What did Meridian Energy Limited announce?
Meridian Energy Limited (NZX: MEL) filed “Issue of Share Rights” with NZX on 21 October 2026, as an NZX announcement.
From the announcement:“In accordance with Listing Rule 3.18.1, the Meridian Board advises that it has decided to issue share rights to certain employees of Meridian in connection with the Company’s short-term and long-term incentive schemes.”
- Which company?
- Meridian Energy Limited (NZX: MEL)
- When was it filed?
- 21 October 2026
- Where is the original?
- NZX announcement
Issue of Share Rights
Release
Meridian Energy Limited (ARBN 151 800 396) A company incorporated in New Zealand
Level 2, 98 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011
meridianenergy.co.nz
Stock Exchange Listings NZX (MEL) ASX (MEZ)
Issue of Share Rights
21 October 2026
In accordance with Listing Rule 3.18.1, the Meridian Board advises that it has decided to issue share
rights to certain employees of Meridian in connection with the Company’s short-term and long-term
incentive schemes. Each share right will, upon vesting and exercise of the right, entitle the holder to one
ordinary share in the Company (
Share
), plus an additional number of Shares equal to the value of
gross cash dividends per Share which would have been paid to a New Zealand tax resident who held a
Share for the duration of scheme vesting periods, calculated using a 10-day volume weighted average
price.
The issue of share rights is expected to occur on 30 October 2026.
ENDS
Authorised for release by:
Jason Woolley
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Meridian Energy Limited
For investor relations queries, please contact:
Owen Hackston
Investor Relations Manager
021 246 4772
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Lachlan Forsyth
Media & Content Manager
021 243 5342
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