Spark New Zealand Limited

NZSE:SPK Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$8.5b

Spark New Zealand Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Spark New Zealand's CEO is Jolie Hodson, appointed in Jul 2019, has a tenure of 4.75 years. total yearly compensation is NZ$2.72M, comprised of 46.6% salary and 53.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.017% of the company’s shares, worth NZ$1.46M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.7 years and 4.6 years respectively.

Key information

Jolie Hodson

Chief executive officer

NZ$2.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage46.6%
CEO tenure4.8yrs
CEO ownership0.02%
Management average tenure4.7yrs
Board average tenure4.6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Apr 01
Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Spark New Zealand Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Mar 01
Spark New Zealand Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Jan 26
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Jan 11
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Dec 22
Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Here's Why We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Well Worth Watching

Nov 30
Here's Why We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Well Worth Watching

We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 13
We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Sep 29
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Sep 04
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

Aug 21
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To NZ$0.1588

We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jun 27
We Think Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Does This Valuation Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

May 31
Does This Valuation Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Apr 12
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) A Risky Investment?

Mar 25
Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) A Risky Investment?

Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Mar 01
Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Are Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Jan 18
Are Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Dec 28
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK)

Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 10
Here's Why Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Oct 16
Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

The Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Growing

Sep 28
The Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Growing

Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.1471

Sep 09
Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.1471

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1471

Aug 26
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.1471

Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 24
Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 01
Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

May 22
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Apr 06
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.15

Feb 25
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.15

Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 32% Above Its Share Price

Feb 24
Spark New Zealand Limited's (NZSE:SPK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 32% Above Its Share Price

Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Dec 11
Returns At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 15
Does Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Sep 30
Estimating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.15

Sep 03
Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.15

Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Jul 12
Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) Returns Have Hit A Wall

A Look At The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Jun 25
A Look At The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Consider This Before Buying Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) For The 5.5% Dividend

May 09
Consider This Before Buying Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) For The 5.5% Dividend

Return Trends At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Appealing

Apr 10
Return Trends At Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Aren't Appealing

Calculating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

Mar 26
Calculating The Fair Value Of Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK)

It Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) For Its Next Dividend

Mar 13
It Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) For Its Next Dividend

Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 10
Is Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) Using Too Much Debt?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Jolie Hodson's remuneration changed compared to Spark New Zealand's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023n/an/a

NZ$427m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

NZ$781m

Jun 30 2023NZ$3mNZ$1m

NZ$1b

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

NZ$1b

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

NZ$1b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

NZ$739m

Jun 30 2022NZ$3mNZ$1m

NZ$410m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

NZ$412m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

NZ$413m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

NZ$397m

Jun 30 2021NZ$3mNZ$1m

NZ$381m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

NZ$391m

Dec 31 2020n/an/a

NZ$400m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

NZ$410m

Jun 30 2020NZ$3mNZ$1m

NZ$420m

Compensation vs Market: Jolie's total compensation ($USD1.60M) is about average for companies of similar size in the NZ market ($USD1.98M).

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


CEO

Jolie Hodson

4.8yrs

Tenure

NZ$2,718,767

Compensation

Ms. Jolie Hodson has been an Executive Director of Spark New Zealand Limited since September 23, 2019 and its Chief Executive since July 1, 2019. Ms. Hodson served as Customer Director of Spark New Zealand...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jolie Hodson
CEO & Executive Director4.8yrsNZ$2.72m0.017%
NZ$ 1.5m
Stefan Knight
Finance Director4.3yrsno data0.0019%
NZ$ 160.5k
Renee Mateparae
Network & Operations Directorless than a yearno data0.00089%
NZ$ 75.6k
Chante Mueller
Head of Investor Relations & Insuranceno datano datano data
Melissa Anastasiou
General Counsel15.3yrsno data0.0037%
NZ$ 311.6k
Leela Ashford
Corporate Relations & Sustainability Director4.3yrsno datano data
Matthew Bain
Data & Marketing Director5.4yrsno data0.0011%
NZ$ 93.4k
Heather Polglase
People, Culture & Ways of Working Director4.6yrsno data0.0022%
NZ$ 190.2k
Jeff Latch
Head of Spark Sport5.7yrsno datano data
Heather Graham
Chief Executive Officer of CCL3.1yrsno datano data
Alastair White
General Manager of Capital Marketsno datano datano data
Silvana Roest
Company Secretary8.3yrsno datano data

4.7yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Management: SPK's management team is considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jolie Hodson
CEO & Executive Director4.6yrsNZ$2.72m0.017%
NZ$ 1.5m
David Havercroft
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director2.5yrsNZ$167.70k0.0055%
NZ$ 468.7k
Alison Barrass
Independent Non-Executive Director7.6yrsNZ$185.00k0.0021%
NZ$ 176.6k
Warwick Bray
Independent Non Executive Director4.6yrsNZ$170.00k0.0017%
NZ$ 146.0k
Gordon MacLeod
Independent & Non-Executive Director1.7yrsNZ$155.83k0.00055%
NZ$ 46.7k
Justine Gay Smyth
Independent Chairman of the Board12.3yrsNZ$381.70k0.028%
NZ$ 2.3m
Sheridan Broadbent
Independent & Non-Executive Director1.7yrsNZ$163.42k0.0016%
NZ$ 140.1k

4.6yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Board: SPK's board of directors are considered experienced (4.6 years average tenure).


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