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17 May 2024

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Kiwis no more likely to act on climate change than others, survey shows
But we are more diligent about recycling and composting than people in other countries.

Deliver on concrete foundation
What we have has been built up over years of careful planning, diligent budgeting and financial management, and we do not want it squandered, writes National MP Judith Collins. Unfortunately there're some very worrying clouds gathering...

Liam Dann: Reckless debt claims absurd, Government risks being too cautious
How much debt is too much? We all have different risk appetites when it comes to personal finances.A student loan in my 20s (now paid off) and an Auckland mortgage have left me debt averse and overly diligent about paying off credit...

Diligent shareholders greenlight takeover by Insight Venture Partners
Shareholders of New York-based Diligent Corp have voted in favour of a takeover by venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners at a special shareholders' meeting in Auckland this morning, despite fiery opposition by New Zealand...

Investors selling Diligent shares to avoid being taxed, analysts say
New Zealand-based investors are selling out of Diligent Corp before the company's acquired by venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners out of fear they'll have to pay tax, analysts say

Comvita to enter S&P/NZX 50 if Diligent takeover proceeds; shares jump 4%
Comvita, the natural health products company, is to enter the S&P/NZX 50 Index if the takeover of Diligent Corp by Insight Venture Partners goes ahead

Insight bid for Diligent above adviser's US$4.80 fair value midpoint
Insight Venture Capital's US$624 million takeover bid for Diligent Corp represents fair value for the software developer's shareholders, according to the independent adviser's valuation

Reject Diligent takeover bid, says broker
Sharebroker Craigs Investment Partners is advising Diligent Corporation shareholders to vote against a takeover bid for the technology company, describing the offer as "low and opportunistic".The NZX-listed corporate governance...

Edmunds: How to not go broke when buying your first car
A diligent first-time car buyer will spend hours checking out competing vehicles, test-driving, and choosing must-have car features. Then comes the decision to buy a new car or used one, or to lease. In short, if you're the typical...

Malls need to change things up to keep shoppers happy
Lucy Cook is a diligent mall shopper, but she's getting bored with what's on offer.

UPDATE: Diligent's Kiwi retail shareholders ask 'why sell now' as US takeover offer approved
New Zealand retail shareholders, many of whom voted against a successful takeover of US-based, NZX-listed Diligent Corp, say they still want to know why the board and management were hell-bent on selling the company just when it had started showing strong

Diligent board accused of Donald Trump tactics, ‘absolute contempt’ for loyal shareholders
The Shareholders' Association has compared Diligent's leaders to Donald Trump, accusing them of showing "absolute contempt" for small investors.

Diligent shareholders vote in favour of takeover by Insight Venture Partners
Shareholders of New York-based Diligent Corp have voted in favour of a takeover by venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners at a special shareholders’ meeting in Auckland this morning

Diligent posts 14pc annual profit fall
Diligent Corp, the governance software app developer under a takeover offer, posted a 14 percent decline in annual profit as it ramped up spending on marketing and research and development. The New York-based, NZX-listed company...

Diligent posts 14% annual profit decline as marketing, R&D spend rises
Diligent Corp, the governance software app developer under a takeover offer, posted a 14 percent decline in annual profit as it ramped up spending on marketing and research and development