2022 Annual Results
Operating expenses
Fonterra
Dairy for life
NZD million¹
2021² 2022
Costs allocated to regions
Selling & marketing
656
667
Distribution & storage
543
588
•
Administration expenses
633
669
Research & development
82
83
Other expenses
16
72
Total allocated operating expenses
1,930
2,079
Unallocated costs
223
205
Operating expenses from
2,153 2,284
continuing operations
·
Operating expenses from
89
113
discontinued operations
Total Group operating expenses
2,242
2,397
1. Normalised basis. Does not align to FY22 Annual Financial Statements, predominately due to
additional categories
2. $59 million of 'Other' expenses have been reclassified to Administration expenses for consistency with the
current period
Total Group operating expenses increased $155 million
reflecting:
o inflationary pressure and supply chain disruptions
increased distribution & storage, and administration
expenses by $81 million
o increased 'Other' expenses of $56 million reflects Asia
brands impairment and costs associated with discontinuing
some products that are not aligned with our strategy
Unallocated costs decreased $18 million due to releasing a
provision held at Group level
Increased costs in discontinued operations due to higher
distribution and storage costs in DPA Brazil
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