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Record First Half Earnings at Comvita

Half Year Results22 February 2023CVTIndustrials

23 February 2023

Record First Half Earnings at Comvita


Headlines

▪ Record operating profit $11.6M +$4.4M and +61% vs PCP

▪ Record EBITDA $13.4M +$1.3M and +11% vs PCP

▪ Record NPAT $4.2M +19% vs PCP

▪ Record revenue $112M +7% vs PCP

▪ Record GP $69.4M +17% vs PCP

▪ Record investment in brand of $15.5M +$2.2M vs PCP

▪ Performance delivered despite negative FX $3.5M and interest charge due to elevated

debt +$1M vs PCP and Covid related disruption to retail sales in China

▪ Transformation investment $2.2M +$1.5M vs PCP (due to finish end FY24)

▪ Strong Performance in focus markets and Channels:

o North America revenue +20% and net contribution +40%

o Greater China revenue +9% and net contribution +15%

o Digital (D2C and marketplace) +15% now 38.8% of sales +580bps

▪ Gaining market share in key markets


FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS

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2022

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2021

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VARIANCE

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Revenue 112.1 104.9 +6.8%

Gross profit 69.4 59.4 +16.8%

Marketing investment 15.5 13.3 +16.8%

Operating profit 11.6 7.2 +60.9%

EBITDA* 13.4 12.1 +11.1%

Normalised EBITDA – after ERP 14.0 12.1 +15.9%

Net profit after tax 4.2 3.5 +19.4%

Net debt 63.3 26.3 +$37M

Fully imputed dividend 2.5 cps 2.5 cps

*EBITDA: Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation


Comvita (NZX:CVT) today announced record earnings (operating profit, EBITDA, NPAT) and record

revenue for the six-month period ending 31 December 2022. Operating profit increased by 60.9%

to $11.6M, EBITDA improved to $13.4M +11.1% vs PCP, normalised EBITDA after ERP +16% vs PCP

and NPAT increased to $4.2M +19.4% vs PCP as its 2025 FOCUS strategy continued to deliver

earnings improvement. Revenue increased by 6.8% to $112.1M, despite material negative Covid

impacts in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Asian Health channel in Australia and New Zealand

(offline direct sales were down 5% for the half in Mainland China despite December being +46%).

Net debt increased by $37M on the PCP, primarily due to increasing inventory to offset global supply

chain disruption and also due to the timing of debtor payments.


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Cyclone Gabrielle

Comvita Chairman, Brett Hewlett, said “Our thoughts are with everyone across New Zealand

impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and especially our team in the Hawkes Bay region. Earlier this week

our CEO and Chief Operations Officer (COO) visited our team and facility in Hawkes Bay to assess the

impact of Cyclone Gabrielle firsthand. We are pleased to report that all of the team are safe and

well and that we have been able to put in place accommodation and support for our team and their

families. Our priority is ensuring the ongoing safety of our team and putting in place immediate and

specific support for the Hawkes Bay team, as a number have been evacuated from their homes after

suffering from significant flooding. Our own facility has suffered extensive damage and our working

hypothesis is that the site will be written off in its entirety. Naturally, we have insurance cover in

place and are working closely with our insurers to get an assessment completed so that we can start

the process of cleaning up our site. From an operational perspective as previously advised, we have

moved extraction to one of our other facilities and apart from the significant disruption in Hawkes

Bay, we do not expect any material impact to our daily operations.”


Commenting on the performance, Brett continued “We are delighted to announce record revenue,

gross profit and earnings at Comvita against a very strong PCP and despite continuing material Covid

related headwinds. Once again, our FOCUS business model, control of costs, investment in brand

and excellent execution from the team has enabled us to deliver ahead of forecasts. We remain

confident about delivery of our 2025 plan and believe that the resilience we are showing in results

despite matters outside our direct control is testament to the ongoing transformation of the

business. The result shared today gives more evidence that we can deliver revenue, margin and

earnings growth while investing in long term brand and business building activity. Net debt increased

during this period primarily due to the increase in inventory (timing related) and the timings of

debtor payments in this half. The Directors and I are pleased to declare a fully imputed dividend of

2.5 cps in this interim period, highlighting our confidence in the momentum we see within the

business.“


Group CEO, David Banfield, says “This is now the sixth consecutive reporting period where we have

delivered double-digit earnings growth in line or ahead of guidance, we see good momentum in the

business, and this has been delivered despite the Covid related disruption in retail for most of the

half in Mainland China. I would like to recognise the resilience and performance of the whole team

around the world during such tough times, we are proving our ability to pivot to meet changing

demand and also deliver great service to our partners.

I would particularly like to recognise the teams in Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR for their

commitment and performance in very trying circumstances. I will be visiting them in April for the

first time in over three years with our Regional CEO, Andy Chen, and can’t wait to thank them in

person.

We do recognise that inventory and net debt are above our desired long-term level, we also

recognise that we must prove our ability to deliver positive operating cashflow all year round and as

such have finalised stage four of our supply optimisation program. This program is designed to help

us align supply to consumer demand in market and, in the process, remove seasonality from our

cashflows.

At this time, we retain guidance of double-digit earnings growth in FY23 but note that this will be

after normalising the costs related to upgrading our ERP system – estimated at $3M (unable to

capitalise due to changed accounting guidance). We are still forecasting inventory to be in line with

PCP by the end of FY23 and remain confident that with our optimised supply model we are on track

to deliver inventory of c$85M by 2025. This new supply model will also enable us to consistently

deliver positive operating cashflows going forward. Finally, I want to talk briefly about our science

program, we invest more in science than the rest of the industry combined and are delighted with

the progress that we are making and look forward to sharing details before long. We are also in the

middle of our latest clinical trial and expect to share results by the end of the calendar year. Our


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investment has enabled us to register nearly 50 patents which is the lifeblood for future innovation

and further differentiation of Comvita vs competitors. Our focus now returns to delivery of our FY23

plan and to start the planning for FY24” concluded Banfield.


Solid revenue growth despite material negative Covid impacts


Focus growth markets continue to perform strongly

Revenue in Greater China increased by just under 9% and earnings increased by 15% vs PCP despite

the massive headwinds caused by the pandemic in the traditional retail sector. Comvita are

extremely encouraged that sales from retail in China increased by 46% between reopening on the 5

December and the end of December. Comvita are delighted to report market share growth in

mainland China recording an increase in share of 500bps as their investment in brand and NPD

continued to deliver results.


Comvita North America posted another strong result with revenue increasing by 20% and net

contribution by 40% (although there was a delay in timing of some marketing activities to H2).

Comvita remains the fastest growing Mānuka honey brand in North America and is achieving market

share growth in a category where the fundamentals are strong and significant opportunity exists to

grow extensively in the world’s second biggest honey market.


Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) sales flat, domestic sales offset Asian Health headwinds

Comvita were also delighted with the progress they are making in ANZ. Revenue was flat vs PCP but

net contribution increased by 24% to 35% of sales (+700bps). Domestic sales were very strong with

record performance in Australia enabling them to offset the impact of border restrictions related to

Covid on the Asian Health segment. They are encouraged that partners in the Asian Health

community recognise their brand strength in Greater China and are actively choosing to focus on

Comvita and invest in their mutual business and are committed to help Comvita drive market share

even higher.


On track for e-commerce to be 50% of total revenue by 2025

E-commerce share of total revenue increased by 15% to 38.8% of total sales in this half, +580bps vs

PCP. For every 10% increase in digital share of total Comvita revenue, group GP increases by 1

percentage point (100bps). Direct to consumer (D2C) sales through Comvita’s owned sites increased

by 23% vs PCP, at accretive gross margins as this long-term strategy again showed positive

momentum. Comvita invested $6.8M in sharing its amazing founding story in this channel and are

delighted to report that existing customer average order value increased by nearly 10% and its

average net promoter score was 9.2. Comvita remains on track for e-commerce sales to be 50% of

total group sales in 2025.


Long-term investment in brand building continues

In line with its 60:15:20, 2025 business plan Comvita invested $15.5M in Its marketing in half one,

an increase of $2.2M or 17% to be 13.8% of revenue. Comvita’s investment in its brand continues to

be central to its ambition to share the healing power of Mānuka honey with discerning consumers

around the world. With current global household penetration (HHP) at less than 1% Comvita sees

significant opportunity to materially increase HHP to be closer to its highest current HHP in any

market of over 3%. Comvita was delighted to attend the 2022 CIIE show in Shanghai where its booth

attracted significant attention, in addition Comvita featured on the front page of China Daily business

section recognising its long-term commitment and strong reputation in China.



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Comvita commits to far reaching ESG goals

Comvita has set out its long-term aim to be recognised as a global leader in ESG related performance

including becoming carbon neutral by 2025 and net positive by 2030. Its published Harmony Plan

sets out its commitment on climate action, social impact, bee welfare and supporting biodiversity.

Comvita continued to invest in ESG related activity in line with its purpose and confirmed its

commitment to produce science based targets for long term greenhouse gas reduction. Comvita was

encouraged to be ranked 16 for ESG in a recent investment bank survey of all NZX companies. Carbon

sequestration from its Mānuka forests increased by 54% vs PCP.


Harvest Update

This year’s extreme weather has had an impact on Comvita’s apiary operations with it already

forecasting a below average harvest (breakeven model based off 400 tonnes low harvest model).

Given this forecast, the expectation is that this will result in zero contribution from apiary to group

profits in FY23 (FY22 c$3M). Final details will only be known in April.


Foreign Exchange

Comvita delivered their reported EBITDA growth despite the headwind of $3.5M in foreign exchange

losses, both realised and unrealised. These result from lower exchange rates, primarily with the USD

and CNY, than forward exchange contracted rates that they had in place in this period.


Internal digital transformation

Comvita’s internal digital transformation program is now focused on updating their ERP system,

redefining internal inefficient processes and refreshing master data. This project will run until June

2024 and is designed to give up to date scalable internal systems and processes and significantly

increase reporting capability. Due to changes in accounting guidance (SaaS means the assets aren’t

owned) these costs will be expensed until June 2024. In line with market practice, these will be

normalised in the results.


Net debt, inventory, and operating cashflow

Net debt increased to $63.3M primarily as a result of increased inventory and an increase in debtors

due to timing of revenues in H1 vs PCP. Inventory has now peaked, and Comvita retain forecast to

deliver inventories in line with PCP at the full year end. This elevated inventory was a considered

decision to enable Comvita to respond immediately to changes in market demand. Stage four of the

supply optimisation work is now completed – this programme significantly reduces Comvita’s

exposure to contracted demand and enables the balance supply and demand. This new program is

central to Comvita’s confidence that they will be able to deliver material decreases in inventory over

the next two years in line with their strategy for inventory to be c$85M in 2025. The supply

optimisation program is also designed to remove inventory related seasonality from their cashflows,

enabling year-round positive operating cashflow. This higher net debt position during the period

resulted in increased interest expense of $1.0M vs PCP, notwithstanding this, Comvita still delivered

an NPAT ahead +19% vs PCP.


Full year guidance maintained, interim dividend declared

Comvita maintains full year guidance of double-digit EBITDA growth at this time for the period

ending 30 June 2023, though advised that this will be after normalising for ERP costs previously

mentioned, estimate of $3M. This is a result of its inability to capitalise its system transformation

work due to the change in accounting guidance (SaaS).


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The recent weather events have had a material impact on honey harvests, while we do not know the

result of the harvest in terms of quality it is already known that this will be a low volume harvest,

Comvita are currently forecasting to deliver zero contribution to group earnings from its apiary

division, though the full result will not be known until April. Comvita announced a fully imputed

interim dividend of 2.5 cps reflecting confidence in its ability to deliver to its guidance despite

ongoing Covid and weather disruptions.


Looking forward – exciting future ahead

Comvita’s 2025 plan is designed to deliver a business model that achieves a GP of at least 60%,

delivers long term investment in its brand by investing 15% in brand building activity and deliver

a 20% EBITDA margin, Comvita again re-iterated that it was on track to deliver $50M earnings in

2025. This model, underpinned by its aim to be carbon neutral by 2025 and a global leader in

ESG is designed to set Comvita up for long term profitable growth. It’s underpinned by its focus

on continued delivery of its three-part plan to;

1: Stabilise performance

2: Transform the organisation

3: Build long-term resilience and growth


Comvita’s talent backed skincare proposition is due to launch late in 2023 / early 2024 and is also

showing some exciting potential. Talent and launch details will be shared as soon as finalised but

expected to be before June 2023.


Finally, Comvita highlighted that the total honey category (TAM) is forecast to grow from its current

$9BN USD to $15BN USD by 2031 – an increase of around 67% and that category dynamics favour a

high quality premium lifestyle brand like Comvita.


“I am really pleased with the progress we are making on multiple fronts across the group including

our continuing focus on China, North America and e-commerce (digital) excellence. We recognise

we still have some way to go to deliver the true potential of Comvita but are confident we are on

the right path. Our record interim performance evidences the momentum and resilience that we see

in the business. We know that we have to stay focused on continuing to deliver to forecasts and

proving that we have the plan and capability in the team to consistently deliver strong performance.

For full year 2023 we are forecasting some softening of GP to high 50%’s, this will continue in FY24

before returning to mid-60 %’s in FY25.” added Banfield.


Banfield, concludes “I am so proud of the team and the continued progress that we are making

together. We have had to work really hard to get to this point and are absolutely committed to creating

our own legacy at Comvita to build on the great work done before our time. Our progressive agenda

captured in our Harmony Plan and our constitution recognises our intention to operate in the best

interest of all stakeholders. We remain committed to pay back the support shown by the Board, the

extended Comvita whānau and all our stakeholders.”




David Banfield Brett Hewlett

CEO Chair


ENDS.



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For further information contact:

Kelly Bennett, One Plus One Communications

Mobile: +64 21 380 035

Email: kelly.bennett@oneplusonegroup.co.nz


Background information

Comvita (NZX:CVT) was founded in 1974, with a purpose to heal and protect the world through the

natural power of the hive.  With a team of 550+ people globally, united with more than 1.6 billion bees,

we are the global market leader in Mānuka honey and bee consumer goods. Seeking to understand,

but never to alter, we test and verify all our bee-product ingredients are of the highest quality in our

own government-recognised and accredited laboratory.  We are growing industry scientific knowledge

on bee welfare, Mānuka trees and the many benefits of Mānuka honey and propolis.  We have pledged

to be carbon neutral by 2025 and carbon positive by 2030, and we are planting 1-2million native trees

every year. Comvita has operations in Australia, China, North America, South East Asia, and Europe –

and of course, Aotearoa New Zealand, where our bees are thriving.

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 — COMVITA LIMITED

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Comvita Condensed Interim Financial Statements 2023 - P1

CONTENTS

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Interim income statement 3

Interim statement of comprehensive income 4

Interim statement of changes in equity 5

Interim statement of financial position 6

Interim statement of cash flows 7

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Directors’ declaration 2

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Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 17

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Company Directory 18

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In the opinion of the Directors of Comvita Limited, the condensed interim financial

statements and the notes, on pages 3 to 17:

• comply with New Zealand generally accepted accounting practice and fairly state

the financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2022 and the results of their

operations and cash flows for the period ended on that date

• have been prepared using appropriate accounting policies, which unless otherwise

stated have been consistently applied and supported by reasonable judgements and

estimates

The Directors believe that proper accounting records have been kept which enable,

with reasonable accuracy, the determination of the financial position of the Group and

facilitate compliance of the financial statements with the Financial Reporting Act 2013

and the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

The Directors consider that they have taken adequate steps to safeguard the assets

of the Group, and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. Internal control

procedures are also considered to be sufficient to provide reasonable assurance as to the

integrity and reliability of the financial statements.

The Directors are pleased to present the financial statements of Comvita Limited for the

six month period ended 31 December 2022.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors:

For the six months ended

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

Note

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Revenue112,130104,942

Cost of sales(42,750)(45,542)

Gross profit69,38059,400

Other income638801

Marketing expenses(15,510)(13,277)

Selling and distribution expenses(25,655)(23,259)

Administrative and other operating expenses(16,695)(16,476)

Software development expenses (593)-

Operating profit before financing costs11,5657,189

Finance income5326140

Finance expenses5(5,838)(1,269)

Net finance costs(5,512)(1,129)

Share of loss of equity accounted investees8b(264)(196)

Profit before income tax5,7895,864

Income tax expense(1,624)(2,375)

Profit for the period4,165 3,489

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share (NZ cents)65.974.97

Diluted earnings per share (NZ cents)65.914.95

The notes on pages 8 to 17 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.

*EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the

performance of the core operations of our business. A reconciliation of EBITDA to profit before tax is provided in note 18.

Supplementary non-GAAP information – EBITDA*1813,43012,084


Brett Hewlett Luke Bunt

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For the six months ended

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Profit for the period4,1653,489

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to the income statement

Foreign currency translation differences for equity accounted investees(91)-

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations(2,009)471

Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges6,183(884)

Foreign investor tax credits received5168

Income tax on these items(1,298)413

Income and expense recognised directly in other comprehensive income2,83668

Total comprehensive income for the period 7,0013,557

For the six months ended 31 December 2022

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

Share

capital

Foreign

currency

translation

reserve

Hedging

reserve

Retained

earnings Total

Balance at 1 July 2021201,839(4,862)(1,211)26,114221,880

Total comprehensive income for the period

Profit after tax for the period---3,4893,489

Other comprehensive income (net of tax)

Foreign investor tax credits received---6868

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations-636--636

Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges--(636)-(636)

Total other comprehensive income for the period-636 (636)6868

Total comprehensive income for the period-636(636)3,5573,557

Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity

Share based payment---264264

Purchase of treasury stock(1,549)---(1,549)

Issue of ordinary shares - PSR Scheme299---299

Redemption of ordinary shares - Staff share scheme(10)---(10)

Issue of treasury stock - Supplier share scheme541--(37)504

Dividend paid (note 15)--- (2,893)(2,893)

Total transactions with owners(719)--(2,666)(3,385)

Balance at 31 December 2021201,120(4,226)(1,847)27,005222,052

Balance at 1 July 2022199,677(1,992)(4,564)34,869227,990

Total comprehensive income for the period

Profit after tax for the period---4,1654,165

Other comprehensive income (net of tax)

Foreign investor tax credits received---5151

Foreign currency translation differences for

equity accounted investees (note 8b)

-(91)--(91)

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations-(1,576)--(1,576)

Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges--4,452-4,452

Total other comprehensive income for the period-(1,667)4,452512,836

Total comprehensive income for the period-(1,667)4,4524,2167,001

Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity

Share based payment---427427

Purchase of treasury stock(322)---(322)

Redemption of ordinary shares - staff share scheme(4)---(4)

Dividend paid (note 15)---(2,158)(2,158)

Total transactions with owners(326)--(1,731)(2,057)

Balance at 31 December 2022199,351(3,659)(112)37,354232,934

The notes on pages 8 to 17 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.The notes on pages 8 to 17 are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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As at

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 202231 December 202130 June 2022

NoteUnauditedUnauditedAudited

Assets

Property, plant and equipment72,20364,46264,968

Intangible assets and goodwill41,53039,64640,402

Right of use assets12,96812,45112,112

Biological assets4,2773,8083,878

Investments

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10,61011,74510,965

Loans to equity accounted investees8c 5,2984,883 5,188

Deferred tax asset4,0636,2005,759

Total non-current assets150,949143,195143,272

Inventory

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145,844111,776132,157

Trade receivables35,31532,30827,818

Sundry receivables

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13,63110,50911,526

Cash and cash equivalents

11

12,47119,35317,756

Tax receivable645467251

Total current assets207,906174,413189,508

Total assets358,855317,608332,780

Equity

Issued capital199,351201,120199,677

Retained earnings37,35427,00534,869

Reserves(3,771)(6,073)(6,556)

Total equity232,934222,052227,990

Liabilities

Loans and borrowings

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75,750-43,300

Lease liability10,1819,6879,431

Deferred tax liabilities1,6311,9081,864

Employee benefits274533267

Total non-current liabilities87,83612,12854,862

Trade and other payables27,23725,37131,650

Lease liability3,5873,3883,373

Employee benefits4,5174,0156,142

Tax payable2,6102,4642,244

Derivatives

9

1342,5416,519

Loans and borrowings

11

-45,649-

Total current liabilities38,08583,42849,928

Total liabilities125,92195,556104,790

Total equity and liabilities358,855317,608332,780

For the six months ended

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 202231 December 2021

NoteUnauditedUnaudited

Receipts from customers100,33397,616

Payments to suppliers and employees(117,549)(100,566)

Interest received1892

Interest paid(2,317)(1,144)

Taxation paid(1,390)(764)

Net cash flows from operating activities12(20,734)(4,856)

Investment in equity accounted investees-(5,092)

Interest from related parties2128

Loans to/repayment equity accounted investee (33)250

Payment for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment(9,725)(3,463)

Receipt from disposal of property, plant and equipment8475

Payment for the purchase of biological assets(421)-

Payment for the acquisition of intangibles(2,128)(2,450)

Net cash flows from investing activities(12,202)(10,652)

Purchase of treasury stock(322)(1,549)

Redemption of ordinary shares(4)(10)

Repayment of lease liabilities(1,993)(1,934)

Drawdown of loans and borrowings32,45024,799

Payment of dividends(2,158)(2,893)

Net cash flows from financing activities27,97318,413

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents(4,963)2,905

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period17,75616,267

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held(322)181

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period12,47119,353

Represented as:

Cash and cash equivalents1112,47119,353

Total12,47119,353


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COMVITA.CO.NZ

1. REPORTING ENTITY

Comvita Limited (the “Company”) is a company domiciled in

New Zealand and registered under the Companies Act 1993

and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (“NZX”). The

Company is an issuer in terms of the Financial Reporting Act

2013 and Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

The condensed interim financial statements of the Group

for the six months ended 31 December 2022 comprise the

Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the

“Group”) and the Group’s interest in equity accounted

investees. In December 2022 the Company incorporated a

new subsidiary in Malaysia, Comvita Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

The new entity is not yet trading.

The principal activity of the Group is manufacturing and

marketing quality natural health products, apiary ownership

and management.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

(a) Statement of compliance

The Company is a FMC reporting entity for the purposes

of the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and under Part 7 of

the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. These Financial

Statements comply with these Acts and have been prepared

in accordance with the New Zealand Equivalents to

International Financial Reporting Standards as appropriate

for profit-oriented entities.

The condensed interim financial statements do not include

all of the information required for full annual financial

statements and should be read in conjunction with the group

financial statements as at and for the year ended 30 June

2022.

The condensed interim financial statements were approved

by the Board of Directors on 22 February 2023.

(b) Basis of measurement

The financial statements have been prepared on the

historical cost basis except for derivative financial

instruments, financial instruments designated as fair value

through other comprehensive income, biological assets

which are measured at fair value. Fair values have been

determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes on

the same basis as those applied by the Group in the financial

statements as at and for the year ended 30 June 2022.

(c) Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in New Zealand

dollars ($), which is the Company’s functional currency.

Amounts have been rounded to the nearest thousand.

(d) Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of condensed interim financial statements

in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting

requires management to make judgements, estimates and

assumptions that affect the application of accounting

policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,

income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these

estimates.

In preparing these condensed interim financial statements,

the significant judgements made by management in

applying the Groups accounting policies and the key sources

of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to

the financial statements as at and for the year ended

30 June 2022.


3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies applied in these condensed interim

financial statements are the same as those applied in the

Group’s financial statements as at and for the year ended

30 June 2022.

4. SEGMENT REPORTING

A review of operating segments has been completed in the

current period and this has resulted in a change to reported

segments. Previously reported segment information has

been restated in line with the operating segments described

below.

Segment information is presented in the condensed interim

financial statements in respect of the Group’s contribution

segments which are the primary basis of decision making.

The contribution segment reporting format reflects the

Group’s management and internal reporting structure.

Performance is measured based on contribution which is a

measure of profitability that the segment contributes to

the Group. Contribution is used to measure performance

as management believes that such information is most

relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments. Inter-

segment pricing is determined on an arms-length basis.

Each segment sells Comvita’s range of products. Comvita’s

range of products primarily include products with apiary and

other natural ingredients.

The Company is organised primarily by geographic location

of its subsidiaries.

The Group has five reportable segments as described below:

Greater ChinaThis segment reports both revenue and

related costs for the China and Hong Kong

markets.

ANZAustralia and New Zealand (ANZ) segment

captures both revenue and related costs for

the ANZ market.

Rest of AsiaThis segment captures both revenue and

related costs of all of our Asian operations

and customers excluding Greater China.

North AmericaThis segment reports both revenue and

related costs for sales to customers in North

America.

EMEAThe Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

segment captures both revenue and related

costs for the EMEA markets.

4. SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

For the six months to 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 unaudited

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

Contribution

segments

Greater

ChinaANZRest of AsiaNorth AmericaEMEA

Total

reportable

segments

Other

segmentsTotal

For the six months

to 31 December2022202120222021202220212022202120222021202220212022202120222021

Contribution

Segments

Revenue51,91647,74018,07418,06112,92512,69820,69917,1782,5302,900106,14498,5775,9866,365112,130104,942

Contribution13,06611,3496,3265,0993,3143,0756,9774,979720229,69024,7041,15553130,84525,235

Non attributable (other corporate expenses)(19,918)(18,847)

Financial income and expenses (note 5)(5,512)(1,129)

Other income638801

Share of profit of equity accounted investees (note 8b)(264)(196)

Net profit before tax5,7895,864

5. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Interest income326134

Dividend income-6

Finance income326140

Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost(2,357)(1,144)

Net foreign exchange loss(3,481)(125)

Finance expense(5,838)(1,269)

Net finance expenses(5,512)(1,129)

Notes

TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES

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6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share - weighted average number of ordinary shares

In thousands of shares

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Issued ordinary shares at beginning of period 69,73170,300

Effect of shares issued during the period71(151)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares at the end of the period69,80270,149

Earnings4,1653,489

Basic earnings per share (NZ cents)5.974.97

Diluted earnings per share – weighted average number of ordinary shares

In thousands of shares

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (basic)69,80270,149

Effect of stock entitlements issued667351

Weighted average number of diluted shares at the end of the period70,46970,500

Diluted earnings per share (NZ cents)5.914.95

7. SUNDRY RECEIVABLES

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Prepayments8,0216,8746,997

Loan receivable - management personnel (note 13b)2,7962,7572,778

Other receivables 2,8148781,751

Total sundry receivables13,63110,50911,526

8. INVESTMENTS

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Investment in equity accounted investees10,60211,73710,957

Investment in unlisted shares888

Total investments10,61011,74510,965

8. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

(a) Investments in equity accounted investees comprises:

Country of

Incorporation

Ownership

Interest Held

Balance

Date

Principal Activity

Makino Station LimitedNew Zealand50%30 JuneApiary and land ownership

Medibee Pty Limited “Medibee” Australia50%30 June Apiary

Apiter S.A. “Apiter”Uruguay20%31 July

Manufacturing, selling

and distribution

Caravan Honey CompanyUSA50%31 Dec

Development and

commercialisation of products

Medibee

Medibee Apiaries has a funding arrangement with HSBC and Comvita has signed a several guarantee for its share of the loan facility, which is

AUD $4,500,000 at balance date.

(b) Carrying value of equity accounted investees

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Opening balance – 1 July10,9576,8416,841

Acquisition

-5,0925,092

Dividends received

--(743)

Share of losses

(264)(196)(187)

Foreign exchange movements

(91)-(46)

Closing balance

10,60211,73710,957

(c) Loans to equity accounted investees

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Loan and interest receivable

Makino

4,1593,9994,079

Apiter

1,1398841,109

Total

5,2984,8835,188

Makino:

Interest is accrued on the balance of loan at a rate of 5.34% p.a. (2021: 5.34%). Interest income for the six months ended 31 December 2022

was $81,000 (2021: $81,000).

Apiter:

The loan is denominated in USD. Interest is accrued on the balance of the loan at a rate of 3.5% p.a. (2021: 3.5%). Interest income for the six

month ended 31 December 2022 was $17,000 (2021: $9,000).

All loans to equity accounted investees are repayable at the discretion of shareholders.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERIM 2023
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8. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES (CONTINUED)

(d) Transactions with equity accounted investees

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

Sale of goods and services

Purchases of goods and services

Transaction value

Balance due fromTransaction valueBalance owing to

31 December 2022

Makino 81

-1,457876

Apiter -

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31 December 2021

Makino 80

-1,021113

Apiter -

-323-

9. DERIVATIVES

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Derivatives – liabilities (hedging instrument)

1342,5416,519


Financial instruments are all level 2 on the fair value hierarchy. The Group’s Level 2 fair values for simple over-the-counter derivative

financial instruments are based on broker quotes. Those quotes are tested for reasonableness by discounting expected future cash flows

using market interest rate for a similar instrument at the measurement date. Fair values reflect the credit risk of the instrument and

include adjustments to take account of the credit risk of the Group entity and counterparty when appropriate.

Derivatives are designated at fair value through the income statement. The fair value of all financial assets and liabilities is the same as the

carrying amount.

10. INVENTORY

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Raw materials89,00670,25376,611

Work in progress4,0113,4265,511

Finished goods52,82738,09750,035

Total inventory145,844111,776132,157

Inventory disposed of during the period ended 31 December 2022 has been recognised within cost of goods sold - $205,000

(2021: $324,000).

11. LOANS AND BORROWINGS

This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings issued and repaid during

the periods presented.

Terms and debt repayment schedule

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

30 June 2022

Audited

Balance at beginning of period43,30020,850 20,850

Drawdown of borrowings - net32,45024,79922,450

Balance at end of period75,75045,64943,300

Represented as:

Current loans and borrowings-45,649-

Non-current loans and borrowings75,750-43,300

Total loans and borrowings75,75045,64943,300

Less: cash and cash equivalents(12,471)(19,353)(17,756)

Total net debt63,27926,29625,544

The Group was in compliance with banking covenants during the period and as at 31 December 2022.

At 31 December 2022, the Group’s loans and borrowings have an expiry date of 1 January 2024.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERIM 2023
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12. RECONCILIATION OF THE PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

WITH THE NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Profit for the period4,1653,489

Items not involving cash flows:

Depreciation4,4494,338

Amortisation1,161873

Gain on disposal of non-current assets (34)(51)

Share based payments427563

Supplier share scheme – inventory purchase-504

Share of losses in equity accounted investees264196

Profit adjusted for non-cash items10,4329,912

Movement in working capital items:

Change in inventories(13,687)(10,768)

Change in trade receivables(7,497)(8,785)

Change in sundry debtors and prepayments(2,087)(2,054)

Change in trade and other payables(6,265)4,812

Change in tax receivable/payable(28)281

Change in deferred tax1,463955

Movement in working capital items from foreign currency translation reserve(1,489)719

Other movements:

Movement of deferred tax in equity(1,298)418

Interest income from investing activities(137)(132)

Foreign investor tax credits5168

Foreign currency reserve(192)(282)

Net cash from operating activities(20,734)(4,856)

13. RELATED PARTIES

(a) Transactions with key management personnel

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Short term employee benefits2,7412,195

Share based payments 427349

Total3,1682,544

(b) Key management and director loans

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Loan to CEO450450

Loan to key management personnel – Leader Share Purchase and Loan Scheme

(note 14a)

2,3462,307

Total2,7962,757

Directors and other key management personnel of the Company control 2.77% (30 June 2022: 2.50%, 31 December 2021: 2.56%)

of the voting shares of the Company.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERIM 2023
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14. EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES

(a) Leader and Share Purchase and Loan Scheme

In 2021 Comvita Limited established a Leader Share Purchase & Loan scheme (“LSPLS”) to retain key employees and materially align the

interests of participants with those of shareholders, by making loans available to eligible employees for the acquisition of fully paid ordinary

shares in Comvita.

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Employees in the LSPLS88

Number of shares held 738,012738,012

% of share capital1.06%1.05%

(b) Performance Share Rights Scheme

Comvita Limited has a Performance Share Rights (PSRs) Scheme to incentivise executives. Upon vesting of the PSRs, shares will be

transferred from treasury stock or new shares will be issued in the capital of the Company on the terms and conditions described in the

Comvita Limited Performance Share Rights Scheme.

In thousands of shares

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Entitlements outstanding at beginning of period – July458147

Entitlements granted607387

Entitlements cancelled-(27)

Shares vested(193)(40)

Entitlements outstanding at end of period872467

A valuation of each PSR tranche is performed at grant date and a share based payment is recognised over the vesting period of the PSR.

The PSRs currently on issue are valued using either the Monte Carlo model or the share price at grant date, less the present value of

estimated dividend payments during the period.

(c) Exempt Employee Share Scheme

In September 2022 the Company established a new Employee Share Scheme called the Comvita Exempt Employee Share Scheme

(“CEES Scheme"). The CEES Scheme is designed to allow employees to share in the future of the Company. The key points of the CEES

Scheme are:

• Comvita offered a certain number of ordinary shares to eligible employees.

• When the offer was accepted Comvita issued the shares to the CEES Scheme Trustee (Comvita Share Scheme Trustee Limited,

which is a subsidiary Company) who will hold the shares on the employee's behalf.

• The release of shares to the employee is subject to remaining employed with the Company for three consecutive years

subsequent to accepting the offer.

• The Company may from time to time invite eligible employees to participate in the CEES Scheme.

• All dividends or other distributions made in respect of each employee's shares held on trust by the Trustee shall be

paid to the employee.

There are 185 employees in the CEES Scheme and the number of shares held is 58,275.

15. DIVIDENDS PAID

On 7 October 2022 a final dividend was paid. It was a fully imputed final dividend of $2,158,000, 3.0 cents per share

(7 October 2021: $2,893,000, 4.0 cents per share).

16. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

At 31 December 2022 the Group has committed to spending $4,334,000 over the next three years. The capital commitment relates to

mānuka forest costs, digital transformation, and other capital projects.

17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividends

On 22 February 2023, the Directors approved the payment of a fully imputed final dividend of $1,747,000 (2.5 cents per share) to be paid

on 28 April 2023. As the dividend was declared after balance date it has not been recognised as a liability in these financial statements.

18. SUPPLEMENTARY NON-GAAP INFORMATION - EBITDA

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance

indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business.

In thousands of New Zealand dollars

31 December 2022

Unaudited

31 December 2021

Unaudited

Profit before tax5,7895,864

Add back: net interest expenses2,0311,010

EBIT7,8206,874

Add back: depreciation and amortisation5,6105,210

EBITDA13,43012,084

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Comvita Board Of Directors

Brett Donald Hewlett

Lucas (Luke) Nicholas Elias Bunt

Sarah Jane Kennedy

Bridget Coates

Robert Malcolm Major

Yawen Wu

Guangping Zhu

David Banfield


Comvita Limited

23 Wilson Road South, Paengaroa

Private Bag 1, Te Puke 3153

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Phone +64 7 533 1426

Fax +64 7 533 1118

Freephone 0800 504 959

Email investor-relations@comvita.com

www.comvita.co.nz

Westpac Banking Corporation

Level 8

16 Takutai Square

PO Box 934

Auckland 1142

S h a rp Tu d h o p e

Level 4

152 Devonport Road

Private Bag TG12021

Tauranga 3110

KPMG Tauranga

Level 2

247 Cameron Road

Tauranga 3140

Link Market Services Limited

Level 30

PwC Tower

15 Customs Street West

Auckland 1010

Comvita USA Inc.

506 Chapala Street

Santa Barbara,

CA 93101 | USA

Phone +1 855 449 2201

usacustomerservice@comvita.com

Comvita Food (China) Limited

2501 - 2502 No. 7018 Sunhope E-Metro,

Caitan Road, Futian District

Shenzhen | China

Phone +86 755 8366 1958

comvita@comvita.com.cn

Comvita UK Limited

2nd Floor, 47a High Street

Maidenhead, SL61JT

United Kingdom

Ph one +44 1628 779 460

info@comvita.co.uk

Comvita Europe B.V.

Bavincklaan 7 1183 AT

Amstelveen | Netherlands

Phone +31682065359

info.europe@comvita.com

Comvita New Zealand Limited

23 Wilson Road South | Paengaroa

Private Bag 1 | Te Puke 3153

Bay of Plenty | New Zealand

Phone +64 7 533 1426

Freephone 0800 504 959

info@comvita.com

Comvita HK Limited

Room 1320 – 1322 Leighton Centre

77 Leighton Road

Causeway Bay | Hong Kong

Phone +852 2562 2335

cs@comvita.com.hk

Comvita Korea Co Limited

18F Gwanghwamun Building,

149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu,

Seoul(03186) | Korea

Phone +82 2 2631 0041

service.korea@comvita.com

Comvita Australia Pty Limited

167 Eagle Street

Brisbane

Queensland 4000 | Australia

Freephone 1800 466 392

Customer Service 1300 653 436

info@comvita.com.au

Comvita Japan K.K.

Sangenjaya Horisho Bld 4F

1-12-39 Taishido, Setagaya-Ku

Tokyo 154-0004 | Japan

Phone +81 3 6805 4780

info@comvita-jpn.com

DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS

NEW ZEALAND

HONG KONG SAR

KOREA

UNITED KINGDOM

EUROPE

CHINA

NORTH AMERICA

JAPAN

AUSTRALIA

BANKERS

AUDITORS SHARE REGISTRY

SOLICITORS

REGISTERED

OFFICE

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H AL F Y EAR R ES U LT FY23

PRESENTEDBY:

DavidBanfield,CEO

NigelGreenwood,CFO

23 February 2023

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Notice

I M P O R T A N T

This presentation is given on behalf

of Comvita Limited. Information in

this presentation:

•Should be read in conjunction with, and is

subject to, Comvita’s Annual Reports, Interim

Reports and market releases on NZX

•Is from the unaudited interim results for the six

months ended 31 December 2022

•Includes non-GAAP financial measures such as

adjusted and normalised EBITDA -after ERP

and net contribution. These measures do not

have a standardised meaning prescribed by

GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to

similar financial information presented by other

entities. They should not be used in substitution

for, or isolation of, Comvita’s audited financial

statements. We monitor these non-GAAP

measures as key performance indicators, and

we believe it assists investors in assessing the

performance of the core operations of our

business

•May contain projections or forward-looking

statements about Comvita. Such forward-

looking statements are based on current

expectations and involve risks and

uncertainties.Comvita’s actual results or

performance may differ materially from these

statements

•Includes statements relating to past

performance, which should not be regarded as

a reliable indicator of future performance

•Is for general information purposes only, and

does not constitute investment advice

•Is current at the date of this presentation,

unless otherwise stated

•While all reasonable care has been taken in

compiling this presentation, Comvita accepts no

responsibility for any errors or omissions

•All currency amounts are in NZ dollars unless

otherwise stated

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Cyclone Gabrielle

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•Our thoughts are with everyone across New Zealand impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and especially our team in the Hawkes Bay region. Earlier this week our CEO

and Chief Operations Officer (COO) visited our team and facility in Hawkes Bay to assess the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle firsthand. We are pleased to report that all

ofthe team are safe and well and that we have been able to put in place accommodation and support for our team and their families

•Our priority is ensuring the ongoing safety of our team and putting in place immediate and specific support for the Hawkes Bay team, as a number have been

evacuated from their homes after suffering from significant flooding

•The level of destruction in the area can only be described as catastrophic and we recognisethat it will take some time to fully understand the extent of the impact for

all those effected. We are currently working on plans to support the wider Hawkes Bay community and will update as those plans are finalised

•Our own facility has suffered extensive damage and our working hypothesis is that the site will be written off in its entirety. Naturally, we have full insurance cover in

place and are working closely with our insurers to get an assessment completed so that we can start the process of cleaning up our site

•From an operational perspective as previously advised, we have moved extraction to one of our other facilities and apart fromthe significant disruption in Hawkes Bay,

we do not expect any material impact to our daily operations

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Mainland China market re-opening

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•Market reopened on December 5th 2022

•A number of team members contracted Covid though experienced mild symptoms and are all well and back at work post Chinese NewYear (CNY)

•Strong demand in all channels following re-opening however c$1-2M unfulfilled orders due to courier company drivers being impacted by Covid

•Retail sales (own stores and traditional retail) December +46%

•Strong sales performance alsoexperienced in December though Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and Hong Kong SAR (HK)

•January 2023 -performance has continued despite earlier CNY this year(CNY Feb 1st in PCP)

Speaking after the luxury group LVMH reported their results, Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, said the signals from China were positive

so far. “I’m quietly confident that the Chinese leaders being very shrewd, they will surely take advantage of the period that is starting to revitalize Chinese growth. If this is

the case –and we’ve seen signs of it in January –then we have every reason to be confident, even optimistic, about the Chinesemarket’, he said.

This sentiment is shared by Comvita

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Gaining market share in key markets

and extending our global leadership

Six

Consecutive reporting periods

delivering double-digit earnings growth

in line or ahead of guidance

Record revenue +$7.2M

vs PCP or +7%

Greater China+9%

North America +20%

Record gross profit (GP)

61.9% +530bps

On track to deliver 2025 GP targets

Fully imputed interim

dividend of 2.5cps

In line with dividend in PCP

EPS +20% vs PCP

$63.3M net debt

primarily inventory

Net debt +$37M vs PCP

due to investment in inventory

negative operating cashflow resolved

Operating profit $11.6M

EBITDA $13.4M

and NPAT $4.2M

Operating profit +61% vs PCP

EBITDA +11% vs PCP

Nmlsd EBITDA after ERP +16% vs PCP

NPAT +19.4% vs PCP

$15.5M brand

investment (13.8%)

Brand investment increased by $2.2M

or 17% to 13.8% of sales

Strong and resilient performance

D E L I V E R E D D E S P I T E M A T E R I A L F X H E A D W I N D

H Y 2 3

Record revenue

$112M +7%

Number one

global brand leader

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K E Y R E S U L T S

I N C O M E S T A T E M E N T

*EBITDA, sales variable and transformation are non-GAAP measures. We monitor these

as key performance indicators and believe they assist investors in assessing the

performance of the core operations of our business.

** Costs of $593K associated with the ERP implementation project have been normalised

For the six months ended

NZD 000s

31 December

2022

31 December

2021Variance $Variance %

Revenue112,130104,9427,1886.8%

Gross profit69,38059,4009,98016.8%

Gross profit %61.9%56.6%5.3%5.3%

Marketing15,51013,277(2,233)(16.8%)

Sales variable*11,73411,355(379)(3.3%)

Transformation*2,155691(1,464)(211.9%)

Other expenses29,05427,689(1,365)(4.9%)

Operating expenses58,45353,012(5,441)(10.3%)

Operating profit11,5657,1894,37660.9%

EBITDA*13,43012,0841,34611.1%

Normalised EBITDA** –after ERP

14,02312,0841,939

15.9%

Net profit after Tax (NPAT)4,1653,48967619.4%

•Record revenue of $112M +7% vs PCP

•Digital share of revenue 39% at accretive margins

•Record gross profit $69.4M +17% vs PCP +530bps

•Record brand investment $15.5M with marketing investment,

13.8% of revenue from 12.7% last year

•Transformation investment $2.2M +212% or +$1.5M

•Record operating profit $11.6M +61% vs PCP

•Record EBITDA* $13.4M +11% vs PCP

•Normalised EBITDA** after ERP +16% vs PCP

•Record NPAT $4.2M +19% vs PCP

•Negative FX impact of $3.5M included in this result

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Momentum continues to build

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•Gross profit increased +94% to $69.4M from

$35.8M in December 2019. CAGR of 25%

•Operating profit increase of 210% from Dec 2019

•EBITDA increase of 252% to $13.4M from Dec

2019

•Marketing investment increase of 76% from 2019.

CAGR 21%

35.8

48.5

59.4

69.4

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20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

NZD (millions)

Gross profit

For the 6 months ending

Dec-2019Dec-2020Dec-2021Dec-2022

-10.5

5.2

7.2

11.6

-15.0

-10.0

-5.0

-

5.0

10.0

15.0

NZD (millions)

Operating profit

For the 6 months ending

Dec-2019Dec-2020Dec-2021Dec-2022

-8.8

10.6

12.1

13.4

-10.0

-5.0

-

5.0

10.0

15.0

NZD (millions)

EBITDA

For the 6 months ending

Dec-2019Dec-2020Dec-2021Dec-2022

8.8

11.0

13.3

15.5

-

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

NZD (millions)

Marketing investment

For the 6 months ending

Dec-2019Dec-2020Dec-2021Dec-2022

S E C T I O N
2025 plan on track

c$50M EBITDA

8

1

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
9

T O 2 0 2 5

F O C U S S E D

Clarity of focus and progress

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
10

6 0 : 1 5 : 2 0

15% marketing investment

to sales ratio

20% EBITDA

leverage

ratio target 1–1.5

•Targeting a minimum of 60% GP

•GP improved to 62% with this result

•Full year expected at c59%

Minimum 60% gross profit

•Planning to invest 15% in long term brand building activity

•H1 FY23 marketing investment 13.8%

•Targeting a 20% EBITDA margin by 2025

•H1FY23 normalised EBITDA after ERP up 16% vs PCP

Our business model

11
Targeting

$50M (20%)

EBITDA

2025

50%

digital sales

Targeting

$50M EBITDA

by 2025

Minimum

60% gross

profit

15% marketing

investment to sales

ratio

20% EBITDA

leverage ratio

target 1–1.5

COMVITA 2025

Carbon-neutral 2025 and science-based targetsfor

GHG reduction

Build a China market business capable

of delivering 10 years of 10% compound annual

growth rate

Return on capital employed

–500 basis points above weighted averagecost of

capital

Break through in North America toprovideportfolio

balance

Comvita total shareholder returns aboveNZX50

median

Digital channels

to deliver >50% of total sales

Consumer and employee

Net Promoter Score >+7

All market segments growing

(mid single-digit compound annual

growth rate) andprofitable

STRATEGICPILLARS/OURUNRELENTINGFOCUS

KPI SFY25

ALIGNEDFOCUS–DELIVERB YFY25

Comvita as

a premium

fast-moving

consumer goods

lifestyle brand

World-class digital

engagement

and experience

Data as a

competitive

advantage

Science

and

quality

Organisational

simplification and

efficiency

Becoming a

sustainable, world-

class organisation

Working in Harmony with bees and nature in New Zealand, to heal and protect the World.

E reretauana, e mahi ngātahiana mātouko ngāpi me tetaiaoI Aotearoa, heiwhakaora, heimanaakiānoI teAoTūroa.

O U R V A L U E S / Ō M Ā T O U UA R A T A N G A

We all lead

Mātekatoae ārahi

Togetherness

Kotahitanga

We love to learn

Ngākaunuiana ki teako

Kaitiakitanga

Guardianship and

Protection

O U R P U R P O S E / T Ā M Ā T O U A R O N G A

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3

HEADLINES
•Strong margin improvement +530bps vs PCP to 61.9%

•13.8% marketing investment +120bps vs PCP

•12.0% EDITDA +50bps vs PCP

•14% adjusted EBITDA when removing all transformation costs

•Fully imputed interimdividend2.5cps, in line with PCP

•Targeting carbon neutral 2025 and net positive 2030

•Net debt increased to $63.3M vs $26.3M in PCP

•Inventory –$146M –forecasting inline with PCP at year end

•Debtors due to strong performance in November and December

•Negative operating cashflow ($20.7M)

•Due to inventory build and seasonality

•Fixed with enhanced supply model

•10% reduction in TRIFR

12

O N T R A C K T O D E L I V E R O N O U R P L A N

( R A T I O S )

61.9%

GROSS PROFIT

+530BPS

MARKETING TO

SALES RATIO

EBITDA* % OF SALES +50BPS

14% ADJUSTED EBITDA*

$63.3M

NET DEBT UP $37MVS PCP

INVENTORY $146M, UP $34M VS

PCP

13.8%

12.0%

10%

60:15:20 plan 2025

FULLY IMPUTED

DIVIDEND DECLARED

2.5CPS

REDUCTION IN TOTAL

RECORDABLE INJURY

FREQUENCY RATE (TRIFR)

*EBITDA is a non-GAAP measures. We monitor these as key performance indicators

and believe they assist investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of

our business.

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3

S E C T I O N
Delivering

environmental and

social impact

13

2

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Climate action

•Inaugural ‘Interim Report’ Scope 1 and 2

inventory developed to support carbon

reduction strategy.

•63T metal drums recycled.

•Packaging recyclability improved to 91%

•50%+ increase in energy derived from solar

Harmony Plan highlights

Bee welfare & advocacy

•246 hives rescued during 2022, resulting in

the saving of over 12.3 million bees.

•Comvita Bee Welfare Code rolled out

internally and to be incorporated in supply

agreements.

•Expansion of wasp trapping through

Hawkes Bay and Central Plateau.

•Seeds for Bees initiative celebrating launch

of the Harmony Plan with 1000 Pollinator

seed packs given away.

2

3

Native forests & biodiversity

•883K native trees planted, making

cumulative total of 7.1M hectares rewilded

•MānukaPlanting Biodiversity Research

Study confirms biodiversity improvements

from forest plantings aligned with native

bush after 5 years.

Community impact

•91% Whānau ownership with our Comvita

employees asshareholder programme(or

equivalent).

•‘Time To Heal’employee volunteer

programmelaunched.

•Over $95,000 of support donated YTD to our

Harmony partners and community.

•Saving the Wild WOMEN initiative

4

1

14

Using Bees and
Beekeeping to support

people and wildlife in

Kenya, training local Masai

tribe how to keep bees for

sustenance and funding

education for Masai women

Carlos Zevallos, Head of

Apiculture Development NZ,

providing on-the-ground Apiary

training in Kenya

15

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
16

-10% vsFY22 (3.2)

TRIFR

1.5

2.9

Safety and

wellbeing

P E R F O R M A N C E V S P C P

INDIVIDUAL W ELLBEING

CHECKS NZ

+35%

REPORTAB LE INJURIES

1

LTIFR

•TRIFR = Total Recordable Injuries, per 200,000 hours worked globally (some assumptions apply)

•LTIFR = Lost Time Injuries, per 200,000 hours worked globally (some assumptions apply)

•MVIFR = Motor Vehicles incidents per 200,000 km’s travelled.

1J U L Y 2022 –

3 1 D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2

+14.8%

FY22 +4%

NEAR MISS

REPORTING

MVIFR

FY22 NEW

-2%

FY22 –41%

Flat on FY22

FY22 0.9+10%

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Whānau

17

G L O B A L

A V E R A G E E M P L O Y E E

Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E

G L O B A L L Y

F U L L T I M E E Q U I V A L E N T

R O L E S I N O U R G L O B A L

WHĀNAU

A P P R E N T I C E P R O M O T I O N

F Y 2 3 N E W

73%

W O M E N I N L E A D E R S H I P

R O L E S

37%

552

40%

O F R O L E S A R E F I L L E D B Y

I N T E R N A L T A L E N T

F Y 2 2 25%

62%

5+

O F O U R G L O B A L T E A M

I S F E M A L E

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Climate action performance

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y F Y 2 3 H A L F Y E A R

774T CO

2

e

GHG H1 INVENTORY SCOPES 1 & 2

2022 H1: 652 T CO2e

+19%

4,748T CO

2

e

CARBON REMOVALS FROM

MĀNUKA FORESTS H1

2022 H1: 3,013 T CO

2

e

+54%

55,591T CO

2

e

CARBON STOCKS SINCE MĀNUKA

FOREST ESTABLISHMENT

2022 END OF YEAR: 35,840 T CO

2

e

+55%

12,299kWh

ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM

SOLAR PANELS

2022 8,120 kWh

+51%

91%

PACKAGING RECYCLABLE,

RESUSABLE OR COMPOSTABLE

2022 89%

+2%

80T

WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL

2022 FULL YEAR: 91T

S E C T I O N
Half year results

FY23

19

3

HEADLINES
•Record operating profit $11.6M +4.4M and +61% vs PCP

•Record EBITDA $13.4M +1.3M and +11% vs PCP

•Record NPAT $4.2M +19% vs PCP

•Record revenue $112M +7% vs PCP

•Record GP $69.4M +530bps vs PCP

•Record investment in brand of $15.5M +$2.2M vs PCP

•Transformation investment $2.2M +$1.5M vs PCP (due to finish end FY24)

•Performance delivered despite China market retail disruption until early

December

•Double-digit top and bottom-line growth:

•North America

•Digital (D2C and marketplace) now 38.8% of sales +580bps

•Double-digit bottom-line growth:

•Greater China

•ANZ

•$15.5M investment in our brand enabling us to tell our founding story to

consumers around the world

•Gaining market sharein key markets

•Performance delivered despite negative FX $3.5M and interest charge due

to elevated debt +$1M vs PCP

Strong performance

20

D E L I V E R I N G O N O U R P L A N

$13.4M

REPORTED EBITDA+$1.3M

+11% vs PCP

$11.6M

OPERATING PROFIT +$4.4M

+61% VS PCP

$4.2M

REPORTED NPAT

+19% vs PCP

$112M

RECORD REVENUE

+7% vs PCP

$69.4M

GROSS PROFIT

+$10.0M or 17% vs PCP

$15.5M

MARKETING

INVESTMENT +17%

( N U M B E R S )

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Profit

G R O S S

+ $ 1 0 M

Gross profit improved $10.0M from focus growth markets, Mānukahoney, digital channel and productivity gains.

•Focus growth markets: Strong performance in North America with Greater China maintaining growth, despite Covid

lockdown headwinds

•Strong growth in monofloralMānukahoney

•Digital channel share growth +580bps to 39% of total sales from 33% last year at accretive margins

−Every 10% increase in digital share improves group GP by +100bps

•Continuing productivity gains in our manufacturing process leading to lower cost of sales

GP BRIDGE Dec 2022 vs Dec 2021

21

*Digital growth includes premium honey growth

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Foreign exchange

22

•WeakerNZD caused an H1 FX loss of $3.5M, of which

$2.2M was realised in relation to hedging

•There was $1.2M of unrealised translation losses

•Adjusting for FX impacts, H1 EBITDA at $16.3M

2

or

+35% vs PCP

•Additional future hedging cover has been placed at

favourable rates to effectively manage future currency

risk

13.4

16.3

2.2

1.2

(0.6)

EBITDA (reported)Spot exchange rate

effect

Realised FX lossUnrealised FX lossEBITDA (FX

adjusted)

EBITDA FX adjusted

2

(NZ$’m)

FY23

FY24

FY25

FY26

USD Forward Cover %

82%

62%

39%

12%

USD Forward Cover Rate

0.66

0.64

0.61

0.58

CNY Forward Cover %

88%

62%

23%

0%

CNY Forward Cover Rate

4.45

4.36

4.07

0.00

Foreign Exchange Hedging Position

FX Rates

Six months ended 31-Dec2021202220212022

NZD/USD0.70 0.61 0.71 0.65

NZD/CNY4.49 4.25 4.44 4.16

Avg. daily spot rateAvg. conversion rate

37%

23%

10%

30%

Revenue by currency

1

CNYUSDNZDOther

1.H1 FY23

2.Non-GAAP and prepared on the basis ofrestating the income statement using PCP foreign exchange rates and removing the FX loss incurred.

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Financial

23

K E Y R E S U L T S

B A L A N C E S H E E T

•Net debt increased by $38M since 30 June 22. Due to operating

cash outflows of $20.7M, investing activities (capital expenditure)

of $11.9M and dividend payments of $2.2M

•Operating cash outflows of $20.7M primarily due to:

−Inventory up $13.7M (refer next slide)

−Debtors up $7.5M (higher sales, particularly in November and

December)

•Investing activities includes capital expenditure of $11.9M

•Forecast inventory to be in line with PCP at full year end

•Second half will have positive operating cash flows with new

supply model enabling ongoing positive operating cashflows

•EPS increase +20% to 6cps

As at

NZD 000s

31 December

2022

Unaudited

31 December

2021

Unaudited

30 June

2022

Audited

Net debt63,27926,29625,544

Operating cashflow(20,734)(4,856)2,830

Inventory145,844111,776132,157

EPS6 cps5 cps18.2 cps

Weighted average shares on issue69,80270,14970,087

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Inventory

24

P R O F I L E

•Inventory increased by $13.7M vs 30 June 22

•Raw materials increased by $12.4M related to prior

commitments associated with expired and no

longer renewed supplier contracts

•Finished goods increased by $2.8M as we continue

to ensure we have sufficient inventory to mitigate

supply chain disruptions and meet market demand

•Forecasting year end inventory FY23 (subject to

sales) c$135M

As at

NZD 000s

31 December

2022

Unaudited

31 December

2021

Unaudited

30 June

2022

Audited

Raw materials89,00670,25376,611

Work in progress4,0113,4265,511

Finished goods52,82738,09750,035

Total inventory145,844111,776132,157

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Supply &

demand

25

B A L A N C I N G

Ongoing optimisationof inventory and supply strategy since 2020

Stage one

•Harvest breakeven contribution model launched in 2020 and proven in 2021 and 2022

•Historical supply model 30.60.10

−30% from own supply and JVs, 60% from supply partner group, 10% from open market

•For supply partner group we recognisedan inability to price purchases according to consumer

demand and volumes were ‘as produced’

−Imbalance in inventory and outside direct control

Stage two

•2021 started exiting some long-term supply contracts

Stage three

•December 2022 all supply partner contracts ended though an intention to continue working together

based on market demands

Stage four

•New supply model began in 2023

•2023 supply model relaunched linking supply and price directly to demand

•New model means our only commitment on volume through own supply and JVs (c30% of total

supply)

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
New

supply

model

26

B A L A N C I N G

So what?

•Still forecasting year end inventory materially flat vs PCP c$135M*

•For FY24 we will see a material reduction in inventory* and associated benefit to cashflow

•For FY25 we will see a further material reduction in inventory in line with our 2025 plan of inventory at

c$85M* and associated benefit to cashflow

•Expectation of positive operating cashflow in H2 FY23, FY24 and FY25

Sowhat about our partners?

•We will continue to partner with our long-term suppliers but based on demand

•We will continue to purchase needed inventory based on market demand and pricing

•We will share some demand signals ahead of season to enable us to target crop in line with demand

* subject to sales

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Harvest update

27

2023

•Too early to give fulsome update on harvest performance

•Harvest has been severely impacted by weather events we have all experienced across Dec, Jan and Feb

•Initial flowering had been delayed by around 4 weeks

•Expect to understand quality and volume of harvest around April

•Initial expectations of harvest being around 300 -350 tonnes (subject to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle)

•Breakeven harvest modelled on 400 tonnes

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Capital

28

Continued investment in our Mānukaforest strategy

•The substantive benefits of our investments in forests

are expected to deliver from FY27 onwards. Includes

$4.0M land purchase

•Further investment into manufacturing process

improvements to improve productivity and increase

capacity

•Investment in digital channel (D2C) to drive revenue

growth

As at

NZD 000s

31 December

2022

Unaudited

31 December

2021

Unaudited

Mānuka forest land purchase and development6,9281,882

Manufacturing process improvements750894

Digital transformation1,7411,555

Other2,4341,582

Total PPE additions11,8535,913

E X P E N D I T U R E

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Upgrading

our ERP

system

29

•Our internal digital transformation program is now focused on updating our ERP

system, redefining internal inefficient processes and refreshing master data

•This project will run until June 2024 and is designed to give up to date scalable

internal systems and processes and significantly increase reporting capability

•Due to changes in accounting guidance (SaaS means the assets aren’t owned)

these costs will be expensed until June 2024. In line with market practice, these

will be normalised in our result and guidance

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Dividend

30

I N T E R I M

•Fully imputed interim dividend of 2.5cps

−Record date of 7

th

April 2023 and payment date of 28

th

April 2023

•Inline with PCP

S E C T I O N
Enhancing scientific

understanding

31

6

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Science and IP

32

F U R T H E R I N V E S T M E N T I N

C O M V I T A L A B O R A T O R I E S E s t .

1974

10

$1.3M

+9%

vs. PCP

Industry leading in clinical

trials

Mānukahoney for digestivehealth

enrollmentcommenced

(HVN National Science Challenge grant awarded: $875K)

Investment in

science and research

Consumer health, supply and process improvements, new product

development, quality and compliance

$1.7M

World-leading

quality

14 independent auditsand certifications

completedin H1

Retained BRC “AA”, IANZ, MPI RecognisedLab, MPI Transitional Facility

#1

Industry leading

lab testingstandards

190,249 lab resultsin H1 FY23

(H1 FY22: 174,380)

More scientific patents in

FY23

1 patent granted, 1 patent accepted,

10 new patents filed (1 patent family)

Total patents

45 patents granted (11 patent families)

74 patentsfiled (14 Families)

45

S E C T I O N
Market segments:

Growing share in focus

markets

33

7

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
Headlines

34

M A R K E T

MARKET HEADLINES

•Record revenue and margin

−Revenue $112M +7%

−Gross profit 61.9% +530bps

•Greater China +9% revenue, net contribution $13.1M +15%

−Very strong performance in Hong Kong SAR (top and bottom-line), est$1-2M from

China consumers

•Mainland China sales +3%, net contribution $10M +2%

−Strong digital sales (c60% of total)

−Retail sales highly disrupted due to Covid

−Increased market share +5 ppts (greater than 2-10 combined)

−Increased investment in brand for future growth $300K to 15.8% of sales

•North America revenue +20%, net contribution $7M +40%

•ANZ revenue flat (major headwind Asian Health), net contribution +24%

•Top and bottom-line growth in Rest of Asia

•EMEA remains subscale, good progress outside UK

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
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Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

GREATER CHINA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

•Revenue +9% despite material Covid headwinds across the region

−Mainland China +3% revenue growth despite stringent Covid measures

−Domestic e-commerce +13% to offset cross border e-commerce and retail disruption

−Very strong performance in Hong Kong SAR –run rate now above pre-pandemic performance

•Increased market share +500bps to 13%

•Increased brand investment ($450K vs PCP) momentum building for post Covid take-off

•Net contribution $13M +15% vs PCP and to 25% of sales +100bps vs PCP

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

51,91647,7404,1769%

Net contribution

13,06611,3491,71715%

Net contribution %

25%24%

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
36

MAINLAND CHINA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

•Sales revenue +3% under the challenging market environment caused by strict covid control policies:

−Offline direct retail -5% with a strong sales recovery in December

−Key account +24% from strategic customer onboard and new customers engaged at SH CIIE

•Strategic marketing investment (+$300K at 16% of sales)

−Higher e-commerce performance marketing spend to drive additional growth

−Further reinforce Comvita brand power to continually gain market share as the absolute leader

•Net contribution $10.2M +2%

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

41,26139,9841,2773%

Net contribution

10,19210,0161762%

Net contribution %

25%25%

Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
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NORTH AMERICA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

20,69917,1783,52120%

Net contribution

6,9774,9791,99840%

Net contribution %

34%29%

Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

•Revenue up 20% in world's largest Mānukahoney market by volume

•Net contribution up 40% (some benefit timing related)

•Double-digit growth on Comvita.com

•Continued growth and market share gains in natural retail channel, nearly doubling YOY revenues

•Investing in building our foundation for future growth, including growing brand, team, expanding product line,

while driving e-commerce and wholesale growth

•Net contribution +500bps

C O M V I T A I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N H A L F Y E A R R E S U L T F Y 2 3
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REST OF ASIA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

•Total sales +2%

•Japan stabilising(top and bottom-line) –now starting to build

•High single digit growth in Korea

•Net contribution +8% vs PCP ($3.3M) and increased by 200bps

•Significant new contract signed with regional customer, year two revenue target $5-7M (2024)

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

12,92512,6982272%

Net contribution

3,3143,0752398%

Net contribution %

26%24%

Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

•ANZ segment revenue flat vs PCP

•Very strong growth from domestic, which offset Asian Health headwinds due to China DaigouCovid

disruptions

•Strong domestic growth from all channels and focus categories

•Grow market share with the biggest segment customer as clear #1 Mānukahoney brand

•Net contribution increased by +24% vs PCP and +700bps to 35% of sales

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

18,07418,061130%

Net contribution

6,3265,0991,22724%

Net contribution %

35%28%

Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS –FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED DEC 22

•Revenue -13%, direct to consumer revenue +24%

•FYF remains with double-digit top-line growth

•Segment remains breakeven though significantly subscale

•New distribution agreed for H2 which will be positive for segment

•Net contribution-96% ($195K)

NZD 000s

This year

Dec 22

Last year

Dec 21

Vs.

last year

Vs.

Last year %

Sales

2,5302,900(370)(13%)

Net contribution

7202(195)(96%)

Net contribution %

0%7%

Net contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it

assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures

using actual translation FX rates in each period.

HEADLINES
•Strongest digital earnings and share of revenue in the history of

Comvita, with digital share of net group revenue to 38.8% +580bps vs

PCP

•$42.8M digital sales globally +15% vs PCP at accretive margins

+230bps

•Direct to consumer sales +23% vs PCP

•Growing customer base profitably, despite challenging climate

and rising acquisition costs

•Record D2C AOV and conversion rates on Comvita.com during

2022 Black Friday campaign

•NPS score of 9.2 vs target of 9.0 for first year of platform launch

E-commerce to be 50% of sales

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$42.8M

RECORD REVENUE

+15%

9.2NPS

FY23 TARGET

>9.0

+230BPS

ACCRETIVE GROSS MARGIN

+230BPS vs PCP

+9.9%

DIRECT TO CONSUMER

AOV GROWTH vs PCP

38.8%

DIGITAL MARKETING

INVESTMENT +22%

$6.8M

DIGITAL SHARE OF TOTAL

REVENUE +580BPS vs PCP

O N T R A C K F O R

B Y F Y 2 5

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S E C T I O N
Summary

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Summary

Guidance

•Forecasting double-digit growth of normalised EBITDA

−ERP investment to be normalised (estc$3M)

•Assuming a return to strong growth in China in H2

•Profitable top and bottom-line growth in focus growth markets, channels and categories

•E-commerce share greater than 40%

•Softening of GP in H2 to support growth initiatives

•Transformation investment $3.5M (excluding ERP investment above)

•Inventory to be flat vs PCP at full year at c$135M

•H2 positive operating cashflow

Targeting $50M EBITDA 2025

F Y 2 3

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Summary

Summary

•Record revenue of $112M +7.0%

−Growing market share in focus growth markets

•Record margin of 61.9% +530bps

•Record investment in our brand for future growth $15.5M +2.2M vs PCP

•Record operatingprofit $11.6M +61% vs PCP

•Record EBITDA of $13.4M +11% vs PCP

•Record NPAT $4.2M +19%

•20% EPS growth

•Fully imputed dividend 2.5cps

Exciting future

•Guidance maintained for FY23*

•On track to deliver our 2025 plan of c$50M EBITDA

•Clinical trial underway –results expected in Q4 2023

•New talent backed skincare range with Caravan to be launched in H1 FY24

•TAM globally forecast to grow by over US$6BN (+67%) by 2031

*After normalising for ERP upgrade

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S E C T I O N
Q & A

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THANKYOUCO M V I TA.CO M

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Results announcement

(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security issuer)

Updated as at 17 October 2019



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Comvita Limited

Reporting Period Six months to 31 December 2022

Previous Reporting Period Six months to 31 December 2021

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$112,130 7%

Total Revenue $112,130 7%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$4,165 19%

Total net profit/(loss) $4,165 19%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

The Board of Directors propose to pay a interim dividend of 2.5

cents per share.

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

2.5 cents per share

Record Date 7 April 2023

Dividend Payment Date 28 April 2023

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$2.70 $2.54

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

Please refer to profit announcement and attachments for

commentary.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

David Banfield, CEO

Contact person for this

announcement

David Banfield, CEO

Contact phone number +64 21 041 5630

Contact email address david.banfield@comvita.com

Date of release through MAP


23 February 2023


Unaudited financial statements and the investor presentation accompany this announcement.

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Distribution Notice


Updated as at 18 December 2019




Please note: all cash amounts in this form should be provided to 8 decimal places


Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer Comvita Limited

Financial product name/description ORDINARY SHARES

NZX ticker code CVT

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX

website)


NZCVTE0001S7


Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year Quarterly

Half Year X Special

DRP applies

Record date 07/04/2023

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

06/04/2023

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

28/04/2023

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1


$ 1,747,000

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

RETAINED EARNINGS

Currency NZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$0.03472222

Gross taxable amount

3

$0.03472222

Total cash distribution

4

$0.02500000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

N/A

Supplementary distribution amount $0.00441176


Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

5


Is the distribution imputed Fully imputed - YES


1

Continuous issuers should indicate that this is based on the number of units on issue at the date of the form

2

“Gross distribution” is the total cash distribution plus the amount of imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

“Gross taxable amount” is the gross distribution minus any excluded income.

4

“Total cash distribution” is the cash distribution excluding imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of RWT.

This should include any excluded amounts, where applicable to listed PIEs.

5

The imputation credits plus the RWT amount is 33% of the gross taxable amount for the purposes of this form. If the distribution is

fully imputed the imputation credits will be 28% of the gross taxable amount with remaining 5% being RWT. This does not constitute

advice as to whether or not RWT needs to be withheld.

If fully or partially imputed, please
state imputation rate as % applied

6


28%

Imputation tax credits per financial

product

$0.00972222


Resident Withholding Tax per

financial product

$0.00173611


Section 4: Distribution re-investment plan (if applicable)

DRP % discount (if any)

N/A

Start date and end date for

determining market price for DRP


Date strike price to be announced (if

not available at this time)


Specify source of financial products to

be issued under DRP programme

(new issue or to be bought on market)


DRP strike price per financial product


Last date to submit a participation

notice for this distribution in

accordance with DRP participation

terms


Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Nigel Greenwood

Contact person for this

announcement

Nigel Greenwood

Contact phone number 027 238 9522

Contact email address Nigel.greenwood@comvita.com

Date of release through MAP


23/02/2023






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Calculated as (imputation credits/gross taxable amount) x 100. Fully imputed dividends will be 28% as a % rate applied.

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