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Davide Campari-Milano N.V.

Earnings Release Oct 26, 2023

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Strong momentum in the first nine months despite the expected normalisation in the third quarter and poor weather conditions in Europe

Positive brand momentum confirmed, in particular from the aperitifs, tequila and bourbon

Continuous industry outperformance in the core markets combined with robust pricing across the portfolio

FIRST NINE MONTHS 2023-RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reported net sales of €2,201.3 million, up +9.8% on a reported basis. Organic growth of +10.5% in the first nine months of the year thanks to solid brand momentum, in particular aperitifs, tequila and premium bourbon as well as robust pricing across the portfolio. Organic growth in the third quarter (+4.4%) reflected the expected normalisation as well as the very tough comparison base (Q3 2022: +18.6%, benefiting from the second round of price increases) and unfavourable weather conditions across key European markets, in particular Italy.
  • EBIT-adjusted of €520.5 million, 23.6% on net sales, up +5.7% on a reported basis.
    • o Organic growth of +10.8% in the first nine months, +10bps organic margin expansion, of which: gross margin dilutive (-10bps), impacted by continued COGS inflation, only partially mitigated by positive pricing and mix, A&P accretive (+50bps) due to very poor weather conditions impacting summer activations, SG&A dilutive (- 40bps) reflecting the continuous investment in the business infrastructure, including the future route-tomarket expansion in Greece.
    • o Organic growth of +3.3% in the third quarter, with margin dilution (-20bps), largely impacted by SG&A costs which grew faster than sales.
    • o Negative FX (-6.1%, or €(30.1) million), mainly driven by the transactional forex effect of MXN penalising tequila costs, together with the depreciation of the US dollar and Argentine Peso. The perimeter effect was positive (+1.1%, or €5.4 million).
  • Group profit before taxation-adjusted of €473.8 million, down -2.0%. Group profit before taxation-adjusted excluding the unrealised exchange gains/(losses) reached €485.9 million, up + 2.1%. Group profit before taxation of €445.2 million, down -1.7%.
  • Net financial debt of €1,815.6 million as of September 30 th, 2023, up €260.3 million vs. December 31st 20221 , as positive cash flow generation was more than offset mainly by planned capex investments to increase production capacity as well as cash outlays for the dividend payment. Net debt to rolling EBITDA-adjusted ratio at 2.6 times as of September 30 th, 2023, compared with 2.4 times on December 31st, 2022.

Milan, October 26th , 2023-The Board of Directors of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI-Bloomberg CPR IM) approved the additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th, 2023.

Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer: 'Overall, our strong performance continued into the nine months thanks to solid brand momentum, in particular from aperitifs, tequila and bourbon, as well as robust pricing across the portfolio, whilst also reflecting the expected normalisation in the third quarter and the impact of poor weather in Europe. Looking at the remainder of 2023, we expect our topline performance to reflect the strength of our key brands with continued outperformance vs. core reference markets, positive pricing and the continued normalisation of volume growth. Concomitantly, margins are expected to reflect positive pricing, sales mix linked to business seasonality, the normalisation of input costs inflation as well as the continued investments to strengthen the Group's commercial capabilities. On a full year basis, we confirm our guidance of a flat organic EBIT-adj. margin despite the current volatile macro-environment2 . In addition, we expect the negative forex trends to continue, reflecting the weakening US dollar and other key emerging market currencies as well as the appreciation of the Mexican Peso.

In the medium term, we remain confident to continue delivering strong organic topline and margin expansion leveraging mix improvement as well as input cost inflation easing.'.

1 Values restated as a result of the purchase price allocation of Wilderness Trail Distillery, LLC

2 Guidance provided upon Full Year 2022 results on 21st February 2023.

REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED SALES FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS 2023 RESULTS

Analysis of organic net sales change by geography:

  • Americas (44% of total Group sales) were up organically by +6.5%. The Group's largest market, the US, grew by +9.1%, or +4.9% in the third quarter, reflecting the very tough comparison base (Q3 2022: +30.2%) as well as industry normalisation, although the Group continues to outperform the overall market both in terms of Nielsen and in terms of NABCA data. Jamaica grew overall (+4.3%) despite a softer Q3 (-11.7%) due to supply constraints and a tough comparison base. Overall positive performance for the other markets, with strong growth in Brazil and Mexico offsetting weakness in other markets due to major macroeconomic challenges, in particular Argentina.
  • Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa3 (29% of total Group sales) grew by +9.2%. The region's largest market, Italy, was up +5.9%, after a softer performance in the third quarter which was impacted by the tough comparison base (+7.9%), wholesaler caution as well as poor weather affecting the aperitifs in their peak season. France delivered strong growth of +12.8% while other markets in the region registered an overall positive performance, including double-digit growth in Spain and Greece, led by Aperol and Campari. GTR was up +36.9% (Q3: +16.4%) with good momentum across the portfolio while weakness in Nigeria remained.
  • North, Central and Eastern Europe (20% of total Group sales) grew organically by +16.1%. Germany registered strong growth of +24.6%, boosted by an acceleration in Q3 (+38.8%), helped also by robust pricing. The growth was largely driven by the aperitif portfolio in their peak season, including Aperol, Aperol Spritz ready-to-enjoy, Campari, all growing double digits, alongside the recent innovation Sarti Rosa. The UK grew by +14.7% despite difficult consumer dynamics as well as unfavourable weather in the third quarter thanks to momentum in the aperitifs and Wray&Nephew Overproof. Good underlying trends remain in other markets despite the poor weather.
  • Asia Pacific (7% of total Group sales) grew organically by +26.6%. Australia grew +9.4%, with an acceleration in the third quarter (+12.9%) largely led by Wild Turkey ready-to-drink, Wild Turkey bourbon and Aperol. Other markets in the region registered an overall very positive performance (+54.7%), in particular South Korea, Japan and China.

Analysis of organic sales change by brand:

  • Global Priorities (59% of total Group sales) registered an organic growth of +10.9%. Aperol delivered strong growth across all markets (+23.3%), with positive momentum continuing during the peak summer season despite unfavourable weather, boosted also by pricing and strong consumption, particularly in Germany. The Q3 performance was positive overall (+9.0%) despite a tough comparison in the core US market (Q3 2022: +110.3%), bad weather and wholesaler caution in core Italy. Campari delivered solid growth of +9.2% despite a softer Q3 (+1.8%) which reflected a tough comparison base (Q3 2022: +26.0%), poor weather conditions in core European markets and weakness in Argentina, Nigeria, and Jamaica. The Wild Turkey franchise registered a positive performance (+10.9%) overall, as strong brand momentum continued into Q3 (+8.0%) despite the tough comparison base (Q3 2022: +30.2%) with sustained outperformance of high-margin Russell's Reserve. Grand Marnier was impacted by the US destocking in the first half and declined -21.8%, despite a normalisation of the trend in the third quarter. The Jamaican rum portfolio grew +7.8% overall, driven by core Jamaica, the US and the UK thanks to continued favourable category trends in premium rum. SKYY grew +2.4% overall thanks to growth in international markets such as China, while the third quarter registered a decline largely due to Argentina and the US.
  • Regional Priorities (24% of total Group sales) grew +13.0%. Espolòn grew strong double digits (+37.6%), thanks to continued strong momentum in the core US (Q3 +32.4%) as the brand continues to gain market share. The GlenGrant grew double digits driven by premiumisation, while Aperol Spritz ready-to-enjoy was up +7.9% and Magnum Tonic was up +28.4%. The other brands such as Crodino, Cinzano sparkling wines and vermouth were all positive while the Italian Specialities were negative overall, largely due to Frangelico.
  • Local Priorities (8% of total Group sales) grew +2.9% with positive growth from Wild Turkey ready-to-drink and SKYY ready-to-drink. X-Rated and Campari Soda grew as well.

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3 Includes Global Travel Retail.

REVIEW OF FIRST NINE MONTHS 2023 RESULTS

Gross profit totalled €1,303.1 million, 59.2% of net sales, up by +7.7% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +10.4% with a margin dilution of -10 basis points. The organic margin dilution reflected the impact from high COGS inflation, only partially mitigated by pricing and the sales mix. In the third quarter, the gross margin was accretive by +60bps thanks to positive pricing, offsetting easing input cost inflation.

Advertising and Promotion expenses (A&P) were €350.8 million, 15.9% of net sales, up +6.7% in value on a reported basis. A&P increased organically by +7.3%, lower than net sales, thus generating margin accretion of +50 basis points driven by continued poor weather conditions impacting summer activations.

CAAP (Contribution after A&P) was €952.3 million, corresponding to 43.3% of net sales, up by +8.0% in value on a reported basis and up +11.5% organically.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) totalled €431.8 million, 19.6% of net sales, up by +10.9% in value on a reported basis. This grew organically by +12.5%, generating -40bps margin dilution due to normalised topline growth, reflecting the continuous investments in the business infrastructure, including the setting up of a new route-to-market in Greece.

EBIT-adjusted was €520.5 million, corresponding to 23.6% of net sales, up by +5.7% in value on a reported basis. It grew organically by +10.8%, generating a margin accretion of +10 basis points. The perimeter effect on EBIT-adjusted was +1.1% (or €5.4 million) driven by the decision to significantly reduce third party bulk sales of Wilderness Trail bourbon. The FX effect on EBIT-adjusted was negative by -6.1% (or € (30.1) million), mainly driven by the transactional FX effect of MXN penalising tequila cost together with the depreciation of the US dollar and the Argentine Peso.

EBITDA-adjusted was €601.3 million, up by +7.8% in value on a reported basis (up organically +11.4%), corresponding to 27.3% of net sales.

Operating adjustments were negative at (29.4) million, mainly attributable to provisions linked to restructuring initiatives and long-term retention schemes, as well as other non-recurring costs related to IT projects.

EBIT (22.3% of net sales) and EBITDA (26.0% of net sales) were at €491.1 million and €571.9 million respectively.

Net financial expenses were €50.5 million. Excluding the mostly unrealised exchange losses, the net financial expenses were €38.4 million, showing an increase of €24.3 million compared with the first nine months of 2022 due to the combined effect of the higher level of average net debt in the nine months ended 30 September 2023 (€1,702.5 million vs. €907.9 million in the same period of 2022), and higher average cost of net debt (3.0% vs. 2.1% in 9M 2022).

Group profit before taxation-adjusted was €473.8 million, down -2.0% vs. the same period in 2022. Group profit before taxation-adjusted excluding the mostly unrealised exchange gains/(losses) of €485.9 million, up + 2.1% vs. the same period in 2022. Group profit before taxation was €445.2 million.

Net financial debt at €1,815.6 million as of 30 September 2023, up €260.3 million vs. last year, as positive cash flow generation was more than offset mainly by planned capex investments as well as cash outlays for the dividend payment (€67.5 million).

Net debt to EBITDA-adjusted ratio at 2.6 times as of 30 September 2023, slightly increased from 2.4x as of 31 December 2022.

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FILING OF DOCUMENTATION

The additional financial information for the nine months ended September 30th , 2023 is available to the general public on the Company's website (https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors), and by all other means allowed by applicable regulations.

Disclaimer

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the Campari Group. All statements included in this press release concerning activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, changes in government regulation and other economic, business and competitive factors affecting the businesses of Campari Group. Such factors include, but are

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not limited to: (i) changes in the laws, regulations or policies of the countries where Campari Group operates; (ii) the adoption, both at a global level and in the countries where Campari Group operates, of restrictive public policies that have an impact on the production, distribution, marketing, labelling, importation, price, sale or consumption of alcoholic products; (iii) long-term changes in consumers' preferences and tastes, social or cultural trends resulting in a reduction in the consumption of products of the Campari Group as well as in purchasing patterns and the ability of Campari Group to anticipate these changes in the marketplace; and (iv) increased production costs and volatility of raw materials' prices. Therefore, Campari and its affiliates, directors, advisors, employees and representatives, expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for such forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document and Campari does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

ANALYST CONFERENCE CALL

Campari's management team will host a conference call to present the Group's First Nine Months 2023 Results today at 1:00 pm (CET). To participate via webcast (listen only):

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GhmB6hLI

To participate via audio and ask questions, please dial one of the following numbers:

  • from Italy: (+39) 02 802 09 11
  • from abroad: +44 1212 818004

Digital Playback:

• A digital playback of the conference call & webcast will be available from today, until Thursday, November 2 nd , 2023. (+39) 02 802 09 87

(Access code: 700953#) (PIN: 953#)

Presentation slides:

The presentation slides available to download from Campari's Investor Relations Home Page at the address:

https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Investor Relations
Chiara Garavini Tel. +39 02 6225330 Email: [email protected]
Jing He Tel. +39 02 6225832 Email: [email protected]
Thomas Fahey Tel. +44 (0)20 31009618 Email: [email protected]
Valentina Sponza Tel. +39 02 6225528 Email: [email protected]
Corporate Communications
Enrico Bocedi
Tel. +39 02 6225680 Email: [email protected]
https://www.camparigroup.com/en/page/investors
http://www.camparigroup.com/en
http://www.youtube.com/camparigroup
https://twitter.com/GruppoCampari
https://www.linkedin.com/company/campari-group

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ABOUT CAMPARI GROUP

Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group's key focus, include Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Grand Marnier, Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group's growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates in 23 production sites worldwide and has its own distribution network in 25 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 4,700 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.

- Appendix to follow -

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Consolidated net sales breakdown by brand cluster for the first nine months 2023

% on Group
sales
% change, of which:
total organic perimeter forex
Global Priorities 58.9% 8.7% 10.9% - -2.2%
Regional Priorities 24.1% 11.1% 13.0% 1.0% -2.9%
Local Priorities 8.3% 9.6% 2.9% 6.9% -0.2%
Rest of portfolio 8.7% 13.6% 8.0% 6.1% -0.5%
Total 100.0% 9.8% 10.5% 1.3% -2.1%

Consolidated net sales by geographic area for the first nine months 2023

% on Group
sales
% change, of which:
total organic perimeter forex
Americas 43.5% 5.6% 6.5% 1.1% -2.0%
Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa 28.7% 10.7% 9.2% 1.8% -0.3%
North, Central and Eastern Europe 20.3% 14.1% 16.1% 0.6% -2.7%
Asia Pacific 7.5% 21.2% 26.6% 2.6% -8.1%
Total 100.0% 9.8% 10.5% 1.3% -2.1%

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Consolidated income statement for the first nine months 2023

1 January-30 September
2023
1 January-30 September
2022
€ million % € million % Change
Net sales 2,201.3 100.0% 2,005.7 100.0% 9.8%
Cost of goods sold(1) (898.2) -40.8% (795.6) -39.7% 12.9%
Gross profit 1,303.1 59.2% 1,210.1 60.3% 7.7%
Advertising and promotional costs (350.8) -15.9% (328.6) -16.4% 6.7%
Contribution margin 952.3 43.3% 881.5 43.9% 8.0%
SG&A(2) (431.8) -19.6% (389.3) -19.4% 10.9%
Result from recurring activities
(EBIT-adjusted)
520.5 23.6% 492.2 24.5% 5.7%
Other operating income (expenses) (29.4) -1.3% (26.1) -1.3% 12.7%
Operating result (EBIT) 491.1 22.3% 466.1 23.2% 5.4%
Financial income (expenses) and adjustments (50.5) -2.3% (10.9) -0.5% -
Hyperinflation effects 6.4 0.3% 0.8 - -
Profit (loss) related to associates and joint ventures (2.6) -0.1% (2.3) -0.1% 11.9%
Profit before taxation 444.3 20.2% 453.7 22.6% -2.1%
Profit before taxation- adjusted 472.9 21.5% 484.2 24.1% -2.3%
Non-controlling interests before taxation (0.9) - 0.9 - -
Group profit before taxation 445.2 20.2% 452.7 22.6% -1.7%
Group profit before taxation -adjusted 473.8 21.5% 483.3 24.1% -2.0%
Depreciation and amortisation (80.8) -3.7% (65.5) -3.3% 23.2%
EBITDA-adjusted 601.3 27.3% 557.8 27.8% 7.8%
EBITDA 571.9 26.0% 531.7 26.5% 7.6%

(1) Includes cost of material, production and logistics costs.

(2) Includes selling, general and administrative costs.

Summary of consolidated income statement for the third quarter 2023

3Q 2023 3Q 2022 Reported
change

million
% sales
million
% sales %
Net sales 743.5 100.0% 748.8 100.0% -0.7%
Gross profit 430.8 57.9% 443.7 59.3% -2.9%
Contribution margin 305.6 41.1% 317.8 42.4% -3.8%
Result from recurring activities (EBIT
adjusted)
160.8 21.6% 181.3 24.2% -11.3%
Operating profit (EBIT) 147.4 19.8% 177.2 23.7% -16.8%
Profit before taxation 133.3 17.9% 171.4 22.9% -22.2%
Profit before taxation-adjusted 146.7 19.7% 179.9 24.0% -18.5%
Non-controlling interests before taxation (2.3) -0.3% 0.3 - -
Group profit before taxation 135.5 18.2% 171.1 22.9% -20.8%
Group profit before taxation-adjusted 148.9 20.0% 179.6 24.0% -17.1%
EBITDA-adjusted 190.3 25.6% 204.8 27.3% -7.1%
EBITDA 176.9 23.8% 200.7 26.8% -11.9%

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