Media Release
22nd October 2008
Matariki Forests Issues Information Flyer To Prospective Buyers
Matariki Forests has today issued an information flyer to prospective buyers of its New Zealand assets which comprise
approximately 134,000 hectares of high quality Radiata Pine forests around New Zealand.
Paul Nicholls, managing director of Rayonier New Zealand Ltd – the forest managers for Matariki, said “The information
flyer is the next stage in the sale process and will be widely distributed to interested parties. It provides further
information on the 100% sale of the Matariki business, the sale process and timetable.
“We are receiving strong interest from local and overseas parties as they are aware that even in difficult market
conditions forests represent a real asset that continues to grow. All shareholders remain committed to progressing
toward a successful sale.”
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