RIP - Brian Gaynor

[Balance]

A sad day for the NZ investment community with Brian Gaynor’s passing.

Agree or disagree with him, his views could not be ignored at one’s peril.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-brian-gaynor-a-fearless-champion-for-nz-companies-and-investors/N3IOK2D5A5UG6NYVC4FEEYEMDI/

[winner69]

Sad indeed …always had something valuable to say in his writings

And amazing effort with Milford

[pierre]

A sad day for the NZ investment community with Brian Gaynor’s passing.

Agree or disagree with him, his views could not be ignored at one’s peril.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-brian-gaynor-a-fearless-champion-for-nz-companies-and-investors/N3IOK2D5A5UG6NYVC4FEEYEMDI/

A very sad day indeed - Brian Gaynor's articles were a "must read". The investment community is significantly poorer for his passing.

[Muse]

Very sad news. Brian was a fascinating market commentator and built Milford into a true powerhouse. My condolences to his family & friends.

[Davexl]

A truly great New Zealander and a wise and brilliant analyst. I'm sure many will have kept all his investment articles over the years in their personal folders. Very Sad day indeed

[850man]

that is sad. A man with a lot of wisdom. Built Milford from the ground up. A big loss to the investing community in NZ

[davflaws]

A sad loss. Condolences to family and friends.

[lawson]

That's very sad news. I was with Milford and in their active growth kiwisaver almost from inception - he was a great person to have in your corner, the fees were well worth it for someone like me who struggles with investing and I had many years of good returns with him at the helm. He deserved a long and happy retirement I'm so sorry for him and his family that it wasn't to be. A real loss of a great Irish kiwi.

[whatsup]

A sad day for the NZ investment community with Brian Gaynor’s passing.

Agree or disagree with him, his views could not be ignored at one’s peril.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-brian-gaynor-a-fearless-champion-for-nz-companies-and-investors/N3IOK2D5A5UG6NYVC4FEEYEMDI/

Holly He!! how will we live without his truthful in depth research, his was second to none and will leave a very deep void, I met him in the early 80's , his wit, research and love for soccer left a big mark, he had a particular hate for people who he perceived were there only for themselves ( spives ! )

[Sideshow Bob]

Very sorry to hear, and a big loss for the business/investing communities. Condolences to his family.

[Recaster]

RIP Brian.

His balanced, calm and reasoned analysis in interviews and publications will be sorely missed in New Zealand.

[RupertBear]

Very sad news. Shame he didnt get to enjoy a long retirement. :(

[Beagle]

Very sad. I always enjoyed reading his articles. He had such a huge amount of wisdom to share.

[see weed]

RIP Brian. Condolences to the family. A softly spoken gentleman but made his point very clear. I remember Brian Gaynor and Bruce Sheppard at the AGM of a...not going to name the company....over 20 years ago and they gave the CEO a good bollocking for giving themselves a pay rise when the company made a great big loss and it put a smile on my face. Thank you for standing up for us smaller shareholders.

[Onemootpoint]

Condolences to his family and friends. His insight and style will be missed. He put some good reading material out there.

[Snoopy]

I can't believe this. One of the few market commentators who could be relied upon to cut through the corporate spin doctors, has himself 'spun out', and far too early. I knew he had stepped back from day to day executive responsibilities at Milford Asset management in 2019. But somehow I imagined that his wise counsel was still there in the background, available to those who had 'stood on his shoulders' and continued to build Milford into what it is today.

Condolences to his wife and surviving son. So long Brian, thanks for your contribution, and rest in peace.

SNOOPY

[beetills]

Wrote his articles in a way that even i could understand.Thanks

[bullfrog]

For some reason, I remember this article that Brian wrote back in 2017, especially the part comparing MPG with Scales. His insights and words of wisdom will be missed, condolences to his family.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/brian-gaynor-ipos-assess-with-care-before-you-decide-to-invest/TUK6CFAZYQOF6PKOYNKVNHWSFQ/?c_id=3&objectid=11935390 (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/brian-gaynor-ipos-assess-with-care-before-you-decide-to-invest/TUK6CFAZYQOF6PKOYNKVNHWSFQ/?c_id=3&objectid=11935390)

"Metro Glass, another poorly performing private equity IPO, also appointed most of its directors just days before its prospectus was issued. Chairman Sir John Goulter, Bill Roest and Russell Chenu were appointed just two days before the IPO was launched while the other two directors were the chief executive, Nigel Rigby, and Neville Buch. The latter was a partner of Australian private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners.
What understanding did Goulter, Roest and Chenu have of the complex glass sector and how could three new directors challenge the two existing directors, both of whom had detailed knowledge of the company?
By contrast, the chairman of well-performing Scales Corporation had two years' experience with the company, as had two other directors.

In addition, most of the other Scales directors had extensive agribusiness experience.
Companies with directors who have company and industry experience generally perform better than those that appoint individuals with little experience just before a prospectus is registered."

[Ggcc]

Condolences to his family. RIP Brian

[bull....]

sad to hear , i enjoyed his articles

[nztx]

Indeed very sad news - I always enjoyed reading Brian's articles.

RIP Brian & and Sincere Condolences to your family and loved ones.

[NZSilver]

Always enjoyed his articles and advice. Will be missed. RIP

[Waltzing]

Very Sad and a Big Loss for NZ and his family.

[Ricky-bobby]

Very sad news. A big reason I had been investing with Milford. A great New Zealander

[IAK]

Sad news indeed. Always enjoyed his commentary. Condolences to his family.

[Lion]

Oh yes, a sad day indeed. He was one of only a few market commentators of integrity. Great sense of humour and compassion. Gone too soon. Condolences to family and friends.
(For once I am in agreement with you, balance - we have clashed often in years gone by!)

[clearasmud]

Ruined my day to learn this.
Last week it was Dennis Waterman.

[percy]

An incredible analysts.
A brilliant communicator.
Did so much for NZ investors.
A great New Zealander whose death will leave a big hole in the investment community.

[Joshuatree]

Yes,a voice of reason and common sense.

[fungus pudding]

Ruined my day to learn this.
Last week it was Dennis Waterman.

And Bruce Russel. As far as I can determine all 3 were aged 73.

[shareman]

RIP, his integrity will be missed

[ronaldson]

It may prove to be that the establishment of the Milford Foundation charity, with all costs/overhead met by Milford Asset Management, will be his greatest historical legacy. This is a charity with ambition, still in its early growth phase but already making a mark!

[Balance]

It may prove to be that the establishment of the Milford Foundation charity, with all costs/overhead met by Milford Asset Management, will be his greatest historical legacy. This is a charity with ambition, still in its early growth phase but already making a mark!

Hope they rename it the Brian Gaynor Trust.