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Alliance Group shareholders approve $270 million Dawn Meats deal

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWaikato Times1NewsTuesday 21 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Alliance Group farmer-shareholders have voted in favour of a $270 million joint venture with Irish company Dawn Meats. The deal involves Dawn Meats acquiring a 65 per cent stake, while farmers retain 35 per cent. Approximately $200 million of the investment will be used to reduce the company's debt.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Tue 21 Oct 2025, 8:30am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 10 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Alliance farmers back $270m Dawn Meats deal for 65% stake in meat processor (opens in new tab)

  3. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Alliance farmer shareholders vote for Irish meat company deal (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News

    'Relief and excitement' as Alliance Group members vote to sell (opens in new tab)