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Held by NZ managed funds
Sub-substantial fund positions — invisible in NZX SSH data, visible here. Sourced from each fund's Quarterly Fund Update on the FMA Disclose register.
| Fund | % of fund NAV |
|---|---|
| Harbour — Australasian Equity Income | 4.19% |
How Freightways Group Limited makes money — FY2025
Revenue $1.3b · EBITDA $248.6m (19.3% of revenue) · Net profit $80.1m (6.2% of revenue)
Band widths are proportional to NZD amounts. Dashed outlines mark derived figures; the hatched node is a balancing item (net profit less every line above it).
| FY2025 | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3b | Reported | |
| Operating costs (net of other income) | −$1.0b | Derived * | Reported operating expenses $506m do not reconcile; not used. |
| EBITDA | $248.6m | Reported | |
| Depreciation & amortisation | −$102.5m | Reported | |
| EBIT | $146.1m | Reported | |
| Interest (net finance costs) | −$34.1m | Reported | |
| Income tax | −$31.9m | Reported | |
| Other items (net gain) | +$0 | Balancing item * | Net profit less the lines above; covers fair-value movements, impairments, associates and anything else not itemised. |
| Net profit | $80.1m | Reported |
- * operating costs: $1.0b = Revenue − EBITDA
Figures extracted automatically from the annual report; check against the report. NZD thousands as stored, shown in millions. Source: annual_report_pdf · method: claude_haiku_pdf · extracted 7 March 2026.
Annual report: Freightways Group Limited Annual Report (PDF, NZX)
Freightways Group Limited board of directors
7 current directors, 100% independent, average tenure 9.9 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Edward James Gibson | Chair | Yes | 2022 | 4.6 yrs | — |
| Fiona Ann Oliver | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.3 yrs | — |
| Mark Rushworth | Independent Director | Yes | 2015 | 11.1 yrs | — |
| Dean Bracewell | Independent Director | Yes | 1999 | 27.8 yrs | — |
| David Grant Devonport | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 1.9 yrs | — |
| Peter Kean | Independent Director | Yes | 2016 | 10.3 yrs | — |
| Abigail Kate Foote | Independent Director | Yes | 2018 | 8.4 yrs | — |
FRW governance score breakdown
Freightways Group Limited scores 79/100 (Very Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 21/25
- Shareholder rights
- 20/20
- Executive remuneration
- 4/10
FRW dividends
The most recent Freightways Group Limited dividend on record is 24.00 cents per share, for FY2026 (final), 100% imputed, ex-dividend 10 Sept 2026, paid 1 Oct 2026.
Freightways Group Limited largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of FRW as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custodial Services Limited <A/C 4> | 13.65% |
| 2 | BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Limited <BPSS40> | 8.90% |
| 3 | HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited <HKBN90> | 7.88% |
| 4 | Citibank Nominees (New Zealand) Limited <CNOM90> | 5.09% |
| 5 | TEA Custodians Limited <TEAC40> | 4.96% |
| 6 | FNZ Custodians Limited | 4.33% |
| 7 | Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited <1-Custody> | 4.30% |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase Bank <CHAM24> | 3.99% |
| 9 | HSBC Nominees A/C NZ Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited <SUPR40> | 3.03% |
| 10 | Accident Compensation Corporation <ACCI40> | 2.66% |
Recent FRW NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by Freightways Group Limited to the NZX.
- Disclosure Notice - D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- Disclosure Notice - D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- Notice of Meeting & Proxy/Voting FormAGM
- Disclosure Notice – D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- Disclosure Notice – D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- Freightways AUD FX rate for 2026 final dividendDividend
- Disclosure Notice – D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- Disclosure Notice – D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
- SPH Notice - Milford Asset Management LimitedSubstantial Holder Notice
- Disclosure Notice – D&O Relevant InterestsInsider Disclosure
Freightways Group Limited (FRW) — frequently asked questions
What does Freightways Group Limited do?
Freightways is New Zealand's leading express package and business mail provider, also offering information management and destruction services across Australasia. Freightways Group Limited is listed on the NZX under the ticker FRW, in the Industrials sector.
What is the Freightways Group Limited (FRW) share price?
Freightways Group Limited (NZX:FRW) shares closed at $12.30 on 22 October 2026, up 0.90% on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $2.20 billion, based on 179,210,402 shares on issue.
Who are the directors of Freightways Group Limited?
Freightways Group Limited has 7 current directors: David Edward James Gibson (Chair), Fiona Ann Oliver (Independent Director), Mark Rushworth (Independent Director), Dean Bracewell (Independent Director), David Grant Devonport (Independent Director), Peter Kean (Independent Director) and Abigail Kate Foote (Independent Director). 7 of the 7 are recorded as independent (100%). Average board tenure is 9.9 years.
Who is the chair of Freightways Group Limited?
David Edward James Gibson chairs the Freightways Group Limited board, and has been a director since 2022.
What was Freightways Group Limited's most recent dividend?
The most recent Freightways Group Limited dividend on record is 24.00 cents per share for FY2026 (final), 100% imputed, ex-dividend 10 September 2026, paid 1 October 2026.
What is Freightways Group Limited's dividend yield?
Freightways Group Limited's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.66%, as at 22 October 2026. That is 45.00 cents per share of ordinary dividends with an ex-date in the 12 months to 22 October 2026, divided by the 22 October 2026 closing price of $12.30. Special dividends are excluded.
Who are the largest shareholders of Freightways Group Limited?
The largest registered holder of FRW shares in the FY2025 top-20 register was Custodial Services Limited <A/C 4>, with 13.65%, followed by BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Limited <BPSS40> (8.90%) and HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited <HKBN90> (7.88%). Custodians and nominees on the register hold shares on behalf of other investors.
What is Freightways Group Limited's governance score?
Freightways Group Limited has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 79/100 (Very Good) for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage.
When is the Freightways Group Limited annual meeting?
Freightways Group Limited's next annual meeting is scheduled for 29 October 2026.
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