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FORD OTOMOTİV SANAYİ A.Ş.

Earnings Release Mar 5, 2024

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Earnings Release

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Highlights

Volumes (units) 2023 2022 YoY Δ 4Q23 4Q22 YoY Δ
Total Wholesale 609,664 475,721 28% 153,617 150,455 2%
Export 492,082 390,811 26% 125,851 119,813 5%
Domestic 117,582 84,910 38% 27,766 30,642 -9%
Domestic Retail 114,039 86,401 32% 28,016 32,081 -13%
Market Share 8.9% 10.5% -1.6 pps 9.0% 11.6% -2.6 pps
In 2023, total CUR was 81%, reaching 88%,
Production (units) (1) 589,758 465,855 27% 145,254 141,532 3% 93%, 98% and 75% in the Gölcük, Yeniköy,
Capacity Utilization Rate 81% 79% +2 pps 78% 78% 0 pps Eskişehir and Craiova Plants respectively.
(1) Current generation Courier production ended in July 2023 in Yeniköy Plant and new generaton Courier production started in 4Q23 in Craiova Plant. Additionally, current

generation Custom production ended in 3Q23 in Gölcük Plant and new generation Custom production started in 4Q23 in Yeniköy Plant.

Summary Income Statement, Million TL 2023 2022 YoY Δ
Revenues (2) 411,906 322,556 28%
Export 301,628 251,011 20%
Domestic 110,278 71,545 54%
Gross Profit 55,248 36,599 51%
Operating Profit 44,017 27,271 61%
Net Financial Expense -14,947 -8,102 84%
Profit Before Tax 47,428 25,447 86%
Net Profit (2) 49,056 27,730 77%
Other Financial Data
Depreciation and Amortization 6,713 7,359 -9%
EBITDA (3) 50,730 34,630 46%
EBITDA excluding other income/expense 43,359 32,145 35%
Capital Expenditures -32,897 -21,043 56%

(2) In 2023, Ford Otosan Romania SRL solo financials include TL 84,610,971 thousand Total Revenues, TL 1,412,012 thousand EBITDA and TL (566,707) thousand Net Loss (mainly stemming from 1) tax penalty accrual which is offset in consolidated financials and 2) lower than expected new Courier sales in 4Q.)

(3) Straightline expenses related with embedded lease is adjusted in EBITDA.

Margins 2023 2022 YoY Δ, pps
Gross Margin 13.4% 11.3% +2.1 pps
EBITDA Margin 12.3% 10.7% +1.6 pps
EBITDA Margin (excluding other income) 10.5% 10.0% +0.5 pps
Operating Margin 10.7% 8.5% +2.2 pps
Net Margin 11.9% 8.6% +3.3 pps
Per Vehicle (EUR) 2023 2022 YoY Δ
EBITDA 2,183 2,057 6%
PBT 2,388 1,628 47%

2022 and 2023 financial results published in this earnings announcement have been prepared according to the Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS) and IAS 29 "Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies", upon announcement and publication of "Implementation Guide on Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies" by Public Oversight Authority (KGK).

Revenues

Turkish automotive market has had a strong performance in 2023 with 56% YoY growth and reached to a historical high level of 1,277,849 units. The main drivers of this performance were improvements in vehicle availability and purchasing vehicles seen as an investment instrument in an inflationary environment. In 2023, sales increased in all segments (YoY: PC 63%, LCV 33%, MCV 50% and Heavy Trucks 19%) and PC industry share increased to 75.7% (2022: 72.1%) while LCV&MCV industry share decreased to 20.8% (2022: 23.2%) in 2023. Ford Otosan remained as the market leader in CV segment with a 27.3% market share, despite 1) the extended ramp-up period for the Courier and Custom models (the production of the current-gen Courier ended in July, and the new-gen Courier and Custom models were available in the market in the 4th quarter), and 2) the supply chain challenges at the beginning of the year. As a result, Ford Otosan sustained its 3rd position in the total industry with 8.9% market share (2022: 10.5%).

In 2023, the European van market experienced a 15.7% YoY growth, which was primarily driven by the easiness in supply chain, increase in fleet renewals, and low base impact. In the meantime, European passenger car market went up by 15.3% YoY. In this context, Ford remained as the No.1 CV brand with our Custom and Transit models. As the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer of Ford in Europe, Ford Otosan has continued to support Ford's market position and profitability in the market as 70% of Ford's CV sales are produced by Ford Otosan. Additionally, as Ford Otosan took up on the production responsibility of Puma, Ford's best-selling car in Europe, Ford Otosan solidified its position as the main supporter of Ford's performance in Europe by producing 33% of Ford's PC sales.

Domestic Revenues rose by 54% YoY and realized as TL 110,278 million in 2023. 38% YoY increase in sales volumes and ongoing pricing discipline were the main drivers of this performance. Export Revenues reached to TL 301,628 million, up 20% YoY in this period due to 26% YoY volume growth primarily supported by the volumes from Craiova Plant and exchange impact (average EUR/TRY up 48% YoY). Total Revenues increased by 28% YoY to TL 411,906 million and volumes were up 28% YoY. Share of exports in total revenues was 73% in 2023 (2022: 78%).

Profitability

In 2023, Ford Otosan continued to deliver solid financial results. The profitability remained strong as a result of i) robust domestic performance, ii) ongoing pricing discipline, iii) cost reduction measures and OpEx control, iv) exchange impact (average EUR/TRY up 48% in 2023 YoY).

Gross Profit rose by 51% YoY to TL 55,248 million supported by increasing share of domestic revenues in total revenues and strong YoY growth in domestic volumes, ongoing cost reduction actions and pricing discipline. In this period, Net Other Income increased by 197% YoY to TL 7,371 million in 2023, due to the 162% YoY increase in Net FX Gain from Operating Activities (resulting from the currency impact). As a result, Operating Profit went up 61% YoY in 2023 to TL 44,017 million. In 2023, straightline expenses related with embedded lease is adjusted in EBITDA which grew by 46% YoY to TL 50,730 million while EBITDA excluding the currency impact was up 35% YoY to TL 43,359 million. EBITDA per vehicle and PBT per vehicle were EUR 2,183 and EUR 2,388 in 2023 respectively.

Net Financial Expenses reached to TL 14,947 million in 2023. The main reasons behind 84% YoY increase in Net Financial Expenses: i) %228 YoY increase in Net Interest Expenses realized as TL 2,364 million, ii) Net FX Loss went up 58% YoY and reached to TL 12,149 million. In this period, Profit Before Tax realized as TL 47,428 million, up by 86% YoY and was mainly supported by the TL 15,559 million monetary gain in 2023 (TL 6,308 million in 2022) due to high monetary liability position. Net Profit was TL 49,056 million, up 77% YoY and impacted by «Tax Income Resulting from Deferred Tax Asset in 2023» on Net Income which was partially offset by «additional tax related to earthquake».

Margins: Gross 13.4% (+2.1 pps YoY); EBITDA 12.3% (+1.6 pps YoY); EBITDA excluding other income 10.5% (+0.5 pps YoY); Operating 10.7% (+2.2pps YoY) and Net 11.9% (+3.3 pps YoY).

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Summary Balance Sheet, Million TL 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 YoY Δ
Current Assets 102,969 91,321 13%
Current Liabilities 94,134 76,203 24%
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net 57,197 47,915 19%
Total Assets 217,007 174,307 24%
Total Liabilities 143,999 123,165 17%
Shareholders' Equity 73,008 51,142 43%
Financial Ratios 12/31/2023 12/31/2022
Current Ratio 1.09 1.20
Liquidity Ratio 0.68 0.81
Net Debt / EBITDA 1.19 1.32
Current Assets / Total Assets 0.47 0.52
Current Liabilities / Total Liabilities
Total Liabilities/Total Liabilities & Equity
0.65
0.66
0.62
0.71
Summary Cash Flow Statement, Million TL 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 YoY Δ
Beginning Balance of Cash & Equivalents 16,658 38,182 -56%
Net Cash from Operating Activities 50,573 34,249 48%
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities -32,072 -34,199 -6%
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities -8,571 -6,343 35%
Monetary Gain/(Loss) on Cash&Equivalents -11,895 -15,272 -22%
End of Period Balance of Cash&Equivalents 15,194 16,658 -9%

Sales Performance

Ranking #3 in the total industry in 2023 with 8.9% share, maintained leadership in total CV with 27.3% share.

Sales Volume by Model, units 2023 2022 YoY Δ 4Q23 4Q22 YoY Δ
Domestic Sales 117,582 84,910 38% 27,766 30,642 -9%
Puma 6,760 1,583 327% 2,855 528 441%
Other 25,256 6,622 281% 6,723 1,925 249%
Passenger Car 32,016 8,205 290% 9,578 2,453 290%
Courier 36,502 39,403 -7% 114 15,132 -99%
Connect 561 372 51% 123 131 -6%
Light Commercial Vehicle 37,063 39,775 -7% 237 15,263 -98%
Transit 29,034 21,395 36% 12,106 7,432 63%
Custom 5,902 5,354 10% 1,468 1,646 -11%
Ranger 1,744 956 82% 915 432 112%
Medium Commercial Vehicle 36,680 27,705 32% 14,489 9,510 52%
Truck 11,699 8,957 31% 3,476 3,394 2%
Rakun(4) 124 268 -54% 0 22 N/M
Export Sales 492,082 390,811 26% 125,851 119,813 5%
Custom 139,353 149,319 -7% 38,209 37,969 1%
Transit 148,445 116,068 28% 42,742 30,032 42%
Courier 19,884 24,476 -19% 2,793 6,641 -58%
Truck 7,384 7,585 -3% 1,938 1,991 -3%
Puma
Other
176,890 74,241 138% 40,169 34,838 15%
126 19,122 N/M 0 8,342 N/M
Total Wholesale Volume 609,664 475,721 28% 153,617 150,455 2%
(4) Rakun production ended in 3Q23
Total Turkish Automotive Industry Sales 1,277,849 821,664 56% 310,282 276,235 12%

114,039 86,401 32% 28,016 32,081 -13% 8.9% 10.5% -1.6 pps 9.0% 11.6% -2.6 pps

Ford Otosan Retail Sales Ford Otosan Market Share

2024 Guidance
2023A 2024 Guidance
Total Industry Volume 1,278 K 800K - 900K
Ford Otosan:
Retail Sales Volume 114 K 100K - 110K
Export Volume 492 K 560K - 610K
Turkey 312K 350K - 380K
Romania 180K 210K - 230K
Wholesale Volume 610 K 660K -720K
Total Production Volume 590 K 650K - 700K
Turkey 399 K 400K - 430K
Romania 191 K 250K - 270K
Capex (fixed assets) € 900 mn € 900 - 1,000 mn
General Investments € 96 mn € 170 - 190 mn
Product Related Investments € 804 mn € 730 - 810 mn

Contacts

Gül Ertuğ Bahar Efeoğlu Ağar Tel: +90 262 315 69 05 Tel: +90 216 564 7859 [email protected] [email protected]

Chief Financial Officer Head of Investor Relations

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