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Fiera Milano

Earnings Release May 16, 2017

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FIERA MILANO GROUP 1 st Quarter 2017 Consolidated Results

CONFERENCE CALL - 16 MAY 2017

Contents

Highlights

Financial result

Business outlook

1 st QUARTER 2017 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Positive quarterly results, in line with expectations, although below the results for the same period of 2016 which included the biennial exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
  • Net exhibition space occupied in Italy: 467,365 square metres (31% from directly organised exhibitions), compared to 497,490 square metres in 1Q16
  • Consolidated quarterly revenues of Euro 65.4 million (Euro 76.9 million in 1Q16)
  • 1Q17 consolidated gross operating profit: Euro 8.8 million (Euro 18.4 million in 1Q16)
  • 1Q17 consolidated net operating profit: Euro 6.4 million (Euro 16.1 million in 1Q16)
  • Improvement in the net debt to Euro 13.3 million at 31 March 2017 from Euro 38.3 million at 31 December 2016 due partly to the trend in net working capital
  • On 22 February 2017 the Company signed a contract to sell its 75% shareholding in Worldex Fiera Milano Exhibitions Co., Ltd., which operates in China (the closing took place on 24 April 2017): this disposal aims at concentrating all of the Group's activities in China in its joint venture with its German partner Deutsche Messe

Contents

Highlights

Financial result

Business outlook

ITALIAN EXHIBITION CALENDAR

Net sq. metres
of exhibition space
Exhibitions 1Q17 1Q16
Annual exhibitions
Directly organised 88,045 93,525
Organised by 3rd parties 264,255 281,930
Total annual exhibitions 352,300 375,455
Biennial exhibitions
Directly organised 56,765 -
Organised by 3rd parties 53,060 118,395
Total biennial exhibitions 109,825 118,395
Total exhibitions 462,125 493,850
Congresses with related exhibition area 5,240 3,640
Total 467,365 497,490
Directly
organised:
increase
in
demand
for
HOMI,
direct
organisation
of
Promotion
Trade
Exhibition
the
first
time
and
postponement
of
Bit
Organised
by
third
parties:
positive
performance
of
LineaPelle
February edition
and
Simac
Tanning
Tech,
absence
of
Esposizione
Internazionale
Canina,
postponement of
Milano
Auto
Classica,
first
in
Milano
of
MAM
and
first
edition
of
The
ONE
Milano
Directly
organised:
presence
of
Transpotec
Logitec
Organised
by
third
parties:
presence
of
Made
Expo
and
absence
of
Mostra Convegno
Expocomfort

Annual exhibitions:

  • Directly organised: increase in demand for HOMI, direct organisation of Promotion Trade Exhibition for the first time and postponement of Bit
  • Organised by third parties: positive performance of LineaPelle February edition and Simac Tanning-Tech, absence of Esposizione Internazionale Canina, postponement of Milano Auto Classica, first time in Milano of MAM and first edition of The ONE Milano
  • Biennial exhibitions:
  • Directly organised: presence of Transpotec Logitec

ITALIAN EXHIBITIONS

Italian exhibitions 1Q17 1Q16
Revenues (€'000) 58,216 68,019
Gross operating result (€'000) 7,902 14,889
% on revenues 13.6% 21.9%
Net operating result (€'000) 6,614 13,595
% on revenues 11.4% 20.0%
  • The decline in revenues is attributable to the aforementioned absence of the exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort and the postponement of Bit, partially offset by the presence of the biennial exhibitions Made Expo and Transpotec Logitec
  • The trend of the gross operating result is primarily related to the trend of revenues and to the higher consultancy costs arising from the review of company processes as a consequence of the procedures relating to the ongoing Administration Order

FOREIGN EXHIBITION CALENDAR

Net sq. metres
of exhibition space
Exhibitions 1Q17
1Q16
Annual exhibitions
China 80,180 73,250
South Africa 3,075 2,030
India 2,970 2,840
Total annual exhibitions 86,225 78,120
Total 86,225 78,120
  • China: positive performance of Chinafloor Domotex Shanghai
  • South Africa: good performance from Cape Town Art Fair
  • India: Food Hospitality World organised in Mumbai

FOREIGN EXHIBITION

Foreign exhibitions 1Q17 1Q16
restated*
Revenues (€'000) 518 343
Gross operating result (€'000) 983 920
% on revenues 189.8% 268.2%
Net operating result (€'000) 729 706
% on revenues 140.7% 205.8%

following the application of IFRS 5 because of the divestment of the Chinese subsidiaries Worldex and Haikou Worldex

  • The increase in revenues was mainly due to higher demand for exhibition space at the exhibition Cape Town Art Fair
  • Results slightly increased compared to 1Q16

STAND-FITTING SERVICES

Stand-fitting services 1Q17 1Q16
Revenues (€'000) 9,811 15,378
Gross operating result (€'000) 561 2,990
% on revenues 5.7% 19.4%
Net operating result (€'000) 122 2,604
% on revenues 1.2% 16.9%

Lower revenues and margins mainly reflect the different exhibition calendar as well as the absence of revenues linked to the dismantling of some structures associated with Expo 2015 which occurred in the same quarter of the previous year

Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions

MEDIA

Media 1Q17 1Q16
Revenues (€'000) 2,472 2,873
Gross operating result (€'000) -248 -43
% on revenues -10.0% -1.5%
Net operating result (€'000) -371 -260
% on revenues -15.0% -9.0%

The trend in revenues and gross operating result was mainly attributable to the different exhibition calendar and to lower activities from the education market

CONGRESSES

Congresses 1Q17 1Q16
Revenues (€'000) 5,706 4,231
Gross operating result (€'000) -379 -294
% on revenues -6.6% -6.9%
Net operating result (€'000)
% on revenues
-703
-12.3%
-540
-12.8%
  • Revenues increased mainly due to the positive trend of conventions and congresses
  • The gross operating result reflected the lower contribution of other income which in the previous year benefited from the inclusion of insurance settlements

INCOME STATEMENT

Consolidated Income Statement (€'000) 1Q17 1Q16
restated*
Revenues 65,396 76,890
Gross operating result 8,819 18,427
Gross operating margin (%) 13.5% 24.0%
Net operating result (EBIT) 6,375 16,058
Net operating margin (%) 9.7% 20.9%
Profit/loss before income tax from continuing operations 6,168 15,829
Profit/loss margin (%) 9.4% 20.6%
Profit/loss before income tax from discontinued operations - -172
Profit/loss before income tax 6,168 15,657
Profit/loss before tax margin (%) 9.4% 20.4%
-attributable to Shareholders of the controlling entity 6,246 15,742
Profit/loss before tax attributable to Shareholders of the controlling entity margin (%) 9.6% 20.5%
-attributable to non-controlling interests -78 -85
Profit/loss before tax attributable to non-controlling interests margin (%) -0.1% -0.1%

* Some figures in the Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 March 2016 have been restated following the application of IFRS 5 because of the divestment of the Chinese subsidiaries Worldex and Haikou Worldex

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (€'000) 31/03/17
before tax
31/12/16
after tax
Non-current assets 162,234 160,882
Net working capital -67,855 -46,527
Gross capital employed 94,379 114,355
Non-current liabilities 15,223 16,409
Net capital employed continuing operations 79,156 97,946
Net capital employed discontinued operations 2,049 2,049
Total net capital employed 81,205 99,995
Equity 67,864 61,679
Net financial position continuing operations 14,555 39,530
Net financial position assets held for sale -1,214 -1,214
Equity and net financial position 81,205 99,995

NET FINANCIAL POSITION

Consolidated Net Financial Position (€'000) 31/03/17 31/12/16
Cash (including bank balances) 37,166 20,904
Other cash equivalents - -
Securities held for trading - -
Cash and cash equivalents 37,166 20,904
Current financial assets 2,632 2,622
Current bank borrowings 15,189 18,019
Current portion of non-current debt 25,278 27,523
Other current financial liabilities 4,545 3,364
Current financial debt 45,012 48,906
Current net financial debt (cash) 5,214 25,380
Non-current bank borrowings 9,299 14,108
Debt securities in issue - -
Other non-current payables 42 42
Non-current net financial debt 9,341 14,150
Net financial debt (cash) from continuing operations 14,555 39,530
Net financial debt (cash) from assets held for sale -1,214 -1,214
Net financial debt (cash) 13,341 38,316

The improvement is attributable to the positive cash flow in the quarter and the positive change in cash flows arising from net working capital, principally as a result of advances for exhibitions that are to take place in later quarters

Contents

Highlights

Financial result

Business outlook

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

  • The remainder of the financial year 2017 will reflect the benefits of the more favourable exhibition calendar when, amongst other events, the important directly organised biennial exhibitions Tuttofood and Host will take place
  • The exhibition calendar in the coming months of the current year will also be enriched by the inclusion of new exhibitions: including the directly organised exhibitions, Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous, and the exhibitions organised by third parties, Lamiera, Expo Ferroviaria and the international dog show ENCI Winner
  • The Group therefore expects a significant improvement in the gross operating profit in 2017 compared to the previous year in the absence of currently unforeseen events or developments
  • The Administration Order relating to the subsidiary Nolostand is scheduled to expire on 6 July 2017 and the analogous provision of Fiera Milano SpA limited to the branch of the business regarding stand fitting services is scheduled to expire on 11 October 2017

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Data and information herewith set forth are extracted from Fiera Milano Consolidated Interim Management Report to 31 March 2017 filed with Italian authorities regulating exchanges and securities and disseminated concomitantly with this presentation.

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 Sebastiano Carbone 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.

For further information, please contact:

Gianna La Rana Investor Relations Director

Camilla Cusi

Investor Relations

Tel +39 02.4997.7816/7911 email: [email protected]

Fiera Milano SpA

S.S. del Sempione 28 20017 Rho (Milano) - Italia www.fieramilano.it

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