The fitness for purpose of James Hardie's fibreboard cladding was at the heart of a two-week trial in Wellington's court of appeal, where homeowners tried to overturn their defeat in the high court last year.
The co-op said earnings for the year to July 31 were at the top end of the 25–35 cents per share guidance it has signalled.
The FDA is deferring any further review at this time of all pending applications, according to A2 Milk.
Reporting seasons begins in earnest next Monday when Contact Energy reports its full-year results.