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Ackerstein Group Ltd. — Investor Presentation 2024
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INVESTOR PRESENTATION
March 2024


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 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 and provider of concrete products & solutions for infrastructure, safeguarding, construction, and landscape design
| 100 Years of Excellence1 |
17 Production Facilities |
573 Employees |
1.04 ILS Billion Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 ILS Million EBITDA |
50 ILS Million Declared Dividend2 |
427 ILS Million Investment properties |
1.15 ILS Billion Equity |

(1) Nearly 100 years (2) Dividend declared on March 11, 2024
Operating across four synergistic segments, in thriving sectors
Industry Segment
Infrastructure and landscape design products

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

Revenue Breakdown

Robust growth across all financial metrics1
The ongoing demand for the company's products heightened due to the war

Market Opportunity
Trends and shifts in the Israeli market


New defense perception since October 7th
Rebuilding protective homes in the southern and northern regions
Protective military, and civilian buildings

Extensive infrastructure development

Expediting the shift towards prefabricated construction solutions
By 2050, Israel's population doubling necessitates developing and improving infrastructure, including water, sewage, and transportation, to serve an estimated 18 million people Growing demand to minimize on-site workforce and drastically shorten construction timelines

Israel is tansitioning from planning to execution







המגוון הרחב ביותר של מוצרים ופתרונות תחת קורת גג אחת A diverse range of products and solutions under one roof, aligned with market trends
אריחים לעיצוב נוף

הדפסת מוצרים תחימת שבילי אופניים
תלת מימד

מוצרי בטון לתשתיות Concrete products for infrastructures







Ackershwin Group's power multipliers enable seamless integration into any construction or infrastructure project in Israel

Extensive professional knowledge
nearly 100 years of experience across diverse projects

Widest variety of products & solutions under one roof

Advanced production facilities deployed nationwide with extensive delivery capacity

Financial strength enables investment in innovative products and processes

Segments Activity


Industry segment
Sustained growth in revenue and profit, attributed to investment initiatives in 2022 and 2023


(1) Amounts in millions of ILS, percentages represent the growth from 2021 to 2023
Investor presentation I March 2024 I 11 I

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

Stones to define bike lanes




Engineering segment
Revenue growth and profitability boost, driven by increase in project size and scope of work


(1) Amounts in millions of ILS, percentages represent the growth from 2021 to 2023
Investor presentation I March 2024 I 13 I

Engineering Segment
Customized solutions for diverse projects
Diverse client base: infrastructure contractors, developers, government, and more

Authorized supplier for the State of Israel

Authorized supplier for Israel Railways

Infrastructure elements Rail concrete sleeper






Strategic focus for continued profitable growth

Expanding operations in the protective structures and prefabricated construction Meeting the growing demand
Engineering Segment Industry Segment
Continuing to invest in innovation Constant expansion of products and solutions
Engineering Segment Industry Segment
Integrating future construction and infrastructure projects
Maximizing the scope of work for each project

Engineering Segment
Prefabricated construction: the key to accelerating construction

Investor presentation I March 2024 I 16 I
Engineering Segment
Proactively prepared for increased demand in prefabricated construction

Expanding production capacity
Throughout 2023, production capabilities were expanded, alongside the development of versatile manufacturing capabilities in various technologies


Enhancing planning expertise
in collaboration with PCE1 , a UK-based company with 55 years of experience, specializing in innovative planning for hybrid industrial construction to achieve optimization, efficiency, and industry-leading quality.




17 I
Leveraging design and execution capabilities in response to increasing demands


Prefabricated houses – Tkuma Project



Entering new categories: Construction and Complex Steel Structures

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

Successful integration and backlog increase
The introduction of Kalram to the market and Ackershtein customers has been a significant contributor to the growth of both product and project backlogs since its acquisition in 2022



Overseas Industry segment
2023: Results impacted by macroeconomic environment and high interest rates
Implemented management-level personnel changes and established a new marketing plan
Anticipating market recovery in H2 2024

| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue \$M | 16 | 27 | 23 |
| EBITDA \$M | (6.6) | 3 | 2.6 |
Landscape design products production pioneer
Operating in the US West Coast
through subsidiary Aker-stone
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
Overseas Industry Segment
Demand for hardscape products is expected to increase to \$3.9 billion in 2025

Continued growth in the popularity of outdoor living spaces, such as patios and outdoor kitchens

Healthy economic outlook, which will support investment by both residential and commercial

Increasing installation of permeable pavers in all markets, as these product types help prevent issues with water runoff and flooding
Hardscape products that offer easier construction, which can limit labor requirements


21 I

2023 Real estate value breakdown

Ackerstein House: Value-added features
23,000 square meters of mixed-use space, including:
50 apartments of 50 square meters each
500 square meters of commercial space
Status: Approval has been received for granting validity under the terms of the comprehensive plan for Herzliya, on the basis of which a Building-City plan will be submitted for the property

Ackerstein Towers: Second Phase
55,000 square meters of mixed-use space, including:
41,000 square meters commercial 10,000square meters residential 4,000square meters retail
Status: Approval has been received for granting validity under the terms of the comprehensive plan for Herzliya, on the basis of which a Building-City plan will be submitted for the property

Potential for growth and value creation


Financial data Q4 2023 and YE 2023

Revenue & EBITDA
Consolidated basis, in thousands ILS
| ĎČĎď | ĎČĎĎ | ĎČĎč | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,036,962 | 782,253 | 640,491 | 251,541 | 199,531 | 171,894 |
| EBITDA | 182,789 | 117,858 | 100,713 | 49,614 | 37,461 | 29,863 |
| Net profit | 93,615 | 75,704 | 60,337 | 32,254 | 42,699 | 30,061 |
| Industry & Engineering segments |
||||||
| Revenue | 948,175 | ĒĒč,ďďĔ | 538,285 | 231,434 | 170,346 | 148,799 |
| EBITDA | čĕĎ,Ďďď | ĕĎ,ĔĐČ | 79,872 | 52,324 | 31,235 | 27,318 |
| Oversea Industry segment | ||||||
| Revenue | 59,084 | 91,867 | 75,887 | 13,360 | 21,783 | 16,622 |
| EBITDA | (24,501) | 10,137 | 8,359 | (5,912) | 1,985 | (627) |
| Real Estate segment | ||||||
| Revenue | 29,703 | 29,048 | 26,319 | 6,747 | 7,402 | 6,473 |
| EBITDA | 15,057 | 14,881 | 12,482 | 3,202 | 4,241 | 3,172 |

The EBITDA presented above does not include other expenses and income (at the total level) I 2024 27 I
Consolidated balance sheet
As of December 31, 2022, and 2023 in million ILS
| Inventory | 118 | 113 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | Non-current liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Right of use asset, net | 39 | 42 | Liabilities to banks |
| Investment properties | 427 | 422 | Lease liabilities |
| Fixed assets | 817 | 801 | Liabilities with respect to other benefits after employment termination |
| Other | 15 | 8 | Deferred taxes, net |
| Total | 1,300 | 1,273 | Total non-current liabilities |
| Current assets: | 2023 | 2022 | Current liabilities | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 134 | 178 | Credit from banks | 42 | 54 |
| Short-term investments | - | 65 | Lease current liabilities | 7 | 8 |
| Customers | 297 | 263 | Trade payables | 140 | 130 |
| Receivables and others | 39 | 42 | Other current liabilities | 178 | 264 |
| Inventory | 118 | 113 | |||
| Total | 588 | 661 | Total | 367 | 456 |
| Non-current assets | Non-current liabilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right of use asset, net | 39 | 42 | Liabilities to banks | 101 | 135 |
| Investment properties | 427 | 422 | Lease liabilities | 35 | 35 |
| Fixed assets | 817 | 801 | Liabilities with respect to other benefits after employment termination |
4 | 4 |
| Other | 15 | 8 | Deferred taxes, net | 229 | 220 |
| Total | 1,300 | 1,273 | Total non-current liabilities | 369 | 394 |
| Equity | 1,152 | 1,084 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 1,888 | 1,934 | Total liabilities and equity | 1,888 | 1,934 |

Equity and Net Debt development (ILS M)
2022 2023

(1) Dec. 31

Comprehensive products and solutions across the entire value chain
Nationwide deployment of advanced production facilities
Maximizing project scope for construction and infrastructure projects
Increased demand for the company's offerings
increasing demand in the defense and infrastructure sectors
Constant expansion of products and solutions
Expanding operations in prefabricated construction
Financial resilience to support future growth
Strong and stable cash flow
Low leverage
Dividend distribution policy not less than 50% of net income*
* Net profit without revaluation of real estate investment


