… has prepared arguments to reject Contact Energy’s takeover of Manawa. However … closed on Wednesday, with the shares unable to be traded on …

United States shares took a drop over the … cooling labour market. At home, Contact Energy increased 53c or 5.72% … a larger free float of shares since Mercury is 50% owned …

… , but likely to be extended Contact Energy is undeterred by a negative … prices. Contact says takeover compelling Contact Energy reiterated the merits of the … close to $1.9b in shares and cash for Manawa as …

… Commission is not yet satisfied Contact Energy's purchase of hydro … a mix of cash and shares Want to read more? It …

… Contact Energy Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares …

(Bloomberg) — New Zealand power company Contact Energy said its proposed merger with … $1.2 billion) cash-and-shares deal to buy its smaller …

(Bloomberg) — New Zealand power company Contact Energy has agreed to buy smaller … nation requires. Contact announced a shares-and-cash deal Wednesday in … of NZ$4.03. Manawa shares surged as much as 40% …

… about 77.9% of Manawa shares), have committed to vote in … solar. “This acquisition will make Contact Energy a stronger, more resilient electricity …

… , while New Zealand power generator Contact Energy jumped 5 per cent. Loading … consumer packaging group, saw its shares fall 1.2 per cent … cent. Nick Scali saw its shares fall 1.7 per cent … would compulsorily acquire the remaining shares it doesn’t own in …

The smelter uses about 12% of New Zealand’s power, so any decision on whether it stays or goes plays an important role in power planning. “I think it has crystallised things,” Fuge told the Herald. “The Tiwai deal, with getting that certainty over such a …