June 2010
Depreciation and amortisation expense
effect of foreign currency exchange differences
Disposals
BalanCe as at 30 June 2011
Depreciation and amortisation expense
effect of foreign currency exchange differences
Disposals
BalanCe as at 30 June 2012
CarrYing amounts
At 30 June 2011
At 30 June 2012
1,156
-
1,203
(400)
1,959
-
4,290
(2)
6,247
246
248
-
(109)
385
545
-
(2)
928
1,574
5,319
1,521
-
(9)
(429)
1,083
-
122
-
1,205
233
106
-
-
339
121
-
-
460
744
745
242,205
(36)
148,963
(4,647)
386,485
2
140,011
(7,466)
519,032
91,467
30,583
(15)
(1,769)
120,266
41,228
1
(3,104)
158,391
266,219
360,641
total
$’000
244,882
(36)
150,157
(5,476)
389,527
2
144,423
(7,468)
526,484
91,946
30,937
(15)
(1,878)
120,990
41,894
1
(3,106)
159,779
268,537
366,705
 102 
notes to the FinanCial statements 
NRW ANNuAl RepoRt 2012
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
17.  
ConsoliDateD entities
Parent entitY
NRW Holdings limited 
WhollY oWneD suBsiDiaries
NRW pty ltd as trustee for NRW unit trust
Actionblast pty ltd
NRW Mining pty ltd
NRW Intermediate Holdings pty ltd
ACN 107724274 pty ltd
NRW Guinea SARl
Indigenous Mining & exploration Company pty ltd
NRW International Holdings pty ltd 
NRW Drill & Blast pty ltd 
 CountrY oF inCorPoration 
oWnershiP interest
2012
2011
Australia
-
-
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Guinea
Australia
Australia
Australia
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
All of the wholly-owned subsidiaries in Australia have entered into a deed of cross guarantee with NRW Holdings limited 
pursuant to the ASIC Class order 98/1418 and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited 
financial report. 
NRW Guinea SARl is a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings limited and is incorporated in the Republic of Guinea 
(West Africa) and not part of the above deed of cross guarantee arrangements. 
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income of the entities party to the deed of cross guarantees are:
ConsoliDateD
statement oF ComPrehensiVe inCome
Revenue
other income
Financial income
Financial expenses
Materials and consumables used
employee benefits expense
Subcontractor costs
Depreciation and amortisation expenses
Impairment expense
plant and equipment costs
travel and accommodation
other expenses
ProFit BeFore inCome tax
Income tax expense
ProFit For the Year
2012
$’000
1,358,690
1,927
1,498
(14,358)
(176,754)
(394,608)
(283,767)
(41,887)
-
(268,365)
(31,855)
(9,447)
141,074
(43,971)
97,103
2011
$’000
745,341
5,550
488
(6,152)
(96,704)
(216,606)
(160,243)
(30,921)
-
(154,320)
(20,161)
(7,086)
59,186
(17,817)
41,369
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notes to the FinanCial statements   
 103    
 
notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
ConsoliDateD
statement oF FinanCial Position
assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
trade and other receivables
Inventories
other current assets
total Current assets
non-Current assets
property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Financial assets
Deferred tax assets
total non-Current assets
total assets
liaBilities
Current liaBilities
trade and other payables
Borrowings
Current tax liabilities
provisions
total Current liaBilities
non-Current liaBilities
Borrowings
provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
total non-Current liaBilities
total liaBilities
net assets
equitY
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
total equitY
2012
$’000
137,676
280,436
33,374
4,089
455,575
366,667
24,417
3
-
391,087
846,662
250,194
49,592
22,956
29,576
352,318
149,178
26
16,157
165,361
517,679
328,983 
156,456
3,211
169,316
328,983
2011
$’000
70,439
155,492
23,029
2,992
251,952
268,495
24,417
3
-
292,915
544,867
134,630
52,932
83
9,800
197,445
70,633
30
10,200
80,863
278,308
266,559
156,456
1,635
108,468
266,559
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
18.  
uninCorPorateD Joint Ventures
the Group has the following significant interests in the following jointly controlled operations:
name oF Venture
PrinCiPal aCtiVitY
grouP interest
2012
2011
NRW VDM Joint Venture
Mine Asset Development (earthworks) and Breakwater 
Construction.
lJN Consortium
Asset Development projects (camps rail etc).
NRW NYFl Joint Venture
Car Dumper and Bulk earthworks at Cape lambert 
port B project.
NRW eastern Guruma Joint Venture
Mining and haulage of Section 10 iron ore deposit and 
Western turner Brockman Bulk earthworks.
NRW ocean to outback Joint Venture
Hope Downs Village construction. 
Midwest Rail Joint Venture
Bulk earthworks and rail upgrade of existing 92km rail, 
from Mullewa to tilley Siding, for ore haulage. 
City east Alliance
upgrade of Great eastern Highway. 
NRW, eastern Guruma and NYFl Joint Venture
provision of early Mining Services – Solomon phase 1 
for Fortescue Metals Group limited.
50%
33%
50%
50%
50%
50%
15%
50%
50%
33%
50%
50%
50%
50%
15%
-
there has been no change in the Group’s ownership or voting interests in these joint ventures for the reported years. 
the following amounts are included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements as a result of the proportionate 
consolidation of the above interests in Joint Ventures. 
FinanCial inFormation
ConsoliDateD
statement oF FinanCial PerFormanCe
Income
expenses
statement oF FinanCial Position
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
2012
$’000
339,652
334,955
74,708
656
76,543
-
2011
$’000
86,339
88,691
30,019
924
33,495
-
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
19.   gooDWill
Cost
Accumulated impairment losses
Cost
Balance at beginning of financial year
BalanCe at enD oF FinanCial Year
aCCumulateD imPairment
Balance at beginning of financial year
Impairment losses recognised during the year
BalanCe at enD oF FinanCial Year
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
27,127
(2,710)
24,417
2012
$’000
27,127
27,127
2012
$’000
(2,710)
-
(2,710)
2011
$’000
27,127
(2,710)
24,417
2011
$’000
27,127
27,127
2011
$’000
(2,710)
-
(2,710)
the carrying amount of goodwill is tested for impairment annually at 30 June or whenever there is an indicator that the 
asset may be impaired. the Group assesses the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit based on the value-in-use 
calculation. Key assumptions made in determining “value-in-use” are as follows:
Projected cash flows 
the assets recoverable amount or “value in use” is calculated using the Board approved budget for the year ending 30 
June 2013 plus cash flow projections up to and including the year ended 30 June 2017. 
Estimated rate of growth 
the estimated growth rate of 5% has been chosen based on historical performance and consideration of future projects 
and management insight. 
Weighted average cost of capital 
the weighted average cost of capital including a risk margin has been set at a pre-tax discount rate of 16.43% (2011: 
14.3%). the Directors assess there is no impairment of the goodwill as at 30 June 2012 (30 June 2011: nil).
Sensitivities 
the Board has also performed a sensitivity assessment on the value-in-use calculation on the 5% growth rate used. the 
sensitivity assessment was performed at both 3% and 7%, with all other key assumptions remaining the same, neither of 
which resulted in an impairment to goodwill. 
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
20.  
amounts Due From (to) Customers unDer ConstruCtion ContraCts
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
ContraCts in Progress
Construction costs incurred plus recognised profits less recognised losses to date
1,025,514
less: progress billings 
Recognised and included in the consolidated financial statements as amounts due:
From customers under construction contracts
to customers under construction contracts
(1,059,672)
145,842
153,845
(8,003)
145,842
21.  
Payables
2011
$’000
893,397
(846,727)
46,670
74,405
(27,735)
46,670
the Group has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the pre-agreed credit 
terms. All payables are expected to be settled within the next 12 months. 
ConsoliDateD
Current PaYaBles
trade payables
Goods and service tax
other payables
Non trade payables and accruals
2012
$’000
167,777
1,823
-
80,818
250,418
2011
$’000
82,685
2,808
959
48,202
134,654
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
22.  
BorroWings 
(a)  
the grouP BorroWings is ComPriseD oF:
seCureD at amortiseD Cost
Current
Finance lease liability
Insurance funding
trade finance liability
total Current
Non-Current
Finance lease liability
total non-Current
grouP total
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
49,492
100
-
49,592
149,178
149,178
198,770
2011
$’000
49,639
557
2,736
52,932
70,634
70,634
123,566
(B)  
FinanCe FaCilities:
Consolidated finance facilities as at 30 June 2012
FinanCe DesCriPtion
FaCe Value (limit)  
$’000
CarrYing amount (utiliseD)  
$’000
unutiliseD amount (utiliseD) 
 $’000
Asset Financing(1)
Working Capital
trade Finance(2)
other
465,217
50,000
-
100
198,670
-
-
100
266,647
50,000
-
-
Consolidated finance facilities as at 30 June 2011
FinanCe DesCriPtion
FaCe Value (limit)  
$’000
CarrYing amount (utiliseD)  
$’000
unutiliseD amount (utiliseD) 
 $’000
287,072
51,500
2,736
3,970
120,273
-
2,736
557
166,799
51,500
-
3,413
Asset Financing(1)
Working Capital
trade Finance(2)
other
(1) 
(2) 
Terms range from 3 to 5 years 
Terms range from 0 to 6 months
security
the main finance provider is the ANZ Banking Group which provides overdraft, trade finance, performance guarantees, 
asset financing etc. Annual and periodic reviews take place as necessary subject to bank covenants and conditions as set 
in the agreement between the parties. As such the ANZ Banking Group has in place security by way of a fixed and floating 
charge over all the Group’s present and future assets, undertaking (including goodwill) and unpaid/uncalled capital of the 
Company excluding security attaching to other asset financiers. 
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
23.  
ProVisions
Current
employee benefits
Warranty
total Current ProVisions
Non-current
employee benefits
total non-Current ProVisions
total Current anD non-Current ProVisions
Balance at 1 July 2011
provisions made during the year
Reductions arising from payments 
Reductions resulting from re-measurement 
unwinding of discount
Balance at 30 June 2012
Short-term provisions
long-term provisions
total BalanCe at 30 June 2012
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
22,653
6,923
29,576
26
26
29,602
ConsoliDateD
WarrantY 
ProVision
emPloYee 
BeneFits
$’000
29
6,923
-
(29)
-
6,923
6,923
-
6,923
$’000
9,801
19,522
(6,644)
-
-
22,679
22,653
26
22,679
2011
$’000
9,771
29
9,800
30
30
9,830
total
$’000
9,830
26,445
(6,644)
(29)
-
29,602
29,576
26
29,602
i) 
 the warranty provisions relates to the present value of the Directors’ best estimate of the future outflow of economic 
benefits that will be required under the Groups obligations for warranties arising from specific construction contracts at 
reporting date. the future cash flows has been estimated at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to 
settle the Group’s obligation and history of warranty claims. 
ii) 
 the provision for employee benefits represents annual leave and vested long service leave entitlements accrued and 
compensation claims made by employees. 
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
24.  
ContriButeD equitY
(a)  
FullY PaiD orDinarY shares
orDinarY shares
278,888,011 fully paid ordinary shares 
(2011: 278,888,011)
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
2011
$’000
156,456
156,456
the Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. All issued shares are fully paid. 
All shares rank equally. 
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry a right to dividends.
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
2011
# no. ‘000
# no. ‘000
2012
$’000
FullY PaiD orDinarY shares
BalanCe at the Beginning oF the FinanCial Year
278,888
251,223
156,456
Issue of ordinary shares under equity Raising
Issue of ordinary shares under Share purchase plan
Share issue costs
Income tax relating to transactions with owners
Repayment of limited recourse loan as part of the ‘eSp’ 
-
-
-
-
-
25,547
2,118
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2011
$’000
82,211
70,000
5,802
(2,225)
668
-
BalanCe at the enD oF the PerioD
278,888
278,888
156,456
156,456
(B) 
share oPtions anD PerFormanCe rights granteD 
Information relating to the Group’s options and performance Rights, including details of issued, exercised and lapsed 
during the financial year and outstanding at the end of the financial year, is set out in Note 30.
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
25.  
reserVes
Share based payment reserve
Foreign currency reserve
total reserVes
share BaseD PaYment reserVe
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
equity compensation
BalanCe at the enD oF the FinanCial Year
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
3,211
(242)
2,969
2012
$’000
1,635
1,576
3,211
2011
$’000
1,635
(248)
1,387
2011
$’000
1,635
-
1,635
the share based payment reserve arose on the grant of ordinary shares to Key Management personnel (issued prior to Ipo 
and in lieu of cash bonuses) and also includes the share based payment arrangements relating to performance Rights issued to 
KMp’s. Refer to the Remuneration Report (pages 55 to 71) for the grant of performance Rights to Key Management personnel. 
ConsoliDateD
Foreign CurrenCY translation reserVe
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations
BalanCe at the enD oF the FinanCial Year
total reserVes
2012
$’000
(248)
6
(242)
2,969
2011
$’000
(33)
(215)
(248)
1,387
exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are taken to the foreign currency translation 
reserve. the reserve is recognised in the income statement when the foreign operation is disposed of.
26.  
retaineD earnings
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Net profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Dividends paid (Note 27)
BalanCe at the enD oF the FinanCial Year
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
108,866
97,142
(36,255)
169,753
2011
$’000
85,256
41,196
(17,586)
108,866
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
27.  
DiViDenDs
(a)  
DiViDenDs PaiD
reCogniseD amounts PaiD:
Fully paid ordinary shares, fully franked
Final dividend to 30 June 2010:
Interim dividend to 31 December 2010:
Final dividend to 30 June 2011
Interim dividend to 31 December 2011
unreCogniseD amounts:
Fully paid ordinary shares, fully franked
Final dividend to 30 June 2011
2012
2011
Cents Per 
share
total
$’000
Cents Per 
share
total
$’000
5.00
8.00
13,944
22,311
36,255
3.00
4.00
7,537
10,049
17,586
5.00
13,944
Final dividend to 30 June 2012
10.00
27,889
on 23 August 2012, the Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 10 cents per share to the holders of fully paid 
ordinary shares in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2012, to be paid to shareholders on 30 october 2012. 
(B)  
Franking aCCount
ConsoliDateD
Franking aCCount BalanCe at 1 JulY
Australian income tax paid(1)
Franking credits attached to dividends paid:
- as final dividend
- as interim dividend
Franking aCCount BalanCe at 30 June
Franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable as at 
reporting date
Franking credits that will arise from the payment of declared before the financial 
report was authorised for issue but not recognised as a distribution to equity 
holders during the period.
net Franking CreDits aVailaBle
(1) 
excludes income tax payments made in overseas tax jurisdictions.
2012
$’000
41,076
15,154
(5,976)
(9,562)
40,692
23,034
(11,952)
51,774
2011
$’000
36,498
12,115
(3,230)
(4,307)
41,076
83
 (5,976)
35,183
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
28.  
reConCiliation oF Cash FloWs From oPerating aCtiVities
(a)  
reConCiliation oF ProFit For the PerioD to net Cash FloWs From oPerating aCtiVities
ConsoliDateD
ProFit For the PerioD
Adjustments for:
loss/(gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment
Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Depreciation
Share based payment expense
Amortised bank guarantees
oPerating ProFit BeFore Changes in Working CaPital anD 
ProVisions
Change in trade and other receivables
Change in provision for doubtful debts
Change in inventories
Change in other assets
Change in trade and other payables
Change in provisions and employee benefits
Change in provision for income tax
Change in deferred tax balances
net Cash From oPerating aCtiVities
2012
$’000
97,142
887
3
41,894
1,576
-
141,502
(125,041)
(56)
(10,345)
2,767
115,764
19,773
22,953
5,866
173,183
2011
$’000
41,196
1,560
(214)
30,937
-
1,053
74,532
7,933
(142)
(9,665)
2,746
(5,636)
2,388
(6,697)
12,287
77,746
(B) 
non-Cash inVesting aCtiVities
During the year, the Group acquired $117,664,059 (2011: $48,240,401) of equipment under finance lease and asset 
trade finance. these acquisitions will be reflected in the statement of cash flows over the term of the finance leases via 
repayments of borrowings and finance leases.
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
29.  
FinanCial instruments
FinanCial risk management
the Board has ultimate responsibility to manage the Group’s risk management policy. In addition suitable prevention controls 
and action plans are put in place and the risk policies and procedures are reviewed periodically.
the Group’s overall financial risk strategy seeks to ensure appropriate funding levels, approved treasury directives to meet 
ongoing project needs and new growth. In addition it is seen as critical that the going concern basis is maintained and 
adequate working capital is available. 
primarily interest bearing debt, cash and cash deposits, trade receivables and payables are the main focus of financial 
instruments engaged by the Group. the Group is also exposed to some foreign currency risks although considered minimal.
CaPital risk management
the capital structure of the Group comprises of debt (borrowings), cash and cash equivalents, and equity to the 
relevant stakeholders.
the majority of capital funding is required for the long term purchase of operating assets. these are primarily placed under 
hire purchase borrowing arrangements under a clubbing arrangement through the ANZ Banking Group ltd.
the cash position is reviewed regularly and ensures the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
gearing ratio:
the Board meets regularly to determine the level of borrowings and funding required. the gearing ratio is influenced directly 
from the capital structure including the payment of dividends and any other movement in debt. the gearing ratio was 
calculated at 30 June as:
Borrowings 
Debt (Note 22)
Cash (Note 12)
net DeBt
equity
net DeBt to equitY ratio
Fair value of financial instruments
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
198,770
(137,955)
60,815
329,178
18%
2011
$'000
123,566
(70,628)
52,938
266,709
20%
the carrying values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statement continue to approximate 
their fair values and require no further adjustment.
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
interest rate risk management
During the year the Group has successfully introduced a debt clubbing arrangement with its main banker the ANZ Banking 
Group ltd. under this arrangement a progressive drawdown is used to aid the supply of new assets and subsequently 
these repayments are grouped into a tranche where a hire purchase repayment schedule is set up. Repayments are 
generally made quarterly and the progressive draw incurs interest only. Furthermore a residual is in most cases set at 25% 
and terms tend to be for 5 years.
the Board continues to review its risk associated with any covenants and borrowing conditions. the Bank imposes various 
covenants and ratio calculations that must be met. these are calculated quarterly.
the Group enjoys a mixture of fixed and variable borrowings to manage both cash and long term capital purchases. the 
long term debt specifically relating to capital purchases of plant and machinery is fixed.
the Group does not enter into any specific swaps or hedging relative to any interest rate volatility. ongoing reviews of 
available cash or credit in anticipation of contract awards continues and is formally reported monthly or ad hoc subject to 
any market activity. 
Given the Group has most of the financing under fixed rate hire purchase or other similar asset financing agreements, 
the exposure to market rate volatility lies mainly in the overdraft and progressive drawdown facilities. It is not considered 
material that such a swing will impact on the Business during any one operating cycle. A simple sensitivity analysis of an 
increase in costs of 100 basis points confirms a potential immaterial cost increase of less than $100,000 on historical 
overdraft and redraw balances.
liquiDitY risk management
ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which has established an appropriate 
liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short-, medium- and long-term funding and 
liquidity management requirements. the Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining banking facilities, ensuring a 
tight credit control program, continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and considering the level of capital 
commitment commensurate with market demand for commodities.
the contractual maturity for its financial liabilities and financial assets are set out in the following tables. 
the table shows the effective interest rates and average interest rates as relevant to each class.
ConsoliDateD interest anD liquiDitY analYsis 2012:
eFFeCtiVe 
interest 
rate
total
0 to 30 DaYs
31 DaYs to  
< 1 Year
1 to 5 Yrs
> 5Yrs
%
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
FinanCial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
2.50%
trade and other receivables
-
137,955
280,438
418,393
FinanCial liaBilities
Asset financing
trade finance
trade and other payables
8.46%
234,585
-
-
-
-
250,418
190,550
59,868
other borrowings
9.24%
100
20
80
485,103
192,206
121,855
171,042
137,955
143,255
281,210
1,636
-
-
137,183
137,183
-
-
-
61,907
171,042
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
ConsoliDateD interest anD liquiDitY analYsis 2011:
eFFeCtiVe 
interest 
rate
total
0 to 30 DaYs
31 DaYs to  
< 1 Year
1 to 5 Yrs
> 5Yrs
FinanCial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
trade and other receivables
FinanCial liaBilities
Asset financing
trade finance
trade and other payables
other borrowings
%
4.0
-
8.40
8.28
-
4.28
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
70,628
155,340
225,968
137,948
2,736
70,628
130,743
201,371
1,251
642
134,654
98,177
557
102
-
23,665
23,665
55,991
2,094
36,477
455
-
932
932
80,706
-
-
-
275,895
100,172
95,017
80,706
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Foreign exChange anD CurrenCY exPosure
the Group reports its functional currency in Australian dollars. 
the Board considers that movements in foreign currency (negative or positive) will have minimal impact on operating 
profits, given that most projects are agreed and billed in Australian dollars. Any new developments which the Group 
considers or bids for are considered as part of the risk management by the Board. other than specific transactions or 
purchases negotiated with the supplier, the majority of transactions dealing in foreign currency are dealt with at spot.
the Group’s operations in West Africa – Guinea have a continued minor exposure to foreign currency movements given 
the traded currency is Guinea Francs. No material changes have occurred from prior years and as such predominantly, 
the exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is based on the transfer of funds for services rendered in the country of 
West Africa – Guinea and for reimbursing on payments made by NRW Guinea SARl on behalf of NRW pty ltd. the cash 
balances held in Guinea at 30 June 2012 (at spot) was $278,659 AuD (2011: $188,799 AuD). Whilst the foreign currency 
exchange rates can move in a negative direction, a simple 10% sensitivity analysis performed within the Group could add 
an immaterial annual cost increase of approximately $360,000. For cash held, this same 10% move could expose the 
Business to additional cost pressures of less than $50,000.
No hedging is entered into for the purposes of the Guinea operations. Cash is converted to uSD and then into GNF 
as required. Volatile market movements are considered low risk, given the majority of the cash is utilised quickly and 
intentionally not left idle for long periods. Contract income however is negotiated and invoiced in Australian dollars.
CreDit risk
the credit risk associated with the Group is primarily if any third party fails to meet its obligations to pay its debt as and 
when they fall due. trade and other receivables primarily continue in the 30 to 60 day band. Cash retentions are small in 
nature given the priority to utilise bonds and bank guarantees. the retention or guarantee/bond period varies from contract 
to contract under the terms of each contract.
Where terms are exceeded by the customer no interest is charged on late payments, however management continue to 
follow a strict credit policy as part of day to day cash flow management and pursue any delays or late payments vigorously.
the carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements net of any allowance for losses, represents the 
Groups maximum exposure to credit risk without taking into account the value of any collateral.
the total amount of guarantees/bonds at 30 June 2012 stands at $132,411,298 (2011: $86,716,841) and cash retentions 
held as receivables stand at $95,984,753 (2011: $145,454).
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
30.  
share BaseD PaYments
senior management anD DireCtor oPtion Plan (“smDoP”) 
the SMDop is a senior management and director share option plan and has been put in place since NRW’s admission to 
the ASX. No options have been issued under the plan to date. the Board has the discretion to determine the terms and 
conditions applying to each offer of options under the SMDop including performance conditions attaching to the exercise 
of options, restrictions on transfer and disposal, exercise price of options and amount payable for a grant of options.
the SMDop will be accounted for as equity settled share-based payments where the fair value determined at the grant 
date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest.
emPloYee giFt oFFer (“ego”)
No new issues of shares have been provided during the year ended 30 June 2012. (2011: Nil).
in-suBstanCe oPtions
No new limited recourse loans were issued to Key Management personnel. 
Historically, the employees’ obligation for repayment of these loans is limited to the dividends declared and the capital 
returns by the Company, and in the event that the employee ceases employment, the market price achieved on the sale of 
the shares held as security by the Company for the loans. 
prior loans were repaid in full and no balances exist as unpaid at 30 June 2012 (2011: Nil). 
PerFormanCe inCentiVe rights Plan
the Group has refreshed its remuneration programme by introducing short-term incentive (StI) and long-term incentive (ltI) 
programmes. In this case the compensation arrangement is one where one or more directors, executives or employees 
receive a cash settled or equity settled award. 
the first of those ltI awards has been made in respect of NRW’s performance in FY12. In recognition of the Company’s 
undertaking to its senior executives and the exemplary growth achieved for our Company over the past 4 years, the FY12 
ltI award under the performance Rights plan will be eligible to vest in three tranches (34%, 33% and 33%) over three years 
on 15 September 2012, 15 September 2013 and 15 September 2014. this vesting schedule reflects the ‘one-off’ nature 
of the FY12 ltI award, which allows for a transitionary implementation of the NRW ltI programme. Any ltI award that will 
be made in respect of FY13 and ongoing will vest only on the third anniversary of an ltI award being made, subject to the 
achievement of vesting conditions.
No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient or employee on receipt of the performance Rights. 
the following performance Rights were in existence during the current year:
grant 
Date
numBer
exPirY  
Date
exerCise  
PriCe
Fair Value  
at grant Date
23-Nov-11
841,377 
14-Sep-12
12-Mar-12
869,326 
12-Mar-12
$Nil
$Nil
total
1,710,703
tranChe 1
tranChe 2
tranChe 3
Relative  
tSR
epS  
growth
RoCe
Relative  
tSR
epS  
growth
RoCe
Relative  
tSR
epS  
growth
RoCe
$1.70
$2.65
$2.65 
$1.65
$2.49
$2.49
$1.61
$2.35
$2.35
$2.93
$3.73
$3.73
$2.64
$3.52
$3.52
$2.50
$3.31
$3.31
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
Fair Value oF PerFormanCe rights
the estimation of the fair value of share-based payment awards requires judgement with respect to the appropriate 
valuation methodology. the choice of valuation methodology is determined by the structure of the awards, particularly the 
vesting conditions. the table below shows the valuation methodology used for each award.
Valuation methoDologY For eaCh aWarD
aWarD tYPe
grant Date
Vesting ConDitions
Valuation methoDologY
performance Rights
23 November 2011 and  
12 March 2012
Relative tSR 
epS Growth 
RoCe
Monte-Carlo simulation 
Binomial tree 
Binomial tree
each valuation methodology we have used has been chosen from those available to us to incorporate an appropriate 
amount of flexibility with respect to the particular performance and vesting conditions of the award. 
Valuation assumPtions 
the following table summarises the key assumptions adopted for valuation of the awards. 
key assumptions for the awards granted on 23 november 2011
aWarD tYPe 
PerFormanCe rights 
Vesting conditions 
Share price at the grant date 
tranche 
Vesting date 
expected life 
Risk free interest rate 
Volatility 
Dividend yield 
Relative tSR, RoCe and epS 
$2.78 
1 
2 
3 
15 September 2012 
15 September 2013 
15 September 2014 
0.8 years 
1.8 years 
2.8 years 
3.40% 
50% 
6.0% 
3.09% 
50% 
6.0% 
3.07% 
50% 
6.0% 
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
keY assumPtions For the aWarDs granteD on 12 marCh 2012
aWarD tYPe 
PerFormanCe rights 
Vesting conditions 
Share price at the grant date 
tranche 
Vesting date 
expected life 
Risk free interest rate 
Volatility 
Dividend yield 
Relative tSR, RoCe and epS 
$3.85 
1 
2 
3 
15 September 2012 
15 September 2013 
15 September 2014 
0.5 years 
1.5 years 
2.5 years 
3.91% 
50% 
6.0% 
3.63% 
50% 
6.0% 
3.53% 
50% 
6.0% 
In respect of the performance Rights that were eligible to vest on 15 September, through the application of the Vesting 
Conditions, all (100%) of the performance Rights that were eligible to vest to each executive KMp vested. the applicable 
outcomes of the Vesting Conditions (which apply to all executive KMp that were granted performance Rights in respect of 
their performance Rights that were eligible to vest) for FY12 are as follows:
movements in Performance rights during the year
2012
2011
numBer oF 
PerFormanCe 
rights
WeighteD 
aVerage 
exerCise PriCe
numBer oF 
PerFormanCe 
rights
WeighteD 
aVerage 
exerCise PriCe
Balance at the beginning of the year
-
Granted during the year 
1,710,703
Forfeited during the year
-
Balance at the end of the year
1,710,703
exercisable at end of year
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
31.  
FinanCe leases
FinanCe leases as lessee
Non-cancellable finance leases are payable as follows:
the majority of new plant and equipment purchases are financed using hire purchase as described in the financial 
instrument Note 29. the average lease term is 5 years
Interest rates underlying all obligations under finance leases are fixed at respective contract dates ranging from 7.0%% to 
10.25% (2011: 7.1% to 10.35%)
minimum Future lease 
PaYments
Present Value oF 
minimum Future lease 
PaYments
2012
$’000
2011
$’000
2012
$’000
2011
$’000
No later than 1 year
63,543
57,242
49,492
49,639
later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
171,042
80,706
149,178
70,634
later than five years
-
-
-
-
minimum Future lease PaYments(1)
234,585
137,948
198,670
120,273
less future finance charges
(35,915)
(17,675)
-
-
Present Value oF minimum lease PaYments
198,670
120,273
198,670
120,273
(1)  Minimum future lease payments include the aggregate of all the lease payments and any guaranteed residual value.
Included in the financial statement as: (Note 22 ‘Borrowings’):
Current borrowings
Non-Current borrowings
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
49,492
149,178
198,670
2011
$’000
49,639
70,634
120,273
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
32.   oPerating leases
oPerating leases as lessee
Non-cancellable operating lease rentals (excluding property rentals - see below) are payable are as follows:
ConsoliDateD
less than one year
Between one and five years
More than five years
property lease rentals are payable as follows:
less than one year
Between one and five years
More than five years
2012
$’000
15,963
7,453
-
23,416
2012
$’000
5,157
18,271
854
24,282
ConsoliDateD
2011
$’000
2,179
3,523
-
5,702
2011
$’000
2,473
10,023
5,227
17,223
the majority of property leases relate to commercial property. the majority of these property leases contain market or CpI 
review clauses during the term of the leases.
the Group does not have the option to purchase the leased assets at the end of the lease period.
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
33.  
CaPital anD other Commitments
CaPital exPenDiture Commitments – Plant anD equiPment 
anD other
Within one year
Between one and five years
later than five years
34.  
ContingenCies
Bank guarantees
Insurance bonds
BalanCe at the enD oF the FinanCial Year
ConsoliDateD
ConsoliDateD
2012
$’000
12,124
48,496
-
60,620
2012
$’000
36,426
95,985
132,411
2011
$’000
15,786
94,303
8,101
118,190
2011
$’000
28,074
58,642
86,716
the Group has bank guarantees and bonds issued in respect of contract performance in the normal course of business in 
respect to its construction contracts.
Claims
Certain claims arising out of construction contracts have been made by or against certain controlled entities in the ordinary 
course of business, some of which involve litigation or arbitration. the Directors do not consider the outcome of any of 
these claims will have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the consolidated entity.
35.  
relateD Parties
the ultimate parent entity within the Group is NRW Holdings limited. the interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 17.
(a)  
traDing summarY
Sales of goods or services made to related parties were made at arm’s length and under normal commercial market 
conditions. they comprise of:
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
keY management Person anD/or relateD PartY.
transaCtion BookeD in grouP
transaCtion Value
2012 
$
2011 
$
(i) other relateD PartY – reVenue 
Mr W Fair - JSW Australia
(ii) inter grouP transaCtions
NRW pty ltd – purchases from ACN 107 724 274
NRW pty ltd – purchases from Action Mining Services
NRW pty ltd – Sales to Action Mining Services
NRW pty ltd – Sales to ACN 107 724 274
NRW pty ltd – Revenue from NRW Holdings
Revenue on services income for civil 
contracting works.
(51,925)
3,112,883
purchases of tyres, electrical equipment 
and back charge of repairs and 
maintenance.
309,087
444,464
Repairs and maintenance, plant and 
module purchases and labour hire.
6,254,103
9,116,204
Back charges for labour and 
miscellaneous.
10,508
421,662
Back charges for repairs and maintenance, 
management fee and miscellaneous
-
699,345
transfer of grants and government 
incentives or payments received
806,727
805,855
NRW pty ltd - Sales to NRW VDM Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
5,313,362
14,338,630
NRW pty ltd - Sales to NRW NYFl Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
86,226,526
3,282,201
NRW pty ltd - Sales to l J N Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
7,295,628
81,813,250
NRW pty ltd - Sales to NRW eastern Guruma Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
194,881,835
72,278,378
NRW pty ltd – Sales to otoC Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
298,570
833,745
NRW pty ltd – Sales to the Mid West Rail Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
33,886,452
259,367
NRW pty ltd – Sales to City east Alliance
Subcontractor Services
1,007,794
371,896
NRW pty ltd – Sales to NRW eastern Guruma NYFl Joint Venture
Subcontractor Services
108,014,192
-
NRW pty ltd – Sales to Action Drill & Blast
NRW pty ltd - purchases from NRW VDM Joint Venture
NRW pty ltd - purchases from l J N Joint Venture
Back charges for plant, labour and other re 
project works
19,495,586
24,342,107
employee travel and accommodation 
charges and other
3,790,950
811,172
Mostly diesel back charges consumed by 
NRW plant
-
5,142,998
NRW pty ltd - purchases from NRW SARl
Management Fee and cost back charges
1,627,465
2,717,488
Action Drill & Blast – Sales to NRW eastern Guruma NYFl Joint 
Venture
Subcontractor Services
23,111,425
-
NRW pty ltd – purchases from Action Drill & Blast
Drill & Blast Services and back charges
68,238,811
9,060,647
Action Drill & Blast – Sales to NRW eastern Guruma Joint Venture
Drill & Blast Services and back charges
6,038,791
7,500,000
Action Drill & Blast – purchases from Action Mining Services
Repairs and maintenance, plant and 
module purchases and labour hire.
119,683
174,219
Action Drill & Blast – Sales to Action Mining Services
Back charges of labour
2,494
-
Action Mining Services – Sales to ACN 107 724 274
Water trucks, service trucks, repairs and 
maintenance.
-
686,913
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(B)  
relateD PartY outstanDing BalanCes
Amounts receivable from or payable to related parties at reporting date were as follows:
ConsoliDateD
account receivable Balances
other related parties
total related party assets
accounts Payable Balances
other related parties
total related party payables
2012 
$
-
-
-
-
2011 
$
2,026,858
2,026,858
-
-
the amounts outstanding are unsecured and will be settled in cash. No guarantees have been given or received. No 
expense has been recognised in the current or prior periods for bad or doubtful debts in respect of the amounts owed by 
related parties.
(C)  
keY management Personnel remuneration 
the following were Key Management personnel of the Group at any time during the reporting period and unless otherwise 
indicated were Key Management personnel for the entire period.
DireCtors
Dr I F Burston 
Mr J Cooper
Mr M Arnett 
Mr J A pemberton 
exeCutiVes
Mr K Hyman
Mr M Wallace
Mr K Bounsell 
Mr W Rooney
Mr M Stewart
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
Mr S lucas
Chairman and Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Managing Director and Chief executive officer
Company Secretary, Risk Management and legal
Chief Financial officer
General Manager – Assets 
Managing Director - Civil and Mining
General Manager – Civil 
General Manager Mining – West Coast and overseas Mining
Drill & Blast General Manager
General Manager - east Coast Mining (Resigned)
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
the Key Management personnel compensation included in ‘employee benefits expense’ (see Note 9(A)) is as follows:
ConsoliDateD
Short term employee benefits
other long term benefits
post employment benefits
Share based payments
total
2012
$
7,610,346
83,563
303,182
1,575,839
9,572,930
2011
$
6,538,465
167,366
473,627
-
7,179,458
Detailed information on remuneration of Key Management personnel is set out in the Remuneration Report (pages 55 to 
71) in the Directors’ Report.
(D)  
oPtions oVer equitY instruments granteD as ComPensation
Apart from the in-substance options described in the Directors’ Report, no options were issued to or held by Key 
Management personnel or their related parties during the reporting period (2011: Nil).
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(e)  
moVements in orDinarY shares
the movement during the reporting period in the number of ordinary shares in NRW Holdings limited held directly, 
indirectly or beneficially, by each Key Management personnel, including their related parties, is:
For the year ended 30 June 2012  
for ordinary shares
helD at 1 
JulY 2011
PurChases(1)
reCeiVeD as 
ComPensation
reCeiVeD 
on oPtions 
/rights 
exerCiseD
sales / 
transFers 
/ net other 
Change
helD at 30 
June 2012
keY Person
Mr J A pemberton
Dr I F Burston
Mr J Cooper
Mr M Arnett
Mr K Hyman
Mr M Wallace
Mr M Stewart
Mr W Rooney
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
2,540,014
329,492
-
-
-
10,000
280,474
22,474
23,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(57,500)
2,540,014
329,492
10,000
280,474
22,474
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,419,892
(57,500)
7,625,846
Mr S lucas (resigned)
57,500
Mr K Bounsell
3,381,843
1,038,049
totAl
6,635,297
1,048,049
(1)  All purchases were made via purchases of shares on-market. 
For the year ended 30 June 2011 
for ordinary shares
keY Person
Mr J A pemberton
Dr I F Burston
Mr J Cooper
Mr M Arnett
Mr K Hyman
Mr M Wallace
Mr M Stewart
Mr W Rooney
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
Mr S lucas
Mr K Bounsell
totAl
helD at 1 
JulY 2010
PurChases(1)
reCeiVeD as 
ComPensation
reCeiVeD 
on oPtions 
/rights 
exerCiseD
sales / 
transFers 
/ net other 
Change
helD at 30 
June 2011
2,534,540
324,992
-
275,000
17,000
-
-
-
-
-
57,500
3,381,843
5,474
4,500
-
5,474
5,474
23,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,590,875
44,422
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,540,014
329,492
-
280,474
22,474
23,500
-
-
-
-
57,500
3,381,843
6,635,297
(1)  All purchases were made via purchases of shares on-market. 
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(F)  
PerFormanCe rights oVer equitY instruments granteD as ComPensation
All performance Rights issued to Key Management personnel were made in accordance with the provisions of the 
Company’s long term Incentive plan as outlined in the Remuneration Report (pages 55 to 71).
In respect of the ltI component of the FY12 Awards, the following table shows the total number of performance Rights 
granted to NRW’s KMp. the table also sets out the number of performance Rights that will be eligible to vest, subject to 
application of the vesting conditions on each subsequent vesting date.
BalanCe 
at 1 JulY 
2012
granteD as 
ComPensation
exerCiseD
net other 
Change
BalanCe at 
30 June 2012
VesteD at 
30 June 2012
VesteD anD 
exerCisaBle
PerFormanCe 
rights VesteD 
During the 
Year 
Mr J A 
pemberton
Mr W Rooney
Mr M Stewart
Mr t Cook
Mr W Fair
Mr K 
Bounsell
Mr M Wallace
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
841,377
348,448
211,570
76,015
73,479
85,165
74,649
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
841,377
348,448
211,570
76,015
73,479
85,165
74,649
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
No performance Rights were issued during the year ended 30 June 2011. 
36.  
eVents aFter the rePorting PerioD
other than the events noted below there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date 
of this report any transaction or event of a material nature likely in the opinion of the Directors, to affect significantly the 
operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in 
subsequent financial years.
37.  
auDitor’s remuneration
ConsoliDateD
2012 ($)
2011 ($)
auDit serViCes
Auditors of the Company
Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu
Audit and review of financial reports
299,500
196,000
other serViCes
Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu
Advisory Services
total
1,155
300,655
2,600
198,600
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Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
38.  
Parent entitY inFormation
As at, and throughout, the financial year ended 30 June 2012 the parent company of the Group was NRW Holdings limited. 
the accounting policies of the parent entity, which have been applied in determining the financial information shown below, 
are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 2 for a summary of the significant 
accounting policies relating to the Group.
(a)  
FinanCial Position
Parent
assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
total assets
liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
total liabilities
equity
Contributed equity
Retained earnings
reserves
Share based payment reserve
total equity
2012
$’000
282,719
34,489
317,208
19,521
8,254
27,775
156,456
129,766
3,211
289,433
2011
$’000
228,345
35,398
263,743
1,122
9,740
10,862
156,456
94,790
1,635
252,881
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notes to the  
Financial sTaTemenTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
(B)  
FinanCial PerFormanCe
profit after tax for the year
other comprehensive income
total ComPrehensiVe inCome
(C)  
 guarantees entereD into BY the Parent entitY  
in relation to the DeBts oF its suBsiDiaries:
Debt borrowings 
total
NRW Holdings limited has entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee with:
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 ρ
 NRW pty ltd AtF NRW unit trust
 NRW Drill & Blast pty ltd
 Actionblast pty ltd
 A.C.N. 107724274 pty ltd (formerly promac Sales pty ltd)
 NRW Intermediate Holdings pty ltd
Parent
Parent
2012
$’000
71,231
-
71,231
2012
$’000
198,770
198,770
2011
$’000
29,835
-
29,835
2011
$’000
123,566
123,566
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 129    
shareholDer  
inFormaTion
 130 shareholDer 
inFormaTion
the shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 25 September 2012.
NRW’s contributed equity comprises 278,888,011 fully paid ordinary shares.
DistriBution oF shareholDings
range
FullY PaiD orDinarY shares
100,001 and over
10,001 to 100,000
5,001 to 10,000
1,001 to 5,000
1 to 1,000
total
unmarketable parcels
243,422,270
21,043,830
7,163,093
6,588,398
670,420
278,888,011
13,619
%
87.28
7.55
2.57
2.36
0.24
100.00
0.00
no oF holDers
84
844
906
2,203
1,331
5,368
288
%
1.56
15.72
16.88
41.04
24.80
100.00
5.37
nrW’s 20 largest shareholDers
rank
name
shares
% interest
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
J p MoRGAN NoMINeeS AuStRAlIA lIMIteD 
HSBC CuStoDY NoMINeeS (AuStRAlIA) lIMIteD 
NAtIoNAl NoMINeeS lIMIteD 
Jp MoRGAN NoMINeeS AuStRAlIA lIMIteD 
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