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About Austal
Its shares trade on ASX under the ticker ASB.AX. It has been listed since 8 December 1998. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of A$2.03bn and a net loss of A$53.6m. At that date it held total assets of A$3.10bn and shareholders' equity of A$1.23bn.
Austal Ltd. engages in the design and construction of customized aluminum commercial and defense vessels. The company is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. The firm operates through two segments: USA and Australasia. The USA manufactures high performance aluminum defense vessels for the US Navy and provides training and on-going support and maintenance of these high-performance vessels to the US Navy. Australasia segment includes Australia, Philippines, Vietnam, Aulong Joint Venture and Muscat operations is combined into a single Australasia reporting segment. The Australasia business manufactures high performance vessels for markets worldwide, excluding the USA, and provides training, on-going support and maintenance for high performance vessels. The company designs, constructs and supports commercial vessels, including passenger ferries, vehicle passenger ferries, offshore and windfarm vessels. The company also develops and integrates vessel control and information management systems.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Listed since
- 8 Dec 1998
- Employees
- 5,700
- Website
- austal.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Hon. Richard SpencerNon-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Mr. Patrick GreggChief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, since 2017A$1.8m
- Mr. Christian JohnstoneChief Financial OfficerA$1.0m
- Ms. Michelle KrugerPresident, Austal USAA$1.2m
- Mr. Adrian StrangCompany Secretary
- Mr. Brent CubisNon-Executive Director
- Mr. John RothwellNon-Executive Director, since 2024A$231,879
- Mr. Lee GoddardNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$132,554
- Ms. Kathryn TooheyNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$51,049
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 66
- Environment
- 77
- Social
- 42
- Governance
- 78
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,534 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 10,828 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 2,214,709 t
- Women in the workforce
- 17.28586%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Leading shipbuilding and defense contractor with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Broad product portfolio catering to both the commercial and defense sectors.
- Superior design and engineering capabilities driving innovation and competitive advantage.
Weaknesses
- Reliance on government contracts and defense spending, making it susceptible to political and budgetary fluctuations.
- Limited geographical diversification may expose the company to regional economic risks.
- Vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, particularly for critical components and raw materials.
Opportunities
- Growing global demand for naval vessels and commercial ships, presenting expansion opportunities.
- Increasing focus on renewable energy and electric-powered vessels, creating avenues for technological advancements and market penetration.
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations to leverage complementary expertise and enter new markets.
Threats
- Intense competition from domestic and international shipbuilders, leading to pricing pressures.
- Economic downturns and recessions impacting overall shipbuilding demand and customer budgets.
- Changing regulatory frameworks and environmental regulations affecting design and manufacturing processes.
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