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Emak

Quarterly Report Nov 14, 2023

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Interim report at 30.09.2023

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 14 November 2023 and it is available on the Internet at the address www.emakgroup.com

Emak S.p.A. • Via Fermi, 4 • 42011 Bagnolo in Piano (Reggio Emilia) ITALY Tel. +39 0522 956611 • Fax +39 0522 951555 • www.emakgroup.it • www.emakgroup.com Capitale Sociale Euro 42.623.057,10 Interamente versato • Registro delle Imprese N. 00130010358 • R.E.A. 107563 Registro A.E.E. IT08020000000632 • Registro Pile/Accumulatori IT09060P00000161 Meccanografico RE 005145 • C/C Postale 11178423 • Partita IVA 00130010358 • Codice Fiscale 00130010358

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Organizational chart of Emak Group at 30 September 2023
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Corporate Bodies of Emak S.p.A.

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Main economic and financial figures for Emak Group

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Directors' report

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Comments on economic figures
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Comment to consolidated statement of financial position

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Highlights of the consolidated financial statement broken down by operating segment for the first nine months
2023
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Comments on interim results by operating segment

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Business outlook

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Subsequent events
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Other information
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Definitions of alternative performance indicators
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Consolidated Income Statement
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Statement of consolidated financial position
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Statement of changes in consolidated equity for the Emak Group at 31.12.2022 and at 30.09.2023
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Comments on the financial statements
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Declaration of the manager in charge of preparing the accounting statements pursuant to the rules of Article
154-bis, paragraph 2 of Legislative Decree no. 58/1998
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Organizational chart of Emak Group at 30 September 2023

    1. Valley Industries LLP is consolidated at 100% as a result of the "Put and Call Option Agreement" that governs the purchase of the remaining 6%.
    1. Comet do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Equipamentos Ltda is owned for 99.63% by Comet S.p.A. and 0.37% by P.T.C. S.r.l.
    1. Emak do Brasil is owned for 99.99% by Emak S.p.A. and 0.01% by Comet do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Equipamentos Ltda.
    1. Lavorwash Brasil Ind. Ltda is owned for 99.99% by Lavorwash S.p.A. and 0.01% by Comet do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Equipamentos Ltda.
    1. S.I.Agro Mexico is owned for 97% by Comet S.p.A. and 3% by P.T.C. S.r.l.
    1. Markusson Professional Grinders AB is consolidated at 100% as a result of the "Put and Call Option Agreement" that governs the purchase of the remaining 19%.
    1. Agres Sistemas Eletrônicos S.A. is consolidated at 100% as a result of the "Put and Call Option Agreement" that governs the purchase of the remaining 4.5%.
    1. Poli S.r.l. is consolidated at 100% as a result of the "Put and Call Option Agreement" that governs the purchase of the remaining 20%.
    1. The companies Emak Deutschland Gmbh and Speed Industrie Sarl have ceased their operational activities.
    1. The company Jiangmen Autech Equipment Co. Ltd, incorpored on September 30, 2022, has been operational since May 1, 2023.

Corporate Bodies of Emak S.p.A.

The Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Parent Company, Emak S.p.A. on 29 April 2022 appointed the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors for the financial years 2022-2024.

Board of Directors
Non-executive Chairman Massimo Livatino
Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Luigi Bartoli
Executive Director Cristian Becchi
Independent Director Silvia Grappi
Elena Iotti
Alessandra Lanza
Directors Francesca Baldi
Ariello Bartoli
Paola Becchi
Giuliano Ferrari
Marzia Salsapariglia
Vilmo Spaggiari
Paolo Zambelli
Risk Control and Sustainability Committee; Remuneration
Committee,
Related
Party
Transactions
Committee,
Nomination Committee
Chairman Elena Iotti
Components Alessandra Lanza
Silvia Grappi
Manager in charge of preparing the accounting statements Roberto Bertuzzi
Supervisory Body as per Legislative Decree 231/01
Chairman Sara Mandelli
Acting member Marianna Grazioli
Board of Statutory Auditors
Chairman Stefano Montanari
Acting auditors Roberta Labanti
Livio Pasquetti
Alternate auditor Rossana Rinaldi
Giovanni Liberatore
Independent Auditor Deloitte & Touche S.p.A.

Main economic and financial figures for Emak Group

Income statement (€/000)

Year 2022 3 Q 2023 3 Q 2022 9 months 2023 9 months 2022
605,723 Revenues from sales 118,785 124,060 449,941 492,265
76,644 EBITDA before non ordinary income/expenses (*) 11,138 14,631 60,547 68,676
76,079 EBITDA
(*)
10,833 14,494 59,675 68,457
46,755 EBIT 3,498 7,962 38,324 49,190
31,165 Net profit 751 5,401 22,809 37,147

Investment and free cash flow (€/000)

Year 2022 3 Q 2023 3 Q 2022 9 months 2023 9 months 2022
16,429 Investment in property, plant and equipment 3,725 3,518 11,939 9,794
5,303 Investment in intangible assets 1,341 1,409 3,913 3,704
60,489 Free cash flow from operations
(*)
8,086 11,933 44,160 56,414

Statement of financial position (€/000)

31.12.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
454,292 Net capital employed (*) 475,538 473,876
(177,305) Net debt (*) (186,498) (181,627)
276,987 Total equity 289,040 292,249

Other statistics

Year 2022 3 Q 2023 3 Q 2022 9 months 2023 9 months 2022
12.6% EBITDA / Net sales (%) 9.1% 11.7% 13.3% 13.9%
7.7% EBIT/ Net sales (%) 2.9% 6.4% 8.5% 10.0%
5.1% Net profit / Net sales (%) 0.6% 4.4% 5.1% 7.5%
10.3% EBIT / Net capital employed (%) 8.1% 10.4%
0.64 Net debt / Equity 0.65 0.62
2,284 Number of employees at period end 2,392 2,257

Share information and prices

31.12.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
1.17 Official price (€) 0.96 0.89
2.13 Maximum share price in period (€) 1.35 2.13
0.88 Minimum share price in period (€) 0.95 0.88
191 Stockmarket capitalization (€ / million) 157 146
163,934,835 Number of shares comprising share capital 163,934,835 163,934,835
163,451,400 Average number of outstanding shares 162,837,602 163,537,602

(*) See section "definitions of alternative performance indicators"

Information about Russia-Ukraine conflict

The war between Ukraine and Russia has had a significant impact on the economy and finances of both countries involved, as well as other nations and the global economic system as a whole.

The Group continues to monitor the evolution of the situation resulting the invasion of the Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation and to implement the necessary actions to mitigate the risks and direct and indirect impacts on the Group.

Regarding the direct impacts, the Group operates in Ukraine mainly through a subsidiary, Epicenter Llc, while it distributes its products through independent customers in other areas impacted by the conflict: particularly Russia and Belarus.

Epicenter Llc, located in Kiev (Ukraine), 100% controlled by Emak S.p.A., since the beginning of the war, has implemented all the necessary measures to preserve the safety of its employees in the first instance and, therefore, integrity of company assets, mainly represented by product inventories. The subsidiary, which has 22 employees, generated a turnover of € 4.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 (€ 4.7 million in full year 2022).

The total assets of the Ukrainian subsidiary as of 30 September 2023 amount to € 4.1 million, mainly represented by inventories, trade receivables and cash on hand.

The local management continues to monitor market exposure, the integrity of the product inventory and the evolution of the situation to guarantee the continuity of the business under the safest condition. Excluding the activities of the trading subsidiary, the Ukrainian market is marginal for the Group, with sales in the first nine months of 2023 amounting to of approximately € 0.5 million (€ 0.4 million in the full year 2022) and direct exposure of receivables on the Ukrainian market as of 30 September 2023, amounted to approximately € 14 thousand.

The Group's revenues achieved in the Russian and Belarusian markets represent 1.9% in the first nine months 2023 against 2% in the full year 2022. The exposure at the end of September amounts to about € 0.3 million, decreased compared to previous periods.

As for the supply chain, there are no impacts related to the current conditions.

The Group systematically monitors the regulatory and sanction framework related to the markets and parties affected by the conflict, complying with the most scrupulous checks of the counterparties to limit regulatory risks, the continuous assessment of the geopolitical framework aims to prevent potential negative impacts of a commercial and financial nature.

Scope of consolidation

Compared to 31 December 2022, the company Bestway LLC entered the scope of consolidation following its acquisition on February 1, 2023, by Valley LLP. On March 21, 2023 Bestway was merged by incorporation into Valley LLP.

Compared to 30 September 2022, the Spanish company Trebol Maquinaria Y Suministros S.A., consolidated starting from 1 October 2022, entered the scope of consolidation.

We also note the change in the percentage investment in Lavorwash S.p.A., which went from 98.45% to 98.91% following the purchase of shares from some minority shareholders.

Comments on economic figures

Revenues from sales

The turnover of third quarter 2023 amounts to € 118,785 thousand, compared to € 124,060 thousand of the same period last year, a decrease of 4.25%, however, the decrease is less than the figure for the first half of the year.

In the first nine months 2023 Emak Group achieved a consolidated turnover of € 449,941 thousand, compared to € 492,265 thousand of last year, a decrease of 8.6%. This decrease is due to an organic decline in sales for 13.9% and the negative effect of foreign exchange translation for 0.5%, partially offset by the positive effects of the change in the scope of consolidation for 5.8%.

The decline in revenues, after the strong growth trend recorded in the last two years, is linked to some macroeconomic dynamics such as the inflation and interest rates trends and their impact on customers' purchasing power, in addition to the progressive change of consumption preferences resulting from the removal of restrictions.

EBITDA

EBITDA of third quarter 2023 amounts to € 10,833 thousand, compared to € 14,494 thousand in the corresponding quarter of last year.

EBITDA for the first nine months of 2023 amounts to € 59,675 thousand (13.3% of revenues) compared to € 68,457 thousand (13.9% of revenues) in the corresponding period of previous year.

During nine months 2023, non-ordinary expenses were recorded for € 872 thousand (in the same period 2022 nonordinary expenses for € 219 thousand were recorded).

Ebitda before non-ordinary expenses and revenues is equal to € 60,547 thousand (13.5% of revenues) compared to € 68,676 thousand of the same period last year (14% of revenues).

The application of the IFRS 16 principle has resulted in a positive effect on the Ebitda of the first nine months 2023 for € 6,703 thousand, against to a positive effect of € 5,393 thousand in the nine months 2022.

Ebitda for the nine months benefited from the change in the area for € 2,992 thousand and from the implementation of the increase in sales prices, while it was affected by the decrease in sales volumes and the increase in commercial costs partly offset by the reduction in transport costs.

The increase in personnel costs, equal to € 2,426 thousand, compared to the same period of 2022, is due to the change in area (€3,361 thousand). In the same area, the reduction in personnel costs is attributable to a lower use of temporary staff due to the reduction in production volumes and the use of social safety nets by some Group companies.

The average number of resources employed by the Group, also considering temporary workers employed during the period and the different scope of consolidation, was 2,515 compared to 2,497 in the same period of last year.

Operating result

Operating result of third quarter 2023 is equal to € 3,498 thousand, compared to € 7,962 thousand in the corresponding quarter of last year.

Operating result for the first nine months of 2023 is € 38,324 thousand, with an incidence of 8.5% on revenues compared to € 49,190 thousand (10% of revenues) in the corresponding period of previous year.

Depreciation and amortization are € 21,351 thousand compared to € 19,267 thousand in the same period of previous year.

Non-annualized operating result as a percentage of net capital employed is 8.1% compared to 10.4% of the same period of the previous year.

Net result

Net Profit of third quarter 2023 is equal to € 751 thousand compared to € 5,401 thousand of the same period last year.

Net Profit for the first nine months of 2023 is € 22,809 thousand, compared to € 37,147 thousand in the same period of previous year.

The item "financial income", equal to € 2,851 thousand, includes € 1,792 thousand of income on valuation and fixing of derived for hedging interest rate.

The item "financial expenses" equal to € 11,708 thousand (of which € 8,687 thousand of interests to banks), increased compared to € 4,711 thousand of the same period 2022, mainly due to the increase in market interest rates.

Exchange currencies result in the first nine months 2023 is positive for € 932 thousand, compared to a positive value of € 2,901 thousand for the same period of the previous year.

Exchange rate management was positively affected by the revaluation of the Brazilian Real against the Euro and of the Euro against the Chinese Renminbi.

The item "Income from/(expenses on) equity investment", equal to a positive value of € 2 thousand, relates to the valuation according to the equity method of the investment in the associated company Raw Power S.r.l.

The effective tax rate is 25% a decrease compared to 26.3% in the same period of the previous year mainly due to the different distribution of the taxable income between the countries in which the Group operates and as a result of some tax benefits that came into effect from the current financial year.

Comment to consolidated statement of financial position

€/000 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
222,168 206,553
267,323
475,538 473,876
284,631 288,542
4,409 3,707
(186,498) (181,627)
Net non-current assets ()
Net working capital (
)
Total net capital employed ()
Equity attributable to the Group
Equity attributable to non controlling interests
Net debt (
)
253,370

(*) See section "definitions of alternative performance indicators"

Net non-current assets

In the first nine months 2023 the Group invested € 15,852 thousand in tangible and intangible assets, as follows:

31.12.2022 €/000 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
4,939 Innovation technological of products 3,787 3,688
8,223 Production capacity and process innovation 6,283 4,090
3,559 Computer network system 3,081 2,375
3,155 Industrial buildings 1,401 1,853
1,856 Other investments 1,300 1,492
21,732 Total 15,852 13,498
31.12.2022 €/000 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
14,742 Italy 10,067 8,371
2,595 Europe 1,080 1,520
2,816 Americas 3,546 2,245
1,579 Asia, Africa and Oceania 1,159 1,362
21,732 Total 15,852 13,498

Net working capital

Net working capital, compared to 31 December 2022, increased by € 5,683 thousand, rising from € 247,687 thousand to € 253,370 thousand.

The following table shows the change in net working capital at 30 September 2023 compared with the same period of the previous year:

€/000 9M 2023 9M 2022
Net working capital at 01 January 247,687 198,085
Increase/(decrease) in inventories (21,289) 16,854
Increase/(decrease) in trade receivables (3,843) 2,417
(Increase)/decrease in trade payables 20,284 46,905
Change in scope of consolidation 12,302 -
Other changes (1,771) 3,062
Net working capital at 30 September 253,370 267,323

The positive trend of reduction in net working capital continued in the third quarter. As of 30 September, the value is significantly lower than the same period and decreasing, for the same area, also compared to the December 2022 figure. The normalization of the level of inventories, a consequence of the initiatives carried out starting from the second half of 2022 and the decline in trade receivables due to lower sales, made it possible to balance the negative effect deriving from the reduction in trade payables linked to the lower purchases made in the period.

Net financial position

Net negative financial position amounts to € 186,498 thousand at 30 September 2023, compared to € 177,305 thousand at 31 December 2022 and € 181,627 thousand at 30 September 2022.

The following table shows the movements in the net financial position in the first nine months 2023 compared with the same period last year:

ARKE
ЖR
CERTIFIED
€/000 9M 2023 9M 2022
Opening NFP (177,305) (144,269)
Net profit 22,809 37,147
Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses 21,351 19,267
Cash flow from operations, excluding changes in operating
assets and liabilities
44,160 56,414
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 8,075 (61,320)
Cash flow from operations 52,235 (4,906)
Changes in investments and disinvestments (16,584) (13,149)
Changes rights of use IFRS 16 (10,333) (2,231)
Dividends cash out (10,628) (12,373)
Other equity changes (220) -
Changes from exchange rates and translation reserve (3,359) (4,699)
Change in scope of consolidation (20,304) -
Closing NFP (186,498) (181,627)

Cash flow from operations is equal to € 44,160 thousand compared to € 56,414 thousand in the same period of the previous financial year. Cash flow from operations is positive for € 52,235 thousand compared to a negative value of € 4,906 thousand in the same period of the previous financial year. The acquisition of Bestway resulted in a higher debt of € 20,304 thousand related to the purchase price and approximately € 3,850 thousand linked to the accounting of the respective lease payments in accordance with the IFRS 16 accounting standard.

Details of the net financial position is analysed as follows:

(€/000) 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2022
A. Cash 91,499 86,477 86,185
B. Cash equivalents - - -
C. Other current financial assets 2,021 2,745 2,432
D. Liquidity funds (A+B+C) 93,520 89,222 88,617
E. Current financial debt (15,468) (22,956) (35,493)
F. Current portion of non-current financial debt (58,381) (60,694) (61,803)
G. Current financial indebtedness (E + F) (73,849) (83,650) (97,296)
H. Net current financial indebtedness (G - D) 19,671 5,572 (8,679)
I. Non-current financial debt (207,408) (184,028) (174,081)
J . Debt instruments - - -
K. Non-current trade and other payables - - -
L. Non-current financial indebtedness (I + J + K) (207,408) (184,028) (174,081)
M. Total financial indebtedness (H + L) (ESMA) (187,737) (178,456) (182,760)
N. Non current financial receivables 1,239 1,151 1,133
O. Net financial position (M-N) (186,498) (177,305) (181,627)
Effect IFRS 16 42,852 38,039 37,426
Net financial position without effect IFRS 16 (143,646) (139,266) (144,201)

Net financial position at 30 September 2023 includes actualized financial liabilities related to the payment of future rental and lease payments, in application of IFRS 16 standard, equal to overall € 42,852 thousand, of which € 7,368 thousand are due within 12 months while at 31 December 2022 they amounted to a total of € 38,039 thousand, of which € 6,357 thousand are due within 12 months.

Current financial indebtedness mainly includes:

  • account payables and self-liquidating accounts;
  • loan repayments falling due by 30 September 2024;
  • amounts due to other providers of finance falling due by 30 September 2024;
  • debt for equity investments in the amount of € 1,134 thousand.

Financial liabilities for the purchase of the remaining minority shares are equal to € 7,661 thousand, of which € 6,527 thousand in the medium to long term, related to the following companies:

  • Agres S.A. for € 2,784 thousand;
  • Markusson AB for € 2,279 thousand;
  • Poli S.r.l. for € 1,604 thousand;
  • Valley LLP for € 994 thousand.

Equity

Total equity is equal to € 289,040 thousand against € 276,987 thousand at 31 December 2022. Earnings per share at 30 September 2023 is equal to 0.136 Euro compared to 0.222 Euro in the same period of previous year.

At December 31, 2022, the Company held 1,097,233 treasury shares in portfolio for an equivalent value of € 2,835 thousand.

During first nine months 2023 there were no movements in the consistency of the number of treasury shares.

Highlights of the consolidated financial statement broken down by operating segment for the first nine months 2023

OUTDOOR POWER
EQUIPMENT
PUMPS AND HIGH
PRESSURE WATER
JETTING
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Other not allocated /
Netting
Consolidated
€/000 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
Sales to third parties 137,470 169,594 193,155 192,540 119,316 130,131 449,941 492,265
Intersegment sales 319 297 2,529 2,829 5,988 7,977 (8,836) (11,103)
Revenues from sales 137,789 169,891 195,684 195,369 125,304 138,108 (8,836) (11,103) 449,941 492,265
Ebitda (*) 12,468 13,431 27,645 29,983 21,131 27,457 (1,569) (2,414) 59,675 68,457
Ebitda/Total Revenues % 9.0% 7.9% 14.1% 15.3% 16.9% 19.9% 13.3% 13.9%
Ebitda before non ordinary expenses (*) 12,553 13,490 28,170 30,061 21,393 27,539 (1,569) (2,414) 60,547 68,676
Ebitda before non ordinary expenses/Total Revenues % 9.1% 7.9% 14.4% 15.4% 17.1% 19.9% 13.5% 14.0%
Operating result 6,661 7,315 19,551 23,666 13,681 20,623 (1,569) (2,414) 38,324 49,190
Operating result/Total Revenues % 4.8% 4.3% 10.0% 12.1% 10.9% 14.9% 8.5% 10.0%
Net financial expenses (1) (7,923) 1,207
Profit befor taxes 30,401 50,397
Income taxes (7,592) (13,250)
Net profit 22,809 37,147
Net profit/Total Revenues% 5.1% 7.5%
(1) Net financial expenses includes the amount of Financial income and expenses, Exchange gains and losses and the amount of the Income from equity investment
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022
Net debt (*) 7,455 21,295 129,405 108,992 49,638 47,018 0 0 186,498 177,305
Shareholders' Equity 188,301 184,363 103,119 98,689 75,786 72,228 (78,166) (78,293) 289,040 276,987
Total Shareholders' Equity and Net debt 195,756 205,658 232,524 207,681 125,424 119,246 (78,166) (78,293) 475,538 454,292
Net non-current assets (2) (*) 121,826 122,922 117,253 101,679 58,338 57,242 (75,249) (75,238) 222,168 206,605
Net working capital (*) 73,930 82,736 115,271 106,002 67,086 62,004 (2,917) (3,055) 253,370 247,687
Total net capital employed (*) 195,756 205,658 232,524 207,681 125,424 119,246 (78,166) (78,293) 475,538 454,292
(2) The net non-current assets of the Outdoor Power Equipment area includes the amount of Equity investments for 76,074 thousand Euro
OTHER STATISTICS 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022 30.09.2023 31.12.2022
Number of employees at period end 733 747 958 873 692 655 9 9 2,392 2,284
OTHER INFORMATIONS 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 30.09.2023 30.06.2022 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses 5,807 6,116 8,094 6,317 7,450 6,834 21,351 19,267
Investment in property, plant and equipment and in
intangible assets
3,574 3,025 6,870 4,788 5,408 5,685 15,852 13,498

(*) See section "Definitions of alternative performance indicators"

Comments on interim results by operating segment

The table below shows the breakdown of "Sales to third parties" in the third quarter and in first nine months of 2023 by business sector and geographic area, compared with the same period last year.

Third quarter turnover:

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT PUMPS AND
HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
CONSOLIDATED
€/000 3Q 2023 3Q 2022 Var. % 3Q 2023 3Q 2022 Var. % 3Q 2023 3Q 2022 Var. % 3Q 2023 3Q 2022 Var. %
Europe 25,920 27,864 (7.0) 22,284 24,570 (9.3) 18,048 16,070 12.3 66,252 68,504 (3.3)
Americas 1,387 1,947 (28.8) 24,853 21,139 17.6 12,808 17,524 (26.9) 39,048 40,610 (3.8)
Asia, Africa and Oceania 3,525 3,325 6.0 6,172 7,613 (18.9) 3,788 4,008 (5.5) 13,485 14,946 (9.8)
Total 30,832 33,136 (7.0) 53,309 53,322 (0.0) 34,644 37,602 (7.9) 118,785 124,060 (4.3)

Turnover of the first nine months:

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT PUMPS AND
HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES
CONSOLIDATED
€/000 9M 2023 9M 2022 Var. % 9M 2023 9M 2022 Var. % 9M 2023 9M 2022 Var. % 9M 2023 9M 2022 Var. %
Europe 116,672 147,180 (20.7) 82,886 98,997 (16.3) 67,991 67,581 0.6 267,549 313,758 (14.7)
Americas 4,751 7,285 (34.8) 88,807 68,895 28.9 37,164 47,837 (22.3) 130,722 124,017 5.4
Asia, Africa and Oceania 16,047 15,129 6.1 21,462 24,648 (12.9) 14,161 14,713 (3.8) 51,670 54,490 (5.2)
Total 137,470 169,594 (18.9) 193,155 192,540 0.3 119,316 130,131 (8.3) 449,941 492,265 (8.6)

Outdoor Power Equipment

Segment revenues decreased by 18.9% compared to the same period of the previous year. This contraction depends on the reduced spending capacity and the change in consumption priorities of the end user, together with a reduction in stocks in the distribution network, compounded by the delay in the start of the season.

The general decrease in turnover in Europe concerns the markets that had performed best in 2022: France, Germany and Italy.

A general decline is also noted in the Americas area, with a greater contraction in the Argentine market.

In the Asia, Africa and Oceania area, sales recover thanks to a good performance in the Turkish market, which offset the lower sales in the Far East and Africa.

EBITDA, equal to € 12,468 thousand, was down compared to the same period, due to the contraction in sales, partially offset by an improvement in the margin attributable to the increase in sales prices and the decrease in operating costs. Of note is the reduction in transport costs and, in particular, the significant decrease in rates related to sea freight.

Net negative financial position, equal to € 7,455 thousand, decreased compared to 31 December 2022, mainly due to the seasonal dynamics of net working capital.

Pompe e High Pressure Water Jetting

Sales in the segment grew by 0.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, mainly due to the change in area, which offset the organic decline in sales.

In Europe, sales generally contracted in all markets in the area, with significant decline especially in Italy and France. The contraction in sales through the online channel continues.

The increase in revenues in the Americas area is due to the change in the consolidation area, which contributed 25,5 million euros, while there was a contraction in sales in South America, with the exception of Brazil.

Despite the good performance on the Turkish market, the decrease in sales in Oceania, Thailand and China led to a decline in turnover in Asia, Africa and Oceania.

EBITDA, equal to € 27,645 thousand, down compared to € 29,983 thousand in the same period, benefited from the change in area for approximately € 2.6 million, while it was affected by the increase in fixed and labor costs.

Net negative financial position, equal to € 129,405 thousand, increased compared to 31 December 2022, mainly due to the change in area.

Components and Accessories

The segment's revenues decreased by 8.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.

The slight growth in turnover in Europe is due to the effect of the change in the area, which contributed approximately 3 million euros, offsetting the decrease recorded in the Italian and Polish markets.

The negative performance recorded by Brazilian subsidiaries in the agriculture sector due to the loss of some incentives, combined with the general decline in the South American market, led to a decline in sales in the Americas area.

The contraction in turnover in Asia, Africa and Oceania is due to the decrease in sales in the main Far East countries, although partly offset by the growth recorded in Turkey.

EBITDA, equal to € 21,131 thousand, down compared to the same period in 2022, was affected by the decrease in sales and an unfavorable mix effect, only partially offset by the reduction in raw material costs, the lower transport costs and the change in scope.

Net negative financial position, equal to € 49,638 thousand, increased from the end of 2022, due to both the increase in net working capital and the signing and renewal of new contracts for the use of third-party assets which increased IFRS 16 financial debt.

Business outlook

The sales trend in the first nine months of the year was in line with the trends of the Group's reference markets. Particular suffering was recorded in the agriculture sector, especially in the South American area which, until now, had always been characterized by brilliant performances.

However, the Group achieved excellent cash generation results. Thanks to the organic improvement in working capital, it was possible to reduce the debt compared to June values and bring it to the same levels as the same period last year, while including the impact of the Bestway acquisition concluded at the beginning of the year. Despite the macroeconomic forecasts, which estimate a continuation of the worsening of the external reference context for the Group, expectations for the fourth quarter are for a moderate growth in sales compared to the values of the same period of the previous year.

Subsequent events

No significant events occurred after the end of the period of this report.

Other information

Significant operations: derogation from disclosure obligations

The Company has resolved to make use, with effect from 31 January 2013, of the right to derogate from the obligation to publish the informative documents prescribed in the event of significant merger, demerger, share capital increase through the transfer of goods in kind, acquisition and disposal operations, pursuant to art. 70, paragraph 8, and art. 71, paragraph 1-bis of Consob Issuers Regulations, approved with resolution no. 11971 of 4/5/1999 and subsequent modifications and integrations.

Definitions of alternative performance indicators

The chart below shows, in accordance with recommendation ESMA/201/1415 published on October 5, 2015, the criteria used for the construction of key performance indicators that management considers necessary to the monitoring the Group performance.

  • EBITDA before non-ordinary expenses and revenues: is obtained by deducting at EBITDA the impact of charges and income for litigation and grants relating to non-core management, expenses related to M&A transaction, and costs for staff reorganization and restructuring.
  • EBITDA: defined as profit/(loss) for the period gross of depreciation of tangible and intangible fixed assets and rights of use, write-downs of fixed assets, goodwill and equity investments, Income from/(expenses on) equity investment, income and financial charges, foreign exchange gains and charges and income taxes.
  • FREE CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: calculated by adding the items "Net profit" plus "Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses".
  • NET WORKING CAPITAL: include items "Trade receivables", "Inventories", current non financial "other receivables" net of "Trade payables" and current non financial "other payables".
  • NET FIXED ASSETS or NET NON-CURRENT ASSETS: include non-financial "Non current assets" net of non-financial "Non-current liabilities".
  • NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED: is obtained by adding the "Net working capital" and "Net non-current assets".
  • NET FINANCIAL POSITION: this indicator is calculated by adding to the scheme envisaged by the "Call for attention no. 5/21" of 29 April 2021 issued by Consob, which refers to ESMA guidelines 32-382-1138 of 4 March 2021, the non-current financial receivables.

It should be noted that alternative performance indicators are not identified as an accounting measure under the International Accounting Standards and, therefore, should not be considered a substitute measure for the evaluation of the Company's and Group's results. The criterion for determining these indicators applied by the Company and the Group may not be homogeneous with that adopted by other companies in the sector and, therefore, such data may not be comparable.

Consolidated financial statements

Consolidated Income Statement

Thousand of Euro

Year 2022 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 3 Q 2023 3 Q 2022 9 months 2023 9 months 2022
605,723 Revenues from sales 118,785 124,060 449,941 492,265
4,753 Other operating incomes 846 1,212 3,321 3,049
12,790 Change in inventories (2,786) (701) (10,205) 9,627
(331,528) Raw materials, consumables and goods (58,622) (62,057) (228,176) (269,344)
(99,519) Personnel expenses (24,600) (22,156) (78,194) (75,768)
(116,140) Other operating costs and provisions (22,790) (25,864) (77,012) (91,372)
(29,324) Amortization, depreciation and impairment losses (7,335) (6,532) (21,351) (19,267)
46,755 Operating result 3,498 7,962 38,324 49,190
4,007 Financial income 932 1,172 2,851 3,017
(8,560) Financial expenses (3,443) (2,177) (11,708) (4,711)
1,895 Exchange gains and losses (299) 654 932 2,901
- Income from/(expeses on) equity investment 16 - 2 -
44,097 Profit before taxes 704 7,611 30,401 50,397
(12,932) Income taxes 47 (2,210) (7,592) (13,250)
31,165 Net profit (A) 751 5,401 22,809 37,147
(897) (Profit)/loss attributable to non controlling interests (209) (339) (742) (862)
30,268 Net profit attributable to the Group 542 5,062 22,067 36,285
0.185 Basic earnings per share 0.003 0.031 0.136 0.222
0.185 Diluted earnings per share 0.003 0.031 0.136 0.222
Year 2022 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
9 months 2023 9 months 2022
31,165 Net profit (A) 22,809 37,147
8,102 Profits/(losses) deriving from the conversion of foreign
company accounts
92 11,542
(232) Actuarial profits/(losses) deriving from defined benefit
plans
- -
65 Income taxes on OCI - -
7,935 Total other components to be included in the 92 11,542
comprehensive income statement (B)
39,100 Total comprehensive income for the perdiod (A)+(B) 22,901 48,689
(935) Comprehensive net profit attributable to non controlling interests (C) (777) (1,065)
38,165 Comprehensive net profit attributable to the Group (A)+(B)+(C) 22,124 47,624

Statement of consolidated financial position

Thousand of Euro

31.12.2022 ASSETS 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
Non-current assets
82,524 Property, plant and equipment 85,066 80,255
24,482 Intangible assets 29,399 24,324
36,461 Rights of use 41,062 35,958
71,216 Goodwill 72,914 75,360
8 Equity investments in other companies 8 8
- Equity investments in associates 802 -
10,395 Deferred tax assets 10,918 10,267
1,151 Other financial assets 1,239 1,133
60 Other assets 98 62
226,297 Total non-current assets 241,506 227,367
Current assets
233,970 Inventories 225,495 234,170
119,661 Trade and other receivables 121,684 131,451
9,967 Current tax receivables 8,565 8,705
38 Other financial assets 37 38
2,707 Derivative financial instruments 1,984 2,394
86,477 Cash and cash equivalents 91,499 86,185
452,820 Total current assets 449,264 462,943
679,117 TOTAL ASSETS 690,770 690,310
31.12.2022 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 30.09.2023 30.09.2022
Shareholders' Equity
273,003 Shareholders' Equity of the Group 284,631 288,542
3,984 Non-controlling interests 4,409 3,707
276,987 Total Shareholders' Equity 289,040 292,249
Non-current liabilities
152,346 Loans and borrowings due to banks and other lenders 171,924 142,871
31,682 Liabilities for leasing 35,484 31,210
7,962 Deferred tax liabilities 7,667 8,019
6,291 Employee benefits 6,153 7,455
2,778 Provisions for risks and charges 2,906 2,605
1,510 Other liabilities 1,373 1,601
202,569 Total non-current liabilities 225,507 193,761
Current liabilities
109,344 Trade and other payables 95,305 98,691
4,984 Current tax liabilities 5,338 6,609
76,594 Loans and borrowings due to banks and other lenders 66,056 90,333
6,357 Liabilities for leasing 7,368 6,216
699 Derivative financial instruments 425 747
1,583 Provisions for risks and charges 1,731 1,704
199,561 Total current liabilities 176,223 204,300
679,117 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 690,770 690,310

Statement of changes in consolidated equity for the Emak Group at 31.12.2022 and at 30.09.2023

Thousand of Euro SHARE
PREMIUM
Treasury
Shares
OTHER RESERVES RETAINED EARNINGS EQUITY
SHARE
CAPITAL
Legal
reserve
Revaluation
reserve
Cumulative
translation
adjustment
Reserve
IAS 19
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Net profit
of the
period
TOTAL
GROUP
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO NON
CONTROLLING
INTERESTS
TOTAL
Balance at 31.12.2021 42,623 41,513 (2,029) 3,750 4,353 175 (1,487) 31,885 99,892 32,508 253,183 2,750 255,933
Profit reclassification 497 454 19,291 (32,508) (12,266) (159) (12,425)
Change in treasury shares (806) (806) (806)
Other changes - 444 444
Net profit for the period 2,089 535 30,268 32,892 949 33,841
Balance at 31.12.2022 42,623 41,513 (2,835) 4,247 4,353 2,264 (952) 32,339 119,183 30,268 273,003 3,984 276,987
Profit reclassification 722 3,056 15,906 (30,268) (10,584) (44) (10,628)
Other changes 88 88 (308) (220)
Net profit for the period 57 22,067 22,124 777 22,901
Balance at 30.06.2023 42,623 41,513 (2,835) 4,969 4,353 2,321 (952) 35,483 135,089 22,067 284,631 4,409 289,040

Comments on the financial statements

The interim report has been prepared under disclosure continuity, comparability, international best practice and transparency to the market. The Board of Directors of Emak S.p.A. has decided, because of membership in the STAR segment of the Euronext, to draw up and publish the quarterly reports, in compliance with art. 2.2.3, paragraph 3, letter. a) of the Regulation of Markets organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. The reports are made available to the public in the usual forms of deposit at the registered office, the company website and the "eMarket Storage" storage mechanism.

In relation to the above, it is confirmed that the accounting principles and policies adopted by the Group in preparing the quarterly consolidated financial statements are consistent with those adopted in the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2022, with the peculiarities shown below.

In this interim report IAS 19 is not applied as far as the quantification of changes in actuarial gains accrued in the period is concerned. In addition, in the context of disclosure of synthetic and essential character, are not observed all the detailed requirements of IAS 34, whenever it is assessed that its application does not bring meaningful information.

It should be noted that:

  • when it has not been possible to obtain invoices from suppliers for the provision of consulting and other services, a reasonable estimate of these costs has been made on the basis of the stage of completion of the work;
  • current and deferred taxes have been calculated using the tax rates applied in the current year in the individual countries of operation;
  • the quarterly report is not subject to audit;
  • all amounts are expressed in thousands of euros, unless otherwise specified.

Exchange rates used to translation of financial statements in foreign currencies:

31.12.2022 Amount of foreign for 1 Euro Average 9 M 2023 30.09.2023 Average 9 M 2022 30.09.2022
0.89 GB Pounds (UK) 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.88
7.36 Renminbi (China) 7.62 7.74 7.02 6.94
1.07 Dollar (Usa) 1.08 1.06 1.06 0.97
4.68 Zloty (Poland) 4.58 4.63 4.67 4.85
18.10 Zar (South Africa) 19.89 19.98 16.95 17.54
39.04 Uah (Ukraine) 39.61 38.74 32.93 35.64
5.64 Real (Brazil) 5.42 5.31 5.46 5.26
11.16 Dirham (Morocco) 10.96 10.92 10.58 10.71
20.86 Mexican Pesos (Mexico) 19.28 18.50 21.55 19.64
913.82 Chilean Pesos (Chile) 890.08 959.80 912.74 939.73
11.12 Swedish krona (Sweden) 11.48 11.53 10.53 10.90
Significant, non-recurring transactions or atypical, unusual transactions
Acquisition of the Bestway Ag Holdings LLC business
On 1 February 2023, Valley Industries LLP completed the closing of the acquisition of the business of Bestway AG,
with its headquarters in Hopkinsville (Kentucky), operating in the production and marketing of equipment for spraying
and weeding used in agriculture.
The company is recognized as a reference operator in the USA market for the production and marketing of sprayers,
equipment for applications in the agricultural sector with own-brand spray tanks and for the sale of pumps and
accessories of other market brand leaders.
The operation forms part of the Group's growth strategy for external lines through the expansion and completion of
its product range, specifically of the "Pumps and High-Pressure Water Jetting" segment; thanks to this acquisition,
the North American agricultural market can be served by the Group more extensively, enabling commercial
synergies.

Significant, non-recurring transactions or atypical, unusual transactions

Acquisition of the Bestway Ag Holdings LLC business

The "Bestway AG" business achieved in 2022 a turnover of approximately 32 million US Dollars and an EBITDA of 2.5 million US Dollars.

The operation was formally achieved through the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the NewCo "Bestway Holding LLC", specially incorporated with the prior contribution on the part of the sellers of the assets and liabilities of the "Bestway AG" business. Once the activities relating to the deal have been completed, on March 21, 2023, the NewCo was merged by incorporation into Valley Industries.

The final consideration for the acquisition was equal to 22.1 million US dollars (of which 3.5 million deposited in an escrow account) fully paid at the closing date.

The fair value of the assets and liabilities of acquisition determined on the basis of the last financial statements of February 1, 2023 on a provisional basis and the price paid are detailed below:

€/000 Book values Fair Value
adjustments
Fair value of
acquired assets
and liabilities
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,867 - 1,867
Intangible fixed assets 5,568 - 5,568
Current assets
Inventories 12,814 - 12,814
Trade and other receivables 4,568 - 4,568
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (5,080) - (5,080)
Total net assets acquired 19,736 - 19,736
% interest held 100%
Equity acquired 19,736
Goodwill 567
Acquisition price paid at closing 20,304

The fair values of the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired were determined, in compliance with the provisions of IFRS 3 "Business Combinations". It should also be noted that, at present, no adjustments have been identified for the adjustment to the fair value of the assets and liabilities reflected in the financial statements of the acquired company, which, by virtue of the previously commented transfer operation, were already recorded at the relative current values defined from the parties.

Acquisition of 24% of Raw power S.r.l.

On 22 February 2023, the Parent Company sanctioned the entry into the shareholding structure of the company Raw Power S.r.l., with registered office in Reggio Emilia, through the subscribing of an increase in share capital for a stake of 24%, for the amount of 800 thousand Euro.

The company deals with all aspects relating to power electronics design, aimed at automation and static conversion of energy and the design of electric motors and generators.

The rationale of the operation is to allow the enhancement of the know-how of electric motors technology in order to increase competitiveness in the market of battery products, in continuous and rapid evolution.

The fair value of the assets and liabilities, on the basis of the estimated financial statements at the acquisition date is shown below:

€/000 Book values Fair Value
adjustments
Fair value of
acquired assets
and liabilities
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 71 - 71
Intangible assets 31 - 31
Other financial assets 1 - 1
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 613 - 613
Cash and cash equivalents 877 - 877
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits (103) - (103)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (339) - (339)
Current tax liabilities (33) - (33)
Total net assets acquired 1,118 - 1,118
% interest held 24%
Net equity acquired 268
Goodwill 532
Net cash outflow for subscription of paid
in capital
800

The fair values of the assets, liabilities and potential liabilities in the half-yearly financial report as at 30 September 2023 were determined, in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 3 "Business Combinations", on a provisional basis as the related valuation processes are still in progress. course.

Exercise of option on 4.5% of Agres Sistemas Eletrônicos SA

On 22 February 2023, the minority shareholders of Agres exercised the Put option, selling the 4.5% stake to Tecomec S.r.l., which took its own stake to 95.5%. The price paid for the acquisition of the 4.5% stake is around 11.2 million Reais, equal to around 2 million Euros. The difference between the price paid and the value of the payable for the purchase of 4.5% recognized in the consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2022 amounts to € 98 thousand and was recognized as a charge in the income statement as at 30 September 2023.

Incorporation of PTC Waterblasting into Comet USA

During the first quarter of 2023, the company Comet Usa Inc. has started the preparatory procedures for the merger by incorporation of the company Ptc Waterblasting, already 100% controlled.

The company was incorporated in 2017 with the aim of developing the United States market in the pumps and very high-pressure systems sector. The results achieved over the years have been below expectations due to high entry barriers; as a result, with the lack of strategic interest and the reduced operations, the parent company Comet Usa will guarantee the continuity of the residual business of Ptc Waterblasting.

Jiangmen Autech Equipment Co. Ltd

As of May 1st, the Chinese subsidiary Jiangmen Autech Equipment Co. Ltd became operational following the completion of the spin-off procedure and transfer of the business branch of the Chinese subsidiary Jiangmen Emak Outdoor Power Equipment.

Exercise of option on 30% of Markusson Professional Grinders AB

During the month of May 2023, the subsidiary Tecomec S.r.l., following the resolution of the Board of Directors of 10 May, exercised the call option for the purchase of a further 30% of Markusson shares, as envisaged by the contract signed on 2020, thus rising to 81% as a controlling percentage of the Swedish company. The shareholders' agreements stipulated with the minority shareholder provide for the purchase of the additional 19% in 2026. The value of the transaction, calculated according to the same parameters used for the original purchase of the 51%, is 26,451 thousand Sek, equal to approximately € 2.3 million. The difference between the price paid and the value of the payable for the purchase of 30% recorded in the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2022 amounts to € 174 thousand and was recognized as a charge in the income statement as of 30 September 2023.

Bagnolo in Piano (RE), November 14, 2023 On behalf of the Board of Directors

The Chairman

Massimo Livatino

Declaration of the manager in charge of preparing the accounting statements pursuant to the rules of Article 154-bis, paragraph 2 of Legislative Decree no. 58/1998

The manager in charge of preparing corporate accounting statements of EMAK S.p.A., Roberto Bertuzzi, based on his own knowledge,

certifies,

in accordance with the second paragraph of Art. 154-bis, of Italian Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, that the accounting information contained in the Quarterly Report at 30 September 2023, examined and approved today by the Board of Directors of the company, corresponds with the accounting documents, ledgers and records.

Faithfully Bagnolo in Piano (RE), November 14, 2023

Roberto Bertuzzi The Manager in charge of preparing the accounting statements

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