Mercury CFO gains beneficial interest in company shares

On December 23, 2025, Richard Hopkins, Mercury NZ's chief financial officer, acquired a beneficial interest in 30,900 ordinary shares. This transfer occurred from Leanne Hopkins and did not involve any cash consideration. The shares are held by Custodial Services Limited, which serves as the registered holder and custodian.

Prior to this transaction, Richard Hopkins held a relevant interest in these shares under section 235(1)(c) of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, granting him the power to control voting rights. The recent transfer formally includes beneficial ownership, solidifying his interest in the company’s equity.

The transaction occurred outside of a closed period, and no prior written clearance was required. The total number of ordinary shares held by Richard Hopkins after this acquisition remains 30,900, with no change in his overall share count.