Investor Presentation • Sep 9, 2024
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Phoenix Financial
September 9 th , 2024

This presentation outlines the 2027 strategic targets and roadmap of Phoenix Financial Ltd. (the "Company") and its affiliated companies within the Phoenix group. These targets are based on the Company's strategic plan, which is subject to periodic updates. Accordingly, the presentation includes information regarding the Company's strategic plan as well as forward-looking information as defined in section 32A of the Securities Law 5728-1968.
Such information includes, among other things, forecasts, goals, assessments, and various estimates, including information presented by way of illustrations and/or graphs and/or tables relating to future events or matters, the realization of which is uncertain and not under the control of the Company or the companies in the Phoenix group, including, among other things, regarding revenues and profitability from new initiatives and the implementation of various plans, profit forecasts, EBITDA, and other future financial data.
The Company's management has carried out a process of updating its strategic goals, based on the Company's data, market data, raw or processed internal information collected, and comparative information, and based on certain working assumptions regarding the Company's activities and relevant markets. Such information is based on the subjective assessment of the Company and its advisors, and among other things, relies on past experience, the professional knowledge accumulated by the Company, existing information, and current expectations and assessments, including future developments as known to the Company today.
The realization and/or non-realization of forward-looking information which is stated in the financial reports and in this presentation will be affected by risk factors that characterize the activities of the Company and group companies, as detailed in the Company's periodic reports, including changes in economic
conditions, capital market in Israel and globally, the development of competition in the segments relevant to the group's activities, regulatory changes, changes in consumer preferences and consumption habits, changes in working assumptions or in the economic models and assumptions, and changes in implementation or execution – that cannot be estimated in advance and may not be controlled by the Company. Hence, there is no certainty that the actual results and achievements of the Company in the future will be in accordance with these views and may differ substantially from those presented in this presentation.
The business strategy and goals presented in this presentation are correct as of the date of the presentation and may change in the future, among other things, considering the risk factors mentioned above and the decisions of the Company's Board of Directors and the companies in the group.
This presentation should not be seen as an offer to purchase or sell the Company's securities, or an invitation to receive such offers. The presentation was prepared for convenient and concise presentation only, and does not purport to cover all the data about the Company and its activities and/or all the information that may be relevant for making any decision regarding investment in the Company's securities in general. In any case of contradiction and/or inconsistency between the information presented in this presentation and the information in the Company's financial reports and/or its public reports, the information in the financial and other reports shall prevail.
This presentation also includes information that the Company has gathered from third parties, where the Company has not independently verified the data. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company does not undertake to update or change the information included in this presentation.



Asset Management, Agencies & Credit



Clients, Leadership & Values












Accelerated Growth
in profitable & capital-efficient activities
Innovation & Efficiency
to increase competitive advantages

Active Management

Capital & Investments Management
of people & structure to maximize performance




Equity
Shareholders' Equity, NISb

Differentiated products & collaborations Advanced customer platforms Hybrid distribution (Smart, Agents, Banks)
Management
Business leaders as partners model Equity & options Succession & development
Data management ML pricing engine Digitalization, automation, cyber & cloud
Financial
Liquidity, solvency & risk management Investments division Dividend policy & buyback
Business performance incl. growth, profitability, returns
International recognition incl. analysts and investors (over 30%)
Credit ratings Phoenix Financial - AA (Israel) Phoenix Insurance – AAA (Israel) A2/A- (International)
Asset managers expand to insurance… …and insurance groups to asset management

High growth, ROE & dividends




>50% Dividends + Buyback
dividends distribution


Comprehensive Income 2 NISb
Income per Share >8 NIS

ROE 16-18 %

Dividend + Buyback % of income >50 %


Net comprehensive income not incl. minority interests & special effects, NISm

Established, independent platforms with business leaders as equity partners
Low-volatility income
Strong profitability & cashflow
Minimal capital needs for growth
Group synergies

300-400
Investment House, Wealth & Retirement (Pension & Provident)
Net comprehensive income not incl. minority interests & special effects, NISm


Focus on qualified investors, grow AUMs, proprietary products, trust, global collaborations, data
Improve profitability with scale, digitization, automation & distribution efficiency


Core Income - Comprehensive Income assuming 3% real yield, not including minorities, investments performance above/below 3%, interest rate effects & special items; adjusted EBITDA calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization; consolidated before minority interests; adjusted for non-operating items, without IFRS 16 influence, & cash items relevant to specific segments (Retirement includes DAC amortization, Credit includes finance expense & provisions); Retirement (Pension & Provident) share Core income 2021-23 & 2027 target is 23, 61, 65, 80-100 NIS and of EBITDA 57, 127, 122, 180-200 NISm
250-350
Net comprehensive income not incl. minority interests & special effects, NISm


Independent profit center to create & unlock value Business leaders as partners in equity
Open architecture model
Distribute all producers' products to maximize client value
Organic, synergistic M&A, expanded offering of investment and financial solutions
Improve profitability Technology based differentiation and efficiency

~7% Market Share

Core Income - Comprehensive Income assuming 3% real yield, not including minorities, investments performance above/below 3%, interest rate effects & special items; Adjusted EBITDA calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization; consolidated before minority interests; adjusted for non-operating items, without IFRS 16 influence, and cash items relevant to specific segments (Retirement includes DAC amortization, Credit includes finance expense & provisions); market share based on Ministry of Finance share of 2022 total commissions.
150-200
Established credit engine with diversified products and new value offerings
Net comprehensive income not including minority interests & special effects, NISm

Not including special effects, NISm

Grow portfolio by cross-sell, increase mid-market market share
Grow & optimize portfolio (diversification and distribution), collaboration with insurance (credit, guarantees)
Launch and grow based on unique platform, personalization, advanced underwriting & direct distribution (Smart) capabilities
Increase market share in profitable, capital light, liquidity-generating activities

Core Income - Comprehensive Income assuming 3% real yield, not including minorities, investments performance above/below 3%, interest rate effects & special items; adjusted EBITDA calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization; consolidated before minority interests; adjusted for non-operating items, without IFRS 16 influence, and cash items relevant to specific segments (Retirement includes DAC amortization, Credit includes finance expense & provisions).
NISb

Focus on profit over size
Accelerated growth in high-margin activities 2023-27 AUM CAGR
Investment Policies 15% Investment House & Wealth 13%
Pension & Provident 7%


Comprehensive Income 2 NISb
Income per Share >8 NIS

ROE 16-18 %

Dividend + Buyback % of income >50 %
Total Market Premiums1 NISb
Solvency and IFRS-17 accelerate changes, emphasize value creation, create transparency & market attractiveness

Accurate pricings via AI/ML models Hybrid distribution Data
Shift to capital-efficient products Efficiency in operations, service & claims via digitization & automation
Net comprehensive income not incl. minority interests & special effects, NISm

Deepen competitive advantages Advanced pricing models Hybrid distribution Capital management, ratings & solvency



Estimated business impact & income contribution
Differentiation 100-200 NISm
Optimization 200-250 NISm

w/o Executives Insurance and Investment Policies, NISb

Based on ML underwriting models & hybrid distribution
Based on distinctive products & international collaborations
% of service interactions



Self service channels include website, app, messaging bot, self directed IVR; tracking methods may vary insignificantly between agents and direct service centers; direct includes motor, agents include Health, Life, & Retirement. Expenses as percent of gross earned premiums (P&C and Health) and AUMs (Life); expenses include general and administrative expenses as well as other expenses; Health expense ratio increase due to reduced premiums from ending of LTC collective HMO agreement & product / regulatory transition

Increase capital efficient activities (P&C, Investment Policies)

Decrease volatility
Increase transparency and comparability of the segment

Decrease cost of capital with scale, international ratings, liquidity, backbook efficiency
4
Manage exposures (incl. interest)
Provide >3% real yields (3.9% of 5-years average)

Comprehensive Income 2 NISb
Income per Share >8 NIS

ROE 16-18 %

Dividend + Buyback % of income >50 %

%

High liquidity & low leverage Phoenix Insurance with market leading 4.4 NISb excess capital in 2023 (45% of total market excess capital)
High capital and solvency Shift mix to capital-light activities Reduced insurance risk correlation
Low capital needs for growth Credit with capital efficiency and high ROE


2020-24 2 NISb dividends (5% average yield) 300 NISm buybacks
2024 policy Above 40% dividend payout & annual buyback plan of 200 NISm
2027 target Above 50% of income dividends + buybacks (above 1 NISb / 4 NIS per share)


Comprehensive Income 2 NISb
Income per Share >8 NIS

ROE 16-18 %

Dividend + Buyback % of income >50 %








20+ years financial services; Chairman of Israeli Insurance Association

20+ years financial services experience & Phoenix management roles
Benny Gabbay
Eyal Ben Simon CEO
Equity based incentives
Deep experience
Values of Excellence, Agility, Collaboration and Transparency
(Dispersed control, over 30% international shareholders, professional & committed BoD, continuity of business, leadership and strategy)


Support for Social Resilience Investment Stewardship Managing Climate Impact
Portfolio of nonprofit ventures Focus on education, health & culture
10 non-profits supported (focus on education & Health)
2,500 boys and girls provided with better starting point for their future
70,000 visitors in Phoenix Israeli art collection exhibition

Dialogue-based & voting influence Value creation & impact
Capture opportunities (focus on EVs) Insurance, credit & investments risks
235 Israeli public companies in portfolio
Of which, in 130 Phoenix is a significant shareholder
52 votes taken in 2023, focus on corporate governance
#1 in electric-vehicle insurance
10 NISb investments and credit with positive climate impact
6 growing "green" insurance products

Targets driven by systematic development of growing & profitable activities, generating cashflows and dividends based on existing capital: Grow comprehensive income to 2 NISb (above 8 NIS per share) with ROE of 16-18% and above 50% payout of dividend & buybacks




37 הפניקס פיננסים השקעות, ביטוח, אשראי, הפצה

| Core income | Net Comprehensive Income assuming 3% real yield, not including investments performance above/below 3%, interest rate effects & special items |
|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA | Adjusted EBITDA calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization; consolidated including minority interests; adjusted for non-operating items, without IFRS 16 influence, and cash items relevant to specific segments (Retirement includes DAC amortization, Credit includes finance expense & provisions) |
| Tax statutory rates | Insurance, Pension & Provident - 34% Distribution, Credit - 23% Investment House and Wealth - 34/23% depending on activity |
| Solvency Target | Target range based on transitional measures over time |
| Insurance 2027 plan assumptions |
P&C - Increase market share & improve margins with advanced models & diversified channels Life - Accelerate growth in Investment Policies with differentiation, branding & international collaborations Health - Focus on selected products and efficiency |
| Asset management, distribution & credit 2027 plan assumptions |
Investment House & Wealth: Kesem ETFs and mutual funds – market growth Trade / Brokerage – market share growth Wealth & Alternatives – growth in assets Credit: Market share growth in SME credit and construction finance |

Long-term positive structural trends (e.g., wealth accumulation, vibrant tech sector)1
Resilience in face of 2023-24 headwinds (war, political uncertainty, inflation, rates)
Continued uncertainty impacting markets


Long-Term Savings AUM 4 NIS Trillion 1.6 1.9 2.0 2.4 2.3 2.4 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023





1Israel Securities Authority; 2Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, H1/24 is not annualized; forecast from Bank of Israel (real GDP growth, seasonally adjusted annual rate); 3Current USD, as of 2023, not PPP adjusted; 4 Bank of Israel; includes funds managed by institutional investors; 2022 decline due to yields; 5 Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, annual inflation, last twelve months; forecast from Bloomberg; 6Bloomberg; long-term yields based on Israel 10-year government bond (not CPI-linked), for the last month of the period; 7Bloomberg, IMF; end of period unemployment





| Israel | 42.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3.9% | |
| UK | 3.6% | |
| Italy | 2.2% | |
| Germany | 0.8% | |
| USA | 0.1% |

Premiums out of GDP, % 2022

Alternative investments out of total investments by Institutional investors, % 2022


P&C, Health, Life & Savings, pretax, 2023
GWP - P&C, Health, Life & Savings, 2023


AUM managed by Institutional investors & Mutual funds, 3/2024
Pension & Provident AUM 6/2024




Total AUM – Phoenix analysis of Q1/2024 financial reports, total market incl. AUM managed by Institutional investors & Mutual funds, data from BOI as of 31/3/23; Pension & Provident data taken from EY BI Insuretool based on financial reports of Q1/2024; Mutual funds & ETF Phoenix analysis of Q1/2024 financial reports


Distribution- data taken from Ministry of Finance report, 2022; Consumer credit does not include mortgages and housing credit, institutional loans based on savings collaterals; Data from BOI report 2023; SME credit estimations based on Ministry of Economy reports (2022, and 2023/Q1), SME relates to businesses of up-to 100 NISm of revenues

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