Meridian to sell its metering asset and services business
25 August, 2014
Meridian Energy has selected Vector as the preferred buyer of its metering asset and services business, Arc Innovations.
Meridian Chief Executive Mark Binns says “we’re clear on Meridian’s future direction as a retailer. We want to focus on
improving customer experience and owning electricity meters and providing metering services to the wider market is not
integral to that”.
This sale process follows a strategic review of Meridian’s wider metering services requirements. The review concluded
that the subsidiary would be better served by an owner that has a core business focus on smart meter ownership and
services, including pursuing new opportunities for growth.
The sales transaction is dependent on finalising contractual arrangements, which will remain confidential, and securing
Commerce Commission clearance. It would include the transfer of ownership of Arc’s employees, metering assets at 135,000
customer connections predominantly in Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay and contracts to provide smart metering services to all
major retailers.
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