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2022 INTERIM RESULTS

21 FEBRUARY 2022

The a2 Milk Company Limited

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This presentation dated 21 February 2022 provides additional onlycommentary on the Interim Report for the 6 months ended

31 December 2021 of The a2 Milk Company Limited (the "Company" or "a2MC") and accompanying information released to the market on the same date. As such, it should be read in conjunction with the explanations and views in those documents.

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Contents

Results overview

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Financial overview

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Regional performance

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Outlook

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Questions

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Appendix

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1H22 Result overview and additional updates1

Continuing challenging market conditions but making good progress in stabilising sales and expect to deliver revenue growth this year

Results summary

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Revenue marginally lower than 1H21 in line with guidance, down 2.5% on pcp to $661 million, up 24.8% on 2H21

EBITDA2 down 45.3% on pcp to $97.6 million, EBITDA margin 14.8% in 1H22 (17.3% ex-MVM) vs 26.4% in 1H21

NPAT including non-controlling interest was down 53.3% on pcp to $56.1 million

Closing net cash was $667.2 million with high operational cash conversion during 1H22

Operational highlights

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China label IMF sales down due to inventory rebalancing, but consumer offtake strong and market share increased to a new high

English label IMF sales down but with improved trajectory in ANZ reseller channel

ANZ liquid milk sales up with market share increased to a new high

USA liquid milk sales down due to the loss of distribution in a club customer

MVM acquisition completed in partnership with China Animal Husbandry Group and insourcing of a2MC product commenced

Strategy update

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Actions to address IMF channel inventory have had a significant positive impact

Brand health metrics have improved further following a 37.3% increase in investment on pcp

Growth strategy completed and implementation underway with good early progress across key initiatives

FY22 revenue outlook improved but not expected to translate into higher earnings as the Company significantly increases brand and other reinvestment consistent with its growth strategy

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

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Recap of a2MC's refreshed growth strategy with updates provided throughout

R E S U L T S

onlyPurpose Ambition

To enrich lives by harnessing the nutritional wonders of nature

Rebuild a2MC into an exciting, innovative and sustainable growth company

I N T E R I M

Goals

People

Create the safest and most diverse, inclusive and engaging place for our people to thrive

Sustainability

Support our farmers, protect our planet and cows, rethink packaging and contribute to our communities

Consumers

Bring the unique benefits of pure and natural a2 Milk to as many consumers as possible

Shareholders

Create long-term, enduring value for shareholders and a trusted, transparent relationship

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useStrategic priorities

1 Invest in people and planet leadership

  • Invest in our people to enable them to thrive
  • Take direct action to lead the industry in GHG emissions reduction and farming practices

2 Capture full potential in China IMF

  • Gain more control over CL and EL distribution and get closer to our consumer
  • Increase investment in our brand, digital marketing and E-comm

3 Ramp-up product innovation

  • Expand our CL and EL IMF product portfolios
  • Enter adjacent product categories in relevant markets to drive growth

4 Transform our supply chain

  • Expand CL registered market access
  • Utilise MVM capability
  • Develop China supply capability over time

5 Accelerate path to profitability

  • Take action to realise potential in USA
  • Expedite insourcing and 3rd party volume to significantly increase MVM utilisation

Enablers

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Brand strength

Science & innovation

Strategic relationships

Capability development

Bold Passion

Pioneering spirit

Humility

Respect

Integrity

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