Earnings Release • Jul 30, 2021
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H1 2021 key consolidated results:


Fabriano, July 30, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A., the parent of a Group that is the leading manufacturer of kitchen range hoods, met today in a virtual meeting and approved the H1 2021 consolidated results, prepared in accordance with IFRS.
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1 The H1 2021 figure was adjusted in view of the extraordinary effect of the non-competition agreement signed with the previous Chief Executive Officer and extraordinary restructuring charges totalling Euro 1.4 million. The H1 2020 figure was adjusted considering the extraordinary effect related to Brazil for Euro 0.7
million, related to the settlement of the dispute with Esperança Real S/A (Brazil) and other restructuring charges of Euro 0.2 million. 2 The H1 2021 figure was adjusted in view of the extraordinary effect of the non-competition agreement signed with the previous Chief Executive Officer and extraordinary restructuring charges totalling Euro 1.4 million. The adjustment includes also the effects from the reorganisation of the business model in China for Euro 1.6 million. The H1 2020 figure was adjusted considering the extraordinary effect related to Brazil for Euro 0.7 million, related to the settlement of the dispute with Esperança Real S/A (Brazil) and other restructuring charges of Euro 0.2 million. 3The amount indicated is net of the IFRS 16 effect, as outlined in the reconciliation tables.

"The team is working well and the results for the first six months of the year confirm the progress made across all business segments. The higher volumes, the price-mix effect, the SG&A costs monitoring and the great hedging strategy carried out in 2020 have mitigated the impact from higher raw material costs; in fact, we expect that the real challenge in the coming months will be their cost containment and procurement". Giulio Cocci, Chief Executive Officer of Elica stated. "We are very pleased to have completed on July 2 the acquisition of the E.M.C. and CPS, European leaders in the Motors segment with a product portfolio that is perfectly complementary to that of FIME, allowing us to tap into significant international expansion and new business development opportunities and a perfect fit with Elica's Motor business growth trajectory".
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In H1 2021, Elica returned Consolidated revenue of Euro 269.5 million, +46.3% on H1 2020 (+50.0% at like-for-like exchange rates). The growth in sales was driven both by higher volumes and a positive price-mix effect.
The global economic situation in the second quarter of 2021 confirmed the recovery emerging in Q1, thanks particularly to the vaccination campaigns, the economic-support measures, higher savings levels and rebounding demand. The significant growth rates on the previous year were also due to the considerable impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Q2 2020. In particular, in H1 2021 global range hood demand growth was estimated at 16.1%4, with divergent situations emerging across the various regions.
A gradual recovery was seen in Europe, also thanks to the high vaccination levels, which resulted in Q2 2021 to a return to pre-pandemic levels.
The US also saw further recovery, thanks to progressing vaccination campaigns and major economic stimuli. In Latin America however, the healthcare situation remains highly challenging in many countries (in particular in Brazil and Argentina), resulting in alternating phases of upswings and stagnancy - partially dampening the recovery.
The Asian countries present significant differences. In India, for example, sharply rising infection numbers in spring 2021 resulted in an economic contraction in Q2. Asia in addition features uneven growth whereby - against still solid increases in (for example) electronic components exports - consumer demand has declined.
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4 Source: Elica Group, internal estimates

Own brand sales were up 45.9% (+50.0% at like-for-like exchange rates) compared to H1 2020. The NikolaTesla range, with the new NikolaTesla Fit product, drove sales in the high-end segment and accounted for 12.0% of Cooking revenue. Own brand sales in the Cooking segment accounted for 54% in H1 2021.
OEM revenue also saw significant growth, up 49.2% (+53.7% at like-for-like exchange rates) on the same period of the previous year, thanks in particular to accelerating volumes which in H1 2020 were impacted by the closure of the Mexican facility for two months.
The Motors segment, accounting for 14.0% of total revenue, reported 40.1% growth (+40.4% at like-for-like exchange rates), driven in particular by "heating" segment growth.
Adjusted EBITDA was Euro 28.6 million, significantly up on H1 2020 (Euro 12.2 million), with a margin of 10.6%, compared to 6.6% in 2020, thanks to revenue growth driven by volumes and a positive price mix and the control of SG&A costs which mitigated higher raw material costs.
Adjusted EBIT was Euro 16.7 million (Euro 0.1 million in H1 2020), with an increase also in margins.
Net financial expense was Euro 0.7 million, reducing on Euro 1.9 million in H1 2020.
The Adjusted Net Profit was Euro 10.4 million (compared to a loss of Euro 2.2 million in the same period of 2020). The Adjusted Group Net Profit was Euro 7.6 million, compared to a loss of Euro 4.1 million in H1 2020. The Minorities profit of Euro 2.8 million increased on Euro 1.8 million in H1 2020 and mainly reflects Elica's strong performance in India, despite a decline in the second quarter of 2021 due to the uptick in Covid-19 infections and the performances of Ariafina and Airforce, which were substantially in line with 2020.
The Group Net Profit was Euro 5.8 million compared to a loss of Euro 4.8 million in H1 2020.

| H1 2021 | % revenue | H1 2020 | % revenue |
21 Vs 20% | |
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| In Euro thousands | |||||
| Revenue | 269,459 | 184,197 | 46.3% | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 28,550 | 10.6% | 12,244 | 6.6% | 133.2% |
| EBITDA | 27,184 | 10.1% | 11,300 | 6.1% | 140.6% |
| Adjusted EBIT | 16,693 | 6.2% | 70 | 0.0% | 23,747.1% |
| EBIT | 13,717 | 5.1% | (874) | (0.5%) | 1,669.5% |
| Net financial expenses | (751) | (0.3%) | (1,921) | (1.0%) | 60.9% |
| Income taxes | (4,389) | (1.6%) | (163) | (0.1%) | (2,592.6%) |
| Profit/(loss) from continuing operations | 8,577 | 3.2% | (2,958) | (1.6%) | 390.0% |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) for the period | 10,436 | 3.9% | (2,241) | (1.2%) | 565.8% |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 8,577 | 3.2% | (2,958) | (1.6%) | 390.0% |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the | |||||
| Parent | 7,612 | 2.8% | (4,062) | (2.2%) | 287.4% |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent | 5,760 | 2.1% | (4,779) | (2.6%) | 220.5% |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations and | |||||
| discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 9.10 | (7.55) | 220.5% | ||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations and | |||||
| discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | 9.10 | (7.55) | 220.5% |
The Net Financial Position at June 30, 2021, net of the IFRS 16 effect of Euro 9.7 million, was Euro -46.5 million, compared to Euro -74.7 million at June 30, 2020 (Euro -51.4 million at December 31, 2020). The reduction in the net financial position compared to H1 2020 was mainly due to: the positive effect of higher EBITDA and the change in working capital on operating cash generation, the containment of CAPEX, a decrease on 2020 of the net cash out on dividends (Ariafina) and to a cash-in of approx. Euro 2.0 million from the sale of a non-strategic asset, following the reorganisation of Elica's business model on the Chinese market. These positive effects were partially offset by the impact (in June 2021) of the payment of the initial tranche for the acquisition of the companies E.M.C. S.r.l. and CPS S.r.l., with closing on July 2, and the cash out for the non-competition agreement signed with the preceding Chief Executive Officer.

| In Euro thousands | Jun 30, 21 | Dec 31, 20 | Jun 30, 20 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 59,142 | 59,147 | 48,128 |
| Bank loans and borrowings (current) | (21,774) | (16,459) | (23,375) |
| Bank loans and borrowings (non-current) | (83,900) | (94,053) | (99,416) |
| Net Financial Position | (46,532) | (51,365) | (74,663) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (current) | (3,687) | (3,650) | (4,088) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (non-current) | (6,051) | (6,027) | (6,736) |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact | (56,270) | (61,042) | (85,487) |
| Assets for derivatives | 2,189 | 4,078 | 1,122 |
| Liabilities for derivatives (current) | (699) | (551) | (356) |
| Liabilities for derivatives (non-current) | (267) | (690) | 0 |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives effect | (55,047) | (58,205) | (84,721) |
Managerial Working Capital on annualised revenue was 9.1% in H1 2021, decreasing on 11.5% in H1 2020.
| 30/06/2021 | 31/12/2021 | 30/06/2020 | |
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| In Euro thousands | |||
| Trade receivables | 92,291 | 88,821 | 55,489 |
| Inventories | 81,289 | 76,876 | 68,731 |
| Trade payables | (124,542) | (133,247) | (81,775) |
| Managerial Working Capital | 49,038 | 32,450 | 42,445 |
| % annualised revenue | 9.1% | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Other net assets/ liabilities | (11,054) | (8,495) | (9,993) |
| Net Working Capital | 37,984 | 23,955 | 32,452 |


Angelo Catapano, Monica Nicolini, Elio Cosimo Catania, Susanna Zucchelli and Liliana Fratini Passi declared that they meet the independence requirements set out in current legislation, including the Consolidated Finance Act, and in the Corporate Governance Code.
At today's date, as far as the company is aware, none of the directors hold shares in the


company, with the exception of the Chairman Francesco Casoli, who holds directly 160,000 shares and indirectly 33,440,445 shares.
At today's date, as far as the company is aware, none of the statutory auditors holds shares in the company.
The curriculum vitae of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Board of Statutory Auditors are available on the company website: https://elica.com/corporation/en/investor-relations/shareholders-meeting


price conditions in line with that established by Article 3 Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 in enactment of Regulation (EC) 596/2014 and however in compliance with the applicable regulations and conditions and the limits fixed by Consob in relation to accepted market guidelines, where applicable. The Board of Directors (or delegated parties thereof) in concluding the individual treasury share buy-back operations must comply with the operational conditions established by Consob for the market concerning the purchase of treasury shares, in addition to the applicable legal and regulatory provisions, including the Regulations as per Regulation 596/2014, Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 and the EU and national executing regulations, and in particular in compliance with Article 132 of the CFA, Article 144-bis, paragraph 1, letter b) of the Issuers' Regulation or as per the relative applicable regulation, in order to ensure equal treatment among shareholders. The Company currently does not hold ordinary treasury shares.
• On April 29, 2021, the Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A.:
• confirmed Francesco Casoli and Giulio Cocci as executive directors of Elica S.p.A., appointing the latter as Chief Executive Officer;
• set the criteria to assess the significance of relationships subject to assessment, assuming significant relations and additional remuneration where (i) exceeding the total amount of fixed annual remuneration for the office and for any participation in committees and (ii) where this total annual remuneration exceeds Euro 25,000.
• assessed the independence of the Directors Elio Cosimo Catania, Monica Nicolini, Angelo Catapano, Susanna Zucchelli and Liliana Fratini Passi, considering them independent as per the CFA and the Corporate Governance Code. The Board of Statutory Auditors of the Company verified the correct application of the independence assessment criteria and procedures adopted by the Board.
• assessed the independence of the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors Giovanni Frezzotti and the statutory auditors Simona Romagnoli and Massimiliano Belli, considering them independent as per the CFA and the Corporate Governance Code;
• appointed as independent directors Angelo Catapano, Liliana Fratini Passi, Monica Nicolini, Susanna Zucchelli and Elio Cosimo Catania, with the latter acting as chairman, as members of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee;
• appointed the independent directors Angelo Catapano, Elio Cosimo Catania, Liliana


Fratini Passi, Monica Nicolini and Susanna Zucchelli, with the latter acting as chairperson, as members of the Control, Risks and Sustainability Committee;
• appointed the independent director Monica Nicolini as the Lead Independent Director;
• identified the Chief Executive Officer Giulio Cocci as in charge of setting up and maintaining the internal control and risk management system.
Emilio Silvi, holding the necessary requirements pursuant to the Company By-Laws, was appointed as Corporate Financial Reporting Manager, having heard the opinion of the Board of Statutory Auditors. Stefania Santarelli was confirmed as the Chief Financial Officer. Emilio Silvi and Stefania Santarelli also declared to not hold Elica S.p.A. shares. Their curriculum vitae is available at the company website at https://elica.com/corporation/en/corporate-governance/others-documents
The curriculum vitae of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Board of Statutory Auditors are available on the website: https://elica.com/corporation/en/investor-relations/shareholders-meeting
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The Group has outlined the pillars of its growth strategy:
The principal levers of this strategy, supported also by the ongoing market recovery, further stimulated by the Eco-bonus and other incentives at European level, are:
The Corporate Financial Reporting Manager Mr. Emilio Silvi declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, second paragraph of Legs. Decree No. 58/98, that this press release corresponds to the underlying accounting documents, records and accounting entries.

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Elica, active in the market since the 1970s, is the global leader in the production of kitchen hoods and extractor hobs and the leader in Europe in the production of motors for domestic ventilation. Chaired by Francesco Casoli and led by Giulio Cocci, it has a production network of seven sites in Italy, Poland, Mexico, India and China, employing over 3.900 people. The Elica Group is recognised on the market for its long experience in the sector, meticulous attention to design, careful choice of materials and advanced technologies that guarantee maximum efficiency and reduced consumption. All this has allowed the company to revolutionise the traditional image of kitchen hoods: they are no longer simple accessories but objects of unique design capable of improving the quality of life.
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For further information:
Francesca Cocco Lerxi Consulting – Investor Relations Tel: +39 (0)732 610 4205 E-mail: [email protected]
Gabriele Patassi Brand, Communication & External Relations Director Mob: +39 340 1759399 E-mail: [email protected]
Michela Popazzi Corporate & Internal Communication Specialist Mob: +39 345 6130420 E-mail: [email protected]
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EBITDA is the operating result (EBIT) plus amortisation and depreciation and any impairment losses on Goodwill, brands and other tangible and intangible assets.
EBIT is the operating result as reported in the consolidated Income Statement.
Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA net of the relative adjustment items. Adjusted EBIT is EBIT net of the relative adjustment items.
Net financial income/(expenses) is the sum of the Share of profit/(loss) from associates, Financial income, Financial Expenses, Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets and Exchange rate gains and losses.
The adjusted result is the result for the period, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
The adjusted result attributable to the owners of the Parent is the result for the period attributable to the owners of the Parent, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjustment items: earnings items are considered for adjustment where they: (i) derive from nonrecurring events and operations or from operations or events which do not occur frequently; (ii) derive from events and operations not considered as in the normal course of business operations, as is the case for impairments, disputes considered atypical in terms of frequency and amount and restructuring charges.
The earnings per share for H1 2021 and H1 2020 was calculated by dividing the Group profit attributable to the owners of the Parent, as defined in the Consolidated Income Statement, by the number of outstanding shares at the respective reporting dates. The numbers of shares in circulation at the reporting date is unchanged on June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020 (63,322,800).
The earnings per share so calculated coincide with the earnings per share as per the consolidated income statement, as there were no changes to the number of shares in circulation in the period.
Managerial Working Capital is the sum of Trade receivables with Inventories, net of Trade payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Working Capital is the amount of Managerial Working Capital and Other net receivables/payables. Other net receivables/payables comprise the current portion of Other receivables and Tax Receivables, net of the current portion of Provisions for risks and charges, Other payables and Tax payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.


Net Financial Position (NFP) is the sum of Cash and Cash equivalents and Other financial assets less Current and Non-current bank loans and borrowings and amounts due under finance leases and to other lenders, as reported in the Statement of Financial Position. Amounts due under finance leases were zero.
The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 Impact is the sum of the Net Financial Position and current and non-current lease payables from application of IFRS 16, as per the Statement of Financial Position.
The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives Effect is the sum of the Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and the derivative instrument assets and liabilities, as per the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
| in Euro thousands | H1 2021 | H1 2020 |
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| EBIT | 13,717 | (874) |
| (Impairment losses on Tangible assets) | 1,610 | - |
| (Amortisation & Depreciation) | 11,857 | 12,174 |
| EBITDA | 27,184 | 11,300 |
| (Non-recurring service expense) | 600 | |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | - | 750 |
| (Restructuring charges) | 766 | 194 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 28,550 | 12,244 |
| in Euro thousands | H1 2021 | H1 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 13,717 | (874) |
| (Impairment losses on Tangible assets) | 1,610 | - |
| (Non-recurring service expense) | 600 | - |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | - | 750 |
| (Restructuring charges) | 766 | 194 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 16,693 | 70 |

| in Euro thousands | H1 2021 | H1 2020 |
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| Profit/(loss) for the period | 8,577 | (2,958) |
| (Impairment losses on Tangible assets) | 1,610 | - |
| (Non-recurring service expense) | 600 | - |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | - | 750 |
| (Restructuring charges) | 766 | 194 |
| (Income taxes on adjusted items) | (1,117) | (227) |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) for the period | 10,436 | (2,241) |
| - | - | |
| (Loss attributable to non-controlling interests) | (2,817) | (1,821) |
| (Adjustments to non-controlling interests) | (7) | - |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent | 7,612 | (4,062) |
| H1 2021 | H1 2020 | ||
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| Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Parent (in Euro thousands) | 5,760 | (4,779) | |
| Outstanding shares at year-end | 63,322,800 | 63,322,800 | |
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 9.10 | (7.55) | |
| in Euro thousands | 30/06/2021 | 31/12/2020 | 30/06/2020 |
| Other receivables | 10,368 | 4,803 | 6,717 |
| Tax assets | 18,191 | 17,049 | 10,225 |
| (Provision for risks and charges) | (8,317) | (5,351) | (3,038) |
| (Other liabilities) | (18,303) | (15,908) | (14,655) |
| (Tax liabilities) | (12,993) | (9,088) | (9,242) |
| Other net assets/ liabilities | (11,054) | (8,495) | (9,993) |

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