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Fiera Milano

Investor Presentation Mar 12, 2025

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Fiera Milano Results as of 31 December 2024

A year of strong execution, exceeding expectations and setting the path for continued growth

12 March 2025

TODAY'S SPEAKERS

2

CEO & General Manager

> 20 years in Fiera Milano

Relevant experience:

▪ CEO and General Manager of Fiera Milano Congressi, Marketing Director of Fiera Milano

FRANCESCO CONCI MASSIMO DE TULLIO VINCENZO CECERE

Chief Financial Officer

6 years in Fiera Milano

Relevant experience: ▪ Group Planning & Control Director at Fiera Milano, CFO at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK and Belgium

Head of Investor Relations, Sustainability & Management System

3 years in Fiera Milano

Relevant experience:

▪ Investor Relations & ESG Manager at Cerved Group, M&A and Equity Capital Markets Associate at Mediobanca

AGENDA

Appendix

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DELIVERING STRONG PERFORMANCE IN A SEASONALLY WEAK PERIOD…

HOSTED CONGRESSES SERVICES

77,8

At 31 Dec 2024

29,0 19,1 2023 2024 45,5 19,1 2023 2024 97,1 83,6 2023 2024 80,9 At 31 Dec 2023 EBITDA NET INCOME NET CASH -13,6 283,8 273,2 2023 2024 REVENUES -26,3 -3,1m (€m) * -9,8 ** 2023 includes €16.5m of Tuttofood transaction ** continuing operations * 2023 does not include €16.5m of Tuttofood transaction -10,7 (€m) (€m) (€m)

Revenue decrease of 10,7 million euro vs 2023 resulting from:

performance effect of 52,2 million of euros (meaning a like-for-like growth of +24% vs 2023), driven by a +13% increase in sold area (volumes impact), a +35% rise in services, alongside strong congress business performance of +30% unfavorable seasonal calendar effect of 62,9 million euro: absence of the multi-year ITMA (122k sqm), Plast (49k sqm) and the biennial HOST (128k sqm) and Tuttofood (60k sqm), an effect partially offset by the presence of the biennials Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (86k sqm) and Transpotec & Logitec (50k sqm)

…DESPITE TYPICAL NEGATIVE EVEN-YEAR SEASONAL CALENDAR EFFECT

…EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS…

REVENUES AND EBITDA BEYOND PRE-COVID LEVELS

… WITH 2024 EXCEEDING ALL THE GUIDANCE EXPECTATIONS…

…AND ACCELERATING ON 2024-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN EXECUTION

1.1 PORTFOLIO STRENGTHENING

1.2 EXPANSION OF CONGRESSES

Allianz-Mico expansion

1.3 BECOME AN INTEGRATED SERVICE PROVIDER

1.4 DEVELOPING THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS

STRONG CONFIDENCE IN 2025 EBITDA GUIDANCE (€110-120M)

BACKED BY A FAVORABLE ODD-YEAR CALENDAR AND NEW EVENTS

WITH SUSTAINABILITY BECOMING AN EVER-GROWING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

BUSINESS REVIEW

SNAPSHOT OF DIVISIONAL RESULTS – LEGAL ENTITIES VIEW

Italian
Exhibition
Business
2023 2024 Δ
(€)
Δ
(%)
A Revenues (€m)
EBITDA (€m)
241.3
79.7
216.5
59.8
-24.8
-19.9
-10.3%
-25.0%
76%
N. exhibitions 44 38
o/w directly
organized
14 12
o/w hosted 30 26
Square
meters
1,292,070 1,212,140
Foreign Exhibition
Business
2023 2024 Δ
Growth
(€)
Δ
Growth
(%)
Revenues (€m) 3.9 8.6 +4.7 +120.7% 3%
EBITDA (€m) 4.0 5.6 +1.6 +39.9%
N. Exhibitions 29 30
o/w directly
organized
29 30
Square
meters
501,240 493,605
Congresses 2023 2024 Δ
Growth
(€)
Δ
Growth
(%)
21%
Revenues (€m)
EBITDA (€m)
47.0
13.4
60.5
18.2
+13.6
+4.7
+28.9%
+35.3%
n. congresses
o/w with exhibition
area
132
55
152
68
Square
meters
88,870 138,615
Fiera Milano
Consolidated
2023 2024 Δ
(€)
Δ
(%)
Revenues (€m)
(net of Elisions)
283.8 273.2 -10.7 -3.8%
EBITDA (€m) 97.1 83.6 -13.6 -14.0%
N. Exhibitions 73 68
o/w directly
organized
43 42
o/w hosted 30 26
Square
meters
consolidated
(A+B+C)
1,882,180 1,844,360

B

C

B

+

+

C

A

  • Revenue decrease of 10.3% due to a negative calendar effect (more details in the next slide) marked by the absence in 2024 of the biennial events Host and Tuttofood, as well as the multiyear hosted events ITMA and Plast. Strong overall performance of annual events, as well as the
  • biennial Mostra Convegno Expocomfort, Transpotec and CPhIEBITDA decrease of 25.0% which reflects the aforementioned negative calendar effect, largely offset by the positive performance trend, as well as the decrease in energy costs and personnel expenses.
  • Revenue growth of + 120.7% primarily due to:
    • Successful exhibitions in Brazil: Fisp (20k sqm) further amplified by the positive performance of the annual exhibition Exposec (14k sqm) with +10% in occupied sqm vs 2023 and the new Fruit Attraction (3k sqm)
    • Good performance of Cape Town Art Fair in South Africa (+6% in occupied sqm vs 2023)
  • EBITDA increased by €1.6million, primarily driven by the strong performance in Brasil
  • Revenue growth of + 28.9% primarily due to higher revenue from recurring events also present in 2023 (Salone del Risparmio, Salesforce and AWS Summit) and additional revenue coming from a higher number of non-recurring international congresses (IAC – International Astronautical Congress, ENLIT Europe, and EASL – The Home of Hepatology)
  • EBITDA growth of +35.3% largely attributed to the aforementioned revenue trend

At consolidated level:

  • REVENUE -3.8%
  • EBITDA -14.0%
  • EBITDA MARGIN OF 30.6%

REVENUE GROWTH CONTRIBUTION - BUSINESS LINE VIEW

FIERA MILANO 2024 SQM GROWTH CHAMPIONS SELECTED ITALIAN EXHIBITIONS

FINANCIAL REVIEW

INCOME STATEMENT

Consolidated
Income
Statement (€m)
2023 2024 Δ
24/23
1 Revenues 283.8 273.2 -10.7
Cost of materials 3.8 2.8 -1.0
Cost of services 134.7 138.6 +4.0
Personnel expenses 55.4 53.5 -1.9
Other operating
expenses
5.0 5.1 +0.1
Total operating
costs
198.8 200.0 +1.2
Other income 5.4 4.7 -0.7
Results
of equity-accounted
companies
6.9 5.9 -1.0
Allowance for doubtful accounts 0.3 0.2 0.0
2 EBITDA 97.1 83.6 -13.6
Depreciationandamortisation 51.5 51.5 0.0
Adjustments
to asset values
0.8 0.2 -0.7
EBIT 44.8 31.9 -12.9
3 Financial income/(expenses) -8.8 -7.4 +1.4
Profit/(loss) before income tax 36.0 24.5 -11.5
Income
tax
7.0 5.4 -1.7
4 Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 29.0 19.1 -9.8
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations 16.5 - -16.5
Profit/(loss) 45.5 19.1 -26.3
-
o/w attributable to the shareholders of the
controlling entity
45.5 19.3 -26.2
-
o/w attributable
to non-controlling
interests
0.0 -0.1 -0.1

Revenues: go from Euro 283.8m in 2023 to Euro 273.2m in 2024, showing a decrease of Euro -10.7m. This change is mainly due to:

  • Positive performance effect of Euro 52.2m, corresponding to a like-for-like growth of +24%. The main areas contributing to this performance effect are:
    • Sales of exhibition spaces (area): +13% (in particular MCE, I Saloni, MIDO, Quick & More and BIT)
    • Physical and digital services: +35% growth
    • Congresses: +30% growth

1

2

3

4

  • Negative calendar effect of Euro (62.9)m due to the absence in the year of the biennial events Host and Tuttofood powered by Cibus as well as the multi-year hosted events ITMA and Plast, an effect partially offset by the presence of the biennial events Mostra Convegno Expocomfort, Transpotec and the traveling event CPhI Worldwide
  • EBITDA: goes from Euro 97.1m to Euro 83.6m, a negative change of Euro -13.6m, which reflects the negative calendar effect which has an impact not only on the exhibition business, but also on the company in joint venture with the partner Deutsche Messe AG (in relation to the absence of PTC Asia and Cemat) and on the associated company Fiere di Parma (due to the absence of Tuttofood); this effect was partly offset by the positive performance trend
  • Financial management: positive change of Euro +1.4m mainly resulting from the decrease in interest expense in relation to the lower average debt on both short and medium-long term maturities
  • The net result for the period from continuing operations amounted to Euro 19.1m, reflecting a decrease of Euro -9.8m compared to Euro 29.0m in 2023, due to the aforementioned impacts. The total net result for 2024 showed a decrease of Euro -26.3m compared to Euro 45.5m in 2023, as the 2023 result included Euro 16.5m related to discontinued operations (capital gain from the Tuttofood transaction).

*Note: For the evaluation of the data it is important to consider that the Group's activity is subject to seasonality due to the presence of biennial and multi-annual exhibitions. This phenomenon makes it more difficult to compare different financial years.

BALANCE SHEET, NET WORKING CAPITAL, NET FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOW

Balance Sheet (€m) 2023 2024 Δ
24/23
Goodwill 95.0 95.0 0.0 1
Intangible assets with a finite useful life 12.2 9.0 -3.2
Right-of-use assets 362.0 308.6 -53.4 was
partially
offset
by
the
increase
in
payables
to
Tangible
fixed
assets
11.5 7.4 -4.0
Other
non-current
financial
assets
1.1 0.0 -1.1
Other non-current
assets
90.4 89.3 -1.1
A
Non-current
assets
572.2 509.4 -62.8 Euro
77.8m
at
31/12/2024
Inventory and contracts in progress 2.3 7.8 5.6
Trade and other
receivables
40.6 51.2 10.6 3
B
Current
assets
42.8 59.0 16.2
Trade payables 65.3 68.7 3.4
Payments received
on account (advances)
39.8 40.3 0.5 treasury
shares
of
approximately
Euro
1.2m
Tax liabilities 2.9 2.0 -0.9
Provisions for risks and charges and other current
liabilities
33.0 34.0 1.0
C
Current
liabilities
141.0 144.9 3.9
D
Net working capital (B -
C)
-98.2 -85.9 12.2
E
Gross capital employed (A + D)
474.0 423.5 -50.5
Employee
benefit provisions
7.5 8.2 0.8
Provisions for risks and charges and other non
current liabilities
3.8 4.4 0.6 From 31/12/23
F
Non-current
liabilities
11.2 12.6 1.4 CASH FLOW (€m)
NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED cont. operations
G
(E -
F)
462.8 410.9 -51.9 EBITDA
H
NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED assets held for sale
0.0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED (G + H) 462.8 410.9 -51.9 IFRS16 cash out (rents)
covered
by:
Δ
Net Working Capital
Equity attributable to the Group 147.9 156.7 8.8
Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
0.5 0.4 -0.1 Capex
I
Total equity
148.4 157.1 8.6 Operating Cash Flow
Cash & cash equivalents -99.8 -72.4 27.4
Current
financial
(assets)/liabilities
43.3 31.8 -11.5 Tax payment
Non-current
financial
(assets)/liabilities
370.9 294.5 -76.5
Net financial debt of continuing operations 314.4 253.8 -60.6 Dividends
Net financial debt of assets held for sale 0.0 0.0 0.0 Buyback
L
Net financial debt (TOTAL) post IFRS16
314.4 253.8 -60.6 Free Cash Flow
EQUITY AND NET FINANCIAL DEBT (I + L) 462.8 410.9 -51.9 o/w Additional
Rent
Installment
Net Financial Debt/(Cash) pre IFRS16 -80.9 -77.8 -3.1 o/w Reduction
of Financial Debt

1

  • 1Net Working Capital goes from Euro (98.2)m at 31/12/2023 to Euro (85.9)m at 31/12/2024. The change of Euro 12.2m is mainly attributable to the increase in "Trade and other receivables" due to the increase in both unexpired receivables related to events that took place in the last part of 2024, and the increase in invoicing relating to future events. This effect was partially offset by the increase in payables to suppliers
    • Net Financial Debt (pre-IFRS16) goes from a net cash availability of Euro 80.9m at 31/12/2023 to an availability of Euro 77.8m at 31/12/2024
    • The decrease of Euro 3.1m mainly refers to the cash generation from the year's results, which was more than offset by the change in the rent payment terms (effective from 2024, shifting from quarterly payments in arrears to quarterly payments in advance), as well as the distribution of a dividend of approximately Euro 10m and the purchase of treasury shares of approximately Euro 1.2m
CASH FLOW (€m) From 31/12/23
to 31/12/2024
EBITDA 83.6
IFRS16 cash out (rents) (56.0)
Δ
Net Working Capital
(12.2)
Capex (4.8)
Operating Cash Flow 10.6
Tax payment (2.5)
Dividends (10.0)
Buyback (1.2)
Free Cash Flow (3.1)
o/w Additional
Rent
Installment
(14.0)

*Note: For the evaluation of the data it is important to consider that the Group's activity is subject to seasonality due to the presence of biennial and multi-annual exhibitions. This phenomenon makes it more difficult to compare different financial years.

GUIDANCE

CONFIRMED
Millions
of euros
2025 2026 2027
Revenues 320-340 305-325 355-375
EBITDA 110-120 90-100 120-130
EBITDA Margin
(mid-point)
~34%
EBITDA Margin
ex. IFRS 16 (mid-point)
~20%
Net Cash
Investment Plan ~88
of which
Fiera Milano
~53
of which
Fondazione Fiera Milano
~35
Overall financial
availability
151-171
of which allocated to dividends At least 40 (~10/ year)
of which allocated to investments in M&A operations 111-131

In 2027 Fiera Milano expects to achieve:

  • Revenues between Euro 355 and 375 million
  • An estimated EBITDA between Euro 120 and 130 million
  • Over the 2024-2027 plan period, total investments amounting to Euro 88 million are planned, of which Euro 35 million will be supported by Fondazione Fiera Milano for the development of infrastructure projects
  • The economic and financial results over the plan period anticipate strong cash generation, resulting in an overall financial availability expected to range between Euro 151 and 171 million over the plan period
    • Of this availability, at least Euro 40 million will be allocated to shareholder remuneration in the form of dividends, highlighting Fiera Milano's commitment to create value for stakeholders
    • The remaining liquidity, estimated between Euro 111 and 131 million, will be directed to supporting corporate growth through external lines
    • Further recourse to debt to finance potential strategic acquisitions is not ruled out

ESG COMMITMENT

ESG SCORECARD

(2022)

(2021)

APPENDIX 1

EXHIBITIONS DETAILS

EXHIBITIONS AND CONGRESSES IN 2024

Manifestazioni Italia –
metri
Italian
Exhibitions
Net square
meters
quadrati FY 2023 FY 2024
Directly Organized
- Bit (A) 16,165 17,225
- Miart (A) 8,930 9,225
- Milan Games Week (A) 33,930 35,545
- Milano Fashion&Jewels (I semester) (A) 12,630 12,760
- Milano Fashion&Jewels (II semester) (A) 12,850 14,870
- Milano Home (A) 16,010 19,675
- Promotion Trade Exhibition (A) 2,925 4,710
- Quick & More* (A) - 7,545
- Salone del Franchising (A) 3,770 5,405
- SposaItalia (A) 8,410 7,830
- NME* (B) - 10,515
- Transpotec & Logitec (B) - 49,690
- Global Elevator Exhibition (B) 7,040 -
- Host (B) 128,350 -
- Made Expo (B) 32,545 -
- Sicurezza (B) 17,260 -
- Smart Building Expo (B) 4,935 -
Total Directly Organized 305,750 194,995
Hosted
- Artigiano in Fiera (A) 49,715 53,235
- Eicma Moto (A) 119,600 127,465
- Fa la cosa giusta (A) 6,110 6,745
- Filo (I semester) (A) 1,385 1,545
- Filo (II semester) (A) 2,780 2,440
- I Saloni** (A) 171,075 176,460
- LineaPelle (I semester) (A) 44,020 45,540
- LineaPelle (II semester) (A) 47,570 48,830
- Mido (A) 37,980 45,940
- Milano Auto Classica (A) 24,105 22,720
- Milano Unica (fall) (A) 29,075 37,140
- Milano Unica (spring) (A) 24,520 31,205
- Mipel (March) (A) 4,420 4,500
- Mipel (September) (A) 4,440 4,140
- My Plant & Garden (A) 25,360 26,775
- Simac Tanning-Tech (A) 14,565 14,795
- The Micam (fall) (A) 35,880 32,875
- The Micam (spring) (A) 35,100 32,100
- The ONE Milano (February) (A) 3,710 3,970
- Viscom (A) 9,855 7,800
- Bimu (B) - 24,375
- Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (B) - 85,925
- Simei (B) - 31,175
- Venditalia (B) - 12,960
- Xylexpo (B) - 13,675
- Expoferroviaria (B) 7,245 -
- ISSA Pulire* (B) 13,980 -
- Lamiera (B) 18,395 -
- Made in Steel (B) 16,380 -
- Tuttofood powered by Cibus** (B) 59,660 -
- Vitrum (B) 8,455 -
- CPHI (M) - 122,815
- ITMA (M) 121,950 -
- Plast (M) 48,990 -
Total Hosted 986,320 1,017,145
Total Italian Exhibitions 1,292,070 1,212,140

* The exhibition was held for the first time

** Starting from 2023, Salone del Mobile, Euroluce, Workplace, Eurocucina, and Salone del Bagno exhibitions are presented in an aggregated format under I Saloni.

Net square
meters
Foreign Exhibitions FY 2023
9M 2022
FY 2024
9M 2023
China
- CeMAT Asia Shanghai (A) 39,410 38,520
- Chinafloor Domotex Shanghai ° (A) 69,800 67,350
- China International Fastener Show ° (A) 15,255 15,760
- China International Stainless Steel Industry Exhibition ° (A) 2,990 3,210
- Chengdu Industrial Professional Expo *° (A) - 4,000
- Chengdu International Industry Fair ° (A) 13,590 12,880
- Comvac Asia (A) 10,625 12,090
- E-Pack Tech Shanghai (A) 455 325
- GITF International Tour Guangzhou (A) 6,110 4,760
- Heavy Machinery Asia (A) 2,000 5,355
- Industrial Automation Shanghai ° (A) 33,810 31,525
- Industrial Automation Shenzen ° (A) 11,630 9,955
- Industrial Automation Robotic Show South China ° (A) 3,800 2,000
- ISEE & CEFE Beijing/Hangzhou ° (A) 9,230 10,185
- Laser Fair Shenzen (A) 7,460 5,060
- Let China Guangzhou (A) 14,895 18,340
- Metal + Metallurgy (A) 405 275
- Metalworking and CNC Mach. Tool Shanghai ° (A) 34,565 32,130
- Motor Show Chengdu ° (A) 91,085 90,415
- Northern International Logistics and Transportation Technology Expo Jinan *° (A) - 5,360
- PTC Asia Shanghai (A) 44,380 37,735
- Wuhan Motor Show ° (A) 38,335 35,735
- Xiamen International Industry Exposition ° (A) - 1,420
- International Cold Chain Exhibition ° (A) 595 a)
- ZZILE Zhengzhou (A) 5,500 a)
- China Commercial Vehicle Show ° (B) 20,000 -
South Africa
- Cape Town Art Fair (A) 3,855 4,105
Brasil
- Exposec (A) 12,430 13,625
- Fruit Attraction São Paulo *° (A) - 2,860
- Reatech (A) 2,290 1,765
- Esquadria Show *° (B) - 1,000
- Fisp (B) - 19,900
- Tubotech (B) 1,240 -
- Wire South America (B) 1,030 -
Singapore
- FIND - Design Fair Asia (A)
Total Foreign Exhibitions
4,470
501,240
5,965
493,605
* The event is in its first edition. (A)
= Annual
°
The event is organized in partnership
a) The event did not take place (B)
= Biennial
(M) = Muti-year
Congresses
FY 2023 FY 2024
132 events 152 events

Thank you

CONTACTS:

Investor relations: [email protected] Sustainability: [email protected]

Investor Relations https://investors.fieramilano.it/en Sustainability www.fieramilano.it/en/sustainability.html 2025 Exhibition Calendar www.fieramilano.it/en/calendario.html

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