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Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.

Fletcher Building and its joint venture partner have resolved a longstanding dispute with NZTA over COVID-19 and weather-related delays on the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, resulting in a $16.4 million EBIT loss in FY25 but securing $56 million in cash proceeds.

Fletcher Building has confirmed it is fielding inquiries from potential buyers following its strategic review announcement, though no sales decisions have been made. Investors await clarity at the upcoming Investor Day.

Fletcher Building is dissolving its Australian Division, folding operations into two new trans-Tasman units, while targeting $15 million in annual cost savings as market challenges persist.

Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.