Vector Annual Report 2021

Creating a new energy future – a bold vision

Contents

Performance snapshot

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Chair and Group Chief Executive report

6

Chief Financial Officer report

12

Our people and safety

14

Regulated networks

16

Gas trading

20

Metering

21

Our climate and sustainability

22

Our Board

26

Our management team

28

Governance report

30

Entrust, majority shareholder of Vector

39

Joint ventures and investments

40

Operating statistics

41

Financial performance trends

42

Non-GAAP financial information

44

Financials

45

Independent auditor’s report

90

Statutory information

96

Financial calendar and directory

106

About this report This report, dated 23 August 2021, is a review of Vector’s financial and operational performance for the year ended 30 June 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and have been independently audited by KPMG. The financial and operational information has been compiled in line with NZX Listing Rules and recommendations for investor reporting. The report has drawn from a wide range of information sources. This includes: our stakeholders, customers, communities, sustainability framework, value drivers, risk register, Board reports, asset management plan, financial statements and our operational reports. Throughout the report, we have focused on what matters most to our stakeholders and our business. Care has been taken to ensure all information in this report is accurate, including internal assurance and verification processes and Board approval. Forward-looking statements in this report are based on best- available information and assumptions regarding Vector’s businesses and performance, the economy and other future conditions, circumstances and results. As with any forecast, forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainty. Vector’s actual results may vary from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.

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