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Brian Gaynor: Higher bid price a credit to F&P directors
Sale to Haier compares well to takeovers of other firms, including BNZ 20 years ago.
Dita De Boni: Buy NZ, or it's goodbye NZ
Bargain deals can have costly results. "I reckon it's high time consumers - especially those who can afford it - stepped up to the plate," writes Dita De Boni.
F&P takeover: Haier closer to full control
Full control of Fisher & Paykel Appliances is set to pass to Haier after the Chinese company reached the threshold necessary to trigger compulsory acquisition.
Rakon cuts 60 NZ jobs in China, India move
Rakon will cut up to 60 New Zealand jobs as it shifts more manufacturing to China and India in a bid to cut costs and widen profit margins.
High dollar takes wind from sails
New Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.
F&P control likely to head offshore
Control of F & P Appliances is now likely to pass to China's Haier after it increased its takeover offer to $1.28 a share.
F&P shares halt - Haier offer coming?
Fisher & Paykel Appliances shares have been halted pending an announcement, prompting speculation about an offer from Chinese company Haier.
Nuplex board wants pay hike as workers go
Nuplex Industries is seeking to increase its non-executive directors' fee pool by 28 per cent, as it plans to shut plants and lay off factory workers on both sides of the Tasman.
Low takeup for Haier F&P offer
Chinese whiteware giant's takeover bid stalls as shareholders opt to 'wait and see'
Audrey Young: Facts and figures all add up...sort of
The Greens and the Prime Minister have been contradicting each other this week over whether the manufacturing sector is in crisis, writes Audrey Young.