Despite tough local conditions, some companies still managed to thrive this year, while others struggled.
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The metal distributor says it is through the worst of it, and expects a pick up in activity later this calendar year.
'Our best position was to do a capital return and keep going,' chair Michael Stiassny says.
The company continues to look at asset sales as it struggles to avoid bankruptcy.
The company's Singapore-based majority owner made an offer for its remaining stake in the company on January 20.
Sales in New Zealand were up 20%, higher than the group average, and the operations moved from loss to profit.
Additional accounting irregularities found after independent review have further hindered Comvita's FY24 earnings.