a2MC declares $300 million special dividend

25/06/2026 08:30 NZST, CORPACTP

The a2 Milk Company (the Company, a2MC) confirms the Board has now declared a $300 million special dividend that will be fully franked and unimputed to be paid on 24 July 2026.

The declaration of the special dividend follows a2MC’s announcement on 22 June 2026 that it had received approval from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to transition the two China label infant milk formula product registrations acquired in connection with the a2 Pokeno facility to a2 branded products.

Chair, Pip Greenwood said: “With the necessary China regulatory approvals now in place, the Board is pleased to declare a $300 million special dividend. This reflects our commitment to delivering shareholder returns while maintaining disciplined capital management.”

The key details regarding the dividend are outlined below (more details in the table in the attached).

Total paid: NZ$300,000,000

Cents per ordinary share: 41.36

Imputation: 0%

Franking percentage: 100%

Franking credit - cents per ordinary share: 17.72

Ex-dividend date: 8 July 2026

Record date: 9 July 2026

Payment date: 24 July 2026

Authorised for release by the Board of Directors

Pip Greenwood

Chair

The a2 Milk Company Limited

Attachments

  1. a2MC declares $300 million special dividend
  2. NZX Distribution Notice