Mercury completes share buyback programme

Mercury completes share buyback programme

1 June 2018 – Mercury NZ Limited announced on 2 May 2018 that it would undertake an on-market share
buyback programme to purchase up to 20 million ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of up to
$50 million.

Mercury has now completed that on-market share buyback programme. Mercury acquired 15,592,313 of its
ordinary shares under the programme for total consideration of NZ$50 million or NZ$3.20671 per share.

For further information:
Investor Relations – Tim Thompson 0275 173 470
Media – Craig Dowling 0272 105 337
ABOUT MERCURY NZ LIMITED
Mercury’s mission is energy freedom. Our purpose is to inspire New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more wonderful
ways and our goal is to be New Zealand’s leading energy brand. We focus on our customers, our people, our
partners and our country; maintain a long term view of sustainability; and promote wonderful choices. Mercury is
energy made wonderful. www.mercury.co.nz

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