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Arria directors survive board spill vote

New Zealand shareholders of AI company lead rebellion over missed forecasts and failure to provide accounts or raise promised capital.

Arria NLG is developing software to convert data into natural language.

Tim Hunter Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Key points
  • What’s at stake: AI developer Arria NLG needs capital but its board is under fire after failing to deliver on plans to list on the NZX or ASX.
  • Background: The company acquired technology developed by researchers at Aberdeen University and initially listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market, before delisting and shifting domicile to New Zealand.   
  • Key players: Arria NLG, CM Partners, Sharon Daniels, Gerald Henry, Sean Joyce, John Sorensen, Brendan Lindsay, Barbara Kendall, Jamie Zimmerman.

Simmering discontent over the performance and governance of aspiring New Zealand-registered artificial intelligence company Arria NLG provoked an unsuccessful attempt to roll the board this year, shareholder documents show.

The rebellion was led by Arria’s Auckland-based investment banking adviser

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Tim Hunter Mon, 30 Oct 2023
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Key points
  • What’s at stake: AI developer Arria NLG needs capital but its board is under fire after failing to deliver on plans to list on the NZX or ASX.
  • Background: The company acquired technology developed by researchers at Aberdeen University and initially listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market, before delisting and shifting domicile to New Zealand.   
  • Key players: Arria NLG, CM Partners, Sharon Daniels, Gerald Henry, Sean Joyce, John Sorensen, Brendan Lindsay, Barbara Kendall, Jamie Zimmerman.
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