Quarterly Report • Nov 13, 2024
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This document contains a faithful translation into English of the original report in Italian Resoconto intermedio di gestione consolidato al 30 settembre 2024. However, for information about Fiera Milano Group reference should be made exclusively to the original report in.The Italian version of the Resoconto intermedio di gestione consolidato al 30 settembre 2024 shall prevail upon the English version.
Fiera Milano SpA
Registered office: Piazzale Carlo Magno, 1 - 20149 Milan Operational office: Strada Statale del Sempione, 28 - 20017 Rho (Milan) Administrative office: Largo Metropolitana, 5 - 20017 Rho (Milano) Share Capital: Euro: 42,445,141.00 paid up Companies Register, Tax code and VAT no. 13194800150 - Economic Administrative Register 1623812
Rho (Milan), 13 November 2024

| ▪ | CORPORATE BODIES AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | page | 3 |
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| ▪ | BUSINESS MODEL | page | 4 |
| ▪ | GROUP STRUCTURE | page | 5 |
| ▪ | REPORT ON OPERATIONS IN THE THIRD QUARTER 2024 ▫ Summary of results and significant events in the quarter ▫ Net financial debt ▫ Business performance by operating segment and geographic area ▫ Group personnel |
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| ▪ | SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD | page | 19 |
| ▪ | BUSINESS OUTLOOK | page | 19 |
| ▪ | PREPARATION CRITERIA | page | 20 |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ▫ Consolidated income statement ▫ Reclassified consolidated statement of financial position ▫ Comments on the capital and financial position DECLARATION OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING OFFICER |
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| ▪ | ATTACHMENT 1 List of companies included in the consolidation area and other investments at 30 September 2024 |
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| Carlo Bonomi | Chairman* |
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| Francesco Conci | Chief Executive Officer |
| Michaela Castelli | Director* |
| Regina De Albertis | Director* |
| Paola Annamaria Petrone | Director* |
| Monica Poggio | Director* |
| Ferruccio Resta | Director* |
| Agostino Santoni | Director* |
| Elena Vasco | Director* |
* Independent Director under Art. 148, paragraph 3 of Italian Legislative Decree 58 of 24 February 1998 and the Corporate Governance Code of Borsa Italiana
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Michaela Castelli Agostino Santoni Ferruccio Resta Paola Annamaria Petrone Regina De Albertis Michaela Castelli Ferruccio Resta Monica Poggio Elena Vasco
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
Alessandro Angelo Solidoro Chairperson Massimo De Tullio Monica Mannino Standing Statutory Auditor Piero Antonio Capitini Standing Statutory Auditor Emanuela Valdosti Substitute Statutory Auditor Massimo Luigi Roberto Invernizzi Substitute Statutory Auditor
Enrico Maria Giarda Luigi Bricocoli Alessandra Agrusti
--- The Board of Directors was appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 27 April 2023. The Directors' mandates will expire at the Shareholders' Meeting to approve the Financial Statements at 31 December 2025.
The Board of Directors is invested with the broadest powers for the ordinary and extraordinary management of the Company; it has the power to carry out all acts it deems appropriate or useful to attain the corporate objectives, except for those which, pursuant to law, are reserved for the Shareholders' Meeting.
Under the law and the Company Articles of Association, the Chairman is the company's legal representative. He is also vested with all powers over Fiera Milano's institutional external relations.
The Shareholders' Meeting appointed the Board of Statutory Auditors on 23 April 2024, and its mandate expires at the Shareholders' Meeting to approve the Financial Statements on 31 December 2026.
PWC SpA
The mandate, given by the Shareholders' Meeting of 27 April 2023, is for the financial years 2023-2031.

The Fiera Milano Group is active in all the key areas of the exhibition and congress industry and is one of the largest integrated exhibition companies worldwide.
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Under the current management approach, the operating segments have been re-defined as follows:



The following table shows the Group's key figures for the third quarter and cumulative period to 30 September 2024, compared with the figures for the corresponding periods of the previous year, as well as with the figures for the full year 2023.
| Fiera Milano Group Summary of key figures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full year | 3rd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 9 months | 9 months | |
| at 31/12/23 | at 30/09/24 | at 30/09/23 | at 30/09/24 | at 30/09/23 | |
| (Amounts in € '000) | |||||
| 283,829 | Revenues from sales and services | 40,094 | 45,606 | 184,476 | 177,819 |
| 97,138 | EBITDA (a) | 7,821 | 14,557 | 62,410 | 56,156 |
| 44,824 | EBIT | (4,870) | 1,674 | 23,845 | 17,828 |
| 28,969 | Net profit/(loss) of the period from continuing operations | (7,054) | (2,024) | 15,590 | 7,211 |
| 16,500 | Net profit/(loss) of the period from discontinued operations | - | - | - | 16,500 |
| 45,469 | Net profit/(loss) | (7,054) | (2,024) | 15,590 | 23,711 |
| 45,468 | - Attributable to the shareholders of the controlling entity | (7,015) | (1,980) | 15,712 | 23,886 |
| 1 | - Attributable to non-controlling interests | (39) | (44) | (122) | (175) |
| 462,801 | Net capital employed (b) | 470,611 | 464,796 | 470,611 | 464,796 |
| covered by: | |||||
| 147,896 | Equity attributable to the Group | 153,739 | 128,036 | 153,739 | 128,036 |
| 535 | Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 413 | 359 | 413 | 359 |
| ( 80,858) | Net financial debt/(cash) before IFRS 16 effects | (51,813) | (61,492) | (51,813) | (61,492) |
| 314,370 | Total net financial debt/(cash) | 316,459 | 336,401 | 316,459 | 336,401 |
| 11,368 | Investments (continuing operations and assets held for sale) | 3,780 | 937 | 4,990 | 3,524 |
| 713 | Employees (no. of permanent employees at end of period) | 728 | 699 | 728 | 699 |
(a) EBITDA is the operating result before depreciation and amortisation and adjustments to non-current asset values. (b) Net capital employed is the sum of non-current assets, non-current liabilities and net working capital.
Consolidated revenues in the third quarter of 2024 amounted to Euro 40 million, compared to Euro 46 million in the third quarter of 2023.
In the third quarter of 2024, a total of 8 exhibitions were held, occupying 160,495 square metres of exhibition space.
In particular, exhibitions dedicated to the fashion industry stand out. In July, Milano Unica, the reference exhibition for high-end fabrics and accessories, hosted 695 exhibiting companies and 5,541 visiting companies. In September, the fashion accessory sector with MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL and The One Milano recorded 40,950 trade visitors of which 45% from abroad from 140 countries. These exhibitions, together with Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech, also held in September, gave shape to Legacy of Style, a synthesis of the common vision of the many supply chains that contribute to the creation of the fashion system. All these events together hosted a total of 2,090 brands, 47% of which came from abroad. Closing the month was the Franchising Show, which saw over 120 exhibitors representing 142 brands.
A number of important congresses took place in the third quarter, including: the National Congress of the Italian Chemical Society, ECNP Congress – Europe's largest meeting in the field of applied and translational neuroscience, the SIE National Congress – Italian Society of Haematology, and Go International, the benchmark exhibition event for export services.
A total of 6 exhibitions were held abroad, occupying 187,120 square metres of exhibition space.

Highlights in China include the Energy Fair, CDMS – Chengdu Motor Show, IAS – Industrial Automation Show China. In addition, the third edition of FIND - Design Fair Asia was held in Singapore in September, with more than 300 brands spread over more than 5,900 square metres of exhibition space.
On 4 July 2024, the Parent Company's Board of Directors resolved on a related-party transaction between Fiera Milano and Fondazione Fiera Milano.
The Transaction concerned the signing of the Binding Term Sheet relating to the transfer of Fiera Milano's main offices to a location other than the Office Area but located in the immediate vicinity of the Rho Exhibition Complex.
The term sheet, among other things, establishes:
the quantification of the amount of the reduction in the total rent provided for by the External Complex Lease Contract following the early return to Fondazione Fiera Milano of the Offices to be Vacated (the "Rent Reduction");
the main terms and conditions of the new lease contract for the Horizontal Tower (the "Horizontal Tower Lease Contract"), including, among others, the duration and annual rent amount (the "New Horizontal Tower Rent").
On the basis of the economic-financial analyses conducted, it is reported that the economic impacts resulting from the Transaction in question are not to be considered material.
The Transaction falls within the category of "Related Party Transactions" pursuant to articles 2, 7, 9.1 and 9.2 of the Fiera Milano Related Party Transaction Procedure (the "RPT Procedure") as it is entered into between (i) the listed issuer Fiera Milano and (ii) its Parent Company (Fondazione Fiera Milano). In view of its overall amount, according to the definitions provided in the RPT Procedure, the Transaction was qualified as a Material Related Party Transaction.
The lease resulting from the agreement was concluded on 2 August 2024.
Fiera Milano is taking a decisive step towards integrating sustainability into its business model by launching, on 13 June 2024, NetZero Milan, an expo-summit dedicated to decarbonisation in the industrial sector. It will be held from 14 to 16 May 2025 at Allianz MiCo - Milano Convention Center and will provide an opportunity to bring together C-level, corporate managers and international stakeholders to discuss and promote innovative solutions for a zero-emission economy.
NetZero Milan aims to be a cross-cutting platform involving all technologies that can contribute to the objective: from utility-scale and industrial solar to hydroelectric and wind power, from batteries to green hydrogen, from emerging energy technologies to new fuels and solutions for removing and offsetting CO2 emissions. It will also offer electrification, digitisation and decarbonisation solutions designed for industries with a greater environmental impact and will also address green policy and financing issues. A strategic move that strengthens Fiera Milano's portfolio and boosts growth, aligning perfectly with the execution of the Integrated Sustainability Plan 2024-2027.
On 16 May 2024, Fiera Milano unveiled one of the largest and most powerful rooftop photovoltaic system in Italy and among the top 10 in the world, located on the roofs of the exhibition site in Rho. The infrastructure, built thanks to the collaboration between Fondazione Fiera Milano and A2A through the creation of the Fair-Renew joint venture, consists of approximately 50,000 photovoltaic panels distributed over 330,000 square metres of pavilion roofing, equal to the surface area of 45 football pitches. An example of national excellence in the field of renewable

energy, which has an expected annual production of 21.6 GWh and a total installed capacity of 18 MWp that will make it possible to cover part of the needs of the exhibition site in Rho, while the remainder of the green energy generated will be fed into the grid. The project is a key pillar of Fiera Milano's Integrated Sustainability Plan 2024-2027, which aims to increase the use of renewable energy from 38% in 2023 to 70% in 2027 and which sees sustainability as a crucial element in attracting large touring exhibitions and driving business growth.
Fiera Milano has obtained ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System certification, an acknowledgement that attests to the company's ability to efficiently identify and manage the environmental impacts of its activities, leading to a more rational use of resources, a reduction in waste and optimisation of processes. In line with the objectives of the Integrated Sustainability Plan 2024-2027 and the Group's commitment to achieve full decarbonisation of events by 2050, obtaining ISO 14001 certification confirms the Group's strong commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its events and contributing to the promotion of sustainable practices.
Fiera Milano takes first place in the ESG Identity Corporate Index 2024, in the category of medium-sized Italian listed companies. This sustainability index, developed by ET.Group and presented on 19 June at the ESG Business Conference, rewards the ability of companies to integrate sustainability into their business models. Fiera Milano recorded a remarkable +27% improvement over last year's evaluation score, achieving the status of ESG Top Performer, and demonstrating a concrete and lasting commitment to the path of transformation towards an increasingly ESG corporate identity.
The year 2024 marks a further step forward for Fiera Milano in the management of ESG issues, with the achievement of a rating of 12.3/100 (where 0 is the best rating) by the rating agency Sustainalytics, placing the company in the second best "Low ESG Risk" rating class, a position achieved by only 5% of the 16,000 companies rated worldwide. The 2024 rating represents a significant improvement on previous years, with a 27% increase on 2022 (16.7) and a 37% increase on 2021 (19.6), demonstrating the significant progress the company has made in implementing its sustainability practices over the past three years. In Sustainalytics' overall assessment, Fiera Milano stands out as a low ESG risk company, characterised by solid management of sustainability issues and ESG performance above the reference panel average. The company excels in corporate governance, demonstrates effective management of environmental issues, invests significantly in human capital development, and strategically integrates these ESG issues into its business plan.
Fiera Milano has obtained ISO 37001 - Management System for the Prevention of Corruption certification, which attests to the company's commitment to preventing, detecting and managing corruption-related risks in its operations. This milestone represents a fundamental step towards strengthening transparency and integrity, in line with the objectives of the Integrated Sustainability Plan 2024-2027 and the Group's commitment to ensuring compliance with high ethical standards and testifies to Fiera Milano's constant focus on creating a working environment based on principles of fairness and integrity, consolidating the company's role as a reference point for transparent management in line with international standards.

It should be remembered that the Group's activities are typically seasonal with a calendar of recurring trade exhibitions or those held every two years. Moreover, the absence of exhibitions in Italy in the month of August has a significant impact on the results of the quarter. Due to the seasonal nature of the business, revenues and earnings in individual quarters cannot be extrapolated to the entire year and may vary significantly from quarter to quarter.
Turning to examine in detail the data for the third quarter of 2024 and the cumulative data as at 30 September 2024, the following main trends can be observed:
The main changes during the quarter, in terms of exhibition space at exhibitions, are detailed below:

The table below summarises the net square metres of exhibition space occupied by the various Fiera Milano Group exhibitions and by congresses with related exhibition space.
| Fiera Milano Group Summary operating figures | 3rd Quarter 2024 | 3rd Quarter 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| of which | of which | ||||
| organised | organised | ||||
| Total | by the Group | Total | by the Group | ||
| Number of exhibitions: | 14 | 8 | 15 | 7 | |
| Italy | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| . annual | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | |
| . biennial | - | - | 1 | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Foreign countries | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| . annual | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| . biennial | - | - | - | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | - | - | |
| Number of congresses with related exhibition space - | |||||
| Italy | 11 | - | 7 | - | |
| Net sq.metres of exhibition space: | 359,380 | 207,395 | 458,170 | 252,485 | |
| Italy | 172,260 | 20,275 | 218,535 | 12,850 | |
| . annual (a) | 172,260 | 20,275 | 161,090 | 12,850 | |
| . biennial | - | - | 8,455 | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | 48,990 | - | |
| (a) of which congresses with related exhibition space | 11,765 | - | 13,930 | - | |
| Foreign countries | 187,120 | 187,120 | 239,635 | 239,635 | |
| . annual | 187,120 | 187,120 | 239,635 | 239,635 | |
| . biennial | - | - | - | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | - | - | |
| Number of exhibitors: | 6,025 | 2,250 | 8,380 | 3,485 | |
| Italy | 4,525 | 750 | 5,320 | 425 | |
| . annual (b) | 4,525 | 750 | 4,165 | 425 | |
| . biennial | - | - | 185 | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | 970 | - | |
| (b) of which congresses with related exhibition space | 815 | - | 710 | - | |
| Foreign countries | 1,500 | 1,500 | 3,060 | 3,060 | |
| . annual | 1,500 | 1,500 | 3,060 | 3,060 | |
| . biennial | - | - | - | - | |
| . multi-annual | - | - | - | - |

The Group's financial debt and its composition is shown in the table below.
| 31/12/23 (Amounts in € '000) | 30/09/24 | 30/06/24 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79,776 A. Cash | 80,465 | 86,868 | (6,403) |
| 20,067 B. Cash and equivalents | - | 10,057 | (10,057) |
| 39,657 C. Other current financial assets | 9,225 | 10,944 | (1,719) |
| 1,597 - C.1 of which Other current financial assets to the controlling shareholder | 1,562 | 3,451 | (1,889) |
| 1,719 - C.2 of which Other current financial assets to joint venture | 1,792 | 1,791 | 1 |
| 139,500 D. Liquidity (A+B+C) | 89,690 | 107,869 | (18,179) |
| 512 E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments, but excluding current portion of non-current financial debt) | 454 | 466 | (12) |
| - - E.1 of which Current financial debt to the controlling shareholder | - | - | - |
| 27,500 F. Current portion of non-current debt | 26,758 | 27,000 | (242) |
| 28,012 G. Current financial indebtedness (E+F) | 27,212 | 27,466 | (254) |
| (111,488) H. Net current financial indebtedness (G-D) | (62,478) | (80,403) | 17,925 |
| 30,630 I. Non-current financial debt | 10,665 | 16,826 | (6,161) |
| - J. Debt instruments | - | - | - |
| - K. Non-current other payables | - | - | - |
| (80,858) Net financial debt from continuing operations (H+L) | (51,813) | (63,577) | 11,764 |
| - Net financial debt from assets held for sale | - | - | - |
| (80,858) M. Total financial indebtedness before IFRS 16 effects | (51,813) | (63,577) | 11,764 |
| 54,931 N. Current financial liabilities related to the right of use of assets | 52,904 | 43,045 | 9,859 |
| 53,201 - N.1 of which current financial liabilities related to the right-of-use assets to the controlling shareholder |
51,223 | 41,378 | 9,845 |
| 340,297 O. Non-current financial liabilities related to the right of use of assets | 315,368 | 320,697 | (5,329) |
| - O.1 of which non-current financial liabilities related to the right-of-use assets to the controlling shareholder 331,756 |
307,872 | 312,771 | (4,899) |
| - P. Current financial assets related to the right of use of assets | - | - | - |
| 395,228 IFRS 16 financial effects | 368,272 | 363,742 | 4,530 |
| 314,370 Q. Total net financial debt (M+N+O-P) | 316,459 | 300,165 | 16,294 |
The Group's financial debt not including IFRS 16 lease liability at 30 September 2024 showed net cash of Euro 51,813 thousand compared to net cash of Euro 63,577 thousand at 30 June 2024, thereby recording a decrease of Euro 11,764 thousand.
The decrease is a result of the quarter's operating activities in relation to the dynamics of net working capital mainly related to the balance of accounts payable to suppliers and tax authorities. The repayment of loans in the amount of Euro 6,250 thousand in the quarter under review should be noted.
Financial debt, including IFRS 16 lease liabilities, totalled Euro 316,459 thousand, an increase of Euro 16,294 thousand compared to Euro 300,165 thousand at 30 June 2024.

| (Amounts in € '000) | 3rd Quarter at 30/09/24 3rd Quarter at 30/09/23 | 9 months at 30/09/24 | 9 months at 30/09/23 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from sales and services | ||||||||
| - By operating segment: | % | % | % | % | ||||
| . Italian Exhibitions business | 32,242 | 77.4 | 37,503 | 79.9 | 151,648 | 79.0 | 147,672 | 80.0 |
| . Foreign Exhibitions business | ( 59) | -0.1 | 58 | 0.1 | 4,285 | 2.3 | 3,050 | 1.7 |
| . Congresses | 9,431 | 22.7 | 9,354 | 19.9 | 35,937 | 18.7 | 33,766 | 18.3 |
| Total revenues gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions | 41,614 | 100.0 | 46,915 | 100.0 | 191,870 | 100.0 | 184,488 | 100.0 |
| . Adjustments for inter-segment transactions | ( 1,520) | ( 1,309) | ( 7,394) | ( 6,669) | ||||
| Total revenues net of adjustments for inter-segment transactions | 40,094 | 45,606 | 184,476 | 177,819 | ||||
| - By geographic area: | ||||||||
| . Italy | 40,153 | 100.1 | 45,553 | 99.9 | 180,191 | 97.7 | 174,774 | 98.3 |
| . Foreign countries | ( 59) | -0.1 | 53 | 0.1 | 4,285 | 2.3 | 3,045 | 1.7 |
| Total | 40,094 | 100.0 | 45,606 | 100.0 | 184,476 | 100.0 | 177,819 | 100.0 |
| EBITDA | % | % | % | % | ||||
| - By operating segment: | on revenues | on revenues | on revenues | on revenues | ||||
| . Italian Exhibitions business | 4,953 | 15.4 | 10,207 | 27.2 | 47,867 | 31.6 | 43,483 | 29.4 |
| . Foreign Exhibitions business | ( 41) | 69.5 | 1,811 | 3,122.4 | 2,596 | 60.6 | 2,172 | 71.2 |
| . Congresses | 2,909 | 30.8 | 2,539 | 27.1 | 11,947 | 33.2 | 10,501 | 31.1 |
| . Adjustments for inter-segment transactions | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total | 7,821 | 19.5 | 14,557 | 31.9 | 62,410 | 33.8 | 56,156 | 31.6 |
| - By geographic area: | ||||||||
| . Italy | 7,862 | 19.6 | 12,750 | 28.0 | 59,802 | 33.2 | 53,977 | 30.9 |
| . Foreign countries | ( 41) | 69.5 | 1,807 | 3,409.4 | 2,608 | 60.9 | 2,179 | 71.6 |
| Total | 7,821 | 19.5 | 14,557 | 31.9 | 62,410 | 33.8 | 56,156 | 31.6 |
| EBIT | % | % | % | % | ||||
| - By operating segment: | on revenues | on revenues | on revenues | on revenues | ||||
| . Italian Exhibitions business | ( 6,237) | (19.3) | ( 1,162) | (3.1) | 13,789 | 9.1 | 9,865 | 6.7 |
| . Foreign Exhibitions business | ( 64) | 108.5 | 1,784 | 3,075.9 | 2,522 | 58.9 | 2,093 | 68.6 |
| . Congresses | 1,431 | 15.2 | 1,052 | 11.2 | 7,534 | 21.0 | 5,870 | 17.4 |
| . Adjustments for inter-segment transactions | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total | ( 4,870) | (12.1) | 1,674 | 3.7 | 23,845 | 12.9 | 17,828 | 10.0 |
| - By geographic area: | ||||||||
| . Italy | ( 4,806) | (12.0) | ( 106) | (0.2) | 21,311 | 11.8 | 15,728 | 9.0 |
| . Foreign countries | ( 64) | 108.5 | 1,780 | 3,358.5 | 2,534 | 59.1 | 2,100 | 69.0 |
| Total | ( 4,870) | (12.1) | 1,674 | 3.7 | 23,845 | 12.9 | 17,828 | 10.0 |
| Employees | ||||||||
| (no. of permanent employees at the end of the period) | ||||||||
| - By operating segment: | % | % | % | % | ||||
| . Italian Exhibitions business | 586 | 80.5 | 562 | 80.4 | 586 | 80.5 | 562 | 80.4 |
| . Foreign Exhibitions business | 93 | 12.8 | 89 | 12.7 | 93 | 12.8 | 89 | 12.7 |
| . Congresses | 49 | 6.7 | 48 | 6.9 | 49 | 6.7 | 48 | 6.9 |
| Total | 728 | 100.0 | 699 | 100.0 | 728 | 100.0 | 699 | 100.0 |
| - By geographic area: | ||||||||
| . Italy | 635 | 87.2 | 610 | 87.3 | 635 | 87.2 | 610 | 87.3 |
| . Foreign countries | 93 | 12.8 | 89 | 12.7 | 93 | 12.8 | 89 | 12.7 |
| Total | 728 | 100.0 | 699 | 100.0 | 728 | 100.0 | 699 | 100.0 |

Revenue from sales and services before the elimination of transactions among the three business segments of the Group were to Euro 41,614 thousand, an increase of Euro 5,301 thousand compared to Euro 46,915 thousand in the third quarter of 2023. In the first nine months of 2024, revenue from sales and services, before the elimination of transactions among the three business segments of the Group amounted to Euro 191,870 thousand compared to Euro 184,488 thousand in the corresponding period of 2023.
EBITDA was Euro 7,821 thousand, a decrease of Euro 6,736 thousand compared to the figure for the third quarter of 2023 (Euro 14,557 thousand). In the first nine months of 2024, EBITDA amounted to Euro 62,410 thousand compared to Euro 56,156 thousand in the corresponding period of 2023.
In the first nine months of 2024, EBITDA reached Euro 47,867 thousand and the increase in the nine months of Euro 4,384 thousand, compared to Euro 43,483 thousand in 2023, is mainly related to the aforementioned revenue trend. It should be noted that the

composition of costs reflects the decrease in energy costs and personnel costs due to the presence of one-off reorganisation costs in the prior-year period, partially offset by the increase in group headcount.
The EBIT of the four operating segments amounted to Euro -4,870 thousand in Q3 2024 compared to Euro 1,674 thousand in the same period of the previous year. The EBIT of the four operating segments amounted to Euro 23,845 thousand in the first nine months of 2024 compared to Euro 17,828 thousand in the same period of the previous year. The change in the quarter and nine months reflects the trend in EBITDA. This effect on the nine months was partially offset by higher depreciation and amortisation.
With regard to the breakdown by geographic area, in the third quarter the contribution of foreign activities amounted to Euro -59 thousand in terms of revenue, a decrease of Euro 112 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year (Euro 53 thousand). EBITDA amounted to Euro -41 thousand, a decrease of Euro 1,848 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year of Euro 1,807 thousand. EBIT was Euro -64 thousand compared to Euro 1,780 thousand in the same period of the previous year.
With regard to the breakdown by geographic area, in the first nine months the contribution of foreign activities amounted to Euro 4,285 thousand in terms of revenue, an increase of Euro 1,240 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year (Euro 3,045 thousand). EBITDA amounted to Euro 2,608 thousand, an increase of Euro 429 thousand compared to Euro 2,179 thousand for the same period of the previous year. EBIT amounted to Euro 2,534 thousand and increased by Euro 434 thousand compared to Euro 2,100 thousand in the same period of the previous year.

In the quarter, in the exhibition and congress centres of fieramilano and Allianz MiCo, 8 exhibitions and 11 events for congresses with adjoining exhibition space were held. Exhibitions occupied a total of 172,260 net square metres of exhibition space compared to 218,535 square metres in the same period of the previous year. The number of exhibitors rose from 5,320 in the third quarter of 2023 to 4,525 in the third quarter of 2024.
Exhibitions directly organised by the Group in Italy and abroad in the third quarter of 2024 occupied total net exhibition space of 207,395 square metres, equating to 58% of the total exhibition space.
Details of exhibitions held in Italy are given in the following table.
| Net sq. metres of exhibition space | Number of exhibitors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Exhibitions: | Quarter to 30/09/24 |
Quarter to 30/09/23 |
Quarter to 30/09/24 |
Quarter to 30/09/23 |
| Directly organised | ||||
| - Salone del Franchising | 5,495 | - | 120 | - |
| - HOMI Fashion&Jewels (II semester) | 14,780 | 12,850 | 630 | 425 |
| Total annual exhibitions directly organised | 20,275 | 12,850 | 750 | 425 |
| Hosted | ||||
| - Lineapelle (II semester) | 48,830 | 47,570 | 1,065 | 1,125 |
| - Filo (II semester) | 2,440 | 2,780 | 75 | 80 |
| - Milano Unica (Autumn) | 37,140 | 29,075 | 695 | 560 |
| - Mipel (September) | 4,140 | 4,440 | 165 | 185 |
| - Simac Tanning-Tech | 14,795 | 14,565 | 255 | 270 |
| - The Micam (Autumn) | 32,875 | 35,880 | 705 | 810 |
| Total annual exhibitions hosted | 140,220 | 134,310 | 2,960 | 3,030 |
| Total annual exhibitions | 160,495 | 147,160 | 3,710 | 3,455 |
| Biennial Exhibitions: | ||||
| Hosted | ||||
| - Vitrum | - | 8,455 | - | 185 |
| Total biennial exhibitions hosted | - | 8,455 | - | 185 |
| Total biennial exhibitions | - | 8,455 | - | 185 |
| Multi-annual exhibitions | ||||
| Hosted | ||||
| - Plast | - | 48,990 | - | 970 |
| Total multi-annual exhibitions hosted | - | 48,990 | - | 970 |
| Total multi-annual exhibitions | - | 48,990 | - | 970 |
| TOTAL EXHIBITIONS | 160,495 | 204,605 | 3,710 | 4,610 |
| - Congresses with related exhibition space | 11,765 | 13,930 | 815 | 710 |
| TOTAL | 172,260 | 218,535 | 4,525 | 5,320 |

During the third quarter 2024, six exhibitions were held at the exhibition sites abroad, totalling 187,120 net square metres of exhibition space (239,635 square metres in the third quarter 2023) and 1,500 exhibitors (3,060 exhibitors in the third quarter 2023).
Details of the exhibitions organised abroad are given in the following table.
| Net sq. metres of exhibition space |
Number of exhibitors | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Exhibitions: | Quarter to 30/09/24 |
Quarter to 30/09/23 |
Quarter to 30/09/24 |
Quarter to 30/09/23 |
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| Exhibitions in China | |||||||
| - Industrial Automation Shanghai ° | 31,365 | 33,810 | 595 | 655 | |||
| - Metal + Metallurgy | 265 | 405 | 5 | 15 | |||
| - Metalworking and CNC Mach. Tool Shanghai ° | 24,525 | 34,565 | 580 | 605 | |||
| - Motor Show Chengdu ° | 90,000 | 91,085 | 90 | 95 | |||
| - Wuhan Motor Show ° | 35,000 | b) | 60 | b) | |||
| - Chinafloor Domotex Shanghai ° | b) | 69,800 | b) | 1,380 | |||
| - ZZILE Zhengzhou | a) | 5,500 | a) | 140 | |||
| Total Exhibitions in China | 181,155 | 235,165 | 1,330 | 2,890 | |||
| Exhibitions in Singapore | |||||||
| - FIND - Design Fair Asia | 5,965 | 4,470 | 170 | 170 | |||
| Total Exhibitions in Singapore | 5,965 | 4,470 | 170 | 170 | |||
| Total Annual Exhibitions | 187,120 | 239,635 | 1,500 | 3,060 | |||
| TOTAL EXHIBITIONS | 187,120 | 239,635 | 1,500 | 3,060 |
° The exhibition was organised in partnership.
a) The exhibition did not take place.
b) The exhibition was held/will be held in subsequent quarters.

At 30 September 2024, Group employees totalled 728. The breakdown compared to 30 June 2024 was as follows:
| Permanent employees at period end | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/23 | (units) | 30/09/24 | 30/06/24 | ||||||
| Total | Italy | Foreign countries |
Fully consolidated companies: | Total | Italy | Foreign countries |
Total | Italy | Foreign countries |
| 24 | 23 | 1 | Executives | 26 | 24 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| 585 | 558 | 27 | Managers and White collar workers (including Journalists) | 600 | 573 | 27 | 601 | 572 | 29 |
| 609 | 581 | 28 | Total | 626 | 597 | 29 | 626 | 595 | 31 |
| Equity-accounted companies (a): | |||||||||
| 5 | 2 | 3 | Executives | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 99 | 39 | 60 | White collar workers | 97 | 36 | 61 | 96 | 37 | 59 |
| 104 | 41 | 63 | Total | 102 | 38 | 64 | 101 | 39 | 62 |
| 713 | 622 | 91 | TOTAL (a) the indicated data corresponds to the pro-quota of total |
728 | 635 | 93 | 727 | 634 | 93 |
employees
Compared to 30 June 2024, the number of permanent employees increased by 1 net unit.
There were no significant events after the end of the quarter.
During the first nine months of the year, the exhibitions organised and hosted achieved very positive results, with significant improvements compared to previous editions. Congress results exceeded expectations, services showed solid growth and international activities performed strongly, with exhibitions in Brazil exceeding expectations. In addition, the progressive reduction of energy costs has fostered more stable conditions for consolidating growth.
With regard to the outlook for the fourth quarter, based on the good visibility achieved at the moment, the Group expects results to be above expectations, thanks to the contribution of major events such as CPHI and EICMA and the performance of the congress business (in particular IAC and ENLIT), which is expected to post double-digit revenue growth compared to the previous year.
In view of the results of the first nine months of the year and the expectations for the last quarter, and despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, the Group believes it can further improve its estimates for the current year – already revised upwards in the first half of the year – by providing a forecast to 31 December 2024:
The Consolidated Interim Management Report of the Fiera Milano Group has been prepared in compliance with Article 154-ter of Legislative Decree 58/1998 and with the Listing Rules issued by Consob regulation no. 11971 of 14 May 1999 and subsequent amendments and integrations.
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The financial, economic and capital data have been prepared in compliance with the disclosure and valuation requirements of the International Accounting Standards IAS/IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and endorsed by the European Union.
The valuation criteria used to prepare the Financial Statements for the third quarter 2024 are the same as those used for the Consolidated Financial Statements for the full-year 2023, with the addition of the accounting standards endorsed by the European Union and applicable from 1 January 2024.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of the accounting situation at 30 September 2024 as approved by the Boards of Directors of the companies included in the area of consolidation and prepared by Group companies within the area of consolidation.
Please note that taxes are calculated by applying to the profit/(loss) before tax for the period the tax rate which would apply to the expected annual results. If the estimated effective tax rate does not give credible results, the income taxes are calculated by applying the tax rate and enacted regulations in the countries in which the Group operates to the estimated taxable income for the period.
Please also note that the procedures used for estimates in preparing the Consolidated Interim Management Report at 30 September 2024 are the same as those typically used to prepare the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
The list of companies included in the scope of consolidation at 30 September 2024 is provided in Annex 1.
The Consolidated Interim Management Report is not subject to legal audit.

| Consolidated Income Statement | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full year at 31/12/23 |
3rd Quarter at 30/09/24 |
3rd Quarter at 30/09/23 |
9 months at 30/09/24 |
9 months at 30/09/23 |
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| % | (Amounts in €'000) | % | % | % | % | |||||
| 283,829 | 100 | Revenues from sales and services | 40,094 | 100 | 45,606 | 100 | 184,476 | 100 | 177,819 | 100 |
| 3,773 | 1.3 | Cost of materials | 447 | 1.1 | 719 | 1.6 | 1,730 | 0.9 | 2,323 | 1.3 |
| 135,158 | 47.6 | Cost of services | 21,407 | 53.4 | 22,570 | 49.5 | 87,678 | 47.5 | 86,703 | 48.8 |
| 54,867 | 19.3 | Personnel expenses | 11,014 | 27.5 | 9,856 | 21.6 | 35,150 | 19.1 | 34,595 | 19.5 |
| 4,969 | 1.8 | Other operating expenses | 998 | 2.5 | 792 | 1.7 | 3,229 | 1.8 | 3,244 | 1.8 |
| 198,767 | 70.0 | Total operating costs | 33,866 | 84.5 | 33,937 | 74.4 | 127,787 | 69.3 | 126,865 | 71.3 |
| 5,397 | 1.9 | Other income | 1,444 | 3.6 | 769 | 1.7 | 3,212 | 1.7 | 2,532 | 1.4 |
| 6,933 | 2.4 | Results of equity-accounted companies | 158 | 0.4 | 2,156 | 4.7 | 2,525 | 1.4 | 2,736 | 1.5 |
| 254 | 0.1 | Allowance for doubtful accounts and other provisions | 9 | 0.0 | 37 | 0.1 | 16 | 0.0 | 66 | 0.0 |
| 97,138 | 34.2 | Operating result before adjustments to non-current asset values (EBITDA ) | 7,821 | 19.5 | 14,557 | 31.9 | 62,410 | 33.8 | 56,156 | 31.6 |
| 51,499 | 18.1 | Depreciation and amortisation | 12,691 | 31.7 | 12,883 | 28.2 | 38,565 | 20.9 | 38,328 | 21.6 |
| 815 | 0.3 | Adjustments to asset values | - | - - |
- | - | - | - | - | |
| 44,824 | 15.8 | Operating result (EBIT) | (4,870) (12.1) | 1,674 | 3.7 | 23,845 | 12.9 | 17,828 | 10.0 | |
| ( 8,819) (3.1) | Financial income/(expenses) | (1,951) | (4.9) | (2,270) | (5.0) | (5,719) | (3.1) | (7,323) | (4.1) | |
| 36,005 | 12.7 | Profit/(loss) before income tax | (6,821) (17.0) | (596) | (1.3) | 18,126 | 9.8 | 10,505 | 5.9 | |
| 7,036 | 2.5 | Income tax | 233 | 0.6 | 1,428 | 3.1 | 2,536 | 1.4 | 3,294 | 1.9 |
| 28,969 | 10.2 | Profit/(loss) from continuing operations | (7,054) (17.6) | (2,024) | (4.4) | 15,590 | 8.5 | 7,211 | 4.1 | |
| 16,500 | 5.8 | Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations | - | - - |
- | - | - | 16,500 | 9.3 | |
| 45,469 | 16.0 | Profit/(loss): | (7,054) (17.6) | (2,024) | (4.4) | 15,590 | 8.5 | 23,711 | 13.3 | |
| 45,468 | 16.0 | - attributable to the shareholders of the controlling entity | (7,015) (17.5) | (1,980) | (4.3) | 15,712 | 8.5 | 23,886 | 13.4 | |
| 1 | 0.0 | - attributable to non-controlling interests | (39) | (0.1) | (44) | (0.1) | (122) | (0.1) | (175) | (0.1) |

| 31/12/23 | (Amounts in €'000) | 30/09/24 | 30/06/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95,036 | Goodwill | 95,036 | 95,036 |
| 12,241 | Intangible assets with a finite useful life | 9,115 | 10,188 |
| 362,002 | Right-of-use assets | 345,797 | 342,050 |
| 11,467 | Tangible fixed assets | 6,557 | 11,299 |
| 1,059 | Other non-current financial assets | 285 | 544 |
| 90,400 | Other non-current assets | 89,446 | 91,122 |
| 572,205 A | Non-current assets | 546,236 | 550,239 |
| 2,258 | Inventory and contracts in progress | 5,085 | 3,332 |
| 40,567 | Trade and other receivables | 51,048 | 29,383 |
| - | Other assets | - | - |
| 42,825 B | Current assets | 56,133 | 32,715 |
| 65,274 | Trade payables | 38,094 | 47,766 |
| 39,841 | Advances | 54,201 | 32,669 |
| 2,866 | Tax liabilities | 1,046 | 3,196 |
| 33,015 | Provisions for risks and charges and other current liabilities | 27,479 | 26,574 |
| 140,996 C | Current liabilities | 120,820 | 110,205 |
| (98,171) D | Net working capital (B - C) | (64,687) | (77,490) |
| 474,034 E | Gross capital employed (A + D) | 481,549 | 472,749 |
| 7,453 | Employee benefit provisions | 7,179 | 7,240 |
| 3,780 | Provisions for risks and charges and other non-current liabilities | 3,759 | 4,044 |
| 11,233 F | Non-current liabilities | 10,938 | 11,284 |
| 462,801 G | NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED continuing operations (E - F) | 470,611 | 461,465 |
| - H |
NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED assets held for sale | - | - |
| 462,801 | TOTAL NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED (G + H) covered by: |
470,611 | 461,465 |
| 147,896 | Equity attributable to the Group | 153,739 | 160,848 |
| 535 | Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 413 | 452 |
| 148,431 I | Total equity | 154,152 | 161,300 |
| (99,843) | Cash & cash equivalents | (80,465) | (96,925) |
| 43,286 | Current financial (assets)/liabilities | 70,891 | 59,567 |
| 370,927 | Non-current financial (assets)/liabilities | 326,033 | 337,523 |
| 314,370 | Net financial debt continuing operations | 316,459 | 300,165 |
| - | Net financial debt assets held for sale | - | - |
| 314,370 L | Net financial debt (TOTAL) | 316,459 | 300,165 |

At 30 September 2024, non-current assets totalled Euro 546,236 thousand compared to Euro 550,239 thousand at 30 June 2024. The decrease of Euro 4,003 thousand relates to the balance between: increases in rights of use on leased assets of Euro 14,820 thousand, investments of Euro 3,780 thousand, depreciation and amortisation of Euro 12,691 thousand, decreases of Euro 7,973 thousand, decrease in tax consolidation receivables of Euro 1,437 thousand, decreases in deferred tax assets of Euro 361 thousand, decreases in hedging derivatives on loans of Euro 259 thousand, changes in equity-accounted investments of Euro 158 thousand, exchange rate differences of Euro -98 thousand, and other changes of Euro 58 thousand.
Net working capital went from Euro -77,490 thousand at 30 June 2024 to Euro - 64,687 thousand at 30 September 2024.
The Euro 12,803 thousand change in this figure was due to the following:
At 30 September 2024, non-current liabilities totalled Euro 10,938 thousand compared to Euro 11,284 thousand at 30 June 2024.
Equity attributable to the Group at 30 September 2024 was Euro 153,739 thousand compared to Euro 160,848 thousand at 30 June 2024, a decrease of Euro 7,109 thousand due to the following:
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests was Euro 413 thousand at 30 September 2024 compared to Euro 452 thousand at 30 June 2024. The decrease of Euro 39 thousand is due to the loss for the period.
Information on the changes in financial assets and liabilities is given in the section on net financial debt.

The Financial Reporting Officer, Massimo De Tullio, in compliance with paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Finance Act, herewith declares that the accounting information in the present Interim Management Report is consistent with the company's official documents, books and accounting records.

List of companies included in the consolidation area and other investments at 30 September 2024
| Shareholding % | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directly | Indirectly held | ||||||
| held by | through other | ||||||
| Company name and registered office | Main activity | Share capital (000) (*) |
Group total |
Fiera Milano |
Group companies |
Shareholding of Group companies % |
|
| A) Parent Company | |||||||
| Fiera Milano SpA | Organisation and hosting of | ||||||
| Milan, p.le Carlo Magno 1 | exhibitions in Italy | 42,445 | |||||
| B) Fully consolidated companies | |||||||
| Fiera Milano Congressi SpA | |||||||
| Milan, p.le Carlo Magno 1 | Management of congresses | 2,000 | 100 | 100 | 100 Fiera Milano SpA | ||
| Nolostand SpA | |||||||
| Milan, p.le Carlo Magno 1 | Stand fitting services | 7,500 | 100 | 100 | 100 Fiera Milano SpA | ||
| MADE eventi Srl | Organisation of exhibitions in | ||||||
| Rho (Milano), strada Statale del Sempione n. 28 | Italy | 10 | 60 | 60 | 60 Fiera Milano SpA | ||
| Fiera Milano Brasil Publicações e Eventos Ltda | 99.99 Fiera Milano SpA | ||||||
| São Paulo Brasil, | Organisation of exhibitions | ||||||
| na Avenida Angélica, 2491, 20° andar, conjuntos 203 e 204 | outside of Italy | R \$ 113.465 | 100 | 99.99 | 0.01 | 0.01 Nolostand SpA | |
| Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa Pty Ltd Cape Town, The Terraces, Steenberg Office Park, Tokai |
Organisation of exhibitions outside of Italy |
ZAR 0,6 | 100 | 100 | 100 Fiera Milano SpA | ||
| C) List of jointly controlled companies equity-accounted | |||||||
| Hannover Milano Global Germany GmbH | |||||||
| Hannover Germany, Messegelaende | Organisation of exhibitions outside of Italy |
25 | 49 | 49 | 49 Fiera Milano SpA | ||
| Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Co. Ltd | Organisation of exhibitions | Hannover Milano Global | |||||
| Shanghai China, Pudong Office Tower | outside of Italy | USD 500 | 49 | 100 | 100 | Germany GmbH | |
| Hannover Milano Fairs China Ltd | Organisation of exhibitions | Hannover Milano Global | |||||
| Hong Kong China, Golden Gate Building | outside of Italy | HKD 10 | 49 | 100 | 100 | Germany GmbH | |
| Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd | Organisation of exhibitions | Hannover Milano Global | |||||
| East Mumbai, Andheri | outside of Italy | INR 274.640 | 48.99 | 99.99 | 99.99 | Germany GmbH | |
| Hannover Milano Best exhibitions Co., Ltd | Organisation of exhibitions | Hannover Milano Fairs | |||||
| Guangzhou China, West Tower, Poly World Trade Center | outside of Italy | RMB 1,000 | 24.99 | 51 | 51 | Shanghai Co. Ltd | |
| Hannover Milano XZQ Exhibitions Co., Ltd | Organisation of exhibitions | Hannover Milano Fairs | |||||
| Shenzhen China | outside of Italy | RMB 100 | 29.40 | 60 | 60 | Shanghai Co. Ltd | |
| Ipack Ima Srl | Organisation of exhibitions in | ||||||
| Rho, S.S. del Sempione km 28 | Italy | 20 | 49 | 49 | 49 | Fiera Milano SpA | |
| Mico DMC S.r.l. | |||||||
| Milan, p.le Carlo Magno 1 | Management of congresses | 10 | 51 | 51 | 51 | Fiera Milano Congressi SpA | |
| Ge.Fi. SpA | Organisation of exhibitions in | ||||||
| Milan, v.le Acheille Papa 30 | Italy | 1,000 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | Fiera Milano SpA |
| Mi-View Srl | Organisation of exhibitions in | ||||||
| Milan, v.le Acheille Papa 30 | Italy | 10 | 25 | 25 | 100 | Ge.Fi. SpA | |
| Fiere di Parma SpA | Organisation of exhibitions in | ||||||
| Parma, v.le delle Esposizioni 393/a | Italy | 31,167 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | Fiera Milano SpA | |
| D) List of companies accounted at cost | |||||||
| Comitato Golden Card | |||||||
| Cinisello Balsamo, viale Fulvio Testi 128 | Other activities | 3 | 33.33 | 33.33 | 33.33 | Fiera Milano SpA |
(*) Euro or other currencies as specifically indicated
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