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Fonterra updates on Q3, Milk Price and capital return

Guidance24 May 2023FSFConsumer Staples

25 May 2023

Fonterra updates Farmgate Milk Price, FY23 earnings guidance, and brings forward capital return

payment date


Fonterra has today announced an opening 2023/24 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price of $7.25 to

$8.75 per kgMS, with a midpoint of $8.00 per kgMS, updated its current season forecast Farmgate Milk

Price, increased its full year earnings guidance, and brought forward the payment date of its proposed

capital return.


CEO Miles Hurrell says while the forecast Farmgate Milk Price for this season has been impacted by

reduced demand, the Co-op remains on track for a strong full year dividend.


Farmgate Milk Price


The reduced short-term demand, particularly from China, has had an impact on our 2022/23 forecast

Farmgate Milk Price.


“We’re well through the season now, with almost all of our milk contracted, giving us more certainty on

where we’ll end the season.


“Global Dairy Trade prices have not recovered to the levels required to hold the previous midpoint for this

season. For these reasons, we have narrowed the forecast range for the 2022/23 season from $8.00 -

$8.60 per kgMS to $8.10 - $8.30 per kgMS and reduced the midpoint from $8.30 per kgMS to $8.20 per

kgMS.


“The opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price for next season of $7.25 to $8.75 per kgMS, with a midpoint of

$8.00 per kgMS, reflects an expectation that China’s demand for whole milk powder will lift over the

medium-term.


“We expect demand to gradually strengthen over the course of FY24 as China’s economy continues to

recover from COVID-19.


“However, the timing and extent of this remains uncertain, with China’s in-market whole milk powder

stocks estimated to be above normal levels following increased domestic production. This is reflected in

our wide opening forecast range for the season.


"We recognise the pressure farmers are under and have designed a new Advance Rate guideline to get

cash to farmers earlier in the season.

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“Our strong balance sheet allows us to make these changes and we will be using this new Advance Rate

guideline going forward, starting with the season about to commence” says Mr Hurrell.


Business performance


Fonterra has reported a profit after tax of $1,326 million, equivalent to 81 cents per share, for the third

quarter of FY23.


This is up $854 million on the same period last year and includes the gain on sale from Soprole of $260

million.


“Excluding the net gain from divestments, our normalised profit after tax improved on last year, up $606

million to $1,078 million, equivalent to 65 cents per share.


“This is due to strong performance in our Ingredients channel, with continued higher margins in our

cheese and protein portfolio, particularly casein and caseinate.


“These favourable price relatives have continued longer than expected, and we’re also seeing improved

performance coming through in our Foodservice and Consumer channels, in particular in Global

Markets.


“As a result, we have lifted our FY23 full year forecast normalised earnings to 65-80 cents per share from

55-75 cents per share and remain on track for a strong full year dividend.


“Total Group normalised operating expenses are up in part due to the impact of impairments reported in

our FY23 Interim Results in March, as well as ongoing inflationary pressures,” says Mr Hurrell.


Progress on strategy


In the third quarter of FY23, Fonterra continued to make progress on its long-term strategy.


“The Co-op has transitioned to its new Flexible Shareholding capital structure,” says Mr Hurrell.


“We have also completed the divestment of Soprole and finalised our exit of China Farms following the

sale of the last remaining farm.


“With the sale of Soprole now complete, we are bringing forward the payment date of our proposed capital

return of around 50 cents per share and unit, from October 2023 to August 2023.”


Implementation of the capital return, which is approximately $800 million, remains subject to a Scheme of

Arrangement being voted on by shareholders, and approval by the High Court, which is a common

process for this type of transaction.


“We’re also continuing to take steps towards our sustainability goals, and are expecting to announce a

scope 3, or on-farm emissions target, in the middle of this calendar year.


“Meetings are underway with farmers where we’re sharing more information on what a target will look like

and how we can collectively achieve it.


“It’s also pleasing to see the Centre for Climate Action Joint Venture, of which Fonterra is a shareholder,

is now operational.


“The JV has made its first investment, contributing $1.8 million to Ruminant BioTech, a New Zealand-

based start-up that is developing a slow-release, biodegradable, methane-inhibiting bolus,” says Mr

Hurrell.


ENDS


Non-GAAP financial information

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Fonterra uses several non-GAAP measures when discussing financial performance. Non-GAAP measures are not

defined or specified by NZ IFRS.


Management believes that these measures provide useful information as they provide valuable insight on the

underlying performance of the business. They may be used internally to evaluate the underlying performance of

business units and to analyse trends. These measures are not uniformly defined or utilised by all companies.

Accordingly, these measures may not be comparable with similarly titled measures used by other companies. Non-

GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation nor considered as a substitute for measures reported in

accordance with NZ IFRS.


Non-GAAP measures are not subject to audit unless they are included in Fonterra’s audited annual financial

statements.



For further information contact:


Philippa Norman

Fonterra Communications

Phone: +64 21 507 072

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©FONTERRA
•Current season forecast Farmgate Milk Price range narrowed and reduced

to $8.10 -$8.30 per kgMS

•Profit after tax is $1,326 million, up $854 million

–excluding the net gain from divestments of $248 million, normalised

profit after tax is $1,078 million, equivalent to 65 cents per share

–price relativities continue to be favourablecompared to average

historical levels

•Increased 2023 forecast normalisedearnings range to 65 –80 cents

per share

•Proposed capital return of approximately $800 million brought forward to

August 2023

•Announced opening 2023/24 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price range of

$7.25 –$8.75 per kgMS

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•Transitional buyback of shares to continue

until 9 June 2023 to support liquidity during

the transition phase

•New market makers arrangement for

Fonterra Shareholders Market in place and

will continue over the long term

•The divestment of Soproleis complete. We

are bringing forward our proposed capital

returnof approximately $800 million to

farmers and unit holders from October to

August 2023

•Finalised the sale of the last remaining

China farm

•Meetings are underway with farmers on

what an emissions target will look like and

how we can collectively achieve it

•The JV has invested in Ruminant BioTech, a

start-up developing slow-release,

biodegradable, methane-inhabiting bolus

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from (1,455)m

from 5.7%

from 28c

from 28c

from 1,408m

from $472m

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 20234©FONTERRA

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Source: GlobalDairyTrade. Data is up to GlobalDairyTradeevent 330 on 18 April 2023

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 20235

US$/MT

3,5

3,4

FY23 YTD Q3FY22 YTD Q3

2,000

4,000

6,000

2017201820192020202120222023

Reference product shipment price

Non-reference (cheese) product shipment price

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Sales volume (‘000 MT)2,9463,000

2%

Revenue ($)16,98219,737

16%

Cost of goods sold ($)(14,547)(16,147)

(11)%

Gross profit ($)2,4353,590

47%

Gross margin (%)14.3%18.2%

Operating expenses ($)(1,632)(2,004)

(23)%

Other

6

($)2258

164%

Normalised EBIT ($)8251,644

99%

Net finance costs(159)(220)

(38)%

Tax expense(194)(346)

(78)%

Normalised profit after tax($)4721,078

128%

Normalisations ($)-248

-

Reported profit after tax($)4721,326

181%

Reported EPS (cents) 2881

189%

•Higher sales volumes reflect sell down of additional FY22

year-end inventory

•Increased sales volumes in Global Markets while sales

volumes in Greater China are lower due to softer demand

•Gross margin and gross profit are up due to strong

product prices in our Ingredients channel

•Operating expenses are up due to the impact of

impairments recognisedat FY23 Interim, and ongoing

inflationary pressures

•Normalisationsare comprised of a $260 million gain on

sale of Soprole, and $(12) million in relation to exiting our

HanguChina farm

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(‘000 MT)











(before unallocated costs & eliminations)

Note: Prepared on a continuing operations basis. EBIT contributions in the above table sum to $1,715million, and do not align to reported continuing operations of $1,526million due to excluding $189million of unallocated costs

and eliminations

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023

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(‘000 MT)











THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 20238

(before unallocated costs & eliminations)

Note: Prepared on a continuing operations basis. EBIT contributions in the above table sum to $1,715million, and do not align to reported continuing operations of $1,526million due to excluding $189million of unallocated costs

and eliminations

129

288

238

258

313

598

530

28

57

42

23

46

120

131

37

46

(46)

9

33

(127)

71

Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3

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The range has narrowed and reduced, reflecting:

•95% of milk contracted for the season

increasing certainty

•GDT prices have not recovered to the levels

required to hold the previous midpoint

Source: GlobalDairyTrade. Data is up to GlobalDairyTradeevent 332 on 16 May 2023

per kgMS

2022/23

Season Forecast

2021/22

Season

2020/21

Season

$7.54

$9.30

$8.20

Reference product shipment price

3,4

Average reference product shipment price for the season

USD/MT

April-23

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

May-20May-21May-22

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ma

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202310

FY22 Q4FY22 YTD Q3FY23 YTD Q3

Source: GlobalDairyTrade. Data is up to GlobalDairyTradeevent 332 on 16May 2023

per share

The increased earnings range reflects:

•ongoing strong margins in protein

and cheese portfolio

•recent margin improvement comingthrough

Foodservice and Consumer channel margins

,

,

,

,

USD/MT

FY23 Q4

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

Jul-21Jan-22Jul-22Jan-23Jul-23

Non-reference product shipment price³ ⁵

Reference product shipment price³ ⁴

Non-reference product contract shipment price⁵ ⁷

Reference product contract shipment price⁴ ⁷

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per kgMS

•Midpoint of $8.00 per kgMSreflects:

–an expectation demand for whole milk powder, particularly from China, will

lift over the medium-term

–in the near-term, China’s import demand has been impacted by

its in-market whole milk powder levels, which are estimated to

be above normal

•The wide range reflects:

–the timing and extent of China’s recovery from COVID-19

–global outlook remains uncertain with inflationary pressures and risk of

recession continuing to influence markets

–continuedvolatility in financial and foreign exchange markets

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1.Includes a $260 million gain on sale of Soprole, and $(12) million in relation to exiting our HanguChina farm

2.Normalisationsare comprised of a $260 million gain on sale of Soprole, and $(12) million in relation to exiting our HanguChina farm

3.The shipment price is a weighted average price of GlobalDairyTradecontracts struck 1 to 5 months prior to the agreed shipment month. Shipment month is the month in which the sale would be deemed for financial reporting

purposes to have been completed, and will normally be the month in which the sale is invoicedand the product is shipped

4.Reference product shipment price is represented by a weighted average of the whole milk powder, skim milk powder, anhydrous milkfat and butter prices achieved on GlobalDairyTrade

5.Non-reference product shipment price is represented by the cheddar prices achieved on GlobalDairyTrade. Non-reference includes other products such as casein and whey protein concentrate

6.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of profit or loss on equity accounted investees

7.The contracted shipment price is the weighted average shipment price of GlobalDairyTradecontracts won 1 to 5 months prior on the GlobalDairyTradeplatform. These contracts are yet to be shipped or invoiced and the weighted

average price will change closer to the actual shipment date as new contracts are written

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1,813

1,665

1,590

1,632

2,004

20192020202120222023

($ million)

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202314

3,169

3,087

3,053

2,946

3,000

20192020202120222023

('000 MT)

14.9

16.0

15.5

17.0

19.7

20192020202120222023

($ billion)

2,229

2,472

2,499

2,435

3,590

20192020202120222023

($ million)

514

815

959

825

1,644

20192020202120222023

($ million)

378

1,057

975

825

1,989

20192020202120222023

($ million)

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1.Current full season forecast

-

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay

2020/21

2021/22

2022/23

2020/21

1,539m (up 1.5%)83m litres

2021/221,478m (down 4.0%)

80m litres

2022/231,465m (down 0.9%)¹

78m litres

•Fonterra’s New Zealand milk collections for

the period 1 June to 30 April was 1,405

million kgMS, down 0.2% on last season

•Challenging wet weather conditions

throughout the North Island, combined with a

reduction in the number of cows, impacted

peak production earlier in the season

•Recent weather has been conducive to

strong pasture growth with intermittent rain

and warmer temperatures, resulting in

stronger milk supply towards the end of

the season

•Fullseason forecast is 1,465 million kgMS

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1.Comparative information has been re-presented for consistency with the current period

2.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of profit or loss on equity accounted investees

¹¹¹¹

Revenue

15,8761,10616,98218,4301,30719,737

Cost of goods sold

(13,773)(774)(14,547)(15,207)(940)(16,147)

Gross profit

2,1033322,4353,2233673,590

Gross margin

13.2%30.0%14.3%17.5%28.1%18.2%

Operating expenses

(1,398)(234)(1,632)(1,752)(252)(2,004)

Other²

23(1)2255358

Normalised EBIT

728978251,5261181,644

Normalisations

----345345

Reported EBIT

728978251,5264631,989

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Gain/(loss) on sale

357(12)345

EBIT

357(12)345

Net finance costs and tax

(97)-(97)

Profit after tax

260(12)248

Profit attributable to non-controlling interests

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Profit after tax attributable to equity holders of

the Co-operative

260(12)248

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1,173

655

2,095

1,441

Gross ProfitEBIT

20222023

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202318

Note: Does not add to Total Group as shown on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis and excludes unallocated costs and eliminations. Comparative information has been restated for consistency with the current period

382

127

555

297

Gross ProfitEBIT

545

37

601

(23)

Gross ProfitEBIT

$ million

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023
Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

1,610 1,696 5%

Revenue ($)

11,146 13,067 17%

Cost of goods sold

(9,973)(10,972)(10)%

Gross profit ($)

1,173 2,095 79%

Gross margin (%)

10.5%16.0%

Operating expenses ($)

(596)(692)(16)%

Other³ ($)

78 38 (51)%

Normalised EBIT ($)

655 1,441 120%

129

288

238

258

313

598

530

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Higher sales volumes reflect the sell down of additional inventory

held at2022 financial year-end

•Gross profit improved $922 milliondue to continuing favourable

margins in our protein and cheese portfolios, as well as higher

sales volumes

•Operating expenses up 16%reflectinginflationary pressuresand

supply chain disruption

•NormalisedEBIT increased $786 million, or 120%

19

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023
Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

395 411 4%

Revenue ($)

2,456 2,900 18%

Cost of goods sold

(2,074)(2,345)(13)%

Gross profit ($)

382 555 45%

Gross margin (%)

15.6%19.1%

Operating expenses ($)

(262)(259)1%

Other³ ($)

7 1 (86)%

Normalised EBIT ($)

127 297 134%

28

57

42

23

46

120131

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Higher sales volumes reflect increased demand relative to prior

period as lockdown restrictions eased, particularly in Greater China

•Gross profit increased $173million mainly due to:

–the benefit of the price relativity between reference and non-

reference product prices

–higherproduct prices in Greater China adjusting for the higher

input costs plus reduced tariffs from changes to the New Zealand-

China Free Trade Agreement, which took effect 1 January 2022

•NormalisedEBIT increased $170 million, or 134%

20

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023
Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

486 473 (3)%

Revenue ($)

2,274 2,468 9%

Cost of goods sold

(1,729)(1,867)(8)%

Gross profit ($)

545 601 10%

Gross margin (%)

24.0%24.4%

Operating expenses ($)

(436)(637)(46)%

Other³ ($)

(72) 13 -

Normalised EBIT ($)

37 (23) -

37

46

(46)

9

33

(127)

71

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Lower sales volumes driven by Sri Lanka, as sales volume was

limited while ability to access US dollars was constrained

•Gross profit improved $56 million due to non-reference price

products, particularly cheese, increasing relative to reference

products that inform the cost of milk

•Operating expenses increased $201 million due to the impact of

$162 million of impairments recognisedat FY23 Interim and

inflationary pressures

•‘Other’ is favourable mainly due to the prior year including $(81) million

adverse revaluation of the Sri Lankan business payables reflecting the

devaluation of the rupee

•NormalisedEBIT down $60 million

21

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Note: Table includes Ingredient’s products that are on-sold to the Foodservice and Consumer channels and excludes bulk liquid milk. Bulk liquid milk for 2023 was 54,000 MT of kgMSequivalent (for the comparative period it was

51,000 MT of kgMSequivalent). Milk solids used in the reference products sold were737 million kgMSand328million kgMSin the non-reference products (for the comparative period 692million kgMSin reference products and

321 million kgMSin non-reference products)

•The average product price per metric

tonne increased:

–4% for reference products

–25% for non-reference products

•Cost of milk increased by 11% for reference

products and decreased by 5% for

non-reference products

–the difference between the cost of milk for

the reference and non-reference product

portfolios is due to their different fat and

protein compositions

•The price increases in protein products

coupled with the lower milk costs relative to

reference products, has meant higher margins

for our non-reference portfolio

¹

Reference products1,2431,314

Non-reference products642656

Reference products7.66,1058.46,375

Non-reference products4.26,5225.38,153

Reference products6.14,9027.25,464

Non-reference products2.84,3182.74,108

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517

127

1,336

826

Gross ProfitEBIT

20222023

1,111

388

1,383

548

Gross ProfitEBIT

491

304

547

341

Gross ProfitEBIT

Note: Does not add to Total Groupas shown on a normalised continuing operations basis and excludes unallocated costs and eliminations. Comparative informationhas been restated and re-presented for consistency with the

current period

$ million

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023
Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

1,9692,0585%

Revenue ($)

12,48314,42316%

Cost of goods sold

(11,966)(13,087)(9)%

Gross profit ($)

5171,336158%

Gross margin (%)

4.1%9.3%

Operating expenses ($)

(438)(518)(18)%

Other³ ($)

488(83)%

Normalised EBIT ($)

127826550%

(16)

105

38

102

93

408

325

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Higher sales volumes reflect the sell down of additional inventory

held at2022 financial year-end

•Gross profit up $819 million reflecting strong prices in our non-

reference products, particularly in protein and cheese, relative to

reference products

•Operating expenses up $80 million reflecting inflationary pressures,

supply chain disruption, and additional storage costs due to holding

higher inventory at the start of the 2023 financial year

•‘Other’ is down $40 million, including unfavourable foreign exchange

movements in our net receivables due to timing differences between

the processing and hedging of invoices

•Normalised EBIT increased $699 million, or 550%

24

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521

205

1,203

788

Gross ProfitEBIT

20222023

(18)

(66)

77

22

Gross ProfitEBIT

Note: Does not add to Total Group as shown on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis and excludes unallocated costs and eliminations. Comparative information has been restated for consistency with the current period

14

(12)

56

16

Gross ProfitEBIT

$ million

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 2023
Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

1,714

1,909

11%

Revenue ($)

10,757

13,976

30%

Cost of goods sold(9,646)(12,593)(31)%

Gross profit ($)

1,111

1,383

24%

Gross margin (%)

10.3%9.9%

Operating expenses ($)

(675)(875)(30)%

Other³ ($)

(48)40-

Normalised EBIT ($)

38854841%

128

151

109

125

204

63

281

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Higher sales volumes, which includesthe sell down of additional

inventory held at2022 financial year-end

•Gross profit up $272 million, mainlydue to higher sales volumes and

improved product pricing in the Ingredients channel

•Operating expenses up $200 million, mainly due to impairments of our

New Zealand consumer business and Asia brands (Anmum, Anlene

and Chesdale) recognised at FY23 Interim

•‘Other’ is favourable mainly due to the prior year including $(81) million

adverse revaluation of the Sri Lankan business payables reflecting the

devaluation of the rupee

•Normalised EBIT increased $160 million, or 41%

26

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202327
512

326

739

521

Gross ProfitEBIT

20222023

147

19

171

46

Gross ProfitEBIT

Note: Does not add to Total Group as shown on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis and excludes unallocated costs and eliminations. Comparative information has been restated for consistency with the current period

452

43

473

(19)

Gross ProfitEBIT

$ million

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∆¹

Sales volume² (‘000 MT)

808

714(12)%

Revenue ($)

5,173

5,2742%

Cost of goods sold

(4,682)(4,727)(1)%

Gross profit ($)

491

547

11%

Gross margin (%)

9.5%

10.4%

Operating expenses ($)

(186)

(207)

(11)%

Other

3

($)

(1)

1

-

Normalised EBIT ($)

304

341

12%

82

135

87

63

95

120

126

Q1Q2Q3Q4

2022

2023

•Lower sales volumes, particularly WMP, due to softer demand

•Gross profit increased $56 million, mainly driven by improved

performance in the Foodservice channel, reflecting:

–in-market product prices adjusting for the higher input costs

–reduced tariffs from changes to the New Zealand-China Free

Trade Agreement, which took effect 1 January 2022

•Operating expenses increased due to an impairment in the

Consumer channel to our Anlenebrand recognisedat FY23 Interim

•Normalised EBIT increased $37 million, or 12%

28

Note: Figures are on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis. Comparative information has

been restated and re-presented for consistency with the current period.

1.Percentages as shown in table may not align to the calculation of percentages based on

numbers in the table due to rounding of figures

2.Includes sales to other segments

3.Consists of other operating income, net foreign exchange gains/(losses) and share of

profit or loss on equity accounted investees

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154

124

165 132

Gross ProfitEBIT

20222023

255

174

309

229

Gross ProfitEBIT

Note: Does not add to Total Group as shown on a normalisedcontinuing operations basis and excludes unallocated costs and eliminations. Comparative information has been restated for consistency with the current period

82

6

73

(20)

Gross ProfitEBIT

$ million

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Providing a safe, healthy and inclusive place to work.

Able to attract and retain the best talent in the world.

Continuously developing people’s skills for meaningful careers within

the ever-changing nature of work.

Leading the transition to net-zero GHG emissions for dairy nutrition.

Demonstrating that dairy can be a net-positive contributor to nature.

(Farmers, customers, NewZealand, consumer, governmentetc.)

Strong relationships with customers and consumers through the

provision of high-quality, innovative products and services and

sustainability credentials.

Processor of choice for farmers through competitive returns on their

investment and value-adding support and services.

Trusted relationships with stakeholders, playing our part for positive

social, environmental and economic outcomes that are recognised by

NewZealanders.

(What we know)

Leveraging our IP to deliver extra value for the Co-op.

(How we do dairy)

Operational assets are resilient and can efficiently deliver our most

valuable portfolio of products and services, with an ever-decreasing

environmentalfootprint.

(Our Performance)

Consistently attractive for farmers to be members of the Co-op, both

as suppliers and shareholders.

1.Relative to FY18 Baseline. Long-term will include Scope 3 but for now Scope 1&2 including farms

under our operational control.

2.12-month rolling share of collections.

3.Reflects EBIT fromConsumerand Foodservice, contributionfromActive Living. Excludes Brazil,

Australia and Chile.

THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202330

Key MetricsFY21FY22FY23 ScorecardFY23 Q3 YTD

Serious harm9854

Gender diversity

(Band 12+)

36.3%37.6%38.8%38.3%

GHG emissions

(Scope 1,2)¹

(6.6)%(11.2)%(10.6)%(13.5)%

FEP adoption

(New Zealand)

53%71%84%On track

Water Improvement Plans in place––37.5% (18 sites)37.5% (FYF)

Share of NewZealand milkcollected79.0%79.1%79.0%79.0%²

EBIT from NewZealand value-add

businesses ($ million)³

616307388On track

Cost of quality

(% of cost of goods sold)

0.45%0.44%0.35%0.29%

Return on capital6.6%6.8%7.0% to 7.5%Ahead⁴

Farmgate Milk Price$7.54$9.30$9.50$8.10-$8.30⁵

4.Reflects full year forecast position.

5.Latest announced Forecast Farmgate Milk Price range

with a mid-point of $8.20 per kgMS(25 May 2023).

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Represents ingredients & solutions sold to businesses who cater to

consumers’ health and wellness needs. It addresses three dimensions of

wellbeing (Physical, Mental, Inner), extending to meet the nutrition needs of

medical patients through to everyday people pursuing active lifestyles. This

portfolio includes proteins, specialty ingredients such as probiotics,

lactoferrin & lipids, and patented formulations

Capital expenditure comprises purchases of property (lessspecific disposals

where there is an obligation to repurchase), plant and equipment and

intangible assets (excluding purchases of emissions units), net purchases of

livestock, and includes amounts relating to disposal groups held for sale

For the relevant period comprises capital expenditure plus right-of-use asset

additions and business acquisitions, including equity contributions, long-term

advances, and investments

Represents the channel of branded consumer products, such as powders,

yoghurts, milk, butter, and cheese

Is adjusted net debt divided by Total Group normalisedearnings before

interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation(Total Group normalised

EBITDA) excluding share of profit/loss of equity accounted investees and

net foreign exchange gains/losses

Is profit before net finance costs and tax

Means the average price paid by Fonterra for each kilogram of milk solids

(kgMS) supplied by Fonterra’s farmer shareholders under Fonterra’s

standard terms of supply. The season refers to the 12-month milk season of

1 June to 31 May. The Farmgate Milk Price is set by the Board, based on

the recommendation of the Milk Price Panel. In making that

recommendation, the Panel provides assurance to the Board that the

Farmgate Milk Price has been calculated in accordance with the Farmgate

Milk Price Manual

Represents the channel selling to businesses that cater for out-of-home

consumption; restaurants, hotels, cafés, airports, catering companies etc.

The focus is on customers such as; bakeries, cafés, Italian restaurants, and

global quick-service restaurant chains. High performance dairy ingredients

including whipping creams, mozzarella, cream cheese and butter sheets,

are sold alongside our business solutions under the Anchor Food

Professionals brand

Is the total of net cash flows from operating activities and net cash flows

from investing activities

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Represents the Ingredients, Foodservice and Consumer channels outside of

Greater China

Represents the Ingredients, Foodservice and Consumer channels in Greater

China

Comprises core operating functions including New Zealand milk collection

and processing operations and assets, supply chain, Group IT and

Sustainability; Fonterra Farm Source™retail stores; and the Strategy and

Optimisationfunction

Represents the channel comprising bulk and specialty dairy products such

as milk powders, dairy fats, cheese and proteins manufactured in New

Zealand, Australia, Europe and Latin America, or sourced through our global

network, and sold to food producers and distributors

Means kilograms of milk solids, the measure of the amount of fat and

protein in the milk supplied to Fonterra

Is calculated as normalised profit after tax attributed to equity holders of the

Co-operative divided by the weighted average number of shares on issue for

the period

Is Total Group normalisedEBIT including finance income on long-term

advances less a notional tax charge, divided by average capital employed. It

is calculated on a 12-month basis

New Zealand: A period of 12 months from 1 June to 31 May

Australia: A period of 12 months from 1 July to 30 June

Chile: A period of 12 months from 1 August to 31 July

Is used to indicate that a measure or sub-total comprises continuing,

discontinued operations and non-controlling interests. E.g.‘Total Group

EBIT’

Represents corporate costs including Co-operative Affairs and Group

Functions; and any other costs that are not directly associated to the

reporting segments; and eliminations of inter-segment transactions

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202333
This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, financial targets and ambitions (“Forward Statements”), each of which is based on a range of

assumptions, including (in the case of our 2030 strategy) the assumptions noted in the Appendix of the booklet titled Our Path to 2030 which is available on our

website.None of the Forward Statements is intended as a forecast, estimate or projection of the outcome that will, or is likely to, eventuate.They should not be

taken as forecasts or a guarantee of returns to shareholders.

There can be no certainty of outcome in relation to the matters to which the Forward Statements relate. Our ability to achieve the outcomes described in the

Forward Statements is subject to a number ofassumptions, each of which could cause the actual outcomes to be materially different from the events or results

expressed or implied by such Forward Statements.

The Forward Statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual outcomes to be materially

different from the events or results expressed or implied by such Forward Statements.Those risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors are not

all within the control of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (“Fonterra”) and its subsidiaries (the “Fonterra Group”) and cannot be predicted by the Fonterra Group.

The Forward Statements in this presentation reflect views held only at the date of this presentation.

While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this presentation, none of Fonterra, the Fonterra Group, or any of their respective subsidiaries,

affiliates and associated companies (or any of their respective officers, employees or agents) (together “Relevant Persons”) makes any representation or gives any

assurance or guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of any information in this presentation or the likelihood of fulfilment of any Forward Statement or any

outcomes expressed or implied in any Forward Statement.Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, none of the Relevant Persons accepts any liability

whether direct or indirect, express or implied, contractual, tortious, statutory or otherwise, in respect of any Forward Statements or for any loss, howsoever arising,

from the use of this presentation.

Statements about past performance are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Except to the extent (if any) as required by applicable law or any applicable Listing Rules (including the Fonterra Shareholders’ Market Rules), the Relevant Persons

disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update any information in this presentation.

This presentation does not constitute investment advice or opinions, or an inducement, recommendation or offer to buy or sellany securities in Fonterra or the

Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund.

©FONTERRATHIRD QUARTER BUSINESS UPDATE 202334
Fonterra uses several non-GAAP measures when discussing financial performance. Non-GAAP measures are not defined or specified byNZ IFRS.

Management believes that these measures provide useful information as they provide valuable insight on the underlying performance of the business. They may be

used internally to evaluate the underlying performance of business units and to analysetrends. These measures are not uniformly defined or utilisedby all

companies. Accordingly, these measures may not be comparable with similarly titled measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not

be viewed in isolation nor considered as a substitute for measures reported in accordance with NZ IFRS. Non-GAAP measures are not subject to audit unless they

are included in Fonterra’s audited annual financial statements.

Please refer to the Glossary for definitions of non-GAAP measures referred to by Fonterra.

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