Spark says 1Q results 'on plan', affirms annual guidance

Spark says 1Q results 'on plan', affirms annual guidance
Pattrick Smellie
By Pattrick Smellie Nov. 6 (BusinessDesk) - Spark New Zealand, the nation's biggest communications company, has confirmed earnings guidance and dividend expectations at its annual meeting in Auckland. Shareholders asked virtually no questions on any matters at the meeting, which was attended both in person and, in what is thought to be a first for Australasia, by shareholders participating online. Chairman Mark Verbiest said the 2016 financial year was off to a "good start", with first quarter results "on plan" and no change to previou...