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How NZME Limited makes money — FY2025
Revenue $341.3m · EBITDA $56.3m (16.5% of revenue) · Net profit $13.1m (3.8% 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 | $341.3m | Reported | |
| Operating costs (net of other income) | −$285.0m | Derived * | Reported operating expenses $289.3m do not reconcile; not used. |
| EBITDA | $56.3m | Derived * | |
| Depreciation & amortisation | −$31.0m | Reported | |
| EBIT | $25.3m | Reported | |
| Interest (net finance costs) | −$6.7m | Reported | |
| Income tax | −$5.6m | 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 | $13.1m | Reported |
- * ebitda: $56.3m = EBIT + depreciation & amortisation
- * operating costs: $285.0m = 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: NZME Limited Annual Report (PDF, NZX)
NZME Limited board of directors
6 current directors, 83% independent, average tenure 3.1 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Parsons | Chair | Yes | 2026 | 0.7 yrs | — |
| Sussan Turner | Independent Director | Yes | 2018 | 8.3 yrs | Governance & Remuneration |
| Steven Leonard Joyce | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.4 yrs | — |
| Bowen Pan | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.4 yrs | — |
| Guy Horrocks | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.7 yrs | Solve Data, Inc., New Zealand Mint Limited, Tracksuit Limited, Setpoint Technologies Inc, Ezirent |
| James (Jim) Grenon | Non-Independent Director | No | 2025 | 1.4 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee, People Remuneration & Nominations Committee |
NZM governance score breakdown
NZME Limited scores 63/100 (Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 23/25
- Shareholder rights
- 4/20
- Executive remuneration
- 4/10
NZM dividends
The most recent NZME Limited dividend on record is 3.00 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim), 100% imputed, ex-dividend 10 Sept 2026, paid 23 Sept 2026.
NZME Limited largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of NZM as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 21.21% |
| 2 | James Grenon | 18.44% |
| 3 | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 7.31% |
| 4 | Bnp Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd | 4.40% |
| 6 | Mmc Queen Street Nominees Ltd Acf Salt Long Short Fund | 2.55% |
| 7 | FNZ Custodians Limited | 2.34% |
| 8 | Accident Compensation Corporation | 1.92% |
| 10 | Bnp Paribas Nominees NZ Limited BPSS40 | 1.68% |
| 11 | Michael Raymond Boggs | 1.67% |
| 12 | J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 1.53% |
Recent NZM NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by NZME Limited to the NZX.
- Foreign Exchange Rate for Dividend PaymentDividend
- Updated ASX Appendix 3A.1 - Notification of DividendDividend
- NZME 2026 Half Year ResultsHalf Year Results
- ASX Appendix 3A.1 - Notification of DividendDividend
- NZME acquires Stuff’s Petone plant equipmentM&A
- SPH Notice - Salt Funds Management LimitedSubstantial Holder Notice
- NZME 2026 Half Year Results Release DateHalf Year Results
- Issue of Performance RightsCapital Change
- Ongoing Disclosure NoticeInsider Disclosure
- Ongoing Disclosure NoticeInsider Disclosure
NZME Limited (NZM) — frequently asked questions
What does NZME Limited do?
NZME Limited is New Zealand's leading integrated media and entertainment company, operating across print, digital, radio, and e-commerce platforms. The company publishes the New Zealand Herald, the country's largest daily newspaper, along with regional titles and digital news platforms including nzherald.co.nz and the Herald app. NZME's radio portfolio includes popular stations such as Newstalk ZB, ZM, The Hits, Coast, and Flava, reaching millions of listeners weekly. The company also operates OneRoof (property), Driven (automotive), and other digital marketplace businesses. Listed on the NZX, NZME has successfully transformed from a traditional print media company into a diversified digital-first media business, generating revenue from advertising, subscriptions, e-commerce, and events. NZME Limited is listed on the NZX under the ticker NZM, in the Communication Services sector.
What is the NZME Limited (NZM) share price?
NZME Limited (NZX:NZM) shares closed at $1.00 on 22 October 2026, down 0.50% on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $188 million, based on 188,181,619 shares on issue.
Who are the directors of NZME Limited?
NZME Limited has 6 current directors: Kate Parsons (Chair), Sussan Turner (Independent Director), Steven Leonard Joyce (Independent Director), Bowen Pan (Independent Director), Guy Horrocks (Independent Director) and James (Jim) Grenon (Non-Independent Director). 5 of the 6 are recorded as independent (83%). Average board tenure is 3.1 years.
Who is the chair of NZME Limited?
Kate Parsons chairs the NZME Limited board, and has been a director since 2026.
Who is the CEO of NZME Limited?
Michael Boggs is the Chief Executive Officer of NZME Limited.
What was NZME Limited's most recent dividend?
The most recent NZME Limited dividend on record is 3.00 cents per share for FY2026 (interim), 100% imputed, ex-dividend 10 September 2026, paid 23 September 2026.
What is NZME Limited's dividend yield?
NZME Limited's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 9.00%, as at 22 October 2026. That is 9.00 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 $1.00. Special dividends are excluded.
Who are the largest shareholders of NZME Limited?
The largest registered holder of NZM shares in the FY2025 top-20 register was Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited, with 21.21%, followed by James Grenon (18.44%) and HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (7.31%). Custodians and nominees on the register hold shares on behalf of other investors.
What is NZME Limited's governance score?
NZME Limited has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 63/100 (Good) for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage.
When was the last NZME Limited annual meeting?
The most recent NZME Limited annual meeting on record was held on 22 April 2026.
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