Mr Chips is a leading processor of potatoes in New Zealand and Australia, making over 25,000 tonnes of frozen and chilled french fries and potato products annually. For more than 30 years, the Mr. Chips brand has been a recognisable and popular brand in New Zealand. The company was publicly listed in New Zealand until October 2008, when the company was taken over by Simplot.
In 2013 Simplot Australia announced the proposed sale of their shares in Mr. Chips to the Balle Bros Group.
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August 18, 2013
Simplot Australia sells stake in NZ potato processor Mr Chips
Simplot Australia has announced that it entered into a conditional agreement to sell its shareholding in its New Zealand-based potato manufacturing and distribution business, Simplot Mr Chips Limited, to the Auckland based Balle Bros Group Limited.From the archive
May 15, 2008
More shareholders agree to accept takeover offer Mr Chips by Simplot
The takeover of potato products maker Mr Chips is inching towards certainty after more institutional shareholders agreed to accept Simplot Australia's impending takeover offer. Agreements with Balle Bros and Jon Davison gives food manufacturer Simplo...From the archive
May 07, 2008
Shares in New Zealand french fries manufacturer Mr Chips soared 20 percent
Shares in potato chip maker Mr Chips soared 20 percent today as the company upgraded its end of year profit forecast. Mr Chips said it was expecting to make a net profit of around $5m for the year to March, up 80 percent on the previous year.From the archive
April 17, 2008
Mr Chips Holdings Expects Bid From Simplot Australia
Mr Chips, a New Zealand maker of french fries and processed vegetables, advised shareholders not to sell their shares because Simplot Australia Pty plans to make an offer for the company. The offer will be at a substantial premium to the last sale pri...From the archive
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