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Ackerstein Group Ltd. — Investor Presentation 2023
Aug 29, 2023
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INVESTOR PRESENTATION
August 2023


Disclaimer
This presentation was prepared by the Ackerstein Group Ltd. (the "Company" and / or the "Group") as a general presentation about the Company and is not intended to replace the need to review the Company's full reports to the Tel Aviv Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. Among other things, the Company's periodic reports, including the Company's periodic report for 2022, the Company's periodic report for the first quarter and first half of 2023 and the Company's immediate reports ("the Company's Reports"), prior to making a decision regarding the Company's investment in securities. The information contained in the presentation does not constitute advice, recommendation, opinion regarding investment, does not constitute an offer to invest and / or purchase securities of the Company (and in particular does not constitute an "offer to the public" or "sale to the public", of any kind - as defined in the Securities Law, 5728 - 1968 ("the Law") and does not replace an independent examination and personal advice in accordance with the special data of each investor. Such an offer will be made only in accordance with the provisions of the Law, after receiving the necessary permits from the Securities Authority and the stock exchange. This presentation includes a summary of the issues described in it in the context in which they are discussed and not the full information available to the Company in relation to these issues and / or which has appeared and will appear in the Company's Reports. The presentation includes data on possible growth volumes, statistics, etc. It should be emphasized that data on growth volumes and statistics are based on public data and Company estimates and do not constitute any facts and / or representations. This presentation may include forward-looking information as defined in the Law ("Forward-Looking Information") including estimates and information regarding future events, forecasts and subjective assessments of the Company's management as of the date of publication of the presentation, which although the Company believes to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Such Forward-Looking Information is uncertain, unpredictable, influenced by factors beyond the Company's control, each of which or a combination thereof and the realization of which risk factors characterize the Company's operations (as specified in its reports) may result in its partial realization, non-realization or realization fundamentally different. Subject to the Law, the Company does not undertake to update or change any information contained in this presentation in order to reflect events and / or circumstances that will apply after the date of publication.

Israel's leading manufacturer & provider of concrete products and solutions
for infrastructure, construction and landscape design
Industry Segment
Infrastructure and landscape design products

Civil & Industrial Engineering Segment
Unique solutions for complex projects with combined prefabricated buildings & elements


Overseas Industry Segment
Landscape design products in Western US

Real Estate Segment
Commercial, industrial and retail properties

First half 2023: Continued growth and enhanced profitability
driven by 2022 investmentss to expand production capacy

A significant part of Israel's tremendous development and investment momentum

The leading company for the production and supply of products and solutions along the entire value chain,
from infrastructure, prefabricated buildings & elements, to landscape design products

A glimpse into the future:
investment and development momentum is expected to grow
By 2050, Israel's population is expected to double

Unprecedented national investment plans
to develop extensive transportation network, energy and water infrastructure
FIVE-YEAR PLAN
investments to promote transportation in Israel between 2023 and 2027
Approx. ILS 50B
Approx. ILS 150B
Approx. ILS 95B
Focus on enhancing public transportation, expanding mass transit systems, and upgrading road infrastructure
400 km of new track and approx. 55 new stations. Includes plan to double coastal railways, with a budget of ILS 15.5B
TEL AVIV AREA METRO PROJECT
ISRAEL RAILWAYS
2040 strategic development plan
5-year plan – link to source Tel Aviv area metro project: source 2021 Annual report - Israel Railways. link The Marker - Infrastructure 360 conference, November 2022 - link to article, link to presentation September 2022. link Gross domestic investment in infrastructure, CBS. link
Israel should double the current level of investment in infrastructure, particularly in the field of transportation
Dr. Adi Brander, Bank of Israel, Infrastructure Conference 360
ILS B 90
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Investor presentation I March 2023 I
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Advance development Telecom Water Energy Transportation


From planning to execution

30 minutes from Haifa to Tel Aviv: the new railways are on their way to final approval
Globes 11.6.2023
After years of planning: the government approved two lines for the Tel Aviv metro project
YNet 22.5.2022
The metro plan is progressing: a tender has been published for the position of project manager
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At a cost of three billion shekels: the Tel Aviv metropolitan area sewage expansion project is underway
Israel Today Ďď.Ď.ĎČĎĎ
The new barrier at seam zone was approved NIS 360 million will be allocated to replace the old fence with a "massive" concrete wall
YNet čČ.Đ.ĎČĎĎ
Investor presentation I August 2023 I 8 I

Power multipliers
integrating into any construction or infrastructure project in Israel

Extensive professional knowledge
with 98 years of experience across diverse projects

Widest variety of products & solutions under one roof

Nationwide deployment of advanced production facilities & delivery capacity

Financial strength enables investment in innovative products and processes

High barriers to entry for competitors

Achievements and strategic focus
in four of our business segments
Industry

Civil & Industrial Engineering

Overseas Industry

Real Estate


Industry segment
H1 2023: Sustained revenue and profit growth, due to 2022 investment initiatives


The widest range of products for hundreds of public and private projects







Expanded the landscape design production line in 2022
Adding ~10% to the potential production capacity

Civil & Industrial Engineering segment
H1 2023: Revenue growth and profitability boost, driven by increase in project size and scope of work


Customized solutions for diverse projects
Diverse client base: infrastructure contractors, developers, government, and more
Authorized supplier for the State of Israel and Israel Railways
Advanced fencing systems

Prefabricated buildings & elements

Protective elements and shelters

Transport infrastructure

Water and sewage infrastructure


Strategic focus for continued profitable growth
in Industry and Civil & Industrial Engineering segments
Expanding activity in prefabricated construction
Entering new categories: industrial building prefabricated building and prefabricated logistics centers
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Continuing to invest in innovation
Constant expansion of products and solutions
Integrating future construction and infrastructure projects Maximizing the scope of
work for each project

Prefabricated construction: the key to accelerating construction

Expected increase in housing units' construction rate from 50k to 70k annually

Significant shortage in labor

35%-65%
Shorter construction time

Labor saving at construction site
Accurate, high-quality and diverse construction
Smarter Greener
Reduction of construction waste
Higher productivity: 3-4X Reduces noise and air pollution
Improves working conditions and safety
Sources: (č) CBS (2) The National Research Institute for Construction Research link Investor presentation I August 2023 I 17 I
Investor presentation I August 2023 I

Expansion in the prefabricated construction category

industrialized solutions
Production capacity potential (thousands of cubic meters)

Expansion of Ackerstein prefabricated production facility

Entering new categories: Industrial buildings and logistics centers

Acquired KALRAM
KALRAM operates in the field of perimeter protection for the business sector, specializing in steel construction & elements

Deal rational
Increasing company offerings, while maximizing KALRAM's potential
Expanding capabilities in construction of industrial buildings


Industrial building & logistics center construction market potential

Key factors for increased demand

Strengthening of online trade and the number of importers

Solutions for small & medium-sized companies that outsource to logistics companies

Need for modern logistics buildings
that integrate technology to allow for improvement in profitability

Demand for residential housing leads to relocation of factories, military bases and storage areas from the center to the periphery
52% Growth in industrial and storage areas in the last decade

Industrial and warehouse building construction starts (in thousands of square meters)
20 I

Overseas Industry segment
H1 2023: Results impacted by macroeconomic environment and high interest rates
Implemented managementlevel personnel changes
Anticipating market recovery in H2 2024

| Q1-22 | Q1-23 | Q2-22 | Q2-23 | H1-22 | H1-23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue1 | 22 | 16 | (27%) Change |
25 | 17 | (32%) Change |
47 | 33 | (30%) Change |
| Operating income (loss)1 |
0 | (4) | 2 | (7) | 2 | (11) | |||
| EBITDA1 | 2 | (2) | 4 | (5) | 6 | (7) | |||

Landscape design products production pioneer

Operating in the US West Coast
through subsidiary Aker-stone
| ت | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
Customers
- Distributors with building materials stores, landscape design contractors
- Establishing relationships with leading architectural firms in each region

Diverse commercial and residential projects
- Depends on the execution of projects in the industry
- Influenced by the macroeconomic environment

Local production and supply
- Need for high availability and continuous supply of products
- Proximity to the customer


Reasons Phoenix continues to be one of the strongest real estate markets in 5the US:

Growing population
Positive immigration of over 277,000 people In the last five years, mostly from California

Attractive job market
~90,000 new jobs created in 2022

Sunny weather 300+ days of sunshine a year

Strategic location Up to 4 hour flight to all destinations in the US
easy access by train

Business friendly environment
Sources: (1) AZBIGMEDIA 2022 (2) 2023 AZBIGMEDIA (3) Metro Phoenix market overview 2022, CBRE (4) CITY MONITOR (5) AZBIGMEDIA

H2 2024: Expected market recovery
Anticipating a rise in housing unit construction in the coming years, due to:

Continuous population growth
39% decrease in housing inventory from Jan 20231
Arizona: New private housing units authorized by building permits2

Chart Title Phoenix: Rates of change in construction volumes by sector (in %)3

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (1)FRED link (2)FRED link (3) Cumming Management Group, Inc link
Investor presentation I August 2023 I 24 I
California market opportunity
Significant size and economic resilience create many opportunities
Products are positioned as premium products,
suitable for residential and commercial projects
Completed major projects on the West Coast:
Disneyland, Apple office complex, Google offices, Universal Studios, US Navy headquarters, others
Potential demand from different sectors



Technology Hospitality Entertainment

California construction industry snapshot:
San Diego
Insights across cities
Change in construction volumes by sector (in%)1





Real Estate segment



H1 2023 Real estate value breakdown

(2) Including real estate that is classified as fixed assets
H12023 Rental revenue3 breakdown

(3) Revenues from unrelated third party (4) The average occupancy rate of the offices in Herzliya Pituach was 98% in H1 2023
28 I Investor presentation I August 2023 I

Ackerstein House: Value-added features
23,000square meters of mixed-use space, including:
50 apartments of 50 square meters each
500 square meters of commercial space

Potential for growth and value creation

Portfolio expansion
Potential value-add
Ashdod factory, Nitzanei Shalom
Value-add Ackerstein Towers, Ackerstein House



Financial data H1 2023

Revenue,EBITDA and NOI
Consolidated basis, in thousands ILS
| H1 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 514,172 | 782,253 |
| EBITDA | 88,919 | 117,858 |
| Industry and Civil & Industrial Engineering segments |
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| Revenue | 466,796 | 661,338 |
| EBITDA | 88,740 | 93,449 |
| Oversea Industry segment | ||
| Revenue | 32,622 | 91,867 |
| EBITDA | (7,137) | 10,137 |
| Real Estate segment | ||
| Revenue | 14,163 | 28,829 |
| NOI | 11,336 | ĎĎ,97Č |


The EBITDA presented above does not include other expenses and income and unallocated expenses (at the total level)
Consolidated balance sheet
As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, in million ILS
| Current assets: | H1 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | 121 | 113 |
| Non-current assets | Non-current liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Right of use asset, net | 41 | 42 | Liabilities to banks |
| Investment properties | 424 | 422 | Lease liabilities |
| Fixed assets | 805 | 801 | Liabilities with respect to other benefits after employment termination |
| Other | 7 | 8 | Deferred taxes, net |
| Total | 1,277 | 1,273 | Total non-current liabilities |
| Current assets: | H1 2023 |
2022 | Current liabilities | H1 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 154 | 178 | Credit from banks | 45 | 54 |
| Short-term investments | - | 65 | Lease current liabilities | 9 | 8 |
| Customers | 305 | 263 | Trade payables | 136 | 130 |
| Receivables and others | 37 | 42 | Other current liabilities | 235 | 264 |
| Inventory | 121 | 113 | |||
| Total | 617 | 661 | Total | 425 | 456 |
| 42 422 |
Liabilities to banks Lease liabilities |
118 35 |
135 35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | Liabilities with respect to other benefits after employment termination |
3 | 4 |
| 8 | Deferred taxes, net | 225 | 220 |
| 1,273 | Total non-current liabilities | 381 | 394 |
| Equity | 1,088 | 1,084 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 1,894 | 1,934 | Total liabilities and equity | 1,894 | 1,934 |
Dividend (ILS M) Attributed to profits generated in the years below

Equity and Net Debt development (ILS M)

Investor presentation I August 2023 I Investor presentation2023 I 33 I

Integral part of the construction boom in Israel
Products and solutions along the entire value chain
Nationwide deployment of advanced production facilities
Maximizing the scope of work for every construction or infrastructure project
Expanding our offerings
Constant expansion of products and solutions
Entering prefabricated construction
Leverging the momentum in logistics centers
Financial strength to support future growth
Strong and stable cash flow
Low leverage
Dividend distribution policy not less than 50% of net income*



Thank you!
