Earnings Release • Aug 2, 2023
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The order backlog was at €1.4 billion, an increase of 15.8% when compared to H1 2022
Forlì, August 2, 2023 - The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Ferretti SpA today reviewed and approved the Group's H1 2023 consolidated financial results.
Mr. Alberto Galassi, the Group's Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We continue to grow year on year and semester on semester, on the strength of a steadily increasing order book, indicative of a commercial success that never ceases to reward us. We are demonstrating great efficiency by continuing to improve our margins, while proceeding swiftly in the development of new models and new projects. During the season of the major Mediterranean boat shows, which is now just around the corner, we will present our new models, which further extend the product range, the driver of our growth strategy aimed at the ever-increasing satisfaction of our owners and shareholders".

The consolidated key financial highlights of the 2023 first half follow:
| (in thousands Euro) |
June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Net revenue |
580,841 | 534,948 |
| Revenue pre-owned |
(13,419) | (24,328) |
| Net revenue without pre-owned |
567,422 | 510,619 |
| Operating costs |
(484,005) | (441,582) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 83,418 | 69,037 |
| Special items |
(802) | (23,099) |
| Operating exchange gains/(losses) and Share of loss of a joint venture |
836 | (1,176) |
| EBITDA | 83,451 | 44,762 |
| Depreciations and amortization |
(30,128) | (25,518) |
| Financial income, financial expenses, financial exchange gains/(losses) |
2,189 | 9,906 |
| Profit before tax (PBT) |
55,512 | 29,151 |
| Income tax |
(14,658) | 724 |
| Profit after tax (PAT) |
40,855 | 29,875 |
| Adjusted EBITDA/Net revenue without pre-owned |
14.7% | 13.5% |
The Group's overall net revenue increased by approximately 8.6% from approximately €534.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 to approximately €580.8 million for the period H1 2023 thanks to the strong order backlog built in 2022. The following table summarises the net revenue for each of the business lines by application during the periods indicated:
| Six months ended 30 June |
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|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||
| Net | % of Total |
Net | % of Total |
| Revenue | Revenue Net |
Revenue | Net Revenue |
| 43.7% | |||
| 37.6% | |||
| 64,847 | 11.2% | 9.1% | |
| 48,221 | 8.3% | 51,024 | 9.5% |
| 580,841 | 100% | 534,948 | 100% |
| 259,790 207,983 |
2023 44.7% 35.8% |
2022 233,710 201,286 48,928 |
Note: (1) Mainly comprising revenue from ancillary businesses and the FSD.
The table below shows the breakdown of net revenue by production type:
| June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Composite yachts |
259,790 | 233,710 |
| Made-to-measure yachts |
207,983 | 201,286 |
| Super yachts |
64,847 | 48,928 |
| Other businesses |
48,221 | 51,024 |
| Total net revenue |
580,841 | 534,948 |
Revenue arising from other businesses is broken down below.
| June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Boat brokerage |
5,363 | 6,691 |
| Sales and provision of carpentry products and services |
9,445 | 7,562 |
| FSD | 1,446 | 459 |
| Used boats |
13,419 | 24,328 |
| Provision of services and sales of replacement parts, |
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| merchandise and other goods |
8,845 | 7,861 |
| Wally sailboats |
9,703 | 4,124 |
| Total other businesses |
48,221 | 51,024 |

Composite yachts reached €259.8 million, equal to approximately 44.7% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €233.7 million, equal to approximately 43.7% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
Made-to-measure yachts reached €208.0 million, equal to approximately 35.8% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €201.3 million, equal to approximately 37.6% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
Super yachts reached €64.8 million, equal to approximately 11.2% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €48.9 million, equal to approximately 9.1% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
Other businesses1 reached €48.2 million, equal to approximately 8.3% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €51.0 million, equal to approximately 9.5% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
The breakdown of net revenue by geographical area was as follows:
| June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|
|---|---|---|
| EMEA | 250,247 | 225,641 |
| APAC | 73,857 | 38,063 |
| AMAS | 143,668 | 171,293 |
| Global* | 64,847 | 48,928 |
| Other businesses |
48,221 | 51,024 |
| Total net revenue |
580,841 | 534,948 |
* The item "Global" refers to net revenue from super-yachts not attributed to a single geographical area, inasmuch as, for example, the client's country of residence differs from that of registration of the vessel.
The AMAS region reached €143.7 million, equal to approximately 24.7% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €171.3 million, equal to approximately 32.0% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
The EMEA region reached €250.2 million, equal to approximately 43.1% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €225.6 million, equal to approximately 42.2% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
The APAC region reached €73.9 million, equal to approximately 12.7% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €38.1 million, equal to approximately 7.1% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
1 Including ancillary activities, FSD, Wally sail and pre-owned

Other and Super yachts2 reached €113.1 million, equal to approximately 19.5% of total revenue, in H1 2023 (from €100.0 million, equal to approximately 18.7% of total revenue, in H1 2022).
The Group's widespread global presence enables the Group to capture the growth in all regions, compensating the regional cycles at times.
The order intake was €573.8 million at June 30, 2023.
The order backlog was €1,410.5 million at June 30, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 15.8% when compared to June 30, 2022 (€1,218.0 million) thanks to strong worldwide demand.
The Group's adjusted EBITDA (excluding listing expenses and related costs, Management Incentive Plan and other minor non-recurring events) for the Relevant Period amounted to approximately €83.4 million, increased by approximately 20.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 which amounted to approximately €69.0 million, demonstrating the increase in profitability of our operating performance.
This strong performance is due to three main factors:
The Group's profit for the period increased by approximately 36.8% from approximately €29.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 to approximately €40.9 million for the Relevant Period mainly due to the increase in volumes and the increase in margin.
2 Including ancillary activities, FSD, Wally sail and pre-owned

This 7.2% margin represents an increase of 130 basis points when compared to the 5.9% for the 1H 2022.
Earnings per share was € 0.12 as of June 30, 2023, compared to € 0.10 as of June 30, 2022.
Earnings per share were calculated as the ratio of net profit for the period attributable to shareholders of the Company to the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year and coincides with the earnings per share diluted due to the absence of partially dilutive instruments.
The Net financial position was €320 million of net cash from €365 million of net cash as of 31 December 2022. The Group has demonstrated its capability to continue to generate cash despite the investments it has done and the ca €20 million dividend it has paid to shareholders.
The Capex for the period of H1 2023 was €84.5 million and it was dedicated to the innovation of the product portfolio and the expansion of the company's production capacity. Most of the capex is related to the acquisition of the Ravenna shipyard.
The Group held its first Capital Markets Day in Milan on March 21, 2023 providing the mid term outlook.
The Group reached an agreement with Rosetti Marino S.p.A. for the acquisition of Cantiere San Vitale, in Ravenna of over 70,000 square meters.
In April, the Group made a big step forward in respect of the project in the former Belleli Yard port area in Taranto of over 220,000 square meters, where an industrial facility will be developed for the construction of plugs and molds, as well as research center for advanced materials. All the public administrations involved approved the remediation and industrial development project.
On June 27, 2023, the Company successfully completed the first ever dual listing between Euronext Milan and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

On July 25, 2023, it has been communicated that the partial exercise of approximately 2.8% of the over-allotment option granted by the selling shareholder, FIH, in the context of the listing of the shares of the Company on the Euronext Milan. The purchase price of the Shares is €3 per Share (equivalent to the offer price established in connection with the offering) for an aggregate consideration of €732,873. Payment of the aggregate consideration has been settled on July 27, 2023.
There was no other event that had a significant impact on the Group's operation, financial and trading prospects since the end of the Reporting Period, and up to the date of these Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements which the Board is aware of.
The global luxury yacht industry has continued to grow solidly throughout 2021 and 2022, fostered by the growth of the VHNWI and UHNWI clientele in terms of both number and wealth. In this context, and as proved by its ability to outperform the underlying luxury yacht market in the past, the Group believes it is ideally positioned to continue to capture market growth, capitalizing on its unique and effective business model, strong heritage of iconic brands, unparalleled focus on product excellence and innovation, tailored approach for cultivating an exclusive community of luxury customers and its distinctive sales model. To continue building on the expected trends of the global luxury yacht industry, enhancing its value proposition and strengthening its overall resilience, the Group's future plans are based on the following strategic pillars:

The Group's results are not subject to seasonality, except for the concentration of deliveries in the northern summer season (May-August) and, to a lesser extent, in the southern summer season (November-January), especially for composite yachts.
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The results as of June 30, 2023 shall be presented to the financial community through a conference call to be held on August 2, 2023 at 01:00 pm CEST, 07:00 pm HKT.
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This document contains "forward-looking statements" relating to future events and operating and financial results of the Ferretti Group. These statements by nature contain an element of risk and uncertainty in that they depend on future events and developments. The actual results may diverge significantly from those announced.
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The Executive Officer for Financial Reporting, Marco Zammarchi, declares in accordance with Article 154 bis, paragraph 2, of the Consolidated Finance Act, that the accounting information

contained in this press release corresponds to the underlying accounting documents, records and accounting entries.
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The Audit Committee has reviewed with the management of the Company the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the interim report of the Company for the Relevant Period and agreed with the accounting treatments adopted by the Company, and was of the opinion that the preparation of the financial statements of the Company for the Relevant Period complies with the applicable accounting standards and the requirements under the Listing Rules and adequate disclosures have been made.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statement, which was prepared in Italian and translated into English herein for the convenience of the financial community, was also reviewed by EY S.p.A., the Company's independent auditor, in accordance with the criteria for a review recommended by "recommended by applicable laws".
Ferretti S.p.A. hereby announces that, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force, the consolidated 1H Financial Report as of June 30, 2023, as approved by the Board of Directors on August 2, 2023, has been filed and made, available to the public, at the registered office of the Company, on its website (www.ferrettigroup.com), as well as on the authorized storage mechanism ().
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Thanks to Italy's centuries-old yachting tradition, the Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line and Wally. Led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, the Ferretti Group owns and manages seven shipyards located across Italy, which combine the efficiency of industrial production with typical world-class Italian craftsmanship, reaching customers in more than 70 countries across the world thanks to a direct presence in Europe, the United States of America and Asia and its network of approximately 60 carefully selected dealers. The Ferretti Group motor yachts, utmost expression of Made in Italy elegance and creative genius, have always stood out for their exceptional quality, cutting-edge technology, record safety and optimum performance in the sea, as well as their exclusive design and timeless appeal. For more information: www.ferrettigroup.com
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The consolidated financial statements of the Ferretti Group follow.
| (in thousands Euro) |
June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
December 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
309,660 | 317,759 |
| Trade and other receivables |
49,872 | 59,432 |
| Contract assets | 135,148 | 115,372 |
| Inventories | 262,765 | 198,120 |
| Advances on inventories |
40,518 | 39,156 |
| Other current assets |
45,669 | 86,732 |
| Income tax recoverable |
1,583 | 2,091 |
| 845,215 | 818,663 | |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Property, plant and equipment |
362,209 | 303,394 |
| Intangible assets |
263,701 | 264,070 |
| Other non-current assets |
4,734 | 5,031 |
| Deferred tax assets |
9,021 | 16,397 |
| 639,665 | 588,893 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,484,881 | 1,407,556 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Minority Shareholder's loan |
1,000 | 1,000 |
| 14,500 | ||
| Bank and other borrowings |
11,234 | |
| Provisions | 63,417 | 42,946 |
| Trade and other payables |
383,345 | 337,364 |
| Contract liabilities | 175,591 | 185,914 |
| Income tax payable |
7,045 | 1,683 |
| 641,632 | 583,408 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Bank and other borrowings |
23,492 | 24,056 |
| Provisions | 14,093 | 13,049 |
| Non-current employee benefits |
7,348 | 7,646 |
| Trade and other payables | 005 | 1,006 |
|---|---|---|
| 45,838 | 45,757 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 687,471 | 629,165 |
| SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES | ||
| Share capital | 338,483 | 338,483 |
| Reserves | 458,136 | 439,525 |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | 796,619 | 778,007 |
| Non-controlling interests | 791 | 384 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 797,410 | 778,391 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 1,484,881 | 1,407,556 |
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| (in thousands Euro) |
June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 613,346 | 555,641 |
| Commissions and other costs related to revenue |
(32,505) | (20,694) |
| NET REVENUE | 580,841 | 534,948 |
| Change in inventories of work-in-process, |
||
| semi-finished and finished goods |
65,828 | 2,826 |
| Cost capitalized |
14,832 | 14,625 |
| Other income |
8,335 | 7,716 |
| Raw materials and consumables used |
(316,071) | (260,839) |
| Contractors costs |
(102,808) | (77,272) |
| Costs for trade shows, events and advertising |
(12,120) | (9,493) |
| Other service costs |
(58,856) | (61,053) |
| Rentals and leases |
(4,482) | (3,733) |
| Personnel costs |
(65,088) | (69,301) |
| Other operating expenses |
(2,953) | (5,626) |
| Provisions and impairment |
(24,844) | (26,859) |
| Depreciation and amortization |
(30,128) | (25,518) |
| Share of loss of a joint venture |
– | (18) |
| Financial income |
4,277 | 5 |
| Financial expenses |
(1,957) | (2,356) |
| Foreign exchange gains/(losses) |
705 | 11,100 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAX | 55,512 | 29,151 |
| Income tax |
(14,658) | 724 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD | 40,855 | 29,875 |
| Attributable to: |
||
| Shareholders of the Company |
40,448 | 29,608 |
| Non-controlling interests |
407 | 266 |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY |
||
| Basic and diluted (€) | 0.12 | 0.10 |

| (in thousands Euro) |
June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD Other comprehensive income/(loss) not to be |
40,855 | 29,875 |
| Profit on defined benefits plan |
104 | 725 |
| Income tax effect |
(25) | (174) |
| 79 | 551 | |
| Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: |
||
| Gains/(losses) from the translation of foreign operations |
(2,012) | 3,175 |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | (1,933) | 3,726 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD | 38,922 | 33,601 |
| Attributable to: |
||
| Shareholders of the Company |
38,515 | 33,334 |
| Non-controlling interests |
407 | 266 |

| (in thousands Euro) |
June 30, 2023 (unaudited) |
June 30, 2022 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Profit before tax |
29,151 | |
| Depreciation and amortization |
55,512 30,128 |
25,518 |
| Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
(62) | 5 |
| Provisions | 21,301 | 16,735 |
| Financial income |
(4,277) | (5) |
| Financial expenses |
1,957 | 2,294 |
| Share of loss of joint venture |
0 | 0 |
| Impairment of trade receivables, net |
500 | |
| Provision/(reversal of provision) against inventories, net |
0 | 27 |
| 6,244 | (3,837) | |
| Decrease/(increase) in inventories |
(72,252) | 52,552 |
| Change in contract assets and contract liabilities |
(33,184) | |
| Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables |
4,133 | (11,842) |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables |
45,036 | 35,026 |
| Change in other operating liabilities and assets |
7,540 | (579) |
| Income tax paid |
0 | (1,328) |
| Cash flows from operating activities (A) |
62,076 | 144,215 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
(83,609) | (36,710) |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and |
||
| intangible assets |
367 | 709 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries |
0 | 0 |
| Change in other financial investments |
42,384 | (42,987) |
| Interest received | 4,228 | 5 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities (B) |
(36,629) | (78,983) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Proceeds from issue of shares |
0 | 223,320 |
| Dividends paid |
(19,903) | (6,707) |
| New bank and other borrowings |
200 | 0 |
| Repayment of bank and other borrowings |
(9,874) | (14,364) |
| Interest paid | (1,957) | (2,232) |
| Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities (C) |
(31,533) | 200,017 |

| NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| (D=A+B+C) | (6,087) | 265,248 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year (E) | 317,759 | 173,010 |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net (F) | (2,012) | 3.175 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD (G=D+E+F) | 309,660 | 441,434 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the consolidated statement of financial position |
309,660 | 441,434 |
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| (in thousands Euro) | Share capital |
Share premium* |
Legal reserve* |
Translation reserve* |
Other reserves* |
Equity attributable to the shareholders of the company |
Non- controlling interests |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2022 (audited) | 250,735 | 281,293 | 7,110 | 4,329 | (45,189) | 498,278 | (212) | 498,066 |
| Profit for the period Other comprehensive income for the period: Profit on defined benefits plan, net of tax |
29,608 | 29,608 | 266 | 29,875 | ||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period Issue of share capital Transfer to the legal reserve Dividends |
87,748 | 143,748 | 1,177 | 30,160 (8,175) (1,177) (6,707) |
33,334 223,321 (6,707) |
266 | 33,601 223,321 (6,707) |
|
| At June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | 338,483 | 425,041 | 8,287 | 7,504 | (31,089) | 748,226 | 55 | 748,280 |
| Equity attributable to the |
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| (in thousands Euro) | Share capital (Note 37) |
Share premium* (Note 38) |
Legal reserve* (Note 38) |
Translation reserve* (Note 38) |
Other reserves* (Note 38) |
shareholders of the company |
Non- controlling interests (Note 39) |
Total equity |
| At January 1, 2023 (audited) | 338,483 | 425,041 | 8,287 | 7,970 | (1,775) | 778,007 | 384 | 778,391 |
| Profit for the period Other comprehensive income for the period: Profit on defined benefits plan, net of tax |
- | 40,448 | 40,448 | 407 | 40,855 | |||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
(2,012) | 79 | 79 (2,012) |
79 (2,012) |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period |
(2,012) | 40,527 | 38,515 | 407 | 38,922 | |||
| Transfer to the legal reserve Dividends |
2,620 | (2,620) (19,903) |
0 (19,903) |
0 0 |
0 (19,903) |
* These reserve accounts comprise the consolidated reserves of €458,136 thousand (2022: €409,743 thousand) in the consolidated statements of financial position.
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