Macquarie finds a partner for its Vocus bid, doubts over NZ listing
23 Feb, 2021 06:30 PM
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Vocus NZ chief executive Mark Callander, who also services as CEO of Vocus Group s wholesale operation across the Tasman and sits on the ASX-listed company s board. Photo / Leon Menzies
Vocus NZ chief executive Mark Callander, who also services as CEO of Vocus Group s wholesale operation across the Tasman and sits on the ASX-listed company s board. Photo / Leon Menzies
Macquarie has drafted reinforcements for its A$3.4 billion bid for ASX-listed Vocus Group. In an ASX filing, the investment bank said it is now partnering with Aware Super on what remains a non-binding bid. Aware
Macquarie bid puts Vocus NZ listing in doubt; Infratil in the frame
9 Feb, 2021 04:30 AM
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The possible $722m listing of Vocus local operation on the NZX is up the air - because it s Australian owner could be bought out. Vocus NZ, whose brands include Orcon and Slingshot, is our third-largest broadband provider and in line for a customer spike - having recently been named as Sky TV s partner for its pending broadband service.
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Vocus Group s ASX-listed shares spiked 13 per cent to A$4.94 yesterday after the company confirmed in a filing that it had received a non-binding bid from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets Management of $5.50 a share - valuing it at A$3.4 billion or a 25 per cent premium over its previous price of A$4.38.
Vocus NZ float: More details of New Zealand listing leak
21 Jan, 2021 04:32 AM
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Vocus NZ chief executive Mark Callander, who also services as CEO of Vocus Group s wholesale operation across the Tasman and sits on the ASX-listed company s board. Photo / Leon Menzies
Vocus NZ chief executive Mark Callander, who also services as CEO of Vocus Group s wholesale operation across the Tasman and sits on the ASX-listed company s board. Photo / Leon Menzies
ASX-listed Vocus Group will begin a non-deal roadshow in about three weeks to promote an IPO for its New Zealand operation, according to a report in The Australian s Dataroom gossip column.
New Year Honours: Rob Fyfe, companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit - for services to business and tourism
30 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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Rob Fyfe was formerly CEO of Air New Zealand and CEO chairman of Icebreaker. Photo / Doug Sherring
Veteran businessman and proud Kiwi Rob Fyfe has been recognised for his services to business and tourism.
Fyfe, who for the past nine months has played a critical role when it came to the Government s relationship with the private sector during the Covid-19 response, has been appointed as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM).