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25/08/2014 10:06
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REL: 1006 HRS Meridian Energy Limited
ASSET: MELCA: Meridian to sell its Metering Asset and Services Business
25 August, 2014
Meridian Energy has selected Vector as the preferred buyer of its metering
asset and services business, Arc Innovations.
Meridian Chief Executive Mark Binns says "we're clear on Meridian's future
direction as a retailer. We want to focus on improving customer experience
and owning electricity meters and providing metering services to the wider
market is not integral to that".
This sale process follows a strategic review of Meridian's wider metering
services requirements. The review concluded that the subsidiary would be
better served by an owner that has a core business focus on smart meter
ownership and services, including pursuing new opportunities for growth.
The sales transaction is dependent on finalising contractual arrangements,
which will remain confidential, and securing Commerce Commission clearance.
It would include the transfer of ownership of Arc's employees, metering
assets at 135,000 customer connections predominantly in Canterbury and
Hawke's Bay and contracts to provide smart metering services to all major
retailers.
End CA:00254319 For:MEL Type:ASSET Time:2014-08-25 10:06:59
