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Comvita Limited AGM Information 2021

Oct 19, 2021

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ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING 20 OCTOBER 2021

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PRESENTED BY: BRETT HEWLETT, CHAIR DAVID BANFIELD, CEO

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Mihi Whakatau

Important Notice

This presentation is given on behalf of Comvita Limited. Information in this presentation:

  • Should be read in conjunction with, and is subject to, Comvita’s Annual Reports, Interim Reports and market releases on NZX;

  • Is from audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021;

  • Includes non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA, constant currency revenue, and underlying revenue. These measures do not have a standardised meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information presented by other entities. They should not be used in substitution for, or isolation of, Comvita’s audited financial statements. We monitor these non-GAAP measures as key performance indicators and we believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business.

  • May contain projections or forward-looking statements about Comvita. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Comvita’s actual results or performance may differ materially from these statements;

  • Includes statements relating to past performance, which should not be regarded as a reliable indicator of future performance;

  • Is for general information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice;

  • Is current at the date of this presentation, unless otherwise stated.

While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this presentation, Comvita accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. All currency amounts are in NZ dollars unless otherwise stated.

Voting & asking questions

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Formalities

  • Notice of Meeting

  • Quorum

  • Proxies

  • Annual Financial Statements

T O D AY ’ S

Agenda

01. 02. 03. Mihi Whakatau Welcome and Apologies Formalities Brett Hewlett

04. Chair Address Brett Hewlett

05. 06. CEO Address Resolutions David Banfield

07. 08. General Business Karakia Whakamutunga Q&A and Close

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I N T R O D U C T I O N S Board of Directors

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Brett Hewlett

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR CHAIR OF THE BOARD

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Bridget Coates INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

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Luke Bunt

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR CHAIR OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

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Yawen Wu

DIRECTOR

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Sarah Kennedy

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR CHAIR OF SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

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David Banfield

MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Bob Major

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

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David Cheng

DIRECTOR

(RETIRED 13 SEPTEMBER 2021)

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Zhu Guangping

DIRECTOR

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Paul Reid

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR (RETIRED 1 OCTOBER 2021)

O U R

Founding Principles

Comvita were pioneers in the honey and bee products industry since being founded in 1974/5.

Our story began with an unlikely partnership; Alan Bougen and Claude Stratford –generations apart, worldly and progressive in their thinking. They were united by a belief that food is the best medicine and that nature has the answers. With deep principles that were ahead of their time; a belief in community and caring for one another; a deep respect for nature and the environment; always seeking and sharing knowledge.

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Our Vision

“Our vision is to deliver world-leading standards for our team, our consumers, our shareholders and our planet, contributing to a world where bees and people can thrive in harmony.”

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O U R E N D U R I N G L O N G - T E R M

Company Goals

H O W W E M E A S U R E S U C C E S S

  1. Carbon positive: A positive contributor to reducing the impact of global warming

  2. EBITDA > 20% of Sales: Fair and sustainable operating profits

  3. TSR > NZX50 50[th] centile: Deliver long-term shareholder value

  4. ROCE > 500bp above WACC: Competitive rates of return for invested capital

  5. Consumer NPS > +7: Adoring and loyal consumers of our brand

  6. Employee NPS > +7: Best employer, best talent

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ānau Our global wh

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+ YRS

COMVITA AVERAGE SERVICE GLOBALLY

FEMALE

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT ROLES IN OUR GLOBAL WH Ā NAU

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OF THE COMVITA BOARD ARE WOMEN

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Health and Safety
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Health & Safety R E L E N T L E S S F O C U S O N S A F E T Y P R I O R I T I E S

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Partnerships & Social Impact

O U R G O A L

Carbon

P O S I T I V E B Y 2 0 3 0

Environment

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10 M

M Ā NUKA TREES

PLANTED

27 %

OF PAENGAROA SITE POWER FROM RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY

CO e 2 9146 TONNES OF CO 2e REMOVED DUE TO M Ā NUKA FORESTS

F Y 2 1 K E Y R E S U LT S

Financial

Financial
F Y 2 1 K E Y R E S U LT S
30 June 30 June
2021 2020
  • Constant currency revenue shows a $2.9m or 1.5% improvement YOY

  • Underlying revenue** growth 5.4%

  • Significant improvement in GP%, up 730bps.

  • GP improvement has enabled a 56% increase in our marketing investment. Now 12.6% of revenue

  • EBITDA* +511% to 13.3% of sales

FY21 Comvita at a glance

No. 1

Global brand leader in Mānuka Honey and Propolis

$24.2M

+56% Investment in Comvita brand

552 Team members in the Comvita whānau

$25.5M EBITDA result FY21 +511%

Seven

Seven subsidiaries in countries around the world

$4.6M

Net debt FY21

34%

Digital share of total revenue FY21

35.3% Comvita TSR FY21*

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*TSR calculated as closing price of 30 June 2020 relative to 30 June 2021 with no dividend payment

I N T R O D U C T I O N S Leadership Team

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Saada

McNAMEE

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INTERIM CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER

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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

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FY21 in Summary

As forecast at our ASM in October 2020, this was a year where the rubber needed to hit the road. We returned to profitability, reduced our debt and extended our leadership in key markets around the world.

Our new operating model is working, focused on being closer to customer and consumer around the world and we are confident in our ability to deliver industry leading results.

There is still significant opportunity for us to get better and extend our leadership further and we will explore all opportunities to deliver the true potential at Comvita.

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The global Comvita whānau

  • Our primary focus remains on the health and wellness of our team around the globe

  • The team are all safe and well, though some family members have been affected

Covid 19

  • I am concerned about the impact of lockdown on mental health and have increased support on offer and communication to the group

  • The team response has been amazing in all markets

  • Many markets still being impacted by ongoing disruption due to Covid

  • We are proud to be part of the solution for consumers around the world

  • The longer-term trend of consumers turning to nature and natural products for solutions to their health and wellness needs has continued

  • New company policy that only vaccinated people will be able to travel internationally for work related activity and company meetings

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“Better to act your way to a new way of thinking, than think your ” way to a new way of acting

CEO Address

  1. Our Cause

  2. Our Three Point Plan – progress and update

  3. Our Harmony Plan

CEO Address - David Banfield

  1. FY21 Financial Results

  2. Company

  3. Products

  4. Markets

  5. Trading Update Q1

Arotahi

O U R F O C U S

L O N G T E R M P R O F I TA B L E G R O W T H

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VERTICAL
INTEGRATION
IMPROVED
QUALITY
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RIGHT
PRODUCTS
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RIGHT
MARKET
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSUMER
INVESTMENT IN ROUTE TO
BRAND, MARKET
IP & SCIENCE
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L E V E R A G I N G O U R

Unique

B U S I N E S S M O D E L

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O U R T H R E E P O I N T

Plan

P R O G R E S S A N D U P D AT E

STABILISE THE
ORGANISATION
●Winning in Australia and New Zealand ●Winning in Australia and New Zealand
Focus on fundamentals
Relentless simplification
Positive cashflow paying down debt
Inventory management
Underperforming assets
TRANSFORMED Customer focus
ORGANISATION World class digital experience and tech
New proven harvest model
Agile focussed team
$15M transformation plan
Reconnection with our cause
BUILD LONG Delivery of Aligned 5-year plan 60.15.20
TERM RESILIENCE
AND GROWTH
US and China the engine for sustainable top and bottom-line growth
Simplified and Focussed organisation
Reducing breakeven point per month from $16.2m to $13.5m
Reduced debt <1 EBITDA relative to inventory value

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O U R T H R E E P O I N T P L A N

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Stabilise

What we have achieved

Results at the top end of guidance Proven new harvest model Completed JV review Generating cash and paying down debt

Key milestones

Half-year earnings reflecting true business seasonality Full-year earnings at $25.5M

Q4 performance in ANZ +17% and +33% vs Q3 Dividends resumed

Looking forward

Single-digit growth in ANZ Earnings in line with guidance Improvement in team NPS Double-digit EPS growth

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O U R T H R E E P O I N T P L A N

Transform

What we have achieved

Double digit growth in focus growth markets Double digit growth in M ā nuka Double digit growth in digital channels 730 basis point improvement in gross margin Inventory reduced by $11.7M Net debt reduced to $4.6M

Key milestones

Double-digit top and bottom-line growth in China and North America

Digital revenue +17% to 34% of total Group Breakeven in EMEA Net debt of $4.6M

Looking forward

Double-digit growth in China and North America Digital sales to at least 38% of total at accretive margins Underling net debt reduction (before reinvestment) Double-digit EPS growth

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O U R T H R E E P O I N T P L A N Build long-term resilience and growth

What we have achieved

Defined and shared our long term 60:15:20 model FY21 EBITDA ratio 13.3%

Carbon footprint measurement TRIFR-9%

Launched our 2030 Harmony plan

Key milestones

730 bps increase in GP

$8.7M (56%) increase in brand investment Flat structure driving performance

First carbon footprint report net +1,900 tonnes of CO2e TRIFR -9%

Looking forward

150 bps improvement in GP (second half weighted) B Corp certified

Incremental investment in science, with new patents filed to showcase our industry-leading capability and category understanding

THE COMVITA HARMONY PLAN

Our 2030 Harmony Plan :

  1. Is built on our belief that this is our way of leaving the world in a better place

  2. Is a living document

  3. Is a way of providing clarity on how we can become a positive force for good – i.e. The plan addresses all our stakeholders and shares some of our major commitments, but not all…

  4. Is an ecosystem approach, which means it is not linear and initiatives are interrelated. Therefore, the model should iterate and evolve as we move forward, taking into account the needs of the participants in the ecosystem

  5. Will be reviewed regularly, e.g. annual, and can be adjusted – act into a new way of thinking

  6. Is aspirational, but some objectives can be realised sooner (and we should aim to go as fast as we can)

THE COMVITA HARMONY PLAN

We have set aspirational targets to deliver by 2030, and have three key principles:

  1. Treading lightly : forging a new leadership path in sustainability and circularity (net positive by 2030)

  2. Embracing the science of nature : Comvita’s whakapapa (our lineage and identity from the beginning) is sharing the power of nature and the hive. We seek to do business in a way which honors ancient wisdom and our latest scientific learnings, whilst showing respect and care for our heritage and our place and restoring balance in nature.

  3. Strengthening our global hive :

  4. Caring for bees since 1974, and supporting native forest regeneration in New Zealand;

  5. Aspiring to be best employer nationally and abroad, with safety and wellbeing at the centre and progressive reinvestment in our people; and

  6. Committed to investing 1% of EBITDA in community partnerships and initiatives in support of better social outcomes

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T H R I V I N G I N
H A R M O N Y
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JOIN WITH US ON OUR MISSION TO CONNECT WITH BEES AND NATURE TO HELP HEAL AND PROTECT THE WORLD #ONEHIVE

“ Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” __ LAO TZU

  • Reported NPAT $9.5M vs. ($9.7m) in PCP

  • Reported EBITDA* $25.5m, + $21.3m vs. June 2020 or +511%

  • Double-digit top and bottom-line growth in focus growth markets, China, and USA

  • Double digit top and bottom-line growth in Mānuka product category

  • Double digit top and bottom-line growth in digital channels

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Headlines

  • Gross profit (GP) +730 bps to 53.9%

  • Marketing Investment +$8.7m or +56%

  • Business transformation plan on track

  • New Leadership team in place

  • Strong GP growth

  • In 18 months since initiating this programme $12.1m of value added

  • 30% SKU reduction simplifies business

  • Net debt reduced by $10.9m to $4.6m, inventory reduction $11.7m, operating cash inflow $24.8m

  • 9% reduction in total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR)

  • Fully imputed dividend of 4cps declared

*EBTIDA earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization is a non-GAAP measures. We monitor this as key performance indicators and believe they assist investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business.

** Previous Corresponding Period

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F Y 2 0 2 1

Review

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Inventory & net debt

As at 30 June 30 June
NZD 000’s 2021 2020 Variance $
Audited Audited
Total assets 286,609 286,423 186
Total inventory 101,008 112,679 (11,671)
Trade receivables 23,523 17,726 5,797
Working Capital 122,883 128,597 (5,714)
Net Debt 4,583 15,520 (10,937)
Total equity 221,880 211,748 10,132
Net Debt to equity ratio 2% 7% -5%
  • Inventory reduced by $11.7m vs. 30 June 2020

  • Reduction in non-Mānuka honey inventory holding through bulk sales

  • Trade receivables up primarily in our China market where we have seen strong growth in revenue, particularly in June due to 6:18.

  • Net debt decrease of $10.9m vs. 30 June 2020 reflecting ongoing focus on working capital management

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F U L L Y E A R

Share of revenue by product category

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F U L L Y E A R

Share of revenue by market

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  • Greater China increased to

  • 49% of group revenue

  • Mainland China +31% in local currency

  • North America sales +23% in local currency

  • While US share increased to 13%, we lack scale in second focus growth market and need to accelerate faster

  • Our business model is unique with our global in market subsidiary team

  • Closer to customer

  • Closer to consumer

  • Faster to act

M A R K E T Headlines

  • Primacy of market

  • Team capability enhanced

  • Strong growth in focused growth markets

  • China: Revenue in LC +31% Net Contribution (NC) +25% Ratio 20.9% (LCY)

  • North America: Revenue +23% , NC growth +18% (LCY) Ratio 18.8%

  • Balanced distribution model markets evidence operating leverage potential: Revenue +11% , NC % 26.5%

  • Marketing Investment +56% ( 12.6%)

  • Refining and telling our unique story - Why Comvita.

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P E R F O R M A N C E v s . P C P

Revenue

R E P O R T E D C U R R E N C Y

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(30 June 2021 vs 30 June 2020)

Figures are in NZD on a reported currency basis based on audited results

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GREATER CHINA NORTH AMERICA
$ 93.1 M $ 24.7 M
2020 : $86.9m 2020 : $22.1m
+7% +12%
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REST OF ASIA AUSTRALIA + NZ EMEA
$ 25.3 M $ 32.4 M $ 5.1 M
2020 : $20.5m 2020 : $44.1m 2020 : $6.9m
+23% -27% -26%
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P E R F O R M A N C E v s . P C P

Revenue

C O N S TA N T C U R R E N C Y

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(30 June 2021 vs 30 June 2020)

Figures are in NZD on a constant currency basis, using 2020 actual average FX rates

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GREATER CHINA NORTH AMERICA
$ 96.5 M $ 27.2 M
2020 : $86.9m 2020 : $22.1m
+11% +23%
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REST OF ASIA AUSTRALIA + NZ EMEA
$ 26.7 M $ 32.1 M $ 5.2 M
2020 : $20.5m 2020 : $44.1m 2020 : $6.9m
+30% -27% -25%
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N E T C O N T R I B U T I O N

Segment

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Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Figures are in NZD on a reported currency basis based on audited results

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GREATER CHINA NORTH AMERICA
$ 19.9 M $ 4.7 M
2020 : $18.2m 2020 : $4.4m
+9% +7%
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REST OF ASIA AUSTRALIA + NZ EMEA
$ 6.4 M $ 10.2 M $ 0.0 M
2020 : $4.2m 2020 : $13.9m 2020 : LOSS $0.5m
+52% -27% +100%
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F O C U S

Growth Markets

C H I N A & N O R T H A M E R I C A

FOCUS

STRUCTURED LONG-TERM INVESTMENT TO GROW T.A.M AND MARKET SHARE

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GREATER CHINA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS

NZD 000’S This Year Last Year Vs. Vs.
June 2021 June 2020 Last Year Last Year %
Sales 93,076 86,945 6,131 7%
Net Contribution 19,908 18,203 1,705 9%
Net Contribution % 21% 21% 0%

• Revenue growth 7%

  • Strong performance in mainland China offset by challenging topline conditions in HK and CBEC

  • Strong net contribution growth delivered in mainland China (+25%) and Hong Kong(+23%) supporting Greater China Performance.

  • Net contribution +9% at 21% of sales

Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures using actual translation FX rates in each period. June 2020 net contribution has increased by $3,040k versus previous reporting due to a change in the allocation of cost of sales across segments

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MAINLAND CHINA

ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS

NZD 000’S This Year Last Year Vs. Vs.
June 2021 June 2020 Last Year Last Year %
Sales 73,151 57,610 15,541 27%
Net Contribution* 15,282 12,626 2,656 21%
Net Contribution % 21% 22% -1%
  • China is the world’s biggest honey market at 8.3bn RMB

  • Revenue growth of 27% in reported currency

  • Marketing investment increased by 134% to build long term brand loyalty and advocacy

  • Net contribution +21% and at 21% of sales

Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures using actual translation FX rates in each period. June 2020 net contribution has increased by $3,040k versus previous reporting due to a change in the allocation of cost of sales across segments

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MAINLAND CHINA

ON A LOCAL CURRENCY BASIS

CNY 000’S This Year Last Year Vs. Vs.
June 2021 June 2020 Last Year Last Year %
Sales 337,150 258,330 78,820 31%
Net Contribution 70,377 56,514 13,863 25%
Net Contribution % 21% 22% -1%
  • China is the world’s biggest honey market at 8.3bn RMB

  • Revenue growth of 31% in LC

  • Marketing investment increased by 139% to build long term brand loyalty and advocacy

  • Net contribution +25% vs PCP, 1 bps decline due to marketing investment

Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures using actual translation FX rates in each period.

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  • New leadership team in place and performing strongly

  • Record results in key festivals 11:11 and 6:18

  • Number 6 and only International brand in healthy food category in Alibaba

  • Digital channel +41% to 57% of total

G R E AT E R China

M A R K E T H I G H L I G H T S

  • Retail sector has now recovered +28% vs PCP

  • UMF Mānuka +38%

  • New CBEC / Daigou model implemented to ensure amplification of in market brand strength and supply efficiency

  • Asian health model supports local ANZ Daigou with targeted brand collateral and value chain

  • Enhanced management and visibility of Inventories

  • Mainland China efficiencies support Hong Kong profit focus

  • Multiple brand partnership events driving affinity

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G R E AT E R China

B R A N D PA R T N E R S H I P S D R I V I N G A F F I N I T Y A N D E N G A G E M E N T

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NORTH AMERICA
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ON A REPORTED CURRENCY BASIS

NZD 000’S This Year Last Year Vs. Vs.
June 2021 June 2020 Last Year Last Year %
Sales 24,735 22,137 2,598 12%
Net Contribution 4,733 4,380 353 8%
Net Contribution % 19% 20% (1%)
  • Revenue +12% versus PCP with strong growth across all channels.

  • Revenue reported in NZD is negatively impacted by reported FX movements.

  • Revenue includes cross border sales to Middle East of $3.0M NZD ($1.2m PCP).

  • Marketing investment +62% versus PCP.

Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures using actual translation FX rates in each period.

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ON A LOCAL CURRENCY BASIS

USD 000’S This Year Last Year Vs. Vs.
June 2021 June 2020 Last Year Last Year %
Sales 17,247 14,019 3,228 23%
Net Contribution 3,237 2,744 493 18%
Net Contribution % 19% 20% (1%)
  • Revenue +23% versus PCP with strong growth across all channels.

  • Revenue includes cross border sales to Middle East of $2.1M USD, $0.8m USD PCP.

  • Net contribution +18% to 19% reflecting increased investment in brand.

  • Marketing investment +80.8% versus PCP.

  • Digital Sales have grown by 37% versus PCP to 36% of total.

Net Contribution is a non-GAAP measure. We monitor this as a key performance indicator and believe it assists investors in assessing the performance of the core operations of our business. Reported figures using actual translation FX rates in each period.

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  • Comvita is the fastest growing Mānuka honey brand in the U.S.*

  • Increasing rates of sale per point of distribution with key retail customers for Mānuka

  • Strong growth in key product categories versus PCP, including UMF Honey +24% and Propolis +31%.

N O R T H

America

M A R K E T H I G H L I G H T S

  • Retail Distribution increased by an estimated +2000 stores, doubling our retail presence

  • Comvita.com metrics demonstrates successes in growing our brand within the online channel.

  • Number of users +31%

  • Number of transactions +33%

  • Email Marketing +29%

  • Social +117%

  • Earned media impressions of 1,265 Million, up from 722 Million in PCP.

  • Committed to save 5 million bees working with beekeepers across the U.S., which led to a feature in Forbes during World Bee Month.

  • Partnered with major health media publications to expand thought leadership within the Mānuka category.

*Excluding brands with annual sales under $50k NZD Data source: SPINS

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Focus strategy starting to deliver results – strong FY21 result

Double-digit top and bottom-line growth:

‒ Focus growth markets ‒ Digital channels ‒ Mānuka • Simplified business — Product range Summary — Operating businesses — Roles and responsibilities

Reducing inventory, generating cash, paying down debt

Transformation of Comvita on track

Putting in place foundations for long term profitable growth at Comvita

  • Good progress to deliver 60:15:20 business model

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  • FY22 EBITDA guidance range of $27.0m to $30.0m

F Y 2 0 2 2 M A R K E T Guidance

  • Continued double digit top & bottom-line growth in Focus Growth Markets

  • Digital to at least 38% of revenue

  • Mid single digit revenue growth in ANZ market

  • Focus on further increase in GP% (H2)

P E R F O R M A N C E

  • Transformation program continues with $2.5m investment within guidance

  • Targeting further reduction in inventory from $100.0m to $90.0m

  • Capital expenditure investment of circa $18.0m

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Q1 performance

  • Despite Covid disruptions, underlying revenue is in line with our expectations +4.5%

  • Forecasting double-digit growth in our focus growth markets and focus categories

  • 50% increase in brand investment

  • Q1 EBITDA +10.6% improvement on PCP

  • Material opportunities being explored to enhance our global leadership and accelerate growth

  • Full year guidance maintained

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Resolutions

Formalities

  • Reports and Financial Statements

Agenda Brett Hewlett Chair

Ordinary Resolutions

  1. Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors

  2. Director’s Elections:

  3. Re-elect Mr. Luke Bunt

  4. Elect Ms. Yawen Wu

  5. Elect Ms. Bridget Coates

  6. Elect Mr. David Banfield

Voting & asking questions

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Resolution 1

Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors

To consider, and if thought fit to pass, the following ordinary resolution:

Agenda Brett Hewlett Chair

“That the meeting record the re-appointment of KPMG as the auditors of the Company for the current financial year ending 30 June 2022 pursuant to section 207T of the Companies Act 1993, and authorise the Board to fix KPMG’s remuneration.”

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Resolution 2

Director’s Election – Luke Bunt

To consider, and if thought fit to pass, the following ordinary resolution:

  • “That Luke Bunt, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-election, be re-elected as a Director of the Company.”

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Resolution 2

Director’s Election – Luke Bunt

A professional director and consultant, Luke has over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing in both durable goods and FMCG and has considerable experience in financial services and property.

He has held senior executive positions in a number of well-known New Zealand corporates, both public and private. This includes ten years with The Warehouse Group where he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Property, and 10 years with the DB Group where he was Group General Manager Finance and Planning.

Luke is a member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants. He joined the Comvita board in July 2014.

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Resolution 3

Director’s Election – Yawen Wu

To consider, and if thought fit to pass, the following ordinary resolution:

“That Yawen Wu (China Resources) be elected as a Director by shareholders.”

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Resolution 3

Director’s Election – Yawen Wu

Ms Wu joined China Resources in April 2012 as Business Director of Strategy Department of China Resources (Holdings) Limited, and she joined China Resources Enterprise (CRE) as head of Asset Management Division in July 2021. Ms Wu also works as CEO of China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Co, Ltd since 2019. Ms Wu previously leads international M&A transactions and postinvestment management at CR group level, and she has over ten-years experience in investment, strategic planning and management with industries across consumer goods, healthcare and real estate.

Ms Wu is currently a member of the board of directors and a member of a few board sub-committees of companies including Oatly Group AB (OTLY.US), Genesis Care Pty Limited, and a number of domestic companies that CR group has invested in mainland China. Ms Wu holds a Master of Science degree in International Business from University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.

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Resolution 4

Director’s Election – Bridget Coates

To consider, and if thought fit to pass, the following ordinary resolution:

“That Bridget Coates be elected as a Director by shareholders.”

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Resolution 4

Director’s Election – Bridget Coates

Bridget Coates is Chair of Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance, Chair of Fonterra’s Sustainability Advisory Panel to the Board and Chair of Koi Tu (a think tank, based at the University of Auckland). She is also Chairperson of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, Director of Yealands Wine Group, Director of Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd. and Director and Trustee of Mindful Money, a charity with a focus on encouraging responsible investment.

She has been a Governor of the NZ Superannuation Fund and a Director of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Bridget has also been a Director of public companies, Sky City Limited and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Limited, and a Director of Tegel Group Holdings Ltd. She was formerly CEO of Carter Holt Harvey Plastic Products and Director of Research for CS First Boston NZ Ltd as well as being a Member of the University of Auckland Council. She holds degrees in arts, economics and finance from the University of Auckland and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification: she is a Chartered Member of New Zealand Institute of Directors.

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Resolution 5

Director’s Election – David Banfield

To consider, and if thought fit to pass, the following ordinary resolution:

“That David Banfield be elected as a Director by shareholders.”

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Resolution 5

Director’s Election – David Banfield

David joined Comvita in January 2020 as Chief Executive Officer. An entrepreneurial International Managing Director/CEO with significant experience leading both private and public sector business with revenues up to €300 Million.

First-hand experience in Acquisition, eCommerce, Direct to Consumer, Global Retail (Brand and Private label), B2B, B2C Manufacturing and Supply Chain across four continents. Results delivered through deep cultural understanding and motivation and development of multicultural International teams.

David has led a significant transformation at Comvita over the last 20 months with the turnaround in performance reflected in the strong FY21 audited results.

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Karakia Whakamutunga

Kia hora te marino Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi Hāumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

May peace be widespread May the sea glisten like greenstone May the shimmer of summer light your pathway ahead United and connected as one

THANK YOU

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