New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

New zealand Materials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>September-quarter ready-mix concrete (RMC) production showed a slight pick-up after a soft June quarter, with volumes up +2% on the prior quarter (seasonally adjusted).</li><li>Fletcher Building (FBU), Vulcan Steel (VSL), and Steel &amp; Tube (STU) all provided AGM trading updates in October.</li><li>The infrastructure pipeline is increasing, but it will take time for projects to move from earthworks to needing concrete and steel.</li></ul>

September-quarter ready-mix concrete (RMC) production showed a slight pick-up after a soft June quarter, with volumes up +2% on the prior quarter (seasonally adjusted).Fletcher Building (FBU), Vulcan Steel (VSL), and Steel &amp; Tube (STU) all provided AGM trading updates in October.The infrastructure pipeline is increasing, but it will take time for projects to move from earthworks to needing concrete and steel.

Building Sector Ready-Mix Concrete—In The Mixer