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Aquafil

Investor Presentation Nov 14, 2018

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Aquafil Group

Financial Results 30th September and III Quarter 2018

14th November 2018

This document has been prepared by Aquafil S.p.A. ("Aquafil" or "Company") solely to introduce the Company and its business.

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Index

1. Aquafil Group at Glance 4
2. 30th
September and III Quarter 2018 Highlights
10
3. Key Performance Indicators 14
3a. Focus on Sales 17
4. 30th
September and III Quarter 2018 Financial Statement
19

1. Aquafil Group at Glance

Market Leader in Nylon Fibers and Polymers:

  • Flooring solutions;
  • Fashion and sportswear textile applications;
  • Polymers for engineering plastics solutions;
  • Technologies, processes and continuous innovation key to a successful business model
  • R&D focus for a uniquely diversified commercial offer;
  • Manufacturing and operational excellence;
  • Focus on high-end segments for a premium positioning;

Pioneers of circularity

  • A true regeneration Group with almost 40% of fiber revenue coming from Nylon 6 waste regeneration;
  • ECONYL® Regeneration System: high barriers to entry and cost effectiveness (www.econyl.com);
  • Substantial opportunities ahead;
  • A global company with a dedicated, local supply system
  • Manufacturing presence in 8 countries
  • Entrepreneurial talent and strong management team

USA

Cartersville (Georgia) Aquafil USA 1 & 2

Phoenix (Arizona) Aquafil Carpet Recycling #1

Sacramento (California) Aquafil Carpet Recycling #2

ITALY

Arco (TN) Aquafil (Headquarter)

Cares (TN) Rovereto (TN) Tessilquattro

CHINA

Jiaxing Aquafil Jiaxing

THAILAND

Rayong Aquafil Asia Pacific

GERMANY

Leuna Aqualeuna

UK

Kilbirnie Aquafil UK

SLOVENIA

Ljubljana AquafilSLO Ljubljana

Senozece AquafilSLO Senožeče

Store AquafilSLO Štore

Ajdovščina AquafilSLO Ajdovščina

CROATIA

Oroslavje Aquafil CRO

2. 30th September and III Quarter 2018 Highlights

TURNOVER
(€/mil)
EBITDA
(€/mil)
NET RESULT
(€/mil)
N.F.P.
(€/mil)
Q3YTD Q3 Q3YTD Q3 Q3YTD Q3
Act18 430,9 139,6 Act18 60,9 16,4 Act18 24,4 4,7 Q3YTD 165
Act17 403,2 124,4 Act17 56,4 16,1 Act17 17,8 4,3 H1 -
18
146,9
% Var
18 to 17
6,9% 12,3% % Var
18 to 17
7,9% 1,9% % Var
18 to 17
37,2% 9,4% Dic17 112,1

Revenues contribution of acquired Asia Pacific Invista Assets from May 2018 in accordance with the expectation (ca 50 \$/mil/y)

Revenues increase of US automotive fiber carpet of ca 90% vs Q3YTD 2017

Asia and US Market supported by European Operation (+120% vs Q3 2017) with impact on Q3 marginality

Summer holiday period in Europe Higher impact of Fixed Cost estimated in lower EBITDA Margin of ca 1,5% (as Q3 2017)

Slowdown of European BCF Market of ca 6,5% vs Q3 17 Impact on marginality due to lower saturation of reprocessing activity

Revenues contribution of acquired Asia Pacific Invista Assets from May 2018 in accordance with the expectation (ca 50 \$/mil/y)

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Highlights

Due to structural market increase, ainly US market and also Asia has been supported by European Operation with impact on Q3 marginality due to transport and duties costs and also higher European production costs estimated on Q3 2018 in ca 1,0 €/mil. Group considers increase of US and Asia market consolidated and HAS LUNCHED NEW PROJECT OF CAPACITY INCREASE both in Asia and in US.

3. Key Performance Indicators

The Key Performance Indicators of Aquafil Group at 30 September 2018 compared with same period of 2017 are here reported:

KPI Q3YTD
2018 - Act
Q3YTD
2017 - Act
Act 18 vs
Act 17
Turnover €/mil 430,93 403,23 6,9%
EBITDA €/mil 60,89 56,45 7,9%
EBITDA Margin % 14,13% 14,00%
EBIT €/mil 34,39 33,28 3,3%
EBIT Margin % 7,98% 8,25%
EBIT Adj €/mil 40,53 38,46 5,4%
EBIT Adj Margin % 9,41% 9,54%
EBT €/mil 30,56 25,30 20,8%
EBT Margin % 7,09% 6,27%
Net Result €/mil 24,35 17,76 37,2%
Net Result Margin % 5,65% 4,40%
Q3YTD Q3YTD Act 18 vs
2018 - Act 2017 - Act Act 17
NFP €/mil 165,03 (112,70) -246,4%
  • a) Revenues grew 6.9%, amounting to €430,9 million compared to €403,2 million of same period 2017, mainly as a result of sale increase of BCF product in Asia and USA and Polymer in USA.
  • b) EBITDA increased from €56,5 million to €60.9 million, up by 7,9% and EBITDA margin improved from 14.0% to 14.1%. Increase of EBITDA is mainly due to BCF product sold in Asia.
  • c) Net profit at 30 September 2018 amounted to €24.4 million, up by 37.2% compared to the same period of the previous year (€17.76 million). Increase follows EBITDA trend and remain effect is mainly related to variation of D&A and exchange gains and losses.
  • d) Net Financial Position grew to €165.3 million, compared to €112.1 million at December 31, 2017. The increase was mainly attributable to:
    1. the investments made during the period, including
    2. payments to Invista for the acquisition of its assets related to the Polyamide 6 BCF Fiber business in Asia Pacific and
    3. acceleration of investment program in US and China
    4. acceleration of ACR#s investment program;
    1. an higher level of Working Capital used, as a result of sales growth for Q3 2018 compared to Q4 2017, Invista asset acquisition, and also the increase of good in transit for market support from Europe to Rest of Word.
    1. the dividend distribution of €12,2 millions.

The Key Performance Indicators of Aquafil Group of Q3 2018 compared with same period of 2017 are here reported:

KPI Q3 Q3 Act 18 vs
2018 - Act 2017 - Act Act 17
Turnover €/mil 139,64 124,40 12,3%
EBITDA €/mil 16,40 16,10 1,9%
EBITDA Margin % 11,74% 12,94%
EBIT €/mil 7,32 8,52 -14,1%
EBIT Margin % 5,24% 6,85%
EBIT Adj €/mil 9,18 10,21 -10,2%
EBIT Adj Margin % 6,57% 8,21%
EBT €/mil 5,97 5,99 -0,4%
EBT Margin % 4,27% 4,82%
Net Result €/mil 4,74 4,33 9,4%
Net Result Margin % 3,39% 3,48%
H1 FY Act 18 vs
2018 - Act 2017 - Act Act 17
NFP €/mil 165,03 (112,70) -246,4%
  • a) Revenues grew by 12,3%, amounting to €139.6 million compared to €124.4 million for Q3 2017, mainly as a result of sale increase of BCF product in Asia and USA partially compensated by a reduction in EMEA, and a reduction of Polymer sold.
  • b) EBITDA increased from €16.1 million to €16.4 million, up by 1,9%. EBITDA margin decrease from 12.9% to 11.7% mainly due to production lower saturation caused by European BCF market slowdown and a lower marginality of incremental US revenues because supported by European operation at higher cost (duties, transport, etc.)
  • c) Net profit amounted to €4,7 million, up by 9.4% compared to the same period of the previous year (€4,3 million). Increase follows EBITDA trend and remain effect is mainly related to variation of D&A and exchange gains and losses.
  • d) Net Financial Position grew to €165.3 million, compared to €112.1 million at December 31, 2017. Increase was mainly attributable to:
    1. the investments made during the period, including
    2. payments to Invista for the acquisition of its assets related to the Polyamide 6 BCF Fiber business in Asia Pacific and
    3. acceleration of investment program in US and China
    4. acceleration of ACR#s investment program;
    1. an higher level of Working Capital used, as a result of sales growth for Q3 2018 compared to Q4 2017, Invista asset acquisition, and also the increase of good in transit for market support from Europe to Rest of Word.
    1. the dividend distribution of €12,2 millions.
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3a. Focus on Sales

The following table compares the figures referring to the amount and percentage of sales broken down by Line of Product at 30 September and 3 rd Quarter 2018 to same period of 2017.

BCF Product line's sales increase both at 30 September 2018 (8,1%) and Q3 2018 (20,2%) compared to the same periods of 2017 as effect of growth of quantity sold (a) in Asia Pacific area mainly derived from Invista acquisition and (b) in US in for the increase of the BCF automotive fiber. Polymers line's sales increase at 30 September 2018 (12,6%) and decrease in Q3 2018 (-15,2%), due to the necessity of internal use of polymers to produce fiber. Var% Q 3 Q 3

Sales (€/mil) Q3 YTD Q3 YTD Var%
by Product Line 2018 2017 2018 2017
BCF 317,26 293,53 8,1% 106,96 88,97 20,2%
NTF 71,15 71,94 -1,1% 20,50 21,07 -2,7%
Polymers 42,53 37,76 12,6% 12,17 14,35 -15,2%
TOTALE 430,93 403,23 6,9% 139,64 124,40 12,3%

The following table compares the figures referring to the amount and percentage of sales broken down by Geographical Area at 30 September and 3 rd Quarter 2018 to same period of 2017.

Sales on Asia and Oceania market increase both at 30 September 2018 (45,5%) and Q3 2018 (76,3%) compared to same periods of 2018 as effect of growth of BCF product quantity sold in the area mainly derived from Invista acquisition. Sales on North America market increase both at 30 September 2018 (11,1%) and Q3 2018 (37,6%) compared to same periods of 2017 thanks to the increase of the BCF automotive fiber and also polymers line. Decreased of sales in Italy (-7,2%) and EMEA (-5-5%) in Q3 2018 is related, for EMEA, to less quantity BCF product due to market slowdown, partially also related to UK market for BREXIT, and for Italy of less Polymers sold during period due to the necessity of internal use of polymers to produce fiber. Var% Q 3 Q 3

Sales (€/mil) Q3 YTD Q3 YTD Var%
Geographical Area 2018 2017 2018 2017
Italy 84,89 85,14 -0,3% 24,22 26,09 -7,2%
EMEA(*) 191,44 195,29 -2,0% 57,36 60,66 -5,5%
North America 76,60 68,92 11,1% 28,62 20,80 37,6%
Asia e Oceania 77,62 53,34 45,5% 29,30 16,62 76,3%
RoW 0,38 0,55 -30,4% 0,14 0,22 -36,6%
TOTALE 430,93 403,23 6,9% 139,64 124,40 12,3%

The Group's revenues from sales of ECONYL® branded products are growth of 8,3% in third quarter 2018 and of 6,9% at 30 September 2018 compared to same periods of 2017 and represent at 30 September the 37% of fiber sales. Without considering the turnover contribution of Invista acquisition, percentage of products branded ECONYL® would have been

4. 30th September and III Quarter 2018 Financial Statement

RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO At September 30, At September 30, Third Third
EBITDA €/000 2018 2018 Quarter 2018 Quarter 2017
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) 24.355 17.755 4.741 4.334
Income Taxes 6.202 7.545 1.226 1.657
Investment income and charges - (50) - -
Amortisation & Depreciation 18.923 17.545 6.560 5.738
Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets 1.433 448 665 147
Financial items (*) 6.606 10.879 2.151 3.355
No recurring items (**) 3.369 2.326 1.057 867
EBITDA 60.888 56.448 16.400 16.098
Revenue 430.932 403.233 139.641 124.397
EBITDA Margin 14,1% 14,0% 11,7% 12,9%
At September 30, At September 30, Third Third
2018 2018 Quarter 2018 Quarter 2017
60.888 56.448 16.400 16.098
18.923 17.545 6.560 5.738
1.433 448 665 147
40.531 38.455 9.175 10.213
430.932 403.233 139.641 124.397
9,4% 9,5% 6,6% 8,2%

(*) The financial items include: (i) financial income of Euro 0,2 million at the end of September 2017, (ii) financial charges of Euro 4.3 million at the end of September 2018, compared to Euro 4.8 million at the end of September 2017, (iii) cash discounts of Euro 2.7 million, compared to Euro 2.8 million, and (iv) exchange gains of Euro 0.4 million, against losses of Euro 3.4 million.

22 (**) This includes (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group and other corporate transactions for Euro 2.4 million and 0.1 million respectively in the periods ending Septembre 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, (ii) listing charges for Euro 0.8 million in the periods ending Septembre 30, 2017, (iii) costs for restructuring and the regularization of expatriated personnel for Euro 0.5 million and Euro 1.4 million respectively in the periods ending September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 (iv) other non-recurring charges of Euro 0.5 million in the period ending September 30, 2018.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT September of wich September of wich Third Quarter of wich Third Quarter of wich
€/000 2018 non-current 2017 non-current 2018 non-current 2017 non-current
Revenue 430.932 403.233 139.641 124.397
of which related parties 204 244 16 92
Other Revenue 419 419 43 43 274 274 40 40
Total Revenue and Other Revenue 431.350 419 403.276 43 139.915 274 124.437 40
Raw Material (224.130) (211) (204.507) (75.978) (110) (63.102)
Services (73.639) (2.281) (69.578) (876) (24.219) (696) (22.300) (749)
of which related parties (2.685) (2.719) (895) (922)
Personel (77.236) (1.182) (76.568) (1.441) (24.389) (524) (24.094) (136)
of which related parties (714) (238)
Other Operating Costs (1.718) (114) (1.830) (52) (671) (3) (705) (22)
of which related parties (52) (51) (17) (51)
Depreciation and Amorti zation (18.923) (17.545) (6.560) (5.738)
Provi s ions and Write-downs (1.433) (448) (665) (147)
Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs 122 485 (116) 166
EBIT 34.393 (3.369) 33.284 (2.326) 7.319 (1.057) 8.517 (867)
Income (loss) from Investments 50
Other Financial Income 31 169 14 (11)
of which related parties 144
Interest Expenses (4.269) (4.787) (1.242) (1.428)
FX Gains and Losses 401 (3.416) (124) (1.087)
Profit Before Taxes 30.556 (3.369) 25.300 (2.326) 5.967 (1.057) 5.991 (867)
Income Taxes (6.202) - (7.545) (1.226) (1.657)
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) 24.355 (3.369) 17.755 (2.326) 4.741 (1.057) 4.334 (867)
Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest 38 12
Net Profit Attributable to the Group 24.355 17.717 4.741 4.322
Basic earnings per share 0,48 0,39 0,09 0,10
Diluted earnings per share 0,48 0,39 0,09 0,10
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At September 30, At December 31,
€/000 2018 2017
Intangible Assets 15.478 7.782
Tangible Assets 175.134 153.927
Financial Assets 369 408
of which related parties 79 79
Other Assets 2.189
Deferred Tax Assets 7.710 11.356
Total Non-Current Assets 200.880 173.472
Inventories 161.916 153.499
Trade Receivable 52.020 34.870
of which related parties 40 116
Financial Current Assets 1.658 988
Current Tax Receivables 2.567 524
Other Current Assets 14.941 12.517
of which related parties 1.566 1.688
Cash and Cash Equivalents 95.368 99.024
Total Current Assets 328.471 301.422
Total Current Assets 529.351 474.895
Share Capital 49.715 49.673
Reserves 63.017 54.772
Group Net Profit for the year 24.120 20.569
Group Shareholders Equity 136.852 125.014
Net Equity attributable to minority interest 1 386
Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest 0 99
Total Sharholders Equity 136.853 125.499
Employee Benefits 5.700 5.876
Non-Current Financial Liabilities 208.442 159.973
Provisions for Risks and Charges 2.473 1.516
Deferred Tax Liabilities 3.218 3.533
Other Payables 10.091 7.858
Total Non-Current Liabilities 229.924 178.755
Current Financial Liabilities 53.610 52.111
Current Tax Payables 3.347 5.134
Trade Payables 84.679 94.477
of which related parties 849 716
Other Liabilities 20.939 18.919
of which related parties 233 457
Total Current Liabilities 162.574 170.641
Total Equity and Liabilities 529.351 474.895
CASH FLOW STATEMENT At September 30, At September 30,
€/000 2018 2017
Operation Activities
Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) 24.355 17.755
of which related parties -1.637 -3.095
Income Taxes 6.202 7.546
Income (loss) from Investments -50
Other Financial Income -31 -169
of which related parties -144
Interest Expenses 4.269 4.787
FX Gains and Losses -401 3.416
Gain/Loss on non - current asset Disposals -52 55
Provisions & write-downs 1.433 449
Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs 18.923 17.545
Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC 54.698 51.334
Change in Inventories -8.417 -7.023
Change in Trade and Other Receivables -9.798 -5.666
of which related parties 133 102
Change in Trade and Other Payables -18.732 -14.206
of which related parties 76 -146
Change in Other Assets/Liabilities -2.981 -2.825
of which related parties -102 -876
Net Interest Expenses paid -3.421 -4.395
Income Taxes paid -3.595 -5.211
Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges -470 -1.546
Cash Flow from Operating Activities (A) 7.284 10.462
Investing activities
Investment in Tangible Assets -38.867 -24.148
Disposal of Tangible Assets 917 1.251
Investment in Intangible Assets -9.665 -3.225
Disposal of Intangible Assets 23
Investment in Financial Assets 39
Disposal of Financial Assets 1.483
Cash Flow used in Investing Activities (B) -47.553 -24.639
Financing Activities
Increase in no current Loan and borrowing
90.000 65.000
Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing -39.496 -61.299
Net variation in current fiancial Assets and Liability -1.692 9.383
Dividends Distribution -12.241 -13.819
of which related parties -7.369 -13.675
Increase (decrease) Share Capital 42
Cash Flow from Financing Activities ( C) 36.612 -735
Net Cash Flow of the Year (A)+(B)+(C) -3.657 -14.912
NET FINANCIAL DEBT At September 30,
At December 31,
€/000 2018 2018
A. Cash 95.368 99.024
B. Other cash equivalents - -
C. Securities held-for-trading - -
D. Liquidity ( A + B + C) 95.368 99.024
E. Current financial receivables 1.658 988
F. Current bank loans and borrowing (51) (72)
G. Current portion of non-current loans and borrowing (51.647) (50.199)
H. Other current loans and borrowing (1.911) (1.840)
I. Current financial debt ( F + G + H ) (53.610) (52.111)
J. Net current financial debt (I + E+ D) 43.417 47.901
K. Non-current bank loans and borrowing (142.015) (91.597)
L. Bonds issued (53.099) (53.820)
M. Other non-current loans and borrowing (13.328) (14.556)
N. Non-current financial debt ( K + L + M ) (208.442) (159.973)
O. Net financial debt (J+N) (165.025) (112.071)

AQUAFIL INVESTORS CONTACT

Karim Tonelli Investor Relations and Performance Management Director [email protected] - mob: +39 348 6022.950

Barabino & Partners IR T: +39 02 72.02.35.35 Stefania Bassi - [email protected] - mob: +39 335 6282.667 Agota Dozsa - [email protected] - mob: +39 338 7424.061

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