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Distribution
As Costa supplies a very wide geographic area, its distribution costs are significant. Any rise in the price inputs related to Costa's distribution of its products, such as of oil, packaging materials, raw production costs or transport costs and
changes in the rates in the charter vessel market (with respect to the export of citrus product), could lead to higher distribution costs. If such costs cannot be passed on to Costa's customers through increased prices, they could have a material
adverse impact on the operating and financial performance of Costa.
Changes to importation trade barriers
Costa currently exports approximately 70% of its existing citrus crop packed, to various countries including Japan, the United States and South Korea. In addition, foreign markets, and in particular China, are a key revenue stream for the
Business. Changes to trade tariffs or duties or the subsidisation of local producers or other exporters by a foreign government or the introduction of other import barriers, could make Costa's products less competitive in those markets, which
could have a material adverse impact on the financial performance and prospects of Costa.
Foreign exchange risk
Costa is exposed to foreign exchange risk from a number of sources, namely from the export of produce to various countries including Japan and the United States, and through the earnings it generates from its international operations,
including the Morocco and China joint ventures. Unfavourable movements in the foreign exchange rates between the Australian dollar and other currencies such as the US dollar, Japanese yen, Moroccan dirham and Chinese Yuan can have a
material adverse impact on the overall financial performance of Costa.
Risks associated with foreign operations
Costa has significant interests in the African Blue JV in Morocco and its joint venture with Driscoll's Inc in China. Costa's operations may be adversely affected by the risks associated with operation in such jurisdictions, which may impact on its
ability to grow the business by expansion into other overseas markets. As with its domestic operations, Costa has instituted certain internal controls to regulate the operations of its activities outside Australia, and constantly reviews and
monitors these controls for effectiveness. Failure to adequately and consistently monitor these internal controls may have an adverse impact on Costa's financial performance. Jurisdictions in which Costa operates may in the future experience
sudden civil unrest or major change to their government or political or legal systems and the nature of the legal and regulatory systems in those jurisdictions can result in a lack of certainty regarding the interpretation and enforcement of local
laws and regulations.
The Coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused, and will likely continue to cause, severe impact on global, regional and national economies and disruption to international trade and business activity. While economic conditions have stabilised in 2021,
the COVID-19 pandemic caused increased unemployment and the levels of equity and other financial markets to decline sharply and to become volatile, and such effects may continue or worsen in the future. This may in turn disrupt distribution
channels and reduce the level of consumer activity in the markets in which Costa operates, which may have a negative impact on its ability to generate revenues or profits.
Governments and central banks around the world have reacted to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic by implementing stimulus and liquidity programs and cutting interest rates, however it is unclear whether these actions or any future
actions taken by governments and central banks will be successful in mitigating the economic disruption. Additionally, any such fiscal and monetary actions are subject to withdrawal by the relevant governments or central banks, or may lapse
without renewal. If the COVID-19 pandemic is prolonged and/or actions of governments and central banks are unsuccessful in mitigating the economic disruption, the negative impact on global growth and global financial markets could be
amplified, and may lead to recessions in national, regional or global economies.
The impact of COVID-19 has and may lead to labour shortages and other disruptions to Costa's ability to attract and retain employees and the seasonal workforce it relies upon to process its harvest. If conditions deteriorate or remain uncertain
for a prolonged period this may adversely affect Costa's ability to operate and grow its business, and its results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. There is also a risk of increasing costs to maintain operational
performance, for example freight charges, safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and input cost inflation.
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