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ArborGen Holdings Results for Year Ended 31 March 2024

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ARBORGEN ANNOUNCES STRONG FY24 RESULT
30 May 2024: ArborGen Holdings Limited (NZX: ARB) (ArborGen or the Company) has today

announced its results for the financial year ending 31 March 2024 (FY24), reporting record sales

Revenue and an Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA result ahead of guidance.

FY24 Snapshot (in USD, comparatives to FY23):

• Seedling unit sales of 373 million, consistent with prior year. Advanced genetics seedlings made

up 44% of sales.

• Revenue $67.7m, up 21% on prior comparative period as a result of strong pricing and margins.

• 32% year-on-year increase in gross profit to $24.0m.

• Improvement in net loss after tax from $(2.5)m to $(0.2)m.

• Net debt (excluding capitalised leases) at $14.4m as at 31 March 2024, with borrowings reduced

to $20.0m.

• 39% increase in Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA

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to $12.8m, ahead of guidance.


Strategic Momentum

The strong result highlights the value of the strategic reset undertaken three years ago, which saw

ArborGen divest its Australasian operations and expand in Brazil, while maintaining its strong

presence in its traditional US market. This has proven to be a winning formula, with Brazil

contributing 39% of ArborGen’s seedling sales revenue in FY24, up from 30% in the prior year.

Despite the challenging conditions in the US South, which have had ripple effects across the industry,

ArborGen’s US business also turned in a satisfactory result with solid pricing and margins delivering a

5% increase in revenue despite reduced volumes.

Cost inflation and economic headwinds have continued and were particularly pronounced in the US.

ArborGen has responded with a concerted effort to streamline the organisational structure, reduce

costs and enhance operating efficiencies. In line with this, the company has entered into a purchase

agreement to sell its in-vitro business for $4 million with settlement expected at the end of June

2024. The proceeds will be used to pay down debt and allow for investment into growth and

productivity opportunities. The company has also closed a nursery in the US. Together, these two

initiatives will free up cash for investment into higher return opportunities and realise around $1m in

savings per annum, positively impacting ArborGen’s bottom line.

FY24 Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA was a record at $12.8m (excluding $5.2m in one off, unusual and

other costs) and was boosted by increased sales revenue.

Noteworthy this year was the revitalisation and reinforcement of the leadership team, spearheaded

by Justin Birch who commenced as Group CEO in June 2023, followed by several other key leadership

appointments. A review of ArborGen’s business model and strategy has been undertaken, providing

a clear roadmap to achieve growth objectives.

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Market Performance

ArborGen’s focus remains on its two regional markets, being the US South and Brazil, where it has

identified strong growth and commercial potential, and can build on its existing footprint and market

share.

CEO Justin Birch commented: “ArborGen remains a market leader in the US South, with a production

capacity of more than 350 million seedlings annually. Our strategic focus remains on bolstering the

adoption of higher value, advanced genetics seedlings throughout the region. These seedlings offer

customers the opportunity to achieve higher yields and returns from premium grade timber, meeting

the projected future market demand. Despite the flat market, we were able to increase our mix of

MCP sales and expand margins in FY24. The 2023 cone harvest was lower than expected due to the

freeze event in late 2022. This will result in a higher cost of seed to plant in FY25. Nonetheless, we

maintain sufficient inventory to meet projected customer demand. With an intensified sales focus

and energy, we aim to maintain our market share, continue the shift to higher value products and

grow our margins.

“In Brazil, we are leveraging our strong position in the pine and eucalyptus seedling markets to build

a sustainable, highly profitable business. Consistent with our growth aspirations, we have been

expanding our production capacity. This now sits at over 135 million seedlings per year, through our

own nurseries as well as contract growers. We are evaluating opportunities to further expand

production to meet growing demand in Brazil. In addition, we have identified promising

opportunities across the broader South America region. We are excited about the potential to

continue our growth momentum in Brazil and anticipate another strong performance in FY25.”

Outlook

Chair of ArborGen, David Knott, said: “Looking to FY25, we expect ongoing momentum in Brazil,

while the current conditions impacting US sales are expected to continue, resulting in flat year-on-

year sales volumes. Our team remains focused on transitioning customers to higher value products,

and we will continue to expand our production capacity to meet demand, particularly in Brazil.

“The increased investment into the expansion of our team, nursery improvements and other

strategic initiatives will be reflected in the FY25 year. This will be partially offset by savings from the

ongoing cost reduction programme including savings from the closure of the Taylor Nursery and the

sale of the in-vitro business.

“ArborGen is undeniably a market leader in advanced genetics seedlings and has a robust strategy in

place. Our momentum is building, and we are looking forward to another stronger year in FY25.”

Shareholders are referred to the Investor Presentation released today for more information.

ENDS

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Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and excludes one-off and unusual items which may include

restructure costs, impairments and write downs on assets, acquisition/sale transaction costs and other one-off items. In

FY24, one-off and unusual costs were $5.2m comprising: a non-cash $1.8m provision for obsolete seed inventory, a non-

cash $1.0m VAT valuation allowance, and $1.9m CEO transition costs, the majority of which were non-cash equity grants,

(itemised as CEO transition costs, seed review and other in the Financial Statements), and other restructuring costs of $0.5

million. Management believes this measure provides useful information, as it is used internally to evaluate performance,

and it is also a measure that equity analysts focus on for comparative company performance purpose. See the Investor

Presentation for more information.

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Authority for this announcement: Justin Birch, President and CEO, ArborGen Holdings Limited

For assistance, please contact: Jackie Ellis, Ellis and Co e: jackie@ellisandco.co.nz, t: +64 27 2462505


ArborGen

ArborGen is the largest commercial global seedling supplier and a leading provider of advanced

genetics, for the forest industry. Employing state-of-the-art technology, ArborGen is developing high-

value products that significantly improve the productivity of a given acre of land by enabling our

customers to grow trees that yield more wood per acre with greater consistency and quality in a

shorter period of time. For more information, please visit ArborGen’s website at www.arborgen.com.

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FY24 Results
Presentation

For the 12 months ended 31 March 2024

All financials in USD unless otherwise stated

ARBORGEN IS A LEADING PROVIDER
OF ADVANCED GENETICS FOR THE

FORESTRY INDUSTRY

•Unparalleled product portfolios in each of our core

markets

•Decades of investment in research and intellectual

property that is now bearing fruit

•Service more than 2,000 customers each year

•Focused on continued growth in our target markets,

being the US South and Brazil.

•Production capacity of 485+ million seedlings per annum

Strongly positioned for the future with a clear strategy,

strong balance sheet and market leadership position

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ADVANCED GENETICS

SEEDLINGS DELIVER:


•40%+ more revenue

•50%+ greater net present

value

•60%+ more saw timber at

final harvest

•Better log straightness and

reduced forking

•More disease resistance

Compared to Open Pollinated seed

ArborGen FY24 Results

DUAL PATHWAY STRATEGY
Driving growth and leveraging long term demand trends

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GO TO MARKET

Grow demand and sales of higher value

advanced genetics seedlings

•United States: Expand market and

increase Mass Control Pollinated (MCP)

adoption

•Brazil: Opportunistic and measured

expansion

•Focus on market-driven genetics for the

future

EXCELLENCEPEOPLEINTEGRITYCUSTOMERS SUSTAINABILITY

OPERATING STRENGTH

Enable a strong foundation for the future

•Strengthen the organisation and develop

a performance culture

•Optimise total productivity

GROWTH STRATEGY DELIVERING TANGIBLE RESULTS
FY24 surpassed pre-ANZ sale earnings; significantly reduced net debt

-37.5

-33.6

-26.7

-25.7

-20

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24

US$m

RevenueAdjusted US-GAAP EBITDAGross profitDebt

•Sale of ANZ business in 2021 allowed for investment

into ArborGen’s emerging business in Brazil

•Continued growth momentum in Brazil driving a record

result for the company

•Focus on advanced genetics continues to deliver

superior prices and margins

•Positive long term macro trends in both US South and

Brazil supporting ArborGen’s go to market story

ArborGen FY24 Results

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ANZ sale Nov 2021 for

$NZ$22.25m

Accelerated expansion

into Brazil

FY24 comparatives to FY20:

•Record revenue, up 19%

•Record Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA, up 38%

•Gross profit up 22%

•Debt reduced by 47%

US SOUTH
Market Overview

•Economic and environmental conditions impacting the

sector – closure of pulp mills due to historically low prices,

subdued demand for saw timber, wet weather affecting

customer preparation for planting

•Anticipate a return to more commercial production cycle

for pulp although long term trend suggests continued

decline in demand; recovery in saw timber projected by

CY2025

•ArborGen’s advanced genetics seedlings offer customers

the opportunity to achieve higher yields and returns from

premium grade timber (ie saw timber), meeting the

growing long-term demand

•Opportunities in sustainable forestry, with large scale

afforestation and reforestation projects

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OUR STRATEGY

•ArborGen is a key player, with one

of the largest capacities for

advanced genetics seedlings

production – more than 350m+ pa

•Increased sales focus and effort -

concentrating on higher value

advanced genetics products

•Thoughtful growth – acquisition of

nursery in Texas; expanding

container offering

•Optimising our footprint - well

situated in regions which offer high

potential; closure of Taylor Nursery

in FY24 and sale of in-vitro business

post-period end

ArborGen FY24 Results

BRAZIL
Market Overview

•The world’s largest producer and exporter of hardwood

pulp

•Rapid expansion in production capacity in response to

demand

•Decline in yields due to environmental and weather-

related factors - the market is seeking new clones with

higher yields that are also more resilient; this presents an

opportune landscape for ArborGen

•Our superior trees offer higher yields and higher wood

density than standard market clones, improved disease

and insect resistance, and good drought tolerance

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OUR STRATEGY

•Leveraging our strong position in

the pine and eucalyptus seedling

markets

•Replicating our US strategy to

convert the market to products with

superior genetics - we are now one

of the largest commercial suppliers

in the country

•Expanding production capacity –

acquisition of additional nursery in

2023

•Innovation in eucalyptus and pine

tree improvement – new R&D

programme being established

•Production capacity at over 138m+

seedlings per year

ArborGen FY24 Results

FY24 STRATEGIC PROGRESS
Total Productivity and Operating Strength strategies delivering benefits

OPTIMISE TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY

•Formalised productivity

strategies and procedures

•Customer collaboration to

develop a model that better

aligns risk ownership in the

sales process

•Comprehensive cost-out

programme delivering savings

and operational efficiencies

•Actively exploring new

technologies, tools and

equipment to boost

productivity

•Clean-up of seed inventory

resulting in non-cash $1.8m

provision for older, lower

quality seeds

ArborGen FY24 Results7

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

•Introducing new selection

techniques, testing and analysis

•More than 47,000 seedlings

grown for R&D in FY24

•New orchard trials established

for coastal advanced generation

MCP trees

•Licensing and selling genetic

products from other companies,

further enriching our genetic

portfolio in Brazil

•Reinforced the product

development teams in US and

Brazil with increased

collaboration

STRENGTHEN THE ORGANISATION

•New and expanded leadership

team; transition of some roles

from NZ to US to align with

operational base

•Refresh of mission, values and

culture; improving employee

engagement across the business

•Optimising our footprint and

operations

•Introduction of new Customer

Management software

•Repurchase of outstanding

warrants for $1.35m in May 2023

FY24 FINANCIAL RESULTS
FROM SEEDLINGS TO SUCCESS

Record Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA

Growth strategy delivering clear benefits and outcomes

Further year of improved financial and commercial performance

Clear pathway to future growth

8ArborGen FY24 Results

FY24 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Record adjusted earnings at top of guidance and strong revenue growth

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1. Net debt excludes capitalised leases

2.Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and excludes one-off and unusual items which may include restructure costs, impairments and write downs on assets, acquisition/sale transaction costs and other

one-off items. Additionally, management believes this measure provides useful information, as it is used internally to evaluate performance, and it is also a measure that equity analysts focus on for comparative company

performance purpose. Refer to slide 18 for a reconciliation of Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA.

•Seedling unit sales of 373 million, consistent

with prior year

•21% increase in revenue to $67.7m

•32% increase in gross profit

•92% improvement in NLAT from $(2.5)m to

$(0.2)m

•Net debt (excluding capitalised leases) at

$14.4m as at 31 March 2024

•Record Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA result of

$12.8m, up 39% year-on-year and at upper end

of guidance range

ArborGen FY24 Results

USD $mFY24FY23%

change

Revenue67.756.121%

Gross Profit24.018.232%

NPAT/NLAT(0.2)(2.5)92%

Operating cashflow11.76.580%

Net Debt

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14.413.011%

Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA

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12.89.239%

FY24 REVENUE
Strong growth from Brazil with steady sales in US despite headwinds

Sales $m

BrazilUS South

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Sales units m

BrazilUS South

•Record group sales revenue,

up 21% yoy to $67.7m

•Strong pricing and margins in

both regions delivering yoy

revenue increases

•Significant growth in Brazil

•Subdued volumes in US

South due to economic and

weather headwinds

•Advanced genetics make up

44% of total sales

ArborGen FY24 Results

US SOUTH
Sales revenue remained strong despite the impact of macro conditions on sales volumes

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•Revenue of $41.2m ahead of prior year despite

subdued volumes due to economic conditions and

weather events

•Sales focus on highest margin products is delivering

stronger pricing and margins

•Acquisition of Jasper Nursery in Texas and further

expansion of container capacity

•Exit from Taylor Nursery in Q4 FY24; post period

end sale of in-vitro business

39.9

39.3

41.2

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

FY22FY23FY24

US $m

Sales Revenue

ArborGen FY24 Results

US SouthFY24FY23

Seedling sales (units m)260273

Sales revenue ($m)41.239.3

Advanced genetics as % of total sales

volume

41%

37%

Seedling capacity (units)350m350m+

BRAZIL
Opportunistic and measured expansion delivering record results and strong momentum

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•Record revenue of $26.5m, up 58% yoy

•Strong volume growth bolstered by strong

pricing and margins

•Expanding production capacity – acquisition of

additional nursery in August 2023

•Established new orchard trials for coastal

advanced generation MCP trees

•51% 3-year CAGR reflects the positive growth

momentum in Brazil

7.7

16.8

26.5

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

FY22FY23FY24

US $m

Sales revenue

51% three-year CAGR

ArborGen FY24 Results

BrazilFY24FY23

Seedling sales (units m)113102

Sales revenue ($m)26.516.8

Advanced genetics as % of total sales

volume

50%40%

Seedling capacity (units)138m120m+

US GAAP EBITDA
Record Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA result of $12.8m, up 39% yoy

ArborGen FY24 Results13

•Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and

excludes one-off and unusual items which may include

restructure costs, impairments and write downs on assets,

acquisition/sale transaction costs and other one-off items

•Management believes this measure provides useful information,

as it is used internally to evaluate performance, and it is also a

measure that equity analysts focus on for comparative company

performance purpose

•FY24 one-off, unusual and other costs of $5.2m comprising:

•$1.9m CEO transition costs (the majority of which were

non-cash equity grants)

•Non-cash $1.8m provision for obsolete seed inventory

•Non-cash $1.0m VAT valuation allowance

•$0.5m of other restructuring costs

10.1

9.2

12.8

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

FY22FY23FY24

US$m

Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
FY24 reflects investment into production expansion

ArborGen FY24 Results14

FY24 capital expenditure of $5.4m includes:

•Expansion of container capacity at two US

nurseries

•Automation of inventory counts in US

•Purchase of $2.5m Jasper Nursery in US

(shown as a repayment of a lease liability

under IFRS in the Financial Statements)

Planned capex projects for FY25 include

continued orchard expansion and cooler

expansion for hardwoods

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

FY22FY23FY24

US$m

Capital Expenditure

Including Jasper Nursery

MaintenanceGrowth

BALANCE SHEET
In good shape to support growth

•Disciplined management of working capital

•Increase in inventory as due to growth of

business

•Cashflow positively impacted by timing of

Employee Retention Credit (ERC) payment

receipts in US and working capital movements

•Net debt reflects the warrant repurchase, capital

expenditure, interest expense and taxes, along

with favourable working capital movement from

the higher collection of receivables in the US

Inventory comprises seed and seedlings, as well as preparation and harvesting costs

ArborGen FY24 Results

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USD $mFY24FY23

Debtors12.614.0

Inventory35.131.6

Creditors(14.3)(10.8)

Working Capital33.434.8

Cash and cash equivalents5.612.7

Total facility37.035.7

Borrowings(20.0)(25.7)

Available/Undrawn17.010.0

Net Debt14.413.0

Net Tangible Assets (NTA)59.856.4

NTA per share12 cps11 cps

REGIONAL OUTLOOK
US SOUTH

•Current conditions expected to continue into

FY25, long term macro trends support ArborGen’s

go-to-market story

•Sales effort is focused on highest value products

•Optimising our existing footprint, while investing

for the future

•The 2023 cone harvest was lower than expected

due to the freeze event in late 2022, during

flowering, particularly in the Coastal region; this

will impact on available seedlings to plant in FY25

•Sufficient inventory available to meet projected

customer demand

BRAZIL

•Some moderation now being seen of high

pricing seen in FY24

•Pricing and demand for protected clones

remains high

•Investing to transform more product from

market (unprotected) to protected clones

•Shifting sales from licensed products to

proprietary ArborGen genetic seedlings which

deliver superior prices and higher margins

•Continued opportunistic expansion, including

assessing opportunities across broader South

America region

16ArborGen FY24 Results

GROUP OUTLOOK
Momentum is building and we are looking forward to another strong year in FY25

•Continuing growth momentum in Brazil

•Current conditions in US expected to result in flat year on year sales volumes

•Investment into the expansion of our team, nursery improvements and other strategic initiatives

will be reflected in in the FY25 year

•Increased investment will be partially offset by savings from the cost reduction programme which

will continue in FY25

•Cost savings of around $1 million from the closure of the Taylor Nursery and sale of the in-vitro

business will benefit in FY25

17ArborGen FY24 Results

ADJUSTED US GAAP RECONCILIATION
18ArborGen FY24 Results

Fiscal year ending March US$mMar

2024

Mar

2023

US GAAP

Revenue67.7 56.1

Gross margin (excluding DDA)25.4 19.6

LessSG&A (9.4)(7.4)

LessR&D(3.7)(3.4)

PlusOther income (expense)(4.7)1.5

US GAAP EBITDA

(1) (2)

7.6 10.3

Adjustments

Restructuring and transition costs

(3)

2.4

Seed provision1.8

Value added taxation - valuation

allowance

1.0

ERCs (net of costs)(1.2)

Other0.1

Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA

(4)

12.8 9.2

1.Under US GAAP, from a statutory reporting perspective, the classification of the

expense items, and other significant items in this table may differ from what is

presented here.

2.US GAAP EBITDA excludes NZ public company costs.

3.Restructuring and transition costs includes; CEO transition costs of $1.9 million and

other restructuring costs of $0.5 million.

4.Adjusted US GAAP EBITDA excludes NZ public company, CEO transition, Seed

provision and Value added taxation valuation allowance.

5.The Company uses US GAAP EBITDA when discussing financial performance. This is a

non-GAAP financial measure and is not recognised within IFRS. Non-GAAP financial

measures should not be viewed in isolation nor considered as a substitute for

measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that US GAAP

EBITDA provides useful information, as it is used internally to evaluate performance,

and it is also a measure that equity analysts focus on for comparative company

performance purposes, as themeasure removes distortions caused by differences in

asset age, depreciation policies and debt:equity structures.

DDA: Depreciation Depletions and Amortisation

ERCs: Employee Retention Credits

DISCLAIMER
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This presentation has been prepared by ArborGen Holdings Limited (“ArborGen”), to provide an overview of the performance of ArborGen and its activities at the date of this presentation.

It is not prepared for any other purpose and must not be provided to any person other than the intended recipient. This presentation should be read in conjunction with ArborGen’s interim

and annual reports, market releases and other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements, which are available at www.nzx.com/companies/ARB and www.arborgenholdings.com.

The information in this presentation is of a general nature only. It is not a complete description of ArborGen.

This presentation is not a recommendation or offer of financial products for subscription, purchase or sale, or an invitation or solicitation for such offers.

This presentation is not intended as investment, financial or other advice and must not be relied on by any prospective investor. It does not take into account any particular prospective

investor’s objectives, financial situation, circumstances or needs, and does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require. Any person who is considering

an investment in ArborGen securities should obtain independent professional advice prior to making an investment decision, and should make any investment decision having regard to

that person’s own objectives, financial situation, circumstances and needs.

Past performance information contained in this presentation is not an indication of future performance and should not be relied upon as such. This presentation may also contain forward

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inherent risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, nothing in this presentation is a promise or representation as to the future or a promise or representation that a transaction or outcome

referred to in this presentation will proceed or occur on the basis described in this presentation. Statements or assumptions in this presentation as to future matters may prove to be

incorrect.

A number of financial measures are used in this presentation and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the information provided in ArborGen’s financial

statements available at www.arborgenholdings.com. This presentation may include non-GAAP financial measures. This information has been included on the basis that ArborGen

management and directors consider that this non-GAAP information assists readers to understand the key drivers of ArborGen’s performance which are not disclosed as GAAP measures in

ArborGen’s financial statements.

ArborGen and its related companies and their respective directors, employees and representatives make no representation or warranty of any nature (including as to accuracy or

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All references to currencies in this document are in US dollars (US$) unless otherwise stated.

ArborGen FY24 Results

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Results announcement
(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security issuer)

Name of issuer

Reporting Period

Previous Reporting Period

Currency

Amount (millions)Percentage change

Revenue from continuing operationsUS$67.720.7%

Total RevenueUS$67.720.7%

Net profit/(loss) from continuing operations -US$0.292.0%

Total net profit/(loss) -US$0.292.0%

Amount per Quoted Equity Security

Imputed amount per Quoted Equity Security

Record Date

Dividend Payment Date

Current period

Prior comparable

period

Net tangible assets per Quoted Equity SecurityUS 12 cps US 11 cps

A brief explanation of any of the figures above necessary to

enable the figures to be understood

Name of person authorised to make this announcement

Contact person for this announcement

Contact phone number

Contact email address

Date of release through MAP

Interim/Final Dividend

No dividend is proposed for the period

Results for announcement to the market

ArborGen Holdings Limited

12 months to 31 March 2024

12 months to 31 March 2023

US Dollars

30 May 2024

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Please refer to accompanying releases

Authority for this announcement

Pam Wardenburg

Pam Wardenburg

09 356 9800

info@arborgenholdings.com

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ArborGen Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended ended 31 March 2024

Year endedYear ended

March 2024March 2023

Notes

US$mUS$m

Revenue2467.7 56.1

Cost of sales7

(43.7) (37.9)

Gross profit24.0 18.2

Intellectual property amortisation

7

(7.7) (7.6)

Administration expense

(11.8) (9.0)

Operating earnings excluding items below4.5 1.6

CEO transition, seed review and other7

(4.7) 0.6

Operating profit (loss) before financing expense(0.2) 2.2

Financial income0.4 0.1

Financing expense(1.8) (1.4)

Profit (loss) before taxation(1.6) 0.9

Tax benefit (expense)81.4 (3.4)

Net earnings (loss)(0.2) (2.5)

Earnings (loss) per share information (cents per share)

Basic

- (0.5)

Diluted

- (0.5)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (millions of shares)

Basic505.8 502.4

Diluted509.0 506.6

The accompanying notes form part of, and are to be read in conjunction with, these financial statements.

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ArborGen Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended ended 31 March 2024

Year endedYear ended

March 2024March 2023

Notes

US$mUS$m

Net earnings (loss)(0.2) (2.5)

Items that may be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement:

Movement in currency translation reserve200.2 (0.3)

Movement in hedge reserve20(0.1) 0.4

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) (net of tax)0.1 0.1

Total comprehensive earnings (loss)(0.1) (2.4)

ArborGen Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended ended 31 March 2024

Year endedYear ended

March 2024 March 2023

Notes

US$mUS$m

Total comprehensive earnings (loss)(0.1) (2.4)

Movement in ArborGen Holdings shareholders' equity:

Movement in issued capital190.4 0.2

Movement in share based payment reserve20

0.5 0.1

Repurchase of warrants20

(1.4) -

Total movement in shareholder equity(0.6) (2.1)

Opening group equity149.3 151.4

Closing group equity148.7 149.3

The accompanying notes form part of, and are to be read in conjunction with, these financial statements.

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ArborGen Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended ended 31 March 2024

Year endedYear ended

March 2024March 2023

Notes

US$mUS$m

Cash was provided from operating activities

Receipts from customers67.1 55.1

Cash provided from operating activities

67.1 55.1

Payments to suppliers, employees and other(54.1) (48.3)

Tax paid(1.3) (0.3)

Cash (used in) operating activities

(55.4) (48.6)

Net cash from (used in) operating activities

11.7 6.5

Interest received0.4 0.1

Investment in fixed assets13(2.9) (2.2)

Investment in intellectual property

15(3.7) (3.4)

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

(6.2) (5.5)

Debt drawdowns1813.2 -

Repayment of lease liabilities(3.7) (1.1)

Debt repayment

18(18.9) (1.0)

Interest paid(1.8) (1.4)

Repurchase of warrants20(1.4) -

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

(12.6) (3.5)

Net movement in cash9

(7.1) (2.5)

Opening cash, liquid deposits and restricted cash

12.7 15.2

Closing cash, liquid deposits and restricted cash95.6 12.7

Net earnings (loss) after taxation

(0.2) (2.5)

Adjustment for:

Financial income(0.4) (0.1)

Financing expense

1.8 1.4

Depreciation and amortisation

11.6 10.2

Tax (benefit) / expense

(1.4) 3.4

Foreign exchange

0.1 (0.4)

Other non cash items

0.1 (0.1)

Cash flow from operations before net working capital movement

11.6 11.9

Trade and other receivables

1.4 (3.2)

Inventory

(3.5) (4.3)

Trade and other payables

3.6 2.4

Net working capital movement

1.5 (5.1)

Cash tax paid

(1.4) (0.3)

Net cash from operating activities11.7 6.5

The accompanying notes form part of, and are to be read in conjunction with, these financial statements.

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ArborGen Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 March 2024

March 2024March 2023

NotesUS$mUS$m

Current assets

Cash and liquid deposits

95.6 12.7

Trade and other receivables

1012.6 14.0

Inventory

1135.1 31.6

Total current assets

53.3 58.3

Non current assets

Fixed assets

1336.6 33.5

Derivative financial instruments

5 & 270.6 0.7

Right-of-use assets

147.1 4.9

Intellectual property

15 & 1688.9 92.9

Deferred taxation asset

1210.8 9.5

Total non current assets144.0 141.5

Total assets197.3 199.8

Current liabilities

Trade, other payables and provisions

17(14.3) (10.8)

Current lease obligation22(1.5) (0.8)

Current debt18(1.2) (8.1)

Current taxation liability

(0.6) (0.5)

Total current liabilities

(17.6) (20.2)

Term liabilities

Term debt

18(18.8) (17.6)

Lease obligation22(5.2) (4.1)

Deferred taxation liability

12(7.0) (8.6)

Total term liabilities(31.0) (30.3)

Total liabilities(48.6) (50.5)

Net assets

148.7 149.3

Equity

Share capital

19203.4 203.0

Reserves

20(54.7) (53.7)

Total group equity

148.7 149.3

Dave KnottPaul Smart

Chairman of the BoardAudit Committee Chairman

30 May 2024

Both of the above signatories certifies that these financial statements comply with New Zealand generally accepted

accounting standards and present a true and fair view of the financial affairs of the ArborGen Holdings Group.

The accompanying notes form part of, and are to be read in conjunction with, these financial statements.

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