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Overview – financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2016 (NZ$m)

• Total revenue of $256.1 million – an increase of 84% over the prior corresponding period (pcp)
• Operating EBITDA[1] of $64.1 million – 243% ahead of the pcp
• Net profit after tax of $39.4 million – 290% ahead of the pcp
• Continuing strong growth in sales and market share for a2 Platinum® infant formula in Australia and China
• Sales growth for fresh milk and whole milk powder in Australia
• Broader distribution and growing sales of fresh milk in the United States
• Increased sales and positive operating earnings in the United Kingdom
• Operating cash flow of $38.1 million – $48.1 million more than in the pcp
• Conservative management of infant formula inventory

 

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[1] Operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a non GAAP measure. However, the Company believes that it assists in providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying performance of the business. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net profit after tax is shown at the end of this document.