Investor Presentation • Apr 11, 2019
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London, 11 April 2019


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Fiera Milano organises proprietary exhibitions providing exhibition space and services directly to exhibitors; it also uses exhibition sites to host exhibitions for third parties
Management of one of most modern convention centre in Europe and the only one capable of hosting up to 18,000 delegates
Assisting its customers travel arrangements through accommodation services, site location, flight tickets, Visa procedures, transfers, train tickets
Concept design & engineering, exhibitions & booths, including shell scheme area, lounges, public space and outdoor structures
Online and offline content and publishing services, management courses, event organisation
Outside domestic market, organiser of exhibitions in Brazil, South Africa and China

1.1 An integrated business model
Figures refer to FY2018
of which 7,750 abroad
271,246 participants
Number of training events
Number of publishing portal
345,000 sqm fieramilano 54,000 sqm fieramilanocity
Consolidated EBITDA

Stand fitted and furnished
Group permanent employees
of which 97 abroad
of which 466,795 sqm abroad
Number of technical publications
Consolidated revenues
1.3
2015
Fiera Milano acquires Ipack-Ima and supports Expo 2015

2008 2012

Fiera Milano expands in international markets, entering the Indian, Chinese, South African, Brazilian and Russian markets
2018
Fiera Milano presents the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
The number one exhibition entity in Italy and one of the main exhibition entities worldwide in terms of gross indoor exhibition space

* Source: UFI – December 2018 ** Source: AMR International Globex Report 2018

Top exhibition sites worldwide*
('000 sqm)

| Exhibition | Industry | Frequency | Sq. Meters |
Number of exhibitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salone del Mobile / Eurocucina / Salone del Bagno |
Furniture and furnishing |
Annual/Biennial | 220,440 | 1,360 |
| HOST | Horeca | Biennial | 137,005 | 2,060 |
| The Innovation Alliance |
Processing and packaging machinery |
Multi-year | 136,435 | 2,515 |
| The MICAM (Spring and Autumn) |
Textile, clothing & accessories |
Biannual | 125,895 | 2,635 |
| HOMI (I and II semester) |
Homeware and gift |
Biannual | 121,165 | 2,445 |
| EMO | Industrial machinery |
Multi-year | 116,995 | 1,540 |
| Mostra Convegno Expocomfort |
Building and related furniture |
Biennial | 115,400 | 1,570 |
| ITMA | Textile machinery |
Multi-year | 109,570 | 1,690 |
| Eicma Moto |
Vehicles and related equipment |
Annual | 101,770 | 560 |
| Lineapelle (I and II semester) |
Leather | Biannual | 98,245 | 2,260 |
| Tuttofood | Food | Biennial | 64,770 | 1,235 |
| Artigiano in fiera |
Art and crafted products |
Annual | 59,170 | 1,540 |
* Data based on most recent exhibitions hosted prior to 31 December 2018

The Group is strong in DYNAMIC MARKETS (with sound growth expectations and where the "Made in Italy" label has appeal)

Industrial machinery 14.1%
Art and crafted products 3.6%
Commerce - Services 9.7%
Textiles, clothing & accessories 20.0%
Others 2.6%
Food - Catering 3.6% Vehicles and related equipment 8.2%

Building - plant design - energy 9.0%
Furniture and furnishing 14.0%
Homeware and gifts 7.2%
Tourism - Sport - Leisure 8.0%
Market Float 28.4%

Treasury shares 1.3%
Camera di Commercio Metropolitana di Milano-Monza-Brianza-Lodi 6.5%
Ente Autonomo Fiera Internazionale di Milano 63.8%
Fondazione Fiera Milano is a non-profit private law foundation, whose corporate mission is the development of the exhibition sector in Italy and abroad

* Advance payments (on average 6 months ahead for annual and 12 months ahead for biennial events)


High visibility on revenues due to long-term contracts with organisers
Main financial clauses in the contractual agreements with organisers:
The Group has structural negative NWC
This is the effect associated to suppliers, investments, payments of salaries and the expenses of the exhibitors and the visitors/delegates associated with the exhibitions
This is direct, indirect and induced contribution to the public budget through different taxes: VAT, Income tax, tax on profits and other taxes
Source: "Study of the socio-economic impact, Fiera Milano" - March 2019 KPMG, on 2017 data


Total impact of Fiera Milano
€ 4.3 billion of which in Lombardy


Maximisation of energy efficiency in the management of venues
Reduction of environmental impacts of the Group
Raising security and control levels in order to protect the safety, health and integrity of the exhibition sites users


Individual performance plan of top management linked to at least one CSR goal

Promote change management

Continuous promotion of culture and dissemination of ethics, legality and anti-corruption



* Emerging include: Brazil, China, Gulf Cooperation Council, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Hong Kong Note: Totals exclude SEA countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Macau) Source: AMR International Globex report 2018

• Leveraging on geo-cloning of successful domestic exhibitions



Maximize venue potential
Invest on core industry sectors


• Full service, eco-compatible and innovative infrastructure
• Develop geo-clones of top owned brands leveraging partnerships (Focus on China)
• Enhanced organization, empowered governance and integrated systems

• Best-in-class sustainable venue (eg. solar roof coverings)
• Maximum accessibility for suppliers,

exhibitors & visitors
~€100m investment plan by the controlling shareholder FONDAZIONE FIERA MILANO to enhance the venue

Strategic targets do not reflect and/or include any effect from M&A activity

Yearly Net Profit expected positive throughout period of StrategicPlan
* Net of International sqm ** € 84-88 million following the application of IFRS 16 as of 1 January 2019



Profit: 0.7% to 7.5% ('17 vs. '18) Recurring costs addressed +5pp profitability through efficiencies Net cash 23.7 million as at 31 December 2018 Return to dividend: € 0.13 per share proposed to the Shareholders' meeting
Guiding Principles

In 2018 successful first edition of The Innovation Alliance (150,000 visitors of which 27% international) CPHI in Milan in 2020 Return to the STAR segment on 30 April 2018 FMG Stock performance +162%* vs. end 2017

Restructuring plan launched in Brazil Recovery in profitability in South Africa Strengthening of the Chinese portfolio through the acquisition of new exhibitions Launch of the new E-PACK TECH event, dedicated to e-commerce packaging in China


* The figures for 2017 reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018
| =17 restated* | |
|---|---|
| 256.3 | |
| 3.2 | |
| 133.3 | |
| 49.9 | |
| 48.9 | |
| 5.4 | |
| 240.7 | |
| 2.6 | |
| 2.6 | |
| 5.8 | |
| 15.1 | |
| 6.8 | |
| 2.9 | |
| 5.4 | |
| (0.8) | |
| 0.0 | |
| 4.6 | |
| 2.9 | |
| 1.7 | |
| 1.6 |

| Consolidated Income Statement (€m) |
FY18 | F17 restated* |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 247.2 | 256.3 |
| Cost of materials |
2.4 | 3.2 |
| Cost of service |
114.1 | 133.3 |
| Cost for use of 3rd-party assets |
50.3 | 49.9 |
| Personnel expenses |
47.0 | 48.9 |
| Other operating expenses |
4.5 | 5.4 |
| Total operating costs |
218.4 | 240.7 |
| Other income |
2.8 | 2.6 |
| Results of equity-accounted companies |
5.2 | 2.6 |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts and other provisions |
5.0 | 5.8 |
| EBITDA | 31.9 | 15.1 |
| Depreciation and amortisation |
5.9 | 6.8 |
| Adjustments to asset values |
0.9 | 2.9 |
| EBIT | 25.1 | 5.4 |
| Financial income/(expenses) |
(0.1) | (0.8) |
| Valuation of financial assets |
(0.0) | 0.0 |
| Profit/loss before income tax |
24.9 | 4.6 |
| Income tax |
6.4 | 2.9 |
| Profit/loss | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| of which attributable to Shareholders of the controlling entity |
18.8 | 1.6 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (€m) |
31/12/18 | 31/12/17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets |
148.4 | 151.5 |
| Net working capital |
(73.1) | (74.3) |
| Gross capital employed |
75.3 | 77.3 |
| Non-current liabilities |
16.9 | 13.4 |
| Total net capital employed |
58.4 | 63.8 |
| Equity | 82.1 | 63.0 |
| Net financial position |
(23.7) | 0.8 |
| Equity and net financial position |
58.4 | 63.8 |


• We have a clear definition of the ingredients for our success
• We have completed the turnaround process, started our investments and are strengthening our portfolio of exhibitions
• We'll seek most promising opportunities
where they are
• We will actively ensure our business will have a sustainable impact

This document has been prepared by Fiera Milano SpA 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 forward-looking 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, Marco Pacini, 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.


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