Mercury signs Crown Participation Agreement

Mercury signs Crown Participation Agreement

13 December 2018 – Mercury confirmed today that it has entered into an agreement with the Crown under which
the Crown agrees to participate in any future dividend reinvestment plan or share buyback of the Company.

Mercury joins the other three Government majority-owned companies in having such an agreement in place.

A copy of the Crown Participation Agreement will soon be available on the Treasury’s website.

Mercury does not have any current plan to launch a dividend reinvestment plan or share buyback.


For further information:
Investors – Tim Thompson 0275 173 470
Media – Craig Dowling 0272 105 337









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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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