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Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY)
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Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep 2025 | $0.0254 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 05 Mar 2025 | $0.0169 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 01 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | $0.1284 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | $0.0930 | 0.00% | Interim | 02 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | $0.0231 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | $0.1203 | 0.00% | Final | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | $0.0154 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 03 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | $0.0807 | 0.00% | Interim | 03 Apr 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2022 | $0.0212 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 14 Sep 2022 | $0.1058 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Mar 2022 | $0.0141 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 01 Apr 2022 |
| 16 Mar 2022 | $0.0745 | 0.00% | Interim | 01 Apr 2022 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | $0.0180 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 30 Sep 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | $0.0988 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | $0.0120 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 01 Apr 2021 |
| 11 Mar 2021 | $0.0628 | 0.00% | Interim | 01 Apr 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | $0.0166 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 30 Sep 2020 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | $0.0867 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2020 |
| 12 Mar 2020 | $0.0113 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 01 Apr 2020 |
| 12 Mar 2020 | $0.0635 | 0.00% | Interim | 01 Apr 2020 |
| 12 Sep 2019 | $0.0164 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 30 Sep 2019 |
| 12 Sep 2019 | $0.0930 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2019 |
| 13 Mar 2019 | $0.0109 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 01 Apr 2019 |
| 13 Mar 2019 | $0.0599 | 0.00% | Interim | 01 Apr 2019 |
| 12 Sep 2018 | $0.0161 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 28 Sep 2018 |
| 12 Sep 2018 | $0.0828 | 0.00% | Final | 28 Sep 2018 |
| 14 Mar 2018 | $0.0106 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 03 Apr 2018 |
| 14 Mar 2018 | $0.0558 | 0.00% | Interim | 03 Apr 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2017 | $0.0244 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 29 Sep 2017 |
| 13 Sep 2017 | $0.0500 | 0.00% | Special | 29 Sep 2017 |
| 13 Sep 2017 | $0.1264 | 0.00% | Final | 29 Sep 2017 |
| 14 Mar 2017 | $0.0531 | 0.00% | Interim | 03 Apr 2017 |
| 13 Sep 2016 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Special | 30 Sep 2016 |
| 13 Sep 2016 | $0.1162 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2016 |
| 10 Mar 2016 | $0.0101 | 0.00% | Supplemental | 31 Mar 2016 |
| 10 Sep 2015 | $0.0968 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2015 |
| 10 Mar 2015 | $0.0539 | 0.00% | Interim | 31 Mar 2015 |
| 18 Nov 2014 | $0.0461 | 0.00% | Special Cash | 11 Dec 2014 |
| 01 Sep 2014 | $0.0743 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2014 |
| 10 Mar 2014 | $0.0488 | 0.00% | Interim | 31 Mar 2014 |
| 09 Sep 2013 | $0.0624 | 0.00% | Final | 30 Sep 2013 |
MCY ASX Announcements
An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.
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About Mercury NZ Ltd
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
MCY Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
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| 13 Jan 2026 | $5.54 | $-0.13 | -2.29% | 3,273 | $5.66 | $5.66 | $5.53 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | $5.67 | $0.06 | 1.07% | 3,421 | $5.47 | $5.67 | $5.47 |
| 09 Jan 2026 | $5.61 | $-0.02 | -0.36% | 1,407 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.58 |
| 08 Jan 2026 | $5.63 | $-0.01 | -0.18% | 7,275 | $5.65 | $5.67 | $5.53 |
| 07 Jan 2026 | $5.64 | $0.08 | 1.44% | 1,078 | $5.63 | $5.64 | $5.54 |
| 06 Jan 2026 | $5.56 | $0.03 | 0.54% | 1,530 | $5.53 | $5.63 | $5.53 |
| 05 Jan 2026 | $5.53 | $-0.10 | -1.78% | 1,724 | $5.64 | $5.64 | $5.53 |
| 02 Jan 2026 | $5.63 | $-0.02 | -0.35% | 1,243 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.53 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | $5.65 | $0.14 | 2.54% | 900 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.52 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | $5.51 | $0.04 | 0.73% | 10,944 | $5.46 | $5.59 | $5.46 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | $5.47 | $-0.11 | -1.97% | 903 | $5.59 | $5.59 | $5.46 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | $5.58 | $0.08 | 1.45% | 4,068 | $5.51 | $5.58 | $5.51 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | $5.50 | $-0.02 | -0.36% | 3,155 | $5.53 | $5.57 | $5.48 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | $5.52 | $0.06 | 1.10% | 852 | $5.47 | $5.59 | $5.47 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | $5.46 | $0.02 | 0.37% | 2,485 | $5.57 | $5.60 | $5.45 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | $5.44 | $-0.04 | -0.73% | 16,598 | $5.48 | $5.48 | $5.32 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | $5.48 | $0.02 | 0.37% | 12,062 | $5.46 | $5.51 | $5.46 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | $5.46 | $0.07 | 1.30% | 10,321 | $5.39 | $5.50 | $5.39 |
Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
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| Mr Mark James Binns | Non-Executive Director | Sep 2023 |
Mr Binns was CEO of Meridian Energy from 2012 to 2017 and previously spent 22 years with Fletcher Building, including 15 years as CEO of the Construction and Infrastructure division. He currently chairs Crown Infrastructure Partners and Hynds Limited and is a director of Auckland International Airport. He is also member of Safety and Enterprise Risk Committee.
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| Mr Adrian Littlewood | Non-Executive Director | Aug 2023 |
Mr Littlewood has executive experience including 12 years at Auckland International Airport, nine of these as CEO. He previously held senior roles in strategy, operations, product, and marketing with Telecom New Zealand. His governance roles have included New Zealand Chair of the Australia/New Zealand Leadership Forum, Chair of the NZ Airports Association, and director of North Queensland Airports and Tourism Industry Aotearoa. He is also member of Safety and Enterprise Risk Committee and People and Performance Committee.
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| Ms Susan Ruth Peterson | Non-Executive Director | Sep 2022 |
Ms Peterson is an experienced non-executive director, board chair, and chair of People and Remuneration and Audit and Risk Committees. She has helped companies drive growth through technology, innovative customer solutions, and organisational culture. She currently chairs Vista Group and is an independent director of Xero and Craigs Investment Partners. She is Chair of eople and Performance Committee and member of Financial Risk Committee and Corporate Governance Committee.
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| Mr Michael (Mike) John Taitoko | Non-Executive Director | Aug 2015 |
Mr Taitoko is a leading advisor on Maori economic development with well-established networks in Maoridom. He has strong commercial skills in applying digital technologies. He is the co-founder and CEO of Tokiwa NZ Limited and a co-founder and director of Toha Foundry Limited, technology companies commercialising cloud-based geospatial analytics services. He was formerly a director of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED). He is member of People and Performance Committee.
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| Mr Scott Andrew St John | Non-Executive ChairmanNon-Executive Director | Sep 2017 |
Mr John is Chair of ANZ New Zealand and a director of ANZ Group and Next Foundation. He was formerly a director of Fonterra Cooperative Group, Chair of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation, a member of the Capital Markets Development Taskforce and the Financial Markets Authority Establishment Board, and served as Chancellor of the University of Auckland. He is chair member of Corporate Governance Committee and member of Financial Risk Committee, Safety and Enterprise Risk Committee and People and Performance Committee.
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| Ms Lorraine Witten | Non-Executive Director | Sep 2022 |
Witten is an experienced non-executive director, chair and chair of Audit and Risk Committees. She is a business leader with an extensive background in the telco, technology, and ICT sectors. She is member of Financial Risk Committee.
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| Mr Robert (Rob) Hamilton | Non-Executive Director | Apr 2025 |
Mr Hamilton is a business leader and director, and has chaired audit and risk committees. He is currently a director of Westpac New Zealand, Oceania Healthcare, Tourism Holdings, and Cyprus Enterprises. He has over 30 years' experience in finance and capital markets, including roles as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at Jarden, and Chief Financial Officer for SkyCity Entertainment Group. His experience also includes advising several major New Zealand energy companies. He is also member of Financial Risk Committee.
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| Ms Hannah Hamling | Non-Executive Director | Feb 2020 |
Ms Hamling is an environmental scientist with a focus on sustainable development and resilience. Until January 2020, she was President of the Asia Pacific Region and Global Sustainable Development Leader for Golder, a Canadian ground engineering and environmental science company. Prior to that, she was Managing Director of New Zealand environmental consultancy firm Kingett Mitchell. She has held consulting, management, and board roles across sectors including electricity, construction, and water management. He is also chair Safety and Enterprise Risk Committee and member of Financial Risk Committee.
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| Ms Rachel Taulelei | Non-Executive Director | Aug 2025 |
Ms Taulelei is a business leader and advocate for the Maori economy and values-based business models. She has governance experience, currently serving as Chair of Moana New Zealand and holding directorships with Sealord, The Warehouse Group, Wellington International Airport and ANZCO Foods. Rachel is co-founder of Oho, a business design and brand strategy agency and previously served as CEO of Kono, a Maori-owned food and beverage company, and founder of Yellow Brick Road, a sustainable seafood venture. She also represented New Zealand as Trade Commissioner in North America.
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| Mr Howard Thomas | General CounselCompany Secretary | Aug 2017 |
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| Mr Stew Hamilton | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 2024 |
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| Stew Hamilton | Chief Executive |
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| Richard Hopkins | Chief Financial Officer |
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| Kevin Taylor | Chief Operating Officer - Generation |
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| Fiona Smith | Chief People Experience Officer |
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| Craig Neustroski | Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer |
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| Catherine Thompson | Chief Sustainability Officer |
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| Matt Tolcher | Executive General Manager Generation Development |
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| Tim Thompson | Executive General Manager Wholesale |
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| Howard Thomas | General CounselCompany Secretary |
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
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| The Sovereign in right of New Zealand | 719,696,978 | 51.15% |
| HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited | 66,044,975 | 4.69% |
| HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited A/C State Street | 57,624,072 | 4.10% |
| Custodial Services Limited | 47,907,258 | 3.41% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Limited | 38,472,047 | 2.73% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank NA NZ Branch-Segregated Clients Acct | 32,693,241 | 2.32% |
| Citibank Nominees (New Zealand) Limited | 32,073,209 | 2.28% |
| Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited | 31,622,508 | 2.25% |
| Tea Custodians Limited Client Property Trust Account | 30,365,582 | 2.16% |
| Accident Compensation Corporation | 24,454,100 | 1.74% |
| FNZ Custodians Limited | 14,833,207 | 1.05% |
| New Zealand Depository Nominee Limited | 14,532,018 | 1.03% |
| JBWere (NZ) Nominees Limited | 12,153,571 | 0.86% |
| PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited | 10,188,299 | 0.72% |
| ANZ Wholesale Australasian Share Fund | 8,919,298 | 0.63% |
| HSBC Nominees A/C NZ Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited | 8,850,083 | 0.63% |
| Generate Kiwisaver Public Trust Nominees Limited | 8,228,981 | 0.58% |
| Simplicity Nominees Limited | 7,831,098 | 0.56% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Limited (i) | 4,417,032 | 0.31% |
| Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited (i) | 3,936,419 | 0.28% |