Meridian Energy declares ordinary and supplementary dividends

Meridian Energy Limited (MEZ) has declared a new dividend distribution, with a total payment amount of NZD 0.16763029 per security. This comprises an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.14850000 and a supplementary dividend of NZD 0.01913029, specifically for non-New Zealand resident shareholders. The announcement was made on August 27, 2025.

Key dates for shareholders include an ex-date of September 4, 2025, and a record date of September 5, 2025. The payment date for the dividend is scheduled for September 23, 2025. Both the ordinary and supplementary dividends are unfranked, with a 0.0000% franking percentage, and a withholding tax rate of 15.000000% applies to the distribution.

Meridian Energy operates a Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP), which is applicable as a full DRP for this distribution. The DRP election date is September 8, 2025, with a 2.0000% discount rate. DRP securities will be issued on September 23, 2025, and will rank pari passu from the issue date. The DRP is available to shareholders with addresses in New Zealand or Australia.