Their normalised EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) is down 2 per cent to $103 million.
Statutory EBITDA of $87.8 million was 11 per cent higher than the prior year.
Strong growth in the Australian and international branded business did not entirely offset the impact of reduced margins in Bega Cheese’s bulk dairy ingredients and nutritionals business.
Shares in Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) are trading 4.3 per cent higher at $5.07.