Aug 15 (Reuters) - Meridian Energy Ltd MEL.NZ :
* AND CONTACT ENERGY ENTERED INTO SWAPTION AND CONTRACT FOR
DIFFERENCE
* TWO FINANCIAL CONTRACTS PROVIDE MERIDIAN WITH ADDITIONAL
PORTFOLIO FLEXIBILITY
* SWAPTION IS LIMITED TO 150GWH PER ANNUM AND MAY BE CALLED
BETWEEN 1 APRIL AND 30 SEPTEMBER FOR EACH OF 2023 AND 2024
* ALSO PAYS CONTACT A PREMIUM EACH YEAR FOR RIGHT TO CALL
SWAPTION
* CFD IS FOR 294GWH PER ANNUM AND MERIDIAN IS FIXED PRICE
PAYER
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