Local infrastructure giant QIC has hired Barrenjoey Capital Partners to run a strategic review of its 58 per cent stake in New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor, Powerco, while co-investor Dexus has also bankered up to help consider options around its pre-emption rights.
Powerco is New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor.
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