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Contact Energy Limited has announced a court-approved scheme to acquire Manawa Energy Limited, offering Manawa shareholders $1.12 cash plus 0.5830 new Contact shares per share, representing a significant premium. The merger aims to create a diversified renewable energy portfolio with substantial synergies and growth prospects.

Contact Energy's April 2025 report reveals a slight decline in electricity and gas sales but improved netback prices, with mixed progress on key projects and rising generation costs.

Contact Energy has received clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to proceed with its acquisition of Manawa Energy, marking a pivotal step in the country’s energy transition.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a fully unfranked dividend of NZD 0.1847 per share, combining ordinary and supplementary components, payable in March 2025.

Contact Energy's January 2025 report reveals steady mass market electricity sales and improved netback prices, despite a notable decline in total electricity generation and national demand.

Contact Energy reported a 12% rise in EBITDAF to $404 million for 1H25, driven by new geothermal assets and strategic contracts, while net profit fell 7% due to market volatility and acquisition costs.

Contact Energy has secured a decade-long electricity supply agreement with Fonterra, delivering up to 415 GWh annually to the Whareroa dairy site, marking a significant step in the dairy sector’s decarbonisation journey.

Contact Energy's December 2024 report reveals a nuanced performance with slightly lower mass market sales but stronger netback prices and significantly reduced generation costs, underscoring operational efficiencies amid evolving market dynamics.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.

Contact Energy's December 2024 report reveals a modest dip in mass market electricity sales but highlights improved netback prices and significantly lower generation costs, signaling operational efficiency gains.