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1H25 Results and Interim Report

Half Year Results16 February 2025ATMConsumer 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 2024

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 31 December 2023

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$ 893,848 10.1%

Total Revenue

$ 893,848 10.1%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$ 91,725 7.6%

Total net profit/(loss)

$ 91,725 7.6%

Interim Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$ 0.08500000

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

$ 0.03305555 imputed at 100%

Record Date 21 March 2025

Dividend Payment Date 4 April 2025


Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

31 December 2024

$ 1.67

30 June 2024

$1.54

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

For further information refer to the attached:

1H25 Interim Report

1H25 Interim Results Commentary and Outlook

1H25 Results 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 17 February 2025


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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We pioneer the future of Dairy for good
2025

INTERIM

REPORT

The a2 Milk Company

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

Financial
statements

Directors’ declaration

for the six months ended 31 December 2024

The directors of The a2 Milk Company Limited are pleased to present the interim report for the

six months ended 31 December 2024.

The interim report is unaudited and was authorised for issue by the directors on 16 February 2025.

Signed on behalf of the Board by:

Pip Greenwood David Bortolussi

Chair Managing Director and CEO

16 February 2025

2ContentsCorporate directory Financial statements

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

Note

31 Dec 24

$’000

31 Dec 23

$’000

Sales2892,790811,099

Cost of sales(492,829)(432, 299)

Gross margin399,961378,800

Other revenue 21,0581,005

Distribution expenses(26,948)(25,530)

Marketing expenses(145,887)(136,700)

Administrative and other expenses(124,231)(113,168)

Operating profit103,953104,407

Interest income25,21119,300

Finance costs(1,898)(2,793)

Net finance income23,31316,507

Profit before tax12 7, 26 6120,914

Income tax expense(43, 270)(42,320)

Profit for the period83,99678,594

Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to:

Owners of the Company91,72585,261

Non-controlling interests( 7,7 2 9)(6,667)

83,99678,594

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:

Foreign currency translation gain/(loss) 7,18 1(4,019)

C

ash flow hedges fair value (loss)/profit(6,724)1,024

Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss:

Listed and unlisted investments fair value profit/(loss)8,938(30,780)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax9,395(33,775)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:

Owners of the Company11,241(34,507)

Non-controlling interests(1,846)732

9,395(33,775)

Total comprehensive income 93,39144,819

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:

Owners of the Company102,96650,754

Non-controlling interests(9,575)(5,935)

93,39144,819

Earnings per share


B

asic (cents per share)12.6811.80

Diluted (cents per share)12.6111.76

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

Attributable to owners of the Company

Six months ended

31 December 2024

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 2024(5,841)(279,027)6 7, 2 9 2(8,706)1,882(224,400)1,490,7761001,266,476(9,703)1,256,773

Profit after tax for

the period––––––91,725–91,725(7,729)83,996

Foreign currency

translation differences

– foreign operations7,181––––7,181––7,181–7,181

Changes in cash flow

hedges taken to equity––––(5,667)(5,667)––(5,667)(1,972)(7,639)

Cash flow hedges

reclassified to profit

or loss––––1,0451,045––1,0451261,171

Listed and unlisted

investments –

fair value movement–8,938–––8,938––8,938–8,938

Income tax––––(256)(256)––(256)–(256)

Total comprehensive

income for the period7, 1 8 18,938––(4,878) 11,24191,725–102,966(9,575)93,391

Transactions with

owners in their

capacity as owners:

Employee withholding

tax payments––(430)––(430)––(430)–(430)

Treasury shares

transferred––(5,323)5,323–––––––

Share-based

payments––5,040––5,040––5,040–5,040

Total transactions

with owners––(713)5,323–4,610––4,610–4,610

Balance 31 December

20241,340 (270,089)66,579(3,383)(2,996)(208,549)1,582,5011001,374,052(19,278)1,354,774

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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)(247,596)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.

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Consolidated statement of financial position (unaudited)
as at 31 December 2024

Note

31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and term deposits81,042,034968,943

Trade and other receivables93,68878,070

Prepayments58,82152,545

Inventories5192,563179,648

Other financial assets620,7208,739

Total current assets1,407,8261,287,945

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment222,847231,433

Right-of-use assets25,13725,921

Investment property35,36830,845

Intangible assets111,655111,093

Other financial assets658,17013,509

Deferred tax assets34,41334,129

Total non-current assets487,590446,930

Total assets1,895,4161,734,875

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables385,4953 47, 5 6 9

Lease liabilities6,0885,598

Loans and borrowings1028,000–

Income tax payable32,14557, 3 8 4

Other financial liabilities722,1896,223

Total current liabilities473,917416,774

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables634532

Lease liabilities21,74922,732

Loans and borrowings1038,7643 7, 8 9 0

Other financial liabilities75,578174

Total non-current liabilities66,72561,328

Total liabilities540,642478,102

Net assets1,354,7741,256,773

Equity

Share capital 12100100

Retained earnings 1,582,5011,490,776

Reserves(208,549)(224,400)

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company1,374,0521,266,476

Non-controlling interests(19,278)(9,703)

To t a l e q u i t y1,354,7741,256,773

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited)
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

Note

31 Dec 24

$’000

31 Dec 23

$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers872,790799,690

Payments to suppliers and employees(746,469)(701,466)

Interest received24,12918,128

Interest paid (989)(2,345)

Ta xe s p a i d(70,664)(51,872)

Net cash inflow from operating activities978,79762,135

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment(2,444)(12,909)

Payments for investment property(4,683)(6,843)

Payments for intangible assets(541)–

Investment in listed shares6(32,802)–

Payments for term deposits(400,000)(350,000)

Receipts from term deposits350,000350,000

Net cash outflow from investing activities(90,470)(19,752)

Cash flows from financing activities

Payments of lease principal(2,866)(2,056)

Net proceeds from/(repayments of) borrowings28,000(45,000)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities25,134(47,0 5 6)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and short-term deposits13,461(4,673)

Cash and short-term deposits at the beginning of the period518,943352,234

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash9,630(5,465)

Cash and short-term deposits at the end of the period8542,034342,096

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the interim financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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 16 February 2025.

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 2024,

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 2024, 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 material 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 2024.

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

There are no new standards and interpretations that are issued,

but not yet mandatorily effective as at 31 December 2024, that

are expected to have a material impact on the Group in current

or future reporting periods.

2. Operating segments

Th

e Group’s key performance measures are segment revenue

a

nd segment results before interest, tax, depreciation and

amortisation (Segment EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure).

Fu

rther information and analysis of performance can be

found in the 1H25 Interim Results Commentary and Outlook,

which has been lodged concurrently with the i nterim 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:

–T

he China and Other Asia segment receives external

revenue from the sale of infant milk formula, other

nutritional products and milk.

–T

he Australia and New Zealand segment receives external

revenue from the sale of infant milk formula, milk and

other nutritional products, along with rent, royalty, and

licence fee income.

–T

he USA segment receives external revenue from the sale

of milk, infant milk formula and from licence fee income.

–T

he Mataura Valley Milk segment receives external

revenue from the manufacturing and sale of nutritional

and ingredients 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.

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2. Operating segments (continued)
Six months to 31 December 2024

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

Mataura

Valley Milk

$’000

Eliminations

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Consolidated sales614,249156,86164,29557, 3 8 5–892,790

Other revenue –879179––1,058

Total external revenue614,249157,74 064,47457, 3 8 5–893,848

Inter-segment revenue–––15,685(15,685)–

Reportable segment revenue614,249157,74 064,47473,070(15,685)893,848

Reportable segment results

(Segment EBITDA)148,04029,519(4,856)(11,914)(122)160,667

Corporate EBITDA(41,800)

Group EBITDA118,867

Interest income 25,211

Interest expense(1,852)

Depreciation and amortisation(14,960)

Income tax expense(43, 270)

Consolidated profit after tax83,996

Six months to 31 December 2023

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

Mataura

Valley Milk

$’000

Eliminations

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Consolidated sales549,459161,37056,75943,511–811,099

Other revenue –824181––1,005

Total external revenue549,459162,19456,94043,511–812,104

Inter-segment revenue–––8,007(8,007)–

Reportable segment revenue549,459162,19456,94051,518(8,007)812,104

Reportable segment results

(Segment EBITDA)135,91134,764(8,337)(15,268)–147,070

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

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3. Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue

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

Six months to 31 December 2024

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

Mataura

Valley Milk

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label305,020–––305,020

English and other labels

1

258,39040,492845–299,727

Liquid milk

2

–103,81163,450–16 7, 26 1

Other nutritionals

3

50,83912,558––63,397

Ingredients–––57, 3 8 557, 3 8 5

Other revenue–879179–1,058

614,249157,74 064,47457, 3 8 5893,848

Six months to 31 December 2023

China and

Other Asia

$’000

Australia and

New Zealand

$’000

USA

$’000

Mataura

Valley Milk

$’000

To t a l

$’000

Infant milk formula:

China label299,001–––299,001

English and other labels

1

210,50953,951807–265,267

Liquid milk

2

–93,31555,952–149,267

Other nutritionals

3

39,94914,104––54,053

Ingredients–––43,51143,511

Other revenue–824181–1,005

549,459162,19456,94043,511812,104

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 24

$’000

31 Dec 23

$’000

Profit before income tax includes the following significant items:

Salary and wage costs56,25150,493

Equity settled share-based payments (refer to Note 13)5,0405,519

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

Depreciation and amortisation14,9608,871

Net foreign exchange losses/(gains)8,436(1,205)

Cash flow hedge losses1,1712,125

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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5. Inventories
31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Raw materials 29,77529,783

Finished goods 162,788149,865

Total inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value192,563179,648

At period end $9,423,000 (31 December 2023: $8,900,000) was recognised as an expense in cost of sales for inventories written

down or written off.

6. Other financial assets

31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts20,7208,739

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts3,176255

Listed investment at fair value52,0419,754

Unlisted investment at fair value2,9533,500

58,17013,509

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 (2023: $nil).

In October 2024, the Group participated in Synlait’s recapitalisation via an equity raise, acquiring a further 76,283,104 shares for

$32,802,000. For the purposes of ASX quotation requirements in respect of the new shares issued to the Group, it entered into a

voluntary escrow deed poll under which it undertook not to sell, assign, or otherwise dispose of, or transfer the effective control of

the 76,283,104 shares acquired under the placement for a period of twelve months from the date of allotment. This restriction is

subject to certain exceptions.

There was no change to the Group’s total percentage holding in Synlait, which remains at 19.8% (2023: 19.8%).

A fair value gain of $9,485,000 (2023: loss $30,780,000) 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 202443,353288,7810.2259,754(279,027)

Placement76,28332,802

Balance 31 December 2024119,636321,5830.43552,041(269,542)

Fair value gain in period9,485

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7. Other financial liabilities
31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Current

Foreign currency forward contracts22,1896,223

Non-current

Foreign currency forward contracts5,578174

8. Cash and term deposits

31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand 206,276150,269

Short-term deposits 335,758368,674

Cash and short-term deposits542,034518,943

Other current term deposits500,000450,000

Cash and term deposits1,042,034968,943

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 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Cash at banks and on hand 206,276150,269

Short-term deposits 335,758368,674

Cash and short-term deposits542,034518,943

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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9. Reconciliation of after tax profit with net cash flows from operating activities
31 Dec 24

$’000

31 Dec 23

$’000

Net profit for the period83,99678,594

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation14,9608,871

Share-based payments5,0405,519

Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss(3,029)1,840

Gain on termination of lease (53)–

Changes in working capital:

Trade and other receivables(15,618)(8,337)

Prepayments(6,276)(3,701)

Inventories(12,915)(3,138)

Trade and other payables38,472(8,767)

Tax balances(25,780)(8,746)

Net cash inflow from operating activities78,79762,135

10. Loans and borrowings

31 Dec 24

$’000

30 Jun 24

$’000

Current

Secured:

Bank loans28,000–

28,000–

Non-current

Unsecured:

Loan from MVM’s non-controlling shareholder38,7643 7, 8 9 0

38,7643 7, 8 9 0

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

The average interest rate applicable at 31 December 2024 for the current bank loans was 5.14%.

Finance facilities available to MVM:

–Total bank debt facilities of $45 million (30 June 2024: $45 million), of which $28 million was drawn as at 31 December 2024

(30 June 2024: undrawn).

–A performance guarantee facility of $10 million, fully drawn as at 31 December 2024.

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 2024.

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 2024 was 2.56%.

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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 202430 June 2024

Hierarchy

level

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair value

$’000

Carrying

amount

$’000

Fair value

$’000

Cash and term deposits1,042,0341,042,034968,943968,943

Trade and other receivables93,68893,68878,07078,070

Foreign currency forward contract assets223,89623,8968,9948,994

Listed investment152,04152,0419,7549,754

Unlisted investment3 2,9532,9533,5003,500

Secured bank loans2(28,000)(28,000)––

Unsecured loan from MVM’s

non-controlling shareholder

2(38,764)(35,818)(3 7, 8 9 0)(33,367)

Trade and other payables – excluding employee

entitlements and customer contract liabilities

(364,382)(364,382)(321,935)(321,935)

Foreign currency forward contract liabilities2(27,767)(27,767)(6,397)(6,397)

755,699758,645703,03970 7, 5 6 2

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 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.

–Unlisted investment – valuation based on most recently published financial information provided by the entity.

–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.

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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12. Share capital
Movements in contributed equity:Number of shares$’000

Fully paid ordinary shares:

Balance 30 June 2024722,934,808100

Movements in the period:

Vesting of performance rights1,084,310–

Balance 31 December 2024724,019,118100

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

As at 31 December 2024, the trustee of the a2MC Group Employee Share Trust held 508,048 of the Company’s shares

(30 June 2024: 1,307,576 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 2,353,351 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:

Performance rights grants:Performance periodEPS CAGR

Revenue CAGR hurdles

50% vest85% vest100% vest

FY25 plan

2,353,351 rights3 years to 30 June 202710%4%6%8%

Both the minimum EPS CAGR (compound annual growth in normalised 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, impairment charges, 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.

Performance rights granted during the period and assumptions

Grant date4 Oct 249 Dec 24

Share price at grant date$6.90$6.23

Performance rights life2.9 years2.7 years

Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

During the period a $5,040,000 expense was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for equity

settled share-based payment awards (2023: $5,519,000).

The a2 Milk Company 2025 Interim Report 15

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 Australian Proceedings, now

consolidated, were commenced in October and November 2021 respectively. The Australian Proceedings relate 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 Australian Proceedings, whichever occurs first.

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 plaintiffs and the Company are to file their evidence in the Australian Proceedings during 2025 and the matter has been listed for

a further case management conference on 11 July 2025. A trial has been set for a period of seven weeks commencing on 2 June 2026.

The Company considers that it has at all times complied with its disclosure obligations and has no present obligation in relation to

this claim, denies any liability and will vigorously defend the proceedings.

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 Proceeding, 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

Since the end of the period, the Directors have proposed the payment of an interim dividend amounting to approximately

$61.5 million, proposed out of retained earnings, but not recognised as a liability at 31 December 2024.

The details of the dividend in New Zealand dollars have been noted below.

Dividend

Dividend - cents per ordinary share 8.50

Imputation

Imputation ratio100%

Imputation credit – cents per ordinary share3.31

Franking

Franking percentage100%

Franking credit – cents per ordinary share3.64

Key dates

Ex-dividend date20 March 2025

Record date21 March 2025

Payment date4 April 2025

No other 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.

Notes to the interim financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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Auditor’s review report
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Company Limited

Report on the review of the interim financial statements

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 2024, 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 explanatory notes. 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 2024, 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 (NZ IAS 34) and

International Accounting Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34).

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 sustainability reporting advisory and assurance services 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 NZ IAS 34 and IAS 34 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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Auditor’s review report
for the six months ended 31 December 2024

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the interim financial statements

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim financial statements based on our review.

NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that

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

material respects, in accordance with NZ IAS 34 and IAS 34.

A review of interim financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) is a limited

assurance engagement. We perform procedures, consisting of making enquiries, primarily of persons

responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.

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

conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and consequently do

not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be

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

statements.

The engagement partner on the review resulting in this independent auditor’s review report is Glenn

Maris.




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18ContentsFinancial statements Corporate directory

Company
The a2 Milk Company Limited

New Zealand share registry

MUFG Pension & Market Services

PO Box 91976

Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 9 375 5998

Email: operations.nz@cm.mpms.mufg.com

Website: nz.investorcentre.mpms.mufg.com

Australian share registry

MUFG Pension & Market Services

Locked Bag A14

Sydney South NSW 1235

Australia

Telephone: +61 1300 554 474

Email: operations.nz@cm.mpms.mufg.com

Website: au.investorcentre.mpms.mufg.com

Registered offices

Level 17

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)

Lain Jager (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Kate Mitchell (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Antonio Rivera (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

David Wang (Independent, Non-Executive Director) –

resigned effective 31 December 2024

Sandra Yu (Independent, Non-Executive Director)

Corporate directory

The a2 Milk Company 2025 Interim Report 19

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

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ASX Code: A2M



17 February 2025

NZX/ASX Market Release


1H25 Results Media Release


The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) today reported strong 1H25

1

results, upgraded FY25 full year guidance and

declared its first dividend.

The Company continues to execute its growth strategy, remaining focused on maximising opportunities in China and other

markets, supported by brand investment, product innovation and supply chain transformation to realise future growth potential.

More specifically, the Company:

1. Achieved double digit revenue growth with full year revenue and earnings guidance upgraded

2. Delivered English label IMF

2

double-digit revenue growth, supported by English label market recovery

3. Continued to gain record market share in China label IMF whilst minimising impact from temporary supply constraints

4. Ramped up innovation launching new products in IMF and Other Nutritionals targeting infants, kids and seniors segments

5. Introduced dividend policy for the first time in Company history and declared interim dividend for 1H25

Financial results and outlook

3,4


• Revenue growth of 10.1% to $893.8 million

- Regional revenue: China & Other Asia segment up 11.8%, ANZ down 2.7% (due to a further decline in the Daigou

channel), USA up 13.2% and MVM external ingredient sales up 31.9%

- Category revenue: Total IMF up 7.2% with China label up 2.0% and English label up 13.0%

5

, liquid milk in ANZ and USA

up 11.2% and 13.4% respectively, Other Nutritionals

6

up 17.3% and Ingredients (MVM) up 31.9%

• EBITDA up 5.0% to $118.9 million with an EBITDA margin of 13.3%

- Including ~$8 million of incremental airfreight costs to address temporary supply constraints (non recurring)

• Net profit after tax (NPAT) attributable to owners of the Company up 7.6% to $91.7 million

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- Including incremental airfreight costs (refer above) and MVM coal boiler accelerated depreciation of $5.1 million

(non recurring)

• Basic earnings per share (EPS) up 7.4% to 12.7 cents

• Closing net cash

8

of $1,014.0 million up $45.1 million on June 2024 with operating cash conversion of 106%

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• Interim dividend of 8.5 cents per share declared, fully imputed and fully franked (~67% NPAT payout)

• FY25 revenue growth guidance increased from mid to high single-digit, to low to mid double-digit percent on prior year.

EBITDA margin (% of revenue) is expected to be slightly up versus FY24 (see FY25 Outlook in the “1H25 Interim Results

Commentary and Outlook” announcement)

Operational highlights

• Maintained China IMF top-5 brand position, improved brand health and was third highest share gainer in 1H25

• Achieved record China label IMF market share of 5.3%

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(FY24: 4.9%) driven by growth in online channels despite

temporary supply constraints that were resolved during the half


1

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

2

Infant milk formula.



3

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

4

All comparisons are with the 6 months ended 31 December 2023 (1H24), 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 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 $7.7 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.

10

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



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• Delivered second consecutive half of English label IMF sales growth with 1H25 sales up 13.0% on prior year, with strong

post Double-11 demand boosting 2H25 outlook

• Launched super-premium English label IMF product a2 Genesis™ targeting the rapidly growing HMO formulation

segment, and expanded fortified milk powder range targeting the growing seniors and kids segments

• Commenced IMF sales of a2 Platinum® into Vietnam and registered a2 Gentle Gold

TM

for 2H25 Vietnam launch

• Gained market share in Australian liquid milk through growth in a2 Milk® and a2 Milk® Lactose Free products

• Improved US profitability and gained market share through growth in a2 Milk® and a2 Milk® Grassfed products

• Progressed US IMF market access through submission of US FDA application for long term approval

• Signed an agreement to establish the a2® Global R&D centre in China in partnership with China State Farm

• Commenced the Company’s first China based production of fortified milk powder products using a2 Milk

®

produced at

MVM and progressed other supply chain transformation initiatives

CEO commentary

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

• “Execution of our growth strategy has resulted in another period of strong operational and financial performance.”

• “Our strong first half results and momentum going into the second half have resulted in an upgrade to our FY25 revenue

and earnings guidance.”

• “We are pleased to declare our first ever dividend, recognising the substantial progress we have made as a business and

rewarding our shareholders for their continued support.”

• “In our infant milk formula business in China, we are a top-5 player and one of the best performing brands, growing sales

by 7% in a market that declined 6%.”

• “Our liquid milk business continues to perform well in ANZ and the US with market share gains driven by growth in our

core portfolio and innovation in both markets.”

• “We increased our level of marketing investment again, achieving record high brand health metrics.”

• “Our distribution transformation continued to focus on e-Commerce channels with the Daigou channel now representing

less than 5% of our total infant milk formula business.”

• “Our focus on innovation is having impact with the launch of a2 Genesis™, our most premium English label IMF product

targeting the rapidly growing HMO segment, and new products targeting the fast growing seniors segment in China.”

• “As we look ahead, obtaining access to additional China label IMF registrations to support future growth and developing

our own nutritional manufacturing capability remain critical to the Company’s supply chain transformation strategy.

While we are not sharing any new information with you today, we continue to progress opportunities with the intent of

making meaningful progress 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:



Investors / Analysts

Chante Mueller

Head of Investor Relations

M +61 400 374 133

chante.mueller@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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NZX/ASX Market Release



1H25 Interim Results Commentary and Outlook


Group financial performance

1,2,3


The a2 Milk Company (“the Company”, “a2MC”) announces its financial results for the 6 months ended 31 December 2024. Key

results are as follows:


$NZ million

1H25 1H24 Variance (%)

Group Revenue 893.8 812.1 10.1%

EBITDA

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118.9 113.2 5.0%

Net profit after tax

(Attributable to owners of the Company)

91.7 85.3 7.6%

Basic earnings per share (cents)

12.7 11.8 7.4%

Net cash

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1,014.0 792.1 28.0%

Interim dividend (NZ cents per share) 8.5 - n/a


Revenue grew 10.1% to $893.8 million, driven by continued growth in the China & Other Asia segment up 11.8%, supported by the

USA segment up 13.2% and Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) up 31.9%, partly offset by a 2.7% decrease in the ANZ segment due to a

further decline in the Daigou channel.

Total IMF sales grew 7.2% led by English label which was up 13.0% driven by performance within the CBEC and O2O

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channels

supported by English label market growth, whilst China label sales were 2.0% higher, impacted by temporary supply constraints

that were resolved during the half. Liquid milk sales grew 12.1%, with ANZ up 11.2% and USA up 13.4% driven by growth in the

core portfolio and recent innovation. Other nutritional sales, which mainly consist of non-IMF powdered a2 Milk® products,

continued to grow, up 17.3%, whilst Ingredients (MVM only) grew 31.9% mainly due to higher GDT

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market pricing and increased

milk supply.

Gross margin percentage

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of 44.8% was 1.9ppts lower than 1H24, primarily due to the impact of airfreight used to expedite

shipments in order to limit the impact of 1Q25 IMF supply constraints, plus the remaining $5.1 million of accelerated depreciation

related to the MVM coal-fired boiler following the successful commissioning of a high pressure electrode boiler on site.

Distribution costs were slightly higher, consistent with higher sales, however lower as a percentage of revenue reflecting

continued improvement in USA distribution costs due to a sustained focus on reducing customer cost to serve.

Marketing investment increased 6.7% to $145.9 million, consistent with the Company’s growth strategy to primarily support its

China market ambitions. Spend as a percentage of net revenue was slightly lower for the period (16.3% versus 16.9% in prior year)

which was in part due to timing with some investment deferred to 2H25 due to the impact of 1Q25 supply constraints, plus cycling

of higher investment in 1H24 to support the launch and transition of the upgraded GB registered China label IMF product,

a2 至初®.


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 2023 (1H24), 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 2025 Interim Results Investor Presentation (slide 35) dated 17 February 2025.

5

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

6

Cross-border e-Commerce and Offline-to-Online channels.

7


Global Dairy Trade.

8

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



2

Administrative and other expenses (SG&A) increased 9.8% to $124.2 million primarily attributable to foreign exchange (FX) losses

largely impacted by NZD depreciation, particularly towards the end of the half. Excluding FX, SG&A was marginally higher,

reflecting increased people costs associated with investment to further strengthen talent and capability, particularly in China and

supply chain, partially offset by cost reduction initiatives.

EBITDA increased 5.0% to $118.9 million, however EBITDA % margin was lower at 13.3% (down 0.6ppts), which was consistent

with the Company’s previous guidance and reflects the impact of temporary supply constraints, mainly due to incremental

airfreight costs of approximately $8 million.

Depreciation and amortisation increased to $15.0 million due to the remaining accelerated depreciation of the MVM coal-fired

boiler. Net interest income increased to $23.3 million reflecting higher cash balances.

NPAT including amounts attributable to non-controlling interests was $84.0 million, an increase of 6.9%. Amounts attributable to

non-controlling interests, a loss of $7.7m, represent China Animal Husbandry Group’s 25% interest in MVM. Excluding this loss,

NPAT attributable to owners of the Company was $91.7 million, up 7.6%.

The balance sheet further strengthened during the period with closing net cash of $1,014.0 million, up $45.1 million on 30 June

2024. Operating cash inflows (excluding interest and tax) were $126.3 million, representing operating cash conversion of 106.3%

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,

up 19.5ppts on prior year, as 1H25 benefitted from favourable working capital timing benefits linked to the timing of inventory

and marketing related payments.

Inventory of $192.6 million was up 7.2% on 30 June 2024, largely due to MVM milk production seasonality with 2Q being a peak

period. While China label IMF trade inventory at distributors and retailers largely recovered to target levels by period end and

ahead of Chinese New Year, China label IMF inventory on the Company’s balance sheet remained below target levels and is

expected to fully recover during 2H25.

Regional and product performance

1. China & Other Asia

There was some improvement in the total China IMF market in 1H25 with the rate of value decline improving to -6.1%

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with the

number of newborns increasing 5.8% to 9.54 million during CY24

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, the first year of growth since 2016. Whilst this increase was

expected due to a catch-up in COVID related postponed pregnancies and 2024 being the Year of the Dragon (which has historically

been a year with higher relative births), a longer-term modest decline is expected due to socio-demographic trends.

Despite the overall China IMF market decline, a2MC’s China & Other Asia segment revenue grew by 11.8% to $614.2 million

primarily driven by strong English label IMF performance in the CBEC and O2O channels, with lower China label IMF growth

impacted by market decline and temporary supply constraints. Segment EBITDA of $148.0 million was up 8.9%. Improved strong

brand health metrics, supported by marketing investment and sales execution underpinned a2MC maintaining its top-5 IMF brand

position and being the third highest share gainer in the overall China IMF market in 1H25.

China label IMF

China label IMF sales increased to $305.0 million, up 2.0%. Performance during the half was impacted by the decline of the China

label market (down 8.0%

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), and to a lesser extent, temporary supply constraints which affected early-stage product availability in

market, including smaller size 400g tins and new user trial packs. Supply was prioritised to key online platforms and offline key

accounts to minimise the impact on sales and new user recruitment. Production returned to normal during 1Q25, with trade stock

largely returning to target levels ahead of Chinese New Year supported by airfreight.

Notwithstanding the supply constraints, a2MC’s upgraded China label IMF product, a2 至初® continued to perform well in market,

achieving record market share of 5.3%

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. The brand was supported by a further step up in marketing investment, with a focus on

building brand superiority through always-on digital and integrated marketing campaigns across channels.

a2MC’s market value share in the MBS channel was stable at 3.5%

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, with numeric distribution and weighted distribution

increasing over the half with a strategic focus on building distribution in BCD cities. In line with the Company’s strategy, a2MC has

focused on accelerating growth through the DOL channel, where a2MC’s market value share in DOL increased from 3.9% to 4.1%

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over the half.

Pleasingly, a2MC’s share of early stage product sales continued to increase, with share now over 5% for both Stages 1 and 2, as

more users shift to online channels.



9

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

10

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). Value decline of -13.4% in 1H24 and -7.3% in 2H24.

11

China National Bureau of Statistics.

12

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities), 1H25 versus 1H24.

13

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

14

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

15

Smart Path China IMF online market tracking: for DOL only retail value share. MAT, 1H25 versus FY24.



3

English label IMF

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English label IMF sales in the China & Other Asia segment of $258.4 million were up 22.7% due to positive English label market

trends and a significant step up in a2MC demand post Double-11 driven by strong growth in O2O within lower-tier cities and in

early-stage products overall.

English label IMF market value was up 7.1%

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reflecting a further shift in the total China IMF market, from China label to English

label, with English label now representing 18.3%

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of total market value, up from 17.2%

18

in FY24. The increased switching to

English label reflects the recovery of the market post COVID-19 when the English label market observed a low of 14%

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market

share. Whilst English label represents a smaller proportion of the IMF market, a2MC is well positioned to benefit in this segment

given it is the second largest player in the market with just under 20% market share.

The rapid growth of HMO and specialty product segments also contributed to English label market growth with consumers

adopting English label products due to ingredients and specialised formulations not widely available in China label (such as those

including various HMOs

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). To capitalise on this growing market opportunity, the Company has developed and commenced sell-in

of its most premium English label IMF product, a2 Genesis™ with a China focused launch planned for 2H25. The product contains

HMOs and is positioned above a2 Platinum®.

The Company also expanded its reach of English label to build on a2MC’s existing presence in emerging markets with sales

commencing for a2 Platinum® IMF in Vietnam during the half alongside the Vietnam registration of a2 Gentle Gold™ for launch in

2H25.

Other nutritional products

Sales of other nutritional products in the China & Other Asia segment were up 27.3% to $50.8 million, benefitting from the

Group’s innovation programme and improved organisational focus with growth driven by both English label and China label

product.

During the period, three new China label fortified milk powder products were launched targeting the seniors segment addressing

the top senior health needs: immunity, bone, gut and heart health. The Company’s other nutritionals range will be further

expanded in 3Q25 with the launch of a new kids fortified milk powder designed for kids 3+ supporting immunity, eye health and

brain development with innovative packaging.

2. Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) segment reported revenue of $157.7 million and EBITDA of $29.5 million, down 2.7% and 15.1%

respectively. The result was driven by a further decline in the Daigou channel, partly offset by strong growth within the Australian

liquid milk business.

English label IMF and other nutritionals products

a2MC IMF reseller and retail sales decreased 24.9% to $40.5 million versus 1H24, consistent with wider channel declines. English

label IMF focus remains on the CBEC and O2O channels, however the Company continues to support the Daigou channel through

marketing support and trade activations.

a2 Gentle Gold™, which launched during FY24 with a new manufacturing partner (Yashili NZ, a subsidiary of Mengniu), has

continued to perform in line with plan in the Australian retail market, providing an entry point for consumers at a price below

a2 Platinum® supporting improved market share in retail.

Consistent with Daigou channel declines, revenue for other nutritional products was down 11.0% to $12.6 million, with growth

realised through channels in the China & Other Asia segment.

Liquid milk

Australian liquid milk sales were up 11.2% to $103.8 million, led by a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free and growth in the core a2 Milk

®

range,

plus favourable currency translation.

Revenue growth was achieved in a challenging market, with the liquid milk category declining 0.6%

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and increased competitor

promotional activity, consistent with the wider macroeconomic environment.

a2MC’s liquid milk market value share grew 0.4ppts to 10.8%, primarily driven by a2 Milk® Lactose Free which increased share of

the Australian lactose free market from 12.7% to 15.8%

21

. Growth in the period was supported by brand investment to drive

awareness and conversion through continued execution of the new “Only a2™ will do” campaign. a2 Milk® (including Lactose

Free) remains the number one dairy milk brand nationally

22

.

Market share growth was supported by household brand penetration gains and increased distribution for Lactose Free, particularly

in QLD and SA.


16

English label IMF includes sales via CBEC, O2O, Emerging Markets and Hong Kong Resellers.

17

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities). 1H25 versus 1H24.

18

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

19

Human milk oligosaccharides.

20

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, 1H25 versus 1H24.

21

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT, 1H25 versus FY24.

22

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, dollar share, as at 1H25.



4

An upgrade of the Kyabram milk processing facility with Kyvalley Dairy Group remains on track for completion during FY25.

3. USA

USA grew revenue by 13.2% to $64.5 million and improved profitability, with EBITDA losses reduced to $4.9 million (1H24: $8.3

million).

Revenue growth was driven by core a2 Milk®, a2 Milk® Grassfed and growth in the Club channel. a2MC’s market value share in

the premium milk category for the Grocery channel increased to 2.4% (up from 2.2%)

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. a2 Platinum® IMF sales recognised during

the half were not material. The improved EBITDA loss was due to higher revenue, improved input costs and distribution rates and

reduced SG&A costs. Accelerating the path to profitability in the USA remains a key focus.

Having received short-term Enforcement Discretion approval from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) during FY24 to

import and sell a2 Platinum®, a2MC is now pursuing longer term FDA approval. The Company’s New Infant Formula Notification

was submitted on time in 2Q25 and is currently under FDA review, with long term approval targeted to be achieved during CY25

(subject to FDA approval). In the meantime, the Company continued to trial alternative sales and marketing approaches under

Enforcement Discretion.

4. Mataura Valley Milk

The first half of FY25 was characterised by higher GDT market pricing, plus higher milk volumes processed through the MVM site.

As a result, revenue of $57.4 million was $13.9 million higher than prior year, with EBITDA losses improving to $11.9 million,

(1H24: $15.3 million). Internal sales growth was mainly due to growth in Other nutritional products, plus timing of sales in FY24

which were second half weighted. The improved EBITDA loss position reflects the ongoing cost and productivity focus across the

site, plus an improved sales product mix. The Company continues to work on a range of initiatives to accelerate MVM’s path to

profitability, which remains a key priority.

Supply chain transformation and sustainability

Supply chain transformation

Key highlights included the development and sell-in of the Company’s first HMO containing formulation, a2 Genesis™, in

partnership with Yashili NZ; entry into China based manufacturing in partnership with Shanghai Howell Nutrition Dairy Co., Ltd for

a new fortified seniors nutrition range of three products using a2 Milk

®

powder produced at MVM; the transition of a2 Milk®

powder pouch products to NZ Nutritional Wellness to improve efficiency and traceability; and continued significant site and

capacity upgrades of the Kyabram fresh milk processing facility in Australia.

As announced on 16 August 2024, the Company resolved the various disputes subject to arbitration with Synlait Milk Limited and

in October supported Synlait by participating in its equity raise. As part of the settlement, the cancellation of Synlait’s

manufacturing and supply exclusivity rights

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from 1 January 2025 provides additional flexibility to a2MC to further enable its

supply chain transformation strategy.

The Company continues to progress opportunities to gain access to additional controlled China label IMF registrations to achieve

greater China market access and to develop its own nutritional manufacturing capability consistent with its growth strategy.

Sustainability

The Company continued to invest in its a2

TM

Farm Sustainability Fund in ANZ with applications recently opened for a new round of

grants to support sustainability projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to deliver a meaningful impact across the

community and environment. In 1H25 the Company incorporated 20% recycled content into its fresh milk HDPE bottles across its

2L, 3L and 3.5L formats from its Smeaton Grange liquid milk facility. Lastly, following the successful commissioning of a high

pressure electrode boiler at MVM during FY24, the site’s core activities were powered by certified renewable energy

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, further

reducing emissions.

Capital management

In November 2024, the Company announced the establishment of a dividend policy for the first time in company history. The

dividend policy targets a payout ratio range of between 60% and 80% of net profit after tax excluding non-recurring and other

items (normalised NPAT).

The a2MC Board has declared an interim dividend for 1H25 amounting to approximately $62 million or 8.5 cents per share being a

payout of 67% of NPAT. The dividend will be paid on 4 April 2025 and will be fully imputed and fully franked. Subsequent

dividends are expected to be declared on a semi-annual basis in February and August each year at a level consistent with the

Company’s target payout ratio range. It is the Company’s intention to impute and frank dividends to the maximum extent possible

subject to available credits, noting that imputation credits are limited.


23

SPINS data for the Grocery channel, MAT, 1H25 versus FY24.

24

In respect of S1-S3 of a2MC’s current IMF products (being a2 Platinum® and a2 至初®) for sale by a2MC in the markets of China, Australia and New Zealand.

25

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).



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The Board remains conscious of the significant amount of net cash held on the balance sheet at period end. Consistent with the

Company’s capital allocation framework, priority is being given to transforming and de-risking a2MC’s supply chain to enable

future growth focused on investment in New Zealand and China, alongside other growth opportunities and risk mitigation. As

a2MC executes its strategy and risk evolves, the Board will continue to review capital management options which may result in

further capital returns to shareholders, likely in the form of special dividends over time.

The declaration and payment of all dividends will be subject to Board approval.

FY25 Outlook

Revenue and earnings guidance has improved from the Company’s prior outlook statement (22 November 2024) mainly due to:

• Stronger than expected demand for English label IMF in CBEC and O2O channels

• Increased Liquid Milk sales, particularly in the USA club channel

• Movements in actual and forecast currency rates reflecting NZD depreciation, which are expected to inflate both revenue

and costs (including hedge losses)

• Higher GDT pricing increasing MVM external ingredients sales

For FY25, the Company is now expecting the following relative to FY24:

• Revenue growth of low to mid double-digit

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percent (previously mid to high single-digit percent)

• Gross margin (% of sales) to be similar to up

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

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

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

• Operational cash conversion to be approximately 90%

• Capital expenditure to be approximately $20 million

Key risks

A range of risks could materially impact expected revenue and earnings outcomes including, but are not limited to, trading upside

and downside, challenging macroeconomic conditions, China IMF category dynamics and competitive intensity, product and

supply related risks, cross border trade, foreign exchange movements, changes in interest rates, farmgate milk pricing and other

commodity prices, and changes in the regulatory environment.








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

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Head of Investor Relations

M +61 400 374 133

chante.mueller@a2milk.com




Media – New Zealand

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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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Double-digit refers to the range 10%-20%.

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The a2 Milk Company Limited
17 February 2025

2025

INTERIM

RESULTS

We pioneer the future of Dairy for good

Disclaimer
This presentation dated 17 February 2025 provides additional

commentary on the financial results for the 6 months ended

31 December 2024 of The a2 Milk Company Limited (the

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

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

conjunction with the explanations and views in those documents.

This presentation is provided for general information purposes only.

The information contained in this presentation is not intended to be

relied upon as advice to investors and does not take into account

the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any

particular investor. Investors should assess their own individual

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This presentation is not a prospectus, investment statement or

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in any jurisdiction.

Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward looking

statements. Such forward looking statements involve known and

unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important

factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company and

which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to

differ materially from those expressed or implied by such

statements.

While all reasonable care has been taken in relation to the

preparation of this presentation, none of the Company, its

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Past performance is not indicative of future performance and no

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Some of the information in this presentation is based on unaudited

financial data which may be subject to change.

All values are expressed in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise

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this presentation are owned by the Company.

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

2

Agenda
Results summary4

Financial overview15

Regional and

product performance

21

Appendix34

Strong 1H25 operating and financial performance
2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

4

Achieved Group double-digit revenue growth with full year revenue and

earnings guidance upgraded

Delivered English label IMF double-digit revenue growth driven

by CBEC and O2O channels supported by EL market recovery

Continued to gain record market share in China label IMF whilst

minimising impact from temporary supply constraints that were

resolved during the half

Ramped up innovation launching new products in IMF and

Other Nutritionals categories targeting infants, kids and seniors segments

Introduced dividend policy for the first time in Company history and

declared first interim dividend

1

2

3

4

5

Continued growth in revenue, earnings and cash flow
2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

5

•Revenue up 10.1% to $893.8 million

•EBITDA up 5.0% to $118.9 million

−Including ~$8 million of incremental airfreight costs to address

temporary supply constraints (non recurring)

•EBITDA margin of 13.3%, down 0.6ppts due to supply constraints

•Net profit after tax (NPAT) up 7.6% to $91.7 million

1


−Including incremental airfreight costs (refer above) and MVM coal

boiler accelerated depreciation of $5.1 million (non recurring)

•Basic earnings per share (EPS) up 7.4% to 12.7 cents

•Closing net cash

2

of $1,014.0 million up $45.1 million on 30 June 2024

with cash conversion of 106%

3

•Interim dividend of 8.5 cents per share declared (~67% payout)

EBITDA; $ millions

Revenue; $ millions

Basic EPS; cents per share

Key financials

1

Excludes non-controlling interest in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM), a loss of $7.7 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.

Group performance

Growth driven by English label IMF, Liquid Milk and Other Nutritionals
2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

6

•China & Other Asia segment sales up 11.8%, led by English label IMF

CBEC and O2O channel growth (up 22.7%) and Other Nutritionals

•ANZ segment sales down 2.8% consistent with Daigou channel

decline, offset by Australian liquid milk growth

•USA segment sales up 13.3% driven by liquid milk growth

•MVM external ingredient sales up 31.9% due to higher GDT pricing and

milk volumes processed

Segment and product sales

Segment sales; $ millions

Product sales; $ millions

Segment performance

Product performance

•IMF sales up 7.2%

−English label sales up 13.0%, up 6.3% on 2H24

−China label sales up 2.0% in a market that declined by 8.0%

1

•Liquid Milk sales in ANZ and USA up 11.2% and 13.4%, respectively

•Other Nutritionals sales up 17.3%

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 26 weeks ending 27 December 2024.

Results supported by key operational achievements
7

•Brand health: China IMF brand health improved supported by a2

®

brand superiority campaign

•Infant Milk Formula (IMF)

−China label: Achieved record market share and minimised temporary impact of supply constraints

−English label: Delivered second consecutive half of sales growth with strong post Double-11 demand

−USA: Submitted New Infant Formula Notification (NIFN) to US FDA for long term approval

•Liquid Milk

−ANZ: Gained market share despite cost of living pressures

−USA: Gained market share whilst delivering significant cost reductions and improved profitability

•Other Nutritionals: Continued strong growth of new tub formats and recently launched fortified products

•Innovation

−Introduced new EL IMF product, a2 Genesis

TM

, targeting growing HMO formulation segment

−Expanded fortified milk powder range targeting growing seniors and kids segments

−Signed agreement to establish the a2

®

Global R&D Centre in partnership with China State Farm

•Emerging markets: Launched a2 Platinum

®

into Vietnam and registered a2 Gentle Gold

TM

for 2H25 Vietnam launch

•Supply chain: Commenced first China based production of new fortified senior products using pure and natural a2 Milk

TM

powder

produced at MVM

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Some improvement in China IMF market conditions
8

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key&A + BCD cities) for the 26 weeks ending 27 December 2024 and similar for prior periods.

2

China National Bureau of Statistics.

•China IMF market decline improved to -6.1%

1

supported by growth in Stage 1

(0-6 months) driven by an increase in China newborns. Stage 3 (1+ years) and

Stage 4 (3+ years) continued to decline mainly due to the cumulative impact of

fewer newborns in prior years

•China newborns of 9.54 million in CY24

2

, up 5.8% on CY23 and the first growth

since 2016, supporting Stage 1 growth

•China label IMF market value down 8.0% in 1H25

1

, due to lower volumes with

pricing pressure stabilising

•English label IMF market grew for the second consecutive half, up 7.1% in

1H25

1

, driven by Stage 1 and 2 growth, switching from China label to English label

and premiumisation across all stages

•Key&A cities declined by 4.0% in 1H25

1

whereas BCD cities declined by 8.4%

•A2 protein segment grew 14% in 1H25, now 20% of China IMF market value (up

from 18% in FY24

1

)

•Market concentration continues with top-5 brands now representing over 57%

1

of market value, up 3 ppts on FY24

China IMF market conditions

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

English label IMF market value vs pcp

1

Total China IMF market value vs pcp

1

China label IMF market value vs pcp

1

Maintained top-5 market share position and a top-3 share gainer
9

Total China IMF market share

1

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) for the 52 weeks ending December 2024.

2

Wyeth Nutrition is also owned by the Nestle Group.

3

Kantar Worldpanel 0-6 years old Baby & Kids panel: National IMF market tracking (Key & A + BCD cities) MAT Dec-24 vs MAT Jun-24.

Value % share by brand

1

; MAT Dec-24

2

2

Market share movements by IMF brand

Change in IMF value share (% pts)

3

; MAT Dec-24 vs MAT Jun-24

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Mead Johnson

FY25 outlook upgraded
10

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Revenue and earnings guidance has improved from the Company’s prior outlook statement

1

mainly due to:

•Stronger than expected demand for English label IMF in CBEC and O2O channels

•Increased Liquid Milk sales, particularly in the USA club channel

•Movements in actual and forecast currency rates reflecting NZD depreciation, which are expected to inflate both revenue

and costs (including hedge losses)

•Higher GDT pricing increasing MVM external ingredients sales

For FY25, the Company is now expecting the following relative to FY24:

•Revenue growth of low to mid double-digit

2

percent (previously mid to high single-digit percent)

•Gross margin (% of sales) to be similar to up

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

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

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

•Operational cash conversion to be approximately 90%

•Capital expenditure to be approximately $20 million

1

See outlook statement from 2024 Annual Meeting (22 November 2024).

2

Double-digit refers to the range 10%-20%.

See full outlook statement in results commentary and outlook announcement dated 17 February 2025 including key risks

Continued execution of growth strategy with supply chain transformation
a key focus

11

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

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 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
Progress towards achieving medium-term goals reflected in

measures of success

China brand

health

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

Farm

environmental

plans

Animal welfare

programmes

Sustainable

packaging

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BRAND

HEALTH

3

MARKET

SHARE

4

INNOVATION

5

12

On track

Work in progress

PEOPLEPLANET

SUPPLY

CHAIN

6

SHAREHOLDERS

7

Access to ≥3

CL registrations

CL inventory

management

EL inventory

management

Quality and

service

Supply chain

efficiency

Sales ambition

of ~$2.0b

(≥FY27)

EBITDA margin

ambition in the

‘teens’ targeting

year-on-year

improvement

USA profitability

by FY27

MVM profitability

by FY27

Safety

Engagement

Diversity and

inclusion

Gender pay

gap

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Continued progress made against supply chain transformation priority
•Advanced EL IMF partnership with Yashili NZ with the

development and manufacture of a new HMO formulation

product, a2 Genesis

•Commenced China based production of seniors fortified

milk powders, launching three products in partnership with

Shanghai Howell Nutrition Dairy Co., Ltd. using MVM produced

a2 Milk powder

•Transitioned a2 Milk

®

powder pouch manufacturing

to NZNutritional Wellness, improving production efficiency

and capability, and upgrading packaging with advanced

traceability features

•Significant upgrade of Kyabram (Australia) fresh milk facility

in partnership with Kyvalley Dairy, unlocking additional capacity

and on track for completion during 2H25

•Continued to progress M&A opportunities to accelerate CL

market access and develop nutritional manufacturing capability

with the intention of making meaningful progress during CY25

•State of the art Shanghai manufacturing facility

•Advanced R&D, quality and laboratory teams

•IMF and adult milk powder (AMP) blending and

canning expertise

•7 x winner of gold award for IMF quality

•Applies IMF standards to fortified milk

powder production

13

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S
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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

•Strong 1H25 result and upgraded FY25

guidance sees a2MC well positioned

as the Company moves closer to its

medium term revenue ambition of

~$2 billion

•Improved FY25 outlook driven by stronger

EL demand, increased liquid milk sales,

as well as FX and GDT movements

•1H25 LTM EBITDA margin impacted by

airfreight due to temporary supply

constraints – the Company continues to

target EBITDA margin improvement

•In-sourcing of a2 Platinum

®

is expected

to impact medium term revenue by

reducing external ingredient sales at

MVM over time

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

Significant progress against medium term growth ambition

1

Incremental revenue ambition growth bridge from $1.21 billion in FY21 to ~$2.0 billion in ≥ FY27.

~

EBITDA margin target in the teens

targeting year-on-year improvement

Actual revenue and EBITDA margin

Financial
overview

Revenue and earnings growth with margins impacted by one-off items
•Net sales revenue growth of 10.1% reflects strong EL IMF CBEC and

O2O channel performance, double-digit liquid milk sales growth in ANZ

and USA, continued contribution from Other Nutritionals innovation

and higher external sales from MVM

•Gross margin of 44.8%, down 1.9ppts, driven by IMF supply

constraints (mainly airfreight) and remaining coal boiler accelerated

depreciation

•Distribution costs lower as a % of net sales revenue due to

improvement in USA freight rates

•Marketing expenses higher to support China growth strategy.

Some marketing re-phased to 2H25 in response to 1H25 temporary

supply constraints

•Administrative and other expenses (SG&A) higher due to impact

of FX losses and capability build, partially offset by cost reduction

initiatives

•Interest income increased due to higher cash balances

•Effective tax rate improved due to reduced MVM and US losses

•NPATattributable to owners of the Companyincreased by 7.6% to

$91.7 million

•Basic EPS was up 7.4% to 12.7 cents per share

•Interim dividend of 8.5cps declared ~67% of NPAT payout aligned

to a2MC’s recently established dividend policy, fully imputed and

fully franked

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1

All figures quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) and all comparisons are with the 6 months ended 31 December 2023 (1H24) unless otherwise stated. Numbers

may not add down due to rounding.

2

Group revenue comprises net sales revenue and other revenue.

3

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure.

$ million

1

1H251H24% change

Net Sales Revenue

892.8811.110.1%

Gross Margin

400.0378.85.6%

GM %

44.8%46.7%(1.9ppts)

Other Revenue

1.11.05.2%

Distribution

% Net Sales Revenue

(26.9)

3.0%

(25.5)

3.1%

5.6%

(0.1ppts)

Marketing

% Net Sales Revenue

(145.9)

16.3%

(136.7)

16.9%

6.7%

(0.5ppts)

Administrative and other (SG&A)

% Net Sales Revenue

(124.2)

13.9%

(113.2)

14.0%

9.8%

(0.0ppts)

Interest Income and Finance Costs

23.316.541.2%

Profit Before Tax

127.3120.95.3%

Income Tax Expense

(43.3)(42.3)2.2%

NPAT

84.078.66.9%

- Attributable to owners of the Company

91.785.37.6%

- Attributable to non-controlling interests

(7.7)(6.7)15.9%

Group Revenue

2

893.8812.110.1%

EBITDA

3

118.9113.25.0%

EBITDA Margin %

13.3%13.9%(0.6ppts)

EPS – basic (cents)

12.711.87.4%

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Double-digit China growth driven by strategic market focus
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$ million

China &

Other AsiaANZUSAMVM

1

Corporate

Total

Group

1H25

Revenue

614.2157.764.5

57.4-893.8

EBITDA

148.029.5(4.9)(11.9)(41.8)118.9

EBITDA %

24.1%18.7%(7.5%)(20.8%)-13.3%

1H24

Revenue

549.5162.256.943.5-812.1

EBITDA

135.934.8(8.3)(15.3)(33.8)113.2

EBITDA %

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

%

change

Revenue

11.8%(2.7%)13.2%31.9%-10.1%

EBITDA

8.9%(15.1%)41.7%22.0%23.5%5.0%

1

MVM excludes intercompany sales.

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Net sales revenue
$ million

China &

Other AsiaANZUSAMVM

1

Total

Group

1H25

IMF

563.440.50.8-604.7

Liquid milk

2

-103.863.4-167.3

Other nutritionals

3

50.812.6

-

-63.4

Ingredients

--

-57.457.4

TOTAL

614.2156.964.357.4892.8

1H24

IMF

509.554.00.8-564.3

Liquid milk

2

-93.356.0-149.3

Other nutritionals

3

39.914.1--54.1

Ingredients

---43.543.5

TOTAL

549.5161.456.843.5811.1

%

change

IMF

10.6%(24.9%)4.7%-7.2%

Liquid milk

2

-11.2%13.4%-12.1%

Other nutritionals

3

27.3%(11.0%)--17.3%

Ingredients

---31.9%31.9%

TOTAL

11.8%(2.8%)13.3%31.9%10.1%

Strong growth across all product categories

18

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.

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Cash conversion supported by working capital timing benefit
19

1

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

$ million1H251H24% change

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers​

872.8799.79.1%

Payments to suppliers and employees​

(746.5)(701.5)6.4%

Net interest flows and taxes paid​

(47.5)(36.1)31.7%

Net operating cash flows

78.862.126.8%

Net cash flows from investing activities

(90.5)(19.8)358.0%

Net cash flows from financing activities

25.1(47.1)(153.4%)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash

13.5(4.7)(388.1%)

Cash at the beginning of the period​

518.9352.247.3%

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash​

9.6(5.4)(276.2%)

Closing cash at the end of the period

542.0342.158.4%

Net cash comprised of:

Cash andshort-termdeposits​

542.0342.1(47.3%)

Term deposits​

500.0450.011.1%

Bank borrowings

(28.0)-nm

Total net cash

1,014.0792.128.0%

•Cash flows from operating activities: $78.8 million

‒Operating cash conversion of 106%

1

(1H24: 87%)

‒Positive outcome supported by timing of inventory

purchases and marketing activities

•Cash flows from investing activities: ($90.5 million)

‒Incremental term deposits of $50 million and additional

investment in Synlait of $32.8 million

•Cash flows from financing activities: $25.1 million

‒Includes $28.0 million drawdown on MVM’s external

banking facility to support operational working capital

needs during peak production season

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Strong balance sheet underpinned by high cash conversion
20

$ million1H252H24% change

Cash and term deposits

1,042.0

968.9

7.5%

Trade and other receivables

93.7

78.1

20.0%

Inventories

192.6

179.6

7.2%

Other current assets

79.5

61.3

29.8%

Total current assets

1,407.8

1,287.9

9.3%

Property, plant & equipment

222.8

231.4

-3.7%

Intangible assets

111.7

111.1

0.5%

Other non-current assets

153.1

104.4

46.6%

Total non-current assets

487.6

446.9

9.1%

TOTAL ASSETS

1,895.4

1,734.8

9.3%

Trade and other payables

385.5

347.6

10.9%

Other current liabilities

88.4

69.2

27.8%

Total current liabilities

473.9

416.8

13.7%

Total non-current liabilities

66.7

61.3

8.8%

TOTAL LIABILITIES

540.6

478.1

13.1%

NET ASSETS

1,354.8

1,256.7

7.8%

•Cash and term depositsbalance and consolidated

netcashposition of $1,014.0 million

1

with operating cash

conversion at 106%

2

•Trade and other receivables up $15.6 million and

Inventories up $13.0 million, mainly driven by MVM’s

seasonal production peak during 2Q

•Other current assets up $18.2 million driven by valuations of

FX forward contracts

•Other non-current assets up $48.7 million due to additional

investment in Synlait of $32.8 million, with total valuation at

December 2024 of $52 million​

•Trade and other payables up $37.9 million due to timing of

CL IMF inventory orders and marketing activities, and MVM’s

milk production seasonality

•Other current liabilities up $19.2 million mainly due to

MVM’s bank loan of $28.0 million to support MVM’s working

capital requirements during peak production period

1

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

2

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

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Regional
and product

performance

189
271

299

305

249

289

313

438

559

612

FY22FY23FY24FY25

Growth driven by online channel, with supply constraints resolved

22

•CL IMF sales up 2.0% in a declining market (down 8.0% on 1H24

1

) and

achieved record high China label IMF market share of 5.3%

1

•Successful prioritisation of major online platforms, offline key accounts

and trade activation to minimise impact of supply constraints on sales and

new user recruitment

•Trade inventory restored to target levels ahead of Chinese New Year

except for Stage 1 which was below target due to strong demand

•Other Nutritionals in growth due to innovation and organisational focus,

with new locally produced seniors fortified milk powder range launched

late in 1H25

China label net sales revenue

$ million

4

1

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

2

Nielsen MBS retail measurement service: mother and baby stores only retail sales (by value) 12-month rolling share. Nielsen had panel enhancement in Jan-24 which led to restatement of historical data.

3

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

4

Subject to rounding.

China label

MAT share of total China label IMF market value %

1

Sustained China label growth despite market and supply challenges

22

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

China label IMF market share

Maintained MBS (offline) share with DOL (online) share reaching new highs
23

•China label market declined by 8.0% in 1H25

1

due to

lower volumes

•Average CL retail selling price stabilising following a period

of decline and market wide GB transition

•Continued shift to online channels with further offline retailer

consolidation and store closures

•Market concentration trend continues with top-10 brands

(including a2MC) now representing 78%

1

of total CL market

(75% in pcp)

China label market dynamics improving

China label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Strong a2 China label performance driven by DOL

CL IMF market value

share (MAT)

1

Jun-23Jun-24Dec-24

DOL23%26%27%

MBS51%50%51%

Other26%24%22%

1

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

2

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

3

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

•Share gains in early stage products in MBS and DOL driven

by consumer education and new user recruitment focus

•Achieved record high DOL market share, particularly in JD

•Maintained MBS share in Key&A and BCD cities during

a period of supply constraints where online channels

were prioritised

•Expanded offline distribution, particularly in BCD cities

•Key market share metrics:

CL IMF market value

share (MAT)Jun-24Dec-24% change

Kantar Total CL

1

4.9%5.3%+0.4ppts

Nielsen MBS

2

3.5%3.5%0.0ppts

Key&A cities6.8%6.7%-0.1ppts

BCD cities3.0%3.0%0.0ppts

Smart Path DOL

3

3.9%4.1%+0.2ppts

Market share metrics subject to limitations

(panel size and under or over representation of some channels or accounts)

Record marketing investment focused on a2
®

brand superiority

24

•Campaign focused on leveraging

science to educate consumers on A1

protein free benefits

•Focus on A2 beta-casein digestion

and other potential health benefits

•Leveraging >20 years of A1 protein

free science

•Daddy Lab: Leading independent

quality assurance and evaluation

influencer with ~50 million followers

on social media

•First Daddy Lab approved IMF

product following extensive testing

in China and New Zealand (528

tests passed)

•Campaign focused on maximising

awareness of a2

®

uniqueness and

superiority

•Reinforced a2

®

as pioneer and leader

of A1 protein free category

•Educated consumers on a2MC’s

unique TRUE a2 ecosystem

China label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

A1 Protein Free campaignDaddy Lab endorsementa2

®

Superiority campaign

25
China label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Expanding a2 Milk

®

powder range across key seniors and kids segments

•China seniors milk powder market is worth >$1.5 billion

and growing at double-digit rate

•New a2MC CL seniors fortified products manufactured

with new China based partner (Howell)

•3 key distinctive SKUs focused on supporting top

senior health needs including immunity, bone, gut and

heart health

•China kids milk powder market is worth >$1 billion and

also growing at double digit rate, taking share from

Stage 4 IMF products

•New a2MC CL kids fortified milk powder launching in

3Q25 to capitalise on growing segment

•Designed for kids 3+ years supporting immunity, eye

health and brain development with innovative packaging

New fortified seniors powder range launched late in 1H25New fortified kids powder to launch in 3Q25

102
176

211

258

153

211

237

256

386

448

FY22FY23FY24FY25

1H2H

Significant increase in English label sales in CBEC and O2O channels

26

1

Excludes USA IMF sales.

2

Subject to rounding.

•EL revenue growth

1

of 13.0% to $298.9 million with combined CBEC and

O2O revenue increasing 22.7%, representing 86% of all EL sales

•ANZ declines consistent with ongoing category trend with traditional

Daigou trade now estimated to be less than 5% of total a2MC IMF sales

•Focused on growing CBEC and O2O channels and continued transition

to drop-ship model to improve serviceability and freshness

•Launch of a2 Genesis

TM

positioning a2MC to capture share of fastest

growing sub-segment of the English label market (HMO)

•Expanded EL IMF into emerging markets with Vietnam launch for a2

Platinum

®

and Vietnam registration of a2 Gentle Gold

TM

•a2 Gentle Gold

TM

sales in line with plan for the Australian retail market –

supports IMF portfolio architecture (priced below a2 Platinum

®

)

•Other Nutritionals in growth led by core milk powders and innovation

English label continues to grow supported by strong market

English label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

ANZ EL IMF revenue

CBEC (including O2O) EL IMF revenue

180

109

54

40

149

53

45

329

163

99

FY22FY23FY24FY25

1H2H

$ million by half

2

$ million by half

2

Positive EL market trends and step up in a2MC demand post Double-11
27

•EL increasing share of total IMF, recovering from a low of 14%

in FY22 but below pre COVID-19 level of 23% in FY20

1

:

•EL lower average selling price versus CL with China

macroeconomic environment contributing to consumers

seeking better value IMF alternatives

•Continued shift to online channels exposing EL IMF products

to wider consumer base

•Increased consumer choice in EL with new formula

innovations including the rapid growth of HMO and specialty

product segments

Favourable English label market dynamics

English label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Strong a2 English label performance

Total IMF market value

share (MAT)

1

Jun-23Jun-24Dec-24

English label15%17%18%

China label85%83%82%

1

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

2

Kantar CBEC tracking includes social E-Commerce platforms including Douyin/TikTok, Pinduoduo (and others)

3

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

•a2MC’s demand significantly stepped up post Double-11

driven by strong growth in O2O within lower tier cities and in

early stages (S1 and S2) overall

•Offline and online retail POS data and a2MC reported sales

growth were stronger than Kantar and Smart Path data

•Trade inventory levels at Dec-24 were at or below target, and

consistent with Jun-24

•Key market share metrics:

EL IMF market value

share (MAT)Jun-24Dec-24% change

Kantar Total EL

1

20.2%19.1%-1.1ppts

CBEC

1,2

20.4%20.2%-0.2ppts

O2O & Daigou

1

19.7%17.9%-1.8ppts

Smart Path CBEC

3

20.5%19.8%-0.7ppts

Market metrics are subject to limitations (eg small panel size and under representation

of some a2MC high growth channels, particularly O2O)

Marketing investment focused on building a2 Platinum
®

talkability

28

•Campaign messaging focused on

Advanced Absorption and New

Zealand provenance

•Refreshed visuals and TVC

•Activated across digital channels

including TikTok, Little Red Book

(LRB) and sponsorship of TV drama

•Social campaign across LRB and

TikTok focusing on key parent pain

points regarding digestion to

demonstrate a2 Platinum

®

benefits

•Sponsorship of New Year’s Eve

online live concert by Taiwanese

supergroup Mayday (23m viewers)

•Encourage consumers to post about

their experiences with a2 Platinum

®


in eCommerce platforms and

social media

•Consumer testimonials reinforce

social media messaging regarding

digestion benefits of a2 Platinum

®


English label

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

Refreshed a2 Platinum

®

TVCSocial Media engagementConsumer testimonials

HMO formulations driving volume growth
and price premiumisation in EL channel

English label

Introducing a2 Genesis

TM

targeting growing HMO market segment

29

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

•Innovative HMO formulation containing 3 HMOs,

probiotics and prebiotics

•Formulated with premium Algal DHA

•Launched in Hong Kong CBEC channel in

January 2025

•Manufactured to Hong Kong Regulations

•Product range: Stages 1, 2 and 3

•Enhanced packaging compared to a2 Platinum

®

•Produced in partnership with Yashili NZ, using

pure and natural A1 protein free milk powder

produced by MVM in New Zealand

87
92

93

104

85

92

97

172

184

190

104

FY22FY23FY24FY25

1H2H

ANZ liquid milk sales supported by continued strong growth from

a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free

•Net sales revenue up 11.2% to $103.8 million, with growth across

a2 Milk

®

and a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free

•Wider liquid milk category remains challenging consistent with

macroeconomic environment – total dairy milk category value sales

declined by 0.6%

1

with increased competitor promotional activity

•Total liquid milk value share grew 0.4ppts to 10.8%

2

, with a2 Milk

®


Lactose Free achieving a record high MAT value share of 15.8%

2


(up from 12.7% for FY24)

•a2 Milk

®

Lactose Free share growth was supported by increased

distribution (QLD and SA) and awareness gains

•Introduced bottles with 20% recycled HDPE content out of Smeaton

Grange facility

•Upgrade of Kyabram milk processing facility with Kyvalley Dairy Group

remains on track for completion in 2H25

Australia liquid milk net sales revenue

1

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, 1H25 versus 1H24.

2

IRI Australian Grocery Weighted Scan, MAT, 1H25 versus FY24.

Note share values have been restated to reflect new methodology used by Circana for “Australia Grocery Weighted”. While the absolute numbers have changed, the direction of movement remain consistent with prior years.

ANZ liquid milk

Australia liquid milk market value share

2

a2MC liquid milk performing well in a challenging market

Australia lactose free market value share

2

$ million by half

30

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

USA double-digit sales growth with continued profitability improvement
•Revenue increased 13.2% to $64.5 million

•Sales growth driven by resilient and growing a2 Milk

®

performance, plus

growth from Grassfed and Club channels

•Market value share in the premium milk category increased to 2.4%

(up from 2.2% in FY24)

1

•Profitability improvement reflected in lower EBITDA loss of $4.9 million,

achieved through revenue growth and a focus on optimising trade spend

and input and distribution costs

•IMF sales not material under current Enforcement Discretion – focusing

on obtaining long term market access

•FDA submission on track with NIFN submitted on time in 2Q25 and

currently under FDA review

31

$ million

2

USA

1

SPINS data for the Grocery channel, MAT

2

Subject to rounding.

Revenue

$ million

2

EBITDA

32

52

57

64

50

53

57

83

105

114

64

FY22FY23FY24FY25

1H2H

Strong sales growth supported by ongoing profitability focus

-16

-12

-8

-5

-20

-11

-7

-37

-23

-15

-5

FY22FY23FY24FY25

1H2H

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

MVM remains focused on building capability and reducing losses
•Net sales revenue of $57.4 million, up $13.9 million,

reflecting higher GDT pricing and higher milk volumes

processed

•Internal sales grew reflecting increased demand for

innovation, plus timing of sales in FY24 (second

half weighted)

•EBITDA loss of $11.9 million in 1H25 improved due to

increased internal sales plus continued cost and

productivity focus

•Losses typically weighted to 1H reflecting Winter plant

shut down and maintenance period (during July / August)

•Supported a2MC’s innovation through the supply of A1

protein free milk powders for use in a2 Gentle Gold

TM

,

a2 Genesis

TM

and new kids and seniors fortified products

•Accelerating path to profitability remains a key focus

32

Mataura Valley Milk

1

1H22 represents pro-forma unaudited results for 6-months. Comprises 5-months reported results under a2MC ownership (acquired at the end of July 2021) plus unaudited financial results for the month of July 2021.

Continued focus on site optimisation

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

39

66

46

68

44

58

57

50

(10)

(9)

(13)

(13)

(15)

(5)

(12)

(14)

1H222H221H232H231H242H241H25

$ million

Reported

Revenue

N/A

Internal sales to

a2MC eliminated

51715

Revenue

6-months

1

Reported

EBITDA

EBITDA

6-months

1

82716

Revenue and EBITDA

Questions

Appendix

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures
35

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.

$ million1H251H24

Australia & New Zealand segment EBITDA

29.534.8

China & Other Asia segment EBITDA

148.0135.9

USA segment EBITDA

(4.9)(8.3)

MVM segment EBITDA

(11.9)(15.3)

Eliminations EBITDA

(0.1)-

Corporate EBITDA

(41.8)(33.8)

EBITDA

1

118.9113.2

Depreciation/amortisation

(15.0)(8.9)

EBIT

1

103.9104.4

Net interest income

23.416.6

Income tax expense

(43.3)(42.3)

Net profit for the period

84.078.6

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

a2MC glossary of terms
36

AcronymMeaning

a2MCThe a2 Milk Company Limited

AMPAdult milk powder

ANZAustralia and New Zealand

ASPAverage selling price

AUAustralia

BCDLower tier cities in China

CBECCross-border e-commerce

CLChina label

CYCalendar year

C2CConsumer to consumer

DOLDomestic online channel

EBITEarnings before interest and tax

EBITDAEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and

amortisation

EDEnforcement discretion

ELEnglish label

EPSEarnings per share

ESLExtended shelf life

FDAFood & Drug Administration

FXForeign exchange

FYFinancial year

GAAPGenerally accepted accounting principles

GBGuo Biao, national standards of China

AcronymMeaning

GHGGreenhouse gas

GMGross margin

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

NIFNNew Infant Formula Notification

NKANational key accounts

NPATNet profit after tax

NSWNew South Wales

NZD/NZ$New Zealand Dollar

AcronymMeaning

OOHOut of home advertising

O2OOffline to online

PCPPrior corresponding period

POPPlatform Open Plan

POSPoint of sales

PP&EProperty, plant and equipment

PRPublic relations

QLDQueensland

RMBOfficial currency of China

RRPRecommended retail price

RTMRoute to market

SASouth Australia

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

2 0 2 5 I N T E R I M R E S U L T S

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 2024

Previous reporting

period

Six months to 31 December 2023


Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from

continuing ordinary

activities

$NZ 893,848 10.1%

Profit (loss) from

continuing ordinary

activities after tax

attributable to security

holders

$NZ 91,725 7.6%

Net profit (loss)

attributable to security

holders

$NZ 91,725 7.6%


Dividends Amount per security

($NZ)

Franked amount per

security ($NZ) at 100%

Interim dividend

declared subsequent to

31 December 2024

0.08500000 0.03642857


Record date 21 March 2025

Dividend payment date 4 April 2025

Dividend reinvestment

plan

Not applicable


Comments: For further information refer to the attached:

1H25 Interim Report

1H25 Interim Results Commentary and Outlook

1H25 Results Presentation



Net Tangible Assets per

security


31 December 2024

$NZ 1.67

30 June 2024

$NZ 1.54

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Distribution Notice






Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer The a2 Milk Company Limited

Financial product name/description Ordinary Shares

NZX ticker code ATM

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX website) NZATME0002S8

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year Quarterly

Half Year X Special

DRP applies

Record date 21/03/2025

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

20/03/2025

Payment date (and allotment date for DRP) 04/04/2025

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1


$61,541,623

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Retained Earnings

Currency NZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$0.11805555

Gross taxable amount

3

$0.11805555

Total cash distribution

4

$0.08500000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

N/A

Supplementary distribution amount N/A

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

5


Is the distribution imputed Fully imputed

If fully or partially imputed, please state

imputation rate as % applied

6


28%

Imputation tax credits per financial product $0.03305555

Resident Withholding Tax per financial

product

$0.00590278


1

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

2

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

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

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

4

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

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

5

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

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

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

6

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



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

DRP % discount (if any)

N/A

Start date and end date for determining

market price for DRP

N/A

Date strike price to be announced (if not

available at this time)

N/A

Specify source of financial products to be

issued under DRP programme (new issue

or to be bought on market)

N/A

DRP strike price per financial product

N/A

Last date to submit a participation notice for

this distribution in accordance with DRP

participation terms

N/A

Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make this

announcement

Jaron McVicar, Chief Legal and Sustainability

Officer & Company Secretary

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


17/02/2025

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