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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Boral Limited
|name = Boral Limited
| logo = BorLogo-pro300.png
|logo = BorLogo-pro300.png
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
|type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{asx|BLD}}
|traded_as = {{ASX|BLD}}
| foundation = 4 March 1946
|foundation = 4 March 1946
| founder = David Craig
|founder = David Craig
| location = [[North Ryde, New South Wales]], Australia
|location = [[North Ryde]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| key_people = {{ubl|Ryan Stokes (chairman)|Vik Bansal (CEO & managing director)}}
|key_people = {{ubl|Ryan Stokes (chairman)|Vik Bansal (CEO & managing director)}}
| industry = Building and construction materials
|industry = Building and construction materials
| products = {{hlist|[[Concrete]]|quarry materials|[[cement]]|[[Bitumen|asphalt]]|recycled materials}}
|products = {{hlist|[[Concrete]]|quarry materials|[[cement]]|[[Bitumen|asphalt]]|recycled materials}}
| revenue = $3.46 billion (2023)
|revenue = $3.46 billion
|revenue_year = 2023
| operating_income = $231.5 million (2023)
|operating_income = $232 million
⚫
| parent = [[Seven Group Holdings]] (72.6%)
| homepage = {{URL|boral.com.au}}
|income_year = 2023
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|parent = [[Seven Group Holdings]] (72.6%)
}}
|homepage = {{URL|boral.com.au}}}}


'''Boral Limited''' is an Australian [[construction]] materials company manufacturing. Listed on the [[Australian Securities Exchange]], it is majority owned by [[Seven Group Holdings]].
'''Boral Limited''' is an Australia-based integrated [[construction]] materials company. The company is engaged in producing and selling a broad range of construction materials including quarry products, cement, concrete, asphalt and recycled materials. The company's segments include construction materials and property. The company's construction materials segment operates across Australia and offers quarries, concrete, asphalt, landfill, cement, recycling, transport and placing. Its property segment is engaged in the development or divestment of surplus properties. The company's products are offered to end-use markets, which include residential and non-residential construction and the engineering and infrastructure markets.<ref name=Financial_Times>{{cite web|title=Boral Limited Overview|url= https://markets.ft.com/data/equities/tearsheet/profile?s=BLD:ASX|website=Financial Times|access-date=16 August 2023}}</ref> With revenue for total operations of A$3.46 billion (2023), Boral has about 7,500 employees and contractors working across 360 operating and distribution sites. Its headquarters are located in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]].<ref name=ASX>{{cite web|title=BLD Boral Limited|url=http://www.asx.com.au/asx/share-price-research/company/BLD/details|website=ASX|access-date=22 December 2017}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Boral was founded by David Craig on 4 March 1946 as Bitumen and Oil Refineries (Australia) Limited with [[Caltex]] having a 40% shareholding. In March 1947, it opened [[Matraville Refinery]], Australia's first bitumen and oil refinery.<ref>[https://www.boral.com.au/about/history/1946-1949 Boral’s History 1946 – 1949] Boral</ref> In 1963, the company was renamed Boral Limited having been commonly referred to by its acronym since it commenced trading. In 1964, it purchased the Gas Supply Company with 28 coal gas companies in [[New South Wales]], [[Queensland]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. In 1968 Boral sold a 50% stake in its refining business to [[TotalEnergies|Total]], before selling it the remainder in January 1972.<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10704529 Boral shareholders approve] ''[[Canberra Times]]'' 4 April 1968 p. 25</ref> In 1969, it entered the building materials industry through a number of acquisitions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317092119/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1960-1969 1960 - 1969] Boral</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317091826/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1970-1979 1970 - 1979] Boral</ref>
Boral was founded by David Craig on 4 March 1946 as Bitumen and Oil Refineries (Australia) Limited with [[Ampol|Caltex]] having a 40% shareholding. In March 1947, it opened [[Matraville Refinery]], Australia's first bitumen and oil refinery.<ref>[https://www.boral.com.au/about/history/1946-1949 Boral’s History 1946 – 1949] Boral</ref> In 1963, the company was renamed Boral Limited having been commonly referred to by its acronym since it commenced trading. In 1964, it purchased the Gas Supply Company with 28 coal gas companies in [[New South Wales]], [[Queensland]] and [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]. In 1968 Boral sold a 50% stake in its refining business to [[TotalEnergies|Total]], before selling it the remainder in January 1972.<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10704529 Boral shareholders approve] ''[[Canberra Times]]'' 4 April 1968 page 25</ref> In 1969, it entered the building materials industry through a number of acquisitions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317092119/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1960-1969 1960 - 1969] Boral</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317091826/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1970-1979 1970 - 1979] Boral</ref>


In 1979, Boral entered the United States market, purchasing a 55% shareholding in California Tile from Amalco. In February 1987 Boral purchased cement manufacturer Blue Circle Southern Cement from [[BHP]] and [[Blue Circle Industries]].<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/101981184 Blue Circle cements $100m Boral profit] ''Canberra Times'' 8 March 1988 p. 23</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317092213/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1980-1989 1980 - 1989] Boral</ref> In 1990, [[Midland Brick]] was purchased.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190318103456/https://www.midlandbrick.com.au/MidlandBrick/media/Documents/Misc/70th-Anniversary-Web-Magazine.pdf 70 Years building WA] Midland Brick</ref>
In 1979, Boral entered the United States market, purchasing a 55% shareholding in California Tile from Amalco. In February 1987 Boral purchased cement manufacturer Blue Circle Southern Cement from [[BHP]] and [[Blue Circle Industries]].<ref>[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/101981184 Blue Circle cements $100m Boral profit] ''Canberra Times'' 8 March 1988 p. 23</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180317092213/http://acquia-prod.boral.com/history/1980-1989 1980 - 1989] Boral</ref> In 1990, [[Midland Brick]] was purchased.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190318103456/https://www.midlandbrick.com.au/MidlandBrick/media/Documents/Misc/70th-Anniversary-Web-Magazine.pdf 70 Years building WA] [[Midland Brick]]</ref>


In January 2000, Boral sold its tyre business to [[Bridgestone]].<ref>Bridgestone buys Boral's tyre business ''[[Truck & Bus Transportation]]'' March 2000 p. 15</ref> In February 2000, Boral's energy assets were [[Corporate spin-off|spun off]] into a separate listed entity, [[Origin Energy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Admission to Official List|url=http://www.asx.com.au/asx/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=text&issuerId=4257&announcementId=162783|website=ASX| date=4 January 2011 |access-date=23 December 2017}}</ref>
In January 2000, Boral sold its tyre business to [[Bridgestone]].<ref>Bridgestone buys Boral's tyre business ''[[Truck & Bus Transportation]]'' March 2000 page 15</ref> In February 2000, Boral's energy assets were [[Corporate spin-off|spun off]] into a separate listed entity, [[Origin Energy]].<ref>[http://www.asx.com.au/asx/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=text&issuerId=4257&announcementId=162783 Admission to Official List] [[Australian Securities Exchange]] 4 January 2011</ref>


In December 2020, Boral sold [[Midland Brick]] to the [[Buckeridge Group of Companies]].<ref>[https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/bgcs-proposed-acquisition-of-midland-brick-not-opposed BGC's proposed acquisition of Midland Brick not opposed] [[Australian Competition & Consumer Commission]] 17 December 2020</ref> This followed Boral selling its bricks business on Australia's east coast in 2016.
In December 2020, Boral sold [[Midland Brick]] to the [[Buckeridge Group of Companies]].<ref>[https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/bgcs-proposed-acquisition-of-midland-brick-not-opposed BGC's proposed acquisition of Midland Brick not opposed] [[Australian Competition & Consumer Commission]] 17 December 2020</ref> This followed Boral selling its bricks business on Australia's east coast in 2016.


In April 2021, Boral divested its plasterboard business, completing the process with the sale of its 50 per cent interest in the USG Boral joint venture to [[Knauf]] group for US$1.015 billion.<ref>Baird, Lucas. [https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/boral-launches-share-buy-back-after-1-3b-divestment-20210401-p57fse Boral launches share buyback after $1.3b divestment] ''[[Australian Financial Review]]'' 1 April 2021</ref> In May 2021, [[Seven Group Holdings]] launched a takeover bid.<ref>Deare, Steven. [https://thewest.com.au/business/construction/boral-asks-investors-to-reject-seven-bid-c-2810423 Boral asks investors to reject Seven bid] ''[[The West Australian]]'' 11 May 2021</ref> In June 2021, Boral sold its United States operations to [[Westlake Chemical]].<ref>[https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02386227-2A1304322?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4 Boral agrees to sell its North American building products business] Boral 21 June 2021</ref> In July 2021, Seven gained control of Boral with a 70% shareholding.<ref>[https://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/SVW/02401391.pdf Notice of change of interests of substantial holder] Boral 30 July 2021</ref>
In April 2021, Boral divested its plasterboard business, completing the process with the sale of its 50 per cent interest in the USG Boral joint venture to [[Knauf]] for US$1 billion.<ref>Baird, Lucas. [https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/boral-launches-share-buy-back-after-1-3b-divestment-20210401-p57fse Boral launches share buyback after $1.3b divestment] ''[[Australian Financial Review]]'' 1 April 2021</ref> In May 2021, [[Seven Group Holdings]] launched a [[takeover offer]].<ref>Deare, Steven. [https://thewest.com.au/business/construction/boral-asks-investors-to-reject-seven-bid-c-2810423 Boral asks investors to reject Seven bid] ''[[The West Australian]]'' 11 May 2021</ref> In June 2021, Boral sold its United States operations to [[Westlake Chemical]].<ref>[https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02386227-2A1304322?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4 Boral agrees to sell its North American building products business] Boral 21 June 2021</ref> In July 2021, Seven gained control of Boral with a 70% shareholding.<ref>[https://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/SVW/02401391.pdf Notice of change of interests of substantial holder] Boral 30 July 2021</ref> In March 2024, Seven Group Holdings launched a takeover offer for the remainder of the shares it didn't own. It was rejected by Boral's board.<ref>[https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Boral-rejects-Seven-Group-Holdings-31bn-takeover-offer Boral rejects Seven Group Holdings $3.1bn takeover offer] ''[[Business News (Australia)|Business News]]'' 19 March 2024</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist|refs=https://www.boral.com/sites/corporate/files/media/field_document/Annual-Report-2021.pdf}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.boral.com/ Boral Corporate]
*[https://www.boral.com/ Boral Corporate]
*[https://www.boral.com.au/ Boral Australia]
*[https://www.boral.com.au/ Boral Australia]
*[https://www.boral.com.au/contact/general/ Contact Boral]


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Revision as of 20:49, 19 March 2024

For Boral, West Bengal, see Garia. For other uses, see Boral (surname).

Boral Limited
Company typePublic
ASX: BLD
IndustryBuilding and construction materials
Founded4 March 1946
FounderDavid Craig
HeadquartersNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Key people
  • Ryan Stokes (chairman)
  • Vik Bansal (CEO & managing director)
Products
Revenue$3.46 billion (2023)
$232 million (2023)
ParentSeven Group Holdings (72.6%)
Websiteboral.com.au

Boral Limited is an Australian construction materials company manufacturing. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, it is majority owned by Seven Group Holdings.

History

Boral was founded by David Craig on 4 March 1946 as Bitumen and Oil Refineries (Australia) Limited with Caltex having a 40% shareholding. In March 1947, it opened Matraville Refinery, Australia's first bitumen and oil refinery.[1] In 1963, the company was renamed Boral Limited having been commonly referred to by its acronym since it commenced trading. In 1964, it purchased the Gas Supply Company with 28 coal gas companies in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. In 1968 Boral sold a 50% stake in its refining business to Total, before selling it the remainder in January 1972.[2] In 1969, it entered the building materials industry through a number of acquisitions.[3][4]

In 1979, Boral entered the United States market, purchasing a 55% shareholding in California Tile from Amalco. In February 1987 Boral purchased cement manufacturer Blue Circle Southern Cement from BHP and Blue Circle Industries.[5][6] In 1990, Midland Brick was purchased.[7]

In January 2000, Boral sold its tyre business to Bridgestone.[8] In February 2000, Boral's energy assets were spun off into a separate listed entity, Origin Energy.[9]

In December 2020, Boral sold Midland Brick to the Buckeridge Group of Companies.[10] This followed Boral selling its bricks business on Australia's east coast in 2016.

In April 2021, Boral divested its plasterboard business, completing the process with the sale of its 50 per cent interest in the USG Boral joint venture to Knauf for US$1 billion.[11] In May 2021, Seven Group Holdings launched a takeover offer.[12] In June 2021, Boral sold its United States operations to Westlake Chemical.[13] In July 2021, Seven gained control of Boral with a 70% shareholding.[14] In March 2024, Seven Group Holdings launched a takeover offer for the remainder of the shares it didn't own. It was rejected by Boral's board.[15]

References

  1. ^ Boral’s History 1946 – 1949 Boral
  2. ^ Boral shareholders approve Canberra Times 4 April 1968 page 25
  3. ^ 1960 - 1969 Boral
  4. ^ 1970 - 1979 Boral
  5. ^ Blue Circle cements $100m Boral profit Canberra Times 8 March 1988 p. 23
  6. ^ 1980 - 1989 Boral
  7. ^ 70 Years building WA Midland Brick
  8. ^ Bridgestone buys Boral's tyre business Truck & Bus Transportation March 2000 page 15
  9. ^ Admission to Official List Australian Securities Exchange 4 January 2011
  10. ^ BGC's proposed acquisition of Midland Brick not opposed Australian Competition & Consumer Commission 17 December 2020
  11. ^ Baird, Lucas. Boral launches share buyback after $1.3b divestment Australian Financial Review 1 April 2021
  12. ^ Deare, Steven. Boral asks investors to reject Seven bid The West Australian 11 May 2021
  13. ^ Boral agrees to sell its North American building products business Boral 21 June 2021
  14. ^ Notice of change of interests of substantial holder Boral 30 July 2021
  15. ^ Boral rejects Seven Group Holdings $3.1bn takeover offer Business News 19 March 2024
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