Meridian Energy CEO Neal Barclay increases shareholding

Neal Anthony Barclay, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Energy Limited (NZX:MEL), increased his beneficial ownership of ordinary shares in the company on March 28, 2025. The acquisition involved 72.55 ordinary shares acquired through participation in an employee share scheme at a consideration of NZD$5.7436 per share. This brings his total holding from 608,721.40 to 608,793.95 ordinary shares. The shares are registered under Sharesies Nominee Limited. Barclay also holds 479,616 performance share rights related to Meridian Energy's Executive Long Term Incentive Plan. The disclosure confirms the acquisition did not occur during a closed period, and no prior written clearance was required.