Alliance Group

Alliance shareholders decide 35% of their company dominated by a savvy global player will be worth a lot more than 100% plus the need for huge new capital

Alliance shareholders decide 35% of their company dominated by a savvy global player will be worth a lot more than 100% plus the need for huge new capital

The $250 million Irish buy in of Alliance Group is being fought by a group of farmer hold-outs who say it undervalues the cooperative

The $250 million Irish buy in of Alliance Group is being fought by a group of farmer hold-outs who say it undervalues the cooperative

Allan Barber bemoans our collective inability to build, develop and hold on to our iconic brands, especially by our co-operatives

Allan Barber bemoans our collective inability to build, develop and hold on to our iconic brands, especially by our co-operatives

Allan Barber - Alliance's cliff edge shareholder vote

Allan Barber - Alliance's cliff edge shareholder vote

New investor to take 65% control of Alliance Group for $250 mln with most of that used to pay down existing debt

New investor to take 65% control of Alliance Group for $250 mln with most of that used to pay down existing debt

Multiple offers to restructure meat processor Alliance Group are firming up with an Irish bid from Dawn Meats a likely front runner

Multiple offers to restructure meat processor Alliance Group are firming up with an Irish bid from Dawn Meats a likely front runner

Rob Reynish says the cooperative model is failing in the capital intensive meat industry, because farmer-shareholders prioritise their on-farm returns over their shareholder returns

Rob Reynish says the cooperative model is failing in the capital intensive meat industry, because farmer-shareholders prioritise their on-farm returns over their shareholder returns

Allan Barber notes that 2024 was yet another tough year for the capital intensive red-meat processing industry. He suggests the cooperatives make it hard for themselves by not being as disciplined as they should be with procurement

Allan Barber notes that 2024 was yet another tough year for the capital intensive red-meat processing industry. He suggests the cooperatives make it hard for themselves by not being as disciplined as they should be with procurement

Allan Barber reports Alliance sees a return to profit, but no salvation from endemic underperformance. Too much debt, and a history of not resolving that, brings the banks back into the driver's seat

Allan Barber reports Alliance sees a return to profit, but no salvation from endemic underperformance. Too much debt, and a history of not resolving that, brings the banks back into the driver's seat

Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere

Even if the Alliance Group adds to the disappeared co-operatives list, the co-op model remains resilient elsewhere

Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place

Allan Barber says overcapacity in older South Island processing facilities is bringing a reckoning, challenges the red meat sector must face even though regulatory roll-back is taking place

Allan Barber says other than a white knight emerging, Alliance will have to rely on the tolerance of its bankers, more focus on costs and working capital, and praying for a substantial improvement in market conditions

Allan Barber says other than a white knight emerging, Alliance will have to rely on the tolerance of its bankers, more focus on costs and working capital, and praying for a substantial improvement in market conditions

Allan Barber says the red meat processing problem will be tough to solve by combining businesses lacking basic profitability

Allan Barber says the red meat processing problem will be tough to solve by combining businesses lacking basic profitability

Alliance Group chairman acknowledges 'disappointing' financial result, but says meat co-operative is approaching better times

Alliance Group chairman acknowledges 'disappointing' financial result, but says meat co-operative is approaching better times

The persistent decline in sheep numbers from forestry conversions, drought and poor returns has driven the closure of Timaru's Smithfield works. Allan Barber looks at the capacity challenges the industry is facing

The persistent decline in sheep numbers from forestry conversions, drought and poor returns has driven the closure of Timaru's Smithfield works. Allan Barber looks at the capacity challenges the industry is facing