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Pharmanutra

Interim / Quarterly Report Nov 13, 2024

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INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

30th September 2024

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Headquarters REA (Economic Administrative Index) PISA Companies Register Share capital Tax no. | VAT | Co. Reg. of Pisa

Via Campodavela, 1 - 56122 PISA PI PI-146259 01679440501 Euro 1,123,097.70 fully paid-in 01679440501

OUR HISTORY

of dealing directly with the distribution of products.

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The PharmaNutra Group is a group of companies specialising in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutritional sector. The Group currently consists of the Italian companies PharmaNutra S.p.A. (Parent Company) and Akern S.r.l. and two foreign subsidiaries: PharmaNutra U.S.A. Corp. and PharmaNutra España S.L.U.

PharmaNutra Group is a group of Italian companies based in Pisa, specialising in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector. The companies PharmaNutra S.p.A., Akern Sr.l., PharmaNutra España and PharmaNutra USA form part of the Group. Thanks to continuous investments in R&D activities that have led to the development of innovative technologies, in less The Group's journey began in 2000 with the establishment of Alesco S.r.l., a company dedicated to developing nutraceutical raw materials. This was followed by the creation of PharmaNutra S.p.A. in 2003, specialising in nutraceutical products and medical devices. In 2010, Junia Pharma S.r.l. was founded to focus on the paediatric sector. In 2022, the Group expanded into the nutritional research field by acquiring 100% of Akern S.r.l., bringing in unique technical and scientific expertise and fostering significant synergies.

supplements under the SiderAL® brand, where it boasts a number of important patents on Sucrosomial® technology and, and it is also considered to be one of the emerging top players in the sector of medical devices for the recovery of joint capacity thanks to the Cetilar® branded products. Since 2013, the Group has expanded into foreign markets, operating through a flexible and innovative business model, supported by a network of top-tier distributors. Currently, PharmaNutra products are available in over 80 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, through carefully selected commercial partners.

than 20 years the PharmaNutra Group has become one of the market leaders in the production of iron-based nutritional

The PharmaNutra Group has about 110 employees in Italy and a network of over 150 Sales Representatives who are the real driving force of the company in the country. The Group's business model was built to respond to the peculiarities of the national market but has been able to adapt quickly and efficiently to international requirements. In 2023, PharmaNutra España and PharmaNutra USA were established to directly oversee product distribution in Spain and the United States, while in 2024, two historic companies, Junia Pharma S.r.l. and Alesco S.r.l. have been merged into PharmaNutra.

PharmaNutra is present since 2013 on foreign markets with a flexible and innovative business model, based on a consolidated network of top-class partners: growing yet well-structured companies that focus their own business on innovative, high-quality products, sound scientific research and a sales structure that is as close as possible to the values This has established a new corporate structure that fulfils the requirements of the whole production chain, from developing cutting-edge technologies to marketing nutraceuticals and medical devices that cater to health and wellness needs across all stages of life, from infancy to adulthood.

of PharmaNutra. Currently, the Group's products are distributed in more than over 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, through a network of over 40 carefully selected sales partners. Akern S.r.l., a company specialised in bioelectrical impedance analysis with more than 40 years work and innovation Continuous investments in R&D have led to numerous patents being granted in connection with Sucrosomial® Technology and Cetylated Fatty Acids (CFA), rapidly establishing the Group as a leader in iron and mineral-based nutritional supplements and joint restoration medical devices.

experience, joined the PharmaNutra Group in 2022 in order to enhance and diversify its business lines through strategic synergy. Currently, the PharmaNutra Group employs over 110 people and manages a network of more than 160 exclusive Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives in Italy.

To support new growth strategies, PharmaNutra España and PharmaNutra USA were established in 2023 with the aim

Board of Directors

Andrea Lacorte (Chairman) Roberto Lacorte (Vice Chairman) Carlo Volpi (Director) Germano Tarantino (Director) Alessandro Calzolari (Independent Director) Marida Zaffaroni (Independent Director) Giovanna Zanotti (Independent Director)

Board of Statutory Auditors

Giuseppe Rotunno (Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors)

  • Michele Luigi Giordano (Standing Auditor)
  • Debora Mazzacherini (Standing Auditor)
  • Alessandro Lini (Alternate Auditor)
  • Elena Pro (Alternate Auditor)

Independent auditors

BDO Italia S.p.A.

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 5
1.1 MAIN CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET DATA 5
1.2 PHARMANUTRA GROUP 5
1.3 CONSOLIDATED POSITION AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 6
1.4 PHARMANUTRA GROUP BUSINESS LINES 11
1.5 TARGET MARKETS IN WHICH THE GROUP OPERATES 14
1.6 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD 19
1.7 BUSINESS OUTLOOK 20
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 21
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 22
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 23
COMPREHENSIVE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 23
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 24
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW- INDIRECT METHOD 25
EXPLANATORY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS 26
1.
CRITERIA FOR DRAFTING AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES 26
2. COMMENTS ON THE MAIN ITEMS 26
DECLARATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 2 ARTICLE 154 BIS OF THE ITALIAN CONSOLIDATED
FINANCE ACT 34

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

1.1 Main consolidated Income statement and Balance sheet data

ECONOMIC DATA (€ million) 2024 % 2023 % Change
REVENUES 84,5 100,0% 72,2 100,0% 17,1%
SALES REVENUES 83,5 98,8% 71,4 99,0% 16,9%
EBITDA 24,2 28,6% 19,0 26,4% 27,2%
NET RESULT 13,2 15,6% 9,7 13,5% 35,3%
Earning per Share(Euro) 1,37 1,01 36,2%
BALANCE SHEET & EQUITY (€ million) 2024 2023 Change
NET INVESTED CAPITAL 58,4 57,0 1,3
NET FINANCIAL POSITION 0,5 (2,6) 3,2
EQUITY (58,9) (54,4) 4,5

1.2 Pharmanutra Group

The PharmaNutra Group is a group of companies specializing in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and nutritional sectors.

Pharmanutra S.p.A. (hereinafter also referred to as "Pharmanutra" or the "Parent Company") is a company with its registered office in Italy, at Via Campodavela 1, Pisa. It holds controlling interests in the group of companies (the "Group" or the "PharmaNutra Group") shown in the following chart.

Pharmanutra, a nutraceutical company based in Pisa, was founded in 2003 with the aim of developing dietary supplements and medical devices. Since 2005, it has independently developed and marketed a line of branded products managed through a network of scientific-commercial representatives who present the products directly to the medical community. This business model has been highlighted by prominent healthcare marketing experts as an example of innovation and efficiency across the entire pharmaceutical landscape.

In July 2024, the merger of its subsidiaries Junia Pharma S.r.l. and Alesco S.r.l. into Pharmanutra was completed, resulting in a new corporate structure designed to meet the requirements of the entire production chain, from the development of new technologies and patents to the commercialization of raw materials and active ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplement industries, as well as nutraceutical products and medical devices that address health and wellness needs from infancy to adulthood. Pharmanutra has the expertise to manage all stages, from the design, formulation, and registration of a new product to marketing and commercialization, and the training of representatives.

Akern S.r.l. (hereinafter also "Akern") is an Italian company founded in 1980 dedicated to the research, development, and production of medical instruments and software for body composition monitoring using bioimpedance techniques.

Pharmanutra USA (hereinafter also "PHN USA") was established in December 2022 to commercialize Pharmanutra® branded products in the American market through selected e-commerce channels and direct distribution in the territory.

Pharmanutra España (hereinafter also "PHN ESP") was established in March 2023 to distribute Cetilar® and Cetilar® Nutrition line products in the Spanish market through selected online sales channels and a dedicated sales network.

The subsidiary Athletica Cetilar S.r.l. (hereinafter also "Athletica Cetilar") was established in March 2024 with the objective of creating a sports medical center focused on optimizing the performance of professional and amateur athletes and on developing applications for the Cetilar® product line.

1.3 Consolidated position as at September 30, 2024

The results as at September 30, 2024, confirm a solid trend of organic growth in revenue and EBITDA, exceeding expectations, with increases of approximately 17% and 27%, respectively, compared to the same period of the

previous year. The contribution of new projects to revenues remains marginal, while the associated development costs (around €4 million) have led to the anticipated slight reduction in operating margin (-4%)

Performances of the third quarter

Income Statement

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
(€/1000) 2024 % 2023 % Δ 24/23 Δ %
TOTAL REVENUES 84.497 100,0% 72.190 100,0% 12.307 17,1%
Net Revenues 83.470 98,8% 71.434 99,0% 12.036 16,9%
Other revenues 1.027 1,2% 756 1,1% 271 35,9%
OPERATING EXPENSES 60.295 71,4% 53.160 73,6% 7.135 13,4%
Purchases of Raw, auxiliary mat. and cons. 4.112 4,9% 3.986 5,5% 126 3,2%
Change in Inventories 360 0,4% (2.366) -3,3% 2.726 -115,2%
Services expenses 49.236 58,3% 46.276 64,1% 2.960 6,4%
Employee expenses 5.784 6,9% 4.662 6,5% 1.122 24,1%
Other operating expenses 803 1,0% 602 0,8% 201 33,4%
EBITDA 24.202 28,6% 19.030 26,4% 5.172 27,2%
Amortization, Depreciation and Write off 3.059 3,6% 1.265 1,8% 1.794 141,8%
EBIT 21.143 25,0% 17.765 24,6% 3.378 19,0%
NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSES) (347) -0,4% (69) -0,1% (278) 402,9%
Financial income 842 1,0% 557 0,8% 285 51,2%
Financial expenses (1.189) -1,4% (626) -0,9% (563) 89,9%
PRE TAX RESULT 20.796 24,6% 17.696 24,5% 3.100 17,5%
Income Taxes (7.626) -9,0% (7.965) -11,0% 339 -4,3%
Group's Profit/(loss) of the period 13.170 15,6% 9.731 13,5% 3.439 35,3%

Consolidated net revenues as at September 30, 2024, amount to €84.5 million, reflecting an increase of €12 million (+17%) compared to the same period of the previous year.

Revenues from the Italian market reached €55.5 million (€50.9 million as at September 30, 2023), showing an increase of 10% and representing 66.5% of total revenues compared to 70.4% in the same period of the previous year.

Revenues from foreign markets amount to €28.0 million, up from €21.1 million as at September 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of €6.9 million (+32.5%). As a result, the contribution of foreign market revenues to total revenue rose from 29.6% as at September 30, 2023, to 33.5% as at September 30, 2024.

Revenue performance for the quarter, compared to the same quarter of the previous year, shows an increase of 23% in Italian revenues, 28% in foreign revenues, and 43% in revenues from the Akern line.

Sales volumes of finished products as at September 30, 2024, totaling approximately 10.2 million units, increased by around 11.5% compared to 9.1 million units as of September 30, 2023.

Operating costs as at September 30, 2024, amount to €60.3 million (about +13.4% compared to September 30, 2023), naturally increasing as a result of revenue growth and including investments related to the startup of new projects totaling approximately €4 million, particularly regarding recruitment costs, personnel costs, administrative and commercial consulting, and marketing.

Inventory variation as at September 30, 2024, benefits from the release of the unrealized margin on intra-group sales as of January 1, 2024, following the merger of Alesco and Junia into Pharmanutra, amounting to €1.2 million. As a result of the factors described above, the Group's EBITDA stands at €24.2 million (€19.0 million as at September 30, 2023), with a margin of approximately 29% of total revenues, reflecting an increase of about 27% compared to September 30, 2023. Excluding the startup costs of new initiatives, the EBITDA margin on total revenues as of September 30, 2024, would be approximately 33%, reflecting an increase of about 25% compared to the same period of the previous year, confirming the strength and growth potential of the Group's business.

Depreciation and amortization include a provision of € 600,000 to the risk fund, which represents the cost related to the partial repayment of the research and development tax credit decided by management following an audit of the 2015-2019 tax periods conducted by the Pisa Revenue Agency. For more information on this matter, please refer to section 1.6 of this Report.

Net profit for the period amounts to €13.2 million, compared to €9.7 million as at September 30, 2023.

Earnings per share are €1.37 compared to €1.01 as at September 30, 2023.

Balance Sheet

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (€/1000) 9/30/2024 12/31/2023
TRADE RECEIVABLES 24.544 19.219
INVENTORIES 7.968 8.166
TRADE PAYABLES (15.729) (16.097)
OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL 16.783 11.288
OTHER RECEIVABLES 6.503 6.179
OTHER PAYABLES (8.164) (6.966)
NET WORKING CAPITAL 15.122 10.501
INTANGIBLE ASSETS 23.557 22.535
TANGIBLE ASSETS 25.194 26.359
NON CURRENT ASSETS 2.806 4.574
TOTAL ASSETS 51.557 53.468
PROVISIONS AND OTHER L/T LIAB. (8.327) (6.958)
NET INVESTED CAPITAL 58.352 57.011
NET EQUITY 58.895 54.407
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL LIAB. 20.322 23.430
CURRENT FINANCIAL LIAB. 4.159 4.585
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS (625) (293)
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS (6.582) (6.193)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (17.817) (18.925)
NET FINANCIAL POSITION (543) 2.604
TOTAL FUNDS 58.352 57.011

The change in operating working capital compared to December 31, 2023, is attributable to the higher volumes of revenues of the period.

The increase in the "Other Liabilities" item is related to the recognition of taxes on the period's earnings.

The increase in "Intangible Assets" is due to capitalized costs related to research projects and the registration of patents and trademarks resulting from R&D activities. The decrease in "Financial Fixed Assets" is due to the use of tax credits acquired as an investment of part of the Group's liquidity.

The "Current Financial Assets" item refers to the temporary investment of part of the Group's liquidity in financial instruments, managed under an individual management mandate granted to Azimut Capital Management.

To facilitate a better evaluation of its performance, the PharmaNutra Group utilizes certain alternative performance indicators that are not identified as accounting measures within IFRS.

Consequently, the Group's determination criteria may not be consistent with those adopted by other groups, and the resulting values may not be comparable.

These alternative performance indicators, calculated in accordance with the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (ESMA/2015/1415) and adopted by CONSOB with communication no. 92543 of December 3, 2015, refer solely to the performance of the financial year covered by this Interim Report and the comparative periods, not the Group's expected performance.

Below are definitions of the alternative performance indicators used in this Interim Report:

– EBITDA: represented by Operating Gross Result.

– Adjusted EBITDA: represented by Operating Gross Result net of non-recurring items.

– EBIT: represented by Operating Gross Result net of Depreciation and Amortization.

– Operating Working Capital: calculated as the sum of Inventories and Trade Receivables net of Trade Payables.

– Net Working Capital: calculated as the sum of Inventories and Trade Receivables, net of Trade Payables and all other Balance Sheet items classified as Other Receivables or Other Liabilities.

– Net Invested Capital: represented by the sum of Net Working Capital and Total Fixed Assets, net of Provisions and other medium-to-long-term liabilities, excluding financial items that are included in the Net Financial Position balance.

– Net Financial Position (NFP): calculated as the sum of Current and Non-Current Bank Debt and Current and Non-Current Lease Liabilities, net of Cash and Cash Equivalents, as well as Current and Non-Current Financial Assets.

– Total Sources: represented by the sum of Net Equity and NFP.

Net financial position changes are shown in the following table:

NET FINANCIAL POSITION (€/1000) STATEMENT 30/9/24 31/12/23
Cash (66) (40)
Bank deposits (17.751) (18.885)
Cash and cash equivalents (17.817) (18.925)
Current financial assets (6.582) (6.193)
Current financial liabilities: due to banks 146 627
Current part of non current liabilities 3.752 3.588
Current fin. liabilities for rights of use 261 370
Current financial indebtedness net of fin. assets (2.423) (1.608)
Net Current Financial Indebtedness/(Availability) (20.240) (20.533)
Non current financial assets (437) 0
Deposits paid (191) (293)
Non current bank debts 19.422 22.188
Non current fin. liabilities for rights of use 900 1.242
Non current financial indebtedness 19.694 23.137
Net Financial Position (546) 2.604

The Net Financial Position as at September 30, 2024, is positive (net cash) at €0.5 million, compared to the negative balance of €2.6 million as at December 31, 2023. Operating activities during the period generated €14 million in cash (€5 million as at September 30, 2023); investments totaling €2.7 million were made, and treasury shares were repurchased for an amount of €0.5 million.

For more details, please refer to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement.

1.4 Pharmanutra Group business lines

The PharmaNutra Group's distribution and sales model is structured into the following business lines:

Italy Business Line: this line is characterized by direct oversight of the target markets in which the Group operates. For finished products, the guiding principle is to ensure comprehensive territorial coverage through an organizational structure of scientific-commercial representatives, who, by engaging in sales and scientific information activities, provide full oversight of all actors in the distribution chain: hospital physicians, outpatient physicians, pharmacies, and hospital pharmacies.

The commercial activity for raw materials targets companies in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries, as well as nutraceutical production facilities that operate on a contract manufacturing basis.

Foreign Business Line: This line focuses on the commercialization of finished products and raw materials through

local partners who, under multi-year exclusive distribution agreements, distribute and sell the products in their respective markets. This business model is primarily used in foreign markets.

Akern Business Line: The business model includes the sale of devices and software for measuring body bioimpedance in Italy and abroad through agents, distributors, and online sales.

Consolidated net revenues as of September 30, 2024 (€83.5 million) increased by 16.8% compared to the same period in the previous year (€71.4 million).

Revenues by area of activity Incidence
€/1000 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023
Finished products- Italy 51.084 46.259 10,4% 61,2% 64,8%
Finished products- Rest of world 26.092 19.806 31,7% 31,3% 27,7%
Total finished products 77.176 66.065 16,8% 92,5% 92,5%
Raw mat. and semifin. Prod. -Italy 856 893 -4,2% 1,0% 1,3%
Raw mat. and semifin. Prod. -Italy 1.370 870 57,5% 1,6% 1,2%
Total Raw Mat. and semifin. Prod. 2.226 1.763 26,2% 2,7% 2,5%
Medical instruments - Italy 3.546 3.168 12,0% 4,3% 4,4%
Medical instruments - ROW 522 439 19,0% 0,6% 0,6%
Total medical instruments 4.068 3.606 12,8% 4,9% 5,1%
Total 83.470 71.434 16,9% 100% 100%

Revenue from sales of finished products increased by approximately 10.4% in the Italian market and by around 32% in foreign markets compared to September 30 of the previous year.

Revenue from the sale of proprietary and non-proprietary raw materials shows a net increase of approximately €460,000, generated by higher sales in foreign markets.

Revenue for the Akern business line amounts to €4.1 million, marking an increase of about 13% compared to September 30, 2023.

The following table shows the revenue breakdown by the business lines described above.

Revenues by business line Incidence
€/1000 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023
Italy 51.940 47.153 10,2% 62,2% 66,0%
Rest of World 27.462 20.676 32,8% 32,9% 28,9%
Medical instruments 4.068 3.606 12,8% 4,9% 5,1%
Totale 83.470 71.434 16,9% 100% 100%

Overall, revenue from the Italy segment increased by approximately 10%, reaching EUR 51.9 million (compared to EUR 47.2 million in the previous year) and representing about 62% of total revenue.

Due to the increase in revenue from the foreign segment, which amounted to approximately EUR 27.5 million as at 30 September 2024 (compared to around EUR 20.7 million on 30 September 2023), the share of foreign revenue in total revenue rose from 29% to 33% as at 30 September 2024.

Revenue from the medical equipment segment saw an increase in line with other business segments, maintaining a steady share of total revenue.

Revenues by geographic area Incidence
€/1000 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023
Italy 55.486 50.320 10,3% 66,5% 70,4%
Total Italy 55.486 50.320 10,3% 66,5% 70,4%
Europe 15.284 12.759 19,8% 18,3% 17,9%
Middle east 6.197 6.069 2,1% 7,4% 8,5%
South America 1.653 1.247 32,5% 2,0% 1,8%
Far east 1.546 594 160,3% 1,9% 0,8%
Other 3.304 445 641,7% 4,0% 0,6%
Total Rest of World 27.984 21.114 32,5% 33,5% 29,6%
Grand Total 83.470 71.434 16,9% 100% 100%

The following table provides the breakdown of revenue by geographical area as at 30 September 2024:

Revenue from foreign market sales is almost exclusively generated by the Sideral® line.

Europe remains the market with the highest share of foreign revenue. The growth in the Far East is due to the progressive development of sales in the Chinese market through cross-border internet marketing. As at 30

September 2024, revenue from the Chinese market reached approximately EUR 1 million, with significant growth prospects. Revenue from Other Geographical Areas pertains to the South African market.

Variations in other areas are attributable to the timing dynamics of purchase order formalizations by distributors.

The analysis of finished product revenue by product line (Trademark) presented in the following table highlights strong growth across all main product lines, with Apportal® maintaining its significant growth trend from previous quarters, reaching the 12th position among the top-performing brands in the tonic market in pharmacies (source: New Line market research, September 2024), an improvement of three positions since May.

Revenues by Product Line Incidence
€/1000 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023
Sideral 57.757 50.317 14,8% 69,2% 70,4%
Cetilar 8.074 7.125 13,3% 9,7% 10,0%
Apportal 8.312 6.104 36,2% 10,0% 8,5%
Ultramag 1.194 776 53,9% 1,4% 1,1%
Other 1.839 1.743 5,5% 2,2% 2,4%
Medical instruments 4.068 3.606 12,8% 4,9% 5,1%
Raw Materials 2.226 1.763 26,2% 2,7% 2,5%
Totale 83.470 71.434 16,9% 100% 100%

In terms of volume, sales of finished products as of 30 September 2024 amounted to 10.2 million units, an increase

of approximately 11.5% compared to 9.1 million units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

F.P. Volumes Incidence
Units/1000 2024 2023 Δ% 2024 2023
Finished products - Italy 3.500 3.300 6,0% 34,5% 36,2%
Finished products - Rest of world 6.659 5.807 14,7% 65,6% 63,8%
Totale 10.158 9.107 11,6% 100% 100%

1.5 Target markets in which the Group operates

PharmaNutra Group, specialised in the development of nutraceutical products and medical devices, is one of the main players in the Italian market with a growing presence abroad.

Below is an overview of the general performance of the food supplements market and an in-depth analysis of the main reference markets in Italy for the product lines being more relevant in terms of turnover, Sideral®, Cetilar® and Apportal® lines.

1.5.1 Iron market

The Pharmanutra Group operates in the iron-based supplement market (Food Supplements and Drugs) with its Sideral® product line, where it confirmed its leadership position in the first nine months of 2024, with a market share by value of 53% and of 47% in volumes1

The chart below shows the quarterly trend of Sideral®'s market share (expressed in value) in relation to both the iron supplements market alone (Food Supplements Iron Market) and the overall market (Total Iron Market)2 .

1 Source : IQVIA Data

2 Source : IQVIA Data

It is worth highlighting that the Sideral® product line holds a significant market share within the overall market landscape, amounting to 41,7%.

The quarterly performance of Sideral® in terms of units in the iron-based dietary supplements market and the overall iron market is shown in the following chart.

1.5.2 Topical pain relievers market

The Cetilar® line shows a steady increase in its market share (expressed in both value and units) in the target market for topical pain relievers, as shown in the following chart.

In a market context declining in units (-1%) but showing slight growth in value (+4%) for the period January-September 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year, and within a highly fragmented competitive landscape, the Cetilar® line confirms its growth trend both in units (+8%) and in value (+13%).

Market share increased from 4,1% to 4,5% in value and from 2,9% to 3,2% volume3 .

The following chart shows the quarterly trend, from July 2023 to September 2024, of the overall topical pain reliever market and the Cetilar® line.

3 Source : IQVIA Data

1.5.3 Tonic market

The following chart shows the trend of Apportal®'s market share (expressed in value and units) in relation to the target market 4 .

4Source: New Line market researches

Amid modest growth in the tonic market (+6.6% in value) during the period January - September 2024 compared to 2023, Apportal®'s market share increased from 4.7% to 5.5% in value and from 3.2% to 3.3% in volume, achieving a 23% increase in value with prospects for further future growth.

1.6 Significant events after the end of the period

In October 2024, an agreement was signed with a leading international strategic consulting firm to define the development plan for the subsidiary Pharmanutra USA, which is engaged in the distribution and commercialization of the Group's products in the United States. Following a preliminary market analysis conducted in recent months, which confirmed the growth strategies identified by Pharmanutra and the significant potential of the U.S. market, the renowned American strategic consulting firm has moved to the next phase. This phase, spanning two months, involves drafting, in collaboration with Pharmanutra, a plan aimed at accelerating its growth.

In the same month, the Pisa Provincial Directorate of the Italian Revenue Agency concluded its audit on the Research and Development Tax Credit accrued during the 2015-2019 period. Following discussions with the tax auditors, the Directors deemed it appropriate to use the voluntary repayment procedure under Article 5, paragraphs 7 to 12, of Decree Law 146/2021 for an amount of EUR 600,000, without the application of interest or penalties. The audit confirmed that the Group's activities meet the eligibility requirements for the tax credit. The decision to proceed with the repayment, despite the Group's confidence in the correctness of its actions and compliance with relevant legal provisions, was made solely to prevent litigation and to facilitate access to the collaborative compliance program. This amount, resulting mainly from the tax auditors' re-evaluation of some of the hours spent by the Directors on research activities eligible for incentives, has been allocated to the risk provisions fund.

At the beginning of November, products from the new Sidevit® line (Sidevit® D3 and Sidevit® B12), SiderAL® Mamma, and Lactopam® were launched on the market.

Sidevit® is the first line of Sucrosomial® Vitamins, the result of significant R&D investments made in recent years, enabling PharmaNutra to apply its Sucrosomial® Technology—previously successfully used for minerals (iron, magnesium, zinc, etc.)—to certain vitamins as well.

Specifically, Sidevit® D3 contains 2000 IU of vitamin D3, the dosage recommended by scientific societies, which, thanks to three times higher bioavailability than conventional vitamin D3, allows it to be absorbed more quickly

and in greater quantities, achieving a higher blood concentration and longer half-life compared to other formulations available on the market.

Sidevit® B12, an essential supply for activating our energy metabolism, has 2.5 times higher bioavailability than conventional vitamin B12 and ensures a high concentration of usable vitamin B12. This is especially important for the body in cases of physical and mental fatigue or muscle weakness, when intake is reduced due to strict diets or in cases of anemia or nutrient absorption issues.

SiderAL® Mamma is an extension of the SiderAL® line and is a dietary supplement in capsule form containing Sucrosomial® Iron, plant-based DHA, vitamins, minerals, and folic acid. It is designed to support the nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This advanced, comprehensive, and highly tolerable formulation is perfectly suited to meet the needs of both mother and baby.

Lactopam® is a new dietary supplement in tablet form, containing Lactium® (hydrolyzed milk proteins) and Sucrosomial® Magnesium, an innovative formulation designed to promote sleep and restful nighttime rest.

1.7 Business outlook

The strong organic growth that has characterized the Group's performance over the first nine months of 2024, despite a highly challenging environment, is expected to continue in the fourth quarter, enabling results that exceed both expectations and the Group's targets.

The Directors believe that the achievements thus far (the start of distribution of two Sideral products in Germany, the merger of subsidiaries Junia and Alesco into Pharmanutra, the launch of new products, and the development of new projects), together with ongoing and expanding Research and Development activities, lay the foundation for significant value creation in the coming years.

Pisa, November 11th , 2024

For the Board of Directors

The Chairman

(Andrea Lacorte)

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

AND EXPLANATORY NOTES

Consolidated Balance Sheet

€/1000 9/30/2024 12/31/2023
NON CURRENT ASSETS 52.182 53.761
Buildings, plant and equipment 25.194 26.359
Intangible assets 23.557 22.535
Investments 274 4
Non current financial assets 188 293
Other non current assets 1.788 3.046
Deferred tax assets 1.181 1.524
CURRENT ASSETS 63.414 58.682
Inventories 7.968 8.166
Cash and cash equivalents 17.817 18.925
Current financial assets 6.582 6.193
Trade receivables 24.544 19.219
Other current assets 5.964 5.066
Tax receivables 539 1.113
TOTAL ASSETS 115.596 112.443
NET EQUITY 58.895 54.407
Share Capital 1.123 1.123
Statutory Reserve 225 225
Treasury shares (4.564) (4.013)
Merger Surplus 9.960 -
Other reserves 38.873 44.125
IAS 19 Reserve 208 199
Fair value OCI reserve (81) (89)
FTA Reserve 12 12
Currency conversion Reserve (31) (7)
Result of the period 13.170 12.832
Group Equity 58.895 54.407
Third parties equity
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 28.649 30.388
Non current financial liabilities 20.322 23.430
Provision for non current risks and charges 4.646 4.458
Provision for employees and directors benefit 3.681 2.500
CURRENT LIABILITIES 28.052 27.648
Current financial liabilities 4.159 4.585
Trade payables 15.734 16.107
Other current liabilities 3.914 3.844
Tax payables 4.245 3.112
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 115.596 112.443

Consolidated Income Statement

€/1000 NOTE 2024 2023
TOTAL REVENUES 84.497 72.190
Net revenues 2.1.1 83.470 71.434
Other revenues 2.12 1.027 756
OPERATING EXPENSES 60.295 53.160
Purchases of raw material, cons. and supplies 2.2.1 4.112 3.986
Change in inventories 2.2.2 360 (2.366)
Expense for services 2.2.3 49.236 46.276
Employee expenses 2.2.4 5.784 4.662
Other operating expenses 2.2.5 803 602
EBITDA 24.202 19.030
Amortization, depreciation and write offs 2.3 3.059 1.265
EBIT 21.143 17.765
FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSES) BALANCE (347) (69)
Financial income 2.4.1 842 557
Financial expenses 2.4.2 (1.189) (626)
PRE TAX RESULT 20.796 17.696
Income taxes 2.5 (7.626) (7.965)
Third parties result
Net result of the Group 13.170 9.731
Net Earning per Share (Euro) 1,37 1,01

Comprehensive Consolidated Income Statement

€/1000 2024 2023
Result for the period 13.170 9.731
Gains (losses) from IAS adoption which will reversed to P&L
Gains (losses) from IAS adoption which will not be reversed to P&L 18 (75)
Comprehensive result of the period 13.188 9.656

Statement of changes in Shareholders' equity

€/1000 Share
Capital
Treasury
Shares
Legal
reserve
Other
reserves
Merger
Surpuls
FTA
Reserve
OCI Fair
value
reserve
IAS 19
Reserve
Currency
conversion
Reserve
Result of
the period
Total
Balance as at
1/1
1.123 (4.013) 225 44.125 - 12 (89) 199 (7) 12.832 54.407
Other
changes
(551) - 8 10 (533)
Merger - - (9.962) 9.960 - (1) (3)
Dividends
paid
(8.172) (8.172)
Allocation of
result
12.832 (12.832) -
Result of the
period
13.170 13.170
Exchange
differences
- 50 (24) 26
Balance as at
30/09
1.123 (4.564) 225 38.873 9.960 12 (81) 208 (31) 13.170 58.895
€/1000 Share
capital
Treasury
Shares
Legal
reserve
Other
reserves
Merger
Surplus
FTA
reserve
OCI Fair
value
reserve
IAS 19
Reserve
Result of
the
period
Total
Balance as
at 1/1/n-1
1.123 (2.362) 225 36.791 12 (115) 226 15.048 50.948
Other
changes
- (1.621) - (124) 49 (1.696)
Dividends
paid
(7.714) (7.714)
Allocation
of the
result
15.048 (15.048) -
Result of
the period
9.731 9.731
Exchange
differences
- (2) (2)
Balance as
at
1.123 (3.983) 225 44.123 12 (239) 275 9.731 51.267
30/09/n-1

Statement of consolidated Cash Flow- Indirect method

€/1000 2024 2023
Net result before minority interests 13.170 9.731
NON MONETARY COST/REVENUES
Depreciation and write offs 3.059 1.265
Allowance to provisions for employee and director benefits 718 653
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Change in provision for non current risk and charges (412) 1.038
Change in provision for employee and director benefit 463 (2.542)
Change in inventories 198 (2.578)
Change in trade receivables (5.434) (3.078)
Change in other current assets (898) (2.992)
Change in tax receivables 574 1.271
Change in other current liabilities 64 155
Change in trade payables 1.371 (1.672)
Change in tax payables 1.133 1.975
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS 14.006 3.226
Investments in intangible, property, plant and equipment (2.460) (12.260)
Disposal of intangibles, property, plant and equipment 258 150
Net investments in financial assets (270) 0
Change in other assets 1.258 (957)
Change in deferred tax assets 343 (30)
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS (871) (13.097)
Other increase/(decrease) in equity 44 (77)
Treasury shares purchases (551) (1.621)
Dividends distribution (8.172) (7.714)
Financial assets increase (102) (1.690)
Financial assets decrease (183) 567
Financial liabilities increase (2.228) 10.171
Financial liabilities decrease (2.600) (2.858)
Financial ROU liabilities increase 40 863
Financial ROU liabilities decrease (491) (246)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING (14.243) (2.605)
TOTAL CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1.108) (12.476)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 18.925 22.051
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 17.817 9.575
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASHH EQUIVALENTS (1.108) (12.476)

EXPLANATORY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS

1. Criteria for drafting and consolidation principles

This Interim Management Report as of September 30, 2024 (hereinafter "Interim Report") has been prepared as a STAR issuer in accordance with the provisions set out in the Italian Stock Exchange Notice No. 7587 of April 21, 2016, "STAR Issuers: information on interim management statements." The content is consistent with Article 154-ter, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998.

The Interim Report is prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and endorsed by the European Union. The term "IFRS" also includes the International Accounting Standards ("IAS") still in effect, as well as all interpretative documents issued by the Interpretations Committee, formerly known as the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") and, prior to that, the Standing Interpretations Committee ("SIC"). The accounting standards adopted in preparing this Interim Report are the same as those used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023, except for new standards and interpretations effective from January 1, 2024, which did not have a material impact during the period.

There have been no changes in the consolidation area compared to December 31, 2023.

The newly established Athletica Cetilar S.r.l., in which Pharmanutra holds a 70% shareholding, has not been included in the consolidation area, as it is not yet operational.

This Interim Report has not been subject to audit by the independent auditing firm.

The Interim Report was approved by the Board of Directors of Pharmanutra on November 11, 2024, and on the same date, the same body authorized its publication.

2. Comments on the main items

2.1 Revenues

2.1.1 Net revenues

Net revenues as at September 30 2024 increased by Euro 12 million compared to the same period of the previous year.

2024 2023 Variation
Direct sales revenues 51.940 47.152 4.788
Indirect sales 27.462 20.676 6.786
Medical instruments revenues 4.068 3.606 462
Total Net Revenues 83.470 71.434 12.036

The table below provides a breakdown of net revenues by business segment and geographical market:

2024 2023 Variation Δ% Incidence
2024
Incidence
2023
Italy 51.084 46.259 4.825
Total F.P. Italy 51.084 46.259 4.825 10,4% 61,2% 64,8%
Europe 14.702 12.179 2.524 20,7%
Middle East 5.527 5.736 (208) -3,6%
South America 1.650 1.247 403 32,3%
Far East 1.530 582 947 162,7%
Other 2.682 62 2.621 4240,5%
Total F.P. Rest of World 26.092 19.806 6.286 31,7% 31,3% 27,7%
Raw materials Italy 856 893 (37) -4,2% 1,0% 1,3%
Raw materials Rest of World 1.370 870 500 57,5% 1,6% 1,2%
Total Raw Materials 2.226 1.763 463 26,2% 2,7% 2,5%
Medical instr. Italy 3.546 3.168 378 12,0% 4,3% 4,4%
Medical instr. Rest of World 522 439 83 19,0% 0,6% 0,6%
Total Medical instruments 4.068 3.606 462 12,8% 4,9% 5,1%
Total Net revenues 83.470 71.434 12.036 16,9% 100% 100%

2.1.2 Other revenues

2024 2023 Variation
Tax receivables 96 -96
Contractual Indemnities 99 21 78
Reimbursement and expenses recover 49 33 16
Contingent assets 396 178 218
Other revenues 483 428 55
Total other revenues 1.027 756 271

2.2 OPERATING EXPENSES

2.2.1 Purchases of raw materials, consumables and finished products

Purchases are broken down in the following table:

2024 2023 Variation
Raw and semifinished materials 2.389 2.325 64
Consumables 539 463 76
Finished products 1.184 1.198 -14
Total raw materials, semif., consumables and
finished prod.
4.112 3.986 126

2.2.2 Change in inventories

2024 2023 Variation
Change in raw mat. inventories -2.600 101 -2.701
Change in semifin. prod. inventories -125 -80 -45
Change in F.P. inventories 2.716 -2.483 5.199
Inventories write off accrual 369 96 273
Change in inventories 360 -2.366 2.726

The change in inventories as of September 30, 2023, is due to higher revenue volumes achieved and the intercompany margin excluded from inventories as of January 1, 2024, which was realized following the merger of Alesco and Junia Pharma into Pharmanutra.

The final value of inventories is adjusted by the inventory write-down provision, amounting to 570 thousand euros (369 thousand euros as of December 31, 2023).

2.2.3 Services expenses

2024 2023 Variation
Marketing 12.472 10.610 1.862
Production and logistic 14.083 14.035 48
Other general expenses 5.500 4.916 584
R&D 778 727 51
Information technology 453 348 105
Commercial and sales network 8.646 8.570 76
Corporate bodies 7.013 6.809 204
Rent and leases 108 104 4
Financial services 183 157 26
Total services expenses 49.236 46.276 2.960

The increase in the item "Service Costs" is primarily due to higher Marketing Costs resulting from initiatives undertaken to support the group's brands and development projects. The increase in General Services is attributable to costs related to managing the new headquarters and higher travel expenses. The increase in the Corporate Bodies item is due to higher compensation approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders on April 26, 2023.

2.2.4 Personnel cost

The breakdown of personnel costs is shown in the table below:

2024 2023 Variation
Wages and salaries 4.283 3.405 878
Social contributions 1.251 1.065 186
Leaving Indemnity accrual 227 175 52
Other personnel expenses 23 17 6
Total Personnel cost 5.784 4.662 1.122

This item includes all expenses for employees, including accrued vacation, additional monthly payments, and related social security contributions, as well as provisions for severance indemnity and other contractually stipulated costs.

The increase compared to September 30, 2023, is due to new hires made during the period to progressively adjust

the organizational structure to growing activity volumes.

The breakdown of the average number of employees by category is shown in the following table:

2024 2023 Variation
Managers 3 3 0
White collars 99 89 10
Blue collars 9 4 5
Total 110 96 14

As of September 30, 2024, the number of Group employees totals 119, compared to 109 as of September 30, 2023.

2.2.5 Other operating expenses

2024 2023 Variation
Capital losses 22 17 5
Sundry tax charges 84 97 -13
Losses on receivables 5 5
Membership fees 30 34 -4
Charitable donations 78 118 -40
Other expenses 584 336 248
Total other operating expenses 803 602 201

2.3 Amortization, depreciation and accruals

2024 2023 Variation
Amortization of intangible assets 518 316 202
Tangible assets depreciation 1.832 800 1.032
Accrual to prov. for risks 600 600
Accrual to doubtful accounts prov. 1 112 -111
Non ded. accrual for doubtful acc. 108 37 71
Total amort., depr. and accruals 3.059 1.265 1.794

The increase in depreciation on tangible assets is due to investments made for the construction of the Group's new headquarters.

The provision for the risk fund was recorded following the decision to repay part of the Research and Development tax credit accrued during the 2015–2019 period. For further details, please refer to paragraph 1.6 of this report.

2.4 FINANCIAL INCOME/EXPENSES

2.4.1 Financial income

2024 2023 Variation
Interest income 338 223 115
Interest income from customers 3 1 2
Dividends 5 0 5
Exchange gains 62 44 18
Other financial income 434 289 145
Total financial income 842 557 285

2.4.2 Financial expenses

2024 2023 Variation
Other financial expenses -232 -75 -157
Interest expenses -826 -536 -290
Exchange losses -131 -15 -116
Total financial expenses -1.189 -626 -563

2.5 INCOME TAXES

2024 2023 Variation
Current taxes 7.074 5.895 1.179
Deferred taxes 346 20 326
Other taxes -72 -72
Previous years taxes 278 278
Accrual to provision for tax 2.050 -2.050
Total income taxes 7.626 7.965 -339

The increase in deferred tax assets is due to the intra-group margin excluded from inventories as at January 1, 2024, which, following the merger, was realized during the period.

The 2023 provision for tax liabilities relates to the expense incurred for settling tax periods from 2017 to 2021 in anticipation of joining the cooperative compliance regime.

Taxes are accrued according to the accrual principle and have been calculated based on the applicable rates and regulations.

NET FINANCIAL POSITION

As required by the CONSOB circular dated 28 July 2006 and in accordance with the ESMA update with reference to the "Recommendations for the current uniformity of the European Commission's Regulation on Prospectuses", the Group's Net Financial Position as at September 30, 2024 compared to 31 December 2023 is as follows:

30/9/24 31/12/23
A Cash (17.817) (18.925)
B Cash equivalents
C Other current financial assets (6.582) (6.193)
D Cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C) (24.399) (25.118)
1) E Current financial debt (including debt instruments, but
excluding the current portion of non-current financial debt)
407 997
F Current portion of non current financial debt 3.752 3.588
G Current financial debt (E+F) 4.159 4.585
of which secured 620 295
of which unsecured 3.539 4.290
H Net current financial debt (G-D) (20.240) (20.533)
2) I Non-current financial debt (excluding the current portion
and debt instruments)
20.322 23.430
J Debt instruments
K Trade and other non current debts
L Non current financial debt (I+J+K) 20.322 23.430
of which secured 11.233 11.705
of which unsecured 9.089 11.725
M Net financial debt (H+L) com. CONSOB (4/3/21
ESMA32-382-1138)
82 2.897
3) N Other current and non current financial assets (628) (293)
O Net financial debt (M-N) (546) 2.604
  • 1) It Includes the following items of the financial statement: Current financial liabilities (Financial debts for rights of use Euro 261 thousand);
  • 2) It Includes the following items of the financial statement: Non current financial liabilities (Long term loans Euro 19.422 thousand, Non current financial debts for rights of use Euro 900 thousand);

3) It Includes the following items of the financial statement: Non current financial assets ( Deposits paid Euro

191 thousand) and Other non currents assets (Directors' TFM insurance Euro 437 thousand).

Pisa, November 11th , 2024

For the Board of Directors

The Chairman

(Andrea Lacorte)

Declaration pursuant to paragraph 2 Article 154 bis of the Italian

Consolidated Finance Act

The undersigned Francesco Sarti, Manager in charge of drafting the corporate accounting documents of PharmaNutra S.p.A.

DECLARES

pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154 bis of the Italian Consolidated Finance Act, that the accounting information contained in the PharmaNutra Group's Interim Management Report as at September 30, 2024 corresponds to the documented results, books and accounting records.

Pisa, November 11th , 2024

Pharmanutra S.p.A.

Manager in charge for drafting the financial statements

Francesco Sarti

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