Fonterra requests temporary trading halt

9 August 2018 FONTERRA REQUESTS TEMPORARY TRADING HALT Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (for itself and on behalf of Fonterra Shareholders' Fund) has requested an immediate trading halt to be applied to their respective securities on: 1. the ASX; 2. NZX Main Board/Debt Market; and 3. the Fonterra Shareholders Market. Fonterra is currently preparing its annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018. As a result of the work being undertaken there may be a variation from the earnings guidance previously given to the market. Fonterra is working to determine whether this is the case and expects to be in a position to notify the market by the close of business on 10 August 2018. Accordingly, a trading halt has been requested to allow Fonterra to determine this and to make any required announcement to the market. Anya Wicks Company Secretary ENDS For further information contact: Fonterra Communications 24-hour media line Phone: +64 21 507 072 End CA:00321970 For:FSF Type:GENERAL Time:2018-08-09 11:36:51