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UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549

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LOGO

AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
555 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 3700
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071

Dear AECOM Stockholder:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2014 Annual Meeting") of AECOM Technology Corporation, which will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. local time at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071.

Details of the business to be conducted at the 2014 Annual Meeting are given in the attached Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the attached Proxy Statement.

Whether or not you plan to attend the 2014 Annual Meeting in person, it is important that your shares be represented. The attached Proxy Statement contains details about how you may vote your shares.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

John M. Dionisio
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


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LOGO

AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
555 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 3700
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 6, 2014

The 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2014 Annual Meeting") of AECOM Technology Corporation (the "Company," "our" or "we") will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. local time at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071. At the 2014 Annual Meeting, you will be asked to:

We will also attend to any other business properly presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. The foregoing items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement that is attached to, and a part of, this notice.

Only stockholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2014, can vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Christina Ching
Vice President, Corporate Secretary

Los Angeles, California
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Your Vote is Important

Whether or not you plan to attend the 2014 Annual Meeting in person, we request that you vote (a) by Internet, (b) by telephone or (c) by requesting a printed copy of the proxy materials and using the proxy card or voting instruction card enclosed therein as promptly as possible in order to ensure your representation at the 2014 Annual Meeting.

You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised by giving our Corporate Secretary written notice of revocation or submitting a later dated proxy by Internet, telephone or mail, or by attending the 2014 Annual Meeting and voting in person.

Please note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a broker, bank or other nominee and you wish to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting, you must obtain from the record holder a proxy issued in your name.


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Introduction

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Information Regarding Voting at the 2014 Annual Meeting

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Proposal 1: Election of Class III Directors

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Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Proposal 3: Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation

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Proposal 4: Amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to Declassify the Board of Directors

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Corporate Governance

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Executive Officers

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Compensation of Executive Officers and Other Information ("CD&A")

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Report of the Compensation/Organization Committee of the Board of Directors

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Summary Compensation Table for Fiscal Years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 2013

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2013

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested for Fiscal Year 2013

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Pension Benefits for Fiscal Year 2013

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Payments and Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control

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Directors' Compensation for Fiscal Year 2013

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

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Report of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

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Audit Fees

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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

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Other Information

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Annex A

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Annex B

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AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
555 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 3700
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071

PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD
MARCH 6, 2014

INTRODUCTION

This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation on behalf of the Board of Directors of AECOM Technology Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("we," "our," the "Company" or "AECOM"), of proxies for use at our 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("2014 Annual Meeting") to be held on March 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. local time, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. At the 2014 Annual Meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote on the matters described in this Proxy Statement and in the accompanying notice. The 2014 Annual Meeting will be held at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90071. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2014, which is the record date for the 2014 Annual Meeting, are permitted to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.

The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors" or "Board") is soliciting your vote to:

We are pleased to again take advantage of the Securities and Exchange Commission rule allowing companies to furnish proxy materials to their stockholders over the Internet. We believe that this e-proxy process expedites stockholders' receipt of proxy materials, while also lowering the costs and reducing the environmental impact of our annual meeting. On January [    ], 2014, we began mailing a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice") to all stockholders of record as of January 6, 2014, and posted our proxy materials on the Web site referenced in the Notice. As more fully described in the Notice, all stockholders may choose to access our proxy materials on the Web site referred to in the Notice or may request to receive a printed set of our proxy materials. In addition, the Notice and Web site provide information regarding how you may request to receive proxy materials in printed form by mail or electronically by e-mail on an ongoing basis.

The Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K are available at investors.aecom.com.

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INFORMATION REGARDING VOTING AT THE
2014 ANNUAL MEETING



Proxies

You may vote your shares in person at the 2014 Annual Meeting or by proxy. There are three ways to vote by proxy: (1) by Internet by following the instructions on the Notice or proxy card, (2) by telephone by calling 1-800-652-8683 and following the instructions on the Notice or proxy card, or (3) by requesting a printed copy of the proxy materials and signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card to our Corporate Secretary at the address below. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you will receive instructions from the holder of record. You must follow the instructions of the holder of record in order for your shares to be voted. Internet and telephone voting also will be offered to stockholders owning shares through certain banks and brokers.

You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised by (1) giving our Corporate Secretary written notice of revocation, (2) delivering to us a signed proxy card with a later date, (3) granting a subsequent proxy through the Internet or telephone, or (4) by attending the 2014 Annual Meeting and voting in person. Written notices of revocation and other communications with respect to the revocation of proxies should be addressed to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

All shares represented by valid proxies received and not revoked before they are exercised will be voted in the manner specified in the proxy. Other than with respect to certain trustees who hold our shares in trust, if you submit proxy voting instructions but do not direct how to vote on each item, the persons named as proxies will vote in favor of each of the proposals. Our Board of Directors is unaware of any other matters that may be presented for action at our 2014 Annual Meeting. If other matters do properly come before our 2014 Annual Meeting, however, it is intended that shares represented by proxies will be voted in the discretion of the proxy holders.

If you are a beneficial owner and hold your shares in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record and do not return the voting instruction card, the broker or other nominee may vote your shares on each matter at the 2014 Annual Meeting for which he or she has the requisite discretionary authority. Under applicable rules, brokers have the discretion to vote on routine matters, which include the ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm. Brokers will not have the discretion to vote on any of the other proposals presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting.



Solicitation of Proxies

We will pay the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to soliciting proxies by mail, we will request banks, brokers and other record holders to send proxies and proxy materials to the beneficial owners of our common stock and to secure their voting instructions, if necessary. We will reimburse record holders for their reasonable expenses in performing these tasks. In addition, we have retained Georgeson, Inc., to act as a proxy solicitor in conjunction with the 2014 Annual Meeting. We have agreed to pay Georgeson, Inc., a fee of $8,500, plus reasonable expenses, costs and disbursements for proxy solicitation services. If necessary, we may use our regular employees, who will not be specially compensated, to solicit proxies from stockholders, whether personally or by telephone, letter or other means.



Record Date and Voting Rights

Our Board of Directors has fixed January 6, 2014, as the record date for determining the stockholders who are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, our 2014 Annual Meeting. Only common stockholders of record at the close of business on the record date will receive notice of, and be able to vote at, our 2014 Annual Meeting. As of the

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record date, there were 98,972,819 shares of our common stock outstanding held by 1,835 record holders, in addition to approximately 18,411 holders who do not hold shares in their own names. A majority of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote must be present at our 2014 Annual Meeting, either in person or by proxy, in order for there to be a quorum at the meeting. Each share of our outstanding common stock entitles its holder to one vote. Shares of our common stock with respect to which the holders are present in person at our 2014 Annual Meeting but not voting, and shares for which we have received proxies but with respect to which holders of the shares have abstained, will be counted as present at our 2014 Annual Meeting for the purpose of determining whether or not a quorum exists. "Broker non-votes" will also be counted as present for the purpose of determining whether a quorum exists. Broker non-votes are shares of common stock held by brokers or nominees over which the broker or nominee lacks discretionary power to vote and for which the broker or nominee has not received specific voting instructions from the beneficial owner.

Directors are elected by a plurality. Therefore, the three nominees who receive the most votes will be elected. Abstentions and broker non-votes will not be counted as participating in the voting for the election of directors, and will therefore have no effect for purposes of such proposal. The ratification of our independent registered public accounting firm and the advisory resolution on the Company's executive compensation require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting in order to be approved by our stockholders. In each case, abstentions will be counted as present and will have the effect of a vote against the proposal, while broker non-votes will not be counted as participating in the voting, and will therefore have no effect on the outcome of the vote on either of these proposals. The amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on this proposal at the 2014 Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have the effect of a vote against the proposal.

Our Board of Directors urges you to vote promptly by either electronically submitting a proxy or voting instruction card over the Internet, by telephone or by delivering to us or your broker, as applicable, a signed and dated proxy card.

Votes will be tabulated by the inspector of election appointed for the 2014 Annual Meeting, who will separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker non-votes. A representative of Computershare Trust Company, N.A., our transfer agent, will tabulate the votes and act as the inspector of election.



Year-End Reporting Convention

We report our results of operations based on 52- or 53-week periods ending on the Friday nearest September 30. For clarity of presentation, all periods are presented as if the fiscal year ended on September 30. Fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 contained 52 weeks each and ended on September 27, September 28 and September 30, respectively.

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PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTORS

The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified Board of Directors, consisting of three classes, with each class serving a three-year term. The Board of Directors is currently composed of 11 members, of whom four are Class I Directors, three are Class II Directors and four are Class III Directors. As noted below, in accordance with our director retirement policy, Messrs. Bong and Gillis, both Class III Directors, will not stand for re-election and will retire at the 2014 Annual Meeting. The Company is most grateful to Messrs. Bong and Gillis for their valuable service to the Company. Three Class III Directors will be elected at the 2014 Annual Meeting to serve until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. If a quorum is present at our 2014 Annual Meeting, the three nominees receiving the greatest number of votes will be elected.

Shares represented by proxies will be voted, if authority to do so is not withheld, for the election of the three nominees. Each of the nominees has consented to serve as a director, if elected, and management has no reason to believe that any nominee will be unable or unwilling to serve if elected as a director. In the event that any nominee is unavailable for re-election as a result of an unexpected occurrence, shares will be voted for the election of such substitute nominee as our Board of Directors may propose. Pursuant to the vote and immediately following the 2014 Annual Meeting, our Board of Directors will be composed of four Class I Directors, three Class II Directors and three Class III Directors.



Director Qualifications

The Board of Directors believes that the Board, as a whole, should possess a combination of skills, professional experience and diversity of backgrounds necessary to oversee the Company's business. The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee is responsible for developing and recommending Board membership criteria to the full Board for approval. The criteria, which are set forth in the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, include the highest professional and personal ethics and values, commitment to enhancing stockholder value with sufficient time to carry out his or her duties, and business acumen. In considering director candidates, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee looks for business experience and skills, judgment, integrity, an understanding of such areas as finance, marketing, regulation and public policy, and the absence of potential conflicts with the Company's interests. While the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee does not have a formal policy with respect to diversity, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee believes that it is essential that Board members represent diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee periodically reviews the appropriate skills and characteristics required of Board members in the context of the current composition of the Board, the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of stockholders. In conducting this assessment, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee considers diversity, skills, and such other factors as it deems appropriate to maintain a balance of knowledge, experience and capability. This periodic assessment enables the Board to update the skills and experience it seeks in the Board as a whole, and in individual directors, as the Company's needs evolve and change over time, and to assess effectiveness of efforts at pursuing diversity. In identifying director candidates from time to time, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee may establish specific skills and experience that it believes the Company should seek in order to constitute a balanced and effective board.

The following list sets forth our three director nominees, as well as each of our seven continuing directors.

Nominees for Class III Directors Whose Terms Expire 2017
Michael S. Burke
David W. Joos
Robert J. Routs

Continuing Directors:

Class I Directors Whose Terms Expire 2015
James H. Fordyce
Linda Griego
Richard G. Newman
William G. Ouchi

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Class II Directors Whose Terms Expire 2016
John M. Dionisio
William P. Rutledge
Daniel R. Tishman

The following section sets forth certain background information of the nominees for election as directors and the current members of our Board of Directors who will continue serving following the 2014 Annual Meeting, as well as each individual's specific experience, qualifications and skills that led our Board of Directors to conclude that each such nominee/director should serve on our Board of Directors.

Michael S. Burke, 50, was appointed President of the Company in October 2011. In December 2013, the Company announced that our Board of Directors elected Mr. Burke to succeed John M. Dionisio as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the 2014 Annual Meeting. Mr. Burke previously served as Chief Financial Officer from December 2006 to September 2011 and Executive Vice President from May 2006 to September 2011. He also served as Chief Corporate Officer from May 2006 to January 2009. Mr. Burke joined AECOM as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, in October 2005. From 1990 to 2005, Mr. Burke was with the accounting firm KPMG LLP. He served in various senior leadership positions, including as a Western Area Managing Partner from 2002 to 2005 and a member of KPMG's Board of Directors from 2000 through 2005. While on the KPMG Board of Directors, Mr. Burke served as the Chairman of the Board Process and Governance Committee and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. Mr. Burke serves on the Board of Directors of Rentech, Inc., and is the Chairman of its Audit Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Rentech Nitrogen Partners, L.P., and as the Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Burke also serves on various charitable and community boards.

Mr. Burke will bring to our Board of Directors a thorough understanding of the Company's business, industry and operations based on his senior positions, including as President, with the Company. In addition, Mr. Burke will bring extensive accounting, financial and business experience as a result of his tenure and senior positions at the accounting firm KPMG LLP.

David W. Joos, 60, was appointed to our Board of Directors in March 2012. Mr. Joos currently serves as Chairman of the Board of CMS Energy Corporation, a New York Stock Exchange-listed public electric and natural gas utility. Previously, he served from 2004 to 2010 as President and Chief Executive Officer of CMS Energy and as Chief Executive Officer of its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company; from 2001 to 2004 as President and Chief Operating Officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy; from 2000 to 2001 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – electric of CMS Energy; and from 1997 to 2000 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Consumers Energy. He is a director of Steelcase, Inc., a global provider of workplace products, furnishings and services, where he serves on the Compensation Committee and the Audit Committee and has been a director of CMS Energy and of Consumers Energy since 2001.

Mr. Joos brings to our Board of Directors his extensive knowledge and practical experience in engineering, operations and maintenance of power plants and utility systems. Through his management of a regulated utility, he has developed a solid foundation in governmental affairs, corporate governance, human resources and environmental expertise which benefit the Board. He has also worked extensively in the nuclear power industry.

Robert J. Routs, 67, was appointed to our Board of Directors in December 2010. From 2004 until his retirement in 2008, Dr. Routs served as Executive Director, U.S. downstream operations, of Royal Dutch Shell plc, part of a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, and as Chairman, Shell Canada. Prior to that time, he served as Group Managing Director for oil products and refining from 2003 to 2004; President and Chief Executive, Shell Oil Products U.S., from 2002 to 2003; and President and Chief Executive, Equilon Enterprises LLC, a Shell-Texaco joint venture, from 2000 to 2002. Dr. Routs began his career at Royal Dutch Shell in 1971, serving in regional manufacturing and global general manager positions throughout his tenure. He also serves on the Board of Directors of AEGON N.V., AP Moller Maersk, ATCO Ltd., Royal DSM N.V. and Royal KPN (until April 2014).

Dr. Routs was appointed to our Board for his global energy sector leadership as well as his operating and board experience. These qualifications provide our Board of Directors with valuable international business experience and knowledge, which is particularly relevant in light of the global scope of the Company's operations.

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James H. Fordyce, 54, was appointed to our Board of Directors in February 2006. Mr. Fordyce is a Managing Director of J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC, a private investment firm. He has been with J.H. Whitney since July 1996. He also serves on the boards of several private companies.

Mr. Fordyce brings to our Board of Directors significant financial and investment experience as a result of his position at J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC, where he has overseen significant debt and equity investments for the firm. In addition, he brings experience from his current and prior service on private and public company boards.

Linda Griego, 66, was appointed to our Board of Directors in May 2005. Ms. Griego has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Griego Enterprises, Inc., a business management company, since 1985. She was the founder and Managing General Partner of Engine Co. No. 28, a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, from 1988 until 2010. She also served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Community Development Bank and was Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles. She is currently a Director of CBS Corporation and American Balanced Fund, the Income Fund of America and International Growth and Income Fund, which are managed by the Capital Group. Ms. Griego is a Chair of the Martin Luther King Hospital Foundation and serves as a trustee of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. She previously chaired the Board of Southwest Water Company and also served as a Los Angeles Branch Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Ms. Griego brings executive management experience and expertise in government relations and public policy through her government appointments and service on not-for-profit boards. Her service on the boards of a number of large companies, including as the independent Chair of Southwest Water Company, provides our Board of Directors with insight regarding corporate governance matters, which is a key area of focus in today's corporate environment.

Richard G. Newman, 79, has been a member of our Board of Directors since May 1990 and has been our Chairman, Emeritus, of the Board of Directors since October 2011. Mr. Newman served as Chairman of our Board of Directors from 2005 until September 2011. In March 2010, he transitioned from his role as an executive officer of the Company to a consultant to the Company. Mr. Newman previously was our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2005, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer from 1991 to 2000 and President from 1990 until 1991. He served as a director of our predecessor, Ashland Technology Corporation, from February 1989 until it became AECOM in April 1990. Mr. Newman was also President of Ashland Technology from December 1988 until May 1990. Previously, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall ("DMJM") from October 1985 to December 1988 and a Corporate Vice President and Vice President of DMJM from 1977 to 1985. Mr. Newman is a director of the Capital Private Client Services Funds. He also was a director of Southwest Water Company, Sempra Energy Company and mutual fund clusters affiliated with Capital Research and Management Company until 2010. Mr. Newman also serves on the boards of various charitable organizations.

Mr. Newman brings a deep understanding of the Company's business, industry and operations to our Board of Directors from his nearly 40-year career at the Company and in the engineering and construction industry. In addition, as the longest-tenured continuing member of our Board of Directors, he serves as a valuable resource of institutional knowledge. Mr. Newman's executive experience is also a valuable resource for our Board of Directors in its dealings with senior management.

William G. Ouchi, 70, joined our Board of Directors in May 2003. Dr. Ouchi is the Sanford and Betty Sigoloff Distinguished Professor in Corporate Renewal at the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He has been on the faculty of UCLA since 1979. Dr. Ouchi is a director of Sempra Energy Company and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Dr. Ouchi has also been Vice Dean for Executive Education at UCLA and Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Los Angeles. Dr. Ouchi also serves on the boards of various charitable organizations.

Dr. Ouchi brings to our Board of Directors significant experience gained as a consultant and professor at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, including the areas of corporate governance and organizational performance. He also has extensive leadership experience and an understanding of corporate governance from his membership on other public company boards and charitable organizations, and as a former chief of staff for the Mayor of Los Angeles.

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John M. Dionisio, 65, was appointed Chairman of the Board in October 2011 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since October 2005. In December 2013, the Company announced that Mr. Dionisio will transition from Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the Board, effective as of the 2014 Annual Meeting. Mr. Dionisio previously served as President from October 2005 to September 2011, and was elected to our Board of Directors in December 2005. From October 2003 to October 2005, Mr. Dionisio served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From October 2000 to October 2003, Mr. Dionisio served as President and Chief Executive Officer of our legacy subsidiary DMJM+Harris operation. Mr. Dionisio joined Frederic R. Harris, Inc., predecessor company to DMJM+Harris, in 1971, where he served in a number of capacities, including Chief Executive Officer from October 1999 to October 2003, President from July 1996 to October 1999, Executive Vice President in charge of U.S. operations from 1993 to 1996, and Manager of the New York Operations and Northern Region Manager from 1992 to 1993. Mr. Dionisio is also a director of Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

Mr. Dionisio brings a deep understanding of the Company's business, industry, operations and strategic planning to our Board of Directors from his more than 40 years of experience with the Company and from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer. Having Mr. Dionisio serve on our Board of Directors also provides an open channel of communication between our Board of Directors and senior management.

William P. Rutledge, 72, was appointed to our Board of Directors in November 1998. Mr. Rutledge currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Aquanano, LLC, a company specializing in the commercialization of water purification technology. Mr. Rutledge was Chairman of CPI International, Inc., formerly Communications and Power Industries, a communications company, from 1999 to 2004. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Teledyne, Inc., a diversified manufacturing company, from August 1996 until his retirement in 1997. Mr. Rutledge also serves on the Board of Directors of Sempra Energy Corporation and the board of trustees of St. John's Health Center Foundation, John Wayne Cancer Institute and the National World War II Museum.

Mr. Rutledge brings strong leadership, knowledge and experience of strategic and financial matters to our Board of Directors from his tenure at Allegheny Teledyne, Inc., and his service as Chief Executive Officer of Aquanano, LLC. He also brings to our Board of Directors important knowledge of public company governance through his service on multiple public company boards.

Daniel R. Tishman, 58, was appointed to our Board of Directors and as Vice Chairman of the Company in July 2010 in connection with our acquisition of Tishman Construction Corporation. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Construction, a leading construction management firm, since 2000. He is also Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Tishman Hotel & Realty LP. Mr. Tishman serves on the boards of the Real Estate Board of New York, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, National September 11 Memorial & Museum and UJA-Federation of NY. He also serves as an adviser to several government organizations.

Mr. Tishman provides strong knowledge, management and operational experience in the construction management industry and in particular large scale development projects such as the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site in New York City to our Board of Directors.



Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The vote of a plurality of the shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting is required to elect the nominees to the Board of Directors. This means that the three individuals nominated for election to the Board of Directors who receive the most "FOR" votes (among votes properly cast in person or by proxy) will be elected. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted for purposes of election of directors.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the election of Messrs. Burke, Joos, and Routs to the Board of Directors.

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PROPOSAL 2
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors has retained Ernst & Young LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. A representative of Ernst & Young LLP is expected to be present at the 2014 Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if the representative so desires, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.



Reasons for the Proposal

Selection of our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to be submitted for stockholder approval, but the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors is seeking ratification of its selection of Ernst & Young LLP from our stockholders as a matter of good corporate practice. If stockholders do not ratify this selection, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors will reconsider its selection of Ernst & Young LLP, and will, in its sole discretion, either continue to retain this firm or appoint a new independent registered public accounting firm. Even if the selection is ratified, the Audit Committee may, in its discretion, appoint a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the fiscal year if it determines that such a change would be in the Company's best interests and the best interests of our stockholders.



Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting is required to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP, as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. Abstentions will be counted as a vote against the proposal, whereas broker non-votes will have no effect on the vote.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP.

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PROPOSAL 3
ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

In accordance with Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which was added under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank"), we are asking stockholders to approve an advisory resolution on the Company's executive compensation as reported in this Proxy Statement. Taking into consideration the voting results from the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders concerning the frequency of the stockholder advisory vote on executive compensation, the Company's Board of Directors has determined the Company shall hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation until the next advisory vote on the frequency of such votes.

At AECOM, executive compensation plans are driven by short- and long-term financial performance metrics designed to ensure management is incented to increase stockholder value over time.

Since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2007, AECOM has strengthened its global market share leadership position in the end markets we serve, while delivering profitability and cash flow. These achievements have been supported by strong relationships with clients, talented employees, and an effective leadership team. In fiscal year 2013, the Company again effectively navigated a challenging global macro-economic environment and delivered on its commitment to improve margins, cash conversion and deliver cash to stockholders through its share repurchase program. In fiscal year 2013, the Company further expanded its capabilities and diversified the business into high potential areas — such as higher-margin services, private sector clients, alternative delivery and emerging markets — further strengthening AECOM's competitive position.

Through a combination of operational and financial initiatives, AECOM has a balanced approach to capital allocation with the goal of optimizing long-term returns. AECOM is focused on strengthening its presence in large key, fast-growing markets, improving project delivery, enhancing the client experience, and leveraging the Company's global end-to-end service platform. As a result, the Company's geographic footprint, services portfolio and end market exposure are well aligned with global growth opportunities. Financially, AECOM is committed to improved returns over time, driven by profitable growth and enhanced cash conversion, which provide additional opportunities for deploying capital in value-enhancing ways.

We urge stockholders to read the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," beginning on page 21 of this Proxy Statement, which describes in more detail how our executive compensation policies and procedures operate and are designed to achieve our compensation objectives, as well as the Summary Compensation Table and related compensation tables and narrative, which provide detailed information on the compensation of our Named Executive Officers. The Compensation/Organization Committee and the Board of Directors believe that the policies, procedures and programs articulated in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis are effective in achieving our goals and that the compensation of our Named Executive Officers reported in this Proxy Statement has supported and contributed to the Company's success.

We are asking stockholders to approve the following advisory resolution at the 2014 Annual Meeting:

This advisory resolution, commonly referred to as a "say-on-pay" resolution, is non-binding on the Board of Directors. Although non-binding, the Board and the Compensation/Organization Committee will carefully review and consider the voting results when evaluating our executive compensation program.

Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the 2014 Annual Meeting is required to approve the advisory resolution on the Company's executive compensation. Abstentions will be counted as a vote against the resolution, whereas broker non-votes will have no effect on the vote.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the advisory resolution on executive compensation.

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PROPOSAL 4
VOTE TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has determined that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholder to amend our Certificate of Incorporation to provide for the phased-in declassification of the Board of Directors and the annual election of all directors. The full text of the proposed amendment is attached as Annex A to this Proxy Statement.

Our Certificate of Incorporation currently provides for a classified Board divided into three classes, with each class of directors serving a staggered three-year term. Under our current Certificate of Incorporation, a director's term of office generally continues until the third annual meeting of stockholders following his or her appointment to office, and not more than one class of directors is appointed at any annual meeting of stockholders.

In the past, the Board of Directors had concluded that the classified board structure has several advantages, such as providing continuity and stability in pursuing our strategies and enhancing board independence. The Board of Directors recognizes, however, the recent trend in corporate governance away from classified boards in favor of annual appointments of all directors. After carefully weighing the relevant considerations, the Board of Directors recommends that our stockholders vote to amend our Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the classified structure of the Company's Board of Directors and provide for the annual election of all directors.

Because the proposed amendment would not shorten the existing terms of the directors, the directors who have been elected to three-year terms prior to the effectiveness of the amendment, including directors elected at the 2014 Annual Meeting, would complete those three-year terms. If the proposed amendment is approved, our Certificate of Incorporation would be amended after the 2014 Annual Meeting to provide for the phased elimination of the classified structure of the Board through the annual election of directors whose terms are expiring. Specifically, our Certificate of Incorporation would be amended to provide that (1) the Class I directors standing for election at our 2015 annual meeting will stand for election for a one-year term and (2) the Class II directors standing for election at our 2016 annual meeting will stand for election for a one-year term, along with the Class I directors. Beginning with our 2017 annual meeting, our entire Board would stand for election for a one-year term and there would no longer be any designation by class. In addition, until the Board is completely declassified, any director appointed to the Board to fill a vacancy will hold office until the next election of the class for which such director is appointed.

In addition, because the Board is classified, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that our directors are removable only for cause. If this proposal is approved, in accordance with Delaware corporate law, a member of our Board may be removed with or without cause once he or she is elected to a one-year term.

The above description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the proposed amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, which is attached hereto as Annex A. Additions to the Certificate of Incorporation are indicated by underlining, and deletions in the Certificate of Incorporation are indicated by strike-outs.

If the proposed amendment of our Certificate of Incorporation is approved by our stockholders, it would become effective upon the filing a certificate of amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State. However, the Board retains discretion under Delaware law not to implement the amendment. If the Board exercises this discretion, it will publicly disclose that fact and the reason for its determination. If the Company's stockholders do not approve the proposed amendment, the Board will remain classified, and directors will continue to be removable only for cause.

Vote Required and Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on this proposal is required to approve the amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as a vote against the resolution.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE



Board Meetings

During our fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, our Board of Directors met seven times, the Audit Committee met six times, the Compensation/Organization Committee met four times, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee met two times, and the Planning, Finance and Investment Committee met three times. Each incumbent director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of (1) the total number of meetings of our Board of Directors and (2) the total number of meetings held by all committees of the Board of Directors on which he or she served during fiscal year 2013.



Director Independence

Currently, seven of the 11 members of our Board of Directors are independent directors as defined in accordance with the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. These standards provide that a director is independent only if our Board of Directors affirmatively determines that the director has no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company. They also specify various relationships that preclude a determination of director independence. Material relationships may include commercial, industrial, consulting, legal, accounting, charitable, family and other business, professional and personal relationships.

Applying these standards, our Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of our Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee, annually reviews the independence of our directors. In its most recent review, our Board of Directors considered, among other things, the absence of any employment relationships between the Company and our directors and their families; the absence of any of the other specific relationships that would preclude a determination of independence under New York Stock Exchange independence rules; the absence of any affiliation of the Company's directors and their families with the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, compensation consultants, legal counsel and other consultants and advisors; the absence of any transactions with directors and members of their families that would require disclosure in this Proxy Statement under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding related person transactions; the insubstantial amount of goods and services that we purchase in the ordinary course of business from companies; and the modest amount of our contributions to non-profit organizations of which some of our directors or members of their families are associated.

Our Board of Directors has determined that the following members are independent as determined in reference to the standards of the New York Stock Exchange: Messrs. Fordyce, Gillis, Joos, Ouchi, Routs and Rutledge and Ms. Griego.



Board Leadership Structure

The Board has been, and continues to be, a proponent of Board independence. As a result, the Company's corporate governance structures and practices provide for a strong, independent Board and include several independent oversight mechanisms, including a lead independent director, only independent directors serving as committee chairpersons and the directors' and committees' ability to engage independent consultants and advisors.

The independent directors annually appoint a lead independent director. William G. Ouchi served as the lead independent director for fiscal year 2013 and is continuing to serve in that role for fiscal year 2014.

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communications that each independent board member has with other board members and members of management. The lead independent director has the following duties:

To complement this structure, the Board believes it is important to retain its flexibility to allocate the responsibilities of the offices of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in the best interests of the Company. The Board believes that the decision as to who should serve in those roles, and whether the offices should be combined or separate, should be assessed periodically by the Board, and that the Board should not be constrained by a rigid policy mandate when making these determinations. Additionally, the Board believes that it needs to retain the ability to balance the independent Board structure with the flexibility to appoint as Chairman of the Board someone with hands-on knowledge of, and experience in, the operations of the Company.

Currently, the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer are held by one person. However, as discussed earlier, effective as of the 2014 Annual Meeting, the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board will be held by separate persons. We believe this structure will be optimal for the Company at that time because it will allow the new Chief Executive Officer to initially focus on leading the Company's business and operations, and the Executive Chairman will serve as a supporter and advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, our Executive Chairman's experience with a 40-plus-year career at the Company provides him with a perspective and wealth of knowledge that is invaluable to the Board of Directors and its interactions with management.

The Board of Directors believes this governance structure and these practices enable strong and independent directors to effectively oversee the Company's management and key issues related to long-range business plans, long-range strategic issues, risks and integrity.



Executive Sessions

Executive sessions of non-employee directors are included on the agenda for every regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting and, during fiscal year 2013, executive sessions were held at each regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The executive sessions are chaired by the lead independent director.



Board's Role in Risk Oversight

The Board plays an active role, both as a whole and at the committee level, in overseeing management of the Company's risks. Management is responsible for the Company's day-to-day risk-management activities. The Company relies on a comprehensive risk-management process to aggregate, monitor, measure and manage risks. The risk-management process is designed to enable the Board of Directors to establish a mutual understanding with management of the effectiveness of the Company's risk-management practices and capabilities, to review the Company's risk exposure and to elevate certain key risks for discussion at the Board level. The Company's risk-management process is overseen by its Chief Risk Officer, who is a member of the Company's senior management. The Board, through its Audit Committee, also oversees the Company's internal audit function. The full Board receives regular updates on the Company's risk-management process.

The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee oversees the Company's overall policies regarding risk assessment and risk management. However, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee consults with the Audit Committee in reviewing guidelines and policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management and with the Planning, Finance and Investments Committee in reviewing strategies with respect to certain key

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financial risks such as foreign exchange risk. The Compensation/Organization Committee oversees risks relating to the Company's compensation policies and practices, as described below. The full Board monitors risk through regular reports from each of the Committee chairs and is apprised of particular risk-management matters in connection with its general oversight and approval of corporate matters. We believe the division of risk-management responsibilities described above provides an effective framework for evaluating and addressing the risks facing the Company, and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach because it allows our independent directors, through the independent committee chairpersons, to exercise effective oversight of the actions of management.



Risk Assessment of Compensation Policies and Practices

In fiscal year 2013, the Compensation/Organization Committee's independent consultant, Exequity LLP, conducted a risk assessment of the Company's compensation policies and practices as they apply to all employees, including all executive officers. The consultant reviewed the design features and performance metrics of our cash and stock-based incentive programs along with the approval mechanisms associated with each to determine whether any of these policies and practices could create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

As part of the review, several factors were noted that reduce the likelihood of excessive risk-taking:

Based on this assessment, the Company concluded that its compensation policies and practices do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.



Committees of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Company has four standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation/Organization Committee, a Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee, and a Planning, Finance and Investment Committee. In accordance with New York Stock Exchange regulations, each member of the Audit Committee, the Compensation/Organization Committee, and the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee

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of the Board of Directors has been determined by our Board of Directors to be "independent." The committees operate under written charters that are available for viewing on the "Corporate Governance" area of the "Investors" section of our Web site at www.aecom.com.

The members of each of the Company's standing committees are as follows:

Audit Committee
William P. Rutledge,
Chair
S. Malcolm Gillis
Linda Griego
David W. Joos
Robert J. Routs

Compensation/Organization Committee
James H. Fordyce,
Chair
S. Malcolm Gillis
Linda Griego
William G. Ouchi
Robert J. Routs
William P. Rutledge

Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee
Linda Griego,
Chair
S. Malcolm Gillis
David W. Joos
William G. Ouchi

Planning, Finance and Investment Committee
Robert J. Routs,
Chair
Francis S.Y. Bong
James H. Fordyce
David W. Joos
Richard G. Newman
Daniel R. Tishman

Audit Committee.    The Audit Committee, which is composed solely of independent directors as defined under Rule 10A-3(b)(1) of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the regulations of the New York Stock Exchange, appoints the Company's independent auditors, reviews the results and scope of the audit of our financial statements as well as other services provided by our independent auditors, reviews and approves audit fees and all non-audit services as well as reviews and evaluates our audit and control functions, including our internal audit function. Our Audit Committee held six meetings during fiscal year 2013. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Rutledge, Chairperson of the Audit Committee, and Dr. Routs each qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The "Report of the Audit Committee" is included in this Proxy Statement.

Compensation/Organization Committee.    The Compensation/Organization Committee, composed solely of independent directors, as defined under the regulations of the New York Stock Exchange, non-employee directors, as defined under Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, and outside directors for purposes of Section 162(m) under the Internal Revenue Code, oversees our compensation plans. Such oversight includes decisions regarding executive management salaries, incentive compensation and long-term compensation plans as well as Company-wide equity plans for our employees. This committee also reviews the Board of Directors' compensation plan for service of the Board of Directors and its committees, utilizing independent consultants, and oversees management succession planning. For further information regarding the Compensation/Organization Committee's processes and procedures for determining executive and non-employee director compensation, see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Proxy Statement. Our Compensation/Organization Committee held four meetings during fiscal year 2013. The "Report of the Compensation/Organization Committee of the Board of Directors" is included in this Proxy Statement.

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Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee.    The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee is composed solely of independent directors, as defined under the regulations of the New York Stock Exchange, and is responsible for recruiting and retaining qualified persons to serve on our Board of Directors, including recommending such individuals to the Board of Directors for nomination for election as directors; for evaluating director independence; for oversight of our ethics and compliance activities; and for overseeing, in consultation with the Audit and Planning, Finance and Investment Committees, the Company's overall policies regarding risk assessment and risk management. The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee also considers written suggestions from stockholders, including potential nominees for election, and oversees other governance programs such as the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. This committee also conducts performance evaluations for the class of directors being elected at each annual meeting of stockholders. Our Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee held two meetings during fiscal year 2013.

Planning, Finance and Investment Committee.    The Planning, Finance and Investment Committee reviews our corporate finance programs, proposed investments and acquisitions, our strategic plans and other strategic initiatives. Our Planning, Finance and Investment Committee held three meetings during fiscal year 2013.



Corporate Governance Guidelines

Our Board of Directors has adopted corporate governance guidelines that set forth several important principles regarding our Board of Directors and its committees, including Board of Director membership criteria as well as other matters. Our corporate governance guidelines are available for viewing on the "Corporate Governance" area of the "Investors" section of our Web site at www.aecom.com.



Codes of Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Conduct that describes the professional, legal, ethical, financial and social responsibilities of all of our directors, officers and employees. We require all of our directors, officers and employees to read and acknowledge the Code of Conduct, and we provide regular compliance training to all our directors, officers and employees. Our directors, officers and employees are also encouraged to report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct through various means, including a toll-free hotline, and they may do so anonymously. We also obtain year-end certifications from management personnel confirming compliance with the Code of Conduct. If we make substantive amendments to the Code of Conduct or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, to our principal executive, financial or accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions or any director, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a press release, on our Web site and/or in a report on Form 8-K in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. In addition, we have a separate Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that imposes specific standards of conduct on senior employees with financial-reporting responsibilities. We also have a Global Ethical Business Conduct Policy that provides specific guidance to ensure that lawful and ethical business practices are followed while conducting international business activities. Our Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and Global Ethical Business Conduct Policy are available for viewing on the "Corporate Governance" area of the "Investors" section of our Web site at www.aecom.com and in print to any stockholder that requests it. Any such request should be addressed to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary.



Communications with the Board of Directors

Our stockholders or other interested parties may communicate with our Board of Directors, a committee of our Board of Directors or a director by sending a letter addressed to the Board of Directors, a committee or a director to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary. All communications will be compiled by our Corporate Secretary and forwarded to the Board of Directors, the committee or the director, as appropriate.

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Director Nominations

The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee of our Board of Directors is charged with identifying, reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors qualified individuals to become directors and regularly assessing the size and composition of the Board of Directors and recommending any changes to the Board of Directors.

It is our belief that members of the Board of Directors should have the highest professional and personal ethics and values. The Board's Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee periodically reviews the appropriate skills and characteristics required of members of the Board of Directors in the context of the current composition of the Board of Directors, the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of stockholders. We believe that the Board of Directors should be comprised of individuals who are committed to enhancing stockholder value with sufficient time to effectively carry out their duties. While all directors should possess business acumen, the Board of Directors endeavors to include an array of targeted skills and experience in its overall composition. Criteria that the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee looks for in director candidates include business experience and skills, judgment, independence, integrity, an understanding of such areas as finance, marketing, regulation, end markets and public policy, and the absence of potential conflicts with the Company's interests. While the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee does not have a formal policy with respect to diversity, the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee believes that it is essential that Board members represent diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

Our Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee will consider stockholder nominations for directors. The Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee evaluates any such nominees that are properly submitted using the same criteria it otherwise employs, as described above. Any recommendation submitted by a stockholder must include the same information concerning the potential candidate as is required when a stockholder wishes to nominate a candidate directly. In addition, any such recommendation must be received in the same time frame as is required by our Bylaws when a stockholder wishes to nominate a candidate directly. To be timely, the notice must be received not less than 90 nor more than 120 days prior to the date of the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting of stockholders. However, in the event that the date of the annual meeting is advanced more than 30 days prior to such anniversary date or delayed more than 30 days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be received no more than 120 days prior to the date of the annual meeting and not less than the later of the close of business (a) 90 days prior to the date of the annual meeting and (b) the tenth day following the day on which the notice of stockholder meeting was mailed or public disclosure of such meeting was made by the Company.

To be in proper form, the notice must, as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or re-election as a director, set forth all information concerning such person as would be required in a proxy statement soliciting proxies for the election of directors in a contested election pursuant to Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including such person's signed written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serve as a director of the Company, if elected) and a description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements and understandings during the past three years between or among such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is being made, and their respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee, and his or her respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the other hand. In addition, as to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is being made, the notice must also state the name and address, as they appear on the Company's books, of such stockholder and such beneficial owner, the class and number of shares of the Company that are owned of record and beneficially by such stockholder and such beneficial owner, a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding with respect to the nomination between such stockholder or beneficial owner and any other person, including, without limitation, any agreements that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 5 or Item 6 of Schedule 13D (regardless of whether the requirement to file a Schedule 13D is applicable to the stockholder or beneficial owner) of the Exchange Act, and a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any derivative or short positions, profit interests, options, hedging transactions, and borrowed or loaned shares) that has been entered into as of the date of the stockholder's notice by, or on behalf of, such stockholder or beneficial owner, the effect or intent of which is to mitigate loss, manage risk or benefit from

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changes in the share price of any class of the Company's capital stock, or maintain, increase or decrease the voting power of the stockholder or beneficial owner with respect to shares of stock of the Company. Stockholders who wish to nominate candidates for director must do so pursuant to these procedures.



Director Attendance at Annual Meetings

AECOM's policy is for directors to attend our annual meetings of stockholders, unless there are extenuating circumstances. All of the members of our Board of Directors attended the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.



Director Compensation

Information regarding the compensation of our non-employee directors is discussed below in "Compensation of Executive Officers and Other Information — Directors Compensation for Fiscal Year 2013."



Director Retirement Policy

Our Board of Directors has adopted a director retirement policy, which provides that, unless otherwise recommended by the Nominating, Governance and Risk Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, directors are expected to retire from the Board of Directors at the end of the term of service during which they turn 72 years of age.



Related Party Transaction Policy

We have adopted a related party transaction policy, which covers transactions in excess of $100,000 between us and our directors, executive officers, 5% or greater stockholders and parties related to the foregoing, such as immediate family members and entities they control. The policy requires that any such transaction be considered and approved by our Audit Committee. In reviewing such transactions, the policy requires the Audit Committee to consider all of the relevant facts and circumstances available to the Audit Committee, including (if applicable) but not limited to the benefits to the Company, the availability of other sources for comparable products or services, the terms of the transaction and the terms available to unrelated third parties or to employees generally.

Under the policy, if we should discover related party transactions that have not been approved, the Audit Committee will be notified and will determine the appropriate action, including ratification, rescission or amendment of the transaction.



Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Mr. Daniel Tishman, Vice Chairman of the Company and a member of our Board of Directors, owns a substantial equity interest in, and has certain management rights with respect to, Tishman Hotel & Realty, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("THR"), which is party to a certain Shared Services Agreement ("SSA"), dated July 14, 2010, between our wholly owned subsidiary, Tishman Construction Corporation ("TCC") and THR. Pursuant to the SSA, which was entered into in connection with our acquisition of TCC in July 2010, TCC provides THR and certain affiliates certain services, such as information technology support, in exchange for fees based on an annual budget. The initial term of the SSA expires on July 14, 2015. In our fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, TCC received approximately $85,000 in fees from THR pursuant to the SSA. THR and TCC are also parties to a certain Occupancy Agreement, dated July 14, 2010 (the "Occupancy Agreement"), pursuant to which THR pays to TCC a portion of the rent payable by TCC for its office space in a building located in New York, New York, in exchange for the right to use and occupy a portion of such space. THR may terminate the Occupancy Agreement at any time on 30-days notice to TCC. In our fiscal year ended September 27, 2013, TCC received approximately $1,366,000 in rent from THR pursuant to the Occupancy Agreement.

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Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors

Non-employee directors are subject to stock ownership guidelines, which are intended to align their interests with those of our stockholders. Under the guidelines, our non-employee directors must maintain ownership of AECOM stock at a multiple of five times the annual retainer. The minimum number of shares guideline is updated annually based on the current retainer ($90,000 as of August 21, 2013) and the 12-month trailing average AECOM stock price. Shares owned directly or indirectly, deferred stock units, value of vested but unexercised stock options and unvested Restricted Stock Units are counted toward the guidelines. Non-employee directors have until the later of fiscal year 2014 or five years after becoming a director to comply with the guidelines. The following table outlines the ownership of our non-employee directors as of September 30, 2013.

Non-Employee Director
  Retainer Multiple

Francis S. Y. Bong

    98.2

James H. Fordyce

    39.0

S. Malcolm Gillis

    15.9

Linda Griego

      7.0

David W. Joos

      4.2

Richard G. Newman

  201.6

William G. Ouchi

    22.0

Robert J. Routs

      2.9

William P. Rutledge

    10.8

All of our non-employee directors exceeded the stock ownership guidelines, with the exception of Messrs. Joos and Routs for whom compliance with the guidelines is not required until March 2017 and December 2015, respectively, the five-year anniversary when each became a director.

Please see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section for a discussion of the executive stock ownership guidelines applicable to our Named Executive Officers.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

AECOM Technology Corporation's executive officers are as follows:

 
  Name
   
  Age*
   
  Position(s) Held**
   

 

 

John M. Dionisio

      65       Chairman and Chief Executive Officer    

 

 

Daniel R. Tishman

      58       Director, Vice Chairman    

 

 

Michael S. Burke

      50       President    

 

 

Jane A. Chmielinski

      60       Chief Operating Officer    

 

 

Stephen M. Kadenacy

      45       Chief Financial Officer    

 

 

Anthony C.K. Shum

      58       President, APAC (Asia – Pacific)    

 

 

Frederick W. Werner

      60       President, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)    

*
As of January 6, 2014

**
Please see the background information for Messrs. Dionisio and Burke below for upcoming transitions regarding the positions held by these individuals.

The following section sets forth certain background information regarding those persons currently serving as executive officers of AECOM Technology Corporation:

John M. Dionisio was appointed Chairman of the Board in October 2011 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since October 2005. In December 2013, the Company announced that Mr. Dionisio will transition from Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the Board, effective as of the 2014 Annual Meeting. Mr. Dionisio previously served as President from October 2005 to September 2011, and was elected to our Board of Directors in December 2005. From October 2003 to October 2005, Mr. Dionisio served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From October 2000 to October 2003, Mr. Dionisio served as President and Chief Executive Officer of our legacy subsidiary DMJM+Harris operation. Mr. Dionisio joined Frederic R. Harris, Inc., predecessor company to DMJM+Harris, in 1971, where he served in a number of capacities, including Chief Executive Officer from October 1999 to October 2003, President from July 1996 to October 1999, Executive Vice President in charge of U.S. operations from 1993 to 1996 and Manager of the New York Operations and Northern Region Manager from 1992 to 1993. Mr. Dionisio is also a director of Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

Daniel R. Tishman was appointed to our Board of Directors and as Vice Chairman of the Company in July 2010 in connection with our acquisition of Tishman Construction Corporation. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Construction, a leading construction management firm, from 2000 to 2010. He is also Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Tishman Hotel & Realty LP. Mr. Tishman serves on the boards of the Real Estate Board of New York, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, National September 11 Memorial & Museum and UJA-Federation of NY. He also has served as an adviser to several government organizations.

Michael S. Burke was appointed President in October 2011. In December 2013, the Company announced that the Board elected Mr. Burke to succeed John M. Dionisio as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the 2014 Annual Meeting. Mr. Burke previously served as Chief Financial Officer from December 2006 to September 2011 and Executive Vice President from May 2006 to September 2011. He also served as Chief Corporate Officer from May 2006 to January 2009. Mr. Burke joined AECOM as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, in October 2005. From 1990 to 2005, he was with the accounting firm KPMG LLP. He served in various senior leadership positions, including as a Western Area Managing Partner from 2002 to 2005 and a member of KPMG's Board of Directors from 2000 through 2005. While on the KPMG Board of Directors, Mr. Burke served as the Chairman of the Board Process and Governance Committee and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. Mr. Burke serves on the Board of Directors of Rentech, Inc., and is the Chairman of its Audit Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Rentech Nitrogen Partners, L.P. and as the Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Burke also serves on various charitable and community boards.

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Jane A. Chmielinski was appointed Chief Operating Officer in October 2011. Ms. Chmielinski previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Officer, from January 2009 to September 2011. She also served as Group Chief Executive for Corporate Development from January 2008 to January 2009, after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of AECOM's legacy DMJM+Harris operation since October 2005. Prior to that, at DMJM+Harris, she served as Executive Vice President from October 2003 to October 2005 and as Senior Vice President from October 2002 to October 2003. Ms. Chmielinski began her career with DMJM+Harris in June 1993.

Stephen M. Kadenacy was appointed Chief Financial Officer, in October 2011. Mr. Kadenacy previously served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, from May 2008 to September 2011. Prior to joining AECOM, Mr. Kadenacy was with the accounting firm KPMG LLP in San Francisco, California, since 1996. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Kadenacy held several leadership roles and served as the partner in charge of several businesses. Mr. Kadenacy serves on the Board of Directors of ABM Industries Incorporated, where he also serves on the Audit Committee.

Anthony C.K. Shum was appointed President, APAC (Asia – Pacific) in October 2012. Mr. Shum previously served as Chairman, Asia, since October 2010 and Chief Executive, Asia, from October 2009 to October 2010. He joined AECOM in 2000 following our merger with the Maunsell Group. Prior to our merger with Maunsell, Mr. Shum was Managing Director of Maunsell Consultants Asia Ltd., where he served in various executive roles since 1977.

Frederick W. Werner was appointed President, EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) in October 2012. Mr. Werner previously served as President, Corporate Development, since October 2011 and Executive Vice President, Business Lines, from January 2009 to September 2011. He also served as Group Chief Executive of our U.S. Group from January 2008 to January 2009. He served as Group Chief Executive of our U.S. Infrastructure Group from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that time, Mr. Werner served as President and Chief Operating Officer of AECOM's legacy DMJM+Harris operation from 2003 to 2005. He began his DMJM+Harris career in the Geotechnical Division in 1977, progressing to Vice President and Manager of New Jersey Operations, Senior Vice President and Manager of New York Operations and, finally, to Chief Operating Officer before becoming President.

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COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
AND OTHER INFORMATION

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(CD&A)


Executive Summary

At AECOM, our executive compensation plans are driven by short- and long-term financial performance metrics designed to ensure management is incented to increase stockholder value over time.

Since our initial public offering (IPO) in 2007, AECOM has strengthened its global market share leadership position in the end markets we serve, while delivering profitability and cash flow. These achievements have been supported by our strong relationships with our clients, talented employees, and an effective leadership team. In fiscal year 2013, the Company again effectively navigated a challenging global macro-economic environment and delivered on its commitment to improve margins, cash conversion and deliver cash to stockholders through its share repurchase program. In fiscal year 2013, the Company further expanded its capabilities and diversified the business into high-potential areas — such as higher-margin services, private sector clients, alternative delivery and emerging markets — further strengthening AECOM's competitive position.



Performance

Through a combination of operational and financial initiatives, AECOM has a balanced approach to capital allocation with the goal of optimizing long-term returns. AECOM is focused on strengthening its presence in large key, fast-growing markets, improving project delivery, enhancing the client experience, and leveraging the Company's global end-to-end service platform. As a result, the Company's geographic footprint, services portfolio and end market exposure are well aligned with global growth opportunities. Financially, AECOM is committed to improved returns over time driven by profitable growth and enhanced cash conversion, which provide additional opportunities for deploying capital in value enhancing ways.

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AECOM has a 24-year track record of increasing profitability and growth. Since the Company's IPO in 2007, it has delivered strong performance across various economic environments, as illustrated by the financial metrics in the graphs below.

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CAGR: Compound annual growth rate; EBITDA and EBITDA Margin: Non-GAAP measures. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expenses, taxes, depreciation and amortization and EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenue, net of other direct costs, which is also a non-GAAP measure that segregates other direct costs from revenue; bps: Basis points; Earnings Per Share (EPS): Non-GAAP measure is defined as diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to AECOM; Free Cash Flow: Non-GAAP measure is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less payments for capital expenditures; Backlog: Non-GAAP measure is defined as future awarded or contracted gross revenue.



Pay and Performance Alignment

AECOM's executive compensation programs clearly link pay to performance:

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Program Design Over 60% of the Company CEO's target pay is performance based, aligning compensation with results. Short-Term Incentive (STI) Program Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program The STI program has a target performance formula that links financial results and strategic measures of individual key contributions to Company performance. 70% of the program is based on pre-established financial goals that require a high level of performance to be achieved with no payouts below 93% of target performance. Payments may range from 0% to 200% of target based on actual performance. The remaining 30% is based on individual key performance indicators (KPIs) around the areas of people, growth, innovation and excellence. The LTI program has a compensation mix composed of: 60% performance units under the Performance Earnings Program (PEP). 40% Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The PEP2013 awards are structured with earnings and cash flow metrics. The pre-established goals require a high level of financial performance to be achieved over the two-year performance period. Payouts at the end of the three-year vesting period may range from 0% to 200%. Performance Assessment: The Committee takes into account a broad array of factors in establishing the incentive opportunities for each executive, including the financial performance of the Company, an individual's performance against their pre-defined goals, peer company market data and the experience level of the individuals in their current positions.

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CEO Pay At-A-Glance

The Committee determined that the appropriate Total Direct Compensation (TDC), composed of base salary, STI and LTI, for John M. Dionisio for 2013 performance was $10.1 million. Despite economic headwinds, AECOM delivered strong FY13 earnings per share and achieved cash flow targets in addition to returning 105% of its free cash flow to stockholders through its share repurchase program. This performance supported the 48% increase in share price in fiscal year 2013. The Committee considered the strong increase in stockholder value driven by the balanced capital allocation strategy, as well as the organizational and operational actions Mr. Dionisio took to effectively navigate the challenging market environment, while strengthening the competitive position of the Company, in setting his compensation at this level. The chart below shows the components of TDC awarded to the CEO for 2013, as compared to the prior two years.

CEO Total Direct Compensation ($ mils.)*


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* Total Direct Compensation does not include the change in pension value or all other compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table below.

CEO PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT

A significant portion of the compensation package for AECOM's CEO is tied to the financial performance of the Company and a sustained increase in the value of the Company. The realizable value of Mr. Dionisio's equity compensation over the last three fiscal years increased by 4% (as expressed in the following chart) as a result of AECOM's one- and three-year Total Stockholder Return (TSR) increasing 48% and 9% (annualized) over the same period. The value was offset by the $1.4 million and $0.9 million in 2011 equity awards that Mr. Dionisio was not paid in December 2012 and December 2013, respectively (refer to box). Three-year TSR represents the annualized rate of return reflecting AECOM's stock price performance during the three-year period.

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Grant Date and Realizable Equity Values To strengthen the pay-for-performance linkage, Mr. Dionisio agreed in 2012 to a retroactive change to his 2011 LTI awards. Rigorous performance criteria based on cumulative EPS growth were added to $2.4 million in equity grants ($1.4 million in stock options and $1.0 million in RSUs) scheduled to vest in December 2012 and December 2013. Included in the $1.4 million in stock options was $0.5 million that had previously vested in 2011. The reported grant date value in the chart above is the grant date fair value for all equity awards granted in each fiscal year as a percentage of grant date value. The realizable value is the value of the equity awards determined by the share price at the end of fiscal year 2013 ($31.22). The Company's performance based equity award (i.e., Performance Earnings Program or PEP awards) granted in 2011 is valued at 13.9% of target, which was the actual earned percentage. PEP awards granted in 2012 and 2013 are valued assuming they are earned at target performance. The Company's EPS growth in 2012 and 2013 did not meet the performance criteria established for those awards, and as a result Mr. Dionisio did not receive the $1.4 million and $0.9 million in stock options and RSUs scheduled to vest in December 2012 and 2013, respectively.

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Active Stockholder Engagement

The Committee understands the importance of stockholder feedback in the development of AECOM's executive compensation programs, including the annual stockholder advisory vote on executive compensation. AECOM actively seeks stockholder input as the Company periodically evaluates its compensation plans to further strengthen the link between pay and performance with the ultimate goal of creating long-term value for stockholders.

Following the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, AECOM Investor Relations continued its active dialogue with stockholders, reaching well over 50% of its institutional ownership, to discuss and better understand the reasons for their votes and to obtain their input on the Company's compensation programs. In response to these and fiscal year 2012 consultations with stockholders, the Committee implemented the following executive compensation program enhancements and actions in fiscal year 2013:

Cash metrics were strengthened and added to align incentives to greater profitability and to cash generation that can be redistributed to stockholders over time. Furthermore, metrics are now measured on a per-share basis as opposed to an aggregate growth basis to ensure that AECOM's growth is tied directly to stockholder interests.

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Compensation Practices

The table below outlines the Company's pay-for-performance philosophy and strong governance practices employed with the intention of best serving stockholders over the long term:

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AECOM's Executive Compensation Practices Pay-for-Performance Per Share — Links executive pay-for-performance to stockholder interests using Earnings Per Share and Cash Flow as key incentive plan metrics. Stockholder Communications — Communicates with institutional stockholders throughout the year about executive compensation programs. Stock Ownership Guidelines — NEOs are subject to ownership guidelines that require them to maintain a significant equity stake in the Company. The CEO ownership guideline is six times base salary, and the guideline for other NEOs is three times base salary. Independent Consultant — Committee utilizes the services of an independent compensation consultant who does not provide any other services to the Company. Tally Sheets — Committee uses tally sheets in assessing executive total compensation. Clawback Policy — Clawback policy for all incentive-based compensation. Change in Control Severance Policy — Provides severance benefits, including accelerated vesting of any equity awards, only if there is a change in control and an eligible termination of employment ("double trigger" for both cash and equity). Committee Review/Approval — Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the Committee. AECOM's NEOs do not determine their own compensation. Risk Assessment — Committee's compensation consultant performs an independent risk assessment of compensation programs. Say-on-Pay Vote — Has a policy to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis. AECOM Does Not Employ Employment Agreements — Does not have any employment agreements or multi-year guarantees for NEOs. Stock Option Repricing — Does not re-price underwater stock options. Single Trigger Equity Acceleration — Does not allow single trigger equity acceleration or severance payments in connection with a change in control. Tax Gross-Ups — Does not provide tax gross-ups on change in control severance benefits to NEOs. Hedging and Pledging — Prohibits hedging transactions involving company securities by NEOs and does not allow trading in puts, calls, options or other similar transactions involving Company securities by NEOs. Also, prohibits the pledging of Company securities by NEOs except in certain limited circumstances subject to Company approval and demonstration of the NEO's ability to repay the applicable loan without selling such securities.

Compensation decisions for 2013 related to base salary and long-term compensation were made in November 2012 and decisions regarding short-term compensation were made in November 2013.

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FY2013 NEO TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION
(TDC) DECISIONS

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Overview of Fiscal Year-End 2013 TDC Incentive Type Pay Element What It Does How It Links to Performance Fixed 11-22% of TDC Base Salary Provides a competitive salary relative to NEO position and experience compared to AECOM's peers. Job scope, level of responsibilities, experience, tenure, market pay. Performance in the role and growth of the Company. Variable 78-89% of TDC STI Compensation Encourages focus on achievement of the Company's annual financial plan as well as the specific qualitative goals included in the Company's strategic plan. Financial metrics, e.g., EPS and Operating Cash Flow Per Share (70% weighting). May vary by individual based on responsibilities. Individual contribution goals based on objective performance metrics that also allow the Committee to use judgment in considering quantitative and qualitative performance factors (30% weighting). Range of annual incentive target as a percent of base salary is 90% to 175%. Payouts may range from 0% to 200% (maximum of two times target). LTI Compensation – Performance Unit Award Rewards achievement of performance related to the Company's long-term objectives. 60% of LTI awarded as performance units under the PEP2013. Three-year vesting period with two one-year performance periods. Performance criteria are EPS and Free Cash Flow Per Share, each with a 50% weighting in determining overall payout. Payouts may range from 0% to 200% of target based on actual performance achieved over the performance period. LTI Compensation – RSU Award 40% of LTI awarded as RSUs that will convert to an equivalent number of AECOM shares of stock as long as the individual remains an AECOM employee through the three-year vesting date.

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John M. Dionisio, Chairman and CEO

The Committee determined Mr. Dionisio's TDC* to be $10.1 million, a 24.7% increase from the prior year's TDC of $8.1 million.

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($ mils.) CEO TDC 2013 2012 Base Salary $1.1 $1.1 The Committee increased Mr. Dionisio's salary 5.8% (from $1,075,006 to $1,137,510) based on his 2013 accomplishments (discussed below). STI Award $2.9 $1.5 Target of 175% of base salary remained unchanged from fiscal year 2012. During 2013, the Company generated strong cash flow and effectively executed its capital allocation strategy, which resulted in a $1.4-million increase in Mr. Dionisio's STI award compared to the prior year. The financial performance metrics, performance targets and the Company's actual performance for fiscal year 2013 were as follows:Financial Performance Metric Weight Target Actual Earned Percentage Earnings Per Share 35% $2.35-$2.42 $2.35 100% Operating Cash Flow Per Share 35% $2.50-$2.57 $4.01 200% With respect to the qualitative component of the STI award, the Committee took into account Mr. Dionisio's 2013 accomplishments: Sustained operational performance despite significant downturns in certain markets. Improved year-over-year profitability, contributing to a 48% increase in stock price. Drove strategies targeting investments in high-growth emerging markets. Realigned organization structure to accelerate growth through improved collaboration and ability to deliver to clients. Advanced leadership succession planning. LTI Award $6.1 $5.5 The Committee awarded Mr. Dionisio $6.1 million (grant date fair market value). The grant was divided into a target amount of 164,421 PEP performance units (60% of total grant value) and 109,614 RSUs (40% of total grant value). The PEP performance consists of a three-year vesting period with two one-year performance periods. Performance criteria are EPS and Free Cash Flow Per Share each with a 50% weighting in determining overall payout criteria. Payouts may range from 0% to 200% of target based on actual performance achieved during the performance period. Total $10.1 $8.1

*
TDC does not include the change in pension value or all other compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table below.

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Other Named Executive Officers (NEOs)

Mr. Dionisio makes recommendations regarding the compensation of other NEOs to the Committee. Mr. Dionisio does not make a recommendation as to his own compensation. The following information provides highlights of specific individual and business performance criteria considered in the pay recommendations for the other NEOs. The Committee also considers overall performance of the Company when approving pay decisions for other NEOs. Included below are the Committee's 2013 TDC decisions for each NEO.


Michael S. Burke, President

Mr. Burke was appointed President in October 2011. In this position, Mr. Burke is responsible for developing AECOM's long-term strategic plan and advancing the Company's strategic direction.

His 2013 achievements included:


Jane A. Chmielinski, Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Chmielinski was appointed Chief Operating Officer in October 2011. In this position, Ms. Chmielinski is responsible for AECOM operations and provides leadership to ensure coordination across AECOM's geographies and end markets, while continuing to advance and better align its corporate services.

Her 2013 achievements included:


Stephen M. Kadenacy, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Kadenacy was appointed Chief Financial Officer in October 2011. Mr. Kadenacy is responsible for leading the Company's global financial organization and representing AECOM to investors and lenders.

His 2013 achievements included:

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Frederick W. Werner, President, Europe-Middle East-Africa

Mr. Werner was appointed President, Europe-Middle East-Africa ("EMEA"), in October 2011. Mr. Werner is responsible for leading the Company's EMEA operations.

His 2013 achievements included:



NEO TDC Decisions

The Compensation Committee's TDC decisions for fiscal year 2013 are reflected in the table below.

Other NEOs TDC Decisions ($ mils.):

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M.S. Burke J.A. Chmielinski S.M. Kadenacy F.W. Werner Base Salary $0.8 $0.6 $0.6 $0.6 STI Target 110% 100% 90% 90% STI $1.3 $0.9 $0.8 $0.6 LTI $3.6 $2.4 $1.3 $1.5 Total $5.7 $3.9 $2.7 $2.7 Change from 2012 33% 47% 59% 23%

Other NEOs STI Award

The targets and the Company's actual performance for the 2013 financial metrics (70% weighting) were as follows:

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M.S. Burke J.A. Chmielinski S.M. Kadenacy F.W. Werner Performance Metric Target Actual Weighting Weighting Weighting Weighting Earned Percentage Earnings Per Share $2.35-$2.42 $2.35 35% 35% 35% 25% 100% Operating Cash Flow Per Share $2.50-$2.57 $4.01 35% 35% 35% n/a 200% Operating Cash Flow (EMEA) * * n/a n/a n/a 20% 50% Pre-Variable Compensation EBITA (EMEA) * * n/a n/a n/a 25% 40% *The Company does not disclose financial information for the combined Europe, Middle East and Asia geography in this manner. The targets were designed to be challenging, but not impossible to achieve.

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Performance Earnings Program for Fiscal Years 2011-2013 (PEP 2011)

The three-year performance period for AECOM's PEP2011 closed at the end of fiscal year 2013. Performance was measured with a 50% emphasis on growth in EBITA and a 50% emphasis on return on investment. Given AECOM's achievement of the PEP2011 goals, NEOs received payments from PEP2011 at 13.9% of target award amounts. The following table illustrates the threshold, target, maximum and actual performance levels and associated payout schedule for PEP2011.

Performance level
  Threshold
  Target
  Maximum
  Actual
 

Return on investment

  14%   19 % 20 % 15.1%  

EBITA growth

  15%   24 % 28 % 8.5%  

Payout percentage

  n/a   100 % 200 % 13.9%  


EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM STRUCTURE



Overview of Philosophy, Design and Provisions

The purpose of AECOM's executive compensation program is to recognize and reward outstanding achievement, as well as attract, motivate, reward and retain executives in a competitive environment. The Committee seeks feedback from investors to better align its executive compensation program with stockholders' interests.

AECOM'S PAY PHILOSOPHY

The Committee's approach to compensation for executives is directly linked to the Company's business focus on profitable growth and improved returns, as well as rewarding performance. Specifically, AECOM's compensation philosophy is composed of the following elements:



Assessing Competitive Practice

The Company's pay program is designed to reward achievement of goals and to attract, motivate, reward and retain leaders in an increasingly competitive talent market. The Committee examines pay data for a group of 18 companies to stay current with market pay practices and trends, and to understand the competitiveness of the Company's total compensation and its components of pay. The Committee uses this data for informational purposes. The Company does not target a specific percentile or make significant pay decisions based on market data alone. The Committee considers Company performance as well as the level of responsibility, experience and tenure of the individual and performance in the role.

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This group consists of companies within AECOM's industry and companies specializing in industrial services or government contracting with sizeable international presence in locations where AECOM operates and competes for talent.

Accenture Ltd.

 

KBR, Inc.

CH2M Hill Companies Limited

 

L-3 Communications Holdings,  Inc.

Chicago Bridge and Iron Company

 

McDermott International, Inc.

Computer Sciences Corporation

 

Northrop Grumman Corporation

EMCOR Group,  Inc.

 

Raytheon Company

Fluor Corporation

 

SAIC, Inc.

Foster Wheeler Ltd.

 

Tetra Tech,  Inc.

Granite Construction,  Inc.

 

Tutor Perini Corporation

Jacobs Engineering Group,  Inc.

 

URS Corporation

The Shaw Group, Inc. was removed from our peer group as it was acquired by Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in February of 2013.

For the most recent trailing four quarters available ending June 30, 2013, sales for our peer group companies ranged from $2.2 billion to $30.2 billion, as compared to $8.2 billion for AECOM, while net income for our peer group companies ranged from ($38.0 million) to $3.2 billion, as compared to ($62 million) for AECOM. As of September 2013 month end, market capitalization for our peer group companies ranged from $1.0 billion to $47.6 billion, as compared to $3.1 billion for AECOM. For the most recent trailing four quarters available ending June 30, 2013, the median sales for our peer group companies were $9.6 billion, while the median net income for our peer group companies was $0.3 billion. As of September 2013 month end, the median market capitalization for our peer group companies was $5.1 billion.



Pay Mix Focuses on Performance

The charts below show that our NEOs' pay is primarily performance based (57% to 62%), which is an increase over the prior year. The percentages shown below for the 2013 performance year may change based on market or performance considerations in the future.


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Performance Measures and Time Horizons

AECOM uses both specific measures and time horizons to drive and reward performance:


COMPENSATION GOVERNANCE, PROCESS AND DECISIONS



The Decision Makers

Under its charter, the Committee, which is composed solely of independent directors, has the sole authority to determine and approve compensation for AECOM's executive officers. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the compensation for the members of the Company's Board of Directors and submits any modifications for approval by the Board of Directors.



Making Decisions

To implement the compensation principles outlined above, the Committee reviews compensation for the NEOs considering base salary, as well as STI and LTI compensation, with a focus on the total reward package. The Company looks to AECOM's peer group of companies, as well as the broader market, as a base line for compensation decisions for NEOs. However, AECOM does not target executive officer compensation at a specific level or percentage relative to compensation provided by the companies in the peer group or broader market, whether for TDC or any element of TDC. Instead, when determining compensation for the executive officers, the Committee takes into account a broad array of factors, including the experience level of the individuals in their current positions, the overall financial and strategic performance of the Company during the year, and the performance and contribution of each individual executive during the year relative to pre-defined goals and objectives for each individual.



The Compensation Committee's Process

At the beginning of each year, the Committee:

During the following November, the Committee:

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Compensation decisions for 2013 related to base salary and long-term compensation were made in November 2012 and decisions regarding short-term compensation were made in November 2013.

LTI COMPENSATION

The initial step in determining LTI awards is the Committee's determination of an overall pool for LTI awards. This determination is based on a recommendation from the CEO, which takes into account the size of previous pools relative to the growth in the Company's earnings and in eligible employees; the accounting expense; the number of shares that would be granted relative to AECOM common shares outstanding; and the external competitiveness of individual awards.

The Committee considers market data, including the comparable TDC, and determines the LTI value to be awarded to each NEO. In making these decisions, the Committee takes into account the impact of the awards to the NEOs on the remaining pool available for allocation to other executives. The dollar value awarded by the Committee to each NEO is then converted into a specific number of units, based on the fair market value of AECOM common stock on the date of grant. The awards provided to each NEO for fiscal year 2013 can be found in the column labeled "Stock Awards" of the Summary Compensation Table.



Compensation Committee's Independent Compensation Consultant

The Committee has the authority to retain the services of outside consultants to assist it in performing its responsibilities. Since January 2010, the Committee has engaged the services of the consulting firm Exequity LLP. During fiscal 2013, the consultant provided data on the compensation and relative performance of peer group companies as well as general industry data to the Committee; made presentations on regulatory and legislative matters affecting executive compensation; provided opinions on the degree to which compensation arrangements are consistent with market practices; and consulted on other compensation matters as needed. Exequity LLP does not provide any additional services to the Company.

The Committee has assessed the independence of Exequity LLP, considering the following six factors and other factors that it deemed relevant: (1) other services provided to the Company by Exequity LLP; (2) the amount of fees paid by the Company to Exequity LLP as a percentage of Exequity LLP's total revenue; (3) the policies or procedures maintained by Exequity LLP that are designed to prevent conflicts of interest; (4) any business or personal relationships between the individual employees of Exequity LLP involved in the engagement and a member of the Committee; (5) any Exequity LLP stock owned by Exequity LLP's employees involved in the engagement; and (6) any business or personal relationships between our executive officers and Exequity LLP or the employees of Exequity LLP involved in the engagement. Following such assessment, the Committee concluded that Exequity LLP is independent and that Exequity LLP's work raises no conflicts of interest.

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OTHER PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES



Stock Ownership Guidelines for Named Executive Officers

NEOs are subject to stock ownership guidelines, which ensures their interests are aligned with those of stockholders. Under the guidelines, AECOM's CEO must maintain ownership of AECOM stock at six times base salary and the other NEOs at three times base salary. The minimum number of shares required to meet the guideline is updated annually based on each executive's salary and the 12-month trailing average AECOM stock price. Shares owned directly and indirectly, deferred stock units, unvested PEP units as well as other RSUs and vested stock options/shares are counted toward the guidelines. Executives have until the earlier of 2014 or five years from becoming subject to the guidelines to comply with these guidelines.

The following table outlines the stock ownership of AECOM's NEOs as of September 30, 2013. All of the Company's NEOs exceed the stock ownership guidelines.

Named Executive Officer
  Guideline —
Salary Multiple

  Actual —
Salary Multiple

 

CEO

  6.0   29.4  

President

  3.0   14.1  

COO

  3.0   11.3  

CFO

  3.0   6.1  

President, Europe-Middle East-Africa

  3.0   13.0  



Benefit, Retirement and Perquisite Programs

To protect the Company's executives' health and well-being, facilitate the operation of the business, assist in the retention of current executives and aid in the recruitment of new executives, AECOM's NEOs are eligible to participate in benefit plans that are available to a substantial amount of all employees, including participation in retirement plans, medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and disability insurance programs. Further, the Company offers certain additional benefits only to executive officers and, where applicable, other senior officers consisting of the following:

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Change in Control Provisions, Severance Benefits and Employment Agreements

AECOM typically does not enter into employment agreements with executives except in limited circumstances such as to ensure the retention of an executive for a period of time after an acquisition. The Company does not have any employment agreements in effect with any NEOs, including the CEO. Effective March 5, 2009, the Company adopted the "AECOM Technology Corporation Change in Control Severance Policy for Key Executives." The policy was created to provide severance benefits to key executives and to make certain that those executives would remain focused on stockholder interests in the event of a corporate transaction, in connection with a change in control of the Company and an involuntary termination.

The policy provides the following benefits upon termination without cause or for good reason following a change in control ("double trigger" for cash and equity):

The policy does not provide a gross-up for excise or other taxes. Additional details can be found under Payments and Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control section of this Proxy Statement.

The Company also maintains a severance policy for U.S. employees, including each of the NEOs. U.S. employees may be eligible for severance if their employment is terminated due to lack of work, restructuring/reorganization of a group, a reduction in force with no reasonable offer of an internal transfer, elimination of a job/position or voluntary acceptance of a Company-initiated retirement program. A release agreement must be signed in order to receive severance pay. Employees with a title of Vice President or above are eligible for 12 weeks of base pay regardless of years of service.



Clawback Provisions

In November 2012, the Committee adopted a clawback policy with respect to incentive awards to executive officers under the Executive Incentive Plan and 2006 Stock Incentive Plan that were awarded subsequent to fiscal year 2012. In the event of material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, the Company is authorized to recover a portion of incentive awards paid during the three full fiscal years prior to the date of the covered event, but in no event prior to the effective date of the policy (October 1, 2012).



Hedging and Pledging

The Company's insider trading policy prohibits all directors, executive officers (as defined by Section 16 of the Securities Act of 1934) and certain other employees designated as insiders from engaging in any hedging or monetization transactions, such as zero-cost collars and forward-sale contracts, involving Company securities. In addition, the policy prohibits the pledging of Company securities by NEOs except in certain limited circumstances subject to Company approval and demonstration of the NEO's ability to repay the applicable loan without selling such securities.

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Tax Treatment

Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits a company's federal tax deduction on compensation paid in excess of $1 million a year to the CEO and the other NEOs other than the CFO. The IRS' limitation does not apply to compensation that qualifies as "performance based" under federal tax law. AECOM's policy is to structure compensation arrangements, to the extent practicable, with the Company's executive officers that are intended to be deductible under federal tax law, unless the benefit of such deductibility is outweighed by AECOM's corporate objectives. However, since corporate objectives may not always be consistent with the requirements for full deductibility, and further given that the application of Section 162(m) is complex and may change with time (with potentially retroactive effect), AECOM is prepared, when appropriate, to enter into compensation arrangements under which payments may not be deductible under Section 162(m).



Accounting Standards

Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (which formerly was referred to as SFAS 123R), requires a charge to compensation expense for the fair value of equity compensation awards. Grants of stock options, RSUs and PEP awards under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan are accounted for under Codification Topic 718. The Committee considers the accounting implications of significant compensation decisions, particularly in connection with decisions that relate to AECOM's LTI awards.

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REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION/ORGANIZATION
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Compensation/Organization Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and, based on such review and discussions, recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and this Proxy Statement.

    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

James H. Fordyce, Chairperson
S. Malcolm Gillis
Linda Griego
William G. Ouchi
Robert J. Routs
William P. Rutledge

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Executive Compensation Tables

The following tables provide information regarding the compensation awarded to or earned during our Fiscal Year ("FY") ended September 30, 2013 (valued as of September 27, 2013), by our Principal Executive Officer ("PEO"), our Principal Financial Officer ("PFO") and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the PEO and PFO, collectively our "Named Executive Officers," or "NEOs."



Summary Compensation Table for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Name and
Principal Position

  Year
  Salary
($)(1)

  Bonus
($)(2)

  Stock
Awards
($)(3)

  Option
Awards
($)(4)

  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(5)

  Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)(6)

  All Other
Compensation
($)

  Total
($)

 

John M. Dionisio

  2013   $1,137,510   $0   $6,100,019   $0   $2,867,813   $0   $111,923 (7) $10,217,265  

Chairman and

  2012   $1,075,006   $0   $5,500,002   $0   $1,540,000   $316,291   $126,390   $8,557,689  

CEO (PEO)

  2011   $1,000,002   $3,000,000   $4,312,516   $1,437,506   $0   $264,348   $125,749   $10,140,121  

Michael S. Burke

 
2013
 
$818,761
 
$0
 
$3,600,043
 
$0
 
$1,293,188
 
$0
 
$105,974

(8)

$5,817,966
 

President

  2012   $787,514   $0   $2,800,020   $0   $704,000   $0   $99,818   $4,391,352  

  2011   $731,276   $1,350,000   $1,875,033   $625,008   $0   $0   $97,119   $4,678,436  

Jane A. Chmielinski

 
2013
 
$615,004
 
$0
 
$2,400,029
 
$0
 
$911,400
 
$0
 
$28,263

(9)

$3,954,696
 

Chief Operating Officer

  2012   $587,501   $0   $1,600,023   $0   $480,000   $0   $28,396   $2,695,920  

  2011   $537,514   $775,000   $1,125,037   $375,008   $0   $0   $28,497   $2,841,056  

Stephen M. Kadenacy

 
2013
 
$562,515
 
$0
 
$1,300,029
 
$0
 
$770,000
 
$0
 
$47,501

(10)

$2,680,045
 

CFO (PFO)

  2012   $450,008   $0   $800,012   $0   $405,007   $0   $45,625   $1,700,652  

Frederick W. Werner

 
2013
 
$593,762
 
$0
 
$1,525,033
 
$0
 
$567,000
 
$0
 
$81,327

(11)

$2,767,122
 

President, EMEA

                                     

(1)
Includes any deferrals to the qualified defined contribution plan. The FY2013, FY2012 and FY2011 compensation amounts are for a 52-week fiscal year.

(2)
The FY2011 incentive compensation was earned in that fiscal year and paid in December 2011.

(3)
These amounts represent the grant date fair value of the stock awards issued during the applicable fiscal year. With respect to the PEP awards, these amounts represent the value based on the probable performance as of the grant date. The value of the FY2013 PEP awards based on maximum performance is as follows: Mr. Dionisio—$7,320,023, Mr. Burke—$4,320,043, Ms. Chmielinski—$2,880,043, Mr. Kadenacy—$1,560,025, and Mr. Werner—$1,830,039. The Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 2013 table, Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2013 and the Option Exercises and Stock Vested for FY2013 tables include additional information with respect to all awards outstanding as of September 30, 2013.

Each participant who received a FY2013 PEP award was awarded a specific number of target units that will be earned by the participant over two independent one-year performance periods over a three-year vesting period based on a formula that will include two categories of performance for AECOM. The future value of these PEP grants is dependent upon the performance of the Company during the two one-year performance periods. Each participant who received a RSU award was awarded a specific number of units that will be earned after three years and paid at a future settlement date. Please refer to the Long-Term Incentive Compensation section of the CD&A in this Proxy Statement for more details regarding these equity programs.

(4)
These amounts represent the grant date fair value of the option awards issued during the applicable fiscal year. The fair value of these awards is based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model on the date of grant. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in "Stock Plans" in note 16 to the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, included in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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(5)
These amounts represent the short term incentive compensation earned by the Named Executive Officers in their respective fiscal years and paid in December following the end of each fiscal year. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis – FY2013 NEO Total Direct Compensation (TDC) Decisions" for a description of this STI program.

(6)
The change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings for Mr. Dionisio and Mr. Werner from fiscal year 2012 to fiscal year 2013 was negative and, per Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines, is reported as zero in the table.

(7)
This amount includes Company match in the AECOM Retirement and Savings Plan (RSP), executive life insurance premiums, $28,883 in executive medical insurance premiums, Company-paid charitable match, spousal travel and entertainment, Company-paid parking, security and automobile-related costs, and a $40,000 executive allowance.

(8)
This amount includes Company match in the RSP, executive life insurance premiums, $28,883 in executive medical insurance premiums, Company-paid charitable match, Company-paid parking, personal air travel, club membership dues and an executive allowance.

(9)
This amount includes Company match in the RSP, executive life insurance premiums and an executive allowance.

(10)
This amount includes Company match in the RSP, executive life insurance premiums, Company-paid charitable match, Company-paid parking, club membership dues and an executive allowance.

(11)
This amount includes Company match in the RSP, executive life insurance premiums, $28,883 in executive medical insurance premiums, spousal travel and entertainment, Company-paid parking, personal air travel and an executive allowance.

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 2013

The Compensation/Organization Committee typically considers and approves non-equity incentive targets and long-term incentive awards in the first quarter of each fiscal year at regular meetings. The grant date for the long-term incentive award is the date the Compensation/Organization Committee meets and approves the award.

The following table sets forth information with respect to non-equity incentive targets and long-term incentive awards granted to Named Executive Officers during FY2013. The long-term incentive awards issued on November 28, 2012, used the following mix: 60% PEPs and 40% RSUs. Refer to the discussion of long-term incentive awards in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" in this Proxy Statement for more details regarding the various long-term incentive programs. All of the long-term incentive awards in the table below were made pursuant to the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares or
Stock/
Units

   
 
 
   
   
 

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(1)

 

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(2)

  Grant Date
Fair Value
of
Stock and
Option
Awards(3)

 
Name and
Principal Position

  Grant
Type

  Grant
Date

  Threshold
($)

  Target
($)

  Maximum
($)

  Threshold
(#)

  Target
(#)

  Maximum
(#)

 
                                           

John M. Dionisio

          $0   $2,012,500   $4,025,000                      

Chairman and CEO (PEO)

  PEP   11/28/12               0   164,421   328,842     $3,660,011  

  RSU   11/28/12                     109,614   $2,440,008  

Michael S. Burke

          $0   $907,500   $1,815,000                      

President

  PEP   11/28/12               0   97,036   194,072     $2,160,021  

  RSU   11/28/12                     64,691   $1,440,022  

Jane A. Chmielinski

          $0   $620,000   $1,240,000                      

Chief Operating Officer

  PEP   11/28/12               0   64,691   129,382     $1,440,022  

  RSU   11/28/12                     43,127   $960,007  

Stephen M. Kadenacy

          $0   $540,000   $1,080,000                      

CFO (PFO)

  PEP   11/28/12               0   35,041   70,082     $780,013  

  RSU   11/28/12                     23,361   $520,016  

Frederick W. Werner. 

          $0   $540,000   $1,080,000                      

President, EMEA

  PEP   11/28/12               0   41,106   82,212     $915,020  

  RSU   11/28/12                     27,404   $610,013  

(1)
See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis – FY2013 NEO Total Direct Compensation (TDC) Decisions" for a description of this STI program.

(2)
The target for the PEP2013 awards was 100% of the granted PEP units. The maximum for the PEP2013 awards was 200% of the granted PEP units.

(3)
The Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards amounts in this column are based on the following calculations:

PEP awards are calculated based upon the number of target PEP units granted multiplied by the common stock price of $22.26 on the day of grant for the awards issued on November 28, 2012. This PEP award will cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2015, following the close of the three-year vesting period, provided the performance conditions are achieved.

RSU awards are calculated based upon the number of RSUs granted multiplied by the common stock price of $22.26 on the day of grant for the awards issued on November 28, 2012. These RSU awards will cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2015, following the close of the three-year vesting period.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2013

The following table sets forth information with respect to all outstanding long-term incentive awards granted to Named Executive Officers as of September 30, 2013.

 
 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

   
   
   
   
 
Name and
Principal
Position

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unearned
Options
Unexercisable
(#)

  Equity
Incentive Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)

  Option
Exercise
Price
($)

  Option
Expiration
Date

  Number of Shares or
Units That Have Not
Vested
(#)(1)

  Market Value of Shares
or Units That Have Not
Vested
($)(2)

  Equity Incentive
Plan Awards: Number of
Unearned Shares, Units
or Other Rights That
Have Not Vested
(#)(3)

  Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or Payout
Value of Unearned
Shares, Units or Other
Rights That Have Not
Vested
($)(4)

 
                                                       

John M. Dionisio

  N/A   N/A   51,030 (5) $27.54   12/8/2017                                  

Chairman and

  145,349   N/A       $24.45   12/2/2016                                  

CEO (PEO)

  98,281   N/A       $23.94   12/1/2015                                  

                      RSU2013   109,614   RSU2013   $3,422,149                  

                      RSU2012   71,371   RSU2012   $2,228,203                  

                                      RSU2011   17,399 (5) RSU2011   $543,197  

                                      PEP2013   164,421   PEP2013   $5,133,224  

                                      PEP2012   160,584   PEP2012   $5,013,432  

                                      PEP2011   14,511   PEP2011   $453,033  

Michael S. Burke

  44,374   22,187       $27.54   12/8/2017                                  

President

  58,140   N/A       $24.45   12/2/2016                                  

  41,770   N/A       $23.94   12/1/2015                                  

                      RSU2013   64,691   RSU2013   $2,019,653                  

                      RSU2012   54,502   RSU2012   $1,701,552                  

                      RSU2011   22,695   RSU2011   $708,538                  

                                      PEP2013   97,036   PEP2013   $3,029,464  

                                      PEP2012   81,752   PEP2012   $2,552,297  

                                      PEP2011   6,310   PEP2011   $196,998  

Jane A. Chmielinski

  26,625   13,312       $27.54   12/8/2017                                  

Chief Operating

  29,070   N/A       $24.45   12/2/2016                                  

Officer

  12,286   N/A       $23.94   12/1/2015                                  

                      RSU2013   43,127   RSU2013   $1,346,425                  

                      RSU2012   31,144   RSU2012   $972,316                  

                      RSU2011   13,617   RSU2011   $425,123                  

                                      PEP2013   64,691   PEP2013   $2,019,653  

                                      PEP2012   46,716   PEP2012   $1,458,474  

                                      PEP2011   3,786   PEP2011   $118,199  

Stephen M. Kadenacy

  7,372   N/A       $23.94   12/1/2015                                  

CFO (PFO)

                                                     

                      RSU2013   23,361   RSU2013   $729,330                  

                      RSU2012   15,572   RSU2012   $486,158                  

                      RSU2011   8,170   RSU2011   $255,067                  

                                      PEP2013   35,041   PEP2013   $1,093,980  

                                      PEP2012   23,358   PEP2012   $729,237  

                                      PEP2011   1,136   PEP2011   $35,466  

Frederick W. Werner

  19,525   9,762       $27.54   12/8/2017                                  

President,

  20,349   N/A       $24.45   12/2/2016                                  

EMEA

  12,286   N/A       $23.94   12/1/2015                                  

                      RSU2013   27,404   RSU2013   $855,553                  

                      RSU2012   23,845   RSU2012   $744,441                  

                      RSU2011   9,986   RSU2011   $311,763                  

                                      PEP2013   41,106   PEP2013   $1,283,329  

                                      PEP2012   35,767   PEP2012   $1,116,646  

                                      PEP2011   2,776   PEP2011   $86,667  

(1)
This column represents the number of RSU2013, RSU2012 and RSU2011 awards that were not vested as of September 30, 2013.

(2)
This column represents the number of RSU2013, RSU2012 and RSU2011 awards that were not vested as of September 30, 2013, multiplied by the September 27, 2013, common stock price of $31.22 per share.

(3)
This column represents the number of PEP2013, PEP2012, PEP2011 and RSU2011 units that were not vested as of September 30, 2013. The number of PEP units is based on target performance of 100% for PEP2013 and PEP2012 and actual performance of 13.9% for PEP2011 as of September 27, 2013.

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(4)
Excluding Mr. Dionisio's RSU2011 award, this column represents the number of PEP2013, PEP2012 and PEP2011 units that were not vested as of September 30, 2013, adjusted for the estimated PEP performance in the prior column, multiplied by the September 27, 2013, common stock price of $31.22 per share.

(5)
To further enhance the link between compensation philosophy and pay practices, and specifically to strengthen the alignment between pay and company performance, the Committee has approved amended stock option and Restricted Stock Unit standard terms and conditions for the fiscal year 2011 awards (the "Awards") made under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to Mr. Dionisio. The Awards were originally scheduled to vest in three annual installments, subject to Mr. Dionisio's continued service with the Company. One-third of the shares subject to each of the Awards vested on December 8, 2011, and the shares subject to the vested portion of the Restricted Stock Unit award were issued to Mr. Dionisio at that time. The amended standard terms and conditions add performance conditions to the Awards and provide that (i) the portion of the stock options that previously vested in 2011 shall no longer be considered vested or exercisable and instead shall vest in 2012, (ii) all unvested Awards scheduled to vest in December 2012 shall vest in full only if the Company achieves at least 5% EPS growth in its 2012 fiscal year, (iii) all unvested Awards scheduled to vest in December 2013 shall vest in full only if the Company achieves at least 5% compound annual EPS growth for its 2012 and 2013 fiscal years, and (iv) no portion of the unvested Awards scheduled to vest in 2012 or 2013, respectively, shall vest if the Company's applicable EPS growth rate for the relevant period is 0% or less. Based on the results of 2012 annual EPS growth, Mr. Dionisio forfeited 100% of his 2011 stock option (102,059 options) and Restricted Stock Unit (17,399 units) awards that were scheduled to vest in December 2012.

The table below provides information on the vesting schedules associated with the outstanding long-term incentive awards listed above.

Award Type
  Expiration
Date

  Vesting Schedule
Option   12/8/2017   Three-year graded (33% each year) on the anniversary of December 8, 2010. Mr. Dionisio's stock option vesting on December 8, 2013 is subject to meeting pre-defined performance criteria.
Option   12/2/2016   These options are fully vested.
Option   12/1/2015   These options are fully vested.
RSU2013     The Restricted Stock Units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2015.
RSU2012     The Restricted Stock Units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2014, except for Mr. Dionisio's award, which has three-year graded vesting (33% each year) on the anniversary of December 15, 2012.
RSU2011     The Restricted Stock Units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2013, except for Mr. Dionisio's award which has three-year graded vesting (33% each year) on the anniversary of December 15, 2011. Mr. Dionisio's Restricted Stock Units vesting on December 15, 2013, is subject to meeting pre-defined performance criteria.
PEP2013     The performance units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2015, subject to satisfaction of performance conditions.
PEP2012     The performance units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2014, subject to satisfaction of performance conditions.
PEP2011     The performance units cliff vest 100% on December 15, 2013, subject to satisfaction of performance conditions.

All of the PEP, RSU and stock option awards become vested based upon the time and performance-based vesting criteria described under the Long-Term Incentive Compensation section in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" of this Proxy Statement.

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested for Fiscal Year 2013

The following table sets forth information with respect to options exercised and stock awards vested by the Named Executive Officers during FY2013.

 
 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

 
Name and Principal Position
  Number of Shares
Acquired on
Exercise(#)

  Value Realized
on Exercise($)

  Number of Shares
Acquired on
Vesting(#)

  Value Realized
on Vesting($)(1)

 
                   

John M. Dionisio

      140,458   $3,345,710  

Chairman and CEO (PEO)

                 

Michael S. Burke

  20,000   $174,994   55,543   $1,323,034  

President

                 

Jane A. Chmielinski

      27,772   $661,529  

Chief Operating Officer

                 

Stephen M. Kadenacy

      15,199   $362,040  

CFO (PFO)

                 

Frederick W. Werner

      19,441   $463,085  

President, EMEA

                 

(1)
The values in the Stock Award columns reflect amounts vested from PEP10 awards granted on December 2, 2009, RSU10 awards granted on December 2, 2009, and for the Chairman and CEO, 33% of his RSU10 award granted on December 2, 2009, and 33% of his RSU12 award granted on November 28, 2011. The value of the PEP10 units is based on units earned at 85.8% of target and the December 15, 2012, common stock price of $23.82. The value of the RSU10 and RSU12 units is based on the December 15, 2012, common stock price of $23.82. In addition, based on the results of 2012 annual EPS growth, Mr. Dionisio forfeited the following equity awards that were scheduled to vest in December 2012 (valued at grant date fair value):

2011 Performance-Based Equity Awards
  Number of
Options/Units

  Value of
Options/
Units

 
           

Stock Options

  102,059   $958,334  

Restricted Stock Units

  17,399   $479,168  



Pension Benefits for Fiscal Year 2013

As of October 9, 2009, AECOM froze all future benefit accruals under the AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan, AECOM Technology Corporation Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and 1992 AECOM Technology Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan.    The AECOM Pension Plan is a U.S. defined benefit plan that was adopted in September 1990. Participation in the AECOM Pension Plan was closed to new entrants effective April 1, 1998.

AECOM Technology Corporation Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("MSERP").    The Company amended the AECOM Pension Plan, effective July 1, 1998, to provide that certain participants, including Named Executive Officers (our Chairman and CEO), earning benefits under the AECOM Pension Plan would instead earn identical benefits under a plan known as the Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, or MSERP. The MSERP replaces and provides benefits identical in nature to the AECOM Pension Plan but on an unfunded basis.

1992 AECOM Technology Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("92 SERP").    In October 1992, we established the unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, or 92 SERP, in order to provide some of our U.S. resident executive officers with pre-retirement death benefits and retirement benefits consistent with the level provided by the previous AECOM Pension Plan formula. The 92 SERP requires a participant to have reached the minimum age of 50 and to have worked at AECOM for at least five years. The plan also includes early retirement provisions at age 62 with full retirement benefits.

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AECOM Excess Benefit Plan.    In July 1996, we established the AECOM Excess Benefit Plan for U.S. participants in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans in order to provide only those benefits which the AECOM Pension Plan cannot provide due to federal tax limits. Benefits from the Excess Benefit Plan are unfunded and will reduce, dollar-for-dollar, the pension benefit paid by the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans.

Of our Named Executive Officers, only Mr. Dionisio and Mr. Werner are eligible to receive any benefits from the AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan, 92 SERP and AECOM Excess Benefit Plan.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the present value of the accumulated pension benefits for the Named Executive Officers during FY2013. Ms. Chmielinski and Messrs. Burke and Kadenacy are not eligible to participate in any of the AECOM Pension Plans.

Name and Principal Position
  Plan Name
  Number of
Years
Credited
Service
(#)

  Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefits
($)(1)

  Payments During
Last FY
($)

John M. Dionisio

  Pension Plan(2)   22.5000   $264,855   $0

Chairman and CEO (PEO)

  Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan(3)   22.5000   $365,739   $0

  1992 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan(4)   22.5000   $2,718,004   $0

Frederick W. Werner

  Pension Plan(2)   22.5000   $179,275   $0

President, EMEA

  Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan(3)   22.5000   $239,338   $0

  1992 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan(4)   22.5000   $924,386   $0

(1)
Present Value of Accumulated Benefits ($). Liabilities shown in this table are computed using the projected unit credit method reflecting average salary and service (where applicable) as of fiscal year end 2013. The material assumptions used to determine these liabilities can be located in the notes to our consolidated financial statements found in our Annual Report Form 10-K, except we assumed no pre-retirement decrements and that retirement occurs on the respective plans' earliest unreduced retirement age.

(2)
AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan. The plan's benefit formula is integrated with Social Security and is based on the participant's years of service for the Company and "Final Average Compensation." Effective April 1, 2004, compensation for use in determining the Final Average Compensation was limited to the participant's highest annual compensation for any calendar year during the period beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2003. Compensation is further limited to the applicable Internal Revenue Code section 401(a)(17) limit. The plan benefit is limited to the applicable Internal Revenue Code section 415(b) limit. Only employees hired before April 1, 1998, are eligible to participate in the plan. In addition, eligibility for the plan occurs no later than the completion of one year of service. Early retirement age is the first day of any month after age 55, provided the participant has earned five years of service. The earliest unreduced retirement age is 65. Compensation is the participant's salary, plus sick pay, overtime pay, shift premiums, contract completion bonuses, incentive compensation bonuses, severance pay paid within 30 days of termination of employment, vacation pay, pre-tax contributions made on the participant's behalf to an Internal Revenue Code Section 125 cafeteria plan and pre-tax contributions to the Retirement and Savings Plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The plan was frozen October 9, 2009.

(3)
AECOM Technology Corporation Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. The plan's benefit formula is integrated with Social Security and is based on the participant's years of service for the Company and Final Average Compensation. Effective April 1, 2004, compensation for use in determining the Final Average Compensation was limited to the participant's highest annual compensation for any calendar year during the period beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2003. Compensation is further limited to the applicable Internal Revenue Code section 401(a)(17) limit. The plan benefit is limited to the applicable Internal Revenue Code section 415(b) limit. The participant's benefit under this plan is equal to the participant's Total AECOM Pension Plan Benefit minus the benefit payable to the participant under the AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan. Only employees hired before April 1,

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(4)
1992 AECOM Technology Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. The plan's benefit formula is integrated with Social Security and is based on the participant's years of service for the Company and Final Average Compensation. Effective April 1, 2004, compensation for use in determining the Final Average Compensation was limited to the participant's highest annual compensation for any calendar year during the period beginning January 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 2003. The participant's benefit under this plan is equal to the participant's Unlimited AECOM Pension Plan benefit minus the benefit payable to the participant under the AECOM Technology Corporation Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan. Only employees hired before April 1, 1998, are eligible to participate in the plan. In addition, eligibility for the plan occurs when the participant is a member of a select group of management or highly compensated employees, has completed at least five years of service, is at least 50 years old and has been selected by the Board of Directors to participate in the plan. Early retirement age is the first day of any month after age 55, provided the participant has earned three years of service. The earliest unreduced retirement age is 62. Compensation is the participant's salary, plus sick pay, overtime pay, shift premiums, contract completion bonuses, incentive compensation bonuses, severance pay paid within 30 days of termination of employment, vacation pay, pre-tax contributions made on the participant's behalf to an Internal Revenue Code Section 125 cafeteria plan and pre-tax contributions to the Retirement and Savings Plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The plan was frozen October 9, 2009.



Payments and Benefits Upon Termination or Change in Control

Payments and benefits that would be provided to each Named Executive Officer in addition to those received by all employees (such as payout of 401(k) balances and paid time off) as a result of certain termination events are set forth in the table below. The amounts shown assume a qualifying termination of employment effective as of September 27, 2013.

No Named Executive Officer has an employment agreement that provides for severance or change in control benefits.


Change in Control Severance Policy for Key Executives

Pursuant to the AECOM Technology Corporation Change in Control Severance Policy for Key Executives, the Named Executive Officers in the table below will receive the following benefits in connection with a change in control:

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Additional details regarding the Company's Change in Control Severance Policy for Key Executives are provided below:


Regular U.S. Severance Policy

Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of the Company's U.S. severance program, regular full-time and regular part-time fixed schedule employees are eligible for severance pay if their employment in the U.S. is terminated under the following circumstances: lack of work, reorganization or restructuring of a unit or group, reduction in force with no reasonable offer of an internal transfer, elimination of job or position, or voluntary acceptance of a company-initiated retirement program. The Company retains the right to amend or terminate its severance pay plan at any time without advance notice.

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Severance benefits are computed on the basis of the employee's base rate of pay, regular full-time or part-time fixed classification, most recent date of hire and regular work schedule at the time of termination, excluding all other types of compensation, such as overtime, shift differential or other salary uplifts, bonuses, commissions and incentives. Employees with a title of Vice President or above (including all of the Named Executive Officers) are eligible for 12 weeks of base pay regardless of years of service.


Long-Term Incentives

Pursuant to the terms of each of the RSU and PEP awards ("Long-Term Incentives" in the tables below) held by our Named Executive Officers, upon the date of a termination of the executive's employment as a result of death or Total and Permanent Disablement, all unvested RSU and PEP awards will vest in full with the exception of the unvested RSU11 award granted to Mr. Kadenacy prior to December 2010, which will vest on a pro-rata basis at the time of the event. Total and Permanent Disablement means the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. Pro-rata vesting is calculated as the percentage where the denominator is the number of months in the performance cycle of the relevant award and the numerator is the number of whole months from the beginning date of the performance cycle through the date of the executive's termination.

Name and
Principal Position

  Plan Name
  Death
  Early
Retirement
and
Voluntary
Termination

  Retirement
  Resignation
Upon
Change of
Control

  Total and
Permanent
Disability

  Involuntary
Termination
for Cause

  Involuntary
Termination
Without
Cause

  Involuntary
Termination
Upon
Change of
Control(1)

 

John M. Dionisio

  Pension Plan(2)   $134,556   $264,855   $264,855   $264,855   $264,855   $264,855   $264,855   $264,855  

Chairman and CEO (PEO)

  Management Supplemental Exec. Retirement Plan(2)   $185,823   $365,739   $365,739   $365,739   $365,739   $365,739   $365,739   $365,739  

  1992 Supplemental Exec. Retirement Plan(2)   $2,960,849   $2,960,849   $2,960,849   $2,960,849   $2,960,849   $0   $2,960,849   $2,960,849  

  Long-Term Incentive(3)   $13,634,768   $0   $7,871,299   $0   $13,634,768   $0   $0   $13,822,559  

  Severance Payment   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $265,387   $7,326,689  

  Medical Coverage Continuation   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $16,138  

Michael S. Burke

  Long-Term Incentive(3)   $8,600,527   $0   $0   $0   $8,600,527   $0   $0   $8,682,175  

President

  Severance Payment   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $190,387   $2,764,517  

  Medical Coverage Continuation   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $18,146  

Jane A. Chmielinski

  Long-Term Incentive(3)   $5,421,336   $0   $0   $0   $5,421,336   $0   $0   $5,470,324  

Chief Operating

  Severance Payment   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $143,078   $1,857,510  

Officer

  Medical Coverage Continuation   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $15,435  

Stephen M. Kadenacy

  Long-Term Incentive(3)   $2,855,637   $0   $0   $0   $2,855,637   $0   $0   $2,869,808  

CFO (PFO)

  Severance Payment   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $138,466   $1,627,530  

  Medical Coverage Continuation   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $28,147  

Frederick W. Werner

  Pension Plan(2)   $85,122   $168,773   $179,275   $168,773   $168,773   $168,773   $168,773   $168,773  

President, EMEA

  Management Supplemental Exec. Retirement Plan(2)   $113,646   $225,326   $239,338   $225,326   $225,326   $225,326   $225,326   $225,326  

  1992 Supplemental Exec. Retirement Plan(2)   $1,014,165   $1,014,165   $1,046,024   $1,014,165   $1,014,165   $0   $1,014,165   $1,014,165  

  Long-Term Incentive(3)   $3,694,911   $0   $0   $0   $3,694,911   $0   $0   $3,730,835  

  Severance Payment   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $138,466   $1,661,246  

  Medical Coverage Continuation   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $0   $18,146  

(1)
Under the Change in Control Severance Policy in the event that any benefit payable constitutes a "parachute payment" within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 280G and would be subject to excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, then payments shall be provided either in full or reduced to an amount in which no portion of the benefits would be subject to excise tax,

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(2)
Present Value of Accumulated Benefits ($). Liabilities shown in this table for the AECOM Technology Corporation Pension Plan and the AECOM Technology Corporation Management Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan are computed using the same material assumptions used to determine the analogous liabilities located in the notes to our consolidated financial statements found elsewhere in this registration statement, except that the values provided are the values had the participant terminated and received immediate benefits as of September 27, 2013. In addition, the values provided above for the 1992 AECOM Technology Corporation Supplement Executive Retirement Plan have been calculated using the Plan's lump sum basis, which is a 3.16% interest rate and GAM83 mortality for distributions made during the plan year beginning October 1, 2013, since the payment would occur on October 1, 2013, if the participants had terminated on September 30, 2013. The interest rate of 3.16% is determined as the yield on the October 1, 2013, 10-year U.S. Treasury Note of 2.66% plus 50 basis points.

(3)
This row includes the payment of all outstanding RSU2013, RSU2012, RSU2011, PEP2013, PEP2012 and PEP2011 awards upon Retirement, Death and Total and Permanent Disability as applicable for each individual. All calculations in this row are based on the AECOM common stock closing price as of September 27, 2013, which was $31.22 per share.

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Directors' Compensation for Fiscal Year 2013

The following table sets forth information with respect to the compensation that members of the AECOM Board of Directors received in fiscal year 2013. Mr. Dionisio is an employee director shown on the Summary Compensation Table. Mr. Dionisio did not receive separate compensation for activities as a Board member. Mr. Tishman is also an employee director, and executive officer of the company, but is not shown on the Summary Compensation Table and did not receive separate compensation for activities as a Board member.

All non-executive directors are paid a retainer of $80,000 per year. In addition, these non-employee directors receive the following retainers for their service on the Board:

Each non-employee Director also receives a $1,000 fee per day, plus reimbursement for travel for attendance at other qualifying Board-related functions in his or her capacity as a Director.

Each non-employee Director receives an annual long-term equity award grant date fair value of $110,000, composed 100% of time-vested RSUs. Each non-employee director who joins our Board of Directors will receive an annual long-term equity award pro-rated for the number of quarters he or she has served.

For fiscal year 2014, each non-employee Director will receive a retainer of $90,000 per year and an annual long-term equity award grant date fair value of $130,000.

Name
  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)(1)

  Stock
Awards
($)(2)

  Option Awards
($)(3)

  All Other
Compensation
($)(4)

  Total($)
 

Francis S. Y. Bong

  $89,000   $110,000   $0   $0   $199,000  

James H. Fordyce

  $109,000   $110,000   $0   $10,000   $229,000  

S. Malcolm Gillis

  $106,500   $110,000   $0   $10,000   $226,500  

Linda Griego

  $107,125   $110,000   $0   $11,326   $228,451  

David W. Joos

  $102,750   $110,000   $0   $0   $212,750  

Robert J. Lowe*

  $78,375   $110,000   $0   $10,000   $198,375  

Richard G. Newman

  $89,000   $110,000   $0   $378,833   $577,833  

William G. Ouchi

  $129,000   $110,000   $0   $10,000   $249,000  

Robert J. Routs

  $107,750   $110,000   $0   $0   $217,750  

William P. Rutledge

  $112,000   $110,000   $0   $13,260   $235,260  

*
Mr. Lowe retired from our Board of Directors effective as of June 12, 2013.

(1)
These amounts include annual retainer fees and any Board and Committee meeting fees earned in FY2013.

(2)
On March 7, 2013, each non-employee Director received a RSU grant with a grant date fair value of $110,000, or 3,537 units, based on a grant price of $31.10. These RSUs will become 100% vested and lapse, in shares of AECOM stock, on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, (i.e. March 7, 2014) or the date of the Corporation's 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Director
  Unvested RSUs
  Additional Unvested
RSUs*

  Additional Unvested
PEPs*

 

Francis S.Y. Bong

  3,537   605   1,816  

James H. Fordyce

  3,537      

S. Malcolm Gillis

  3,537      

Linda Griego

  3,537      

David W. Joos

  3,537      

Richard G. Newman

  3,537      

William G. Ouchi

  3,537      

Robert J. Routs

  3,537      

William P. Rutledge

  3,537      

*
Includes unvested RSUs and PEPs from previous grants received as an employee of the Company.
(3)
The directors have the following number of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2013:

Director
  Options Outstanding*
  Options Unvested*
 

Francis S.Y. Bong

  8,989    

James H. Fordyce

  37,616    

S. Malcolm Gillis

  30,116    

Linda Griego

  40,116    

David W. Joos

     

Robert J. Lowe

  40,116    

Richard G. Newman

  93,104    

William G. Ouchi

  30,116    

Robert J. Routs

  6,468    

William P. Rutledge

  30,116    

*
Includes outstanding options and unvested options from previous grants received as an employee of the Company.
(4)
The amounts for non-employee Directors, excluding Mr. Newman, include Company matching contributions to charitable organizations for Ms. Griego and Messrs. Fordyce, Gillis, Lowe, Ouchi and Rutledge and Company-paid tickets to sporting events for Ms. Griego and Mr. Rutledge. Mr. Newman's amount includes $368,833 of annual consulting fees for services to the Company and Company matching contributions to charitable organizations.


COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND
INSIDER PARTICIPATION

None of the members of the Compensation/Organization Committee of our Board of Directors during fiscal 2013 were or currently are a current or former officer or employee of our Company, or had any relationships requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. No executive officer of our Company serves or served during fiscal 2013 as a member of the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our Compensation/Organization Committee.


REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

The Audit Committee reviews our financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. Our management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process. Our independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of our audited financial statements to generally accepted accounting principles.

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In this context, the Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management and the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended. In addition, the Audit Committee received from the independent registered public accounting firm the written disclosures and the letter required by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent registered public accounting firm's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm their independence from AECOM Technology Corporation and its management. The Audit Committee has also considered whether the independent registered public accounting firm's provision of non-audit services to us is compatible with the registered public accounting firm's independence.

In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to our Board of Directors, and the Board has approved, that the audited financial statements be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

William P. Rutledge, Chairman
S. Malcolm Gillis
Linda Griego
David W. Joos
Robert J. Routs


AUDIT FEES



Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Fees

The following table summarizes the fees for professional audit services provided by Ernst & Young LLP for the audit of the Company's annual, consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2013, and 2012, as well as fees billed for all other services provided by Ernst & Young LLP during those same periods:

 
  2013
  2012
 

Audit Fees

  6,722,738   5,995,006  

Audit Related Fees

  448,048   424,000  

Tax Fees

  2,448,531   1,596,178  

All Other Fees

    10,000  
           

Total

  $9,619,318   $8,025,184  
           

Audit Fees.    The fees identified under this caption were for professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The amounts also include fees for services that are normally provided by the independent public registered accounting firm in connection with statutory and regulatory filings and engagements for the years identified.

Audit-Related Fees.    The fees identified under this caption were for assurance and related services that were related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and were not reported under the caption "Audit Fees." This category may include fees related to the performance of audits and attestation services not required by statute or regulations; due diligence activities related to acquisitions; contractor's license compliance procedures; and accounting consultations about the application of generally accepted accounting principles to proposed transactions.

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Tax Fees.    The fees identified under this caption were for tax compliance, tax planning, tax advice and corporate tax services. Corporate tax services encompass a variety of permissible services, including technical tax advice related to U.S. and international tax matters; assistance with foreign income and withholding tax matters; assistance with sales tax, value-added tax and equivalent tax-related matters in local jurisdictions; preparation of reports to comply with local tax authority transfer pricing documentation requirements; and assistance with tax audits.

Approval Policy.    The Chairperson of our Audit Committee approves in advance all services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm. All such approvals are reported to the full Audit Committee. All engagements of our independent registered public accounting firm in fiscal years 2013 and 2012 were pre-approved by the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.


SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of January 6, 2014, by:

Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws. The table includes the number of shares underlying options and warrants that are exercisable within, and the number of shares of Restricted Stock Units that settle within, 60 days from January 6, 2014.

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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)
  Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership(2)

  Percent of Class(%)(2)
 

FMR LLC(3)

  16,430,592   16.60 %

82 Devonshire Street

         

Boston, MA 02109

         

Bank of America Merrill Lynch(4)

  7,721,292   7.80 %

Trust Services

         

1400 Merrill Lynch Drive

         

3rd Floor South

         

P.O. Box 1502

         

Pennington, NJ 08234

         

BlackRock, Inc.(5)

  5,681,078   5.74 %

40 East 52nd Street

         

New York, NY 10022

         

The Vanguard Group(6)

  5,439,519   5.50 %

100 Vanguard Blvd

         

Malvern, PA 02109

         

John M. Dionisio(7)

  792,314   *  

Francis S.Y. Bong(8)

  320,669   *  

James H. Fordyce(9)

  158,478   *  

S. Malcolm Gillis(10)

  77,957   *  

Linda Griego(11)

  55,016   *  

David W. Joos(12)

  13,422   *  

Richard G. Newman(13)

  726,064   *  

William G. Ouchi(14)

  97,538   *  

Robert J. Routs(15)

  15,629   *  

William P. Rutledge(16)

  61,808   *  

Daniel R. Tishman(17)

  363,495   *  

Michael S. Burke(18)

  212,118   *  

Jane A. Chmielinski(19)

  107,019   *  

Stephen M. Kadenacy(20)

  27,254   *  

Frederick W. Werner(21)

  183,887   *  

All directors and executive officers as a group (17 persons)

  3,762,935   3.77 %

*
Indicates less than one percent.

(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person in this table is c/o AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

(2)
Calculated pursuant to Rule 13d-3(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Shares not outstanding that are subject to options or warrants exercisable by the holder thereof within 60 days of January 6, 2014, are deemed outstanding for the purposes of calculating the number and percentage owned by such stockholder, but not deemed outstanding for the purpose of calculating the percentage of any other person. Unless otherwise noted, all shares listed as beneficially owned by a stockholder are actually outstanding.

(3)
Based solely on the information set forth in a Schedule 13G/A filed by FMR LLC with the SEC on February 14, 2013. Based on such filing, FMR LLC has sole power to vote or to direct the vote with respect to 175,064 shares and sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 16,430,592 shares.

(4)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust Services acts as trustee with respect to our Retirement & Savings Plan (RSP).

(5)
Based solely on the information set forth in a Schedule 13G filed by BlackRock, Inc. with the SEC on January 30, 2013. Based on such filing, BlackRock, Inc. has sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 5,681,078 shares.

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(6)
Based solely on the information set forth in a Schedule 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group with the SEC on February 22, 2013. Based on such filing, The Vanguard Group has sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 5,363,162 shares and shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 76,357 shares.

(7)
Common stock includes 247,713 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 87,713 shares held in our RSP. Common stock also includes 275,640 shares held in his individual name, 16,300 shares held under John M Dionisio and Rose Lucy Dionisio JTWROS and 164,948 shares held under John M Dionisio Family Irrevocable Trust.

(8)
Common stock includes 8,989 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 8,145 shares held in his individual name and 299,998 shares held in Greenwood Nominees LTD.

(9)
Common stock includes 37,616 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 101,467 shares held by Secoton, LLC and 15,858 shares held in his individual name.

(10)
Common stock includes 30,116 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 39,419 shares held under Stephen M. Gillis and Elizabeth Gillis Tenants in Common (TIC) and 4,885 shares held in his individual name.

(11)
Common stock includes 40,116 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 11,363 shares held in her individual name.

(12)
Common stock includes 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 9,885 shares held in his individual name.

(13)
Common stock includes 93,104 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 held in the R&C Newman Revocable Trust and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 17,065 shares held in the R&C Newman Partnership LP, 261,423 shares held under the R&C Newman Revocable Trust, 14,931 shares held in the C&R Newman Family Foundation, 43,777 shares held under Richard G. Newman 2010 GRAT, 43,777 shares held under Christina H. Newman 2010 GRAT, 39,145 shares held under Richard G. Newman 2011 GRAT, 39,145 shares held under Christina H. Newman 2011 GRAT and 170,160 shares held under RGN 2012 Spousal Trust.

(14)
Common stock includes 30,116 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 59,000 shares held in the William G. Ouchi TR Money Purchase Plan Trust and 4,885 shares held in his individual name.

(15)
Common stock includes 6,468 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 5,624 shares held in his individual name.

(16)
Common stock includes 30,116 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 3,537 shares that will be acquired as settlement of Restricted Stock Units prior to March 7, 2014. Common stock also includes 28,155 shares held under William P Rutledge and Gertrude Rutledge trust account.

(17)
Common stock includes 363,187 shares held in his individual name and 308 shares held in our RSP.

(18)
Common stock includes 166,471 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 25,855 shares held in our RSP. Common stock also includes 19,792 shares held in his individual name.

(19)
Common stock includes 81,293 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 13,055 shares held in our RSP. Common stock also includes 12,671 shares held in her individual name.

(20)
Common stock includes 7,372 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014 and 886 shares held in our RSP. Common stock also includes 18,996 shares held in his individual name.

(21)
Common stock includes 61,922 shares subject to options exercisable prior to March 7, 2014, and 65,316 shares held in our RSP. Common stock also includes 56,649 shares held in his individual name.

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OTHER INFORMATION



Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") requires our directors, executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock, and any other person subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act because of the requirements of Section 30 of the Investment Company Act to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common stock and other equity securities. These Section 16 reporting persons are required by Securities and Exchange Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16 forms they file.

To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and written representations from Section 16 reporting persons, we believe that during our fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, all Section 16 reporting persons complied with all applicable filing requirements, except for the following:



Incorporation by Reference

In our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, information is sometimes "incorporated by reference." This means that we are referring you to information that has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, information that should be considered as part of the filing that you are reading. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein. Printed copies of our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports incorporated herein by reference are available upon request without charge by calling Investor Relations at (212) 973-2982; writing to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary; or requesting online through the Information Request page in the "Investors" section of our Web site: www.aecom.com. Such materials will be provided by first class mail or other equally prompt means. Based on Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, the reports of the Compensation/Organization Committee and Audit Committee, included above, are not specifically incorporated by reference into any other filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This Proxy Statement is sent to you as part of the proxy materials for the 2014 Annual Meeting. You may not consider this Proxy Statement as material for soliciting the purchase or sale of our common stock.



Stockholders Sharing the Same Address

Stockholders who have more than one account holding AECOM stock but who share the same address may request to receive only a single set of annual meeting materials. Such requests should be submitted in writing to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary; online through the Information Request page in the "Investors" section of our Web site: www.aecom.com; or by calling Investor Relations at (212) 973-2982, and we will promptly make the changes that you have requested. Stockholders who choose to receive only one copy of the annual meeting materials will continue to have access to and utilize separate proxy voting instructions.

If you want to receive a paper proxy or voting instruction form, or other proxy materials for purposes of the 2014 Annual Meeting, follow the instructions included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials that was sent to you.

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Annual Report on Form 10-K

Printed copies of our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (including our financial statements) are available upon request without charge by calling Investor Relations at (212) 973-2982; writing to AECOM Technology Corporation, 555 South Flower Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, California 90071, Attention: Corporate Secretary; or requesting online through the Information Request page in the "Investors" section of our Web site: www.aecom.com.



Stockholder Proposals

2014 Annual Meeting Proposals:

We were not notified of any stockholder proposals to be made at our upcoming 2014 Annual Meeting, and will therefore be allowed to use our discretionary voting authority if any stockholder proposals are raised at the 2014 Annual Meeting.

2015 Annual Meeting Proposals:

Stockholders who wish to have proposals considered for inclusion in the Proxy Statement and form of proxy for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act must cause their proposals to be received in writing by our Corporate Secretary at the address first set forth on the first page of this Proxy Statement no later than September [    ], 2014. Any proposal should be addressed to our Corporate Secretary and may be included in next year's proxy materials only if such proposal complies with our Bylaws and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to require us to include in our Proxy Statement or our proxy relating to any annual meeting any stockholder proposal that does not meet all of the requirements for inclusion established by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, the Company's Bylaws require that the Company be given advance written notice of nominations for election to the Company's Board of Directors and other matters that stockholders wish to present for action at an annual meeting of stockholders (other than matters included in the Company's proxy materials in accordance with Rule 14a-8(e) under the Exchange Act). The Corporate Secretary must receive such notice at the address set forth in the Introduction not later than December 8, 2014, and no earlier than November 6, 2014, for matters to be presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. However, in the event that the date of the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is held before February 4, 2015, or after April 7, 2015, for notice by the stockholder to be timely it must be received no more than 120 days prior to the date of the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and not less than the later of the close of business (a) 90 days prior to the date of the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and (b) the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of such meeting was first made by the Company. If timely notice is not received by the Company, then the Company may exercise discretionary voting authority under proxies it solicits to vote in accordance with its best judgment on any such stockholder proposal or nomination.



Other Matters

Our Board of Directors knows of no other matters that will be presented for consideration at the 2014 Annual Meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the 2014 Annual Meeting, it is the intention of the persons named in the accompanying proxy to vote on such matters in accordance with their best judgment. It is important that the proxies be returned promptly and that your shares be represented. Stockholders are urged to vote promptly by either electronically submitting a proxy or voting instruction card over the Internet, by telephone, or by delivering to us or your broker a signed and dated proxy card.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Christina Ching
Vice President, Corporate Secretary

Los Angeles, California
January 24, 2014

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Proposed Amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Declassify the Board of Directors

FIFTH: (a) The number of directors constituting the entire Board shall be not less than three nor more than fifteen as fixed from time to time by vote of a majority of the entire Board; provided, however, that the number of directors shall not be reduced so as to shorten the term of any director at the time in office, and provided further, that the number of directors constituting the entire Board shall be nine until otherwise fixed by a majority of the entire Board.

(b)   The Board shall be divided into three classes, as nearly equal in numbers as Subject to the then total number rights of the holders of any Preferred Stock, or series thereof, to elect directors constituting the entire Board permits:

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(c)   Any vacancies in the Board for any reason, and any directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors, may be filedfilled by the Board, acting by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, and. In the event of any increase or decrease in the authorized number of directors so chosenat any time during which the Board is divided into a class or classes: (1) each director then serving shall hold officenevertheless continue as a director of the class of which he is a member until the next election of the class for which suchexpiration of his term or his prior death, retirement, resignation or removal; and (2) except to the extent that an increase or decrease in the authorized number of directors shall have been chosen and until their successorsoccurs in connection with the rights of holders of Preferred Stock to elect additional directors, the newly created or eliminated directorships resulting from any increase or decrease shall be elected and qualifiedapportioned by the Board among the class or classes as nearly equal in number as the then total number of directors constituting the whole board of directors permits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and except as otherwise required by law, whenever the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock shall have the right, voting separately as a class, to elect one or more directors of the Corporation, the terms of the director or directors elected by such holders shall expire at the next succeeding annual meeting of stockholders. Subject to the foregoing, at each annual meeting of stockholders the successors to the class of directors whose term shall then expire shall be elected to hold office for a term expiring at the third succeeding annual meeting.

(cd) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Corporation, prior to the election of directors at the 2017 Annual Meeting when the Board shall cease to be classified, any director or the entire Board of the Corporation may be removed at any time, but only for cause. From and after the election of directors at the 2017 Annual Meeting when the Board shall cease to be classified, any director or the entire Board of the Corporation may be removed at any time with or without cause. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and except at otherwise required by law, whenever the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock shall have the right, voting separately as a class, to elect one or more directors of the Corporation, the provisions of section (c) of this Article FIFTH shall not apply with respect to the director or directors elected by such holders of Preferred Stock.

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ANNEX B



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items


AECOM Technology Corporation
Regulation G Information
($ in millions)

Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue, Net of Other Direct Costs

 
  FY Ended September 30,  
 
  2013
  2007
 
 
     

Revenue

  $ 8,153.5   $ 4,237.3  

Less: other direct costs

    3,176.5     1,832.0  
       

Revenue, net of other direct costs

  $ 4,977.0   $ 2,405.3  
       

Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income Attributable to AECOM

 
  FY Ended September 30,  
 
  2013
  2007
 
 
     

EBITDA

  $ 466.8   $ 195.9  

Less: depreciation

    70.7     32.7  
       

EBITA

    396.1     163.2  

Less: interest expense, net*

    40.6     3.3  

Less: amortization

    23.7     12.4  
       

Income before income taxes

    331.8     147.5  

Less: income tax expense

    92.6     47.2  
       

Net income attributable to AECOM

  $ 239.2   $ 100.3  
       
*
Excluding related amortization.

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

 
  FY Ended September 30,  
 
  2013
  2007
 
 
     

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 408.6   $ 137.5  

Capital expenditures

    (52.1 )   (43.2 )
       

Free Cash Flow

  $ 356.5   $ 94.3  
       

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Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. X 01R80A 1 U P X + Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. — Date and Sign Below C Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. + B Non-Voting Items Change of Address — Please print new address below. IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Annual Meeting Proxy / Voting Instruction Card A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 1. To elect Class III Directors: 2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2014. 3. Vote on an advisory resolution on the Company’s executive compensation. For Withhold For Withhold For Withhold 01 - Michael S. Burke 02 - David W. Joos 03 - Robert J. Routs For Against Abstain 4. Amendment of Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000004 MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________ 1234 5678 9012 345 MMMMMMM 1 8 0 6 8 7 4 MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MMMMMMMMM C 1234567890 J N T C123456789 Electronic Voting Instructions Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of the voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy. VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR. Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be received by 1:00 a.m., Central Time, on February 25, 2014. Vote by Internet • Go to www.envisionreports.com/ACM. • Or scan the QR code with your smartphone • Follow the steps outlined on the secure website Vote by telephone • Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA, US territories & Canada on a touch tone telephone • Follow the instructions provided by the recorded message qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q

 


Proxy — AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN Voting Instructions The undersigned, revoking previous voting instructions relating to these shares, hereby instructs Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Retirement & Benefit Plan Services to vote all of the shares of common stock of AECOM Technology Corporation allocated to the undersigned’s Plan account as specified on the reverse side of this voting instruction card at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 6, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. (local time) at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90071, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. IF YOU SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD BUT NO CHOICE IS SPECIFIED, IF YOU DO NOT RETURN THIS CARD OR IF YOU DO NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDE DIRECTIONS VIA THE TELEPHONE OR INTERNET BY FEBRUARY 27, 2014, THE SHARES ALLOCATED TO YOUR PLAN ACCOUNT WILL BE VOTED BY MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, RETIREMENT & BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice, Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K are available on the Internet at www.envisionreports.com/ACM. qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q

 

 

Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. X 01R81A 1 U P X + . Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. — Date and Sign Below C Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. B Non-Voting Items Change of Address — Please print new address below. IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Annual Meeting Proxy / Voting Instruction Card A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. + For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 1. To elect Class III Directors: 2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2014. 3. Vote on an advisory resolution on the Company’s executive compensation. For Withhold For Withhold For Withhold 01 - Michael S. Burke 02 - David W. Joos 03 - Robert J. Routs For Against Abstain 4. Amendment of Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000004 MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________ 1234 5678 9012 345 MMMMMMM 1 8 0 6 8 7 5 MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MMMMMMMMM C 1234567890 J N T C123456789 Electronic Voting Instructions Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of the voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy. VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR. Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be received by 1:00 a.m., Central Time, on February 25, 2014. Vote by Internet • Go to www.envisionreports.com/ACM. • Or scan the QR code with your smartphone • Follow the steps outlined on the secure website Vote by telephone • Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA, US territories & Canada on a touch tone telephone • Follow the instructions provided by the recorded message qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q

 


Proxy — AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS – MARCH 6, 2014 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL The undersigned hereby appoints Sun Life Financial as proxy for the undersigned with full power of substitution to act and vote, as directed, all vested shares of common stock of AECOM Technology Corporation allocated to the undersigned at the close of business on January 6, 2014, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 6, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. (local time) at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90071. This proxy, when properly executed and returned, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned. If this proxy is properly executed and returned and no direction is made, Sun Life Financial will abstain from voting on your vested shares. The undersigned hereby revokes all proxies previously given by the undersigned to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice, Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K are available on the Internet at www.envisionreports.com/ACM. qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q

 

 

www.envisionreports.com/ACM Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/ACM to view the materials. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. Stockholder Meeting Notice 01R7XA + + Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the AECOM Technology Corporation Stockholder Meeting to be Held on March 6, 2014 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at: Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares. Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before February 24, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION 1234 5678 9012 345 NNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNN NNNNNN C 1234567890 C O Y 000004 MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________

 


Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference: Paper copies: Paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or e-mail options below. E-mail copies: E-mail delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below. If you request an e-mail copy of current materials, you will receive an e-mail with a link to the materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials. g Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/ACM. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a paper or e-mail copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for e-mail or paper delivery of future meeting materials. g Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 using a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings. g E-mail – Send e-mail to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials AECOM Technology Corporation” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the e-mail that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by February 24, 2014. Stockholder Meeting Notice AECOM Technology Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on March 6, 2014 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90071, at 9:00 A.M. (local time). Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. 1. To elect Class III Directors: 01 - Michael S. Burke 02 - David W. Joos 03 - Robert J. Routs 2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2014. 3. Vote on an advisory resolution on the Company’s executive compensation. 4. Amendment of Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you. 01R7XA