Quarterly Report • May 15, 2025
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| Informazione Regolamentata n. 0508-21-2025 |
Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione 15 Maggio 2025 12:06:55 |
Euronext Star Milan | ||
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| Societa' | : | DATALOGIC | ||
| Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata |
: | 205717 | ||
| Utenza - referente | : | DATALOGICN01 - Colucci Vincenza | ||
| Tipologia | : | REGEM; 3.1 | ||
| Data/Ora Ricezione | : | 15 Maggio 2025 12:06:55 | ||
| Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione | : | 15 Maggio 2025 12:06:55 | ||
| Oggetto | : | Board of Directors approves Consolidated Interim Report at March 31, 2025 |
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| Testo del comunicato |
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Bologna, May 15, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Datalogic S.p.A. (Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DAL), listed in the Euronext STAR Milan Segment of the Italian Stock Exchange organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and global leader in the automatic data capture and industrial automation segments, today approved the Consolidated Interim Report at March 31, 2025.
In the words of Datalogic Group CEO Valentina Volta: "We are delighted with the results achieved in the first quarter of the year. First, in terms of innovation, sales of new products, in line with our expectations, reached approximately 20% of revenue, contributing significantly to the 4.8% improvement in industrial margins. Second, the Industrial Automation segment reversed its order trend, increasing by 8% in the first quarter. This growth was driven by Logistic Automation products and our new Industrial Scanner, specifically designed for Factory Automation applications, with integrated Artificial Intelligence. Lastly, we recorded double-digit sales growth in the Data Capture segment, thanks mainly to the roll-out of several Fixed Retail Scanner projects, while also pursuing key negotiations in the Mobile Computer area. The Group continues to improve both industrial and operating margins, while keeping financial debt under control. Robust double-digit order growth in the current quarter, both in the Data Capture segment, driven by Mobile Computer which doubled orders, and in the Industrial Automation segment, particularly in Logistic Automation, allows us to confirm our revenue growth expectations for the year in the range of +3% to +6%. The first half of the year is expected to be largely in line with the prior year, due to mere timing effect in order conversion, with sustained growth in the

second half. Barring geopolitical and macroeconomic upheavals, particularly on the tariff front, we expect to end 2025 with double-digit operating margins.
Overall, we remain confident that continued investment in research and development, the introduction of innovative products and solutions, and the recent acquisition of Datema - which strengthens our leadership in retail self-shopping solutions - will enable us to continue our structural path of profitable growth."
| 31.03.2025 | % on | 31.03.2024 | % on | Change | % chg. | % chg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Revenue | net FX | |||||
| Revenue | 112,745 | 100.0% | 111,320 | 100.0% | 1,425 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 6,754 | 6.0% | 2,126 | 1.9% | 4,628 | 217.7% | 221.5% |
| Adjusted EBIT | (1,354) | -1.2% | (5,461) | -4.9% | 4,107 | -75.2% | -77.6% |
| EBIT | (6,190) | -5.5% | (7,192) | -6.5% | 1,002 | -13.9% | -15.7% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | (5,856) | -5.2% | 6,046 | 5.4% | (11,903) | n.a. | n.a. |
| Net financial position (NFP) | (26,785) | (22,699) | (4,086) |
The Group ended first quarter 2025 with Revenue from sales of €112.7 million, up 1.3% versus first quarter 2024.
Sales from new products (Vitality Index) in first quarter 2025 represented 19.2% of revenue (11.2% in first quarter 2024).
The breakdown by geographical area of Group revenue for the period, versus the same period of the prior year, is shown in the table below:
| 31.03.2025 | % | 31.03.2024 | % | Change | % chg. | % chg. net FX |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11,421 | 10.1% | 13,519 | 12.1% | (2,098) | -15.5% | -15.5% |
| EMEAI (excluding Italy) | 60,329 | 53.5% | 54,137 | 48.6% | 6,192 | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Total EMEAI | 71,750 | 63.6% | 67,656 | 60.8% | 4,094 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Americas | 30,346 | 26.9% | 31,911 | 28.7% | (1,565) | -4.9% | -7.7% |
| APAC | 10,649 | 9.4% | 11,753 | 10.6% | (1,104) | -9.4% | -10.8% |
| Total revenue | 112,745 | 100.0% | 111,320 | 100.0% | 1,425 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
EMEAI was up 6.1% in the first quarter of the year, with Italy dropping 15.5%. Americasfell by 4.9%, while APAC declined more (-9.4%, -10.8% net FX) versus the same period of the prior year.
To better align with its strategic goals and prioritise product and solution offerings, the Group identifies two Market Segments, which feature distinct sales models, customers with varying purchasing needs, and different stakeholders: Data Capture and Industrial Automation.

FX
31.03.2025 % 31.03.2024 % Change % chg. % chg. net Data Capture 74,955 66.5% 67,821 60.9% 7,134 10.5% 9.2%
The following is a breakdown of Group revenue split up by these market segments:
The Data Capture segment, representing 66.5% of sales (60.9% at March 31, 2024), recorded a 10.5% increase versus the same period of the prior year, driven particularly by EMEAI (+23.1%).
Industrial Automation 37,791 33.5% 43,499 39.1% (5,709) -13.1% -13.9% Total revenue 112,745 100.0% 111,320 100.0% 1,425 1.3% 0.2%
The Industrial Automation segment dropped by 13.1%, with a 16.5% decline in EMEAI, -11.7% in AMERICAS, while APAC grew by 3.3%.
The Gross Operating Margin, at €48.8 million, improved versus €42.8 million at March 31, 2024, and increased the margin as a percentage of sales to 43.3%, versus the comparative figure of 38.4%, thanks to improved productivity and a positive product mix.
Operating costs and other expense of €50.1 million (€48.2 million at March 31, 2024) increased as a percentage of sales by 1.2%, particularly Research and Development costs, detailed below.
Research and Development expense, amounting to €16.8 million, increased by 13.7%. Total monetary costs in R&D, i.e., before capitalisation and net of amortisation and depreciation (R&D Cash Out), amounted to €16.4 million (€15.3 million in the first quarter of the prior year), with a percentage of sales of 14.6% (13.8% in the same period of 2024).
Distribution expense of €21.9 million was consistent with the same period of 2024, while the percentage of revenue decreased to 19.4% from 19.7% in the first quarter of the prior year.
Administrative and General Expense, amounting to €11.6 million, decreased by 1.7% versus the same period of 2024; as a percentage of sales, the item decreased from 10.6% to 10.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA came to €6.8 million, a sharp increase from €2.1 million in the same period of the prior year, accounting for 6.0% of sales (1.9% in first quarter 2024), attributable mainly to improved productivity and a positive product mix.
Adjusted EBIT stood at a negative €1.4 million (a negative €5.5 million in first quarter 2024).
Net financials closed with positive €0.3 million, down €14.6 million versus the first quarter of the prior year (€14.9 million at March 31, 2024), when a gain of approximately €20 million was recorded from the disposal of the subsidiary Informatics Holdings, Inc.
The period recorded a net loss of €5.9 million versus a profit of €6.0 million in the comparison period, when financial income was recorded from the disposal of the subsidiary Informatics Holdings, Inc.

Net Trade Working Capital at March 31, 2025 amounted to €76.7 million and increased by €12.3 million versus December 31, 2024. As a percentage of sales, it increased from 13.0% at December 31, 2024 to 15.5% at March 31, 2025.
Net Invested Capital, at €441.7 million (€440.6 million at December 31, 2024), increased by €1.1 million.
Net Financial Debt at March 31, 2025 stood at €26.8 million, a deterioration of €17.3 million versus December 31, 2024 and of €4.1 million versus March 31, 2024.
Nothing to report.
On May 6, 2025, the Shareholders' Meeting approved the financial statements at December 31, 2024, and reviewed the Group's consolidated financial statements, including the consolidated sustainability reporting, as well as the report on corporate governance and ownership structure, and approved the distribution of an ordinary unit dividend, gross of tax, of 12 euro cents, with ex-dividend date on July 14, 2025 (record date July 15, 2025) and payment starting July 16, 2025, for a maximum total of €6,437,579, considering that the legal reserve has reached one-fifth of the share capital pursuant to Article 2430 of the Civil Code.
The Shareholders' Meeting also appointed the Board of Statutory Auditors and the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors for the term of three years and therefore until the date of the Shareholders' Meeting to be convened to approve the financial statements at December 31, 2027, in the persons of:
determining the annual compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors at €40,000 and the standing auditors at €30,000.
The Board of Directors, based on the assessments conducted by the Board of Statutory Auditors, also confirmed the absence of causes of ineligibility and incompatibility. It also verified the fulfilment of the professionalism and integrity requirements set forth in M.D. No. 162 of March 30, 2000, as well as the independence criteria provided by law and the Corporate Governance Code. This assessment was conducted in accordance with the quantitative and qualitative criteria for verifying the independence requirements of the directors and statutory auditors of Datalogic S.p.A., as adopted by the Company, by the Statutory Auditors elected by the Shareholders' Meeting on May 6: Diana Rizzo, Chair; Giancarlo Strada, Standing Auditor; Anna Maria Bortolotti, Standing Auditor; Giulia De Martino, Alternate Auditor; Patrizia Cornale, Alternate Auditor; Eugenio Burani, Alternate Auditor.

The Shareholders' Meeting also resolved to:
In early 2025, financial markets experienced a significant downturn due to the introduction of tariffs on the import and export of industrial goods by the United States to its major trading partners, including the EU. Although a temporary suspension has been initiated at the moment, negotiations among individual countries are still ongoing, and uncertainty persists about the outcome of the negotiations and the potential impact this action could have as a reflection on the world economy. The Group monitors the situation to be able to intercept and offset any macroeconomic risks arising from the effective implementation of the tariffs.
Geopolitical uncertainty also remains regarding the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The socio-political tensions that escalated into conflict between Russia and Ukraine have prompted the EU to implement economic sanctions against Russia. The Group has no offices in the countries currently affected by the conflict, nor do they represent significant outlet or supply markets for it. Following the adoption of the aforementioned sanctions, the Group companies have suspended all sales and post-sales activities with Russia (trade with Belarus had already been blocked) and have implemented control systems in order to prevent business transactions with sanctioned countries. The potential effects of this situation on the Company and Group's income and financial results are however constantly monitored. Regarding the conflict in the Middle East, the situation has seen notable developments in recent months. In fact, a truce between the parties involved took effect in early 2025. Despite the truce, the situation remains sensitive. For this reason, while the Group lacks a sphere of influence or operational headquarters in Israel, Iran and Lebanon, it remains vigilant regarding potential negative effects stemming from heightened instability in this region.
On April 29, 2025, Datalogic S.p.A. finalised the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Datema Retail Solutions AB (Datema), a Stockholm-based company known for its EasyShop software - a hardware-agnostic self-scanning solution adopted by leading retailers in Europe. The strategic transaction reinforces Datalogic's role as Europe's foremost provider of complete self-shopping solutions for retail and is part of the Group's vision to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving sector and to expand its software solutions offering.

To date, the outlook for the full year 2025 remains largely unchanged. Overall, the Group expects a gradual improvement quarter by quarter in both sales and profitability.
Robust double-digit order growth in the current quarter, both in the Data Capture segment, driven by Mobile Computer which doubled orders, and in the Industrial Automation segment, particularly in Logistic Automation, allows the Group to confirm its revenue growth expectations for the year in the range of +3% to +6%. The first half of the year is expected to be largely in line with the prior year, due to mere timing effect in order conversion, with sustained growth in the second half. Barring geopolitical and macroeconomic upheavals, particularly on the tariff front, the Group expects to end 2025 with double-digit operating margins.
The Group remains confident that continued investment in research and development, the introduction of innovative products and solutions, and the recent acquisition of Datema, which strengthens its leadership in retail self-shopping solutions, will enable it to continue its structural path of profitable growth.
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The Interim Report at March 31, 2025 is unaudited and will be available within the time limits of law at the Company's registered office, at Borsa Italiana S.p.A. (www.borsaitaliana.it), at the authorised storage mechanism "eMarket STORAGE", managed by Teleborsa S.r.l., and on the Company website www.datalogic.com (Investor Relations section).
The Manager responsible for the preparation of the Company's financial reports - Alessandro D'Aniello - declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the TUF, that the accounting information contained herein is consistent with the underlying accounting documents, books and records.
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Additionally, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Group's intentions, beliefs, or current expectations regarding the financial results and other aspects of the Group's activities and strategies. Readers of this press release should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as the final results could differ materially from those contained in said forecasts, due to a variety of factors, most of which beyond the Group's control.
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The Datalogic Group has been a global technology leader in the automatic data capture and industrial automation markets since 1972, specialised in the design and production of barcode readers, mobile computers, detection, measurement and safety sensors, machine vision and laser marking systems. Datalogic solutions help increase the efficiency and quality of processes in the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare industries along the entire value chain.
The main global players in the four target industries use Datalogic products, confident of the customer attention and quality the Group has guaranteed for over 50 years now.
Today the Datalogic Group, headquartered in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna), employs approximately 2,700 people spread over 27 countries, with 10 manufacturing and repair centres located in the United States, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, China and Vietnam. The company also operates 10 R&D centres and 3 DL Labs in Italy, the United States, Vietnam, and the Czech Republic, with a portfolio of over 1,200 patents.
In 2024, it recorded sales of €493.8 million and invested approximately €65.9 million in R&D.
Datalogic S.p.A. has been listed in the Euronext STAR Milan segment of the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001 as DAL.MI. Learn more about Datalogic at www.datalogic.com.
Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the United States and the EU.
DATALOGIC S.p.A. Investor Relations: Alessandro D'Aniello Tel. 051 31 47 011 [email protected]
Investor Relations Advisor CDR Communication S.r.l. Vincenza Colucci Tel. 051 31 47 011 - 3356909547 [email protected]

Management uses certain performance measures, not identified as accounting measures under IFRS (NON-GAAP measures), to provide a clearer picture of the Group's performance. The measurement criterion applied by the Group might not be the same as the one adopted by other Groups and the measures might not be comparable with theirs. These performance measures, determined according to provisions set out by the Guidelines on performance measures, issued by ESMA/2015/1415 and adopted by CONSOB with Communication no. 92543 of December 3, 2015, refer only to the performance of the period related to this Consolidated Annual Financial Report and the comparison periods. The performance measures must be considered as supplementary and do not supersede the information provided under the IFRS standards. The main measures adopted are described below.

| 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | Change | % chg. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 112,745 | 100.0% | 111,320 | 100.0% | 1,425 | 1.3% |
| Cost of goods sold | (63,981) | -56.7% | (68,554) | -61.6% | 4,573 | -6.7% |
| Gross Operating Margin | 48,764 | 43.3% | 42,766 | 38.4% | 5,998 | 14.0% |
| Research and Development expense | (16,839) | -14.9% | (14,816) | -13.3% | (2,023) | 13.7% |
| Distribution expense | (21,852) | -19.4% | (21,926) | -19.7% | 74 | -0.3% |
| Administrative and General expense | (11,612) | -10.3% | (11,813) | -10.6% | 201 | -1.7% |
| Other (expense) income | 185 | 0.2% | 328 | 0.3% | (143) | -43.6% |
| Total operating costs and other expense | (50,118) | -44.5% | (48,227) | -43.3% | (1,891) | 3.9% |
| Adjusted EBIT | (1,354) | -1.2% | (5,461) | -4.9% | 4,107 | -75.2% |
| Special Items - Other (Expense) and Income | (3,645) | -3.2% | (563) | -0.5% | (3,082) | 547.8% |
| Special Items - D&A from acquisitions | (1,191) | -1.1% | (1,168) | -1.0% | (23) | 2.0% |
| EBIT | (6,190) | -5.5% | (7,192) | -6.5% | 1,002 | -13.9% |
| Net financials | 334 | 0.3% | 14,909 | 13.4% | (14,575) | -97.8% |
| EBT | (5,856) | -5.2% | 7,717 | 6.9% | (13,573) | n.a. |
| Tax | - | 0.0% | (439) | -0.4% | 439 | -100.0% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations |
(5,856) | -5.2% | 7,278 | 6.5% | (13,134) | n.a. |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period from discontinued operations |
- | 0.0% | (1,232) | -1.1% | 1,232 | -100.0% |
| Profit/(Loss) for the period | (5,856) | -5.2% | 6,046 | 5.4% | (11,902) | n.a. |
| EBIT | (6,190) | -5.5% | (7,192) | -6.5% | 1,002 | -13.9% |
| Special Items - Other (Expense) and Income | 3,645 | 3.2% | 563 | 0.5% | 3,082 | 547.8% |
| Special Items - D&A from acquisitions | 1,191 | 1.1% | 1,168 | 1.0% | 23 | 2.0% |
| Depreciation Tang. Fixed Assets and Rights of Use |
3,558 | 3.2% | 3,649 | 3.3% | (91) | -2.5% |
| Amortisation Intang. Fixed Assets | 4,550 | 4.0% | 3,938 | 3.5% | 612 | 15.5% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 6,754 | 6.0% | 2,126 | 1.9% | 4,628 | 217.7% |

| 31.03.2025 | 31.12.2024 | Change | % chg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible fixed assets | 80,634 | 82,653 | (2,019) | -2.4% |
| Goodwill | 195,313 | 202,349 | (7,036) | -3.5% |
| Tangible fixed assets and rights of use | 100,663 | 104,284 | (3,621) | -3.5% |
| Financial assets and investments in associates | 3,740 | 3,740 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fixed assets | 61,706 | 63,685 | (1,979) | -3.1% |
| Fixed Assets | 442,056 | 456,711 | (14,655) | -3.2% |
| Trade receivables | 58,003 | 67,039 | (9,036) | -13.5% |
| Trade payables | (81,532) | (96,133) | 14,601 | -15.2% |
| Inventory | 100,247 | 93,470 | 6,777 | 7.3% |
| Net Trade Working Capital | 76,718 | 64,376 | 12,342 | 19.2% |
| Other current assets | 39,502 | 27,897 | 11,605 | 41.6% |
| Other liabilities and provisions for current risks | (64,172) | (54,454) | (9,718) | 17.8% |
| Net Working Capital | 52,048 | 37,819 | 14,229 | 37.6% |
| Other non-current liabilities | (43,838) | (45,223) | 1,385 | -3.1% |
| Post-employment benefits | (5,592) | (5,598) | 6 | -0.1% |
| Provisions for non-current risks | (2,986) | (3,071) | 85 | -2.8% |
| Net Invested Capital | 441,688 | 440,638 | 1,050 | 0.2% |
| Equity | (414,903) | (431,122) | 16,219 | -3.8% |
| Net financial position (NFP) | (26,785) | (9,516) | (17,269) | 181.5% |

| 31.03.2025 | 31.03.2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net financial position (Financial debt) beginning of period | (9,516) | (35,321) | 25,805 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 6,754 | 2,126 | 4,628 |
| Change in net trade working capital | (12,342) | (6,728) | (5,614) |
| Other changes in net working capital and special items | (6,705) | (2,253) | (4,452) |
| Net expenditure | (4,961) | (4,189) | (772) |
| Tax paid | (1,002) | (827) | (175) |
| Net financial income (expense) | 334 | (2,912) | 3,246 |
| Cash Flow from Operations | (17,922) | (14,783) | (3,139) |
| Dividend distribution | - | - | - |
| Sale (Purchase) of treasury shares | - | - | - |
| Disinvestments (investments) of financial assets | - | - | - |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - |
| Other changes | 652 | 27,405 | (26,753) |
| Change in Net Financial Position | (17,270) | 12,622 | (29,892) |
| Net financial position (financial debt) end of period | (26,785) | (22,699) | (4,086) |
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