Bega Cheese Ltd
ASX:BGA

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Bega Cheese Ltd
ASX:BGA
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Price: 5.9 AUD -0.67% Market Closed
Market Cap: 1.8B AUD

Bega Cheese Ltd
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Bega Cheese Ltd. engages in processing, manufacturing and distributing dairy and associated products. The firm's products include Cheese, Spreads, Grocery, Bionutrients and Dairy. The firm's segments include Branded and Bulk. Its Branded segment is engaged in manufacturing bulk ingredients into consumer products for internal or external brands. Its Bulk segment is engaged in manufacturing of bulk dairy ingredients, nutritional and bio nutrient products. The firm also offers farm services, including milk supply agreements and milk supply agreement disputes. The firm's brands include Bega Cheese, Vegemite, Dare, Farmers Union, Dairy Farmers, Yoplait, B honey, Big M, Masters, Juice Brothers and Berri.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q4 2023
Call Date
Aug 24, 2023
AI Summary
Q4 2023

Challenging Year: Bega faced extreme volatility in FY23, with record-high farm gate milk prices in the first half and a sharp decline in global commodity prices in the second half.

Branded Business Strength: The branded portfolio delivered strong results, with volume growth of about 5% and solid performance in categories like milk-based beverages and yogurt.

Commodity Headwinds: The bulk (commodity) business was significantly impacted by the disconnect between elevated Australian milk prices and falling international dairy commodity prices, leading to a large noncash impairment.

Restructuring & Cost Savings: Bega undertook restructuring, consolidating divisions and cutting $20 million of annualized costs, with $12 million to benefit FY24.

Muted Outlook for Bulk: Management expects nearly all FY24 profitability to come from the branded segment, with minimal contribution from bulk commodities.

FY24 Guidance: Normalized EBITDA is guided to $160 million–$170 million, flat to slightly up, reflecting continued branded growth offsetting bulk weakness.

Long-Term Ambition: Bega targets EBITDA of $250 million-plus within five years, driven by branded business growth, efficiency, and selective cost-outs.

Balance Sheet: Leverage ratio improved to 1.6x, indicating a stronger balance sheet.

Dividend: Full year dividend of $0.075 per share declared.

Key Financials
Revenue
$3.0B+
Normalized EBITDA
$160.2M
Volume Growth Branded Business
4.5%
Dividend per Share
$0.075
Leverage Ratio
1.6x
Gross Margin
19.4%
Net Asset Impairment (after tax)
$230M+
Full Year Impairment (pretax)
$276M
Cost Savings from Restructuring
$20M annualized ($12M in FY24)
Branded Revenue Mix
85%
Other Earnings Calls
2023
2020

Management

Mr. Barry Irvin A.M.
Executive Chairman
No Bio Available
Mr. Pete Findlay
COO & CEO
No Bio Available
Mr. Gunther G. Burghardt
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Jacqueline Scarlett
Group General Counsel
No Bio Available
Mr. David McKinnon
Executive General Manager of People & Capability
No Bio Available
Mr. Brett Kelly F.C.A., GAICD
Company Secretary
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
NEW SOUTH WALES
North Bega, 23-45 Ridge St
Contacts