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Landi Renzo

Quarterly Report Sep 3, 2024

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INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT AT 31 MARCH 2024

CONTENTS

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION
    2. 1.1. Corporate officers and information
    3. 1.2. Group Structure
    4. 1.3. Landi Renzo Group Financial Highlights
    5. 1.4. Significant events during the period

2. DIRECTORS' OBSERVATIONS ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

  • 2.1. Performance and notes on the main changes in the consolidated financial statements as at 31 March 2024
  • 2.2. Significant events after the end of the quarter and likely future developments

3. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

  • 3.1. General accounting standards and consolidation principles
  • 3.2. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
  • 3.3. Consolidated Income Statement
  • 3.4. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
  • 3.5. Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
  • 3.6. Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. CORPORATE OFFICERS AND INFORMATION

On the date this Interim Management Report was drafted, the company officers were as follows:

Board of Directors
Executive Chairman Stefano Landi
Vice Chairman Sergio Iasi
Chief Executive Officer Annalisa Stupenengo
Director Silvia Landi
Director Massimo Lucchini
Director Andrea Landi
Independent Director Pamela Morassi
Independent Director Sara Fornasiero (*)
Independent Director Anna Maria Artoni
Board of Statutory Auditors
Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors Fabio Zucchetti
Statutory Auditor Luca Aurelio Guarna
Statutory Auditor Diana Rizzo
Alternate Auditor Luca Zoani
Alternate Auditor Gian Marco Amico di Meane
Control, Risks and Sustainability Committee
Chairperson Sara Fornasiero
Committee Member Sergio Iasi
Committee Member Anna Maria Artoni
Appointment and Remuneration Committee
Chairperson Pamela Morassi
Committee Member Massimo Lucchini
Committee Member Anna Maria Artoni
Committee for Transactions with Related Parties
Committee Member Sara Fornasiero
Committee Member Pamela Morassi
Committee Member Anna Maria Artoni
Supervisory Board (Italian Legislative Decree
231/01)
Chairperson Jean-Paule Castagno
Board Member Domenico Sardano
Board Member Filippo Alliney
Independent Auditing Firm PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A.
Financial Reporting Manager Paolo Cilloni

(*) The Director also holds the office of Lead Independent Director

Registered office and company details

Landi Renzo S.p.A. Via Nobel 2/4 42025 Corte Tegge – Cavriago (RE) – Italy Tel. +39 0522 9433

Fax +39 0522 944044 Share capital: Euro 22,500,000 Tax ID and VAT Reg. No. IT00523300358

This report is available online at: www.landirenzogroup.com

1.2. GROUP STRUCTURE

% stake at 31 March 2024
Description Registered Office Direct
investment
Indirect
investment
Notes
Parent Company
Landi Renzo S.p.A. Cavriago (Italy) Parent Company
Companies consolidated using the line-by-line method
Landi International B.V. Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 100.00%
Landi Renzo Polska Sp.Zo.O. Warsaw (Poland) 100.00% (1)
LR Industria e Comercio Ltda Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 99.99%
Beijing Landi Renzo Autogas System Co. Ltd Beijing (China) 100.00%
L.R. Pak (Pvt) Limited Karachi (Pakistan) 70.00%
Landi Renzo Pars Private Joint Stock Company Tehran (Iran) 99.99%
Landi Renzo RO S.r.l. Bucharest (Romania) 100.00%
Landi Renzo USA Corporation Wilmington - DE (USA) 100.00%
AEB America S.r.l. Buenos Aires (Argentina) 96.00%
Officine Lovato Private Limited Mumbai (India) 74.00%
OOO Landi Renzo RUS Moscow (Russia) 51.00%
SAFE&CEC S.r.l. San Giovanni Persiceto (Italy) 51.00%
SAFE S.p.A. San Giovanni Persiceto (Italy) 100.00% (2)
IMW Industries LTD Chilliwak (Canada) 100.00% (2)
IMW Industries del Perù S.A.C. Lima (Peru) 100.00% (3)
IMW Industries LTDA Cartagena (Colombia) 100.00% (3)
IMW Energy Tech LTD Suzhou (China) 100.00% (3)
IMW Industries LTD Shanghai Shanghai (China) 100.00% (3)
Metatron S.p.A. Castel Maggiore (Italy) 100.00%
Metatron Control System (Shanghai) Shanghai (China) 84.00% (4)
(*)
Associates and subsidiaries consolidated using the equity method
Krishna Landi Renzo India Private Ltd Held Gurugram - Haryana (India) 51.00% (5)
Other minor companies
Landi Renzo VE.CA. Caracas (Venezuela) 100.00% (6)
Lovato do Brasil Ind Com de Equipamentos
para Gas Ltda
Curitiba (Brazil) 100.00% (6)
EFI Avtosanoat-Landi Renzo LLC Navoiy Region (Uzbekistan) 68.45% (5) (6)
Metatron Technologies India Plc Mumbai (India) 100.00% (4) (6)

Detailed notes on investments:

(1) Held indirectly through Landi International B.V.

(2) Held indirectly through SAFE&CEC S.r.l.

(3) Held indirectly through IMW Industries LTD

(4) Held indirectly through Metatron S.p.A.

(5) Company joint venture

(6) Not consolidated as a result of their irrelevance

1.3. LANDI RENZO GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Thousands of Euro)
ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER Q1 2024 Q1 2023
(restated)
Change %
Revenue 68,772 71,168 -2,396 -3.4%
Adjusted gross operating profit (EBITDA) (1) -466 -961 495 51.5%
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) -1,624 -2,091 467 22.3%
Net operating profit (EBIT) -5,578 -6,284 706 11.2%
Earnings before taxes (EBT) -8,988 -10,057 1,069 10.6%
Net profit (loss) for the Group and minority interests -8,989 -9,939 950 9.6%
Adjusted Gross Operating Profit (EBITDA) / Revenue -0.7% -1.4%
Gross Operating Profit (EBITDA) / Revenue -2.4% -2.9%
Net profit (loss) for the Group and minority interests / Revenue -13.1% -14.0%
(Thousands of Euro)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Net fixed assets and other non-current assets 140,449 142,475 153,003
Operating capital (2) 63,950 52,683 61,969
Non-current liabilities (3) -12,429 -12,549 -11,462
NET INVESTED CAPITAL 191,970 182,609 203,510
Net financial position (4) 130,021 112,405 107,373
Net Financial Position - adjusted (5) 117,108 98,592 93,429
Shareholders' equity 61,949 70,204 96,137
BORROWINGS 191,970 182,609 203,510
(Thousands of Euro)
KEY INDICATORS 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
(restated)
Operating capital / Turnover (rolling 12 months) 21.2% 17.4% 20.0%
Adjusted net financial position / Shareholders' equity 1.89 1.40 0.97
Adjusted net financial position (5) / Adjusted EBITDA (rolling
12 months)
15.59 14.05 8.03
Personnel (peak) 952 964 942
(Thousands of Euro)
CASH FLOWS 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
(restated)
Gross operational cash flow -16,885 -5,632 -13,585
Cash flow for investment activities -1,536 -9,134 -1,913
Gross FREE CASH FLOW -18,421 -14,766 -15,498
Non-recurring expenditure for voluntary resignation incentives 0 -1,334 -230
Net FREE CASH FLOW -18,421 -16,100 -15,728
Repayment of leases (IFRS 16) -964 -3,808 -887
Overall cash flow -19,385 -19,908 -16,615

(1) The data does not include the recognition of non-recurring costs. As EBITDA is not identified as an accounting measure under IAS/IFRS, it may be calculated in different manners. EBITDA is a measure used by the company's management to monitor and evaluate its operating performance. Management believes that EBITDA is an important parameter to measure the company's operating performance, as it is not influenced by the effects of the different criteria for determining the tax base, the amount and characteristics of invested capital and relative amortisation and depreciation policies. The company's way of calculating EBITDA may not be the same as the methods adopted by other companies/groups, and therefore its value may not be comparable with the EBITDA calculated by others.

(2) This is calculated as the difference between Trade Receivables, Inventories, Contract Work in Progress, Other Current Assets and Trade Payables, Tax liabilities, Other Current Liabilities (net of payables for the purchase of equity investments).

(3) These are calculated by totalling Deferred Tax Liabilities, Defined Benefit Plans for employees and Provisions for Risks and Charges.

(4) The net financial position is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Consob Communication DEM/6064293 of 28 July 2006 as amended (as most recently amended on 5 May 2021, to adopt the new ESMA recommendations 32-232-1138 of 4 March 2021).

(5) Not including the effects of the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases, the fair value of derivative financial instruments and the commitment to the acquisition of equity investments.

1.4. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD

  • On 23 January 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A. approved the 2024-2028 Business Plan, drafted with the support of a leading strategic consulting firm.
  • On 8 March 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A. revised the calendar of board and shareholders' meetings for the approval of the financial data at 31 December 2023 (as well as for the approval of the first 2024 quarterly report). These changes were required as it was necessary to redefine the medium/long-term loan agreements with financial institutions, activities carried out with the support of Mediobanca as financial advisor, with the duty of supporting the Company in the analysis of the Group's economic and financial situation and providing assistance in the formulation of a financial structure reorganisation and optimisation strategy. In this context, the Board of Directors also examined the unaudited preliminary results at 31 December 2023 in terms of Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and the Net Financial Position.

2. DIRECTORS' OBSERVATIONS ON BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

In the course of the first quarter of 2024, the global economy continued to show limited growth outlooks, also as a result of the continuation of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts. In particular, geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea area, and the resulting increased risks for sea transport from and to the Suez Canal, triggered changes in international trade routes, with significant impacts on transport costs and procurement timing. This international context has had considerable effects on the supply side and on production and consumer prices, contributing towards keeping inflationary pressure levels high and, as a result, preventing central banks from relaxing their monetary policies adopted to limit inflation.

Gas and energy price tensions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the resulting sudden change in procurement methods by a number of countries have now been overcome, although potential tensions remain in the market, which continues to be characterised by high volatility and higher prices than in the past.

Despite this complex scenario, the energy transition process continues to be at the heart of the agendas of all of the main governments worldwide, becoming a key point in the development strategies of many countries. Indeed, the initial effects are beginning to be seen of the strong legislative pressure towards decarbonisation, as set forth in European and American programmatic instruments (National Recovery Plans and RepowerEU, and the Inflation Reduction Act, respectively) where, in the energy realm, strong growth is planned in biomethane and hydrogen as well as the relative value chains.

Specifically hydrogen, despite longer development times than initially expected, continues to play a central role in the energy transition process, including through technologies in which the Landi Renzo Group decided to invest some time ago, like the enabling components for the development of the hydrogen combustion engine and compression to 900 bars.

The Landi Renzo Group's entire range is aimed at offering on one hand technological solutions for the infrastructure required to exploit natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen and on the other hand technologies for transforming mobility towards more sustainable models or generally intended for the decarbonisation of passenger and cargo transport. Indeed, all of the various forms of gas, in addition to biomethane and hydrogen, represent energy sources that reduce emissions compared to conventional sources, with different levels of penetration depending on geographical area and application type.

As described in the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2023, which should be referenced for further details, on 1 August 2024, as part of and in execution of the financial manoeuvre approved on 17 July 2024 by the Board of Directors:

  • GBD Green by definition S.p.A., Invitalia, as well as, limited to certain conditions, Girefin S.p.A., Gireimm S.r.l. and Itaca GAS S.r.l., shareholders of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A., signed an investment agreement governing, inter alia, the execution of a share capital increase under option for the current shareholders of the Company for a maximum total of Euro 25 million, guaranteed up to Euro 20 million by the majority shareholder GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and, subject to the execution of the first increase for at least Euro 20 million, a second share capital increase of Euro 20 million reserved to Invitalia, through the issue of unlisted special class shares, increases that will be subject to the approval of the competent corporate bodies.
  • the Company and the lending banks (i.e. UniCredit S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and Sagitta SGR S.p.A., the latter having taken over for Banco BPM S.p.A.) signed amendments of the medium/long-term pool loan agreements previously entered into on 29 June 2022 in order to implement the financial manoeuvre. Specifically, the repayment profile the pool loans was amended consistent with the generation of cash flows to service the debt pursuant to the 2024-2028 Business Plan, and the financial parameters set forth therein were reviewed

accordingly, all with a confirmation of economic conditions in force. These amendmends are subject to the condition subsequent, inter alia, of the completion of the share capital increase under option and the reserved share capital increase within the agreed timeframes.

Following the full payment of the share capital increase under option and the reserved share capital increase, expected by 31 December 2024, the Company will obtain new own funds for a maximum total of Euro 45 million and, in any event, no less than Euro 40 million.

2.1. PERFORMANCE AND NOTES ON THE MAIN CHANGES IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 31 March 2024

The following table sets out the main economic indicators of the Group for the first three months of 2024 compared with the same period in of the previous year.

(Thousands of Euro)
31/03/2024 31/03/2023
Clean Landi Clean (restated) Landi
Green Tech. Adjustme Renzo Green Tech. Adjustme Renzo
Transportat
ion
Solutio nts Consolida Transportat
ion
Solutio nts Consolida
Net sales outside the ns ted ns ted
Group 51,021 17,751 68,772 48,054 23,114 71,168
Intersegment sales 126 0 -126 0 145 0 -145 0
Total Revenues from net
sales and services 51,147 17,751 -126 68,772 48,199 23,114 -145 71,168
Other revenues and
income 128 20 148 98 103 201
Operating costs -51,183 -18,329 126 -69,386 -50,818 -21,657 145 -72,330
Adjusted gross
operating profit
92 -558 0 -466 -2,521 1,560 0 -961
Non-recurring costs -802 -356 -1,158 -886 -244 -1,130
Gross operating profit -710 -914 0 -1,624 -3,407 1,316 0 -2,091
Amortisation,
depreciation and
impairment -3,285 -669 -3,954 -3,498 -695 -4,193
Net operating profit -3,995 -1,583 0 -5,578 -6,905 621 0 -6,284
Financial income 202 175
Financial expenses -2,816 -2,583
Exchange gains (losses) 204 -993
Net income (expenses)
from hyperinflation -550 -96
Income (expenses) from
equity investments -207 -7
Income (expenses) from
joint ventures measured
using the equity method -243 -269
Profit (loss) before tax -8,988 -10,057
Taxes -1 118
Net profit (loss) for the
Group and minority
interests, including: -8,989 -9,939
Minority interests -847 -34
Net profit (loss) for the
Group -8,142 -9,905

Consolidated revenues for the first three months of 2024 totalled Euro 68,772 thousand, decreasing by Euro 2,396 thousand (-3.4%) compared with the same period of the previous year. The Green Transportation segment recorded revenue up compared with the same period of the previous year (+6.2%) and characterised by an increased incidence of sales in the After Market channel and the Mid & Heavy Duty OEM channel, with resulting positive effects on

margins; following delays in certain projects relating to hydrogen business products, which are particularly complex and innovative, and the postponement of several important orders, the Clean Tech Solutions segment instead recorded a drop in sales of (-23.2%) compared with the same period of the previous year which, following the increased incidence of fixed costs and direct costs that cannot be cut, considerably influenced profit margins for the quarter.

Costs of raw materials, consumables and goods and changes in inventories overall went from Euro 46,189 thousand as at 31 March 2023 to Euro 41,832 thousand as at 31 March 2024, marking a decline compared to the overall turnover trend.

The costs of services and use of third-party assets amounted to Euro 14,941 thousand, compared with Euro 13,729 thousand in the same period of the previous year, and are inclusive of non-recurring costs relating to strategic consultancy of Euro 1,158 thousand.

Personnel costs amounted to Euro 12,859 thousand as at 31 March 2024, up slightly compared with the same period of the previous year (Euro 12,365 thousand as at 31 March 2023).

The Group heavily invested in highly specialised resources to support the increasing research and development performed for new products and solutions, particularly for the Heavy Duty market and hydrogen and biomethane mobility, capitalised when they meet the requirements laid out in IAS 38.

The Group had a total of 952 employees at 31 March 2024, including 368 relating to the Clean Tech Solutions segment.

Allocations, write-downs and other operating expenses totalled Euro 912 thousand (Euro 1,177 thousand at 31 March 2023) and mainly relate to provisions for warranties.

The positive performance of the Green Transportation segment more than offset the lower than expected performance of the Clean Tech Solutions segment. Indeed, as at 31 March 2024 the adjusted gross operating loss (EBITDA) was Euro 466 thousand, an improvement over the loss of Euro 961 thousand in the same period of the previous year. The Gross Operating Loss (EBITDA) was Euro 1,624 thousand (loss of Euro 2,091 thousand as at 31 March 2023), inclusive of non-recurring costs of Euro 1,158 thousand (Euro 1,130 thousand as at 31 March 2023).

(Thousands of Euro)
NON-RECURRING COSTS Q1
2024
Q1
2023
Strategic consultancy 1,158 394
Cyber attack consultancy 0 75
Provision for risks on recoverability of tax credits 0 105
Personnel for voluntary resignation incentives 0 230
Other extraordinary costs 0 326
Total 1,158 1,130

In terms of margins, the Green Transportation segment improved significantly compared with the same period of the previous year, coming in basically in line with budget forecasts.

As already mentioned previously, the Clean Tech Solutions segment was instead impacted by the downturn in terms of revenues due to delays in certain projects relating to hydrogen business products, which are particularly complex

and innovative, and the postponement of several important orders, with the ensuing effects on profit margins caused by the higher impact of fixed costs and direct costs that cannot be cut.

The Net Operating Loss (EBIT) for the year was Euro 5,578 thousand (loss of Euro 6,284 thousand at 31 March 2023), after accounting for amortisation, depreciation and impairment of Euro 3,954 thousand (Euro 4,193 thousand at 31 March 2023), of which Euro 871 thousand due to the application of IFRS - 16 Leases (Euro 842 thousand at 31 March 2023).

Total financial expenses (interest income, interest charges and exchange rate differences) amounted to Euro 2,410 thousand (Euro 3,401 thousand as at 31 March 2023) and include positive exchange effects of Euro 204 thousand, primarily from valuation (negative and equal to Euro 993 thousand as at 31 March 2023).

Financial expenses alone, amounting to Euro 2,816 thousand, rose compared with the same period of the previous year (Euro 2,583 thousand) and are a direct consequence of bank borrowing trends.

Net expenses from hyperinflation, amounting to Euro 550 thousand at 31 March 2024 (Euro 96 thousand at 31 March 2023), included the effects deriving from the application by the Argentine branch of IAS 29 - Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies.

Expenses from joint ventures refers to the valuation at equity of the Indian joint venture Krishna Landi Renzo. The Indian joint venture Krishna Landi Renzo was subject to an audit by the local tax and customs authorities, which identified a different interpretation for the purposes of the customs classification of certain products it imported in the 2019-2024 period. The local management immediately requested an audit by two different leading advisors specialised in customs matters, which confirmed that the actions of the company were basically correct. Given what is set forth in those opinions, and as the dispute has not yet resulted in litigation, the management of the joint venture decided not to recognise any provision.

The first quarter of 2024 closed with a pre-tax loss (EBT) of Euro 8,988 thousand. The quarter as at 31 March 2023 closed with a pre-tax loss (EBT) of Euro 10,057 thousand.

The net result of the Group and minority interests as at 31 March 2024 showed a loss of Euro 8,989 thousand compared with a Group and minority interest loss of Euro 9,939 thousand as at 31 March 2023.

SEGMENT REPORTING

The management has identified two operating segments in which the Landi Renzo Group operates, or:

  • The Green Transportation segment, referring primarily to the design, manufacture and sale through the OEM and After Market channels of mechanical and electronic systems and components for the use of automotive gas (CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, LNG – Liquid Natural Gas, LPG, RNG – Renewable Natural Gas/Biomethane and Hydrogen) as well as, to a lesser extent, anti-theft alarms. This segment mainly includes the Landi Renzo, Metatron, AEB, Lovato and Med brands.
  • The Clean Tech Solutions segment, referring to the design and manufacture of compressors for the processing and distribution of gas (CNG, RNG and Hydrogen) as well as operations in the Oil&Gas market. The broad range of SAFE&CEC Group products makes it possible to satisfy multiple market requirements for the construction of automotive CNG, RNG and hydrogen distribution stations. This segment mainly includes

the SAFE, IMW and Idro Meccanica brands.

Breakdown of sales by business segment

(Thousands of Euro)
Distribution of revenues by segment Q1 2024 % of
revenues
Q1 2023 % of
revenues
Changes %
Green Transportation segment 51,021 74.2% 48,054 67.5% 2,967 6.2%
Clean Tech Solutions 17,751 25.8% 23,114 32.5% -5,363 -23.2%
Total revenues 68,772 100% 71,168 100% -2,396 -3.4%

Although on the whole consolidated revenues were down slightly compared with the same period of the previous year (-3.4%), different trends emerged in the Group's two segments. Thanks to the positive sales trend in the After Market channel and increased demand from OEM customers in the Mid & Heavy Duty channel, which more than offset the decline in sales in the passenger car OEM channel, the Green Transportation segment recorded an uptick of Euro 2,967 thousand in turnover (+6.2%). On the other hand, the Clean Tech Solutions segment posted a Euro 5,363 thousand decline in revenues (-23.2%) due to delays in certain particularly complex projects relating to hydrogen business products, as well as the postponement of several important orders.

Breakdown of sales by geographical area

(Thousands of Euro)
Geographical distribution of revenues At
31/03/2024
% of
revenues
At
31/03/2023
% of
revenues
Changes %
Italy 7,417 10.8% 6,477 9.1% 940 14.5%
Europe (excluding Italy) 37,118 54.0% 40,595 57.0% -3,477 -8.6%
America 12,315 17.9% 13,987 19.7% -1,672 -12.0%
Asia and Rest of the World 11,922 17.3% 10,109 14.2% 1,813 17.9%
Total 68,772 100.0% 71,168 100.0% -2,396 -3.4%

Regarding the geographical distribution of revenues, during the first three months of 2024 the Group achieved 89.2% (90.9% as at 31 March 2023) of its consolidated revenues abroad (54.0% in Europe and 35.2% outside Europe).

Profitability

Green Transportation operating segment performance

(Thousands of Euro)
GREEN TRANSPORTATION Q1 2024 Q1 2023
(restated)
Changes %
Net sales outside the Group 51,021 48,054 2,967 6.2%
Intersegment sales 126 145 -19 -13.1%
Total Revenues from net sales and services 51,147 48,199 2,948 6.1%

Other revenues and income 128 98 30 30.6%
Operating costs -51,183 -50,818 -365 0.7%
Adjusted gross operating profit (EBITDA) 92 -2,521 2,613
Non-recurring costs -802 -886 84
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) -710 -3,407 2,697
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment -3,285 -3,498 213
Net operating profit (EBIT) -3,995 -6,905 2,910
Adjusted EBITDA margin 0.2% -5.2%
EBITDA margin -1.4% -7.1%

Sales revenues

Revenues from sales in the Green Transportation segment as at 31 March 2024 amounted to Euro 51,021 thousand, up by Euro 2,967 thousand (+6.2%). The significant increase in overall sales compared with the same period of the previous year was mainly connected to the more than positive performance of sales in the After Market channel (+12.7% compared with the first quarter of 2023), due for the most part to certain markets in the Latam area and the domestic market, as well as the recovery of orders in the Mid & Heavy Duty OEM channel, which more than offset lower sales in the passenger car OEM channel.

Group sales in the OEM channel amounted to overall Euro 32.4 million, up by Euro 0.9 million compared with 31 March 2023, and relate to sales to automotive manufacturers operating in the passenger car channel and the Mid & Heavy Duty channel.

Sales in the After Market channel, amounting to Euro 18.6 million (compared with Euro 16.5 million at 31 March 2023), primarily relate to orders from distributors and authorised installers, both domestic and foreign.

Revenue by geographical area

A breakdown of revenues from sales in the Green Transportation segment by geographical area is provided below.

(Thousands of Euro)
GREEN TRANSPORTATION At 31/03/2024 % of
revenues
At 31/03/2023 % of
revenues
Changes %
Italy 5,984 11.7% 5,764 12.0% 220 3.8%
Europe (excluding Italy) 29,060 57.0% 29,550 61.5% -490 -1.7%
America 5,302 10.4% 4,786 10.0% 516 10.8%
Asia and Rest of the World 10,675 20.9% 7,954 16.5% 2,721 34.2%
Total 51,021 100.0% 48,054 100.0% 2,967 6.2%

Italy

The Group's sales in Italy reached Euro 5,984 thousand, marking a recovery over the same period of the previous year (+3.8%). According to UNRAE (Association of foreign car makers operating in Italy) data, 9% of total vehicle registrations during the quarter continue to be for vehicles with CNG and LPG engines.

Europe

The rest of Europe represents 57% of total sales (61.5% in the first three months of 2023) and is down (-1.7%) compared with the same quarter of the previous year due to the trend in orders from a major passenger car OEM

customer.

America

Sales made in the first three months of 2024 on the American continent, amounting to 10.4% of total sales, rose by 10.8% especially due to the positive trend in some Latam countries.

Asia and Rest of the World

Sales in Asia and the Rest of the World amounted to 20.9% of total revenue (16.5% in the first three months of 2023), recording an increase of 34.2% mainly thanks to the performance of sales in the Mid & Heavy Duty OEM channel in the Chinese market.

Profitability

(Thousands of Euro)
GREEN TRANSPORTATION 31/03/2024 31/03/2023
(restated)
Revenue 51,021 48,054
Adjusted gross operating profit (EBITDA) 92 -2,521
% of revenues 0.2% -5.2%
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) -710 -3,407
% of revenues -1.4% -7.1%
Net operating profit (EBIT) -3,995 -6,905
% of revenues -7.8% -14.4%
Change in Revenues compared with the previous year 2,967
Change % 6.2%

In the first quarter of 2024, the adjusted Gross Operating Profit (EBITDA) of the Green Transportation segment, net of non-recurring costs of Euro 802 thousand, was positive at Euro 92 thousand, equivalent to 0.2% of revenues, marking a net improvement compared with the same period of the previous year (loss of Euro 2,521 thousand, equal to -5.2% of revenues and net of non-recurring costs of Euro 886 thousand).

The decline in sales in the passenger car OEM channel, historically characterised by limited operating profitability, was more than offset by higher sales in the After Market and Mid & Heavy Duty OEM channels, the higher incidence of which allowed for a recovery in adjusted profit margins compared with the same period of the previous year. The Gross Operating Loss (EBITDA) in the Green Transportation segment at 31 March 2024 was indeed Euro 710 thousand (inclusive of non-recurring costs of Euro 802 thousand), marking an improvement compared with a loss of Euro 3,407 thousand as at 31 March 2023.

Clean Tech Solutions operating segment performance

CLEAN TECH SOLUTIONS
Net sales outside the Group
17,751 23,114 -5,363 -23.2%
Q1 2024 Q1 2023
(restated)
Changes %
(Thousands of Euro)

Intersegment sales 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Revenues from net sales and services 17,751 23,114 -5,363 -23.2%
Other revenues and income 20 103 -83 -80.6%
Operating costs -18,329 -21,657 3,328 -15.4%
Adjusted gross operating profit (EBITDA) -558 1,560 -2,118
Non-recurring costs -356 -244 -112
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) -914 1,316 -2,230
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment -669 -695 26
Net operating profit (EBIT) -1,583 621 -2,204
Adjusted EBITDA margin -3.1% 6.7%
EBITDA margin -5.1% 5.7%

Sales revenues

The Clean Tech Solutions segment recorded revenue of Euro 17,751 thousand, compared with Euro 23,114 thousand in the previous year. This trend is linked to delays in certain particularly complex and innovative projects relating to hydrogen business products, as well as the postponement of several important orders.

Revenue by geographical area

(Thousands of Euro)
CLEAN TECH SOLUTIONS At 31/03/2024 % of
revenues
At 31/03/2023 % of
revenues
Changes %
Italy 1,433 8.1% 713 3.1% 720 101.0%
Europe (excluding Italy) 8,058 45.4% 11,045 47.8% -2,987 -27.0%
America 7,013 39.5% 9,201 39.8% -2,188 -23.8%
Asia and Rest of the World 1,247 7.0% 2,155 9.3% -908 -42.1%
Total 17,751 100.0% 23,114 100.0% -5,363 -23.2%

Given its extreme variability depending on the projects completed during the period, revenue by geographical area is not a significant indicator for the Clean Tech Solutions segment.

Profitability

(Thousands of Euro)
CLEAN TECH SOLUTIONS 31/03/2024 31/03/2023
(restated)
Revenue 17,751 23,114
Adjusted gross operating profit (EBITDA) -558 1,560
% of revenues -3.1% 6.7%
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) -914 1,316
% of revenues -5.1% 5.7%
Net operating profit (EBIT) -1,583 621
% of revenues -8.9% 2.7%
Change in Revenues compared with the previous year -5,363
Change % -23.2%

For the Clean Tech Solutions segment, adjusted EBITDA net of non-recurring costs of Euro 356 thousand (primarily relating to strategic consultancy) came to Euro -558 thousand (-3.1% of revenues), compared with a positive Euro 1,560 thousand (6.7% of revenues) in the same period of the previous year. This performance was caused by the decline in revenues, with the resulting increased incidence of fixed costs and direct costs that cannot be cut.

Invested capital

(Thousands of Euro)
Statement of Financial Position 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Trade receivables 77,396 72,821 66,635
Inventories 90,618 93,637 97,400
Trade payables -87,378 -100,115 -93,396
Other net current assets (liabilities) (*) -16,686 -13,660 -8,670
Net operating capital 63,950 52,683 61,969
Tangible fixed assets 12,609 13,232 13,627
Intangible assets 104,276 105,153 107,240
Right-of-use assets 11,329 11,945 12,816
Other non-current assets 12,235 12,145 19,320
Fixed capital 140,449 142,475 153,003
TFR (severance pay), other provisions and others -12,429 -12,549 -11,462
Net invested capital 191,970 182,609 203,510
Financed by:
Net Financial Position 130,021 112,405 107,373
Group shareholders' equity 57,316 64,927 90,133
Minority interests 4,633 5,277 6,004
Borrowings 191,970 182,609 203,510
Ratios 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Net operating capital 63,950 52,683 61,969
Net operating capital/Turnover (rolling) 21.2% 17.4% 20.0%
Net invested capital 191,970 182,609 203,510
Net capital employed/Turnover (rolling) 63.8% 60.2% 65.5%

(*) Net of the remaining payable for the acquisition of equity investments

Net operating capital at the end of the period stood at Euro 63,950 thousand. This is an increase compared with the same figure at 31 December 2023 (Euro 52,683 thousand) and at 31 March 2023 (Euro 61,969 thousand). In terms of percentages on rolling turnover, there was an increase in this figure, from 17.4% as at 31 December 2023 to the current 21.2% (20.0% as at 31 March 2023).

Trade receivables stood at Euro 77,396 thousand (of which Euro 21,849 thousand relating to the Clean Tech Solutions segment) and increased compared with 31 March 2023 (Euro 66,635 thousand) and 31 December 2023 (Euro 72,821 thousand). This change can be primarily attributed to delays in the finalisation of factoring transactions

with crediting on maturity, with an estimated financial effect of roughly Euro 6 million. If such delays, which cannot be attributed to the Company, had not emerged, the balance of trade receivables would have been basically aligned with the figure at 31 December 2023. As at 31 March 2024, derecognised receivables assigned through factoring with crediting on maturity stood at Euro 8 million, down compared with the figure at 31 December 2023 (Euro 15.8 million) after what was described above.

Inventories stood at Euro 90,618 thousand, down compared with 31 December 2023 (Euro 93,637 thousand) and 31 March 2023 (Euro 97,400 thousand). This result is particularly significant if it is considered that historically, the first quarter of the year has always seen growth in inventories to meet the required procurement of critical components for production, and particularly electronic components. This confirms the validity of the inventory optimisation initiatives undertaken by the management.

Trade payables are down by Euro 12,737 thousand from Euro 100,115 thousand as at 31 December 2023 to Euro 87,378 thousand as at 31 March 2024 (of which Euro 20,636 thousand relating to the Clean Tech Solutions segment). As illustrated in the Annual Financial Report at 31 December 2023, the increase in trade payables recorded at the end of the previous year was due to the effect of the rescheduling agreements reached with some of the main suppliers and aimed at optimising the Group's financial management, agreements that have been respected. To be able to have the necessary funds available to meet the rescheduling commitments made with suppliers, the Company, given the delays in factoring transactions with crediting on maturity mentioned above, had to request the early repayment compared with expected maturities of investments made in money market transactions in the form of a "time deposit".

Fixed capital amounts to Euro 140,449 thousand and is inclusive of Euro 11,329 thousand for right-of-use assets recognised pursuant to IFRS 16 - Leases.

As at 31 March 2024, TFR (employee severance indemnity) and other provisions totalled Euro 12,429 thousand (Euro 12,549 thousand at 31 December 2023).

Net invested capital (Euro 191,970 thousand, equal to 63.8% of rolling turnover) is up compared with 31 December 2023 (Euro 182,609 thousand, equal to 60.2% of rolling turnover) following the increase in operating capital.

Net financial position and cash flows

(Thousands of Euro)
31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Cash and cash equivalents 26,210 26,495 52,104
Current assets for derivative financial instruments 0 0 289
Current financial assets 584 20,647 0
Bank financing and short-term loans -51,302 -51,987 -32,237
Current right-of-use liabilities -2,577 -2,792 -3,157
Other current financial liabilities -7,758 -7,459 -3,975
Net short term indebtedness -34,843 -15,096 13,024
Non-current bank loans -67,264 -67,785 -84,965
Non-current right-of-use liabilities -9,228 -10,090 -10,553
Other non-current financial liabilities -17,578 -18,503 -24,356
Non-current assets for derivative financial instruments 26 39 60
Liabilities for derivative financial instruments -643 -515 -130
Net medium-long term indebtedness -94,687 -96,854 -119,944
Commitments for the purchase of equity investments -491 -455 -453
Net Financial Position -130,021 -112,405 -107,373
Net Financial Position - adjusted (*) -117,108 -98,592 -93,429
- of which Green Transportation -98,925 -82,041 -78,789

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  • of which Clean Tech Solutions -18,183 -16,551 -14,640

(*) Not including the effects of the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases, the fair value of derivative financial instruments and the payable for the purchase of equity investments

The Net Financial Position as at 31 March 2024 is equal to Euro 130,021 thousand (Euro 112,405 thousand as at 31 December 2023), of which Euro 11,805 thousand due to the application of IFRS 16 - Leases, an overall negative amount of Euro 643 thousand relating to the fair value of derivative financial instruments and Euro 491 thousand relating to the payable for the put/call options relating to Metatron Control System shares. The adjusted Net Financial Position net of these amounts would have amounted to Euro 117,108 thousand (gross of the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents of Euro 869 thousand), of which Euro 98,925 thousand linked to the Green Transportation segment and Euro 18,183 thousand to the Clean Tech Solutions segment.

The following table illustrates the trend in total cash flow:

(Thousands of Euro)
31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
(restated)
Gross operational cash flow -16,885 -5,632 -13,585
Cash flow for investment activities -1,536 -9,134 -1,913
Gross Free Cash Flow -18,421 -14,766 -15,498
Non-recurring expenditure for voluntary resignation incentives 0 -1,334 -230
Net Free Cash Flow -18,421 -16,100 -15,728
Repayment of leases (IFRS 16) -964 -3,808 -887
Overall cash flow -19,385 -19,908 -16,615

In the first quarter of 2024, there was cash absorption of Euro 19,385 thousand, mainly associated with operations (Euro -16,885 thousand), as well as investment activities (Euro 1,536 thousand) and cash outflows for leases (Euro 964 thousand).

As mentioned previously, in March there were delays in factoring transactions with crediting on maturity, with an estimated financial effect of roughly Euro 6 million. To be able to have the necessary funds available to meet the rescheduling commitments made with suppliers, the Company, given the delays in factoring transactions with crediting on maturity mentioned above, had to request the early repayment compared with expected maturities of investments made in money market transactions in the form of a "time deposit".

As described in depth in the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2023, which should be referenced for the details, on 1 August 2024, as part of and in execution of the financial manoeuvre approved on 17 July 2024 by the Board of Directors:

GBD – Green by definition S.p.A., Invitalia, as well as, limited to certain conditions, Girefin S.p.A., Gireimm S.r.l. and Itaca GAS S.r.l., shareholders of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A., signed an investment agreement governing, inter alia, the execution of a share capital increase under option for the current shareholders of the Company for a maximum total of Euro 25 million, guaranteed up to Euro 20 million by the majority shareholder GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and, subject to the execution of the first increase for at least Euro 20 million, a

second share capital increase of Euro 20 million reserved to Invitalia, through the issue of unlisted special class shares, increases that will be subject to the approval of the competent corporate bodies.

the Company and the lending banks (i.e. UniCredit S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and Sagitta SGR S.p.A., the latter having taken over for Banco BPM S.p.A.) signed amendments of the medium/long-term pool loan agreements previously entered into on 29 June 2022 in order to implement the financial manoeuvre. Specifically, the repayment profile the pool loans was amended consistent with the generation of cash flows to service the debt pursuant to the 2024-2028 Business Plan, and the financial parameters set forth therein were reviewed accordingly, all with a confirmation of economic conditions in force. These amendments will become effective (with effect backdated to 28 June 2024) by 30 August 2024 after the conditions precedent set forth therein are met and will be subject to the condition subsequent, inter alia, of the completion of the share capital increase under option and the reserved share capital increase within the agreed timeframes.

Following the full payment of the share capital increase under option and the reserved share capital increase, expected by 31 December 2024, the Company will obtain new own funds for a maximum total of Euro 45 million and, in any event, no less than Euro 40 million.

Investments

Investments in property, plant, machinery and other equipment totalled Euro 544 thousand (Euro 778 thousand as at 31 March 2023) and refer to the investments made by the Group in production plants and moulds to be used in the launch of new products.

The increase in intangible assets amounted to Euro 1,249 thousand (Euro 1,226 thousand as at 31 March 2023) and mainly related to the capitalisation of costs of development projects relating to:

  • new products for the Green Transportation segment, particularly for the After Market and OEM channels (also for new Heavy Duty solutions) and for Hydrogen mobility;
  • new hydrogen and biomethane products for the Clean Tech Solutions segment.

2.1.2. Results of Parent Company

In the first three months of 2024, Landi Renzo S.p.A. generated revenues of Euro 33,179 thousand compared with Euro 31,732 thousand in the same period of the prior year. EBITDA totalled Euro -3,326 thousand (inclusive of Euro 802 thousand in non-recurring costs), compared with Euro -2,449 thousand at 31 March 2023 (of which non-recurring costs of Euro 317 thousand), while the net financial position was Euro -98,144 thousand (Euro -93,907 thousand, net of the effects deriving from the application of IFRS 16 and the fair value of financial derivative contracts) compared with Euro -81,712 thousand at 31 December 2023 (Euro -77,176 thousand, net of the effects deriving from the application of IFRS 16 and the fair value of financial derivative contracts).

At the end of the quarter, the Parent Company's workforce numbered 292 employees, basically in line with 31 December 2023 (287).

2.1.3. Impact of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflict on the activities of the Landi Renzo Group

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is not having a significant direct impact on activities. Indeed, as far as the Green Transportation segment is concerned, these markets are residual, while for the Clean Tech Solutions segment, projects outstanding when the conflict began have been transferred to other countries. As regards the indirect impacts of the war, particularly the increase in energy and raw material prices, they are now basically behind us, although potential tensions remain in the market, which is still characterised by high volatility and higher prices than in the past.

No direct impacts on Group operations are expected from the Israel-Hamas conflict, as the Landi Renzo Group has no direct business in the areas involved. The conflict is affecting the supply chain, generating delays in the delivery of materials that need to transit through the Suez Canal. The management is closely monitoring this risk, adopting the appropriate mitigation measures (management of safety stock, assessment of alternative suppliers). As things currently stand, it is not possible to evaluate any additional indirect impacts.

2.1.4. Impact of climate change and transition risks on the activities of the Landi Renzo Group

Please refer to the Annual Financial Report at 31 December 2023 for an analysis of the impacts linked to climate change and transition risks.

2.1.5. Transactions with related parties

The Landi Renzo Group deals with related parties at conditions considered to be arm's length on the markets in question, taking account of the characteristics of the goods and the services supplied.

Transactions with related parties include:

  • the service contracts between Gireimm S.r.l. and Landi Renzo S.p.A. for rent of the property used as the operational headquarters of the company located in Corte Tegge - Cavriago;
  • the service contracts between Gireimm S.r.l. and SAFE S.p.A. for rent of the property used as the operational headquarters of the company located in San Giovanni in Persiceto (Bologna);
  • the service contracts between Gestimm S.r.l. and Landi Renzo S.p.A. for rent of the production plant on Via dell'Industria in Cavriago;
  • the service contracts between Reggio Properties LLC, a company in which a stake is held by Girefin S.p.A., for the rents on properties used by the US company;
  • the loan granted by Landi Renzo S.p.A. to the Indian joint venture Krishna Landi Renzo;
  • supply of goods and services to the Indian joint venture Krishna Landi Renzo;
  • supplies of products and materials by Clean Energy Fuel Corp, the minority shareholder of SAFE&CEC.

2.2. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE QUARTER AND LIKELY FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Significant events after the reporting period

On 10 July 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A. notified the market that it had received the acceptance of the banking sector to the review of its medium/long-term loan agreements as part of a capital strengthening operation involving the investment of the Business Protection Fund promoted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and managed by Invitalia, Agenzia Nazionale per lo sviluppo in Landi Renzo S.p.A. This investment will take place by means of a share capital increase under option for a maximum total of Euro 25 million, guaranteed up to Euro 20 million by the majority shareholder GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and, subject to the execution of the former for at least Euro 20 million, a share capital increase of Euro 20 million reserved to Invitalia.

In this regard, Landi Renzo S.p.A. has received:

  • o a notification from Invitalia concerning the approval by its Board of Directors of the investment in Landi Renzo, subject to several conditions precedent, including the successful outcome of the necessary ministerial authorisation steps and the finalisation of contractual documentation concerning the Financial Optimisation Project;
  • o acceptance by the banks providing the pool loans (Banco BPM S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and UniCredit S.p.A.) of the proposed financial and capital optimisation initiative. Indeed, all credit institutions approved the extension of credit line maturities, confirmed existing economic conditions and agreed on the definition of new covenant levels.
  • On 17 July 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A. approved the draft financial optimisation project aimed at stabilising the Company's capital structure and ensuring that the company will have the necessary resources for the implementation of the new five-year business plan. The approved manoeuvre is broken down into three steps:
    • I. a share capital increase under option for a maximum total of Euro 25 million, guaranteed up to Euro 20 million by the majority shareholder GBD – Green by definition S.p.A.; and
    • II. a share capital increase of Euro 20 million reserved to Invitalia;
    • III. a rescheduling of payments on the Company's outstanding medium/long-term financial debt to its lending banks.
  • Also on 17 July 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A., after obtaining the non-binding favourable opinion of the Committee for Transactions with Related Parties, authorised the renewal of lease agreements with Gireimm S.r.l. (related party pursuant to the Related Parties Procedure as Gireimm S.r.l., along with Girefin S.p.A., companies owned by the Landi Trust, indirectly hold control over the Company through GBD Green by Definition S.p.A.) on the property for commercial and production use located in Cavriago (RE), as well as on the prefabricated units used for technical and technological systems serving the real estate complex for production use. The transaction was assessed as a "transaction with related parties of lesser significance" by the Committee for Transactions with Related Parties pursuant to what is set forth in the applicable regulations and rules.

  • As most recently announced to the market on 23 July 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A., considering the timing connected to the financial manoeuvre, as well as the signing of the relative agreements, updated the calendar of board and shareholders' meetings.
  • On 1 August 2024, as part of and in execution of the financial manoeuvre approved on 17 July 2024 by the Board of Directors, GBD – Green by definition S.p.A., Invitalia, as well as, limited to certain conditions, Girefin S.p.A., Gireimm S.r.l. and Itaca GAS S.r.l., shareholders of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A., signed an investment agreement governing, inter alia, the execution of a share capital increase under option for the current shareholders of the Company for a maximum total of Euro 25 million, guaranteed up to Euro 20 million by the majority shareholder GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and, subject to the execution of the first increase for at least Euro 20 million, a second share capital increase of Euro 20 million reserved to Invitalia, through the issue of unlisted special class shares, increases that will be subject to the approval of the competent corporate bodies.

The investment agreement establishes that at the date of execution of the reserved share capital increase, subject to the fulfilment of specific conditions precedent, (i) Girefin, Gireimm and Itaca GAS will sign a shareholders' agreement with Invitalia, which will govern certain commitments made by the shareholders of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. with reference to the circulation of shares of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A.; (ii) GBD and Invitalia will sign a shareholders' agreement concerning the governance of Landi Renzo regarding, inter alia, the recognition to Invitalia of certain administrative rights concerning the special class shares it has subscribed, as well as the circulation of shares of the Company held by GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and Invitalia; and (iii) Girefin S.p.A. and Gireimm S.r.l. will sign an amendment with Itaca GAS S.r.l. of the shareholders' agreement entered into on 14 July 2022 governing, inter alia, the circulation of shares of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and the governance of GBD – Green by definition S.p.A. and Landi Renzo.

  • Also on 1 August 2024, the Company and the lending banks (i.e. UniCredit S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and Sagitta SGR S.p.A., the latter having taken over for Banco BPM S.p.A.) also signed amendments of the medium/long-term pool loan agreements previously entered into on 29 June 2022 in order to implement the financial manoeuvre. Specifically, the repayment profile the pool loans was amended consistent with the generation of cash flows to service the debt pursuant to the 2024-2028 Business Plan, and the financial parameters set forth therein were reviewed accordingly, all with a confirmation of economic conditions in force. These amendments will become effective (with effect backdated to 28 June 2024) by 30 August 2024 after the conditions precedent set forth therein are met and will be subject to the condition subsequent, inter alia, of the completion of the share capital increase under option and the reserved share capital increase within the agreed timeframes.
  • On 5 August 2024, the Board of Directors of Landi Renzo S.p.A. approved the draft financial statements and the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2023.

Likely future developments

The slow decline in inflation at global level and the continuation of various conflicts will continue to impact the markets in which the Group operates in 2024 as well.

The Group's new business plan, covering the 2024-2028 time horizon, confirms a first year of the plan with trends in continuity with the year 2023, with a strong management focus on the implementation of the business and financial initiatives required for development in the subsequent years of the plan.

In the Green Transportation segment, results are expected to be aligned with the year 2023, although with a more balanced mix of sales between Aftermarket, OEM - Passenger car and OEM - Mid & Heavy Duty, with the associated benefits in terms of margins.

In the Clean Tech Solutions segment, the gradual increase in projects linked to the biomethane and hydrogen markets, positioned throughout the entire value chain, continues. However, the strong link of these initiatives with government incentives and the still early stage of development of new markets suggest another year of transition, with an acceleration expected in the second half of the year.

Cavriago, 07/08/2024

Chief Executive Officer Annalisa Stupenengo

3. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

3.1. GENERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES

3.1.1. Introduction

The Interim Management Report as at 31 March 2024, which has not been audited, has been prepared in compliance with art. 154 of Italian Legislative Decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended, and with the (Issuers' Regulations) issued by Consob (Italian Securities and Exchange Commission). Therefore, the provisions of the IAS on infra-annual financial information (IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting) were not adopted.

The Interim Management Report as at 31 March 2024 has been prepared in accordance with the IAS/IFRS. To this end, the data of the separate financial statements of the Italian and foreign subsidiaries have been reclassified and adjusted accordingly.

The line-by-line method is used for consolidation, which consists of stating all the items of assets and liabilities in their entirety, excluding the joint venture Krishna Landi Renzo India, consolidated using the equity method.

Except for what is laid out below, the accounting standards, and the valuation and consolidation criteria used in preparing the Interim Management Report as at 31 March 2024 are not different to those used in drawing up the consolidated financial statements closed at 31 December 2023, which should be referred to for further information.

As well as the interim values as at 31 March 2024 and 2023, the financial data for the year ended on 31 December 2023 is shown for the purpose of comparison.

The functional and reporting currency is the Euro. Figures in the schedules and tables herein are in thousands of Euro.

3.1.2. Amendments and revised accounting standards applied by the Group for the first time

The accounting standards and calculation methods used for the preparation of this Interim Management Report were not modified compared to those used to prepare the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2023. Please note that the valuation and measurement of the accounting items shown are based on International Accounting Standards and the relative interpretations currently in force, and that no new accounting standards were applied early.

3.1.3. Consolidation procedures and valuation criteria

The preparation of the Interim Management Report requires the directors to apply accounting standards and methods that are sometimes based on difficult and subjective assessments and estimates derived from past experience and based on assumptions that are considered reasonable and realistic given the circumstances. Application of these estimates and assumptions affects the amounts presented in the financial statements, such as the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement,

and in disclosures provided. Estimates are used in recognizing goodwill, impairment of fixed assets, development expenditure, taxes, provisions for bad debts and inventories write-down, employee benefits and other provisions. The estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of all changes are normally reflected immediately on the income statement.

However, some valuation processes, especially the more complex ones such as establishing any loss in value of noncurrent assets, are normally carried out to a fuller extent only during the preparation of the annual financial statements, when all the necessary information is available, except for those cases in which there are impairment indicators that require an immediate assessment of possible losses in value.

The Group performs activities that do not on the whole present significant seasonal or cyclical variations in total sales over the year, except for the signing of new supply contracts for the OEM channel which may involve planned and differing delivery schedules in the individual quarters.

The policies and principles of the Landi Renzo Group for the identification, management and control of risks related to the activity are described in detail in the Consolidated Financial Statements as at 31 December 2023, to which you may refer for a more complete description of such aspects.

The economic figures at 31 March 2023 were restated with a view to aligning them with the classifications used to draft the income statement closed at 31 March 2024. The cash flow statement was restated accordingly to take into consideration these reclassifications.

3.1.4. Scope of consolidation

The scope of consolidation includes the Parent Company Landi Renzo S.p.A. and the companies in which it holds a direct or indirect controlling stake according to IFRS. There has been no change to the consolidation scope compared with 31 December 2023.

3.2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Thousands of Euro)
ASSETS 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Non-current assets
Land, property, plant, machinery and other equipment 12,609 13,232 13,627
Development costs 9,679 9,987 10,468
Goodwill 80,132 80,132 80,132
Other intangible assets with finite useful lives 14,465 15,034 16,640
Right-of-use assets 11,329 11,945 12,816
Equity investments measured using the equity method 2,298 2,498 2,259
Other non-current financial assets 902 902 1,054
Other non-current assets 0 0 1,720
Deferred tax assets 9,035 8,745 14,287
Non-current assets for derivative financial instruments 26 39 60
Total non-current assets 140,475 142,514 153,063
Current assets
Trade receivables 77,396 72,821 66,635
Inventories 76,385 76,260 82,102
Contract work in progress 14,233 17,377 15,298
Other receivables and current assets 17,782 17,355 18,773
Current financial assets 584 20,647 0
Current assets for derivative financial instruments 0 0 289
Cash and cash equivalents 26,210 26,495 52,104
Total current assets 212,590 230,955 235,201
TOTAL ASSETS 353,065 373,469 388,264
(Thousands of Euro)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 31/03/2024 31/12/2023 31/03/2023
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 22,500 22,500 22,500
Other reserves 42,958 77,596 77,538
Profit (loss) for the period -8,142 -35,169 -9,905
Total Shareholders' equity of the Group 57,316 64,927 90,133
Minority interests 4,633 5,277 6,004
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 61,949 70,204 96,137
Non-current liabilities
Non-current bank loans 67,264 67,785 84,965
Other non-current financial liabilities 17,578 18,503 24,356
Non-current liabilities for rights of use 9,228 10,090 10,553
Provisions for risks and charges 6,093 6,244 5,253
Defined benefit plans for employees 3,322 3,257 3,358
Deferred tax liabilities 3,014 3,048 2,851
Non-current liabilities for derivative financial instruments 643 515 130
Total non-current liabilities 107,142 109,442 131,466
Current liabilities
Bank financing and short-term loans 51,302 51,987 32,237
Other current financial liabilities 7,758 7,459 3,975
Current liabilities for rights of use 2,577 2,792 3,157
Trade payables 87,378 100,115 93,396
Tax liabilities 2,628 2,440 2,453
Other current liabilities 32,331 29,030 25,443
Total current liabilities 183,974 193,823 160,661
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 353,065 373,469 388,264

3.3. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(Thousands of Euro)
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 31/03/2024 31/03/2023
(restated)
Revenues from sales and services 68,772 71,168
Other revenues and income 148 201
Cost of raw materials, consumables and goods and change in inventories -41,832 -46,189
Costs for services and use of third-party assets -14,941 -13,729
Personnel costs -12,859 -12,365
Allocations, write-downs and other operating expenses -912 -1,177
Gross operating profit -1,624 -2,091
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment -3,954 -4,193
Net operating profit -5,578 -6,284
Financial income 202 175
Financial expenses -2,816 -2,583
Exchange gains (losses) 204 -993
Net income (expenses) from hyperinflation -550 -96
Income (expenses) from equity investments -207 -7
Income (expenses) from joint ventures measured using the equity method -243 -269
Profit (loss) before tax -8,988 -10,057
Taxes -1 118
Net profit (loss) for the Group and minority interests, including: -8,989 -9,939
Minority interests -847 -34
Net profit (loss) for the Group -8,142 -9,905
Basic earnings (loss) per share (calculated on 225,000,000 shares) -0.0362 -0.0440
Diluted earnings (loss) per share -0.0362 -0.0440

The figure at 31 March 2023 was restated with a view to aligning the comparative figure with the classifications used to draft the income statement at 31 March 2024.

3.4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Thousands of Euro)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 31/03/2024 31/03/2023
Net profit (loss) for the Group and minority interests: -8,989 -9,939
Profits/losses that will not be subsequently reclassified in the income statement
Remeasurement of employee defined benefit plans -26 -7
Total profits/losses that will not be subsequently reclassified in the income
statement
-26 -7
Profits/losses that could subsequently be reclassified in the income statement
Measurement of investments with the equity method 0 31
Fair value of derivatives, change for the period -113 -260
Exchange rate differences from the translation of foreign operations 379 441
Total profits/losses that could subsequently be reclassified in the income
statement
266 212
Profits/losses recorded directly in Shareholders' Equity after tax effects 240 205
Total consolidated income statement for the period -8,749 -9,734
Profit (Loss) for Shareholders of the Parent Company -8,086 -9,784
Minority interests -663 50

3.5. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(Thousands of Euro)
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 31/03/2024 31/03/2023
(restated)
Cash flows from operations
Pre-tax profit (loss) for the period -8,988 -10,057
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and machinery
947 1,046
Amortisation of intangible assets 2,136 2,305
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 871 842
Loss (Profit) from disposal of tangible and intangible assets -45 -91
Share-based incentive plans 0 0
Impairment loss on receivables 229 56
Net financial (income) expenses 2,410 3,401
Net (income) expenses from hyperinflation 550 96
(Income) expenses from equity investments 207 7
(Income) expenses from joint ventures measured using the equity method 243 269
-1,440 -2,126
Changes in:
Inventories and contract work in progress 3,019 -292
Trade receivables and other receivables -5,446 5,233
Trade payables and other payables -11,717 -15,422
Provisions and employee benefits -119 -294
Cash generated from operations -15,703 -12,901
Interest paid -1,195 -916
Interest received 98 43
Income taxes paid -85 -41
Net cash generated (absorbed) by operations -16,885 -13,815
Financial flows from investments
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and machinery 257 91
Purchase of property, plant and machinery -544 -778
Purchase of intangible assets -119 -69
Development costs -1,130 -1,157
Net cash absorbed by investment activities -1,536 -1,913
Free Cash Flow -18,421 -15,728
Financial flows from financing activities
Disbursements (reimbursements) of medium/long-term loans -1,259 4,176
Change in short-term bank debts -574 1,147
Repayment of leases (IFRS 16) -964 -887
Net cash generated (absorbed) by financing activities -2,797 4,436
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -21,218 -11,292
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 26,495 62,968
Net decrease/(increase) in short-term deposits 20,064 0
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents 869 428
Closing cash and cash equivalents 26,210 52,104

The data as of 31 March 2023 has been restated with the aim of aligning the comparative data with the classifications used for the preparation of the financial statement closed as of 31 March 2024.

3.6. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Thousands of Euro) Share
capital
Statutory
reserve
Extraordinary
and other
reserves
Share
premium
reserve
Future share
capital
increase
contributions
Profit (loss) for
the year
Group
shareholders'
equity
Profit
(Loss)
attributable
to minority
interests
Capital and
reserves
attributable
to minority
interests
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balance at 31/12/2022 22,500 2,250 13,463 67,118 8,867 -14,281 99,917 14 5,953 105,884
Profit (loss) for the
year
-9,905 -9,905 -34 -9,939
Actuarial gains/losses
(IAS 19)
-7 -7 -7
Translation difference
Valuation of
investments using
equity method
357
31
357
31
84 441
31
Change in the cash
flow hedge reserve
Total overall -260 -260 -260
profits/losses 0 0 121 0 0 -9,905 -9,784 -34 84 -9,734
Share-based
incentive plans
0 0 0
Variation in the
consolidation area
-13 -13
Allocation of profit -14,281 14,281 0 -14 14 0
Balance at 31/03/2023 22,500 2,250 13,584 52,837 8,867 -9,905 90,133 -34 6,038 96,137
Balance at 31/12/2023 22,500 2,250 15,110 51,369 8,867 -35,169 64,927 -1,270 6,547 70,204
Profit (loss) for the
year
-8,142 -8,142 -847 -8,989
Actuarial gains/losses
(IAS 19)
-26 -26 -26
Translation difference 195 195 184 379
Valuation of
investments using
equity method
0 0 0
Valuation of cash flow
hedge reserve
-113 -113 -113
Total overall
profits/losses
0 0 56 0 0 -8,142 -8,086 -847 184 -8,749
Monetary Revaluation
(IAS 29)
Allocation of profit 0 475 0 475 19 494
-2 -35,167 35,169 0 1,270 -1,270 0
Balance at 31/03/2024 22,500 2,250 15,639 16,202 8,867 -8,142 57,316 -847 5,480 61,949

STATEMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 154-bis, PAR. 2, OF ITALIAN LEGISLATIVE DECREE NO. 58 DATED 24 FEBRUARY 1998

Subject: Interim Management Report as at 31 March 2024

I, the undersigned, Paolo Cilloni, the Financial Reporting Officer of Landi Renzo S.p.A.,

declare

in accordance with art. 154-bis, part IV, title III, chapter II, section V-bis, of Italian Legislative Decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998 that, to the best of my knowledge, the Interim Management Report as at 31 March 2024 corresponds to the accounting documents, ledgers and records.

Cavriago, 07/08/2024

Financial Reporting Officer Paolo Cilloni

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