Furthermore....in terms of future (share) prospects....

Not sure on the potential for any future takeover. Binxi probably had their chance and didn't take it. In recent times they've had their own issues with their plant in Oamaru (exports to China suspended - now reinstated. Closed for a few months). Probably have some sort of relationship/influence over Chinese sales, so may not need takeover. Any further increase in Binxi SH would trigger a full takeover.

They largely failed in their foray into beef, with the purchase of the Gore plant, and then shut it down. Think the plant would have significant issues, and would need to spend some money on it. Also, at the same time Alliance is trying to expand their beef production. When it works, beef can be very profitable - but there is potentially room for a niche, well-run efficient operation to take on the bigger boys.

Otherwise the company has been around since about 1987 (I think). Shown no growth/expansion etc. Operating in a geographic area dominated by Alliance/SFF and potentially opportunities to take on the bigger boys - again as niche, operating efficient processor. It has been this for many years, having a better utilisation of their plant compared to others in the area. But seems like they have lost their way. One plus in the current environment, is if unemployment increases, may be better placed for labour - ensuring fully staffed and lower staff turnover.....

Their 2nd largest shareholder is Lowe Corp - Hawkes Bay-based renderers/skin company - so logically could be some connection/relationship there.

In terms of investing, I would be looking for them to be consistently profitable, livestock numbers on better levels (lower cost per unit), better returns out of rendering/petfoods, increasing chilled (more margin) and better operational stats (ie yield). Would also want to see the end of the capital expenditure programme and a return to dividends (given lack of growth). Shares are very illiquid, so would have to maybe wait for an entry point and be a long-term hold.