ManufacturingF&P control likely to head offshoreControl of F & P Appliances is now likely to pass to China's Haier after it increased its takeover offer to $1.28 a share.18 Oct 04:24 AM
BDBDManufacturingF&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.17 Oct 09:30 PM
ManufacturingNuplex board wants pay hike as workers goNuplex 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.17 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingLow takeup for Haier F&P offerChinese whiteware giant's takeover bid stalls as shareholders opt to 'wait and see'16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Facts and figures all add up...sort ofThe Greens and the Prime Minister have been contradicting each other this week over whether the manufacturing sector is in crisis, writes Audrey Young.09 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingHaier bid may be forced higherGlobal hedge funds are set to play a pivotal role in Haier's takeover battle for Fisher & Paykel Appliances.04 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingHaier: Takeover report 'over optimistic'The battle for control of F & P Appliances took a new turn today when Haier said a share price range put forward by corporate advisers was 'overly optimistic'.03 Oct 11:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingF & P Appliances - say no to HaierFisher and Paykel Appliance's independent directors have advised shareholders to reject Haier's takeover offer.03 Oct 09:00 PM
ManufacturingIndustry boss blames cuts on GovtA run of factory closures and redundancies hitting manufacturing firms is the legacy of successive governments' neglect of the sector, says the head of an industry group.24 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Bid boosts F&P valueNow a Chinese company is bidding to take over F&P Appliances, the company's 'iconic' status in this country is more fully appreciated.19 Sep 05:30 PM
ManufacturingLittle guy controls F&P's fateRetail shareholders have the power to block China's Haier from pulling off its full takeover bid for Fisher & Paykel Appliances - which would allow it to remain listed on the NZX.17 Sep 05:30 PM
