Meridian Energy issues new shares under dividend reinvestment plan

Meridian Energy Limited has released a Capital Change Notice, detailing the issue of 22,733,735 ordinary shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). This action, dated August 25, 2021, is in respect of the 2025 final ordinary dividend, as reported on September 24, 2025. The notice was provided pursuant to NZX listing rule 3.13.1.

The DRP allows shareholders to reinvest their dividends into additional company shares, thereby increasing the company's equity base. This latest issuance reflects ongoing shareholder participation in the plan.

For investor relations queries, individuals can contact Owen Hackston, investor relations manager, at 021 246 4772. Media inquiries should be directed to Phil Clark, head of communications, at 027 838 5710. The release was authorised by Jason Woolley, general counsel and company secretary of Meridian Energy Limited.