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Contact Energy Advances Acquisition of Manawa Energy Amid Regulatory Review
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Contact Energy Advances Acquisition of Manawa Energy Amid Regulatory Review

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  • Contact Energy is acquiring Manawa Energy to enhance its electricity generation portfolio.
  • The acquisition is under review by the New Zealand Commerce Commission, with a decision expected by March 2025.
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Contact Energy Limited ( (COENF) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Contact Energy Limited announced its progress in acquiring Manawa Energy Limited, with the New Zealand Commerce Commission assessing the competitive impacts of the transaction. The acquisition aims to create a stronger, more resilient electricity company with complementary hydro assets that will diversify Contact’s generation portfolio and improve risk management. The Commission is expected to make a decision by the end of March 2025, and Contact plans to implement the scheme by mid-2025.

More about Contact Energy Limited

Contact Energy Limited is a company in the energy sector, primarily focused on electricity generation and retail services in New Zealand. The company aims to offer a diversified generation portfolio, including hydroelectric assets, to enhance its market position and manage risks associated with seasonal variations in electricity supply.

YTD Price Performance: -2.34%

Average Trading Volume: 1,899

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $4.19B

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