Shareholder Reports

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2001 Annual Report

On a comparative basis, net profit after tax increased by 11.6%. Earnings per share increased by 13% to 17 cents. Dividends per share increased by 23% to 16 cents. Coil processing operations enhanced by acquisition of DJ Agencies. $9 million reduction in inventories. Significant increase in profit contribution from steel distribution and processing.

2001 Half Yearly Report

2000 Annual Report

HIGHLIGHTS: Profit: The after tax profit showed an increase of over 300% when compared to last year. Canadian operations substantially increased sales and earnings. Dividend: Payment of 13 cents in comparison to last year of 8 cents. Successful integration of existing Roofing operations with recently acquired BHP Steel Building Products New Zealand Limited. Internet Business: First steel distribution business anywhere to operate solely through electronic commerce.

2000 Half Yearly Report

1999 Annual Report

HIGHLIGHTS: Divesting of Engineering Operations. Acquisition of BHP Steel Building Products New Zealand Ltd. This will enhance our established Roofing Business. A J Forsyth & Company Limited: Further operational efficiencies obtained in a very difficult trading environment. Steel Distribution & Processing: Increased sales and market share for value added products in South Island. Metal Fastening operations showed improved results over the year. Continued improvement shown in the Group’s Health and Safety Record.

1999 Half Yearly Report

1998 Annual Report

HIGHLIGHTS: Steel Distribution and Processing: Increased volumes for value-added products from Coil Processing and Plate Service Centres. A J Forsyth & Company Limited: Achieved significant improvement in profit for the year. Reinforcing and Fabrication: Record profits earned for the period. Obtained certification to ISO 9002. Health and Safety: Further improvement in the Group’s safety record during the period.

1998 Half Yearly Report

1997 Annual Report

HIGHLIGHTS: Health and Safety: Achieved significant improvement in the Group’s safety record during the period. Bonus Issue: A Taxable Bonus Issue of one ordinary share for each ordinary share on issue at 12 September 1997. Steel Distribution and Processing: Auckland operations of Steel and Tube and Metal Sales relocated to new purpose-built facilities in East Tamaki. Engineering and Fabrication: Southern Cross Hamilton moved to larger and more efficient leased premises. Reinforcing and Fabrication: Record profits earned for the period.

1997 Half Yearly Report