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Freightways fields flurry of M&A calls in past year

Listed transport company reports solid revenue and profit growth in half year.

The company’s express package division made gains with market share and pricing.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Key points
  • Revenue: up 6.7% to $662.1m
  • Profit: up 9.5% to $44.7m
  • Main takeaway: Solid result helped by competitive players: NZ Couriers, Post Haste, and Allied Express. 

Listed transport company Freightways has fielded a flurry of calls about mergers and acquisitions in the past year amid a tough economy.

The company today reported half year revenue and profit growth in the six months ended December. Its revenue rose 6.7% to $662.1 million, while net profit gained

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Key points
  • Revenue: up 6.7% to $662.1m
  • Profit: up 9.5% to $44.7m
  • Main takeaway: Solid result helped by competitive players: NZ Couriers, Post Haste, and Allied Express. 
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