Investor Presentation • Aug 29, 2024
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1H 2024 Financial Results August 29, 2024






| Revenues | EBITDA | Net profit | NFP | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Δ% | 2024 | 2023 | Δ% | 2024 | 2023 | Δ% | 30.06.24 | 31.12.23 | Δ% | |
| 1H | 288,1 | 311,1 | (7,4)% | 32,6 | 31,3 | 4,0 % | (6,1) | (4,1) | (48,3)% | (243,0) | (248,5) | (2,2)% |
| % on Revenues | 11,3% | 10,1% | (2,1)% | (1,3)% | ||||||||
| 2Q | 140,6 | 144,3 | (2,5)% | 17,3 | 9,8 | 77,7 % | (3,0) | (7,4) | 59,2 % | |||
| % on Revenues | 12,3% | 6,8% | (2,2)% | (5,1)% | ||||||||
| SALES | EBITDA | NET PROFIT | NFP | |||||||||
| VOLUME1 +10,7% compared to 1H23 +7,4% compared to 2Q23 EMEA and Asia Market in line with expectation USA Still weak market ECONYL® Ca. 53% of Fiber Revenues |
Higher to 1H 2023 Due to Alignment of the unit cost of the raw materials stocked with the market price lower raw material and utilities personnel costs decrease |
Lower to 1H 2023 Mainly due to Increase of net financial costs |
Lower vs Dec. 23 NFP/EBITDA LTM x4,98 on 30th June 2024 x5,23 on 31st December 2023 |
(1) Based on "First Grade Product" revenues







– BCF and NTF: below expectations
– BCF: volumes increase both in 1H and 2Q 2024








| EMARKET SDIR |
|---|
| CERTIFIED |
| 1H | 2Q | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Δ% | 2024 | 2023 | Δ% | ||
| Revenues | 288,1 | 311,1 | (7,4)% | 140,6 | 144,3 | (2,5)% | |
| EBITDA | 32,6 | 31,3 | 4,0 % | 17,3 | 9,8 | 77,7 % | |
| % on net Sales | 11,3 % | 10,1% | 12,3% | 6,8% | |||
| EBIT | 3,1 | 4,1 | (24,7)% | 2,2 | (3,9) | (158,0)% | |
| % on net Sales | 1,1% | 1,3% | 1,6 % | (2,7)% | |||
| EBT | (7,2) | (2,1) | 244,2 % | (3,2) | (6,7) | (53,1)% | |
| % on net Sales | (2,5)% | (0,7)% | (2,2)% | (4,7)% | |||
| NET RESULT | (6,1) | (4,1) | 48,3 % | (3,0) | (7,4) | (59,2)% | |
| % on net Sales | (2,1)% | (1,3)% | (2,2)% | (5,1)% |

• NFP on 30th June 2024 equal to 243,0 vs 248,5 €/mil on 31st December 2023





In the first half of 2024, the Group's profitability margins were in line with expectations and previous years.
At market level, in the first half of the year overall volumes increased compared to the same period of the previous year.
The general market context has not yet fully stabilized; therefore, a more limited volume increase is expected in H2 2024 compared to H1 2024, with a substantial recovery in the following year.
The geographical areas had been characterized by different trends in the first half of the year: EMEA and Asia Pacific showed an increase in volumes, while the US market continued to be characterized by a contraction in volumes.
For the remainder of the year, in EMEA the market of the fibers for garments is expected to recover, while volumes of fibers for carpets are anticipated to remain substantially stable compared to H1 2024. Polymers are expected to continue their announced growth trend.
The United States are expected to witness a slight improvement in both product lines in H2 2024 compared to the first semester.
In Asia Pacific, volumes are expected to be aligned to current year budget estimates.



| BCF - Carpet yarn |
NTF - Textile yarn |
Polymers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| '24E vs '23E | Substantially stable | Substantially stable | 40% |
| '25E vs '24E | From +7% to +9% | From +15% to +18% | From +45% to +55% |
| '26E vs '25E | From +2% to +4% | From +4% to +7% | From 1% to +2% |
All the expected results include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln.

| BCF - Carpet yarn |
NTF - Textile yarn |
Polymers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous guidance |
'24E vs '23E | From +3% to +6% | From +13% to +16% | From +6% to +9% |
| '25E vs '24E | From +4% to +7% | From +8% to +11% | From +14% to +17% | |
| New | '24E vs '23E | Substantially stable | Substantially stable | 40% |
| BP | '25E vs '24E | From +7% to +9% | From +15% to +18% | From +45% to +55% |
All the expected results of the new BP include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln.

The expected results include the effects of the proposed capital increase of €40 mln. and IFRS 16 impact Old guidance doesn't include the effect of IFRS 16 impact
* Positive means debt


Details of the Plan will be presented to the financial community and shareholders at a dedicated event on September 12, 2024, in virtual mode.
The relevant details will be available on the Company's website in the "Investor Relations" section.




16

This presentation and any material distributed in connection herewith (together, the "Presentation") prepared by Aquafil S.p.A. ("Aquafil" or "Company") do not constitute or form a part of, and should not be construed as, an offer for sale or subscription of or solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and neither this Presentation nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, ore be relied upon in connection with, or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever.
The Presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Aquafil that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which Aquafil operates and the belief and assumptions of the management of Aquafil. In particular, among other statements, certain statements with regards to management objectives, trends in results of operations, margins, costs, return on equity, risk management are forward-looking in nature. Words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'targets', 'goals', 'projects', 'intends', 'plans', 'believes', 'seeks', 'estimates', variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Therefore, Aquafil's actual result may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, economic conditions globally, political, economic and regulatory developments in Italy and internationally. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Aquafil speak only as of the date they are made. Aquafil does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in Aquafil's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
No reliance may be placed for any purposes whatsoever on the information contained in the Presentation, or any other material discussed in the context of the presentation of such material, or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness. The information contained in the Presentation might not be independently verified and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given or on behalf of the Company or any of its members, directors, officers or employees or any other person as to the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions contained in this document or any other material discussed in the context of the presentation of the Presentation. None of the Company, nor any of its respective members, directors, officers or employees nor any other person accepts any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from any use of the Presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.
The reader should, however, consult any further disclosure Aquafil may make in documents it files with the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission and with the Italian Stock Exchange.


| «FIRST CHOICE REVENUES» |
"First choice revenues" are revenues generated by the sale of fibers and polymers, gross of any adjustments (for example, discounts and allowances), but excluding revenues generated by "non-first choice products", revenues generated by Aquafil Engineering GmbH and "other revenues". On the basis of the 2019 figures, these revenues accounted for more than 95% of the Group's consolidated revenues |
|---|---|
| EBITDA | This is an alternative performance indicator not defined under IFRS but used by company management to monitor and assess the operating performance as not impacted by the effects of differing criteria in determining taxable income, the amount and types of capital employed, in addition to the amortisation and depreciation policies. This indicator is defined by the Aquafil Group as the net result for the year adjusted by the following components: income taxes, investment income and charges, amortisation, depreciation and write-downs of tangible and intangible assets, provisions and write downs, financial income and charges, non-recurring items. |
| NFP | On April 29, 2021, Consob issued "Call to attention No. 5/21" in which it highlighted that the new "ESMA Guidelines" of March 4, 2021 replaced on May 5, 2021 those of preceding Consob communications. In guideline No. 39 requires that financial statement disclosure includes the following definition of net financial debt: A. Liquidity B. Other liquidity C. Other current financial assets D. Liquidity (A+B+C) E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments but excluding the current portion of non-current financial debt) F. Current portion of non-current financial debt G. Current financial debt (E + F) H. Net current financial debt (G - D) I. Non-current financial debt (excluding current portion and debt instruments) J. Debt instruments K. Trade payables and other non-current payables L. Non-current financial debt (I + J + K) M. Total financial debt (H + L) |




| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT | Half Year 2024 of wich non | Half Year 2023 of wich non | Second | of wich non | Second | of wich non | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/000 | current | current | Quarter 2024 | current | Quarter 2023 | current | ||
| Revenue | 288.133 | - | 311.117 | - | 140.633 | - | 144.297 | - |
| of which related parties | 158 | - | 151 | - | 75 | - | 76 | - |
| Other Revenue | 3.285 | 37 | 4.947 | 3 | 1.646 | 5 | 2.230 | 1 |
| Total Revenue and Other Revenue |
291.418 | 37 | 316.064 | 3 | 142.279 | 5 | 146.527 | 1 |
| Raw Material | (137.791) | - | (158.938) | - | (64.346) | (76.754) | ||
| Services | (61.701) | (148) | (67.864) | (1.018) | (31.059) | (74) | (31.622) | (215) |
| of which related parties | (329) | - | (264) | - | (173) | (139) | ||
| Personel | (62.175) | (830) | (63.019) | (515) | (31.209) | (577) | (30.985) | (197) |
| Other Operating Costs | (1.659) | (109) | (1.764) | (114) | (893) | (105) | (901) | (111) |
| of which related parties | (35) | - | (35) | - | (17) | - | (17) | - |
| Depreciation and Amorti zation | (26.987) | - | (24.287) | - | (13.582) | - | (12.458) | - |
| Provisions & Write-downs/(releases) | 11 | - | 178 | - | (1) | - | 28 | - |
| Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs | 1.976 | - | 3.736 | - | 1.059 | - | 2.286 | - |
| EBIT | 3.092 | (1.049) | 4.106 | (1.645) | 2.249 | (751) | (3.880) | (522) |
| Income (loss) from Investments | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Other Financial Income | 641 | - | 339 | - | (34) | - | 224 | - |
| Interest Expenses | (10.531) | - | (7.505) | - | (5.093) | - | (4.225) | - |
| of which related parties | (49) | - | (87) | - | (21) | - | (42) | - |
| FX Gains and Losses | (356) | - | 983 | - | (272) | - | 1.159 | - |
| Profit Before Taxes | (7.153) | (1.049) | (2.078) | (1.645) | (3.151) | (751) | (6.721) | (522) |
| Income Taxes | 1.020 | - | (2.058) | - | 122 | (706) | ||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | (6.133) | (1.049) | (4.136) | (1.645) | (3.029) | (751) | (7.427) | (522) |
| Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Profit Attributable to the Group | (6.133) | (4.136) | (3.029) | (751) | (7.427) | (522) |

1H - % Revenues by Product Line

| Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement – Revenues 1H |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | BCF (fiber for carpet) | NTF (fibre for fabrics) | Polymers | TOTAL | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 Δ |
Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
%24 | %23 | |
| EMEA | 96,9 | 99,0 (2,1) |
(2,1)% | 31,9 | 46,3 (14,4) |
(31,1)% | 28,9 | 19,8 | 9,1 | 45,9 % | 157,7 | 165,1 | (7,4) | (4,5)% | 54,7% | 53,1% |
| North America | 62,3 | 80,0 (17,7) |
(22,2)% | 12,5 | 15,6 (3,1) |
(19,8)% | 4,3 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 52,8 % | 79,1 | 98,4 | (19,3) | (19,7)% | 27,4% | 31,6% |
| Asia e Oceania | 47,1 | 44,2 2,9 |
6,6 % | 1,5 | 2,0 (0,5) |
(23,4)% | 1,3 | 0,4 | 0,9 | N.A. | 50,0 | 46,6 | 3,4 | 7,3 % | 17,3% | 15,0% |
| RoW | 0,5 | 0,5 (0,0) |
(3,2)% | 1,0 | 0,6 0,4 |
58,3 % | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | N.A. | 1,4 | 1,1 | 0,3 | 31,2 % | 0,5% | 0,3% |
| TOTALE | 206,7 | 223,6 (16,9) |
(7,6)% | 46,9 | 64,5 (17,6) |
(27,3)% | 34,5 | 23,0 | 11,5 | 50,1 % | 288,1 | 311,1 | (23,0) | (7,4)% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
| % | 71,8% | 71,9% | 16,3% | 20,7% | 12,0% | 7,4% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
1H - % Revenues by Geographical Area


| Appendix - | Consolidated Income Statement – Revenues 2Q |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Q | BCF (fiber for carpet) | NTF (fibre for fabrics) | Polymers | TOTAL | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
2024 | 2023 | Δ | Δ % |
%24 | %23 | |
| EMEA | 47,5 | 44,7 | 2,8 | 6,3 % | 16,2 | 20,0 | (3,8) | (19,0)% | 11,8 | 8,9 | 2,9 | 32,4 % | 75,5 | 73,6 | 1,9 | 2,6 % | 53,7% | 51,0% |
| North America | 31,1 | 38,6 | (7,5) | (19,4)% | 6,3 | 8,4 | (2,2) | (25,6)% | 1,9 | 1,3 | 0,5 | 40,3 % | 39,3 | 48,4 | (9,1) | (18,8)% | 27,9% | 33,5% |
| Asia e Oceania | 24,1 | 20,7 | 3,5 | 16,8 % | 0,3 | 1,0 | (0,7) | (68,5)% | 0,7 | 0,1 | 0,6 | N.A. | 25,2 | 21,8 | 3,3 | 15,3 % | 17,9% | 15,1% |
| RoW | 0,2 | 0,3 | (0,1) | (38,6)% | 0,6 | 0,3 | 0,3 | N.A. | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | N.A. | 0,7 | 0,5 | 0,2 | 38,0 % | 0,5% | 0,4% |
| TOTALE | 102,9 | 104,2 | (1,3) | (1,3)% | 23,4 | 29,7 | (6,4) | (21,4)% | 14,4 | 10,4 | 4,0 | 38,5 % | 140,6 | 144,3 | (3,7) | (2,5)% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
| % | 73,2% | 72,2% | 16,6% | 20,6% | 10,2% | 7,2% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
2Q - % Revenues by Geographical Area

2Q - % Revenues by Product Line



| RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO EBITDA €/000 |
Half Year 2024 |
Half Year 2023 |
Second Quarter 2024 |
Second Quarter 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | (6.133) | (4.136) | (3.029) | (7.427) |
| Income Taxes | (1.020) | 2.058 | (122) | 706 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 26.987 | 24.287 | 13.582 | 12.458 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | (11) | (178) | 1 | (28) |
| Financial items (*) | 11.709 | 7.651 | 6.157 | 3.524 |
| No recurring items (**) | 1.049 | 1.645 | 750 | 522 |
| EBITDA | 32.581 | 31.327 | 17.339 | 9.755 |
| Revenue | 288.133 | 311.117 | 140.633 | 144.297 |
| EBITDA Margin | 11,3% | 10,1% | 12,3% | 6,8% |
| RECONCILIATION FROM EBITDA TO EBIT ADJUSTED €/000 |
Half Year 2024 |
Half Year 2023 |
Second Quarter 2024 |
Second Quarter 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 32.581 | 31.327 | 17.339 | 9.755 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 26.987 | 24.287 | 13.582 | 12.458 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | (11) | (178) | 1 | (28) |
| EBIT Adjusted | 5.606 | 7.218 | 3.757 | (2.675) |
| Revenue | 288.133 | 311.117 | 140.633 | 144.297 |
| EBIT Adjusted Margin | 1,9% | 2,3% | 2,7% | -1,9% |
(*) The financial items include: (i) financial charges and other bank charges of Euro (10.4) million, (ii) cash discounts of Euro (1.5) million, (iii) financial income of Euro 0.6, and (iv) exchange loss of Euro (0.4) million. (**) This mainly includes (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group for Euro (0.11) million, (ii) extraordinary legal and administrative consulting costs for Euro(0,04) million (iii) restructuring costs for Euro (0.83)million, and (iv) other non-recurring charges and revenues for Euro (0.07) million.


| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | At June 30, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Intangible Assets | 16.978 | 19.080 |
| Goodwill | 15.590 | 15.103 |
| Tangible Assets | 239.835 | 251.604 |
| Financial Assets | 616 | 534 |
| of which related parties | 188 | 79 |
| Investments & Equity metod | 1.113 | 1.023 |
| Deferred Tax Assets | 21.531 | 18.545 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 295.664 | 305.889 |
| Inventories | 187.338 | 189.493 |
| Trade Receivable | 27.536 | 26.206 |
| of which related parties | 154 | 351 |
| Financial Current Assets | 6.012 | 5.703 |
| Current Tax Receivables | 1.590 | 1.619 |
| Other Current Assets | 17.507 | 14.644 |
| of which related parties | 6.780 | 5.854 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 140.139 | 157.662 |
| Total Current Assets | 380.121 | 395.327 |
| Total Current Assets | 675.785 | 701.216 |


| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | At June 30, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Share Capital | 49.722 | 49.722 |
| Reserves | 80.149 | 101.379 |
| Group Net Profit for the year | (6.133) | (25.849) |
| Group Shareholders Equity | 123.738 | 125.252 |
| Net Equity attributable to minority interest | 1 | 1 |
| Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest | - | - |
| Total Sharholders Equity | 123.739 | 125.253 |
| Employee Benefits | 4.800 | 5.104 |
| Non-Current Financial Liabilities | 283.741 | 308.741 |
| of which related parties | 2.985 | 3.217 |
| Provisions for Risks and Charges | 1.714 | 1.710 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 14.450 | 13.324 |
| Other Payables | 4.877 | 5.852 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 309.582 | 334.731 |
| Current Financial Liabilities | 105.390 | 103.161 |
| of which related parties | 1.477 | 1.872 |
| Current Tax Payables | 1.827 | 1.219 |
| Trade Payables | 113.992 | 116.006 |
| of which related parties | 225 | 551 |
| Other Liabilities | 21.255 | 20.846 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 242.464 | 241.232 |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 675.785 | 701.216 |


| NET FINANCIAL DEBT | At June 30, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| A. Liquidity | 140.139 | 157.662 |
| B. Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| C. Other current financial assets | 6.012 | 5.703 |
| D. Liquidity (A + B + C) | 146.151 | 163.364 |
| E. Current financial debt (including debt instruments but excluding the current | ||
| portion of non-current financial debt) | ( 4.237) | ( 2.438) |
| F. Current portion of non-current financial debt | ( 101.154) | ( 100.723) |
| G. Current financial debt (E + F) | ( 105.390) | ( 103.161) |
| H. Net current financial debt (G - D) | 40.761 | 60.204 |
| I. Non-current financial debt (excluding current portion and debt instruments) | ( 232.090) | ( 251.350) |
| J. Debt instruments | ( 51.651) | ( 57.391) |
| K. Trade payables and other non-current payables | ||
| L. Non-current financial debt (I + J + K) | ( 283.741) | ( 308.741) |
| M. Total financial debt (H + L) | ( 242.980) | ( 248.537) |


| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | At June 30, | At June 30, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operation Activities |
||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | (6.133) | (4.136) |
| of which related parties | (255) | (234) |
| Income Taxes | (1.020) | 2.058 |
| Income (loss) from Investments | - | - |
| Financial income | (642) | (339) |
| Financial charges | 10.531 | 7.505 |
| of which related parties | 49 | 87 |
| FX (Gains) and Losses | 356 | (983) |
| (Gain)/Loss on non - current asset Disposals | (92) | (172) |
| Provisions & Write-downs/(releases) | (11) | (178) |
| Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs of tangible and intangible assets | 26.987 | 24.287 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC | 29.976 | 28.043 |
| Change in Inventories | 2.155 | 42.846 |
| Change in Trade and Other Payables | (2.015) | (21.805) |
| of which related parties | (326) | 80 |
| Change in Trade and Other Receivables | (1.289) | 1.466 |
| of which related parties | 197 | 213 |
| Change in Other Assets/Liabilities | (517) | (4.644) |
| (926) | (3.497) | |
| of which related parties | (9.843) | (6.570) |
| Net Interest Expenses | (1.189) | (5.639) |
| Income Taxes paid | (408) | (971) |
| Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges | ||
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities (A) | 16.871 | 32.726 |


| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | At June 30, | At June 30, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Investing activities |
||
| Investment in Tangible Assets | (7.989) | (16.273) |
| Disposal of Tangible Assets | 180 | 533 |
| Investment in Intangible Assets | (1.247) | (2.500) |
| Disposal of Intangible Assets | 2 | - |
| Investment of Financial Assets | (113) | (151) |
| Dividends | - | - |
| Cash Flow used in Investing Activities (B) | (9.168) | (18.390) |
| Financing Activities |
||
| Increase in no current Loan and borrowing | 20.000 | 35.000 |
| Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing | (41.400) | (35.821) |
| Net variation in current and not current fiancial Assets and Liability inclueded IFRS 16 | (3.825) | (571) |
| of which related parties | (736) | (1.163) |
| Dividends Distribution | - | (12.027) |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | - | (598) |
| Cash Flow from Financing Activities ( C) | (25.225) | (14.016) |
| Net Cash Flow of the Year (A)+(B)+(C) | (17.523) | 319 |



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