Spark New Zealand director increases holdings through option grants

Leela Ashford, corporate relations & sustainability director at Spark New Zealand, has increased her holdings in ordinary shares through new option grants. This disclosure, dated September 29, 2025, details an acquisition of options under two company schemes: the Spark New Zealand Long Term Incentive (LTI) Scheme and the Transformation Delivery Incentive (TDI) Scheme.

Specifically, Ashford received 50,735 options from the LTI Scheme and 33,824 options from the TDI Scheme on September 22, 2025. This transaction increased her total holdings to 125,590 LTI options and 33,824 TDI options. The consideration for these options was her services as an employee. Prior to this, her holdings included 74,855 LTI options and no TDI options.

The acquisition was executed during an open period, confirming compliance with the company's trading policy. This update reflects the ongoing incentive programs designed to align executive interests with the company's performance.