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A2 Milk boss says China formula market in steep decline

Carrie LaFrenz
Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporter
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Key Points

  • The a2 Milk Co remains on track to grow sales to $2 billion and improve EBITDA margins in the ‘teens’ over the medium term.
  • It expects China’s infant formula market conditions to be more challenging this year.

A2 Milk Co boss David Bortolussi has warned that China’s infant formula market is in a steep decline and will be a more challenging place to do business this year.

The dual-listed company is heavily reliant on the Chinese market, which fell by double-digits in 2023 due to fewer newborns and lower shelf prices.

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Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com

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