Meridian Energy announces ordinary and supplementary dividends

Meridian Energy Limited (MEZ) has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.14850000 per security, payable to shareholders. This distribution, which relates to a six-month period ending June 30, 2025, is entirely unfranked.

In addition to the ordinary dividend, a supplementary dividend of NZD 0.01913029 will be paid to non-New Zealand resident shareholders, bringing the total distribution for these shareholders to NZD 0.16763029. The ex-date for this distribution is September 4, 2025, with the record date set for September 5, 2025. Payments are scheduled for September 23, 2025.

The company also offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) with a 2.00% discount rate. The DRP election period closes on September 8, 2025, with DRP securities to be issued on September 23, 2025. Dividends to shareholders on the Australian register will be paid in AUD, calculated using the AUD/NZD foreign exchange hedge rate. A withholding tax rate of 15.000000% applies to the dividend.