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Promotora de Informaciones S.A.

Investor Presentation Feb 25, 2025

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RESULTS PRESENTATION FY 2024

PROMOTORA DE INFORMACIONES, S.A. February 25th, 2025

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FY 2024 CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS

01

FY 2024: CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS

Delivering on our commitments: strengthening our business and focusing on continued deleveraging

Solid operating performance in 2024: Group's reported EBITDA exceeded the 2023 figure by +2% (+14% excluding FX effect) despite the absence of PNLD Novelty orders in Brazil's Public business and the extraordinary sales in Argentina in 2023 • Sustained improvement in Santillana's Private Business and Media. Subscription growth in both Learning Systems in Santillana reaching 3m subscriptions (+5% growth) and in EL PAÍS, reaching Focus on Business to 2023 3.97x

404k subscribers (+15% growth) • Achievement of 2024 guidance goals exceeding

expectations

Focus on Delevering

  • Free Cash Flow(1) improvement: +6%(2) compared
  • Successful issuance of €100m convertible notes and repayment of €50m in Junior debt in 2Q2024
  • Debt reduced by 10% over the past year: -€82m
  • The lowest Net Debt/EBITDA ratio since 2005:
  • Financial Result improvement of +17%
  • Strong liquidity position: €223m

Strong operating and financial results in a challenging environment

(1) FCF= cash flow before financing (EBITDA ex Severance exp + WC + Capex + Taxes + Redundancies paid + Other cash flows and adjustments from operations + Financial investments) including IFRS 16 payments (leases) (2) Including BRL 50m (€8m) collected in January 2025 from the 2024 PNLD

GUIDANCE 2024 EXCEEDED

Meeting targets through all business lines

The Group will present its 2025-2028 Business Plan along with 2025-2028 Guidance at an upcoming Capital Markets Day

(1) FCF= cash flow before financing (EBITDA ex Severance exp + WC + Capex + Taxes + Redundancies paid + Other cash flows and adjustments from operations + Financial investments) including IFRS 16 payments (leases) (2) Guidance considered the collection of 100% of Brazil's PNLD order in 2024. Including BRL 50m (€8m) collected in January 2025 from the 2024 PNLD, the Guidance is exceeded by €3m

FY 2024: RESULTS SUMMARY

Key performance indicators

(1) Excluding extraordinary impacts implies excluding: i) Santillana Argentina (in 2024: €21m Revenues and €3m EBITDA; in 2023: €39m Revenues and €17m EBITDA) significantly affected by the extraordinary institutional sales in 2023 and; ii) arbitration award (favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina with an impact of +€10m on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow (2) Includes BRL 50m (€8m) collected in January 2025 from the 2024 PNLD

(3) Digital subscribers include print subscribers (print only and pdf) and B2B subscribers who have activated digital access

PRISA GROUP FINANCIALS

FY 2024 PRISA GROUP: EBITDA PERFORMANCE

Improvement of +14% in EBITDA at constant currency

FY 2024 PRISA GROUP: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Results above expectations despite a challenging environment

Revenues remain stable at constant currency, despite Argentina's extraordinary sales in 2023 and the absence of PNLD Novelty order in Brazil in 2024. Excluding extraordinary impacts (1) , revenues are in line with expectations (+0% ex. FX) driven by growth in learning systems subscriptions at Santillana, in advertising, in EL PAÍS subscribers and strategic partnerships at PRISA Media which offset the expected decline in public sales in Brazil. Strong 4Q performance with +6% growth (+11% at constant currency) on the back of businesses expansion.

EBITDA

Excluding extraordinary impacts

Reported EBITDA grew by +14% in local currency despite Argentina's extraordinary results in 2023 and the absence of PNLD Novelty order in Brazil in 2024. Strong performance in Santillana (+7% of growth at constant currency) and in PRISA Media (+16% of growth at constant currency).

EBITDA MARGIN (%)

Increase in margins driven by cost control measures and revenue growth in Santillana's Private business and PRISA Media. Guidance 2024 exceeded.

RESULTS
(€m)
FY
2024
FY
2023
Var. 4Q
2024
4Q
2023
Var.
0%
Revenues 920 947 -3% ex FX
285
269 +6%
Expenses 734 766 -4% 199
+14%
209 -5%
EBITDA 185 181 +2% ex FX
86
60 +44%
% Margin 20.1% 19.1% +1p.p. 30.2% 22.3% +8p.p.
EBIT 115 109 +5% 64 38 +69%
888
909
-2%
Revenues
172
164
+5%
EBITDA
19.4%
18.1%
+1p.p.
% Margin
104
93
+11%
EBIT
281
287
-2%
+11%
ex FX
87
74
+18%
31.0%
25.7%
+5p.p.
65
51
+27%

(1) Excluding extraordinary impacts implies excluding: i) Santillana Argentina (in 2024: €21m Revenues and €3m EBITDA; in 2023: €39m Revenues and €17m EBITDA) significantly affected by the extraordinary institutional sales in 2023 and; ii) arbitration award (favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina with an impact of +€10m on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow

FY 2024 PRISA GROUP: NET RESULT

64% improvement in Net Income, driven by growth in Operating Income and Financial Result

FINANCIAL RESULTS
17
+
%
vs.2023
Improvement in Financial Result was primarily driven by a reduced negative
impact from hyperinflation adjustment in Argentina (as there was no
extraordinary institutional sale in 2024), a lower negative Fair Value impact
compared to 2023 (due to a smaller cancellation of Junior debt) and lower
interests expenses resulting from the cancellation of Junior debt. Equity method
NET INCOME
64
+
%
vs.2023
Net Income grew by +64% compared to FY 2023
driven by improvements in
Operating Income and Financial Results, as well as lower tax expenses, offsetting
the decrease of Equity method companies due to Radiópolis
(in 2023 there was
an increase in the valuation of the asset).
RESULTS (€m) FY
2024
FY
2023
Var. 4Q
2024
4Q
2023
Var.
EBIT 115 109 +5% 64 38 +69%
Financial Result -99 -118 +17% -25 -25 -2%
Equity method
companies
3 14 -77% 0 12 ---
Profit before tax 19 4 360% 38 25 53%
Tax expense 30 35 -15% 12 20 -40%
Minority interests 1 1 10% 1 1 15%
Net Income -12 -33 64% 26 4 507%

FY 2024 PRISA GROUP: CASH FLOW

FCF exceeded Guidance (adjusting PNLD 2024) (1), higher divestments and lower M&A activity partially offseting the lower issuance of Convertible Notes

FREE CASH FLOW adjusting PNLD 2024 (1)

Steady FCF(1) performance, with a €4m improvement in FY2024 (+6%). Excluding Santillana Argentina, performance was even stronger, increasing by €6m. PRISA Media made progress. In 4Q 2024, FCF (1) declined due to lower Public business receipts in Brazil compared to 4Q 2023 (as there were no Novelty orders by the PNLD Program).

INTERESTS, DIVESTMENTS, M&A AND HEDGING

Increase in interests payments was mainly driven by higher Euribor rates, although they declined in 4Q 2024

Higher proceeds from divestments primarily due to the sale&leaseback of a Santillana distribution center in Mexico and higher divestments in PRISA Media.

Net proceeds from Mandatory Convertible notes: €128 m in 1Q 2023 vs €99m in 2Q 2024.

Lower payments related to interest-rate hedging and M&A including the final payment for the acquisition of the remaining stake in the radio business in 2Q 2023.

POSITIVE CASH FLOW

Cash flow before M&A and hedging increased by +13% driven by operating improvements and higher proceeds from divestments. However, total cash flow declined by -10%, due to a lower issuance of convertible notes in 2024 compared to 2023.

€88m

(1) Including BRL 50m (€8m) collected in January 2025 from the 2024 PNLD

(2) Others include mainly severance payments and earnings from assets sold. Moreover, in FY 2024, Others include the adjustment in cash flow due to the arbitration award related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina (-€10m) in 1Q 2024. This impact is included at the EBITDA level, but it has no impact on cash flow

CASH FLOW (€m) FY
2024
FY
2023
Var. 4Q
2024
4Q
2023
Var.
EBITDA ex severance 191 190 +0 87 63 +24
Working
Capital
-20 -42 +22 -16 16 -32
Capex -46 -43 -3 -16 -12 -5
Taxes -21 -10 -11 -1 0 -2
(2)
Others
-22 -12 -10 -2 -4 +1
IFRS 16 -26 -24 -2 -6 -5 -1
FCF 55 60 -4 46 59 -13
FCF adjusting
PNLD 2024 (1)
63 +4 53 -5
Interest
paid
-81 -77 -3 -18 -20 +2
Divestments
& other
16 7 +9 2 3 -1
CF before M&A and hedging -9 -11 +1 29 42 -12
Convertible notes 99 128 -29 0 0 0
M&A, Hedging & others -2 -19 +17 0 0 0
Cash Flow 88 98 -10 29 42 -13

FY 2024 PRISA GROUP: EVOLUTION OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT

Focus on deleveraging achieving the lowest Net Debt/EBITDA ratio since 2005

Deleveraging in progress, supported by convertible notes and solid operational performance

(1) FCF does not include BRL50m (€8m) collected in January 2025 from the 2024 PNLD

(2) Includes mainly PIK, convertible notes coupon, accrued interest and impact of FX on Net debt

(3) Net Debt/EBITDA ratio calculated considering the financial leverage criteria as defined in the Refinancing agreements

PRISA MEDIA

FY 2024 PRISA MEDIA: AUDIENCE

Outstanding performance in digital quality metrics

(1) Monthly average

(2) Daily average. Sources: radio listeners in Spain (EGM), Colombia (ECAR), Chile (Ipsos) and Mexico (INRA, Mediómetro) and print readers (EGM)

  • (3) Source: Triton.
  • (4) Source: OJD
  • (5) Source: INMA.

FY 2024 PRISA MEDIA: ADVERTISING

Positive performance outpaces market trends

ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE - KEY INSIGHTS

  • Spain: good performance of PRISA Media with a +5.3% increase in advertising revenue, outpacing +1.7% growth in related advertising markets.
  • Colombia: decrease of -4.6% in local currency, in line with market trend.
  • Chile: increase of +3.2% in local currency outperforming the market decline of -3.3%.
  • North America (press): exceptional growth in Mexico (+46.4% in local currency) partially offsetting the -19.9% decline in the US due to market cooling (local currency).
  • Mexico's Radiópolis (equity accounted) exceeds MXN 916m, representing a +10.1% increase.

PRISA MEDIA ADVERTISING MARKET SHARES

2023 2024

(1) i2P, December 2024, Radio + Press (2) ASOMEDIOS, December 2024, Radio (3) Agencia de Medios, December 2024, Radio

FY 2024 PRISA MEDIA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Steady growth in both Revenues and EBITDA

ADVERTISING +3% vs 2023

Vigorous advertising growth in FY 2024; increase of market share in all the markets where we operate. Our diversified portfolio, in terms of both geographies and media asset classes, helps offset advertising performance fluctuations across markets.

Revenue growth driven by a +22% increase in online circulation boosted by the strong performance of EL PAÍS digital subscriptions. The EL PAÍS print edition continues to gain market share from Monday to Sunday(1), while the As print edition maintains its market share in line with 2023.

EBITDA +13% vs 2023

Outstanding EBITDA growth driven by:

  • Good performance in advertising and circulation revenue, further reinforced by our strategic partnership with IT platforms and the development of our Video and Audio platforms.
  • Cost control measures which helped partially offset inflationary effects, including the general staff cost increase, negotiated last year.
RESULTS (€m) FY
2024
FY
2023
Var. 4Q
2024
4Q
2023
Var.
Revenues 443 432 +3% 136 130 +4%
Advertising 334 325 +3% 108 104 +4%
Circulation 58 56 +4% 15 14 +1%
Others(2) 52 51 +2% 13 12 +10%
Expenses 386 381 +1% 102 101 +2%
Variable expenses 83 84 -1% 26 23 +11%
Fixed expenses 303 297 +2% 77
+16%
77 -1%
EBITDA 57 51 +13% ex FX
33
29 +13%
% Margin 12.8% 11.7% +1p.p. 24.5% 22.6% +2p.p.
EBIT 29 25 +14% 26 23 +13%

(1) OJD; individual print copy sales

(2) Other revenues include, among others, content production agreements both in audio and in video, affiliation, partnerships and sales of non-core assets

SANTILLANA

04

FY 2024 SANTILLANA: LEARNING SYSTEMS

Our market transformation keeps going, with subscriptions experiencing sustained growth

EVOLUTION OF LEARNING SYSTEMS SUBSCRIPTIONS (k)

ELT(1) & Supplemental Global Flexible

(1) ELT stands for English Language Teaching

(2) Excluding extraordinary impacts implies excluding Santillana Argentina Learning Systems Sales (€5.0m in 2024 and €3.8m in 2023), which are accounted within the "Other markets" perimeter

FY 2024 SANTILLANA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Strong performance in Private Market: +21% in EBITDA

BRAZIL PUBLIC MARKET

Performance was impacted by the absence of Novelty orders in 2024 under the PNLD Program, in line with expectations.

OTHER MARKETS

Significant impact of extraordinary sales in Argentina during 2023.

REVENUES BY BUSINESS LINE

EBITDA BY BUSINESS LINE

Private market: all countries with operations in Latam except for Brazil Public market, Argentina and Venezuela

  • Brazil Public market: Brazil's PNLD and other public sales in Brazil
  • Other markets: Argentina and Venezuela

FY 2024 SANTILLANA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

+7% EBITDA growth at constant currency, despite extraordinary sales in Argentina in 2023 and the absence of a PNLD Novelty order in Brazil in 2024, with an improved EBITDA margin

REVENUES -9% vs 2023

Revenue comparisons were impacted by extraordinary sales in Argentina in 2023 and negative FX effects. Excluding these factors, revenues declined by -2%, despite the +11% growth in private Learning Systems, due to lower didactic sales and the absence of Novelty orders in Brazil Public (PNLD) in 2024. 4Q revenues improved by +7% driven by the steady growth of the Private business (+12% growth in local currency) with a positive performance in the starting of Southern Region Campaign.

EBITDA -7% vs 2023

Reported EBITDA grew by +7% in local currency, despite Argentina's extraordinary results in 2023 and the absence of PNLD Novelty order in Brazil in 2024. Excluding extraordinary impacts(1), EBITDA increased by +11% (ex FX), driven by the solid performance of learning systems and cost control measures. The Private business delivered outstanding EBITDA growth in 4Q, rising +55% (ex FX).

+3p.p. margin increase driven by cost control measures and revenue growth in Learning Systems, excluding extraordinary impacts(1) .

RESULTS (€m) FY
2024
FY
2023
Var. 4Q
2024
4Q
2023
Var.
Revenues 467 515 -9% 149 139 +7%
Expenses 342 380 -10% 95
+7%
107 -11%
EBITDA 125 135 -7% 55
ex FX
32 +69%
% Margin 26.7% 26.2% +1p.p. 36.6% 23.3% +13p.p.
EBIT 83 88 -6% 40 17 +137%
Excluding extraordinary impacts(1)
Revenues 446 477 -6% 146
+11%
157 -7%
EBITDA 122 118 +3% ex FX
56
46 +21%
% Margin 27.4% 24.7% +3p.p. 38.4% 29.6% +9p.p.
EBIT 82 72 +13% 42 31 +36%

(1) Excluding extraordinary impacts implies excluding: i) Santillana Argentina (in 2024: €21m Revenues and €3m EBITDA; in 2023: €39m Revenues and €17m EBITDA) significantly affected by the extraordinary institutional sales in 2023

SUSTAINABILITY

FY 2024 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

In line with PRISA's purpose

Fostering progress of people and society, by providing quality education, rigorous information and innovative entertainment

An ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact

  • ✓ Boosting PRISA's Net Zero Strategy by aligning emission reduction targets with the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative
  • ✓ Consolidating the Group's energy consumption from renewable sources.

Responsible and transparent

  • ✓ Approving PRISA's first Policy for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • ✓ Launching VerificAudio, a pioneering tool in the use of AI to combat disinformation and reinforce quality journalism
  • ✓ Improving PRISA's position in the major ESG indices and ratings
  • ✓ Receiving a "B" rating for the first time in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Governance

Raising awareness and shaping opinion through Group content and events:

  • Forums that inspire innovative solutions for a more resilient future: "Ahora Regeneración", "S.O.S. Tenibilidad", "Tendencias", "World In Progress Barcelona"
  • Positive impact on people and society
  • ✓ Prestigious awards recognizing outstanding ESG initiatives: "Cinco Días Awards for Business Innovation", "Retina ECO", "Escuelas Sostenibles"
    • Educational and news content that contributes to a more sustainable world
    • ✓ Campaigns that promote inclusion and diversity:
      • "Deporte en Positivo", led by AS to encourage the values of sport
      • 2nd International Congress on Inclusive Education, led by SANTILLANA

KEY TAKEAWAYS

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Operating performance exceeded expectations

despite the impact of extraordinary items

A strengthened financial position driven by shareholder support and a focus on cash flow generation has resulted in the lowest leverage ratio since 2005

Continued progress in delivering our sustainability plan

PRISA continues to deliver on its commitments, achieving FY 2024 guidance, while actively working on its New Strategic Business Plan for 2025-2028

Fostering progress of people and society, by providing quality education, rigorous information and innovative entertainment

APPENDIX: APMs

Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)

EBITDA The Group uses EBITDA as a benchmark, among others, to monitor the performance of its businesses and to set its operational and
strategic targets. This "alternative performance measure" is important for the Group and is used by other companies in the sector.
EBITDA is defined as operating results plus assets depreciation and amortization charge, impairment of goodwill and impairment of
assets.
The Group also uses as an "alternative performance measure", the EBITDA excluding severance expenses, which is defined as the
EBITDA plus any the severance expenses. This measure is important as PRISA considers that this is a measure of the profitability
and
performance of its businesses and provides information on the profitability of its assets net of severance expenses.
EXCHANGE
RATES
IMPACT
PRISA defines the impact of exchange rates as the difference between the financial figure converted at the exchange rate of the current
year and the same financial figure converted at the exchange rate of the previous year. The Group monitors both operating income
and
profit from operations excluding the aforementioned exchange rate effect for comparability purposes and to measure management by
isolating the effect of currency fluctuations
in the various countries. This "alternative performance measure" is therefore important in
order to be able to measure and compare the Group's performance in isolation of the exchange rate effect, which distorts comparability
between years.
NET
FINANCIAL
DEBT
The Group's net financial debt is an "alternative measure of performance" and includes non-current and current
bank borrowings,
excluding present value in financial instruments/loan arrangements costs, and the convertible notes coupon liability diminished by current
financial assets, cash and cash equivalents
and is important for the analysis of the Group's financial position.
FREE CASH
FLOW
PRISA defines the free cash flow as the addition of the cash flow before financing (EBITDA ex Severance expenses + WC + Capex
+ Taxes +
Redundancies paid + Other cash flows and adjustments from operations + Financial investments ) including IFRS 16 payments (leases). This
"alternative performance measure" is important for the Group as it shows the cash flow generation recurrent capacity of the company
for debt service.

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