Earnings Release • Mar 29, 2023
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Press Release LABOMAR: 2022 REVENUE GROWTH TO EURO 91.8 MILLION (+40.4%) EBITDA OF EURO 16.6 MILLION (+63.6%) NET PROFIT OF EURO 6 MILLION (-27.3%)
Bertin: "We are proud of these results which are the fruit of ongoing innovation and Labomar's strong capacity to tap into market demands and propose new products"
COMPANY INSPECTED BY CERTIQUALITY FOR THE COMPLIANCE TO
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE 21, VOLUME 2, PART 111
Istrana (TV), March 29, 2023 — The Board of Directors of Labomar (Euronext Growth Milan, Ticker: LBM), an internationally-focused Italian nutraceutical enterprise, has approved the separate financial statements and the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2022, in addition to the Impact Report for 2022, as a "benefit company".
The consolidated financial statements report a net profit of Euro 6 million, reducing 27.3% against Euro 8.3 million in 2021, which however included on the one hand the positive effect from the adjustments to financial assets for a total of Euro 5.9 million, related to the changes in the value of the Group's equity-accounted investments, and on the other hand, the decrease of the goodwill recognised to the financial statement of the subsidiary ImportFab Inc. for Euro 2.2 million (Euro 1.6 million net of the tax effect).
The Board of Directors shall propose to the Shareholders' Meeting, called for April 28, 2023 in first call and, where required, for May 4, 2023 in second call, to distribute a dividend of Euro 0.10 per share.


The Labomar Group's 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements report:
| COMPANY INSPECTED BY CERTIQUALITY FOR THE COMPLIANCE TO GMP CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE 21, VOLUME 2, PART 111 |
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| Consolidated Overview | |||
| (in Euro millions) | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | 2022/ 2021% |
| 91,8 | 65,4 | 40,4% | |
| 16,6 | 10,1 | 63,6% | |
| The Labomar Group's 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements report: Revenues EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA |
16,6 | 10,1 | 63,4% |
| Net Profit | 6,0 | 8,3 | -27,3% |
| Shareholders' Equity | 50,9 | 45,7 | 11,6% |
| Net Financial Position | 27,6 | 28,2 | -2,2% |
"We are proud of the results achieved by the Labomar Group in 2022, particularly considering the complexities of the economic and social environment both domestically and internationally, the significant increases in the costs of raw materials and of energy, in addition to the continuous supply chain interruption risks" stated the CEO and Founder Walter Bertin, continuing "Thanks to our agility to react and the propensity for continuous innovation within our DNA, Labomar has been able to tap in to market demands, not only leveraging the recovery of the probiotics and cough & cold sector, but also proposing new products and exploiting the intellectual property developed by its R&D department".
Bertin added: "In 2022 we keenly focused on maximising the synergies with and between the subsidiaries, completing also a number of key cross-selling projects, both with the Welcare Group and with the Canadian Entreprises ImportFab Inc.. The sustainability topics, upon which Labomar places a particular focus, have been confirmed as central to our development strategies - as they will be for the coming years.

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been drawn up as per IFRS and have been audited.
| FOR THE COMPLIANCE TO GMP CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE 21, VOLUME 2, PART 111 |
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| The Consolidated Financial Statements have been drawn up as per IFRS and have been | Group earnings | ||
| (in Euro millions) | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | 2022/ 2021% |
| Revenues | |||
| EBITDA | 91.8 | 65.4 | 40.4% |
| EBITDA Margin | 16.6 | 10.1 | 63.6% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 18.0% | 15.5% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 16.6 18.0% |
10.1 15.5% |
63.4% |
Labomar Group revenues in 2022 totalled Euro 91.8 million, rising significantly (+40.4%) on the 2021 consolidated revenues. The latter included - in addition to Labomar Spa and Entreprises ImportFab Inc. - the companies acquired in the year (the Welcare Group, from the second half of the year and Labiotre Srl for the month of December only).
All Group companies contributed to achieving these results for the year.
Particularly, the revenues of the parent Labomar S.p.A. in 2022 totalled Euro 70.7 million, growing significantly by 31.5% on 2021. This performance is due in part to the full return of the sales of probiotics and "cough&cold" products, which had slowed in 2021 following the far-reaching Covid protection measures taken, and partly to the significant growth in revenues achieved in partnership with the major Pharma enterprises. The performance was achieved in a very complex environment featuring cost increases and shortages of raw materials, to which Labomar was able to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively.
During the year, the parent company sought to maximise the synergies with the subsidiaries, developing common projects and leveraging its R&D department, which has always played a crucial role for the company.
The Canadian subsidiary Entreprises ImportFab Inc. has resumed full operations, after a 2021 still impacted by a number of pandemic effects, and has begun the process of reorganising its structure and production processes.
With regards however to the Welcare Group, we indicate the strong performance in the year thanks to organic growth, particularly in Finland, Switzerland and the Middle East and mainly in the biocides segment. Generally, the cross-selling analysis continues, seeking to maximise the synergies between the subsidiaries and the parent company.
Finally, with regards to Labiotre Srl, the supply chain control that this investee is able to ensure given its expertise in producing plant extracts with innovative techniques remains a strategic benefit.


The Labomar Group's EBITDA in 2022 was Euro 16.6 million, with a margin of 18%, slightly ahead of that declared and analysts' most recent estimates.
The Net Profit was Euro 6 million (Euro 8.3 million in 2021).
| COMPANY INSPECTED BY CERTIQUALITY FOR THE COMPLIANCE TO GMP CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE 21, VOLUME 2, PART 111 |
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| The Labomar Group's EBITDA in 2022 was Euro 16.6 million, with a margin of 18%, slightly | ||
| Group Balance Sheet overview | ||
| Consolidated figures (in Euro millions) |
FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
| Net Fixed Assets | 66,3 | 64,6 |
| Net working capital | 12,3 | 9,2 |
| Net Capital Employed | 78,6 | 73,9 |
| Shareholders' Equity Net Financial Position |
50,9 27,6 |
45,7 28,2 |
The Net Financial Position, a debt of Euro 27.6 million, represents the bank exposure, the financial debt related to leasing and hire contracts, net of cash and cash equivalents and includes, in addition, the financial outlay for transactions to be completed in the future (through put & call options) of the acquisitions executed in 2019 (ImportFab) and in 2021 (Welcare Group).
The parent company undertook the following transactions:


addition to another unsecured line supported by EIB funding for a further Euro 6 million over seven years. Both loans were agreed with Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and are for the construction of the first tranche of the new Plant, named L6, which consists of the construction of the Logistics Hub and will involve a total estimated expenditure of approx. Euro 13.5 million (excluding VAT);
During the initial months of 2023, the Group continued its activities in substantial continuity with the past, despite a number of external factors, also in connection with the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, giving rise to certain supply chain and energy cost difficulties.
This has led to a general climate of uncertainty and a potential reduction in global growth estimates.
Although the Group does not essentially operate in the markets primarily involved in the conflict, in the absence of a peaceful resolution and normalisation in the short term, the repercussions on market consumption trends may not be predicted, in addition to the inflationary tensions evident in the purchase of certain production factors.
With regard to the Parent Company, the following significant event should be noted:
January 2023: the acquisition of the property for production, warehouse and office use in Sala d'Istrana was finalised, which is essential in order to meet the need to expand the space dedicated to production currently available to the parent company and concentrated in the "L3" facility and at the same time have a more correct management of logistics flows.
Despite the international environment, which features a war with an uncertain outcome, and instability with regards to procurement, the company has committed to grow revenue, which at the preparation of the date of this document, may be in the double-digits.
At the same time, having initiated the administrative process for the construction of the new Logistics Hub that will be part of the Plant L6, the Company has prepared an expansion of the liquids area which it will implement in 2023 with an estimated cost of 6.5 million Euros and planned the subsequent construction, over the two-year period 2024-2025, with the aim of increasing the available production capacity to support the Company's further growth plans, with a total investment estimated in a range between Euro 30 and 35 million.


The Board of Directors proposes the following to the Shareholders' Meeting:
The dividend coupon date is May 15, 2023 with record date of May 16, 2023 and payout on May 17, 2023.
The Separate Financial Statements at December 31, 2022, approved today by the Board of Directors of Labomar Spa, shall be submitted to the next company Shareholders' Meeting to be held on April 28, 2023 in first call and, where required, for May 4, 2023 in second call.
The Shareholders' Meeting will also be called to appoint the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors, as the mandate of the current board is concluding.
The following Group financial statements are annexed to this press release:
Annex 1 - Reclassified Consolidated Balance Sheet
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This press release is available on the Labomar Spa website at www.labomar.com, in the Investor relations / Results and Press Release's section.
Founded by Walter Bertin in Istrana (province of Treviso) in 1998, Labomar is specialised in the development and production of food supplements, medical devices, foods for special medical purposes and cosmetics for third parties. Over more than 20 years, Labomar has built a business model which sets it apart from its competitors and generates value for all stakeholders, providing a comprehensive service and a high quality and productivity standard. The company boasts a well-structured and cutting-edge research and development department with a particular focus on innovation, a commercial team which reacts quickly to market demands and a high level of product differentiation thanks to its proprietary patents and formulas.
Following the acquisitions of the Welcare Group and Labiotre Srl, in addition to the establishment of LaboVar Srl, in 2022 Labomar focused on maximising the synergies among the various companies, pooling resources


and expertise to expand its product portfolio, enter new markets and streamline certain processes, including through the best practices brought by each of the Group companies.
Labomar whole-heartedly believes in a business system based on sustainability and a real concern for people, the environment and the community. It therefore by 2020 had gained Benefit Company status and simultaneously embarked on obtaining B-Corp Certification, for which it has already applied to the relative body for certification issuance. This is testament to the company's decision to pursue a model of responsible, sustainable and transparent development, which integrates operating and earnings objectives with social and environmental aspects.
Labomar Press Office Thanai Bernardini - +39.335.7245418 - [email protected] Alessandro Bozzi Valenti - +39.348.0090866 - [email protected] Margherita Bertolo - +39.328.5574976 - [email protected]
Investor Relations Labomar Claudio De Nadai - +39.0422.677203 - [email protected] Mara Di Giorgio - +39 335 7737417 - [email protected]
Euronext Growth Advisor Banca Mediolanum - +39 02 9049 2525 - [email protected]


| RECLASSIFIED BALANCE SHEET | STATEMENTS | LABOMAR S.P.A. - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2022 | % of NCE | 31/12/2021(***) | % of NCE | |
| Intangible assets | 41,584,645 | 52.9 | 43,245,058 | 58.5 |
| Right-of-use | 4,481,390 | 5.7 | 4,993,953 | 6.8 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 25,351,269 | 32.3 | 23,173,700 | 31.4 |
| Equity invest. & financial assets | 2,616,160 | 3.3 | 1,161,503 | 1.6 |
| Other non-current assets and liabilities* | (7,769,392) | (9.9) | (7,928,316) | (10.7) |
| Net non-current assets | 66,264,073 | 84.3 | 64,645,898 | 87.5 |
| Inventories | 20,602,605 | 26.2 | 13,669,582 | 18.5 |
| Trade receivables | 16,687,113 | 21.2 | 13,908,986 | 18.8 |
| Trade payables | (21,356,486) | (27.2) | (15,796,168) | (21.4) |
| Other current assets and liabilities** | (3,636,511) | (4.6) | (2,549,638) | (3.5) |
| Net working capital | 12,296,721 | 15.7 | 9,232,762 | 12.5 |
| Net Capital Employed | 78,560,793 | 100.0 | 73,878,660 | 100.0 |
| Shareholders' Equity | (50,941,789) | (64.8) | (45,650,065) | (61.8) |
| Cash | 21,063,027 | 26.8 | 14,162,598 | 19.2 |
| Bank loans | (36.950.418) | (47.3) | (30,368,827) | (41.1) |
| Liabilities for derivative financial instruments | (282.237) | (0.1) | (243,380) | (0.3) |
| Net Financial Position with banks | (16,169,628) | (20.6) | (16,449,609) | (22.3) |
| Right-of-use liabilities | (4,189,126) | (5.3) | (4,626,030) | (6.3) |
| Payables for business combinations and payables for business unit purchase |
(7,260,250) | (9.2) | (7,152,956) | (9.7) |
| Total Net Financial Position | (27,619,005) | (35.2) | (28,228,595) | (38.2) |
| Source of funds | (78,560,793) | (100.0) | (73,878,660) | (100.0) |
* The account includes deferred tax assets, employee benefit liabilities, provisions for risks and charges and deferred tax liabilities
** The account includes Other current assets, tax receivables, contractual liabilities, other current liabilities and tax payables and current financial assets and derivative financial instruments
*** Restated, reference should be made to paragraph 7 "Business combinations" of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2022.

| RECLASSIFIED INCOME | LABOMAR GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATEMENT | STATEMENTS | |||
| 31/12/2022 | % | 31/12/2021 | % | |
| Revenues from contracts with customers | 91,824,432 | 100.0 | 65,412,049 | 100.0 |
| Cost of sales | 40,473,492 | 44.1 | 29,929,433 | 45.8 |
| Primary contribution margin | 51,350,939 | 55.9 | 35,482,616 | 54.2 |
| Service costs | 16,537,726 | 18.0 | 11,900,586 | 18.2 |
| Personnel costs | 18,752,122 | 20.4 | 14,266,516 | 21.8 |
| Other operating costs | 663,338 | 0.7 | 287,389 | 0.4 |
| Other income | (1,152,618) | (1.3) | (1,088,013) | (1.7) |
| EBITDA | 16,550,371 | 18.0 | 10,116,137 | 15.5 |
| Amortisation, depreciation, and write-downs | 7,092,439 | 7.7 | 7,412,858 | 11.3 |
| Other provisions | 7,470 | 0.0 | 312,500 | 0.5 |
| EBIT | 9,450,461 | 10.3 | 2,390,779 | 3.7 |
| Financial income | 127,300 | 0.1 | 744,607 | 1.1 |
| Financial charges | (910,404) | (1.0) | (521,351) | (0.8) |
| Net exchange gains/(losses) | (140,163) | (0.2) | 458,359 | 0.7 |
| Impairments on financial assets | (18,898) | (0.0) | 5,919,193 | 9.0 |
| Profit before taxes | 8,508,296 | 9.3 | 8,991,586 | 13.7 |
| (Income taxes) | (2,495,846) | (2.7) | (726,778) | (1.1) |
| Net Profit | 6,012,450 | 6.5 | 8,264,809 | 12.6 |
| Group Net Profit | 6,144,136 | 6.7 | 8,360,335 | 12.8 |
| Minority interest Net Profit/(loss) | (131,686) | (0.1) | (95,526) | (0.1) |

| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| NET PROFIT | 6,012,450 | 8,264,808 |
| Non-cash adjustments: | 11,869,085 | 2,634,897 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and write-downs of tangible, intangible and | 7,092,438 | 7,412,858 |
| property assets | ||
| Provisions | 1,595,737 | 1,067,865 |
| Income taxes | 2,495,847 | 726,778 |
| Net interest income & charges | 783,275 | (223,256) |
| Other non-cash adjustments | (98,211) | (6,349,349) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | (5,523,540) | (233,624) |
| Change in inventories | (8,181,980) | (1,837,348) |
| Change in trade receivables | (3,129,605) | (2,136,208) |
| Change in trade payables | 6,050,041 | 1,903,492 |
| (Utilisation of provisions) | (484,892) | (279,971) |
| Other changes in operating assets and liabilities | 222,897 | 2,116,410 |
| Other receipts and payments: | (2,304,505) | (1,941,349) |
| Interest received (paid) | (542,438) | (180,001) |
| (Income taxes paid) | (1,762,068) | (1,761,348) |
| Other receipts (payments) | - | - |
| CASH FLOW GENERATED (ABSORBED) BY OPERATING | 8,724,732 | |
| ACTIVITIES | 10,053,489 | |
| Investing activities: | ||
| Investments in tangible assets | (5,829,885) | (2,751,344) |
| Divestment of tangible assets | 188,839 | 154,103 |
| Investments in intangible assets | (640,278) | (563,493) |
| Other changes in intangible assets | 0 | - |
| Acquisition of a business | 811 | (16,102,893) |
| Investments in financial assets | (482,675) | (26,400) |
| Divestment of financial assets | 42,314 | 134,918 |
| CASH FLOW GENERATED (ABSORBED) BY INVESTING | (6,720,875) | (19,155,109) |
| ACTIVITIES | ||
| Financing activities: | ||
| Paid-in share capital increase | 0 | 49,000 |
| Transactions between shareholders | - | - |
| Increase (Decrease) in bank loans | 12,904,072 | (6,430,376) |
| Increase (decrease) in short-term bank payables | (6,090,432) | (51,439) |
| (Increase) decrease in other financial liabilities | (1,370,348) | (999,421) |
| Dividends paid | (1,848,404) | (2,033,245) |
| NET CASH FLOW GENERATED (ABSORBED) BY | (9,465,481) | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 3,594,887 | |
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 6,927,502 | (19,895,858) |
| Currency effect on cash and cash equivalents | (27,073) | 397,825 |
| Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 14,162,598 | 33,660,631 |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 6,900,429 | (19,498,034) |
| Cash & cash equivalents at end of the year | 21,063,027 | 14,162,598 |

| LABOMAR S.P.A. - SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECLASSIFIED BALANCE SHEET | 31/12/2022 | % of NCE | 31/12/2021 | % of NCE | |
| Intangible assets | 1,168,094 | 1.7 | 811,244 | 1.3 | |
| Right-of-use | 2,133,388 | 3.1 | 2,118,401 | 3.4 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 18,764,424 | 27.3 | 16,449,780 | 26.2 | |
| Equity invest. & financial assets | 40,298,456 | 58.6 | 40,259,785 | 64.2 | |
| Other non-current assets and liabilities* | (2,550,413) | (3.7) | (2,792,258) | -4.5 | |
| Net non-current assets | 59,813,950 | 87.0 | 56,846,953 | 90.7 | |
| Inventories | 16,170,094 | 23.5 | 9,816,192 | 15.7 | |
| Trade receivables | 13,540,900 | 19.7 | 10,846,915 | 17.3 | |
| Trade payables | (19,457,345) | (28.3) | (14,744,802) | -23.5 | |
| Other current assets and liabilities | (1,305,607) | (1.9) | (77,494) | -0.1 | |
| Net working capital | 8,948,042 | 13.0 | 5,840,812 | 9.3 | |
| Net Capital Employed | 68,761,992 | 100.0 | 62,687,766 | 100 | |
| Shareholders' Equity | (47,655,300) | (69.3) | (44,115,291) | (70.4) | |
| Cash | 11,872,451 | 17.3 | 6,817,888 | 10.9 | |
| Bank loans | (28.529.087) | (41.8) | (23,020,235) | (36.7) | |
| Intercompany liabilities | (2.000.000) | (2,9) | 0 | 0,0 | |
| Liabilities for derivative financial instruments | (282.237) | (3.0) | (240,659) | (0.4) | |
| Net Financial Position with banks | (18,938,873) | (27.5) | (16,443,007) | (26.2) | |
| Right-of-use liabilities | (2,167,820) | (3.2) | (2,129,468) | (3.4) | |
| Total Net Financial Position | (21,106,692) | (30.7) | (18,572,475) | (29.6) | |
| Source of funds | (68,761,992) | (100.0) | (62,687,766) | (100.0) |

| LABOMAR S.P.A. - SEPARATE FINANCIAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECLASSIFIED INCOME STATEMENT | STATEMENTS | |||||
| 31/12/2022 | % | 31/12/2021 | % | |||
| Revenues from contracts with customers | 70,696,510 | 100.0 | 53,778,929 | 100.0 | ||
| Cost of sales | 35,347,824 | 50.0 | 27,039,108 | 50.3 | ||
| Primary contribution margin | 35,348,686 | 50.0 | 26,739,820 | 49.7 | ||
| Service costs | 11,653,869 | 16.5 | 9,435,389 | 17.5 | ||
| Personnel costs | 14,068,695 | 19.9 | 11,435,953 | 21.3 | ||
| Other operating costs | 369,031 | 0.5 | 225,745 | 0.4 | ||
| Other income | (893,377) | (1.3) | (1,009,150) | (1.9) | ||
| EBITDA | 10,150,469 | 14.4 | 6,651,884 | 12.4 | ||
| Amortisation, depreciation, and write-downs | 3,470,883 | 4.9 | 3,598,112 | 6.7 | ||
| Other provisions | 7,470 | 0.0 | 312,500 | 0.6 | ||
| EBIT | 6,672,115 | 9.4 | 2,741,272 | 5.1 | ||
| Financial income | 176,264 | 0.2 | 302,834 | 0.6 | ||
| Financial charges | (699,800) | (1.0) | (426,546) | (0.8) | ||
| Net exchange gains/(losses) | (124,991) | (0.2) | 400,840 | 0.7 | ||
| Impairments on financial assets | (18,898) | (0.0) | 5,919,193 | 11.0 | ||
| Profit before taxes | 6,004,690 | 8.5 | 8,937,593 | 16.6 | ||
| (Income taxes) | (1,622,585) | (2.3) | (796,236) | (1.5) | ||
| Net Profit | 4,382,105 | 6.2 | 8,141,357 | 15.1 |
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