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Aquafil — Investor Presentation 2025
May 16, 2025
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Investor Presentation TP ICAP Conference [ECNL:IM] [ECNLF: OTCQX] Paris, May 16, 2025



Aquafil is Market Leader in Nylon
% on 1Q 2025 REVENUES
Carpet yarn
• Contract
2
- Residential
- Automotive
Textile yarn
• Apparel
70 % 8 %
• Swimwear
• Sportwear
Polymers
- Industrial Molding 73% 16% 11%
- Extrusion
-
Compounding

And Market Leader Worldwide
% on 1Q 2025 REVENUES


Company Strengths

A successful Business Model. Proprietary technology with continuous R&D innovation
Pioneer of Circularity with the ECONYL® Regeneration System

Glocal. A Global Company with local productions
Approx. 2% of revenues in R&D 60% of fiber turnover in 1Q25
19 Plants in 8 Countries
Focus on R&D and innovation
Approx. 2% of revenues invested in R&D
Ecodesign projects (e.g. Born Regenerated to be Regenerable (R2R), CISUFLO, circular fishing nets)
Special spinning technologies (i.e. One Step Technology)
New technology for recycling multi fiber fabrics
Application of ECONYL® in 3D printing industry and cast nylon
Separation of multilayer carpets and circularity of individual components
Digitalization: AI, predictive modelling and automation
Next-generation "bio caprolactam"
Valorization and recovery of raw materials from our waste (wastewater and depoly waste )
PET chemical recycling with demo-scale plant completed
Collaboration for defining the international standardization (EN and ISO) in the fields of circularity, ecodesign, sustainability in the textile, fishing nets and accessories sectors.


Infinitely Recyclable, Endless Possibilities
100% regenerated from pre - and post -consumer nylon waste.
100% regenerable nylon .
Unique proprietary technology .
Same quality and performance as standard nylon without using new resources .


The ECONYL ® Regeneration System starts with rescuing waste otherwise polluting the Earth, like fishing nets,fabric scraps, carpet flooring and industrial plastic all over the world.
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That waste is then sorted and cleaned to recover all the nylon possible.



Designers use ECONYL®nylon to create new products without ever having to tap new resources . And that nylon has the potentialto be recycled infinitely, without ever losing its quality.
yarns and polymers for the automotive, fashion, furniture
.
and interior industries
into

Through a radical regeneration and purification process , the nylon waste is recycled right back to its original purity .
That means ECONYL® nylon is exactly the same as fossil -based nylon .
Global and flexible footprint

allowing higher proximity to the clients, efficient logistic platform, diversified currency exposures, shorter delivery time, lower production costs and lower exposure to import duties and tariffs


Key figures 1Q 2025
EBITDA: 17,1 €/mln (+12,5% vs 1Q24)
€ 144,0 Million of Revenues
60,5% ECONYL® fiber turnover
NFP: 221,6€/mln on March 31, 2025

Our Main ESG Targets
Generate 60% of our fibers revenues from ECONYL® and other regenerated fibers
Collect 35,000 tons of post-consumer waste
Join the SBT initiative and set GHG reduction target
Monitor Group's key suppliers through audits and/or due diligence (in line with the European Supply Chain Act)
20% women in top and senior management positions within 3 years to assure gender equality

Our Top ESG Achievements
Industry top rated according to Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating
and
Silver Medal according to EcoVadis.



- •Water Policy definition
- Energy efficiency interventions
- Biodiversity and climate Risk Assessment
- •New collaborations with clients on eco-design, including development of the first circular fishing net

- 300 employees trained on DE&I
- Certification for gender equality (UNI / PdR 125) in the Italian plants
- Corporate climate survey in Slovenia and Croatia

- Silver medal according to EcoVadis rating
- EcoVadis project for ESG risk mapping on the value chain
- •Definition of a succession plan for our top management

Ownership Structure
The capital is structured with 2 type of shares:
- a) Ordinary shares;
- a) Class B shares: dedicated to Bonazzi's family with the same economic right of the ordinary shares but with 3 voting right for any share.
Ownership Structure by shares

Ownership Structure by Voting Rights

Chair (1) (3) Corporate Governance
- (1) Director who has declared that he satisfies the independence requirements pursuant to Articles 147-ter, paragraph 4 of the Consolidating Law on Finance, as well as Article 3 of the Code of Self-Governance;
- (2) Member and President of Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee;
- (3) Member of Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee;
- (4) Member and President of Appointment and Remuneration Committee;
- (5) Member of Appointment and Remuneration Committee.
Diversity: 44% women
Independent Directors: 44%
Chiara Mio

Franco Rossi Director

Roberto Siagri Director (1) (3) (4)

Giulio Bonazzi CEO
Silvana Bonazzi
Patrizia Riva Director (1) (2) (5)
Director
Stefano Loro Director


Francesco Bonazzi Director

Ilaria Maria Dalla Riva Director (1) (5)

Successfully completed the share capital increase with rights issue
- The capital increase has been subscribed for approx. 40 €mln.
- 100% of the new shares subscribed:
- No. 30,269,432 new ordinary shares and
- No. 6,048,008 new class B Shares
Total shares No. 87.536.234



Financial Results and expectations

1Q 2025 - Key Messages

ECONYL® branded and regenerated products reached 60,5% of fibers revenues

✓ Profitability improvement vs 1Q2024

✓ ✓
US market recovery Utilities cost higher than expected
Financial Results

| Financial Results | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | EBITDA | Net profit | NFP | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Δ% | 2025 | 2024 | Δ% | 2025 | 2024 | Δ% | 31.03.25 | 31.12.24 | Δ% | |||
| 1 Q |
144,0 | 147,5 | (2,4)% | 17,1 | 15,2 | 12,5 % | 0,4 | (3,1) | 113,8 % | 221,6 | 213,5 | 3,8 % | ||
| % on Revenues | 11,9% | 10,3% | 0,3 % | (2,1)% | ||||||||||
| USA Recovering market |
Higher to 1Q 2024 | Higher to 1Q 2024 | Slightly higher vs Dec. 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA and Asia broadly in line with expectations |
Mainly due to Lower raw materials and higher ECONYL® products sales |
Mainly due to |
NFP/EBITDA LTM x 3,45 on 31st March 2025 |
| ECONYL® 60,5% of Fiber Revenues |
but Higher utilities costs |
EBITDA increase | x3,42 on 31st December 2024 |

Financial Results | NFP evolution €/mln

Industrial plan 2025–2026 Volumes by business lines




| '25Exp '24A vs |
From +7% to +9% | From +15% to +18% | From +45% to +55% |
|---|---|---|---|
| '26Exp '25Exp vs |
From +2% to +4% | From +4% to +7% | From 1% to +2% |
Industrial plan 2024–2026

Capex (excluding IFRS 16 effects)
In the three-year period 2024-2026
- €30-35 mln. for ordinary investments
- €60-65 mln. aimed at increasing and/or optimizing production capacity or for the development of new product innovations

Industrial plan 2025 – 2026 - Key indicators
Expected results 2025
- EBITDA: 80 87 €/mln
- NFP*: 185 195 €/mln
Expected results 2026
- EBITDA: 90 96 €/mln
- NFP*: 157 167 €/mln
* Positive means debt and includes the IFRS 16 effects



Appendix
Appendix - Disclaimer
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.
Appendix - Definitions

| «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) |
Appendix - Sector Data – Caprolactam price evolution €/ton

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT | First quarter | of wich non | First quarter | of wich non |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2025 | current | 2024 | current |
| Revenue | 144.011 | 0 | 147.500 | 0 |
| of which related parties | 6 | 83 | ||
| Other Revenue | 2.869 | 16 | 1.639 | 33 |
| of which related parties | 87 | 0 | ||
| Total Revenue and Other Revenue |
146.880 | 16 | 149.139 | 33 |
| Raw Material | ( 64.603) | 0 | ( 73.445) | 0 |
| of which related parties | 0 | 0 | ||
| Services | ( 34.840) | ( 390) | ( 30.643) | ( 74) |
| of which related parties | ( 170) | ( 155) | ||
| Personel | ( 31.785) | ( 141) | ( 30.966) | ( 253) |
| of which related parties | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other Operating Costs | ( 629) | ( 2) | ( 766) | ( 4) |
| of which related parties | ( 17) | ( 17) | ||
| Depreciation and Amorti zation | ( 12.912) | ( 13.405) | ||
| Provisions&Write-downs | ( 107) | 12 | ||
| Capitalization of Internal Construction Costs | 873 | 918 | ||
| EBIT | 2.876 | ( 518) | 843 | ( 299) |
| Income (loss) from Investments | ||||
| of which related parties | ||||
| Other Financial Income | 301 | 676 | ||
| of which related parties | 1 | 0 | ||
| Interest Expenses | ( 4.056) | ( 5.438) | ||
| of which related parties | ( 68) | ( 28) | ||
| FX Gains and Losses | 1.927 | ( 83) | ||
| Profit Before Taxes | 1.048 | ( 518) | ( 4.002) | ( 299) |
| Income Taxes | ( 621) | 898 | ||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 427 | ( 518) | ( 3.104) | ( 299) |
| Net Profit Attributable to Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net Profit Attributable to the Group | 427 | ( 518) | ( 3.104) | ( 299) |

Appendix - Consolidated Income Statement – Revenues 1Q
| Q1 BCF (fiber for carpet) |
NTF (fibre for textile) | Polymers | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €/mln | 2025 | 2024 | Δ | Δ% | 2025 | 2024 | Δ | Δ% | 2025 | 2024 | Δ | Δ% | 2025 | 2024 | Δ | Δ% | %25 | %24 |
| EMEA | 45,9 | 49,4 | (3,5) | (7,0)% | 16,4 | 15,7 | 0,7 | 4,5 % | 13,9 | 17,1 | (3,2) | (19,0)% | 76,2 | 82,2 | (6,0) | (7,3)% | 52,9% | 55,7% |
| North America | 35,3 | 31,2 | 4,2 | 13,3 % | 6,1 | 6,3 | (0,1) | (2,2)% | 1,8 | 2,4 | (0,6) | (25,8)% | 43,2 | 39,8 | 3,4 | 8,5 % | 30,0% | 27,0% |
| Asia e Oceania | 22,9 | 23,0 | (0,0) | (0,2)% | 0,7 | 1,2 | (0,5) | (41,1)% | 0,2 | 0,6 | (0,4) | (60,0)% | 23,9 | 24,8 | (0,9) | (3,6)% | 16,6% | 16,8% |
| RoW | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,0 | 13,7 % | 0,4 | 0,4 | (0,0) | (6,1)% | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | N.A. | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,0 | 2,7 % | 0,5% | 0,5% |
| TOTAL | 104,5 | 103,8 | 0,7 | 0,7 % | 23,6 | 23,6 | 0,1 | 0,2 % | 15,9 | 20,1 | (4,2) | (21,0)% | 144,0 | 147,5 | (3,5) | (2,4)% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
| % Tot | 72,6% | 70,4% | 16,4% | 16,0% | 11,0% | 13,6% | 100,0% | 100,0% |
1Q - % Revenues by Geographical Area

1Q - % Revenues by Product Line

Appendix - EBITDA and Adjusted Operating Results

| RECONCILIATION FROM NET PROFIT TO EBITDA €/000 | First quarter 2025 |
First quarter 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority ) | 427 | ( 3.104) |
| Income Taxes | 621 | ( 898) |
| Investment income and charges | ||
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 12.912 | 13.405 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | 107 | ( 12) |
| Financial items (*) | 2.520 | 5.552 |
| No recurring items (**) | 518 | 299 |
| EBITDA | 17.106 | 15.242 |
| Revenue | 144.011 | 147.500 |
| EBITDA Margin | 11,9% | 10,3% |
| RECONCILIATION FROM EBITDA TO | First quarter | First quarter |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT ADJUSTED €/000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 17.106 | 15.242 |
| Amortisation & Depreciation | 12.912 | 13.405 |
| Write-downs & Write-backs of intangible and tangible assets | 107 | ( 12) |
| EBIT Adjusted | 4.086 | 1.849 |
| Revenue | 144.011 | 147.500 |
| EBIT Adjusted Margin |
2,8% | 1,3% |
(*) The financial items include: (i) financial income of Euro 0.3 million (ii) financial charges and other bank charges of Euro (4.0) million, (iii) cash discounts of Euro (0.7) million, and (iv) exchange gains/(loss) of Euro 1.9 million.
(**) This includes (i) non-recurring charges related to the expansion of the Aquafil Group for Euro (0.1) million, (ii) restructuring costs for Euro (0.1)million, (iii) non-recurring costs for legal and administration consulting for Euro (0.3) million.
Appendix - Consolidated Balance Sheet (1/2)
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | At March 31, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Intangible Assets | 14.174 | 15.168 |
| Goodwill | 15.431 | 16.064 |
| Tangible Assets | 224.179 | 233.900 |
| Financial Assets | 846 | 969 |
| of which related parties | 293 | 270 |
| Investments & Equity metod | 1.113 | 1.113 |
| Other Assets | ||
| Deferred Tax Assets | 30.430 | 29.231 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 286.172 | 296.445 |
| Inventories | 192.136 | 197.535 |
| Trade Receivable | 30.891 | 20.370 |
| of which related parties | 122 | 97 |
| Financial Current Assets | 2.500 | 980 |
| of which related parties | 1 | 2 |
| Current Tax Receivables | 1.577 | 1.529 |
| Other Current Assets | 9.686 | 8.033 |
| of which related parties | 0 | 0 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 101.422 | 130.366 |
| Asset held for sales | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Assets | 338.212 | 358.813 |
| Total Current Assets | 624.384 | 655.258 |

Appendix - Consolidated Balance Sheet (2/2)
| emarket sdir scorage |
|---|
| CERTIFIED |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | At March 31, | At December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Share Capital | 53.354 | 53.354 |
| Reserves | 96.569 | 121.311 |
| Group Net Profit for the year | 427 | ( 16.313) |
| Group Shareholders Equity | 150.350 | 158.352 |
| Net Equity attributable to minority interest | 1 | 0 |
| Net Profit for the year attributable to minority interest | 0 | 0 |
| Total Sharholders Equity | 150.351 | 158.352 |
| Employee Benefits | 4.538 | 4.627 |
| Non-Current Financial Liabilities | 223.270 | 241.535 |
| of which related parties | 2.634 | 3.902 |
| Provisions for Risks and Charges | 1.453 | 1.611 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 13.024 | 12.808 |
| Other Payables | 3.393 | 4.053 |
| of which related parties | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 245.679 | 264.634 |
| Current Financial Liabilities | 102.081 | 103.208 |
| of which related parties | 4.180 | 4.146 |
| Current Tax Payables | 1.888 | 242 |
| Trade Payables | 104.340 | 109.178 |
| of which related parties | 162 | 396 |
| Other Liabilities | 20.045 | 19.644 |
| of which related parties | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 228.354 | 232.271 |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 624.384 | 655.258 |
Appendix - Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (1/2)
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | At March 31, | At Marchr 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Operation Activities |
||
| Net Profit (Including Portion Attr. to Minority) | 427 | (3.104) |
| of which related parties | (163) | (118) |
| Income Taxes | 621 | (898) |
| Income (loss) from equity Investments | ||
| of which related parties | ||
| Financial income | (301) | (676) |
| of which related parties | (1) | |
| Financial charges | 4.056 | 5.438 |
| of which related parties | 68 | 28 |
| FX (Gains) and Losses | (1.927) | 83 |
| (Gain)/Loss on non - current asset disposals | (31) | (86) |
| Provisions & write-downs | 107 | (12) |
| Amortisation, depreciation & write-downs | 12.912 | 13.405 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC |
15.864 | 14.151 |
| Change in Inventories | ||
| Change in Trade and Other Receivables | 2.629 | 9.775 |
| of which related parties | (11.381) | (4.450) |
| Change in Trade and Other Payables | (25) (3.825) |
(13) (8.314) |
| of which related parties | (234) | (467) |
| Change in Other Assets/Liabilities | 95 | (3.024) |
| of which related parties | (685) | |
| Employees Benefit | ||
| Change in Provisions for Risks and Charges | (83) | (35) |
| (169) | (16) | |
| Income tax paid |
218 | (840) |
| Net Interest Expenses |
(3.822) | (5.133) |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (473) | 2.115 |
Appendix - Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (2/2)
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | At March 31, | At Marchr 31, |
|---|---|---|
| €/000 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Investing activities |
||
| Investment in Tangible Assets | (3.835) | (3.354) |
| Disposal of Tangible Assets | 174 | 156 |
| Investment in Intangible Assets | (400) | (524) |
| Disposal of Intangible Assets | ||
| Reclassification of tangible fixed assets | 99 | |
| Dividends | ||
| of which related parties | ||
| Investment of Financial Assets | (113) | |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (3.961) | (3.835) |
| Changes in Equity |
||
| Capital Increase | - | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes | (2.841) | 882 |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | ||
| Other changes in equity | (15) | (22) |
| Dividends Distribution | ||
| of which related parties | ||
| Financing Activities |
||
| Increase in no current Loan and borrowing | 10.000 | |
| Decrease in no current Loan and borrowing | (17.408) | (17.027) |
| Repayment of bond loan | (128) | (151) |
| Derivatives | ||
| Net variation in current and not current fiancial Assets and Liability of which related parties |
(1.419) | (717) |
| Net variation in RoU fiancial assets and liability | (2.700) | (2.904) |
| of which related parties | (1.269) | (569) |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (24.509) | (9.938) |
| NET CASH FLOW OF THE YEAR | (28.944) | (11.658) |



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