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Fiera Milano

Investor Presentation Oct 12, 2021

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Fiera Milano Group

Virtual STAR Conference 2021 Fall edition

12 October 2021

AGENDA

01. Group overview

02. Exhibition resumption

03. H1 2021 results and FY 2021 outlook

04. Our sustainable approach

BACK-UP

05. 2021-2025 Strategic Plan – CONN.E.C.T. 2025

06. 2021-2025 Targets & projections

Group overview

Fiera Milano: a history of more than 100 years of growth

Fiera Milano is the market leader in Italy and one of the world's leading operators across the entire value chain of the exhibition industry

The Group is active in 4 businesses

A well diversified exhibition portfolio: almost entirely B2B and exposed to sectors where the "Made in Italy" label has strong appeal

Figures refer to net exhibition space rented out in Italy (average2017-2019)

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Shareholder structure

Fondazione Fiera Milano is a non-profit private-law foundation, whose corporate mission is the development of the exhibition sector in Italy and abroad

Updated as at 30 April 2021

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Fiera Milano – a big impact on the Italian economy

Total economic impact of Fiera Milano EUR 8.1 billion EUR 4.3 billion

Effect generated by Fiera Milano: € 6.6 billion

Effect associated to suppliers, investments, payments of salaries and the expenses of exhibitors and visitors/delegates associated with the exhibitions

Contribution to public budget: € 1.5 billion

Direct, indirect and induced contribution to the public budget through different taxes: VAT, income tax, tax on profits and other taxes

Fiera Milano as job generator

~52,500 labour units ~34,100 labour units

Direct, indirect and induced employment generated by Fiera Milano

Source: "Study of the socio-economic impact, Fiera Milano" - March 2019 KPMG, on 2017 data

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of which in Lombardy

Italian exhibitors made EUR ≈ 47 bn sales in Fiera Milano fairs in 2019 – Exports accounted for 38% of total revenues

Italian exhibitors' sales at FM fairs by industry [2019; EUR m]

Food, Food Tech, Hospitality Fashion Industrial Machinery Other 3.6 Furniture, Total Furnishing, Design 17.7 6.4 2.8 3.7 1.2 Focus on exports [2019; EUR m] Exports account for 38% of total revenues generated by Italian exhibitors in FM

Source: Fondazione Fiera Milano, The European House Ambrosetti

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02

Exhibition resumption

A busy exhibition calendar supported by an extraordinary organisational effort

During the months of forced inactivity, Fiera Milano worked closely with all the main stakeholders to meticulously plan the restart of its exhibition and conference events:

  • the first two fairs (Sì Sposaitalia on 25-27 June and Milano Unica on 6-7 July), successful held just a few days after the end of the suspension period (15 June)
  • extraordinary organisational effort to support a busy calendar: >30 exhibitions in H2 2021;
  • exploiting synergies between similar/adjacent sectors, transforming a moment of crisis into an opportunity

Exhibition resumption (1/2)

Supersalone and HOMI opened the busy September calendar, followed by all the other scheduled exhibitions

CALENDAR -
SEPTEMBER
DATE
SUPERSALONE 05-10
HOMI 05-08
PTE 07-08
MIART 17-19
HOMI FASHION&JEWELS 18-20
THE ONE MILANO 19-21
MIPEL 19-21
MICAM 19-21
LINEAPELLE 22-24
SIMA TANNING TECH 22-24
BRICODAY 22-23
HARDWARE FORUM 22-23
EXPO FERROVIARIA 28-30
FILO 29-30
VISCOM 30-02
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Supersalone – a successful event attended by…

60,000 visitors (from 113 countries) returned to the venue; more than half were sector operators and buyers (of which 47% from abroad). Almost 1,800 accredited journalists from all over the world.

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…PTE, MIART, HOMIF&J, ….

Satisfactory performances in terms of number of visitors in almost all the exhibitions held

Exhibition resumption (2/2)

The first events in October took place as scheduled and Fiera Milano is on track to deliver its challenging H2 2021 exhibition calendar plan

CALENDAR -
OCTOBER
DATE
MILANO AUTOCLASSICA 01-03
EMO 04-09
MADE IN STEEL 05-07
VITRUM 05-08
WORLD ROUTES 10-12
SMAU 12-13
SALONE FRANCHISING MILANO 21-23
HOST 22-26
TUTTOFOOD 22-26
MEAT-TECH 22-26
CALENDAR –
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
DATE
CPHI 09-11
MILANO GAMES WEEK & CARTOOMICS 12-14
CHIBIMART 12-15
G! COME GIOCARE 19-21
SICUREZZA 22-24
SMART EXPO BUILDING 22-24
MADE EXPO 22-25
EICMA 23-28
ENIT EUROPE 30-02
ARTIGIANO IN FIERA 04-12

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Business plan execution

Besides the preparations for the resumption of activity, management has been working to speed up the execution of CONN.E.C.T. 2025 business plan, whose goals include the transformation of Fiera Milano into a European hub, the improvement of the level of internationalisation of both Fiera Milano's direct-organised and hosted exhibitions, and the consolidation of the company's leadership in the domestic congress market

Some specific initiatives have been recently announced in these fields:

  • Gastech – In September 2022, Fiera Milano will host the 50th edition of Gastech, the world's largest exhibition for the gas, LNG, hydrogen and energy industry, which takes place annually in different locations
  • FIND: Design Fair Asia Singapore Council and Singapore Tourism Board in partnership with Fiera Milano, dmg events and MP Singapore will organise FIND (Furniture, INteriors and Design) in September 2022 – the first new international design fair
  • Fiera Milano Congressi has been awarded the contract to manage the new Turin Congress Center (5,000 seats), which is expected to begin operating in 2025

H1 2021 results & FY 2021 outlook

Financial overview

Consolidated Income Statement (€m) H1 2021 H1 2020 (*)
Revenues 4.6 56.0
Total costs 27.6 45.4
EBITDA (23.0) 10.6
Depreciation and amortisation 22.3 22.4
EBIT (45.3) (11.9)
Financial income/(expenses) (6.2) (6.8)
Profit/Loss before income tax (51.5) (18.7)
Income Tax 26.4 6.1
Net Profit/Loss (24.6) (12.6)
o/w attributable to the shareholders of the controlling entity (24.5) (12.5)
Reclassified Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (€m) 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Non-current assets 594.0 593.8
Net working capital (40.0) (35.4)
Gross Capital Employed 554.0 558.4
Non current liabilities 14.2 21.7
Total net Capital Employed 539.8 536.7
Equity (*) 38.8 63.2
Net Financial Debt 501.0 473.4
Equity and Net Financial Debt 539.8 536.7
Net Financial Debt pre-IFRS 16 effects (Net Cash) 64.9 23.9

Remarks

  • H1 2021 results reflected the suspension of exhibition activities due to the restrictive measures adopted by the Italian Authorities to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • On-site trade fairs suspended until 15th June, congresses until 1st July
  • The lack of revenues negatively affected profitability and led to a net loss of Euro 24.6m
  • Net Financial Debt before IFRS 16 effects reached Euro 64.9m compared to Euro 23.9m at the end of 2020

Business outlook FY 2021

Despite the still uncertain public-health scenario, with the spread of new variants of COVID-19, the current situation is more stable than in the recent past. This is mainly due to the increase in vaccine uptake and the Green Pass system, which came into force on 1 July, facilitating mobility within the EU area, which is key to ensuring participation in international exhibitions and congresses

The calendar of trade fairs for the period September-December 2021 is very busy with over 30 events scheduled. However, expected attendance and occupancy levels are lower than initially estimated due to persistent uncertainties over the evolution of the pandemic.

Based on the information currently available, revenues are forecast to be between Euro 130m and 140m, with EBITDA of between Euro 23m and 28m and net debt before IFRS 16 effects in the range of Euro 24m-28m.

Our sustainable approach

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Fiera Milano's sustainable approach

Fiera Milano is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into its business-model processes

  • Sustainability Reporting since 2015 (from 2017 also compliant with Non-Financial Disclosure regulation)
  • Sustainability embedded in the organisation through focal points in relevant departments
  • BoD involved in ESG matters
  • In 2021, first strategic plan including ESG targets linked to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  • ESG goals integrated in Company reward system and PLM (Performance Leadership Management)
  • In September 2021, launch of a new project for further integration of the sustainability strategy into the "CONN.E.C.T. 2025" plan guidelines

ESG main highlights

G ~4,100 suppliers on the supplier register 86% of qualified suppliers with operating headquarters less than 300 km from Fiera Milano exhibition sites ~800 reputational assessments per year In 2021 Fiera Milano obtained ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events and Silver LEED certification for MiCo congress centre

Forward-looking statement

Data and information herewith set forth are extracted from the Fiera Milano Press Release relating to Fiera Milano Consolidated Half-Year Financial Report to 30 June 2021 filed with the Italian authorities regulating exchanges and securities and disseminated concomitantly with this presentation.

This document has been prepared by Fiera Milano S.p.A. solely for information purposes and for use in presentations of the Group. The information contained herein has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained herein. None of the company, its affiliates, or its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this document.

This document includes forward-looking statements. These forwardlooking statements express current expectations and projections about future events, involve predictions and are subject to a number of factors that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based.

Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in many cases, beyond our control. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document might not occur and no assurance can be given that the anticipated results will be achieved. Actual events or results may differ materially as a results of risks and uncertainties facing Fiera Milano and its subsidiaries. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to increased competition and regulatory, legislative and judicial developments that could cause actual results to vary materially from future results indicated, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Moreover, any statements regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. This document does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any shares and no part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. The Manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports Andrea Maldi declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this document corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.

BACK - UP

2021-2025 Strategic Plan

05

CONN.E.C.T. 2025 (Connections, Exhibitions, Community, Transformation)

After Covid-19 impact, in 2020 the Exhibition market dropped by 68% in revenues compared to 2019

Exhibition market size – Main 14 countries [2015-2020e; USD bn]

Estimated decline in mkt size – Main 14 countries [2020 vs 2019]

Source: AMR International, Fiera Milano, Roland Berger analysis

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Exhibition market rebound to pre-Covid levels expected in '24 for Europe and US, possibly '23 for Asia – Global congresses recovery expected already in '23

Source: Fiera Milano, Roland Berger analysis

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Fiera Milano aims to become the leading platform in the exhibitions and congresses business in the 'New Normal'

Create a world of opportunities for businesses and individuals through our European Hub in Milan and beyond, and through our global network

Purpose

Be the leading smart hybrid platform for innovative, sustainable and business-relevant events, with a European Hub and a Global reach

Mission

New Business Model

Strategic goals for each key business area

Services and content platform

Exhibition organisation

Capture full potential of both traditional and digital services through a platformdriven business model

Strengthen portfolio of organised exhibitions by focusing on internationalisation and new concepts

Venue

Secure and enhance hosted exhibitions and venue occupancy through strategic alliances with organisers and by attracting new exhibitions

Congresses

Consolidate and expand congresses' positioning by leveraging the venue, developing strategic alliances and being the enabler for 'phygital' events

Key strategic enablers

Enablers and Goals
HR Transformation &
Organisational
Alignment
Commercial and
Product
Development
excellence
Digital
transformation
Investments on the
Venue & continuous
improvement
>
Deploy the right team and
competencies to meet the
ambition
>
Set the right rules of the
game
>
Enable the platform
business model and
digital services
>
Propose a top quality,
efficient
and sustainable
venue
Key aspects
New Roles (e.g. Digital/
Business Transformation)
New Resources (e.g. Digital)
Training (e.g. market
orientation, product dev.,
digital)
Integrated commercial
processes
Customer-centric approach
KPIs and incentives
State-of-the-art systems
(e.g. CRM, Finance, etc,)
Fiera Milano Platform
Data Hub and analytics
Network 2.0 (Smart
cameras, WiFi renovation)
Photovoltaic system
Continuous improvement
Dedicated resources and skills alignment
(Organic development)
≈ EUR 10-15 m
(CapEx '21-'25)
≈ EUR 90-100 m
(CapEx '21-'25)
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In '25, FMG expected to achieve EUR ≈290-310m revenues and EUR ≈110-120m EBITDA; net cash projected to a range of EUR ≈75-85m

Key financials 2019-25 – Overview

280 74 2019 2020 2021e 2025e 290 – 310 130 – 140 106 10 2019 2020 2021e 2025e 23 – 28 110 – 120 (68) 24 2019 2020 2021e (75) – (85) 2025e 24 – 28 Revenues [EUR m] EBITDA1) [EUR m] Net Financial Position2) [EUR m]

Note: 1) EBITDA values incorporate impacts of IFRS 16 (not including impact of venue rentals); 2) NFPs are calculated excluding impacts of IFRS 16;

Remarks

  • In 2021, most of the events traditionally held in H1 were postponed to H2; from 2022, exhibition calendar planned to follow traditional/pre-COVID scheduling
  • Fiera Milano expected to overachieve 2019 EBITDA in 2025
  • NFP projected to improve from a net debt of EUR 24 m in 2020 to a net cash in the range of EUR 75-85 m in 2025

Additional opportunities have been identified and could be leveraged by FMG to gain full potential; potential risks mainly coming from exogenous factors Potential EBITDA

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Note: 1) 2019 figures related to FM S.p.A. and fully consolidated companies; 2) Suppliers of goods and services with highly sustainable impact; 3) Under current further assessment

On top of financial targets, FMG set specific ESG targets

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