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In a “watershed vote”, Synlait shareholders have approved a recapitalisation plan that hands over control of the listed milk processor to China conglomerate Bright Dairy.

Synlait farmer suppliers are relieved to see the troubled milk processor on the road to recovery.

Troubled milk processor Synlait has dropped plans to sell its Pokeno milk plant in Waikato. However, it will consider offloading the plant if a “compelling offer” was made.

A complaint by Synlait founder John Penno over the listed milk processor’s recapitalisation plan has been dismissed by regulators.

Embattled milk processor Synlait is the latest to increase its forecast base milk price for the 2024/25 season.

A complaint filed by a founder and minority shareholder threatens to derail Synlait’s special shareholders meeting scheduled for September 18.

Synlait is hoping that its proposed recapitalisation plan will help retain its spooked farmer supplier base.

Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has unveiled a recapitalisation plan - offering new shares worth nearly $218 million to its two largest shareholders.

OPINION: Several days after securing shareholder approval for a $130 million loan from Bright Dairy, Synlait has delivered more bad news to investors.

Shareholders of troubled milk processor Synlait have voted overwhelmingly to support a $130 million loan from its biggest shareholder, Bright Dairy of China.