Chorus Limited

NZSE:CNU Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$4.1b

Chorus Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Mark Aue

Chief executive officer

NZ$2.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage63.53%
CEO tenure1.8yrs
CEO ownershipn/a
Management average tenure2.1yrs
Board average tenure5.6yrs

Recent management updates

Here's Why It's Unlikely That Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Nov 01
Here's Why It's Unlikely That Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Recent updates

Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 16
Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU)

Aug 20
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU)
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These 4 Measures Indicate That Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Returns On Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Have Stalled

Apr 29
Returns On Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Have Stalled

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.23

Feb 26
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.23

Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Feb 19
Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Slowing Rates Of Return At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 20
Slowing Rates Of Return At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 27
Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Oct 31
Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Oct 04
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Chorus Limited Just Reported A Surprise Loss: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Aug 29
Chorus Limited Just Reported A Surprise Loss: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Aug 28
Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jun 05
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Mar 20
Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.19

Mar 01
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.19

The Returns On Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Don't Inspire Confidence

Feb 26
The Returns On Capital At Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Don't Inspire Confidence

Here's Why It's Unlikely That Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Nov 01
Here's Why It's Unlikely That Chorus Limited's (NZSE:CNU) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 03
Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.255

Sep 06
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.255

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.255

Aug 23
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.255

Investors Could Be Concerned With Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital

Jul 27
Investors Could Be Concerned With Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital

Are Investors Undervaluing Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) By 44%?

Jul 07
Are Investors Undervaluing Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) By 44%?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Are Investors Undervaluing Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) By 47%?

Mar 15
Are Investors Undervaluing Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) By 47%?

Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Feb 27
Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Jan 18
Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Dec 25
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Is Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) Trading At A 40% Discount?

Dec 13
Is Chorus Limited (NZSE:CNU) Trading At A 40% Discount?

Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Dividend Will Be Increased To NZ$0.21

Sep 07
Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Dividend Will Be Increased To NZ$0.21

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.21

Aug 24
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At NZ$0.21

Investors Could Be Concerned With Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital

Jun 23
Investors Could Be Concerned With Chorus' (NZSE:CNU) Returns On Capital

Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 07
Is Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Using Too Much Debt?

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 10
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 23
Chorus (NZSE:CNU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Mark Aue's remuneration changed compared to Chorus's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2025NZ$2mNZ$1m

NZ$4m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-NZ$7m

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

-NZ$19m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-NZ$14m

Jun 30 2024NZ$1mNZ$275k

-NZ$9m

Compensation vs Market: Mark's total compensation ($USD1.23M) is about average for companies of similar size in the NZ market ($USD1.72M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Mark's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Mark Aue

1.8yrs
Tenure
NZ$2,049,625
Compensation

Mr. Mark Aue served as Chief Financial Officer of Chorus Limited since April 11, 2023 and served as its Chief Operating Officer until April 15, 2024 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer from April 15,...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mark Aue
Chief Executive Officer1.8yrsNZ$2.05mno data
Katrina Smidt
Acting Chief Financial Officerno datano datano data
Andrew Davies
Chief Operating Officer1.3yrsno datano data
Aleida White
Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Kristel McMeekin
General Counsel2.1yrsno datano data
Jo Mataira
Chief People Officer2.6yrsno datano data
Chorus Wofinden
Head of Connect Deliveryno datano datano data
Daniel Aldersley
Acting Chief Customer Officer2.6yrsno datano data
Darren McLean
Acting Chief Commercial Officerno datano datano data
Andrew Hopkinson
Treasurerno datano datano data
2.1yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: CNU's management team is considered experienced (2.1 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Will Irving
Independent Director3.3yrsNZ$136.82k0.010%
NZ$ 429.7k
Jack Matthews
Independent Director8.6yrsNZ$133.23k0.0046%
NZ$ 189.8k
Neal Barclay
Independent Director1.5yrsNZ$116.11k0.0056%
NZ$ 232.5k
Miriam Dean
Independent Non-Executive Director4.3yrsNZ$132.04k0.0023%
NZ$ 95.3k
Andrew Cross
Independent Non-Executive Chairman9.3yrsNZ$234.83k0.012%
NZ$ 484.4k
Sue Bailey
Independent Director6.3yrsNZ$140.82k0.012%
NZ$ 477.3k
Kate Jorgensen
Independent Director5.6yrsNZ$153.93k0.0030%
NZ$ 123.9k
5.6yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Board: CNU's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/02 03:27
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/02 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Chorus Limited is covered by 12 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ian MartinCGS International
Roger SamuelCLSA
Geoff ZameDeutsche Bank