Fluor's Second-Quarter Profit Jumps 119% after Strong Performances in All Sectors

SUGAR LAND--August 13, 2008--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) (Irving, Texas), an engineering, procurement and construction major, has reported that its second-quarter profit has more than doubled to $209 million, up 119%, compared with $96 million in the same period last year. Alan Boeckmann, Fluor's Chairman and CEO, said all of the company's business segments have contributed to the overall growth. He said the company is likely to continue to benefit from strong demand in its key markets worldwide.