Alliance Group
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
21st Apr 25, 1:01pm
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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
26th Feb 25, 2:29pm
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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
27th Jan 25, 1:40pm
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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
14th Dec 24, 9:20am
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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
2nd Dec 24, 3:10pm
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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
19th Nov 24, 3:07pm
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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
19th Oct 24, 9:30am
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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
Alliance Group faces big issues over carbon farming and its own corporate structure in the wake of a proposed closure of its meat works in Timaru
27th Sep 24, 4:00pm
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Alliance Group faces big issues over carbon farming and its own corporate structure in the wake of a proposed closure of its meat works in Timaru
Allan Barber digs in to why meat company profits have varied so much. The industry is moving through a transition period where more focus is going on innovation in marketing and a shift to added-value food and healthcare products
3rd Jun 24, 11:53am
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Allan Barber digs in to why meat company profits have varied so much. The industry is moving through a transition period where more focus is going on innovation in marketing and a shift to added-value food and healthcare products
Allan Barber says the key ingredients of success for cooperatives are shareholder capital, profit retention, continuous investment in the right assets, and the ability to exert market control. Alliance Group struggles with some
21st May 24, 9:45am
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Allan Barber says the key ingredients of success for cooperatives are shareholder capital, profit retention, continuous investment in the right assets, and the ability to exert market control. Alliance Group struggles with some
Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
6th May 24, 2:49pm
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Meat processing co-operative Alliance Group is warning its farmers the goal of remaining a 100% farmer-own co-op depends on getting their support
The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices
26th Apr 24, 4:06pm
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The Alliance Group is asking its farmers to supply more capital in the wake of lower global meat prices
Allan Barber assesses how the first 30 years of the European Union has worked out, a formation that has had an impact New Zealand's trade with Europe
19th Jan 24, 9:46am
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Allan Barber assesses how the first 30 years of the European Union has worked out, a formation that has had an impact New Zealand's trade with Europe
The change of Government has brought a change in the ministers of trade and agriculture, but it is veterans replacing veterans. Allan Barber assesses past performance and likely future performance, but notes change is not likely to be major
19th Dec 23, 9:02am
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The change of Government has brought a change in the ministers of trade and agriculture, but it is veterans replacing veterans. Allan Barber assesses past performance and likely future performance, but notes change is not likely to be major
Allan Barber reviews Alliance Group's poor trading result and tries to make sense of the company's optimism in light of some strong market headwinds, as well as their capital structure that is not bolstered by others
5th Dec 23, 4:05pm
Allan Barber reviews Alliance Group's poor trading result and tries to make sense of the company's optimism in light of some strong market headwinds, as well as their capital structure that is not bolstered by others