Following a comprehensive review of the Group and its divisions, markets and growth opportunities, we are aligned on three strategic priorities:

Growth

Growth

Purpose

Reduce earnings volatility and improve overall returns on capital, underpinning our financial goals.


Target

Align to the Government's 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy pipeline, including full project lifetime service, together with emerging public private partnership opportunities.


Next steps

Seize opportunities in growth sectors such as water, defence, energy and healthcare where Kier has proven capability and significant opportunity ahead.


Resilience

Resilience

Purpose

Provide flexibility, resilience and greater alignment with the industry.


Target

Achieve average net cash of >£200m by FY29.

Maintain strong customer and contract mix, and disciplined commercial bidding.


Next steps

Reallocate capital invested in the Property business, over a circa three year period, in line with the Group's capital allocation framework.

Performance

Performance

Purpose

Drive performance for all stakeholders, demonstrating conviction in our sector strategy and the benefit of our differentiated business model.


Target

  • Mid-single-digit revenue growth

  • 4.0%-4.5% adjusted operating margin

  • Double-digit adjusted EPS growth


Next steps

Deliver on our updated financial targets, growing the core business and using technology investment to drive enhanced returns with substantially reduced financing costs.



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