Investor Presentation • Feb 22, 2024
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Swiss market leader VMD Group produces and sells corks, caps, oenological products, barrels and cellar equipment for the wine industry.
Sharing the same values of excellence and innovation as Corticeira Amorim, this partnership enables VMD Group to continue developing and offering value-added solutions and products tailored to the needs of its customers.

The factories will strengthen production capacity for wooden capsules for bar tops.
Amorim Top Series offers an exclusive range of capsulated cork stoppers that feature distinctive closure solutions for the world´s most celebrated spirits brands. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these plants will strengthen the offer of premium products for spirits, one of the fastest growing segments.

Corticeira Amorim volunteers plant another 2,500 cork oak trees at Herdade da Baliza, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
This initiative, organised in collaboration with Quercus and Floresta Comum as part of the Green Cork programme, involved with the participation of almost 150 volunteers.
Corticeira Amorim's volunteers have been helping to reforest Portugal since 2011, planting more than 27,000 autochthonous trees in a joint effort to regenerate Portuguese forests.

Wicanders Wise, officially launched at Domotex, produces a wide range of natural products, 100% PVC free, with an exceptional level of realism, brought to life through cutting-edge technology.
Bionatural, a result of four years of R&D, is Amorim Cork Flooring's greenest product. It combines an innovative bio core, made of cork, sugar cane waste and natural materials (with a renewable content of more than 95%) with advanced printing technology to achieve realistic designs with remarkable precision.

This new brand aims to transform the maritime sector by offering sustainable high-performance cork solutions for the decks of different types of vessels.
Navicork solutions are inherently sustainable. They are 2-5 times lighter than conventional decking and their unique natural texture guarantees on-board grip, stability and safety. In addition, these solutions offer excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, which reduces energy consumption and contributes to passenger comfort.

This partnership with Caixa Geral de Depósitos is the first ESG operation in the cork sector with the aim of fostering sustainable development and forest preservation.
Corticeira Amorim's cork suppliers will benefit from better terms offered by Caixa Geral de Depósitos based on their ESG classification and their certification by the FSC®.
Through this partnership, Corticeira Amorim strengthens its leadership position in promoting sustainability within the company and across its supply chain.

This program establishes partnerships with educational and community groups to promote environmentally conscious initiatives for the preservation of nature.
Green Cork Schools, in partnership with Corticeira Amorim, Quercus and other partners, work with schools, private institutions and scouts to encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices, namely through the recycling of cork stoppers.
This initiative is part of the Green Cork - the national programme for the selective collection and recycling of cork stoppers, created in partnership with Quercus and other partners - that aims to promote and educate people to recycle cork in Portugal and help fund the Floresta Comum (common forest) project, which ensures the planting of autochthonous trees in Portugal, namely of the cork oak tree.

Corticeira Amorim´s support of this exhibition underlines the innovative use of cork in modern architecture, showcasing its versatility and ecological benefits.
The exhibition establishes itself as a beacon of innovation in architectural thought and sustainable construction. These innovative projects are underpinned by the qualities of cork-performance and sustainability—that reflect Corticeira Amorim's contribution to reducing the environmental impact of the building industry.


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Opening of The Heritage House

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Sportino's new athleisure store, Porto, furnished with expanded cork from Amorim Cork Insulation
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Launch of MAC020 Heavy Mass Layer

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The Thick Skin - a partnership with Parsons School of Design

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| · Amorim Florestal: | +14.5% |
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| - Amorim Cork : | +0.7% |
| · Amorim Cork Flooring: | -30.1% |
| ▪ Amorim Cork Composites: | -3.8% |
| · Amorim Cork Insulation: | +14.2% |

Non-recurrent results of 0.8 M€,
Dividends: the approval of a gross dividend of € 0.20 per share.

Switzerland
Fully consolidated from October 1.

New cork oak plantations at Rio Frio and Baliza estates,
Setting up of a platform for ESG management and reporting,
Health,
Strengthening policies and procedures,
Appointments, Evaluation and Remuneration Committee



Sales

An improved business mix and higher cork prices were the main causes of sales growth; cork preparation, disc production and North Africa continued to contribute positively to performance;
EBITDA margin declined marginally, as higher cork consumption prices more than offset lower operational costs (particularly electricity and transport) and an improved sales mix;
Significant increase in volumes in the 2023 cork purchasing campaign; prices increased for the second consecutive year, driven by inventory replenishment following a highly atypical 2022 harvest;
Cork consumption prices should remain at high levels over the coming months, reflecting the existing inventories built up in the 2023 campaign;
New plantations at Rio Frio and Baliza estates progressed as planned (totalling 1,198 hectares); continued development of new and more efficient technologies to improve processes, ranging from forestry to the manufacturing and selection of cork discs.

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Product mix improvements and price increases continued to drive sales growth; sales remained negatively impacted by volume declines (ongoing destocking, across different wine segments and markets) and by FX (at constant exchange rates, sales increased 2.3%);
The sparkling wine and spirits segments showed resilient sales performances; the still wine segment underperformed as lower consumption, particularly in the low-end segment, further impacted volumes; Neutrocork continued to show strong sales growth, making it stand out in the still wine stopper category segment;
Despite the significant increase of cork prices, the EBITDA margin evolved very positively, supported by:
Consolidation of VMD Group from October 1.

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Volume performance was the main reason for the significant decline in sales; market conditions remained very challenging, namely in the residential segment;
Negative sales performance across most regions and in all product lines, especially those being phased-out; manufactured products were particularly impacted, continuing to underperform trade products;
The decline in the EBITDA margin mainly reflects the negative impact of operating deleverage, despite having benefited from:
The launch of new and more sustainable products in 2024 should lay the foundation for a steady recovery of profitability, once the negative trend in the flooring market that began in the summer of 2022 reverses.


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Despite a solid sales performance in the last quarter, sales in 2023 fell across most regions, reflecting lower volumes that more than offset the benefits of product mix improvements and price increases;
The Sports Surfaces, Footwear and Aerospace segments recorded strong sales growth, while the Distributors of Flooring & Related Products segments showed the biggest drops, given the tough market conditions that have been impacting the sector overall;
Sales by existing partnerships (Amorim Sports, Corkeen, Korko) continued to outperform, increasing their weight in total sales to 8.5%;
EBITDA margin expanded significantly, mostly reflecting product mix improvements, as the most profitable sectors posted the strongest sales performances, whilst negatively impact from:

Sales

Sales growth driven by higher sales prices and product mix improvements, despite the increased pressure on volumes;
Portugal, the BU's most important market, showed robust sales growth; sales performance in the Middle-East was also positive;
Higher cork consumption prices and operating deleveraging were the main drivers of a significant drop in the EBITDA margin, despite benefitting from an improved product mix, better grinding yields and lower operating costs (mainly reflecting lower energy prices);
Contexts of high cork prices typically have a significant impact on the BU's margins, as expanded insulation corkboard is highly sensitive to cork prices, as its manufacture uses only cork as a raw material;
Profitability is expected to be restored, as cork prices should normalise, following two years of significant increases.

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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorim Florestal + Amorim Cork | 70.8% | 74.2% | 77.2% |
| Amorim Cork Flooring | 14.1% | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| Amorim Cork Composites | 13.6% | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Amorim Cork Insulation | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | |




| EBITDA/Sales (%) | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorim Florestal + Amorim Cork | 20.0% | 18.8% | 21.1% |
| Amorim Cork Flooring | 2.3% | -1.3% | -8.5% |
| Amorim Cork Composites | 8.6% | 17.4% | 21.0% |
| Amorim Cork Insulation | 14.2% | 5.5% | -8.6% |
| Consolidated | 16.0% | 16.1% | 18.0% |

| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | yoy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 837.8 | 1,021.4 | 985.5 | -3.5% |
| Gross Margin | 415.8 | 523.8 | 507.6 | -3.1% |
| Operating Costs (incl. depreciation) | 322.2 | 408.5 | 382.6 | -6.3% |
| FBITDA | 134.4 | 164.0 | 177.0 | 7.9% |
| Depreciation | 40.7 | 48.6 | 51.9 | 6.7% |
| EBIT | 93.7 | 115.3 | 125.1 | 8.5% |
| Non-recurrent costs | -6.4 | 0.8 | -0.8 | -197.3% |
| Net financial costs | 1.6 | 2.8 | 7.8 | 180.9% |
| Share of (loss)/profit of associates | 3.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 | -37.9% |
| Profit before tax | 101.5 | 116.6 | 121.0 | 3.8% |
| Income tax | 18.4 | 5.9 | 20.9 | 252.0% |
| Non-controlling interest | 83 | 12.2 | 11.2 | -8.2% |
| Net Income | 74.8 | 98.4 | 88.9 | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | yoy | |
| Gross Margin/ Sales | 49.6% | 51.3% | 51.5% | + 23 b.p. |
| EBITDA / Sales | 16.0% | 16.1% | 18.0% | + 191 b.p. |
| Earnings per share (€) | 0.562 | 0.740 | 0.668 | -9.7% |

| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | yoy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External supplies | 142.6 | 186.5 | 151.2 -18.9% | |
| Transports | 33.7 | 39.4 | 30.5 | -22.6% |
| Energy | 26.2 | 39.9 | 15.0 | -62.4% |
| Staff costs | 146.1 | 182.9 | 189.7 | 3.7% |
| Depreciation | 40.7 | 48.6 | 51.9 | 6.7% |
| Impairments | -2.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 654.3% | |
| Others | -5.0 | -9.8 | -11.4 | 16.7% |
| Total Operating Costs (current) | 322.2 | 408.5 | 382.6 | -6.3% |


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| December 31,2020 * |
December 31,2021* |
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| Net Goodwill | 13.7 | 9.8 | 18.9 | 23.9 |
| Net Fixed Assets / Intangible Assets / Right of use / Biological assets |
304.1 | 307.5 | 420.1 | 467.4 |
| Net Working Capital ** | 407.7 | 358.3 | 441.8 | 555.4 |
| Other *** | 31.0 | 61.2 | 46.2 | 43.0 |
| Invested Capital | 756.6 | 736.9 | 926.9 | 1,089.6 |
| Net Debt | 110.7 | 48.1 | 129.0 | 240.8 |
| Share Capital | 133.0 | 133.0 | 133.0 | 133.0 |
| Reserves and Retained Earnings | 416.7 | 462.9 | 5326 | 577.2 |
| Non Controlling Interests | 26.9 | 27.3 | 79.3 | 89.8 |
| Agreement to acquire non-controlling interests | 10.0 | 5.0 | ||
| Taxes and Deferred Taxes | 33.7 | 33.3 | 25.1 | 19.6 |
| Provisions | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 11.1 |
| Grants *** | 21.0 | 21.7 | 21.3 | 18.0 |
| Equity and other sources | 645.9 | 688.8 | 797.9 | 848.8 |
* Final figures according to the approved accounts.
** Inventories + accounts receivables - accounts payables + other operating assets (liabilities).
*** Investment property + Investments in associates + Other non-operating assets/(liabilities).
**** Non interest bearing grants (reimbursable and non-reimbursable).


—— NET DEBT / EBITDA
Current sales and EBITDA of the last four quarters.


| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | 38% | 40% | 40% | 27% |
| Variable | 62% | 60% | 60% | 73% |
| Sustainable financing | 22% | 45% | 40% | 38% |
| Average cost of debt | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Average maturity | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 |

| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Net Debt / EBITDA * | 0.90 | 0.36 | 0.79 | 1.36 |
| EBITDA / Net Interest | 105.7 | 167.7 | 148.6 | 52.6 |
| Gearing | 19.2% | 7.7% | 17.3% | 30.1% |
| NWC / Market capitalization | 26.4% | 26.4% | 38.1% | 45.7% |
| NWC / Sales x 360 * | 198.3 | 154.0 | 109.3 | 202.9 |
| Free cash flow (FCF) | 90.0 | 119.5 | -139.6 | -45.1 |
| Capex | 44.8 | 44.0 | 76.7 | 95.3 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) pre-tax | 11.4% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.0% |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Average Cost of Debt | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
* Current sales and EBITDA of the last four quarters.
FOF = EBITDA = Net financing expenses = lncome tax = Capex = NWC variation.
ROIC = Annualized NOPAT / Capital employed

In 2023, a total of 38.6 M€ was paid out in dividends
approved the distribution of free reserves in the amount of € 0.09 per share
Board of Directors will propose distribution of a gross dividend of € 0.20 per share to be paid in May

| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||
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| Issued shares | Qt | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 | 133,000,000 |
| Year-end close (N-1) | € | 5.948 | 8.500 | 10.300 | 9.000 | 11.300 | 11.600 | 11.280 | 8.720 |
| Earnings per share (N-1) | € | 0.431 | 0.772 | 0.549 | 0.582 | 0.564 | 0.484 | 0.562 | 0.740 |
| Payout | 0/0 | 58.0% | 33.7% | 49.2% | 46.4% | 32.8% | 55.8% | 51.6% | 39.2% |
| Dividend per share | € | 0.240 | 0.260 | 0.270 | 0.270 | 0.185 | 0.270 | 0.290 | 0.290 |
| Total dividend | ME | 31.9 | 34.6 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 24.6 | 35.9 | 38.6 | 38.6 |
| Dividend Yield | 0/0 | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
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Source: Euronext | CorticeiraAmorim
Committed to a solid and dynamic future with sustainability as the main reference
Sustainable Development Goals are an integral part of our Sustainability Strategy

Act in an appropriate and ethical way, with transparency and responsibility, stimulating competitiveness and the creation of long-term value
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Reinforce responsible production and consumption, preferably selecting suppliers that adopt good ESG practices
Preserve the cork oak forest and ecosystem services by increasing knowledge, mobilizing resources and proposing initiatives

Reduce the environmental impact of operations by adopting renewable, affordable and efficient solutions
Apply the principles of circular economy through the reduction of waste, extend the life of materials and regeneration of natural systems
Maintain a proactive role in developing the already vast scope of application of cork, sustained by the innate properties of the material
Promote personal and professional development for all

Ensure the safety, health and physical and psychological well-being of all, and promote appropriate work environments

Boost economic growth in a sustainable and inclusive manner, ensuring efficient production and decent work for all

Support and promote research, development and innovation and foster sustainable solutions
(Portuguese operations)

100% workers with training



Zero discrimination

100% wasterecovery rate

100% controlled renewable electrical energy
Zero
injuries
recordable
work-related
Zero carbon footprint (scopes 1 and 2)


Elected by the shareholders' General Meeting
Designated by the Board of Directors
Leveraging Board Effectiveness


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