New Zealand
Finance
The New Zealand government has decided to sell off a 49% stake in state-owned electricity utility Mighty River Power , with an initial public offering (IPO) to potentially take place...
2011-12-19Finance
Covered bonds are regarded as something of a safe haven asset. So with global macroeconomic headwinds creating widespread uncertainty, investors are continuing to run for the cover...
2011-11-23Finance
Private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) is reportedly looking to divest its New Zealand snack food and confectionery business Griffin's Foods, which is valued at around AUD750mn...
2011-09-27Finance
New Zealand vintner New Zealand Wine Company (NZWC) is devising a three-year restructuring plan as it continues to grapple with the pressures of a strong New Zealand dollar and wine...
2011-09-16Finance
Japanese brewer Asahi is rumoured to be in the final stage of negotiations to acquire New Zealand alcoholic drinks company Independent Liquor from private equity owners Unitas and Pacific...
2011-08-12Finance
Malaysia-based conglomerate CI Holdings has reportedly rejected Japanese brewer Asahi's bid for its subsidiary Permanis, which is primarily involved in the manufacture and distribution...
2011-07-11Finance
Japanese brewer Asahi has pared down its purchase to only the mineral water and juice businesses of Australian soft drinks producer P&N Beverages under a revised deal for AUD188mn...
2011-07-06Finance
The naming of SkyCity as preferred bidder for a US$287mn international convention centre in Auckland, New Zealand, will see the gaming and entertainment group foot the whole construction...
2011-06-13
