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Fletcher Building cuts costs after weak sales and margins in NZ and Australia.
Fletcher Building issued a downbeat trading update for Q1 2025-26, citing declining sales volumes, weak demand, and intense competition in New Zealand and Australia.
The company reported lower light and heavy building product volumes, reduced residential sales, and deteriorating margins.
In response, it announced a $100 million annual cost-cutting initiative, aiming for $50 million in savings by mid-2026, with full benefits expected by 2027.
Management emphasized cash preservation, cost discipline, and balance sheet strength amid ongoing market uncertainty, with no confirmed sale of Fletcher Construction.
The annual shareholder meeting is set for October 22 at Eden Park.
Fletcher Building recorta costos tras ventas y márgenes débiles en Nueva Zelanda y Australia.