Comvita Limited – Annual Report 2025
COMVITA LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
CONTENTS
1. Chair and CEO Reports
6
2. About Comvita
12
3. What Matters Most
18
4. Financial Performance and Management
20
5. Our Markets and Channels
24
6. Our Brand and Products
34
7. Science and Quality Leadership
38
8. Sustainable Supply
42
9. Our People
46
10. Caring for Nature and Climate
50
11. Consolidated Financial Statements
54
12. Leadership and Governance
112
13. Appendices
128
Further Disclosures
129
GRI Content Index
135
14. Directory
148
1Annual Report | 2025
This report covers the financial year
of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and
includes Comvita Limited and all of our
subsidiaries, collectively referred to as
Comvita. Comvita’s head office is based
in Paengaroa, New Zealand.
Our Annual Report is designed to
provide our investors and wider
stakeholders with transparent and
clear information on our economic
and financial performance. We are
sharing the progress we have made
in addressing the challenges that
Comvita is currently facing, and how
we are setting the business up for the
future. We also consider our broader
social and environmental impacts
and performance, taking a double
materiality approach, and report in
accordance with the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI).
Comvita is a climate-reporting entity
under the Financial Markets Conduct
Act 2013. This Annual Report should be
read in conjunction with the Comvita
Climate Statement 2025, which includes
information on our GHG inventory.
The scope of the reporting entity and
reporting period in the Annual Report
and the Climate Statement are
aligned with that used for Comvita’s
FY25 Financial Statements. Reporting
on Comvita’s interests in equity
ABOUT THIS REPORT
Welcome to Comvita’s
2025 Annual Report
accounted investees is included in the
GHG Inventory Report only. Comvita
publishes all of its reports on an
annual basis.
Our Financial Statements, included
within this Annual Report, and our
GHG Inventory Report have been
subject to assurance by KPMG. The
publication date for this Annual Report
is 18 September 2025.
For any questions or comments on
this Annual Report, please contact
investor.relations@comvita.com
COMVITA LIMITED ANNUAL
REPORT APPROVED BY:
For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors:
Bridget Coates
Chair
Michael Sang
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
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Results
Overview
NET PROFIT AFTER TAX – REPORTEDOPERATING COSTS
2023
$10m
2023
$124m
2024
($80m)
2024
$126m
2025
($105m)
2025
$114m
REVENUEINVENTORY
2023
$231m
2023
$137m
2024
$201m
2024
$136m
2025
$192m
2025
$89m
GROSS PROFITNET DEBT
2023
$134m
2023
($53m)
2024
$109m
2024
($80m)
2025
$83m
2025
($62m)
OPERATING CASH FLOWEMPLOYEE NET PROMOTER SCORE
/10
2023
$9m
2023
2.1
2024
$5m
2024
2.1
2025
$34m
2025
–1.1
FREE CASH FLOWTOTAL RECORDABLE INJURY
Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
2023
($17m)
2023
3.8
2024
($15m)
2024
2.7
2025
$25m
2025
0.7
CONSUMER NET PROMOTER SCORE
/10
NET GHG EMISSIONS
tCO ₂e
2023
8.0
2023
29,640
2024
7.8
2024
24,872
2025
7.8
2025
17,932
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FY25 was a deeply challenging year for Comvita. Structural
pressure in the Mānuka honey sector intensified, operating
conditions worsened in several of our key export markets,
and the company faced the compounded impacts of trading
underperformance, financial constraints, and legacy issues.
1. Chair and
CEO Reports
The pressures facing Comvita are not new, but their
impact has become more acute. FY25 exposed the
full extent of external market pressures and internal
challenges. The Mānuka honey category has experienced
sustained oversupply, margin compression, weakening
consumer demand, and aggressive discounting across
both online and offline channels. This has placed strain
on the entire sector, with several participants under
financial pressure and wider industry consolidation
industry consolidation is gathering pace.
At the same time, Comvita continued to navigate its
own internal challenges. Over recent years, the company
made significant strategic investments to build scale,
strengthen the brand, and expand internationally.
Not all of these investments delivered to expectations.
Structural inefficiencies accumulated, including
a complex operating model, fragmented systems,
and underperforming business units. These issues
did not emerge overnight, they had been building
over a number of years. Additionally, in FY25,
the identification of accounting irregularities in
China highlighted further weaknesses in systems
and controls. In response, the Board initiated a
comprehensive review and implemented an action
plan to address these issues and prevent recurrence.
Collectively, these factors have contributed to a
sustained deterioration in profitability and financial
resilience, exposing the business to greater risk in
a tougher external environment.
We acknowledge the seriousness of this
situation and the disappointment it has
caused for many of our shareholders.
We weren’t fast enough to adjust – and those
same market dynamics have only intensified.
Limited financial headroom and capital
constraints have further restricted our
ability to respond at pace. As a result, our
FY25 performance was materially impacted,
including significant impairments.
CHAIR'S REPORT | BRIDGET COATES
Revenue was $192m, down 4.1% from $201m in FY24
as a result of weaker sales in Mainland China, partly
offset by gains in the USA and Rest of Asia markets.
Gross margin fell to 43%, compared with 54% in FY24,
driven by high-cost honey purchased in earlier years,
combined with price discounting in some markets.
Reset in motion
Urgent and decisive action was taken during the year
in the face of ongoing sector, financial and structural
issues, and this is delivering early signs of progress –
the restoration of free cash flow to positive, reduction
in net debt, and greater discipline in inventory and
cost management.
The reset has included:
Operating cash flow strengthened to $34m, up from
$5m in FY24
Inventory reduced by $47m since FY24, comprising
of $15m write off provision and a $32m reduction
in finished goods
A reduction in net debt of $17m over the past
12 months
$12.6m cost reductions implemented, with further
actions underway
The closure of underperforming and non-core
operations
Product rationalisation, supply chain simplification,
and restructured distribution models
A full restructure including headcount reduction
and a streamlined leadership team
Strengthening of internal controls and reporting
structures
A deliberate cultural reset to support sharper
execution and accountability
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Amid this reset, it is important to acknowledge the
strength of Comvita’s global brand, our loyal customers,
and the quality of our team. These are valuable
foundations to build from.
Banking covenant update
At the end of FY25, we reached agreement with our
banking syndicate on revised covenants. This included
the waiver of two covenants that were previously at
risk and the introduction of a new EBIT covenant –
tested quarterly through to 31 December 2025.
As at 30 June 2025, the Group had drawn debt
facilities of $71.6m of a total group facility of $94m.
Of the $94m facility, $24m is due to be renewed in
January 2026 and $35m in March 2026. These revised
terms provide short-term stability, however, it is clear
from discussions with advisors and banks that a
longer-term recapitalisation solution is required.
The Directors consider the Group to be a going
concern. This assessment is based on current assets
exceeding liabilities by $52m, FY26 forecasts
showing sufficient cash to meet obligations as they
fall due, and an expected return to profitability –
subject to execution.
A strategic review and a path forward
While these actions have delivered early signs of
progress – including improved cash flow, reduced
debt, and leaner operations – these factors alone
are not sufficient to strengthen the balance sheet
or position the business for long-term sustainability.
A clear and decisive path forward is critical in the
best interests of all shareholders.
Against this backdrop, the Board, alongside its
advisors, initiated a review of all strategic options
to secure Comvita’s future. The review included
consideration of capital raising, refinancing, and
potential acquisition pathways.
Following this comprehensive review, the Board
signed a Scheme Implementation Agreement with
Florenz Ltd earlier this month at $0.80 per share.
The Scheme remains subject to shareholder and
court approval, an Independent Adviser’s Report,
and other customary conditions.
The Board supports the Florenz offer given the
premium to recent trading, the greater certainty
it provides in the face of sustained structural and
financial challenges, and the liquidity it offers in
a historically low-volume stock.
We recognise that for many shareholders this is
a difficult moment. However, the Board believes the
Scheme offers a clear and defined pathway to value
realisation – one that would be difficult to achieve
through other means given the execution risk,
capital constraints, and the prolonged timeframes
involved in a continued standalone strategy. However,
the final decision rests with our shareholders who will
determine the company’s path forward when they
vote on the Scheme at the Shareholder Meeting in
November. Further details are forthcoming.
Leadership transition
Leadership transition has also been a high priority
for the Board. We would like to acknowledge Brett
Hewlett for his service as Acting CEO in a highly
challenging environment and for his more than two
decades of contribution to Comvita. Brett undertook
many actions to address pressing issues and accelerate
the transformation of the company during his tenure
as Acting CEO, and for that the Board is very grateful.
We also acknowledge Nigel Greenwood, who stepped
down as Chief Financial Officer during the year.
In August 2025, we welcomed Karl Gradon as
Chief Executive Officer, bringing deep commercial
and leadership experience to help guide the company
through this critical period. The search for a permanent
CFO is well advanced.
On behalf of the Board, I want to thank
our team, our partners, and you – our
shareholders – for your ongoing support
during an extremely demanding period.
We do not underestimate the challenge ahead.
But the Board remains committed to delivering
a stable outcome for shareholders, and a
credible path forward for Comvita’s brand,
people, and our operations around the world.
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Comvita has been too slow to adapt to shifting
sector dynamics and has lost margin and share
in key markets as a result. Innovation beyond “honey
in a jar” is critical to defend a premium positioning
and sustain value.
The ingredients to win are there – but we must move
fast, act with discipline, and make tougher choices.
I am here to ensure we face into these issues directly
and put the company on a firmer footing.
We are not starting from scratch. Comvita remains
the global number-one Mānuka honey brand, with
a differentiated value chain from forest to shelf.
We have trust, provenance, and product quality that
competitors cannot easily replicate. Our retail and
online presence across Asia is a real strength, with
premium positioning in health and gifting segments,
and differentiated science-led intellectual property
in bee and plant bioactives. What we are fixing is
how we operate – and how we perform.
FY25: Reset and results
FY25 marked the start of a hard reset. The company
had become structurally inefficient and financially
constrained. We exited non-core operations,
restructured leadership, simplified reporting lines,
rationalised product portfolios, and brought sharper
focus to regional execution. These changes were
difficult but necessary to restore financial discipline
and rebuild confidence. At the same time, we made
clear commercial progress.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT | KARL GRADON
Taking action: FY26 and beyond
Doing what we say we will do is our highest priority.
This is not about a new plan – it’s about execution
and relentless follow-through. In the past, Comvita
invested ahead of traction and was overly optimistic.
That stops here. We must earn the right to grow by
getting the basics right.
Near-term priorities are clear:
Hold pricing integrity in premium segments and grow
share in lower UMF™ grades
Deliver further cost savings
Simplify leadership and continue to right-size
overheads
Return to profitability
Reduce net debt
Reset balance sheet
Looking further ahead, we will defend and grow
our number-one position in premium Mānuka
honey globally. We will increase distribution through
omni-channel capability, particularly online. We
will use our scalable Mānuka forests and apiary
operations for secure, cost-effective supply. And we
will target innovation and category expansion with
tighter commercial filters and better prioritisation.
At the heart of this journey is a renewed focus on
culture, trust, and our customers – ensuring Comvita
evolves into a stronger, more resilient business. We
have the best building blocks of anyone in the Mānuka
sector. My job is to align them for competitive
advantage – and ensure the entire organisation
executes with urgency and focus.
Comvita has a proud legacy. New Zealand
deserves a category-leading brand in this
sector. I see significant opportunity ahead –
and I am up for the challenge.
I want to acknowledge the passionate and talented
team at Comvita. Their resilience and belief in
our brand – even during difficult times – is a real
strength. What comes next will require discipline,
execution, and courage. There is a lot of work to do –
but the direction is clear.
China remains our most challenging market, with
weak sentiment and aggressive competition. FY25
sales declined 11% and profit fell 25% versus FY24.
However, our brand retained its leadership position
with more than 50% share. The commercial reset
in China is beginning to deliver – early signs of
recovery were evident in the fourth quarter of FY25,
particularly in premium UMF™, and new opportunities
are emerging via bulk retail and digital channels.
North America is Comvita’s key global growth market
and has returned to strong volume growth, with
sales up 10% and profit up 15% versus FY24. This
was driven by sharper planning and leadership in
the Natural Retail Channel, where we secured the
number-one brand position.
Australia and New Zealand saw a decline in sales
and profit versus FY24, largely due to softness in
traditional Daigou channels. However, our non-honey
product lines have stabilised and returned to growth,
supporting a more balanced category mix.
Rest of Asia delivered sales growth of 19% versus
FY24. Honey markets across the region are growing
steadily but competition remains high. We are
focusing on channel profitability and deeper retail
execution, with Singapore particularly well placed
for further growth.
Europe, Middle East and Africa sales declined
9% versus FY24 but the region has returned to
profitability. The transition to a distributor business
model in the UK and Europe is now complete and is
already delivering improved margins. New growth is
emerging in the Middle East through partnerships
with leading pharmacy chains and wellness retailers.
In FY25 Comvita:
Protected its leading brand position, remaining
number one in key markets including China, Hong
Kong, Korea, and Singapore
Signed a strategic agreement with the world’s largest
club retailer
Launched Lepteridine™ in the US with a gut health
position, which is driving incremental sales results
Transitioned to Shopify as a common e-commerce
platform
Moved to a distributor model in the UK and Europe
to lift profitability
Market context and regional
performance
Oversupply, economic uncertainty, and demand
fluctuations are reshaping the industry, with the
premium positioning under attack. Global category
growth remains modest at 1 to 3% per annum.
It has largely been survival mode for many players.
Discount brands with low barriers to entry continue
to price and procure opportunistically. Consolidation
is accelerating, with several distressed brands having
to make strategic decisions to remain viable. Despite
these dynamics, Comvita is holding ground in key
markets – and regaining momentum in others.
I joined Comvita as CEO in August 2025 with a clear mandate:
fix what’s broken, protect what’s strong, and improve
performance. Comvita has strong brand assets and global reach
– but operational complexity, uneven execution, and missed
opportunities have constrained value.
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Comvita’s purpose has always been to provide
natural products to improve the health of
the community. In 2025, as we celebrate our
50th birthday, this remains at the core of
who we are.
From humble beginnings, we are now a global
market leader, producing and marketing Mānuka
honey, propolis and olive leaf extract natural health
products. Our products are sold in China, USA, Hong
Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia,
Australia, New Zealand and other markets in Europe
and the Middle East.
Our activities and unique business model include:
Mānuka and olive forest development and
management; apiary management; research;
manufacture and distribution of our wellness products
globally; and selling to consumers directly and
through other customers. Our strengths across our
value chain have enabled Comvita and our brand to
become recognised and trusted by our customers and
consumers globally for our premium quality products.
The current market and industry conditions are
challenging. Fifty years of pioneering industry
development have taught us resilience – the
importance of adaptation and innovation, while
staying true to our core purpose and beliefs.
We know there is still more work to be done to
ensure the future sustainability of the business.
Our purpose-led premium brand remains as our core
strength to help support us through the challenges.
This is underpinned by:
1. Strong go-to-market distribution supported by our
omni-channel capability. Throughout Asia, Comvita’s
own store-in-store and standalone retail stores
provide direct consumer access and real-time
market feedback.
2. Diversified wellness product offering, including
functional foods, healthy snacking health care and
premium ingredient ranges. These ranges and a
strong innovation pipeline enable us to better satisfy
evolving customer needs.
3. Commitment to quality and science, which provides
customer assurance and trust. Our science-led
advantage, combined with rigorous testing and
quality standards, support our premium product
positioning and enable new product development and
category expansion.
4. Sustainable and cost-effective supply of high-
grade UMF™ Mānuka honey. Comvita is one of the
largest owners and operators of native Mānuka
forests, with our own unique cultivars. Our forests are
spread across the North Island of New Zealand.
5. Leading environment and social standards set out
in our Harmony Plan. Our global B Corp certification
recognises the high standards we set for ourselves.
This certification has been instrumental in securing
and retaining key customers in overseas markets.
Supply
We produce our own
ingredients and source
from trusted suppliers.
Our Mānuka forests,
apiaries and olive trees
enable us to deliver the
highest quality ingredients
cost effectively.
Ingredients
We only select the best
health and wellness
ingredients from
nature and carefully
tend, harvest and
optimise them to
enhance nature’s gifts.
Science
We use our expertise
in science to deeply
understand nature and
how it can enhance
our body’s own natural
health system.
Products
The strength of our
brand, diversified
product offering, and
innovation help deliver on
our purpose to nourish,
protect, restore and
revitalise our consumer’s
health and wellbeing.
Channels To Market
Our consumers
experience and
understand Comvita
through the selected
channels relevant to
their needs.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Amid market volatility and structural change, Comvita
remains the global leader in Mānuka honey – with our leading
brand and products underpinned by science, innovation,
route-to-market, and consumer trust.
2. About Comvita
A GLOBAL LEADER
COMVITA’S BUSINESS MODEL
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From humble beginnings
In 1975, two beekeepers, Claude Stratford and Alan
Bougen, joined forces to co-found Comvita. They were
generations apart but united by a shared purpose
and a simple belief: that nature has the answers and
food is the best medicine. From humble beginnings
in small-town, rural New Zealand, they set out to
harness the healing power of nature, laying the
foundations for what would become a global natural
health brand 50 years on.
Pioneering the Mānuka honey industry
Over the decades, Comvita has had a foundational
role in developing the global Mānuka honey industry.
We were instrumental in unlocking the science
behind Mānuka’s unique properties, championing
research, and helping establish the UMF™ quality
mark to build global trust in New Zealand Mānuka.
From those early breakthroughs, we have grown
from a local producer into the world’s leading Mānuka
honey brand, exporting to over 15 countries around
the world.
“Comvita has always been about purpose and people, and
the belief that business can be a force for good in the world.
It’s incredible to see how far we’ve come, without ever losing
sight of our core values.”
– Alan Bougen, Comvita Co-founder
Celebrating 50 years of natural health
This year we celebrated our 50th anniversary with
an open day at our headquarters in Paengaroa.
The event brought together a wide range of guests,
including Comvita alumni, long-standing partners,
shareholders, local community, iwi representatives
and key stakeholders from the business, science,
and apiculture sectors. It was both a celebration
of Comvita’s rich history and a forward-looking
showcase of our ongoing commitment to product
quality, innovation, sustainability and the community.
The journey continues...
Our story has been one of leadership, resilience,
and continuous adaptation. Over 50 years, we’ve
navigated changing markets, evolving consumer
needs, and new global challenges, while always
staying anchored to our purpose that was set by
Claude and Alan half a century ago – to work in
harmony with nature to inspire, enable and empower
people to live well, naturally. We’re proud of our
pioneering legacy, but we know that the journey
doesn’t stop here. Our brand will continue adapting
to changing market dynamics.
50 YEARS OF WELLNESS
A Golden Milestone
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We’re proud of our
pioneering legacy,
but we know that the
journey doesn’t stop
here. We need to
continue adapting to
changing dynamics.
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Comvita takes a double materiality approach to
materiality, considering both what matters most to
our business and what matters most to our investors,
customers and other stakeholders. Our process for
determining and reporting on material topics aligns
with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
We recognise the need to adapt and be dynamic
with what is material. The material topics and the
management of these topics needs to align with
current stakeholder priorities and ensure we continue
to create value.
Comvita is committed to transparently reporting
on the material impacts of our business activities
and how we manage these.
Every year we review our material topics, considering
stakeholder perspectives, external environment
conditions, and risk factors. When assessing the
material topics, we overlay them against our value
chain, looking at the scope, scale and likelihood
of impacts on our stakeholders and the business.
This year, we also concentrated on rationalising
our material topics to the most critical areas to
ensure focus.
Our material topics for FY25 are detailed below along
with the relevant section where they are addressed
in this Annual Report. Further details on the
identification and management of material topics
can be found in Our Material Impacts (pg.129).
Material topics
Sustainable financial performance
Anti-corruption (and financial controls)
Consumer loyalty and trust
Product quality
Mānuka honey industry and policy leadership
Bee health and wellbeing
Ethical supply chain (respect for human rights)
Workforce culture and engagement
Workforce health, safety and wellbeing
Climate change resilience and management
Ecosystem restoration and services
Packaging circularity
Annual report section
Financial Performance and Management
Our Markets and Channels
Our Brand and Innovation
Science and Quality Leadership
Sustainable Supply
Our People
Caring for Nature and Climate
3. What Matters Most
MATERIALITY
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Reported revenue for the period was $192.4m,
a decrease of $8.3m or 4.1% on the prior year.
The reduction was driven primarily by a Greater
China decrease of $9.5m and an ANZ decrease
of $4.9m. This was partly offset by growth in
Rest of Asia of $6.8m.
Reported gross profit margin was 43% (50.8%
pre-inventory provisions), compared to prior years
54.3%. This reflects the impact of a more competitive
pricing environment, with competitors engaging in
heavy discounting across key markets.
FY25 was another challenging year. Our results reflect ongoing
financial pressure and persistent headwinds across both
external markets and our internal operations. We continue
to navigate continued pressure in the Mānuka honey sector,
with oversupply, pricing volatility, and softer consumer
demand weighing heavily on margins. Limited financial
headroom and capital constraints restricted our ability to
respond at pace, which had a considerable impact on our
FY25 performance, including significant impairments.
In line with poor trading conditions, marketing
investment decreased to $17.5m in FY25, down from
$24.3m in FY24, a decrease of $6.8m and 9.1% of
revenue compared to 12.1% in FY24. Other operating
expenses decreased by $4.6m, driven by a focus on
cost reduction. Overall, total operating expenses
reduced by $11.4m to $114.4m in FY25.
Underlying net profit (loss) before tax1 was –$21.9m,
a 1.2% greater loss compared to FY24.
4. Financial Performance
and Management
FINANCIAL REVIEW
No dividend is to be paid for FY25.
1
Underlying NPBT is a Non-GAAP financial measure. We monitor these non-GAAP measures as key performance
indicators, in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business.
NZ$K
Revenue200,683
108,880
125,757
(21,647)
(80,417)
5,334
(14,594)
(79,700)
135,816
231,448
134,264
123,687
11,839
10,196
8,858
(16,851)
(53,386)
137,339
192,428
82,700
114,400
(21,904)
(104,759)
34,136
25,277
(62,400)
89,043
Gross Margin
Operating Expenses
Reported Net Profit (Loss) After Tax
Operating Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow
Net Debt
Inventory
Underlying Net Profit (Loss) Before Tax1
FY23FY24FY25
Summary financials
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Debt position
Net debt was reduced by $17.4m,
and now sits at $62.4m compared
to $79.7m at the end of FY24. This
was achieved through:
• Positive free cash flow of $25.3m
before interest expenses
• Focus on reducing inventory.
• Tight controls on capital
expenditure.
• Realised surplus assets.
Bank facilities
New covenants were agreed
with our bank syndicate out to 31
December 2025, are to be tested
quarterly, and include waiver
of two covenants previously at
risk and the introduction of an
earnings before interest and tax
(EBIT) covenant.
We also agreed the extension of
working capital banking facility
repayment, with a reduction in the
facility from $44m to $24m.
Inventory
Inventory was reduced by $46.8m
in FY25 and now sits at $89.0m
compared to $135.8m at the end
of FY24. This was the result of:
• Reduction in inventory of $31.7m,
predominately finished goods.
• Inventory provision of $15.1m.
FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE AND CONTROLS
FINANCIAL POSITION
NZ$K
NZ$K
Fixed assets – Forests & Apiary
Inventory provision(15,064)
(20,943)
–
(3,400)
(3,522)
(8,982)
(15,733)
(7,196)
–
(109)
(962)
(53,925)
–
–
–
(42,932)
(12,169)
(1,531)
(4,158)
(64,190)
Right of use assets – Forests & Apiary
Fair value adjustment biological assets
Other fixed assets
Inventory provisions increased by $15.1m driven by aged propolis and finished goods in market being surplus to
demand forecasts and aged Mānuka honey raw materials with some non-compliant quality markers intended
to be converted into finished goods at a net realisable value less than carrying value.
Biological assets decreased by $3.5m driven by fair value adjustment for Bees ($2.9m) and Olive Leaf ($0.6m).
There has been a decrease in the fair value of bees due to the current challenges of the Mānuka honey industry,
which includes over supply. The 30 June 2025 fair value is reflective of local New Zealand market prices.
Loans to investees
Medibee guarantee
Total impairment pre-tax
Intangible assets
Investments
FY24
FY24
FY25
FY25
Operating cash flow was positive $34.1m compared
to $5.3m in FY24. This was primarily due to a
reduction in inventory of $31.7m prior to provisions.
This resulted in a strong free cash flow recovery,
delivering a positive cashflow of $25.3m compared
Comvita experienced two instances where accounting
irregularities were identified during FY25 for our
China and Singapore entities. These resulted in
adjustments in our FY23 and FY24 reported results as
set out in the Comvita Financial Statements FY25*
and appropriate disciplinary action.
Following these instances, a comprehensive internal
investigation and external review was conducted to
assess global operations for any actual or potential
risks of further accounting irregularities or other
financial abuses or inappropriate activities. No
further accounting irregularities were identified
during this process or during the FY25 year-end
financial audit by KPMG.
All board members, employees and relevant
contractors and consultants are required to sign off
Comvita’s Code of Ethics annually to ensure they
understand the need to act legally, maintain high
ethical standards and act with honesty and integrity.
The Board last did this in November 2024, and all
global staff signed it in February 2025. This formal
During the period, Comvita identified impairments
related to financial assets. We also identified
impairment indicators for our non-financial
assets. We have undertaken an assessment of the
recoverable amounts of our cash generating units and
non-financial assets. This assessment was supported
OPERATING CASHFLOWS
IMPAIRMENT
to –$14.6m in FY24. This was also supported by the
realisation of surplus assets and reduced net capital
expenditure. We are continuing an ongoing focus on
tight cash management.
acknowledgement is supported by a mandatory
compliance training programme, which is being rolled
out to all global staff. The first Ethics at Comvita
module has been completed by 91% of staff. We are
also in the process of rolling out our Supplier Code of
Conduct to significant suppliers, which requires the
supplier to be responsible and ethical in their business
practices and comply with generally accepted
accounting practice.
In addition to building awareness and training,
to review and improve our financial governance,
we have:
1. Changed finance reporting lines so that all staff
report to central Finance function, to improve
process consistency, transparency and accountability.
2. Engaged an external advisor to implement an
internal control uplift programme and recommend
a future internal audit functional approach.
* Refer pages 94-97.
by an independent valuation completed in accordance
with Advisory Engagement Standard 2 and a fair
value assessment based on the signed Scheme
Implementation Agreement with Florenz. As a result
of this assessment, various impairments have been
recognised and are summarised in the following table.
Inventory & other provisions
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Comvita’s leading market positioning is built on our
tailored distribution approach in our global markets
– ensuring we are accessible to our consumers while
optimising profitability in different markets and
channels. Comvita is recognised globally by many
major retailers as a category leader.
Our strong omni-channel capability in our
Asian key markets, namely China, Hong
Kong, Singapore and Korea, across leading
retail and digital channels enables us to
deliver an integrated and more engaging
brand experience.
This builds consumer loyalty and trust. Comvita
has more than 230 branded retail outlets across Asia.
These retail outlets, and our own digital platforms,
provide agility to respond to changing consumer
needs and rapid go-to-market capability for
new products.
The current market environment remains challenging,
particularly in China. Comvita is navigating pricing
pressure from low-cost competitors, while seeking to
protect value through price and channel management
and product innovation. Maintaining Mānuka honey’s
price positioning is not only important for Comvita,
but also for preserving the value of the Mānuka honey
category generally and the integrity of New Zealand
brands longer-term. Industry financial challenges are
Faced with a challenging market environment, Comvita is
focused on optimising and leveraging its strong distribution
assets, product leadership, position and customer loyalty
across Asia and our other global markets.
likely to drive industry consolidation, which
would enhance pricing power, improve supply
chain scale and efficiency, and support sustainable
future investment.
While pricing pressure remains most acute in
Mainland China, Comvita has delivered a return
to growth in North America, Singapore, Korea
and Japan. The rate of decline in China has slowed
with Comvita regaining market share. Our Australia
and New Zealand (ANZ) segment performance
remains subdued due to Daigou and cross-border
channels being impacted by the slower China
demand. Our ANZ channels outside these have
grown in FY25 by 2.5%.
While we acknowledge the work still to be done,
and are cautious in our short-term expectations,
we remain positive about the long-term prospects
for premium health products in China, the world’s
second largest economy.
5. Our Markets
and Channels
BUILDING LOYALTY AND TRUST
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North America
$29m
Other
$9m
Wholesale
Distributor
DigitalHealth Care
Ingredients
Other
Retail
Partners
Functional
Foods
Retail
Comvita
Sales
Platform
Sales
Purpose
EMEA
$3m
Global Sales
$192m
ANZ
$31m
Rest Of Asia
$43m
China
$77m
MARKET & CHANNELS DATA
Our Mānuka honey and brand leadership,
along with our distribution, scientific
knowledge, and consumer trust will
underpin our longer-term success.
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The Mainland China downturn resulted from two
external factors – an economic slowdown reducing
demand and a NZ Mānuka honey oversupply causing
pricing erosion. Internal operational challenges
impacted Comvita’s market position.
Our China reset, including a review of distribution
arrangements and internal organisational
restructuring, has begun yielding results, with FY25
Q4 showing improved market share and sales.
Hong Kong has been delivering consistent
performance through retail optimisation.
Segment highlights for FY25 included:
• Maintaining market leadership and improving
market share: Mainland China greater than 55%
and Hong Kong greater than 65%.
• Strong growth in premium UMF™ categories despite
general soft demand.
• Category growth driven by successful regional
innovation.
• Hong Kong premium retail expansion with opening
of new concept store at Hong Kong Citygate.
• Mainland China ongoing digital channel growth,
which should continue into FY26.
The Mānuka category continues to grow in the
U.S., though it is becoming increasingly crowded
and competitive. Pricing on Amazon, the largest
Mānuka channel in the market, creates a challenging
environment to maintain a premium positioning.
We are onboarding a new Amazon channel partner,
while building out other channels with a focus on
key customers that serve our target demographic
consumers. With a solid foundation in the Natural
Retail Channel now built, we have an opportunity
to grow brand leadership there, as well as expand
further into the larger grocery channel in the future.
Greater ChinaNorth America
FY25 presented significant challenges for Comvita in Greater
China, with Mainland China experiencing sales and profit
declines, while Hong Kong maintained steady performance
with improved margins.
Comvita had a strong performance in North America in FY25,
growing distribution and consumer demand in core Mānuka
honey products. Led by continued triple digit growth in the
Natural Retail channel, we have positive indicators of brand
health and momentum to build upon in FY26.
As part of our reset in FY25, we have rationalised our
product range, focusing predominantly on Mānuka
honey and Mānuka honey lozenges. Further, to
streamline e-commerce operations and improve our
consumer experience, we transitioned to the Shopify
e-commerce platform late in FY25.
In the offline retail channel, as reported by SPINS
(which excludes Whole Foods Market and Trader
Joe’s), Comvita grew 102% in Natural, 14% in MULO
(Conventional Grocery), for a combined +80%. During
FY25 we also became the number one Mānuka brand
in the Natural Retail Channel, as reported by SPINS.
This was largely due to gaining placement at Sprouts
Farmer’s Market, one of the largest and fastest-
growing natural and organic grocery retailers in the
U.S., currently with over 450 stores in 24 states.
We have simplified cost structures and improved
operating efficiencies in the market. This, in
combination with growing distribution and a focus on
building consumer demand in our core channels, should
drive improved performance in FY26 and beyond.
Science is a core pillar for Comvita and the proprietary
intellectual property relating to gut health support from
Lepteridine™ is unique to us. This year we began testing
this health proposition in a major US retailer to validate
the concept, and early results have been encouraging.
Greater China
Reported currency basis
NZ$000NZ$000
North America
Reported currency basis
SalesSales
Net contributionNet contribution
Net contribution %Net contribution %
FY24FY24
86,64926,135
15,4584,657
17.8%17.8%
FY23FY23
106,25835,608
25,6578,868
24.1%24.9%
FY22FY22
96,92431,793
22,9588,414
23.7%26.5%
FY21FY21
93,07624,735
19,9084,733
21.4%19.1%
FY25FY25
77,19628,744
11,6185,367
15.0%18.7%
Looking forward:
1. Address legacy challenges around ageing inventory and distributor management.
2. Accelerate growth in digital channels.
3. Continue focus on operational improvements in Hong Kong retail outlets.
Looking forward:
1. Increase distribution in key channels.
2. Invest in digital marketing to build awareness and sales.
3. Accelerate sales growth through Lepteridine™.
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A healthy mix of domestic channels and categories
has remained core to our ANZ strategy to win at
home, with our retail locations in Auckland and
own Comvita website delivering brand experiences,
supported by offline presence in Pharmacy, Natural
Health, Tourism, and Grocery channels.
Whilst growth in Mānuka honey was challenging
due to heightened competitive pressure, strong
performance from non-honey products offset this
decline and enabled growth in our local channels.
Olive Leaf Extract, Lozenges and Winter Wellness
categories all grew in FY25 compared to FY24.
Continued weakened demand in China, pricing
pressures, and working through excess and aging
inventory, adversely impacted our Asian Health
business. We anticipate seeing a modest recovery
in this channel from the second half of FY26
and beyond.
A key highlight for FY25 was the performance
and achievements through our Tourism channel,
including sales through Auckland airport, which
grew by over 28%.
Korea delivered 9.6% growth in sales and 14.3%
growth in net contribution in FY25 versus FY24. This
growth is supported by a balanced channel strategy,
centred around our own retail presence and digital
platform enabling superior consumer experience and
engagement. Direct-to-consumer channels deliver
75% of our Korean revenue. These channels are
complemented by television home shopping, duty-free
customers and retail partners.
Japan sales growth of 47.3% in FY25 was driven
through television home shopping opportunities.
There are opportunities to improve profitability
by better optimising our channels and product mix,
including a focus on higher-UMF™ offerings. During
the year we launched our first Comvita-owned
retail store in Japan, delivering a superior consumer
brand experience.
Southeast Asia, including Singapore, delivered 17%
sales growth in FY25, reflecting strong momentum
across multiple channels. While the region recorded
a negative net contribution during the year, we
have taken decisive steps to reset the business for
sustainable profitability. In Singapore, we advanced
our dual-brand strategy (Comvita and HoneyWorld)
and continued to review our retail store network
to optimise performance. At the same time, we are
strengthening partnerships with leading retail and
pharmacy groups in Malaysia and across Southeast
Asia to unlock new growth opportunities.
Australia & Aotearoa
New Zealand
Rest of Asia
Our ANZ market continues to be impacted by weakened
China consumer demand, with a fall in Asian Health/Daigou
channels of –32%. Sales in other channels grew +2.5%.
Korea, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia delivered sales growth
in FY25, with opportunities for improving future profitability
through retail channel optimisation in Singapore and Japan.
Looking forward:
1. Grow brand engagement and affinity.
2. Win in Pharmacy channel.
3. Increase innovation pipeline.
Looking forward:
1. Optimise channel network across Singapore and other markets.
2. Strengthen brand positioning with focus on high UMF® products.
3. Utilise innovation to tap into new consumption occasions.
Australia and New Zealand
Reported currency basis
Korea, Japan, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Reported currency basis
SalesSales
Net contributionNet contribution
Net contribution %Net contribution %
FY24FY24
36,37836,572
10,310 1,806
28.3%4.9%
FY23FY23
40,77031,771
11,5738,291
28.4%26.1%
FY22FY22
34,69627,337
11,2116,585
32.3%24.1%
FY21FY21
32,44425,346
10,2186,367
31.5%25.1%
FY25FY25
31,49143,349
6,957907
22.1%2.1%
NZ$000NZ$000
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FY25 was a year of transformation in the EMEA region,
with a significant restructure of the United Kingdom
and Europe business model to return to profitability.
With ongoing challenges to maintain a profitable
business model in the region, our United Kingdom
and Europe entities were closed and moved to a
distributor model in April, setting up for profitable
growth in FY26 and beyond. With immediate focus
on embedding the new model and returning to profit
with operational excellence, we will then strive to
drive growth, expanding distribution through our
distributor partnership capabilities.
Our Middle East performance in FY25 was a reset
year, focused on identifying the right partners and
making the right investments to build a sustainable
presence in priority markets such as the United
Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. With this
foundation, we are well-positioned to grow through
partnerships with leading pharmacy chains and
wellness retailers, supported by the necessary
regulatory groundwork.
Europe, Middle East
& Africa
FY25 was a year of transformation in the EMEA region, with
a significant restructure of the United Kingdom and Europe
business model to return to profitability.
Looking forward :
1. Embed new operating model and distributor partnerships.
2. Grow direct digital sales.
Sales
Net contribution
Net contribution %
FY24
3,628
(921)
–25.4%
FY23
5,862
604
10.3%
FY22
5,124
83
1.6%
FY21
5,060
35
0.7%
FY25
3,304
360
10.9%
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Reported currency basis
NZ$000
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Our continued focus on building loyalty and trust
is reflected in the strength of our brand and the
feedback from our consumers. Our pillars that
support this loyalty and trust include industry-leading
science, superior product quality, a strong focus on
consumer understanding, and world class customer
engagement and service, including our online Royal
Treatment programme. We continue to focus
heavily on all consumer feedback and improving
our Consumer Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Comvita’s premium positioning globally is shown
through how we turn up in market across our brand
touch points. The first of these touch points is our
During FY25, we have continued to support our leading global
brand position and world-class innovation in-market, whilst
also improving our cost-competitiveness and implementing
key platforms for future growth.
industry coverage. Across FY25, both the NZ Food
and Grocery Council and NZ Story ran stories
celebrating our world-leading brand. We also
strengthened our brand positioning through
partnerships with other premium food and hospitality
brands globally including ‘Lucullus’ in Hong Kong,
‘Intercontinental’ in Singapore, and ‘The Grove’
in New Zealand.
Our retail outlets are a key brand touch point.
We continue to focus on evolving these to deliver
superior retail experiences for our consumers. A great
example of this is the recent opening of our refreshed
outlet in Hong Kong Citygate.
Overall8.0
7.4
N/A
7.7
9.0
7.8
7.9
7.3
8.5
7.5
7.8
8.2
8.4
7.6
7.1
North America
Australia
UK
New Zealand
FY25 year-to-date (last reading taken in February 2025).
FY23FY24FY25
Consumer net promoter scores
/10
6. Our Brand
and Products
LEADING GLOBAL BRAND
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“The most delicious honey I have ever tasted!
No exaggeration! My usual brands of raw
unrefined American (non-Manuka) honey
are excellent and cost quite a bit less. But
I seriously never knew any honey could
taste this good until I peeled the seal off this
Comvita Manuka Honey and licked the half-
teaspoonful that was clinging to that seal.”
– US customer
Diversified product offering
and innovation
Comvita supports its wellness proposition with
a diversified product offering to meet different
consumer needs and price points, which positions
us well to drive value and capitalise on future growth
in the health and wellness segment in our markets.
Our portfolio includes products Premium and
Everyday offerings across:
1. High function foods including Mānuka Honey
and Honey.
2. Healthcare including Propolis, Olive and Winter
Wellness.
During FY25, as part of our reset with a cost reduction
and value reengineering focus, we identified multiple
opportunities to remove cost from our products by
removing elements that are not of value to consumers,
These included, for example, unnecessary printing
inside boxes and gold foil in our packaging. These
specific initiatives reduced costs and also reduced our
environmental impact. Cost out remains an ongoing
focus, especially in our Everyday products, so that
we can compete more effectively in market.
Leading category product innovation is critical
to ensuring value in the future. In FY25, our
innovation was built around the following strategies,
strengthening our product range and reinforcing
our global brand positioning:
1. Increasing premium high-quality offerings for
consumers – for example, launch UMF™ 29+ and
UMF™ 20+ Twin Pack for Costco.com.
2. Pioneering category innovation for increased usage
occasions – for example, global launch of 100%
Mānuka Honey Drops and Asian launch of
Glowing Collagen.
3. Enhancing key product offerings to improve
product positioning and consumer experience – for
example, our Lozenge range moving to recyclable
pouches with new artwork and flavours, as well
as an improvement in our UMF™ 25+ packaging.
4. Accelerate the global roll out of Lepteridine™ to
differentiate Comvita from mass brands through
our proprietary science.
Digital growth
Comvita supports its wellness proposition with In
FY25, we moved our standard Comvita ecommerce
platform from our own bespoke platform to Shopify.
Utilising this off-the-shelf leading platform enables
us to better focus on positioning ourselves as a
leading global wellness company. We are looking
to transition and align more markets around our
Shopify platform in the future. A common global and
collaborative approach will deliver cost efficiencies,
enable us to create a stronger back-end support
platform, and improve consumer service and insights.
Looking forward :
1. Strengthen our leading brand foundation through
deeper consumer insights, tighter brand guidelines
and a focus on brand execution in-market.
2. Increase product innovation that evolves our core
offerings, reduces costs, and/or drives growth in
adjacent categories.
3. Optimise our new ecommerce platform for
improved consumer engagement and efficiencies.
4. Differentiate our premium products with improved
health positioning.
“Thank you for creating more than just
honey – you’ve given us a natural wellness
solution that feels like a gift rather than
a chore. In our home, Comvita will always
be remembered as ‘the golden honey that
made feeling good taste sweet’.”
– US customer
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Over 50 years of healing, led by science
While FY25 was a year of constrained research
spending, we continued our science programmes
to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage
for Comvita and prove the health benefits of
our products.
In FY25 our research programmes focussed
on digestive health and antimicrobial resistance
to deliver long term growth.
Lepteridine™ – backed by science to
support gut health
This year, in collaboration with the University of
Otago, we advanced the analyses of our landmark
SOOTHE Clinical Trial, which demonstrated that the
consumption of Lepteridine™ standardised Mānuka
honey helped improve symptoms and quality of life
in people with functional dyspepsia suffering from
stomach pain and heartburn.
This research supports our ability to make
substantiated health claims in key markets, and
combined with our robust proprietary position for
Lepteridine™, builds a strong foundation for gut
health product launches and long-term opportunities
in this growth market. Indeed, FY25 saw our first
Lepteridine™ Supports Gut Health SKU launched
in Sprouts in the USA delivering over USD100,000
of incremental sales in just 3 months.
Highest quality in the industry
Comvita continues to lead the industry in the highest
standards of food safety and quality. We retained
BRC AA+ certification, the highest possible standard,
and hold 29 independent food safety and quality
certifications globally including Glyphosate Free,
Halal, Kosher and Non-GMO certification.
We undertake more laboratory testing on our honey
than any other company, with more than 34 quality
tests on every batch ensuring every jar meets our
exacting quality standards for taste, texture, purity,
potency, and efficacy. Unlike other Mānuka honey,
companies Comvita guarantees the UMF™ potency
of our honey for its entire shelf life.
There were no instances of non-compliance with
food safety regulations this year. While not a non-
compliance, we did issue a proactive voluntary
product recall of new Manuka + Mushroom honey
SKUs, soft launched into one retailer in the USA,
as they did not meet our exacting quality standards.
Independent certifications (#)23
23
4
0
25
22
3
0
29
15
2
0
External audits (#)
Non-compliance with regulations
Customer complaints per 100,000 units sold
FY23FY24FY25
Product quality
Our long-term vision to inspire, enable and empower millions
around the world to live well naturally is powered by our
commitment to science, enabling us to hold a premium market
position that is underpinned by a strong patent portfolio and
world-class research partnerships.
7. Science and Quality
Leadership
INSPIRE, ENABLE AND EMPOWER
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Intellectual property
Our science is strategically protected. Following
a strategic review in FY25, we have streamlined
our global patent portfolio. This year saw two new
patents granted and we allowed three to lapse
that were close to expiry or had limited commercial
value to us. In total, we now have 35 granted patents
with further patents pending in multiple markets
around the world. We successfully defended key
patents relating to Lepteridine™, reinforcing our
proprietary advantage.
Looking forward:
1. Supply chain innovation to drive operational efficiencies to become the lowest cost producer while
maintaining quality standards.
2. Extend our compelling science proof points and intellectual property protection to support differentiating
new product development and ingredient offerings.
3. Advocate to ensure higher quality standards through Unique Manuka Factor™ Honey Association (UMFHA)
strategy (or alternative).
In total, we now have 35 granted patents with further patents
pending in multiple markets around the world. We successfully
defended key patents relating to Lepteridine™, reinforcing
our proprietary advantage.
Mānuka honey industry leadership
As the global market leader in Mānuka honey,
Comvita takes an active role in developing
industry policies, strategy, and priorities through
our membership and involvement in key industry
organisations such as the Unique Manuka Factor™
Honey Association (UMFHA) and Apiculture
New Zealand. We are particularly focused on lifting
industry quality standards, and protecting Mānuka
as a taonga (treasure) from Aotearoa New Zealand.
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As part of our reset during FY25, we reduced costs
and improved cashflow:
• We reviewed apiary operations and consolidated
branches from five to three to drive efficiencies.
We have reviewed our value chain and put in
place initiatives to reduce waste. In total, we have
delivered $7.1m of Cost of Goods Sold initiatives.
• Our total inventory reduced by $47m to $89m at
the end of FY25.
COST OUT AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
2
Average cost per hive excluding land use payments.
3
Variation calculated by calculating percentage difference between current year’s average kilograms per hive (yield) compared to 10 years
average yield from FY15 to FY24 (baseline) based on Comvita’s internal records.
Cost of goods sold savings delivered (NZDm)
$136
–
$608
–27%
10%
$136
–
$635
35%
10%
$89
$7.1
$575
52%
8.5%
Total inventory value (NZDm)
Percentage variation in hive yield (average kg per hive)3
Average cost per hive2
Winter beehive losses
FY23FY24FY25
Sustainable supply metrics
Our FY25 focus has been on reducing costs and inventory,
while improving processes to enable cost-effective and
sustainable supply moving forward.
• We implemented a more structured external
honey procurement approach to better manage
the negative financial impacts of honey pricing
fluctuations over time.
• We are refining our global sales and operations
planning processes, leveraging improvements
from our own apiary management, procurement,
and formulation processes, and supported by
greater global team collaboration. This will enable
us to reduce lead times to market and finished
goods inventory levels, while not compromising
delivery performance.
Sustainable honey supply
Since 2017, Comvita has planted over 6,300 hectares
of Mānuka forests, over 15 sites and utilising our
own unique cultivars. These plantings are on land
managed or owned by Comvita, and are spread
across the central North Island and Wairarapa
regions of NZ.
These forests are forecasted to provide approximately
50% of our demand requirements by 2030, and at
a significant cost advantage. Our planting, and the
scale and geographical diversification of our forests
and our own apiary operations, helps ensure security
of supply, particularly for higher UMF™ honey. The
forests also act as carbon sinks and deliver positive
nature-related impacts.
In FY25:
• Our maturing Mānuka forests produced 86 tonnes
of high grade UMF™ honey, and are key to delivering
ongoing apiary productivity improvements including
increased hive yields, higher UMF™ average grades
and reduction in cost per hive.
• Our apiary team managed over 25,000 hive
deployments, partnering with 90 different
landowners to harvest and extract more than
600 tonnes of high-grade honey.
Having scale and access to honey of different grades
internally and externally supports us optimising our
cost structure across both the volume and more
premium ends of the market.
8. Sustainable Supply
OUR OPERATIONS
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Increasing customer requirements and
audit demands mean we must be proactive
in managing the risk that our suppliers
and business partners may engage in
discriminatory and exploitative employment
practices, as well as minimising any negative
environmental impacts.
During FY25:
• Our winter hive losses were 8.5%, compared to the
industry average of 10.8%.
• We continued with our best-practice hive and
bee welfare management, as enshrined in our
Bee Welfare Code. Internally and with our honey
suppliers, we also seek to minimise the use of
chemicals such as glyphosate.
• We progressed our responsible and effective
varroa management in line with best-practice
guidance, while researching innovative organic
miticide treatments and varroa-resistant strains to
incorporate in our queen bee breeding programme.
• We increased our production of “feed” honey to
reduce the need for supplementary sugar feed for
our bees during winter when natural food sources
are not available. This reduces our reliance on sugar
cane production, which may have detrimental
environmental impacts.
Bees are crucial pollinators, delivering
ecosystem services and food security benefits.
At Comvita, we acknowledge the importance
of bees to our business and work to educate
on the importance of bees and support the
growth of bee populations.
BEE HEALTH AND WELLBEINGETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY
Comvita’s most salient human rights risks were
identified as ensuring the reasonable remuneration of
workers and safe and reasonable working conditions
in the following areas:
1. Supply of sugar (growers and workers).
2. External manufacturing and packaging
manufacture from China, Thailand and other
Asian markets.
3. International shipping and warehousing.
Looking forward:
1. Ongoing focus on cost reduction through honey supply and production efficiencies.
2. Enhance sales and operations planning process to enable reduced inventory levels.
3. Extending our supplier due diligence and standards to support high quality, ethical and sustainable procurement.
Our human rights saliency assessment involved the following steps:
Developed risk
assessment
framework to
assess likelihood
and severity risks
Identified
all business
activities within
value chain.
Collated published
information about
each activity in
relevant location.
Reviewed
activities with
staff and external
stakeholders.
Completed
assessment to
score and prioritise
different risks.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
During FY25:
• We published our Human Rights Policy.
• We completed a human rights saliency assessment
identifying, assessing and prioritising human rights
risks across our supply chain.
• We started to roll out supplier pre-screening and
implement our supplier code of conduct as part of
our contracts with key suppliers.
Comvita seeks, and has publicly committed, to do business
in a way which treats all people with dignity and respects their
human rights.
Comvita recognises the invaluable partnership we share with
bees and is committed to promoting positive bee welfare
outcomes.
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As part of the changes during the year, we have
implemented new processes and governance
frameworks, made difficult decisions about what
to prioritise, and importantly, opened our ears wide
to genuinely understand the perspectives and needs
of our global team.
Our recent employee engagement survey results
reflected the challenges, uncertainty and pressures
felt by many of our team, with our engagement
score declining from +2.1 to –1.1. Positively, 93% of
our global team chose to participate in the survey,
with increased feedback and comments, showing
that despite the drop in score, our team truly cares
and feels comfortable sharing even difficult feedback
with us.
As part of our wider business reset, we have taken
decisive action in relation to our global workforce.
Our restructure has been focused on cost reduction,
simplification and accountability. We are also working
Elevating health, safety and wellbeing
Our health and safety performance is driven by
our people, who are empowered to speak up, take
initiative, and contribute to a safe work environment.
Over the past year, we’ve recorded an 80% year-on-
year reduction in injuries, the lowest TRIFR and LTIFR
rates in our reportable history and a 20% increase
in proactive safety reports, including a 47% rise in
hazard identification.
Our safety maturity has advanced significantly over
the past three years, from a score of 25% in FY23,
to a score of over 75% in FY25 collectively across
all operations. These gains reflect a deep cultural
transformation built on clearer systems, psychological
safety, and a no-blame philosophy. Our Learning
Teams and leadership coaching have reinforced
this shift, creating space for open dialogue, shared
learning, and continuous improvement. Safety is now
a collective behaviour, not a top-down directive.
During FY25 we have undertaken extensive restructuring
efforts to better position the company to increase efficiency,
build collaboration and set Comvita up for sustainable growth
in future.
on aligning functional excellence across the business
and improving communication channels across
geographies and between functions to foster greater
collaboration and clarity.
A common global employee lifecycle experience and
improved people data management are important
to drive efficiencies and provide deeper insights into
our employee experience and engagement. This data-
driven approach will help us better tailor activities
to support our people more effectively.
During FY25, we commenced the roll out of a
mandatory compliance training programme for all
staff globally to ensure they better understand and
can support our policies around ethical business
conduct. Our goal in FY26 is to achieve a minimum
of 90% participation in all compliance training and
to increase comfort with whistleblowing, raising
reported confidence levels from 80% to greater
than 90%.
In FY25, we also made major strides in integrating
wellbeing into our health and safety strategy,
including the rollout of psychosocial risk assessments
across key sites. This broader approach recognises
that a truly safe workplace supports both physical
and mental wellbeing.
With no notifiable or major severity events in FY25,
and a massive reduction in injuries, we are seeing the
tangible impact of a culture where safety is actively
lived. While we’re proud of the progress, we know
there’s more to do. Our focus remains on continually
strengthening the basics, deepening engagement,
and building long-term value through a workplace
where every person feels safe, supported, and heard.
9. Our People
AT OUR CORE
BUILDING AN ENGAGED AND PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL TEAM
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As part of our ongoing effort to cultivate an inclusive
workplace, we actively sought feedback from our
teams on how to enhance our diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The response was clear –
there is a strong desire to maintain a holistic focus
on rewarding performance and ensuring that everyone
is treated fairly and with respect.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIRNESS AND INCLUSION
It shows that we’re not only making gains in the right
focus areas, but doing it in a way that includes and
empowers our staff at every level.
By embedding engagement into our safety culture,
we’re building trust, strengthening our reputation,
and creating long-term value for our people, our
partners, and our shareholders. This is a major
milestone for Comvita – and a clear signal that we
are serious about doing things right.
Every member of the Comvita team is here by choice,
and with an average tenure of 5.8 years, we are
honoured to have many who remain committed even
through challenging times.
Our staff signal clearly that they choose Comvita
as an employer because of the opportunity to work
alongside exceptional colleagues and a deep belief
in our purpose and the quality of our products.
Global Full-Time Equivalent Roles565
2.1
5.7
13%
5.42
2.7 6
3:1
1.1 6
0.13 6
0
82%
559
2.1
4.3
15%
2.2
3.85
3:2
2.7 5
0.53 5
0
NA
454
–1.1
5.8
8.3%
6.13
0.7 7
3:1
0.2 7
0.267
0
76%
Employee Net Promoter Score
Global Length of Service (Average Years)
Global Employee Turnover ((%, voluntary)
Safety Maturity Score (Points)
TRIFR
4
Health & Safety Lead: Lag
LTIFR
8
MVIFR
9
Work-Related Ill Health
4
Total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) is used to measure
recordable work-related injuries
5
FY23 total hours worked 1,164,000.
6
FY24 total hours worked 1,175,000.
7
FY25 total hours worked 1,078,000.
8
Lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) is used to represent high
consequence injuries and includes all lost-time injuries, not injuries
defined by recovery time.
9
Motor vehicle injury frequency rate (MVIFR) is a specific metric
created by Comvita given the nature of our hazards and for our
reporting requirements. Rates have been calculated based on
200,000 hours worked.
Global Employees Feel Comvita is Inclusive
of People of All Backgrounds
FY23FY24FY25
Employee engagement and wellbeing
The New Zealand
Workplace Health and
Safety Awards – 2025
Winner Engagement
Comvita is leading the way in New Zealand
when it comes to workplace engagement,
and winning the National Safeguard Health
and Safety Award for Engagement in FY25 is
powerful proof of this. This award is not just
a trophy. It is national recognition that our
people are genuinely involved in shaping a
safer, more connected workplace.
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Comvita’s business model is inherently nature and
climate sensitive. We are constantly adapting to
the changing natural environment to optimise our
trees and bees, and produce the premium products
Comvita is known for globally.
To help ensure future business resilience and growth,
we are preparing for and adapting to the physical
impacts of climate change. We are also preparing
for the changing expectations of our customers,
investors, employees and other stakeholders as the
world navigates climate change and recognises the
need to transition to a low-emissions economy.
In FY25, Comvita built on the climate-related risk and
opportunity assessment work previously completed,
and focussed on the transition plan aspects of our
strategy, while being cognisant of current financial
challenges. The transition planning aspects within our
current strategy can be summarised as:
1. Preserve sustainable supply of Mānuka and
other honey.
2. Enhance supply chain resilience.
3. Increase brand recognition and trust as a leader
in sustainability.
4. Achieve carbon reduction in line with science.
Working in harmony with nature to inspire, enable and
empower people to live healthy lives is central to Comvita’s
purpose. High environmental standards are important for the
planet and community health, and also increasingly expected
by our global customers and market regulators.
Our climate action and other sustainability
credentials, including our B Corp certification, are
increasingly becoming must-haves to access major
global customers. Further details on this and other
aspects of our climate change adaptation and
management are included within our FY25 Climate
Statement.
As part of our climate change management,
Comvita measures the GHG emissions produced
directly and indirectly by our business activities.
Our FY25 Comvita GHG Inventory Report has been
prepared in accordance with the relevant GHG
Protocols and is subject to limited assurance by
KPMG. FY25 total gross GHG emissions were 19,434,
a 26% reduction versus FY24, and a 40% reduction
versus our FY22 baseline.
Total Gross Emissions all scopes
(excluding optional
10
and biogenic)
26,380
(1,508)
24,872
(3,673)
(10,396)(13,750)
10,804(691)
0.1310.101
35,41532,492
(5,775)(4,244)
29,64028,248
(743)(497)
(2,601)(1,622)
26,29726,130
0.1530.156
19,434
(1,502)
17,932
(4,874)
Net Biogenic Removals
Net GHG emissions (excluding optional)
Comvita-Owned NZ ETS NZUs
11
Enabled NZ ETS NZUs
12
Adjusted net GHG emissions including
Comvita and other NZUs
Emissions Intensity – gross GHG
emissions kgCO₂e per NZD of revenue
FY23FY22FY24FY25
Global GHG emissions tCO₂e
10. Caring for Nature
and Climate
CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
10
Optional reporting includes S3C6 Business Travel -hotel stays and S3C7 Employee commuting working from home. Optional reporting must
not be included in science-based GHG reduction targets, so is separated from the main categories.
11
Estimated annual NZUs accrued to Comvita from Comvita-owned land and other landowners.
12
Estimated annual NZUs accrued to other landowners from Comvita plantings.
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PACKAGING CIRCULARITY
Comvita uses plastic pots for many of its products,
which could result in environmental pollution from
plastic microfibres, and increased general waste
if any of our product packaging is not disposed of
responsibly after use. The use of virgin materials
and supplier packaging production may also cause
negative environmental impacts.
We are focused on improving the circularity of our
honey pots and other finished goods packaging.
During FY25, Comvita continued with its bespoke
science-based Ecological Impact Monitoring Tool
to measure and track the changes in ecological
health and environmental indicators in one of our
planted forests as a pilot. This tool was developed in
conjunction with Plant and Food Research, following
the original scientific study, and with the aim of
providing holistic and robust science-based data
to validate nature-related impacts from Comvita’s
Mānuka forest planting. We are looking to expand
the pilot as funding allows, doing as much internally
as possible.
Comvita works with landowners and invests in
predator trapping to protect our trees, and by
association, improves natural ecosystems. In line with
our Harmony Plan, Comvita continued its partnership
with Save the Kiwi this year, supporting the growth
of kiwi populations.
Looking forward:
1. Implementation of FY26 transition plan initiatives, including external validation of our GHG science-based
reduction targets and carbon reduction activity.
2. Improving the recyclability of our lozenge wrap and sachet packaging.
Growing Mānuka forests not only supports the cost-
effective and ongoing supply of premium UMF™
honey. These forests sequester carbon and we
commenced the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND SERVICES
Total (tonnes)
Cumulative hectares planted
Material volume
Annual hectares planted
584
1,254
293
6,491
111,084
290
95
10.9
0.36
653
72
340
5,237
95,481
313
92
9.9
NA
310
136
132
6,628
131,228
178
95
8.5
0.38
Non-renewable (tonnes)
Cumulative carbon removals since forest
establishment (tCO₂)
15
Renewable (tonnes)
Recoverable outputs produced (%)
13, 14
Recycled input materials used (%)
13
Material Circularity Index (MCI) score (%)
14
13 Recoverable, recyclable or reusable.
14 All packaging purchased directly by Comvita.
15
Cumulative removals and estimated NZUs accrued to Comvita and other landowners from Comvita plantings and managed forests.
FY23
FY23
FY24
FY24
FY25
FY25
Regeneration
In FY25:
1. We maintained our percentage of recoverable
packaging (recyclable, reusable and compostable)
at 95%.
2. Our Material Circularity Index (MCI) baseline
increased from 0.36 in FY24 to 0.38 in FY25.
3. Improvements were achieved through transitioning
recyclable lozenge pouch packaging across full
range.
registration process for three of our own forests
during FY25. Collectively, our plantings and owned
land have now sequestered 131,228 tCO₂ since 2017.
Our forests also increase nectar supplies for other pollinators,
enhance natural ecosystems, and improve native and other
biodiversity, soil health, water quality, and flood resilience.
A scientific study on Comvita’s forests validated the
improvements in biodiversity and freshwater health.
Through this partnership, Save the Kiwi is helping
us pilot a predator trapping project in one of our
forests and supporting our staff to monitor changes
in the local kiwi population. Our long-term aspiration
vision is to be able to create safe habitats for kiwi
and other native NZ species in our Mānuka forests,
safeguarding our natural taonga (treasures) for
future generations.
We also maintained our partnership with Garden to
Table, donating honey to schools, running education
sessions, and providing staff-made seed balls to help
schools create increased bee-friendly habitats. This
partnership aligns perfectly with our purpose to work
in harmony with nature, while supporting bees and
positive health outcomes for our tamariki in NZ.
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1. Directors’ Declaration 56
2. Consolidated Statements
Consolidated Income Statement 57
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
58
Consolidated
Statement of Changes in Equity 59
Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position 60
Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows 61
3. Notes to The Financial Statements 62
Performance Funding
01
Segments 64 08 Capital and reserves 70
02
Revenue 65 09 Earnings per share 71
03
Other income 65 10 Borrowings 71
04
Operating cash flow 66 11 Finance income & expenses 72
05
Expenses 67
06
Personnel expenses 67
07 Tax 68
Working Capital Assets
12 I
nventory 72 16 Property, plant & equipment 74
13
Trade receivables 73 17 Right of use assets and leases 76
14
Sundry receivables 73 18 Intangible assets 77
15
Trade and other payables 73 19 Impairment testing 79
20 Biological assets 85
21
Investments 86
Financial Risks Other Disclosures
22
Market risk 87 26 Share schemes 91
23
Liquidity risk 88 27 Related parties 92
24
Credit risk 89 28 Group entities 93
25 Financial instruments 90 29 Commitments 93
30 Prior period restatements 94
31 Subsequent events 97
4. Audit Report 98
5. Statutory Information 105
CONTENTS
11. Consolidated
Financial Statements
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The Directors present the financial statements
of Comvita Limited for the year ended 30 June
2025. The report is audited and was authorised
for issue by the Directors on 28 August 2025.
COMVITA LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APPROVED BY:
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Bridget Coates
Chair
Michael Sang
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note
30
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
Restated
Revenue2192,428200,683
Cost of sales(109,728)(91,803)
Gross profit82,700108,880
Other income32,7145,251
Marketing expenses(17,535)(24,331)
Selling and distribution expenses(61,195)(59,281)
Administration and other operating expenses5(32,920)(34,900)
Software development expenses(2,750)(7,245)
Operating loss before financing costs(28,986)(11,626)
Finance income11133347
Finance expenses11(8,116)(9,800)
Net finance expenses (7,983)(9,453)
Share of loss of equity accounted associates–(904)
Fair value movement in biological assets20(3,522)336
Impairment and other assets write-downs 19(53,925)(64,190)
Loss before income tax(94,416)(85,837)
Income tax benefit/(expense)7(10,343)5,420
Loss for the year(104,759) (80,417)
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share (NZ cents)9(148.76)(114.65)
Diluted earnings per share (NZ cents)9(148.76)(114.65)
The notes on pages 62 to 97 are an integral part of these financial statements
Directors’
Declaration
SECTION ONE:
Consolidated
Income Statement
SECTION TWO:
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Share
capital
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
Hedging
reserve
Retained
earningsTotal
Balance at 30 June 2023 as previously reported199,351(2,656)(584)43,209239,320
Restatement of comparatives(865)(865)
Balance at 30 June 2023 restated199,351(2,656)(584)42,344238,455
Total comprehensive income for the year
Loss for the year –––(80,417)(80,417)
Other comprehensive income (net of tax)
Foreign currency translation differences for equity
accounted investees
–(18)––(18)
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations
–(509)––(509)
Foreign investor tax credits–––6868
Effective portion of changes in fair value of
cash flow hedges
––1,191–1,191
Total other comprehensive income–(527)1,19168732
Total comprehensive income for the year–(527)1,191(80,349)(79,685)
Transactions with owners,
recorded directly in equity
Share based payments–––871871
Dividends paid–––(2,897)(2,897)
Total transactions with owners–––(2,026)(2,026)
Restated balance at 30 June 2024199,351(3,183)607(40,031)156,745
Total comprehensive income for the year
Loss for the year–––(104,759)(104,759)
Other comprehensive income (net of tax)
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign
operations
–1,141––1,141
Effective portion of changes in fair value
of cash flow hedges
––1,711–1,711
Total other comprehensive income–1,1411,711–2,852
Total comprehensive income for the year–1,1411,711(104,759)(101,907)
Transactions with owners,
recorded directly in equity
Share based payments–––6060
Total transactions with owners–––6060
Balance at 30 June 2025199,351(2,041)2,318(144,730)54,898
The notes on pages 62 to 97 are an integral part of these financial statementsThe notes on pages 62 to 97 are an integral part of these financial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note
30
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
Restated
Loss after tax(104,759)(80,417)
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to the income
statement
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations 1,447(727)
Foreign currency translation differences for equity accounted
investees
–(18)
Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges2,3771,655
Foreign investor tax credits–67
Income tax on these items7(972)(245)
Income and expenses recognised directly in other comprehensive income2,852732
Total comprehensive loss(101,907)(79,685)
Consolidated Statement of
Changes in Equity
Statement of
Comprehensive Income
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note
20252024
Receipts from customers200,213205,334
Receipts from insurance proceeds3
1,7256,512
Receipts from RDTI claim
906–
Receipts from sale of carbon credits
551 –
Payments to suppliers and employees
(168,043)(204,132)
Taxation paid
(1,216)(2,380)
Net cash flows from operating activities434,1365,334
Investment in equity accounted investees
–(2,482)
Proceeds from disposal of investment
–8
Proceeds from disposal of equity accounted investee
–1,932
Loans to equity accounted investees
(383)3,857
Interest from related parties
–28
Payment for the purchase of property, plant and equipment
(3,245)(7,494)
Payment for the purchase of biological assets
–(30)
Receipt for the disposal of property, plant and equipment
5,079–
Acquisition of HoneyWorld – settlement of deferred consideration
(3,106)(7,294)
Payment for the purchase of intangibles
(9)(2,179)
Net cash flows from investing activities(1,664)(13,654)
Repayment of lease liabilities
(7,195)(6,274)
(Repayment of)/proceeds from loans and borrowings
(16,508)22,923
Payment of dividends
–(2,896)
Interest received
8025
Interest paid
(8,023)(8,733)
Net cash flows from financing activities(31,646)5,045
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents826(3,276)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year8,15611,554
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held19(122)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year9,0018,156
Represented as:
Cash and cash equivalents9,0018,156
Total9,0018,156
The notes on pages 62 to 97 are an integral part of these financial statements
AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note
30
20252024
Restated
2023
Restated
Assets
Property, plant and equipment
16
28,65672,03472,873
Intangible assets and goodwill
18
–7,35241,754
Right of use assets and leases
17
9,86820,22614,407
Biological assets
20
1,2744,8064,437
Investments––10,234
Loans to equity accounted investees––6,058
Derivatives
22
1,30086648
Deferred tax asset
7
–9,8904,642
Sundry receivable
14
814450450
Total non-current assets41,912115,624154,903
Inventory
12
89,043135,816137,339
Trade receivables
13
21,74628,59736,626
Sundry receivables
14
9,70115,22216,904
Derivatives
22
1,943––
Cash and cash equivalents9,0018,15611,554
Tax receivable71268145
Total current assets131,435188,059202,568
Total assets173,347303,683357,471
Equity
Issued capital199,351199,351199,351
Retained earnings(144,730)(40,031)42,344
Reserves277(2,575)(3,240)
Total equity54,898156,745238,455
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings
10
23,912–64,940
Trade and other payables
15
376296288
Lease liability14,75615,83411,972
Deferred tax liability
7
25721,509
Total non-current liabilities39,04616,70278,709
Loans and borrowings
10
47,44387,863–
Trade and other payables
15
25,22835,89433,989
Lease liability5,5915,7253,386
Tax payable
7
1,1417542,095
Derivatives––837
Total current liabilities79,403130,23640,307
Total liabilities118,449146,938119,016
Total equity and liabilities173,347303,683357,471
The notes on pages 62 to 97 are an integral part of these financial statements
Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position
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GOING CONCERN
It is the conclusion of the Directors that the Group is
a going concern and will continue in operation for the
foreseeable future and the financial statements have
been prepared on that basis.
The Group recognised a net loss after tax of $104.8m
for the year ended 30 June 2025 (FY24: $80.4m). This
includes impairment charges of $53.9m (FY24: $64.2m),
reflecting the write-down of the Group’s assets to their
recoverable amounts (refer to Note 19).
In recent years, significant capital was invested in
brand equity, distribution reach, supply security and
scientific credibility to position the business for growth.
A number of these investments did not meet their
objectives or deliver expected returns, and market
growth has not materialised at the anticipated pace.
This along with pressure from structural changes in
the Mānuka honey sector, softer market conditions
and oversupply have further reduced profitability.
Inventory levels and costs were elevated in recent years
anticipating growth, which added to margin pressure
and contributed to the FY25 result. This has resulted in
elevated debt levels, bank covenant breaches and the
requirement to recapitalise the business.
As at 30 June 2025, the Group had drawn debt facilities
of $71.6m of a total group facility of $94m. Of the
$94m facility, $24m is due to be renewed in January
2026 and $35m in March 2026 (refer to Note 10).
Prior to balance date the Group had agreed with its
bank syndicate revised covenants including:
• the waiver of the Interest Cover Ratio and Net Core
Debt Leverage Ratio covenants for the quarter ended
30 September 2025 and half year ended 31 December
2025 that Comvita previously considered would not
be met;
• the introduction of an EBIT covenant for the quarter
ended 30 June 2025, 30 September 2025 and half
year ended 31 December 2025; and
• the introduction of Maximum Capital Expenditure
and Maximum Lease Expense covenants for the year
ended 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2026.
Beyond the 31 December 2025 covenant test date,
the Group is forecasting to breach the Interest Cover
Ratio and Net Core Debt Leverage Ratio covenants
which, unless waived or renegotiated, could result in
the acceleration of the repayment obligations of the
Group’s borrowings, including any additional amounts
borrowed under the remaining undrawn facilities. As
outlined below, the Group has taken mitigating actions
to meet the targets and conditions requested by its
bank syndicate, which provide the Directors comfort
that a satisfactory resolution will be reached with the
bank syndicate, however this cannot be guaranteed.
The mitigating actions taken by the Group to respond
to its operational and liquidity challenges include
cutting costs, simplifying the business where possible,
implementing a new inventory procurement process
which have led to generating positive free cash flows in
FY25 of $25.4m, reduction in debt of $17.4m since FY24
and a budgeted return to profitability in FY26 including
further debt reduction.
The Directors have carefully considered the ability of
the Group to meet its liabilities as they fall due and
continue to operate as a going concern for at least the
next 12 months from the date the financial statements
are authorised for issue. In reaching their conclusion,
the Directors have considered the following factors:
• Current assets exceed current liabilities by $52.0m as
at 30 June 2025;
• Cash flow forecasts for the 12 months following
the approval of these financial statements have
been prepared, incorporating the FY26 budget and
forecast, and indicate sufficient cash flows to meet
obligations as they fall due;
• The FY26 budget has been completed and the
outlook is a return to profitability, albeit subject to
execution risk;
• The Directors have made due enquiry of
Management into the appropriateness of the
assumptions underlying the budget and forecasts
and approved the FY26 budget; and
• On 18 August 2025, the Group entered into a Scheme
Implementation Arrangement with Florenz Holdings
Limited (‘Florenz’) under which Florenz has agreed
to acquire all the shares of Comvita for $0.80 per
share in cash, subject to shareholder and High Court
approval and other customary conditions being met
(refer to Note 32). If this proceeds it will trigger a
review event in the banking arrangements with the
bank syndicate; that could result in the acceleration
of the repayment obligations of the Groups
borrowings however, the Directors note that Florenz
has agreed a standstill on enforcement action with
the Group’s banking syndicate subject to conditions
being met. The Directors believe that Florenz will
bring the capital strength and scale needed to
operate the Group in the current environment
and consider the Scheme a credible and probable
outcome that would materially strengthen the
Group’s access to funding and reduce execution risk
associated with alternative funding strategies.
Accordingly, the financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis. However, the above
events and conditions indicate the existence of material
uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in the
event the Scheme is not implemented, and alternative
funding cannot be secured. If these are not achieved,
the Group may be unable to realise its assets and
discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that may be required should the Group be
unable to continue as a going concern.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting policies, accounting estimates and
judgements that summarise the measurement basis
used and are relevant to the understanding of the
financial statements are provided throughout the
accompanying notes are designated by a shaded area.
STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND
INTERPRETATIONS ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR
The following are amended standards that are
issued, but not yet effective. Management is currently
assessing the impact on future financial statements:
– Classification of Financial Assets (Amendments
to NZ IFRS 9 and NZ IFRS 7)
– Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
issued (NZ IFRS18).
ACCOUNTING ENTITY
Comvita Limited (the “Company”) is a Company
domiciled in New Zealand, and registered under the
Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand
Stock Exchange (“NZX”). The Company is an issuer
in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and
Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The financial
statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June
2025 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries
(together referred to as the “Group”) and the Group’s
interest in equity accounted investees.
The principal activity of the Group is apiary and
forest ownership and management; research,
manufacturing and distributing of Mānuka honey,
bee products and olive leaf products.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Statement of compliance
The Company is a FMC reporting entity for the
purposes of the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and
under part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act
2013. These financial statements comply with these
Acts and have been prepared in accordance with the
New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial
Reporting Standards and International Financial
Reporting Standards as appropriate for profit-
oriented entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board
of Directors on 28 August 2025.
Basis of measurement
The financial statements have been prepared on the
historical cost basis except for financial instruments
designated as fair value through other comprehensive
income and biological assets which are measured at
fair value.
The methods used to measure fair values are
discussed further in the respective notes.
Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in
New Zealand dollars ($), which is the Company’s
functional currency. Amounts have been rounded
to the nearest thousand.
Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements
requires management to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the
application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed
on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the reporting period
in which the estimate is revised and in any future
periods affected.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty are included
in the individual notes in the financial statements:
• Going Concern (Page 63)
• Recoverability of deferred tax assets (note 7)
• Carrying value of inventory (note 12)
• Impairment and measurement of recoverability
of cash generating units (note 19)
• Valuation of biological assets (note 20)
Notes to the Financial
Statements
SECTION THREE:
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02. Revenue
The Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of Mānuka honey, other bee products, and olive leaf products
to its customers (wholesale, retail and digital customers). Sales of products are recognised when control of the goods
has transferred to the customer, usually when the goods are delivered. For wholesale sales, control passes according
to individual contract terms.
All sales are net of returns and allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.
Payment terms vary across customers and regions; however, these are generally payable within 3 months.
03. Other Income
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note30 June 202530 June 2024
Insurance proceeds received6722,060
Government grants
183690
Gain on disposal of equity accounted investee
–1,377
HoneyWorld contingent consideration release15
1,0891,020
Government subsidies
2221
Sale of carbon credits
551–
Other
19783
Total other income
2,7145,251
Government grants
Government grants primarily relate to the New Zealand Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme (RDTI), but
also includes other government grants. The RDTI scheme provides a tax credit on eligible R&D expenditure. The RDTI
scheme includes both core R&D expenditure, as well as other expenses that support R&D, and is recorded as non-
taxable income.
01. Segments
The Group has five key geographic segments as set out below:
Greater China: Revenue and related costs of our China and Hong Kong markets
ANZ: Revenue and related costs of our Australia and New Zealand markets
Rest of Asia: Revenue and related costs of our Asia markets excluding Greater China
North America: Revenue and related costs of our North America market
EMEA: Revenue and related costs of our Europe, Middle East and Africa markets
For the year ended 30 June
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Greater ChinaANZRest of Asia
North
AmericaEMEA
Total
reportable
segments
Other
segmentsTotal
2025202420252024202520242025202420252024202520242025202420252024
Revenue
77,19686,64931,49136,37843,34936,57228,74426,1353,3043,628184,084189,3628,344
11,322
192,428200,684
Contribution
11,61815,4586,95710,3108691,806 5,3674,657360(921)25,17131,3101,7382,08026,90933,389
Impairment
expense
(210)(30,648)
––
(4,852)(4,699)––
––
(5,060)(35,347)
–
(68)(5,060)(35,415)
Non attributable (other corporate expenses)
(62,131)(49,930)
Impairment expense – non attributable (note 19)
(48,865)(28,775)
Other income (note 3)
2,7145,251
Financial income and expenses (note 11)
(7,983)(9,453)
Share of loss of equity accounted investees–
(904)
Net loss before tax
(94,416)
(85,837)
Geographical information
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Revenue
Non-current
assets
Revenue
Non-current
assets
Greater China77,196 4,217 86,6484,507
Australia19,740 1,406 20,913 9,859
New Zealand11,876 33,793 15,834 90,320
Rest of Asia43,349 2,497 36,572 7,799
North America 35,264 –35,429 439
EMEA3,304 – 3,628 40
Other Countries1,699 – 1,6592,660
Total192,428 41,913200,683 115,624
Figures in the tables reflect information regularly reported to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on those key
segments. Segment results that are reported to the CEO include costs directly attributable to a segment as well
as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly head office expenses.
Segment information is presented in the financial statements in respect of the Group’s contribution segments
which are the primary basis of decision making. The contribution segment reporting format reflects the Group’s
management and internal reporting structure.
Performance is measured based on contribution which is a measure of profitability that the segment contributes
to the Group. Contribution is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is
most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arms-
length basis. Geographical information differs from the Contribution Segments as it is based on the origin of the
sale or location of the assets and is not reflective of how it is reported to the CEO.
Contribution Segments
Performance
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05. Expenses
Administration and other operating expenses
The following items of expenditure are included in administrative expenses:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
Auditors’ remuneration:
KPMG for audit of the financial statements
1,043497
KPMG for other assurance services – GHG inventory emissions
56 75
KPMG for non-assurance services – global mobility
2218
Total
1,121590
Other operating expenses:
Subsidiaries audit fees – other firms
7267
Doubtful debts provision/(recovered)
467(72)
Bad debts written off
2768
Net loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
237113
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
–164
Directors’ fees
603605
Directors – other expenses
1818
Other legal and professional expenses
1,236612
Research and development
The Group considers expenditure to be research and development if it meets the definition according to the New
Zealand RDTI scheme. This expenditure is included within cost of goods sold and operating expenses and recognised
in the income statement in the year that it is incurred.
06. Personnel expenses
In thousands of New Zealand dollarsNote30 June 202530 June 2024
Wages and salaries44,33346,047
Restructure costs
3,599568
KiwiSaver – employer contribution
830880
Movement in long-service leave provision
798
Equity settled share-based payment transactions28
661,038
Total personnel expenses
48,90748,541
04. Operating Cash Flow
Reconciliation of the profit for the year with the net cash from operating activities
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Note30 June 202530 June 2024
Loss after tax(104,759)(80,417)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation
11,83811,568
Amortisation
4562,287
Impairment19
53,92664,190
Share based payments
661,039
Fair value movement of financial asset – share loans27
1,473136
Fair value movement in biological assets 20
3,522(336)
Share of losses equity accounted investees
–904
Deferred tax in equity
(979)(852)
Loss adjusted for non-cash items
(34,457)(1,481)
Items related to investing and financing activities:
Acquisition of HoneyWorld – working capital items
–(1,745)
Disposal of equity accounted investee
–(1,377)
Interest – net
7,8908,385
Net loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment
237113
Change in other payables
2,454590
Movement in working capital items:
Change in inventories
46,7731,523
Change in trade receivables
6,8518,029
Change in sundry debtors and prepayments
3,7371,358
Change in trade and other payables
(10,914)2,302
Change in employee benefits
328(4,547)
Change in tax payable
654(1,464)
Change in deferred tax
9,320(6,185)
Change in working capital items from foreign currency
translation reserve
1,366(223)
Other movements:
Foreign investor tax credits
–67
Foreign currency reserve
(103)(1)
Net cash from operating activities
34,1365,344
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In addition, no deferred tax assets have been recognised in respect of certain intangible assets ($575,503) and
capital losses in Australia ($3,228,472) or losses on acquisition in the UK ($2,430,523).
The total net tax losses available to the Group is $14,584,809 (including recognised losses of $3,387,961 and
unrecognised losses of $11,196,848).
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognised in the income statement
except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income, in which case it is recognised
in equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively
enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous periods.
Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation
purposes. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences
when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available
against which the temporary difference can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and
are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
07. Tax (continued)07. Tax
Tax expense
In thousands of New Zealand dollars30 June 202530 June 2024
Loss for the year(104,759)(80,417)
Total income tax expense/(benefit)
10,343(5,420)
Net loss before tax
(94,416)(85,837)
Tax at 28% NZ company tax rate
(26,436)(24,034)
Tax effect of overseas income
141387
Non-deductible or non-assessable items
16,36717,885
Deferred tax on impaired assets
–(3,775)
Deferred tax not recognised or derecognised
1
19,3371,976
Foreign tax credit written-off
728344
Removal of tax depreciation on commercial buildings
–1,717
Others
20679
Total income tax expense
10,343(5,420)
Tax expense/(benefit) is represented by:
Current tax
1,9901,137
Deferred tax
8,353(6,557)
Total income tax expense
10,343(5,420)
Imputation credits available
4,5774,577
Deferred tax
In thousands of
New Zealand dollars
As at
30 June
2025
Recognised
directly in
profit or
loss
Recognised
in other
comprehensive
income
Recognised
directly in
equity
As at
30 June
2024
Property, plant & equipment
(5,011)
(840)––
(4,171)
Intangible and biological assets
591
(3,484)––
4,075
Inventory
459
(2,498)––
2,957
Provisions and accruals
1,242
662––
580
Derivatives
(909)
–(666)–
(243)
Other items
290
(162)(306)6
752
Investments
(51)
(889)––
838
Tax losses
3,387
(1,142)––
4,529
Net tax assets/(liabilities)
(2)
(8,353)(972)6
9,317
1
During the reporting period, the Group reassessed the recoverability of deferred tax assets. As a result, the net
deferred tax asset by jurisdiction has not been recognised or in some instances derecognised creating an expense of
$19,337,261. This decision was primarily driven by a recent history of operating losses and uncertainty regarding the
Group’s ability to generate sufficient future taxable profits to support the recognition of these assets. Given these
circumstances, the recognition criteria under IAS 12 Income Taxes are no longer met, and the deferred tax assets
have been derecognised accordingly.
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09. Earnings per Share
In thousands of shares 30 June 202530 June 2024
Weighted average number of ordinary shares at the end of the year70,42170,141
Basic earnings per share (NZ cents)(148.76)(114.65)
In thousands of shares
Weighted average number of diluted shares at end of the year70,69670,988
Diluted earnings per share (NZ cents)(148.76)(114.65)
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated
by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number
of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable
to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise share entitlements granted to employees.
10. Borrowings
Terms of borrowings
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Facility
Local
Currency
CurrencyNominal
Interest
rate
MaturityCarrying
Amount
Carrying
Amount
Westpac NZ/ANZ:
20252024
Revolving credit facility24,000NZD6.85%January 202612,60030,300
Revolving credit facility35,000NZD6.14%March 202635,00035,000
Revolving credit facility 35,000NZD6.34%March 202724,00023,000
Westpac NZ:
Overdraft facility1,000NZD––––
Deferred finance costs(245)(437)
Total borrowings – non-current23,912–
Total borrowings – current47,44387,863
The Group has a NZD 1 million overdraft facility for general corporate purposes including managing it’s liquidity risk
(note 23).
Covenants and security
The Group obtained a waiver from certain financial covenants at 30 September 2024, 31 December 2024, 31
March 2025 and 30 June 2025. The Group was compliant with the revised covenant package as at 30 June 2025,
accordingly, the Westpac NZ/ANZ revolving credit facility with a maturity of March 2027 is classified as non-current
as at 30 June 2025 because the Group has an existing right to defer settlement for a period at least 12 months after
the reporting period. There is uncertainty in relation to the Group’s ability to meet future covenants, please refer to
Going Concern note under the Basis of Preparation note on page 63.
The NZD 94 million syndicated facility with Westpac New Zealand Limited and ANZ is secured by way of a General
Security Agreement over the assets of: Comvita Limited, Comvita New Zealand Limited, Comvita Holdings Pty
Limited, Comvita Australia Pty Limited and Comvita UK Limited. In addition, there are first ranking mortgages held
over all real property owned (being land) in New Zealand.
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less financing costs and subsequently at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are included as part of
the carrying amount of the loans and borrowings and are amortised over the maturity period of the loan.
08. Capital and Reserves
Ordinary and partly paid redeemable share capital
Ordinary shares issued are fully paid and have no par value. The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive
dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company. All ordinary shares rank equally with
regard to the Group's residual assets.
In thousands of sharesNote30 June 202530 June 2024
On issue at beginning of the year
70,22569,893
Share issue – employee share schemes28
267332
Ordinary shares on issue at end of the year
70,49270,225
Treasury Stock
In thousands of shares30 June 202530 June 2024
Treasury stock at beginning of the year169492
Issued – employee share schemes(169)(323)
Total treasury stock at end of the year–169
Capital management
The Group’s capital includes share capital, reserves and retained earnings. The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong
capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the
business. The Board of Directors monitors the geographic spread of shareholders, as well as the return on capital.
Public share offerings and private offerings are made, where applicable. This and acquisitions are key to ensuring the
future development of the business.
The Board has an Employee Share Scheme, a Leader Share Purchase and a Performance Share Rights Scheme
to ensure that the leadership team and staff incentives are aligned with shareholders’ interests. Other than the
banking requirements, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to externally imposed capital
requirements.
Distributions
No distributions or dividends have been paid during the year ended 30 June 2025.
Funding
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13. Trade Receivables
In thousands of New Zealand dollars30 June 202530 June 2024
Gross receivable22,30128,693
Provision for doubtful and impaired receivables(555)(96)
Total trade receivables21,74628,597
The status of trade receivables at the reporting date is as follows:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Gross
receivable
30 June 2025
Gross
receivable
30 June 2024
Not past due19,26725,336
Past due 0-30 days2,1751,156
Past due 31-60 days8041,331
>61 days55870
Provision for doubtful and impaired receivables(555)(96)
Total21,74628,597
14. Sundry Receivables
In thousands of New Zealand dollarsNote30 June 202530 June 2024
Loan receivable – Key management personnel 274952,279
Prepayments 5,6237,238
Research development tax incentive receivable 1,8102,533
Insurance proceeds receivable –828
Other receivables1,7732,344
Total sundry receivables – current9,70115,222
Loan receivable – Key management personnel27814450
Total sundry receivables – non-current 814450
15. Trade and Other Payables
In thousands of New Zealand dollarsNote30 June 202530 June 2024
Trade creditors6,03511,058
Accruals11,59314,142
Employee benefits2,7022,454
Medibee guarantee214,8464,158
HoneyWorld acquisition – deferred payable–3,028
HoneyWorld contingent consideration 3–1,020
Director fee accruals5234
Trade and other payables – current25,22835,894
Employee benefits376296
Trade and other payables – non current376296
11. Finance Income and Expenses
In thousands of New Zealand dollars 30 June 202530 June 2024
Interest income133347
Finance income133347
Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost(8,023)(8,733)
Net foreign exchange loss(93)(1,067)
Finance expenses(8,116)(9,800)
Net finance expenses(7,983)(9,453)
Interest expense on borrowings, bank and facility fees and transaction costs are recognised in the income statement
over the period of the borrowings, using the effective interest rate method. Interest expense on lease obligations are
also recognised in the interest expense above in accordance with NZ IFRS 16.
12. Inventory
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 202530 June 2024
Restated
Raw materials54,39866,254
Work in progress3,8902,620
Finished goods46,96568,087
Net realisable value provision(16,210)(1,145)
Total inventory89,043135,816
There has been a significant increase in inventory provisions which has been recognised within cost of goods sold in
the current year primarily due to the following reasons:
• Aged propolis and finished goods in market being surplus to demand forecasts
• Aged Mānuka honey raw materials with some non-compliant quality markers intended to be converted into finished
goods at a net realisable value less than carrying value
Inventory disposed of and written off during the year has been recognised within cost of goods sold – $1,036,000
(2024:$790,000).
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventories is based on the
weighted average principle, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to
their existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an
appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realisable value is the estimated
selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses. Any net
realisable value provision required is recognised within cost of goods sold.
Honey created by biological assets (bees, note 20) is transferred to inventory at fair value, by reference to market
prices for honey.
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Working Capital
Depreciation
Depreciation is recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each
part of an item of property, plant and equipment. Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is allocated to cost of sales,
marketing expenses, selling and distribution expenses, and administrative and other operating expenses.
The estimated useful life for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
• Buildings up to 50 years
• Plant and machinery 2 – 20 years
• Vehicles 4 – 15 years
• Office equipment, furniture and fittings 2 – 15 years
• Bearer plants 20 – 100 years
• Mānuka Forest 15 – 22 years
Depreciation methods, useful life and residual values are reassessed at the reporting date.
Recognition and measurement
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses.
Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-
constructed assets includes the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing
the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and
restoring the site on which they are located. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related
equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as
separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Subsequent expenditure
The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the
item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost
can be measured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognised in
the income statement as incurred.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date, and an impairment
loss is recognised in the income statement if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.
16. Property, Plant and Equipment (continued) 16. Property, Plant and Equipment
In thousands of
New Zealand dollars
LandBuildingsPlant &
machinery
VehiclesBearer
plants
Office
equipment,
furniture &
fittings
Capital
WIP
Total
Cost
Balance at 30 June 202315,33528,55631,0372,7017,7439,30715,691110,370
Additions/transfers1,9168832,364734,261428(2,412)7,513
Impairment (note 19)––––––(2,500)(2,500)
Disposals–(55)(389)(150)–(566)87(1,073)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates
10915––(7)–27
Balance at 30 June 202417,26129,39333,0272,62412,0049,16210,866114,337
Additions/transfers15879164–1,4627449313,538
Impairment (note 19)–––––– (11,050)(11,050)
Disposals(2,251)(1,129)(1,731)(325)(1,485)(386)–(7,307)
Capitalisations
––––––(1,462)(1,462)
IFRS 16 Leases
––––––712712
Effect of movements in
exchange rates
(36)(25)(53)11(97)473(150)
Balance at 30 June 202515,13228,31831,4072,31011,8849,567–98,618
Accumulated depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2023 –(9,751)(18,218)(1,972)(725)(6,831)–(37,497)
Depreciation –(1,218)(2,179)(184)(310)(999)–(4,890)
Impairment (note 19)––(900)––––(900)
Disposals–40246150–554–990
Effect of movements in
exchange rates
–(4)(1)(1)(1)2–(5)
Balance at 30 June 2024–(10,933)(21,052)(2,007)(1,036)(7,274)–(42,302)
Depreciation –(1,106)(1,779)(24)(418)(724)–(4,051)
Impairment (note 19)–(4,362)(9,568)(383)(9,766)(1,553)–(25,632)
Disposals–6111,11212513212–1,992
Effect of movements in
exchange rates
–2137(8)10(29)–31
Balance at 30 June 2025–(15,769)(31,250)(2,297)(11,078)(9,568)–(69,962)
Carrying amount
At 30 June 202315,33518,80512,8197297,0182,47615,69172,873
At 30 June 202417,26118,46011,97561710,9681,88810,86672,034
At 30 June 202515,13212,54915713806––28,656
Assets
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18. Intangible Assets
In thousands of
New Zealand dollars
GoodwillIntellectual
property and other
intangible assets
Software
Total
Cost
Balance at 30 June 202327,43217,47611,20256,110
Additions4,6995,16285210,713
Disposals––(2)(2)
Impairment (note 19)––(1,308)(1,308)
Effect of movements in exchange rates34–337
Balance at 30 June 202432,16522,63910,74765,550
Additions–183 122 305
Disposals––(150) (150)
Impairment (note 19)–(4,800)(7)(4,807)
Effect of movements in exchange rates130451 (4) 577
Balance at 30 June 202532,29518,472 10,708 61,475
Accumulated amortisation
Balance at 30 June 2023–(9,293)(5,064)(14,357)
Amortisation–(1,485)(999)(2,484)
Disposals––22
Impairment (note 19)(32,176)(5,016)(4,189)(41,370)
(Effect of movements in exchange rates –12(1)11
Balance at 30 June 2024(32,176)(15,782) (10,251) (58,198)
Amortisation–(512)(167) (680)
Amortisation on disposal–17374
Impairment (note 19)–(2,021)(362) (2,383)
Effect of movements in exchange rates(130)(158)(1)(287)
Balance at 30 June 2025(32,295)(18,472)(10,709) (61,475)
Carrying amount
At 30 June 202327,4328,1846,13841,754
At 30 June 2024–6,8574957,352
At 30 June 2025––––
17. Right of use Assets and Leases
The Group leases warehouses, retail stores, administration premises, vehicles, and land used for hive placements
referred to as Mānuka forests in the table below.
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
BuildingsVehicles
Mānuka
forests
Total
Balance at 30 June 20234,4873,5126,40814,407
Additions4,0167043,2047,924
Modifications4,828321334,993
Depreciation(4,411)(982)(489)(5,882)
Disposals(758)(365)(93)(1,216)
Balance at 30 June 20248,1622,9019,16320,226
Additions2,501200–2,701
Modifications3,4621437904,395
Impairment (note 19)(459)–(8,523)(8,982)
Depreciation(5,730)(1,255)(370)(7,355)
Disposals(387)(26)(704)(1,117)
Balance at 30 June 20257,5491,9633569,868
Amounts recognised in the statement of comprehensive income
In thousands of New Zealand dollars30 June 202530 June 2024
Interest on lease liabilities891955
Variable lease payments not included
in the measurement of lease liabilities2,4936,126
Expenses relating to short-term leases388622
Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets,
excluding short-term leases of low-value assets1426
Lease liabilities
As at 30 June 2025, the weighted average rate applied was 7.3% (2024: 7.3%). Total cash outflow for right of use
leases for the year ended 30 June 2025 was $8.1 million (2024: $7.4m).
Maturity analysis – contractual undiscounted cash flow
Non-cancellable lease rentals are payable as follows:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars30 June 202530 June 2024
Less than one year6,6847,080
Between one and five years8,93610,376
Greater than five years
7,4156,523
Total23,03523,979
The Group assesses at lease commencement whether it is reasonably certain to exercise extension options where
included in the contract, and where it is reasonably certain, the extension period has been included in the lease
liability calculation.
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19. Impairment Testing
Impairment expense summary
During the period, the Group identified impairments related to financial assets. The Group also identified
impairment indicators for its non-financial assets and the Group has undertaken an assessment of the recoverable
amounts of its CGU's and non-financial assets. This assessment was supported by an independent valuation
completed in accordance with Advisory Engagement Standard 2 and a fair value assessment based on a signed
Scheme Implementation Agreement refer to note 32. As a result of this assessment, various impairments have been
recognised and are summarised as follows:
In thousands of New Zealand dollarsNote30 June 202530 June 2024
Financial assets
Loan to equity accounted investee – Apiter(8)1,259
Loan to equity accounted investee – Medibee21117272
Medibee guarantee impairment219624,158
Non-financial assets
Investment in equity accounted investee – Apiter–7,918
Investment in equity accounted investee – Caravan Honey–4,251
Software –5,497
Software in prepayments–255
Greater China CGU
Goodwill–25,632
China distribution network asset – other intangible assets–5,015
Property plant and equipment16202–
Intangible assets188–
Southeast Asia CGU
Brand184,472–
Property, plant and equipment16300–
Intangible assets1878–
Goodwill –4,699
Olive CGU
Property, plant and equipment161,013–
Bearer plants163,857–
Apiary CGU
Goodwill–1,766
Property, plant and equipment164,031900
Mānuka forest assets – capital work in progress1611,0032,500
Mānuka forest assets165,909–
Right of use assets – buildings17459–
Right of use assets – Mānuka Forest178,523–
Other CGU
Property, plant and equipment1610,361–
Intangible assets182,638–
Goodwill –68
Total53,92564,190
Amortisation
Amortisation is recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of
intangible assets, other than goodwill, from the date that they are available for use. Amortisation is allocated
to cost of sales, marketing expenses, selling and distribution expenses, and administrative and other operating
expenses.
The estimated useful life for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
• Intellectual property and other intangible assets 3 – 20 years
• Capitalised development costs 2 – 5 years
• Software 2 – 10 years
The estimation of useful lives of intangible assets such as distribution networks have been based on historical
experience. The useful lives are reviewed at least once per year and adjustments to useful lives are made when
considered necessary.
Subsequent expenditure
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific
asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands,
is recognised in the income statement when incurred.
Goodwill
Goodwill that arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and other business combinations is presented within
intangible assets. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
18. Intangible Assets (continued)
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South East Asia CGU:
The recoverable amount of the South East Asia CGU has been determined on a value in use basis using a discounted
cash flow approach. Projections are based on the budget and value in use forecasts approved by the Board of
Directors.
Key assumptions:
30 June 202530 June 2024
Annual revenue growth3.0% to 5.8%4.0% to 10.2%
Post tax discount rate
17.5%18.0%
Terminal growth rate
2.0%2.0%
Value in Use recoverable amount:
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Recoverable amount
5,0394,200
Sensitivity to changes in key assumptions
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
The recoverable amount was more / (less)
than the carrying value by
(8,852)(4,700)
If projected earnings before interest and tax (“EBIT”)
is reduced by 10% each year, the recoverable amount
would be more / (less) than the carrying value by
(9,425)(5,300)
The post-tax discount rate for the recoverable value to match the
carrying value
8.8%10.7%
19. Impairment Testing (continued)
Greater China and South East Asia CGUs
The Greater China and South East Asia CGUs have been impacted by a down-turn in consumer demand in Asian
markets, particularly China, that is expected to result in a period of low growth and increased pressure to grow sales
volume. This has resulted in an impairment of remaining Intangible and Fixed Assets $210,000 and $4,850,000
respectively. The South East Asia CGUs impairment includes the remaining Brand asset $4,472,000 from the July
2023 acquisition of the HoneyWorld business in Singapore.
Greater China CGU:
The recoverable amount of the Greater China CGU containing goodwill has been determined on a value in use basis
using a discounted cash flow approach. Projections are based on the budget and value in use forecasts approved by
the Board of Directors.
Key assumptions:
30 June 202530 June 2024
Annual revenue growth rate(4.0%) to 3.7%(8.2%) to 1.9%
Post tax discount rate 10.3%8.5%
Terminal growth rate2.0%2.0%
Value in use recoverable amount:
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Recoverable amount8,00033,600
Sensitivity to changes in key assumptions
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
The recoverable amount was more / (less) than the carrying
value by
(18,298)(30,600)
If projected earnings before interest and tax (“EBIT”) is reduced
by 10% each year, the recoverable amount would be more / (less)
than the carrying value by
(20,748)(36,300)
The post-tax discount rate for the recoverable value to match the
carrying value
<0.0%5.0%
19. Impairment Testing (continued)
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Apiary CGU:
There is currently excess supply over demand for Mānuka Honey, which has put downwards pressure on Mānuka
Honey pricing. This has impacted the revenue stream for this CGU in the short term and resulted in a plant &
machinery impairment of $4,031,000, a Mānuka Forest asset impairment of $16,912,000, and a Leased Assets
impairment of $8,982,000 for the Group's hive placements and supply agreements.
The recoverable amount of the Apiary CGU has been determined on a value in use basis using a discounted cash flow
approach. Projections are based on the budget and value in use forecasts approved by the Board of Directors.
Key assumptions:
30 June 202530 June 2024
Annual revenue growth(8.7%) to 27.8%(8.7%) to 30.2%
Post tax discount rate
11.1%10.8%
Terminal growth rate
2.0%2.0%
Value in Use recoverable amount:
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Recoverable amount40231,400
Sensitivity to changes in key assumptions
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
The recoverable amount was more / (less)
than the carrying value by
(29,621)(5,200)
If projected earnings before interest and tax (“EBIT”) is reduced
by 10% each year, the recoverable amount would be more / (less)
than the carrying value by
(29,826)(9,800)
The post-tax discount rate for the recoverable value to match the
carrying value
<0.0%9.9%
19. Impairment Testing (continued)19. Impairment Testing (continued)
Olive CGU:
In the current reported period management reviewed its identifiable CGUs and determined sufficient information
was available and the criteria was satisfied for the operations of the Olive category from production through to sales
to be assessed as a separate CGU. The Olive CGU was previously a part of Other CGU in 2024. Demand for Olive
products has not increased sufficiently in markets outside of Australia to support the level of invested assets in its
operations as such an impairment to Bearer Plants (Olive trees) of $3,857,000 and Property, plant & Equipment of
$1,013,000 was made in 2025.
The recoverable amount of the Olive CGU has been determined on a value in use basis using a discounted cash flow
approach. Projections are based on the budget and value in use forecasts approved by the Board of Directors.
Key assumptions:
30 June 202530 June 2024
Annual revenue growth3.0% to 21.4%–
Post tax discount rate
11.0%–
Terminal growth rate
2.0%–
Value in Use recoverable amount:
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Recoverable amount1,205–
Sensitivity to changes in key assumptions
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
The recoverable amount was more / (less)
than the carrying value by
(7,058)–
If projected earnings before interest and tax (“EBIT”)
is reduced by 10% each year, the recoverable amount
would be more / (less) than the carrying value by
(7,162)–
The post-tax discount rate for the recoverable value to match the
carrying value
2.5%–
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20. Biological Assets
In thousands of New Zealand dollars30 June 202530 June 2024
Bees1,2744,206
Olive leaf–600
Total biological assets1,2744,806
Bees
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 202530 June 2024
Balance at beginning of the year4,2063,854
Change in fair value(2,854)697
Net movement in operational hives(78)(345)
Balance at the end of the year1,2744,206
Number of operational hives
30 June 202530 June 2024
Balance at beginning of the year17,21818,865
Net movement in operational hives(1,235)(1,647)
Balance at the end of the year15,98317,218
Value per hive$63$210
There has been a decrease in the fair value of bees due to the current challenges of the Mānuka honey industry, which
includes over supply. The 30 June 2025 fair value is reflective of local New Zealand market prices.
Biological assets comprise bees and olive leaf, and are measured at fair value less costs to sell. Fair value of biological
assets is determined annually and is recognised in the income statement.
The fair value of bees is determined by reviewing the operational hives in use and applying a combination of
observable market prices and industry guidance. These inputs are classified as Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of olive leaf has been assessed under the income approach, which is classified as a Level 3 valuation
under the fair value hierarchy.
The Group is exposed to some risks related to owning bees and olive leaf, primarily the risk of damage from climatic
changes and diseases. The Group has processes in place aimed at monitoring and mitigating those risks.
Other CGU:
The Other CGU comprising of remaining market and production operations not covered in specified CGUs had an
impairment of $14,070,000. While the recoverable amount for this CGU exceeded its carrying value there were
impairments allocated to it from the other CGUs that had impairments higher than Intangibles and Fixed Assets
available for impairment. These were Greater China ($18,088,000), South East Asia ($3,999,000), and Olive
($2,188,000). The total impairment for this CGU was allocated to Software $362,000, Trademarks & IP $2,276,000,
Property, Plant & Equipment $10,361,000, Loan to equity accounted investees $109,000 and Medibee guarantee
$962,000.
The recoverable amount of the Other CGU has been determined on a value in use basis using a discounted cash flow
approach. Projections are based on the budget and value in use forecasts approved by the Board of Directors.
Key assumptions:
30 June 202530 June 2024
Annual revenue growth2.8% to 6.8%4.5% to 7.5%
Post tax discount rate
9.7%9.7%
Terminal growth rate
2.0%2.0%
Value in Use recoverable amount:
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Recoverable amount39,70489,003
Sensitivity to changes in key assumptions
30 June 202530 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
The recoverable amount was more / (less)
than the carrying value by
8,000(19,288)
If projected earnings before interest and tax (“EBIT”)
is reduced by 10% each year, the recoverable amount
would be more / (less) than the carrying value by
(7,456)(30,173)
The post-tax discount rate for the recoverable value to match the
carrying value
10.5%8.8%
A Cash Generating Unit (“CGU”) is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that are largely
independent from other assets and groups. Impairment reviews are performed by management annually to assess
the carrying values of the CGUs containing goodwill. The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value
in use calculations. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows for a five-year period are discounted
to their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflect current market assessments of the time value of
money and risks specific to that asset. An impairment is recognised when the recoverable amount is less than the
carrying value.
19. Impairment testing (continued)
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The Group is exposed to market, liquidity, and credit risks. The Group’s financial risk management system mitigates
exposure to these risks by ensuring that material risks are identified, the financial impact is understood, and tools
and limits are in place to manage exposures. Written policies provide the framework for the Group’s financial risk
management system
22. Market Risk
Foreign exchange risk
The Group is exposed to movements in foreign exchange rates through its receipts and payments that are
denominated in a currency other than the New Zealand Dollar. The currencies in which transactions are primarily
denominated are Chinese Yuan, United States Dollars, Australian Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, Japanese Yen, Euros,
and British Pounds.
The Group manages this risk using a mix of forward foreign exchange contracts, collars and options to fix future cash
flow receipts in New Zealand dollars. At any point in time the Group hedges between 40% to 100% of its estimated
net foreign currency receipts expected to be received over the following 12 months, and between 0% to 50% in
respect of 12-to-24-month net foreign currency receipts.
As at reporting date the Group had the following foreign exchange contracts outstanding:
In thousands of New Zealand dollarsNote30 June 202530 June 2024
Forward exchange contracts – asset – current1,943–
Forward exchange contracts – asset – non-current1,300866
Total forward exchange contracts – asset3,243866
The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the reporting date was as follows:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 2025RMBAUDGBPHKDUSDOther
Trade receivables6,6724,005–7183,51912,237
Trade and other payables(641)(1,261)(34)(1,116)(1,436)(467)
Gross statement of financial position exposure6,0312,744(34)(398)2,08311,770
Forward exchange contracts – nominal amount7,97043,8026,8974,81147,586221
30 June 2024RMBAUDGBPHKDUSDOther
Trade receivables14,5073,4372694505,1404,673
Trade and other payables(2,849)(1,704)(325)(1,470)(1,815)(5,340)
Gross statement of financial position exposure11,6581,733(56)(1,020)3,325(667)
Forward exchange contracts – nominal amount22,8577,9885197,45929,238881
Financial Risks
21. Investments
A joint venture is an arrangement in which the Group has joint control, whereby the Group has rights to the net
assets of the arrangements, rather than the rights to its assets and obligations for its liabilities. Associates are those
entities in which the Group has significant influence, but it does not have control or joint control over the financial
and operating policies. Associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted
investments). The income statement includes the Group’s share of the income and expenses of equity accounted
investments.
Investments in equity accounted investees comprises:
Country of
Incorporation
Ownership
Interest
Held
Balance
Date
Principal
Activity
Apiter S.A “Apiter”Uruguay32%31 July
Manufacturing, selling
and distribution
Caravan Honey Company
"Caravan Honey"
U.S.A45%31 December
Development and
commercialisation of products
Medibee Apiaries Pty Limited
“Medibee”
Australia50%30 June Apiary
Medibee
Medibee Apiaries has a funding arrangement with HSBC and Comvita has signed a several guarantee for its share
of the loan facility, which is AUD $4,700,000 at balance date.
During the year, Comvita advanced Medibee an additional $383,000 – $266,000 of this advance was accrued and
impaired at 30 June 2024, and the remaining balance of $117,000 was impaired this year. The guarantee has been
valued at 30 June 2025 using the expected credit loss method and an impairment expense of $962,000 has been
recognised.
Loans to equity accounted investees
At 30 June 2025, all loans with equity accounted investees were impaired to zero.
The loans receivable at 30 June 2025 (pre-impairment) can be summarised as follows:
Apiter: $1,297,000 (2024: $1,259,000)
MediBee: $3,087,000 (2024: $2,704,000)
All loans to equity accounted investees are repayable at the discretion of shareholders.
Transactions with equity accounted investees
There has been no transactions with equity accounted investees during the year except for the Medibee working
capital advances disclosed above.
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24. Credit Risk
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is mainly influenced by its trade debtors and banking counterparties in the normal
course of business. To minimise credit risk exposure, the Group reviews each new customer for credit worthiness
and investments and derivatives are only entered into with reputable institutions. At balance date, the Group’s bank
accounts were held with banks with acceptable credit ratings determined by recognised credit agencies. The Group’s
policy is to provide financial guarantees only to subsidiaries and equity accounted investees.
The majority of revenue is generated from retailers and consumers and there is some geographical concentration of
credit risk in China. In order to determine which customers are classified as having payment difficulties, the Group
applies a mix of duration and frequency of default. Aging trade receivables are reviewed monthly by management.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit
risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by geographic region was:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 202530 June 2024
Australia4,4674,457
China7,1619,404
New Zealand3,0007,508
United States2,8822,592
EMEA–357
Hong Kong718554
South East Asia2,0062,104
Other regions1,5121,621
Total21,74628,597
Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method and adjusted for credit impairment losses.
The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its trade receivables. The
Group applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised
from initial recognition of the receivables. In assessing credit losses on trade receivables the Group considers both
quantitative and qualitative inputs. Quantitative data includes past collection rates, industry statistics, ageing of
receivables, and trading outlook. Qualitative inputs include past trading history with the Group.
22. Market Risk (continued)
Interest rate risk
The Group has fixed and floating rate debt and is exposed to movements in interest rates. For fixed rate debt the
exposure is to falling interest rates as the Group could have secured that debt at lower rates, while for floating rate
debt there is uncertainty of future cash interest payments.
Sensitivity analysis
In managing interest rate risks the Group aims to reduce the impact of short-term fluctuations on the Group’s
earnings. Over the longer-term, however, permanent changes in interest rates will have an impact on profit. At
30 June 2025 it is estimated that a general increase of one percentage point in interest rates would decrease the
Group’s profit before income tax by approximately $907,000 (30 June 2024: $963,000)
23. Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk of having insufficient liquid assets to pay the Group's debts as they fall due. The Group
manages the risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and holding sufficient undrawn bank facilities to meet the
Group's needs. Please refer to Going Concern note under the Basis of Preparation note on page 63 for further detail.
The contractual maturity of the Group's funding is as follows:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Contractual
cash flows
less than
1 year
1-2 years
30 June 2025
Borrowings(76,315)(51,202)(25,113)
Trade and other payables(25,604)(25,604)–
Derivatives – inflow80,74453,37927,365
Derivatives – outflow(77,501)(51,436)(26,065)
Total(98,676)(74,863)(23,813)
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Contractual
cash flows
less than
1 year
1-2 years2-5 years
30 June 2024
Borrowings(99,885)(6,605)(68,988)(24,292)
Trade and other payables(36,118)(36,118)––
Derivatives – inflow70,59451,39419,200–
Derivatives – outflow(69,727)(50,906)(18,821)–
Total(135,136)(42,235)(68,609)(24,292)
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26. Share Schemes
a) Leader Share Purchase & Loan Scheme
In 2021 Comvita Limited established a Leader Share Purchase & Loan Scheme (“LSPLS”) to retain key employees
and materially align the interests of participants with those of shareholders, by making loans available to eligible
employees for the acquisition of fully paid ordinary shares in Comvita.
30 June 202530 June 2024
Participants in the LSPLS77
Number of shares held696,077696,077
% of share capital 0.99%0.99%
More details on these loans are in note 27 related parties.
b) Performance Share Rights Scheme
Comvita Limited has a Performance Share Rights (PSR’s) Scheme to incentivise Executives. Upon vesting of the
PSR’s, shares will be transferred from treasury stock or new shares will be issued in the capital of the Company
on the terms and conditions described in the Comvita Limited Performance Share Rights Scheme. Share based
payment expenses are recognised over the vesting period of these PSR's.
In thousands
30 June 2025
Number of
entitlements
30 June 2024
Number of
entitlements
Entitlements on issue
Entitlements outstanding at beginning of year – July845872
Entitlements granted 63372
Entitlements cancelled(532)(76)
Shares vested(267)(323)
Entitlements outstanding at end of year109845
c) Employee Share Scheme
In 2022 the Company established a new Employee Share Scheme called the Comvita Exempt Employee Share
Scheme (“CEES Scheme"). The CEES Scheme is designed to allow employees to share in the future of the
Company.
There are 117 (June 2024:150) employees in the CEES Scheme and the number of shares held is 49,455 (June
2024: 56,385).
Share-based payment transactions
A valuation of each employee scheme is performed at grant date either using the Monte Carlo model or the share
price at grant date, less the present value of estimated dividend payments during the period. A share based payment
is recognised over the vesting period of the PSR as an employee expense, with a corresponding increase in equity.
The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share entitlements that vest.
Other Disclosures
25. Financial Instruments
The Group classifies its financial assets and liabilities into two categories:
• those to be measured at amortised cost
• those to be measured a fair value (either through profit and loss (FVPL) or through comprehensive income (FVOCI)
Non-derivative financial assets and liabilities
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise investments in equity securities, trade and other receivables, cash and
cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, and trade and other payables.
Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at FVPL, any
directly attributable transaction costs. A financial instrument is recognised if the Group becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised if the Group’s contractual rights to the
cash flows from the financial assets expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without
retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset.
Non-derivative financial assets and liabilities are measured initially at fair value plus directly attributable transaction
costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost and subject to regular review for impairment.
Derivative financial assets and liabilities
The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks
arising from operational, financing and investment activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group does
not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value and transaction costs are expensed immediately.
Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value in the balance sheet. The
gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognised immediately in the income statement.
Changes in the fair value of the derivative hedging instrument designated as a cash flow hedge are recognised in
other comprehensive income and presented in equity in the hedging reserve to the extent that the hedge is effective.
The derivative financial instruments have been valued using a discounted cash flow valuation methodology. All
financial instruments held by the Group and measured at fair value are classified as level 2 under the fair value
measurement hierarchy.
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28. Group Entities
The Group comprises of the Company and the following entities:
Subsidiaries
Country of
Incorporation
Ownership
Interest Held
Comvita New Zealand LimitedNew Zealand100%
Bee & Herbal New Zealand LimitedNew Zealand100%
Comvita Landowner Share Scheme Trustee Limited New Zealand100%
Comvita Share Scheme Trustee LimitedNew ZealandManagement control
Comvita USA, Inc USA100%
Comvita Japan K.KJapan100%
Comvita Korea Co Limited Korea100%
Comvita Food (China) LimitedChina100%
Comvita Food (Hainan) Co. Ltd
1
China100%
Comvita China LimitedHong Kong100%
Comvita Holdings HK LimitedHong Kong100%
Comvita HK LimitedHong Kong100%
Comvita Malaysia Sdn BhdMalaysia100%
Comvita Singapore Pte LimitedSingapore100%
Comvita Holdings Pty LimitedAustralia100%
Comvita Australia Pty Limited Australia100%
Olive Products Australia Pty Limited Australia100%
Comvita IP Pty LimitedAustralia100%
Medihoney Pty LimitedAustralia100%
Medihoney (Europe) LimitedUnited Kingdom100%
Comvita Holdings UK LimitedUnited Kingdom100%
Comvita UK LimitedUnited Kingdom100%
New Zealand Natural Foods LimitedUnited Kingdom100%
Comvita Europe B.V
2
Netherlands100%
All Group subsidiaries have a 30 June balance date, except for Comvita Food (China) Limited and Comvita Food
(Hainan) Co. Ltd, which have a 31 December balance date due to local requirements.
1
Comvita Food (Hainan) Co Ltd was deregistered 12 August 2025
2
Comvita Europe B.V was deregistered 30 June 2025
29. Commitments
Except for the lease commitments disclosed in the Right-of-Use Assets note, the Group has no other significant
commitments as at 30 June 2025.
27. Related Parties
Transactions with Leadership Team and Directors
Leadership Team and Director compensation comprised:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 202530 June 2024
Director fees 603605
Short term employee benefits4,3283,756
KiwiSaver employer contribution132165
Post employment benefits195–
Termination benefits1,961–
Share based payments 661,039
Total7,2855,565
Leadership Team loans:
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 202530 June 2024
Loan to key management personnel – non-current 814450
Loan to key management personnel – current4952,279
Total1,3092,729
Loans to key management personnel include employees that have been determined as key management personnel
previously and currently. During the period, modifications have been made to share loans agreements where
commitments have been made to partially forgive debt and repayment dates have been extended. As a result, the
loans have been valued downwards by $1,473,000, creating an expense recognised in short term employee benefits
and termination benefits.
At 30 June 2025 Directors and other Leadership Team personnel of the Company control 1.0% (2024: 2.4%) of the
voting shares of the Company.
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Statement of financial position – restated 30 June 2023
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 2023
previously
reported
Restatement
one
Reclassifications*30 June 2023
restated
Assets
Audited
Property, plant and equipment72,873––72,873
Intangible assets and goodwill41,754––41,754
Right of use assets14,407––14,407
Biological assets4,437––4,437
Investments10,234––10,234
Loans to equity accounted investees 6,058––6,058
Derivatives48––48
Deferred tax asset4,54597–4,642
Sundry receivables––450450
Total non-current assets154,35697450154,903
Inventory136,0881,251–137,339
Trade receivables39,373(2,747)–36,626
Sundry receivables17,354–(450)16,904
Cash and cash equivalents11,554––11,554
Tax receivable41104–145
Total current assets204,410(1,392)(450)202,568
Total assets358,766(1,295)–357,471
Equity
Issued capital199,351––199,351
Retained earnings43,209 (865)–42,344
Reserves(3,240)––(3,240)
Total equity239,320(865)–238,455
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings64,940––64,940
Trade and other payables288––288
Lease liability11,972––11,972
Deferred tax liability1,509––1,509
Total non-current liabilities78,709––78,709
Trade and other payables34,319(330)–33,989
Lease liabilities3,386––3,386
Tax payable2,195(100)–2,095
Derivatives837––837
Total current liabilities40,737(430)–40,307
Total liabilities119,446(430)–119,016
Total equity and liabilities358,766(1,295)–357,471
*This does not relate to restatement it is a prior year reclassification for disclosure purposes
30. Prior Period Restatements (continued) 30. Prior Period Restatements
Restatement one
In December 2024 historical accounting irregularities were identified related to sales and accounts receivable
balances in Comvita Food (China) Limited. Similar irregularities were subsequently identified in Comvita Singapore.
This related to overstated sales and accounts receivable, along with under-accrual of sales expenses and liabilities.
This restatement also impacted cost of sales, inventory and tax. Following a comprehensive review, restatement of
the financial statements for the years ended 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2024 is required with adjustments in both
the China and Singapore subsidiaries for accounting irregularities and associated expenses.
Restatement two
In addition, as part of the half year reporting process for 31 December 2024, it was identified that there was an
historical error in the calculation of the carrying value of inventory, where an adjustment to recognise inventory at
cost was overstated. The financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 have therefore been restated to
reduce inventory to correct this error.
The following tables summarise the impacts on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
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Income Statement – restated June 2024
FOR YEAR ENDED
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 2024
previously
reported
Restatement
one Sales
and sales
expenses
Restatement
two
Inventory
Reclassification*30 June
2024
restated
Revenue204,341(3,658)––200,683
Cost of sales(91,952)1,408(1,259)–(91,803)
Gross Profit112,389(2,250)(1,259)–108,880
Other income5,587––(336)5,251
Marketing expenses(24,331)–––(24,331)
Selling and distribution expenses(58,842)(439)––(59,281)
Administrative and other
operating expenses
(34,900)–––(34,900)
Software development expenses(7,245)–––(7,245)
Operating loss before financing costs(7,342)(2,689)(1,259)(336)(11,626)
Finance income347–––347
Finance expenses(9,800)–––(9,800)
Net finance expenses(9,453)–(9,453)
Share of loss of equity
accounted associates(904)–––(904)
Fair value movement in
biological assets
–––336336
Impairment and other asset
write-downs
(64,190)–––(64,190)
Loss before income tax(81,889)(2,689)(1,259)–(85,837)
Income tax benefit4,501566353–5,420
Loss after tax(77,388)(2,123)(906)–(80,417)
There is no material impact on the Group's basic or diluted earnings per share and no impact on the Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flow
*This does not relate to restatement it is a prior year reclassification for disclosure purposes
31. Subsequent Event
On 17 August 2025, Comvita Limited entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with Florenz Holdings Limited,
under which Florenz proposes to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares in Comvita by way of a Scheme of Arrangement
under Part 15 of the Companies Act 1993. The Scheme remains subject to shareholder and court approvals, as well as other
customary conditions.
Although this event occurred after the balance sheet date, management compared the offer price against the Value in Use
calculations at 30 June 2025 and concluded that the Value in Use was reasonable, refer to note 19.
30. Prior Period Restatements (continued)
Statement of financial position – restated 30 June 2024
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
30 June 2024
previously
reported
Restatement
one
FY 23 sales
and sales
expenses
Restatement
one
FY 24 sales
and sales
expenses
Restatement
two
FY24
Inventory
30 June 2024
restated
Assets
Property, plant and equipment72,034–––72,034
Intangible assets and goodwill7,352–––7,352
Right of use assets20,226–––20,226
Biological assets 4,806
–
–
–
4,806
Derivatives866–––866
Deferred tax asset9,21897575–9,890
Sundry receivable450–––450
Total non-current assets114,95297575–115,624
Inventory134,4181,2511,406(1,259)135,816
Trade receivables35,030(2,747)(3,686)–28,597
Sundry receivables15,222–––15,222
Cash and cash equivalents8,156–––8,156
Tax receivable8010484–268
Total current assets192,906(1,392)(2,196)(1,259)188,059
Total assets307,858(1,295)(1,621)(1,259)303,683
Equity
Issued capital199,351–––199,351
Retained earnings(36,137)(865) (2,123)(906)(40,031)
Reserves(2,584)–9–(2,574)
Total equity160,630(865)(2,114)(906)156,745
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings
–
–––
–
Trade and other payables296–––296
Lease liability15,834–––15,834
Deferred tax liability572–––572
Total non-current liabilities16,70216,702
Loans and borrowings87,863–––87,863
Trade and other payables35,822(330)402–35,894
Lease liabilities5,725–––5,725
Tax payable1,116(100)91(353)754
Total current liabilities130,526(430)493(353)130,236
Total liabilities147,228(430)493(353)146,938
Total equity and liabilities307,858(1,295)(1,621)(1,259)303,683
30. Prior Period Restatements (continued)
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a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
Document classification: KPMG Public
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of Comvita Limited
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
financial statements which comprise:
the consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2025;
the consolidated income statement, statements
of other comprehensive income, changes in
equity and cash flows for the year then ended;
and
notes, including material accounting policy
information and other explanatory information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements of Comvita Limited (the
Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) on pages
57 to 97 present fairly in all material respects the
Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2025 and its
financial performance and cash flows for the year
ended on that date in accordance with New Zealand
Equivalents to International Financial Reporting
Standards (NZ IFRS) issued by the New Zealand
Accounting Standards Board and the International
Financial Reporting Standards issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISAs (NZ)). We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We are independent of Comvita Limited in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code
of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (Including International Independence Standards) (New Zealand) issued by
the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence
Standards) (IESBA Code), as applicable to audits of financial statements of public interest entities. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standards 1 and the IESBA
Code.
Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the
consolidated financial statements section of our report.
Our firm has provided other services to the Group in relation to limited assurance services over Greenhouse Gas
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions reporting and global mobility tax assistance. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and
employees of our firm may also deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities
of the business of the Group. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor of the Group. The firm
has no other relationship with, or interest in, the Group.
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a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
Document classification: KPMG Public
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of Comvita Limited
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
financial statements which comprise:
the consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2025;
the consolidated income statement, statements
of other comprehensive income,
changes in
equity and cash flows for the year then ended;
and
notes, including material accounting policy
information and other explanatory information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements of Comvita Limited (the
Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) on pages
4 to 45 present fairly in all material respects the
Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2025 and its
financial performance and cash flows for the year
ended on that date in accordance with New Zealand
Equivalents to International Financial Reporting
Standards (NZ IFRS) issued by the New Zealand
Accounting Standards Board and the International
Financial Reporting Standards issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISAs (NZ)). We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We are independent of Comvita Limited in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code
of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (Including International Independence Standards) (New Zealand) issued by
the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence
Standards) (IESBA Code), as applicable to audits of financial statements of public interest entities. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standards 1 and the IESBA
Code.
Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the
consolidated financial statements section of our report.
Our firm has provided other services to the Group in relation to limited assurance services over Greenhouse Gas
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions reporting and global mobility tax assistance. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and
employees of our firm may also deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities
of the business of the Group. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor of the Group. The firm
has no other relationship with, or interest in, the Group.
SECTION FOUR:
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a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
Document classification: KPMG Public
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of Comvita Limited
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
financial statements which comprise:
the consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2025;
the consolidated income statement, statements
of other comprehensive income,
changes in
equity and cash flows for the year then ended;
and
notes, including material accounting policy
information and other explanatory information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements of Comvita Limited (the
Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) on pages
4 to 45 present fairly in all material respects the
Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2025 and its
financial performance and cash flows for the year
ended on that date in accordance with New Zealand
Equivalents to International Financial Reporting
Standards (NZ IFRS) issued by the New Zealand
Accounting Standards Board and the International
Financial Reporting Standards issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISAs (NZ)). We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We are independent of Comvita Limited in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code
of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (Including International Independence Standards) (New Zealand) issued by
the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence
Standards) (IESBA Code), as applicable to audits of financial statements of public interest entities. We have also
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standards 1 and the IESBA
Code.
Our responsibilities under ISAs (NZ) are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the
consolidated financial statements section of our report.
Our firm has provided other services to the Group in relation to limited assurance services over Greenhouse Gas
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions reporting and global mobility tax assistance. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and
employees of our firm may also deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities
of the business of the Group. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor of the Group. The firm
has no other relationship with, or interest in, the Group.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
We draw attention to the basis of preparation note in the consolidated financial statements which indicates that
the Group has continued to face significant challenges in the 2025 financial year which impacted trading and
financial results with the Group incurring a loss for the year of $104.8m (2024: $80.4m loss) after impairment
charges of $53.9m (2024: $64.2m).
In addition to the losses, the majority of the bank borrowings mature within 12 months of the year end, with $59.0m
of the debt facilities maturing within the next 12 months ($24.0m in January 2026 and $35.0m in March 2026) and
it is uncertain as to whether the Group would be able to meet its repayment obligations on those dates.
While the Group has agreed revised covenants with its banking syndicate (to be tested at 30 September 2025 and
31 December 2025), beyond the 31 December 2025 covenant test date, the Group is forecasting to breach future
covenants which, unless waived or renegotiated, could result in the acceleration of the repayment obligations of
the Company’s current borrowings of $71.6m. It is uncertain as to whether the Group would be able to meet its
repayment obligations if this was to occur or whether it would have the ability to renegotiate its banking facilities.
Subsequent to year end the Group announced a proposed Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) under which
shareholders would receive $0.80 per share in cash, subject to shareholder and High Court approval and other
customary conditions. As the conditions of the SIA have not yet been satisfied there is uncertainty as to whether
the SIA will proceed or what impact that will have on the banking facilities. If the SIA does not proceed there is
uncertainty as to how the Group will be able to meet its repayment obligations.
As stated in the basis of preparation note in the consolidated financial statements, these events or conditions along
with other matters set forth in the note indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on
the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Emphasis of matter – Prior period restatements
We draw attention to Note 30 to the consolidated financial statements which describes two matters that have
resulted in a restatement of comparative information. These relate to historical accounting irregularities
identified in the sales, accounts receivable and other related balances in Comvita Food (China) Limited and
Comvita Singapore and a historical error in the calculation of the carrying value of inventory. As disclosed in note
30, the comparative figures for the year ended 30 June 2024 have been restated to correct these errors. Our
opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of
the consolidated financial statements in the current period. Except for the matter described in the material
uncertainty related to going concern section of our report, we summarise below those matters and our key audit
procedures to address those matters in order that the shareholders as a body may better understand the process
by which we arrived at our audit opinion.
Our procedures were undertaken in the context of and solely for the purpose of our audit opinion on the
consolidated financial statements as a whole and we do not express discrete opinions on separate elements of the
consolidated financial statements.
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The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Revenue Recognition
Refer to Note 2 and Note 30 of the
consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition was a key
audit matter due to the historical
accounting irregularities that were
identified during the year in
Comvita Food (China) Limited and
Comvita Singapore and the
significant audit effort and
judgment we have applied in
assessing the existence and
measurement of the Group’s
revenue recorded in the current
year.
Our audit procedures included the following, amongst others:
— We developed an understanding of how the accounting
irregularities occurred through inquiry with Directors and Key
Management Personnel and interviewing the independent
accounting firm who were involved in the investigation of the
historical accounting irregularities;
— We assessed the corrections made to prior period balances
against the requirements of the accounting standards and
checked the quantum of the corrections to supporting
documentation;
— We extended the scope of our testing to cover more Group
entities within the region impacted, and increased the sample
sizes for our testing of revenue and trade receivables
transactions;
— The lead engagement partner’s involvement in the testing of
transactions recorded in the China subsidiaries (including
Comvita Food (China) Limited) was performed in person in
China;
— On a sample basis we tested revenue transactions to
underlying documentation such as signed customer contracts,
customer invoices, proof of delivery, electronic point-of-sale
reports, supplier rebate reports, and the Group’s revenue
recognition policies. We introduced an additional element of
unpredictability and agreed a sample of customer receipts to
bank statements;
— On a sample basis we assessed whether revenue
transactions prior to year end and credit notes issued after
year end were recognised in the correct period in accordance
with contractual terms;
— We inspected a sample of credit notes throughout the period
and checked appropriate approval delegations have been
adhered to;
— For a sample of debtor balances we obtained confirmation of
the balance owed at year end directly from the debtor or,
where we did not receive a response from the debtor, we
checked the subsequent receipts from debtors to bank
statements; and
— We evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures made in the
financials against the requirements of the accounting
standards.
We completed these procedures and have no matters to report.
The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Impairment of Non-current
Assets
Refer to Note 19 and Note 31 of
the consolidated financial
statements.
The carrying amount of the Group’s
net assets as at 30 June 2025
(prior to any impairment)
significantly exceeded its market
capitalisation at that date which is
considered an indicator of
impairment.
The Group has performed its
impairment tests using Value in
Use (VIU) models to determine the
recoverable amount of each Cash
Generating Unit (CGU) and the
overall Group, which are then
compared to the CGU’s/Group’s
net assets. The Group also
obtained an independent valuation
of the CGU’s and overall Group as
at 30 June 2025.
In addition to the above,
subsequent to balance date, the
Group entered into a SIA with
Florenz Holdings Limited where
Florenz Holdings Limited propose
to acquire 100% of the ordinary
shares in the Company at an offer
price of $0.80 cents per share.
The process of performing an
impairment assessment is
inherently judgemental as it
involves the use of unobservable,
forward-looking assumptions and
data.
Our audit procedures included the following, amongst others:
— We obtained the independent valuer’s valuation report of the
CGU’s and overall Group and assessed the competence,
scope and objectivity of the independent valuer.
— We obtained the SIA and assessed the validity of the offer
price;
— We assessed the appropriateness of the independent
valuation and VIU models for each CGU and the overall
Group considering the methodology adopted in the models
against the requirements of the applicable accounting
standards;
— We assessed the appropriateness of the Group’s VIU
valuation against the independent valuer’s valuation and the
fair value of the Group indicated by the Florenz Holdings
Limited offer;
— We obtained the Group’s impairment adjustments and
evaluated the allocation of the impairment to individual assets
and CGU’s within the Group to assess whether the resulting
impairment expense was recognised appropriately; and
— We considered the appropriateness, sufficiency and clarity of
required disclosures included in the Group financial
statements against the requirements of the accounting
standards.
We did not identify any factors that were materially inconsistent
with Group’s overall conclusions.
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The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Inventory – net realisable value
provision
Refer Note 12 to the consolidated
financial statements.
Inventory – net realisable value
provision is a key audit matter due
to the:
— size of the inventory
balance relative to the
Group’s financial position
(51% of total assets);
— current year inventory
write-down booked of
$16.21m increasing our
focus in this area;
— Market conditions for the
Group’s products are
currently challenging due
to an oversupply of honey
in the market;
— extent of judgement
involved by the Group in
determining the net
recoverable value,
particularly in relation to
slow moving and obsolete
inventory. Such
judgements may have a
large impact on the
Group’s provision and
therefore the overall
carrying value of
inventories, necessitating
significant audit effort.
Our audit procedures included the following, amongst others:
— We obtained an understanding of the Group’s key processes
for valuation of finished goods inventory;
— We checked the accuracy of the underlying calculations in the
inventory provision calculations;
— We assessed the Group’s policies for the valuation of finished
goods inventory against the requirements of the accounting
standards and our understanding of the business;
— On a sample basis we compared
the unit cost of finished goods
on hand to the latest current year selling price (as a proxy for
expected selling price of inventory and net realisable value) and
resulting gross margin for each product to identify evidence of
negative gross margin products at risk of selling below their
recorded value. We compared these negative gross margin
products against the Group’s inventory provision;
— We compared the prices adopted for the raw material honey
created by biological assets (bees) to external market
prices/data. In assessing the value of raw honey we
considered appropriateness of the estimated grade and
quantity of extracted honey;
— For a sample of finished goods inventory we physically
inspected the expiry date or production date on the finished
goods was consistent with the date in the inventory system as
the inventory aging is a key input into the Group’s assessment
of write downs to net realisable
value. For inventory items that
we identified as aged we compared the inventory items to the
Group’s inventory provision;
— We attended stocktakes in significant locations, observing the
Group’s processes, which included identifying slow moving and
potentially obsolete finished goods inventory, performing
sample counts ourselves, and comparing count results to the
Group’s; and
— We assessed the disclosures in the Group’s financial
statements using our understanding obtained from our testing
against the requirements of accounting standards.
We did not identify any factors that were materially inconsistent with
the Group’s overall conclusions.
Other information
The directors, on behalf of the Group, are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises
the Directors Declaration, Statutory Information and Directory (but does not include the consolidated financial
statements and our auditor’s report thereon), which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and the
Annual Report which is expected to be made available to us after that date.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover any other information and we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements our responsibility is to read the other
information and in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated
financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s
report, we conclude there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
When we read the Annual Report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to
communicate the matter to directors.
Use of this independent auditor’s report
This independent auditor’s report is made solely to the shareholders. Our audit work has been undertaken so that
we might state to the shareholders those matters we are required to state to them in the independent auditor’s
report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, none of KPMG, any entities directly or
indirectly controlled by KPMG, or any of their respective members or employees, accept or assume any
responsibility and deny all liability to anyone other than the shareholders for our audit work, this independent
auditor’s report, or any of the opinions we have formed.
Responsibilities of directors for the consolidated financial
statements
The directors, on behalf of the Group, are responsible for:
— the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS
issued by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board and the International Financial Reporting
Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board;
— implementing the necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a consolidated set of financial
statements that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
— assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable,
matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend
to liquidate or to cease operations or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated
financial statements
Our objective is:
— to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
— to issue an independent auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but it is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAs NZ will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the consolidated
financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements is located at the
External Reporting Board (XRB) website at:
https://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards/assurance-standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1 -1/
This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Glenn Keaney.
For and on behalf of:
KPMG
Tauranga
28 August 2025
General Disclosures
Principal activity
The principal activity of the Group is apiary and forest ownership and management; and research,
manufacturing and distributing of Mānuka honey, bee products and olive leaf products.
Donations
During the year the Group made cash donations of $140,000 (2024:$250,000). The Company also made
donations of products to charitable organisations.
Director Disclosures
Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2025
In thousands of New Zealand dollars
Base
Fee
Committee
Fee
Total
B Hewlett (ceased to be a director 31 August 2024)*22–22
R Major
6535100
Z Guangping65–65
Y Wu 65–65
B Coates 12038158
J Hoare (ceased to be a director 31 August 2024)11516
M Sang 653397
L Bunt (Joined as a director 1 September 2024
and ceased to be a director 31 May 2025)
493079
Total
462141603
The maximum total pool of annual Directors’ remuneration is $610,000, as approved by
Shareholders in 2016.
*From 1st September 2024 B Hewlett was acting CEO and his remuneration is disclosed in key management
personnel note 27.
Statutory Information
SECTION FIVE:
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Interests register
Directors have disclosed the following general disclosures of interests:
R MAJOR
B COATES
B HEWLETT**
(ceased to be a director 31 August 2024)
Chair – Gibb Holdings (Nelson) Ltd
Chair – High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge**
Chair – Armer Group Advisory Board
Chair – SFFF Programme Miro
– Transforming Māori land to high-value horticulture**
Managing Director and Shareholder – Sinotearoa Ltd
Director – BioVittoria Ltd
Director – BioVittoria Investments Ltd
Director – Dairy Holdings Limited and subsidiaries
Member – Oriens Capital Investment Committee
Chair – Toitu Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance **
Director – Toitu Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance*
Chair – Koi Tu: Centre for Informed Futures /
University of Auckland
Director – Yealands Wine Group Ltd
Director – Northern Rescue Helicopter Trust **
Director – American Chamber of Commerce
Director and Trustee – Mindful Money (Charity)
Director – MyFarm Kiwifruit Investment Fund*
*Entries added and effective during the year ended 30 June 2025
**Entries removed by directors during the year ended 30 June 2025
***Mr Zhu Guangping and Ms Yawen Wu are associated with substantial product holders. Zhu Guangping is associated
with Li Wang, the largest shareholder in the Company with a shareholding greater than 5%. Yawen Wu is associated
with China Resources which also has a shareholding greater than 5%.
Y WU***
Director – Oatly Group AB
Director – Blossom Key Holdings Ltd
Director – CR Verlinvest
Senior Care Services Ltd
Director – Nativus Company Ltd
Director – Shanghai Red Sun Enterprise
Management Co., Ltd
Director – Chongqing Hezhan Eldercare
Industry Development Co., Ltd**
Director – Chengdu Buen Chunqiu
Senior Care Services Limited**
M S A N G
Director – Orion New Zealand Limited*
Director – Government Super Fund Authority*
Director & Deputy Chair –
Building Research Association NZ*
J HOARE**
(ceased to be a director 31 August 2024)
Director – Meridian Energy Limited
Chair – Port of Tauranga Limited
Director – Auckland International Airport Limited
Director Disclosures (Continued)
L BUNT**
Chairman – Heat Treatments Limited
(joined as a director 1 September 2024
and ceased to be a director 31 May 2025)
Directors of Group Companies other than shown above
CompaniesDirectors
Bee & Herbal New Zealand Limited
1
N Greenwood *
Comvita Australia Pty Limited
2
B Hewlett*M Tobin
Comvita China Limited
3
B Hewlett*G ZhuJ Zheng*
Comvita Europe B.V***
4
N Greenwood*
Comvita Food (China) Limited
5
B Hewlett*J Zheng*G Zhu
Comvita Food (Hainan) Co. Limited ****
6
B Hewlett*N Greenwood*
Comvita HK Limited
7
B Hewlett*J Zheng*
Comvita Holdings HK Limited
7
B Hewlett*J Zheng*
Comvita Holdings Pty Limited
2
B Hewlett*M Tobin
Comvita Holdings UK Limited
8
B Hewlett*
Comvita IP Pty Limited
2
B Hewlett*M Tobin
Comvita Japan K. K
9
B Hewlett*M Harada**
Comvita Korea Co Limited
10
B Hewlett*J Park*
Comvita Landowner Share Scheme Trustee Limited**
1
N Greenwood*
Comvita Malaysia Sdn Bhd
11
B Hewlett*R Irwan*
Comvita New Zealand Limited
12
B Hewlett*N Greenwood*B Duncan*
Comvita Share Scheme Trustee Limited
13
N Greenwood*B Hewlett*
Comvita Singapore Pte Limited
14
B Hewlett*Angela Ng
Comvita UK Limited
8
B Hewlett*
Comvita USA, Inc
15
B Hewlett*N Greenwood*
Medihoney (Europe) Ltd
8
B Hewlett*
Medihoney Pty Ltd
2
B Hewlett*M Tobin
New Zealand Natural Foods Limited
8
B Hewlett*
Olive Products Australia Pty Limited
2
B Hewlett*M Tobin
* denotes an executive of a Group Company
** Dormant entity deregistered during FY25
*** Europe subsidiary deregistered during FY25 and moved to a distributor model
**** Hainan subsidiary deregistered 12 August 2025
as at 30 June 2025
Director Disclosures (Continued)
1
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 5 September 2024 and N Greenwood appointed on 5 September 2024.
2
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 10 September 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 10 September 2024.
3
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 31 October 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 31 October 2024.
A Chen ceased to be a Director on 17 March 2025 and J Zheng appointed on 18 March 2025.
4
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 1 September 2024, R Bosland ceased to be a Director on 30 November 2024
and N Greenwood appointed 17 December 2024.
5
D Banfield and A Chen ceased to be Directors on 5 March 2025 and B Hewlett and J Zheng appointed on 5 March 2025.
6
N Greenwood appointed 2 July 2024. D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 23 October 2024 and B Hewlett appointed
on 23 October 2024. A Chen ceased to be a Director on 14 March 2025.
7
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 1 September 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 1 September 2024.
A Chen ceased to be a Director on 17 March 2025 and J Zheng appointed on 18 March 2025.
8
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 2 October 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 2 October 2024
9
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 31 August 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 30 September 2024
10
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 30 September 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 30 September 2024.
11
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 18 October 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 18 October 2024.
A Chen ceased to be a Director on 17 February 2025 and R Irwan appointed on 17 February 2025.
12
D Banfield and A Barr ceased to be Directors on 5 September 2024 and B Hewlett and N Greenwood appointed
on 5 September 2024. B Duncan appointed on 25 September 2024.
13
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 5 September 2024 and N Greenwood appointed on 5 September 2024.
H Brown ceased to be a Director on 22 January 2025 and B Hewlett appointed on 22 January 2025.
14
D Banfield ceased to be a Director on 18 October 2024 and B Hewlett appointed on 18 October 2024.
A Chen ceased to be a Director on 25 March 2025.
15
D Banfield and A Barr ceased to be Directors on 5 September 2024 and B Hewlett and N Greenwood appointed
on 5 September 2024.
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Share Dealings of Directors
Director
Relevant Interest
Number of
Shares
Disposed
Value of
Shares
Disposed
Number of
Shares
Acquired
Value of
Shares
Acquired
B CoatesBeneficially owned––25,000$29,599
Directors Shareholding
Directors, or entities associated with Directors, held the following ordinary shares in Comvita Limited
at 30 June 2025:
DirectorRelevant Interest30 June 202530 June 2024
R MajorBeneficially owned53,51053,510
B CoatesBeneficially owned45,00020,000
M Sang Beneficially owned20,00020,000
Total118,51093,510
Directors Indemnity and Insurance
The Company has insured all its Directors and the Directors of its wholly owned subsidiaries against liabilities to
other parties (except the Company or a related party of the Company) that may arise from their positions as
Directors. The insurance does not cover liabilities arising from criminal actions. Deeds of Indemnity and Insurance
have been given to Directors for potential liabilities and costs they might incur for actions or omissions in their
capacity as Directors. The Company has not been required to indemnify its Directors for any liabilities during
the year. Insurance have been given to Directors for potential liabilities and costs they might incur for actions or
omissions in their capacity as Directors. The Company has not been required to indemnify its Directors for any
liabilities during the year.
Director Disclosures (Continued)
Employees' remuneration
During the 12-month period to 30 June 2025 the following numbers of employees received remuneration of at least
$100,000.
Number of employees
$100,000 to $110,000 7
$110,000 to $120,000 12
$120,000 to $130,000 10
$130,000 to $140,000 7
$140,000 to $150,000 5
$150,000 to $160,000 7
$160,000 to $170,000 4
$170,000 to $180,000 1
$180,000 to $190,000 3
$190,000 to $200,000 1
$200,000 to $210,000 2
$210,000 to $220,000 2
$220,000 to $230,000 2
$230,000 to $240,000 2
$250,000 to $260,000 1
$260,000 to $270,000 1
$270,000 to $280,000 1
$290,000 to $300,000 3
$300,000 to $310,000 1
$310,000 to $320,000 1
$340,000 to $350,000 2
$370,000 to $380,000 1
$380,000 to $390,000 1
$410,000 to $420,000 1
$440,000 to $450,000 1
$460,000 to $470,000 1
$550,000 to $560,000 1
$680,000 to $690,000 1
$710,000 to $720,000 1
$830,000 to $840,0001
Note: these bands are New Zealand dollar equivalents and reflect the impact of fluctuations in the foreign exchange
rates for remuneration of overseas based employees. The figures include bonus provisions made during the year
which may have not been paid at period end. It does not include any remuneration or benefit relating to share
schemes.
Employee Remuneration Disclosures
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Shareholder Disclosures
Analysis of shareholder by size as at 30 June 2025
Category
No of
shareholders
Shares held
Percentage of
shareholders
Percentage of
shares
Up to 1,000 shares961484,79136.28%0.69%
1,001 – 5,000 shares1,0102,571,72638.13%3.65%
5,001 – 10,000 shares3002,209,81311.33%3.13%
10,001 – 100,000 shares3299,104,42112.42%12.92%
100,001 shares or more4956,121,4051.85%79.61%
Total2,649*70,492,156100%100%
*This number does not include a number of shareholders within Custodial and Nominee companies
Top 20 shareholders as at 30 June 2025
ShareholderShares held
Percentage of
shares
Li Wang 8,552,736 12.13%
China Resources Enterprise Limited4,318,000 6.13%
HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited 4,237,852 6.01%
Custodial Services Limited 3,567,871 5.06%
Kauri NZ Investments Limited 3,558,077 5.05%
FNZ Custodians Limited 3,496,598 4.96%
Accident Compensation Corporation 3,173,142 4.50%
Alan John Bougen & Lynda Ann Bougen & Graeme William Elvin 2,366,250 3.36%
Bnp Paribas Nominees NZ Limited Bpss40 2,248,895 3.19%
Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited 1,973,697 2.80%
Junxian Li 1,881,110 2.67%
New Zealand Depository Nominee 1,704,958 2.42%
Li Sun1,410,000 2.00%
New Zealand Permanent Trustees Limited 1,296,817 1.84%
Rjt Investments Limited 1,139,553 1.62%
Maori Investments Limited1,000,000 1.42%
Citibank Nominees (NZ) Ltd 782,759 1.11%
Masfen Securities Limited 734,010 1.04%
David Robert Banfield & Joy Dawn Banfield
& Julian Alexander Donald 531,712 0.75%
Kam Chip Butt 526,305 0.75%
Other21,991,81431.20%
Total ordinary shares70,492,156100.00%
Shareholder Disclosures (continued)
Substantial security holders as at 30 June 2025
ShareholderShares heldPercentage of shares
Li Wang8,552,73612.13%
China Resources Enterprise Limited
4,318,0006.13%
Kauri NZ Investments Limited
3,558,077 5.05%
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0301
040506
01
04
0202
05
03
01 Bridget Coates
Independent Director, Chair
02 Bo b Major
Independent Director, Chair
of Safety & Performance
Committee
03 Mi chael Sang
Independent Director, Chair
of Audit & Risk Committee
04 Ya wen Yu, Director
05 Zh u Guangping, Director
01 Ka rl Gradon, Chief Executive
Officer
02 Ni kki Leske
Head of People & Technology
03 Er in Swanson
Head of Sustainability &
Strategic Projects
04 Be n Duncan
Interim Chief Operating
Officer
05 Ja ckie Evans
Chief Science Officer
06 Ma ria Cowdrey
Executive Assistant
12. Leadership and
Governance
KEEPING US FOCUSED
Leadership TeamBoard Members
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Comvita Limited is a company domiciled in New
Zealand. The Company is registered under the
Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand
Stock Exchange. The company is an issuer in terms of
the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and Financial Markets
Conduct Act 2013. Comvita has subsidiaries operating
in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea,
Malaysia, Singapore and the United States.
COMPLIANCE
The Board has adopted codes and policies relating
to the conduct of all Directors, executives and staff,
taking guidance from the NZX Main Board Listing
Rules relating to corporate governance and the NZX
Corporate Governance Code.
For the purpose of Listing Rule 3.8.1, the Board
considers that, as at 18 September 2025, the
governance structures, principles, policies and
practices it has adopted are in compliance with
the NZX Corporate Governance Code dated January
2025 (NZX Code) except to the extent set out in the
following pages.
GOVERNANCE
The Board’s Charter sets out the governance
principles, authority, responsibilities, membership and
operation of the Board of Directors. This governance
statement outlines the main corporate governance
practices as at 18 September 2025. The full
statement is available to view at www.comvita.co.nz.
Comvita Limited is committed to taking a holistic view of how
it creates long-term value and the impact of its decisions on all
stakeholders – including shareholders, employees, customers,
suppliers, community, and the environment.
Constitution/Charters
Constitution
Board Charter
Safety and Performance Committee Charter
Audit and Risk Committee Charter
Codes/Policies
Code of Ethics
Continuous Disclosure Policy
Financial Product Dealing Policy
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Directors and Officers Remuneration Policy
Environmental Policy
Human Rights Policy
Comvita’s Constitution, the Board and Committee
Charters, codes and policies referred to in this section
are available to view at www.comvita.co.nz.
Comvita makes the documents listed below available
on its website.
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The following diagram summarises Comvita’s corporate governance framework.
Further detail
Further detail as required by the NZX Listing Rules and Companies Act 1993 is included in the Financial Statements.
Shareholders
Comvita Board of Directors
Comvita Chief Executive Officer
Comvita Employees
Audit & Risk CommitteeSafety & Performance Committee
Principle 1 – Ethical standards
Code of ethics (Recommendation 1.1)
Directors set, observe and foster high ethical
standards. Comvita expects its Directors, officers,
and employees to act legally, to maintain high ethical
standards and to act with integrity consistent with
Comvita’s policies, guiding principles and values.
A Director-specific Code of Ethics sets out these
standards for all Directors and can be found in the
Appendix to the Board Charter on Comvita’s website.
Further, Comvita has a Code of Ethics applicable to
all Directors, officers and employees in accordance
with Recommendation 1.1 of the NZX Code, a copy of
which is available on the website. The code is reviewed
at least every two years and was last reviewed in
November 2024. Training on ethical behaviour is
incorporated within Comvita’s induction programme,
with refresher training provided periodically. The most
recent global mandatory training was completed in
April 2025.
Comvita also has a separate Speak Up Policy
(Whistleblowing) that was adopted in November
2024 which outlines the process for raising concerns.
Principle 2 – Board composition and
performance
Board charter (Recommendation 2.1)
The Board operates in accordance with the Board
Charter, which sets out the roles and responsibilities
of the Board. A copy of the charter is available on
Comvita’s website.
There is a balance of independence, skills, knowledge,
experience and perspective among Directors that
allows the Board to work effectively.
Responsibility for the day-to-day operations and
administration of the company is delegated by
the Board to the Chief Executive Officer and the
leadership team.
Nominations and appointments (Recommendation 2.2)
The nomination of candidates for appointment to
the Board is overseen by the Safety and Performance
Committee and the procedure for nomination
and appointment is detailed in the Safety and
Performance Committee Charter. Such procedure
includes processes to be followed to ensure proper
checks are carried out on all candidates and key
information is obtained to enable the Board and
shareholders to make an informed decision about
whether to elect or re-elect a candidate. It also
provides for an assessment of independence.
Written agreements (Recommendation 2.3)
The Directors have each signed a written agreement
with the company outlining the terms of their
appointment. The agreement includes expectations
of the director, expected time commitments,
remuneration, indemnity and insurance provisions,
disclosure requirements, confidentiality obligations,
term and expectation of compliance with relevant
corporate policies.
GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES
Company rules, which all employees and officers
are expected to adhere to, provide clear guidance
across a range of ethical and legal matters to ensure
high standards of performance and behaviour
are maintained when dealing with the company’s
customers, suppliers, shareholders and staff.
Specific policies are also available on the company’s
website as noted above.
Mechanisms are provided within the company-wide
Code of Ethics and general company rules for the
safe reporting of breaches of ethical standards or
other policies or laws, and the consequences of non-
compliance are made explicit.
Financial product dealing policy – Trading in Comvita
securities (Recommendation 1.2)
Directors, officers and employees are restricted in
their trading of Comvita securities and must comply
with Comvita’s Financial Product Dealing Policy,
which is available on the Comvita website. The policy
provides guidance on insider trading rules and outlines
process and approval requirements for dealing in
Comvita securities.
Board size and composition (Recommendation 2.4)
The Board is comprised of Directors with a mix of
qualifications, skills and experience appropriate to
the company’s business. The number of Directors
and rotation requirements are determined in
accordance with the company’s Constitution, the
Board Charter and the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.
The Constitution provides for the Directors to elect
one of their number as Chair of the Board, and the
Board Charter provides that the Chair should be an
independent Director unless otherwise approved by
all Directors. To encourage the process of constant
evolution of the Board and succession of key roles
within the Board, the Board Charter states that
Directors are discouraged from standing for re-
election a second time (i.e. after serving 6 years)
unless by unanimous support from the whole Board.
For the year ended 30 June 2025, the company
complied with the current Listing Rules with regard
to the composition of the Board and the appointment
and rotation of Directors.
Director profiles (with details of their experience),
ownership interests, meeting attendance, length
of service and independence of each Director are
available on the company’s website and/or in this
Annual Report.
Director ownership interests (including beneficial
ownership) as at 30 June 2025 are detailed in the
Statutory Information section at the back of the
2025 Financial Statements.
For a Director to be considered to be independent,
the fundamental consideration in the opinion of the
Board is that the Director be independent of the
Executive and not have any direct or indirect interest,
position, association or relationship that could or
could be perceived to influence in a material way
the Director’s capacity to bring an independent
view to decisions, to act in the best interests of
the company and to represent the interests of
shareholders generally. In accordance with the NZX
Code, any Director who is or who is associated with
a substantial product holder is considered by the
Board to not be independent.
The Board has reviewed which of its Directors are
deemed to be independent in terms of the NZX
Listing Rules and has determined that three of the
five Directors as at 30 June 2025 were independent
16
.
Of the Directors that are independent, none of the
factors listed in the NZX Code are relevant.
16
Mr Zhu Guangping and Ms Yawen Wu are not considered
independent as they are associated with substantial product
holders. Zhu Guangping is associated with Li Wang, the largest
shareholder in the company with a shareholding of greater than
5%. Yawen Wu is associated with China Resources, which also
has a shareholding of greater than 5%.
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Gender composition of directors and officers and diversity
Comvita is committed to diversity (race, gender, sexuality etc.) in its employment of individuals at all levels in
the organisation.
As at 30 June 2025 (the prior year’s comparison is in brackets):
Brett Hewlett20
Julia Hoare20
Robert Major
Zhu Guangping
David Banfield20
Yawen Wu21
Bridget Coates
Michael Sang
Lucas Bunt22
2
2
12
12
2
12
12
12
9
3
3
1
–
–
–
5
8
4
4
4
26
25
3
25
26
26
18
1
–
4
–
–
–
4
1
2
2
2
12
9
2
12
12
12
8
3
3
1
–
–
–
5
8
4
4
4
24
5
3
25
26
20
16
1
–
4
–
–
–
4
1
2
7
1
6
6
3
4
4
2
1
Board
Member
Board17
EligibleEligibleEligibleEligibleAttendedAttendedAttendedAttended
Conference
Calls and Special
Meetings
Audit and Risk
Committee18
Safety and
Performance
Committee19
Tenure on
Board
Board and Committee meeting attendance for the year ended 30 June 2025 is set out below:
17
Chair of the Board has no casting vote.
18
Chair of the A&R Committee has no casting vote.
19
Chair of the S&P Committee has no casting vote.
20
Brett Hewlett, Julia Hoare and David Banfield resigned effective 31 August 2024.
21
Yawen Wu’s alternative Ching Ho LUK attended twelve of the board meetings and 23 of the special meetings on her behalf.
22
Lucas Bunt was appointed director effective 1 September 2024 and resigned effective 31 May 2025. Lucas had previously been a director
for 9 years from 24 July 2014 to 30 September 2023.
GenderMale
Female
Gender
Diverse
2 (3) 40%
0 (0) 0%
3 (5) 60%2 (2)
1 (1)
0 (0)
2 (2)
1 (1)
0 (0)
3 (5)
5 (5)
0 (0)
Age
Executive
Non-Executive
Independent
Number of each individuals
other significant positions
and commitments, and the
nature of the commitments
Membership of under-
represented social groups
Stakeholder representation
Under 30
years
30 – 50
years
Over 50
years
0 0%
0
5
3
Please refer to
the Statutory
Information
section of
the Financial
Statements
2 x Chinese
ethnicity
2 x female
None
0
3
3
Please refer to
the Statutory
Information
section of
the Financial
Statements
1 x female
None
0
3
3
Please refer to
the Statutory
Information
section of
the Financial
Statements
1 x female
None
1 20%
4 80%
BoardA&R CommitteeS&P CommitteeOfficers
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KEY:High CapabilityMedium Capability
Director competencies
Board Skills and
Competencies
B.CoatesZ.GuangpingB.MajorM.SangY.Wu
Commercial Expertise,
Corporate Governance & Risk
Management
Key Market Insights,
Leadership & Sales &
Marketing
Financial, Investment, Capital
Markets & Corporate Finance
Technology & Digital
Innovation
Innovation &
Commercialisation
of Science
Agriculture Industry
Manufacturing &
Supply Chain
Sustainability
Stakeholder Engagement
People, Culture, Health &
Safety
Diversity Policy (Recommendation 2.5)
Comvita has maintained its commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion – a stance which is reflected
in the core values and behaviours of the company.
Comvita has a Diversity Policy in which is available on
the company’s website. The Safety and Performance
Committee is monitoring set diversity objectives
and targets, specifically relating to pay policies and
equity, development and growth, and the diversity
of senior executives (gender, and global experiences
and perspectives). The Committee is positive about
current progress and strategies to maintain equality
on a scheduled approach.
Further details on Comvita’s diversity and inclusion
are outlined at page 49.
Independence of Directors (Recommendation 2.8,
2.9 and 2.10)
The majority of the Board are independent (60%
independent and 40% non-independent by virtue
of affiliation with shareholders) and the Chair is
independent. The Chair and the CEO positions are
not held by the same person.
For 2 months of the 2025 financial year (up until
31 August 2024) the Chair, Brett Hewlett, was not
considered independent due to Comvita becoming
his sole directorship (and, as a result, the majority
of his became from the directors’ fees he received
from Comvita). For this same period, the Board
comprised of eight directors, of which four were
deemed independent. The Board recognised this
was a divergence from the Code which indicates that
a majority of board members being independent
and the Chair being independent, is best practice.
This was addressed by appointing an independent
director (as the next director) and appointing an
independent chair (effective 31 August 2024). The
Board is of the view that the divergences during that
period did not interfere with the Board’s capacity
to provide independent judgements in fulfilling
their responsibilities.
It is viewed that the Chairs of the Audit and Risk
and the Safety and Performance Committees are
independent, as are the Committee members.
Principle 3 – Board Committees
(Recommendation 3.5)
The Board uses Committees where this enhances
the effectiveness in key areas while retaining Board
responsibility. The Board operates two Committees
to assist in the execution of the Board’s duties: the
Safety and Performance Committee and the Audit
and Risk Committee. Each Committee has a specific
Charter, which can be viewed at the company’s
website www.comvita.co.nz. Committee members
are appointed from members of the Board for an
initial two-year term, with re-appointment reviewed
on an annual basis.
All matters determined by Committees are
submitted to the full Board as recommendations
for Board decision. Staff members attending those
Committees are at the invitation of the specific
Committee.
The Board did not consider it necessary to have
any other Committees for the reporting period as
a standing board Committee.
Director training and performance
(Recommendations 2.6 and 2.7)
Board members are encouraged to regularly
participate in learning and self-development
opportunities provided by the Institute of Directors
or other professional groups to ensure they remain
current on how best to perform their duties as a
Director. Relevant resources and updates are provided
at each Board meeting, including advice from and
workshops with capital, legal and accounting advisors
as well as management presentations in respect of
Comvita operations.
Comvita has a procedure to assess Director, Board and
Committee performance, which is set out in the Board
Charter. In particular, the Board periodically undertakes
a self-assessment of its performance, processes and
procedures as well as periodically seeking support of
an external independent advisor to assist.
Audit and Risk Committee (Recommendation 3.1
and 3.2)
The Audit and Risk Committee at 30 June 2025
comprised of:
– Mike Sang (Chair) (tenure: 21 months),
– Bridget Coates (tenure: 9 months)* and
– Bob Major (tenure: 1 month)*
*Julia Hoare was a member from March 2023 to August 2024, Brett
Hewlett was a member from October 2023 to August 2024 and
Luke Bunt was a member from Sep 2024 to May 2025.
The Committee met eight times during the period.
As at 30 June 2025, all members of the Committee
were independent and all were non-executive Directors
(at all times during the FY25 year, the majority of
the Committee members were independent and all
non-executive). At least one member has an adequate
accounting background (CA ANZ member), and the
Chair is independent and not Chair of the Board.
No Committee meetings were held, and no decisions
were made by the Committee, during a period of
18 Business Days when there was only one member
of the Committee (Mike Sang). This arose with the
resignation of Brett Hewlett and Julia Hoare on
31 August 2024, and was addressed by the
appointment of Bridget Coates and Luke Bunt
to the Committee on 25 September 2024. Listing
Rule 2.13.2(b) requires the Committee to have three
members and so the Company did not comply for
18 Business Days, despite the Committee not
meeting or making decisions during that period.
The Committee reviews the annual audit process,
the financial, non-financial and operational
information provided to stakeholders and others
including climate statements, the management of
risks facing the organisation relating to insurance, tax
and treasury and the framework of internal control
and governance that the leadership team and the
Board have established. The Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer and Group Financial Controller
regularly attend meetings by invitation.
Comvita’s external auditors attend Committee
meetings as deemed necessary by the Committee.
Further detail on the Committee’s roles and
responsibilities is set out in the Committee Charter.
The Audit and Risk Committee will also provide
guidance and review of Comvita’s non-financial
reporting and non-financial reporting audits
(including GHG inventory report) and recommend
to the Board the adoption of (or otherwise).
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Safety and Performance Committee
(Recommendation 3.3 and 3.4)
The Safety and Performance Committee as at
30 June 2025 comprised of:
– Bob Major (Chair) (tenure: 27 months),
– Bridget Coates (tenure: 27 months) and
– Mike Sang (tenure: 1 month)*
* Luke Bunt was a member from Sep 2024 to May 2025 and
Brett Hewlett was a member from Oct 2023 to Aug 2024.
The Committee Charter requires a minimum of three
members. For a period of 18 Business Days (from the
resignation of Brett Hewlett on 31 August 2024 until
the appointment to the Committee of Luke Bunt
on 25 September 2024 there were only two members
on the Committee. The Committee did not meet
or make any decisions during this period.
The Committee met four times during the period.
For the FY25 year, the majority (or all) of the
Committee members were independent and all were
non-executive Directors. Management only attends
Committee meetings by invitation.
The Committee provides oversight to health and
safety by ensuing the business maintains a strong
health and safety culture that meets or exceeds
the company’s obligations under legislation and
best practice standards. The Committee also
recommends the remuneration policies and packages,
including performance incentives for the Chief
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
Additionally, it reviews the performance targets
of the Chief Executive Officer, succession planning
for the leadership team and the Board, risk and
compliance monitoring in relation to the company’s
human resources and operational health and safety
oversight, and remuneration policies and guidelines
for Directors. In determining remuneration external
independent consultants are engaged where
appropriate in accordance with the Committee’s
Charter but the views of other stakeholders are
not sought at this stage.
The Committee also carries out the functions of
a nominations Committee, recommending new
Director appointments to the full Board. Further
detail on the Committee’s roles and responsibilities
is set out in the Committee Charter.
The Committee is also responsible for overseeing
Comvita’s purpose, values, strategies and goals
related to sustainable development, including
environmental, social and governance aspirations,
making recommendations to the Board as
appropriate. Comvita’s sustainability framework
is articulated through its Harmony Plan. The
Committee delegates responsibility for identifying
and managing stakeholder engagement and impacts
on the economy, environment and people to the
Chief Purpose and Transformation Officer (CPTO).
The CPTO is supported by the Sustainability Steering
Group, which meets at least every two months and
consists of a sub-group of Leadership Team members
and senior managers from relevant functions, and
by the Sustainability team and other employees.
Monthly updates on Comvita’s sustainability activities
and impacts are provided to the full Board, with
a detailed update and presentation of relevant
topics to the Committee every quarter where the
Committee will review recommendations and
recommend to the Board annual, measurable ESG
objectives, ESG strategies and policies and other
ESG tasks as appropriate. Comvita also undertakes
a stakeholder engagement process and materiality
assessment undertaken by an external consultant
at least every two years using external experts to
assist. The results, and process itself, are reviewed
by the Committee and the results are communicated
to the Board.
Control transaction protocols (Recommendation 3.6)
The Board has established experience in respect of
the various NZX and statutory requirements in the
event of a control transaction. The key requirements
of the Takeover Code and Companies Act 1993 are
well understood by the Board.
Further, Comvita has established formal protocols
that set out the procedure to be followed if
there is a control transaction in accordance with
Recommendation 3.6 of the NZX Code.
Principle 4 – Reporting and Disclosure
The Board demands integrity both in financial
reporting and in the timeliness and balance of
disclosure on entity affairs.
Comvita is committed to ensuring integrity and
timeliness in its financial reporting and in providing
information to the market and shareholders that
reflects a considered view on the present and future
prospects of the company.
Continuous Disclosure (Recommendation 4.1)
Continuous disclosure obligations of NZX require all
listed companies to advise the market about any
material events and developments as soon as the
company becomes aware of them. The company
has policies and monitoring in place to ensure that
it complies with these obligations. In particular,
the company has a Continuous Disclosure Policy
applicable to all Directors, officers and employees
that is available on Comvita’s website.
Charters and Policies (Recommendation 4.2)
Key corporate governance documents are available
on Comvita’s website.
Financial reporting (Recommendation 4.3)
The Audit and Risk Committee oversees the quality
and integrity of external financial reporting including
the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of
financial statements. It reviews half-year and annual
financial statements and makes recommendations
to the Board concerning accounting policies,
areas of judgement, compliance with accounting
standards, stock exchange and legal requirements
and the results of the external audit. Management
accountability for the integrity of the company’s
financial reporting is reinforced by the certification
from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer in writing that the company’s financial
statements are fairly stated in all material aspects.
Non-financial reporting (Recommendation 4.4)
Comvita is committed to non-financial reporting that
is balanced, clear and objective, including reporting
transparently on the material impacts of our business
activities and how we are managing these. Broader
reporting of environmental, social and governance
factors is contained in this Annual Report. These
disclosures have been developed in line with the
Global Reporting Initiative Standards (GRI).
Comvita’s consolidated financial statements and
GHG inventory are subject to independent external
assurance. The organisation who conducts the audits
comply with the relevant independence and ethical
requirements and there were no impairments of their
independence for the purposes of the engagements.
Where external assurance is not currently undertaken
data is gathered by appropriate internal business
owners / experts, compared to previous reporting
period, and cross checked against other data.
Comvita has also released its Climate Statement
under the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards
that can be found at Climate Statement. This
Climate Statement includes Comvita’s greenhouse
gas inventory for all scopes and removals, and the
related assurance report.
Principle 5 – Remuneration
The remuneration of Directors and senior executives
is transparent, fair and reasonable. Making sure
team members and Directors get the rewards
they deserve is the responsibility of the Safety
and Performance Committee.
Comvita has a Remuneration Policy for Directors
and officers, a copy of which is available on the
company’s website.
Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration
(Recommendation 5.1)
The fees payable to the Non-Executive Directors
are determined by the Board within the aggregate
amount approved by shareholders. The Board
considers external information of peer companies
in terms of scale and complexity when setting
remuneration levels. The current Directors’ fee pool
limit is $610,000 approved at the 2016 Annual
Shareholders’ Meeting. Information on payments to
each Director is set out in the Statutory Information
section at the back of the Financial Statements 2025.
Senior executive remuneration (Recommendation 5.2)
For FY25, senior executive remuneration was made
up of: base or fixed remuneration, a short term
incentive plan and a long term incentive plan, subject
to Board approval.
The short term incentive plan is a bonus opportunity
based on company performance hurdles of EBITDA
and the long term incentive plan is a performance
share rights plan vested over three years based on
company TSR performance against an NZX index.
Chief Executive Officer remuneration
(Recommendation 5.3)
The Interim Chief Executive’s base salary for the FY25
year was $660,000. Subject to Board approval, for
FY25, the Chief Executive Officer was also entitled to
a short-term incentive if he met agreed financial and
non-financial goals (with on-target earnings of 50%
of base salary).
Annual remuneration ratios:
• 1:11.95 = highest paid employee to median annual
remuneration of all other employees
• we are unable to report on the percentage increase
in annual remuneration for highest paid employee to
median percentage increase for all other employees
as Comvita did not have an annual remuneration
increase cycle in FY25
Staff remuneration
All permanent staff are eligible to participate in a
short-term incentive scheme. Bonus payments are
contingent upon achievement of company targets
for the year (as approved by the Board), as well as
assessment of individual delivery against objectives
cascaded through the organisation and individual
behaviour in line with core values.
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RiskThe risk and its impactResponses / Mitigation
StrategicThere is strategic execution risk that is
impacted by our market geographical
balance, the effective utilisation of our
assets, geopolitical landscape and our
ability to adapt and react. In particular,
there is risk associated with reliance on
the China market and the current China
economic conditions impacting sales
and performance.
As a single product category business
(Bee products) we are reliant on
maintaining or increasing Mānuka honey
share of the total honey market.
• Our strategy is reviewed regularly by the
executive team and the Board.
• Our strategy includes business simplification,
market reviews and roadmaps, market
diversification and strategic asset and
investment planning.
• Changes in leadership have been implemented
in the Asian market to ensure the presence
of the right sales and marketing capabilities.
• Thorough reviews of channel profitability have
been conducted, resulting in the closure of
certain stores.
• Secured a large North American customer,
increasing sales and distribution in that market
• Regular review of honey category performance
and outlook along with Mānuka share where
available. Adjacent categories of propolis, olive
leaf extract, lozenge and regional NPD aim
to mitigate pure honey in a pot risk.
FinancialCurrent market capitalisation and
NZX listing means there is liquidity risk,
market volatility risk and overall, this
impacts financial stability.
Two years of underperformance and
Comvita’s current high levels of debt
and inventory means there is increased
interest costs, operational constraints
and risk associated with our syndicated
bank facility and covenants and
shareholder confidence. These factors
may cast doubt on Comvita’s ability
to continue as a going concern in the
event the scheme of arrangement is not
implemented and alternative funding
cannot be secured.
The global commoditisation of the
Manuka category, driven by the current
oversupply of Manuka, the entry of
large global warehouse clubs and super
discounters at the everyday value end, is
impacting margins. This oversupply has
also affected the valuation of inventory
held and increased aging inventory risk.
High fixed operating costs limit
Comvita’s ability to maintain
operational flexibility.
• Strengthened and sustainable corporate and
global positioning.
• Comvita is ensuring we are closely working
and collaborating with our supportive
banks to ensure we maintain transparent
communication and a clear plan.
• Focused management of procurement and
inventory levels to effectively manage supply,
demand and cash flow.
• Banking covenant waivers agreed through to
31 Dec 2025 and extension of facility through
to January 2026 (and reduction of facility).
• Reduction of net debt by $17.4m over the last
financial year.
• Converted non-strategic assets to cash.
• Comvita has entered into a Scheme
Implementation Agreement with Florenz
Limited (“Florenz”) under which Florenz has
agreed to acquire all shares in Comvita through
a court approved scheme of arrangement
(“Scheme”). The Scheme is subject to
shareholder approval, High Court approval, an
Independent Adviser’s Report concluding that
the Scheme consideration is within or above
the valuation range for Comvita shares, and
other customary conditions relating to certain
events or occurrences prior to implementation.
• Significant inventory provisions taken up in
FY25 to address valuation and ageing risks and
strategic procurement strategies in place.
• Cost reduction focus in FY25, resulting in global
head count reduction and other fixed cost
savings.
Principle 6 – Risk Management
Risk Management Framework – Recommendation 6.1
Comvita’s risk management framework is a
structured and tailored approach to identifying,
assessing and mitigating factors which may affect
Comvita’s ability to achieve its objectives and/or to
protect its people, assets, reputation, communities
and environment.
Comvita’s Board is responsible for the strategic
oversight of Comvita’s risk management framework,
including regular review of identified risks and
opportunities, and associated action planning to
offset potential impacts against strategy. A risk
matrix prepared by the Leadership Team measures
the impact of the risk and likelihood of risk occurrence
and is provided to the Board for review and discussion
monthly. Alongside this operational view, the
Leadership Team highlights the top three strategic
and top three execution risks for deeper assessment
and prioritisation each month, including relevant
actions and updates.
Twice a year, the Comvita Board and Leadership
Team engage in formal, longer-term business
strategy planning. This incorporates a 5–10 year view
of existing and emerging external and internal risks
and opportunities versus plan.
Supported by the Leadership Team, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the day-to-
day leadership of Comvita’s global business to ensure
business objectives and strategies are developed
and delivered. The Leadership Team oversees
implementation of strategy, with a continuous view
of risks and opportunities, performance, resource
allocation and metrics, to meet agreed objectives.
The Leadership Team is broadly responsible for
managing business risk across Comvita and
maintains the Business Risk Register.
Types of Risk
When assessing risk, Comvita considers the impact
on its business across several categories, including:
• Strategy – risk to strategic objectives, and/or
execution risk against strategy
• Financial – financial risk arising from business
performance, increased costs, market value and/or
liquidity changes
• Operational – risk associated with internal process,
systems or delivery risks (including people-related)
and the external events which may impact these
• Customer and Stakeholder – risk derived from
misalignment with key stakeholder expectations,
including the potential impact on Brand and
Corporate reputation, and/or financial performance
• People – health and safety, talent attraction and
retention and culture management.
• Technology and data – potential loss resulting
from cyber-attacks, data breaches or other
security failures
• Climate – impact of climate change
• Legal and Regulatory – risk arising from changing
legal and regulatory landscape, including food
safety, and the impact of any non-compliance
• Biological / Biodiversity risk – change in ecosystems
and the spread of disease or pests which may
impact biodiversity and ecosystems.
Material Risks and Management
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
assurance
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer have provided the Board with written
confirmation that the Comvita’s 2025 financial
statements are founded on a sound system of risk
management and internal compliance and control
and that all such systems are operating efficiently
and effectively in all material respects.
Health and safety (Recommendation 6.2)
Comvita employs a Health and Safety Lead with
oversight of health and safety matters sitting with
the Safety and Performance Committee. The health
and safety functions of the Committee include
undertaking due diligence in the identification and
monitoring of critical workplace, heath, safety and
wellbeing, as well as the monitoring and review of
Comvita’s compliance with documented health and
safety policies and procedures. Health and safety
review reports are a priority agenda item at all Board
meetings, and specific reviews are sought as required.
The Board undertakes ongoing external health and
safety governance training and undertakes safety
walks in key operational sites on a scheduled basis.
Further details on Comvita’s health and safety are
outlined at pages 47-49.
Principle 7 – Auditors
External Auditors (Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2)
The Board ensures the quality and independence
of the external audit process. A framework for the
company’s relationship with its external auditors
is overseen by the Audit and Risk Committee.
Further detail on that framework and the role and
responsibilities of the Audit and Risk Committee in
relation to the external audit framework is set out in
the Audit and Risk Committee Charter.
The Audit and Risk Committee actively engage
the company’s external auditors in a dialogue with
respect to any disclosed relationships or services that
may impact the objectivity and independence of such
auditors and recommend to the Board appropriate
action to ensure its independence.
Comvita’s external auditor is KPMG. KPMG was
reappointed by shareholders at the 2024 Annual
Shareholders’ Meeting in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act 1993. KPMG was
first appointed as auditors in 1998. KPMG has been
invited to attend this year’s Annual Shareholders’
Meeting and will be available to answer questions
about the audit process, Comvita’s accounting
policies and the independence of the auditor.
Internal audit (Recommendation 7.3)
Comvita currently does not have an internal audit
function, however the Audit & Risk Committee
approves Management’s Internal Audit Plan annually.
This programme of work includes internal and
external reviews of specific risk areas and includes a
review of one offshore subsidiary per year. The Audit
and Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing
and monitoring the company’s risk management
and internal control framework and has open
communication with external auditors, financial and
senior management and the Board. The Committee
is empowered to investigate any matter brought
to its attention with full access to all books, records
and facilities and personnel of the company and the
power to retain outside counsel or other experts for
this purpose. In addition, the Board seeks reports
on specific areas of potential concern or to evaluate
business performance on a post-investment basis.
The reviews are completed by appropriate internal
staff and/or with external input. In the current year
Comvita has engaged with an external consultant to
undertake an internal controls uplift project to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to mitigate financial
risk within acceptable limits.
Principle 8 – Shareholder Rights and
Relations
Information and communication with shareholders
(Recommendations 8.1 and 8.2)
The Board fosters constructive relationships with
shareholders, which encourages them to engage with
the company.
The Board aims to ensure shareholders are provided
with all information necessary to assess the
company’s strategic direction and performance.
It does this through a communication strategy
that includes:
• periodic and continuous disclosure to NZX
• information provided to media and briefings to
major shareholders
• half-year and annual reports
• Comvita’s website with an investor relations section
• future direction presentation at the Annual
Shareholders’ Meeting, which is conducted in a
very open manner, and a range of questions are
considered.
Comvita aims to ensure the process of communication
with investors is easy and uses a variety of channels
and technologies to keep its shareholders informed,
including by providing and encouraging investors
to receive communications electronically. Comvita
engages an investor relations consultant to assist
with its investor relations programme.
Major decisions (Recommendation 8.3)
All major decisions that may result in a change
in the nature of Comvita’s business are subject
to shareholder approval in accordance with the
Constitution, the Companies Act 1993 and the NZX
Listing Rules.
Capital raising (Recommendation 8.4)
When considering any raising of additional capital,
the Board considers the interests of all shareholders
when assessing its options to raise capital. The Board
will usually look to raise additional equity capital from
existing shareholders on a pro-rata basis.
Notice of meeting (Recommendation 8.5)
To encourage shareholder participation in meetings,
the Board looks to ensure notices of annual or
special meetings of shareholders are posted on the
company’s website at least 20 working days prior to
the meeting.
GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
There were no instances during FY25 of the NZX
exercising its power under Listing Rule 9.9.3.
Material Risks and Management (continued)
RiskThe risk and its impactResponses / Mitigation
PeopleHigh turnover in senior leadership roles,
compounded by a lack of integrated
systems and well-defined processes,
poses a risk to organisational continuity,
retention of institutional knowledge, and
operational effectiveness and increases
workload and reduces engagement.
• Establishing global ways of working to address
process inefficiencies.
• Systems review to consolidate and/or integrate
globally.
• Organisational leadership structure proposal in
development.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Comvita has identified the following groups of
stakeholders from reference to our business context
and considering AccountAbility’s AA1000 Stakeholder
Engagement Standard 2015:
• Investors / shareholders
• Founder and Comvita board
• Global customers
• Comvita employees
• Suppliers, landowners, and other business partners
• New Zealand apiculture industry
• Tapuika as manu whenua of the region surrounding
Comvita’s registered head office
• Māori connected with the Mānuka honey industry
• Relevant government agencies, particularly Ministry
for Primary Industries
• Tauranga regional business community
OUR MATERIAL IMPACTS
Comvita is committed to identifying both positive
and negative actual and potential impacts that we
have on the environment, society and the economy.
We take a double materiality approach. We
consider both Comvita’s Impact Materiality on
people and planet externally (largely aligned to the
GRI standards) and Financial Materiality impacts
of sustainability issues internally on the financial
performance of Comvita (largely aligned to the
International Sustainability Standards Board IFRS
sustainability standards).
Comvita engages with stakeholders as follows:
• Through its structured materiality assessment every
three years to determine its material topics. Such
interviews are conducted by an independent expert
and on an anonymous basis.
• Through ongoing monitoring of customer and
consumer complaints and other external feedback
received to identify actions and improvements
required.
• Through employee engagement surveys which are
conducted one to two times per year and are on an
anonymous basis to assess and inform our employee
value proposition.
• With relevant stakeholders on a needs basis to
help guide decision making and actions on
specific topics, being clear on the purpose of such
engagement, the approach, and ensuring clear
actions and learnings capture.
Governance
Comvita’s Board reviews and approves our material
topics annually. This is done through our Safety
and Performance Committee. Regular updates on
relevant material impacts are also communicated
through to our Board.
Material topics process
Comvita went through a formal refresh of its
material assessment in FY24. The materiality
assessment process was aligned with the
requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Standards, and specifically GRI: Material Topics 2021.
We used the following process to determine our material topics:
Step One
Create full list
of all material
impacts reflecting
Comvita's
sustainability
context.
Step Two
Prioritise impact
areas for
engagement.
Step Three
Confirm experts
and stakeholders
to engage based
on the prioritised
impacts.
Step Four
Use engagement
findings and
insights to inform
materiality
assessment.
Step Five
Finalise
prioritisation
of impacts and
consolidate as list
of material topics
for reporting.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
13. Appendices
FURTHER DISCLOSURES
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Firstly, we identified our different impacts considering
our business activities and relationships. We then
prioritised the impacts identified considering those
which were most significant, those which would
benefit from internal and external expertise to gain
greater understanding, and those which impact our
stakeholders most significantly.
Based on the impact areas prioritised, we developed
a list of experts and stakeholders to engage with
to gain deeper understanding, considering the
AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard, the GRI
Standards 2021, and the BSR Five Step Guide.
The engagement interviews were carried out by an
independent party and on an anonymous basis. In
total, 25 stakeholders and experts were interviewed,
balanced between internal Comvita and external,
and New Zealand-based and global interviewees.
Interviewees included customers, supply chain
partners, independent directors, equity analysts,
and topic experts.
Impact area
COMVITA’S MATERIAL TOPICS ARE:
1. Sustainable financial
performance
6. Workforce health,
safety and wellbeing
7. Workforce culture
and engagement
8. Financial controls
and governance
9. Ethical supply chain
(respect for human rights)
10. Mānuka honey industry
and policy leadership
11. Packaging circularity
12. Ecosystem restoration
2. Consumer loyalty
and trust
3. Product quality
4. Climate change resilience
and management
5. Bee health and wellbeing
Poor financial performance impacts the economic value
generated and distributed by Comvita to our investors (dividends
and share price), banks (ability to service debt), employees
(wages/salaries and bonuses), suppliers (purchases), communities
(ongoing investment) and other Comvita stakeholders.
The fulfilment of our existing staff, and attraction of new
employees, is influenced by providing meaningful work, learning
and development opportunities, and other benefits such as living
wage. Comvita’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices impact
our employees’ sense of belonging, and staff retention. A lack
of diversity can also limit diverse thinking and innovation.
Inadequate financial controls and governance not preventing
dishonest behaviour, fraud or corruption reduces investor and
consumer trust and has audit and legal consequences.
Comvita’s suppliers and customers may engage in employment
practices that undermine the health and wellbeing of their
employees and contractors.
Industry leadership in standard development and sustainability,
and in supporting the protection and reputation of “Mānuka” and
“Mānuka honey” globally, helps deliver economic and social benefits
from a sustainable NZ apiculture industry and increased consumer
trust in Mānuka and NZ honey.
The use of plastic pots for our products could result in environment
pollution from plastic microfibres and increased general waste
if products are not disposed of responsibly at end-of-life. This is
exacerbated where packaging is not recyclable. The use of virgin
materials and supplier packaging production results in emissions
and possible environmental pollution.
Our Mānuka forest planting programme increases nectar supplies
and enhances natural ecosystems and the environment, improving
native biodiversity, soil quality, water quality, and flood resilience.
Comvita could suffer loss of sales and reduced loyalty and/or trust
if consumers lose trust in product claims, prefer to buy locally
sourced products, or if Comvita’s products are displaced by other
products which address similar health issues more effectively and/
or at lower price.
Comvita provides its consumers with safe Mānuka honey, bee and
other natural health products that have scientifically proven health
benefits for certain ailments. Comvita’s world leading product
testing regime ensures product safety and efficacy, but there is a
risk of adverse health impacts to workers from the chemicals used
in testing and needs to be mitigated appropriately.
Comvita faces risks and opportunities from the physical and
transition related risks and opportunities from climate change.
Our business activities produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
which contribute to climate change. Our Mānuka forest planting
programme sequesters carbon, reducing the impact of the
operational GHG emissions and mitigating climate change.
Acting as guardians for and supporting bees may result in
increased bee populations and associated ecosystem benefits.
It can also create commercial apiculture opportunities for
disadvantaged communities.
Comvita directly impacts the health of our employees,
and subcontractors, through potential accidents and stress
at work, influenced by workloads and limitations of current
systems and processes.
Material impacts
Feedback and insights received during the
engagement process were integrated into the
materiality assessment process. We then assessed
the significance of impacts (impact materiality)
based on their severity and likelihood in accordance
with GRI. For the financial materiality, we considered
the size and likelihood of financial effect. The
assessment process provided Comvita with a list of
impacts in order of their significance, which were
clustered into material topics.
In FY25, we reviewed our material topics internally,
rescoring them to allow for updated stakeholder
perspectives, changes in external and internal
conditions, and revised risk assessments. When
prioritising our material topics, we applied a minimum
threshold of materiality to ensure that we focus on
the most significant impacts. This does not mean
that some of the other topics are not important, but
we were cognisant of the importance of focus in the
current challenging environment.
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• Sustainable financial performance prioritised
specifically as number one issue for business.
• Financial controls and governance added as a new
topic due to accounting irregularities in FY23 and
FY24.
The changes to the material topics for FY25 compared to FY24 are as follows:
Workers who are not employees
During FY25 we have had 106 workers who are
not employees doing work for Comvita. The most
common type was sales promoters (89) who are
contracted through an agency for regulatory reasons
in China. The remainder are independent contractors
or contracted through an agency and perform
consultancy, digital, design, administration, and
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
Employees
Employee headcount as at 30 June 2025.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity Metrics
• Workforce culture and wellbeing separated
into workforce health, safety and wellbeing
and workforce culture and engagement given
importance of health and safety and current
business challenges and level of change.
• Supply chain – agricultural impacts, Māori
engagement and respect for te ao Māori, and
agriculture chemical emissions acknowledged as
important but were not in top 12 priorities for FY25.
Permanent employees
Total number of employees
Temporary employees
Non-guaranteed hours employees
Full-time employees
Part-time employees
By Gender
Male
473153320002192495
410137273002122045
601545004560
31200300
441149292002042235
324280012260
ANZFemaleASIAOtherNorth
America
EMEA
TotalHeadcountBy Region
Board – male
Board – female
Board – other1
Leadership Team – male
Leadership Team – female
Leadership Team – other23
Global employees – male
Global employees – female
Global employees – other23
Board – <30 years
Board – 30-50 years
Board – >50 years
Leadership Team – <30 years
Leadership Team – 30-50 years
Leadership Team – >50 years
Global employees – <30 years
Global employees – 30-50 years
Global employees – >50 years
Board
Leadership Team
Global employees – Asia24
Global employees – North America
Global employees – ANZ
Percentage diversity by gender
Percentage diversity by age group
Ratio of remuneration of women to men
Incidents of discrimination (#)
23 Other gender as specified by employees themselves. 24 Excludes commission-based retail.
6260
0
1:1
0
1:1
3840
1220
0.61:10.56.1
00
8880
0.72:1
0.59:1
0.99:1
0
0.60:1
0.42:1
1.03:1
0
4538
00
5562
4038
00
6062
62
0
1:1
38
12
0.69:1
0
88
0.72:1
0.52:1
0.93:1
0
60
0
40
50
0
50
333933
9107
676167
666360
000
2527
33
FY23FY24FY25
management support functions. The majority are
part time or full time, with two contracted for
a few months. The number communicated is based
on head count at the end of the reporting period.
There were no significant fluctuations in numbers
during the reporting period or compared to the
previous reporting period (FY24).
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MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS
Unique Mānuka Factor Honey™ Association (UMFHA)
Apiculture New Zealand (APINZ)
Sustainable Business Council (SBC)
Mānuka Charitable Trust (Support through membership of working groups)
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Retail Management Association
Quality Tourism Services Association
New Zealand Standards Organisation Working Group for ISO Bee Products
Standards (Jackie Evans, Chief Science Officer is member)
Name
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Country
Comvita has reported in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards for the period 1 July
2024 to 30 June 2025
GRI 1: Foundation 2021 has been used.
The applicable GRI Sector Standard is GRI 13: Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sectors 2022.
GRI CONTENT INDEX
GRI 2: General
Disclosures
2021
2-1 Organizational
details
2-2 Entities
included in the
organization’s
sustainability
reporting
2-3 Reporting
period, frequency,
and contact point
2-4 Restatements
of information
2-5 External
assurance
2-6 Activities,
value chain and
other business
relationships
2-7 Employees
2-8 Workers who
are not employees
2-9 Governance
structure and
composition
2-10 Nomination
and selection
of the highest
governance body
2-11 Chair of
the highest
governance body
Further detail is also provided more
generally throughout this report. There
have been no significant changes
compared to the previous reporting period.
Pages 3, 13,
105, 116-117, 148-149
Pages
3, 148
Page 3
Pages
123, 126
Page 13
Page 132
Page 132
Pages
106-107,
116-122
Pages
117, 121
Page 121
Corporate Governance and Statutory
Information at pages 105-108
Also refer www.comvita.co.nz/Investor.
Also refer www.comvita.co.nz/Investor,
Corporate Governance, Diversity and
Inclusion Policy
There have been no significant
restatements of historical information
apart from an optional restatement of
previous GHG inventories – refer page 31,
Climate Statement
LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Financial Statements
Climate Statement
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Disclosures
2021
continued
2-12 Role of the
highest governance
body in overseeing
the management
of impacts
2-24 Embedding
policy
commitments
2-25 Processes to
remediate negative
impacts
2-26 Mechanisms
for seeking advice
and raising
concerns
2-27 Compliance
with laws and
regulations
2-28 Membership
associations
2-29 Approach
to stakeholder
engagement
2-30 Collective
bargaining
agreements
2-13 Delegation of
responsibility for
managing impacts
2-14 Role of the
highest governance
body in sustainability
reporting
2-15 Conflicts of
interest
2-16 Communication
of critical concerns
2-17 Collective
knowledge of the
highest governance
body
2-18 Evaluation of
the performance
of the highest
governance policy
2-19 Remuneration
policies
2-20 Process
to determine
remuneration
2-21 Annual total
compensation ratio
2-22 Statement
on sustainable
development
strategy
2-23 Policy
commitments
Page 123
Page 123
Pages 13,
43-45,
51-53
Comvita has an appropriate suite of
high level and supporting policies to
ensure appropriate business conduct,
including Human Rights Policy. All
policies are approved by the Comvita
Board and published on www.comvita.
co.nz/investor under Corporate
Governance (apart from the Delegated
Authority Policy which is commercially
sensitive) and on myComvita, our
employee Sharepoint page.
Also refer www.comvita.co.nz/Investor,
Corporate Governance, Safety and
Performance Committee Charter.
Also refer www.comvita.co.nz/Investor,
Corporate Governance, Audit and Risk
Committee Charter and Safety and
Performance Committee Charter.
Pages
121-122
Page 134
Page 129
Key policies are covered in our new
employee induction programme and
our mandatory employee compliance
training programme. All policies have
a clear executive team owner and are
supported by more detailed processes as
appropriate. Standards for our broader
supply chain are managed through
supplier pre-screening and by setting
out requirements and expectations in
our supplier code of conduct and other
contractual provisions.
Comvita is committed to remediating
appropriately any negative impacts that
are linked with its business activities,
considering different stakeholder
interests. Comvita has published
contact details in all its markets which
can be used by customers and external
parties to lodge complaints. We also
have internal escalation processes and
regular anonymous staff surveys. Any
complaints are taken seriously and
escalated to the appropriate senior
manager for investigation, action, and
reporting. We are working on improving
our formal grievance process.
Refer above (2-25). Comvita has a
formal process set out in its Code of
Ethics and Speak Up Policy for seeking
advice and raising concerns about the
organisation’s business conduct.
There have been instances of non-
compliance with accounting standards
resulting in re-stated FY24 Financial
Statements (no fines or other non-
monetary sanctions incurred) – refer to
page 123 of the Financial Statements.
Comvita has had no further significant
instances of non-compliance with
laws and regulations during FY25, and
therefore no corresponding monetary
fines or sanctions.
No employees at Comvita are covered
by collective bargaining agreements.
Terms of employment are negotiated
with individual employees and set out in
an individual employment agreement.
Pages
121-122
Pages
121-122
Pages 117,
136-139
Pages
124-126
Page 120
Page 120
Page 123
No evaluation was completed during
FY25.
LocationLocationDisclosureDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
GRI Standard/
Other Source
CommentsComments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GENERAL DISCLOSURESGENERAL DISCLOSURES
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GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 305:
Emissions 2016
NZ CS 1, 2
and 3
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 201:
Economic
Performance
2016
NZ CS 1, 2 and 3
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 101:
Biodiversity
2024
305-1 Direct
(Scope 1) GHG
emissions
3-3 Management
of material topics
201-2 Financial
implications and
other risks and
opportunities due
to climate change
3-3 Management
of material topics
Percentage of
production volume
certified to third-
party standard
Refer to Ecosystem restoration and services below.
Refer to Ecosystem restoration and services below.
305-2 Energy
indirect (Scope 2)
GHG emissions
305-4 Other
indirect (Scope 3)
GHG emissions
305-4 GHG
emissions intensity
305-5 Reduction
of GHG emissions
305-6 Emissions
of ozone-depleting
substances (ODS)
305-7 Nitrogen
oxides (NO2), sulfur
oxides (SO2), and
other significant air
emissions
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 416:
Customer Health
and Safety 2016
GRI 403:
Occupational
Health and
Safety 2018
GRI 201:
Economic
Performance
2016
3-1 Process to
determine material
topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
416-1 Assessment
of the health and
safety impacts
of product and
service categories
3-3 Management
of material topics
416-2 Incidents of
non-compliance
concerning
the health and
safety impacts
of products and
services
Also refer Health, safety and wellbeing
below.
Comvita has a comprehensive health and
safety management system supported by
appropriate risk management.
Air monitoring is regularly assessed to
monitor any potential risk exposure and
inform any improvements required.
Refer to Health, safety and wellbeing
below.
Nil
13.10.2
13.19.1
13.10.3
13.10.1
13.1.1
3-2 List of material
topics
201-1 Direct
economic value
generated and
distributed
3-3 Management
of material topics
Pages 19,
129-130
Pages
5, 51, 131
Pages 19,
51-53,
130-131
Climate
Statement
Page 19,
44, 130-131
N/A
Pages
5, 51
Page 51
N/A
N/A
Not applicable – Comvita does not produce
any ozone-depleting substances.
Not applicable – Comvita does not produce
any nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, or other
significant air emissions from its sites.
201-2 a.iii. Financial implications of the
risk or opportunity before action is taken –
Information unavailable – Comvita has not
yet completed detailed financial modelling on
this. Comvita plans to complete in line with
NZ CS timing requirements.
Comvita does not use any antibiotics for
treating its bees.
Not applicable. Comvita has implemented
its own Bee Welfare Code in absence of
third-party standard.
13.1.2
13.2.1
13.2.2
13.11.1
13.11.2
13.1.3
13.1.4
13.1.5
13.1.6
13.1.7
13.1.8
Pages 19,
25, 35-36,
129-132
Pages 19,
35, 39-40,
129-132
Pages 19,
51-53,
129-132
Pages
39-40,
130
Pages 19,
130-131
Pages 19,
129-132
LocationLocationDisclosureDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
GRI Standard/
Other Source
MATERIAL TOPICS DISCLOSURES
Sustainable financial performance
Consumer loyalty and trust
GHG emissions and climate change resilience
Bee health and wellbeing
CommentsComments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
MATERIAL TOPICS
Climate Statement
Climate Statement
Pages
5, 51
Climate Statement
Pages
5, 51
Climate Statement
Financial Statements
Pages 19,
20-23,
129-132
Climate Statement
Climate Statement
Product efficacy and quality
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GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 405: Diversity
and Equal
Opportunity 2016
GRI 406: Non-
discrimination
2016
GRI 403:
Occupation
Health and
Safety 2018
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
403-7 Prevention
and mitigation
of occupational
health and safety
impacts directly
linked by business
relationships
403-8 Workers
covered by an
occupational
health and safety
management
system
3-3 Management
of material topics
405-1 Diversity of
governance bodies
and employees
406-1 Incidents of
discrimination and
corrective actions
taken
405-2 Ratio of
basic salary and
remuneration of
women to men
403-1
Occupational
health and safety
management
system
403-2 Hazard
identification,
risk assessment,
and incident
investigation
403-3
Occupational
health services
403-4 Worker
participation,
consultation, and
communication
on occupational
health and safety
403-5 Worker
training on
occupational
health and safety
403-6 Promotion
of worker health
Page 19, 49,
130-131
Pages 19,
47-48,
130-131
Page 47
Page 47
Page 49
Pages
49, 133
Page 133
Page 47
Page 47
Page 47
Comvita has 10 material risks which are
formally reviewed on a 2 yearly cycle.
Controls to manage these risks are in
line with or better than best practice
guidance. Employees are involved in
the risk review process.
Included in risk management and contractor
management processes for Comvita.
Includes all employees.
There were no incidents of discrimination
during the reporting period, FY25.
There are no differences in employment
terms and approach to compensation
based on workers’ nationality or migrant
status. Employment terms vary by market
depending on local legislative requirements.
Comvita’s global health and safety
management system is legally compliant
with the Health and Safety at Work Act
2015. This system covers all our employees
and contractors globally and includes all
visitors who come on to our sites.
Hazards are identified through
comprehensive risk management and
health and safety event analysis, and are
managed in accordance with industry best
practice. Further controls are implemented
and monitored in accordance with our
incident management processes when
incidents occur. Comvita uses best practice
incident reporting and investigation
processes. We have a clear policy that
workers have the ability to stop or cease
any activity without consequence where
they feel their safety is at risk.
Comvita engages with a range of
consultants who provide occupational health
services, from annual health monitoring
and health checks to air monitoring and
respiratory fit testing services.
Comvita exceeds legal requirements for
worker engagement, representation and
participation. Our staff are involved in
health and safety processes at all levels.
Every operational team holds health and
safety meetings weekly, and our health and
safety committee meets every 2 months.
Our workers receive both external and
internal training on health and safety.
All staff receive regular allocations of
Comvita product. Weekly safety moments
(guidance) is provided to every operational
team to promote health to our workers.
Health and wellbeing is also promoted and
measured through our safety maturity
process. Psychosocial risk assessments
are conducted.
13.20.1
13.19.1
13.19.8
13.19.9
13.15.1
13.15.2
13.15.4
13.15.5
13.15.3
13.19.2
13.19.3
13.19.4
13.19.5
13.19.6
13.19.7
LocationLocationDisclosureDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
GRI Standard/
Other Source
CommentsComments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
Workforce culture and engagement
Workforce health, safety, and wellbeing
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205-2
Communication
and training
about anti-
corruption policies
and procedures
205-3 Confirmed
incidents of
corruption and
actions taken
409-1 Operations
and suppliers at
significant risk for
incidents of forced
or compulsory
labour
3-3 Management
of material topics
408-1 Operations
and suppliers at
significant risk for
incidents of forced
or compulsory
labour
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
3-3 Management
of material topics
306-1 Waste
generation and
significant waste-
related impacts
306-2
Management of
significant waste-
related aspects
306-3 Waste
generated
306-4 Waste
diverted from
disposal
415-1 Political
contributions
Pages 19,
23, 131
Page 45
Pages 19,
45
Page 45
Pages 19,
45, 130-131
Pages 19,
40, 130-131
Pages 19,
52, 130-131
Page 52
Page 52
N/A
N/A
205-3 b. Number of employees dismissed
or disciplined cannot be confirmed due to
confidentiality constraints.
205-3 c. Number of incidents when
contracts with business partners
terminated or not reviewed cannot be
disclosed due to confidentiality constraints
around commercial sensitivities.
Comvita does not make any political
contributions directly or indirectly.
13.16.1
13.24.1
13.8.1
13.8.2
13.8.3
13.8.4
13.8.5
13.24.2
13.16.2
13.17.1
13.17.2
LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
Ethical supply chain – respect for human rights
Workforce health, safety, and wellbeing (Continued)
Mānuka honey industry and policy leadership
Packaging circularity
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 306: Waste
2020
GRI 415: Public
Policy 2016
GRI 409: Forced
or Compulsory
Labour 2016
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 408: Child
Labour 2016
LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
Information unavailable – We have to
rely on input information (as disclosed) to
estimate total end-of-life product waste
generated.
Information unavailable – We are not sure
how much of our end-of-life product waste
is recycled across all of our markets. We are
seeking to gain more accurate information
on recycling rates. Timing to be confirmed.
403-9 Work-
related injuries
403-10 Work
related ill health
205-1 Operations
assessed for
risks related to
corruption
GRI3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 205: Anti-
corruption 2016
Page 47
Pages 19,
23, 130-131
Pages 19,
23, 131
There have been no fatalities or high-
consequence work-related injuries during
FY25. The work-related hazards that pose
a risk of high-consequence injuries in our
operations are the use of vehicles and mobile
plant. These hazards have been identified
through comprehensive risk assessment
and health and safety event analysis, and
are managed in accordance with industry
best practice. Manual handling was the
biggest contributor to our high-consequence
injuries during FY24. As a result, we have
implemented more mechanical aids for
manual handling, purchased cranes for lifting,
and contracted external providers for training.
Comvita does not engage a significant
number of contractors, and there are no
recordable injuries reported for our contractor
base in FY25. All numbers relate to Comvita
employees.
Comvita has not had any reported cases
of work-related ill-health during FY25.
Musculo-skeletal injuries are reported
as workplace injuries.
13.19.10
13.19.11
13.26
Anti-corruption
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101-2
Management
of biodiversity
impacts
101-3 Access and
benefit-sharing
101-4 Identification
of biodiversity
impacts
101-5 Locations
with biodiversity
impacts
101-6 Direct drivers
of biodiversity loss
101-7 Changes
to the state of
biodiversity
101-8 Ecosystem
services
Pages
52-53
N/A
Pages
52-53
Page 53
N/A
Page 53
Further work is required to mitigate our
negative impacts on biodiversity. We are
working on reducing the negative impacts
from purchasing sugar as supplementary bee
food during winter. Mānuka forest planning
supports the restoration of ecosystems, with
targets still in development. The geographical
location of our forests cannot be shared due
to confidentiality constraints – the size and
location described at total level rather than
by forest due to commercial sensitivities.
There are no specific regulations applicable
to Comvita’s Mānuka plantings.
Biodiversity impacts have been identified
through Comvita’s materiality assessment
process an our Honey in a Pot Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA), published 2022.
Confidentiality constraints – the size and
location described at total level rather than
by forest due to commercial sensitivities. None
of our hives, or owned or managed Mānuka
forests are in or near an ecologically sensitive
areas. The product with the most significant
potential impact on biodiversity is sugar cane
used in supplementary winter bee food. This
is purchased from a number of countries in
Asia and Brazil suppliers.
Disclosures not applicable – Comvita is not
directly involved in land conversion which
negatively impacts natural ecosystems.
Refer to details of positive land use
conversions through Mānuka plantings.
Not all information is available – piloting
scientifically robust data collection methods.
LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
Packaging circularity (Continued)
GRI 13: Agriculture, aquaculture and fishing sectors 2022
LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
Topic
13.4 Natural ecosystem
conversion
13.5 Soil health
13.6 Pesticides use
13.7 Water and effluents
13.9 Food security
13.10 Food safety
Not identified as material topic – Comvita is not involved in natural
ecosystem conversion. It’s ecosystem conversion consists of
converting pasture lands back to native Mānuka.
Not identified as material topic.
Not identified as a material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold. Pesticide use is
minimised for Olive and has dropped to negligible with no further
Mānuka planting.
Not identified as material topic – Comvita does not withdraw,
consume or discharge water for its Mānuka planting. Its material
impacts are in relation to the improvement in water quality
(supporting improved ecosystem health and biodiversity) from the
planting and management of Mānuka forests. Water for our olive
trees is supplied through our own dams.
Not identified as material topic – Comvita’s provides premium health
and wellness products not directly targeted at food production.
Not identified as a material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold. It obviously
is of incredible importance that our quality and safety standards
and maintained.
Explanation
TOPICS IN THE APPLICATION GRI SECTOR STANDARDS DETERMINED AS NOT MATERIAL
301-1 Materials
used by weight or
volume
301-2 Recycled
input materials
used
301-3 Reclaimed
products and
their packaging
materials
306-5 Waste
directed to
disposal
Page 52
Page 52
N/A
N/A13.8.6
GRI 301:
Materials 2016
Information unavailable – We are not sure
how much of our end-of-life product waste
is recycled across all of our markets. We are
seeking to gain more accurate information
on recycling rates. Timing to be confirmed.
Information unavailable – Cannot be
sourced for every item of packaging and
in every market. Timing to be confirmed.
3-3 Management
of material topics
101-1 Policies to
halt and reverse
biodiversity loss
Pages 19,
52-53,
130-131
Pages
52-53
13.3 (GRI 101
supersedes
GRI 304
Ecosystem restoration and services
GRI 3: Material
Topics 2021
GRI 101:
Biodiversity
2024
Comvita’s policies do not yet specifically
comply with the Global Biodiversity
Framework. Through its direct activities
including apiary management and Mānuka
forest planting, Comvita is seeking to
enhance biodiversity, with improvements
supported through robust scientific data.
As part of our supplier due diligence and
management, we are seeking to reduce
negative impacts on biodiversity.
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LocationDisclosure
GRI Standard/
Other Source
Comments
GRI Sector
Standard
Ref. No.
GRI 13: Agriculture, aquaculture and fishing sectors 2022 (Continued)
13.18 Freedom of association and
collective bargaining
13.12 Local communities
13.13 Land and resource rights
13.14 Rights of indigenous peoples
13.21 Living income and living wage
13.22 Economic inclusion
13.23 Supply chain traceability
13.25 Anti-competitive behaviour
Not identified as material topic – While there are no restrictions on
freedom of association and collective bargaining, Comvita chooses
to enter into individual employment agreements with its employees.
Not identified as a material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold. Through Mānuka
honey production, Mānuka forest stewardship and supporting
activities, Comvita continues to provide economic opportunities
for rural communities.
Not identified as material topic – Comvita’s access to land is
through private landowner relationships and we do not utilise
public land and resources.
Not identified as a material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold. Comvita continues
to work with Tapuika, the mana whenua of our head office in
Paengaroa, and also supports the Manuka Charitable Trust in
its efforts to protect Mānuka and the Mānuka honey brand.
Not identified as a material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold. Comvita has not
made a formal commitment to pay a living wage but previous
analysis indicates it meets these thresholds in its different markets.
Not identified as material topics. Comvita’s activities support the
economic inclusion of struggling rural communities.
Not identified as material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold.
Not identified as material topic – This was identified as a topic
but did not meet the FY25 materiality threshold.
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14. Directory
Directors
COMVITA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bridget Coates
Guangping Zhu
Michael Sang
Robert Major
Yawen Wu
Banker
WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND
Level 8
16 Takutai Square
PO Box 934
Auckland 1140
ANZ BANK NEW ZEALAND
ANZ Centre
23-29 Albert Street
Auckland 1010
Registered Office
COMVITA LIMITED
23 Wilson Road South
Paengaroa
Private Bag 1, Te Puke 3153
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Phone +64 7 533 1426
Freephone 0800 504 959
Email investor.relations@comvita.com
www.comvita.com
Auditors
KPMG TAURANGA
Level 2
247 Cameron Road
PO Box 110
Tauranga 3140
Solicitor
SIMPSON GRIERSON
27/88 Shortland St
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010
Share Registry
MUFG INVESTOR SERVICES
Level 30
PwC Tower
15 Customs Street West
Auckland 1010
MORE DETAILSOUR OFFICES
Published September 2025
Aotearoa, New Zealand
COMVITA NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
23 Wilson Road South Paengaroa
Private Bag 1, Te Puke 3153
Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa New Zealand
Phone +64 7 533 1426
Freephone 0800 504 959
info@comvita.com
Malaysia
COMVITA MALAYSIA SDN.BHD.
Business Suite 19A-24-3
Level 24 UOA Centre,
19 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 166558966
hello.my@comvitasea.com
Korea
COMVITA KOREA CO. LIMITED
18F Gwanghwamun Building
149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu
Seoul (03186), Korea
Phone +82 2 2631 0041
service.korea@comvita.com
Japan
COMVITA JAPAN K.K.
3-27-15-2A Jingumae
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Phone 03-6805-4780
info@comvita-jpn.com
China
COMVITA FOOD (CHINA) LIMITED
Room 2501 – 2502, Block A Xinhao E Du, No 7018
Caitian Road, Futian District Shenzhen 518120,
Guangdong, China
Phone +86 755 8366 1958
comvita@comvita.com.cn
Hong Kong SAR
COMVITA HK LIMITED
Room 804A-805A
Empire Centre
68 Mody Road ETST
Hong Kong SAR
Phone +852 2562 2335
cs@comvita.com.hk
Singapore
COMVITA SINGAPORE PTE LIMITED
WCEGA Tower, #29-75
21 Bukit Batok Crescent,
Singapore 658065
Tel: +65 6810 2930
hello.sg@comvitasea.com
North America
COMVITA USA, INC.
506 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Phone +1 855 449 2201
hello@comvita.com
Australia
COMVITA AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
Office No. 34. Level One
1024 Ann Street, Fortitude
Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
Freephone 1800 466 392
info@comvita.com.au
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ANNUAL REPORT
2025
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COMVITA LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Climate
Statement
2 Climate Statement 2025
Reporting Entity
This Climate Statement includes Comvita Limited,
the parent company with its registered office in
New Zealand, and all its subsidiaries. The scope of
the reporting entity and reporting period are
aligned with that used for Comvita’s FY25 Financial
Statements. This Climate Statement, our Financial
Statements and the Annual Report are available
at Comvita.co.nz/investor
Any reference to dollars ($) in this
Climate Statement refers to New Zealand dollars.
Statement of Compliance
This Climate Statement has been prepared in
accordance with, and complies with, the
Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards
(NZ CS).
In preparing our Climate Statement for FY25,
Comvita Limited has elected to use Adoption
provision 2: Anticipated financial impacts set
out in NZ CS 2.
Date Published
This report was published on 18 September 2025.
Enquiries
For any questions or comments regarding this
Climate Statement, please contact
info@comvita.com
COMVITA is a climate-reporting entity under the Financial
Markets Conduct Act 2013. This Comvita Climate Statement
(Climate Statement) is Comvita’s second Climate-related
Disclosure.
DISCLAIMER:
This Climate Statement is a summary of Comvita’s assessment
of future climate-related risks and opportunities, and its resulting
strategy. It is intended to inform readers about Comvita’s current
business model and strategy in relation to climate-related risks and
opportunities. It should not be interpreted as an offer of interests in
financial products or as capital growth, earnings or any other legal,
financial, tax or other advice or guidance for investors and other primary
users or any other reader. Apart from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory
contained in the metrics and targets section of this CRD (which is
subject to limited assurance over all Scopes), the information in this
CRD has not been independently assured.
This CRD contains forward-looking statements and information,
including climate-related scenarios, climate-related risks and
opportunities, projections, metrics, targets, estimates, and assumptions
about future climate-related conditions, which are based on current
views and assumptions of Comvita which may be subject to change.
While this CRD reflects Comvita’s best current estimate and current
understanding of future climate-related events, risks, opportunities,
impacts and strategies as at the date of publication, actual future
outcomes and results are likely to differ from the forward-looking
statements in this CRD.
Forward-looking statements are not facts, but rather estimates and
judgements regarding possible future actions, events and results
that are based on current estimates and strategies, developed using
methodologies currently considered by Comvita to be the most suitable.
They are necessarily subject to risks, limitations, uncertainties and/or
assumptions and change.
No forward-looking statements, or other information presented in this
CRD that is based on estimates, assumptions, or judgements, should be
taken as a guarantee of future outcomes or performance on the part of
Comvita. In particular, actual results, outcomes, risks and opportunities
may materially differ from those which have been described in this
CRD due to various factors such as socioeconomic and macroeconomic
trends, climate change, customer behaviour, policy, legislative and
regulatory change, geopolitical risk and events, and other events or
conditions that are unforeseen as at the date of publishing this CRD.
Comvita has sought to provide accurate and correct disclosures as
at the date of publication (including all relevant material information
as at the date of publication that could reasonably be expected to
influence decisions that primary users make on the basis of this CRD)
but cautions readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking
information presented in this CRD.
Given the novel and developing nature of the information contained
in this CRD, as well as the inherent uncertainty of the subject matter,
“accurate and correct” does not entail certainty of outcome. It means
that Comvita has undertaken appropriate measures and implemented
adequate controls such that the information presented is believed to
be free from material error or misstatement and is otherwise fairly
presented.
To the greatest extent possible under New Zealand law, Comvita
expressly disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential
loss or damage arising directly or indirectly out of the use of or inability
to use, or the information contained within, this report.
3 Climate Statement 20252
CONTENTS
1. Overview
1.1 Message from Chair and Chief Executive Officer 05
2. Our Strategy
2.1 Comvita’s Business Model and Strategy 06
2.2 Comvita’s Scenario Analysis 07
2.3 Comvita’s Climate-related Risks and Opportunities 11
2.4 Transition Plan Aspects of Comvita’s Strategy 16
3. Our Metrics and Targets
3.1 GHG Preparation, Metrics, Targets And Assurance 21
3.2 Other Metrics And Targets 24
4. Risk Management at Comvita
4.1 Climate-Related Risk Management 25
4.2 Risk Management Integration 26
5. Governance at Comvita
5.1 Integrated Governance 27
5.2 Board Oversight 28
5.3 Management’s Role 29
6. Appendices
6.1 Scenario Architecture 30
6.2 NZ CS Additional Content Index 31
6.3 KPMG Independent Assurance Report 32
4 Climate Statement 2025
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
SECTION ONE
CLIMATE STATEMENT
OVERVIEW
5 Climate Statement 2025
OVERVIEW
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
SECTION ONE
CLIMATE STATEMENT
OVERVIEW
SECTION ONE:
Comvita’s purpose has always been to provide natural
products to improve the health of the community. In
2025, as we celebrate our 50th birthday, this remains
at the core of who we are.
Comvita’s production processes are not highly
intensive or transformative, but rather focused on
preserving and ensuring the efficacy of our natural
ingredients in their purest form. Our challenge is
to maintain the supply of these quality ingredients
to our markets, and reduce our carbon footprint in
doing so. Navigating this challenge through continued
adaptation in raw material sourcing, production and
logistics will help ensure long-term business resilience.
While our business relies on nature, we are also
playing a key role in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ)
by helping with nature-based solutions to the twin
climate and biodiversity challenges facing the planet.
Having planted nearly 8 million native Mānuka
trees, these forests act as natural carbon sinks,
sequestering 131,228 tCO
2
e since 2017. Scientific
research has also validated biodiversity and other
nature-related benefits, such as improved water
quality, from our regeneration.
Our premium brand, supported by robust
sustainability credentials, is essential for accessing
markets and customers, and maintaining consumer
trust, resonance and demand. Our B Corp
certification, which recognises our high environmental
(including climate) and social standards, has been
instrumental in winning major new customers in the
United States, and supports our premium positioning
in China and other markets. Positioning ourselves as
climate and nature leaders, with appropriate external
validation, is important for our future economic
success.
As one of NZ’s leading “nature-based” solutions
companies, Comvita is focused on ensuring future
resilience and success by preparing itself for a future
that is increasingly impacted by climate change.
We have concentrated our efforts in FY25 around
starting to build a robust transition plan, while
remaining focused on other short-term challenges
currently facing the business. Through this work, and
helping support the wider NZ apiculture industry,
we can continue to deliver on our purpose. We can
seize the opportunities to support consumers health
globally, as they are increasingly impacted by climate-
related and other diseases and health conditions
COMVITA LIMITED CLIMATE STATEMENT
APPROVED BY:
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Bridget Coates
Chair
28 August 2025
Our business model is inherently nature and climate
sensitive. As a global leader in natural health, we draw on our
understanding and expertise, built up over time, of nature’s
systems. We are constantly adapting to the changing natural
environment to optimise our trees and bees, and produce the
premium products Comvita is known for globally.
Michael Sang
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
28 August 2025
Overview
6 Climate Statement 2025
Supply
We produce our
own ingredients and
source from trusted
suppliers. Our Mānuka
forests, apiaries and
olive trees enable us
to deliver the highest
quality ingredients
cost effectively.
Ingredients
We only select the
best health and
wellness ingredients
from nature and
carefully tend,
harvest and optimise
them to enhance
nature’s gifts.
Science
We use our expertise
in science to deeply
understand nature
and how it can
enhance our body’s
own natural health
system.
Products
The strength of our
brand, diversified
product offering,
and innovation help
deliver on our purpose
to nourish, protect,
restore and revitalise
our consumer’s health
and wellbeing.
Channels
To Market
Our consumers
experience and
understand
Comvita through
the selected
channels relevant
to their needs.
SECTION TWO:
2.1 Comvita’s Business
Model and Strategy
Comvita is the global market leader and brand in
Mānuka honey. We produce and market Mānuka
honey and other bee-related and olive leaf extract
natural health products. Our products are sold
in China, USA, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan,
Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and
other markets in Europe and the Middle East.
Comvita’s unique business model spans from
Mānuka and olive forest development and apiary
management, to direct sales to consumers in
global markets. Our strengths in supply, science,
distribution, consumer understanding and
sustainability have enabled Comvita and our brand
to become recognised and trusted by our customers
and consumers globally for our premium quality
products that naturally improve people’s health and
wellbeing.
Our Strategy
Integral to Comvita’s premium brand
proposition and value are our strong
environmental and social credentials.
Working in harmony with nature
and our strong sustainability ethos
is integral to who Comvita is. Our
sustainability strategy is articulated
in our Harmony Plan, which is centred
around our purpose and sets out how we will leave
a lasting positive impact on our communities and
the environment. This commitment to our purpose
and considering the needs of all our stakeholders,
including the environment and climate, is recognised
by our B Corp certification. Challenging market and
industry dynamics have meant Comvita’s current
short-term strategic focus is on stabilising business
financial performance and returning to profitable
growth.
5. 4.
3.1. 2.
Key aspects of this strategy include:
1. Improve operational
efficiencies
Improve operational efficiencies
enabling cost reduction in
conjunction with sustainable
supply.
2. Maintaining and building
brand value
Maintaining and building brand
value through compelling marketing
communications and new product
innovation, delivering increased
consumer engagement and trust.
3. Optimising market positioning
Optimising market positioning
and channel profitability.
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
SECTION TWO
CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGY
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RISKS AND
OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSITION
STRATEGIC
INIATIVES
Changing consumer preferences &
customer & market requirements
Nectar & honey production
Damage to physical assets
Global distribution & logistics
Access to funding & insurance
Domestic response
to climate change
Weather-related health &
safety incidents, &
staff attraction & retention
Raw materials supply
(excluding internal honey)
Market leadership –
new product lines & reinforcing
brand differentiation
DRIVING FORCES
Changing consumer
preferences, expectations
& buying power
Customer & market
product requirements
Trade barriers
& carbon taxes
Changing weather
patterns
Severe weather events
Technological advances
Staff requirements &
expectations
Availability of finance &
insurance
Land use change
NZ government policies
Increase brand
recognition and trust as a
leader in sustainability
Preserve sustainable
supply of Mānuka and
other honey
Enhance supply chain
resilience
Carbon reduction
1
TRANSITION
STRATEGIC INIATIVES
DRIVING FORCES
3
4
5
3
6
7
8
9
10
2
1
2
3
4
2.2 Scenario Analysis Overview
Comvita’s climate scenarios were developed as
descriptions of what the future might look like
for our business with the impacts of climate-change.
They help us to identify our climate-related risks
and opportunities, and better understand the
resilience of our business model and strategy
to climate-related impacts. We asked ourselves
“how could climate change impact the supply of,
and demand for, quality honey and natural health
products to support the health of our global
consumers?”
Comvita developed its initial climate scenarios in
FY24. The NZ Agriculture Sector Climate Change
Scenarios were used as a starting point given the
nature of our business and Comvita’s participation
in the working group responsible for their
development. Adjustments were made to
consider the specific nature of our business
model, and specifically the breadth of our value
chain (from Mānuka and olive tree cultivation
to consumer offline and online stores), and our
product range.
The FY25 scenarios remain largely unchanged but
have been refined considering latest guidance,
primary user input, and supported by further
analysis and review for our industry and specific
business model. We considered information from
the more recently published Transport and Energy
Sector Climate Change Scenarios.
THE KEY CHANGES FOR FY25 INCLUDE:
• Ending the scenarios at 2050 – refer Strategy,
Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities, Time
Horizons section.
• Updated Global Temperature Outcomes to
reflect latest global warming science.
• Orderly and Timely scenario – emphasizing
rapid transition required by business and
acknowledging will still be significant physical
impacts even with an orderly transition.
• Disorderly and Delayed scenario – emphasizing
the significance of transition market access
transition risks after 2030 in key markets.
We will review the scenarios in future years as the latest
climate science and updated NZ sector-level scenario
analysis becomes available.
The following diagram is a summary of the linkages
between Comvita’s driving forces that were
considered in developing its scenarios, and its risks,
opportunities and transition plan strategic priorities
(covered in subsequent sections).
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
SECTION TWO
CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
How could climate impact the
supply of, and demand for, quality
Mānuka honey and natural health
products to support the health of
our global consumers?
TIME HORIZONS
Short-TermNext 12 months out to end of FY26
Medium-Term
2027- 2035
Long-Term2035- 2050
FRAMING OUR RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES
8 Climate Statement 2025
2.2 Scenario Narratives
SCENARIO 1 – ORDERLY & TIMELY
Global Temperature Outcomes
1.6
o
C by 2050 and 1.4
o
C by 2080-2100
Summary
A rapid, structured and consistent global transition to a net zero
economy requiring rapid business adjustment and decarbonisation.
Emission Reduction Pathways
Significant GHG reduction and transition to net zero by 2050.
Narrative : In the near-term the world shifts purposefully and
consistently towards pursuing net zero emissions and protecting
nature and biodiversity.
By around 2028, market regulations and customer requirements
increase dramatically, requiring businesses to be able to provide
lower carbon and sustainable products to ensure access to overseas
markets and sales channels. Consumers are increasingly focused on
health, wellbeing and conscious consumption. All these factors mean
there is increasing scrutiny on products shipped over great distances
from places like NZ and Australia. Those businesses who adapt early
maintain market access and enjoy a competitive advance. Those
who do not, particularly with high carbon footprints, struggle to
survive.
Tree health, honey and raw material production, and the operation
of supply chains, are increasingly impacted from 2035 by severe
weather events, causing wind, rain and fire damage and business
interruption. Poor production seasons become more frequent. By
the 2050s, due to the aggressive action, the climate does begin to
stabilise.
Technological improvements in genetic engineering, drones, artificial
intelligence, alternative fuel farm vehicles, automation and low
carbon shipping help support carbon reduction and adaptation to
the climate-related impacts.
Native (and exotic) tree planting is encouraged through government
policy and the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme. This, in conjunction
with other government policies, helps NZ and our businesses
successfully meet global commitments and requirements to
maintain access to key markets.
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGY
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SCENARIO 2 – DISORDERLY & DELAYED
Global Temperature Outcomes
2.0
o
C by 2050; 2.7
o
C by 2080
Summary
No initial change in policy, followed by dramatic global action as
major climate-related impacts are felt after 2030. This results in a
costly and disruptive transition for business and society. From the
mid-2030s, there are strict low carbon requirements for imports in
many global markets.
Emission Reduction Pathways
Emissions initially increase and nationally determined contributions
are not met. From 2030 actions result in slow declines in emissions.
Narrative: After a period of inaction, the major and cumulative
disruption and other impacts from severe weather events in the
early 2030s trigger an abrupt transition.
Sustainable lifestyles become mainstream with health, food
security, low carbon, and local production being key purchase
drivers. Businesses who cannot meet these requirements struggle
to survive. There is minimal tolerance for greenwashing and non-
compliance with standards. China, USA and other key markets
become increasingly protectionist, setting rigorous carbon and
sustainability-related standards for any imports. Requirements
vary between markets adding complexity. Stringent trade rules and
increasing costs mean only premium, sustainable products are viable
in global markets.
Significant changes in weather patterns impact nectar flows and
bee foraging patterns, and result in increases in pests and diseases.
The impacts are exacerbated by regions experiencing intense
rainfall, high winds and droughts on a frequency never experienced
before. Productivity is materially impacted by 2030, with a lot
more variability in seasons. Logistics are also regularly impacted by
damage to natural and physical assets. It is difficult to maintain a
constant supply of honey and other natural raw materials.
Operating, insurance and capital costs for nature-based industries,
which are significantly impacted by weather events, have
significantly increased and may become prohibitive in some areas.
Similarly, from the 2030s it becomes more difficult to attract
and retain staff in outdoor roles due to concerns around health
and safety. Government policy has not supported native forestry
planting and stewardship, meaning the focus is on conversion to,
and mass planting of, exotic species, at the expense of native forest
stewardship.
Technological progress was slow until after 2030, and then received
an increasing focus, with some countries accelerating faster than
others. This leads to major advances in sustainable production,
transport and genetic optimisation from the mid-2030s.
NZ’s size and remoteness means it struggles to access some of
these new technologies. The country struggles to invest at the scale
required to catch up internationally and we have been excluded from
some international trade collaborations put in place by 2040.
GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
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SCENARIO 3 – HOTHOUSE
Global Temperature Outcomes
2.5
o
C by 2050, 3.6
o
C by 2080
Summary
Short-term economic growth is prioritised, rather than reducing
climate change. Physical impacts from changing weather impacts
are dramatic and increasingly catastrophic, severely impacting
human life, food and energy supply. Adaptation to the physical
impacts is the priority but increasingly cost prohibitive.
Emission Reduction Pathways
GHG emissions continue to rise unabated.
Narrative: The consumption trends of the 2020s continued into the
medium- and long-term. There is increasing demand for health
foods, driven by population growth and the desire for consumers
to manage their own health, which may be negatively impacted
by climate change. Supply insecurity has led most consumers and
customers to place less emphasis on sustainability and traceability.
“Chemical” (non-natural) options are acceptable if efficacy and
supply are guaranteed.
Profound changes in warming, seasonality and other weather
conditions significantly impact honey and raw material production
from the mid-2030s. Further, storms, droughts, and other extreme
weather events cause havoc regularly in NZ and around the globe,
severely damaging natural and physical assets. Average hive
productivity drops significantly. Some regions become unviable
for honey production, while others become more appealing. Pests
are also a major issue. Logistics and energy systems often fail and
increasingly regions in NZ and overseas markets are cut off.
Key markets demonstrate increased nationalism and protectionist
policies. Supply disruptions, rising costs and geopolitical tensions
mean only a small number of premium export products are
viable and reach overseas markets. Managing consistent supply
is extremely challenging. Innovation is focused around increasing
productivity or adapting to the impacts of climate change. This has
driven advances in genetic engineering and artificial intelligence.
For some industries, regions and types of assets, accessing capital
and insurance has become prohibitive. Similarly attracting labour for
outdoor agriculture roles is difficult due to the increasing instances
of physical harm to workers.
NZ, like other governments, has prioritised food and energy supply
over managing environmental impacts. There is no support for
natural solutions such as planting trees. Recovery from major
extreme weather events, adaptation and building resilience is the
government priority, but costs are growing inexorably. Self-reliance
is important for agricultural businesses.
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OUR STRATEGY
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2.3 Comvita’s Climate-Related
Risks and Opportunities
The table on the following page summarises
Comvita’s climate-related risks and opportunities,
their actual and potential impacts, and our
management response. We have identified
the risks, opportunities and impacts that we
consider are most likely to be material for our
business, now and into the future. For materiality,
quantitatively we have broadly aligned with
financial materiality, while also allowing for key
qualitative considerations, for example, product
quality impacts.
Climate-related risks and opportunities are an
input into our strategic and business planning, and
our capital and operational cost budgeting and
management through:
1. Our prioritised business risk management
mitigation activities;
2. The calculation of the estimated greenhouse gas
impact, with an associated notional cost/benefit
impact (noting capital investment is minimal at
this time); and
3. A consideration at a general level by our Board
and management as part of the requirement
in our Comvita constitution to consider the
interests of all stakeholders when making
decisions.
Time Horizons
The following definitions are used when describing
climate-related risks and opportunities. These time
horizons are largely similar to FY25, apart from the
Long-Term, which has been shortened.
TIME HORIZONS
Short-Term
Risk over the next 1-2 years, out to the
end of FY26, in-line with Comvita’s
current short-term focus.
Medium-Term
Risk within the time Horizon from
2027 to 2035 (FY27 to FY35), which
will include Comvita’s next longer-term
strategic planning cycle and any near-
term science-aligned carbon reduction
targets.
Long-Term
Risk from 2035 to 2050 (FY35 to
FY50) which aligns with the generally
accepted Mānuka tree productive
lifespan and including Comvita’s
long-term net zero ambition as it is
developed.
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OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
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Comvita’s Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
1
CHANGING CONSUMER PREFERENCES & CUSTOMER AND MARKET REQUIREMENTS
Summary: Challenges in meeting changing
consumer preferences for low carbon products
and customer specific requirements and complying
with diverse market regulatory requirements and
climate trade measures.
Risk & Opportunity Type Transition Risk
Value Chain Category
Products; Channels to Market
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – High
Anticipated Impacts: Reduced or increased
demand, market share and revenue; increased
product-related costs; brand reputation
damage or enhancement; impeded market
access; and increased legal risks.
Management Response: Brand and product
value proposition adjustment, and carbon
reduction.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – Med
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
2
NECTAR & HONEY PRODUCTION
Summary: Climate change-induced alterations in
environmental conditions which impact Mānuka
flowering patterns, increase pests and pathogens,
and impact bee health and foraging patterns.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute & Chronic)
Value Chain Category Supply
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: Climate impacts every
season. No specific events identified in FY25.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Changes in honey
production yields and quality; increased
supply variability; and increased cost of
interventions to maintain bee health. All of
which could impact overall apiary profitability,
with possible increases in working capital
requirements to support cross-season
inventory management.
Management Response: Geographical
diversification & agility in hive management.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
3
DAMAGE TO PHYSICAL ASSETS
Summary: Risk of damage to natural and built
assets from increasingly frequent major
climate-related events.
Risk & Opportunity Type Physical Risk (Acute)
Value Chain Category Supply Ingredients
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Damage leads to
revenue and product loss; increased repair
costs; additional costs to replace lost supply;
and potentially impaired assets.
Management Response: Asset resilience
review, monitoring, and planning.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
4
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Summary: Climate impacts related to flooding,
wind and wild fires (globally and locally) may
disrupt distribution networks, and alter distribution
conditions.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute & Chronic)
Value Chain Category Channels to Markets
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: Customer credits for heat
damaged product $98,000
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Results in delays in
supply and damaged product; impacting
customer and consumer experience, increasing
costs, and impacting sales.
Management Response: Transport node
and route resilience reviews. Appropriate
adjustments to warehouse and transport
approaches.
- Disorderly – Med
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Short-Term
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5
ACCESS TO FUNDING & INSURANCE
Summary: Restrictions on access to affordable
capital and insurance due to increasing extreme
weather events, and if Comvita fails to meet
financial and insurance sector expectations
regarding management of climate-related risks.
Risk & Opportunity Type Transition Risk
Value Chain Category All Business
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No adverse FY25 impacts –
premiums reduced.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Impacts Comvita’s
funding and insurance costs; operational
resilience; and ability to invest and grow.
Management Response: Management of debt
levels, asset resilience, and carbon reduction.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
6
DOMESTIC RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Summary: Market access challenges, returns
on investments, and asset values and costs are
unclear due to inconsistent government policies on
climate issues.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Transition Risk Opportunity
Value Chain Category All Business
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – Low
Anticipated Impacts: Hampers strategic
planning and investment decision-making to
manage operational performance and drive
future growth. Potential increased assets and
revenue from participation in NZ Emissions
Trading Scheme (ETS).
Management Response: Carbon reduction
and ETS participation.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – Med
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Short-Term
7
WEATHER-RELATED HEALTH & SAFETY INCIDENTS, AND STAFF ATTRACTION & RETENTION
Summary: Extreme weather events and changing
conditions pose safety risks for workers at
Comvita’s sites. Staff’s perception of Comvita’s
climate change exposure and response may also
impact their willingness to work for Comvita.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute) & Transition Risk
Value Chain Category
All Business but particularly Supply
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Affects staff attraction
and retention; increase health and safety
costs to protect staff; and elevate potential
liability risk.
Management Response: Health and safety
risk management. Carbon reduction.
Employee value proposition.
- Disorderly – Med
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
8
RAW MATERIALS SUPPLY (EXCLUDING INTERNAL HONEY)
Summary: Climate hazards and variable weather
could reduce olive leaf production and yields, and
the supply and prices of other raw materials.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute & Chronic)
Value Chain Category Supply Ingredients
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No material FY25 events.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Impacts revenue; costs;
and potentially leaving olive assets impaired.
Management Response: Adaptation of apiary
and olive management practices. Product
adjustments.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
9
MARKET LEADERSHIP – NEW PRODUCT LINES & REINFORCING BRAND DIFFERENTIATION
Summary: Changes in climate result in increased
diseases and health issues, with corresponding
desire to improve health and wellbeing.
Risk & Opportunity Type Opportunity
Value Chain Category
Products; Channels to Market
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 contribution.
- Orderly –High
Anticipated Impacts: Increases demand for
health and wellness products, particularly
those with credible sustainability credentials.
There may be increased revenue opportunities
from new product development and/or
extension of existing products.
Management Response: Brand and product
value proposition adjustment, particularly new
product development
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – Med
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
Anticipated Impacts Time Horizon Anticipated Impacts Time Horizon
Short-Term (Insurance)
Medium-Term (Funding)
1
CHANGING CONSUMER PREFERENCES & CUSTOMER AND MARKET REQUIREMENTS
Summary: Challenges in meeting changing
consumer preferences for low carbon products
and customer specific requirements and complying
with diverse market regulatory requirements and
climate trade measures.
Risk & Opportunity Type Transition Risk
Value Chain Category
Products; Channels to Market
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – High
Anticipated Impacts: Reduced or increased
demand, market share and revenue; increased
product-related costs; brand reputation
damage or enhancement; impeded market
access; and increased legal risks.
Management Response: Brand and product
value proposition adjustment, and carbon
reduction.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – Med
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
2
NECTAR & HONEY PRODUCTION
Summary: Climate change-induced alterations in
environmental conditions which impact Mānuka
flowering patterns, increase pests and pathogens,
and impact bee health and foraging patterns.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute & Chronic)
Value Chain Category Supply
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: Climate impacts every
season. No specific events identified in FY25.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Changes in honey
production yields and quality; increased
supply variability; and increased cost of
interventions to maintain bee health. All of
which could impact overall apiary profitability,
with possible increases in working capital
requirements to support cross-season
inventory management.
Management Response: Geographical
diversification & agility in hive management.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
3
DAMAGE TO PHYSICAL ASSETS
Summary: Risk of damage to natural and built
assets from increasingly frequent major
climate-related events.
Risk & Opportunity Type Physical Risk (Acute)
Value Chain Category Supply Ingredients
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: No FY25 events.
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Damage leads to
revenue and product loss; increased repair
costs; additional costs to replace lost supply;
and potentially impaired assets.
Management Response: Asset resilience
review, monitoring, and planning.
- Disorderly – High
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Medium-Term
4
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Summary: Climate impacts related to flooding,
wind and wild fires (globally and locally) may
disrupt distribution networks, and alter distribution
conditions.
Risk & Opportunity Type
Physical Risk (Acute & Chronic)
Value Chain Category Channels to Markets
Risk Rating
Current Impacts: Customer credits for heat
damaged product $98,000
- Orderly – Med
Anticipated Impacts: Results in delays in
supply and damaged product; impacting
customer and consumer experience, increasing
costs, and impacting sales.
Management Response: Transport node
and route resilience reviews. Appropriate
adjustments to warehouse and transport
approaches.
- Disorderly – Med
- Hothouse – High
Anticipated Impacts
Time Horizon
Short-Term
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OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
14 Climate Statement 2025
Understanding the Impact of
Climate Variables on Honey Production
Honey supply resilience is a key risk for Comvita
in a future increasingly impacted by climate change.
Honey production relies on complex ecological
interactions between nectar availability and bees,
impacted in a variety of complex and uncertain ways
by climatic conditions. The following diagram explains
in more detail the linkages and resulting impacts.
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGY
TRANSMISSION CHANNELS – CLIMATE VARIABLES IMPACT ON HONEY PRODUCTION
HONEY PRODUCTION
Quantity
% Variation in Hive Yield
(kg per hive)
Quality
UMF or potential UMF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cost of Sales
Winter chilling
Spring rainfall
Summer air temperature
Summer dry days
Summer low wind days
Summer
evapotranspiration
1
4
5
3
6
2
ACUTE
Extreme wind speed
(damage to flowers)
Extreme precipitation
(washing out nectar)
7
8
HIVE HEALTH &
POPULATIONS
BEE FORAGING
NECTAR
AVAILABILITY
CHRONICACUTE
TRANSMISSION
CHANNELS
15 Climate Statement 202514
Comvita’s Geographic Locations for Climate-Related
Risks and Opportunities
The risk of physical damage to Comvita’s natural
and built assets, and the need to manage temporal
alignment in nectar flows and good bee harvesting
weather, are also key risks for Comvita. The
management of this risk through geographical
diversification and ensuring resilience of key assets is
highlighted in the diagram below.
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OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
AUCKLAND
Mainfreight
Warehousing,
Māngere
Internal Warehouse &
Production Facility
Honey, other raw materials & packaging
Finished goods inventory
Buildings, plant & equipment
Computer hardware & vehicles
Finished goods inventory
Hive hardware
Plant & equipment
Mānuka trees, hive hardware & bees
• Central Plateau - 2 owned, 3 leased
• Whanganui – 7 leased
• Wairarapa – 1 owned, 3 leased
• Hawkes Bay – 3 leased
Hive hardware
Hive hardware & bees
External Warehouse Facility
Honey Extraction Facility
Apiary Branch
Comvita
Managed Forest
(indicative)
Comvita-Owned
Land & Forest
(indicative)
Hive Sites (indicative & seasonal)
COMVITA NZ NATURAL AND
BUILT PHYSICAL ASSETS
NORTHLAND
Comvita
Apiaries (Queen
Breeding) Taipa
TE AWAMUTU
Comvita
Extraction
& Apiaries
WHANGANUI
Comvita
Apiaries
CENTRAL
TAUPO
Comvita
Apiaries
PAENGAROA
Comvita Market
Support Centre
HASTINGS
Comvita Apiaries
WAIRARAPA
Comvita Apiaries
16 Climate Statement 2025
2025
2.4 Transition Plan Aspects of
Comvita’s Strategy
Comvita is focussed on successfully navigating the
impacts of climate-change to strengthen its position
as a world-leading natural health and wellness brand
from Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Building resilience
in our raw material supply, production and logistics,
and transitioning to becoming a low carbon business
is essential to achieving this goal.
Work is ongoing in developing Comvita’s broader
long-term strategy, and a greater emphasis on
transition planning will be integral as part of
achieving our future objectives. While we are currently
focussing on delivering short-term priorities to
stabilise and improve financial performance, we have
our eye, on the longer-term and are ensuring that we
move forward in the right direction to the extent that
is prudent given our current financial position. There is
significant alignment across our long-term objectives
and short-term priorities with our transition planning
strategic priorities.
The transition planning aspects within our current
strategy can be summarised as:
1 Preserve sustainable supply of Mānuka
and other honey.
2 Enhance supply chain resilience.
3 Increase brand recognition and trust as a
leader in sustainability.
4 Carbon reduction.
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OUR STRATEGY
17 Climate Statement 202516
1. Preserve sustainable supply of Mānuka and other honey
Relevant risks and opportunities: Nectar and honey production, weather-related health and safety
incidents, and staff attraction and retention; access to funding and insurance
Comvita is focused on ensuring the ongoing availability of high quality UMF™ and other honeys
to include in its products. From our industry analysis, our assumption is that the Mānuka honey price will
remain depressed in the short- to medium-term, resulting in further industry contraction.
The current short-term surplus of Mānuka honey supply will be followed by a medium- to longer-term
tightening of supply.
a. Continuing geographical
diversification of Mānuka
forests and hive placement.
Comvita monitors the average kilograms per
hive and cost per kilogram of honey produced
at various levels of granularity and compared to
industry benchmarks. These metrics act as key
signals of apiary performance and triggers for
changes in hive deployment and management.
Comvita is also developing a clearer procurement
strategy to ensure future sustainable and
cost-effective supply. This will consider likely
increased future seasonal variability, while
balancing risks of internal supply and production
costs, external supply at market prices,
and raw material carrying costs.
Comvita is also considering the option,
in the medium-term, of increasingly utilising
other natural health ingredients in its product
offerings to supplement Mānuka honey,
should supply become materially constrained.
Key initiatives to support longer-term sustainable supply include:
In FY26 we plan to:
• Utilise new technology solutions for remote
hive load cells monitoring
• Increasingly utilise NIWA seasonal and
sub-seasonal forecast data and data from
regional weather stations to enhance hive
deployment and harvesting decisions
• Investigate adjustments to contractual
arrangements with landowners to allow
flexibility in hive placement as weather
patterns evolve within seasons.
c. Supporting the New Zealand
apiculture industry for a just
transition through our honey
procurement strategy that ensures
affordable and sustainable supply
from third party honey suppliers
and facilitates other initiatives
which help the wider industry
adapt and increase its resilience to
climate-related impacts over time.
b. Increasing agility in our hive
management during the short
harvest window, balancing
resource and cost. Given the scale
of our apiary operations, Comvita
has the ability to build flexibility
into hive placement within the
season. We are also looking to:
• leverage and increase our
understanding of the connected
and collective impact of changes
in climate variables on nectar
production and bee foraging;
• leverage improved seasonal
and more localised weather
forecasting technology for hive
placement planning; and
• manage hive asset and staff
health and safety risks from
extreme weather events.
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OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
18 Climate Statement 2025
a. Increasing resilience of our
physical global supply chain,
focusing on the exposure of
key physical assets, namely
Paengaroa site (production
and storage of raw
materials) and third-party
logistics providers (3PLs),
particularly in China, Hong
Kong, other Asian markets,
and USA (storage of finished
products and logistics).
b. Ensuring resilience of
products in our global
logistics chain and making
sure our products are
protected to arrive in
premium condition to our
customers and consumers.
2. Enhance supply chain resilience
Relevant risks and opportunities: Damage to physical assets;
Global distribution and logistics; Weather-related health and
safety incidents, and staff attraction and retention;
Access to funding and insurance
Building resilience into our physical global supply chain and global
logistics is important to minimise business interruption and ensure
that we can still get products to our customers and consumers in
market. Being able to develop this is contingent on the availability
and cost effectiveness of alternative supply chain components that
have lower climate-related risk profiles.
Diversification of sales and logistics methods
across different markets helps mitigate
broader value chain risk.
Key signals being monitored to support this
strategic initiative are NIWA seasonal weather
forecasts, extreme weather events and patterns
in key locations, insurance availability and
cost, product write-off costs, and other trade
protection mechanisms in our markets.
Key initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience include:
In FY26 we plan to:
• Complete a logistics resilience review -
refreshing our resilience assessment for our
Paengaroa site and completing resilience
assessments for our 3PLs and Te Awamutu
extraction plant.
• Completing a global logistics assessment to
better understand risks of product damage from
more extreme temperatures. We have already
started shipping some product in refrigerated
containers during higher risk periods.
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OUR STRATEGY
19 Climate Statement 202518
In FY26 we plan to:
• Strengthen our global and regional
new product development pipeline.
• Develop enhanced marketing plans
with sustainability messaging.
• Complete our B Corp recertification
and/or other appropriate claim validation.
3. Increase brand recognition and trust as a leader in
sustainability
Relevant risks and opportunities: Changing consumer preferences
and customer and market requirements; Market leadership – new
product lines and reinforcing brand differentiation. Many of the
activities also support staff attraction and retention.
Protecting and enhancing our access to our key markets and
customers is critical for Comvita’s future success. We are also
focusing on how we can leverage the opportunity to better meet
consumer’s future health and wellness needs and sustainability
expectations, which are likely to be increasingly impacted by
climate change directly and indirectly over time.
a. Increased innovation
targeting evolving health
and wellness needs, which
aligns with our broader
business short-term focus to
use innovation to build brand
engagement and increase
sales. This innovation includes
regional-led new product
development. We also have
a related objective to extract
more value from Mānuka
honey, which we believe will
become supply-constrained
over medium-
to longer-term.
b. Building and amplifying our
sustainability credentials
to ensure we meet market,
customer and consumer
requirements and
expectations. By integrating
our sustainability credentials,
we create a stronger
product (and employee)
value proposition. To deliver
this we will leverage our
Harmony Plan as a key
communication tool, seek
credible external validation
of our low carbon and
environmental credentials
(for example, B Corp), and
strengthen our marketing
communications. Our work
in carbon reduction also
supports this initiative.
Market and customer requirements are
key signals that we monitor to protect our
market, channel and customer access. We
track consumer sentiment, research insights,
and packaging technological advances.
The awareness and credibility of external
certifications in our key markets is also
important.
Key initiatives to support longer-term sustainable supply include:
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGYOUR STRATEGY
20 Climate Statement 2025
4. Carbon reduction
Relevant risks and opportunities: Changing consumer
preferences and customer and market requirements;
Domestic response to climate change; access to
funding and insurance.
Transitioning to becoming a lower carbon business is
not only likely to be a key criterion for future market
and funding access for Comvita, it is also part of our
collective responsibility to support our life on earth.
Key initiatives to reduce support reducing our carbon
footprint include:
a. Reduction of gross greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in line with science, with targets
validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
To achieve such reductions, Comvita will be
focusing on:
i. Decarbonising mobile transport, particularly
for apiaries through driver training, logistic
optimisation and phased electrification of
fleet over medium-term.
ii. Improving factory energy efficiency and
electrification.
ii. Leveraging renewable electricity and solar
opportunities.
iv. Implementing external honey supplier
engagement targets to support measurement
and reduction of GHG emissions, sharing
learnings and improvement opportunities
with broader industry.
v. Supporting and implementing other key
supplier engagement targets to measure
and reduce GHG emissions.
vi. Improving circularity of packaging and sales
and operations planning processes to reduce
carbon and environmental impact from
product production, logistics and end-of-life
disposal.
b. Capitalising on Mānuka forest removals –
Increase native forest carbon sinks, building
assets and generating revenue from the sale of
NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) NZ Units
(NZUs) earned through owned and managed
Mānuka forests, while acting as stewards for
naturally regenerating Mānuka.
Assumptions relevant to the achievement of the
above include New Zealand government policy in
relation to the NZ ETS operation and evolving best
practice around carbon reduction setting. Comvita’s
ability to achieve its carbon reduction targets will
depend on the availability of low-carbon transport
technologies, for example, farm utility vehicles with
the appropriate functionality to support Apiary
business, and low-carbon shipping.
In FY26 we plan to:
• Improve apiary driver efficiency and
logistics planning.
• Complete an energy efficiency audit
at Paengaroa site.
• Increase supplier analysis and
engagement, supporting this with
stronger global procurement processes
and guidance.
Comvita will continue to monitor its own GHG
emissions and progress against targets, the value
of NZ ETS NZUs, and technological and guidance
developments. Comvita is aware that future
investment will be required in the next few years to
achieve our near-term carbon reduction targets and
we are considering how to appropriately phase this.
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR STRATEGY
21 Climate Statement 202520
SECTION THREE:
Our Metrics
and Targets
3.1 GHG Preparation, Metrics,
Targets and Assurance
GHG Inventory Basis of Preparation
Comvita’s GHG inventory has been prepared in
accordance with:
• Aotearoa New Zealand Climate
Standards (NZ CS)
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate
Accounting and Reporting Standard, 2004.
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Corporate Value
Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting
Standard, 2011.
The following guidance documents are also used
in the preparation of the GHG Inventory:
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Agricultural
Guidance Interpreting the Corporate
Accounting and Reporting Standard for
the Agricultural Sector, 2014.
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Scope 2 Guidance, 2015.
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Technical Guidance for
Calculating Scope 3 Emissions, 2013.
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Land Sector
and Removals Guidance, 2022 (Draft).
Comvita takes an operational control approach.
This means that 100% of the GHG emissions from
operations over which Comvita has control in the
relevant financial year
are included.
The only emissions excluded in most cases are those
from external warehousing due to being de minimis.
There are no significant changes
1
that meet the
threshold to require a mandatory recalculation and
restatement of the base year FY22 or subsequent
financial years. However, Comvita has chosen to
update the FY22, FY23 and FY24 GHG Inventories to
allow for the impact of FY24 accounting irregularities
on Singapore emissions, several minor emission
calculation corrections, and improved Mānuka forest
removal data obtained through the ETS registration
process.
Further detail on the GHG Inventory basis of
preparation to meet the requirements of NZ CS
and GHG Protocol, including the source of emission
factors and the global warming potential (GWP)
rates used and explanations for GHG emissions
restatements are included in Comvita’s GHG
Inventory Report FY25. Refer to Section Six:
Appendices, 6.2 NZ CS Additional Content Index.
GHG Metrics
Comvita’s global gross GHG emissions are
summarised in the table below. These include
FLAG and Energy / Industry (non-FLAG) emissions.
Comvita’s GHG inventory reporting includes removals
from the Mānuka forests it has planted.
• Removals from forests that are within Comvita’s
operational control and not registered under the
ETS are netted off gross emissions for the Net
GHG Emissions position, in accordance with GHG
Protocol Guidance.
• Comvita separately reports on estimated removals
associated with NZ ETS NZUs it earns itself or
has enabled for other landowners from forests
registered in the ETS.
Further detail on Comvita’s GHG inventory results
and supporting information can be found in
Comvita’s GHG Inventory Report FY25.
1
A significant change is described as >±5% of the total inventory.
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR METRICS AND TARGETSOUR STRATEGY
22 Climate Statement 2025
GLOBAL GHG EMISSIONS tCO
2
eTREND
FY22
5
FY23
5
FY24
5
FY25
5
% Change
FY25 vs.
FY22
GHG EMISSIONS AND REMOVALS
S1 Direct Emissions
1,0211,113 1,068 855 (16%)
S2 Indirect Indirect Emissions (Location-Based)
429349 308
391
(9%)
S3 Other Indirect Emissions
31,04233,953 25,004 18,188 (41%)
Total Gross Emissions All Scopes
(excluding Optional & Biogenic)
32,49235,415 26,380
19,434
(40%)
Optional Reporting
2
108177 79 1177%
Total Removals (Removals + Biogenic)(4,244)(5,775)(1,508) (1,502) (65%)
Net GHG Emissions (excluding Optional)
28,24829,640 24,872 17,932 (37%)
Comvita-Owned NZ ETS NZUs
3
(497)(743)(3,671)(4,874)(881%)
Adjusted Net GHG Emissions including
Comvita NZUs
27,75128,897 21,199 13,056 (53%)
Enabled NZ ETS NZUs
4
(1,622)(2,601)(10,396) (13,750) (748%)
Adjusted Net GHG Emissions including
Comvita and Other NZUs
26,13026,297 10,803 (694) (103%)
GHG EMISSIONS INTENSITY
Total Revenue NZD000
208,909231,448200,683192,428
Gross GHG Emissions Kg CO
2
e per NZD1 of revenue
0.1560.1530.1310.101(35%)
2
Optional reporting includes S3C6 Business Travel -hotel stays and S3C7
Employee commuting working from home. Optional reporting must not be
included in
science-based GHG reduction targets, so is separated from the
main categories.
3
Estimated annual NZUs accrued to Comvita from Comvita owned land
and other landowners.
Percentage of Total GHG
Emissions by Scope
Scope 1
Scope 2
Percentage
by Scopes
9
4
%
Scope 3
4
%
Removals
Scope 3
Scope 1
Scope 2
Comvita’s Global
GHG Emissions
and Removals
5
FY25
tCO
2
e
FY22
tCO
2
e
(4,299)
1,021
429
31,042
FY23
tCO
2
e
(5,782)
1,113
349
33,953
FY24
tCO
2
e
308
25,004
(1,535)
1,068
18,188
391
855
(1,521)
FY25
tCO
2
e
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OUR METRICS AND TARGETS
4
Estimated annual NZUs accrued to other landowners from Comvita plantings
5
FY25 and FY24 Total Gross Emissions All Scopes and Total Removals (Carbon
sequestration due to land use change and Biofuel Combustion) were subject to
limitedassurance by KPMG. Refer to Comvita’s published FY23 and FY22 GHG
Inventory Reports for the details of the limited assurance provided by Deloitte
Limited for these previous reporting periods.
23 Climate Statement 202522
GHG Targets
Comvita has set a science-aligned long-term GHG
reduction objective of achieving net zero by 2050 and
near-term gross emissions reduction targets for 2030
from a base year of 2022 of:
• 42% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions; and
• 42% for Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods
and services.
Based on guidance published by the Science-Based
Targets initiative (SBTi), we believe these reductions
are in line with the Paris Agreement goals to pursue
efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5
o
C
above pre-industrial levels. If Comvita is required to
set a Forestry, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) SBTi
target, then the reduction targets would be 30% for
FLAG-related emissions.
Comvita is working towards having its targets
independently validated by SBTi. We are considering
the best timing for such validation given:
• further analysis required of our Forestry, Land
and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions and whether we
need to set separate FLAG targets;
• current uncertainties around evolving guidance
for carbon reduction target setting; and
• the costs associated with independent validation
of targets and for any subsequent updates to
these targets.
Comvita’s total gross emissions for FY25 were 19,434
tCO
2
e. This was a 26% decrease from FY24 and a
40% decrease from FY22 (Base Year). Net emissions
were down 28% from FY24 to FY25. Our emissions
intensity per NZD1 of revenue decreased by 22%.
While the reduction in absolute gross emissions is
significant, this is largely attributable to reduced
production and spend on non-production activities in
FY25. The emissions intensity improvement is largely
due to surplus raw and finished goods inventory
from previous years, resulting in lower production
requirements to meet FY25 sales demand.
We acknowledge that further work is required to
ensure GHG reduction is sustained as the business
recovers and sales, production and non-production
activity increase in the future. However, some of the
improvements and changes made this year will deliver
ongoing emissions reduction beyond FY25:
1. Scope 1 Direct Emissions - Rationalisation of
apiary branches and associated staff and logistics
efficiency improvements have materially reduced
emissions from apiary fuel even though hives
managed and production increased in FY25. Sale
of the Wivenhoe olive farm, which is surplus to
meeting olive leaf demand requirements, further
reduced petrol and diesel emissions. There are
further opportunities for efficiency improvements.
2. Scope 3 Purchased Goods and Services – Raw
Honey Purchases – The reduction in FY25 honey
purchases accounted for 28% of total Scope 3
emissions reduction. Less honey was required in
FY25 due to lower sales and the carry-over of
excess inventory from FY24. However, our revised
procurement strategy means we will better
match supply with demand in the future, and this
combined with increased internal production and
improved supplier engagement over time, should
support more stable and lower emissions versus
historical averages going forward.
3. Scope 3 Purchased Goods and Services – Non-
Production Spend – We expect to be able to retain
some of the absolute reduction and intensity
improvements from improved spend efficiencies
on services such as marketing and IT consultancy
moving forward, as well as continuing to work on
improved supplier specific emission factors.
Comvita is committed to prioritising gross GHG
emissions reduction in the first instance. We do not
plan at this stage to purchase external carbon credits
to be used as offsets to achieve our near-term carbon
reduction targets. However, we note that some
emissions may be difficult to abate, depending on the
availability of appropriate technologies, for example,
low carbon transport options. High quality certified
carbon credits may need to be considered to offset
emissions in hard-to-abate emission areas in the
medium-term.
GHG Assurance
Comvita engaged KPMG to undertake limited
assurance over Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions
and removals included in the GHG for FY25.
Such assurance is explained further in the KPMG
Independent Assurance Report included at the end of
this Climate Statement.
6
Comvita’s FY25 and FY24 Removals have been subject to limited assurance
by KPMG. Refer to Comvita’s published FY23 and FY22 GHG Inventory
Reports for the details of the limited assurance provided by Deloitte
Limited for these previous reporting periods.
FY22
1,327
2,949
15,946
78,27993,544
332
829
5,550
85,57888,360
1,572
5,245
Pre FY22FY23FY24
tCO
2
e
Comvita’s Cumulative
Carbon Removals Since
Establishment
Cumulative
NZUs accrued
to Comvita
7
Removals
6
Cumulative Enabled
NZ ETS NZUs
8
29,696
89,89591,416
10,121
FY25
FY25
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OUR METRICS AND TARGETSOUR METRICS AND TARGETS
7
Estimated cumulative NZUs accrued to Comvita.
8
Estimated cumulative NZUs accrued to other landowners from Comvita plantings.
24 Climate Statement 2025
9
Productivity measure of effectiveness of tree and hive management
adaptation. Variation calculated by calculating percentage difference
between current year’s average kilograms per hive (yield) compared to
10 years average yield from FY15 to FY24 (baseline) based on Comvita’s
internal records.
10
Cost measure of effectiveness of logistics mitigation activities. Total write-
off costs (excludes the actual costs of any mitigation activities).
11
Measure of the value generated from Mānuka plantings. Value calculated
by multiplying estimated annual NZUs accrued to Comvita from Comvita
owned land and other landowners by the closing NZU price as at 30 June
2025. ETS registration is in progress for the relevant forests.
3.2 Other Metrics And Targets
Industry Based Metrics
Comvita’s other metrics consider the breadth of
our value chain and our key risks and opportunities.
The metrics have been refined following further
development of our risks, opportunities, and
transition plan, and considering materiality. It is
likely that we will refine these further to include
a customer sustainability-related metric once
information is available, and also following a more
in-depth assessment of anticipated financial impacts.
Comparative information has been provided where
available.
Physical Risks, Transition Risks and Climate-Related
Opportunities
Comvita’s business model is built around providing
global consumers with natural products that are
scientifically proven to improve health and wellbeing.
The production of our products inherently relies on
nature and the climate, and to this extent 100%
of our business activities are vulnerable to physical
risks. Similarly, given our reliance on export markets,
customer requirements and consumer demand, we
are 95-100% vulnerable to transition risks, which
could impact our channels to market.
Given all of our products are focused on improving
health and wellness, we do have significant
opportunities. Virtually all of our products are
aligned with supporting community health needs,
which may increase as a result of climate change
and downstream impacts.
Capital Deployment
Comvita’s current near-term focus is on stabilising
business financial performance and there is no
significant new capital deployment. Comvita is
committed to ensuring business resilience to
climate-change impacts, and we will allow for
appropriate investment over the medium to longer
term. At this stage our specific climate-related
investment is focussed around using existing
internal capability to make improvements. For
example, engaging with and improving supplier GHG
performance. In some cases, our initiatives to improve
financial performance will also enhance our climate-
related adaptive capacity. For example, product
innovation aligned with changing consumer needs
and delivering increased value from our available
honey supply. We are committing some budget to a
logistics resilience review in FY25.
Internal Emissions Price
While of limited current impact given our current
low capital spend, we currently use a notional price
of $100 per metric tonne of CO
2
e
12
. This internal
emissions price will be built into relevant process
and considered quantitatively in decision making.
For example, capital expenditure approvals, as
investment in these areas returns to a material level
with improved business performance.
Management Remuneration
As part of organisational redesign and improved ways
of working to deliver efficiency, collaboration, and
global alignment, Comvita is reviewing its approach
to employee incentives. The inclusion of climate-
related objective(s) in the management remuneration
framework is within the scope of this review. We
note that Comvita’s current financial position has
not justified the payment of incentives to senior
managers within the business for FY25.
FY23FY24FY25
Trend - %
Change
vs FY23
Target
Time
Frame
Base Year
1. HIVE PRODUCTIVITY
Percentage variation in hive
yield (average kg per hive)
9
52%35%-27%+79%
Variation
>0%
(positive)Ongoing
Average
FY15-FY24
(10 years)
2. PRODUCT WRITE-OFFS
Net costs from climate-
related raw material and
product write-offs
10
$98,000$0
$0
+$98,000OptimisedOngoing
N/A (Trend
from FY23)
3. REMOVAL ASSETS
Estimated value of
NZ ETS NZUs earned
11
$43,837 $216,707 $287,684+85%N/AOngoing
N/A (Trend
from FY23)
12
Calculated with reference to Comvita’s own objectives, long-term NZU
price forecasts, and Climate Change Commission Advice on NZ ETS unt
limits and price control settings for 2025-2029, February 2024 - https://
www.climatecommission.govt.nz/assets/ETS-advice/2024/CCC_2024-
advice-on-NZ-ETS-unit-limit-and-price-control-settings-2025-2029.pdf
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
OUR METRICS AND TARGETS
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4.1 Climate-Related Risk
Management
During FY25, Comvita built on the climate-related
risk and opportunity work developed in FY24 - refer
to the Comvita FY24 Climate Statement. The
time horizons utilised align with those utilised for
Comvita’s scenario analysis and climate-related risks
and opportunities. The scope of our assessment
included all aspects of Comvita’s value chain and all
subsidiaries and investments. No specific components
of the value chain were excluded.
In FY24, two separate stages were used to identify
and assess our climate-related risks.
1. Risk Identification – A broad set of senior leaders
and functional experts from across the business
were involved in a series of workshops to develop
an initial list of climate-related risks. Climate
impact diagrams, based on ISO 14091, were used to
explore the range of climate-related risks facing the
business, across a range of climate-related driving
forces and considering the potential material
impacts under different scenarios. The long-list of
risks was consolidated and prioritised to identify a
short-list of key risks for more detailed analysis.
2. Risk Assessment – A more in-depth risk assessment
was conducted using the IPCC definition of risk
(hazard, exposure and vulnerability). We utilised a
standard process based on the NZ Guide for Local
Climate Change Risk Assessments (Ministry for
Environment, 2021). This helped identify relevant
climate hazards / stressors; define indicators and
metrics for exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive
capacity; and clarify the data required to assess
and prioritise these risks.
Comvita reviewed its risks (and opportunities) in FY25
following feedback received from primary users and
to allow for newly available information. Data sources
used in the initial FY24 assessment and FY25 review
included internal business records, expert knowledge,
industry research and other external reports, and
NIWA and other publicly available climate change
projections and data. In addition, in FY25 further work
was performed internally to better understand:
• The transmission channels from climate to
honey production;
• The geographical risk and exposure of key
physical assets to flooding, wildfire and wind; and
• The interconnectedness between climate-related
risks and other business risks.
Comvita will continue to review its climate-related
risks on an annual basis, focusing on key risks and
new information where further analysis is required.
Climate-related risks and management approaches
are documented in a Climate Change Risk Register
(sub-register). The risks are monitored regularly as
part of the Sustainability Steering Group monthly
meetings. A special review would be conducted if
a significant event or material change occurred.
These would be highlighted to our Leadership Team
(LT), with escalation to the Board for any significant
changes in line with a continuous review and
disclosure approach.
SECTION FOUR:
Risk Management at Comvita
Data Gathering and Analysis
Risk Assessment
Exposure
Rating
Hazard /
Trend Data
Sensitivity
Data
Adaptability
Data
Sensitivity
Rating
Vulnerability
Rating
Consequence Rating
Adaptability
Rating
Receptor
Data
RISK RATING
Likelihood Rating
The team used indicator data to support semi-
quantitative scoring against different components as
shown in the diagram below.
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT AT COMVITAOUR METRICS AND TARGETS
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4.2 Risk Management Integration
Comvita is in the process of reviewing its overall
business risk management processes. Currently,
key risks and their management are captured in our
main Business Risk Register, and these are assessed
using a risk rating matrix based on consequence
and likelihood scales. A residual risk is calculated
after controls and mitigation, both strategic and
operational.
The climate-related risk assessment scoring system,
set out above, utilises the definitions in the existing
Comvita business risk assessment matrices to allow
for easier integration with other business risks.
Climate-related risks pose specific challenges in terms
of uncertainty and time horizons. Some adjustments
were made to the scoring system to allow for this,
mainly in relation to the “Likelihood” rating to allow
for different scenarios and time Horizons.
Material climate-related risks have been incorporated
within existing risk categories in the Business Risk
Register, where they are interconnected or added
under the existing specific climate-related risk
category (for physical risks). Input from our climate-
related risk assessment and transition planning,
and Sustainability Steering Group monitoring, is
provided as appropriate to the LT. The LT considers
and incorporates this information when reviewing all
business risks and reporting on key risks to the Board
on a monthly basis.
Quote:
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT AT COMVITA
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SECTION FIVE:
Governance at Comvita
5.1 Integrated Governance
Comvita seeks to take an integrated approach to
managing the climate-related risks and opportunities,
and the resulting implications for the business. The
different aspects are incorporated appropriately into
risk management, strategy development, policies
and business operations. The ongoing governance
structures and processes are set out in the diagram
below. This is largely similar to FY24, with some
adjustments in membership numbers and meeting
frequency.
Business
Level
Overall responsibility for .strategy, identification and management
of risks and opportunities, including those relating to climate change.
Between 3-10 members (currently 5). Meet at least 8 times per year.
Maintains and manages the Business Risk Register (which includes climate-related risks) and
allocates resource and budget to achieve strategic objectives. Includes Chief Financial Officer
who is responsible for climate-related disclosures and Head of Sustainability and Strategic
Projects (currently) who is responsible for sustainability strategy including climate action.
7 members. Meets weekly with longer meetings twice per month
Oversees the management of all climate change-related topics including risk and
opportunity management, transition planning, and resourcing recommendations.
8 members. Meets at least 11 times per year.
Audit and Risk Committee
Provides strategic input and guidance to the
Board on climate-related disclosures and
reporting requirements.
3 members. Meet at least 2 times per year.
Sustainability Team
Coordinates action plans for the development
of risk and opportunity management,
transition planning (decarbonisation and
adaptation) and reporting.
Operational Senior Management
Leadership and day-to-day business
management, reacting and planning for
climate-related impacts, escalating to
management and leadership levels as
appropriate.
Safety and Performance Committee
Provides strategic input and guidance to the
Board on company ESG objectives and required
director competencies and remuneration linked
to climate change and ESG performance.
3 members. Meet at least 2 times per year.
Finance Team
Comvita Limited Climate Statement
compliance. Modelling of financial impacts
of material risks and opportunities.
Functional Experts
Input into identification and management of
climate-related physical and transitional risks
and opportunities.
Board
Leadership
Management
Board of Directors
Leadership Team
Sustainability Steering Group
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28 Climate Statement 2025
5.2 Board Oversight
Comvita’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility
for the oversight of business risks and opportunities,
including those which are climate-related. As
mentioned, climate-related risks have been
integrated into Comvita’s Business Risk Register. The
top three business risks are highlighted to the Board
as part of the regular Board meeting cycle.
Comvita’s Board reviews and approves the company’s
longer-term objectives and company’s strategy. To
support the development of this strategy in FY25, a
PESTLE analysis was completed identifying relevant
macro-environmental factors for Comvita to consider
in the development of this strategy. These factors
included climate-related risks and opportunities.
The Board also signs off annual financial and non-
financial KPIs (including climate-related metrics
and targets), which are used to monitor progress in
successfully implementing our strategy. The Board
receives updates on progress against these as part of
our monthly Board reporting processes.
Comvita’s Board is focussed on ensuring the
future resilience and success of the business in
an environment increasingly impacted by climate
change. Given the importance of our climate change
transition planning, the Board determined that
the full Board needed oversight of the transition
plan development, and that greater involvement
was required this year in addition to the standard
processes in place.
To support our transition planning in FY25 there
have been:
• Specific Board workshops and one-on-one
sessions with individual Board members
on scenario analysis refinement, risks and
opportunities review, transition plan aspects
of our short and long-term strategy, and the
relevant metrics and targets.
• Regular updates to the Audit and Risk
Committee on progress.
Comvita conducts an annual review of its Board
competencies, with experience embedding climate
risk and opportunity management into business
strategy and operations, considered under the
sustainability criterion. The Safety and Performance
Committee takes responsibility for ensuring, through
Board membership and training, that the appropriate
skills and competencies are available to provide
oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Comvita’s constitution requires the Board to
consider the interests of various stakeholders,
including the environment, when discharging their
duties. To support this, and to ensure integration of
environmental and social impacts generally, all Board
papers include climate, nature and social-related
considerations.
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RISK MANAGEMENT AT COMVITA
29 Climate Statement 202528
5.3 Management’s Role
Comvita’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is
responsible for the development and implementation
of Comvita’s strategy and management of operations
globally. The CEO is supported by our Leadership
Team (LT). The LT is responsible for managing
business risk across Comvita and maintains the
Business Risk Register, which incorporates climate-
related risks.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for
reporting key business risks to the Board and the
development of the climate-related disclosures. The
CFO is supported by the Head of Sustainability and
Strategic Projects who coordinates the climate-
related work, Board workshops and presentations,
as well as regular monthly updates in Board reports.
Updates are provided to the full LT, when appropriate,
as part of their regular meeting cycle.
Comvita has a Sustainability Steering Group (SSG),
which is sponsored by the CFO and managed by
the Head of Sustainability and Strategic Projects.
This group includes a sub-group of Leadership Team
members and senior managers from the Finance,
Legal, Sustainability, and People and Culture teams.
This group oversees environment, social and
governance matters. It has met monthly during the
last financial year to support the climate-related
work and other key projects. It is also responsible for
managing the Climate Change Risk Register.
To support the work in developing the transition
plan aspects of our strategy, Comvita established a
Climate Working Group in FY25. This group consisted
of our CEO, CFO, Chief Marketing Officer, and other
senior leaders and operational experts. The group
participated in a series of workshops reviewing and
considering:
1. Our business model, strategic focus, climate-
related scenarios and climate-related risks and
opportunities.
2. Our long-term business vision under
different scenarios and following successful
transformation.
3. Key strategic and functional action plans to
prepare ourselves to successfully navigate the
uncertainties of climate-change and achieve our
desired vision.
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30 Climate Statement 2025
SECTION SIX:
Appendices
6.1 Scenario Architecture
SCENARIO ARCHETYPES
Global climate and socioeconomics
UN Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC)
scenarios
IPCC SSP1-2.6IPCC SSP2-4.5 IPCC SSP3-7.0
Global energy and emissions
pathways
Network for Greening
the Financial System
(NGFS) Scenarios
Net Zero
2050 scenario,
Orderly
category
Delayed
Transition
Scenario,
Disorderly
category
Current
Policies
scenario,
Hot house
category
International
Energy Agency (IEA)
Scenarios
Net Zero
Emissions by
2050 Scenario
(NZE)
Sustainable
Development
Scenario (SDS)
Stated Policies
Scenario
(STEPS)
NZ physical and transition impacts
RCP
RCP2.6
Projections
RCP4.5
Projections
RCP8.5
Projections
New Zealand Climate
Change Commissions
(CCC) Scenarios
TailwindsHeadwinds
Current Policy
Reference
NZ SECTOR-SPECIFIC SCENARIOS
Agriculture Sector Climate Change Scenarios
Tū-ā-pae -
Orderly &
Immediate
Tū-ā-hopo -
Disorderly &
Delayed
Tū-ā-tapape
- Faltering -
Hothouse
Transport Sector Climate Change Scenarios
Fully ChargedShort Detour
Bypass to
Breakdown
Energy Sector Climate Change Scenarios
Coordinated
Effort
Slow FollowersHot House
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APPENDICES
31 Climate Statement 202530
6.2 NZ CS Additional Content Index
NZ CS ADDITIONAL CONTENT INDEX
NZ CS ReferenceRequirementGHG Inventory Report ReferencePage Number(s)
NZ CS 1 24.(c)
The source of emission factors
and the global warming potential
(GWP) rates used or a reference to
the GWP source.
6.2 GHG emissions and
removal factors and
GWP values
Page 15
NZ CS 1 24.(d)
A summary of specific exclusions
of sources, including facilities,
operations or assets with a
justification for their exclusion.
5.3 Emission source
exclusions
Page 10
NZ CS 3 52.
An entity must provide a description
of the methods and assumptions
used to calculate or estimate GHG
emissions, and the limitations of
those methods. When choices
between different methods are
allowed, or entity-specific methods
are used, an entity must disclose
the methods used and the rationale
for doing so.
6.1 Quantification
methodologies and
impact of uncertainty
Pages 12-14
NZ CS 3 52.
An entity must describe
uncertainties relevant to the
entity’s quantification of its GHG
emissions, including the effects of
these uncertainties on the GHG
emissions disclosures.
6.1 Quantification
methodologies and
impact of uncertainty
Pages 12-14
NZ CS 3 54.
An entity must provide an
explanation for any base year GHG
emissions restatements.
3.2 Base Year RecalculationPage 8
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APPENDICESAPPENDICES
32 Climate Statement 2025
6.3 KPMG Independent Assurance Report
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
APPENDICES
© 2025 KPMG, a New Zealand Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,
a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
Document classification: KPMG Public
Independent Limited Assurance
Report to Comvita Limited
Conclusion
Our limited assurance conclusion has been formed on the basis of the matters outlined in this report.
Based on our limited assurance engagement, which is not a reasonable assurance engagement or an audit,
nothing has come to our attention that would lead us to believe that, in all material respects, the scope 1, 2
and 3 gross greenhouse gas emissions and removals, comprising the GHG emissions and Comvita owned
and/or managed carbon removals and biofuel combustion, additional required greenhouse gas related
disclosures and methods, assumptions and estimation uncertainty disclosures included in the climate
statement on pages 21 to 23 and page 31 (GHG disclosures) are not fairly presented and prepared in
accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CSs) issued by the External Reporting
Board (the criteria) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Information subject to assurance
We have performed an engagement to provide limited assurance in relation to Comvita Limited’s GHG
disclosures for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The locations of the GHG disclosures subject to assurance under the criteria, that are contained within the
independent Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report, are cross-referenced in appendix 6.2 on page 31.
Our conclusion on the GHG disclosures does not extend to any other information included, or referred to, in the
climate statements, that is not in relation to scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and removals on pages 21 to 23
and page 31, or other information that accompanies or contains the climate statement and our assurance report
(other information). We have not performed any procedures with respect to the other information.
Additionally, our assurance engagement does not extend to the following, of which details may be referenced
within pages 21 to 23:
• GHG Emissions Intensity;
• The following GHG Removals:
▪ Comvita NZUs from Comvita-owned land and forests;
▪ Comvita's share of NZUs from forests under long-term land use agreements (estimated annual accrual);
and
▪ Comvita enabled NZUs accrued to other landowners from Comvita plantings (estimated annual accrual).
• GHG Emission Targets;
• Other Climate-related Metrics and Targets; or
• the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
© 2025 KPMG, a New Zealand Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited,
a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
Document classification: KPMG Public
Independent Limited Assurance
Report to Comvita Limited
Conclusion
Our limited assurance conclusion has been formed on the basis of the matters outlined in this report.
Based on our limited assurance engagement, which is not a reasonable assurance engagement or an audit,
nothing has come to our attention that would lead us to believe that, in all material respects, the scope 1, 2
and 3 gross greenhouse gas emissions and removals, comprising the GHG emissions and Comvita owned
and/or managed carbon removals and biofuel combustion, additional required greenhouse gas related
disclosures and methods, assumptions and estimation uncertainty disclosures included in the climate
statement on pages 21 to 23 and page 31 (GHG disclosures) are not fairly presented and prepared in
accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CSs) issued by the External Reporting
Board (the criteria) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Information subject to assurance
We have performed an engagement to provide limited assurance in relation to Comvita Limited’s GHG
disclosures for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The locations of the GHG disclosures subject to assurance under the criteria, that are contained within the
independent Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report, are cross-referenced in appendix 6.2 on page 31.
Our conclusion on the GHG disclosures does not extend to any other information included, or referred to, in the
climate statements, that is not in relation to scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and removals on pages 21 to 23
and page 31, or other information that accompanies or contains the climate statement and our assurance report
(other information). We have not performed any procedures with respect to the other information.
Additionally, our assurance engagement does not extend to the following, of which details may be referenced
within pages 21 to 23:
• GHG Emissions Intensity;
• The following GHG Removals:
▪ Comvita NZUs from Comvita-owned land and forests;
▪ Comvita's share of NZUs from forests under long-term land use agreements (estimated annual accrual);
and
▪ Comvita enabled NZUs accrued to other landowners from Comvita plantings (estimated annual accrual).
• GHG Emission Targets;
• Other Climate-related Metrics and Targets; or
• the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
33 Climate Statement 202532
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CLIMATE STATEMENT
APPENDICESAPPENDICES
Criteria
The criteria used as the basis of reporting is the NZ CSs. As disclosed on page 21 of the climate statement, the
greenhouse gas emissions have been measured in accordance with the World Resources Institute and World
Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Greenhouse Gas Protocol standards and guidance (collectively,
the GHG Protocol):
• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (revised edition); and
• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance: An amendment to the GHG Protocol
Corporate Standard; and
• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, 2011.
As a result, this report may not be suitable for another purpose.
Standards we followed
We conducted our limited assurance engagement in accordance with New Zealand Standard on Assurance
Engagements 1 (NZ SAE 1) Assurance Engagements over Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures and
International Standard on Assurance Engagements (New Zealand) 3410 Assurance Engagements on
Greenhouse Gas Statements (ISAE (NZ) 3410) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards
Board (Standard). We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our conclusion.
Our responsibilities under the Standard are further described in the ‘Our responsibility’ section of our report.
Other Matter – Comparative information
Certain information included for FY23 and FY22, was subject to a limited assurance engagement by another
practitioner whose reports dated 21 August 2023 and 24 August 2022 respectively, are available in Comvita
Limited’s published FY23 and FY22 GHG Inventory Reports and expressed an unmodified conclusion on such
information (details of which is included in the published FY23 and FY22 GHG Inventory Reports).
We previously expressed a conclusion over the GHG Statement for the year ended 30 June 2024, and our report
dated 28 August 2024 included an unmodified conclusion.
Our conclusion is not modified with respect to these matters.
How to interpret limited assurance and material misstatement
A limited assurance engagement is substantially less in scope than a reasonable assurance engagement in
relation to both the risk assessment procedures, including an understanding of internal control, and the
procedures performed in response to the assessed risks.
Misstatements, including omissions, within the GHG disclosures are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the relevant decisions of the intended users taken on
the basis of the GHG disclosures.
Inherent limitations
GHG quantification is subject to inherent uncertainty because of incomplete scientific knowledge used to
determine emission factors and the values needed to combine emissions of different gases.
34 Climate Statement 2025
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APPENDICES
Use of this assurance report
Our report is made solely for Comvita Limited. Our assurance work has been undertaken so that we might state
to Comvita Limited those matters we are required to state to them in the assurance report and for no other
purpose.
Our report is released to Comvita Limited on the basis that it shall not be copied, referred to or disclosed, in
whole or in part, without our prior written consent. No other third party is intended to receive our report.
Our report should not be regarded as suitable to be used or relied on by anyone other than Comvita Limited for
any purpose or in any context. Any other person who obtains access to our report or a copy thereof and chooses
to rely on our report (or any part thereof) will do so at its own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, none of KPMG, any entities directly or indirectly controlled by KPMG, or
any of their respective members or employees accept or assume any responsibility and deny all liability to
anyone other than Comvita Limited for our work, for this independent assurance report, and/or for the opinions or
conclusions we have reached.
Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Comvita Limited’s responsibility for the GHG disclosures
The Directors of Comvita Limited are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the GHG
disclosures in accordance with the criteria. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and
maintenance of such internal control as Directors determine is relevant to enable the preparation of the GHG
disclosures that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
The Directors of Comvita Limited are also responsible for selecting or developing suitable criteria for preparing
the GHG disclosures and appropriately referring to or describing the criteria used.
Our responsibility
We have responsibility for:
• planning and performing the engagement to obtain limited assurance about whether the GHG
disclosures are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error;
• forming an independent conclusion based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we
have obtained; and
• reporting our conclusion to Comvita Limited.
Our work was carried out by a multidisciplinary team, including a specialist in the Forestry industry who assisted
with determining the reasonableness of Comvita Limited’s methodology assumptions and judgements for the
calculation of Carbon Sequestration due to land use change removals. We remain solely responsible for the
assurance conclusion.
Summary of the work we performed as the basis for our conclusion
A limited assurance engagement performed in accordance with the Standard involves assessing the suitability in
the circumstances of Comvita Limited’s use of the criteria as the basis for the preparation of the GHG
disclosures, assessing the risks of material misstatement of the GHG disclosures whether due to fraud or error,
responding to the assessed risks as necessary in the circumstances, and evaluating the overall presentation of
the GHG disclosures.
We exercised professional judgment and maintained professional scepticism throughout the engagement. We
designed and performed our procedures to obtain evidence about the GHG disclosures that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our conclusion.
Our report should not be regarded as suitable to be used or relied on by anyone other than Comvita Limited for
any purpose or in any context. Any other person who obtains access to our report or a copy thereof and chooses
to rely on our report (or any part thereof) will do so at its own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, none of KPMG, any entities directly or indirectly controlled by KPMG, or
any of their respective members or employees accept or assume any responsibility and deny all liability to
anyone other than Comvita Limited for our work, for this independent assurance report, and/or for the opinions or
conclusions we have reached.
Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Comvita Limited’s responsibility for the GHG Statement
The Directors of Comvita Limited are responsible for the preparation of the GHG Statement in accordance with
the criteria. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance of such internal control as
Directors determine is relevant to enable the preparation of the GHG Statement that is free from material
misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
The Directors of Comvita Limited are also responsible for selecting or developing suitable criteria for preparing
the GHG Statement and appropriately referring to or describing the criteria used.
Our responsibility
We have responsibility for:
• planning and performing the engagement to obtain limited assurance about whether the GHG
Statement is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error;
• forming an independent conclusion based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we
have obtained; and
• reporting our conclusion to Comvita Limited.
Our work was carried out by a multidisciplinary team, including a specialist in the Forestry industry who assisted
with determining the reasonableness of Comvita Limited’s methodology assumptions and judgements for the
calculation of Carbon Sequestration due to land use change removals. We remain solely responsible for the
assurance conclusion.
Summary of the work we performed as the basis for our conclusion
A limited assurance engagement performed in accordance with the Standard involves assessing the suitability in
the circumstances of Comvita Limited’s use of the criteria as the basis for the preparation of the GHG Statement,
assessing the risks of material misstatement of the GHG Statement whether due to fraud or error, responding to
the assessed risks as necessary in the circumstances, and evaluating the overall presentation of the GHG
Statement.
We exercised professional judgment and maintained professional scepticism throughout the engagement. We
designed and performed our procedures to obtain evidence about the GHG Statement that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our conclusion.
Our procedures selected depended on the understanding of the GHG Statement that is sufficient and appropriate
to provide a basis for our conclusion. The procedures we performed were based on our professional judgment
and included inquiries, observation of processes performed, inspection of documents, analytical procedures,
evaluating the appropriateness of quantification methods and reporting policies, and agreeing or reconciling with
underlying records.
In undertaking limited assurance on the GHG Statement, the procedures we primarily performed were:
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Our procedures selected depended on an understanding of the GHG disclosures that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our conclusion. The procedures we performed were based on our professional
judgment and included inquiries, observation of processes performed, inspection of documents, analytical
procedures, evaluating the appropriateness of quantification methods and reporting policies, and agreeing or
reconciling with underlying records.
In undertaking limited assurance on the GHG disclosures the procedures we primarily performed were:
• obtained, through inquiries, an understanding of the Comvita Limited control environment, processes
and information systems relevant to the preparation of the GHG disclosures. We did not evaluate the
design of particular control activities, or obtain evidence about their implementation;
• evaluated whether Comvita Limited’s methods for developing estimates are appropriate and had been
consistently applied. Our procedures did not include testing the data on which the estimates are based
or separately developing our own estimates against which to evaluate the Comvita Limited’s estimates;
• recalculated the emissions for a limited number of items;
• performed analytical procedures on particular emission categories by comparing the expected GHGs
emitted to actual GHGs emitted and made inquiries of management to obtain explanations for any
significant differences we identified; and
• considered the presentation and disclosure of the GHG disclosures against the NZ CS disclosure
requirements.
The procedures performed in a limited assurance engagement vary in nature and timing from, and are less in
extent than for a reasonable assurance engagement. Consequently, the level of assurance obtained in a limited
assurance engagement is substantially lower than the assurance that would have been obtained had a
reasonable assurance engagement been performed.
Our independence and quality management
This assurance engagement was undertaken in accordance with NZ SAE 1. NZ SAE 1 is founded on the
fundamental principles of independence, integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care,
confidentiality and professional behaviour.
We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of Professional and Ethical Standard 1
International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence Standards) (New
Zealand) (PES 1) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, which is founded on
fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and
professional behaviour.
The firm applies Professional and Ethical Standard 3 Quality Management for Firms that Perform Audits or
Reviews of Financial Statements, or Other Assurance or Related Services Engagements (PES 3), which requires
the firm to design, implement and operate a system of quality control including policies or procedures regarding
compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We have also complied with Professional and Ethical Standard 4 Engagement Quality Reviews (PES 4) which
deals with the appointment and eligibility of the engagement quality reviewer and the engagement quality
reviewer’s responsibilities relating to the performance and documentation of an engagement quality review.
Our firm has also performed the consolidated financial statements audit and has provided global mobility tax
assistance to Comvita Limited. Subject to certain restrictions, partners and employees of our firm may also deal
with Comvita Limited on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of Comvita
Limited. These matters have not impaired our independence as assurance providers of Comvita Limited for this
engagement. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, Comvita Limited.
As we are engaged to form an independent conclusion on the GHG disclosures prepared by Comvita Limited, we
are not permitted to be involved in the preparation of the GHG disclosures as doing so may compromise our
independence.
Our report should not be regarded as suitable to be used or relied on by anyone other than Comvita Limited for
any purpose or in any context. Any other person who obtains access to our report or a copy thereof and chooses
to rely on our report (or any part thereof) will do so at its own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, none of KPMG, any entities directly or indirectly controlled by KPMG, or
any of their respective members or employees accept or assume any responsibility and deny all liability to
anyone other than Comvita Limited for our work, for this independent assurance report, and/or for the opinions or
conclusions we have reached.
Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Comvita Limited’s responsibility for the GHG Statement
The Directors of Comvita Limited are responsible for the preparation of the GHG Statement in accordance with
the criteria. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance of such internal control as
Directors determine is relevant to enable the preparation of the GHG Statement that is free from material
misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
The Directors of Comvita Limited are also responsible for selecting or developing suitable criteria for preparing
the GHG Statement and appropriately referring to or describing the criteria used.
Our responsibility
We have responsibility for:
• planning and performing the engagement to obtain limited assurance about whether the GHG
Statement is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error;
• forming an independent conclusion based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we
have obtained; and
• reporting our conclusion to Comvita Limited.
Our work was carried out by a multidisciplinary team, including a specialist in the Forestry industry who assisted
with determining the reasonableness of Comvita Limited’s methodology assumptions and judgements for the
calculation of Carbon Sequestration due to land use change removals. We remain solely responsible for the
assurance conclusion.
Summary of the work we performed as the basis for our conclusion
A limited assurance engagement performed in accordance with the Standard involves assessing the suitability in
the circumstances of Comvita Limited’s use of the criteria as the basis for the preparation of the GHG Statement,
assessing the risks of material misstatement of the GHG Statement whether due to fraud or error, responding to
the assessed risks as necessary in the circumstances, and evaluating the overall presentation of the GHG
Statement.
We exercised professional judgment and maintained professional scepticism throughout the engagement. We
designed and performed our procedures to obtain evidence about the GHG Statement that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our conclusion.
Our procedures selected depended on the understanding of the GHG Statement that is sufficient and appropriate
to provide a basis for our conclusion. The procedures we performed were based on our professional judgment
and included inquiries, observation of processes performed, inspection of documents, analytical procedures,
evaluating the appropriateness of quantification methods and reporting policies, and agreeing or reconciling with
underlying records.
In undertaking limited assurance on the GHG Statement, the procedures we primarily performed were:
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The engagement partner on the assurance engagement resulting in this independent assurance report is Glenn
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KPMG
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