May 2024
Mystery suitor for Kiwi honey producer Comvita revealed
CVC’s interest in Comvita comes during a busy time for investors in the premium honey sector.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
December 2018
Why ASIC wants to ban stub equity M&A tactic
The takeover of Capilano Honey by Albert Tse's Wattle Hill and Roc Partners Investment Fund has left a bad taste in the mouth of the corporate regulator.
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- James Thomson
November 2018
Capilano Honey battle over as Bega opts to sell its stake
The sting is out of the battle for Capilano Honey with Bega Cheese abandoning any plans to launch a takeover to rival one supported by Kerry Stokes.
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- Brad Thompson
Wattle Hill, Roc Partners boost Capilano offer, slam 'competing interests'
Capilano Honey's suitors have sweetened their offer despite the company's sales taking a hit from an attack casting doubt on the integrity of some of its products.
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- Brad Thompson
September 2018
King & Wood Mallesons removes itself from one side of Capilano honey pot
Law firm King & Wood Mallesons has removed itself from acting for bidders on a proposed takeover of Capilano Honey, after the firm was also involved in commissioning a damning report into the target's products.
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- Joyce Moullakis
Bega Cheese could boost raising for Capilano Honey tilt
Bega Cheese could expand a likely capital raising to give it the ammunition to buy Capilano Honey.
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- James Thomson
August 2018
Capilano soars as Bega Cheese buys up shares
Some late Friday buying at takeover target Capilano Honey is causing a stir.
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- Sarah Thompson and Anthony Macdonald
Bega warns of tough times in milk supply as drought hits farmers
Bega Cheese is warning of increased pressure on dairy farmers as a result of drought and the rising cost of grain to feed their cattle.
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- Brad Thompson
Watch for bigger bid at Capilano Honey: Canaccord
Canaccord Genuity analysts have outlined three reasons why there may be another bid for ASX-listed Capilano Honey.
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- Sarah Thompson and Anthony Macdonald
March 2018
How the Rich Invest: Kerry Stokes
Billionaire Kerry Stokes' best-performing stock over the past year is a surprise packet.
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- John Stensholt
July 2017
How the Rich Invest: Kerry Stokes
He's had his controversies in 2017, but billionaire Kerry Stokes is doing what he does best: making money.
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- John Stensholt
May 2016
The top post-budget 2016 stock picks
Once you get over the shock of super changes, it's time to start making some investment decisions.
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- Trevor Sykes
February 2016
How the rich invest: Billionaire Kerry Stokes is making money from honey
For Kerry Stokes, honey is proving to a whole lot tastier than iron ore and television.
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- John Stensholt
December 2015
oOh!Media, APN Outdoor could be the Domino's or Blackmores
Outdoor media could be the next small-caps big thing.
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- Kate Cowling
November 2015
- Opinion
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Investors being lured by siren call of growth stocks
Investors seem to be over-paying for stocks showing any sort of growth, while tossing aside companies that have got a decent long-term track record.
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- Philip Baker
September 2015
Five household names that have outperformed on the ASX
Generally considered a riskier place to put your money, the small-cap space is not limited to speculative stocks.
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- Vanessa Desloires
August 2014
Capilano Honey finds sweet spot
Transcript: Capilano Honey MD Ben McKee knows the big supermarket chains play hardball with their suppliers. He’s happy, though, that his product has managed to get a 70 per cent market share.
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June 2014
Kerry Stokes takes a dip in honeypot with Capilano purchase
Capilano Honey’s share register has blown wide open, with Icon Brands selling down its 20.7 per cent stake and media mogul Kerry Stokes emerging with 12.5 per cent of the ASX-listed minnow.
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- Tim Binsted
May 2014
The secret strife of bees
Before Christmas, Beechworth Honey vanished from China’s high-end supermarkets.
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- Jared Lynch | Mark Hawthorne
February 2014
Top shelf honey sweetens Capilano profit
Capilano Honey has more than doubled profit before tax for the six months ended December 31 as the company continues to grow market share through the premium honey category.
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- Tim Binsted