Ryman Healthcare 'working hard' to reposition the business, AGM told

In 2023, Ryman invested more than $1 billion in its portfolio. (Image: Ryman)

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Ryman shareholders have been told the retirement village operator is working hard to reposition the business for success. Claire Higgins, Ryman Healthcare interim chair, told the annual meeting on Thursday that the company’s $902m equity raise and suspension of dividends had affected shareholders. She said whether shareholders get dividends in the 2024 year was being considered. “We recognise that our shareholder returns have been unsatisfactory,” she said. The equity raise earlier this year and the suspen...

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