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2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

AGM20 August 2025BLTConsumer Staples

ANNUAL
SHAREHOLDER

MEETING

2025

21 AUGUST 2025

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ATTENDEES

QUESTION

& VOTING

PROCESS

VOTING CARD

QUESTION BOX

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MEETING

AGENDA

BUSINESS OF THE MEETING

CHAIR’S ADDRESS

• Geoff Plunket

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ADDRESS

• Scott Johnson

ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS

• That Amelia (Aimee) McCammon be re-elected as a Director

• That Dame Alison Stewart be re-elected as a Director

• Directors authorised to fix the auditors remuneratio

n

SPECIAL RESOLUTION

• Amendment of the Constitution of the Company

OTHER BUSINESS

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BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

GEOFFREY (GEOFF)

PLUNKET

Chair, Independent

non-executive Director


Member of Audit and Risk

Committee and People and

Performance Committee

AMELIA (AIMEE)

MCCAMMON

Independent

non-executive Director


Member of Audit and Risk

Committee and People and

Performance Committee

DAME ALISON

STEWART

Independent

non-executive Director


Chair of People and

Performance Committee

DR BARRY

RICHARDSON

Independent

non-executive Director


Chair of Audit and Risk

Committee

ANITA

JOHANSEN

Non-executive Director

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FY25

SUMMARY

12.6M1.0M0.8M

REVENUEEBITDANPAT

NO DIVIDEND

TO BE DECLARED

FOR FY25.

10% on prior year 26% on prior year 30% on prior year

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CEO

ADDRESS

SCOTT JOHNSON

Chief Executive Officer

LEADERSHIP
TEAM

Left to right:

ASHLEIGH CHILDS

People & Culture

MELISSA DRYSDALE

Head of Quality

RICHARD WINGHAM

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SCOTT JOHNSON

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

JENNIFER WALKER

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

DR JOHN HALE

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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GLOBAL MARKET

SNAPSHOT

PROBIOTIC DIETARY

SUPPLEMENT MARKET

Market Size in USD Billion

CAGR 11.96%

GLOBAL PROBIOTIC DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

MARKET SHARE BY REGION (2024)

Source: Modor Intelligence 2025Source: Modor Intelligence 2025

2025

2030

USD 12.51 B

USD 22.01 B

10%

5.4%

22%

37.6%25%

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

North America

Rest of World

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FY25 FINANCIAL

PERFORMANCE

14.0

12.0

10.2

2023

2024

2025

11.5

12.6

10.0

8.0

4.0

2.0

-

6.0

$m

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.4

0.2

(0.2)

(0.4)

(0.6)

(0.8)

-

0.6

(0.6)

0.8

1.0

2023

2024

2025

$m

REVENUE

10%

on prior year

EBITDA

26%

on prior year

1.5

1.0

0.5

(0.5)

(1.0)

(1.5)

(2.0)

-

0.6

0.8

(1.4)

2023

2024

2025

$m

NPAT

30%

on prior year

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FY25 FINANCIAL

PERFORMANCE

REVENUE BY CHANNEL

36%

64%

B2B

B2C

31%

69%

B2B

B2C

CASH GENERATED

FROM OPERATIONS

70%

on prior year

REVENUE BY REGION

FY25

FY24FY24

FY25

2.0

1.8

1.6

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

-

1.8

1.1

0.1

2023

2024

2025

$m

36%

16%

18%

30%

New Zealand

Asia Pacific

(excl. NZ)

North America

EMEA

29%

16%

10%

44%

New Zealand

Asia Pacific

(excl. NZ)

North America

EMEA

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REVENUE & MARKET

PERFORMANCE B2B

• Ingredient down

slightly overall

• North America (+83%)

and APAC (+53%) growth

• Royalty steady at $1.1m

• Private label up to $0.8m

(+$0.5m)

B2B REVENUE

(NZ$M)

FY25 B2B REVENUE

BY SALES CHANNEL

(NZ$M)

8 .1M

B2B

$

9

8

2023

2024

2025

8.0

8.1

7

6

$m

6.8

10%

77%

Ingredients: 6.2

Private label: 0.8

License fee

and royalties: 1.1

14%

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• 36% of total revenue

(+f r o m 31%)

• Amazon USA: $2m

(+30%)

• BLIS Webstore: $0.6m

(+19%)

• Strong growth from

China CBEC

5

4

2023

2024

2025

3.5

4.5

3

2

1

0

$m

3.5

NZ wholesale: 1.4

CBEC: 0.5

Amazon USA: 2.0

BLIS webstore: 0.6

44%

14%

12%

30%

REVENUE & MARKET

PERFORMANCE B2C

B2C REVENUE

(NZ$M)

FY25 B2C REVENUE

BY SALES CHANNEL

(NZ$M)

4.5M

B2C

$

29%

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LEGAL AND SUPPLY AND

MARKETING AGREEMENT

• Negotiations concluded on Bluestone Pharma GmbH

(BSP) fermentation patent applications on July 2nd

• Joint ownership agreement reached

• Mutual release of claims by BLIS, BSP & Lactosan

• Renegotiated 5-year supply agreement extension with BSP

• Working together on joint business plan

IP AND

MARKET RISKS

TARIFFS

• US: 15% tariff on finished goods

(April 2025 price rise on Amazon)

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STRATEGIC FOCUS

& EXECUTION

CONTINUED

FOCUS ON CORE:

K12™ & M18™

PROBI

PARTNERSHIP

IN US REMAINS

CENTRAL

FOCUSED PIPELINE

OF CONSUMER

INSIGHT DRIVEN R&D

AND NPD PROJECTS

CHINA

REGULATORY

PROJECT NEAR

COMPLETION

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FY26

STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR IMPACT

We are acknowledged globally as the preferred

partner and leader in oral probiotic innovation

OUR VISION

OUR VALUES

HOW WE DELIVER

OUR PURPOSE

Being the best at developing probiotic solutions for the health and wellbeing of global consumers.

PEOPLE

Caring for our team

OUR MANA

Inspires us

PROFIT

Sustainable growth

CUSTOMER FIRST

Orients us

MAKE IT HAPPEN

Drives us

CUSTOMER

Building partnerships

ONE TEAM

Connects us

TECHNOLOGY BUILDING BLOCKS

R&D | NPD | Patents

PEOPLE

L&D | Performance Mgmt

Account Mgmt | Comms

STRATEGIC SUPPLY ALLIANCES

Fermentation | Manufacturing

Quality Testing Process

MARKET ACCESS & SUPPORT

Science Center | Regulatory

QUALITY PROCESSES & SYSTEMS

S&OP | Project Mgmt

Continuous Improvement

COMMERCIAL ACTIVATION

JBPs | Marketing | Go-to-Market

STRATEGIC DEMAND ALLIANCES

Brand Owners | BLIS | Innovation Partners

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ESG &

CULTURE

B CORP

CERTIFICATION

PREPARATION

• To enhance shareholder value

• Formalises BLIS’ commitment to

responsible, sustainable growth

• Requires minor constitutional

change

‘LEADING AT BLIS’

LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMME

MYGREEN LAB:

GREEN RE-

CERTIFICATION

ZERO LTIs

FOR 6 YEARS

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S U P P LY

CHAIN

RAW INGREDIENT

VOLUME AND

PRICING PRESSURES

One-off impact in Q1

and ongoing pressure

WORKING THROUGH

AGREEMENT WITH

ADDITIONAL

FERMENTATION

PARTNER TO ENSURE

CUSTOMER DEMAND

IS MET

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25 YEAR

MILESTONE

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

OF DISCOVERY AND

CONTRIBUTION

ONGOING SCIENTIFIC

AND MENTORING ROLE

AT BLIS

FOUNDED IN 2000

ON PROF. JOHN TAGG’S

RESEARCH

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CLOSING

AND OUTLOOK

UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE

QUARTER ENDING 30 JUNE 2025 (1Q26)

3.5M

REVENUE

$

( 0.2M)

EBITDA

$

OUTLOOK

• 1HY26 revenue of $7.5m, 25% increase on 1HY25

• 1H26 positive EBITDA (inclusive of one-off costs)

• FY26 full year revenue growth of 10%–15%

QUESTIONS
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ATTENDEES

QUESTION

PROCESS

QUESTION BOX

RESOLUTIONS
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ATTENDEES

VOTING

PROCESS

VOTING CARD

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RESOLUTION 1

THAT AMELIA (AIMEE)

MCCAMMON BE RE-ELECTED AS

A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.

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RESOLUTION 2

THAT DAME ALISON STEWART

BE RE-ELECTED AS A DIRECTOR

OF THE COMPANY.

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RESOLUTION 3

THAT THE DIRECTORS

BE AUTHORISED TO FIX THE

REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS

FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.

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RESOLUTION (SPECIAL) 4

AMENDMENT OF THE

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMPANY.

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GENERAL BUSINESS

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DISCLAIMER

INFORMATION

The information in this presentation is an overview and does not contain all information necessary

to make an investment decision. It is intended to constitute a summary of certain information

relating to the performance of BLIS Technologies Limited (“Company” or “BLIS”). The information

in this presentation is of a general nature and does not purport to be complete. This presentation

should be read in conjunction with the Company’s other periodic and continuous disclosure

announcements, which are available at nzx.com.

NOT FINANCIAL PRODUCT ADVICE

This presentation is for information purposes only and is not financial or investment advice

or a recommendation to acquire BLIS securities, and has been prepared without taking into

account the objectives, financial situation or needs of individuals. The Company, its directors

and employees do not give or make any recommendation or opinion in relation to acquiring

or disposing of shares. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own

examination of the Company, including the merits and risks involved. Investors should consult

with their own legal, tax, business and/or financial advisors in connection with any acquisition

of securities.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE

This presentation may contain certain ‘forward-looking statements’, for example statements

concerning the development and commercialisation of new products, regulatory approvals,

customer adoption and results of future clinical studies. Forward-looking statements can generally

be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as, ‘expect’, ‘anticipate’, ‘likely’, ‘intend’,

‘could’, ‘may’, ‘predict’, ‘plan’, ‘propose’, ‘will’, ‘believe’, ‘forecast’, ‘estimate’, ‘target’, ‘outlook’,

‘guidance’ and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this

presentation are not guarantees or predictions of future performance and involve known and

unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of

the Company and may involve significant elements of subjective judgement and assumptions

as to future events which may or may not be correct. There can be no assurance that actual

outcomes will not materially differ from these forwardlooking statements. A number of important

factors could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from the forward-looking

statements. The forwardlooking statements are based on information available to the Company

as at the date of this presentation. Except as required by law or regulation (including the NZX

Main Board Listing Rules), the Company undertakes no obligation to provide any additional or

updated information whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

NO REPRESENTATION

This presentation may contain information from third-parties believed to be reliable, however,

no representations or warranties are made

THANK YOU

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BLIS Technologies Limited
399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

blis.co.nz

info@blis.co.nz

21 August 2025

BLIS Technologies Limited

Annual Shareholder Meeting 2025


Chair’s Address

Slide 1 - Introduction

Good morning, and welcome everyone to the BLIS Technologies Limited Annual Shareholder

Meeting for 2025. My name is Geoff Plunket, and I am Chair of the Board for BLIS Technologies.

On behalf of my fellow directors, our Chief Executive, Scott Johnson and all the BLIS team it is my

pleasure to welcome you all here today in person and to those of you attending online.

This August marks 25 years since Blis was established to commercialise the pioneering work of

Professor John Tagg. I would like to acknowledge John’s outstanding contribution over the past 25

years.

Slide 2 – Question and Voting Process

Today we are providing both an in person and online attendance option for shareholders. It is

pleasing once again to have so many shareholders join us online today, and to see so many of you in

person.

When it comes to voting: For our shareholders in attendance here you may vote as usual on the

voting card provided to you at the registration desk when you arrived. For shareholders online, you

will be able to cast your vote online by pressing the “Get a voting card” button and validating

yourself using your shareholder or proxy number. Please note that only shareholders, proxy holders

or shareholder company representatives may vote.

Please refer to the virtual meeting online portal guide or contact the team at MUFG Corporate

Markets on 0800 200 220 if you require any assistance.

Shareholders online will also be able to ask questions by clicking the “ask a Question” button. I

encourage shareholders who have questions to send their questions through as soon as possible.

I am pleased to say that the meeting has been properly called and there is a quorum present.

We will be using slides during the meeting. For those of you online you will be able to see these and

follow along. They have also been posted to the NZX and are available on the BLIS website.




BLIS Technologies Limited

399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

blis.co.nz

info@blis.co.nz

A quick Health & Safety note - for those of you here with us, in the unlikely event of an emergency

the building needs to be evacuated, please evacuate via the emergency exit doorways indicated.

Follow the signs to the foyer and the front entrance, the nearest assembly point is on Albany Street

by Skinner Annex.

Slide 3 – Meeting Agenda

The agenda for this morning will include an overview from myself of the company’s performance for

the year to 31 March 2025. Scott Johnson, our CEO, will then provide you with a deeper review of

the results, and on progress against our strategic plan.

There will then be an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions. We will first take questions

from those in attendance here today and then any questions posted online that have not already

been covered by responses to previous answers.

Following this we will then move to the formal business of the meeting. At that point I will outline

the process for the discussion and voting on the three resolutions set out in the agenda.

At the meeting’s conclusion, for those of you here with us we would be delighted if you would join

the directors and the BLIS team for light refreshments and further discussions.

Slide 4 – Board of Directors - Introductions

Before reviewing the company’s performance, I would first like to introduce our Board. Their profiles

are available on the BLIS Technologies website and are also included within the annual report.

Myself, Geoff Plunket – joined the Board in May 2018, held the role of chair since July 2021. CEO of

Port Otago from 2004 to 2017, currently an independent director on Port of Auckland.

Aimee McCammon – was appointed to the Board in October 2021, CEO of Pic’s Peanut Butter based

in Nelson, with a background in advertising, marketing and governance.

Dame Alison Stewart. Alison joined the board in September 2018. Alison brings to the board

substantial experience as a research and innovation leader.

Dr Barry Richardson. Barry joined the board in 2018. Barry has a science background and brings both

BLIS specific and international biotechnology and nutritional dairy industry experience to the board.

Anita Johansen – CEO of Probi AB, joined the Board in January last year. Anita has a background in

pharmaceuticals and has held leadership positions in various global consumer healthcare companies

and is a board member of both the International Association of Probiotics (IPA) and IPA Europe.




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399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

blis.co.nz

info@blis.co.nz

Slide 5 – FY25 Summary - Results

It is pleasing to report that BLIS had revenue and earnings growth for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Revenue for the year was $12.6m, a 10% increase on the prior year. EBITDA was $1.0m, up 26% and

Net Profit of $0.8m, up 30%.

The financial year was marked by disciplined execution of our strategic plan, operational

improvement, and addressing unexpected intellectual property issues.

We are delivering on our key performance commitments of strengthened our commercial

foundations and improving financial returns.

Revenue growth was underpinned by solid growth across our finished product sales and modest

growth in our Business to Business revenue. Higher royalty revenue was partially offset by some

softness in ingredient revenue from European customers. Growth was achieved in other ingredient

markets.

While this year’s financial results were positive, considerable time was spent during the year dealing

with unexpected patent issues. It was pleasing to have this matter settled In July and a new 5 year

agreement entered into with BSP.

BLIS continues to be in a strong financial position with cash balances and short term deposits of

$9.7m.

Strategy

We remain focused on delivering revenue growth and improved profitability by working with

partners in key B2B markets, for example in the US with Probi. Opportunities within the existing B2C

markets will also be leveraged.

Distribution to shareholders

BLIS continues to enjoy financial stability making modest profits and holding cash balances of $9.7m

as at 31 March 2025.

In respect of the current year, Directors have agreed not to propose a distribution.

As trading profits continue to improve and greater visibility of the capital requirements of the

business is achieved, the board will continue to review the Company’s capital structure and if

appropriate will consider a distribution to shareholders.




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399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

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CEO Address

Slide 6 – CEO Address (Handover to Scott)

Thank you, Geoff,

On behalf of the Leadership Team, I’d like to welcome all shareholders joining us today in person

and online. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and essential to our journey as a company.

Slide 7 - BLIS Leadership Team

Let me introduce the BLIS Leadership Team, who are here today representing all areas of the

business. They’ll be available to respond to any relevant questions later in the meeting.

Team, please raise your hand when I call your name:

- Ash Childs – People and Culture Manager

- Melissa Drysdale – Head of Quality

- Jen Walker – Chief Revenue Officer

- Richard Wingham – Chief Financial Officer

- Dr John Hale – Chief Technology Officer

Slide 8 – Global market snapshot

To kick off the presentation I would like to give you a global market snapshot of the probiotic dietary

supplement market.

The global market is projected to nearly double over the next 5 years with a healthy CAGR of 12%.

With established business partners in Europe, North America and APAC, BLIS is playing in the right

markets to capitalize on that growth.

Slide 9 – FY25 Financial performance – Revenue, EBITDA

We are pleased to report revenue of $12.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2025 – a 10%

increase on the prior year. This growth was driven by solid finished product sales and modest royalty

growth, partially offset by softness in our European ingredient revenue.




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399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

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EBITDA was $1.0 million, up 26% on FY24, and net profit was $0.8 million. We ended the year with a

strong cash position of $9.7 million, with an operating cash surplus of $1.7 million.

This result reflects disciplined execution, strong cost control, and continued momentum despite

challenges

Slide 10 – FY25 Financial performance – Cash generated and Revenue by region

As a result of improvements in FY25 financial performance BLIS generated cash of $1.8M, up 70% on

the prior year.

Also of note is that Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to play a bigger role in the future as it increased

from 10% of BLIS’s turnover in 2024 to 18% in 2025. (compare that to total global probiotics at circa

38%. So, the potential is there).

The business continues to have a channel mix of circa 2/3 B2B and 1/3 B2C. BLIS doesn’t see this mix

changing materially in the future.

Slide 11 – Revenue and Market Performance – B2B

B2B revenue was $8.1 million, contributing 64% of total revenue. Ingredient revenue was $6.2

million – down slightly overall, but North America grew 83% and Asia Pacific 53%.

Royalty revenue held steady at $1.1 million. Private label grew significantly to $0.8 million, led by a

key Chinese partner.

Slide 12 – Revenue and Market Performance – B2C

B2C revenue was $4.5 million – up 29% and now 36% of total revenue. Amazon USA grew 30% to $2

million, and our BLIS webstore grew 19% to $0.6 million.

Total wholesale growth, particularly cross-border e-commerce in China, was a highlight.

Slide 13 – IP and Market Risks

Following our October 2024 announcement about a contract breach, BLIS worked closely with

Bluestone Pharma (BSP) and Lactosan to resolve the situation. We are pleased to have reached a

positive agreement on joint ownership of the patent applications, providing clarity and access to

vital technology.

All parties have mutually released claims related to these patent publications, reflecting the

transparent and ethical negotiations. BLIS also secured a five-year extension of our supply

agreement with BSP, ensuring ongoing partnership and supply chain stability."




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We are now busy working on the execution of the joint business plan initiatives.

In the US, tariffs now apply to finished products at 15%, leading to modest price increases in 2025.

Ingredients remain exempt.

Slide 14 – Strategic focus and execution

Our focus remains on disciplined growth in key markets and strategic partnerships, particularly with

Probi in the US.

We continue to have a focused pipeline of consumer driven NPD projects.

We made significant progress on China regulatory approvals for BLIS K12™ and BLIS M18™, investing

$0.3 million in FY25. Final regulatory assessments are now pending.

Slide 15 – BLIS Strategic plan

Our strategic plan remains consistent, leading with predominantly a B2B focus. B2C, however, plays

a critical role for us in terms of brand awareness and also its contribution to our bottom line. For

example, it is important to have a winning value proposition in your home market when scaling up

offshore.

Disciplined execution is fundamental to our future success.

Slide 16: ESG and Culture

We have made tangible progress in our ESG commitments. We are working toward B Corp

certification, and a proposed constitutional change will support this.

BLIS is pursuing B Corp certification to demonstrate its commitment to responsible growth, ensuring

that environmental, social, and governance considerations are embedded in its strategy. Far from

being at the expense of profit, this approach strengthens long-term shareholder value by building

trust, resilience, and sustainable competitive advantage through considering all stakeholders.

We also launched our ‘Leading at BLIS’ leadership programme and maintained GREEN status with

our MyGreen Lab re-certification.

We continue to prioritise safety across all sites, with no lost-time injuries again in FY25 – extending

our record to six years.





BLIS Technologies Limited

399 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

blis.co.nz

info@blis.co.nz

Slide 17: Supply Chain:

To ensure supply continuity and support growth, we are working with a new fermentation specialist,

with new supply expected in 2026. Short-term margin pressures are expected in the meantime.

Slide 18: 25-year milestone:

This August marks 25 years since BLIS was founded on the pioneering work of Professor John Tagg.

John has made extraordinary contributions over this time and continues to support BLIS today. On

behalf of the Board, the BLIS Team and shareholders – thank you, John.

Slide 19 – Closing and outlook

BLIS Technologies reported 1Q26 revenue of $3.5m, driven by Private Label and strong NZ wholesale

sales. The Company forecasts 1HY26 revenue of ~$7.5m, up 25% on 1HY25, with EBITDA (including

one-offs) slightly below last year. Full-year FY26 revenue is forecast to grow 10–15%.

We thank our team for their commitment, especially through the IP challenge this year. Their

professionalism has been exceptional.

We are cautiously optimistic as we progress through FY26. We see continued strong demand for

science-backed probiotics and will maintain our focus on strategic markets, innovation, and

execution.

FY25 was a step forward – and we look ahead with confidence. Thank you.

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