Company overview

The Shaw Group is a vertically integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, technology, pipe fabrication and consulting services to the energy and chemical industries. The group primarily operates in the US. It is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and employs 26,000 people.

The group recorded revenues of $6,998 million during the financial year (FY) ended August 2008, an increase of 22.3% over 2007. The operating profit of the group was $309.7 million during FY2008, as compared to $100.9 million in FY2007. The net profit was $140.7 million in FY2008, as compared to a net loss of $19 million in FY2007. Net profit increased primarily to the increasing demand for power generation capacity, petrochemicals and refined products during the year.

Key facts

New York ticker: SGR

No. employees: 26000

Turnover: 6,998,000,000 (USD)

Financial year end: August

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