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CTT-Correios de Portugal

Investor Presentation Nov 2, 2023

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9M23 results presentation

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DISCLAIMER

This document has been prepared by CTT – Correios de Portugal, S.A. (the "Company" or "CTT") exclusively for use during the presentation of the 9 months 2023 results (9M23). As a consequence thereof, this document may not be disclosed or published, nor used by any other person or entity, for any other reason or purpose without the express and prior written consent of CTT. This document (i) may contain summarised information and be subject to amendments and supplements, and (ii) the information contained herein has not been verified, reviewed nor audited by any of the Company's advisors or auditors.

Except as required by applicable law, CTT does not undertake any oblicly update or revise any of the information containedinthis document. Consequently, the Company does not assume liability for this documentif it is used for a purpose other than the above. No express or implied representation, warranty or undertaking is made as to, and no reliance shall be placed on, the accuracy, completeness of the information or the opinions or statements expressed herein. Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries, directors, employees or advisors assume liability of any kind, whether for negligence or any other reason, for any damage or loss arising from any use of this document or its contents. Neither this document nor any part of it constitutes a contract, nor may it be used for incorporation into or construction of any contract or agreement.

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FORWARD-LOOKINGSTATEMENTS

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Operational Review

Strong growth in E&P and Banco CTT coupled with solid cash-flow performance


Portugal

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9M23 rec. EBIT growing in all segments against a more challenging macro backdrop

Express & Parcels Mail & Other2 Financial Services &
Retail
Banco CTT
3Q23 9M23 3Q23 9M23 3Q23 9M23 3Q23 9M23
Revenues €88.1m €229.5m €100.1m €323.0m €8.5m €54.8m €38.3m €108.1m
(+35.5%) (+22.2%) (-3.6%) (-6.5%) (-44.6%) (+38.6%) (+19.3%) (+20.1%)
Recurring €6.2m €12.1m €0.1m3 €4.9m €4.9m €32.9m €8.5m €18.2m
EBIT1 (+484.7%) (+153.5%) (-98.8%) (+2.2%) (-41.2%) (+67.8%) (+107.6%) (+89.6%)

E&P in Portugal delivers resilient growth as e-commerce adoption increases

Diversified pool of clients across sectors

E&P in Portugal with a robust margin expansion

Operational leverage delivering sustainable high margins

E&P in Spain maintaining high rates of growth

High growth fueled by all client segments, with the smaller clients outperforming and improving diversification

Growth and operational leverage enabling margin expansion in E&P in Spain

Swift capacity upgrades to protect quality at much higher volumes

Softer mail volumes penalised by steeper digitalisation trends

Average revenue per item increasing, on the back of higher prices, but not fully compensating volume declines

Continued focus on profitability, including pricing and cost measures, to cope with softer volume trends

Headcount (#) Cost (€m) Annualised impact in /
EBIT (€m)
(Payback (years)
9M23 83 4.2 2.5 1.2
4Q23/FY24 ~200 12-15 ~5.0-5.5 <3

Key profitability drivers are volumes and pricing in a context where staff reduction will deliver results in 2024

Less attractive rates and stringent cap impacted placements and thus profitability

Insurance Products | CTT sales ramp up % of total CTT stores selling insurance products

Expansion towards other type of services Partnership with Prosegur, a security company

Financial Services | Revenues & rec. EBIT € million; % change vs. prior year

Steady growth towards medium-term targets

Number of Accounts Thousands, EoP

Business volumes (loans and resources) € billion; EoP

Combined healthy growth in loans and deposits

Banco CTT strategic focus is on customer deposits

Continued revenue growth driving profitability

Financial review

Continued growth of revenues and recurring EBIT coupled with healthy FCF

Key financial indicators

€ million; % change vs. prior year Quarter 9 months
3Q22 3023 y.o.y 9M22 9M23 y.o.y
Revenues 1 216.4 235.0 8.6% 662.8 715.4 7.9%
Operating costs - EBITDA - 180.0 199.5 10.9% 576.0 599.8 4.1%
EBITDA ² 36.4 35.5 -2.4% 86.8 115.6 33.1%
Depreciation & amortisation 16.3 15.8 -2.9% 48.1 47.5 -1.1%
י Recurring EBIT 20.1 19.7 -2.0% 38.8 68.1 75.6%
Specific items -2.2 1.9 n.m. -4.3 11.0 n.m.
EBIT 22.3 17.8 -20.1% 43.0 57.1 32.7%
Financial result -2.5 -4.5 n.m. -7.1 -11.6 n.m.
Tax 6.1 3.8 -37.4% 7.6 10.0 30.6%
Net profit attributable to equity holders 13.8 9.5 -31.1% 28.3 35.5 25.5%
Free cash flow 28.1 16.6 -40.8% 31.9 64.5 102.4%

1 Excluding Specific items; 2 Excluding Specific items, depreciation & amortisation

Strong contribution of E&P for revenue growth

Revenues 1

€ million; % change vs. prior year

Revenue 1 breakdown

€ million; % change vs. prior year; % of total

Increased business activity pulls direct costs, while focus on profitability is driving a reduction in structure costs

In 3Q23:

  • E&P costs grew by €17.9m mainly due to increased business activity
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Flattish EBIT in 3Q23

Recurring EBIT 1

€ million; % change vs. prior year

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Consistent strong cash flow generation

9M23 Cash flow

€ million; impact on cash flow vs. prior year

EBITDA 115.6 (+28.7)
Non-cash items 1 -3.2 (+4.6)
Specific items impacting EBITDA -11.0 (-15.2)
Capex -16.6 (+3.3)
Change in working capital -8.6 (-4.2)
Operating cash flow 76.2 (+17.2)
Tax 1.1- (+16.7)
Employee benefits -12.7 - (-1.3)
Free cash flow 64.5 (+32.7)

Net financial debt at 30 September 20232 € million

Consolidated
(+) Cash & cash equivalents 271.0
(-) Net Financial Services & Other payables 3 196.5
(-) Banco CTT liabilities, net 3 -186.2
(-) Other 4 33.5
(=) Adjusted cash 227.2
(-) Financial debt 91.1
(=) Net cash position 136.1
(-) Lease liabilities (IFRS 16) 114.4
Net financial debt 2 -21.7

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Strong revenue growth and improved profitability in a deteriorating macro-economic environment, fuelled by E&P and Banco CTT

Continued strong growth, market share gains and margin expansion of E&P in Iberia ahead of peak season

While public debt placements normalised, focus turns to the distribution of insurance and other services

Banco CTT continues growth in clients, volumes and profitability towards 2025 targets recently set

Steady and strong cash flow, leading to improved financial flexibility

€ 20m share buyback ongoing, complementing the annual dividend (€ 0.125 per share) paid in May

As a result of the 3Q23 performance, namely E&P, we upgrade yet again our recurring EBIT guidance to >€85m

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