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De'Longhi

Quarterly Report Aug 30, 2022

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Interim report on operations

Summary

Corporate Bodies Page 3
Key performance indicators Page 4
Interim report on operations Page 6
Half-year condensed consolidated financial statements:
Consolidated income statement Page 20
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Page 21
Consolidated statement of financial position Page 22
Consolidated statement of cash flows Page 24
Consolidated statement of changes in net equity Page 25
Explanatory notes Page 26
Certification of the half-year condensed consolidated financial
statements pursuant to art. 81-ter of Consob Regulation 11971 dated
14 May 1999 and subsequent amendments and additions
Page 70
External auditors' report on the limited review of the half-year
condensed consolidated financial statements
Page 71

COMPANY OFFICERS*

Board of Directors
GIUSEPPE DE' LONGHI Chairman
FABIO DE' LONGHI Vice Chairman
MASSIMO GARAVAGLIA Chief Executive Officer
MASSIMILIANO BENEDETTI** Director
FERRUCCIO BORSANI** Director
LUISA MARIA VIRGINIA COLLINA** Director
SILVIA DE' LONGHI Director
CARLO GARAVAGLIA Director
CARLO GROSSI ** Director
MICAELA LE DIVELEC LEMMI ** Director
MARIA CRISTINA PAGNI Director
STEFANIA PETRUCCIOLI Director

Board of Statutory Auditors

CESARE CONTI Chairman
ALESSANDRA DALMONTE Standing member
ALBERTO VILLANI Standing member
RAFFAELLA ANNAMARIA PAGANI Alternate auditor
ALBERTA GERVASIO Alternate auditor

External Auditors

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS S.P.A. ***

Control, Risks, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee

LUISA MARIA VIRGINIA COLLINA** Chairman MICAELA LE DIVELEC LEMMI ** STEFANIA PETRUCCIOLI

Remuneration and Appointments Committee

CARLO GROSSI ** Chairman FERRUCCIO BORSANI** CARLO GARAVAGLIA

Independent Committee

MASSIMILIANO BENEDETTI** MICAELA LE DIVELEC LEMMI **

LUISA MARIA VIRGINIA COLLINA** Chairman and Lead Independent Director

* The company officers were elected at the shareholders' meeting of 20 April 2022 for the period 2022-2024.

As at June 17th, 2022 the Board of Directors took note of the resignation, effective on August 31st, 2022, of Mr Massimo Garavaglia from his position as Chief Executive Officer, as well as from other board offices received within the Group, and as General Manager of De' Longhi S.p.A.. The Board of Directors has initiated the succession process established by the "Succession plan policy". It is recalled that the Chairman Mr Giuseppe de'Longhi holds the same powers of ordinary and extraordinary administration attributed to Mr Massimo Garavaglia, which also belong to the Vice President, Mr Fabio de'Longhi, in the event of the absence or impossibility of the President or CEO. ** Independent directors.

*** Assigned by the shareholders' meeting of 24 April 2018 for the financial years 2019-2027.

Key performance indicators

Results

(€/million) 2nd quarter
2022
% 2nd quarter
2021 (*)
% Change Change
%
Revenues
Revenues at constant exchange
709.3 100.0% 753.1 100.0% (43.8) (5.8%)
rates 673.5 100.0% 753.8 100.0% (80.3) (10.7%)
Net industrial margin 320.6 45.2% 366.3 48.6% (45.8) (12.5%)
EBITDA before non
recurring/stock option income
(expenses) 49.0 6.9% 122.7 16.3% (73.7) (60.1%)
EBITDA 57.1 8.0% 119.4 15.9% (62.3) (52.2%)
EBIT 31.2 4.4% 96.6 12.8% (65.4) (67.7%)
Profit (loss) pertaining to the
Group
21.0 3.0% 96.5 12.8% (75.4) (78.2%)
(€/million) 1st half 2022 % 1st half 2021 (*) % Change Change
%
Revenues 1,444.8 100.0% 1,431.8 100.0% 13.0 0.9%
Revenues at constant exchange
rates 1,392.0 100.0% 1,433.4 100.0% (41.4) (2.9%)
Net industrial margin 696.2 48.2% 721.4 50.4% (25.2) (3.5%)
EBITDA before non
recurring/stock option income
(expenses) 149.1 10.3% 251.4 17.6% (102.3) (40.7%)
EBITDA 150.5 10.4% 241.0 16.8% (90.5) (37.6%)
EBIT 100.3 6.9% 197.5 13.8% (97.2) (49.2%)
Profit (loss) pertaining to the
Group 71.7 5.0% 171.9 12.0% (100.2) (58.3%)

(*) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

Interim report on operations

Statement of financial position

(€/million) 30.06.2022 30.06.2021 (*) 31.12.2021
Net operating working capital 414.6 229.4 199.7
Net operating working capital/Revenues 12.8% 7.9% 6.2%
Net working capital 295.0 63.0 (8.6)
Net capital employed 1,536.1 1,168.6 1,145.5
Net financial assets 55.4 214.8 425.1
of which:
- other non bank financial
receivables/(payables)
(77.3) (84.8) (80.8)
- net bank financial assets 132.7 299.5 505.9
Net equity 1,591.5 1,383.3 1,570.6

(*) The comparative figures as at June 30th 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

Introduction and definitions

This report contains forward - looking statements, specifically in the "Outlook" section which, by nature, have a component of risk and uncertainty as they depend on future events and developments. At the date of this report, there is a high level of uncertainty which calls for caution when making economic forecasts as the economic prospects continue to depend on the pandemic and the ensuing supply chain disruptions, as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The actual results could, therefore, differ from the ones presented.

The income statement and balance sheet figures commented on below refer to the new perimeter of De' Longhi Group resulting from the recent acquisitions of Capital Brands and Eversys Group.

The balance sheet and financial figures at June 30th 2021 have been restated, in accordance with IFRS 3, as a result of the definitive accounting of the aforesaid business combinations.

The figures at constant exchange rates are calculated excluding the effects of converting currency balances and the accounting of derivative transactions

INTERIM REPORT ON OPERATIONS

Performance review

The performance in the first six months of 2022 was recorded at a time when the global markets, above all in the second quarter, gradually deteriorated due to heightened currency volatility, accelerated inflation, the continuation, in a few markets in particular, of the Covid pandemic, as well as the conflict in Ukraine. In this environment demand fell and the high level of trade inventories, along with supply chain pressures, further impacted performance in the reporting period.

Lastly, the positive results posted in the prior year made the comparison of the second quarter and the first half of 2022 with the same periods in 2021 particularly difficult.

The De' Longhi Group posted revenues of €1,444.8 million in the first half of 2022, largely in line with the first half of the prior year (€1,431.8 million) during which record results were posted with an increase of more than 50% against the same period of 2020 (€896.6 million).

While the first half benefitted from the positive results posted in the first three months, the performance reflects a weak second quarter during which revenues fell 5.8% (-10.7% at constant exchange rates) to €709.3 million.

The performances, in the first half 2022, varied across the geographies: America and Asia Pacific posted double-digit growth; despite some specific local situations which limited the business, a slight increase was reported in MEIA, thanks also to a positive exchange effect, while in Europe markets were impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, which slowed demand, and closed the half down.

Looking at business lines, positive results were recorded in the first semester 2022 by all the product families, with the exception of the cooking and food preparation segment which was deeply affected by the shrinking demand.

Coffee products posted double-digit growth in revenues thanks to the contribution of both traditional machines and professional ones.

Despite the positive performance of a few product lines, food preparation was down, overall, due to the generalized drop in demand after what was a particularly brilliant 2021.

Irons and home care products closed the half with revenues up slightly compared to the same period of the prior year.

Sales for comfort were, overall, higher, though the performance of the different product lines varied; portable air conditioners, which benefitted from a positive exchange effect, were down slightly (above all in the second quarter), which was offset by the good sales performance of heating products.

In terms of margins, in addition to the performance of revenues, the first half of 2022 was impacted by production inefficiencies caused by a slowdown in internal manufacturing compared to the standard levels, a worsening of the product/market mix, as well as inflationary pressures on the cost of materials and the supply chain, partially offset by price management policies.

The net industrial margin came to €696.2 million, or 48.2% of revenues, a decrease of 3.5% compared to the first half of 2021 (-5.1% at constant exchange rates).

Despite the backdrop, the Group continued to invest in advertising and media, particularly in the global campaigns launched in the fourth quarter of 2021. Investments were 45% higher than in the first half of 2021 (+€19.9 million).

Due to higher inventories, increased tariffs and a few supply chain issues the Group's performance was impacted, both numerically and in terms of margins, by a significant increase in the cost of logistics services (mainly transport, warehouse rents and merchandise handling).

EBITDA before non-recurring/stock option items came to €149.1 million (10.3% of revenues), 40.7% lower than in the first half of 2021 due to the factors described above and the negative impact that the exchange effect had on operating items, as well as the impacts of the slowdown of retail activities in Russia and Ukraine.

In the first half of 2022 a few non-recurring items were separately recognized which together generated net income of €1.4 million (net costs of €10.3 million in the first six months of 2021) including gains on the revised valuation of assets in Ukraine which were revalued in the second quarter as activity resumed in a few areas of the country which resulted in the collection of part of the receivables that had previously been written down. The non-recurring items also include the donation made to support people affected by the conflict, as well as the economic impact of the purchase price allocation of recent acquisitions and the adjustment in the stock option costs following the change in the number of beneficiaries net of the notional costs recognized in the half.

EBIT came to €100.3 million in the first half of 2022, after amortization and depreciation of €50.2 million which were higher than in the same period of 2021 (€43.5 million) due to the completion of a few investments in the reporting period.

Financial expenses amounted to €2.6 million compared to financial income of €19.1 million in the first half of 2021 which included €25.3 million in non-recurring items stemming mainly from the revaluation of the non-controlling interest held in Eversys carried out once total control was acquired in accordance with IFRS 3.

After taxes of €25.0 million and minority interests of €1.0 million, the Group's portion of net profit came to €71.7 million (€171.9 million in the first half of 2021).

Net of the non-recurring items and the relative tax effect, the adjusted net profit would have amounted to €70.2 million (€154.4 million in the first half of 2021).

The net operating working capital amounted to €414.6 million (12.8% of revenues) and was higher both numerically and as a percentage of rolling revenues compared to 30 June 2021 (€229.4 million or 7.9% of revenues). The effective management of trade payables and receivables was not enough to offset the impact of inventory for several reasons: inventory planning was based on overly optimistic forecasts, valuations increased due to higher purchasing costs and there was a strong slowdown in sales in Russia and Ukraine.

The net financial position came to a positive €55.4 million at 30 June 2022 (versus a positive €214.8 million at 30 June 2021 and a positive €425.1 million at 31 December 2021).

This includes a few specific financial items, including mainly the fair value measurement of derivatives, the residual debt for business combinations and pension fund transactions, which had a net positive

balance of €1.4 million at 30 June 2022 (negative for €7.8 million at 30 June 2021 and negative for €4.9 million at 31 December 2021).

The item also includes lease liabilities recognized in accordance with IFRS 16 which amounted to €78.7 million at 30 June 2022 (€76.9 million at 30 June 2021 and €75.9 million at 31 December 2021).

Net of these items the net financial position with banks came to a positive €132.7 million (€ 299.5 million at 30 June 2021, €505.9 million at 31 December 2021).

Operating cash flow and the movements in net working capital absorbed €165.6 million in the first half of 2022 due to the working capital dynamics referred to above.

Net cash absorption of €369.7 million was recorded in the reporting period which reflects, in addition to operating cash flow and movements in NWC, investments made above all to strengthen production facilities for € 94.1 million and the distribution of €124.5 million in dividends.

Group results

The reclassified consolidated income statement is summarized as follows:

(€/million) 1st half 2022 % revenues 1st half 2021 (*) % revenues
Revenues 1,444.8 100.0% 1,431.8 100.0%
Change 13.0 0.9%
Materials consumed & other production
costs (production services and payroll costs)
(748.6) (51.8%) (710.4) (49.6%)
Net industrial margin 696.2 48.2% 721.4 50.4%
Services and other operating expenses (423.1) (29.3%) (350.1) (24.4%)
Payroll (non-production) (124.0) (8.6%) (120.0) (8.4%)
EBITDA before non-recurring/stock option
income (expenses)
149.1 10.3% 251.4 17.6%
Change (102.3) (40.7%)
Non-recurring/stock option income
(expenses)
1.4 0.1% (10.3) (0.7%)
EBITDA 150.5 10.4% 241.0 16.8%
Amortization (50.2) (3.5%) (43.5) (3.0%)
EBIT 100.3 6.9% 197.5 13.8%
Change (97.2) (49.2%)
Net financial income (expenses) (2.6) (0.2%) 19.1 1.3%
Profit (loss) before taxes 97.7 6.8% 216.6 15.1%
Income taxes (25.0) (1.7%) (44.4) (3.1%)
Net result 72.7 5.0% 172.2 12.0%
Minority interests 1.0 0.1% 0.3 0.0%
Profit (loss) pertaining to the Group 71.7 5.0% 171.9 12.0%

(*) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

The reclassified income statement above differs in industrial margin for Euro 142.5 million in the first half 2022 (Euro 131.8 millions in the first half 2021) from the consolidated income statement as, in order to better represent the period performance, production-related payroll and service costs have been reclassified from payroll and services, respectively, and non recurring expenses, when applicable, have been separately reported.

Revenues

The Group posted revenues of €1,444.8 million in the first half of 2022, largely in line with the first half of 2021 despite the particularly challenging comparison explained by the decided acceleration against 2020. The Group's performance was impacted by complex global market conditions which beginning in March deteriorated gradually due to heightened currency volatility, accelerated inflation, shrinking demand, particularly for cooking and food preparation products, and the high level of trade inventories, as well as the conflict in Ukraine.

A positive first quarter was, in fact, followed by a weak second quarter with revenues dropping 5.8% (-10.7% at constant exchange rates).

The performance reflects lower volumes and a worsening of the mix. The strengthening of the main export currencies had a positive effect on revenues.

On-line sales impact progressively increased.

The markets

The impact of the factors described above varied across the different areas in which the Group operates; more specifically, the European markets were affected more by the conflict in Ukraine and the negative sentiment that developed, while the other areas showed greater immunity.

The performance of the commercial areas is summarized below:

(€/million) 2nd quarter
2022
% 2nd
quarter
2021
% Change Change % Change at
constant
exchange
rates %
Europe 391.9 55.3% 470.3 62.4% (78.4) (16.7%) (18.2%)
Americas 156.3 22.0% 141.8 18.8% 14.5 10.2% 6.1%
Asia Pacific 114.7 16.2% 89.4 11.9% 25.3 28.3% 7.3%
MEIA (Middle
East/India/Africa)
46.4 6.5% 51.7 6.9% (5.2) (10.1%) (19.0%)
Total revenues 709.3 100.0% 753.1 100.0% (43.8) (5.8%) (10.7%)
(€/million) 1st half 2022 % 1st half
2021
% Change Change % Change at
constant
exchange
rates %
Europe 846.3 58.6% 926.9 64.7% (80.6) (8.7%) (9.6%)
Americas 289.2 20.0% 242.2 16.9% 47.0 19.4% 13.9%
Asia Pacific 203.5 14.1% 158.9 11.1% 44.6 28.1% 12.8%
MEIA (Middle
East/India/Africa)
105.8 7.3% 103.8 7.3% 2.0 1.9% (6.2%)
Total revenues 1,444.8 100.0% 1,431.8 100.0% 13.0 0.9% (2.9%)

Europe reported revenues of €846.3 million in the first half of 2022, 8.7% lower than in the same period of 2021. Firstly, the area was impacted by the conflict which caused business to slow in Russia and Ukraine as of the end of the first quarter; in the first six months of the year these two markets generated €73.2 million in revenues (-17.8% compared to the first half of 2021) of which €29.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 (-32.8% against the same period of 2021).

Interim report on operations

Germany reported overall growth in revenues in the half, thanks to the good performance of coffee products in the first quarter and despite the drop in sales recorded by cooking and food preparation. Positive results were also recorded in Spain and Portugal which benefitted from good sales of both coffee and kitchen machines. Italy was largely in line with the first half of 2021. Other area markets, however, reported lower sales. In France turnover was impacted, above all, by a decrease in the demand for kitchen machines.

Americas closed the half with revenues of €289.2 million, an increase of 19.4% (+13.9% at constant exchange rates) attributable to the good performance of coffee, particularly Nespresso platform models, and comfort.

Asia Pacific posted revenues of €203.5 million in the first half of 2022, an increase of 28.1% or 12.8% at constant exchange rates. All the markets in this area reported a positive performance. Double-digit growth in sales was posted in Australia thanks to the contribution of coffee products, both

the fully automatic and manual models of the La Specialista line, as well as comfort. Despite the restrictive measures implemented by the government in the second quarter to contain a new wave of the pandemic, sales in China were positive, driven by coffee products.

MEIA, which was impacted by the closing of imports in one of the reference markets, Egypt recorded revenues of €105.8 million in the half, slightly higher (+1.9%) than in the same period of 2021, thanks to a positive exchange effect (-6.2% at constant exchange rates).

Business lines

The first half of 2022 closed with positive results across all business lines with the sole exception of the cooking and food preparation segment which was deeply affected by the shrinking demand.

The coffee segment, which accounts for more than half of the Group's turnover, recorded double-digit growth in the half. Looking at household products, manual machines posted a good performance, particularly the La Specialista line, as did the Nespresso platform products. Sales of fully automatic machines were largely in line with the first half of 2021 which, however, is a particularly challenging comparison given the strong acceleration seen in 2020 and in 2019. Lastly, the professional machines made an important contribution, as did the traditional product families, as a result of the recent Eversys acquisition.

Despite the positive performance of a few lines, food preparation was down due to the generalized drop in demand after what was a particularly brilliant 2021.

Irons and home care products closed the half with revenues up slightly compared to the same period of the prior year.

Sales for comfort were, overall, higher though the pace of the different product lines varied. Sales for portable air conditioners, which benefitted from a positive exchange effect, were down slightly, above all in the second quarter, due to a slowdown in sales in Europe and different timing in the American market. Heating products posted good results.

Profitability

The net industrial margin came to €696.2 million, or 48.2% of revenues, falling both numerically (-3.5%) and as a percentage of revenues compared to the first half of 2021 (€721.4 million or 50.4%).

The decline reflects, in addition to the factors impacting revenues, the production inefficiencies caused by a slowdown in internal manufacturing compared to the standard levels, a worsening of the product/market mix, partially offset by price management policies, as well as strong inflationary pressures on the cost of materials and the supply chain.

In the first half, further investments were made in advertising and communication which were 45% higher than in the same period of 2021. The Group, in fact, continued with its medium/long-term strategy to support its brands by following-up, specifically, on the global campaigns launched at the end of the prior year.

Due to higher inventories, increased tariffs and a few supply chain issues the Group's performance was impacted, both numerically and in terms of margins, by a significant increase in the cost of logistics services (mainly transport, warehouse rents and merchandise handling).

EBITDA before non-recurring/stock option items came to €149.1 million (10.3% of revenues), 40.7% lower than in the first half of 2021 due to the factors described above and the negative impact that the exchange effect had on operating items, as well as the impacts of the strong slowdown of retail activities in Russia and Ukraine.

In the first half of 2022 a few non-recurring items were separately recognized which together generated net income of €1.4 million (net costs of €10.3 million in the first six months of 2021) including gains on the revised valuation of assets in Ukraine which were revalued in the second quarter as activity resumed in a few areas of the country which resulted in the collection of part of the receivables that had previously been written down. The non-recurring items also include the donation made to support people affected by the conflict, as well as the economic impact of the purchase price allocation of recent acquisitions and the adjustment in the stock option costs following the change in the number of beneficiaries net of the notional costs recognized in the half.

EBIT came to €100.3 million in the first half of 2022, after amortization and depreciation of €50.2 million which were higher than in the same period of 2021 (€43.5 million) due to the completion of a few investments in the reporting period.

Financial expenses amounted to €2.6 million compared to financial income of €19.1 million in the first half of 2021 which included €25.3 million in non-recurring items stemming mainly from the revaluation of the non-controlling interest held in Eversys carried out once total control was acquired in accordance with IFRS 3.

Interim report on operations

After taxes of €25.0 million and minority interests of €1.0 million, the Group's portion of net profit came to €71.7 million (€171.9 million in the first half of 2021).

Results by sector of activity

The Group De' Longhi identified three operational sectors, which coincide with the three main geographical areas in which it operates, based on the geographical location of its activities: Europe, MEIA (Middle East, India and Africa) and APA, including both Americas and Asia/Pacific countries. Each sector has cross-cutting skills for all group brands and serves different markets.

This breakdown is consistent with the analysis and management tools used by the management group for the assessment of the company's performance and for the strategic decisions.

The information by operating sector can be found in the Illustrative Notes.

Review of the statement of financial position

The reclassified consolidated statement of financial position is presented below:

(€/million) 30.06.2022 30.06.2021 (*) 31.12.2021
- Intangible assets 906.6 842.1 867.9
- Property, plant and equipment 441.9 361.6 389.5
- Financial assets 12.8 12.1 11.9
- Deferred tax assets 77.3 75.5 74.3
Non-current assets 1,438.5 1,291.3 1,343.6
- Inventories 941.5 634.8 769.3
- Trade receivables 224.1 298.9 366.7
- Trade payables (751.0) (704.3) (936.2)
- Other payables (net of receivables) (119.7) (166.3) (208.3)
Net working capital 295.0 63.0 (8.6)
Total non-current liabilities and provisions (197.5) (185.8) (189.5)
Net capital employed 1,536.1 1,168.6 1,145.5
(Net financial assets) (55.4) (214.8) (425.1)
Total net equity 1,591.5 1,383.3 1,570.6
Total net debt and equity 1,536.1 1,168.6 1,145.5

(*) The comparative figures as at June 30th 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

In the first half of 2022 the Group continued to invest in manufacturing and in the development of new products for a total of €94.1 million. The investments refer mainly to infrastructure and, in addition to the purchase of the new plant in Romania, improvements at the proprietary plants in Romania, Italy and China.

The net operating working capital amounted to €414.6 million (12.8% of revenues) and was higher both numerically and as a percentage of rolling revenues compared to 30 June 2021 (€229.4 million or 7.9% of revenues). The effective management of trade payables and receivables was not enough to offset the impact of inventory for several reasons: inventory planning was based on overly optimistic forecasts, valuations increased due to higher purchasing costs and there was a strong slowdown in sales in Russia and Ukraine.

Details of the net financial position are shown below:

(€/million) 30.06.2022 30.06.2021 (*) 31.12.2021
Cash and cash equivalents 714.0 930.0 1,026.1
Other financial receivables 277.1 265.7 302.1
Current financial debt (290.3) (282.3) (292.6)
Net current financial position 700.8 913.4 1,035.6
Non-current financial receivables and assets
Non-current financial debt
Non-current net financial debt
72.8
(718.2)
(645.4)
25.0
(723.7)
(698.7)
70.5
(681.0)
(610.5)
Total net financial position 55.4 214.8 425.1
of which:
- positions with banks and other financial payables 132.7 299.5 505.9
- lease liabilities (78.7) (76.9) (75.9)
- other financial non-bank assets/(liabilities) - fair value of
derivatives, financial debt connected to business
combinations and pension fund
1.4 (7.8) (4.9)

(*) The comparative figures as at June 30th 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

The net financial position came to a positive €55.4 million at 30 June 2022 (versus a positive €214.8 million at 30 June 2021 and a positive €425.1 million at 31 December 2021).

This includes a few specific financial items, including mainly the fair value measurement of derivatives, the residual debt for business combinations and pension fund transactions, which had a net positive balance of €1.4 million at 30 June 2022 (negative for €7.8 million at 30 June 2021 and negative for €4.9 million at 31 December 2021).

The item also includes lease liabilities recognized in accordance with IFRS 16 which amounted to €78.7 million at 30 June 2022 (€76.9 million at 30 June 2021 and €75.9 million at 31 December 2021).

Net of these items, the net financial position with banks came to a positive €132.7 million (€ 299.5 million at 30 June 2021, €505.9 million at 31 December 2021).

Despite its sound financial situation, as part of its strategy to extend the average life of its debt and create a liquidity buffer to be used to meet possible, temporary cash needs, the Group decided to increase and diversify its financial resources by signing new loan agreements for a total of €200 million and a few revolving credit facilities totalling €270 million, which were signed on 30 June and 14 July 2022. The loans introduce a new pricing mechanism based on which the terms of the loan may be adjusted each year if certain ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance) targets are reached.

The ESG targets are part of the path already undertaken by the Group to include sustainability in its business strategy.

The targets aim to combine growth with sustainable development and confirm the strong commitment to developing a model which fosters the increased integration of sustainability as a strategic part of creating value for all stakeholders.

The statement of cash flows is presented on a condensed basis as follows:

30.06.2022 30.06.2021 (*)
(€/million) (6 months) (6 months)
Cash flow by current operations 148.1 243.3
Cash flow by changes in working capital (313.7) (2.3)
Cash flow by operating activities and NWC changes (165.6) 241.1
Cash flow by investment activities (94.1) (60.6)
Cash flow by operating activities (259.7) 180.5
Acquisitions - (129.4)
Dividends paid (124.5) (80.8)
Shares buy-back - -
Stock options exercise - 4.2
Cash flow by other changes in net equity 14.5 12.3
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by changes in net equity (110.0) (64.3)
Cash flow for the period (369.7) (13.2)
Opening net financial position 425.1 228.0
Closing net financial position 55.4 214.8

(*) The comparative figures as at June 30th 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations; for further information, see Explanatory notes (para. "Restatement of comparison figures").

Operating cash flow and the movements in net working capital absorbed €165.6 million in the first half of 2022 due to the working capital dynamics referred to above.

Net cash absorption of €369.7 million was recorded in the reporting period which reflects, in addition to operating cash flow and movements in NWC, investments made to strengthen production facilities for €94.1 million and the distribution of €124.5 million in dividends.

Human Resources

The staff of the Group at 30 June 2022 is summarized below:

30.06.2022 30.06.2021
Blue collars 5,841 6,789
White collars 3,216 3,051
Managers 301 311
Total 9,358 10,151

The Group had 9,358 employees at 30 June 2022.

The change with respect to the same period of 2021 refers mainly to the plants which were impacted by a slowdown in production.

Alternative performance indicators

In addition to the information required by IFRS, this document presents other financial measures which provide further analysis of the Group's performance. These indicators must not be treated as alternatives to those required by IFRS.

More in detail, the non-GAAP measures used include:

  • Net industrial margin and EBITDA: the Group uses these measures as financial targets in internal presentations (business plans) and in external presentations (to analysts and investors), since they are a useful way of measuring operating performance by the Group and its individual divisions besides EBIT.

Net industrial margin is calculated as total revenues less the cost of materials consumed and of production-related services and payroll.

EBITDA is an intermediate measure that derives from EBIT after adding back depreciation, amortization and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. EBITDA is also presented net of non-recurring items and stock option costs, which are reported separately on the face of the income statement.

  • Net working capital: this measure is the sum of inventories, trade receivables, current tax assets and other receivables, minus trade payables, tax liabilities and other payables.

  • Net operative working capital: this measure is the sum of inventories, trade receivables minus trade payables.

  • Net capital employed: this measure is the sum of net working capital, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, equity investments, other non-current receivables, and deferred tax assets, minus deferred tax liabilities, employee severance indemnity and provisions for contingencies and other charges.

  • Net debt/(net financial position): this measure represents financial liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and other financial receivables. The individual line items in the statement of financial position used to determine this measure are analysed later in this report.

The figures contained in this report, including some of the percentages, have been rounded relative to their full euro amount. As a result, some of the totals in the tables may differ from the sum of the individual amounts presented.

Reconciliation of net equity and profit (loss) for the period

Below is a concise reconciliation between net equity and profit of the parent company, De' Longhi S.p.A., and the figures shown in the consolidated financial statements:

Net equity 30.06.2022 Profit for the period
De' Longhi S.p.A. financial statements 604,000 121,974
Share of subsidiaries' equity and results for period attributable to the Group, after
deducting carrying value of the investments
581,994 (45,795)
Allocation of goodwill arising on consolidation and related amortization and reversal of
goodwill recognized for statutory purposes
466,604 2,846
Elimination of intercompany profits (61,446) (6,355)
Other adjustments 324 (4)
Consolidated financial statements 1,591,476 72,666
Minority interest 2,946 982
Consolidated financial statements-Group portion 1,588,530 71,684

Related party transactions

Related party transactions fall within the normal course of business by Group companies. Information on related party transactions is summarized in Appendix 3 to the Explanatory notes.

Other information

Pursuant to Art. 3 of Consob Resolution n. 18079 of 20 January 2012, the Board of Directors resolved to exercise the opt-out clause provided under Art. 70, paragraphs 8, 71, and 1-bis of Consob Regulation n. 11971/99 which grants the option to waive the mandatory publication of informational documents relating to significant mergers, spin-offs, capital increases through in-kind transfers, acquisitions and disposals.

With regard to the main risks and uncertainties to which the Group is exposed, the Report on Corporate Governance and Ownership Structure and anything that is not expressly described in this report, reference should be made to the 2021 Annual Report.

Subsequent events

There have been no significant events since the end of the reporting period.

Outlook

The Group is experiencing a historical moment of great uncertainty that tests the structure of the economic system. The positive signs highlighted in the first months of the year gradually diluted in coincidence with the evolution of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the consequent impacts on consumer sentiment, already undermined by recent inflationary pressures in consumer goods of primary necessity. Despite the unsatisfactory performance of the last quarter, the Group believes that the strategy underlying the actions implemented in recent months is still correct in a medium-long term perspective. The management therefore intends to continue to defend prices and push investments in innovation and communication, as the main levers that can guarantee sustainable development. In this 2022, a persistent weakness of the markets and demand is expected also in the second half of the year and therefore the Group estimates that the year will be closed with revenues and EBITDA before non recurring/stock option items lower than 2021.

Treviso, 28 July 2022

For the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer Massimo Garavaglia

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(€/000) Notes 1st half
2022
of which
operative
non
recurring
1st half
2021 (*)
of which
operative
non
recurring
Revenue from contracts with customers 1 1,431,607 1,421,691
Other revenues 1 13,222 10,145
Total consolidated revenues 1,444,829 1,431,836
Raw and ancillary materials, consumables and goods 2 (745,868) (767,559)
Change in inventories of finished products and work in progress 3-8 107,149 741 162,524 (9,316)
Change in inventories of raw and ancillary materials, consumables and goods
Materials consumed
3 32,597
(606,122)
741 17,120
(587,915)
(9,316)
Payroll costs 4-8 (188,523) 69 (184,667) 367
Services and other operating expenses 5-8-15 (487,855) (958) (404,631) 189
Provisions 6-8 (11,813) 1,169 (13,580) 236
Amortization 7-15 (50,192) (43,535)
EBIT 100,324 1,021 197,508 (8,524)
Net financial income (expenses) 9-15 (2,636) 19,083
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 97,688 216,591
Taxes 10 (25,022) (44,414)
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) 72,666 172,177
Profit (loss) pertaining to minority 31 982 325
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER TAXES 71,684 171,852
EARNINGS PER SHARE (in Euro) 32
- basic € 0.48 € 1.15
- diluted € 0.47 € 1.12

Appendix 3 reports the effect of related party transactions on the income statement, as required by CONSOB Resolution 15519 of 27 July 2006.

(*) The figures for the first half of 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

1st half
(€/000)
2022
1st half 2021
(*)
Consolidated profit (loss)
72,666
172,177
Other components of the comprehensive income:
-
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges and financial assets available for sale
258
8,017
-
Tax effect on change in fair value of cash flow hedges and financial assets available for sale
(351)
(1,859)
-
Differences from translating foreign companies' financial statements into Euro
73,259
21,283
Components of comprehensive income from equity investments consolidated by the
-
(38)
equity method
-
Total other comprehensive income will subsequently be reclassified to profit (loss) for the period
73,128
27,441
Total other comprehensive income will not subsequently be reclassified to profit (loss) for the
-
period
-
Total components of comprehensive income
73,128
27,441
Total comprehensive income net of tax
145,794
199,618
Total comprehensive income pertaining to:
Parent's shareholders
144,866
199,293
Minority
928
325

(*) The figures for the first half of 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS
(€/000)
Notes 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS 906,636 867,877
- Goodwill 11 377,811 358,405
- Other intangible assets 12 528,825 509,472
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 440,204 388,478
- Land, property, plant and machinery 13 205,484 178,946
- Other tangible assets 14 158,388 135,813
- Right of use assets 15 76,332 73,719
EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 85,546 82,475
- Equity investments 16 7,465 7,331
- Receivables 17 5,291 4,605
- Other non-current financial assets 18 72,790 70,539
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 19 77,269 74,297
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,509,655 1,413,127
CURRENT ASSETS
INVENTORIES 20 941,526 769,253
TRADE RECEIVABLES 21 224,105 366,668
CURRENT TAX ASSETS 22 16,813 9,492
OTHER RECEIVABLES 23 50,008 43,148
CURRENT FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES AND ASSETS 24-15 277,125 302,077
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 25 714,025 1,026,081
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,223,602 2,516,719
Non-current assets held for sale 26 1,670 1,055
TOTAL ASSETS 3,734,927 3,930,901

Appendix 3 reports the effect of related party transactions on the balance sheet, as required by CONSOB Resolution 15519 of 27 July 2006.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
(€/000)
Notes 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
NET EQUITY
GROUP PORTION OF NET EQUITY 1,588,530 1,568,577
- Share Capital 29 226,344 226,344
- Reserves 30 1,290,502 1,031,135
- Profit (loss) pertaining to the Group 71,684 311,098
MINORITY INTEREST 31 2,946 2,018
TOTAL NET EQUITY 1,591,476 1,570,595
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
FINANCIAL PAYABLES 718,200 681,020
- Banks loans and borrowings (long-term portion) 33 415,132 357,457
- Other financial payables (long-term portion) 34 244,801 266,335
- Lease liabilities (long-term portion) 15 58,267 57,228
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 19 73,487 70,070
NON-CURRENT PROVISIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER CHARGES 123,982 119,421
- Employee benefits 35 53,794 53,378
- Other provisions 36 70,188 66,043
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 915,669 870,511
CURRENT LIABILITIES
TRADE PAYABLES 37 750,988 936,229
FINANCIAL PAYABLES 290,318 292,589
- Banks loans and borrowings (short-term portion) 33 177,188 221,691
- Other financial payables (short-term portion) 34 92,236 51,860
- Lease liabilities (short-term portion) 15 20,894 19,038
CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES 38 86,017 120,900
OTHER PAYABLES 39 100,459 140,077
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,227,782 1,489,795
TOTAL NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3,734,927 3,930,901

Appendix 3 reports the effect of related party transactions on the balance sheet, as required by CONSOB Resolution 15519 of 27 July 2006.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

Notes 1st half 2022 1st half 2021 (*)
Profit (loss) pertaining to the Group 71,684 171,852
Income taxes for the period 25,022 44,413
Amortization 50,192 43,535
Net change in provisions and other non-cash items 1,157 (16,480)
Cash flow generated by current operations (A) 148,055 243,320
Change in assets and liabilities for the period:
Trade receivables 152,613 113,544
Inventories (139,747) (179,665)
Trade payables (213,340) 109,809
Other changes in net working capital (67,474) (16,593)
Payment of income taxes (45,721) (29,347)
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by movements in working capital (B) (313,669) (2,252)
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by current operations and movements in working capital (A+B) (165,614) 241,068
Investment activities:
Investments in intangible assets (8,545) (6,003)
Other cash flows for intangible assets 67 (16)
Investments in property, plant and equipment (72,362) (34,818)
Other cash flows for property, plant and equipment 298 (214)
Investments in leased assets (13,927) (20,332)
Other cash flows for leased assets 1,001 540
Net investments in financial assets and in minority interest (590) 286
Cash flow absorbed by ordinary investment activities (C) (94,058) (60,557)
Cash flow by operating activities (A+B+C) (259,672) 180,511
Acquisitions (D) - (94,861)
Change in currency translation reserve on cash and cash equivalents 42,972 14,531
Exercise of stock option - 4,205
Dividends paid (123,734) (79,301)
New loans 100,000 450,000
Payment of interests on loans (2,068) (1,846)
Repayment of loans and other net changes in sources of finance (70,536) (206,479)
Changes in minority interests 982 325
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by changes in net equity and by financing activities (E) (52,384) 181,435
Cash flow for the period (A+B+C+D+E) (312,056) 267,085
Opening cash and cash equivalents
25
1,026,081 662,947
Cash flow for the period (A+B+C+D+E) (312,056) 267,085
Closing cash and cash equivalents
25
714,025 930,032

Appendix 2 reports the statement of cash flows in terms of net financial position.

(*) The figures for the first half of 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY

(€/000) SHARE
CAPITAL
SHARE
PREMIUM
RESERVE
LEGAL
RESERVE
EXTRAORDINARY
RESERVE
TREASURY SHARES
RESERVES
FAIR VALUE AND
CASH FLOW
HEDGE RESERVES
STOCK OPTION
RESERVE
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE
PROFIT (LOSS)
CARRIED
FORWARD
PROFIT (LOSS)
PERTAINING
TO GROUP
GROUP
PORTION OF
NET EQUITY
MINORITY
INTERESTS
TOTAL NET
EQUITY
Balance at 31 December 2020 225,823 25,838 44,850 180,542 (14, 534) (3, 462) 6,784 (15,058) 616,438 200,133 1,267,354 $\overline{a}$ 1,267,354
Allocation of 2020 result as per AGM resolution of 21 April 2021
- distribution of dividends
- allocation to reserves
318 7,571 (80, 821)
192,244
(200, 133) (80, 821) (80, 821)
Fair value stock option
Exercise of stock option
Recognition of non controlling interests
Other changes in shareholders interests
308 5,015 1,789
(1, 118)
(1,523)
(8,800)
1,789
4,205
(1, 523)
(8,800)
1,523 1,789
4,205
(8,800)
Movements from transactions with shareholders 308 5.015 318 7,571 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 671 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 101,100 (200, 133) (85, 150) 1.523 (83, 627)
Profit (loss) after taxes
Other components of comprehensive income
6,158 21,283 171,852 171,852
27,441
325 172,177
27,441
Comprehensive income (loss) $\sim$ $\overline{a}$ $\sim$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 6,158 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 21,283 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 171,852 199,293 325 199,618
Balance at 30 June 2021 (*) 226,131 30,853 45,168 188,113 (14, 534) 2,696 7,455 6,225 717,538 171,852 1,381,497 1,848 1,383,345
Balance at 31 December 2021 226,344 34,300 45,168 188,113 (14, 534) 3,865 8,488 45,638 720,097 311,098 1,568,577 2,018 1,570,595
Allocation of 2021 result as per AGM resolution of 20 April 2022
- distribution of dividends
- allocation to reserves
Fair value stock option
101 (17, 503) (412) (106,998)
310,997
(311,098) (124, 501)
(412)
(124, 501)
(412)
Movements from transactions with shareholders $\sim$ $\sim$ 101 (17, 503) $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\sim$ (412) $\sim$ 203,999 (311,098) (124, 913) $\overline{a}$ (124, 913)
Profit (loss) after taxes
Other components of comprehensive income
(93) 73,313 (38) 71,684
71,684
71,684
73,182
144,866
982
(54)
$\overline{928}$
72,666
73,128
Comprehensive income (loss) $\sim$ $\overline{a}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\ddot{\phantom{1}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ (93) $\sim$ 73,313 (38) 145,794
Balance at 30 June 2022 226.344 34.300 45,269 170,610 (14, 534) 3,772 8,076 118,951 924,058 71.684 1,588,530 2.946 1,591,476

(*) The figures at 30 June 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

GROUP BUSINESS

The De' Longhi Group is headed up by the parent De' Longhi S.p.A., a company with its registered office in Treviso (Italy) whose shares are listed on the Italian stock exchange Euronext Milan run by Borsa Italiana.

The Group is active in the production and distribution of coffee machines, small appliances for food preparation and cooking, domestic cleaning and ironing, air conditioning and portable heaters; the companies included in the scope of consolidation are listed in Appendix 1 to the Explanatory notes.

INTRODUCTION

In the first months of 2022 the European geopolitical situation gradually deteriorated. The rapid escalation of the tensions between Russia and Ukraine immediately gave rise to concerns, first of all, about people's safety and, secondly, economic performance.

In Ukraine the Group took the steps necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and provide adequate financial support to the branch. As a result of the conflict, commercial activities slowed which put the recoverability of company assets, receivables with local retailers and inventory at risk. This risk, however, decreased in the second quarter in the wake of a partial recovery of the business in a few areas of the country and, thanks to the collection received, some of the previous write-downs were revisited.

As for the Russian market, the Group slowed its activities and blocked the investments and projects in the pipeline, but no problems have developed with the main assets in Russia – trade receivables and inventory. The trade receivables are covered almost completely by insurance policies stipulated with a premiere international insurance company and to date have been collected almost entirely. Delivery to customers has continued thanks to the merchandise stored in the local warehouse and based on more stringent credit checks.

On a consolidated level, the crisis has not had any consequences that could potentially compromise the business as a going concern. Please refer to the Report on Operations for additional information.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The half-year financial report includes the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and particularly with the recommendations of IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, which requires interim financial statements to be prepared in a condensed format with fewer disclosures than in annual financial statements.

The half-year condensed consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022 comprise the income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, the statement of cash flows and the statement of changes in net equity, all of which have been prepared in a full format that is comparable with the annual consolidated financial statements.

The explanatory notes are presented in a condensed format and, therefore, are limited to the information needed by users to understand the financial statements for the first half of 2022.

These financial statements are presented in thousands of Euro, unless otherwise indicated.

The half-year condensed consolidated financial statements have used the same consolidation procedures and accounting policies as those described in the annual report, to which the reader should refer. The consolidated financial figures were prepared using the same accounting policies as those used to prepare the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2021. The Group did not early adopted any new standards, interpretations or amendments endorsed, but not yet applicable.

The publication of the half-year condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2022 was authorized by the Board of Directors on 28 July 2022 that also approved the financial statements.

International accounting standards adopted by the Group for the first time

On 14 May 2020 IASB published amendments, effective as of 1 January 2022, relating to severalstandards, namely Amendments to IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, Amendments to IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment, Amendments to IAS 37 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

As part of the annual improvements, changes were also made to IFRS 1 - First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments, IAS 41 - Agriculture and the illustrative examples accompanying IFRS 16 – Leases.

The application of the above amendments did not have a material impact on the Group's half-year report.

International accounting standards and/or interpretations not yet applicable

A few new standards and amendments to existing standards will be applicable for the first time as of 1 January 2023; a summary of the main changes is provided below.

With Regulation 2036/2021 of 19 November 2021 the European Commission adopted IFRS 17 - Insurance contracts which will substitute the current IFRS 4. The new standard establishes rules for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts; it will be applied to all insurance contracts using an accounting model based on the discounted cash flow method, adjusted for risk, and a Contractual Service Margin (CSM).

On 7 May 2021 IASB published Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction - Amendments to IAS 12 which specifies how deferred tax in relation to particular cases such as, for example, leases and decommissioning obligations should be accounted for.

With Regulation 357/2022 of 2 March 2022, the European Commission adopted a few amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of financial statement and to IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors in order to improve the disclosure of accounting policies and provide investors and other primary users of the financial statements with more useful information, as well as help companies to distinguish the changes in accounting estimates from the changes in accounting policy.

Lastly, IASB published an exposure draft relating to new amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of financial statement in order to clarify the definition of current and non-current liabilities in specific circumstances; the date of first application has yet to be determined, but it will, at any rate, be subsequent to 1 January 2024.

Estimates and assumptions

These half-year financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS, contain estimates and assumptions made by the Group relating to assets and liabilities, costs, revenues, other comprehensive gains/losses and contingent liabilities at the reporting date. These estimates are based on past experience and assumptions considered to be reasonable and realistic, based on the information available at the time of making the estimate.

The assumptions relating to these estimates are periodically reviewed and the related effects reflected in the income statement in the same period: actual results could therefore differ from these estimates. For more information about the main assumptions used by the Group see the section "Estimates and Assumptions" found in the notes to the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2021.

These more complex assessments are typically done only when the annual report is being drafted as all the information that might be needed are available only at that time; for example, the actuarial valuations needed to determine provisions for employee benefits are generally done at the same time as the drafting of the annual report, with the exception of when a plan is being amended or liquidated.

However, when this interim financial report at 30 June 2022 was being drafted, given the current situation of uncertainty and in compliance with national and international authorities, various aspects related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its possible developments have been incorporated into the valuations for the period, in particular, with reference to the items subject to estimates commented on below.

The current scenario of marked uncertainty and low visibility stemming from the highly instable macroeconomic environment, however, calls for precaution, when making economic forecasts.

Intangible assets and plant, property and equipment

Based on the most recent information available and the currently foreseeable scenarios, the Group did not report any material impairment loss with regard to the intangible assets and plant property and equipment recognized in the financial statements.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

In regard to relationships with Ukrainian parties, the conflict caused an increase in credit risk and made it necessary to take a closer look at the recoverability of open positions for which provisions based on updated forward-looking information were made. As for Russian clients, given the widespread insurance coverage, in our view it wasn't necessary to adjust credit valuations or recognize provisions other than the ones typically recognized in the financial statements.

Inventories

Inventories are presented net of provisions for raw materials and finished products considered obsolete or slow moving, taking into account their future expected use and realizable value. With regard specifically to the Ukrainian branch, the stock is stored at a secured warehouse of a logistics provider and the Group has carefully revisited its valuations in light of the current situation.

Derivatives

The Group verified that the hedges of financial instruments, both prospective and retrospective, were still effective.

Provisions for contingencies and other charges

The Group makes several provisions against disputes or risks of various kinds relating to different matters falling under the jurisdiction of different countries. These provisions were made based on updated information which takes into account the possible effects of the current context.

Translation of balances in foreign currencies

The following exchange rates have been used:

30.06.2022 30.06.2021 % Change
Period-end
exchange
rate (*)
Average
exchange
rate (*)
Period-end
exchange
rate (*)
Average
exchange
rate (*)
Period-end
exchange
rate (*)
Average
exchange
rate (*)
US dollar USD 1.0387 1.0940 1.1884 1.2057 (12.60%) (9.26%)
British pound GBP 0.8582 0.8422 0.8581 0.8684 0.02% (3.02%)
Hong Kong dollar HKD 8.1493 8.5601 9.2293 9.3574 (11.70%) (8.52%)
Chinese renminbi (Yuan) CNY 6.9624 7.0827 7.6742 7.7980 (9.28%) (9.17%)
Australian dollar AUD 1.5099 1.5207 1.5853 1.5629 (4.76%) (2.70%)
Canadian dollar CAD 1.3425 1.3905 1.4722 1.5040 (8.81%) (7.54%)
Japanese yen JPY 141.5400 134.2987 131.4300 129.8117 7.69% 3.46%
Malaysian ringgit MYR 4.5781 4.6704 4.9336 4.9386 (7.21%) (5.43%)
New Zealand dollar NZD 1.6705 1.6492 1.7026 1.6810 (1.89%) (1.89%)
Polish zloty PLN 4.6904 4.6329 4.5201 4.5366 3.77% 2.12%
South African rand ZAR 17.0143 16.8496 17.0114 17.5333 0.02% (3.90%)
Singapore dollar SGD 1.4483 1.4925 1.5976 1.6061 (9.35%) (7.07%)
Russian rouble RUB 53.8580 83.6354 86.7725 89.6054 (37.93%) (6.66%)
Turkish lira TRY 17.3220 16.2330 10.3210 9.5126 67.83% 70.65%
Czech koruna CZK 24.7390 24.6364 25.4880 25.8551 (2.94%) (4.71%)
Swiss franc CHF 0.9960 1.0320 1.0980 1.0943 (9.29%) (5.69%)
Brazilian real BRL 5.4229 5.5579 5.9050 6.4917 (8.16%) (14.39%)
Croatian kuna HRK 7.5307 7.5414 7.4913 7.5508 0.53% (0.13%)
Ukrainian hryvnia UAH 30.4017 31.7050 32.3618 33.4791 (6.06%) (5.30%)
Romanian leu RON 4.9464 4.9457 4.9280 4.9014 0.37% 0.90%
South Korean won KRW 1,351.6000 1,347.8250 1,341.4100 1,347.3633 0.76% 0.03%
Chilean peso CLP 962.0600 902.7733 866.7500 867.9883 11.00% 4.01%
Hungarian forint HUF 397.0400 374.7123 351.6800 357.8540 12.90% 4.71%
Swedish krona SEK 10.7300 10.4753 10.1110 10.1299 6.12% 3.41%
Mexican peso MXN 20.9641 22.1747 23.5784 24.3207 (11.09%) (8.82%)

(*) Source: Bank of Italy. Source for per RUB period-end and average exchange rate of June 2022: Central Bank of Russia.

CHANGE IN THE SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

There were no changes in the scope of consolidation in the first half of 2022.

RESTATEMENT OF COMPARISON FIGURES

In accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations, at the end of the measurement period (31 December 2021), the definitive accounting of the business combinations relative to Capital Brands and Everysys, completed on 29 December 2020 and 1 April 2021, respectively, was recognized.

In the prior accounting documents, it was only possible to determine the temporary fair value at the acquisition date of the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities.

During the measurement period, including in light of the estimates of the independent appraiser, the information that allowed the identification and the assessment of the definitive value of the assets, liabilities and, consequently, goodwill was gathered.

The comparison figures provided in the statement of financial position at 30 June 2021 were restated to reflect the latest valuations of the two business combinations.

Official figures Effects deriving
from the
definitive
accounting PPA
Restated figures
(€/000) 1st half
2021
of which
operative
non
recurring
1st half 2021 1st half
2021
of which
operative
non
recurring
Total consolidated revenues 1,431,836 - - 1,431,836 -
Raw and ancillary materials, consumables and goods
Change in inventories of finished products and work in progress
Change in inventories of raw and ancillary materials,
consumables and goods
(767,559)
171,840
17,120
(9,316) (767,559)
162,524
17,120
(9,316)
Materials consumed (578,599) - (9,316) (587,915) (9,316)
Payroll costs
Services and other operating expenses
Provisions
Amortization
(185,034)
(404,964)
(13,816)
(40,073)
-
(144)
-
-
367
333
236
(3,462)
(184,667)
(404,631)
(13,580)
(43,535)
367
189
236
EBIT 209,350 (144) (11,842) 197,508 (8,524)
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 228,433 (11,842) 216,591
Taxes (47,302) 2,888 (44,414)
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) 181,131 (8,954) 172,177
Profit (loss) pertaining to minority 325 325
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER TAXES 180,806 (8,954) 171,852

The details of the restated figures are provided below:

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS

The Group's business is traditionally seasonal, with first-half revenues and profit proportionately lower than those of the year as a whole.

COMMENTS ON THE INCOME STATEMENT

1. REVENUES

In the first half of 2022 revenues, including revenues from sales and services and other revenues, amount to €1,444,829 thousand (€1,431,836 thousand in the first half of 2021). Revenues are broken down by geographical area as follows:

% Change
1st half 2022 % revenues 1st half 2021 revenues Change %
Europe 846,346 58.6% 926,930 64.7% (80,584) (8.7%)
America 289,174 20.0% 242,180 16.9% 46,994 19.4%
Asia Pacific 203,500 14.1% 158,902 11.1% 44,598 28.1%
MEIA (Middle East/India/Africa) 105,809 7.3% 103,824 7.3% 1,985 1.9%
Total 1,444,829 100.0% 1,431,836 100.0% 12,993 0.9%

Comments on the most significant changes can be found in the "Markets" section of the report on operations.

"Other revenues" is broken down as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 Change
Freight reimbursement 2,576 2,053 523
Commercial rights 1,300 1,175 125
Grants and contributions 623 716 (93)
Damages reimbursed 271 47 224
Out-of-period gains 39 10 29
Other income 8,413 6,144 2,269
Total 13,222 10,145 3,077

With regard to Law n. 124 of 4 August 2017, which regulates transparency in public funding, the item "Grants and contributions" includes income of €198 thousand stemming from the incentives granted by Gestore dei Servizi Energetici GSE S.p.A. for the production of energy at the Mignagola (TV) plant through photovoltaic systems connected to the grid.

2. RAW AND ANCILLARY MATERIALS, CONSUMABLES AND GOODS

The breakdown is as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 Change
Parts 336,778 357,294 (20,516)
Finished products 328,133 333,868 (5,735)
Raw materials 69,555 67,045 2,510
Other purchases 11,402 9,352 2,050
Total 745,868 767,559 (21,691)

3. CHANGE IN INVENTORIES

The difference between the overall change in inventories reported in the income statement and the change in balances reported in the statement of financial position is mainly due to differences arising on the translation of foreign subsidiaries financial statements.

4. PAYROLL COSTS

These costs include €64,994 thousand in production-related payroll (€63,246 thousand at 30 June 2021).

The figures relating to the cost of employee benefits provided by certain Group companies in Italy and abroad are reported in note 35. Employee Benefits.

This item includes net income of €412 thousand recognized as result of the adjustments made to the costs associated with the stock option plans following a decrease in the number of participants in the 2020- 2027 Plan net of the notional cost (fair value) recognized in the reporting period (costs reached €1,789 thousand at 30 June 2021); see Note 28. Stock Option Plans for further details.

The Group's workforce at 30 June 2022 can be broken down as follows:

30.06.2022 30.06.2021
Blue collars 5,841 6,789
White collars 3,216 3,051
Managers 301 311
Total 9,358 10,151

5. SERVICES AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

These are detailed as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 (*) Change
Promotional expenses 120,798 106,450 14,348
Transport (for purchases and sales) 110,472 83,838 26,634
Advertising 63,965 44,114 19,851
Subcontracted work 25,007 30,043 (5,036)
Storage and warehousing 20,518 12,943 7,575
Consulting services 19,167 15,144 4,023
Rentals and leasing 15,389 8,835 6,554
Technical support 11,489 10,261 1,228
Commissions 8,421 7,340 1,081
Insurance 7,001 6,000 1,001
Power 6,983 5,192 1,791
Travel 4,751 2,595 2,156
Maintenance 2,672 2,366 306
Directors and statutory auditors' emoluments 2,478 3,138 (660)
Other utilities and cleaning fees, security, waste collection 2,471 2,068 403
Postage, telegraph and telephones 2,393 2,067 326
Other sundry services 26,684 23,014 3,670
Total services 450,659 365,408 85,251
Sundry taxes 31,643 34,322 (2,679)
Other 5,553 4,901 652
Total other operating expenses 37,196 39,223 (2,027)
Total 487,855 404,631 83,224

(*) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations

In the first half of 2022 the item includes non-recurring expenses for €958 thousand (non-recurring net income for €189 thousand in the first half of 2021).

In the first semester 2022 the item "Rentals and leasing" includes, in addition to commercial rights of €717 thousand (€693 thousand in 2021), the operating costs relating to contracts which are not leases or don't contain a lease (€13,728 thousand, €7,655 thousand in the first half of 2021), as well as costs relating to leases with a term less than twelve months (€914 thousand, €457 thousand in the first half of 2021) or referred to low-value assets (€30 thousand, €30 thousand also in the first half of 2021); for further information, please refer to note 15. Leases.

6. PROVISIONS

These include €12,605 thousand in provisions for contingencies and other charges and a net release of €792 thousand in provisions for doubtful accounts. The main changes in this item are discussed in note 36. Other provisions for non-current contingencies and charges.

7. AMORTIZATION

The breakdown is as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 (*) Change
Amortization of intangible assets 11,112 10,149 963
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 28,256 23,297 4,959
Depreciation of Right of Use assets 10,824 10,089 735
Total 50,192 43,535 6,657

(*) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations.

More details about amortization and depreciation can be found in the tables reporting movements in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.

8. NON-RECURRING INCOME/(EXPENSES)

In the first half of 2022, some items of a non-recurring nature resulting in net income of €1,021 thousand (net expenses of €8,524 thousand in the first half of 2021) were shown separately. This item includes gains on the revised valuation of assets in Ukraine which were revalued in the second quarter as activity resumed in a few areas of the country which resulted in the collection of part of the receivables that had previously been written down. It also includes the donation of €1,000 thousand made to support people affected by the conflict and the economic impact of the purchase price allocation made as a result of recent acquisitions.

The non-recurring amounts are shown in the income statement, in the corresponding item of the statement.

9. NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSES)

Net financial income and expenses are broken down by nature as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 Change
Exchange differences and gains (losses) on currency hedges 3,724 (221) 3,945
Fair value re-measurement of Eversys n.c.i. - 25,329 (25,329)
Share of profit of equity investments consolidated by the equity
method
45 (511) 556
Net interest expense (1,631) (2,829) 1,198
Interest for leasing (731) (746) 15
Other financial income (expenses) (4,043) (1,939) (2,104)
Other net financial income (expenses) (6,405) (5,514) (891)
Net financial income (expenses) (2,636) 19,083 (21,719)

"Exchange differences and gains (losses) on currency hedges" includes the rate differentials on currency risk hedges, as well as the exchange differences linked to consolidation.

"Share of profit of equity investments consolidated by the equity method" includes income from the joint venture TCL/DL, dedicated to the manufacture of portable air conditioners and the investment in NPE S.r.l., a supplier of electronic components.

"Net interest expense" includes bank interest on the Group's financial debt (recalculated using the amortized cost method) and the financial cost of factoring receivables without recourse, net of the interest received on the Group's investments.

Interest on leases is equal to the portion of financial expenses payable matured in the reporting period on a liability, recognized in accordance with IFRS 16 Leases. For more information see note 15.Leases.

"Fair value re-measurement of Eversys n.c.i.", reported in the first half of 2021, included the gain recognized after the business combination, completed in stages, was completed and the interest already held by the Group was redetermined based on the fair value of the assets acquired.

10. INCOME TAXES

These are analyzed as follows:

1st half 2022 1st half 2021 (*) Change
Current income taxes:
- Income taxes 24,452 62,653 (38,201)
- IRAP (Italian regional business tax) 2,371 4,407 (2,036)
Deferred (advanced) taxes (1,801) (22,646) 20,845
Total 25,022 44,414 (19,392)

(*) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations.

This item includes the estimated tax credit for research and development pursuant to Law 190/2014 for the current year.

"Deferred (advanced) taxes" include the taxes calculated on the temporary differences arising between the accounting values of assets and liabilities and on the corresponding tax base (particularly for taxed provisions recognized by the parent company and its subsidiaries) and on the distributable income of the subsidiaries. They also include the benefit arising from the carryforward of unused tax losses which are likely to be used in the future.

COMMENTS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION: ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

11. GOODWILL

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Gross Net Gross Net
Goodwill 384,558 377,811 365,152 358,405

The value of goodwill did not change in the half. The difference of €19,406 thousand is attributable to the goodwill for acquisition of foreign operations expressed in their functional currency and converted at the exchange rate in effect at 30 June 2022.

Goodwill is not amortized because it is considered to have an indefinite useful life. Instead, it is tested for impairment at least once a year to identify any evidence of loss in value.

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated by CGU (cash generating unit) represented by the De' Longhi, Kenwood and Braun divisions, to which Capital Brands and Eversys have recently been added according to the detail shown below:

Cash-generating unit 30.06.2022
De'Longhi 26,444
Kenwood 17,120
Braun 48,836
Capital Brands 194,831
Eversys 90,580
Total 377,811

The objective of the impairment test is to determine the value in use of the CGU to which the goodwill refers, meaning the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from continuous use of the assets; any cash flows arising from extraordinary events are therefore ignored.

In particular, the value in use is determined by applying the "discounted cash flows" method, applied to the cash flows resulting from three-year plans approved by management.

The impairment test carried out at the end of 2021 on the basis of discount rates reflecting current market assessments, of the time value of money and the risks specific to the individual cash-generating units, did not reveal any indicator that these assets might have suffered an impairment loss.

Estimating the recoverable value of the cash-generating units, however, calls for assumptions and estimates to me made by management. Different factors linked also to how this difficult market environment evolves could also make it necessary to redetermine the value of goodwill. The circumstances and events which could result in the need for further impairment testing are monitored constantly by the Group.

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

As the medium-term strategic guidelines were confirmed at 30 June 2022, albeit in an uncertain economic environment, the assumptions made when preparing the 2021 Annual Report, to which reference should be made, were not changed and in our view there has been no permanent loss in book values.

12. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Gross Net Gross Net
New product development costs 126,183 15,624 125,616 19,704
Patents 76,651 33,477 74,830 33,436
Trademarks and similar rights 446,165 339,546 434,171 327,688
Work in progress and advances 37,058 29,496 30,223 22,663
Other 141,796 110,682 132,548 105,981
Total 827,853 528,825 797,388 509,472

The following table reports movements in the main asset categories during 2022:

New product
development
costs
Patents Trademarks
and similar
rights
Work in
progress and
advances
Other Total
Net opening balance 19,704 33,436 327,688 22,663 105,981 509,472
Additions 563 386 74 7,207 315 8,545
Amortization (4,647) (1,780) (136) (2) (4,547) (11,112)
Translation differences and other movements (*) 4 1,435 11,920 (372) 8,933 21,920
Net closing balance 15,624 33,477 339,546 29,496 110,682 528,825

(*) "Other movements" refers primarily to the reclassification of intangible assets.

The principal additions refer to the capitalization of new product development projects, based on detailed reporting and analysis of the costs incurred and the estimated future usefulness of such projects. The Group has capitalized a total of €7,703 thousand in development costs as intangible assets in 2022, of which €563 thousand in "New product development costs" for projects already completed at the reporting date and €7,140 thousand in "Work in progress and advances" for projects still in progress.

"Patents" mostly refers to internal development costs and the subsequent cost of filing for patents and to costs for developing and integrating data processing systems. The change in the period mainly refers to the acquisition of software licenses.

"Trademarks and similar rights" includes a few trademarks calculated based on an indefinite useful life in accordance with IAS 38, taking into account, above all, brand awareness, economic benefits, reference market characteristics, brand specific strategies and the amount of investments made to sustain the brands: €79.8 million for the "De' Longhi" trademark, €95.0 million for the perpetual license over the "Braun" brand, €127.7 million for the Nutribullet/MagicBullet trademark, and €36.4 million for the Eversys trademark.

The impairment test carried out at the end of 2021 for the brands based on an indefinite useful life, did not reveal any evidence that these assets might have suffered an impairment loss.

As the medium-term strategic guidelines were confirmed at 30 June 2022, albeit in an uncertain economic environment, the assumptions made when preparing the 2021 Annual Report, to which reference should be made, were not changed and in our view there has been no permanent loss in book values.

13. LAND, PROPERTY, PLANT AND MACHINERY

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Gross Net Gross Net
Land and buildings 203,207 149,918 175,020 126,100
Plant and machinery 171,400 55,566 161,852 52,846
Total 374,607 205,484 336,872 178,946

The following table reports movements during 2022:

Land and buildings Plant and machinery Total
Net opening balance 126,100 52,846 178,946
Additions 23,084 4,297 27,381
Disposals - (32) (32)
Amortization (3,848) (5,523) (9,371)
Translation differences and other movements 4,582 3,978 8,560
Net closing balance 149,918 55,566 205,484

The increases and movements in "Land and buildings" refer mainly to the purchase of the new plant in Romania (about €21 million) and the work done on the construction of the new headquarters in Treviso.

The investments in "Plants and machinery" refer mainly to increases of the production lines for coffee machines in Italy and to the purchases of machinery for the plants in Romania and China.

14. OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS

Other tangible assets are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Gross Net Gross Net
Industrial and commercial equipment 376,676 72,673 363,063 71,046
Other 106,544 28,626 99,046 26,967
Work in progress and advances 57,089 57,089 37,800 37,800
Total 540,309 158,388 499,909 135,813

The following table reports movements during 2022:

Industrial and
commercial
equipment
Other Work in
progress and
advances
Total
Net opening balance 71,046 26,967 37,800 135,813
Additions 12,900 5,640 26,441 44,981
Disposals - (15) - (15)
Amortization (14,000) (4,885) - (18,885)
Translation differences and other movements 2,727 919 (7,152) (3,506)
Net closing balance 72,673 28,626 57,089 158,388

The additions to "Industrial and commercial equipment" refer primarily to the purchase of moulds for the manufacturing of new products.

The increase in "Work in progress" mainly refers to the investments linked to the improvement in the Romanian and Chinese production facilities and the development plan of the new headquarters.

15. LEASES

Existing leases are functional to the Group's operations and refer mainly to the leasing of properties, automobiles and other capital goods.

Movements in the leased right of use assets in 2022 are shown below:

Land and
buildings
Industrial and
commercial
equipment
Plant and
machinery
Other Total
Net opening balance 67,976 1,879 11 3,853 73,719
Additions 11,124 1,494 1,310 13,928
Disposals (969) - - (33) (1,002)
Amortization (9,371) (292) (3) (1,158) (10,824)
Translation differences and other movements 477 6 - 28 511
Net closing balance 69,237 3,087 8 4,000 76,332

In 2022, the result for the period includes depreciation and amortization for €10,824 thousand, interest payable for €731 thousand, while €11,245 thousand in lease payments were reversed.

At 30 June 2022 financial liabilities for leases of €79,161 thousand (of which €58,267 thousand expiring beyond 12 months) and financial assets for advanced payments of €471 thousand, included in "Current financial receivables and assets", were recognized in the financial statements (please refer to note 24).

The maturities of the undiscounted lease liabilities (based on contractual payments) are shown below:

Undiscounted
flows at
30.06.2022
Payable within one
year
Payable in 1-5
years
Payable in more
than five years
Lease liabilities 83,458 22,267 40,862 20,329

The adoption of IFRS 16 Lease affected Group net equity at 30 June 2022 for €2,022 thousand.

16. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Details of equity investments are as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Equity investments consolidated using the equity method 7,414 7,280
Investment measured at fair value 51 51
Total 7,465 7,331

"Equity investments consolidated using the equity method" refers to the equity investments subject to joint control as per contractual agreements and associated companies, accounted for using the equity method in accordance with IAS 28 – Investments in associates and joint venture.

The change in the first half of 2022 can be broken down as follows:

30.06.2022
Net opening balance 7,280
Interest in net profit 46
Exchange rate differences 127
Components of comprehensive income (39)
Net closing balance 7,414

17. NON-CURRENT RECEIVABLES

The balance at 30 June 2022, equal to €5,291 thousand, comprises €5,289 thousand in security deposits (€4,604 thousand at 31 December 2021).

18. OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS

This item includes investments made as part of the Group's liquidity management with primary counterparts, namely financial assets that will be held until maturity consistent with the business model objective to receive contractual cash flows (principal and interest) at specific maturities which were, therefore, accounted for using the amortized cost method.

The item includes mainly €20,282 thousand relating to two bonds with a total nominal value of €20,000 thousand, maturing in 2026 and 2027, respectively, €50,730 thousand relating to three floating rate notes with semi-annual and quarterly coupons (par value of €50,000 thousand) maturing in 2026, and €1,778 thousand relating to the fair value of derivatives.

No signs of impairment emerged about the balances recognized in the financial statements.

19. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Deferred tax assets 77,269 74,297
Deferred tax liabilities (73,487) (70,070)
Net closing balance 3,782 4,227

"Deferred tax assets" and "Deferred tax liabilities" include the taxes calculated on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their corresponding tax base (particularly taxed provisions recognized by the parent company and its subsidiaries), the tax effects associated with the allocation of higher values to fixed assets as a result of allocating consolidation differences based on the applicable tax rate and the deferred taxes on the distributable income of subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets are calculated mainly on provisions and consolidation adjustments. They also include the benefit arising from the carryforward of unused tax losses which are likely to be used in the future.

The net balance is analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Temporary differences (1,788) 575
Tax losses 5,570 3,652
Net closing balance 3,782 4,227

The change in the net asset balance also reflects a decrease of €351 thousand relating to the "Fair value and cash flow hedge reserve" recognized in net equity with reference to the fair value evaluation of investments and cash flow hedge derivatives.

CURRENT ASSETS

20. INVENTORIES

"Inventories", shown net of an allowance for obsolete and slow-moving goods, can be analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Finished products and goods 766,313 628,717
Raw, ancillary and consumable materials 182,328 143,280
Work in progress and semi-finished products 44,775 43,909
Inventory writedown allowance (51,890) (46,653)
Total 941,526 769,253

The value of inventories is stated after deducting an allowance for obsolete or slow-moving goods totaling €51,890 thousand, (€46,653 thousand at 31 December 2021) in relation to products and raw materials that are obsolete and slow-moving or are no longer of strategic interest to the Group.

21. TRADE RECEIVABLES

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Trade receivables
- due within 12 months 239,531 381,933
- due beyond 12 months - -
Allowance for doubtful accounts (15,426) (15,265)
Total 224,105 366,668

Trade receivables are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of €15,426 thousand, representing a reasonable estimate of the expected losses during the entire life of the receivables. The allowance takes account of the fact that a significant portion of the receivables are covered by insurance policies with major insurers.

22. CURRENT TAX ASSETS

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Direct tax receivables 6,425 3,642
Tax payments on account 7,966 3,527
Tax refunds requested 2,422 2,323
Total 16,813 9,492

There are no current tax assets due beyond 12 months.

23. OTHER RECEIVABLES

"Other receivables" are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
VAT 26,709 22,646
Advances to suppliers 5,093 4,475
Prepaid insurance costs 2,503 2,175
Other tax receivables 2,150 1,837
Employees 315 210
Other 13,238 11,805
Total 50,008 43,148

There are no other receivables due beyond 12 months (€30 thousand at 31 December 2021).

24. CURRENT FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES AND ASSETS

"Current financial receivables and assets" are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Fair value of derivatives 38,964 11,062
Advances for leasing contracts 471 365
Fair value of other current financial assets 88,591 90,528
Other current financial assets 149,099 200,122
Total 277,125 302,077

More details on the fair value of derivatives can be found in note 34. Other financial payables.

"Other current financial assets" includes the amount of investments made as part of liquidity management valued at amortized cost.

25. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

This balance consists of surplus liquidity on bank current accounts and other cash equivalents, mostly relating to customer payments received at period end and temporary cash surpluses.

Some of the Group's foreign companies have a total of €690.4 million in cash on bank accounts held at the same bank. These cash balances form part of the international cash pooling system and are partially offset by €661.1 million in overdrafts held at the same bank by other foreign companies. This bank therefore acts as a "clearing house" for the Group's positive and negative cash balances. Considering the substance of the transactions and technical workings of the international cash pooling system, the positive and negative cash balances have been netted against one another in the consolidated statement of financial position, as permitted by IAS 32. As a result of the international cash pooling system, the banks in question are provided with a guarantee for any liquidity balances.

The cash balances at 30 June 2022 include €944 thousand in current accounts of certain subsidiaries, that are restricted, having been given as collateral.

26. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

The item refers to the value of a freehold property of a subsidiary that was classified under non-current assets held for sale, as required under IFRS 5 - Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations, insofar as the Group initiated a program to locate a buyer and complete the disposal. The amount corresponds to the net carrying amount, insofar as it is not less than the fair value of the assets held for sale, net of the selling costs.

31.12.2021 Translation differences 30.06.2022
Non-current assets held for sale 1,055 615 1,670

COMMENTS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION: NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

NET EQUITY

The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to maintain a solid credit rating and adequate capital ratios in order to support its business and maximize value for shareholders.

On 20 April 2022 the Shareholders' Meeting of De' Longhi S.p.A. resolved to distribute a total of €124,501 thousand as dividends, of which €123,247 thousand was paid during the first half 2022.

Movements in the equity accounts are reported in one of the earlier schedules forming part of the financial statements; comments on the main components and their changes are provided below.

27. TREASURY SHARES

On 20 April 2022, the Annual General Meeting resolved to renew – by revoking the previous resolution – the authorization for the purchase and disposal of treasury shares up to a maximum of 14.5 million ordinary shares and, therefore, not exceeding one fifth of the share capital, also taking into account any shares held by the Company and by its subsidiaries.

The authorization was approved for a period of up to 18 months (therefore, through 20 October 2023) in accordance with the law.

At 30 June 2022 the Group, through the Parent Company De' Longhi S.p.A., held 895,350 treasury shares for a total of €14,534 thousand.

28. STOCK OPTION PLANS

During the Annual General Meeting held on 14 April 2016 shareholders approved the share-based incentive plan "Stock Options plan 2016-2022".

In order to serve the plan, during the AGM shareholders resolved to increase share capital against payment by up to a maximum nominal amount of €3,000,000 by 31 December 2022 through the issue, including on one or more occasions, of a maximum of 2,000,000 ordinary shares at a par value of €1.5 each pari passu with all shares outstanding at the issue date and with dividend rights.

The purpose of the plan is to maintain the loyalty of the beneficiaries by recognizing the contribution that they make to increasing the value of the Group.

The plan has a duration of seven years and will, at any rate, expire on 31 December 2022.

The beneficiaries were identified by the Board of Directors based on the proposal of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee or the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent Company De' Longhi S.p.A., after having consulted with the Board of Statutory Auditors on the basis of their expertise.

The options were granted free of charge: the beneficiaries, therefore, didn't pay any sort of consideration upon assignment. Conversely, exercise of the option and the resulting subscription of the shares will be subject to payment of the exercise price.

Each option will grant the right to subscribe one share at the conditions set out in the relative regulations.

The exercise price shall be equal to the arithmetic average of the official market price of the Company's shares recorded on the "Euronext Milan" managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. during the 60 calendar days prior to the date on which the Plan and the relative regulations were approved by shareholders during the Annual General Meeting.

The options may be exercised by the Beneficiaries – on one or more occasions – solely and exclusively during the exercise period, namely during the following timeframes:

  • between 15 May 2019 and 31 December 2022 (more specifically, between either 15 May 15 July; 1 September-15 October; 15 November - 15 January), for up to a total maximum amount equal to 50% of the total options assigned to each beneficiary;
  • between 15 May 2020 and 31 December 2022 (more specifically, between either 15 May 15 July; 1 September-15 October; 15 November - 15 January) for the remaining 50% of the total options assigned to each beneficiary.

Any option not exercised by the end of the exercise period will automatically expire and the beneficiary will have no right to any compensation or indemnity.

All shares will have regular dividend rights and, therefore, will be the same as all other shares outstanding at their issue date, and will be freely transferrable by the beneficiary.

Please refer to the Annual Report on the Remuneration Policy and Compensation Paid for more information on the Plan.

For the purposes of valuation under IFRS 2 – Share-based payments, two different tranches were defined for each award which contain the same number of options broken down equally into the plan's two exercise periods.

The fair value of the stock options at the assignment date is determined using the Black-Scholes model which takes into account the conditions for the exercise of the right, the current share price, expected volatility, a risk-free interest rate, as well as the non-vesting conditions.

Volatility is estimated based on the data of a market information provider and corresponds to the estimated volatility of the stock over the life of the plan.

The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the options assigned are shown below:

2017 award 2016 award
First tranche fair value 7.6608 5.3072
Second tranche fair value 7.4442 5.2488
Expected dividends (Euro) 0.8 0.43
Estimated volatility (%) 28.09% 33.23%
Historic volatility (%) 31.12% 36.07%
Market interest rate Euribor 6M Euribor 6M
Expected life of the options (years) 2.142/3.158 2.51 / 3.53
Exercise price (Euro) 20.4588 20.4588

A total of 1,396,092 options have been exercised, none in the first semester 2022.

During the Annual General Meeting held on 22 April 2020, shareholders approved the stock-based incentive plan "Stock Options plan 2020-2027".

In order to serve the plan, during the AGM shareholders resolved to further increase share capital against payment by up to a maximum nominal amount of €4,500,000 through the issue, including on one or more occasions, of a maximum of 3,000,000 ordinary shares at a par value of €1.5 each pari passu with all shares outstanding at the issue date and with dividend rights, just in case the outstanding shares were not enough.

The purpose of the plan is to foster the loyalty of the beneficiaries, incentivizing them to stay with the Group by linking their compensation to the achievement of the company's medium/long-term goals. The plan has a duration of around eight years and will, at any rate, expire on 31 December 2027.

The beneficiaries are identified by the Board of Directors based on the proposal of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee or the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent Company De' Longhi S.p.A., after having consulted with the Board of Statutory Auditors on the basis of their expertise.

The options will be granted free of charge: the beneficiaries, therefore, will not be expected to pay any sort of consideration upon assignment. Conversely, exercise of the option and the resulting subscription of the shares will be subject to payment of the exercise price.

Each option will grant the right to subscribe one share at the conditions set out in the relative regulations. The exercise price shall be equal to the arithmetic average of the official market price of the Company's shares recorded on the "Euronext Milan" managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. during the 180 calendar days prior to the date on which the 2020-2027 Plan and the relative regulations were approved by shareholders during the Annual General Meeting. This period of time is sufficient to limit the impact that any volatility caused by the Coronavirus crisis could have on the stock price.

The options may be exercised by the Beneficiaries – on one or more occasions – solely and exclusively during the exercise period, namely during the following timeframes:

  • between 15 May 2023 and 31 December 2027 for up to a total maximum amount equal to 50% of the total options assigned each beneficiary, without prejudice to the black-out periods referred to in Art. 12 of the Regulations;
  • between 15 May 2024 and 31 December 2027 for the remaining 50% of the total options assigned each beneficiary, without prejudice to the black-out periods referred to in Art. 12 of the Regulations.

Any option not exercised by the end of the exercise period will automatically expire and the beneficiary will have no right to any compensation or indemnity.

All shares will have regular dividend rights and, therefore, will be the same as all other shares outstanding at their issue date, and will be freely transferrable by the beneficiary.

Please refer to the Annual Report on the Remuneration Policy and Compensation Paid for more information on the Plan.

At 31 December 2021 stock options on 2,360,000 shares had been assigned; during the first semester 2022 their number decreased by 800,000 options due to the resignation of the Chief Executive Officer.

For the purposes of valuation under IFRS 2 – Share-based payments, two different tranches were defined for each award which contain the same number of options broken down equally into the plan's two exercise periods. The fair value of each tranche is different.

The fair value of the stock options at the assignment date is determined using the Black-Scholes model which takes into account the conditions for the exercise of the right, the current share price, expected volatility, a risk-free interest rate, as well as the non-vesting conditions.

Volatility is estimated based on the data of a market information provider and corresponds to the estimated volatility of the stock over the life of the plan.

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

The fair value of the options assigned on the date of this Report and the assumptions made for its evaluation are as follows:

Award
(05.04.2020)
Award
(05.14.2020)
Award
(05.15.2020)
Award
(05.20.2020)
Award
(11.05.2020)
First tranche fair value 4.4283 4.591 4.4598 4.4637 12.402
Second tranche fair value 4.3798 4.536 4.4034 4.4049 12.0305
Expected dividends (Euro) 2.80% 2.80% 2.80% 2.80% 2.80%
Estimated volatility (%) 35.00% 34.00% 33.00% 32.00% 28.00%
Historic volatility (%) 37.00% 37.00% 37.00% 37.00% 37.00%
Market interest rate (0.2%) (0.2%) (0.2%) (0.2%) (0.2%)
Expected life of the options (years) 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7
Exercise price (Euro) 16.982 16.982 16.982 16.982 16.982

29. SHARE CAPITAL

At 30 June 2022 share capital comprised 150,896,092 ordinary shares with a par value €1.5 each, for a total of €226,344 thousand.

30. RESERVES

The details are as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021 Change
Share premium reserve 34,300 34,300 -
Legal reserve 45,269 45,168 101
Other reserves:
- Extraordinary reserve 170,610 188,113 (17,503)
- Fair value and cash flow hedge reserve 3,772 3,865 (93)
- Stock option reserve 8,076 8,488 (412)
- Reserve for treasury shares (14,534) (14,534) -
- Currency translation reserve 118,951 45,638 73,313
- Profit (loss) carried forward 924,058 720,097 203,961
Total 1,290,502 1,031,135 259,367

At 30 June 2022 the "Share premium reserve" comprises €162 thousand set up following the public offering at the time of the parent company's listing on the Milan stock exchange (now "Euronext Milan" ) on 23 July 2001. The remaining amount refers to the exercise of options assigned under the "Stock Option Plan 2016-2022".

The "Legal Reserve" amounted to €45,168 thousand at 31 December 2021. The increase of €101 thousand is attributable to the allocation of profit for 2021 approved by shareholders during De' Longhi S.p.A.'s AGM held on 20 April 2022.

The "Extraordinary reserve" decreased by €17,503 thousand due to dividends distribution, as approved by shareholders of De' Longhi S.p.A. during the above mentioned AGM.

The "Fair value and cash flow hedge reserve" reports a positive balance of €3,772 thousand, net of €1,407 thousand in tax.

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

The change in the "Fair value and cash flow hedge" reserve in the first half 2022, recognized in the statement of comprehensive income for the period, is attributable to the negative fair value of the cash flow hedge and available-for-sale securities of €93 thousand net of €351 thousand in tax.

The "Stock option reserve" refers to the two share based incentive plans already described in note 28. Stock option plans.

At 30 June 2022, the "Stock option" reserve amounted to positive €8,076 thousand which corresponds to the fair value of the options at the assignment date, recognized on a straight-line basis from the grant date through vesting.

With regard to the "2016-2022 Stock Option Plan", the reserve is recognised at a positive value of €2,982 thousand.

The reserve for the "2020-2027 Stock Option Plan" amounts to €5,094 thousand; the decrease for €412 thousand is due to the change of the number of beneficiaries net of stock option costs recognized in the period.

The "Reserve for treasury shares" was negative for €14,534 thousand and corresponds to the amount of treasury shares purchased pursuant to the buyback program.

"Profit (loss) carried forward" includes the retained earnings of the consolidated companies and the effects of consolidation adjustments and adjustments to comply with Group accounting policies.

Below is a reconciliation between the net equity and profit reported by the parent company, De' Longhi S.p.A., and the figures shown in the consolidated financial statements:

Net equity 30.06.2022 Profit for the period
De' Longhi S.p.A. financial statements 604,000 121,974
Share of subsidiaries' equity and results for period attributable to the Group, after
deducting carrying value of the investments
581,994 (45,795)
Allocation of goodwill arising on consolidation and related amortization and reversal of
goodwill recognized for statutory purposes
466,604 2,846
Elimination of intercompany profits (61,446) (6,355)
Other adjustments 324 (4)
Consolidated financial statements 1,591,476 72,666
Minority interest 2,946 982
Consolidated financial statements-Group portion 1,588,530 71,684

31. MINORITIES' PORTION OF NET EQUITY

The minorities' portion of net equity amounts to €2,946 thousand (including the result for the reporting period of €982 thousand) and refers to the minority interest (49%) in the company Eversys UK Ltd. and its subsidiary Eversys Ireland Ltd., which became part of the Group as a result of the Eversys acquisition.

32. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the earnings for the year by the weighted average number of the Company's shares outstanding during the period.

30.06.2022
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 150,000,742
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding 152,847,772

The dilutive impact was not significant at 30 June 2022, therefore the difference between the diluted earnings per share (€0.47) and the basic earnings per share (€0.48) is not material.

LIABILITIES

33. BANK LOANS AND BORROWINGS

"Bank loans and borrowings" are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Overdrafts 40,736 1,069
Current bank loans and borrowings 50,003 50,006
Loans (short term portion) 86,449 170,616
Loans (one to five years) 415,132 357,457
Total bank loans and borrowings 592,320 579,148

Despite its sound financial situation, as part of its strategy to extend the average life of its debt and create a liquidity buffer to be used to meet possible, temporary cash needs, in the first half of 2022 the Group decided to increase and diversify its financial resources by signing new loan agreements on 30 June and 14 July 2022 for a total of €200 million, of which €100 million in the half.

On 30 June and 14 July 2022 the Group also negotiated €270 million in revolving credit facilities (RCF).

The loans introduce a new pricing mechanism based on which the terms of the loan may be adjusted each year if certain ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance) targets are reached.

The ESG targets are part of the path already undertaken by the Group to include sustainability in its business strategy. The targets aim to combine growth with sustainable development and confirm the strong commitment to developing a model which fosters the increased integration of sustainability as a strategic part of creating value for all of its stakeholders.

With regard to the loans taken out, none of the financial covenants included in the loan agreements, had been breached at 30 June 2022.

The main loans are floating rate; on some of these medium/long term loans, hedging derivatives were negotiated which made it possible to exchange floating rate debt for fixed rate debt. The fair value of the loans, calculated by discounting expected future interest flows at current market rates, does not differ significantly from the amount of debt recognized in the financial statements.

34. OTHER FINANCIAL PAYABLES

This balance, inclusive of the current portion, is made up as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Private placement (short‐term portion) 21,420 21,400
Negative fair value of derivatives 30,441 7,311
Other short term financial payables 40,375 23,149
Total short‐term payables 92,236 51,860
Private placement (one to five years) 85,688 85,661
Negative fair value of derivatives - -
Other financial payables (one to five years) 8,800 8,880
Total long‐term payables (one to five years) 94,488 94,541
Private placement (beyond five years) 150,313 171,794
Other financial payables (beyond five years) - -
Total long‐term payables (beyond five years) 150,313 171,794
Total other financial payables 337,037 318,195

The Private Placement refers to the issue and placement of unsecured, non-convertible notes with US institutional investors (the "US Private Placement").

During 2017, the issue of securities with a value of €150 million was finalized.

The securities were issued by De' Longhi S.p.A. in a single tranche, mature in 10 years in June 2027 and have an average life of 7 years. The notes will accrue interest from the subscription date at a fixed rate of 1.65% per annum. The notes will be repaid yearly in equal instalments beginning June 2021 and ending June 2027, without prejudice to the Company's ability to repay the entire amount in advance.

The securities are unrated and are not intended to be listed on any regulated markets.

The notes are subject to half-yearly financial covenants in line with those contemplated in other existing loan transactions.

At 30 June 2022 the covenants had not been breached. The issue is not secured by collateral of any kind.

On 7 April 2021 the Group also issued another €150 million tranche of Private Placement (USPP), maturing in 2041, and was underwritten by a leading US financial group.

The securities were issued by De' Longhi S.p.A. in a single tranche, have a duration of 20 years, maturing on April 2041, and an average life of 15 years. The bonds accrue interest from the subscription date at a fixed rate of 1.18% per annum. The repayment of the loan will take place annually with equal principal installments, the first of which will be due in April 2031 and the last on the expiry date (April 2041), without prejudice to the Company's right of early repayment.

The bonds issued have no rating and are not intended for listing on regulated markets.

De' Longhi S.p.A. is required to comply with financial covenants. Compliance with these covenants will be verified every six months, consistent with other existing transactions. None of these covenants had been breached at 30 June 2022. The issue is not backed by any real or personal guarantees.

"Negative fair value of derivatives" refers to hedges on interest rates and currencies, foreign currency receivables and payables, as well as on future revenue streams (anticipatory hedges).

"Other financial payables" refers mainly to factoring without recourse related payables. It also includes the remaining portion of the financial liability related to the transfer of the risk lined to pension fund liabilities pertaining to a foreign subsidiary, the consideration for the purchase of equity investments and the payable to shareholders for the residual portion of dividends distributed but not yet paid.

Net financial position

Details of the net financial position are as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
A. Cash 714,025 1,026,081
B. Cash equivalents - -
C. Other current financial assets 238,161 291,015
of which lease prepayments 471 365
D. Cash, cash equivalents and other current financial assets (A + B + C) 952,186 1,317,096
E. Current financial liabilities (173,354) (114,582)
of which lease liabilities (20,894) (19,038)
F. Current portion of non‐current financial liabilities (86,449) (170,616)
G. Current financial liabilities (E + F) (259,803) (285,198)
H. Current net financial liabilities (G + D) 692,383 1,031,898
I.1. Other non-current financial assets 71,012 70,223
I. Non-current financial liabilities (473,399) (414,685)
of which lease liabilities (58,267) (57,228)
J. Debt instruments (236,001) (257,455)
K. Trade payables and other non-current liabilities - -
L. Non-current net financial liabilities (I + I.1+ J + K) (638,388) (601,917)
M. Total financial liabilities (H + L) 53,995 429,981
Fair value of derivatives and other financial non-bank assets/liabilities 1,427 (4,893)
Total net financial position 55,422 425,088

Details of the net financial position are shown in accordance with CONSOB Bulletin DEM/6064293 of 28.07.2006; in order to provide a better representation, "Other non-current financial assets" are indicated separately in letter I.1; for further information, see note 18.

For a better understanding of changes in the Group's net financial position, reference should be made to the full consolidated statement of cash flows, appended to these explanatory notes, and the condensed statement presented in the report on operations.

The fair value of the outstanding derivatives at 30 June 2022 is provided below:

Fair Value at 30.06.2022
FX forward agreements 2,239
Derivatives hedging foreign currency receivables/payables 2,239
FX forward agreements 5,898
IRS on parent company loans 2,165
Derivatives hedging expected cash flows 8,063
Total fair value of the derivatives 10,302

35. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

These are made up as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Provision for severance indemnities 9,448 9,901
Defined benefit plans 28,105 27,103
Other long term benefits 16,241 16,374
Total 53,794 53,378

The provision for severance indemnities includes amounts payable to employees of the Group's Italian companies and not transferred to supplementary pension schemes or the pension fund set up by INPS (Italy's national social security agency). This provision has been classified as a defined benefit plan, governed as such by IAS 19 ‐ Employee benefits.

Some of the Group's foreign companies provide defined benefit plans for their employees.

Some of these plans have assets servicing them, but severance indemnities, as an unfunded obligation, do not.

These plans are valued on an actuarial basis to express the present value of the benefit payable at the end of service that employees have accrued at the reporting date.

The amounts of the obligations and assets to which they refer are set out below:

Provision for severance indemnities:

Movements in the year are summarized below:

Net cost charged to income 1st half 2022
Current service cost 96
Interest cost on defined benefit obligation 43
Total 139
Change in present value of obligations 30.06.2022
Present value at 1 January 9,901
Current service cost 96
Utilization of provision (592)
Interest cost on obligation 43
Present value at reporting date 9,448

Defined benefit plans:

Movements in the year are as follows:

Net cost charged to income 1st half 2022 1st half 2021 Change
Current service cost 899 2,977 (2,078)
Return on plan assets - - -
Interest cost on obligation 1 1 -
Total 900 2,978 (2,078)
Change in present value of obligations 30.06.2022 31.12.2021 Change
Present value at 1 January 27,103 28,125 (1,022)
Net cost charged to income 900 1,218 (318)
Benefits paid (33) (197) 164
Translation differences 135 6 129
Actuarial gains & losses recognized in the comprehensive income
statement
- (3,657) 3,657
Changes in consolidation area - 1,608 (1,608)
Present value at reporting date 28,105 27,103 1,002

The outstanding liability at 30 June 2022 of €28,105 thousand (€27,103 thousand at 31 December 2021, refers to a few subsidiaries (mainly in Germany, Japan and Switzerland).

"Other long-term benefits" includes the amount accrued for the incentive plan 2021-2023 in the reporting period of €12,006 thousand. This plan was approved by the Board of Directors for a limited number of Group executives and key resources.

It also includes the incentive plans for the personnel of the newly acquired companies.

For more information on remuneration policy and amounts please refer to the Annual Report on the Remuneration Policy and Compensation Paid.

36. OTHER PROVISIONS FOR NON-CURRENT CONTINGENCIES AND CHARGES

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Agents' leaving indemnity provision 1,955 1,909
Product warranty provision 41,795 42,585
Provision for contingencies and other charges 26,438 21,549
Total 70,188 66,043

Movements are as follows:

31.12.2021 Utilization Net accrual Translation
difference and
other
movements
30.06.2022
Agents' leaving indemnity provision 1,909 - 46 - 1,955
Product warranty provision 42,585 (11,128) 8,951 1,387 41,795
Provision for contingencies and other charges 21,549 (962) 3,607 2,244 26,438
Total 66,043 (12,090) 12,604 3,631 70,188

The agents' leaving indemnity provision covers the payments that might be due to departing agents in accordance with art. 1751 of the Italian Civil Code, as applied by collective compensation agreements in force.

The product warranty provision has been established for certain consolidated companies, on the basis of estimated under‐warranty repair and replacement costs for sales taking place by 30 June 2022. It takes account of the provisions of Decree 24/2002 and of European Community law.

The "Provision for contingencies and other charges" includes the provision of €16,990 thousand (€15,053 thousand at 31 December 2021) for legal disputes and product complaint liabilities (limited to the Group's insurance deductible), and the provision of €9,445 thousand (€6,497 thousand at 31 December 2021) made by a few subsidiaries relating to commercial risks and other charges.

37. TRADE PAYABLES

The balance represents the amount owed by the Group to third parties for the provision of goods and services. The item does not include amounts due beyond 12 months.

38. CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES

"Current tax liabilities" refers to the Group's direct tax and, with respect to the Italian subsidiaries who showed the will to adhere to the Domestic Tax Consolidation regime, the net amount owed the parent company De Longhi Industrial S.A..

The Parent Company De' Longhi S.p.A. and a few of the Italian subsidiaries showed, jointly with the consolidator De Longhi Industrial S.A., the will to adhere to group taxation, referred to as "Domestic Tax Consolidation", as permitted under articles 117–129 of the Consolidated Income Tax Act (TUIR) as per Presidential Decree n. 917 of 22 December 1986 and Decree of the Ministry and Finance of 9 June 2004. For additional information please refer to Appendix.3.

The item does not include tax due beyond 12 months.

39. OTHER PAYABLES

These are analyzed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Employees 54,977 69,134
Indirect taxes 16,090 29,562
Social security institutions 6,019 9,965
Withholdings payables 5,001 9,380
Advances 5,986 7,517
Other taxes 1,165 1,636
Other 11,221 12,883
Total 100,459 140,077

At 30 June 2022 the item does not include relevant amounts due beyond 12 months.

40. COMMITMENTS

These are detailed as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Guarantees given to third parties 799 806
Other commitments 17,477 3,590
Total 18,276 4,396

"Other commitments" mainly consist of contractual obligations pertaining to the subsidiaries for future investments in operations.

In addition to the above, the Group issued guarantees, for a total amount of €19 million, in favor of the affiliate NPE S.r.l..

41. HIERARCHICAL LEVELS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE

The following table presents the hierarchical levels in which the fair value measurements of financial instruments have been classified at 30 June 2022. As required by IFRS 13, the hierarchy comprises the following levels:

  • level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
  • level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly;
  • level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
Financial instruments measured at fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Derivatives with positive fair value - 40,742 -
Derivatives with negative fair value - (30,441) -
Other financial assets 51 88,591 -

There were no transfers between the levels during the year.

42. TAX POSITION

No positions of note were opened at the date of this report.

43. TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH RELATED PARTIES

Appendix 3 contains the information concerning transactions and balances with related parties required by CONSOB Circulars 97001574 dated 20 February 1997, 98015375 dated 27 February 1998 and DEM/2064231 dated 30 September 2002 relating to related party transactions; all transactions fell within the Group's normal scope of operations and were settled under arm's-length terms and conditions.

Transactions and balances between the parent company and subsidiaries are not reported since these have been eliminated upon consolidation.

44. OPERATING SEGMENTS

As required under IFRS 8, following the demerger transaction the Group's activities were broken down into three operating segments (Europe, APA, MEIA) based on business region.

Each segment is responsible for all aspects of the Group's brands and serves different markets; the revenues and the margins, therefore, generated by each operating segment (based on business region) may not coincide with the revenues and margins of the relative markets (based on geographic area) given the sales made by a few Group companies outside of their respective geographical areas and the intragroup transactions not allocated based on destination.

Information relating to operating segments is presented below:

Income statement data

1st half 2022
Europe Americas/Asia Pacific MEIA Intersegment
eliminations
(**)
Total
Total revenues (*) 1,040,756 753,437 97,228 (446,592) 1,444,829
EBITDA 122,247 22,078 8,354 (2,163) 150,516
Amortization (33,493) (16,556) (143) - (50,192)
EBIT 88,754 5,522 8,211 (2,163) 100,324
Net financial income (expenses) (2,636)
Profit (loss) before taxes 97,688
Taxes (25,022)
Profit (loss) 72,666
Profit (loss) pertaining to minority 982
Profit (loss) for the year 71,684

(*) The revenues for each segment include revenues generated by both third parties and other Group operating segments.

(**) Eliminations refer to intersegment revenues generated and eliminated on a consolidated basis.

Data from statement of financial position

30 June 2022
Europe Americas/Asia Pacific
MEIA
Intersegment
eliminations
Total
Total assets 2,661,430 1,564,106 97,692 (588,301) 3,734,927
Total liabilities (1,753,770) (937,426) (40,556) 588,301 (2,143,451)

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

Income statement data

1st half 2021 (***)
Europe Americas/Asia Pacific MEIA Intersegment
eliminations
(**)
Total
Total revenues (*) 1,051,667 736,572 84,806 (441,209) 1,431,836
EBITDA 183,267 46,343 11,400 33 241,043
Amortization (28,831) (14,558) (146) - (43,535)
EBIT 154,436 31,785 11,254 33 197,508
Net financial income (expenses) 19,083
Profit (loss) before taxes 216,591
Taxes (44,414)
Profit (loss) 172,177
Profit (loss) pertaining to minority 325
Profit (loss) for the year 171,852

(*) The revenues for each segment include revenues generated by both third parties and other Group operating segments; the figure is net of other non-recurring items.

(**) Eliminations refer to intersegment revenues generated and eliminated on a consolidated basis.

(***) The comparative figures pertaining to 1st half 2021 were restated as a result of the definitive accounting for the business combination related to Capital Brands and Eversys acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business combinations.

Data from statement of financial position

31 December 2021
Europe Americas/Asia Pacific Intersegment
MEIA
eliminations
Total assets 2,908,290 1,598,327 76,324 (652,040) 3,930,901
Total liabilities (1,967,042) (1,013,106) (32,198) 652,040 (2,360,306)

45. RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group is exposed to the following financial risks as part of its normal business activity: credit, liquidity and market risks (relating primarily to currency and interest rate).

This condensed half-year financial report does not contain all the information and explanatory notes relative to financial risk management that must be included in the annual report. For additional information in this regard refer to the notes to the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2021.

46. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Other than the above, no other significant events occurred after the close of the period.

Treviso, 28 July 2022

De' Longhi S.p.A. Chief Executive Officer Massimo Garavaglia

APPENDICES

These appendices contain additional information to that reported in the explanatory notes, of which they form an integral part.

This information is contained in the following appendices:

    1. List of consolidated companies
    1. Statement of consolidated cash flows in terms of net financial position
    1. Transactions and balances with related parties:
  • a) Income statement and statement of financial position
  • b) Summary by company
    1. Certification of the consolidated financial statements pursuant to art. 81‐ter of CONSOB Regulation 11971 dated 14 May 1999 and subsequent amendments and additions.

List of consolidated companies

(Appendix 1 to the Explanatory notes)

Registered
Currency
office
Interest held at 30/06/2022
Company name Share capital (1) Directly Indirectly
LINE-BY-LINE METHOD
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. Treviso EUR 200,000,000 100%
DE'LONGHI AMERICA INC. Upper Saddle
River
USD 600,000 100%
DE'LONGHI FRANCE Clichy EUR 2,737,500 100%
DE'LONGHI CANADA INC. Brampton CAD 1 100%
DE'LONGHI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Neu-Isenburg EUR 2,100,000 100%
DE'LONGHI BRAUN HOUSEHOLD GMBH Neu-Isenburg EUR 100,000 100%
DE'LONGHI ELECTRODOMESTICOS ESPANA S.L. Barcellona EUR 3,066 100%
DE'LONGHI CAPITAL SERVICES S.R.L. (2) Treviso EUR 53,000,000 11% 89%
E- SERVICES S.R.L. Treviso EUR 50,000 100%
DE'LONGHI KENWOOD A.P.A. LTD Hong Kong HKD 73,010,000 100%
TRICOM INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED Hong Kong HKD 171,500,000 100%
PROMISED SUCCESS LIMITED Hong Kong HKD 28,000,000 100%
ON SHIU (ZHONGSHAN) ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
CO.LTD.
Zhongshan City CNY USD 21,200,000 100%
DE'LONGHI-KENWOOD APPLIANCES (DONG GUAN)
CO.LTD.
Qing Xi Town CNY HKD
285,000,000
100%
DE LONGHI BENELUX S.A. Luxembourg EUR 181,730,990 100%
DE'LONGHI JAPAN CORPORATION Tokyo JPY 450,000,000 100%
DE'LONGHI AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Prestons AUD 28,800,001 100%
DE'LONGHI NEW ZEALAND LTD. Auckland NZD 16,007,143 100%
ZASS ALABUGA LLC Elabuga RUB 95,242,767 100%
DE'LONGHI LLC Mosca RUB 3,944,820,000 100%
KENWOOD APPLIANCES LTD. Havant GBP 30,586,001 100%
KENWOOD LIMITED Havant GBP 26,550,000 100%
KENWOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD. Havant GBP 20,000,000 100%
KENWOOD APPL. (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD. Singapore SGD 500,000 100%
KENWOOD APPL. (MALAYSIA) SDN.BHD. Subang Jaya MYR 1,000,000 100%
DE'LONGHI-KENWOOD GMBH Wr Neudorf EUR 36,336 100%
DELONGHI SOUTH AFRICA PTY.LTD. Constantia Kloof ZAR 100,332,501 100%
DE'LONGHI KENWOOD HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER S.A. Atene EUR 452,520 100%
DE'LONGHI PORTUGAL UNIPESSOAL LDA Matosinhos EUR 5,000 100%
ARIETE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Dusseldorf EUR 25,000 100%
CLIM.RE. S.A. Luxembourg EUR 1,239,468 4% 96%
ELLE S.R.L. Treviso EUR 10,000 100%
TASFIYE HALINDE DE'LONGHI BOSPHORUS EV
ALETLERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
Istanbul TRY 3,500,000 100%
DE'LONGHI PRAGA S.R.O. Praga CZK 200,000 100%
DE' LONGHI SWITZERLAND AG Baar CHF 1,000,000 100%
DL HRVATSKA D.O.O. Zagabria HRK 20,000 100%
DE'LONGHI BRASIL - COMÉRCIO E IMPORTAÇÃO
Ltda
São Paulo BRL 43,857,581 100%
DE'LONGHI POLSKA SP. Z.O.O. Varsavia PLN 50,000 0.1% 99.9%
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
(Shenzen) Co. Ltd
Shenzen CNY USD 175,000 100%
DE'LONGHI UKRAINE LLC Kiev UAH 549,843 100%
DE'LONGHI KENWOOD MEIA F.ZE Dubai USD AED 2,000,000 100%
DE'LONGHI ROMANIA S.R.L. Cluj-Napoca RON 140,000,000 10% 90%

Half-year financial report at 30 June 2022 De' Longhi S.p.A.

Half-year condensed consolidated financial statement

DE'LONGHI KOREA LTD Seoul KRW 900,000,000 100%
DL CHILE S.A. Santiago del Cile CLP 3,079,065,844 100%
DE'LONGHI SCANDINAVIA AB Stockholm SEK 5,000,000 100%
DELONGHI MEXICO SA DE CV Bosques de las
Lomas
MXN 53,076,000 100%
TWIST LLC Mosca RUB 10,000 100%
DE'LONGHI APPLIANCES (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD Shanghai CNY USD 12,745,000 100%
DE' LONGHI MAGYARORSZÁG KFT. Budapest HUF 34,615,000 100%
DE' LONGHI US HOLDING LLC Wilmington USD 50,100,000 100%

The list of the companies belonging to Capital Brands Group acquired on 29 December 2020 is reported below; the companies are 100% indirectly held by De' Longhi S.p.a.:

Company name Registered office Currency
CAPITAL BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. Wilmington USD
CAPITAL BAY, LIMITED (3) Hong Kong USD
CAPBRAN HOLDINGS, LLC Los Angeles USD
CAPITAL BRANDS, LLC Los Angeles USD
CAPITAL BRANDS DISTRIBUTION, LLC Los Angeles USD
BULLET BRANDS, LLC Los Angeles USD
HOMELAND HOUSEWARES, LLC Los Angeles USD
BABY BULLET, LLC Los Angeles USD
NUTRIBULLET, LLC Los Angeles USD
NUTRILIVING, LLC Los Angeles USD

The companies comprising the Eversys Group, the remaining 60% of which was acquired on 3 May 2021, are listed below; the companies are controlled indirectly 100% by De' Longhi S.p.a., with the exception of Eversys UK Limted and Eversys Ireland Limited, of which De' Longhi S.p.a. indirectly holds a stake of 51%:

Company name Registered office Currency
EVERSYS HOLDING S.A. Sierre CHF
EVERSYS S.A. Sierre CHF
EVERSYS INC Toronto USD
EVERSYS INC DELAWARE Wilmington USD
EVERSYS UK LIMITED Wallington GBP
EVERSYS IRELAND LIMITED Dublin EUR
DELISYS AG Münsingen CHF

INVESTMENTS VALUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EQUITY METHOD

Registered Interest held at 30/06/2022
Company name office Currency Share capital (1) Directly Indirectly
DL-TCL HOLDINGS (HK) LTD. Hong Kong HKD USD 5,000,000 50%
TCL-DE'LONGHI HOME APPLIANCES (ZHONGSHAN)
CO.LTD.
Zhongshan City CNY USD 5,000,000 50%
NPE S.R.L. Treviso EUR 1,000,000 45%
H&T-NPE EAST EUROPE S.R.L. Madaras RON 14,707,600 45%

(1) ) Figures at 30 June 2022, unless otherwise specified

(2) The articles of association, approved by the extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on 29 December 2004, give special rights to De'Longhi S.p.A. (holding 89% of the voting rights) for ordinary resolutions (approval of financial statements, declaration of dividends, nomination of directors and statutory auditors, purchase and sale of companies, grant of loans to third parties); voting rights are proportional as far as other resolutions are concerned, except for the preferential right to receive dividends held by the shareholder Kenwood Appliances Ltd. (3) The company was ceased during 2021.

(€/000) 1st half 1st half 2021
2022 (*)
Profit (loss) pertaining to the Group 71,684 171,852
Income taxes for the period 25,022 44,413
Amortization 50,192 43,535
Net change in provisions and other non-cash items 1,157 (16,480)
Cash flow generated by current operations (A) 148,055 243,320
Change in assets and liabilities for the period:
Trade receivables 152,613 113,544
Inventories (139,747) (179,665)
Trade payables (213,340) 109,809
Other changes in net working capital (67,474) (16,593)
Payment of income taxes (45,721) (29,347)
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by movements in working capital (B) (313,669) (2,252)
Cash flow generated (absorbed) by current operations and movements in (165,614) 241,068
working capital (A+B)
Investment activities:
Investments in intangible assets (8,545) (6,003)
Other cash flows for intangible assets 67 (16)
Investments in property, plant and equipment (72,362) (34,818)
Other cash flows for property, plant and equipment 298 (214)
Investments in leased assets (13,927) (20,332)
Other cash flows for leased assets 1,001 540
Net investments in financial assets and in minority interest (590) 286
Cash flow absorbed by ordinary investment activities (C) (94,058) (60,557)
Cash flow by operating activities (A+B+C) (259,672) 180,511
Acquisitions (D) - (129,438)
Fair value and cash flow reserves
Change in currency translation reserve
258
13,267
8,017
3,971
Exercise of stock option - 4,205
Dividends paid (124,501) (80,821)
Changes in minority interests 982 325
Cash flows absorbed by changes net equity (E) (109,994) (64,303)
Cash flow for the period (A+B+C+D+E) (369,666) (13,230)
Opening net financial position 425,088 227,988
Cash flow for the period (A+B+C+D+E) (369,666) (13,230)
Consolidated closing net financial position 55,422 214,758

Statement of consolidated cash flows in terms of net financial position

(Appendix 2 to the Explanatory notes)

(*) The figures for the first half of 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

Transactions and balances with related parties

(Appendix 3 to the Explanatory notes)

(€/000) 1st half
2022
of which
with related
parties
1st half
2021 (*)
of which
with related
parties
Revenue from contracts with customers 1,431,607 1,234 1,421,691 764
Other revenues 13,222 1,407 10,145 1,115
Total consolidated revenues 1,444,829 1,431,836
Raw and ancillary materials, consumables and goods (745,868) (19,205) (767,559) (37,725)
Change in inventories of finished products and work in progress 107,149 162,524
Change in inventories of raw and ancillary materials, consumables and goods 32,597 17,120
Materials consumed (606,122) (587,915)
Payroll costs (188,523) (184,667)
Services and other operating expenses (487,855) (380) (404,631) (548)
Provisions (11,813) (13,580)
Amortization (50,192) (43,535)
EBIT 100,324 197,508
Net financial income (expenses) (2,636) (147) 19,083 (86)
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 97,688 216,591
Taxes (25,022) (44,414)
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) 72,666 172,177
Profit (loss) pertaining to minority 982 -
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER TAXES 71,684 172,177

(*) The figures for the first half of 2021 have been restated in accordance with the definitive accounting of the business combinations of Capital Brands and Eversys.

ASSETS
(€/000)
30.06.2022 of which with
related
parties
31.12.2021 of which with
related parties
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS 906,636 867,877
- Goodwill 377,811 358,405
- Other intangible assets 528,825 509,472
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 440,204 388,478
- Land, property, plant and machinery 205,484 178,946
- Other tangible assets 158,388 135,813
- Right of use assets 76,332 73,719
EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 85,546 82,475
- Equity investments 7,465 7,331
- Receivables 5,291 4,605
- Other non-current financial assets 72,790 70,539
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 77,269 74,297
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,509,655 1,413,127
CURRENT ASSETS
INVENTORIES 941,526 769,253
TRADE RECEIVABLES 224,105 1,979 366,668 2,738
CURRENT TAX ASSETS 16,813 9,492
OTHER RECEIVABLES 50,008 442 43,148 376
CURRENT FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES AND ASSETS 277,125 302,077
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 714,025 1,026,081
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,223,602 2,516,719
Non-current assets held for sale 1,670 1,055
TOTAL ASSETS 3,734,927 3,930,901
NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
(€/000)
30.06.2022 of which
with related
parties
31.12.2021 of which with
related
parties
NET EQUITY
GROUP PORTION OF NET EQUITY 1,588,530 1,568,577
- Share Capital 226,344 226,344
- Reserves 1,290,502 1,031,135
- Profit (loss) pertaining to the Group 71,684 311,098
MINORITY INTEREST 2,946 2,018
TOTAL NET EQUITY 1,591,476 1,570,595
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
FINANCIAL PAYABLES 718,200 681,020
- Banks loans and borrowings (long-term portion) 415,132 357,457
- Other financial payables (long-term portion) 244,801 266,335
- Lease liabilities (long-term portion) 58,267 18,699 57,228 20,535
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 73,487 70,070
NON-CURRENT PROVISIONS FOR CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER CHARGES 123,982 119,421
- Employee benefits 53,794 53,378
- Other provisions 70,188 66,043
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 915,669 870,511
CURRENT LIABILITIES
TRADE PAYABLES 750,988 20,415 936,229 19,304
FINANCIAL PAYABLES 290,318 292,589
- Banks loans and borrowings (short-term portion) 177,188 221,691
- Other financial payables (short-term portion) 92,236 51,860
- Lease liabilities (short-term portion) 20,894 3,660 19,038 3,636
CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES 86,017 48,066 120,900 60,894
OTHER PAYABLES 100,459 140,077
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,227,782 1,489,795
TOTAL NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3,734,927 3,930,901

Transactions and balances with related parties Summary by company

In compliance with the guidelines and methods for identifying significant transactions, particularly those with related parties, defined in De' Longhi S.p.A.'s rules for corporate governance, a summary of the related party transactions entered into during the first half of 2022 which, unless indicated otherwise, are mainly commercial, arm's length transactions and the related balances are provided below. There are no material transactions, as defined in Art. 4.1.a of Consob Regulation n. 17221 of 12 March 2010, as amended, that had a significant impact on the Group's financial position or results to report.

(€/million) Revenues Costs Financial Income
(Expense)
Trade and other
receivables
Trade and other
payables
Financial
payables - IFRS
16
Related companies:
DL Radiators S.r.l. 1.6 - - 1.4 - -
TCL-De'Longhi Home
Appliances (Zhongshan)
Co.Ltd.
- 5.0 - - 5.0 -
NPE S.r.l. 0.4 14.3 - 0.5 15.4 -
Gamma S.r.l. 0.4 0.3 (0.1) 0.4 - 22.4
De Longhi Industrial S.A. - - - - 48.1 -
Other related parties 0.2 - - 0.1 - -
TOTAL RELATED PARTIES 2.6 19.6 (0.1) 2.4 68.5 22.4

Following the application of IFRS 16 Leases, payables owed to Gamma S.r.l., along with the relative right-of-use assets, stemming from the leases for two locations in Italy were recognized; interest expenses owed for the period was also recognized.

The Parent Company De' Longhi S.p.A. and a few Italian subsidiaries showed the will to adhere to group taxation, referred to as "Domestic tax consolidation" (Presidential Decree. n. 917/1986 – "TUIR"- articles 117 through 129, and Decree of 9.6.2004), lead by De Longhi Industrial S.A.. The €48.1 million included in tax payables is comprised of the taxes payable by the members of the tax group through De Longhi Industrial S.A..

Please refer to the yearly "Annual Report on the Remuneration Policy and Compensation Paid " for information relating to the compensation of directors and statutory auditors.

Certification of the consolidated financial statements pursuant to art. 81-ter of CONSOB Regulation 11971 dated 14 May 1999 and subsequent amendments and additions.

(Appendix 5 to the Explanatory notes)

The undersigned Massimo Garavaglia, Chief Executive Officer, and Stefano Biella, as Officer Responsible for Preparing the Company's Financial Report of De' Longhi S.p.A., attest, also taking account of the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, art. 154-bis of Decree 58 dated 24 February 1998:

that the accounting and administrative processes for preparing the half-year condensed consolidated financial statements during the first half of 2022:

  • have been adequate in relation to the company's characteristics and
  • have been effectively applied.

It is also certified that half-year condensed consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022:

  • have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union under Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and Council dated 19 July 2002;
  • correspond to the underlying accounting records and books of account;
  • are able to provide a true and fair view of the issuer's statement of financial position and results of operations and of the Group of companies included in the consolidation.

Lastly, it is certified that the interim report on operations contains references to important events that took place in the first six months of the year and their impact on the half-year condensed consolidated financial statements, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties in the remaining six months of the year, as well as information on significant related party transactions.

Treviso, 28 July 2022

Massimo Garavaglia Stefano Biella Chief Executive Officer Officer Responsible for Preparing the Company's Financial Report

REVIEW REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To the shareholders of De' Longhi SpA

Foreword

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements of De' Longhi SpA and its subsidiaries (the De' Longhi Group) as of 30 June 2022, comprising the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of cash flow, the consolidated statement of changes in net equity and related explanatory notes. The directors of De' Longhi SpA are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 applicable to interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these consolidated condensed interim financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our work in accordance with the criteria for a review recommended by Consob in Resolution No. 10867 of 31 July 1997. A review of consolidated condensed interim financial statements consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than a fullscope audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA Italia) and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the consolidated condensed interim financial statements of De' Longhi Group as of 30 June 2022 are not prepared,

in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 applicable to interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union.

Treviso, 2 August 2022

PricewaterhouseCoopers SpA

Signed by

Filippo Zagagnin (Partner)

This report has been translated into English from the Italian original solely for the convenience of international readers

This report is available on the corporate website: www.delonghigroup.com

De' Longhi S.p.A.

Registered office: Via L. Seitz, 47 – 31100 Treviso Share capital: EUR 226,344,138 (subscribed and paid-in) Tax ID and Company Register no.: 11570840154 Treviso Chamber of Commerce no.: 224758 VAT no.: 03162730265

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