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Aquafil

Investor Presentation Aug 29, 2024

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Aquafil Group

[ECNL:IM] - [ECNLF: OTCQX]

1H 2024 Financial Results August 29, 2024

1. Key messages

  • ECONYL® BRANDED AND REGENERATED PRODUCTS INCREASED TO 52.8% OF REVENUES GENERATED FROM FIBERS
  • PROFITABILITY IMPROVEMENT (2Q2024 +77.7% vs. 2Q2023)
  • DECREASING TREND IN NET FINANCIAL POSITION
  • US FIBERS MARKET BELOW EXPECTATIONS
  • APPROVED THE NEW INDUSTRIAL PLAN 2024-26 OF THE COMPANY
  • PROPOSED CAPITAL INCREASE FOR UP TO € 40 MLN.
  • THE MAJOR SHAREHOLDER AQUAFIN HOLDING HAS EXPRESSED ITS INTENTION TO SUBSCRIBE ITS PRO-QUOTA SHARE OF THE CAPITAL INCREASE

2. Financial results

Revenues EBITDA Net profit NFP
2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023 Δ% 30.06.24 31.12.23 Δ%
1H 288,1 311,1 (7,4)% 32,6 31,3 4,0 % (6,1) (4,1) (48,3)% (243,0) (248,5) (2,2)%
% on Revenues 11,3% 10,1% (2,1)% (1,3)%
2Q 140,6 144,3 (2,5)% 17,3 9,8 77,7 % (3,0) (7,4) 59,2 %
% on Revenues 12,3% 6,8% (2,2)% (5,1)%
SALES EBITDA NET PROFIT NFP
VOLUME1
+10,7% compared to 1H23
+7,4% compared to 2Q23
EMEA
and Asia
Market in line with
expectation
USA
Still weak market
ECONYL®
Ca. 53% of Fiber Revenues
Higher to 1H 2023
Due to
Alignment of the unit cost of
the raw materials stocked
with the market price
lower
raw material and
utilities
personnel costs decrease
Lower to 1H 2023
Mainly due to
Increase of net financial
costs
Lower vs Dec. 23
NFP/EBITDA LTM
x4,98
on 30th
June 2024
x5,23
on 31st
December 2023

(1) Based on "First Grade Product" revenues

2. Financial results - Revenues by components

Higher volumes of 10,7% compared to 1H 2023 and 7,4% compared to 2Q 2023

2. Financial results - Volumes

EMEA: volumes +20,8% vs 1H23 and +15,8% vs 2Q23:

  • Market recovery for BCF both in 1H and 2Q 2024
  • NTF still weak
  • Polymers and Engineering plastics continues to grow

USA: volumes ca (8,3)% vs 1H23 and (11,1)% vs 2Q23 :

– BCF and NTF: below expectations

Asia: volumes +13,8% vs 1H23 and +16,6% vs 2Q23:

– BCF: volumes increase both in 1H and 2Q 2024

2. Financial results – Revenues breakdown by Product Line and Area

2. Financial results – Revenues: ECONYL® products

ECONYL® products increased accounted for 52,8% in 1H 2024 and for 53,5% in 2Q 2024

2. Financial results - P&L: KPI

EMARKET
SDIR
CERTIFIED
1H 2Q
2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023 Δ%
Revenues 288,1 311,1 (7,4)% 140,6 144,3 (2,5)%
EBITDA 32,6 31,3 4,0 % 17,3 9,8 77,7 %
% on net Sales 11,3 % 10,1% 12,3% 6,8%
EBIT 3,1 4,1 (24,7)% 2,2 (3,9) (158,0)%
% on net Sales 1,1% 1,3% 1,6 % (2,7)%
EBT (7,2) (2,1) 244,2 % (3,2) (6,7) (53,1)%
% on net Sales (2,5)% (0,7)% (2,2)% (4,7)%
NET RESULT (6,1) (4,1) 48,3 % (3,0) (7,4) (59,2)%
% on net Sales (2,1)% (1,3)% (2,2)% (5,1)%

2. Financial results - NFP and NPF/EBITDA

• NFP on 30th June 2024 equal to 243,0 vs 248,5 €/mil on 31st December 2023

3. Outlook

In the first half of 2024, the Group's profitability margins were in line with expectations and previous years.

At market level, in the first half of the year overall volumes increased compared to the same period of the previous year.

The general market context has not yet fully stabilized; therefore, a more limited volume increase is expected in H2 2024 compared to H1 2024, with a substantial recovery in the following year.

The geographical areas had been characterized by different trends in the first half of the year: EMEA and Asia Pacific showed an increase in volumes, while the US market continued to be characterized by a contraction in volumes.

For the remainder of the year, in EMEA the market of the fibers for garments is expected to recover, while volumes of fibers for carpets are anticipated to remain substantially stable compared to H1 2024. Polymers are expected to continue their announced growth trend.

The United States are expected to witness a slight improvement in both product lines in H2 2024 compared to the first semester.

In Asia Pacific, volumes are expected to be aligned to current year budget estimates.

HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRIAL PLAN 2024 - 2026

Expected volumes by business lines 2024 - 2026

BCF -
Carpet yarn
NTF -
Textile yarn
Polymers
'24E vs '23E Substantially stable Substantially stable 40%
'25E vs '24E From +7% to +9% From +15% to +18% From +45% to +55%
'26E vs '25E From +2% to +4% From +4% to +7% From 1% to +2%

All the expected results include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln.

Expected volumes by business lines

BCF -
Carpet yarn
NTF -
Textile yarn
Polymers
Previous
guidance
'24E vs '23E From +3% to +6% From +13% to +16% From +6% to +9%
'25E vs '24E From +4% to +7% From +8% to +11% From +14% to +17%
New '24E vs '23E Substantially stable Substantially stable 40%
BP '25E vs '24E From +7% to +9% From +15% to +18% From +45% to +55%

All the expected results of the new BP include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln.

Industrial Plan 2024 – 2026 Key indicators

Expected results 2024

  • EBITDA target: ca. 65 €/mln (old guidance 76 – 82 €/mln )
  • NFP*: ca. 207 €/mln (old guidance 225 – 235 €/mln )

Expected results 2025

  • EBITDA target: 80 87 €/mln (old guidance 84 – 92 €/mln )
  • NFP*: 185 195 €/mln (old guidance 190 – 200 €/mln )

Expected results 2026

  • EBITDA target: 90 96 €/mln
  • NFP*: 157 167 €/mln

The expected results include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln. and IFRS 16 impact Old guidance doesn't include the effect of IFRS 16 impact

* Positive means debt

Industrial Plan 2024 – 2026 Presentation event

Details of the Plan will be presented to the financial community and shareholders at a dedicated event on September 12, 2024, in virtual mode.

The relevant details will be available on the Company's website in the "Investor Relations" section.

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4. Appendix 1H 2024 results

Appendix - Disclaimer

This presentation and any material distributed in connection herewith (together, the "Presentation") prepared by Aquafil S.p.A. ("Aquafil" or "Company") do not constitute or form a part of, and should not be construed as, an offer for sale or subscription of or solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and neither this Presentation nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, ore be relied upon in connection with, or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever.

The Presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Aquafil that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which Aquafil operates and the belief and assumptions of the management of Aquafil. In particular, among other statements, certain statements with regards to management objectives, trends in results of operations, margins, costs, return on equity, risk management are forward-looking in nature. Words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'targets', 'goals', 'projects', 'intends', 'plans', 'believes', 'seeks', 'estimates', variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Therefore, Aquafil's actual result may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, economic conditions globally, political, economic and regulatory developments in Italy and internationally. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Aquafil speak only as of the date they are made. Aquafil does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in Aquafil's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

No reliance may be placed for any purposes whatsoever on the information contained in the Presentation, or any other material discussed in the context of the presentation of such material, or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness. The information contained in the Presentation might not be independently verified and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given or on behalf of the Company or any of its members, directors, officers or employees or any other person as to the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions contained in this document or any other material discussed in the context of the presentation of the Presentation. None of the Company, nor any of its respective members, directors, officers or employees nor any other person accepts any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from any use of the Presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.

The reader should, however, consult any further disclosure Aquafil may make in documents it files with the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission and with the Italian Stock Exchange.

Appendix - Definitions

«FIRST CHOICE
REVENUES»
"First
choice
revenues"
are
revenues
generated
by
the
sale
of
fibers
and
polymers,
gross
of
any
adjustments
(for
example,
discounts
and
allowances),
but
excluding
revenues
generated
by
"non-first
choice
products",
revenues
generated
by
Aquafil
Engineering
GmbH
and
"other
revenues".
On
the
basis
of
the
2019
figures,
these
revenues
accounted
for
more
than
95%
of
the
Group's
consolidated
revenues
EBITDA This
is
an
alternative
performance
indicator
not
defined
under
IFRS
but
used
by
company
management
to
monitor
and
assess
the
operating
performance
as
not
impacted
by
the
effects
of
differing
criteria
in
determining
taxable
income,
the
amount
and
types
of
capital
employed,
in
addition
to
the
amortisation
and
depreciation
policies.
This
indicator
is
defined
by
the
Aquafil
Group
as
the
net
result
for
the
year
adjusted
by
the
following
components:
income
taxes,
investment
income
and
charges,
amortisation,
depreciation
and
write-downs
of
tangible
and
intangible
assets,
provisions
and
write
downs,
financial
income
and
charges,
non-recurring
items.
NFP On
April
29,
2021,
Consob
issued
"Call
to
attention
No.
5/21"
in
which
it
highlighted
that
the
new
"ESMA
Guidelines"
of
March
4,
2021
replaced
on
May
5,
2021
those
of
preceding
Consob
communications.
In
guideline
No.
39
requires
that
financial
statement
disclosure
includes
the
following
definition
of
net
financial
debt:
A. Liquidity
B. Other liquidity
C. Other current financial assets
D. Liquidity (A+B+C)
E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments but excluding the current portion of non-current financial debt)
F. Current portion of non-current financial debt
G. Current financial debt (E + F)
H. Net current financial debt (G -
D)
I. Non-current financial debt (excluding current portion and debt instruments)
J. Debt instruments
K. Trade payables and other non-current payables
L. Non-current financial debt (I + J + K)
M. Total financial debt (H + L)

Appendix - Sector Data – Caprolactam price evolution

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Half Year 2024 of wich non Half Year 2023 of wich non Second of wich non Second of wich non
€/000 current current Quarter 2024 current Quarter 2023 current
Revenue 288.133 - 311.117 - 140.633 - 144.297 -
of which related parties 158 - 151 - 75 - 76 -
Other Revenue 3.285 37 4.947 3 1.646 5 2.230 1
Total
Revenue
and
Other
Revenue
291.418 37 316.064 3 142.279 5 146.527 1
Raw Material (137.791) - (158.938) - (64.346) (76.754)
Services (61.701) (148) (67.864) (1.018) (31.059) (74) (31.622) (215)
of which related parties (329) - (264) - (173) (139)
Personel (62.175) (830) (63.019) (515) (31.209) (577) (30.985) (197)
Other Operating Costs (1.659) (109) (1.764) (114) (893) (105) (901) (111)
of which related parties (35) - (35) - (17) - (17) -
Depreciation and Amorti zation (26.987) - (24.287) - (13.582) - (12.458) -
Provisions & Write-downs/(releases) 11 - 178 - (1) - 28 -
Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs 1.976 - 3.736 - 1.059 - 2.286 -
EBIT 3.092 (1.049) 4.106 (1.645) 2.249 (751) (3.880) (522)
Income (loss) from Investments - - - - 0 - 0 -
Other Financial Income 641 - 339 - (34) - 224 -
Interest Expenses (10.531) - (7.505) - (5.093) - (4.225) -
of which related parties (49) - (87) - (21) - (42) -
FX Gains and Losses (356) - 983 - (272) - 1.159 -
Profit Before Taxes (7.153) (1.049) (2.078) (1.645) (3.151) (751) (6.721) (522)
Income Taxes 1.020 - (2.058) - 122 (706)
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) (6.133) (1.049) (4.136) (1.645) (3.029) (751) (7.427) (522)
Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest - - - - - - - -
Net Profit Attributable to the Group (6.133) (4.136) (3.029) (751) (7.427) (522)

1H - % Revenues by Product Line

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement – Revenues 1H

Appendix -
Consolidated Income Statement –
Revenues 1H
1H BCF (fiber for carpet) NTF (fibre for fabrics) Polymers TOTAL
2024 2023
Δ
Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ
Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
%24 %23
EMEA 96,9 99,0
(2,1)
(2,1)% 31,9 46,3
(14,4)
(31,1)% 28,9 19,8 9,1 45,9 % 157,7 165,1 (7,4) (4,5)% 54,7% 53,1%
North America 62,3 80,0
(17,7)
(22,2)% 12,5 15,6
(3,1)
(19,8)% 4,3 2,8 1,5 52,8 % 79,1 98,4 (19,3) (19,7)% 27,4% 31,6%
Asia e Oceania 47,1 44,2
2,9
6,6 % 1,5 2,0
(0,5)
(23,4)% 1,3 0,4 0,9 N.A. 50,0 46,6 3,4 7,3 % 17,3% 15,0%
RoW 0,5 0,5
(0,0)
(3,2)% 1,0 0,6
0,4
58,3 % 0,0 0,0 0,0 N.A. 1,4 1,1 0,3 31,2 % 0,5% 0,3%
TOTALE 206,7 223,6
(16,9)
(7,6)% 46,9 64,5
(17,6)
(27,3)% 34,5 23,0 11,5 50,1 % 288,1 311,1 (23,0) (7,4)% 100,0% 100,0%
% 71,8% 71,9% 16,3% 20,7% 12,0% 7,4% 100,0% 100,0%

1H - % Revenues by Geographical Area

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement – Revenues 2Q

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement –
Revenues 2Q
2Q BCF (fiber for carpet) NTF (fibre for fabrics) Polymers TOTAL
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
2024 2023 Δ Δ
%
%24 %23
EMEA 47,5 44,7 2,8 6,3 % 16,2 20,0 (3,8) (19,0)% 11,8 8,9 2,9 32,4 % 75,5 73,6 1,9 2,6 % 53,7% 51,0%
North America 31,1 38,6 (7,5) (19,4)% 6,3 8,4 (2,2) (25,6)% 1,9 1,3 0,5 40,3 % 39,3 48,4 (9,1) (18,8)% 27,9% 33,5%
Asia e Oceania 24,1 20,7 3,5 16,8 % 0,3 1,0 (0,7) (68,5)% 0,7 0,1 0,6 N.A. 25,2 21,8 3,3 15,3 % 17,9% 15,1%
RoW 0,2 0,3 (0,1) (38,6)% 0,6 0,3 0,3 N.A. 0,0 0,0 0,0 N.A. 0,7 0,5 0,2 38,0 % 0,5% 0,4%
TOTALE 102,9 104,2 (1,3) (1,3)% 23,4 29,7 (6,4) (21,4)% 14,4 10,4 4,0 38,5 % 140,6 144,3 (3,7) (2,5)% 100,0% 100,0%
% 73,2% 72,2% 16,6% 20,6% 10,2% 7,2% 100,0% 100,0%

2Q - % Revenues by Geographical Area

2Q - % Revenues by Product Line

Appendix - EBITDA and Adjusted Operating Results

RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO EBITDA
€/000
Half Year
2024
Half Year
2023
Second
Quarter 2024
Second
Quarter 2023
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) (6.133) (4.136) (3.029) (7.427)
Income Taxes (1.020) 2.058 (122) 706
Amortisation & Depreciation 26.987 24.287 13.582 12.458
Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets (11) (178) 1 (28)
Financial items (*) 11.709 7.651 6.157 3.524
No recurring items (**) 1.049 1.645 750 522
EBITDA 32.581 31.327 17.339 9.755
Revenue 288.133 311.117 140.633 144.297
EBITDA Margin 11,3% 10,1% 12,3% 6,8%
RECONCILIATION FROM EBITDA TO
EBIT ADJUSTED €/000
Half Year
2024
Half Year
2023
Second
Quarter 2024
Second
Quarter 2023
EBITDA 32.581 31.327 17.339 9.755
Amortisation & Depreciation 26.987 24.287 13.582 12.458
Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets (11) (178) 1 (28)
EBIT Adjusted 5.606 7.218 3.757 (2.675)
Revenue 288.133 311.117 140.633 144.297
EBIT Adjusted Margin 1,9% 2,3% 2,7% -1,9%

(*) The financial items include: (i) financial charges and other bank charges of Euro (10.4) million, (ii) cash discounts of Euro (1.5) million, (iii) financial income of Euro 0.6, and (iv) exchange loss of Euro (0.4) million. (**) This mainly includes (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group for Euro (0.11) million, (ii) extraordinary legal and administrative consulting costs for Euro(0,04) million (iii) restructuring costs for Euro (0.83)million, and (iv) other non-recurring charges and revenues for Euro (0.07) million.

Appendix - Consolidated Balance Sheet (1/2)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At June 30, At December 31,
€/000 2024 2023
Intangible Assets 16.978 19.080
Goodwill 15.590 15.103
Tangible Assets 239.835 251.604
Financial Assets 616 534
of which related parties 188 79
Investments & Equity metod 1.113 1.023
Deferred Tax Assets 21.531 18.545
Total Non-Current Assets 295.664 305.889
Inventories 187.338 189.493
Trade Receivable 27.536 26.206
of which related parties 154 351
Financial Current Assets 6.012 5.703
Current Tax Receivables 1.590 1.619
Other Current Assets 17.507 14.644
of which related parties 6.780 5.854
Cash and Cash Equivalents 140.139 157.662
Total Current Assets 380.121 395.327
Total Current Assets 675.785 701.216

Appendix - Consolidated Balance Sheet (2/2)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At June 30, At December 31,
€/000 2024 2023
Share Capital 49.722 49.722
Reserves 80.149 101.379
Group Net Profit for the year (6.133) (25.849)
Group Shareholders Equity 123.738 125.252
Net Equity attributable to minority interest 1 1
Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest - -
Total Sharholders Equity 123.739 125.253
Employee Benefits 4.800 5.104
Non-Current Financial Liabilities 283.741 308.741
of which related parties 2.985 3.217
Provisions for Risks and Charges 1.714 1.710
Deferred Tax Liabilities 14.450 13.324
Other Payables 4.877 5.852
Total Non-Current Liabilities 309.582 334.731
Current Financial Liabilities 105.390 103.161
of which related parties 1.477 1.872
Current Tax Payables 1.827 1.219
Trade Payables 113.992 116.006
of which related parties 225 551
Other Liabilities 21.255 20.846
Total Current Liabilities 242.464 241.232
Total Equity and Liabilities 675.785 701.216

Appendix - Net Financial Position

NET FINANCIAL DEBT At June 30, At December 31,
€/000 2024 2023
A. Liquidity 140.139 157.662
B. Cash and cash equivalents
C. Other current financial assets 6.012 5.703
D. Liquidity (A + B + C) 146.151 163.364
E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments but excluding the current
portion of non-current financial debt) ( 4.237) ( 2.438)
F. Current portion of non-current financial debt ( 101.154) ( 100.723)
G. Current financial debt (E + F) ( 105.390) ( 103.161)
H. Net current financial debt (G - D) 40.761 60.204
I. Non-current financial debt (excluding current portion and debt instruments) ( 232.090) ( 251.350)
J. Debt instruments ( 51.651) ( 57.391)
K. Trade payables and other non-current payables
L. Non-current financial debt (I + J + K) ( 283.741) ( 308.741)
M. Total financial debt (H + L) ( 242.980) ( 248.537)

Appendix - Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (1/2)

CASH FLOW STATEMENT At June 30, At June 30,
€/000 2024 2023
Operation
Activities
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) (6.133) (4.136)
of which related parties (255) (234)
Income Taxes (1.020) 2.058
Income (loss) from Investments - -
Financial income (642) (339)
Financial charges 10.531 7.505
of which related parties 49 87
FX (Gains) and Losses 356 (983)
(Gain)/Loss on non - current asset Disposals (92) (172)
Provisions & Write-downs/(releases) (11) (178)
Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs of tangible and intangible assets 26.987 24.287
Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC 29.976 28.043
Change in Inventories 2.155 42.846
Change in Trade and Other Payables (2.015) (21.805)
of which related parties (326) 80
Change in Trade and Other Receivables (1.289) 1.466
of which related parties 197 213
Change in Other Assets/Liabilities (517) (4.644)
(926) (3.497)
of which related parties (9.843) (6.570)
Net Interest Expenses (1.189) (5.639)
Income Taxes paid (408) (971)
Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges
Cash Flow from Operating Activities (A) 16.871 32.726

Appendix - Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (2/2)

CASH FLOW STATEMENT At June 30, At June 30,
€/000 2024 2023
Investing
activities
Investment in Tangible Assets (7.989) (16.273)
Disposal of Tangible Assets 180 533
Investment in Intangible Assets (1.247) (2.500)
Disposal of Intangible Assets 2 -
Investment of Financial Assets (113) (151)
Dividends - -
Cash Flow used in Investing Activities (B) (9.168) (18.390)
Financing
Activities
Increase in no current Loan and borrowing 20.000 35.000
Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing (41.400) (35.821)
Net variation in current and not current fiancial Assets and Liability inclueded IFRS 16 (3.825) (571)
of which related parties (736) (1.163)
Dividends Distribution - (12.027)
Acquisition of treasury shares - (598)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities ( C) (25.225) (14.016)
Net Cash Flow of the Year (A)+(B)+(C) (17.523) 319

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