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Meridian boosts dividend on higher energy margin

Revenue for the half was up 44% to $2.1 billion, offset by a 69% increase in operating expenses to $1.7b.

Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay.

NBR Staff Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Key points
  • Revenue: Up 44% to $2.1b
  • Net profit: Down 5% to $191m
  • Key takeaway: Operating earnings rise on higher energy margin.

Electricity generator and retailer Meridian has lifted its interim dividend as higher prices helped boost margins in the half year to December.

“This is a solid result overall, but the stand-out is a 3% lift in retail sales volumes over the same period last year,” said chief executive Neal

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NBR Staff Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Key points
  • Revenue: Up 44% to $2.1b
  • Net profit: Down 5% to $191m
  • Key takeaway: Operating earnings rise on higher energy margin.
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