Ross Taylor will 'consider his position' at Fletcher Building

Ross Taylor will 'consider his position' at Fletcher Building
Ross Taylor, finished his innings? (Image: NZME)
Brent Melville
Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor could be set to fall on his sword and announce his resignation in tandem with the group’s half-year results announcement this Wednesday.In its request to the Australian securities exchange (ASX) for a trading halt on Monday, the dual-listed company notes it may have further “potential provisions and impairments” to include in its earnings forecast for the full year.The ASX statement, issued alongside a request to the NZ stock exchange (NZX), notes that it is possible – given...

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