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Agenda I. Organic Growth Opportunities II. John M. Dionisio Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jane A. Chmielinski Chief Operating Officer Frederick W. Werner President, EMEA Balanced Capital Allocation Priorities Michael S. Burke President III. Financial Discipline Steve M. Kadenacy Chief Financial Officer Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 3 Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, K.S.A. Page 3

AECOM Today The Global Enterprise 2 segments, 5 end markets and over 30 market sectors Leverage global end-to-end service platform and diversification across services, end markets, geographies and funding sources. AECOM Segments Professional Technical Services (PTS) Management Support Services (MSS) End Markets Market Sectors Facilities Commercial, Data Centers, Education, Government, Health Care, Hospitality, Sports and Entertainment Transportation Aviation, Highways and Bridges, Freight Rail, Transit, Ports and Marine Environmental Chemicals/ Pharmaceutical, Government, Manufacturing, Water, Wastewater Power, Energy & Mining Power/Electric Utilities, Hydropower, Geothermal, T&D, Wind and Solar, Mining, Oil & Gas Cyber Support, Contingency Support, Information Management, International Development, Linguistics, Logistics and Field Services, Operations and Maintenance, National Security Programs Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 4 Page 4

Diversified Geographies, End Markets, Funding Sources, and Services Services Planning Consulting Architecture and Engineering Design Program/ Construction Management Operations and Maintenance Cyber Security/ I.T. Services Logistics/ Support Services End Markets MSS 12% 13% Power, Energy & Mining Geographies Environmental 18% 25% Transportation Funding Sources Americas 50% 28% Asia-Pacific Facilities 32% Non-U.S. Government 25% 39% Private 22% EMEA U.S. State/Local 17% 19% U.S. Federal Notes: Estimated funding sources and end markets based on Q4 FY12 gross revenue. Estimated geographies based on Q4 FY12 net service revenue where work is performed. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 5 Page 5

AECOM Long-Term Goals and Objectives 1. Increase shareholder value through balanced capital allocation and financial discipline. 2. Increase mix of high-margin technical and construction services. 3. Five-year plan driven predominantly by organic growth. 4. Increase mix of private sector clients. 5. Increase penetration in top 100 private and multinational clients. 6. Increase revenue and profit from emerging markets in Africa, China, India, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and natural resource rich economies. Los Angeles International Airport, California, U.S.A. Cleveland Clinic Rendering, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E Sutong Bridge, Jiangsu, China Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 6 Page 6

Catalysts for Growth: Strong Industry Fundamentals 7 6 5 4 3 (Urban population, billions of people) 0.4 Urbanization 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.4 +3 billion people in cities 60 50 40 30 Emerging markets (% of world GDP) 49 31 54 2 2010 China India Other Source: United Nations Asia Africa RoW 2050 20 1990 2011 2016 Source: International Monetary Fund Demand for natural resources (World energy consumption, quadrillion Btus) 800 Non-OECD OECD Aging infrastructure Estimated investment needed in developed countries: 600 400 200 0 1990 2000 2008 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 7 Source: OECD estimate for investment in roads, water, electricity, telecommunications and rail in OECD countries up to 2030 Page 7

Large and Growing Infrastructure Spend Across all Regions Europe, Middle East & Africa Annual Expenditure: $1.3 trillion 5-year CAGR: 7%* Americas Annual Expenditure: $1.1 trillion 5-year CAGR: 5%* Asia Pacific Annual Expenditure: $2.1 trillion 5-year CAGR: 9%* *CAGR (2012-2017) expenditures based on entire regions. Sources: Business Monitor, Global Insight and AECOM estimates Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 8 Page 8

Enhancing Operational Excellence and Extending Competitive Advantage Operational Priorities Strengthen client relationship management approach Strengthen performance management feedback and dialogue Continue improvement in project delivery Improve risk management capabilities and results AECOM Differentiators Integrated service delivery model Mega project credibility Extensive local presence backed by global expertise Breadth and depth of technical expertise Client relationships number and quality Industry leadership Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 9 Page 9

Organizational Structure as Driver of Growth and Improved Client Experience Advance the matrix and optimize management structure. Clear roles and responsibilities leading to faster decision making. This will allow us to: Further integrate service offerings with end market focus. Enhance collaboration among business lines and across the super geography. Advance technical practice networks. Simplify all work streams. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 10 Page 10

Global Business Line Priorities Execution on growth strategies across entire enterprise. Identify Hire Retain marquee industry luminaries. Position AECOM in emerging geographies. Develop the thought leaders in our space as a competitive advantage. Serve as the conduit to ensure we deliver world-class solutions/talent to our clients around the globe matched with equally strong professionals in each geography and region. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 11 Page 11

Strategic Use of Global Expertise for Organic Growth Leveraging the Global Enterprise Creating Centers of Excellence to deliver high-quality solutions. Example: 80% of hydro work performed in Canada is for projects located outside of Canada. Examples of Global Centers of Excellence Sports Health care Hydropower Mass transportation Industrial design Building engineering Infrastructure design Mining Oil & Gas Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 12 Note: Centers of Excellence are at varying stages of development. Page 12

Strategic use of Global Expertise for Organic Growth Leveraging the Global Enterprise Leveraging our global enterprise presents significant growth opportunity and superior solutions for our clients. Health Care Case Study Global Health Care Infrastructure spend $90+ billion annually. King Khalid Medical City King Khalid Medical City Damman, Saudi Arabia $1.2 billion medical city comprising 1,500- bed hospital and research center, office buildings and staff accommodations. AECOM delivering $28 million contract to provide architecture, engineering design and production services. Project execution will leverage health care experts from across AECOM. Health Care Center of Excellence Project staffing Saudi Arabia Page 13

Organic Investments: Growing with Top Multinational Clients Top MNCs continue to accelerate CapEx Key clients for AECOM thru M&A Trends match well with AECOM s strengths Clients looking for consistent delivery across global platform Infrastructure development key to success AECOM investments focused on expanding offering in key core markets Industrial client: AECOM in 17 countries Oil & Gas client: AECOM in 21 countries Mining client: AECOM in 5 countries Note: Each symbol represents a country where AECOM has delivered one or more Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page projects 14 for the specified MNC client. BKS Page 14

Organic Investments: Capitalizing on Growth Markets Middle East Case Study Example: Middle East Goal Expand Middle East presence by capitalizing on growth markets of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. CapEx $500Bn in Saudi Arabia; $100Bn in Qatar over next 5 years. New Doha Port, Doha, Qatar Construction contract awards, $ billions Saudi Arabia Qatar 9% 2010 2012E 57% 34% U.A.E. Saudi Arabia Qatar 16% 63% 21% $95 billion $290 billion U.A.E. Opportunity Plan Leverage strong AECOM footprint in Middle East with over 4,000 personnel (1,500 in Saudi Arabia) and operating over 30 years. Focus on AECOM strengths in infrastructure, health, sports & commercial. Bring global expertise matched with strong local delivery. Increased military sales from U.S. government. Note: Excludes Oil & Gas investments Source: MEED Page 15

Balanced Capital Allocation Priorities Expect to generate at least $1bn+ in free cash flow over next five years.. Pursue organic and acquisitive investments that further our strategy and present attractive long-term returns. Maintain ample liquidity and strong balance sheet. Deleverage when appropriate. Share repurchase. Compensation KPIs support increased focus on cash flow. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 17 Page 17

Key Global Market and Industry Trends Shaping AECOM Strategy Emerging markets growth more robust than developed markets. Macro-economy Emerging market growth and rapid urbanization driving continued demand for commodities and energy. U.S. federal spending to remain constrained, with anticipated declines in defense budgets and continued budget pressure at state/local levels. Client procurement preferences Increasing demand for integrated service delivery. EPCM capabilities a requisite in higher-growth end markets such as power, energy, and mining. Risk sharing and capital deployment PPP gaining traction as means of filling shortfall in public funding. Necessitates capital deployment. Growing demand for design-build and other alternative delivery models to transfer risk and reduce costs. Page 18

Organic Investments: Expanding Alternative Delivery and Infrastructure Investment Capabilities 2006 External investment fund Investment participation: Meridiam investment Investment focus Transportation and social infrastructure P3s in OECD countries Current Alternative delivery capabilities External and internal investment fund Alternative delivery capabilities: Design-build, construction management fee at risk, energy savings performance contracting Illustrative projects: North Tarrant Expressway (TX), Long Beach Courthouse (CA) Investment participation: Meridiam ($3 billion under management) + AECOM Capital Investment focus Transportation and social infrastructure P3s Private real estate projects in major U.S. cities, London, Hong Kong Co-invest with fund/developer partners (e.g., Meridiam). P3 and real estate projects being pursued. Strategy provides investment returns and positions us for additional service revenues. Page 19

Targeted Acquisitions: Emerging Markets Targeting emerging markets in Africa, China, India, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and natural resource rich economies. Expect acquisitions to satisfy one or both of the following criteria: 1. Provide technical capability that can be driven across our global platform or 2. Provide geographic base from which we can expand and offer our global services Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 20 Page 20

Share Repurchases Share repurchases remain current investment priority. On track to retire 20% of shares since program inception. Industry leading Free Cash Flow Yield of 15%. (1) % 100-90 - 80-70 - 60-50 - 40-30 - 20-10 - 0 - Percentage of Free Cash Flow Returned to Shareholders (1) : 49% 44% 92% FY11 FY12 FY13PF (1) Free cash flow (FCF) is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and is a non-gaap measure. Free cash flow yield is defined as last 12 months free cash flow as of September 30, 2012, divided by equity market capitalization as of November 30, 2012. Percentage of free cash flow returned to shareholders is defined as share repurchase expenditures divided by free cash flow. FY11 amount excludes deferred compensation plan termination ($90 million) and associated excess tax benefits ($58 million). FY13 proforma assumes free cash flow approximates net income and remaining share repurchase authorization exercised in FY13 divided by FY13 net income implied by the mid-point of FY13 EPS guidance range of $2.40-$2.50 multiplied by 106 million shares. Page 21

Strategy Will Continue To Transform AECOM s Business Profile Leverage unique value proposition Global footprint local presence to serve MNC clients across the world Global expertise and breadth of services Integrated delivery to reduce cycle time/cost Alternative delivery Enhance alternative delivery capabilities Effectively price risk Meridiam relationship AECOM Capital Strategic Priorities Capitalize on higher growth markets Geographic Emerging markets End markets Oil & Gas Transmission & Distribution Capital allocation Balanced approach Organic investments Niche acquisitions Opportunistic debt pay down Share repurchases Page 22

Agenda I. Organic Growth Opportunities II. John M. Dionisio Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jane A. Chmielinski Chief Operating Officer Frederick W. Werner President, EMEA Balanced Capital Allocation Priorities Michael S. Burke President III. Financial Discipline Steve M. Kadenacy Chief Financial Officer Taizhou Bridge Jiangsu, China Image credit: Jiangsu Provincial Yangtze River Highway Bridge Construction Commanding Department Page 23

Financial Overview: Track Record and Long-Term Goals Track Record 2006-2012 CAGR 1 Gross Revenue +16% Key Objectives Optimal balance of growth, profitability and liquidity EBITDA Margin 2 +280 bps EPS 3 +21% EBITDA Margin 2 increase 200 bps FCF equal or greater than net income Balanced capital allocation Backlog +22% 1 AECOM s initial public offering occurred in 2007. Compound annual growth shown for revenue, EPS, and backlog based on 2006-2012 data series. FY12 results exclude goodwill impairment impact. 2 EBITDA/Net Service Revenue, both are non-gaap measures. These results are from continuing operations. Cumulative EBITDA margin improvement shown from 2006-2012. 3 Based on earnings per share from continuing operations. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 24 Page 24

Improve Operating Leverage and Efficiency: Cost Containment Ongoing cost optimization efforts to improve margins Rationalized headcount Consolidating real estate footprint and optimizing operating costs Rigorous controls to bring down travel spending Achieving procurement savings through contract renewals Page 25

Improve Operating Leverage and Efficiency: Project Execution Goals Reduce cost and schedule overruns. Improve customer satisfaction. Drive project margin expansion. Actions Online project-monitoring tool and standard KPIs implemented across all geographies. Enterprise Project Management Office set up to facilitate consistency of project management practice throughout AECOM. Globally consistent accreditation program and project management training program rolled out. Project management career pathway created. KPIs being restructured. Page 26

Improve Operating Leverage and Efficiency Design Centers High-value design centers in China, India, and Spain not merely low-cost production sites. Attract strong local talent to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Leverage technology to foster seamless collaboration with client-facing teams in mature markets. Create foundation for strong local business. Designing More For Less Relative Geographic Price Point 1 1 Full employee cost Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 27 Page 27

Operating Leverage and Efficiency Drives Higher Utilization Utilization Implemented rigorous operational action plan to combat global recession. 300 basis point improvement in consolidated utilization driven by more optimized project delivery and support processes. 76.5% Utilization 76.0% 75.5% 75.0% 74.5% 74.0% 73.5% 73.0% 2009 2010 2011 2012 Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 28 Page 28

Pathway to 12% EBITDA Margins 200 basis point improvement in EBITDA margin. Key influencers are: growth, mix, and SG&A scaling. Scenarios No growth: A challenge to achieve 12% in the short term would require $120MM cut to SG&A. High-growth: Pure operating leverage of NSR flow through. Unlikely in current macroeconomic environment. Balanced: Modest NSR growth, improved margin mix and SG&A scaling. Margin Mix improvement driven by: Increase share of wallet of existing clients Improved project execution Increased mix of higher-margin services Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 29 Page 29

Cash Flow at Inflection Point Significant progress made on cash flow conversion since 2010. Initiatives implemented over past several quarters + FY13 initiatives and incentives reinforce cash flow focus. Well positioned for sustained improvement in free cash flow conversion. AECOM Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) %. Measurable progress since 2010 160-140 - 142 120-100 - 81 81 80-71 60-62 40-36 20-0- FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 (1) Free cash flow (FCF) is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and is a non-gaap measure. Free cash flow conversion is defined as free cash flow as a percentage of net income prior to deduction of noncontrolling interests. FY11 amount excludes deferred compensation plan termination ($90 million) and associated excess tax benefits ($58 million). FY12 amount excludes goodwill impairment impact. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 30 Page 30

Reaffirm Fiscal 2013 Outlook EPS range of $2.40-$2.50 Excludes benefit of additional share repurchase. Free cash flow equal to or greater than net income. Aggressive but achievable target of 80-day DSO by year-end FY13. Continued margin improvement (1) Free cash flow Net income (2) 8.1% 8.7% 9.9% 10.1% 9.6% 9.6% 9.4% 12.0% $mm 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Free cash flow Net income 1 EBITDA/Net Service Revenue, both are non-gaap measures. These results are from continuing operations. FY12 results exclude goodwill impairment impact. 2 Free cash flow (FCF) is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and is a non-gaap measure. Net income is shown prior to deduction of noncontrolling interests. FY11 free cash flow excludes deferred compensation plan termination ($90 million) and associated excess tax benefits ($58 million). FY12 results exclude goodwill impairment impact. Q4 and Full Year FY2011 Earnings Presentation Page 31 Page 31

Key Takeaways Organic Growth Opportunities Attractive market opportunities supported by strong, long-term fundamentals. AECOM is well positioned given our market leadership and client-centric global delivery capabilities. Balanced Capital Allocation Significant cash generation capability over the next five years. Allocating capital to drive profitable organic growth by investing in high growth markets, expanding our business with MNCs, and further developing alternative delivery. Focused on generating attractive returns and capital allocation priority remains returning cash to our shareholders. Financial Discipline Clear path to expanding EBITDA margins by 200 basis points. DSOs target of 80 days, free cash flow equal to or in excess of net income. Page 32

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Regulation G Information ($ in millions, except EPS) Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue, Net of Other Direct Costs Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Revenue $ 8,218.2 $ 8,037.4 $ 6,545.8 $ 6,119.5 $ 5,194.7 $ 4,237.3 Less: other direct costs 3,034.3 2,856.6 2,340.0 2,300.5 1,905.2 1,832.0 Revenue, net of other direct costs $ 5,183.9 $ 5,180.8 $ 4,205.8 $ 3,819.0 $ 3,289.5 $ 2,405.3 Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted EPS Before Goodwill Impairment to Net Income and Diluted EPS Amount before goodwill impairment Twelve Months Ended Sep 30, 2012 Net Income Attributable to Net Income AECOM Diluted EPS $ 260.3 $ 258.6 $ 2.30 Goodwill impairment, net of tax (317.2) (317.2) (2.82) Amount including goodwill impairment $ (56.9) $ (58.6) $ (0.52) Page 35

Regulation G Information ($ in millions) Reconciliation of EBITDA Before Goodwill Impairment to Net Income Attributable to AECOM EBITDA before goodwill impairment Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 $ 497.5 $ 525.4 $ 417.5 $ 358.5 $ 284.5 $ 195.9 Less: goodwill impairment 336.0 - - - - - EBITDA 161.5 525.4 417.5 358.5 284.5 195.9 Less: interest (income)/expense* 42.7 39.2 9.9 10.7 (1.3) 3.3 Less: depreciation and amortization 103.0 110.3 78.9 84.1 62.8 45.1 Income from continuing operations attributable to AECOM before income taxes 15.8 375.9 328.7 263.7 223.0 147.5 Less: income tax expense 74.4 100.1 91.7 77.0 76.5 47.2 Income from continuing operations attributable to AECOM (58.6) 275.8 237.0 186.7 146.5 100.3 Discontinued operations, net of tax - - (0.1) 3.0 0.7 - Net income attributable to AECOM * Excluding related amortization. $ (58.6) $ 275.8 $ 236.9 $ 189.7 $ 147.2 $ 100.3 Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow Net cash provided by operating activities Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 $ 433.4 $ 132.0 $ 158.6 $ 228.6 $ 169.0 $ 137.5 Capital expenditures (62.9) (78.0) (68.5) (62.9) (69.1) (43.2) Settlement of deferred compensation plan liability - 90.0 - - - - Excess tax benefit from share-based payment (associated with DCP termination) - 58.0 - - - - Free Cash Flow $ 370.5 $ 202.0 $ 90.1 $ 165.7 $ 99.9 $ 94.3 Page 36