14 Feb 2018

Fletcher Building announces $660m loss, Ralph Norris quits

From Morning Report, 8:57 am on 14 February 2018

Sir Ralph Norris has stood down from his chairmanship of Fletchers after its building division announced revised losses of $660 million. Sir Ralph said he wanted to show he was accountable for the company's position. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford tells Guyon Espiner the company has cashflow to cover debts, but shareholdes will be forgoing dividends.