Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd. gained 1.2 percent in Wellington after directors of the refrigerator maker rejected a bid from China’s Haier Corp., saying it is too low. Photographer: Brendon O'Hagan/Bloomberg
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd. gained 1.2 percent in Wellington after directors of the refrigerator maker rejected a bid from China’s Haier Corp., saying it is too low. Photographer: Brendon O'Hagan/Bloomberg
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