BDBDBusinessGriffin's to ramp up exports says incoming CEOGriffin's Foods plans to lift exports to more than 50 per cent of sales within five years by leveraging new owner Universal Robina Corp's links in southeast Asia.23 Jul 03:28 AM
SharesCash for Postie Plus shareholders?The administrators of Postie Plus are staying tight-lipped on whether the struggling clothing chain's shareholders will receive any cash.22 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessGriffin's deal takes biscuitAustralia's Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) came close to doubling its money on New Zealand's biggest snack food company, Griffin's Foods.21 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessProperties sold in leaseback dealNew Zealand real estate investment specialist Caniwi Capital has bought chicken processing plants, hatcheries and farms from Inghams Enterprises NZ .21 Jul 05:00 PM
Business$98m to be invested in NZ waste companyBeijing Capital Group has said it will invest $98 million in its new acquisition, Waste Management.06 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsVocus agrees to buy FX Networks for $115.8mTelecommunications company Vocus is buying fibre-line provider FX Networks and says it will become NZ’s third largest network operator if the sale goes through.02 Jul 01:07 AM
CompaniesCash no longer king to fund takeoversTo fund big deals, buyers are using stock to fuel the best quarter for global takeovers since 2007.01 Jul 01:57 AM
BusinessOracle to acquire Micros Systems for $5.3bOracle announced plans to acquire Micros Systems for $5.3 billion in a deal that would allow the technology giant to gain a foothold in the retail and hospitality sectors.24 Jun 03:39 AM
EnergyGE clears French hurdles to land $17b Alstom winGeneral Electric clinched its biggest acquisition ever, the $17 billion purchase of Alstom's energy assets, after the resolution of the French government's last condition for the deal.23 Jun 08:50 PM
BusinessGoogle's eyes in the skyFollowing Google's $500m acquisition of Skybox Imaging, Slate's Will Oremus looks into the scope of Google's future.17 Jun 03:36 AM
BusinessHart sale of European packaging firmIn a further move to cash in on an improving global economy, Graeme Hart is looking at offloading his European packaging business Sig Combibloc.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHart tipped to sell Swiss assetsGraeme Hart is exploring a sale of drinks and food packaging maker Sig Combibloc that could value the business at around US$5 billion.10 Jun 01:20 AM
BusinessBeer giant Lion buys up Morton EstateLion New Zealand is set to expand its wine portfolio, following an announcement this afternoon that the company had purchased local wine brand, Morton Estate.30 Apr 04:00 AM
BDBDBusinessGoodman shares soar 23pc on takeover bidGoodman Fielder stock jumps after a $1.37 billion offer for the Australasian food ingredients maker.27 Apr 11:39 PM
BDBDBusinessHart sells down Carter HoltOne of the largest single Japanese investments in NZ is occurring with the sale of Carter Holt Harvey's pulp and paper and packaging businesses for $1.037 billion.27 Apr 08:10 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher's cleared to sell Pacific Steel for $120mBlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker has gained antitrust approval to acquire Fletcher Building's Pacific Steel in a $120m deal.15 Apr 10:28 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTurners and Growers buys Apollo ApplesTurners & Growers, has agreed to buy Hawke's Bay-based Apollo Apples for as much as $44.1 million as it looks to meet growing global demand.15 Apr 09:40 PM
BusinessDebitSuccess buys up another UK companyDebitsuccess is showing no signs of slowing its growth strategy, announcing this week it had bought UK-based Harlands Group.15 Apr 01:30 AM
BDBDInvestmentHellaby adds $20m in annual sales with acquisitionsHellaby Holdings expects to add $20m to annual revenue after buying New Zealand Trucks South Island and Dasko Marketing NZ.14 Apr 03:16 AM
CompaniesForeign buy-ups tipped to riseMore foreign buyers are likely to make bids for New Zealand assets this year with China at the forefront, according to a report by Chapman Tripp.23 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Kiwi rubbish reeks of successMany large players pitched for the Kiwi waste business, but Beijing Capital rolled in with a $950 million cheque, and the deal was done, writes Dita De Boni.06 Mar 08:30 PM
ManufacturingFletcher acts to dispel Pacific Steel job loss fearsOne of New Zealand's biggest unions yesterday voiced redundancy fears for Pacific Steel Group workers.17 Feb 04:30 PM
