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Strategic rationale for the acquisitions

Compelling combination benefits and synergy potential Expect to continue Metcash's proven track record of extracting synergies and successfully integrating earnings accretive acquisitions - annualised (run-rate) synergies of $14m expected at the end of Year 2 post completion Commentary Key areas of expected synergies Expected annualised synergies ($m) Phased and careful approach to synergy realisation: Initially maintain BAU focus and momentum while extracting limited synergies Balance synergy realisation with establishing the right foundation for integration · Expect ~20% of the ~$14m expected annualised synergies to be delivered into Food EBIT in Year 1 post completion and ~60% (cumulative) delivered into Food EBIT in Year 2 post completion High confidence in delivery of synergy estimates with strong potential for material upside Metcash 1. Network optimisation and shared services • • Reduce Superior Food offsite storage and transition to Metcash network Leverage shared services to reduce costs ~$1m • 2. Procurement benefits Create supplier efficiencies through economies of scale across direct & indirect spend ~$7m+ • Indirect procurement benefits from centralising spend across overlapping categories (i.e., energy, fuel, repairs and maintenance etc.) 3. Cross promotions × to increase share of customer wallet • Enhanced product catalogue through cross-sell of existing categories (e.g. liquor, beverages, protein, confectionery) to increase share of wallet ~$1m+ • Opportunity to increase Metcash Food teamwork score 4. Ranging, brands & private label expansion • Optimised ranging and brands to reflect consumer preferences Leverage combined product development capability to expand share of wallet in private/exclusive label across B2C and B2B networks ~$6m+ 5. Dis-synergies Incremental head office support costs (i.e. safety and finance) plus capability to pursue strategic inorganic growth opportunities ~($1m) Total ~$14m+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 29
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