This endorsement effectively satisfied the shareholder approval condition, moving the debt-laden company away from a precarious financial edge and towards operational simplicity.
This move, which establishes a new revolving credit facility, is set to run from November 14th until the end of next March.
The sale will include the company’s Pōkeno factory, a blending and canning facility in Auckland, a warehouse facility, and associated inventory and leasehold arrangements.
Mallard joined Synlait in 2023, initially serving as Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs before taking on the COO role in June of that year.
Synlait’s focus on rebuilding trust with its suppliers has been a critical step in its recovery plan.