Invert Robotics raises $6.4 mln from private investors, expands into Europe

Invert Robotics raises $6.4 mln from private investors, expands into Europe

By Sophie Boot Jan. 30 (BusinessDesk) - Christchurch-based robot maker Invert Robotics raised more than $6 million from private investors as it expands into Europe and branches out into other sectors. The company first raised $740,000 through crowdfunding platform Equitise...

Sophie Boot 30 Jan 2018
Five Boroughs liquidation to leave IRD, staff, suppliers out of pocket

Five Boroughs liquidation to leave IRD, staff, suppliers out of pocket

By Sophie Boot Jan. 30 (BusinessDesk) - The liquidator for popular Wellington eatery Five Boroughs says employees, the tax department and suppliers owed at least $444,000 will get shortchanged in the administration with a smaller-than-expected return from the residual assets. ...

Sophie Boot 30 Jan 2018
Comvita will report 1H profit over $3M, confirms annual guidance on normal honey harvest

Comvita will report 1H profit over $3M, confirms annual guidance on normal honey harvest

By Sophie Boot Jan. 30 (BusinessDesk) - Comvita expects to report a "significant turnaround" in its first-half results, with net profit over $3 million, and says it is tracking in line with its full-year guidance after good weather in December and January boosted the honey har...

Sophie Boot 29 Jan 2018
FNZC lifts target price for Oceania Healthcare despite 'mixed interim result'

FNZC lifts target price for Oceania Healthcare despite 'mixed interim result'

By Sophie Boot Jan. 29 (BusinessDesk) - First New Zealand Capital has increased its target price for Oceania Healthcare despite cutting its profit expectations after the company reported first-half earnings last week. On Thursday, the Auckland-based aged-care operator repor...

Sophie Boot 29 Jan 2018