Investor Presentation • May 15, 2023
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% on 1Q 2023 REVENUES





20 Plants, 9 Countries on 3 Continents
Ca. 2,800 Employees
€ 684,1 Million of Revenues FY22
€ 92,3 Million EBITDA FY22
43,5% ECONYL® fiber turnover

USA Cartersville (Georgia) Aquafil USA 1
Phoenix (Arizona) Aquafil Carpet Recycling ACR#1 Aquafil Carpet Collection ACC
Anaheim (California) Aquafil Carpet Collection
Chula Vista (California) Aquafil Carpet Collection
Miramar (California) Aquafil Carpet Collection
Rutherford College (North Carolina) Aquafil O'Mara
UK
Kilbirnie Aquafil UK
SLOVENIA
Ljubljana AquafilSLO
Senožeče AquafilSLO Senožeče
Celje AquafilSLO Celje - Teharje
Ajdovščina AquafilSLO Ajdovščina
Oroslavje Aquafil CRO
Rayong Aquafil Asia Pacific
JAPAN Tokyo Aquafil Japan
Jiaxing Aquafil Jiaxing
CHILE Santiago AquafilChile
Arco (TN) Aquafil (Headquarter)
Cares (TN) Rovereto (TN) Tessilquattro

We are conscious innovators. We think as beginners and act as pioneers to provide unique products and services that leverage performance and reduce the impact on a global scale.
We step out of our comfort zone to set new standards through empathy and collaboration, inside and outside.
We envision the goal of a sustainable future to achieve it, driven by the responsibility to change the world one choice at a time.
To come full circle and create our story.

Developed of the Group current business

- Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Our path to circularity began in 1990, when the Group started recovering "lactamic waters" produced during the polymerisation process. Since then, we have invested time and money to "close the loop" through cutting-edge technologies. The biggest turning point was the adoption of a "Life Cycle" approach. This led to the creation of our ECONYL® Regeneration System.
Aquafil change drivers are
Eco-Design is next crucial step, from the "raw material–product–waste" linear model to the "closing the loop" paradigm. Products build with raw materials which will become raw materials by themselves


A successful Business Model. Proprietary technology with continuous R&D innovation. Manufacturing and operational excellence focused on high end segments.
Pioneer of Circularity with the ECONYL® Regeneration System, producing sustainable fibers and polymers from nylon 6 waste.
Around 43,5% of fiber turnover.

Glocal. A Global Company with local productions.

• Global warming potential reduced up to 90% if compared with traditional oil-based raw material.



ECONYL® nylon is made from waste otherwise destined for the landfill





60% Of Revenues Generated By Fibers From ECONYL® Branded Products
35,000 Tons Of Post consumer Waste Collected Annually
Water Consumption Reduced By 30% Compared To 2018

Innovating products to make them more and more circular, giving new life to waste materials, in an infinite cycle.
Producing consciously and responsibly, pursuing continuos improvement and excellence in every aspetc.
People who, with commitment and passion, are the foundation of the Group.
Since 2008, we have formalized our commitment in our ECO PLEDGE®, a set of five principles that guide and inspire all the work of the Group.
Grow in harmony with local communities, promoting a prosperous and respectful development of their territory.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to bring about change and environmental sustainability in the entire sector.


• 64% reduction in Scope 1 + Scope 2 emissions in 5 years • 100% of electricity coming from renewable resources • 25% reduction in water consumption in 5 years • 90% of waste recovered (recycling and energy recovery) • Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold & Silver certification for our ECONYL® products

• 100% increase in the number of female executives in 2 years • 92% increase in hours of training delivered vs 2020 • 2x welfare budget vs 2020

• Approval of a new remuneration policy • Approval of a new engagement policy • Acquisition of 3 more ISO 50001 (Energy management) and 4 more SA8000 (Social Responsibility) certifications in our Slovenian facilities during 2021.
Aquafil is a top Italian Circular Economy excellence according to Symbola and Enel's report, "100 Italian Circular Economy Stories".
After joining the Ellen McArthur Foundation in 2020, our Group joined the Plastics Recyclers Europe association.

| 4 Quality Education | 10 Reduced Inequalities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gender Equaty | 11 Sustainable Cities & Communuties |
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| 6 Clean Water and Sanitation | 12 Responsible Consumption | ||||
| 7 Affordable & Clean Energy | & Production | ||||
| 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
13 Climate Action | ||||
| 9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure |
14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land |


GLOBAL MARKET CHARACTERIZED BY VOLATILITY WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY



Breakdown by Product Line



Breakdown by Area



ECONYL® regenerated nylon
+11,2% vs 1Q 223

| €/mil | First Quarter | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | < | ||||||
| REVENUES | 166,8 | 171,2 | (4,3) | |||||
| EBITDA | 21,6 | 24,8 | (3,2) | |||||
| % on net sales | 12,9% | 14,5% | ||||||
| EBIT | 8,0 | 12,5 | (4,5) | |||||
| % on net sales | 4,8% | 7,3% | ||||||
| EBT | 4,6 | 11,9 | (7,3) | |||||
| % on net sales | 2,8% | 7,0% | ||||||
| NET RESULT | 3,3 | 9,1 | (5,8) |






In terms of margins, the first quarter of 2023 ended in line with Group's expectations and the different geographical areas confirmed the trend reported during the fourth quarter of the previous year.
In terms of volumes sold compared to the first quarter of 2022, the United States confirmed an uptrend, while the Asia Pacific demand levels remained stable and the EMEA witnessed a decline of the end market for all product lines.
In this context, the Group maintained its capacity to generate value.
The remaining part of 2023 is still marked by strong uncertainty, especially with regard to the EMEA market, also due to an extremely limited visibility. Within this framework, the Group continues to make sustainability-oriented strategic decisions, with the aim of creating products and processes that are increasingly appreciated by the end market, while pursuing greater industrial efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Chiara Mio
Franco Rossi Director


Francesco Profumo Director (1) (3) (4)

Giulio Bonazzi CEO

Silvana Bonazzi Director
Patrizia Riva Director (1) (3) (5)

Stefano Loro Director
Francesco Bonazzi Director

Ilaria Maria Dalla Riva Director (1) (5)

A capital structure with 2 type of Shares:




"First choice revenues" are revenues generated by the sale of fiber 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". Based on historical figures, these revenues accounted for more than 95% of the Group's consolidated revenues
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.
This was calculated as per Consob Communication of July 28, 2006 and the ESMA/2013/319 Recommendations:

| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT | First Quarter of wich non- | First Quarter | of wich non- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2023 | current | 2022 | current |
| Revenue | 166.820 | 171.160 | 296 | |
| of which related parties | 76 | 13 | ||
| Other Revenue | 2.717 | 2 | 1.256 | 91 |
| Total Revenue and Other Revenue | 169.537 | 2 | 172.416 | 387 |
| Raw Material | (82.183) | (78.567) | (91) | |
| Services | (36.242) | (803) | (38.860) | (354) |
| of which related parties | (124) | (526) | ||
| Personel | (32.034) | (318) | (31.387) | (347) |
| Other Operating Costs | (864) | (3) | (1.234) | (55) |
| of which related parties | (17) | (17) | ||
| Depreciation and Amorti zation | (11.828) | (10.919) | ||
| Provisions&Write-downs | 87 | (17) | ||
| (write-downs)/recovery of inancial assets (receivables) | 63 | 25 | ||
| Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs | 1.450 | 1.004 | ||
| EBIT | 7.986 | (1.123) | 12.463 | (460) |
| Other Financial Income | 114 | 1.694 | ||
| Interest Expenses | (3.280) | (1.872) | ||
| of which related parties | (45) | (31) | ||
| FX Gains and Losses | (176) | (383) | ||
| Profit Before Taxes | 4.644 | (1.123) | 11.902 | (460) |
| Income Taxes | (1.352) | (2.782) | ||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 3.291 | (1.123) | 9.120 | (460) |
| Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net Profit Attributable to the Group | 3.291 | 9.120 |

| 1Q 2023 | BCF (fiber for carpet) | NTF (fiber for fabric) | Polymers | Total | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/mil | 2023 | 2022 | Δ | Δ% | 2023 | 2022 | Δ | Δ% | 2023 | 2022 | Δ | Δ% | 2023 | 2022 | Δ | Δ% | % 23 | % 22 |
| EMEA | 54,3 | 59,4 | 34,5 | 58,0 % | 26,3 | 28,4 | 17,0 | 59,6 % | 10,9 | 14,5 | (13,3) | (92,2)% | 91,5 | 102,3 | 38,1 | 37,2 % | 54,9 % | 59,7 % |
| North America | 41,4 | 33,9 | 61,4 | 181,1 % | 7,2 | 7,4 | 3,1 | 42,4 % | 1,4 | 0,2 | (2,4) | (993,1)% | 50,0 | 41,5 | 62,1 | 149,7 % | 30,0 % | 24,2 % |
| Asia e Oceania | 23,5 | 25,2 | 10,6 | 41,9 % | 1,0 | 1,0 | (1,2) | (122,1)% | 0,2 | 0,4 | 0,3 | 0,0 % | 24,7 | 26,6 | 9,7 | 36,5 % | 14,8 % | 15,6 % |
| RoW | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 109,1 % | 0,3 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 80,5 % | 0,0 | 0,0 | (0,0) | 0,0 % | 0,6 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 86,8 % | 0,3 % | 0,5 % |
| Total | 119,4 | 118,7 | 106,6 | 89,8 % | 34,8 | 37,4 | 19,4 | 51,9 % | 12,6 | 15,1 | (15,4) | (101,8)% | 166,8 | 171,2 | 110,6 | 64,6 % | 100,0 % | 100,0 % |
| % ToT | 71,6% | 69,3% | 20,9% | 21,8% | 7,5% | 8,8% | 100,0% | 100,0% |



| RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO EBITDA | First Quarter | First Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 3.291 | 9.120 |
| Income Taxes | 1.352 | 2.782 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 11.828 | 10.919 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | (150) | (d) |
| Financial items (*) | 4.127 | 1.542 |
| No recurring items | 1.123 | 460 |
| EBITDA | 21.572 | 24.814 |
| Revenue | 166.820 | 171.160 |
| EBITDA Margin | 12,9% | 14,5% |
| RECONCILIATION FROM EBITDA TO | First Quarter | First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT ADJUSTED | 20231 | 2022 | ||
| EBITDA | 21.572 | 24.814 | ||
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 11.828 | 10.919 | ||
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | (150) | (d) | ||
| EBIT Adjusted | 9.893 | 13.904 | ||
| Revenue | 166.820 | 171.160 | ||
| EBIT Adjusted Margin | 5,9% | 8,1% |
(*) The financial items include: (i) financial income of Euro 0.1 million (ii) financial charges and other bank charges of Euro (3.2) million, (iii) cash discounts of Euro (0.8) million, and (iv) exchange loss of Euro (0.2) million.
(**) This includes at the end of March: (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group for Euro (0.4) million, (ii) (0.7) million related to a no recurring event in the USA.

| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | At March 31, | At December 31, | |
|---|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Intangible Assets | 20.852 | 21.596 | |
| Goodwill | 15.346 | 15.647 | |
| Tangible Assets | 243.959 | 247.469 | |
| Financial Assets | 643 | 831 | |
| of which related parties | 318 | 318 | |
| Investments & Equity metod | 1.018 | 1.018 | |
| Other Assets | 426 | 426 | |
| Deferred Tax Assets | 9.855 | 11.519 | |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 292.101 | 298.506 | |
| Inventories | 242.684 | 260.808 | |
| Trade Receivable | 35.846 | 28.553 | |
| of which related parties | 398 | 376 | |
| Financial Current Assets | 5.632 | 9.964 | |
| Current Tax Receivables | 1.167 | 580 | |
| Other Current Assets | 16.059 | 15.862 | |
| of which related parties | 1.851 | 247 | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 122.817 | 110.682 | |
| Total Current Assets | 424.206 | 426.449 | |
| Total Current Assets | 716.306 | 724.955 |

Consolidated Balance Sheet (2/2)
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET €/ 000 |
At March 31, | At December 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ||
| Share Capital | 49.722 | 49.722 |
| Reserves | 121.113 | 96.528 |
| Group Net Profit for the year | 3.291 | 29.151 |
| Group Shareholders Equity | 174.127 | 175.401 |
| Net Equity attributable to minority interest | 1 | |
| Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest | 0 | 0 |
| Total Sharholders Equity | 174.128 | 175.402 |
| Employee Benefits | 4.975 | 5.192 |
| Non-Current Financial Liabilities | 286.705 | 285.385 |
| of which related parties | 4.837 | 5.262 |
| Provisions for Risks and Charges | 1.591 | 1.975 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 9.064 | 9.237 |
| Other Payables | 7.899 | 8.985 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 310.233 | 310.774 |
| Current Financial Liabilities | 88.575 | 83.146 |
| of which related parties | 2.817 | 2.957 |
| Current Tax Payables | 3.241 | 3.630 |
| Trade Payables | 113.372 | 126.840 |
| of which related parties | 281 | 270 |
| Other Liabilities | 26.757 | 25.163 |
| of which related parties | 230 | 230 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 231.945 | 238.779 |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 716.306 | 724.955 |


| NET FINANCIAL DEBT | At March 31, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2023 | 2022 |
| A. Liquidity | 122.817 | 110.682 |
| B. Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| C. Other current financial assets | 5.632 | 9.964 |
| D. Liquidity (A + B + C) | 128.450 | 120.646 |
| E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments but excluding the current | ||
| portion of non-current financial debt) | ( 6.358) | (1.333) |
| F. Current portion of non-current financial debt | 82.217) | 81.814) |
| G. Current financial debt (E + F) | 88.575) | 83.146) |
| H. Net current financial debt (G - D) | 39.875 | 37.500 |
| I. Non-current financial debt (excluding current portion and debt instruments) | (216.417) | 215.084) |
| J. Debt instruments | ( 70.288) | ( 70.301) |
| K. Trade payables and other non-current payables | ||
| L. Non-current financial debt (I + J + K) | 286.705) | 285.385) |
| M. Total financial debt (H + L) | 246.831) | 247.885) |


Cash Flow Statement (1/2)
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT €/000 |
At March 31, 2023 |
At March 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 3.291 | 9.120 |
| of which related parties | (111) | (561) |
| Income Taxes | 1.352 | 2.782 |
| Financial income | (114) | (1.694) |
| Financial charges | 3.280 | 1.872 |
| of which related parties | 45 | 31 |
| FX (Gains) and Losses | 176 | 383 |
| (Gain)/Loss on non - current asset Disposals | (81) | (56) |
| Provisions&Write-downs | (87) | 17 |
| (write-downs)/recovery of inancial assets (receivables) | (63) | (25) |
| Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs | 11.828 | 10.918 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC | 19.582 | 23.316 |
| Change in Inventories | 18.127 | (27.001) |
| Change in Trade and Other Payables | (13.469) | 5.409 |
| of which related parties | 11 | 461 |
| Change in Trade and Other Receivables | (7.230) | (6.889) |
| of which related parties | (22) | 51 |
| Change in Other Assets/Liabilities | (430) | (2.696) |
| of which related parties | (1.604) | 2.040 |
| Net Interest Expenses | (3.166) | (178) |
| Income Taxes paid | (2.335) | (18) |
| Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges | (668) | (242) |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities (A) | 10.411 | (8.358) |

Cash Flow Statement (1/2)
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | At March 31, | At March 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/ 000 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Investing activities | ||
| Investment in Tangible Assets | (7.858) | (7.226) |
| Disposal of Tangible Assets | 304 | 76 |
| Investment in Intangible Assets | (771) | (550) |
| Disposal of Intangible Assets | ||
| Cash Flow used in Investing Activities (B) | (8.325) | (7.701) |
| Financing Activities | ||
| Increase in no current Loan and borrowing | 15.000 | 20.000 |
| Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing | (11.903) | (10.854) |
| Net variation in current and not current fiancial Assets and Liability inclueded IFRS 11 | 8.172 | 2.357 |
| of which related parties | (565) | 472 |
| Net variation non-monetary increase IFRS16 | (617) | (3.982) |
| of which related parties | (1.177) | |
| Dividends Distribution | (6) | |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | (597) | (1.558) |
| Cash Flow from Financing Activities ( C) | 10.049 | 5.964 |
| Net Cash Flow of the Year (A)+(B)+(C) | 12.135 | (10.095) |


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