Specialty resins and chemicals company Nuplex Industries has posted a 42 percent rise in full year operating profit to $53.4 million. more... |
Port of Tauranga Ltd says its $2.782 million lift in net profit to $42.117m for the year to June 30, makes it hard to see how a takeover bid for its container trade by rival Ports of Auckland could be worthwhile. more... |
The New Zealand sharemarket moved slightly higher in early trading today. Top stock Telecom was unchanged at 324 but Fletcher Building reversed most of yesterday's 5c loss with a 4c gain early to 731. more... |
Listed wine company Delegat's Group has reported a 77 percent rise in annual net profit to $19.1 million, citing a year of record sales performance and market share milestones. more... |
Marketing guru Kevin Roberts has been appointed to the board of Telecom, the company announced today. more... |
Contact Energy says it has been told that Britain's BG Group has gained New Zealand overseas investment approval to buy Contact's Australian parent Origin Energy. more... |
The New Zealand dollar was unable to push much higher after its initial rise yesterday afternoon following the release of the National Bank Business Outlook survey. more... |
Australian transport and logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd made a $A225 ($NZ278) million gain on the sale of its rail and ferry business to the government, according to its annual profit report this week. more... |
Australian building products company CSR has got permission from the Commerce Commission to buy Ross Roofing, Rosscrete Roofing Tiles and the Ross Brick and Pavers businesses in New Zealand. more... |
Charlies Group, the juice company fronted by former All Black Marc Ellis, was today talking up its new Australian plant, the setting up of which contributed to its annual loss. more... |