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Wednesday 24 April 2024

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A2, ANZ, ASB add heft to $183m AgriZeroNZ 10th April 2024 /

A2, ANZ, ASB add heft to $183m AgriZeroNZ

A2 Milk is one of three new partners throwing their weight – and dollars – behind AgriZeroNZ, the public-private joint venture investment vehicle aiming to reduce farm emissions.


A2 Milk stock cools after post-results jump 20th February 2024

A2 Milk stock cools after post-results jump

A2 Milk’s share price has cooled by almost 5% in trading today after leaping 12% following the release of solid interim results.


A2 Milk shrugs off China slowdown… 19th February 2024 /

A2 Milk shrugs off China slowdown…

A2 Milk defied a double-digit slowdown in its key market of China to post improved interim earnings and revenue and a 15.6% jump in first-half profit.


Synlait: A2 Milk adds to disputes list, deleveraging options considered 15th January 2024 /

Synlait: A2 Milk adds to disputes list, deleveraging options considered

Endebted dairy company Synlait’s dispute with A2 Milk has ramped up, with the key stakeholder and customer now also questioning a raft of other matters including pricing.


A2 Milk’s 2024 earnings on track 16th November 2023

A2 Milk’s 2024 earnings on track

A2 Milk is expecting its earnings to stay on track for 2024 and would still reach its sales target of $2bn by 2026, despite deterioration in the Chinese market, according to managing director David Bortolussi.


Synlait, A2 Milk head to arbitration over exclusivity deal dispute 17th October 2023 /

Synlait, A2 Milk head to arbitration over exclusivity deal dispute

The dairy companies have failed to resolve their dispute over A2’s right to cancel Synlait’s exclusive supply arrangements.


No bounce-back for Synlait shares 19th September 2023 /

No bounce-back for Synlait shares

Synlait Milk shares are hovering around $1.19 in trading today, after falling more than 9% to $1.16 at market close yeseterday.


Synlait disputes A2’s right to cancel exclusivity 18th September 2023 /

Synlait disputes A2’s right to cancel exclusivity

Synlait Milk is disputing that its major customer, A2 Milk, has the right to cancel its exclusive arrangement after said notice was given on Friday.


A2 defies China slowdown, more challenging FY24 expected… 21st August 2023

A2 defies China slowdown, more challenging FY24 expected…

The dairy company delivers a 27% jump in net profit but warns that challenging conditions in its largest market will continue into 2024.


Synlait gets go-ahead for China IMF re-registration… 6th June 2023 /

Synlait gets go-ahead for China IMF re-registration…

Synlait has won approval to re-register A2 Milk’s Chinese labelled infant formula product.


Resignation triggers A2 Milk leadership shuffle 9th May 2023 /

Resignation triggers A2 Milk leadership shuffle

A2 Milk’s US boss is leaving the company, and being replaced by current executive general manager ANZ, Kevin Bush.


Synlait slashes guidance, points finger at A2 Milk… 26th April 2023 /

Synlait slashes guidance, points finger at A2 Milk…

After a two-day trading halt, the dairy company says at worst it could end up $5m in the red after further reduced demand from “one of its customers”.


…but A2 Milk “surprised” at Synlait downgrade, maintains own guidance 26th April 2023 /

…but A2 Milk “surprised” at Synlait downgrade, maintains own guidance

A2 Milk says it is “surprised at the extent of the reduction in Synlait’s guidance range,” and gives its own update on its full year outlook.


A2 profit leaps 22% in H1, but challenges remain 20th February 2023

A2 profit leaps 22% in H1, but challenges remain

The dairy processor navigates a “very challenging market” to deliver double-digit interim earnings and revenue growth.


Synlait progresses China re-registration 17th February 2023 /

Synlait progresses China re-registration

Synlait is moving to one of the last steps in its Chinese infant formula re-registration.


A2 Milk warms up guidance 21st November 2022

A2 Milk warms up guidance

A2 Milk presented a slightly improved outlook to shareholders for its 2023 annual results, albeit currency volatility could still come into play.


A2 Milk adds ex-Yashili boss to ELT 10th November 2022

A2 Milk adds ex-Yashili boss to ELT

A2 Milk has appointed the former chief executive officer of dairy company Yashili, Chopin Zhang, to the new executive leadership team role of chief supply chain officer.


A2 Milk starts $150m share buy-back 9th November 2022

A2 Milk starts $150m share buy-back

A2 Milk has started its on-market share buyback across the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges targeting 5% of its stock.


Synlait to manufacture A2 Milk products for US market… 4th November 2022 /

Synlait to manufacture A2 Milk products for US market…

Synlait says it will manufacture A2 Milk infant formula products bound for the US market after temporary approval to supply was granted by the FDA.


…as A2 Milk shares surge following FDA approval to supply US 4th November 2022

…as A2 Milk shares surge following FDA approval to supply US

A2 Milk Company shares jumped from $5.75 on Thursday morning to $6 today after it received temporary approval to sell its infant milk formula products in the United States.


A2 Milk creates supply chain ELT role after COO resigns 26th October 2022 /

A2 Milk creates supply chain ELT role after COO resigns

A2 Milk is recruiting to fill a newly created role executive leadership team role of chief supply chain officer following the resignation after ten years of its current chief operations officer, Shareef Khan.


A2 Milk reviewing exec pay practices 20th October 2022

A2 Milk reviewing exec pay practices

A2 Milk says it is reviewing the company’s remuneration practices to align its Australia and New Zealand executive packages and shareholders’ interests and expectations.


A2 Milk renews agreement with China State Farm 3rd October 2022

A2 Milk renews agreement with China State Farm

The A2 Milk Company has renewed its exclusive import and distribution arrangements with China State Farm Agribusiness Holding Shanghai (CSFA) for a term of five years from 1 October 2022.


A2 Milk, Synlait get China sign-off 12th September 2022 /

A2 Milk, Synlait get China sign-off

Synlait has received regulatory sign-off to continue to sell its major client A2 Milk’s infant milk formula in China.


A2 Milk earnings jump 59%, $150m buy back launched 29th August 2022

A2 Milk earnings jump 59%, $150m buy back launched

“We are pleased with the progress that has been made in stabilising the business, refreshing our strategy and improving our execution,” says MD David Bortolussi.


No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies 10th August 2022 /

No dice from FDA for NZ dairy companies

The dairy company’s share price drops 10% after the FDA defers applications to import infant milk formula into the US.


A2 Milk: No US FDA approval… yet 3rd August 2022 /

A2 Milk: No US FDA approval… yet

Trading resumes in A2 Milk shares after the company says it is still awaiting a decision from the FDA clearing the way for its infant milk powder to go the US.


A2 Milk faces NZ class action 18th May 2022 /

A2 Milk faces NZ class action

The dairy company is now facing a class action in the NZ High Court, which relates to earning disclosures in the same period as Australian claims.


A2 Milk CFO quits, replacement announced 17th May 2022 /

A2 Milk CFO quits, replacement announced

The dairy company taps a former colleague of boss David Bortolussi to become its new finance lead.


A closer look: A2 Milk’s products, performance and price 22nd February 2022 /

A closer look: A2 Milk’s products, performance and price

Its Australian market share grows, but a wobbly US performance continues, and in-roads are made in China.


A2 first half profit dives, green shoots sighted 21st February 2022

A2 first half profit dives, green shoots sighted

The company says the results are inline with expectations and that it has made progress on its turnaround initiatives.


A2 Milk to defend second class action 25th November 2021

A2 Milk to defend second class action

The A2 Milk Company says it will defend a second class action filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria in Australia, this time by Shine Lawyers.


A2 Milk’s new growth strategy: People & planet top of 5 strategic priorities 17th November 2021

A2 Milk’s new growth strategy: People & planet top of 5 strategic priorities

The company has unveiled its new strategy to return it to the high-growth business it was pre-Covid.


A2 Milk reset puts China, infant formula, innovation at core 27th October 2021

A2 Milk reset puts China, infant formula, innovation at core

Dairy company A2 Milk has set a target of $2bn revenue within five years by “capturing its full potential” in the China infant formula market and ramping up innovation.


A2 Milk responds to more class action moves 22nd October 2021 /

A2 Milk responds to more class action moves

The A2 Milk Company says it is aware of reports about a potential class action led by Australia’s Shine Lawyers but has no knowledge of any further legal proceedings.


A2 Milk to “vigorously defend” class action 6th October 2021 /

A2 Milk to “vigorously defend” class action

A2 “considers that it complied with disclosures notifications at all time,” following a class claim filing in Australia alleging misleading or deceptive conduct.


A2 Milk, Synlait to be removed from S&P/ASX indices 7th September 2021 /

A2 Milk, Synlait to be removed from S&P/ASX indices

A quarterly review of all shares in the ASX to recalibrate the S&P Dow Jones Indices has seen New Zealand dairy companies A2 Milk and Synlait earmarked for removal from separate lists.


A2 Milk net profit plunges 79%, strategy review underway 26th August 2021

A2 Milk net profit plunges 79%, strategy review underway

The prolonged impact of Covid-19 and a rapidly changing China market has prompted the company to launch a growth strategy review.


Is Nestlé lining up A2 Milk? 16th August 2021 /

Is Nestlé lining up A2 Milk?

Suitors are reported to be weighing options around A2, but any potential offer would only be made after the milk company’s annual results next week.


New people chief for A2 Milk 26th July 2021 /

New people chief for A2 Milk

The A2 Milk Company has filled another role in its leadership team appointing a new chief people and culture officer following the departure of Lisa Burquest in January.


A2 in APAC restructure, reshuffle and recruitment 12th July 2021 /

A2 in APAC restructure, reshuffle and recruitment

Its Asia Pacific division will be split three ways in an effort to revive growth.


OIO greenlights A2 Milk’s $268m Mataura deal 6th July 2021

OIO greenlights A2 Milk’s $268m Mataura deal

A2 Milk says the Overseas Investment Office has signed off its proposed $268.5m purchase of a 75% interest in Southland dairy nutrition business Mataura Valley Milk.


A2 poaches Danone marketing lead 2nd July 2021 /

A2 poaches Danone marketing lead

The A2 Milk Company has appointed an infant nutrition marketing specialist from European food giant Danone as its new chief marketing officer.


A2 responds to reports of potential class action 1st June 2021

A2 responds to reports of potential class action

A2 said it believes it has complied with all disclosure obligations.


A bad day for A2 Milk 11th May 2021

A bad day for A2 Milk

The former darling of the NZX was forced to slash its revenue forecasts and write down the value of its assets.


Synlait, A2 sell-off follows Clement resignation 13th April 2021 /

Synlait, A2 sell-off follows Clement resignation

The dairy companies saw share prices slip following news that Synlait’s boss is leaving.


Daigou disruption sees A2 Milk profit, shares tumble 1st March 2021

Daigou disruption sees A2 Milk profit, shares tumble

The company suffered a 35% drop in interim profit in what it described as a “challenging” first half year.


A2 Milk in trading halt as earnings guidance revised 17th December 2020

A2 Milk in trading halt as earnings guidance revised

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A2 Milk maintains guidance, says 2020 has ‘tested us’ 19th November 2020

A2 Milk maintains guidance, says 2020 has ‘tested us’

The dairy company says it expects an uptick in activity in the second half of FY21 despite continuing uncertainty.