Direct Capital today announced that it had completed the sale of its shareholding in Transaction Services Group (TSG), a New Zealand based global payment provider. US based Calera Capital will acquire Direct Capital’s shares in the business with TSG Chairman Murray Bolton and TSG management also re-investing in the company.
Commerce Commission Draft Determination Authorising Merger
Cavalier Wool Holdings (CWH) is pleased with today’s release by the Commerce Commission of its draft determination in respect of the proposed merger between CWH and the scouring subsidiaries of New Zealand Wool Services International.
The proposed merger will consolidate the New Zealand wool scouring industry; right-sizing it to meet current wool volumes and ensure an efficient and world-class scouring industry is retained in New Zealand.
Ora King Salmon Rated "Best Choice" by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch
Premium New Zealand Ora King salmon has been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable.
Following a year-long assessment process, a report released today (Feb. 16) by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s globally respected consumer guide Seafood Watch® has rated New Zealand’s marine-farmed salmon, including Ora King salmon, as “Green”, meaning it is a “Best Choice” for consumers.
PF Olsen Signs MOU in the Presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and NZ Prime Minister John Key
PF Olsen had the honour to be involved in the recent visit of Chinese President XiJinping to New Zealand. PF Olsen's involvement was two-fold. In one capacity, Peter Clark (PF Olsen's CEO) attended a NZ China Council meeting with President Xi, followed by a gala lunch in Auckland on Friday 21st November in his capacity as a member of the NZ China Business Council. The day before in Wellington, Peter executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China National Corporation and the China Development Bank. The MOU establishes a basis for cooperation for Chinese investment in forestry and for greater access to the vast China market.
NBR: How Direct Capital Came Out On Top
Duncan Bridgeman, NBR: Buying into Scales Corporation [NZX:SCL] paid off handsomely for Direct Capital, which last night won the Private Equity and Venture Capital Association deal of the year award.
The Auckland-based company headed by Ross George more than tripled its investment in Scales in three years, crystalising some of those gains by selling into an IPO in July this year while still keeping a stake in the company.
Ross George Recognised as Champion of Private Business Growth
Direct Capital Wins NZVCA Deal of the Year Award
The 2014 New Zealand Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (NZVCA) Deal of the Year Award has gone to Direct Capital for its investment in Scales Corporation.
The NZVCA Deal of the Year Award recognises outstanding performance in the private equity industry and was announced at the NZVCA 2014 annual conference in Queenstown today (23 October).
New Zealand’s Wool Scours to Merge
Energyworks - Environmental Excellence Award
Debitsuccess Expands Into the US
Kiwi e-commerce firm Debitsuccess is expanding its payment solutions operation into the US, the company has announced.
The international growth comes as the Auckland-based business prepares to celebrate its 20 year anniversary, and caps off a busy 12 months for the company which acquired UK direct billing providers Harlands and DFC.