Earnings Release • Feb 12, 2021
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MARGINS SIGNIFICANTLY UP IN Q4 2020 THANKS TO REVENUE GROWTH, COST-CUTTING MEASURES AND EVER MORE FLEXIBLE BUSINESS MODEL
2020 preliminary consolidated financial highlights:

1 The figure for 2020 was adjusted considering the extraordinary effect related to Brazil for Euro 0.7 million, related to the closure of the dispute with Esperança Real S/A (Brazil) and other restructuring charges of Euro 2.6 million. The adjustment to the 2019 result concerns the extraordinary charge for the departure of the Chief Executive Officer of approx. Euro 1.3 million, and to a lesser extent other restructuring charges for a total of Euro 2.6 million. In terms of EBIT, the 2020 figure was adjusted also considering the extraordinary effect of intangibles write down for Euro 1.8 million.

2 The value indicated is net of the IFRS 16 effect, as outlined in the reconciliation tables.

Fabriano, February 12, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A., the parent of a Group that is the leading manufacturer of kitchen range hoods, today approved in Fabriano the additional periodic disclosure for Q4 2020, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and noted the 2020 preliminary consolidated results.
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"We have continued to build on the already very strong progress in the previous quarter across all business segments. In particular, the Cooking Division continues to expand, both in terms of own brand sales driven by the excellent performances on the European and American markets - and OEM sales. The Nicola Tesla product drove the top-end range, growing 49% in the quarter and 23% on an annual basis. The Motors Division in the final quarter also saw a further recovery, managing to substantially close in line with the previous year". Mauro Sacchetto, Chief Executive Officer of Elica stated – "We have continued to work on cost efficiencies, improving the margin further, while focusing investment on priority projects and product innovation. Despite the impacts of the pandemic, we report a net financial position in line with the previous year. All our strategic projects continue in line with expectations, supporting the medium/long-term growth objectives and improving margins and cash generation".
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Elica for 2020, due to the drop in sales volumes in March and in Q2 due to the COVID-19 emergency and the consequent lockdown, reports Consolidated revenue of Euro 452.6 million, -5.7% on 2019 (-4.4% at like-for-like exchange rates).
Market dynamics have progressively been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Global kitchen hood segment demand is estimated to contract 7.4%3 in 2020. This downturn impacted all markets. Asia saw a 9.3% decline amid divergent performances across the region. China for example in Q4 2020 saw growth ahead of expectations, closing 2020 with a partial recovery. Japan's recovery slowed following a fresh rise in infections. Finally, India demonstrated itself to be more resilient than expected and saw a small recovery in the final part of the year. The decrease in the EMEA region (-4.2%) in particular reflects the impact of the pandemic in Western Europe and in economies with a greater tourism focus - despite a strong second half of the year - while in Eastern Europe the significant recovery in the fourth quarter almost completely offset the decline in the initial part of the year. The American market was down 8.8%, although with the recovery in the second half of the year partially slowed - both in the US and in Brazil - by increases in infections at the end of 2020.
Own brand sales were down 2.1% on 2019, particularly as a result of the drop in April, while a quick recovery was already apparent by May 2020, with a further consolidation in Q3 and Q4 (+18.6% in Q4 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, +22.4% net of the currency effect). The Nicola Tesla product accounted for 9% of total revenue in 2020. Own brand sales on the Cooking segment accounted for 55% in 2020.
OEM revenue was down 11.4% on the same period of the previous year (-10.2% at like-for-like exchange rates), particularly following the closure of the Mexican facility for nearly 2 months and partially offset by a recovery in Q2 2020 (+13.9% in Q4 2020 against Q4 2019, +17.1% at like-for-like exchange rates).

3 Source: Elica Group, internal estimates

The Motors segment, representing 13.5% of total revenue, was impacted by slowing demand in March and Q2. This reduction was totally offset by the strong performance in the final quarter (+11.4% in Q4 2020 compared to the same period of 2019), resulting in an increase of 0.3% in 2020 compared to 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA of Euro 42.2 million was down 6.3% on the same period of 2019 (Euro 45.0 million), with a margin on revenue of 9.3% (9.4% in 2019). The revenue growth, together with operating efficiencies in terms of personnel expense, SG&A costs and Opex, supported an improvement in margin on revenue in Q4 2020 to 12.0% (+38.0%, +190 bps compared to the same period of 2019).
Adjusted EBIT of Euro 15.9 million in 2020 (Euro 19.6 million in 2019), with a significant recovery in Q4 (+55.1%, +160 bps in terms of EBIT margin compared to Q4 2019).
Net financial expense was Euro 4.0 million, reducing on Euro 5.1 million in 2019.
The Adjusted Net Profit was Euro 8.5 million, compared to Euro 9.3 million in 2019. The Adjusted Group Net Profit was Euro 2.6 million, compared to Euro 5.0 million in 2019. The Group Tax Rate is affected by the low profitability of the Italian Entity. The Minorities profit of Euro 5.9 million, improving on Euro 4.3 million in 2019, mainly reflects the flexibility of the Elica Group's business model in Japan and in India where, against revenue pressure, the margin did not suffer significant impacts.
The Adjusted Group Net Profit in Q4, thanks to the strong operating performance and reduced financial expense, was up significantly to Euro 3.7 million (compared to Euro 0.6 million in 2019).
The Group Net Result was a loss of Euro 1.8 million, compared to a profit of Euro 3.1 million in 2019.
| 2020 | % | 2019 | % | 20 Vs 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Euro thousands | revenue | revenue | |||
| Revenue | 452,639 | 479,986 | (5.7%) | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 42,204 | 9.3% | 45,038 | 9.4% | (6.3%) |
| EBITDA | 38,817 | 8.6% | 42,467 | 8.8% | (8.6%) |
| Adjusted EBIT | 15,864 | 3.5% | 19,623 | 4.1% | (19.2%) |
| EBIT | 10,665 | 2.4% | 17,052 | 3.6% | (37.5%) |
| Net financial expenses | (3.989) | (0.9%) | (5,119) | (1.1%) | 22,1% |
| Income taxes | (2.531) | (0.6%) | (4,554) | (0.9%) | 44,4% |
| Profit from continuing operations | 4.145 | 0.9% | 7,379 | 1.5% | (43,8%) |
| Adjusted profit for the period | 8.531 | 1.9% | 9,333 | 1.9% | (8,6%) |
| Profit for the period | 4.145 | 0.9% | 7,379 | 1.5% | (43,8%) |
| Adjusted profit attributable to the owners of the parent | 2.584 | 0.6% | 5,017 | 1.0% | (48,5%) |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent | (1.787) | (0.4%) | 3,063 | 0.6% | (158,3%) |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | (2,82) | 4.84 | (158,3%) | ||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations | |||||
| and discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | (2,82) | 4.84 | (158,3%) |


The Net Financial Position at December 31, 2020, net of the IFRS 16 effect of Euro 9.7 million, was a debt of Euro 51.4 million, compared to Euro 47.2 million at December 31, 2019. The increase, partially contained thanks to a 37% decrease in CAPEX, was mainly due to the Q2 EBITDA impact on operating cash generation and to a one-off cash-out of Euro 4.9 million, mainly for the settlement between Elica S.p.A. and Esperança Real S/A (Brazil) in July 2020 and an additional Euro 2.6 million of restructuring costs in Italy and China.
| In Euro thousands | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 59,147 | 35,613 |
| Bank loans and borrowings (current) | (16,459) | (27,317) |
| Bank loans and borrowings (non-current) | (94,053) | (55,451) |
| Net Financial Position | (51,365) | (47,155) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (current) | (3,650) | (3,525) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (non-current) | (6,027) | (8,233) |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact | (61,042) | (58,913) |
| Assets for derivatives | 4,078 | 498 |
| Liabilities for derivatives (current) | (551) | (386) |
| Liabilities for derivatives (non-current) | (690) | (198) |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives effect | (58,205) | (58,999) |
Managerial Working Capital on annualised revenue was 7.2% at December 31, 2020, increasing on 3.7% at December 31, 2019.
| In Euro thousands | 2020 | 2019 | change vs December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 88,821 | 55,022 | 33,799 |
| Inventories | 76,876 | 72,890 | 3,986 |
| Trade payables | (133,247) | (110,100) | -23,147 |
| Managerial Working Capital | 32,450 | 17,812 | 14,638 |
| % annualised revenue | 7.2% | 3.7% | |
| Other net receivables/payables | (8,495) | (9,671) | 1,176 |
| Net Working Capital | 23,955 | 8,141 | 15,814 |


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The company continues to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the market demand recovery curve, which is currently difficult to forecast. The key points are:
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focus on cost containment measures and financial sustainability;
solid fundamentals to adequately respond to the current recovery in demand and expected medium-term developments.
The Group has outlined the pillars of its growth strategy:
These actions relate to the internal reorganisation, which is laying the foundations for an additional acceleration over the coming three years and a strong managerial team.


The Executive Officer for Financial Reporting Mr. Giulio Cocci 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.
*** The Elica Group has been active in the kitchen hood and stoves market since the 1970's. Chaired by Francesco Casoli and led by Mauro Sacchetto, today it is the world leader in terms of units sold. It is also a European leader in the design, manufacture and sale of motors for central heating boilers. With approx. 3,700 employees, the Elica Group has seven plants, including in Italy, Poland, Mexico, India and China. With many years' experience in the sector, Elica has combined meticulous care in design, judicious choice of materials and cutting edge technology guaranteeing maximum efficiency and reducing consumption, making Elica the prominent market figure it is today. The company has revolutionized the traditional image of the kitchen cooker hood: it is no longer seen as simple accessory but as a design object which improves quality of life.
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For further information:
Investor Relations Elica S.p.A.: Giulio Cocci - Group Chief Financial Officer Francesca Cocco – Lerxi Consulting – Investor Relations Tel: +39 (0)732 610 4205 E-mail: [email protected]
Press Office Elica S.p.A.: Gabriele Patassi - Press Office Manager Mob: +39 340 1759399 E-mail: [email protected]
Image Building: Tel: +39 02 89011300 E-mail: [email protected]


Definitions
EBITDA is the operating result (EBIT) plus amortisation and depreciation and any impairment losses on Goodwill, brands and other intangibles.
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 non-recurring 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 2020 and 2019 was calculated by dividing the 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 December 31, 2019 (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.

| Q4 | Q4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro thousands | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Operating profit - EBIT | 5,788 | 5,132 | 10,665 | 17,052 |
| (Impairment of intangibles) | 2,715 | - | 2,715 | - |
| (Amortisation & Depreciation) | 7,387 | 6,721 | 25,437 | 25,415 |
| EBITDA | 15,890 | 11,853 | 38,817 | 42,467 |
| (CEO replacement risk provision) | 1,280 | |||
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | 750 | |||
| (Restructuring charges) | 1,288 | 599 | 2,637 | 1,291 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 17,178 | 12,452 | 42,204 | 45,038 |
| in Euro thousands | Q4 2020 | Q4 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit - EBIT | 5,788 | 5,132 | 10,665 | 17,052 |
| (Impairment of intangibles) | 1,812 | 0 | 1,812 | - |
| (CEO replacement risk provision) | 0 | 0 | - | 1,280 |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | 0 | 0 | 750 | - |
| (Restructuring charges) | 1,288 | 599 | 2,637 | 1,291 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 8,888 | 5,731 | 15,864 | 19,623 |
| 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,379 | |||
| - | |||
| 1,280 | |||
| - | |||
| 1,291 | |||
| (617) | |||
| 6,202 | 1,921 | 8,531 | 9,333 |
| (4,316) | |||
| - | |||
| 3,715 | 572 | 2,584 | 5,017 |
| Q4 2020 3.411 1,812 - - 1,288 (309) (2,472) (15) |
Q4 2019 1,466 - - - 599 (144) (1,349) - |
2020 4,145 1,812 - 750 2,637 (813) (5,932) (15) |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Parent (in Euro thousands) | (1,787) | 3,063 |
| Outstanding shares at year-end | 63,322,800 | 63,322,800 |
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | (2.82) | 4.84 |
| Q4 2020 - MTD | Q4 2019 - MTD | |
|---|---|---|
| FY Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | (2.82) | 4.84 |
| 9M Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 4.30 | (4.65) |
| Earnings (loss) per share (Euro/cents) | 1.48 | 0.18 |
| in Euro thousands | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 4,803 | 5,374 |
| Tax receivables | 17,049 | 14,966 |
| (Provision for risks and charges) | (5,351) | (6,487) |
| (Other liabilities) | (15,908) | (15,749) |
| (Tax liabilities) | (9,088) | (7,775) |
| Other net assets/ liabilities | (8,495) | (9,671) |

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