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AGM22 September 2023AFCFinancials

AFC VirtualShareholders Meeting
22 September 2023

Hao (Howard) Long
CFO and Chairman of the Meeting

Yang Xia
Chairman

Shuang Xia

Non- Executive

Director

Charles Cao

Non- Executive

Director

Jacky Wang

Independent

Director

JingweiMa

Non- Executive

Director

Board of Directors

David Chen

Independent

Director

Proxy Count
Proxy votes to date: 3,174 million

Dear Shareholders and Guests,
Good Afternoon and welcome to you all.

The Directors are pleased to present an improved result for the 12

months ended 31 March 2023 after severe slowdown impacted by

the spread of COVID-19.

AFC Group Holdings Limited ("AFC" or "the company") achieved

revenue growth during the FY2023 period, which was 159% higher

than the prior financial year ended 31 March 2022. This is due to

the fact that the company has been actively increasing its sales

channels in both domestic and overseas markets. The re-opening

of borders has contributed to an increase in customers and

revenue generated.

AFCreportsanetlossattributabletoshareholdersof$145,171forthis
period.Thiscompareswithanetlossattributabletoshareholdersof

$410,219forthepreviousperiod.Themajorityofexpensesidentifiedas

employeesalaries,salesincentive,anddepreciationexpenses.Nodividends

havebeendeclaredorpaidforthe12monthsended31March2023.

Theresultwasinlinewiththeboard’sexpectations.Thecompanyhasbeen

activelyandcontinuouslytakingvariousmeasurestodealwiththe

challengingenvironments.

AFC Group Holdings Limited

1.Directors will voluntarily receive no director fees to support the business

development.

2.AFC has cut down its costs through office space integration.

3.AFCattendedthe5thChinaInternationalImportExpo(CIIE)topromotethe
groupandproducts.

4.AFCishelpingandprovidingmoreopportunitiesforNewZealandsmalland

mediumenterprisestoentertheChinesemarket,AFCGrouphasactively

participatedintheChina(Anhui)5GInternationalFoodCityandthe"EFOODLINE”

globale-commerceplatform.

AFCLongviewLimited(“AFCLV”and“LongviewEstate”)

1.AFCLVcontinuestoexploreitssaleschannelsandmarketingcampaign.The

companychangesitspricingstrategyfortheWhiteDiamondwinetotargethigh-

endcustomersandincreasesales.

2.LongviewEstateactivelyparticipatedindifferentwineexhibitions,suchas

WinetopiaandNZWINERoadshows,topromotewineandincreasesales.

3. AFCLV is committed to developing export markets through launching of
marketing campaigns, such as free wine knowledge courses, White Diamond wine

tastings for the business elite, bundling of White Diamond wines with high-end

travel, and establishing White Diamond partnerships.

4. Longview Estate has taken actions to cut costs, such as better work schedules

organisation and people management.

AFC Biotechnology Manufacture Co Ltd (“AFCBIO”)

1.AFCBIO outsources its inventory storage to a third party. This has cut down the

rental fee of warehouse and other ancillary costs, such as electricity and

monitoring fee.

2.AFCBIO will cooperate with distributors to launch marketing campaigns in

domestic market to increase sales in 2024 fiscal year.

3. AFCBIO will focus on the production and sales of its key products. The re-opening
of borders will continue to bring in more customers to AFCBIO, thus generate more

sales.

In summary, by taking various measures to increase sales and save costs,

the AFC Group will continue to work hard to enable future revenue growth

and return value to our shareholders in the 2024 fiscal year. While the

company is developing itself, it will also be a good messenger of investment

and trade between New Zealand and China.

By fulfilling the corporate social responsibilities and obligations of a locally

listed company, AFC is aiming to contribute to the happiness of the people

of New Zealand and China.

Resolutions
Resolution 1: Annual Report

To receive and consider the Annual

Report, including the audit report and

financial statements, for the year ended

31 March 2023.

“That the Annual Report be received.”

Resolutions
Resolution 2: Fixing the Fees and Expenses of the

auditor

Torecordthatshareholders,authorizethedirectorstofix

thefeesandexpensesoftheauditorforthefinancialyear

ending31March2024pursuanttosection200ofthe

CompaniesAct1993andtoconsider,andifthoughtfit,to

passthefollowingordinaryresolution

”That the directors of the Company be authorised to fix the

remuneration of the auditors of the Company for the ensuing year.”

Resolutions
Resolution 3: Appointment of Director

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass

the following ordinary resolution:

“That Jianfeng (David) Chen be appointed as

an independent director of the Company.”

Thank you for attending
AFC Group Holdings Limited

VirtualAnnual Meeting

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AFC Group Holdings Limited AGM– 22 September 2023


1.0 Introduction


Good Afternoon

My name is Howard Long. I am a CFO of AFC Group Holdings Limited.


It is my pleasure to Chair the Virtual Annual General Meeting of AFC Group Holdings

Limited. This year's shareholders meeting will be held via Zoom meeting only, and

registration is required prior to attendance.


It is 2:00 pm, and it is time to start the Meeting.


- I am advised that:

o The correct notice has been given.

o We have a quorum online present, and hence we have a correctly

constituted meeting.


2.0 Welcome


I would like to welcome you all to our Virtual Annual Meeting of AFC.


The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 22 September 2023 have been approved

by the Directors and are available for inspection.


I would like to introduce:

My fellow Directors

Yang Xia

Charles Cao

Karen Ma

Jacky Wang

Shuang Xia

David Chen


I advise that we have received 27 proxies representing 3,173,956,811 shares which

86.62% of the total valid securities voted.


I confirm that this is a meeting of shareholders of AFC Group Holdings Limited.

Shareholders have the right to attend and vote.


We have other persons here, and we note that the Chair has the option of accepting

questions or comments from non-shareholders at their absolute discretion.


I ask all shareholders to ensure that If you wish to vote on the date, you need to email

your Shareholder details CSN/Security Holder Number, your registered name and

address and your voting intentions for each Resolution or scan your proxy/voting form

to accounts@afcnz.com by 3:00 pm on Friday 22 September 2023. You also need to

have a form in case of a poll being called.


Finally, I ask that all mobile phones be turned off or to silent.

3.0 Apologies

Do we have any other apology?


There are no other apologies



4.0 Chairman’s letter


Now, I will read the following chairman’s letter.


Dear Shareholders and Guests,


Good afternoon and welcome to you all.


The Directors are pleased to present an improved result for the 12 months ended 31

March 2023 after severe slowdown impacted by the spread of COVID-19.


AFC Group Holdings Limited ("AFC" or "the company") achieved revenue growth

during the FY2023 period, which was 159% higher than the prior financial year ended

31 March 2022. This is due to the fact that the company has been actively increasing

its sales channels in both domestic and overseas markets. The re-opening of borders

has contributed to an increase in customers and revenue generated.


AFC reports a net loss attributable to shareholders of $145,171 for this period. This

compares with a net loss attributable to shareholders of $410,219 for the previous

period. The majority of expenses identified as employee salaries, sales incentive, and

depreciation expenses. No dividends have been declared or paid for the 12 months

ended 31 March 2023.


The result was in line with the board’s expectations. The company has been actively

and continuously taking various measures to deal with the challenging environments.


AFC Group Holdings Limited

1. Directors will voluntarily receive no director fees to support the business

development.

2. AFC has cut down its costs through office space integration.

3. AFC attended the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to promote the

group and products.

4. AFC is helping and providing more opportunities for New Zealand small and

medium enterprises to enter the Chinese market, AFC Group has actively

participated in the China (Anhui) 5G International Food City and the

"EFOODLINE” global e-commerce platform.


AFC Longview Limited (“AFCLV” and “Longview Estate”)

1. AFCLV continues to explore its sales channels and marketing campaign. The

company changes its pricing strategy for the White Diamond wine to target

high-end customers and increase sales.

2. Longview Estate actively participated in different wine exhibitions, such as

Winetopia and NZ WINE Roadshows, to promote wine and increase sales.

3. AFCLV is committed to developing export markets through launching of

marketing campaigns, such as free wine knowledge courses, White Diamond

wine tastings for the business elite, bundling of White Diamond wines with high-

end travel, and establishing White Diamond partnerships.

4. Longview Estate has taken actions to cut costs, such as better work schedules
organisation and people management.


AFC Biotechnology Manufacture Co Ltd (“AFCBIO”)

1. AFCBIO outsources its inventory storage to a third party. This has cut down the

rental fee of warehouse and other ancillary costs, such as electricity and

monitoring fee.

2. AFCBIO will cooperate with distributors to launch marketing campaigns in

domestic market to increase sales in 2024 fiscal year.

3. AFCBIO will focus on the production and sales of its key products. The re-

opening of borders will continue to bring in more customers to AFCBIO, thus

generate more sales.


In summary, by taking various measures to increase sales and save costs, the AFC

Group will continue to work hard to enable future revenue growth and return value to

our shareholders in the 2024 fiscal year. While the company is developing itself, it will

also be a good messenger of investment and trade between New Zealand and China.

By fulfilling the corporate social responsibilities and obligations of a locally listed

company, AFC is aiming to contribute to the happiness of the people of New Zealand

and China.


5.0 Meeting Agenda


Moving on to the business of the Meeting.


The business of this Annual Meeting is set out in the Notice of Meeting sent to

Shareholders along with the explanatory notes.


The Directors have previously advised all shareholders to read the document carefully

before making any decisions.


Resolution 1: Annual Report

To receive and consider the Annual Report, including the audit report and financial

statements, for the year ended 31 March 2023.

“That the Annual Report be received.”

I move the resolution. Do we have a seconder? Thank you ______________


Is there any discussion?


I now put the resolution.


All in favour, please say Aye


Those against please say no


I declare the motion ______________



Resolution 2: Fixing the Fees and Expenses of the auditor
To record that shareholders authorise the directors to fix the fees and expenses of the

auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2024 pursuant to section 200 of the

Companies Act 1993 and to consider, and if thought fit, to pass the following ordinary

resolution

”That the directors of the Company be authorised to fix the remuneration of the

auditors of the Company for the ensuing year.”


I move the resolution. Do we have a seconder? Thank you _______________


Is there any discussion?


I now put the resolution.


All in favour, please say Aye


Those against please say no


I declare the motion ______________


Resolution 3: Appointment of Director

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following ordinary resolution:


“That Jianfeng (David) Chen be appointed as an independent director of the

Company.”


I move the resolution. Do we have a seconder? Thank You Mr _____________


Is there any discussion?


I now put the resolution.


All in favour, please say Aye


Those against please say no


I declare the motion ___________



General Business


Is there any business anyone would like to raise?



Final Comment


Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your attendance today.

We look forward to enjoying future developments with you.

I declare the meeting closed at ____________pm
End

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