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Milford Asset Management Discloses 5.2% Substantial Holding in Contact Energy

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  • Milford Asset Management has accumulated a 5.228% stake in Contact Energy through ordinary shares.
  • The holding, spread across multiple Milford funds, signals strong institutional interest in Contact Energy’s utilities position.
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Milford Asset Management Discloses 5.2% Substantial Holding in Contact Energy

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An announcement from Contact Energy Limited ( (COENF) ) is now available.

Milford Asset Management Ltd has disclosed that it has begun a substantial holding in Contact Energy Limited, acquiring 51,991,201 ordinary shares, representing 5.228% of Contact’s total shares on issue. The position was built primarily through on-market purchases, signalling increased institutional interest and potentially enhancing liquidity and market visibility for Contact Energy’s stock, which may be notable for existing shareholders and broader market participants.

The stake is held across a range of Milford investment funds, including wholesale and retail vehicles, with custodial services provided by HSBC. This diversified fund exposure suggests a broad-based conviction within Milford’s product range in Contact Energy’s prospects, underscoring the company’s appeal as a key New Zealand utilities issuer for long-term institutional investors.

More about Contact Energy Limited

Contact Energy Limited is a New Zealand-based energy company focused on the generation and retailing of electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates within the NZX-listed utilities sector, providing essential energy services and playing a significant role in New Zealand’s energy infrastructure and market.

For detailed information about COENF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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