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Acerinox S.A.

Investor Presentation May 8, 2025

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Q1 2025

Results Presentation

Q1 2025 RESULTS PRESENTATION

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Alternative performance measures (APMs)

In accordance with the guidelines of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the description of the main indicators in this Report is included in the following link:APMs. These indicators are frequently and consistently used by the Group to assess financial performance and explain the evolution of its business.

Control the Controllables

… while focusing on our internal and strategic certainties

Q1 2025 at a glance

ACERINOX 2020 RESULTS PRESENTATION

Q1 2025 Market highlights: waiting for better visibility

Dejar datos PMI a diciembre

feb)

  • AC Q4 dato YoY -0.8% Y QoQ +0.8%

  • AC Q4 dato YoY +8.5% Y QoQ +3.2%

  • ISM Manuf PMI. Dijimos mejor meter enero por invertirse la tendencia después de esos 26 meses seguidos de contracción a los que viene haciendo ref Bernardo. Pero se puede poner el dato Dic 49.2 en la slide y verbalmente el apunte de dicho cambio tendencia en enero con

  • Dato PMI Eurozona Dic 45.1. En Ene y Feb ha 'mejorado' pero seguimos en zona de contraccion… en niveles de 47 (46.6 ene y 47.1 flash

ese 50.9 y si acaso hacer ref a los datos del otro PMI de S&P que también muestra ese repunte en ene-feb (flash)

USA

EU

STAINLESS STEEL

  • March 25 manufacturing PMI: 49.0: back to contraction
  • Final demand remained flat
  • Inventories stabilized at low levels, and are 19% lower than the average of recent years
  • Imports of flat products account for 27% of the total market USA
    • Base prices remained stable QoQ
    • Section 232 reset, with no exclusions, and includes final products with high stainless steel content. This is an opportunity for local producers
    • March 25 Eurozone manufacturing PMI: 48.6 contraction persists.
    • Final demand remained stable
  • EUROPEInventories remained stable at low levels in most of the markets but moved up in some due to import pressure
    • Imports of flat products increased to 22%, up to March (14% Q1 2024)

favorable challenging

Market prices remained at a low point

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALLOYS (HPAs)

  • Oil & Gas is in a "wait-and-see" situation due to ongoing uncertainties
    • Chemical Process Industry affected by customers postponing capital investments
    • Demand in the Electronics and Automotive sectors has remained stable.
  • In the Aerospace sector, manufacturers have a solid order book, however there has not yet been a recovery after the supply chain disruptions.

Q1 2025: Consolidated group highlights

Higher activity QoQ and YoY

Q1 EBITDA 2025 12% higher than Q4 2024 adjusted EBITDA of €91 million

Strong operating cash flow by controlling working capital, even with an increase in activity

Million
EUR
Q1
2025
Q1
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q1 24
Q4
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q4 24
Melting production
(thousands of metric tons)
512 461 11% 396 29%
Net sales 1,551 1,481 5% 1,325 17%
EBITDA 102 111 -8% 150 (*) -32%
EBITDA
margin
7% 7% 11%
EBIT 53 71 -26% 116 -55%
EBIT
margin
3% 5% 9%
Results before taxes
and minorities
28 71 -60% 120 -76%
Results after taxes
and minorities
10 53 -80% 63 -83%
Operating cash flow
(before investments)
99 188 -47% 91 10%
Net financial debt 1,195 234 410% 1,120 7%

(*) The adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 91 million EUR (EBITDA margin 7%)

Q1 2025: Stainless steel highlights

Million
EUR
Q1
2025
Q1
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q1 24
Q4
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q4 24
Alloy surcharge decreased
Melting production
(thousands of metric tons)
488 440 11% 378 29%
Net sales 1,097 1,109 -1% 997 10% Strategic and cost efficient
EBITDA 65 80 -19% 126 -49% plans (Beyond Excellence) are
EBITDA
margin
6% 7% 13% enhancing the
Amortization and depreciation -31 -32 -4% -31 0% competitiveness of the plants
EBIT 34 49 -30% 102 -67%
EBIT
margin
3% 4% 10% Operating cash flow
Operating cash flow
(before investments)
41 112 -64% 57 -28% of €41 million

Strategic and cost efficient plans (Beyond Excellence) are enhancing the competitiveness of the plants

Q1 2025: High-performance-alloys highlights

Full contribution of Haynes for the first time

Decline in nickel prices impacted margins

EBITDA: var QoQ +55% var YoY +20%

Increase in Amortization and depreciation due to Haynes acquisition

Operating cash flow of €58 million

Million
EUR
Q1
2025
Q1
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q1 24
Q4
2024
% Q1 25 /
Q4 24
Melting production
(thousands of metric tons)
24 21 13% 18 29%
Net sales 460 378 22% 333 38%
EBITDA 37 31 20% 24 55%
margin
EBITDA
8% 8% 7%
Amortization and depreciation -18 -9 103% -10 86%
EBIT 19 22 -16% 14 33%
EBIT
margin
4% 6% 4%
Operating cash flow
(before investments)
58 76 -23% 34 73%

Q1 2025: Capital allocation

Million EUR

Q1

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Strong Operating CF of €99 million

Working capital reduction: €6 million

CAPEX of €57 million (€36 million in Q1 2024)

Shareholder returns of €77 million

Net Debt increase of €75 million

ACERINOX 2020 RESULTS PRESENTATION

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178, 211,

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Contribution to circular economy and sustainable development

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228, 132, 57

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249, 228, 211

360º Positive Impact Plan

Most significant sustainability initiatives in Q1 2025

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Energy efficiency certification ISO 50001
(CLB & NAS)
Biodiversity Impact assessment applying
IBAT STAR

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2, 44, 106

Supply chain and impact in the community

Committed team, culture, diversity,

and safety

● Meeting the needs of society with EcoACX®

● Leadership Academy Program

  • Empowering Women's Talent and Diversity Leading Company Program ● Acerinox Group HSE Week
  • Social Impact Measurement (Social Footprint)
  • Critical Supplier Audit Plan

● Fiscal Transparency Award

Ethical, responsible, and transparent governance

● ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Certification

EcoACX® … the first stainless steel in the world that features three indicators in an exclusive tool validated by SGS

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… more than 50% reduction in CO2 emissions versus standard product, …

… using 100% renewable energy…

… more than 90% recycled material

Conclusions & outlook

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ACERINOX 2020 RESULTS PRESENTATION

Q1 2025 Results Presentation

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