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Rai Way

Investor Presentation May 10, 2024

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1Q2024 Results Presentation

10 May 2024

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Rai Way that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which Rai Way operates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of Rai Way's management. In particular, certain statements with regard to management objectives, trends in results, margins, costs, rate of return and competition tend to be forward-looking in nature. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "goals", "projects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks" and "estimates", variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Therefore, Rai Way's actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of future performance. Rai Way therefore cautions against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, economic conditions globally, the impact of competition, political, economic and regulatory developments in Italy. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Rai Way speak only as of the date they are made. Rai Way undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in Rai Way's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Rai Way speakers

Roberto Cecatto, Chief Executive Officer

Adalberto Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer

Giancarlo Benucci, Chief Corporate Development Officer

  • First quarter fully in line with expectations:
    • Revenues up 1,5% mainly driven by CPI-link, regional frequencies and hosting services to FWA and radio broadcasters
    • Adjusted EBITDA up € 2,4m or 5,3%, benefiting from a higher level of capitalized personnel and a positive reduction across all other cost items
    • Capex level typically low in the first quarter, development activity mainly devoted to diversification projects
  • 2024-27 Industrial Plan approved: path, initiatives and priorities defined; focus now shifted to execution
  • Guidance for the Full Year 2024 confirmed

1Q2024 Financial highlights Mln Eur; % % YoY growth

1) Excluding component related to IFRS-16 leasing

2) Cash conversion = (Adj. EBITDA after Leases – Maintenance Capex) / Adj. EBITDA after Leases. Leases estimated as sum of leasing right of use depreciation (excl. dismantling) + financial charges on leasing contracts

Core Revenues

  • Revenues growing slightly above CPI supported by:
  • Full impact of Regional refarming in the Media Distribution segment
  • Healthy performance of FWAPs and

radio broadcasters in Tower Hosting

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OpEx (excluding non-recurring)

  • Excluding non-core items and higher level of capitalization compared to 1Q23 (+ € 1.1m), underlying Personnel cost up 2,3%
  • Underlying Other Operating costs down by more than 7%:
    • o energy bill down 8% vs. 1Q23 thanks to lower tariffs, despite lack of tax credits (1Q23 still impacted by high level of raw energy price) o Mid-to-high single digit reduction across all
    • other cost lines
  • Start-up costs related to diversification initiatives in 1Q24 of ca. € 0,4m, mainly on personnel

P&L

Eur Mln, % 1Q2023 1Q2024 % YoY
Core Revenues 67,8 68,9 1,5%
1)
Other Revenues & income
0,3 0,1
Adj. EBITDA
% margin
44,4
65,5%
46,8
68,0%
5,3%
Non recurring costs 0,0 -0,1
EBITDA
% margin
44,4
65,5%
46,7
67,9%
5,2%
2)
D&A
-11,1 -11,9 7,4%
Operating Profit (EBIT) 33,4 34,9 4,4%
Net financial income (expenses) -0,7 -1,4 92,5%
Profit before Income taxes 32,7 33,5 2,5%
Income Taxes
% tax rate
-9,2
28,0%
-9,6
28,8%
5,2%
Net Income 23,5 23,8 1,4%

1Q24 Net Income up by 1,4% at € 23,8m:

o Higher EBITDA (+5,3%) and profitability (+250bps at 68%)

  • o Higher D&A as a result of the investment activity
  • o Financial charges reflecting higher interest rates
  • o Stable tax rate back

Net Debt bridge

1Q2024 recurring FCFE(6) at ca. € 33m

1) Excluding component related to IFRS-16 leasing

2) P&L taxes

3) P&L financial charges excluding interests on employee benefit liability and interests on leasing contracts;

4) Including renewal of leasing contracts and interests on leasing contracts;

5) Including current financial assets

6) Recurring FCFE = Adj. EBITDA – Leases – Net Financial Charges (excl. IFRS-16 component) – P&L Taxes (adjusted to exclude benefits from non-recurring opex) – Recurring Maintenance Capex. Leases estimated as sum of leasing right of use depreciation (excl. dismantling) + financial charges on leasing contracts

Outlook for 2024 confirmed

● Outlook based on current level of power futures for 2024(1)

Adjusted
EBITDA
Growth
of Adjusted
EBITDA vs 2023,
although
limited by new infra costs
and lack
of energy tax credits
-
CPI-link
(+0,7%
for
RAI
contract)
-
Rising
contribution
from
DAB
extension
and
regional
refarming
credits(1)
-
Higher
expected
energy
tariff
due
to
lack
of
tax
-
Costs
related
to
new
infrastructure/services,
partially
offset
by
lower
other
opex
Capex Maintenance
capex on sales

slightly
above
recurring
normalized
level
Development capex in line with

2023 level
-
Maintenance
includes
extraordinary
renovation
of
some
towers
-
Large
majority
of
development
capex
devoted
to
diversification
and
other
Third-Party
/
internal
projects

Q&A session

Appendix

Detailed summary of 1Q2024 Income Statement

(€m; %) 1Q23 1Q24
Core revenues 67,8 68,9
1
Other revenues and income
0,9 0,1
Purchase of consumables (0,3) (0,3)
Cost of services (10,9) (9,6)
Personnel costs (12,5) (11,8)
Other costs (0,6) (0,6)
Opex (24,3) (22,3)
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs (11,1) (11,9)
Operating profit (EBIT) 33,4 34,9
Net financial income (expenses) (0,7) (1,4)
Profit before income taxes 32,7 33,5
Income taxes (9,2) (9,6)
Net Income 23,5 23,8
EBITDA 44,4 46,7
EBITDA margin 65,5% 67,9%

Non recurring costs - (0,1) Adjusted EBITDA 44,4 46,8 Adjusted EBITDA margin 65,5% 68,0%

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Summary of Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

(€m) 2023FY 1Q2024
Non current assets
Tangible assets 297,4 294,4
Rights of use for leasing 33,0 31,9
Intangible assets 24,7 23,6
Financial assets, holdings and other non-current assets 0,9 0,9
Deferred tax assets 2,9 3,1
Total non-current assets 359,0 353,8
Current assets
Inventories 0,8 0,8
Trade receivables 74,8 84,3
Other current receivables and assets 1,4 3,4
Current financial assets 0,3 0,4
Cash and cash equivalents 34,1 47,7
Current tax receivables 0,1 0,1
Total current assets 111,3 136,8
TOTAL ASSETS 470,3 490,6
(€m) 2023FY 1Q2024
Shareholders' Equity
Share capital 70,2 70,2
Legal reserves 14,0 14,0
Other reserves 37,7 37,7
Retained earnings 86,7 110,6
Treasury shares (20,0) (20,0)
Total shareholders' equity 188,7 212,5
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities 100,4 100,4
Non-current leasing liabilities 17,5 16,4
Employee benefits 8,9 8,5
Provisions for risks and charges 17,9 17,9
Other non-current liabilities 0,3 0,3
Total non-current liabilities 145,0 143,6
Current liabilities
Trade payables 65,0 45,0
Other debt and current liabilities 48,9 64,7
Current financial liabilities 1,1 2,4
Current leasing liabilities 20,2 19,5
Current tax payables 1,4 3,0
Total current liabilities 136,6 134,5
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 470,3 490,6

Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

1) Including long-term financial items and the rights of use for leasing introduced from 2019 with the application of IFRS 16

2) Net funds include employee termination indemnities, provision for risks and deferred taxes

Summary of 1Q2024 Cash Flow Statement

(€m) 1Q2023 1Q2024
Profit before income taxes 32,7 33,5
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs 11,1 11,9
Provisions and (releases of) personnel and other funds 0,9 1,0
Net financial (income)/expenses 0,7 1,3
Other non-cash items 0,1 -
Net operating CF before change in WC 45,4 47,7
Change in inventories 0,0 -
Change in trade receivables (18,6) (9,6)
Change in trade payables (10,0) (20,0)
Change in other assets (2,2) (2,1)
Change in other liabilities 7,9 7,5
Use of funds (0,2) (0,5)
Payment of employee benefits (0,5) (0,9)
Net cash flow generated by operating activities 21,8 22,3
Investment in tangible assets (4,8) (5,0)
Investment in intangible assets (1,2) (0,2)
Change in other non-current assets (0,0) 0,0
Net cash flow generated by investment activities (6,0) (5,3)
(Decrease)/increase in IFRS 16 financial liabilities (2,5) (3,3)
Change in current financial assets 0,2 0,0
Net Interest paid (0,1) (0,1)
Dividends paid (0,2) -
Net cash flow generated by financing activities (2,6) (3,4)
Change in cash and cash equivalent 13,2 13,6
Cash and cash equivalent (beginning of period) 35,2 34,1
Cash and cash equivalent (end of period) 48,3 47,7

2024-27 Industrial Plan Pillars

Enhance Rai Way positioning as media distribution services and digital infra provider

1) Strengthening traditional businesses/assets, by:

  • 1.a) Taking advantage of selected growth opportunities, mainly related to network coverage extension
  • 1.b) Increasing value of internal asset currently not used to full potential:

1.c) Improving operational efficiency, through:

  • Operating model evolution
  • Real Estate footprint optimization
  • 2) Widening our role in the Media Value Chain, capturing rising demand for IP content distribution
  • 3) Expanding digital infrastructure, completing roll-out and marketing the Data Center network to support digital transition

4) Speeding up strategy and improving capital structure through external growth:

  • Achieving synergies and reduction of time-to-market
  • Enhancing Shareholders' return

  1. Excluding cost of capitalized personnel. 2. Including development of CDN, 10 edge DC for ca. 3MW and first data hall of the hyperscale DC for 4,4MW (half of Module1) 3. Based on market closing price on 22/03/2024 (4,8 €/share) 4. Post IFRS-16

New Industrial Plan addresses key levers to unlock Rai Way's full pontential, while preserving its distinctive features…

Full awareness of key levers

Commitment to execution to unlock relevant Shareholders' value

New Core revenues breakdown

ABC Traditional business/assets

  • RAI Service contract (fixed consideration & new services)
  • Broadcasting (regional Muxes, DAB networks & other clients)
  • Transmission
  • Network services
  • CDN

Media Distribution Digital Infrastructure

  • Tower Hosting
  • Connectivity
  • Edge data centers
  • Hyperscale data center

Other

• Land valorization (solar energy production, leases, …)

2023 revenues

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