Contact’s Manawa takeover–who wins?

We put some investor questions to Contact Energy Mike Fuge as the gentailer makes its case for a $2.3 billion takeover of renewable wholesale power company Manawa Energy.  Mike provides a picture of what a combined portfolio of energy assets would look after adding Manawa’s 25 hydro power stations, plus how this acts as a natural hedge.   But is Contact paying too much given recent challenges at Manawa (including a recent earnings downgrade) and what does it mean if Manawa majority shareholder Infratil sells and takes a 10.5 % stake in Contact?  When does the transaction pay its way? And what does the Commerce Commission need to weigh up to approve the deal that would make Contact the number 2 gentailer behind Meridian? Tune in to find out!   For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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