North Island Asset Sale to Abbott
Synlait entered into a binding conditional agreement to sell its North Island assets to Abbott for USD 178 million (NZD 307 million). The sale will help Synlait become largely debt-free by the end of FY '26.
Improved Financial Performance
Group EBITDA improved by $54.8 million, with total revenue increasing by 12% to $1.8 billion. Operating cash flow increased by 451% to $165.5 million.
Advanced Nutrition Segment Growth
Strong customer demand led to a $21.1 million increase in underlying gross profit in the Advanced Nutrition segment.
Record Milk Price
Synlait confirmed a record final milk price for the 2024/2025 season at $10.16 per kilo of milk solids.
Dairyworks Performance
The Consumer and Foodservice segment achieved a $9.3 million increase in gross margin. Dairyworks saw a 53% growth in cheese export volumes.