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Costa uses a number of its leased distribution centres to provide distribution services to third parties as part of its CF&L business division. In some cases, the length of Costa's distribution services contracts are shorter than the length of
Costa's leases of the distribution centres. Costa's leases for its distribution centres are typically long term leases. If a distribution services contract is renewed on less favourable terms, or is terminated or cannot be renewed by Costa on
expiry, and Costa is unable to find an alternative use for the distribution centre in a timely manner (for example subleasing unused space in the distribution centre on favourable terms), this could have a material adverse impact on the
financial results and performance of Costa.
Disease and insect infestation
As a fresh produce grower, Costa, like the horticultural industry as a whole, is susceptible to disease risk, including insect infestation. If one or more of the sites at which Costa grows or stores its produce becomes exposed to disease, or
insect infestation, or if a disease or insect infestation emerges that affects a particular produce category, Costa may lose its investment in such produce and the revenue stream generated by such investment. This loss could have a material
impact on the operations and financial performance and prospects of Costa. For example, in late CY20 and 1H21, fruit flies were found in South Australia's Riverland region and exclusion zones were implemented by the authorities, resulting
in significant additional costs for Costa's citrus operations throughout CY21. Although the government expended significant resources to minimise the risk of additional fruit flies in the Riverland region, Costa's citrus operations may be
impacted by further fruit fly outbreaks.
Community
Costa operates in many regional communities and a failure to successfully integrate with those communities and foster a mutually beneficial relationship could impact on its operations.
Cybersecurity
Costa's business relies on IT infrastructure, systems and processes to support the operation and growth of the business. Should such infrastructure, systems and processes fail or become compromised then there is a risk that the
efficiencies, synergies and data that give the business a competitive advantage will be reduced or lost. Cybersecurity breaches may have an adverse impact on Costa's financial performance.
Potential risk of litigation and disputes
Costa may, from time to time, be involved in legal proceedings arising from the conduct of its businesses, including from customers, past and present employees, regulators, competitors, suppliers or neighbouring properties, for example, in
relation to property damage or contamination, personal injury, potential class actions (both securities class actions and consumer class actions) and environmental matters. The loss arising from such litigation may not be covered by
insurance or the aggregate potential liability in respect of possible legal proceedings may exceed any insurance coverage. Any material legal proceedings could have a material adverse impact on Costa's financial performance and position.
Even if Costa was to ultimately prevail in the litigation, it could divert management's attention and resources from Costa's operations and business, and Costa could also suffer significant reputational damage which could have an adverse
effect on Costa's business.
Brand and reputation
Costa's produce is sold under a number of brands which are owned or licensed by Costa or joint ventures to which Costa is a party. Those brands and their image, as well as Costa's reputation as a grower, are key assets of Costa. The
reputation and value associated with Costa's brands could be impacted by a number of factors, including quality issues associated with Costa's produce (or the market categories of produce in which Costa's brands are prominent), produce
recall, produce contamination or other public health issues, disputes or litigation with third parties such as partnership or joint venture partners, distributors, employees or third party growers, or adverse media coverage, whether as a result of
Costa's conduct or by the conduct of third parties (including partnership or joint venture parties). Should Costa's brands or their image be damaged in any way or lose their market appeal (or in the case of licensed brands, a licence
terminated), this may have a material adverse impact on the financial performance, reputation or prospects of Costa.
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