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Chorus' Fiber Regulated Asset Base Rose in 2025

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Chorus (ASX:CNU, NZE:CNU) said its fiber-regulated asset base (RAB) rose to NZ$6 billion in the 2025 disclosure year, up from NZ$5.9 billion in 2024, according to a Friday filing with the Australian and New Zealand bourses.

The core RAB increased by NZ$221 million year over year to NZ$5.1 billion in 2025, while the financial loss asset declined by NZ$130 million to NZ$862 million, per the filing.

The company determined that it earned NZ$100.7 million less than its maximum allowable revenue of NZ$963.9 million for the year, the filing said.

A NZ$76.3 million wash-up balance will be carried forward, the filing added.

The company's New Zealand shares were up nearly 2% in recent Friday trade.

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