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Audrey Young: Facts and figures all add up...sort of
The Greens and the Prime Minister have been contradicting each other this week over whether the manufacturing sector is in crisis, writes Audrey Young.
Haier bid may be forced higher
Global hedge funds are set to play a pivotal role in Haier's takeover battle for Fisher & Paykel Appliances.
Haier: Takeover report 'over optimistic'
The battle for control of F & P Appliances took a new turn today when Haier said a share price range put forward by corporate advisers was 'overly optimistic'.
F & P Appliances - say no to Haier
Fisher and Paykel Appliance's independent directors have advised shareholders to reject Haier's takeover offer.
Industry boss blames cuts on Govt
A run of factory closures and redundancies hitting manufacturing firms is the legacy of successive governments' neglect of the sector, says the head of an industry group.
Editorial: Bid boosts F&P value
Now a Chinese company is bidding to take over F&P Appliances, the company's 'iconic' status in this country is more fully appreciated.
Little guy controls F&P's fate
Retail shareholders have the power to block China's Haier from pulling off its full takeover bid for Fisher & Paykel Appliances - which would allow it to remain listed on the NZX.