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S U N R I C E G R O U P A N N UA L R E P O R T 2 0 2 5 —
Rice at
our heart
SHAPING OUR FUTURE WITH
SUNRICE GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
A
About this
Report
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — ABOUT THIS REPORT
Reporting boundary and period
1
SunRice’s Annual Report covers Ricegrowers Limited ABN 55 007 481 156
and its controlled entities. Unless otherwise stated, all disclosures in the
Annual Report relate to the Financial Year ended 30 April 2025 (FY25). In this
report, “the year”, “this year”, “crop year 2024” and “CY24” all refer to FY25.
The “2025 harvest”, “crop year 2025” and “CY25” all refer to the rice crop
harvested in 2025, which will be processed and marketed in the Financial
Year ending 30 April 2026 (FY26). “SunRice”, “SunRice Group”, “Group”, “we”
and “our” refer to Ricegrowers Limited ABN 55 007 481 156 and its controlled
entities, as defined in this report.
Reporting frameworks
The FY25 Financial Report (on pages 89–129) and Directors’ Report (on
pages 75–87) have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards
Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The Operating and Financial Review,
which is a required element of the Directors’ Report, can be found in the CEO’s
Report on pages 7–12. This Annual Report has been prepared and reported
to align with the 2021 Global Reporting Index (GRI) Standards and the 2022
GRI Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sector Standards. The Sustainability
Data Book (see 2025 Reports Portfolio) includes the disclosures and where
they are located within this report.
Report assurance
The Remuneration Report on pages 76–85 and the Financial Report on pages
89–129 have been audited. All disclosures in the Annual Report have been
subject to SunRice’s internal review and approval processes by management,
the executive and the Board, as appropriate.
Stakeholder engagement and materiality
SunRice undertakes both a formal materiality assessment to identify the
issues that are significant to the business and to key stakeholders, as
well as informal engagement throughout the year, in order to respond to
our stakeholders’ insights. In FY24, SunRice commenced a refresh of its
stakeholder engagement framework and undertook a double materiality
review. Our renewed Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Statement can
be found at sunrice.com.au/sustainability-reports. The Group’s refreshed
material topics are reported on page 16 and informed our new Sustainability
Strategy (see page 18).
'Sustainability' and 'sustainable'
About SunRice’s structure
Our approach to sustainability aims to balance environmental, social and
economic considerations in a way that creates long term value for our
stakeholders. We recognise that in many cases these considerations will be
interdependent or may compete or conflict with each other. In executing against
our Strategy, we aim to understand and balance the environmental, social
and business impacts of the Group in a way that seeks to create value overall.
References to 'sustainability' and 'sustainably' in this report or other disclosures
do not mean that there will be no adverse impacts or trade-offs between our
thematic pillars and/or our business priorities.
The structure of Ricegrowers Limited (trading as SunRice) contains Non-Standard
Elements, including:
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• Annual Report – provides information on SunRice, including
governance, strategy, sustainability, key risks, financial and non-financial
performance and outlook, and includes the Annual Directors’ Report and
Annual Financial Report. sunrice.com.au/annual-reports
• Interim (Half Yearly) Financial Report – provides information on
SunRice’s half-yearly financial and non-financial performance and
outlook. sunrice.com.au/financial-reports
• Corporate Governance Statement – provides
an overview of our policies, procedures and practices to ensure
application of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations (4th Edition). sunrice.com.au/corporate-governance
• Sustainability Reporting – provides further information on SunRice’s
sustainability framework, strategy, policies and other mandatory
reporting, including our Modern Slavery Statement, Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Monitoring Data and the Australian Packaging
Covenant Organisation (APCO) Report and Action Plan.
sunrice.com.au/sustainability-reports
• Sustainability Data Book – provides information on SunRice’s annual
sustainability performance across our commitments to Thriving People,
Thriving Planet, Thriving Communities and Inspiring Products. The data
book also includes the GRI Index, which outlines where to locate 2025
disclosures made in accordance with the 2021 GRI Standards and the
2022 GRI Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fishing Sector Standards.
sunrice.com.au/sustainability-reports
Other reports and information
• Tax Transparency Disclosures – SunRice is a signatory to the Board
of Taxation’s Tax Transparency Code. The Tax Report (issued annually)
complements the Group’s tax disclosures and enhances our stakeholders’
understanding of the Group’s compliance with Australian tax laws.
sunrice.com.au/financial-reports
• Other information – presentations and announcements made to
stakeholders during the year. See the Results and Reports section of the
SunRice investor website. investors.sunrice.com.au
1. The Company has a dual class share structure with differential voting rights;
2. The Company’s constitution imposes shareholding limits on A Class Shares
and B Class Shares; and
3. The Company’s constitution outlines the composition of the Board of Directors.
Details of these Non-Standard Elements are available on SunRice’s website.
One of the conditions of the Company’s admission to the official list of the ASX
in 2019 was the provision by SunRice of an undertaking to the ASX that it would
disclose, in last year’s Annual Report, whether it had considered removing the NonStandard Elements from its structure and operations, and if it had decided not to
remove the Non-Standard Elements for the time being, its reasons for this.
In line with this obligation, SunRice disclosed last year that it was conducting
a strategic review including a review of its structure and operations and that this
would include a review of the Non-Standard Elements to assess whether the
structure continues to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders
generally. As at the date of this report, no decision has been made or approved by
the Board to modify the structure.
The Board considers that any changes to the Company’s capital structure require
careful consideration of a range of strategic, commercial, and stakeholder factors.
Should any material recommendations arise from the Board’s periodic reviews,
they will be the subject of consultation with the ASX and, where required, will be
submitted to shareholders for approval.
It should be noted that the interests of A Class Shareholders are in achieving
returns through Paddy Prices. The interests of B Class Shareholders are in
achieving dividends on B Class Shares and improvement in the market price of
B Class Shares. The Directors are required to act in the best interests of the
Company as a whole. SunRice’s Directors have actively managed the interests of
both A Class and B Class shareholders, in a listed environment on both the NSX
and ASX for more than 18 years and the Directors believe they have demonstrated
a strong track record in balancing the interests of both classes of shareholders.
In addition, the Board has adopted procedures to manage any potential conflict
or divergence of interests which may arise, including establishing a committee of
non-grower Directors (the Independent Committee). These procedures are set out
in the SunRice Conflict of Interest Policy and the Paddy Pricing Policy. Copies of
both policies are also available on SunRice’s website. For more details of the NonStandard Elements of SunRice’s structure see investors.sunrice.com.au.
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — ABOUT THIS REPORT
ABOUT THIS REPORT
Welcome to the
FY25 SunRice
Group Annual
Report. This
year marks
75 years for the
SunRice Group.
75 YEARS
Over the past 12 months we’ve started to implement
our 2030 Growth Strategy, aligned with our renewed
Purpose, Vision and Values. These foundations
allow us to focus on achieving our ambition: to be
everyone’s favourite rice food company. Because,
from our beginnings as a co-operative 75 years ago
to our bold aspirations for the future, rice has always
been and will remain at our heart.
We’re on an ambitious growth journey as a global food
company with deep Australian heritage. Fundamental to
our success are our ~2,400 employees, who operate across
~60 sites in 10 different countries. We remain committed
to operating sustainably, ethically and transparently as
we continue to grow and evolve for the next 75 years.
As the SunRice Group, we seek to continuously improve
the way we communicate long-term sustainable value
to our A and B Class Shareholders and other important
stakeholders. Our financial and non-financial reporting
is combined to provide information on all aspects of our
performance in one report, the Annual Report.
An Australian
success story
1950
Ricegrowers’ Co-operative Mills Limited formed.
1950s
Leeton Mill built. Sunwhite rice branded retail pack launched.
1960s
Coleambally Mill built.
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2019
2020s
2024
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2025
Deniliquin Mill built. Trukai Industries Ltd (PNG) established
to extend Riverina rice markets. CopRice acquired to process
and sell rice milling by-products.
Start of value-added products (rice cakes, rice bran,
horticultural products). Rice Cakes plant built in Leeton.
Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) established.
SolRice (Solomon Islands) acquired extending markets for
Riverina rice. Koshihikari developed for Japanese market.
Riviana Foods (non-rice products) acquired.
Growers vote to change co-operative’s structure. Company
registered as Ricegrowers Limited (trading as SunRice).
National Stock Exchange (NSX) listing (2007).
Ricegrowers Singapore Pte Ltd incorporated to extend
markets and global sourcing capabilities across Asia.
SunRice hits $1 billion in turnover (FY12). SunRice acquires
100% ownership in SunFoods (US). Acquisitions of Roza’s
Gourmet and Fehlbergs Fine Foods (Riviana Foods), Feed
Rite’s Wangaratta, VIC assets (CopRice) and a rice processing
mill in Vietnam.
SunRice lists on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX),
following an A and B Class Shareholder vote in 2018.
Further organic and strategic growth pursued, including
acquisitions of KJ&Co (Riviana Foods); Riverbank Stockfeeds
Leongatha VIC business, NZ dairy nutrition business, Pryde’s
EasiFeed and SavourLife (CopRice).
SunRice achieves record revenue, with $1.88 billion in
turnover (FY24). 2030 Growth Strategy launched.
SunRice celebrates 75 years. Deregulation of the singlemarketing export desk (known as vesting) from 1 July 2025.
CONTENTS
Group CEO’s Report
How we Create Value
Thriving People
Thriving Planet
S U N R I C E G R O U P AN N UAL R E P O RT 2 0 2 5 — F Y2 5 H I G H L I G H TS
Thriving Communities
Inspiring Products
Australian Rice Pool Business
International Rice
Rice Food
Riviana Foods
CopRice
Corporate
Our Outlook
Our Strategy
Our Approach to Risk
Corporate Governance
Corporate Management Team
Directors’ Report
Remuneration Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Financial Report
Consolidated Entity Disclosure Statement
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report
Shareholder Information
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Corporate Directory
F Y2 5 H I G H L I G H TS
In FY25 we continued to deliver
across key metrics, while embedding
our 2030 Growth Strategy. We are
shaping our future with rice at our
heart, as we build on the legacy of
the last 75 years.
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Chairman’s Report
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138
$1.85b2% $147.7m^3% $70.7m^4%
Revenue
EBITDA1
Net Profit
After Tax
1. EBITDA is defined as earnings before net finance costs (asset financing charges are not considered a finance
cost/income for the purpose of the EBITDA calculation), tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment.
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About this Report
5%
Reduction in
Scope 3 FLAG
emissions2
2. Compared to the Group’s FY23 Scope 3 FLAG emissions.
See the Sustainability Data Book for more detail.
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
FY23
$461
FY24
$430
CY24/FY25
tonne
$406 per
6%
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Chairman’s
Report
PA D DY P R I C E
FOR MEDIUM
GRAIN RICE
F U L LY F R A N K E D
DIVIDEND PER
B CLASS SHARE
FY23
50c
BASIC EARNINGS
PER B CLASS
SHARE
FY23
83.8c
FY24
60c
3
FY24
97.5c
FY25
65c
^8%
FY25
102.9c
^6%
This is my last Chairman’s Report and
provides me with the opportunity
to reflect on the continual changes
that SunRice has faced and largely
overcome since we were founded
75 years ago.
Many of our new investors are not aware of our heritage before our
listing on the ASX in 2019. This rich history is outlined at the front of
this report. Some of our dedicated rice growers saw the emergence
of the then Ricegrowers’ Co-operative Mills Limited (RCL) at the
Whitton Hall in 1950 and most were involved in the vote to convert
from a co-operative to a company in 2005, and our subsequent
listing on the NSX in 2007.
3. FY24 included a special dividend of 5 cents per B Class Share.
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
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I was President of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA)
at the time, and then Chairman Gerry Lawson noted: “Over the
last 50 years RCL has become successful through a deliberate path
of innovation and change. We have evolved beyond the growing,
processing and marketing of an agricultural commodity, to a global
business that exports value-added rice food products around the
world”.
These words remain true today. SunRice has developed even
further, and now also sources rice from around the world to mitigate
supply risks such as drought to our international markets. We have
continued to embrace change and innovation to become the global
business we are today, including our listing on the ASX in 2019.
A strong set of results
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present a strong set of
results, which included improved profitability despite a small
downturn in revenue, and a record total fully franked dividend
of 65 cents per B Class Share for FY25.
Since listing on the ASX, SunRice has delivered a Total Shareholder
Return (including dividends) of 149%,4 representing a Compound
Annual Growth Rate of 16.4%. On moving to the ASX in 2019, the
Board was aware that a lack of liquidity for our newly listed B Class
Shares would be challenging. However, over the last two years,
liquidity has increased, with a 30-day median volume to 31 May
2025 of $360,380, compared to the 30-day median volume to 31
May 2023 of $25,843. This represents a more than 10-fold increase
in liquidity, admittedly from a low base. The Board will continue to
focus on this important value driver for our B Class Shareholders.
4. Investment period 30 April 2019 to 30 April 2025, Total Shareholder Return considers
movement in B Class Share price and dividends paid, and assumes all dividends are
reinvested on the dividend ex-date.
CY24 paddy return impacts
The CY24 paddy return of $406 per tonne for medium grain has
been a disappointing result for our Riverina growers. This is a
significant reduction on the $461 per tonne return for the CY22
crop and the $430 per tonne result for CY23. The excellent onfarm yields that most growers achieved and the relatively lower
temporary water pricing during the year, have hopefully enabled
our growers to generate positive cash flows. We are acutely aware
of the impact of inflation on inputs like fertiliser, chemicals and
machinery, particularly when combined with high interest rates, on
our growers.
While USD-AUD exchange rates have remained low and hence
favourable for exports this year, the poor mill-out rates for the CY24
crop, which were the lowest experienced in more than five years,
was the material driver of the lower paddy return, with the rebound
of the Californian rice crop from severe drought also impacting
international tender markets and pricing.
Our analysis has shown that if just average mill-out rates had been
achieved for the CY24 crop, we would have exceeded last year’s
paddy return irrespective of global tender markets and other
impacts. Importantly our focus on branded positions delivered
notable growth in the Middle East, which in part has helped deliver
a solid underlying paddy price.
Industry challenges and opportunities
Over the next 12 months we will be marketing the CY25 crop, and
I am pleased to say that exceptional on-farm yields have been
achieved across all valleys and varieties. I believe a 32-hectare
crop from one of our growers of Matilda that averaged 17.3 T/ha is
a world record for medium grain. Over 400,000 tonnes of Matilda
was produced at an average of 12.5 T/ha. I don’t believe any other
rice producing country can replicate yields like this. With growers
as capable as these, using leading technology, we should expect a
strong future.
However, State and Federal Governments continue to shift the
goal posts in their pursuit of water reform. The Riverina community
has presented solutions on riverine health and biodiversity that
balance the need to retain viable industries and employment
in the region. RGA and SunRice continue to make high level
representations about the impact of major buybacks. The magnitude
of water purchased by the Federal Government in such a small
timeframe over the last six months places acute pressure on water
pricing. SunRice has never supported buybacks, and we strongly
urge both the Federal and State Governments to moderate buybacks
as the primary tool to achieve the Murray Darling Basin Plan. On
top of this, general security water rights are being eroded bit by bit
and are targeted as a solution to climate change challenges. This
uncertainty may impact major investments we are making in our
research and breeding programs that will increase on-farm yields
and reduce water usage per tonne. SunRice and our growers have
shown we can rise to the challenge and help achieve these positive
outcomes for our environment, while driving productivity and
keeping jobs in the region.
In line with this, the Board remains focused on overseeing
Management’s execution of our 2030 Growth Strategy. A key part
of this is ensuring the maintenance of a strong and viable Australian
rice industry. During the year, we also approved the Group’s
Sustainability Strategy and oversaw the validation of the Group’s
emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Target initiative
(SBTi).
Transitioning to a deregulated environment
and becoming a Buyer of Choice
The Australian rice industry was built on the back of farmers
collectively marketing their rice under the NSW Government’s
rice marketing arrangements known as vesting. International rice
markets are rarely freely traded and vesting enabled SunRice to
achieve the scale necessary to compete effectively.
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
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Many Government reviews and policy changes have led to
SunRice’s support to transition to an operating environment
without the Sole and Exclusive Export Licence (SEEL), which will
take effect from 1 July 2025. As a result, this year, much like 1950,
is a foundational one for us. SunRice is very focused on the value
we can create for our Australian rice growers in this post vesting
environment as we transition from being the Buyer of Last Resort
to becoming the Buyer of Choice. As I shared with many of you at
our CY26 launch dinners, CY26 is just the start, and we are looking
at new ways to reward SunRice growers who consistently deliver
volumes of high-quality paddy to us.
Retirement and election of Chair-elect
After serving on the SunRice Board for 18 years, I will retire
following our AGM on 4 September 2025. I was elected to the role
of Chair by my fellow Directors in November 2014 and it has been
an honour to serve our growers and shareholders over the past 10
years. When I sought re-election for a fifth term in 2023, I indicated
that I would focus on a successful transition to our new Group CEO
Paul Serra and the next Chair of the Board. Further, if this went well,
that I may not serve my full term. I am pleased to say that this has
come to pass.
John Bradford, my Deputy Chair since 2022, was elected
unopposed by the Board to replace me as Chair at the conclusion
of the AGM. John has demonstrated his abilities as Chair of Trukai
Industries in Papua New Guinea since 2018 and as the previous
Chair of the Grower Services Committee. He shares my passion for
this great Australian company and our growers and shareholders.
SunRice Chair, Laurie Arthur, Chair-elect, John Bradford and Group CEO, Paul Serra.
Paul has been with us for almost two years and has proven to be
a very capable CEO. The Board has full confidence in his ability
and leadership of our dedicated Management team, as evidenced
by our FY25 results and our strategy for the future. You are in
good hands.
Acknowledgements
I extend my thanks to my fellow Directors, past and present; the
Rice Marketing Board of the NSW; and the RGA, which is celebrating
100 years of rice growing this year, while we celebrate 75 years
of SunRice.
It has been a privilege to work with
the wonderful people that make up the
Australian rice industry, including our
growers, shareholders and employees, and
the many other people and organisations
that support this incredible industry.
With your ongoing support, the SunRice Group will continue
to grow and deliver for all of us for another 75 years.
Going forward, I will continue to supply paddy to SunRice
exclusively and enjoy the benefits of being a grower and
shareholder.
Laurie Arthur
SunRice Chairman
FY24
REVENUE
FY23
$1.64b
FY24
EBITDA
FY23
$143.9m
$117m
NET PROFIT
AF T E R TAX
FY24
FY23
$68.2m
$54.8m
B CLASS
SHARE PRICE
AT 3 0 A P R I L
FY23
$6.20
7
$1.88b
FY25
$1.85b
2%
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S U N R I C E G R O U P A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 2 45 — G R O U P C E O ’ S R E P O R T
Group CEO’s
Report
FY25
$147.7m
^3%
FY25
$70.7m
^4%
FY25
FY24
$6.51
$11.00
^69%
“Our 75-year journey has shaped
us into a truly global business, with
approximately 60% of our revenue
now generated internationally.
In FY25, we continued to deliver
improved earnings while executing
strategic initiatives that better position
us for our next chapter of growth.”
We effectively managed a complex operating environment in FY25
while growing the value of our established brands and pursuing
strategic growth initiatives. This culminated in a solid set of
results, supported by improved profitability across the business,
highlighting the quality of the Group’s earnings despite pressures
on the top line.
SunRice reported revenue of $1.85 billion in FY25, compared to
$1.88 billion in FY24. Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation,
Amortisation and Impairment (EBITDA) was $147.7 million, and
Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) reached $70.7 million, up 3% and 4%
respectively on FY24. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) was 82%5
for the 12 months to 30 April 2025, compared to the S&P/ASX 300
Accumulation Index of 10%.
5. Investment period 30 April 2024 to 30 April 2025. TSR considers movement in B Class Share
price and dividends paid, and assumes all dividends are reinvested on the dividend ex-date.
GROUP CEO’S REPORT
SUNRICE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2025 — GROUP CEO’S REPORT
As we began to implement our 2030 Growth Strategy,
our global team embraced FY25 with:
Rice at our heart: Leaning into our roots and what
we do best – our branded, vertically integrated rice
products – in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and
close to 50 markets around the world;
Global mindset: Balancing our global scale with local
consumer relevance, backed by a ‘one group’ approach
and the discipline and agility to turn opportunities into
advantages; and
Consumer focus: Placing consumers at the heart of
what we do, to develop innovative solutions to their
every day meal needs.
We made significant changes to our organisational structure
and operations, all focused on one ambition: becoming
everyone’s favourite rice food company. These changes,
effective from 1 May 2025, better position us for 75 more years
of growth and open new possibilities for the SunRice Group,
which are outlined in Our Strategy on pages 57–58.
A summary of our progress against strategy in FY25 can
also be found in this section.
Our performance drivers in
a strategic and global context
Volume opportunities and challenges
Pricing pressures
Around 70% of the Group’s sales related to branded product in
FY25. The strength of our brands and product portfolio continued
to deliver volume growth across several parts of the Group. Key
drivers of this growth included:
Sales price deflation together with the need for additional
discounting in a number of our markets and product categories were
the primary reason for the overall slight downturn in Group revenue.
• Growth in the Middle East (ME), following new product launches
and a successful Ramadan campaign;
• The strong performance of our Toscano range in the Australian
Bakery category;
• An expanded international customer base in Rice Flour and
additional ranging and distribution in Australian retail channels
in Rice Cakes;
• Sales into the branded pet food channel in Australia, supported
by our acquisition of SavourLife in August 2024; and
• Substantial growth in our United States (US) export volumes
underpinned by ample rice supply in the Northern Hemisphere.
These positive drivers were partly offset by other areas of our
business which were under pressure during FY25. Challenges
during the year included:
• Intensified competition across our key Pacific markets and
US distribution channels;
• Cost of living pressures impacting the Food Service sector and
consumer spending patterns in Australia, particularly in the
Microwave Rice, Premium Biscuit, Pickled Vegetables and Equine
categories;
• A contracting dairy feed sector in both Australia and New
Zealand; and
• Low wholegrain mill-out rates of the CY24 crop, which
impacted our ability to place product in some markets.
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These pricing pressures were primarily driven by increased rice
supply in the Northern Hemisphere (which drove a significant drop
in global tender pricing), reductions in the cost of some ingredients
used in animal feed production and intensified competition in a
number of markets and product categories.
Improved profitability
Despite the challenges affecting revenue, the Group improved its
overall profitability in FY25, primarily through improved product
mix, innovation and cost savings across various parts of our supply
chain, including procurement, logistics and distribution.
Profit margin growth was further fueled by a range of factors,
including manufacturing efficiencies across our operations
(including raw material usage optimisation), particularly in Rice
Foods and CopRice, and the non-repeat of FY24 costs related to
increased working capital risks in specific markets.
In addition, we continued to implement appropriate pricing
strategies where possible to help absorb inflationary headwinds,
including global rice price fluctuations resulting from the Indian
Government’s export ban on non-Basmati rice varieties during 1H
FY25; the sharp depreciation of the PGK against USD denominated
rice imports in PNG; and the depreciation of the AUD against the
USD and EUR, which particularly impacted our portfolio of imported
products.
The improvement in the quality of our earnings demonstrates the
strength of our brands and our 2030 Growth Strategy in action.
GROUP CEO’S REPORT
AUSTRALIAN RICE
POOL BUSINESS
PROFIT BUSINESSES
Rice Pool
Favourable factors supporting
the Australian Rice Pool Business
included strong volumes of
branded and traded sales across
key markets and ample Riverina
rice supply. However, the paddy
price was impacted by the lower
wholegrain mill-out rates of
the CY24 crop (similar to those
experienced in CY18), and, to a
lesser extent, a sharp fall in global
tender pricing compared to FY24.
International Rice
Rice Food
Increased competition in key Pacific Additional Australian retail channel
markets and domestic US channels,
opportunities in Rice Cakes, new
along with falling global tender
export business in Rice Flour, and
prices, impacted the top line despite product innovation across the
ongoing growth in the ME. While
portfolio supported volume growth,
profitability was challenged by
despite pressures from lower
higher rice sourcing costs and foreign priced offerings, particularly in
exchange (FX) pressures in key Pacific Microwave Rice. Profit margins were
markets, it was maintained via pricing further supported by optimised
initiatives across a range of markets
pricing strategies, the realisation
and the non-repeat of FY24 costs
of manufacturing efficiencies and
related to increased working capital improved raw materials utilisation,
risks in specific markets.
particularly in Rice Flour.
REVENUE
REVENUE
per tonne
$406
6%
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$430
CY24/FY25
per
tonne
R I V E R I N A C R O P S I Z E (0 00 S)
CY23/FY24
~500
9
paddy tonnes
harvested
CY24/FY25
~618
paddy tonnes
harvested
$893.8m
FY25
$860.4m
4%
FY24
$121.0m
FY25
$132.5m
^10%
FY24
FY24
$221.8m
FY25
$230.8m
^4%
$252.7m
Corporate
EBITDA was impacted by the
lower asset financing charges
received from the Rice Pool
Business, as well as the nonrepeat of non-core asset sales
in FY24. This was partly offset
by the cycling of several one off
costs incurred in FY24, which
included the refresh of the
Group’s strategy and increase
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