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1H24 Results and Interim Report

Half Year Results18 February 2024ATMConsumer Staples

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


Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer The a2 Milk Company Limited

Reporting Period 6 months to 31 December 2023

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 31 December 2022

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$ 812,104 3.7%

Total Revenue

$ 812,104 3.7%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$ 85,261 15.6%

Total net profit/(loss)

$ 85,261 15.6%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

The Company does not propose to pay a dividend for the half-

year ended 31 December 2023

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

Not applicable

Record Date Not applicable

Dividend Payment Date No applicable


Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

31 December 2023

$ 1.47

30 June 2023

$1.40

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

For further information refer to the attached:

Interim Report for the half-year ended 31

December 2023

Half Year Results Media Release

Half Year Results Commentary and Outlook

Half Year Results Investor Presentation

Authority for this announcement

Name of person authorised

to make this announcement

Jaron McVicar

Contact person for this

announcement

Jaron McVicar

Contact phone number +61 2 9697 7000

Contact email address Jaron.McVicar@a2milk.com

Date of release through MAP 19 February 2024


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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2024
Interim

Report

The a2 Milk Company

We pioneer the future

of Dairy for good

CONTENTS
Financial statements 2

Directors’ declaration 2

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 3

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 4

Consolidated statement of financial position 6

Consolidated statement of cash flows 7

Notes to the interim financial statements 8

Auditor’s review report 17

Corporate directory 19

INTERIM REPORT 20241

The directors of The a2 Milk Company Limited are pleased to present the interim report for the six months ended 31 December 2023.
The interim report is unaudited and was authorised for issue by the directors on 18 February 2024.

Signed on behalf of the Board by:

Pip Greenwood

Chair

David Bortolussi

Managing Director and CEO

18 February 2024

Financial

statements

Directors’ declaration

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

THE a2 MILK COMPANY2

Notes
31 Dec 23

$’000

31 Dec 22

$’000

Sales2811,099781,986

Cost of sales(432,299)(410,058)

Gross margin378,800371,928

Other revenue21,0051,353

Distribution expenses(25,530)(23,989)

Marketing expenses (136,700)(135,120)

Administrative and other expenses(113,168)(115,285)

Operating profit104,40798,887

Interest income19,30012,089

Finance costs(2,793)(2,288)

Net finance income16,5079,801

Profit before tax120,914108,688

Income tax expense(42,320)(40,215)

Profit for the period78,59468,473

Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to:

Owners of the Company85,26173,777

Non-controlling interests(6,667)(5,304)

78,59468,473

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:

Foreign currency translation loss(4,019)(9,759)

Cash flow hedges fair value profit1,02415,461

Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss:

Listed investment fair value (loss)/profit6(30,780)17,7 74

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income (33,775)23,476

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:

Owners of the Company(34,507)22,422

Non-controlling interests7321,054

(33,775)23,476

Total comprehensive income44,81991,949

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:

Owners of the Company50,75496,199

Non-controlling interests(5,935)(4, 250)

44,81991,949

Earnings per share

Basic (cents per share)11.809.95

Diluted (cents per share)11.769.92

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

INTERIM REPORT 20243

Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

Attributable to owners of the Company

Six months ended

31 December 2023

Foreign currency translation reserve


$’000Fair value revaluation reserve


$’000Employee equity settled payments reserve


$’000Treasury shares reserve


$’000Hedging reserve


$’000Total reserves


$’000Retained earnings


$’000Share capital


$’000To t a l


$’000Non-controlling


interests


$’000To t a l e q u i t y


$’000

Balance 1 July 2023(6,780)(216,816)61,247(13,602)(1,528)(17 7,479)1,323,1991001,145,8203,6811,149,501

Profit after tax for

the period------85,261-85,261(6,667)78,594

Foreign currency

translation differences

- foreign operations(4,019)----(4,019)--(4,019)-(4,019)

Changes in cash flow

hedges taken to equity----(2,303)(2,303)--(2,303)462(1,841)

Cash flow hedges

reclassified to profit

or loss----1,8551,855--1,8552702,125

Listed investment

– fair value movement-(30,780)---(30,780)--(30,780)-(30,780)

Income tax----740740--740-740

Total comprehensive

income for the period(4,019)(30,780)--292(34,507)85,261-50,754(5,935)44,819

Transactions with

owners in their

capacity as owners:

Employee withholding

tax payments--(235)--(235)--(235)-(235)

Treasury shares

transferred--(4,896)4,896-------

Share-based

payments--5,519--5,519--5,519-5,519

Total transactions

with owners--3884,896-5,284--5,284-5,284

Balance

31 December 2023(10,799)(247, 5 9 6)61,635(8,706)(1,236)(206,702)1,408,4601001,201,858(2,254)1,199,604

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

THE a2 MILK COMPANY4

Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

Attributable to owners of the Company

Six months ended

31 December 2022

Foreign currency translation reserve


$’000Fair value revaluation reserve


$’000Employee equity settled payments reserve


$’000Treasury shares


reserve


$’000Hedging reserve


$’000Total reserves


$’000Retained earnings


$’000Share capital


$’000To t a l


$’000Non-controlling


interests


$’000To t a l e q u i t y


$’000

Balance 1 July 2022(332)(153,521)46,311(15,798)(13,001)(136,341)1,16 7, 5 6 1149,1571,180,37713,5831,193,960

Profit after tax for

the period------73,777-73,777(5,304)68,473

Foreign currency

translation differences -

foreign operations(9,759)----(9,759)--(9,759)-(9,759)

Changes in cash flow

hedges taken to equity----8,1248,124--8,124(1,678)6,446

Cash flow hedges

reclassified to profit or loss----10,65610,656--10,6562,73213,388

Listed investment

– fair value movement-17,7 74---17,7 74--17,7 74-17,7 74

Income tax---(4,373)(4,373)--(4,373)-(4,373)

Total comprehensive

income for the period(9,759)17,7 74--14,40722,42273,777-96,199(4, 250)91,949

Transactions with owners in

their capacity as owners:

Share buyback-------(90,255)(90,255)-(90,255)

Treasury shares transferred--(1,158)1,158-------

Share-based payments--8,740--8,740--8,740-8,740

Total transactions

with owners--7, 5 8 21,158-8,740-(90,255)(81,515)-(81,515)

Balance

31 December 2022(10,091)(135,747)53,893(14,640)1,406(105,179)1,241,33858,9021,195,0619,3331,204,394

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

INTERIM REPORT 20245

Consolidated statement of financial position (unaudited)
as at 31 December 2023

Notes

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and term deposits8792,096802,234

Trade and other receivables8 7, 5 5 379,216

Prepayments49,38345,682

Inventories5196,578193,440

Other financial assets69,2381,536

Total current assets1,134,8481,122,108

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment245,925245,216

Right-of-use assets16,85217, 3 49

Investment property24,02517, 9 2 7

Intangible assets10 7, 8 3 1108,419

Other financial assets641,84872,078

Deferred tax assets29,18528,617

Total non-current assets465,666489,606

Total assets1,600,5141,611,714

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables297,360313,212

Lease liabilities4,7 134,181

Loans and borrowings10-15,000

Income tax payable34,39643,314

Other financial liabilities711,7043,501

Total current liabilities348,173379,208

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables460423

Lease liabilities14,38715,309

Loans and borrowings1037,8906 7,0 3 8

Other financial liabilities7-235

Total non-current liabilities52,73783,005

Total liabilities400,910462,213

Net assets1,199,6041,149,501

Equity

Share capital 12100100

Retained earnings 1,408,4601,323,199

Reserves(206,702)(17 7,479)

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company1,201,8581,145,820

Non-controlling interests(2,254)3,681

To t a l e q u i t y1,199,6041,149,501

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Financial statements

THE a2 MILK COMPANY6

Notes
31 Dec 23

$’000

31 Dec 22

$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers799,690806,651

Payments to suppliers and employees(701,466)(792,045)

Interest received18,1285,7 15

Interest paid (2,345)(1,638)

Ta x e s p a i d(51,872)(21,878)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities962,135(3,195)

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment(12,909)(6,214)

Payments for investment property(6,843)(1,257)

Payments for intangible assets-(95)

Payments for term deposits(350,000)(50,000)

Receipts from term deposits350,000150,000

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing activities(19,752)92,434

Cash flows from financing activities

Payments for share buyback-(90,255)

Payments of lease principal(2,056)(1,949)

Net repayments of borrowings(45,000)(794)

Net cash outflow from financing activities(47,0 5 6)(92,998)

Net decrease in cash and short-term deposits(4,673)(3,759)

Cash and short-term deposits at the beginning of the period352,234437,308

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(5,465)(6,3 54)

Cash and short-term deposits at the end of the period8342,09642 7,19 5

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited)

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

INTERIM REPORT 20247

1. Basis of preparation
The a2 Milk Company Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries

(together the Group) is a for-profit entity incorporated and

domiciled in New Zealand.

The Company is registered in New Zealand under the Companies

Act 1993 and is an FMC reporting entity under the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013. The Company is also registered as a foreign

company in Australia under the

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth,

Australia). The shares of The a2 Milk Company Limited are publicly

traded on New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX), the Australian Securities

Exchange (ASX) and Cboe Australia (CXA). The financial report is

presented in New Zealand dollars, and all values are rounded to the

nearest thousand ($’000), unless otherwise indicated.

The principal activity of the Company is the sale of branded

products in targeted markets made with milk naturally containing

the A2-type protein.

These consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue

by the directors on 18 February 2024.

Statement of compliance

These interim financial statements have not been audited. The

interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with

Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in New Zealand, comply

with NZ IAS 34

Interim Financial Reporting and IAS 34 Interim

Financial Reporting

, and have been the subject of a review by the

auditors.

This interim report should be read in conjunction with the Group’s

annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, available at

www.thea2milkcompany.com/results.

The same accounting policies and methods of computation are

followed in this interim report as were applied in the preparation of

the Group’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023,

or if new in the period are included in the relevant note.

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform

with the current period’s presentation.

Changes in significant accounting policies

The Group has applied all of the new and revised Standards and

Interpretations issued by the New Zealand External Reporting

Board that are relevant to the Group’s operations and effective for

the current accounting period. Their application has not had any

material impact on the Group’s assets, profits or earnings per share

for the half-year ended 31 December 2023.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

There are no new standards and interpretations that are issued, but

not yet effective as at 31 December 2023, that are expected to have

a material impact on the Group in current or future reporting

periods.

2. Operating segments

The Group’s key performance measures are segment revenue and

segment results before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

(Segment EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure). Further information and

analysis of performance can be found in the Half Year Results

Commentary, which has been lodged concurrently with the interim

report.

For management purposes, the Group is organised into business

units based primarily on geographical location, and in the current

period has four reportable operating segments as follows:

—The

Australia and New Zealand segment receives external

revenue from infant milk formula, milk and other nutritional

products, along with rent, royalty, and licence fee income.

—The

China and Other Asia segment receives external revenue

from infant milk formula, other nutritional products and milk.

—The

USA segment receives external revenue from milk, infant

milk formula and licence fees.

—The

Mataura Valley Milk segment receives external revenue

from the manufacturing and sale of nutritional and commodity

products.

Management monitors the operating results of its business units

separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource

allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is

assessed on segment EBITDA and is measured in conformity with

the accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting the

financial statements of the Group.

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

THE a2 MILK COMPANY8

Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

2. Operating segments (continued)

Australia and

New Zealand

China and

Other AsiaUSA

Mataura

Valley MilkEliminationsTo t a l

Six months to 31 December 2023$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Consolidated sales161,370549,45956,75943,511-811,099

Other revenue 824-181--1,005

Total external revenue162,194549,45956,94043,511-812,104

Inter-segment revenue---8,007(8,007)-

Reportable segment revenue162,194549,45956,94051,518(8,007)812,104

Reportable segment results

(Segment EBITDA)34,764135,911(8,337)(15,268)-147,0 70

Corporate EBITDA(33,845)

Group EBITDA113,225

Interest income 19,300

Interest expense(2,740)

Depreciation and amortisation(8,871)

Income tax expense(42,320)

Consolidated profit after tax78,594

Australia and

New Zealand

China and

Other AsiaUSA

Mataura

Valley Milk


EliminationsTo t a l

Six months to 31 December 2022$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Consolidated sales212,474471,57952,27345,660-781,986

Other revenue 1,188-165--1,353

Total external revenue213,662471,57952,43845,660-783,339

Inter-segment revenue---17, 2 2 9(17, 2 2 9)-

Reportable segment revenue213,662471,57952,43862,889(17, 2 2 9)783,339

Reportable segment results

(Segment EBITDA)62,012111,479(12,216)(13,408)-147, 8 6 7

Corporate EBITDA(4 0,05 4)

Group EBITDA10 7, 8 13

Interest income 12,089

Interest expense(2,232)

Depreciation and amortisation(8,982)

Income tax expense(40,215)

Consolidated profit after tax68,473

Financial statements

INTERIM REPORT 20249

3. Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by geographical location (reportable segments) and major product types.

Australia and

New Zealand

China and

Other AsiaUSA

Mataura

Valley MilkTo t a l

Six months to 31 December 2023$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label-299,001--299,001

English and other labels

1

53,951210,509807-265,267

Liquid milk

2

93,315-55,952-149,267

Other nutritionals

3

14,10439,949--54,053

Ingredients---43,51143,511

Other revenue824-181-1,005

162,194549,45956,94043,511812,104

Australia and

New Zealand

China and

Other AsiaUSA

Mataura

Valley MilkTo t a l

Six months to 31 December 2022$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label-270,727--270,727

English and other labels

1

109,365175,600--284,965

Liquid milk

2

91,963-52,273-144,236

Other nutritionals

3

11,14625,252--36,398

Ingredients---45,66045,660

Other revenue1,188-165-1,353

213,662471,57952,43845,660783,339

1 Revenue is allocated based on management responsibility and usually reflects the geographical location of the Group’s wholesale customers. It is understood

that the majority of the infant milk formula sales to customers in the Australia and New Zealand segment are ultimately consumed in China.

2 Excludes liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

3 Comprises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), and liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

4. Expenses

31 Dec 23

$’000

31 Dec 22

$’000

Profit before income tax includes the following items:

Salary and wage costs50,49348,806

Equity settled share-based payments (refer to Note 13) 5,5198,740

Bad and doubtful debts (recovery)/expense(4 4)286

Depreciation and amortisation8,8718,982

Net foreign exchange gains(1,205)(6,527)

Cash flow hedge losses2,12513,388

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

THE a2 MILK COMPANY10

Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

5. Inventories

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Raw materials 14,51226,727

Finished goods 162,499161,706

Goods in transit19,5675,007

Total inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value196,578193,440

At period end $8,900,000 (31 December 2022: $12,600,000) was recognised as an expense in cost of sales for inventories written down,

with $6,200,000 (31 December 2022: $6,900,000) relating to Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) inventory.

6. Other financial assets

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts9,2381,536

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts663113

Listed investment at fair value41,18571,965

41,84872,078

Listed investment

The listed investment is a 19.8% holding in shares in Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait). Synlait is a dairy processing company (listed on NZX and

the ASX) with which the Group has an ongoing Nutritional Powders Manufacturing and Supply Agreement. No dividends were received from

this investment during the period (2022: $nil).

A fair value loss of $30,780,000 (2022: gain $17,774,000) was recognised in other comprehensive income for the period.

Shareholding in Synlait Milk Limited

Movements in the period

Shares

’000

Cost

$’000

Share price at

report date

Market Value

$’000

Mark to market

$’000

Balance 30 June 202343,353288,7811.6671,965(216,816)

Balance 31 December 202343,353288,7810.9541,185(247, 5 9 6)

Fair value loss in period(30,780)

7. Other financial liabilities

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts11,7043,501

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts-235

Financial statements

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8. Cash and term deposits
31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand 125,395176,064

Short-term deposits 216,701176,170

Cash and short-term deposits342,096352,234

Other current term deposits450,000450,000

Cash and term deposits792,096802,234

Other current term deposits comprise term deposits with a maturity greater than three months and less than twelve months. Term deposits

are presented as cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows if they have a maturity of three months or less and are readily

convertible to known amounts of cash with no significant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand 125,395176,064

Short-term deposits 216,701176,170

Cash and short-term deposits342,096352,234

9. Reconciliation of after tax profit with net cash flows from operating activities

31 Dec 23

$’000

31 Dec 22

$’000

Net profit for the period78,59468,473

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation 8,8718,982

Share-based payments5,5198,740

Net foreign exchange loss/(gain)1,840(2,212)

Changes in working capital:

Trade and other receivables(8,337)4,772

Prepayments(3,701)(39,920)

Inventories(3,138)(41,93 5)

Trade and other payables(8,767)(29,301)

Tax balances(8,746)19,206

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities62,135(3,195)

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

THE a2 MILK COMPANY12

Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

10. Loans and borrowings

31 Dec 23

$’000

30 Jun 23

$’000

Current

Secured:

Bank loans-15,000

-15,000

Non-current

Secured:

Bank loan-30,000

Unsecured:

Loan from MVM’s non-controlling shareholder37,8903 7,0 3 8

37,8906 7,0 3 8

All of the loans and borrowings are specific to Mataura Valley Milk Limited (MVM) and are interest bearing.

Finance facilities available to MVM:

—Total bank debt facilities of $45 million (30 June 2023: $75 million), undrawn as at 31 December 2023 (30 June 2023: $45 million drawn).

—A performance guarantee facility of $10 million, fully drawn as at 31 December 2023.

The bank loans are secured against MVM’s property at Pease Street, Gore, New Zealand, and are subject to compliance with financial

covenants requiring the maintenance of specified financial ratios, related solely to MVM. All borrowing covenant ratios and limits have been

complied with as at 31 December 2023.

The $30 million bank loan due to mature in July 2024 was fully repaid and closed during the period.

The unsecured subordinated loan is provided by MVM’s non-controlling shareholder. The non-current loan has an initial term through

to FY27, to be repaid thereafter at a time to be agreed by the shareholder lenders. The interest rate applicable as at 31 December 2023

was 2.56%.

INTERIM REPORT 202413

Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

11. Financial instruments

Carrying amounts versus fair value

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the consolidated statement of financial

position, are as follows:

31 December 202330 June 2023

Hierarchy

level

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair Value

$’000

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair Value

$’000

Cash and term deposits792,096792,096802,234802,234

Trade and other receivables8 7, 5 5 38 7, 5 5 379,21679,216

Foreign currency forward contract assets29,9019,9011,6491,649

Listed investment141,18541,18571,96571,965

Secured bank loans2--(45,000)(42,924)

Unsecured loan from MVM’s non-controlling

shareholder

2(37,890)(32,002)(3 7,0 3 8)(30,197)

Trade and other payables - excluding employee

entitlements and customer contract liabilities

(2 7 7, 2 0 6)(2 7 7, 2 0 6)(279,124)(279,124)

Foreign currency forward contract liabilities2(11,704)(11,704)(3,736)(3,736)

603,935609,823590,166599,083

Fair value hierarchy

Financial instruments carried at fair value are classified by valuation method based on the following hierarchy:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices)

or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Carrying amount (equalling fair value) is applied consistently in the current and prior period to assets and liabilities not recognised in the

consolidated statement of financial position at fair value.

Estimation of fair value

The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

—Listed investment – closing share price on NZX.

—Foreign currency forward contracts – calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity

profiles, adjusted to reflect the credit risk of the various counterparties.

—Loans and borrowings – present value of future principal and interest cash flow, discounted at the market rate of interest at the

reporting date.

—Cash and term deposits, trade and other receivables and payables – carrying amount equals fair value.

THE a2 MILK COMPANY14

Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

12. Share capital

Movements in contributed equity:Number of shares$’000

Fully paid ordinary shares:

Balance 30 June 2023721,976,214100

Movements in the period:

Vesting of performance rights958,594-

Balance 31 December 2023722,934,808100

Vesting of performance rights: Shares issued to employees participating in Group employee share plans.

As at 31 December 2023, the trustee of the a2MC Group Employee Share Trust held 1,307,576 of the Company’s shares (30 June 2023:

2,042,948 shares) purchased on market and available solely to participants in Group employee share plans.

13. Share-based payments

Long-term incentives (LTI)

The LTI plan is designed to retain and motivate senior management to achieve the Group’s long term strategic goals by providing rewards

that align the interests of management with shareholders.

During the period the Board authorised the issue of 3,069,769 performance rights to senior management under the LTI plan.

The performance rights vest subject to:

—Continuing employment; and

—Achieving the following performance hurdles over the performance periods:

Revenue CAGR hurdles

Performance rights grants:Performance periodEPS CAGR50% vest85% vest100% vest

FY24 plan

3,069,769 rights3 years to 30 June 202610%4%6%8%

Both the minimum EPS CAGR (compound annual growth in diluted earnings per share) and minimum Revenue CAGR (compound annual

growth in normalised total external revenue) must be achieved for any vesting of performance rights. The minimum vesting proportion is

50%; thereafter, vesting is on a straight-line basis.

EPS CAGR and Revenue CAGR are derived from the annual report of the Company for the relevant financial years and are subject to

adjustment to remove the impact of material items as the Board may determine in its absolute discretion to normalise results (up or down)

to more appropriately reflect underlying performance. Without limitation, adjustments may be made to exclude the impact of unusual or

one-off items, discontinued operations, acquisitions and disposals, and capital management.

No amount is payable upon vesting of the performance rights and conversion to shares. Each exercised right is an entitlement to one fully

paid ordinary share in the Company.

Fair value of performance rights

The fair value of services received in return for performance rights granted to employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the

rights granted. The estimate of the fair value of the services received is measured by reference to the vesting conditions specific to the grant

based on a simplified Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Fair value of performance rights granted during the period and assumptions

Grant date1 Nov 2315 Dec 23

Fair value at measurement date$4.20$4.37

Share price at grant date$4.20$4.37

Performance rights life2.8 years2.7 years

Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

During the period a $5,519,000 expense was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for equity settled

share-based payment awards (2022: $8,740,000).

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Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2023

Financial statements

14. Contingent liabilities

The a2 Milk Company Limited (“the Company”) is the defendant in a group proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria, jointly conducted

by Slater & Gordon Lawyers and Shine Lawyers (the Australian Proceedings). The proceedings, now consolidated, were commenced in

October and November 2021 respectively. The proceeding relates to the period from 19 August 2020 to 9 May 2021 inclusive (Relevant

Period) and makes allegations that the Company engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and breached its disclosure obligations by

failing to disclose certain information to the market. The claim is said to be brought on behalf of shareholders who acquired an interest in

fully paid ordinary shares in the Company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) or NZX Main Board (NZSX): (1) during the Relevant

Period; or (2) prior to 19 August 2020 and retained those shares until a date after 28 September 2020.

The claim makes allegations under both Australian and New Zealand law. On 28 November 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria ruled that

it has jurisdiction to hear and determine the claims brought under New Zealand law.

On 18 May 2022, the Company announced that a representative proceeding had been filed in the High Court of New Zealand which names

the Company as the defendant (the New Zealand Proceeding). The New Zealand Proceeding, filed by Thorn Law and funded by CHC

Investment Fund III Pty Limited relates to the same period (19 August 2020 to 9 May 2021) and makes allegations under New Zealand law

only which are substantially the same as those advanced in the Australian Proceedings. The claim is commenced on behalf of group

members who acquired an interest in ordinary shares in the Company on the ASX and/or the NZSX: (1) during the Relevant Period; and

(2) prior to the Relevant Period and continued to hold some or all of those shares for part or all of the Relevant Period; and (3) those who fall

into both categories (1) and (2).

The Company filed an interlocutory application for a stay of the New Zealand Proceeding under the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010

(NZ) on 23 June 2022. On 23 January 2023, the Auckland High Court granted the Company’s application for a stay of the New Zealand

Proceeding, pending judgment on liability or a final settlement of the Australia Proceeding, whichever occurs first.

The Company considers that it has at all times complied with its disclosure obligations, denies any liability and will vigorously defend the

proceedings. The Company filed its defence in the Australian Proceedings on 8 November 2022. The Company has not filed a defence in the

New Zealand Proceeding, which is stayed.

The Australian Proceeding is to be listed for a further case management conference on 21 June 2024.

The claims of group members have not yet been and are not required to be quantified. Based on the current status of the Australian

Proceedings and the New Zealand Proceedings, it is not practicable to provide: (a) an estimate of the financial effect; (b) an indication of the

uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; or (c) the possibility of any reimbursement.

15. Subsequent events

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the period which have significantly affected or may significantly affect the

operations, the result of these operations or state of affairs of the Group in subsequent periods.

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Conclusion

We have reviewed the interim financial statements of The a2 Milk Company Limited and its

subsidiaries (together “the Group”) which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as

at 31 December 2023, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated

statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended on that

date, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Based on

our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim

financial statements of the Group do not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position

of the Group as at 31 December 2023, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the period

ended on that date, in accordance with New Zealand Equivalent to International Accounting Standard

34: Interim Financial Reporting and International Accounting Standards 34 Interim Financial

Reporting.

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our review has been undertaken

so that we might state to the Company’s shareholders those matters we are required to state to them

in a review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept

or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders as a

body, for our review procedures, for this report, or for the conclusion we have formed.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) Review of Financial Statements

Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. Our responsibilities are further described in the

Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the financial statements section of our report. We are

independent of the Group in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements in New Zealand

relating to the audit of the annual financial statements, and we have fulfilled our other ethical

responsibilities in accordance with these ethical requirements.

Ernst & Young provides market research services in relation to brand health tracking, as well as

Sustainability reporting (limited assurance review) to the Group. Partners and employees of our firm

may deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the

business of the Group. We have no other relationship with, or interest in, the Group.

Directors’ responsibility for the interim financial statements

The Directors’ are responsible, on behalf of the Entity, for the preparation and fair presentation of the

interim financial statements in accordance with New Zealand Equivalent to International Accounting

Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting and International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial

Reporting and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the

preparation and fair presentation of the interim financial statements that are free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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causes us to believe that the interim financial statements, taken as a whole, are not prepared in all

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The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit

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identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on those interim Financial

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THE a2 MILK COMPANY18

Company
The a2 Milk Company Limited

New Zealand share registry

Link Market Services Limited

PO Box 91976

Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 9 375 5998

Australian share registry

Link Market Services Limited

Locked Bag A14

Sydney South NSW 1235

Australia

Telephone: +61 1300 554 474

Registered offices

Level 10

51 Shortland Street

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Level 4

182 Blues Point Road

McMahons Point NSW 2060

Australia

Telephone: +61 2 9697 7000

Auditor

Ernst & Young

200 George Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Corporate website

www.thea2milkcompany.com

Company Secretary

Jaron McVicar

Company Directors

Pip Greenwood (Chair and Independent, Non-Executive Director)

David Bortolussi (Managing Director and CEO)

Warwick Every-Burns (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Kate Mitchell (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

David Wang (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Sandra Yu (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Corporate directory

INTERIM REPORT 202419

The a2 Milk Company Limited (Australian Registered Body Number 158 331 965 – Incorporated in New Zealand)
thea2milkcompany.com

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19 February 2024

NZX/ASX Market Release

The a2 Milk Company

1H24 Results media release


The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) today announces a positive 1H24

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result driven by strong execution of its

growth strategy which is mainly focused on capturing the full potential of its China market opportunity. More specifically,

the Company:

1. Delivered a positive interim result with 3.7% revenue growth and 5.0% EBITDA

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growth

2. Grew total IMF sales despite a double-digit decline in the China infant milk formula (IMF) market

3. Achieved top-5 China IMF position with brand health reaching new highs supported by record levels of marketing

4. Launched new GB registered China label IMF product successfully with transition ahead of plan

5. Stabilised English label IMF sales on 2H23 after several periods of decline with new products on the way

6. Improved revenue growth guidance for FY24 relative to prior outlook statement

Financial results and outlook

3,4


• Revenue growth of 3.7% to $812.1 million

- Regional revenue: China & Other Asia segment up 16.5%, ANZ down 24.1% due to a change in distribution strategy,

USA up 8.6% and MVM down 4.7%

- Category revenue: Total IMF up 1.5% with China label up 10.4% and English label down 6.9%

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, liquid milk in ANZ

and USA up 1.5% and 7.0% respectively, other nutritionals

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up 48.5% and ingredients (MVM) down 4.7%

• EBITDA up 5.0% to $113.2 million with an EBITDA margin of 13.9% (up 0.2ppts)

• Net profit after tax (NPAT) attributable to owners of the Company up 15.6% to $85.3 million

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• Basic earnings per share (EPS) up 18.6% to 11.8 cents

• Closing net cash

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of $792.1 million up $34.9 million on June 2023 with operational cash conversion of 86.8%

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• FY24 revenue growth guidance increased from low, to low-to-mid single-digit percent on prior year. EBITDA margin

expected to be broadly in line with FY23 (see FY24 Outlook in the “1H24 Results Commentary and Outlook”

announcement)

• Medium-term revenue ambition timing modified to reflect market conditions (see Medium-term revenue ambition

update in the “1H24 Results Commentary and Outlook” announcement)

Operational highlights

• Delivered total IMF sales growth of 1.5% in a challenging China IMF market that continues to be impacted by the

cumulative decrease in newborns over the past few years, market-wide transition to products formulated under the new

GB standards, and macroeconomic conditions, with total market sales down 13.6%

• Reached new highs in China brand awareness, trial and loyalty metrics supported by increased investment and more

targeted and integrated sales and marketing campaigns

• Achieved record market share in China label IMF channels, with 3.5% market value share in mother and baby stores

(MBS) and 3.6% market value share in domestic online (DOL) retail channels, resulting in being a top-5 share gainer in the

China label market and top-5 brand overall including English label


1

All references to full year (FY), halves (H) and quarters (Q) relate to the Company’s financial year, ending 30 June.

2

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP. However, the Company believes that in combination with

GAAP measures, it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying operational performance of the business. A

reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown in the Company’s 1H24 Investor Presentation (slide 58) dated 19 February 2024.

3

All figures are in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$), unless otherwise stated.

4

All comparisons are with the 6 months ended 31 December 2022 (1H23), unless otherwise stated.

5

English and other labels IMF included in China & Other Asia, ANZ and USA segments.

6

Other nutritionals consists of powdered milk products (plain and fortified), and liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China & Other Asia.

7

Excludes non-controlling interest in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), a loss of $6.7 million.

8

Including term deposits and borrowings, excluding subordinated non-current shareholder loans.

9

Operating cash conversion defined as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.



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• Launched upgraded China label IMF product a2 至初® range successfully, formulated in line with China’s new GB

standard, and with transition ahead of plan

• Stabilised total English label IMF sales compared to 2H23 with English label market value share relatively stable –

achieved 20.6% overall share of the English label market, with 21.4% share in the cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)

channel and 20.5% in the combined offline-to-online (O2O) and Daigou channels, with high growth in emerging channels

such as Douyin/TikTok

• Continued to optimise English label route-to-market through drop-shipping from Tier 1 distributors to consumers, and

developed a new distribution partnership with the market leader in the O2O channel (Yuou)

• Progressed development of two new English label IMF products with MVM and a new commercial IMF supply chain

partner (Yashili NZ, a subsidiary of Mengniu) – targeting to launch the first product (a2 Gentle Gold™) in 2H24

• Commenced production of a2 Platinum® Stage 4 IMF with MVM and another new commercial IMF supply chain partner

(New Zealand New Milk, a subsidiary of Lactalis)

• Accelerated sales growth of other nutritional products, up 48.5%, utilising A1 protein free milk powders produced by

MVM

• Developed two new fortified English label adult milk powder products (a2™ Immune and a2™ Move), to launch in 2H24

• Continued to develop a2 Milk® Lactose Free market penetration and progressed major upgrade of Kyabram processing

facility in Victoria with Kyvalley Dairy Group

• Improved profitability of USA business, commenced distribution of a2 Platinum® IMF under US Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) Enforcement Discretion with selected retailers in-store and online, and progressed long-term FDA

IMF approval with clinical trial underway

• Advanced sustainability programme significantly including commissioning a high-pressure electrode boiler at MVM

powered by certified renewable energy

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to materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the site and achieved CY23

target of all certified farms supplying A1 protein free milk attaining an animal welfare certification and farm

environmental plan via third party audit and verification processes

CEO commentary

The a2 Milk Company’s Managing Director and CEO, David Bortolussi said:

• “We continued to execute against our growth strategy, primarily focused on the China market which now represents

approximately 80% of our total branded sales.”

• “We grew our IMF sales in a market that was down double-digits with China label sales up significantly, and launched our

new GB registered China label IMF product which is progressing well.”

• “After several years of COVID-19 related disruption and market decline, we are pleased that our a2 Platinum® sales and

the English label market have stabilised compared to 2H23.”

• “Beyond IMF, we are investing in growth in other nutritional products for kids, adults and seniors, and we are also

pursuing growth in new markets.”

• “As we continue to invest and grow, consumers are increasingly seeing the benefits of a2 Milk™, providing us with a

platform to further expand our portfolio, with the launch of more new products expected later this year.”


Authorised for release by the Board of Directors


David Bortolussi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

The a2 Milk Company Limited


For further information, please contact:




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MVM purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent

amount of electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified as producing

100% renewable electricity).

Investors / Analysts

David Akers

Group Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability

M +61 412 944 577

david.akers@a2milk.com



Anna Guan

Investor Relations Manager

M +61 430 166 872

anna.guan@a2milk.com

Media – New Zealand

Barry Akers

M +64 21 571 234

barryakers9@gmail.com

Media – Other markets

Rick Willis

M +61 411 839 344

rick@networkfour.com.au

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19 February 2024

NZX/ASX Market Release

The a2 Milk Company

1H24 Results Commentary and Outlook

Group financial performance

1

,

2,3


The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) today announces its financial results for the 6 months ended 31 December 2023.

Key results are as follows:


1H24 ($m) 1H23 ($m) Variance (%)

Revenue 812.1 783.3 3.7%

EBITDA

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113.2 107.8 5.0%

Net profit after tax

- Attributable to owners of the Company

85.3 73.8 15.6%

Basic earnings per share (cents)

11.8 10.0 18.6%

Net cash

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792.1 707.2 12.0%


The Company’s revenue for 1H24 was up 3.7%, driven by continued growth in the China & Other Asia segment up 16.5%, partially

offset by a 24.1% decrease in the ANZ segment mainly due to a change in distribution strategy (with English label IMF sales shifting

to the China & Other Asia segment). USA revenue increased by 8.6% and MVM decreased by 4.7%.

From a category perspective, IMF sales grew 1.5% with China label up 10.4% and English label down 6.9%. Liquid milk sales grew,

with ANZ up 1.5% and USA up 7.0%. Other nutritional sales, which consist of non-IMF powdered milk products and China & Other

Asia liquid milk, grew by 48.5%, and ingredients (MVM) decreased by 4.7%.

Gross margin percentage

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of 46.7% was 0.2ppts higher than FY23, but 0.9ppts lower than 1H23 primarily due to higher input costs,

foreign exchange movements and the adverse impact of sales mix, offsetting price increases and cost savings.

EBITDA increased by 5.0% to $113.2 million, primarily reflecting the increase in revenue and a 1.8% or $2.1 million decrease in

Administrative and other expenses (SG&A) driven by reduced foreign exchange hedge losses, lower LTI expenses and other cost

savings. Marketing investment increased by 1.2% to support the launch and transition of the new GB registered China label IMF

product and was 16.9% of net sales revenue.

Depreciation and amortisation was similar to prior year at $8.9 million, net interest income increased to $16.6 million reflecting

higher market interest rates and the effective tax rate reduced versus 1H23 (37.0%) to 35.0%, in line with FY23. NPAT including

amounts attributable to non-controlling interests was $78.6 million, an increase of 14.8%. The non-controlling interests represent

China Animal Husbandry Group’s (CAHG’s) 25% interest in MVM. Excluding this loss of $6.7 million, NPAT attributable to owners of

the Company was $85.3 million, up 15.6%.

The balance sheet remains in a strong position with closing net cash of $792.1 million, up $34.9 million on FY23. In accordance

with the Company’s Capital Allocation Framework, a2MC has decided to continue to prioritise investment in growth opportunities

(focused on supply chain transformation) and balance sheet strength, ahead of returning further capital to shareholders at this

point in time but will continue to review this on a regular basis.

Inventory at the end of the period of $196.6 million was up by 1.6% on FY23 as expected, mainly due to the timing of the new GB

registered China label product launch and transition. English label IMF inventory, which was higher at the start of the period due

to supply issues experienced in FY23, reduced during the current period through lower purchasing. Channel inventory and product

freshness remained at target levels across the business taking into consideration the China label transition.


1

All references to full year (FY), halves (H) and quarters (Q) relate to the Company’s financial year, ending 30 June.

2

All figures are in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$), unless otherwise stated.

3

All comparisons are with the 6 months ended 31 December 2022 (1H23), unless otherwise stated.

4

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP. However, the Company believes that in combination with GAAP

measures, it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying operational performance of the business. A reconciliation of

EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown in the Company’s 1H24 Investor Presentation (slide 58) dated 19 February 2024.

5

Including term deposits and borrowings, excluding subordinated non-current shareholder loans.

6

Gross margin percentage is calculated as sales less cost of goods sold, divided by sales.



2

Excluding interest and tax, operating cash inflow was $98.2 million, representing operational cash conversion of 86.8%

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, up

73.3ppts on the prior corresponding period that was impacted by catch-up payments delayed from FY22 into 1H23 due to COVID-

19 related disruptions (outside of the Company’s control).


China market update

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The number of newborns in China declined by 5.6% in CY23 to 9.0 million

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which reflects an improvement in trajectory over the

past several years. The Company expects a higher number of newborns in CY24 having regard to various factors and data points,

including delayed births due to COVID-19, recent marriage rates, pregnancy indicators, government initiatives and historical birth

rates in prior ‘Year of the Dragon’, with the longer-term birth rate uncertain.

The overall China IMF market declined 10.7% in volume and 13.6% in value in 1H24. The decline in Key&A cities slightly exceeded

BCD cities, with Key&A market value decreasing by 13.7% in 1H24 and BCD market value decreasing by 13.5%. The overall market

decline reflected the decrease in newborns over the past few years, increased competitive intensity and promotional activity

(amplified by the market-wide transition to new GB registered products), and macroeconomic conditions impacting retail sales.

The rolling impact of fewer newborns in prior years reduced China IMF market Stage 3 sales (the largest segment of the IMF

market) in particular which declined by 18.8% in 1H24.

China label IMF market value declined 15.2% in 1H24. The mother and baby stores (MBS) channel was down 18.1%

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in 1H24 and

domestic online (DOL) was down 21.6%

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. Across China label channels, there was significant pricing pressure impacted by the

combination of volume pressure resulting from fewer newborns, market-wide transition to new GB registered products with

clearance of old GB registered products, and macroeconomic conditions. The China label market value decline also led to a

significant number of MBS store closures.

After a number of years of significant declines, the English label market outperformed the overall market and stabilised in 1H24

with value down 0.1%. A proportion of consumers switched back from China label channels to English label channels and the

English label market recovered value share to 16.3% of the overall China IMF market, up from 14.4% in 1H23. English label channel

mix continued to shift – the Daigou channel experienced a further significant decline of 18.6% in 1H24, while the offline-to-online

(O2O) channel grew the fastest at 6.8% in 1H24 and cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) experienced sustained growth up 2.4%

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.

a2MC’s distribution strategy is focused on continuing to expand share in the growing CBEC and O2O channels which account for

approximately 64.0% of the English label market, as well as emerging channels such as Douyin/TikTok.

Market dynamics and the new GB registration process have led to increasing brand concentration within the China IMF market

with the top-5 brands now representing over 50% of market value.

In the context of challenging macroeconomic and IMF market conditions, a2MC’s growth in 1H24 in China label IMF of 10.4% and

total IMF of 1.5% reflected a strong performance overall.


Regional performance

1. China & Other Asia

Growth in value and volume of the China & Other Asia segment was driven by the continued strong execution of the Company’s

growth strategy, particularly in China label. Revenue of $549.5 million was up 16.5%, with EBITDA of $135.9 million up 21.9%. The

combination of increased investment and higher impact marketing campaigns underpinned further improvements in key brand

health metrics and market share in 1H24. This resulted in a2MC becoming a top-5 IMF brand in the overall China IMF market

taking into account the Company’s share in both the China label and English label markets. New highs in overall China brand

health metrics were achieved with total a2MC IMF prompted brand awareness increasing from 63% to 68%, unprompted brand

awareness increasing from 23% to 25%, top of mind brand awareness increasing from 9% to 10%, and trial and loyalty metrics

increasing as well with the Company’s target audience

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.



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Operating cash conversion defined as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

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Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities); unless otherwise stated.

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China National Bureau of Statistics.

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Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

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Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for DOL only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

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Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for CBEC only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

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a2MC internal data based on the Company’s brand health tracking undertaken by Ipsos. Average brand health metrics for each financial year based on 3 surveys

in FY21 and FY22, 2 surveys in FY23, and 2 surveys in 1H24. Sample skews to a2MC target consumers (ie higher income earners based in Provinces / cities that

are the focus of sales and marketing activities).



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China & Other Asia: China label IMF

China label IMF sales in 1H24 increased to $299.0 million, up 10.4%. The strong performance in China label IMF was supported by

careful execution of the launch and transition of the Company’s new upgraded China label IMF product, a2 至初®, formulated in

line with China’s new GB standard. This was achieved despite the declining market and continued volatility with most of the

market transitioning to new GB products over the past ~18 months. Consumer demand for a2 至初® remained strong with

market value share improving both in-store and online.

To support the launch and transition of the new China label IMF product a2 至初® range, the Company increased marketing

investment with integrated campaigns across all sales channels and media with high impact advertising reinforced at point of sale.

This was complemented by bespoke activities for key MBS accounts and impactful brand days with key DOL platforms to drive

awareness.

MBS weighted distribution increased modestly as well as same store sales, driving share gains in the MBS channel. Offline

distribution was flat at 25.9k stores at the end of December 2023, the same as at the end of June 2023

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. A significant number of

store closures occurred in the market during the period reflecting challenging retail and IMF category conditions. The Company is

building share in national key accounts, increasing distribution in regional key accounts, targeting greater penetration of BCD

cities, and testing new strategies for accelerated growth in prioritised provinces.

Retail market value for the MBS channel was down 18.1% in 1H24

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, reflecting the cumulative impact of fewer newborns plus

store closures and disruption driven by the market wide transition to new GB products, as well as macroeconomic conditions.

a2MC’s market value share in MBS increased to 3.5% at the end of December 2023 compared with 3.4% at the end of June 2023,

with a2 至初® being a top-5 share gainer in the channel.

Online growth for China label IMF was another highlight for the Company in 1H24. While retail market value for the DOL channel

was down 21.6% in 1H24

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, a2MC’s market value share in DOL increased to 3.6% at the end of December 2023 compared with

3.3% at the end of June 2023, and a2MC was a top-3 share gainer in the channel. Within this channel the Company’s share of

early-stage product sales continued to increase significantly as more users shift to online channels at all stages of their IMF

lifecycle.

China & Other Asia: English label IMF

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The China & Other Asia segment continued to benefit from the Company’s strategic decision to continue to focus on more

controlled channels, being CBEC and O2O, as well as further improvement in brand health metrics. English label IMF sales in the

China & Other Asia segment of $210.5 million were up 19.9%.

The Company is focused on CBEC growth and building digital marketing and e-commerce capability to further improve its

execution which is having an impact, particularly on new user recruitment. While reported a2MC CBEC market share decreased

from 21.6% to 21.4%

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, there was strong growth in retail sales of a2MC English label IMF through emerging CBEC channels such as

Douyin/TikTok, which are not tracked by Smart Path. Similar to DOL, a2MC’s share of early-stage product sales increased

significantly in CBEC which has become increasingly important relative to the Daigou channel.

Development of the O2O channel has also been a key focus for English label distribution. Following the commencement of a new

partnership in 2H23 with Yuou, one of the leading O2O distributors in China, a2MC has further improved its distribution footprint

and share in O2O key accounts, ‘long-tail’ O2O and ‘Pop’ accounts.

The Company also refined its distribution model with the increased utilisation of drop-shipping fulfilment models via tier-1

distributors to service O2O stores and C2C networks. This reduced trade inventory positions and improved service and fulfilment

time for consumers.

Overall, the Company increased its total English label market share from 19.1% (FY23) to 20.6% (1H24)

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.

China & Other Asia: Other nutritional products

Sales of other nutritional products in the China & Other Asia segment were up 58.2% to $39.9 million, benefitting from stronger

execution, brand awareness and mix shift from ANZ channels to CBEC. The strong performances in these categories, particularly in

milk powder and UHT, were supported by increased marketing investment through brand building campaigns particularly in 1Q24.


2. Australia and New Zealand

The Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) segment result was driven by lower IMF sales to the Daigou channel due to a change in

a2MC’s distribution strategy and a relatively strong prior corresponding period associated with the a2 Platinum® refresh. Overall,

ANZ revenue of $162.2 million was down 24.1%, and EBITDA of $34.8 million was down 43.9%.



14

a2MC internal data tracking of stores with active sales in the past 6 months.

15

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

16

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for DOL only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

17

English label IMF includes sales via CBEC, Korea, and Hong Kong Resellers.

18

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for CBEC only retail sales (by value). 1H24 versus 1H23.

19

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities). 12 month rolling share.



4


Australia and New Zealand: English label IMF

Daigou channel market value was down 18.6% in 1H24

20

. Whilst the Company’s IMF reseller and retail sales decreased 50.7% to

$54.0 million versus 1H23, it was broadly similar to 2H23, reflecting a more stable channel environment. Whilst the Company’s

English label IMF focus is on CBEC and O2O, the Company continued to support the Daigou channel through multi-channel

consumer marketing campaigns and further enhanced reseller trade support programmes.

O2O and Daigou channel combined market value was down 10.0% with recovery in the O2O channel partially offsetting Daigou

channel decline. a2MC’s market share in the O2O and Daigou channel increased to 20.5% at the end of December 2023 versus

19.8% at the end of December 2022

21

.

To broaden its English label IMF portfolio, the Company progressed the development of two new English label IMF products with a

new commercial IMF supply partner (Yashili NZ, a subsidiary of Mengniu). Whilst a2 Platinum® is positioned in the Super Premium

segment, a2 Gentle Gold™ will target the Premium segment and is expected to launch in 2H24 in Australian retail channels,

emerging markets in South East Asia and selected channels in China. a2MC is targeting to launch an additional English label

product to be positioned above a2 Platinum® in FY25.

Australia and New Zealand: Liquid milk and other nutritional products

Australian liquid milk sales were up by 1.5% to $93.3 million led by the contribution from a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free, partly offset by

lower consumption of the core milk range. This reflects a challenging consumer environment, with a market shift from branded

milk products to private label in the category overall. a2MC’s market value share of 11.3% was flat in 1H24, supported by a2 Milk®

Lactose Free achieving 18.3% combined share in launch markets of New South Wales and Victoria, and 11.3% national share.

The Company progressed the upgrade of its Kyabram milk processing facility with Kyvalley Dairy Group. Construction of the

infrastructure related aspects of the project commenced during the period with processing equipment upgrades to follow.

Completion of the project is expected in 1H25.

Revenue for other nutritional products was up 26.5% to $14.1 million with continued growth in milk powder including encouraging

growth of a2 Milk

TM

in a tub with two new fortified products (a2™ Immune and a2™ Move) expected to launch in 2H24.


3. USA

Accelerating the path to profitability in the USA by FY25/FY26 is a priority for the Company. In 1H24, USA grew revenue 8.6% to

$56.9 million and improved its landed margin (gross margin less distribution costs) resulting in an improved EBITDA loss of $8.3

million (1H23: $12.2 million, 2H23: $11.1 million).

The revenue increase was mainly driven by lower trade spend due to reduced promotional activity, and innovation. a2MC’s

market value share in the premium milk category for the Grocery channel was stable at 2.3% in December 2023 (FY23: 2.3%)

22

.

a2MC commenced distribution of a2 Platinum® IMF during the half under the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) short-term

Enforcement Discretion approval with selected retailers in-store and online including Amazon. Sales recognised in the half were

not material and the Company continues to pursue long-term FDA approval of a2 Platinum® with a clinical trial underway.

The improved EBITDA loss was due to reduced promotional activity, improved input costs and distribution rates, lower marketing

spend and reduced SG&A costs, partly offset by higher costs incurred with respect to pursuing long-term FDA approval.


4. Mataura Valley Milk

Accelerating MVM’s path to profitability by FY26 is also a priority. During 1H24, the Company continued to execute against its

supply chain transformation strategy, including developing nutritional manufacturing capability, increasing access to raw A1

protein free milk in Southland (including organic) and commencing production of a2 Platinum® Stage 4 IMF base powder with a

new commercial supply chain partner (New Zealand New Milk, a subsidiary of Lactalis).

Revenue of $43.5 million

23

and an EBITDA loss of $15.3 million were recorded for the period. The slightly higher EBITDA loss

compared to 1H23 ($13.4 million) was due to the timing of sales in a volatile commodity and foreign exchange environment,

reduced demand from third-party customers in China, increased investment in capability (including management changes),

product development trials, and investment to support future nutritional powder production.

MVM and a2MC significantly advanced their sustainability programme including commissioning of a high-pressure electrode boiler

powered by certified renewable energy

24

to materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the site.



20

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2023.

21

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities). 12-month rolling share. 1H24 versus 1H23.

22

SPINS data for the Grocery channel only for the 52 weeks ending 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022.

23

Revenue excluding intercompany sales.

24

MVM purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent

amount of electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified as producing 100%

renewable electricity).



5

Medium-term revenue ambition update

In October 2021, as part of its refreshed growth strategy, a2MC defined its medium-term financial ambition to grow revenue from

$1.2 billion in FY21 to ~$2 billion by FY26 or later and to target EBITDA margins in the ‘teens’. At the time, the Company stated

that defining a specific timeline to achieve its financial goals was challenging given the pace and degree of change in the China IMF

market including from the prolonged COVID-19 impact and reduction in the number of Chinese newborns.

Since announcing the Company’s refreshed growth strategy, a2MC has gained significant share in the China IMF market and

achieved strong growth in group revenue and EBITDA of 34.4% and 82.1% respectively

25

. a2MC has grown its China label IMF sales

by 50.7%

26

and stabilised its English label IMF sales, which were up 1.0%

27

. The Company has increased its share of the total China

IMF market from 4.9% to 6.4%, becoming one of the most successful brands in China and in the top-5 overall

28

. During this period,

a2MC has significantly transformed its IMF channel mix, continuing to focus on more controlled channels away from the Daigou

channel. As a result, the China label, CBEC and O2O channels represented ~90% of a2MC IMF sales in 1H24 compared to ~60% in

FY21. The Company has also grown other nutritional products outside of the IMF category by 66.9%

29

and its combined liquid milk

business in ANZ and USA by 26.5% over the period.

Whilst the Company’s execution of its growth strategy overall has been in line with its expectations, and it is well positioned to

achieve future growth, the China IMF market has contracted significantly more than expected at the time it set its ambition. The

annual China birth rate has declined by 25%

30

which has driven the China IMF market value to decline by 23.6%

31

. COVID-19

impacted cross-border channels significantly, resulting in a decline of 55.2%

32

in the Daigou channel which was a key channel for

the Company in the past. This has resulted in the English label market not recovering at the speed and to the extent initially

assumed. Whilst the China IMF market is now showing early signs of stabilisation, it will take longer for the market to recover than

initially expected due to the cumulative impact of fewer newborns and challenging market conditions.

Achieving the Company’s medium-term revenue ambition of ~$2 billion by FY26 would require an additional ~$380 million in

revenue growth on CY23 over the next 2.5 years. This growth would represent a compound annual growth rate of approximately

9% with higher growth required in FY25 and FY26 based on the Company’s revenue guidance for FY24 which is low-to-mid single-

digit percent growth (refer FY24 Outlook below). Whilst it remains possible for the Company to achieve its medium-term revenue

ambition of ~$2 billion by FY26, at this stage it is likely to be achieved by FY27 or later. The Company continues to target EBITDA

margins in the ‘teens’ with year-on-year improvement.

Delivery of a2MC’s medium-term financial and non-financial ambitions remains underpinned by the successful execution of

a2MC’s strategy which is comprised of its five key strategic priorities:

1. Investing in people and planet leadership – particularly in relation to its capability and sustainability objectives

2. Capturing the full potential in China IMF – including expansion into lower tier cities and online channels

3. Ramping-up product innovation – including portfolio expansion in English label IMF, China label IMF and other

nutritionals for kids, adults and seniors, as well as leveraging the portfolio into new markets

4. Transforming its supply chain – particularly accessing additional China label IMF registrations and developing its

nutritional manufacturing capability through MVM and / or other commercial and acquisition opportunities primarily in

New Zealand and China over time

5. Accelerating the path to profitability for the USA and MVM businesses





25

a2MC Group sales and EBITDA FY21 versus LTM 2H23+1H24.

26

a2MC sales China label FY21 versus LTM 2H23+1H24.

27

a2MC sales English label FY21 versus LTM 2H23+1H24.

28

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). China and English labels combined. MAT to June 2021

versus MAT to December 2023.

29

a2MC sales of other nutritionals FY21 versus LTM 2H23+1H24. Other nutritionals consists of non-IMF powdered milk products and China & Other Asia liquid milk.

30

China National Bureau of Statistics.

31

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). China label channels. MAT to June 2021 versus MAT to

December 2023.

32

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). Daigou channel. MAT to June 2021 versus MAT to

December 2023.



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FY24 Outlook

Market conditions

Despite the CY23 birth rate data published in January which reflects an improvement in the trajectory over the past several years,

China IMF market conditions remain challenging with a double-digit decline in market value still expected in FY24.

Key financials

Revenue growth guidance for FY24 has improved from the prior outlook statement.

For FY24, the Company is now expecting the following relative to FY23:

• Revenue growth of low to mid single-digit percent

• IMF, other nutritional product and USA sales up (USA IMF immaterial), ANZ liquid milk sales flat and MVM sales down

• Gross margin (% of revenue) to be similar

• Marketing expenses (% of revenue) to be similar to up

• Administrative & Other expenses (% of revenue) to be similar to down

• EBITDA margin (% of revenue) to be broadly in line

• Operational cash conversion to be up

• Capital expenditure to increase to ~$30 million

Key risks

In addition to the challenges noted above and trading upside and downside, other risks include, but are not limited to, challenging

macroeconomic conditions, residual COVID-19 impacts on supply and demand, new China label product transition, volume impact

of price increases, cross border trade, foreign exchange movements, changes in interest rates, farmgate milk pricing and other

commodity prices, and changes in the regulatory environment. These challenges and risks could materially impact expected

revenue and earnings outcomes.


Authorised for release by the Board of Directors


David Bortolussi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

The a2 Milk Company Limited


For further information, please contact:


Investors / Analysts

David Akers

Group Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability

M +61 412 944 577

david.akers@a2milk.com



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Investor Relations Manager

M +61 430 166 872

anna.guan@a2milk.com

Media – New Zealand

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M +64 21 571 234

barryakers9@gmail.com

Media – Other markets

Rick Willis

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The a2 Milk Company Limited
19 February 2024

2024

INTERIM

RESULTS

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Disclaimer
This presentation dated 19 February 2024 provides additional

commentary on the financial results for the 6 months ended

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“Company” or “a2MC”) and accompanying information released to

the market on the same date. As such, it should be read in

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Agenda
Results overview

and strategy update

4

Financial overview21

Regional and

product performance

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Appendix57

Strong execution delivering positive interim result
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Delivered a positive interim result with 3.7% revenue growth

and 5.0% EBITDA

1

growth

Grew total IMF sales despite a double-digit decline in the

China IMF market

Achieved top-5 China IMF position with brand health reaching

new highs supported by record levels of marketing

Launched new GB registered China label IMF product successfully

with transition ahead of plan

Stabilised English label sales on 2H23 after several periods

of decline with new products on the way

Improved revenue growth guidance for FY24 relative to

prior outlook statement

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a non-GAAP measure and does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP. However, the Company believes that, in combination with GAAP measures, it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying

operational performance of the business. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown on slide 58 of the presentation.

Revenue and earnings growth ahead of plan
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•Interim result ahead of Company plan

-Revenue growth of 3.7% to $812.1 million

-EBITDA up 5.0% to $113.2 million with an EBITDA margin of 13.9%

(up 0.2ppts)

-Net profit after tax (NPAT) attributable to owners of the Company up 15.6%

to $85.3 million

1

-Basic earnings per share (EPS) up 18.6% to 11.8 cents

-Closing net cash

2

of $792.1 million up $34.9 million on June 2023 with

operational cash conversion of 86.8%

3

•Revenue growth driven by China segment (China label + CBEC)

- China & Other Asia segment sales up 16.5%, ANZ sales down 24.1%

due to a change in distribution strategy, USA sales up 8.6% and MVM sales

down 4.7%

-Total IMF sales up 1.5% with China label sales up 10.4% and English label

sales down 6.9%

- Liquid milk sales in ANZ and USA up 1.5% and 7.0% respectively

- Other nutritionals up 48.5%

1

Excludes non-controlling interest in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), a loss of $6.7 million.

2

Including term deposits and borrowings, excluding subordinated non-current shareholder loans.

3

Calculated as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

EBITDA; $ millions

Revenue; $ millions

Basic EPS; cents per share

Key financials

Result underpinned by important operational achievements (1/2)
Total IMF

•Delivered total IMF sales growth of 1.5% in a challenging China IMF market down 13.6%

•Achievedtop-5 brand position in China IMF market overall

•Improved key business health indicators, including market pricing, share of early-stage product sales,

channel inventory and product freshness

China label IMF

•Achieved recordmarket share, resulting in being a top-5 share gainer

•Reached new highs in China brand health supported by increased investment

•Launched new GB registered CL IMF producta2 至初

®

range with transition ahead of plan

English label IMF

•Stabilised total EL IMF sales compared to 2H23 and continued to optimise EL route-to-market

•Developed new O2Odistribution partnershipwith market leader in the channel

•Progressed development of new EL IMF products with MVM and a new commercial supply chain partner

(Yashili NZ, subsidiary of Mengniu) –targeting to launch in2H24

•Commenced production of EL Stage 4 IMF withMVM and another new commercial supply chain partner

(New Zealand New Milk, subsidiary of Lactalis)

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Result underpinned by important operational achievements (2/2)
Other nutritionals

•Acceleratedgrowth in other nutritional products up 48.5% largely sourced from MVM

•Developed new fortified EL adult milk powder products expected to launch in 2H24

ANZ liquid milk

•Continued to develop a2 Milk

®

Lactose Freepenetration

•Progressed major upgrade of Kyabram milk processing site in Victoria

USA

•Improved USAprofitability significantly

•Commenced distribution of IMFunder FDA Enforcement Discretion and progressed

long-term approval

Sustainability

•Commissioned high-pressure electrode boiler at MVM powered by certified renewable energy

1

•Achieved CY23 target foranimal welfare certificationand farm environmental plans

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1

MVM purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent amount of electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified as

producing 100% renewable electricity).

New China label IMF product transition ahead of plan
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•Received approval from SAMR on 6 June 2023 for re-registration of the

Company’s China label IMF product a2 至初

®

under new GB standard

•SAMR approval allows Synlait to manufacture a2 至初

®

for a2MC until

September 2027 and provides a2MC continued access to the registered

domestic market that accounts for ~84% of the China IMF market with English

label IMF accounting for the remaining ~16%

•Product upgraded with enhanced formulation and packaging

•Commenced production of new product in June 2023 and ramped up in 1Q24

•Started shipping to distributors in October 2023 and retailers from November

2023 with ranging on flagship online stores from October 2023

•Accelerated transition in December 2023 to support distributors and retailers

ahead of Chinese New Year (CNY) improving phasing of results

•Significant marketing campaign commenced in December to support launch

which continued into 3Q24 leading up to CNY with positive consumer adoption

New a2 至初

®

product

GB registration process has reduced the number of brands in market by
~20% with a shift towards local brands, but less so by value

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Market structure by number of CL products

1

Source: Nielsen; SAMR; Management research

1

Product is a registered China label IMF product series typically with Stages 1, 2 and 3.

MBS market structure by retail sales value

Dec

-

22

Dec

-

23

Potentially more imported facilities

to be audited and approved

Total = 100%

Total = 100%

China IMF market challenging but showing early signs of stabilisation
•CY23 number of newbornsin China

1

reflects animprovement in trajectory over

the past several years, positive outlook for CY24 but longer term uncertain. Stage 1

volume trendfor the market has improved recently

•Total China IMF market declined 10.7% in volume and 13.6% in value in 1H24

2

−Key&A market value sales declined 13.7%

−BCD market value sales declined 13.5%

•Market value decline reflectsthe cumulative decrease in newborns over the past

few years, increased competitive intensity and promotional activity (amplified by the

market-wide transition to new GB registered products), and macroeconomic

conditions impacting retail sales

•Increased brand concentration towards top-5 players with shift towards local

Chinese brands partly due to the new GB registration process, with top players

increasingly leveraging a broader product portfolio

•Shift in market sales from China label to English label channels in 1H24

2

.

China label market value decreased 15.2% while English label market value

decreased 0.1%. English label share of total market value increased from 14.9%

(2H23) to 16.3% (1H24)

•Within English label channels, continuedshift from Daigou to CBEC and O2O with

CBEC (largest English labelchannel) up 2.4%

3

, O2O up 6.8%

2

, while Daigou was

down 18.6%

2

in 1H24

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1

Source: China National Bureau of Statistics.

2

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2023.

3

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for CBEC only retail sales (by value).

China IMF market volume for Stage 1 vs pcp (Kantar)

Newborns in China

1


China IMF market value vs pcp (Kantar)

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a2MC brand positioning and growth strategy driving strong

performance in a challenging market

•A1-free category leadership as the pioneer and innovator in A1 protein free milk, allowing more consumers to enjoy itsunique

digestive and other potential healthbenefits

•a2MC brand continues to resonate with consumers with a distinctive proposition, superior fresh milk base, ultra-premium

positioning, high-quality product and desirable New Zealand provenance

4

5

3

2

1

•Record investment in marketing with a consumer brand-led approach underpinned by

progressive values, targeting key audiences and integrated across all channels

•Continued strong execution in market in partnership with China State Farm, with talented

teams living the Company’s BOLD values

•Portfolio approach across China label and English label IMF, including a continued

refinement of go-to-market models leveraging a one-brand two-label approach, recently

refreshed core ranges with innovation on the way

Key segment trends also support a2MC growth
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a2MC China label competes in the Ultra Premium segment

A2 protein segment continues to gain share in the category

MBS value sales by price segment

1,2,3

A2 protein segment % value share of channel

1,4

Note: Periodic data upgrades at Nielsen result in minor variations in data from time to time. All data has been restated with the most recent available Nielsen report.

1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

2

Price segments based on Stage 1 average selling price: Ultra Premium >=390RMB/KG; Super Premium 290-390RMB/KG: Premium 190-290RMB/KG; Mass <=190RMB/KG.

3

Percentages within the chart may not add to the total due to rounding.

4

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value).

a2MC English label IMF market share
a2MC China label IMF market share

Brand health and market share continued to improve

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MBS value share

2

DOL value share

3

1

a2MC internal data based on the Company’s brand health tracking undertaken by IPSOS. Average brand health metrics for relevant financial period. Sample skews to a2MC target consumers ie higher income earners based in provinces / cities that are the focus of sales and marketing activities.

2

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

3

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking for DOL and CBEC (by value).

4

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities). Note: Due to sample size, data classification and associated volatility reasons, the Company focuses more on its combined O2O and Daigou channel market share. Kantar had one round of data

reclassification in Nov-23 with restatement of English label channel size and share; historical data were updated accordingly with an immaterial impact.

Total English label market share

4

CBEC value share

3

Unprompted awareness

Brand used most often

a2MC China brand health metrics

1

13

Resulting in a2MC being a top-5 brand in the China IMF market
14

Total IMF market value share by brand

1

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ending 29 December 2023.

2

Wyeth Nutrition is also owned by the Nestle Group.

2

2

China label IMF market value share by brand

1

English label IMF market value share by brand

1

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Brand concentration continued to increase with the top-5 brands now

representing over 50% of the market

IMF market value share by brand

1

45.1%

46.3%

49.7%

Top 5

Top 10

66.2%

69.7%

72.7%

52.0%

74.2%

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) for 52-weeks ending 29 December 2023.

2

Wyeth Nutrition is also owned by the Nestle Group.

2

2

Revenue growth guidance for FY24 improved from prior outlook
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See full outlook statement in results commentary and outlook announcement dated 19 February 2024 including market conditions andkey risks

Updated FY24 Outlook

Revenue growth guidance for FY24 has improved from the prior outlook statement.

For FY24, the Company is now expecting the following relative to FY23:

−Revenue growth of low-to-mid single-digit percent

−IMF, other nutritionals and USA sales up (USA IMF immaterial), ANZ liquid milk sales flat and MVM sales down

−Gross margin (% of revenue) to be similar

−Marketingexpenses(% ofrevenue) to be similar toup

−Administrative and other expenses (% of revenue) to be similar todown

−EBITDA margin (% of revenue) to be broadly in line

−Operational cash conversion to be up

−Capital expenditure to be ~$30 million in FY24

Growth strategy focused on capturing full potential of China market with
supply chain transformation a key priority

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Purpose

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Goals

PEOPLE

Create a safe, diverse, inclusive and

engaging place for our people to

thrive, support our farmers and

contribute to our communities

Vision

An A1-free world where Dairy nourishes all people and our planet

SHAREHOLDERS

Create long-term, enduring value for

shareholders and maintain a trusted,

transparent relationship

PLANET

Protect our planet and cows, rethink

packaging, achieve net zero and

become nature positive

CONSUMERS

Bring the unique benefits of pure and

natural a2 Milk™ to as many

consumers as possible

Strategic

priorities

Enablers

Values

Quality & ServiceBrand strength

Science & InnovationStrategic relationships

Capture full potential

in China IMF

-Increase share in key

accounts, expand in lower

tier cities and further

accelerate online growth

-Invest in brand strength

and leverage across two

labels and wider portfolio

2

Ramp-up product

innovation

-Expand EL and CL IMF

product portfolios

-Develop other nutritionals

for kids, adults and seniors

-Leverage IMF and other

products into new markets

-Innovate in ANZ liquid milk

3

Transform our

supply chain

-Expand CL market access

through MVM and other

investment opportunities,

primarily in NZ and China

over time

-Develop supply capability

to enable innovation

4

Invest in people and

planet leadership

-Invest in our people to

enable them to thrive

-Take direct action to lead

the industry in GHG

emissions reduction,

farming practices and

sustainable packaging

1

Accelerate path

to profitability

-Improve USA liquid milk

losses and invest in

development of IMF

opportunity

-Increase MVM A1-free milk

pool, nutritional capability,

utilisation and efficiency

5

Bold passionOwnership & agility

Leading constructivelyDisruptive thinking

BLO

D

CONSUMERS
a2MC continued to make progress towards achieving medium-term

goals reflected in measures of success

Safety

TRIFR

Engagement

Diversity &

inclusion

China

unprompted

brand

awareness

AU household

penetration

USA household

penetration

MBS share

DOL share

CBEC share

O2O + Daigou

share

Australian fresh

milk share

USA premium

milk share

China other

nutritionals

growth

Emerging

markets

development

USA sales from

new products

ANZ sales from

new products

GHG emissions

reduction

Environmental

plans on farms

Animal welfare

programmes

Sustainable

packaging

12

BRAND

HEALTH

3

MARKET

SHARE

4

INNOVATION

5

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On track

Work in progress

PEOPLEPLANET

SUPPLY

CHAIN

6

SHAREHOLDERS

7

Access to ≥3

CL registrations

CL inventory

management

EL inventory

management

Quality

outcomes

Supply chain

efficiency

1

Refer to following 2 slides for further information on medium term ambition.

Medium term

sales ambition of

~$2.0b (≥FY27)

1

EBITDA margin

goal in the

‘teens’ targeting

year-on-year

improvement

1

USA profitability

during FY25 /

FY26

MVM profitability

during FY26

Whilst a2MC has gained significant share, the China IMF market has
contracted more than expected

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a2MC China IMF market share gain

China IMF market size reduced significantly

Source: Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) which projects ~40% of the market. Note that Kantar reviewed and reclassified its database in Nov-23, restating English label channel size and share; historical data has been restated accordingly.

1

China National Bureau of Statistics for CY23 vs CY20.

2

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). China label channels. MAT to June 2021 versus MAT to December 2023.

3

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). ANZ Daigou channel. MAT to June 2021 versus MAT to December 2023.

a2MC China IMF market value share (Kantar, MAT)

Kantar China IMF market value (MAT, projecting

~40% of the market); RMB billions

Commentary

•Since announcing its refreshed growth

strategy and ambition in October 2021,

a2MC has gained significant share in the

China IMF market, increasing from 4.9%

China IMF value share in FY21 to 6.4%

share on an MAT basis to 1H24

•Whilst execution of the Company’s growth

strategy is in line with expectations, the

China IMF market has contracted

significantly more than expected, particularly

English label channels, which have not

recovered at the speed and to the extent

initially assumed:

−Newborns down 25%

1

−IMF market value down 23.6%

2

−Daigou channel down 55.2%

3


•Whilst the market is showing early signs of

stabilisation, it will take longer to recover

than initially assumed

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Refer to Investor Day materials communicated to the market on 27 October 2021 for further information on medium-term ambition, strategy, risks and opportunities

Medium-term revenue and EBITDA margin ambitionCommentaryAreas of planned revenue growth

•CL on track with significant share gains

•EL behind due to market decline, particularly

Daigou channel, and lower share gains

•Other nutritionals growing towards

stretching goal

•ANZ behind plan due to speed of innovation

and challenging consumer environment

•USA progress to date broadly in line

•While it remains possible for the

Company to achieve its medium-term

revenue ambition of ~$2 billion by FY26,

its is now likely to be by FY27 or later

See full medium-term revenue ambition update

in results commentary and outlook

announcement dated 19 February 2024

including market conditions and key risks

On track

Work in progress

Market / category

Growth ambition

(FY21 to ≥FY27)

1

Tracking

China label IMF$0.4

English label IMF$0.3

China other

nutritionals

$0.2

Emerging markets$0.1

ANZ$0.1

USA$0.1

Non-specific risk$(0.4)

Net growth~$0.8bn

Revenue, NZ$ billions

EBITDA margin

$415m incremental revenue and 3.6ppts EBITDA margin uplift since

FY21 with medium-term revenue ambition timing modified

1

Incremental revenue ambition growth bridge from $1.21 billion in FY21 to ~$2.0 billion in ≥FY27. Provided for tracking purposes and should not be added to LTM24 actual revenue result of $1.62 billion.

~

EBITDA margin target in the teens

targeting year-on-year improvement

Actual revenue and EBITDA margin

FINANCIAL
OVERVIEW

NPAT growth of 16% driven by China sales growth, SG&A leverage and
higher interest income –net of brand and capability investment

•Net sales revenue reflects strong growth in the China & Other

Asia and USA segments, up 16.5% and 8.6% respectively,

partially offset by a 24.1% decrease in the ANZ segment and

4.7% decrease in MVM net sales

•Gross margin of 46.7% down 0.9ppts driven by higher input

costs, FX impacts and the adverse impact of sales mix –

offsetting price increases and cost saving initiatives

•Distribution costslargely in line with prior year as a % of

sales, with higher costs associated with China label transition

offset by continued improvement in USA freight rates

•Marketing investment higher to support the execution of the

Company's growth strategyin China and to support the new

GB registered China label product launch

•Administrative and otherexpenses lower due to reduced

FX hedge losses, the timing of project related spend

(2H24 weighted), lower LTI expenses and cost savings –

offsetting higher salary and wage costs associated with

capability investment

•Interest income increase consistent with higher market

interest rates

•NPATattributable to owners of the Companyincreased by

15.6% to $85.3 million

•Basic EPSwas up 18.6% to 11.8 cents per share

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1

All figures quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) and all comparisons are with the 6 months ended 31 December 2022 (1H23) unless otherwise stated. Numbers

may not add down due to rounding.

2

Gross margin percentage is calculated by dividing gross margin by net sales revenue.

3

Other revenue comprises royalty, licence fee and rental income.

4

Group revenue comprises net sales revenue and other revenue.

5

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). EBITDA and EBIT are non-GAAP measures.

6

EBITDA margin percentage is calculated by dividing EBITDA by Group revenue.

$ million

1

1H241H23% change

Net Sales Revenue

811.1782.0

3.7%

Gross Margin

378.8371.9

1.8%

GM %

2

46.7%47.6%

(0.9ppts)

Other Revenue

3

1.01.4

(25.7%)

Distribution

(25.5)(24.0)

6.4%

Marketing

(136.7)(135.1)

1.2%

Administrative and other

(113.2)(115.3)

(1.8%)

Interest Income and Finance Costs

16.59.8

68.4%

Profit Before Tax

120.9108.7

11.2%

Income Tax Expense

(42.3)(40.2)

5.2%

NPAT

78.668.5

14.8%

-Attributable to owners of the Company

85.373.8

15.6%

-Attributable to non-controlling interests

(6.7)(5.3)

25.7%

Group Revenue

4

812.1783.3

3.7%

EBITDA

5

113.2107.8

5.0%

EBITDA Margin %

6

13.9%13.8%

0.2ppts

EBIT

5

104.498.8

5.6%

EPS –basic (cents)

11.810.0

18.6%

Significant China & Other Asia growth due to China label IMF expansion
and deliberateshift of English label IMF away from ANZ segment

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$ million

ANZ

China &

Other AsiaUSAMVM

1

Corporate

Total

Group

1H24

Revenue162.2549.556.9

43.5-812.1

EBITDA

34.8135.9(8.3)(15.3)(33.8)113.2

EBITDA %

21.4%24.7%(14.6%)(35.1%)-13.9%

1H23

Revenue

213.7471.652.445.7-783.3

EBITDA

62.0111.5(12.2)(13.4)(40.1)107.8

EBITDA %

29.0%23.6%(23.3%)(29.4%)-13.8%

%

change

Revenue

(24.1%)16.5%8.6%(4.7%)-3.7%

EBITDA

(43.9%)21.9%31.8%(13.9%)15.5%5.0%

1

MVM excludes intercompany sales.

Segment revenue mix

Percent of total revenue

Net sales revenue
$ million

ANZ

China &

Other AsiaUSAMVM

1

Total

Group

1H24

IMF

54.0509.50.8-564.3

Liquid milk

2

93.3-56.0-149.3

Other nutritionals

3

14.139.9

-

-54.1

Ingredients

--

-43.543.5

TOTAL

161.4549.556.843.5811.1

1H23

IMF

109.4446.3--555.7

Liquid milk

2

92.0-52.3-144.2

Other nutritionals

3

11.125.3--36.4

Ingredients

---45.745.7

TOTAL

212.5471.652.345.7782.0

%

change

IMF

(50.7%)14.2%--1.5%

Liquid milk

2

1.5%-7.0%-3.5%

Other nutritionals

3

26.5%58.2%--48.5%

Ingredients

---(4.7%)(4.7%)

TOTAL

(24.1%)16.5%8.6%(4.7%)3.7%

Growth in all branded product categories with 90% of IMF sales now

through China & Other Asia segment

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1

MVM excludes intercompany sales.

2

Excludes liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

3

Comprises powdered milk products (plain and fortified), and liquid milk products (plain and fortified) exported to China and Other Asia markets.

IMF sales mix

Percent of total IMF revenue

Gross margin % in line with FY23 despite pressure from higher product
costs, FX impacts and adverse sales mix

•Gross margin of 46.7% was down 0.9ppts vs 1H23, however in

line with FY23

•The decline vs 1H23 largely reflects:

−Higher product costs driven by inflationary pressures on input

costs andpartly due to theincreased cost of new CL IMF due

to upgraded formulation andpackaging, net of price rises

−FX impacts due to changes in value of the NZD against key

trading currencies, mainly the RMB and USD

−Adverse impact from sales mix driven by the planned EL IMF

channel mix shift fromDaigouto CBEC, and the increased

mix of other nutritional sales

−Net of price increases and benefits from cost mitigating

initiatives

•The increase vs 2H23 is largely due to the higher MVM sales mix

contribution to Group sales in 2H23

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Gross margin driversGross margin %

Percent of net sales revenue

FY22: 46.0% FY23: 46.5%

Marketing and capability investment increase in line with growth strategy
•Marketing investment in 1H24 was higher

than both 1H23 and 2H23, reflecting the

continued step-up in China investment and

increased support for the transition to new

GB registered China label product

•Administrative and other expenses

relatively stable despite the Company's

continued investment in capability

building.The decrease on 1H23 reflects:

–reduced FX hedge losses

–timing of projectrelated spendthat is

2H24 weighted

–lower LTI expenses duetotiming and

personnel changes

–net of increasedsalary and wage

costs reflecting investment in China

and supply chain

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Marketing and SG&A driversAdministrative and other expenses (SG&A)Marketing investment increase

$ million$ million

% of sales

revenue

10.0%

6

12

7

8

4

3

2

14

15

16

17

20

18

17

47

74

70

112

112

104

117

67

101

93

137

135

125

137

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

1H212H211H222H221H232H231H24

USAANZChina

76

106

100

110

115

113

113

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

1H212H211H222H221H232H231H24

19.2%16.9%17.5%17.3%15.5%14.0%

11.2%20.0%14.0%14.0%14.7%14.0%15.1%

Operating cash flow reflects improved cash conversion of 87% with net
cash up to $792 million

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1

Calculated as net cash flow from operating activities before interest and tax divided by EBITDA.

$ million1H241H23% change

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers​799.7806.7(0.9%)

Payments to suppliers and employees​(701.5)(792.0)(11.4%)

Net interest flows and taxes paid​(36.1)(17.8)102.7%

Net operating cash flows62.1(3.2)nm

Cash flows from investing activities

Investment in term deposit​s-100.0(100.0%)

Payments for other assets​(19.8)(7.6)161.1%

Net cash flows from investing activities(19.8)92.4(121.4%)

Net cash flows from financing activities(47.1)(93.0)(49.4%)

Net decrease in cash(4.7)(3.8)24.3%

Cash at the beginning of the period​352.2437.3(19.5%)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash​(5.4)(6.4)(14.0%)

Closing cash at the end of the period342.1427.2(19.9%)

Net cash comprised of:

Cash andshort-termdeposits​342.1427.2(19.9%)

Term deposits​450.0350.028.6%

Bank borrowings-(70.0)100.0%

Total net cash792.1707.212.0%

•Cash flows from operating activities

‒Higher cash conversion of 86.8%

1

(1H23: 13.5%)due to

lower payments in China compared to 1H23, which was

caused by catch-up of FY22 payments from COVID-19

delays (outside the Company’s control)

•Cash flows from investing activities

‒Relates to PP&E and investment property additions

mainly in relation to the expansion and upgrade of the

Kyabram milk processing facility

•Cash flows from financing activities

‒Relates to the repayment of MVM bank borrowings due

to mature in CY24

Balance sheet remains strong with significant capital to support
growth strategy

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$ million1H242H23% change

Cash and term deposits792.1802.2(1.3%)

Trade and other receivables87.679.210.5%

Inventories196.6193.41.6%

Other current assets58.647.324.1%

Total current assets1,134.81,122.11.1%

Property, plant & equipment245.9245.20.3%

Intangible assets107.8108.4(0.5%)

Other non-current assets111.9136.0(17.7%)

Total non-current assets465.7489.6(4.9%)

TOTAL ASSETS1,600.51,611.7(0.7%)

Trade and other payables297.4313.2(5.1%)

Other current liabilities50.866.0(23.0%)

Total current liabilities348.2379.2(8.2%)

Total non-current liabilities52.783.0(36.5%)

TOTAL LIABILITIES400.9462.2(13.3%)

NET ASSETS1,199.61,149.54.4%

•Cash and term depositsbalance and consolidated

netcashposition of $792.1 million

1

.The slightly lower

balance compared to June 2023reflects operating cash

inflows net of MVM bank borrowing repayments

•Inventorieshigher mainly due to new GB registered

China label product transition, with reduction in English

label stock levels that were higher in 2H23 due to

supplyissues

•Other non-current assets mainly consist of the

Company’s investment in Synlait, valued at $41.2 million​

(June 2023: $72.0 million) and deferred tax asset of

$29.2 million

•Trade and other payables lower mainly due to timing

of annual rebate payments

•Other current and non-current liabilities mainly

consist of MVM’s loans from the non-controlling

shareholder of $37.9 million and income tax payable

of $34.4 million

1

Including term deposits and borrowings, excluding subordinated non-current shareholder loans.

REGIONAL
& PRODUCT

PERFORMANCE

China label key messages
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China label IMF

Strategic priorities

Continue to invest in brand to

create demand pull

Achieve full potential in key

accounts

Capture opportunity in lower

tier cities

Accelerate online growth

Broaden product portfolio

ProgressBusiness impact

1

2

3

4

5

•Launched new GB registered China

label IMF product with transition ahead

of plan supported by large scale

integrated marketing campaign

•Extended joint business planning into

regional key accounts

•Increased offline distribution in lower

tier cities, with more integrated

approach to new user recruitment

•Improved new user recruitment online

with new GB registered China label

product first launched online

•Continued to grow other nutritionals

leveraging significant campaign

mid year

•Continued to reach new highs in brand

health metrics, particularly in

awareness among pregnant and early

stage users and in lower tier cities

•Grew share in priority key accounts

•BCD cities remained the biggest driver

of offline growth in 1H24, reflected in

strong MBS share growth

•DOL growth outpaced offline growth,

now higher than MBS, with biggest

share gains in early stages

•Delivered strong growth across Fresh

Milk, UHT and Adult Milk Powder

categories

213
189

271

299

177

249

289

390

438

559

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

Sustained growth despite market volatility and product transition

China label IMF sales growth continued through new GB transition period

•CL net revenue up 10.4% to $299.0 million

•This was achieved despite the declining market and continued volatility with the whole

market transitioning to new GB registered products over ~18 months

•Overall market value for CL IMF decreased 15.2%

1

•a2MC’s new CL IMF product (a2 至初

®

) formula and packaging has been upgraded and well

received by the trade and consumers

•The strong performance was supported by careful execution of the launch and transition of

a2MC’s new GB registered CL IMF product

•New product and increased marketing investment have driven improvements in brand

health metrics

•Strong market share performance for a2MC in 1H24, resulting in the brand being a leading

share gainer in the period:

−MBS share increased to 3.5%

2

(FY23: 3.4%)

−DOL share increased to 3.6%

3

(FY23: 3.3%)

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China label net sales revenue

$ million by half

4

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2023.

2

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value) 12-month rolling share.

3

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value) 12-month rolling share.

4

Subject to rounding.

China label IMF

China label IMF market has been challenging recently driven by the
cumulative impact of fewer newborns and market-wide new GB transition

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China label IMF market declines in MBS store and online

Nielsen MBS channel value growth vs pcp (rolling MAT)

1

1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value).

3

Ultra Premium price segment based on Stage 1 average selling price ≥390RMB/kg.

4

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities).

IMF market prices under pressure during GB transition

Average IMF ASP/kg in RMB (rolling MAT)

4

Smart Path DOL channel value growth vs pcp (rolling MAT)

2

New GB transition

Ultra Premium

3

Ultra Premium

3

Total category

Total category

China label IMF

Upgraded new China label product has been well received by the market
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•7.3 million positive user generated posts

1

•Significantly more positive sentiment comments for new versus old product

•Stronger talkability on formulation, functionality, infant experience and user

recommendation on JD, Tmall, TikTok and Red

1

Source: IPSOS reporttotalpositiveUGCpostslikes andcomments.

Formula upgrade

•High-purity lactoferrin at increased levels

•Contains innate nutrients such as HMO, OPN and OPO

•A1 protein free fresh milk base from New Zealand continues

•Fresh lock lid, unique press to open innovation easier to unlatch

•Stage number marked on spoon to avoid potential confusion on transition

•Spoon separated from powder with locating holder to avoid contact with powder

•Leveler inside the can for measurement to recommend dosage

Packaging upgrade

Received well by the market

China label IMF

New China label IMF product launch supported by integrated
campaigns across all media and sales channels

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China label IMF

Significant campaign launch integrated across

traditional and digital channels

High impact out-of-home media

to drive awareness

•Launch conferences engaged 100% of distributors and major retailers to drive brand exposure, enhance new user recruitment, further

develop relationships with national and regional key accounts, and optimise in-store execution and word of mouth via social platforms

•New point of sales materials rolled out across ~23k stores and achieved a high proportion of off-location displays

•300+ roadshow events, 3,400+ mama classes and 350+ in-store events to support the campaign

•High traffic and high impact out-of-home advertising, especially in BCD cities, including 200+ shopping malls in 100+ cities

Strong execution with MBS customers in store integrated with
marketing campaign

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Collaboration with key

account customers

In-store displays

and point-of-sale materials

Significant contribution from

in-store promotional team

China label IMF

Impactful social content throughout the campaign resulting in
significant increase in product search across online platforms

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China label IMF

Showcasing endorsements to

enhance product trust

Messaging focused on product benefits

Activation on key online platforms driving increased brand and
product engagement

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Generating momentum

across JD

Tmall new brand

arrival day

Strong focus on sales conversion

including via live KOL broadcasts

China label IMF

38
a2MC unprompted awareness %a2MC total brand awareness %

a2MC top of mind awareness %

a2MC past 3 months trialled %a2MC ever trialled %a2MC brand used most often %

Source: a2MC internal data based on the Company’s brand health tracking. Average brand health metrics for relevant financial year. Sample skews to a2MC target consumers ie higher income earners based in Provinces / cities that are the focus of sales and marketing activities.

Driving further improvement in China brand health metrics

China label IMF

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2.2%
2.5%

3.0%

3.2%

3.4%

3.5%

Jun-21Dec-21Jun-22Dec-22Jun-23Dec-23

Growth reflected in MBS record market share led by BCD cities

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National MBS value shareBCD MBS value shareKey&A MBS value share

a2MC Key&A MBS MAT value share (%)a2MC BCD MBS MAT value share (%)a2MC MBS MAT value share (%)

Source: Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value).

China label IMF

Nielsen’s coverage varies between Key&A and BCD cities that could impact reported market share

Improvement in LFL store growth and weighted distribution
Numeric and weighted distribution improved with a flat store footprint

due to store closures in market

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Store footprint

INDICATIVE

China label IMF

1

a2MC internal data and tracking of stores with active sales in the past 6 months.

2

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only.

a2MC China distribution (store count ‘000)

1

a2MC China label IMF distributor sell-out to stores (units)

1

Impact on distribution

2

FY231H24

Numeric distribution (rolling MAT)27%28%

Weighted distribution (rolling MAT)47%48%

Record market share achieved in domestic online (DOL), now higher
than MBS share

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Tmall and JD value shareDOL value share

a2MC DOL MAT value share (%)

1

a2MC Tmall and JD MAT value share (%)

1

2.0%

2.1%

2.5%

3.0%

3.3%

3.6%

Jun-21Dec-21Jun-22Dec-22Jun-23Dec-23

1

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value). 12-month rolling share.

China label IMF

Commentary

•Online growth outpaced offline sales

growth for a2MC in 1H24 with online

share exceeding MBS share – by more

on a like-for-like basis if Goat and

Speciality categories are excluded as per

MBS data

•The Company is pursuing growth in

emerging content-based online channels

including Douyin/TikTok and Red which

generated significant growth in the

period

•New GB registered China label product

was first launched online in October

2023 on flagship stores (JD,Tmall and

TikTok)

Smart Path data excludes certain emerging

channels and is subject to data capture limitations

Resulting in a2MC being a leading share gainer in MBS and DOL channels
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1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value). MAT Dec-22to MAT Dec-23.

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value). MAT Dec-22to MAT Dec-23.

China label IMF

Market share movements by IMF brand in MBS channelMarket share movements by IMF brand in DOL channel

Change in MBS value share (% pts)

1

Change in DOL value share (% pts)

2

International

Share gains achieved across virtually all stages in MBS and DOL
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43

DOL share by stageMBS share by stage

MAT value share by stage

1

MAT value share by stage

2


1

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value) across stages. 12-month rolling share.

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: domestic online platform sales (by value). Excludes goat and specialty.12-month rolling share.

China label IMF

Commentary

•a2MC brand benefits from strong loyalty

across usage stages

•Within MBS, a2MC delivered share gains

across all stages and accelerated share

growth in early stages. Stage 4 share

slightly declined reflecting increasing

a2MC channel shift to online for Stage 4

•Within DOL, a2MC delivered share

growth across all stages with continued

strong share gain in early stage, a healthy

indicator that the channel is growing

through new users rather than switching

consumers from offline channels. Stage 4

share growth improved with a focus on

late stage retention and capturing channel

switching opportunities

English label IMF key messages
2 0 2 4 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

44

Strategic priorities

Continue to focus on more

controlled channels

Remain the preferred brand for

English label reseller network

Accelerate online growth

in CBEC

Focus on developing O2O

channel

Broaden IMF portfolio

Progress updateBusiness impact

1

2

3

4

5

•Invested in significant EL IMF brand

campaign

•Continued to optimise RTM through

drop-shipping

•Focused on CBEC direct account

management for key POP stores and

new CBEC channels (eg TikTok)

•Expanded O2O distribution through

MBS network and strategic partnership

•Developed new IMF products for

launch in 2H24 and FY25

•Expanded other nutritionals to Adult

and Senior segments through

a2

TM

Immune and a2

TM

Move fortified

milk powders to be launched in 2H24

•Continued growth in a2MC English

label awareness in China

•Increased drop-shipping at Tier 1

Distributor level; results in shorter lead

time from manufacturer to consumer

and lower trade inventory

•Improved overall EL market share

•Increased share in key O2O retailer

and expanded O2O distribution in

smaller MBS stores

•More stable and more aligned market

pricing across channels

•Grew other nutritionals including new

tub products

English label IMF

104
102

176

211

63

153

211

167

256

386

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

210

180

109

54

147

149

53

357

329

163

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

Sales reflected continued channel mix shift and refined operating model

English label sales down on prior year but stable half on half

•English label market declined by 0.1%

1

in value in 1H24 with continued growth

in CBEC, up 2.4%

2

and O2O, up 6.8%, largely offset by continued weakness in

the Daigou channel, down 18.6% in 1H24. EL channel growth rates appear to

be on an improving trend versus FY23

•1H24 net sales revenue of total English and other label IMF

3

was $264.5 million,

down 7.2% compared with 1H23, but in line with 2H23

−CBEC revenue (incl. O2O) increased 19.9% versus 1H23 to $210.5 million

and now represents 80% of all EL sales, up from 70% in FY23. Performance

reflects strategic decision to continue to focus more on controlled channels

−1H24 saw further refinement of the operating model with a shift to a drop-

ship fulfilment model via tier-1 distributors to service POP, C2C and O2O

store networks, improving service to consumers

−Whilst ANZ IMF revenue decreased 50.7% versus pcp to $54.0 million, it

was flat versus 2H23, reflecting a more stable channel environment

•1H24 a2MC market value shares:

−Total English label share 20.6% (FY23 19.1%)

1

−CBEC share 21.4% (FY23: 22.6%)

2

−O2O + Daigou share 20.5% (FY23: 20.7%)

1

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45

ANZ English label IMF net sales revenue

$ million

4

English label IMF

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). Note: Due to sample size, data classification and associated volatility reasons, the

Company focuses more on its combined O2O and Daigou channel market share.

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for CBEC only retail sales (by value).

3

Excludes USA IMF sales.

4

Subject to rounding.

CBEC English label IMF net sales revenue

$ million

4

Key&A cities driving English label market stabilisation in 1H24, primarily
through CBEC and O2O channels

2 0 2 4 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

46

English label IMF

Daigou narrowed decline with O2O growth in Key&A

1

CBEC maintained high growth in BCD cities

1

FY231H24

FY231H24

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities).

Long-
tail:

60% of

Market

a2MC has formed a strategic partnership with Yuou ...

a2MC has partnered with leading O2O distributor Yuou to expand

ranging in Momtime and ‘long-tail’ O2O stores

47

... expanding EL distribution in key O2O retail environments

English label IMF

KMBS

KA-MT

Cross-border

stores

Long-tail

MBS

Community

stores

•Online interface (app)

often with in-store display /

activation operated by

national MBS or MT chain

•General trade focused

with EL expanding portfolio

•Mostly franchised chain

stores selling through

O2O interface (offline

display & online purchase)

•Established in 2014, offering O2O distribution and

supply chain services

•Major shareholder is a State-owned Enterprise

(Chongqing Foreign Economic and Trade (Group)

CO. LTD)

•Momtime is China’s premier O2O-only NKA

•1,500 stores across China

•Combination of company-owned and franchisee

stores

Yuou

Key O2O

Business

Units

•Yuncang is Yuou’s O2O long-tail drop-shipping

platform

•Over 16k stores operate on the system

Key

Accounts:

40% of

Market

•Independent or small

local MBS chain, mostly

in BCD cities

•Signed Distribution Agreement with Yuou (Yuncang

Co.) in April 2023 to partner across Yuou’s Momtime

cross-border store network and O2O drop-shipping

service Yuncang

•Over the past 8 months, partnered on multiple

campaigns and store activation programs

•Achieved strong growth across both Business Units:

−Momtime: a2MC share increased by >50%

−Yuncang: a2MC distribution >50% of stores

x

•Mostly standalone mom-

and-pop stores located in

residential areas, mostly in

BCD. General trade

focused

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Yuou focus

English label market share stabilising across channels with high growth in
emerging online channels (egTikTok and Red) outside of CBEC

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1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) 52-week rolling share. Note: Due to sample size, data classification and associated volatility reasons, the Company focuses more on its combined O2O and Daigou channel market share. Kantar had one round of

data reclassification in Nov-23 with restatement of English label channel size and share; historical data has been updated with immaterial changes.

2

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for CBEC only retail sales (by value) 12-month rolling share.

21.1%

19.5%

19.4%

21.6%

22.6%

21.4%

Jun-21Dec-21Jun-22Dec-22Jun-23Dec-23

English label IMF

21.2%

19.7%

19.5%

19.8%

20.7%

20.5%

Jun-21Dec-21Jun-22Dec-22Jun-23Dec-23

Total English Label market share

1

O2O and Daigou market value share

1

CBEC market value share

2

20.2%

20.0%

19.0%

17.9%

19.1%

20.6%

Jun-21Dec-21Jun-22Dec-22Jun-23Dec-23

Kantar panel data for all EL channels

Smart Path data excludes certain emerging

channels and is subject to data capture limitations

Kantar panel data with sample size limitations

First new English label IMF product since a2 Platinum
®

to be launched

in 2H24 –a2 Gentle Gold

TM

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49

Formulated to meet the needs of little tummies

•a2 Gentle Gold

TM

expands addressable market

•Range developed in partnership with MVM and a new commercial supply chain

partner (Yashili NZ, subsidiary of Mengniu)

•Targeting Premium segment with launch in Australian retail channels, emerging

markets in South East Asia and selected channels in China

•Made with pure and natural New Zealand a2 Milk

TM

•Formulated to FSANZ standards

•Contains prebiotic GOS and Omega 3 DHA

•No artificial colours, artificial flavours, palm oil, preservatives, artificial growth hormones

or antibiotics

English label IMF

Brings the goodness of a2 Milk

TM

to more families

English label portfolio strategy

•Broadening a2MC’s English label IMF portfolio to appeal to more consumers

•a2 Platinum

®

positioned in the Super Premium segment

•a2 Gentle Gold

TM

positioned in the Premium segment (2H24)

•Additional English label product to be positioned above a2 Platinum

®

(FY25)

New fortified milk powder in a tub to be launched in 2H24 targeting
Adult and Senior consumer segments

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50

a2

TM

Immunewith Lactoferrin to support a healthy immune systema2

TM

Movewith Fortigel

®

for bone, joint and muscle support

•Made with pure and

natural New Zealand

a2 Milk

TM

•Easier on digestion

•High in calcium

•A natural source of

protein

•100mg lactoferrin per

100g milk powder

•Supports immunity with

vitamins A, B6, C, D

and Zinc

•Made with pure and

natural New Zealand

a2 Milk

TM

•Easier on digestion

•Fortigel

®

clinically proven

to support bone, joint and

muscle health

•Rich in protein to

maintain healthy muscles

and bones

•High in calcium and

vitamin D to support

normal bone structure

English label IMF

ANZ liquid milk key messages
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51

Strategic priorities

Maintain brand leadership

Increase household penetration

Drive product innovation

Invest in sustainability

Expand capability in our

supply chain

Progress updateBusiness impact

1

2

3

4

5

•Leveraged new marketing channels

to trial more ‘disruptive’ initiatives (eg

TikTok and VoxPop)

•Targeted marketing campaigns for

a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free both instore

and online

•Increased focus on convenience

and independent channels to

broaden distribution

•Progressed expansion and upgrade

of milk processing facility at

Kyabram, Victoria

•Achieved 18.3% combined share with

a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free (MAT to 1H24) in

launch markets of NSW and VIC, with a

national MAT share of 11.3% (versus

7.2% MAT as at end of FY23)

•Growth in a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free

enabled increased household

penetration of a2 Milk to 15.1% (versus

14.2% in prior year)

•Overall market share was flat at 11.3%

on an MAT basis to 1H24 (in line with

FY23 performance)

ANZ liquid milk

ANZ liquid milk sales supported by strong performance from
a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free

•Australia liquid milk net sales revenue increased 1.5% to $93.3 million,

amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment

•Consumption of branded milk decreased as consumers switched

towards private label milk as cost-of-living pressures continue with

private label market share increasing by 1.2% points during the half

1

•a2MC’s market value share of 11.3%

2

was flat in 1H24, with continued

growth in a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free offsetting a decline in volumes for the

core range

•a2 Milk

®

Lactose Freecontinues to perform well, with a 11.3%

3

national share on a MAT basis to end of 1H24, achieving 20.4% and

16.0% share respectively in NSW and Victoria

•The increased at-home consumption during the COVID-19 period has

passed and a2MC market share has stabilised at a level broadly in line

with pre-pandemic consumption

•a2 Milk

®

achieved top-ten rankings within the Grocery dairy category

•a2MC progressed the upgrade of its Kyabram milk processing

facility with Kyvalley Dairy Group. Completion of the project is

expected in 1H25

2 0 2 4 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

52

Australia liquid milk net sales revenue

1

Coles and Woolworths branded share of Dairy Milk market, Australia Grocery Weighted.

2

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, share of Dairy Milk market, MAT period.

3

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, share of Lactose Free market. MAT period.

87

87

92

93

82

85

92

169

172

184

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

ANZ liquid milk

$ million

Australia liquid milk market value share

2

USA key messages
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53

Strategic priorities

Educate consumers on the

a2 Milk

®

difference

Increase conversion and

household penetration

Continue to drive in-store

velocities

Extend brand into new

categories, particularly IMF

Improve profitability

Progress updateBusiness impact

1

2

3

4

5

•Focused on driving consumer

understanding of the A2 protein

proposition and changed marketing mix

•Expanded distribution and consumer

engagement on both a2 Milk

®

Half and

Half and HERSHEY’S a2 Milk

®

in both

ESL and UHT formats

•Trialed a2 Platinum

®

IMF product

distribution in regional accounts and

online under FDA enforcement discretion

and progressed long-term FDA approval

•Progressed path to profitability initiatives

more aggressively under new

management

•Household penetration stable at

2.2% with high loyalty rates versus

competitors

•Experienced a decline in brand

awareness with lower marketing

spend but stabilising

•Maintained market value share in

the premium milk category for the

Grocery channel

•Improved margins and reduced

reported losses significantly

USA

Focus on improving profitability while investing in long term IMF approval
•Revenue increased 8.6% to $56.9 million

•Revenue growth was mainly driven by lower trade spend due to reduced

promotional depth and frequency, and innovation

•EBITDA loss of $8.3 million reduced compared with 2H23 driven by reduced

promotional activity, improved input costs and distribution rates, lower marketing

spend and reduced SG&A costs, partly offset by higher costs incurred with respect

to pursuing long term FDA approval for a2 Platinum

®

•a2MC’s market value share in the premium milk category for the Grocery channel

was stable at 2.3%

1

in December 2023 (FY23: 2.3%)

•Following the receipt of FDA’s enforcement discretion to import IMF, a2MC

commenced distribution of IMF with selected retailers in-store and online including

Amazon recently

•a2MC is pursuing longer term FDA approval to import a2 Platinum

®

, and is

currently focused on completing clinical trials and preparing its new Infant Formula

Notification to be filed by October 2024

•Accelerating the path to profitability in the USA by FY25 / FY26 remains a priority

for a2MC with a new management team focused on achieving this objective

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54

$ million

2

USA

1

SPINS data for the Grocery channel only for the 52 weeks ending December 2023 and June 2023.

2

Subject to rounding.

Revenue

$ million

2

EBITDA

-12

-16

-12

-8

-22

-20

-11

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

34

32

52

57

29

50

53

FY21FY22FY23FY24

1H2H

MVM remains focused on building nutritional manufacturing capability
and reducing operating losses

•Reported net sales revenue of $43.5 million broadly in line with 1H23

•EBITDA loss of $15.3 million, compared to a reported loss of

$13.4 million in 1H23

•The higher EBITDA loss was due to lower A1 protein free sales driven

by timing impacts, additional trial costs and capability building initiatives,

and farmgate milk price impacts

•Commenced production of a2 Platinum

®

Stage 4 IMF base powder

partnering with a new commercial supply chain partner (New Zealand

New Milk, subsidiary of Lactalis) –manufactured in New Zealand

with New Zealand a2 Milk

TM

•Progressed development of two new EL IMF products with a new

commercial supply partner (Yashili NZ, a subsidiary of Mengniu) to

launch from 2H24 –manufactured in New Zealand with

New Zealand a2 Milk

TM

•Significantly increased access to A1 protein free milk in Southland,

including organic

•Advanced sustainability programme significantly including commissioning

of a high-pressure electrode boiler at MVM, powered by certified renewable

energy

3

, to materially reducing greenhouse gas emissions

•Accelerating MVM’s path to profitability by FY26 remains a priority for a2MC

2 0 2 4 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

55

Revenue and EBITDA

39

66

46

68

44

50

(10)

(9)

(13)

(13)

(15)

(14)

1H222H221H232H231H24

$ million

1

Mataura Valley Milk

Reported

Revenue

1

Subject to rounding.

2

Pro-forma unaudited basis for 6-months. Reflecting a2MC ownership of 5-months (1H22) versus 6-month due to timing of acquisition completion.

3

MVM purchases Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy product to enable it to match the amount of electricity it uses on an annual basis with an equivalent amount of electricity put into the national grid from one of Meridian’s hydro stations or wind farms (which have been independently verified as producing

100% renewable electricity).

N/A

Internal sales to

a2MC eliminated

51715

Revenue

6-months

2

Reported

EBITDA

EBITDA

6-months

2

8

QUESTIONS

APPENDIX

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures
2 0 2 4 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

58

1

EBITDA and EBIT are non-GAAP measures. However, the Company believes they assist in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying performance of the business.

$ million1H241H23

Australia & New Zealand segment EBITDA

34.862.0

China & Other Asia segment EBITDA

135.9111.5

USA segment EBITDA

(8.3)(12.2)

MVM segment EBITDA

(15.3)(13.4)

Corporate EBITDA

(33.8)(40.1)

EBITDA

1

113.2107.8

Depreciation / amortisation

(8.9)(9.0)

EBIT

1

104.498.8

Net interest income

16.69.9

Income tax expense

(42.3)(40.2)

Netprofit for the period

78.668.5

a2MC glossary of terms
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59

AcronymMeaning

a2MCThe a2 Milk Company Limited

ANZAustralia and New Zealand

ASPAverage selling price

AUAustralia

AUDAustralian Dollar

BCDLower tier cities in China

CAGRCompound Annual Growth Rate

CBECCross-border e-commerce

CLChina label

COGSCost of goods sold

CNYChinese New Year

CYCalendar year

C2CConsumer-to-consumer

DOLDomestic online channel

EBITEarnings before interest and tax

EBITDAEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and

amortisation

ELEnglish label

EPSEarnings per share

ESLExtended shelf life

FDAFood & Drug Administration

FSANZFood Standards Australia New Zealand

FXForeign exchange

FYFinancial year

AcronymMeaning

GAAPGenerally accepted accounting principles

GBGuo Biao, national standards of China

GHGGreenhouse gas

GMGross margin

GOSGalacto-oligosaccharides

HMOHuman milk oligosaccharides

IMFInfant milk formula (Stage 1-4)

ITInformation Technology

JDJingdong

KA-MTKey Account Modern Trade

Key&AUpper tier cities in China

KGKilogram

KMBSKey Mother and Baby stores

KOLKey opinion leader

LFLLike-for-like

LKALocal key accounts

LTILong term incentive

LTMLast twelve months

MATMoving annual total

MBSMother & baby stores

MVMMataura Valley Milk Limited

NKANational key accounts

NPATNet profit after tax

NSWNew South Wales

AcronymMeaning

NZD/NZ$New Zealand Dollar

OPNOsteopontin protein

OPO1,3-dioleoyl-2-palmitate, a component of the

human milk fat

O2OOffline to online

PCPPrior corresponding period

POPPlatform Open Plan

POSMPoint of sales marketing

PP&EProperty, plant and equipment

PRPublic relations

RMBOfficial currency of China

RRPRecommended retail price

RTMRoute-to-market

SAMRState Administration for Market Regulation

SG&ASelling, general and administrative expenses

TmallTaobao Mall

TRIFRTotal recordable injury frequency rate

UHTUltra-high-temperature treated milk

UPUltra Premium

USAUnited States of America

USDUnited States Dollar

VICVictoria

www.thea2milkcompany.com

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The a2 Milk Company Limited
ARBN 158 331 965


ASX Appendix 4D – Half Year Report


Results for announcement to the market


Reporting period Six months to 31 December 2023

Previous reporting

period

Six months to 31 December 2022


Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from

continuing ordinary

activities

$NZ 812,104 3.7%

Profit (loss) from

continuing ordinary

activities after tax

attributable to security

holders

$NZ 85,261 15.6%

Net profit (loss)

attributable to security

holders

$NZ 85,261 15.6%


Final dividend Amount per security Imputed amount per

security

The Company does not

propose to pay a

dividend for the six

months ended 31

December 2023

Not applicable Not applicable


Record date Not applicable

Dividend payment date Not applicable


Comments: For further information refer to the attached:

Interim Report for the six months ended 31

December 2023

Half Year Results Media Release

Half Year Results Commentary and Outlook

Half Year Results Investor Presentation



Net Tangible Assets per

security


31 December 2023

$NZ 1.47

30 June 2023

$NZ 1.40

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