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27 February 2026
NZX

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Port of Tauranga Limited Interim Results: 31 December 2025

In accordance with the NZ Stock Exchange Listing Rules, please

find attached the following documentation for release to the

market:

1Press Release

2Market Update (includes Interim Consolidated Financial

Statements for six months ended 31 December 2025)

3Investor Presentation

4NZX Results Announcement

5NZX Distribution Notice

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Simon Kebbell

Chief Financial Officer

+64 7 572 8899

port-tauranga.co.nz

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New Zealand

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Port of Tauranga delivers strong first half
performance and increases earnings guidance

Financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX: POT) has delivered a strong financial and

operational performance for the six months ended 31 December 2025,

driven by resilient trade volumes, productivity improvements, and

increased revenue and margin.

Reported Group Net Profit After Tax increased 16.6% to $70.2 million, with

total trade volumes increasing 1.2% to 12.6 million tonnes for the first half

of the financial year.

Container volumes increased 2.6% to 607,114 TEUs

1

. Imports increased by

5.3% to 4.7 million tonnes, while exports were slightly lower, decreasing

1.0% to 7.9 million tonnes, reflecting lower log and dairy volumes.

Operating revenue increased 8.5% to $244.1 million. Earnings from

subsidiary and joint venture companies were up 27.3%, reflecting

improved performance across most businesses.

Highlights and challenges

For the six months ended 31 December 2025:

Group Net Profit After Tax: $70.2 million (up 16.6%)

Total trade: 12.6 million tonnes (up 1.2%)

Container volumes: 607,114 TEUs (up 2.6%)

Ship visits: 717 (up 3.9%)

Imports: 4.7 million tonnes (up 5.3%)

Exports: 7.9 million tonnes (down 1.0%)

1

TEUs = twenty-foot equivalent units, a standard measure of shipping containers

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Log exports: down 2.2%
Direct dairy exports: down 3.4%

Subsidiary and joint venture company earnings: up 27.3%

Interim dividend: 8.0 cents per share.

Port of Tauranga Chair, Julia Hoare, said the result reflects the Port’s continued focus on

operational efficiency, cost control and long-term investment.

“Port of Tauranga has performed strongly in the first half of the financial year, with solid

trade volumes and increased revenue,” Ms Hoare said.

“While export volumes were affected by subdued export log demand and a

later-than-usual start to the dairy export season, this was offset by strong import

demand and improved performance across our subsidiary and joint venture businesses.”

Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, said the Port continues to progress

its strategy to create a more connected, resilient and efficient supply chain for New

Zealand.

“We are investing in capacity, improving productivity and service delivery to our

customers, as well as expanding our network to prepare for future growth,” Mr Sampson

said.

“Our relentless customer focus continues to drive service and productivity

improvements. Our net crane and ship productivity rates for the period increased 3.5%

and 12.7% - to 30.8 and 77.3 container moves per hour respectively – while improving

safety,” he said.

”We have commenced the second stage of our consented capital dredging in Te Awanui

Tauranga Harbour, as well as ordering a new larger hybrid tug to ensure the safe

navigation of larger vessels expected in the future.”

The Port continues to advance the Stella Passage resource consent with a new fast-track

application lodged in January following amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Act. The

Environmental Protection Authority has confirmed the application is complete and an

expert panel will be appointed to assess it.

Plans to introduce automated stacking cranes alongside the Stella Passage development

are also progressing, with early digital simulation testing already identifying near-term

efficiency improvements.

Ruakura Inland Port continues to grow strongly, with container volumes increasing 22%
during the period compared with last year.

At MetroPort in Auckland, a redesigned business model was implemented on 1

December, with KiwiRail providing increased MetroPort rail capacity from February

between Auckland and Tauranga.

Outlook

The later start to the dairy export season, combined with a strong kiwifruit export season

from March, is expected to support continued strong volumes in the second half of the

financial year. This may place pressure on container terminal capacity, particularly for

refrigerated cargo.

The Port expects to see improved results due to the reduction in costs from the new

MetroPort model, pricing changes and improved operational efficiency.

Consequently, and subject to market conditions, Port of Tauranga has increased its

forecast Underlying Group Net Profit After Tax

2

to$142 million to $152 million for the

full financial year.

For more information, please contact:

Rochelle Lockley, GM Communications

021 865 884

Rochelle.Lockley@port-tauranga.co.nz

2

Underlying NPAT is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measure and differs from reported NZ IFRS

profit for the year. Underlying NPAT excludes items considered to be one-off and not related to core business such as

revaluations, impairments and gains or losses from the sale of major assets.

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Setting the

course

Port of Tauranga Limited

Market update and interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

We have a clear plan to build a more
connected New Zealand supply chain.

Port of Tauranga is investing for the future

to ensure we have a resilient, efficient and low

carbon path to and from international markets.

We are connecting New Zealand and the world.

True north

Contents

Highlights and challenges3

Chair and Chief Executive’s

review4

Update: Port of Tauranga orders

new hybrid tug6

Update: Port of Tauranga lodges

another fast-track application7

Interim consolidated

financial statements 8

Consolidated income statement9

Consolidated statement

of comprehensive income9

Consolidated statement

of changes in equity10

Consolidated statement

of financial position11

Consolidated statement

of cash flows12

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial

statements 13

Independent auditor’s

review report18

Company directory 19

Port of Tauranga Limited2Market update and interim consolidated ffinancial statements February 2026

For the six months ended
31 December 2025

Highlights and challenges

Our performance at a glance

Group Net Profit After Tax

million

Total trade

million tonnes

Exports

million tonnes

Imports

million tonnes

Log exports

$70.2


16.6%

12.6


1.2%

up from 12.4 million tonnes

7.9


1.0%

4.7


5.3%

2.2%

Subsidiary and joint venture earnings

Interim dividend

per share


27.3%

8.0 cents

Direct dairy exports

3.4%

1

TEUs = twenty foot equivalent units, a standard measure of shipping

containers.

Container volumes

TEUs

1

607,114


2.6%

Ship visits

717


3.9%

Port of Tauranga Limited3Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

P
ort of Tauranga performed strongly in the

first half of the financial year. Resilient

trade volumes, increased revenue and lower

rail costs resulted in improved profits for the

six month period ended 31 December 2025.

Reported Group Net Profit After Tax increased 16.6%

to $70.2 million, with total trade increasing 1.2% in

volume to 12.6 million tonnes for the six months.

Containers increased 2.6% in volume to 607,114 TEUs.

Our financial results

Operating revenue was $244.1 million, an 8.5%

increase from the $225.0 million reported for the

same period last year.

Results from operating activities increased 10.2%

to $122.4 million.

Subsidiary and joint venture companies also

performed well, with earnings increasing 27.3%

from improved results across the board.

At MetroPort in Auckland, a redesigned business

model was implemented on 1 December, with

KiwiRail providing increased MetroPort rail capacity

from February between Auckland and Tauranga.

Strategy implementation

Port of Tauranga continues to progress our strategy

to create a more connected, resilient and efficient

supply chain for New Zealand. We are investing in

capacity, improving productivity and service delivery

to our customers, expanding our network and

increasing returns on invested capital.

Our relentless customer focus continues to drive

service and productivity improvements. Our net

crane rate and ship rate increased 3.5% and 12.7%

respectively, compared to the same period last year,

without any compromise on safety.

We have commenced the second stage of our

consented capital dredging in Te Awanui Tauranga

Harbour, as well as ordering a new larger hybrid

tug to ensure the safe navigation of larger vessels

expected in the future (see page 6).

In January, we lodged a new fast-track resource

consent application for the Stella Passage project,

after Parliament fixed the legislative error that

delayed the original application. The Environmental

Protection Authority has confirmed the application

is complete and will appoint an expert panel to

assess it. Further details can be found on page 7.

Chair and Chief Executive’s review

Setting the course

Port of Tauranga continues to invest in the critical

infrastructure essential for an effective supply chain

for New Zealand.

Report for the six months ended

31 December 2025

Julia Hoare

Chair

Leonard Sampson

Chief Executive

Port of Tauranga Limited4Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Plans to introduce automated stacking cranes
in association with the new berth are also

progressing. Digital simulation testing has already

identified some quick efficiency wins that can

be implemented immediately.

Following the acquisition of Marsden Maritime

Holdings to create the Northport Group, the

search is under way for a new chief executive

to lead the Group.

Northport has acquired resource consent for its

expansion project, involving nearly 12 hectares

of reclamation, a 250-metre wharf extension,

with associated capital dredging. The timing of

construction depends on freight demand and the

extension of a rail line to Marsden Point, which

is currently being progressed by the Government

and KiwiRail.

Meanwhile, Ruakura Inland Port continues to grow

strongly, with container volumes increasing 22%

for the six month period.

Cargo trends

Export volumes decreased 1.0% to 7.9 million

tonnes due to a later-than-usual start to the

peak dairy export season and subdued export

log demand.

Import volumes increased 5.3% to 4.7 million

tonnes, supported by strong demand for

agricultural products.

Log exports decreased 2.2% due to softer

international demand, while direct dairy exports

decreased 3.4% due to the late season start.

Oil product imports decreased almost 4.0%.

Fertiliser imports increased 44.1% in volume

with grain and stock feed imports also growing

in volume 37.0% and 7.2%, reflecting strong dairy

sector demand.

Ship visits totalled 717, an increase of 3.9% compared

with the first half of last financial year.

Our people

A major project to modify the gantry access ways

for our refrigerated container storage areas is almost

complete. The project mitigates working at height

and straddle-versus-person risk for technicians.

Our environment

Another major project is nearing completion at

the Mount Maunganui wharves. A new stormwater

treatment system is being installed to capture, treat

and then discharge the “first flush” of rainwater

during heavy weather events. The project sits

within a broader programme of environmental

improvements at the Mount wharves. While the Port

is currently fully compliant with resource consent

conditions, we take a continuous improvement

approach to air and water quality.

Our community

The Port of Tauranga team extends heartfelt

condolences to the families of those who lost their

lives in the landslides at Mount Maunganui and

Welcome Bay in January. We are grateful to the

emergency and recovery teams for their efforts. We

have helped in practical ways where possible, and

made a donation to the Western Bay Emergency

Response Fund.

The outlook for 2026

The later-than-usual start to the dairy export season,

combined with a strong kiwifruit export season

from March, is expected to deliver continued strong

volumes in the second half of the financial year.

This may put pressure on our container terminal

capacity, particularly for refrigerated cargo.

We hope to see improved results due to the new

MetroPort model, pricing changes and improved

operational efficiency.

Consequently, and notwithstanding any significant

change to market conditions, Port of Tauranga is

increasing its forecast Underlying Group Net Profit

After Tax

2

to $142 million to $152 million.

Ngā mihi nui

Julia Hoare

Chair

Leonard Sampson

Chief Executive

Port of Tauranga continues

to progress its strategy by

investing in capacity, lifting

productivity, expanding our

network and increasing returns

on invested capital.

Chair and Chief Executive’s review

2

Underlying NPAT is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measure and differs from reported NZ IFRS profit for the year. Underlying NPAT

excludes items considered to be one-off and not related to core business such as revaluations, impairments and gains or losses from the sale of major assets.

Port of Tauranga Limited5Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Update
Port of Tauranga orders

new hybrid tug

Port of Tauranga has signed an agreement with UZMAR Shipyards

in Türkiye to build New Zealand’s first hybrid tug boat.

The 32-metre hybrid advanced rotortug will be

delivered to New Zealand’s largest and busiest

port in mid-2027. Port of Tauranga hosts more

than 1,400 ship visits per year and is the only

port able to handle the largest vessels to call in

New Zealand.

The purchase follows a detailed design phase

to address the Port’s operational, environmental

and safety needs.

The rotortug design will provide enhanced

manoeuvrability and precision, with greater

strength in emergency situations, and reduce the

Port’s reliance on diesel. The hybrid technology

will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Overall, it will be a welcome addition to our

marine fleet’s efficiency, capability, flexibility and

sustainability as we prepare for more frequent

visits from larger ships,” says Port of Tauranga’s

Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson.

The Port of Tauranga project team, involving

marine pilots, tug masters and engineers,

approached seven shipyards in New Zealand

and overseas, and chose UZMAR for its

experience in building hybrid tugs.

An all-electric tug was considered but ruled

out due to the operational profile of the

Port. Alternative fuel technologies were also

considered, however the development of

alternative fuel technology and availability

of supply (e.g. hydrogen, methanol, ammonia

or LNG) is still in the early stages for this type

of vessel.

Tug boats accompany all arriving and departing

vessels at Port of Tauranga. They can also

be called upon to assist commercial ships in

difficulty, and the new rotortug will be equipped

to provide better towing capability under a

wider range of sea and wind conditions than

the current tug fleet allows. The larger tug will

also be able to operate in greater conditions

outside the harbour entrance.

The new hybrid rotortug will replace the Port’s

oldest tug, Sir Robert, which is 22 metres long

with 50-tonne bollard pull

3

. The new vessel

will join the 10-year-old twin tugs Tai Pari and

Tai Timu, both 24 metres and 74-tonne bollard

pull. All three existing tugs are Azimuth stern

drive tractor tugs. The new tug will have at least

80-tonne bollard pull.

Some wharf strengthening and infrastructure

modifications will be made to the Port’s existing

tug berths at Mount Maunganui.

3

Bollard pull is a measure of a tug boat’s static pulling power.

Port of Tauranga Limited6Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Port of Tauranga lodges
another fast-track

application for Stella

Passage development

Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under

the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for its proposed

development of Stella Passage in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour.

Update

The reapplication follows the passing of

the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act

in December, which corrected a legislative

drafting error in the Schedule 2 description

of the project.

The project involves extending the Sulphur

Point container berth by 385 metres (in two

stages) and the Mount Maunganui wharves

by 315 metres, by converting existing cargo

storage land within the port’s current footprint.

It also involves associated reclamation of land

behind the new wharves and dredging.

At Port of Tauranga’s request, the Minister for

Infrastructure has determined the application

meets the criteria as a priority project under

the Fast-track Approvals Act, ensuring that

an expert panel will quickly be convened to

consider the application. The project is of

regional and national significance.

The Port’s initial fast-track application was

put on hold in late August by the High Court

following a judicial review. Port of Tauranga

has updated its application documentation

following the amendments to the Fast-track

Approvals Act and recent consultation with

tangata whenua parties.

The Environment Court has already established

that the environmental impact from the Stella

Passage development will, from a Western

science perspective, be minor in the short-

term and negligible in the long-term. However,

Port of Tauranga has been unable to reach

agreement with opposing iwi and hapū parties

on the appropriate level of mitigation for the

cultural impacts of the development.

Port of Tauranga Limited7Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Interim consolidated
financial statements

Contents

Consolidated income statement

9

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

9

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

10

Consolidated statement of financial position

11

Consolidated statement of cash flows

12

Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements

13

Independent auditor’s review report

18

Company directory

19

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited8Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated income statement

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

year ended

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Profit for the period70,21460,198173,373

Other comprehensive income

Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:

Cash flow hedge – changes in fair value

(702)(4,086)(3,156)

Cash flow hedge – reclassified to profit or loss(224)(1,762)(3,045)

Share of net change in cash flow hedge reserves

of Equity Accounted Investees

28(284)(332)

Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss:

Asset revaluation, net of tax0025,745

Share of net change in revaluation reserves of

Equity Accounted Investees

2,304712,436

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income1,406(6,061)21,648

Total comprehensive income71,62054,137195,021

These statements are to be read in conjunction with the notes on pages 13 to 17.

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

year ended

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Total operating revenue (refer to note 6)244,128224,998464,675

Contracted services for port operations(44,784)(45,810)(93,652)

Employee benefit expenses(34,353)(32,340)(64,335)

Direct fuel and power expenses(9,522)(8,832)(20,164)

Maintenance of property, plant and equipment(12,568)(9,537)(20,865)

Other expenses(20,525)( 1 7, 3 8 0 )(37,261)

Operating expenses(121,752)(113,899)(236,276)

Results from operating activities122,376111,099228,399

Depreciation and amortisation(22,844)(21,759)(42,925)

Impairment of property, plant and equipment on

revaluation

00(2,534)

(22,844)(21,759)(45,459)

Operating profit before finance costs, share of profit

from Equity Accounted Investees and taxation

99,53289,340182,940

Finance income1,202341726

Finance expenses (refer to note 7)(9,799)(10,945)(20,540)

Net finance costs(8,597)(10,604)(19,814)

Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees4,6183,2436,189

Gain on disposal of Equity Accounted Investees0049,245

Hedging reserve reclassified to profit or loss on disposal

of Equity Accounted Investees

00(84)

4,6183,24355,350

Profit before income tax95,55381,979218,476

Income tax expense(25,339)(21,781)(45,103)

Profit for the period 70,21460,198173,373

Basic earnings per share (cents)10.48.925.7

Diluted earnings per share (cents)10.38.825.5

Consolidated financial statements

Port of Tauranga Limited9Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

Share

capital

Group

NZ$000

Share based

payment reserve

Group

NZ$000

Hedging

reserve

Group

NZ$000

Revaluation

reserve

Group

NZ$000

Retained

earnings

Group

NZ$000

Total

Group

NZ$000

Balance at 30 June 202479,5631,6548,7641,993,80299,3742,183,157

Profit for the period000060,19860,198

Total other comprehensive income00(6,132)710(6,061)

Total comprehensive income00(6,132)7160,19854,137

Increase in share capital88000088

Dividends paid during the period0000(59,183)(59,183)

Equity settled share based payment accrual0918000918

Shares, previously subject to call option, issued1,382(1,382)0000

Shares issued upon vesting of management long term incentive plan4(174)001700

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners1,474(638)(6,132)711,185(4,040)

Balance at 31 December 202481,0371,0162,6321,993,873100,5592,179,117

Profit for the period0000113,175113,175

Total other comprehensive income00(401)28,110027, 70 9

Total comprehensive income00(401)28,110113,175140,884

Decrease in share capital(6)0000(6)

Dividends paid during the period0000(47,61 8 )(47,61 8 )

Equity settled share based payment accrual01,3100001,310

Disposal of Equity Accounted Investees0084(72,995)72,99584

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners(6)1,31084(72,995)25,377(46,230)

Balance at 30 June 202581,0312,3262,3151,948,988239,1112,273,771

Profit for the period000070,21470,214

Total other comprehensive income00(898)2,30401,406

Total comprehensive income00(898)2,30470,21471,620

Decrease in share capital(694)0000(694)

Dividends paid during the period0000(65,991)(65,991)

Equity settled share based payment accrual0965000965

Shares issued upon vesting of management long term incentive plan372(288)00(84)0

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners(322)67700(66,075)(65,720)

Balance at 31 December 202580,7093,0031,4171,951,292243,2502,279,671

Consolidated financial statements

These statements are to be read in conjunction with the notes on pages 13 to 17.

Port of Tauranga Limited10Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of financial position

as at 31 December 2025

(Unaudited)

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Assets

Property, plant and equipment2,505,1132,484,0812,504,418

Right-of-use assets53,71951,45850,503

Intangible assets21,23220,65821,113

Investments in Equity Accounted Investees284,148218,455278,398

Advances to Equity Accounted Investees36,805039,689

Receivables and prepayments16,57216,89616,282

Derivative financial instruments4,5536,2305,694

Total non-current assets2,922,1422,797,7782,916,097

Cash and cash equivalents27, 4751 7, 0328,975

Receivables and prepayments72,11678,77772,248

Advances to Equity Accounted Investees1,27601,276

Inventories2,6222,4002,277

Taxation8100617

Derivative financial instruments138250

Total current assets104,43798,23485,393

Total assets3,026,5792,896,0123,001,490

Equity

Share capital80,70981,03781,031

Share based payment reserve 3,0031,0162,326

Hedging reserve1,4172,6322,315

Revaluation reserve1,951,2921,993,8731,948,988

Retained earnings243,250100,559239,111

Total equity2,279,6712,179,1172,273,771

(Unaudited)

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Liabilities

Loans and borrowings (refer to note 10)133,70716 7, 3 74192,884

Lease liabilities57, 5 8354,56754,017

Derivative financial instruments245,2354,622

Employee benefits2,1591,9272,049

Deferred tax liabilities125,571131,857128,485

Total non-current liabilities319,044360,960382,057

Loans and borrowings (refer to note 10)365,000300,000275,000

Lease liabilities 1,1441,0741,092

Derivative financial instruments4,0863665

Trade and other payables41,97046,51147,695

Revenue received in advance147137260

Employee benefits3,0472,5105,392

Income tax payable12,4705,66716,158

Total current liabilities427, 8 6 4355,935345,662

Total liabilities746,908716,895727,719

Total equity and liabilities3,026,5792,896,0123,001,490

Consolidated financial statements

These statements are to be read in conjunction with the notes on pages 13 to 17.

Port of Tauranga Limited11Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the six months ended 31 December 2025

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

year ended

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers239,187224,277462,576

Interest received1,160341726

Payments to suppliers and employees(120,805)(113,346)(227,387)

Taxes paid(31,765)(26,454)(43,115)

Interest paid(9,985)(11,263)(20,819)

Net cash inflow from operating activities7 7, 7 9273,555171,981

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment0014

Dividends from Equity Accounted Investees1,2003,8766,375

Repayment of advances from Equity Accounted Investees2,88400

Purchase of property, plant and equipment(24,663)(16,331)(28,135)

Purchase of intangible assets(257)0(716)

Interest capitalised on property, plant and equipment(242)(456)(696)

Investment in Equity Accounted Investees 0(2,138)(10,106)

Advances to Equity Accounted Investees00(39,689)

Payment of contingent consideration0(568)(568)

Total net cash used in investing activities(21,078)(15,617)(73,521)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings130,00020,0005,000

Proceeds from staff loan73194276

Repayment of borrowings(100,000)(20,000)(5,000)

Repurchase of shares(1,703)(125)(636)

Repayment of lease liability(593)(520)(1,052)

Dividends paid(65,991)(59,183)(106,801)

Net cash used in financing activities(38,214)(59,634)(108,213)

Net increase in cash held18,500(1,696)(9,753)

Add opening cash brought forward8,97518,72818,728

Ending cash and cash equivalents27, 4751 7, 0328,975

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

(Audited)

year ended

30 June 2025

Group

NZ$000

Reconciliation of profit for the period to cash flows

from operating activities

Profit for the period70,21460,198173,373

Items classified as investing/financing activities:

(Gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment0057

0057

Adjustments for non-cash and non-operating items

Depreciation and amortisation expense22,84421,76042,925

(Decrease)/increase in deferred taxation balances(2,554)(1,238)(4,440)

Share of profits retained by Equity Accounted

Investees

(4,618)(3,244)(6,189)

Gain on disposal of Equity Accounted Investees00(49,245)

Other9281,0915,525

16,60018,369(11,424)

Less movements in working capital(9,022)(5,012)9,975

Net cash flows from operating activities7 7, 7 9273,555171,981

Consolidated financial statements

These statements are to be read in conjunction with the notes on pages 13 to 17.

Port of Tauranga Limited12Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2025

1 Reporting entity

Port of Tauranga Limited (the Parent Company) is a company incorporated and domiciled in

New Zealand, registered under the Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand Stock

Exchange (NZX). It is an FMC reporting entity for the purposes of the Financial Markets Conduct

Act 2013. The Parent Company, which is designated as profit-oriented for financial reporting

purposes, is an issuer in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 2013.

The Unaudited Interim Financial Statements (the Financial Statements) for Port of Tauranga

Limited comprise the Port of Tauranga Limited, its Subsidiaries, and the Group’s interest in Equity

Accounted Investees (together referred to as the Group).

2 Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally

Accepted Accounting Practice (NZ GAAP) and New Zealand International Accounting Standard

(NZ IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all information required for full annual

financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and

related notes included in Port of Tauranga Limited’s Integrated Annual Report for the year ended

30 June 2025.

3 Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the

Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

4 Accounting estimates and judgements

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with NZ IAS 34 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.

In preparing these financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in

applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation and uncertainty,

were the same as those applied to the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year

ended 30 June 2025.

5 Segment information

The Group determines and presents operating segments based on the information that is

internally provided to the Chief Executive, who is the Group’s Chief Operating Decision Maker

(CODM), as defined by NZ IFRS 8 Operating Segments.

The Group operates in three main reportable segments, being:

• Port operations: This consists of providing and managing port services, and cargo handling

facilities through the Port of Tauranga Limited and Timaru Container Terminal Limited. Port

terminals and bulk operations have been aggregated together within the Port Operations

segment, due to the similarities in economic characteristics, customers, nature of products

and processes, and risks.

• Property services: This consists of managing and maintaining the Port of Tauranga Limited’s

property assets.

• Logistics services: This consists of the contracted terminal operations and logistics activities

of QM Logistics NZ Limited (formerly known as Quality Marshalling (Mount Maunganui)

Limited (QM)).

The three main business segments are managed separately as they provide different services to

customers and have their own operational and marketing requirements.

The remaining activities of the Group are not allocated to individual business segments.

The Group operates in one geographical area, that being New Zealand.

Due to the significant shared cost base of the Port activities, operating costs, measures of

profitability, assets and liabilities are aggregated and are not reported to the CODM at a segment

level, but rather at a port level, as all business decisions are made at a “whole port level”.

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited13Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

5 Segment information (continued)
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2025

Port operations

Group

NZ$000

Property services

Group

NZ$000

Logistics services

Group

NZ$000

Unallocated*

Group

NZ$000

Inter segment

Group

NZ$000

Group

NZ$000

Revenue (external)216,83625,2841,53400243,654

Inter segment revenue04711,5210(11,568)0

Total segment revenue216,83625,33113,0550(11,568)243,654

Other income and expenditure:

Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees0004,61804,618

Interest income0001,20201,202

Other income000710(236)474

Interest expense000(9,799)0(9,799)

Depreciation and amortisation expense00(457)(22,387)0(22,844)

Other unallocated expenditure00(10,316)(123,240)11,804(121,752)

Income tax expense00(634)(24,705)0(25,339)

Total other income and expenditure00(11,407)(173,601)11,568(173,440)

Total segment result216,83625,3311,648(173,601)070,214

(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2024

Revenue (external)199,85623,5211,30400224,681

Inter segment revenue04410,3570(10,401)0

Total segment revenue199,85623,56511,6610(10,401)224,681

Other income and expenditure:

Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees0003,24303,243

Interest income0003410341

Other income000551(234)317

Interest expense000(10,945)0(10,945)

Depreciation and amortisation expense00(591)(21,168)0(21,759)

Other unallocated expenditure00(8,950)(115,584)10,635(113,899)

Income tax expense00(594)(21,187)0(21,781)

Total other income and expenditure00(10,135)(164,749)10,401(164,483)

Total segment result199,85623,5651,526(164,749)060,198

*

Operating costs are not allocated to individual business segments within the Parent Company.

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited14Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

6 Operating revenue
(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Revenue from contracts with customers

Container terminal revenue146,579135,213

Multi cargo revenue44,58740,415

Marine services revenue27, 2 0 425,532

218,370201,160

Other revenue

Rental revenue25,28423,521

Other income474317

Total operating revenue244,128224,998

7 Finance expenses

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Interest expense on borrowings8,6879,850

Less:

Interest capitalised to property, plant and equipment(242)(456)

8,4459,394

Interest expense on lease liabilities1,3491,363

Ineffective portion of change in fair value of cash flow hedge0136

Change in fair value of hedged risk552

Total finance expenses9,79910,945

8 Dividends

The following dividends were paid by the Group:

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Final dividend of 9.7 cents per share (2024: 8.7 cents per share)65,99159,183

Total dividends paid65,99159,183

Refer to note 13 for subsequent event disclosure of interim dividend declared.

9 Property, plant and equipment

Acquisitions and disposals

During the six months ended 31 December 2025, the Group acquired assets with a cost of

$22.608 million.

10 Loans and borrowings

(Unaudited)

31 December 2025

Carrying Value

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

31 December 2024

Carrying Value

Group

NZ$000

Commercial papers295,000190,000

Standby revolving cash advance facility105,00080,000

Fixed rate bonds98,7071 97, 3 74

Total loans and borrowings498,7074 6 7, 3 74

Current365,000300,000

Non-current 133,70716 7, 3 74

Total loans and borrowings498,7074 6 7, 3 74

As at 31 December 2025 the Group’s current liabilities exceed the Group’s current assets. Despite

this fact, the Group does not have any liquidity or working capital concerns as $395 million

(2024: $320 million) of the term standby revolving cash advance facility remains undrawn. Within

the term facility, with maturity dates greater than 12 months, $75 million matures 30 June 2027,

$40 million matures 31 December 2027, $50 million matures 30 September 2028, $100 million

matures 31 December 2029 and $130 million matures 31 December 2030.

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited15Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

11 Related party transactions and balances
Related party transactions and balances with related parties:

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Transactions and balances with Equity Accounted Investees

Services provided to Port of Tauranga Limited1,573305

Services provided by Port of Tauranga Limited2,1071,654

Accounts receivable by Port of Tauranga Limited13483

Accounts payable by Port of Tauranga Limited17686

Advances by Port of Tauranga Limited38,2051,400

Services provided by QM Logistics NZ Limited560601

Accounts receivable by QM Logistics NZ Limited118179

Services provided to Timaru Container Terminal Limited1,6261,674

Services provided by Timaru Container Terminal Limited43119

Accounts receivable by Timaru Container Terminal Limited090

Accounts payable by Timaru Container Terminal Limited11119

During the six months ended 31 December 2025, the Group entered into transactions with

companies in which Group Directors hold directorships. These directorships have not resulted in

the Group having significant influence or control over the operations, policies, or key decisions of

these companies.

No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the period.

Controlling entity

Quayside Securities Limited owns 54.14% (as at 31 December 2024: 54.14%) of the issued ordinary

shares in Port of Tauranga Limited.

Quayside Securities Limited is beneficially owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the Ultimate

Controlling Party. Transactions with the Ultimate Controlling Party during the period include

services provided to Port of Tauranga Limited $0.367 million (six months ended 31 December

2024: $0.179 million).

Transactions with Directors and Members of the Executive Leadership Team

The Group does not provide any non-cash benefits to Directors in addition to their Directors’ fees.

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Directors

Directors’ fees recognised during the period542514

Members of the Executive Leadership Team

Salaries and short-term employee benefits recognised during

the period

2,6022,606

Share based payments recognised during the period434287

12 Commitments

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2025

Group

NZ$000

(Unaudited)

six months ended

31 December 2024

Group

NZ$000

Capital commitments

Estimated capital commitments for the Group contracted for

at the reporting date but not provided for

29,9025,711

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited16Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

13 Subsequent events
Interim dividend

An interim dividend of 8.0 cents per share has been declared subsequent to reporting date.

Fast-track application

On 20 January 2026, Port of Tauranga Limited lodged another application under the Fast-track

Approvals Act 2024 for the development of Stella Passage in Te Awanui Harbour.

The reapplication follows the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendments Act in December

2025, which corrected a legislative drafting error in the Schedule 2 description of the project.

Notes to the interim

consolidated financial statements

for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries

Port of Tauranga Limited17Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

To the shareholders of Port of Tauranga Limited
Report on interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2025

The Auditor-General is the auditor of Port of Tauranga Limited (the “Group”). The Auditor-General has

appointed me, Glenn Keaney, using the staff and resources of KPMG, to carry out the review of the interim

consolidated financial statements of the Group on his behalf.

Conclusion

We have completed a review of the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of the Group

on pages 9 to 17, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025,

and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated

statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended on

that date, and the notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory

information. Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the

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

Company and Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2025 and its financial performance and cash

flows for the six-month period then ended and comply with New Zealand Equivalent to International

Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (NZ IAS 34) issued by the New Zealand Accounting

Standards Board.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410

(Revised) Review of Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (‘NZ SRE 2410

(Revised)’). Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review of the

Interim Financial Statements section of our report.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the independence requirements of the Auditor-

General’s Auditing Standards, which incorporate the independence requirements of Professional and Ethical

Standard 1 International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing

and Assurance Standards Board.

In addition to the audit we have carried out engagements in the area of agreed upon procedures over the

long-term incentive plan and climate related assurance, which are compatible with those independence

requirements. Other than the audit and these engagements, we have no relationship with, or interests in,

Port of Tauranga Limited or any of its subsidiaries.

Use of this independent auditor’s review report

This report is made solely to the shareholders. Our review 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

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

or assume responsibility to anyone other than the shareholders for our review work, this report, or any

of the conclusions we have formed.

The Directors’ responsibilities for the interim consolidated financial statements

The Directors are responsible, on behalf of the Group, for the preparation and fair presentation of these

interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for

such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation

of the interim consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to

fraud or error. The Directors are also responsible for the publication of the interim financial statements,

whether in printed or electronic form.

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

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

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

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

material respects, in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

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

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

of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review

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

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

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

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


Glenn Keaney

KPMG

On behalf of the Auditor-General

Wellington, New Zealand

26 February 2026

Independent auditor’s review report

Independent auditor’s review report

Port of Tauranga Limited18Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

Company directory
Registered Directors

J C Hoare

Chair

A M Andrew

D J Bracewell

S A Campbell*

D W Leeder

Sir Robert McLeod

KNZM

J B Stevens

F S Whineray

*Note: Mr S A Campbell was appointed to the Board as part of the

Institute of Directors’ Future Director programme, for a term

of 18 months commencing 1 October 2024.

Executive

L E Sampson

Chief Executive

M J Dyer

GM Corporate Services

B J Hamill

GM Commercial

S R Kebbell

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

P M Kirk

GM Health and Safety

D A Kneebone

GM Property and Infrastructure

R A Lockley

GM Communications

Registered office

Salisbury Avenue

Mount Maunganui

Private Bag 12504


Tauranga Mail Centre

Tauranga 3143

New Zealand

Telephone 07 572 8899


Email marketing@port-tauranga.co.nz

Website www.port-tauranga.co.nz

Auditors

KPMG


Tauranga

(On behalf of the Auditor-General)

Solicitors

Holland Beckett

Tauranga

Bankers

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited

Bank of New Zealand

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Limited

Credit rating agency

S&P Global (Standard & Poor’s)

Australia

Port of Tauranga Limited’s rating: A-/Stable/A-2

Share registry

For enquiries about share transactions, change

of address or dividend payments contact:

MUFG Pension and Market Services Limited


PO Box 91976

Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142

New Zealand

Telephone 09 375 5998


Facsimile 09 375 5990

Email enquiries.nz@cm.mpms.mufg.com

Website www.mpms.mufg.com

Copies of the Integrated Annual Report and

Market Update (which replaced the Interim

Report) are available from our website.

Financial calendar

20 March 2026Interim dividend payment

30 June 2026Financial year end

28 August 2026Annual results

announcement

2 October 2026Final dividend payment

29 October 2026Annual meeting

26 February 2027Half year results

announcement

International Standard Serial Numbers

ISSN 2744-6530 (Print)

ISSN 2744-6549 (Online)

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Port of Tauranga Limited19Market update and interim consolidated financial statements February 2026

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Presentation to Analysts
Mid-year market update

27 February 2026

2
The information in this presentation is for information purposes and has been prepared by

Port of Tauranga Limited with due care and attention. However, neither the Company, nor any

of its Directors, officers, employees, contractors or agents, shall have any liability whatsoever

to any person, for any loss of damage resulting from the use or reliance on this presentation.

The information contained in this presentation is not intended to be relied upon as advice to

investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or

needs of any particular investor.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance and no guarantee of future returns

is implied or given.

The information contained in this presentation should be considered in conjunction with the

Company’s latest audited financial statements which are available in the investor section of

our website.

Disclaimer

3
Highlights

Julia Hoare, Chair

4
Highlights

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

5
Highlights

•Record reported interim Group Net

Profit.

•Result driven by strong revenue

uplift of 8.5%.

•Strong contributions from Parent

and Group companies.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Group Net Profit after tax - up 16.6%

$56,341

$62,725

$47,241

$60,198

$70,214

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

$000S

6
Interim dividend

•8.0 cents per share fully imputed.

•Record date: 6 March 2026.

•Payment date: 20 March 2026.

•POTL ordinary dividend payout

ratio 70-90% of full year underlying

earnings.

Stronger earnings underpins dividend growth

Interim dividend increased 14.3%

6.5

6.8

6.0

7.0

8.0

8.2

8.8

8.7

9.7

0

5

10

15

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

Interim dividendFinal dividend

Cents per share

7
Half year overview & trade

commentary

Leonard Sampson, CEO

8
Blueprint for strategic growth

First half highlights

•Stage 2 Capital dredgingcommenced Port of Tauranga.

•Fast Track Amendments Act enacted,correcting

Government project description omission.

•Ruakura Inland Portcontinues to grow volumes

increased 22%

•Northport “Vision for Growth”resource consent

granted enabling future container terminal development.

•Operational improvementsdriving service delivery and

productivity gains, ship rate increased 12%.

•Coda 3PL divestmentsuccessfully completed.

•New KiwiRail MetroPort commercial model

implemented.

•New productivity, cost recovery and revenue

incentivesimplemented to enhance efficiency and

financial performance.

9
•Strong first quarter volumes, with

kiwifruit and dairy exports.

•Slightly subdued in second quarter

with slower start to dairy season vs

PCP.

•Export log demand remains

subdued.

•Strong growth in dairy sector inputs,

(fertiliser & feedstocks).

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Total trade increased 1.2%

13.05

12.72

11.63

12.44

12.59

10.50

11.00

11.50

12.00

12.50

13.00

13.50

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

tonnes (millions)

10
•Log volumes 3.13

million tonnes vs 3.2

PCP.

•Fertiliser volume up 43%

- 286,000 tonnes.

•Proteins and stock feed

up 7% 707,000 tonnes.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Bulk volumes increased 1.6%

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

tonnes

CoalAll Other GoodsSteelSaltLiquid Bulk

CementGrainFertilisersOther Wood ProductKiwifruit

Proteins & FeedsOil ProductsLogs

11
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Total container volumes increased 2.6%

622,272

637,729

536,930

591,934

607,114

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

TEU

•Record first quarter volume 319,000 TEU

12
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Container trends

254,661

233,967

251,678

249,319

220,000

225,000

230,000

235,000

240,000

245,000

250,000

255,000

260,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

TEU

Export TEU decreased by 0.9%

222,968

183,115

195,485

198,317

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

TEU

Import TEU increased by 1.4%

160,100

119,848

144,771

159,478

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

180,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

TEU

TranshipmentTEU increased by

10.2%

•Transhipment volumes increased in the period reflecting service changes and improved

on-time vesssel performance, connecting to main line services in Tauranga.

•Export volumes impacted by a slower start to the dairy season.

13
•New MetroPort commercial model

implemented 1 December 2025.

•POTL continues to manage end-to-end

service delivery through to shipping lines

including booking, train planning, exception

management, priority etc.

•Operational drivers aligned with KiwiRail to

optimise rail and container transfer

operations, supporting volume growth.

•Core train programme increased from

February 2026, with KiwiRail providing up to

74 trains per week.

•New commercial model enables growth in

empty container rail movements between

Auckland and Tauranga.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

MetroPort containers increased 3.8%

105,160

97,264

67,475

65,033

67,484

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

Metroport containers

Rail export/import containers

\

14
•Select Committee inquiry

into port sector highlights

productivity a key area of

focus.

•Expect performance data

and reporting to be a

recommendation.

•Direct corelation between

on-time vessel arrival and

port productivity.

•Multiple initiatives

implemented to support

safe productivity

improvements in Tauranga.

New Zealand port productivity

15
•On-time vessel arrival for the six

months to December was 70% vs

62% PCP.

•Pre-Covid on-time vessel arrival

circa 83 - 85%.

•New terminal emulation is

improving performance.

•Tauranga is the last call on

majority of NZ shipping services

– POTL is improving on-time

departure.

•New dwell and rolled container

incentives have been introduced

to support performance.

Service delivery and productivity

16
•New Fast-track Amendments Act enacted

December 2025 - Mount Maunganui Wharves

omission rectified.

•Priority project determination received by Minister

for Infrastructure – December 2025.

•New Fast-track application lodged January 2026.

•EPA completeness decision received February

2026.

•Panel appointment (March – April 2026).

•Panel commencement and evaluation (April – June

2026).

•Panel decision (August – September 2026).

Resource consent - update February 2026

17
Progress update

•Emulation software implemented ahead of

ASC introduction already providing benefits

to terminal productivity.

•Deployment of ASCs linked to timing of berth

extension.

•Staged bolt-on introduction of ASCs relative

to volume growth requirements.

Implementation planned over four phases

(nine ASC blocks).

•Stage one (two ASC blocks) cost circa ~ $100

million.

Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs)

Terminal automation project

Fully electric ASCs ~75% fewer emissions relative to a traditional

straddle operation.

18
•Northport Group established July 2025 bringing

together MMH land holdings and Northport.

•Northport’s Vision for Growth resource consent

granted October 2025.

•Government commitment to roading infrastructure

investments improving connectivity to Northport.

•Marsden rail spur currently under detailed

engineering and cost evaluation by KiwiRail.

•Berth 3 container terminal extension linked to

timing of rail spur.

•New Northport Group Chief Executive recruitment

underway.

Northport Group

Current

Future – now consented

19
Financial Results

Simon Kebbell, CFO

20
•Strong operating revenue growth delivered across

all operating units.

•Operating costs increased by $7.9m (6.9%), driven

by higher labour costs, increased maintenance

(notably vessel and straddle overhauls), rising

electricity charges, and an uplift in IT expenses and

rates. Cost increases partially offset by the removal

of rail costs from December 2025.

•Depreciation and amortisation up $1.1m (5.0%),

mainly due to higher building depreciation,

including increased depreciation on the terminal

sheds scheduled for removal.

•Net finance costs down 18.9% reflecting lower

wholesale interest rates and increased interest

income on loans to Equity Accounted Investees

(EAIs).

•Strong contribution from EAIs.

Strong revenue growth of 8.5% and profit growth of 16.6%

Group reported profit up 16.6%

Variance2024202531 December($000s)

19,130224,998244,128Operating revenue

(7,853)(113,899)(121,752)Operating costs

11,277111,099122,376Results from operating activities

(1,085)(21,759)(22,844)Depreciation and amortisation

2,007(10,604)(8,597)Net finance costs

1,3753,2434,618

Share of profit from Equity

Accounted Investees (EAIs)

13,57481,97995,553Profit before income tax

(3,558)(21,781)(25,339)Income tax expense

10,01660,19870,214Profit for the period

21
Increase reflects pricing initiatives and operating efficiencies

Results from operating activities up 10.2%

•Operating revenue up $19.1m driven by Parent tariff

increases, higher infrastructure charges, a Mount

Maunganui access charge, and strong growth in

rental and marine income, with only modest volume

increases across terminals and bulk cargo. Rail

revenue ceased 1 December 2025.

•Contracted services for port operations costs

decreased following the new MetroPort model and

removal of direct rail costs from 1 December 2025.

•Employee expenses up 6.2% reflecting additional

staff numbers and wage increases. Union collectives

are normally multi-year agreements.

•Maintenance of property, plant and equipment

increased by 31.8%, driven by the timing of theTai

Parimain engine overhaul, five-year surveys of theSir

RobertandTai Timuand increased straddle

maintenance.

•Increase in other costs impacted by increases in SaaS

costs and rates expenses.

111,099

11,366

4,172

1,672

1,763

157

1,026

(2,013)

(690)

(3,031)

(3,145)

122,376

FY25

Container terminal revenue

Multi

-

cargo revenue

Marine services revenue

Property revenue

Other revenue

Contracted services for port

operations

Employee benefit expenses

Direct fuel and power

Maintenance of pp&e

Other expenses

FY26

$000s

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

IncreaseDecreaseTotal

22
$7,341$7,383

$4,861$4,913

$6,255

$49,000

$55,342

$42,380

$55,285

$63,959

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

000s

Subsidiaries and EAIsParent

•Parent company profit increased 15.7%

compared with the prior corresponding

period.

•Subsidiaries and Equity Accounted

Investees delivered a 27.3% profit

uplift, reflecting strong performance

across the portfolio.

Strong performance at the parent level and group companies

Parent profit up 15.7%

23
Strong performance from Group companies with profits up 27.3%

Subsidiary and joint venture companies

Movement

$000

FY24

$000

FY25

$000

1311,5171,648Quality Marshalling

141(229)(88)Timaru Container Terminal

4651,2081,673PrimePort Timaru

(237)3,2803,043Northport Group

60118178PortConnect

664(884)(220)Coda

118(97)21Ruakura Inland Port

1,3424,9136,255Reported net profit after tax


The reduction in Northport

Group profit reflects revised

capital structure and interest

expense on shareholder loans.

Port of Tauranga recognised

$1.025m ($0 FY25) of interest

income from Northport Group

during the period.

•Coda Group losses stemmed

with the sale of 3PL and

Rolleston distribution centre

segments effective 1 August

2025.

24
•Net operating cash inflow increased

by $4.2 million (5.8%), reflecting

stronger profitability but partially

offset by movements in working

capital

•Capex is lower in the first half of the

financial year due to the timing of

projects.

Strong cash generation from operating activities

Cashflow from operations up 5.8%

Variance2024202531 December ($000)

4,23773,55577,792Net cash inflow from operating activities

(8,375)(16,787)(25,162)Capital expenditure

(4,138)

56,76852,630Free Cash Flow

25
•FY26 Parent capital expenditure

forecast reduced to approximately

$70 million for the year, reflecting

the later timing of planned spend.

•Major projects underway include:

oCapital dredging ($70 million)

oHybrid Tug ($27 million)

oPurchase of seven new straddles

- one electric and six hybrid ($18

million).

Parent Capital expenditure investment 2021 - 2026

23,796

18,612

44,322

34,691

27,221

19,169

50,000

39,689

2,850

21,450

2,135

10,106

$0

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

FY21FY22FY24FY24FY251/2 FY262/2 FY26F

$000S

CapexMMHRuakura Inland Port

26
24.5%

18.0%

18.1%

17.1%17.1%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Net debt / net debt + equity

•Leverage remains low, providing

balance sheet headroom to progress

berth extension and automation

project.

27
Outlook and guidance

28
•Strong export peak season expected with key

commodities dairy, red meat and kiwifruit.

•Productivity initiatives, cost control and yield

improvement remain a priority.

•New MetroPort model - well positioned for

future growth with aligned incentives.

•Terminal berth capacity constraints remain a key

challenge.

•The Stella Passage Consent remains critical for

future growth supporting New Zealand’s trade.

•Updated underlying profit guidance $142 - $152

million.

•Investor Day - 12 March 2026.

Outlook 2026

29
Questions

30
Financial details and trade forecasts

31
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Results from operating activities

Movement2024

$000

2025

$000

Operating Revenue

12,84092,571105,411

Container terminal - ship exchange and sundry

14313,04713,190

Container terminal - reefer

(1,488)7,2195,731

Container terminal - storage

(129)22,37622,247

Container terminal - rail

4,17240,41544,587

Multi-cargo

1,67225,53227,204Marine services

1,76323,52125,284

Property

157317474

Other

19,130224,998244,128

Total Operating Revenue

Operating Costs

1,026(45,810)(44,784)

Contracted services for port operations

(2,013)(32,340)(34,353)

Employee benefit expenses

(690)(8,832)(9,522)

Direct fuel and power

(3,031)(9,537)(12,568)Maintenance of property, plant and equipment

(3,145)(17,380)(20,525)

Other

(7,853)(113,899)(121,752)

Total Operating Costs

11,277111,099122,376

Results from Operating Activities

32
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Operating costs

Movement2024

$000

2025

$000Contracted services for port operations

1,73120,01121,742

Container Terminal Labour

(2,710)25,15122,441

Rail costs

(58)

477419

Reefer Monitoring

11171182

Other

(1,026)45,81044,784

Total

Maintenance of property, plant and equipment

(295)2,2281,933

Crane Maintenance

1,0902,2053,295

Straddle Maintenance

1,34714052,752

Vessel Maintenance

7823,0763,858

Property

107623730

Other

3,0319,53712,568

Total

Other Costs

4502,9903,440

Rates

(229)4,2484,019Insurance

1,9562,9474,903

IT

9687,1958,163

Other

3,14517,38020,525

Total

33
•Despite China volume slow down, NZ has

strengthened market share to ~75% of import

market.

•Chinese construction outlook continues to be

impacted by depressed property sector.

•As of December, price for A-grade logs (CFR) in

China is at its weakest for the start of the year in two

decades.

•Sawn timber outlook more positive, both in exports

to the US and Australia but also domestically with

uptick in new home consents and government

investment in infrastructure.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Log exports decreased 2.2%

3,004,664

3,581,007

3,206,390

3,136,513

2,700,000

2,800,000

2,900,000

3,000,000

3,100,000

3,200,000

3,300,000

3,400,000

3,500,000

3,600,000

3,700,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

JAS (tonnes)

34
•Containerised volume increased 12% to 22,913 TEU

compared to the previous corresponding period.

•Record half-year volume, up 89,000 m3 year-on-year.

•Kiwifruit exports were valued at $4.5 billion for the 2025

season, increased by 29% compared with 2024 ($3.5

billion) (StatsNZ).

•2025 season 215 million trays, up from 195 million in

2024.

•The February 2026 crop estimate is a gross crop of 220

million tray equivalents – circa 3% increase on 2025.

•Average estimatefruit sizes for Hayward Green and

Gold kiwifruit are larger than actual size in 2025. Gold

kiwifruit on-vine fruit density also higher than 2025.

•Rising demand in European and North American

markets.

•Growth is targeted to supply 236 million trays by 2030.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Export kiwifruit volume increased 11%

571,601

476,431

810,690

899,426

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

900,000

1,000,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

cubic meters (m3)

35
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Export dairy volume decreased 3.4%

•Half-year export volumes tracked softer

through August to December in line with

demand and softer market pricing.

•Strong peak season in March – June 2026

expected .

•Season expected to have a strong, record-

setting production.

•Increased supplementary feed can be

attributed to strong pre-season production

and exports, with record milk solids achieved

from June to September.

•High payout and lower interest rates

supporting investment in capacity and

productivity in the dairy sector.

993,358

949,689

960,684

942,928

141,880

45,327

80,920

63,138

0

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

tonnes

ExportTranship Load

36
For the six months ended 31 December 2025

Export meat volumes stable 0.1%

•Transhipment increased by 9%.

•Constrained global supply of beef and lamb is

sustaining high export prices.

•2025 NZ beef exports fell 7% compared to

2024.

•Export value is up, but volume outlook is

expected to fall or remain flat ~1% over

seasons 2026 and 2027.

•Strong demand for premium grass-fed meat

in the US, Europe and the UK (NZ-UK FTA) is

offsetting a continued soft demand from

China.

•Domestic herds increasing on the back of

good feeding conditions. Beef farming on the

rise as farmers shift from sheep to beef.

201,503

205,782

197,338

181,410

72,559

116,141

159,830

175,530

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000

400,000

FY23FY24FY25FY26

tonnes

ExportTranship Load

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

Updated as at 17 October 2019

Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuerPort of Tauranga Limited

Reporting Period6 months to 31 December 2025

Previous Reporting Period6 months to 31 December 2024

CurrencyNZD

Amount (000s)Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$244,1288.5%

Total Revenue$244,1288.5%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$70,21416.6%

Total net profit/(loss)$70,21416.6%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$0.08000000

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

$0.08000000

Record Date06/03/2026

Dividend Payment Date20/03/2026

Current periodPrior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$3.34$3.20

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

-

Authority for this announcement

Name of personauthorised

tomake this announcement

Simon Kebbell, Chief Financial Officer

Contact person for this

announcement

Simon Kebbell, Chief Financial Officer

Contact phone number027 482 7510

Contact email addresssimonk@port-tauranga.co.nz

Date of release through MAP27/02/2026

Unaudited consolidated financial statements accompany this announcement.

---

Distribution Notice
Updated as at 18 December 2019

Please note: all cash amounts in this form should be provided to 8 decimal places

Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuerPort of Tauranga Limited

Financial product name/descriptionOrdinary shares

NZX ticker codePOT

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX

website)

NZPOTE0003S0

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full YearQuarterly

Half Year XSpecial

DRP

applies

Record date06/03/2026

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

05/03/2026

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

20/03/2026

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1

$54,420,048.16

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Operating free cash flow

CurrencyNZD

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$0.11111111

Gross taxable amount

3

$0.11111111

Total cash distribution

4

$0.08000000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

Not applicable

Supplementary distribution amount$0.01411765

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

5

Is the distribution imputedFully imputed

Partial imputation

1

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

2

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

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

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

4

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

This shouldinclude any excluded amounts, where applicable to listed PIEs.

5

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

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

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

No imputation
If fully or partially imputed, please state

imputation rate as % applied

6

100%

Imputation tax credits per financial

product

$0.03111111

Resident Withholding Tax per financial

product

$0.00555556

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

DRP % discount (if any)

%

Start date and end date for determining

market price for DRP

[dd/mm/yyyy][dd/mm/yyyy]

Date strike price to be announced (if not

available at this time)

[dd/mm/yyyy]

Specify source of financial products to

be issued under DRP programme (new

issue or to be bought on market)

DRP strike price per financial product

$

Last date to submit a participation notice

for this distribution in accordance with

DRP participation terms

[dd/mm/yyyy]

Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of personauthorised to make

this announcement

Simon Kebbell, Chief Financial Officer

Contact person for this announcementSimon Kebbell, Chief Financial Officer

Contact phone number027 482 7510

Contact email addresssimonk@port-tauranga.co.nz

Date of release through MAP27/02/2026

6

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

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