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A s c o p i a v e G r o u p Mediobanca 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE Milan, 18th June 2025


Summary
| • Business overview |
Pag. 3 |
|---|---|
| • Dividend policy |
Pag. 11 |
| • Ascopiave gas distribution business |
Pag. 14 |
| • Estenergy |
Pag. 22 |
| • Cogeide |
Pag. 26 |
| • Renewable energies |
Pag. 28 |
| • Sustainability goals |
Pag. 30 |
| • Strategy |
Pag. 34 |
| • Annex: gas distribution: sector overview |
Pag. 57 |
| • Annex: the energy transition |
Pag. 65 |
| • Annexes: Ascopiave financial data |
Pag. 72 |
| • Disclaimer |
Pag. 104 |
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 2 th June 2025

Business overview
| • | Group business activities |
|---|---|
| • | Ascopiave shareholders |
| • | Group structure as of 31st May 2025 |
| • | Main financial data |
| • | Financial debt |
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 3 th June 2025
Pag. 4 Pag. 6 Pag. 7 Pag. 8 Pag. 10

Ascopiave is a leading operator in the Italian natural gas distribution sector. The Group also holds valuable assets in other business activities: renewable energy production, power and energy retail, energy services and water management services
CORE BUSINESSES
Gas distribution

Operation, maintenance and development of local pipelines, connecting the national transport pipelines to the end consumers.
Activity carried out by the controlled companies AP Reti Gas and AP Reti Gas Nord Ovest based on concessions awarded by municipalities.
Regulation provided both by the local municipalities and by the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA).
Renewable energy production

The subsidiary Asco Power, along with its controlled companies, operates in the renewable energy field through 29 hydroelectric plants and wind power stations (84.1 MW).

OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Gas and power retail

Supply of gas and power to the end customers (free market).
Activity carried out by the companies in which the group holds minority interests: EstEnergy (25%), Hera Comm (3%).
In June 2025, the stake in EstEnergy will be sold to the Hera Group (exercise of the PUT option).

District heating and energy efficiency services.
Activity carried out by the subsidiary Asco Power.

The subsidiary Cart Acqua is shareholders and technological partner of Cogeide, company active in the integrated urban water management services.

Ascopiave is listed on the STAR segment of Borsa Italiana's equity market. The company complies with strict requirements concerning transparency, disclosure, liquidity and corporate governance, in line with international standards
Increased voting right in general shareholders meeting pursuant to Art. 127-quinquies, paragraph 1, of the TUF (i.e. the main italian law governing the financial sector): two votes for each share held for a 24-month uninterrupted period

Ascopiave Shareholders as of 31st May 2025
Asco Holding S.p.A. directly controls the capital of Ascopiave S.p.A. (capital stake: 52.252%). Asco Holding S.p.A. is owned by 77 municipalities mainly located in the province of Treviso (public shareholders) and 9 private companies.
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Group structure as of 31st May 2025


Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 7 th June 2025

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ACCORDING TO IFRS (*)
| BALANCE SHEET |
31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets |
161 897 , |
156 475 , |
| Intangible assets |
787 419 , |
766 353 , |
| Investments in associates |
105 472 , |
308 331 , |
| Other fixed assets |
44 219 , |
42 780 , |
| working capital Net |
(56 007) , |
(30 432) , |
| Net invested capital held for sale assets |
202 389 , |
138 |
| TOTAL CAPITAL EMPLOYED |
245 389 1 , , |
243 645 1 , , |
| Shareholders equity |
857 788 , |
854 282 , |
| financial position Net |
387 602 , |
389 363 , |
| Financial leverage |
0 45 |
0 46 |
| Capital mainly invested in the renewable energy business and in power and gas retail business |
gas distribution the associated and ICT services |
business, in companies active |
| Solid financial structure |
| INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 31/12/2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 61,727 | |
| Assets under concession | 710,473 | |
| Other intangible assets | 15,219 | |
| Intangible assets | 787,419 | |
| INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES | 31/12/2024 |
|---|---|
| Hera Comm | 53,331 |
| Other companies (**) | 52,141 |
| Investments in associates | 105,472 |
| NET INVESTED CAPITAL ASSETS HELD FOR SALE |
31/12/2024 |
|---|---|
| Estenergy | 202,389 |
| Net invested capital assets held for sale |
202,389 |
Capital mainly invested in the gas distribution business, in the renewable energy business and in the associated companies active in power and gas retail business and ICT services
Solid financial structure
(*) Thousands of Euros; (**) Other companies: Herabit (22.3 m€), Acinque (21.6 m€) and Cogeide (8.2 m€).

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT ACCORDING TO IFRS (*)
| INCOME STATEMENT |
2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 204 958 , |
180 794 , |
| EBITDA | 103 424 , |
94 526 , |
| EBITDA margin (%) |
50 5% |
52 3% |
| EBIT | 51 642 , |
45 990 , |
| EBIT margin (%) |
25 2% |
25 4% |
| Net financial income/(expense) |
(2 314) , |
(4 365) , |
| Income taxes |
(12 828) , |
005) (5 , |
| from Net income discontinued operations |
0 | 56 |
| Net income |
36 500 , |
36 677 , |
| NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE) |
2024 |
|---|---|
| Group and Cogeide Estenergy |
892 7 , |
| Dividends | 4 251 , |
| Net financial charges |
(14 457) , |
| financial Net income/(expense) |
(2 314) , |
Operating results referred mainly to the regulated gas distribution business and renewable energy business
(*) Thousands of Euros.
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 9 th June 2025
Financial debt

| (*) | 2024 | 2023 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| financial borrowings Long term of long financial borrowings Current position term bond loans Long term Current position of bond loans Short financial borrowings term |
229 824 , 56 688 , 78 805 , 606 7 , 10 817 , |
204 064 , 80 642 , 86 347 , 708 7 , 7 917 , |
25 760 , (23 954) , 542) (7 , (102) 2 900 , |
12 6% -29 7% -8 7% 3% -1 36 6% |
| Total | 383 | 386 | (2 | -0 |
| financial | 740 | 678 | 938) | 8% |
| debt | , | , | , | |
| Fixed | 954 | 221 | (64 | -28 |
| borrowings | 157 | 994 | 040) | 8% |
| rate | , | , | , | |
| Floating | 225 | 164 | 61 | 37 |
| borrowings | 786 | 684 | 102 | 1% |
| rate | , | , | , |
Short term credit lines available (31.12.2024): 88.9 m€
FY 2024 average cost of debt: 3.39% (vs FY 2023 rate: 2.57%)

(*) Thousands of Euros; (**) Contractual deadlines distributed by year.
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 11 th June 2025


• Dividend policy Pag. 12
Dividend policy (1/2)

Dividend payment sustainable with high return to shareholders
Sustainability of the dividend policy:
- stable cash flow
- stable business profitability
- well-balanced financial structure
Dividend yield in line with those of the listed italian utilities and energy infrastructural operators
| DIVIDEND | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend (Thousands of Euros) |
32 466 , |
30 339 , |
28 172 , |
35 757 , |
34 663 , |
47 442 , |
75 163 , |
40 016 , |
40 016 , |
33 347 , |
| Group Net Income (Thousands of Euros) |
35 824 , |
36 176 , |
32 665 , |
45 326 , |
58 701 , |
493 216 , |
44 625 , |
47 135 , |
53 635 , |
43 014 , |
| Payout ratio |
91% | 84% | 86% | 79% | 59% | 10% | 168% | 85% | 75% | 78% |
| Dividend per share (Euro) |
0 1500 |
0 1400 |
0 1300 |
0 1650 |
0 1600 |
0 2133 |
0 3383 |
0 1800 |
0 1800 |
0 1500 |
| DIVIDEND | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend (Thousands of Euros) |
33 332 , |
26 666 , |
24 484 , |
0 | 22 557 , |
20 349 , |
19 442 , |
19 890 , |
19 833 , |
| Group (Thousands of Euros) Net Income |
35 583 , |
38 678 , |
27 865 , |
6 266 , |
31 174 , |
25 288 , |
18 452 , |
21 764 , |
16 381 , |
| Payout ratio |
94% | 69% | 88% | 0% | 72% | 80% | 105% | 91% | 121% |
| Dividend per share (Euro) |
0 1500 |
0 1200 |
0 1100 |
0 0000 |
0 1000 |
0 0900 |
0 0850 |
0 0850 |
0 0850 |
TOTAL DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTED FROM STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING TO DATE 583.9 m€
Dividend policy (2/2)
2025-2028 expected dividend distribution
2025-2028 PROSPECTS
An attractive and sustainable dividend distribution is expected for the 2025-2028 period Dividend growing from 15.0 Eurocents per share in 2024 to 19.0 Eurocents per share in 2028 (+26.7%)

(*) Dividend to be approved and distributed during 2029 with reference to the year 2028.

Ascopiave gas distribution business
| • Market positioning |
Pag. 15 |
|---|---|
| • Stability of the economic results and low risk profile |
Pag. 17 |
| • Acquisition of the gas distribution assets from A2A Group |
Pag. 18 |
| • Market positioning after A2A gas distribution's assets acquisition |
Pag. 21 |
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 14 th June 2025

The gas distribution is carried out by subsidiary companies controlled by Ascopiave
Ascopiave Gas Distribution Business 2024 key figures
| No. of managed concessions | 301 |
|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network (km) | 14,719 |
| No. of Users (PDR) | 871,410 |
| Volume of gas distributed (scm/mln) | 1,456 |
| RAB (m€) | 834 |

NORTHERN ITALY Headquarter Pieve di Soligo

Ascopiave Group current distribution activities
The operated networks are located in Northern Italy (73% of the gas end users in Veneto, 17% in Lombardy, 5% in Friuli Venezia Giulia and 5% in other regions)

Ascopiave Group has been among the protagonist of the consolidation of the sector Since 2000 Ascopiave has finalized 13 company acquisitions

Currently 5 th largest national operator in the sector and regional leader in Veneto
| Group | Users (*) |
% | (*) Network (km) |
% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italgas (**) |
231 922 7 , , |
33% | 72 528 , |
27% |
| 2 | (**) 2i Rete Gas |
4 860 123 , , |
22% | 71 909 , |
27% |
| 3 | A2A | 1 817 381 , , |
8% | 13 448 , |
5% |
| 4 | Hera | 425 495 1 , , |
7% | 963 17 , |
7% |
| 5 | Ascopiave | 874 377 , |
4% | 14 727 , |
5% |
| 6 | Iren | 712 780 , |
3% | 926 7 , |
3% |
| 7 | Estra | 657 490 , |
3% | 9 095 , |
3% |
| 8 | Erogasmet | 277 898 , |
1% | 3 856 , |
1% |
| Others | 4 032 534 , , |
18% | 59 458 , |
22% | |
| Total | 21 890 000 , , |
100% | 270 910 , |
100% |


(*) 2023 data;
(**) On 1st April 2025, Italgas closed the acquisition of the share capital of 2i Rete Gas

Gas distribution is a regulated business, characterised by a stable profitabilty and a low risk profile
| Economic | results | and investments 2015-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | EBITDA (m€) |
EBITDA/user (€) |
Investments (m€) |
|
| 2024 | 92.0 | 106 | 61.8 | |
| 2023 | 75.9 | 87 | 61.6 | |
| 2022 | 64.9 | 75 | 58.0 | |
| 2021 | 70.2 | 90 | 50.3 | |
| 2020 | 69.8 | 90 | 41.9 | |
| 2019 | 48.3 | 82 | 31.4 | |
| 2018 | 48.6 | 99 | 27.8 | |
| 2017 | 47.8 | 102 | 22.5 | |
| 2016 | 35.0 | 88 | 19.7 | management |
| 2015 | 35.8 | 90 | 20.7 |
- Increase in EBITDA supported by the growth in the customer base served over the years
- Increase of economic results (EBITDA/end user) and cash flows guaranteed by the stability of regulation
- Ascopiave achieves excellent profitability on operational management
Recovery of the capital invested at the expiry of concessions (compensation to be cashed from the newcoming operators in case of exit)
In December 2024, Ascopiave signed a preliminary purchase agreement to acquire a significant compendium of gas distribution assets from A2A Group

Deal's timeline
The growth of the core business of gas distribution outlined in the plan has its concrete premises in the transaction that will be finalized during 2025 with the A2A Group for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of a corporate vehicle (Newco A2A Assets) that will hold, at closing, a going concern comprising a portfolio of assets in the Lombardy region.
The preliminary purchase agreement (signing) was signed in December 2024 and the closing is expected in July 2025.

Transaction's purpose
The deal will allow Ascopiave to significantly increase its user base (+56%) and strengthen its territorial presence in Northern Italy, becoming the 2nd/ 3rd operator at national level(*) .

(*) The ranking takes into account the Italgas/2iReteGas acquisition; (**) 2024 actual data.

The transaction will be financed through the divestment of the minority interest in EstEnergy and, for the remaining part, through bank financing

(*) Enterprise Value at Closing = Price base (430 m€) + price adjustment estimated by Ascopiave (30 m€); (**) Centralized RAB is included (A2A assets: 22 m€; Total: 62 m€); (***) 2024 actual data.

The acquisition of the gas distribution assets from the A2A Group will allow the Group to strengthen its territorial presence in the Lombardy region


Main territorial areas of current presence of the Ascopiave Group: the provinces of Treviso, Padua, Rovigo, Vicenza, Udine, and Bergamo. Minor presence in other provinces of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna
Main territorial areas of new presence following the acquisition of A2A's assets: the provinces of Brescia, Bergamo, Cremona, Pavia, and Lodi
Regional distribution of Ascopiave's users after the acquisition of A2A(*) assets

(*) Ascopiave elaboration on MISE 12.31.2012 data and other sector sources.

Gas distribution concessions must be awarded through public tenders
The future tenders must be called to assign concessions for the management of the service in wide geographical areas, grouping neighbouring municipalities (ATEM)
Municipalities belonging to a single ATEM must appoint a local entity to act as unique contracting authority
Ascopiave's positioning inside the ATEM
Ascopiave is currently the main operator in 10 ATEM with more than 50% market share in terms of end users served. The current end users in these ATEM amount to over 66% of the total end users served by the Group
Ascopiave has also a significant market share in other ATEM located in Veneto, Lombardy and Friuli Venezia Giulia
| ATEM | Gas users(*) |
% | Market share(**) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padova 1 |
166 957 , |
12% | 77% |
| Brescia 3 |
162 741 , |
12% | 84% |
| Treviso 2 |
149 024 , |
11% | 93% |
| Vicenza 3 |
87 655 , |
6% | 85% |
| Bergamo 4 |
81 250 , |
6% | 69% |
| Treviso 1 |
79 488 , |
6% | 58% |
| Venezia 2 |
69 033 , |
5% | 34% |
| Pavia 2 |
58 665 , |
4% | 93% |
| Cremona 3 |
51 203 , |
4% | 80% |
| Brescia 4 |
36 011 , |
3% | 27% |
| Rovigo | 35 382 , |
3% | 36% |
| Udine 3 |
35 041 , |
3% | 58% |
| Bergamo 5 |
32 730 , |
2% | 34% |
| Bergamo 1 |
31 201 , |
2% | 41% |
| Cremona 2 |
29 554 , |
2% | 57% |
| Vicenza 4 |
29 381 , |
2% | 45% |
| Other ATEM |
234 185 , |
17% | n.a. |
| Total | 1 369 501 , , |
100% |
(*) 2023 data (source: Ascopiave); (**) Ascopiave processing on MISE data.


• The strategic repositioning of Ascopiave finalized on December 2019
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 22 th June 2025
• Put option of Ascopiave on Estenergy shares
Pag. 23 Pag. 24

On 19th December 2019 Ascopiave and Hera finalized a complex operation
The two parties established a partnership in the energy sales business through the company Estenergy.
Estenergy acquired:
- all the shareholdings held by the Ascopiave Group in companies active in the natural gas and electricity sale business (except for Amgas Blu)
- the sales activities operated by the Hera Group in Triveneto
The purchase by Ascopiave from the Hera Group of a series of gas distribution concessions covering 188,000 users in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Primary strategic goals matched by Ascopiave
Reinforcing the gas distribution core business, consolidating the leadership position in the Veneto Region
Giving greater value to the sales activities, through the partnership with a valid player in the market
On 19th December 2019


Put Option of Ascopiave on Estenergy shares exercised in 2022-2023
Put option of Ascopiave exercisable:
- in all or in part, by the latter on its entire stake in Estenergy, within 7 years from the closing of the transaction
- at a price (strike price) that will be the highest of:
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- Fair Market Value, calculated on the basis of an evaluation method agreed between the parties
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- Purchase price at the entry, plus an annual return equal to 4%, minus all the distributed dividends from the closing date until the date of the exercise
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- Purchase price at entry
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On 6th March 2025

In December 2022 and in November 2023, Ascopiave partially exercised its put on its stake in Estenergy, transferring a 23% share of the company's capital to the Hera Group, collecting 216.7 m€


Put Option of Ascopiave on Estenergy shares exercised in 2024 (price to be cashed in 2025)
As previously mentioned, the acquisition of assets from the A2A Group will be partially financed by the divestment of EstEnergy

- Put option exercise announced in December 2024
- Transfer of shares and collection of the price: 2025
- Expected dividend collection approved with the 2024 financial statement

Reinvestment of the proceeds from the sale to finance part of the acquisition of the gas distribution assets from the A2A Group



Cogeide

- December 2020 Entry into the water management service through the acquisition of Cart Acqua, investor and technological partner of Cogeide, manager of the integrated water services in 15 municipalities in the Province of Bergamo
- May 2025 Cart Acqua has been merged into Ascopiave




Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 28 th June 2025
• Renewable energies Pag. 29
Renewable energies

- December 2021 Entry into the field of renewable energy production through the acquisition from EVA Group of 6 hydroelectric plants located in Lombardy and Piedmont.
- January 2022 Acquisition of the 79.74% stake in Eusebio Energia S.r.l. (now Asco Power S.p.A.), owner of a portfolio of 21 hydroelectric plants in Lombardy and Veneto and 1 wind farm in Campania.
- January 2022 Establishment of a partnership with the Renco Group to develop new power generation plants from renewable sources through the acquisition of the 60% stake in Salinella Eolico S.r.l. (now Asco Wind & Solar S.r.l.). At the end of 2023, Ascopiave acquired the entire capital of the company.
- January 2024 Entry in operation of the wind farm in Calabria built by Salinella Eolico S.r.l (now Asco Wind & Solar S.r.l.) with nominal capacity of 21.6 MW.
- May 2025 Ascopiave acquired the entire capital of the subsidiary Asco Power S.p.A.



Sustainability goals
- Sustainability of Ascopiave
- Environmental sustainability
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 30 th June 2025
• Social sustainability
| Pag. 31 | |
|---|---|
| Pag. 32 | |
| Pag. 33 |

The Ascopiave Group combines sustainable development and industrial growth, focusing on optimizing ESG targets with the aim of creating value for all stakeholders

The Ascopiave Group is actively committed to environmental protection through the identification, management, control, and reduction of its own environmental impacts, through actions aimed at reducing CO2 emissions, producing clean energy, saving energy and also through initiatives for the reduction of plastic and paper consumption at corporate offices.
Ascopiave supports the improvement of social quality standards through initiatives and policies that promote social values in compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities within its organization, the importance of sustainable development, and cooperation with the local community, with an awareness of social responsibility towards its stakeholders.
Ascopiave, as a listed company, is aligned with sector best practices in the composition of its Board of Directors and Board of Statutory Auditors, complying, for example, with the regulations on gender equality. Documents such as the Articles of Association, the Code of Ethics, the Remuneration Policy, and the Management and Coordination Guidelines provide sustainable success as a key principle.
Sustainable Finance
ESG linked loan: credit lines with rate linked to the achievement of specific targets of some ESG indicators
- 2023: loan with Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. for a total amount of 100m€, of which 80m€ term loan with 5-year term and 20m€ RCF with 3-years term, with rate indexed to ESG parameters
- 2024: loan with Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A. for a total amount of 30 m€ with a 5-year term and with rate indexed to ESG parameters
- 2024: loan with UniCredit S.p.A. for a total amount of 100m€ with a term of 5 years and with rate indexed to ESG parameters
- 2024: loan with Mediobanca S.p.A. for a total amount of 50m€ with a term of 5 years and with rate indexed to ESG parameters

The Ascopiave Group has always paid great attention and commitment to environmental issues, with the aim of minimizing the impact of its activities
Energy from renewable sources: Ascopiave has entered the renewable energy generation business, investing in the hydroelectric (27 plants for an installed capacity of 48.5MW) and wind power (2 farms for an installed capacity of 35.6MW). At the company headquarters there is a 380 kW photovoltaic plant and a geothermal plant that guarantee a significant reduction in pollution and consumption.
Reduction of CO2 and CH4 emissions: we have long been implementing the best technologies for constant consumption monitoring and implementing sustainable behaviors. This includes also the adoption of a technology, called Picarro Surveyor, which represents one of the most innovative systems for preventive pipeline monitoring and gas leakage detection, based on the CRDS technology.
TEE management: through its subsidiary Asco Power (ESCo certified), Ascopiave manages the procurement of the Group's energy efficiency certificates in the most effective way.
Extent of corporate green space: the main headquarters is equipped with multiple green spaces covering a total area of approximately 28,000 sq.m., featuring a smart irrigation system not connected to the water service network. The green space per employee ratio is over 164 sq.m.
Canteen Service: the Ascopiave Group demonstrates its commitment to the environment daily through its canteen service, contributing to the promotion of a culture based on the value of food, the reduction of food waste, and proper nutrition, favouring supply chains with low environmental impact, and using as much as possible organic, typical, traditional, and locally sourced products.

The Ascopiave Group promotes the involvement of its stakeholders in a context of mutual trust and collaboration to achieve its economic and social sustainability targets
Supply chain: the Group gives preference to suppliers who hold certifications in environmental, quality and health & safety areas, and who operate in line with the Group's sustainability choices. The prevalence of local suppliers contributes to maintaining the level of employment in the territory.
Sustainability Report: during 2024, the Company continued the approach of communicating its social and environmental performance through the Non-Financial Statement, in addition to the Sustainability Report responding to the strategic goal of developing and safeguarding relationships with the Stakeholder community over time.
Training: the Group promotes the professional growth of its employees. In order to enhance staff skills, continuous training and development activities are carried out. In 2024, the average training hours per employee were 28.9.
Inclusiveness: the Group promotes the principles of inclusion, non-discrimination and equal opportunities, both in personnel selection and career development, as set out in the Code of Ethics and the personnel selection policy.
Work-life balance: the Group pays a special attention to the work-life balance of its employees: specifically, with a 2nd level national contractual agreement, the company allows employees to have flexible hour schedules that allows them to alter their workday and decide/adjust their start and finish times. The Group also offers the possibility to use the company canteen service even with part-time working hours contracts.
Parenthood: : the Group allows employees to work part-time and/or have a work schedule that better suits the employee's specific needs until the child reaches the age of fourteen.


| • | Strategic pillars | Pag. 36 |
|---|---|---|
| • | Growth strategy – gas distribution |
Pag. 37 |
| • | Growth strategy through M&A - gas distribution |
Pag. 38 |
| • | 2025-2028 cumulative capex in the current perimeter | Pag. 39 |
| • | ATEM tenders and partnerships | Pag. 40 |
| • | Diversification strategy – renewable energies and green |
|
| hydrogen | Pag. 41 | |
| • | Diversification strategy – green hydrogen |
Pag. 43 |
| • | Potential areas and sectors of development | Pag. 44 |
| • | Efficiency strategy | Pag. 45 |
| • | Efficiency targets | Pag. 46 |
| • | Efficiency initiatives | Pag. 47 |
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| • | Innovation strategy | Pag. 49 |
|---|---|---|
| • | Innovation initiatives | Pag. 50 |
| • | Sustainability commitments | Pag. 51 |
| • | Economic and financial targets | Pag. 52 |
| • | 2025-2028 Group planned investments | Pag. 53 |
| • | Overall economic results | Pag. 54 |
| • | Key prospective data | Pag. 55 |
Ascopiave Group – 11th ITALIAN CEO CONFERENCE – 18 35 th June 2025

The Ascopiave Group's strategy is based on four fundamental pillars and aims to achieve a sustainable business profitability, by developing the resources and skills needed to capture trends effectively in the reference markets


Ascopiave's current positioning and expertise in gas distribution provide a solid foundation to support the growth of the managed activities' perimeter in a consolidating sector



2025-2028 capex External growth in the core business of gas distribution considered in the financial projections includes only the acquisition of assets from the A2A Group Current perimeter @2028 Perimeter 2028 ∆ 941 +522 1,463 873 100% +482 1,355 14.8 +5.3 20.1 RAB (m€) Users (k) Grid extension (k) Impact on EBITDA in 2028 Operating KPIs

The planned investments within the current perimeter are focused on the maintenance and development of the distribution network
Capex on current network's maintenance and development, related measurement infrastructure, efficiency and innovation

- Network and facilities maintenance: ~199 km of network, makeover of ~13.0k UDS(*) and ~178 FRG(**) and cabins interventions
- Network and facilities development: ~41 km of new pipelines and ~2,5k new UDS(*)
- Measurement equipment and infrastructure: installation of ~255.3k meters
- Network digitalization, efficiency and innovation
- Other capex: centralized capex, including capex for process digitalization
(*) User derivation system; (**) Final Reduction Groups.

The Group intends to consolidate its position within the sector through the participation in future tenders for service contracts and the establishment of partnerships
The Group has identified several ATEM tenders in which it intends to compete, defining their level of priority and interest.

The tender participation strategy identifies Northern Italy as the geographical focus.

Its implementation depends on the publication's timing and the tender notices.

Available experiences suggest that the timeframes for awarding the service may be quite long, also due to the legal disputes that generally accompany the awarding decisions.
Ascopiave is considering the possibility of establishing partnerships to participate in ATEM tenders or to seize new opportunities in the M&A field.
Through partnerships, the Group seeks to increase its competitive chances and diversify financial and operational risks by participating in the results of a broader portfolio of concessions.
Given the complexity of the underlying evaluations - also due to their uncertainty and transformative nature - the plan does not provide any estimate of the possible economic and financial impacts of such additional growth options.

The Ascopiave Group intends to diversify its activities by growing in the renewable energy and green hydrogen sector, where it is already active and where it is developing some reasonable initiatives


The economic and financial projections foresee the completion of ongoing projects for the construction of photovoltaic plants and a green hydrogen production and distribution plant


Ascopiave is developing an integrated project along the entire green hydrogen supply chain, starting from its «production» with the use of electricity from photovoltaic systems


Based on the evolving of the market environment, the regulatory framework and the technological advancement, additional areas and sectors of development have been identified
SYNTHETIC GAS and HYDROGEN

Development of pilot projects for the production and injection into the network of synthetic gas produced from emissions captured through carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS).
Implementation of additional projects for the use of hydrogen in distribution networks, as well as investments remunerated or incentivized for this purpose.
OTHER NETWORK SERVICES
Entry into other businesses related to the management of network/infrastructure services:

- water service;
- other services.
This will allow the Group to leverage its expertise and achieve synergies.

The assessment of the investment in these sectors will take into account the potential synergies with the Group current activities, considering the specific operational risk profile and the financial sustainability

Improving operational and economic efficiency is at the core of Ascopiave's management policies, which aims to build on the excellent results achieved in recent years
Corporate policies and practices supporting efficiency
- ➢ Continuous monitoring of process efficiency through operational systems and dedicated organizational resources
- ➢ Incentive-based remuneration for personnel, based on economic and managerial efficiency indicators
Interventions on areas and tools subject to potential improvement
- ➢ Innovative technological solutions/digitalization
- ➢ Streamlining of internal organizational processes
- ➢ Optimized management of existing relationships with external suppliers


Plan
- ✓ Reduction of general and industrial cost incidence
- ✓ Maintenance of a lean and flexible cost structure

Ascopiave has achieved significant results in managerial efficiency by implementing organizational and technological solutions tailored to this goal and will continue its commitment in this direction
Beginning in 2016, the Group has initiated a reorganization process of distribution activities which has led to:
- renewal and reengineering of systems and procedures;
- rationalization of operational and logistical locations across the territory;
- centralized and integrated management of all major processes;
- adoption of new state-of-the-art information systems for workforce management and distribution business services.
This has enabled optimization in the use of resources, allowing many activities contracted to third parties to be internalized in order to reduce operating costs and increase the possibility of making investments.

Reorganization of activities Post acquisition integration and corporate semplification
- Ascopiave has a solid experience in integrating companies post-acquisition, achieving management improvements with costs reductions and increased service quality.
- Since January 2025, the Group's company structure has been rationalized with the unification of the companies operating in distribution in two legal entities, each with a defined territorial presence, in order to further streamline processes and achieve consequential organizational and management synergies.
A2A Assets' integration
- The integration of A2A assets will further improve the Group's economic efficiency standards, thanks also to the complementarity of the new acquisitions with the current Ascopiave Group's organization.
- Ascopiave and A2A are collaborating in the pre-closing phase to guarantee the best starting conditions for the activities of the Newco receiving the assets, with the aim of working from the beginning with the systems and organizational modalities adopted by the Ascopiave Group and of enhancing the skills and professionalism of Newco's human resources.
(*) Unit costs related to distribution activities (net of revenues from services not remunerated in the tariff) expressed in monetary values of 2023 based on the FOI inflation index of ISTAT.
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Ascopiave plans to increase its operational and economic efficiency through the digitalization of networks and metering infrastructure
SMART METERS INSTALLATION NETWORK DIGITALIZATION
- The Ascopiave Group was among the first companies to experiment with the installation of mass market smart meters.
- The installation activity of smart meters is almost entirely internalized, in compliance with the targets set by the Authority and with the aim of planning these interventions in the most appropriate way.
- Identifying the right mix between Radio Frequency and P2P(*) meters, and the economies of scale generated by covering large areas of territory, allows for significant optimization of operating costs.

- The Group aims to install sensors capable of detecting, recording, transmitting, and executing commands, creating a digital twin of the physical infrastructure in order to:
- ➢ optimize network monitoring in terms of pressure and odorization;
- ➢ acquire real-time data and simulate plant conditions;
- ➢ adapt the network for the injection of biomethane and, in the future, other «green» gases.
(*) Point-to-Point; (**) These capex are part of the capex in gas distribution reported in the slide "2025-2028 cumulative capex in the current perimeter".

Ascopiave plans to increase its operating and economic efficiency through the digitalization of processes

- The Ascopiave Group has developed a remote site management system that allows for the monitoring, verification, and validation of site activities assigned to external companies. This application enables the client and the executing company to interact in real-time, optimizing the control and validation activities of works.
- The system facilitates the verification phase of the works by using image recognition techniques supported by AI.
- The Group plans to develop a new remote command and control platform to manage IoT devices that enable the digitalization of gas networks.
- This digitalization will allow for complete remote management of the main processes and facilities of the network, improving efficiency, flexibility, and facilitating the management of renewable gases and the reduction of emissions.
- The Group is creating a predictive maintenance system, based on Machine Learning and AI algorithms, which, using the data of the innovative Picarro technology, is able to identify critical network segments based on the analysis of fugitive emissions and detected leakages.
- The goal is to anticipate extraordinary maintenance on the most critical network segments, thereby optimizing investment management, improving overall safety, and reducing methane gas emissions.
(*) These capex are part of the capex in gas distribution reported in the slide "2025-2028 cumulative capex in the current perimeter".




(*) These capex are part of the capex in gas distribution reported in the slide "2025-2028 cumulative capex in the current perimeter".


Staff training: target of 29 hours/year of training per employee by enriching the e-learning training offer available to Group employees, and by further implementing a dedicated training platform.
Average age: the Group intends to maintain the current average age of about 47 years, ensuring uniformity in the distribution of the different employee age groups.

Welfare: further expansion of the services available on the platform, ranging from education and training, social security and health benefits, to the purchase of other goods, while maintaining the current scope of 100% employee involvement.

Employee safety: the Group considers the workers' protection to be of primary importance, setting itself the goal of maintaining high levels of safety, promoting the integration of safety in all company activities and focusing on continuous staff training. Therefore, by 2025, the Group is committed to certifying all companies with operating personnel to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO45001) (by the end of 2024, 97% of Group personnel will already be certified).
Sustainable vehicles: corporate fleet renewal according to the highest sector standards. By 2028, the electric/hybrid car fleet target is 22.5% (13.5% in 2024).
Waste: the Group is committed to maintaining the already achieved standards of sending more than 99% of special waste for recovery.
Renewable power: photovoltaic power installed at the company's headquarters that will save more than 1.3 ktons, in terms of tons of CO2 avoided from 2024 to 2028.
Renewal of gas distribution assets: replacement of aging networks to reduce fugitive emissions of natural gas. Network digitalization and renovation in order to facilitate the introduction of renewable gases (biomethane, hydrogen-methane blending, etc.).

Renewal of domestic meter fleet: selection of meters capable of receiving the new gas mixtures and made of recyclable material. Gradual replacement of meters with GPRS communication technology in favor of NB-IOT will allow a number of spent batteries for disposal.

Reduction of CO2 and CH4 emissions: through the implementation of energy efficiency measures for the preheating cycle in REMI cabins and the adoption of innovative methods to search for CH4 leakage in the networks.

The plan projections have been formulated and defined, taking into account the ongoing and realistically achievable growth and diversification initiatives
Reasonable forecasts
▪ The projections reflect reasonably achievable goals for the Group

Growth driven by the regulated gas distribution core business
- The growth in capital invested in the core business of gas distribution is due to the acquisition of assets from the A2A Group (which is expected to be completed in July 2025) and to the execution of a significant capital expenditure plan on the plants currently managed. Capex in the renewable energy and green hydrogen segment relate to the completion of ongoing projects.
- No further development initiatives are reflected in the projections

Uncertainty about the start of ATEM tenders
▪ Due to the uncertainty about the timing of the launch and awarding of ATEM tenders, no scenario has been developed to quantify the potential effects of their allocation

The plan includes the implementation of a significant amount of capex, which leads to an increase in invested capital in the relevant sectors both organically and through external growth
| Group capex (m€) | 2025-2028 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gas distribution current perimeter | 224 | 26% |
| Enterprise Value A2A assets | 460 | 53% |
| Capex on A2A assets | 120 | 14% |
| Gas distribution | 803 | 92% |
| Renewable energy |
51 | 6% |
| Corporate | 17 | 2% |
| Total investments | 871 | 100% |
| Net equity divestments (*) | -288 | |
| Total net investments | 583 |
2025-2028 capex
871m€
CAPEX IN GAS DISTRIBUTION related to:
- Current network's maintenance and development and related measurement infrastructure
- Acquisition of assets from the A2A Group and subsequent development and maintenance of the acquired network
- Efficiency and innovation
CAPEX IN RENEWABLE ENERGY related to:
- development of new photovoltaic plants
- development of a project for the production and distribution of green hydrogen
CAPEX IN CORPORATE related to:
▪ capex in new corporate headquarters and other centralized capex
(*) Divestments of non-fully consolidated subsidiaries (EstEnergy / Hera Comm): exercise of put options.

The plan's implementation results in growing economic outcomes
| (m€) | 2024 (*) | 2028 | Δ 2024-2028 |
cagr % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 103 | 161 | 58 | 12% |
| EBIT | 52 | 81 | 29 | 12% |
| Financial income (**) |
13 | 2 | -11 | -38% |
| Net profit | 37 | 41 | 5 | 3% |
| Net invested capital | 1,245 | 1,602 | 356 | 6% |
| Net equity | 858 | 912 | 54 | 2% |
| Net financial position | 388 | 690 | 302 | 15% |
| Financial leverage | 0.45 | 0.76 | 0.30 | 14% |
(*) 2024 actual data; (**) Financial income mainly consists of dividends/income from minority interests. In 2024, financial income includes the pro-rata result of the interests in EstEnergy for only the first nine months of the year (7.7m€) because, following the exercise of the put option, the company is no longer consolidated using the equity method but as an asset held for sale.
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Gas distribution
The growth prospects, both through internal and external expansion, will lead to a further consolidation of the Group in the gas distribution sector
| Key figures |
2024 (*) | 2028 | Δ 2024-2028 |
cagr % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connected gas users (k) | 871 | 1,355 | 484 | 12% |
| Gas distribution network (kKm) | 15 | 20 | 5 | 8% |
| RAB (m€) | 834 | 1,463 | 628 | 15% |
Renewable energy production
The diversification strategy will also allow the Ascopiave Group to increase its presence in the renewable energy sector
| Key figures |
2024 (*) | 2028 | Δ 2024-2028 |
cagr % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installed power (MW) | 84 | 123 | 39 | 10% |
| Electricity production (GWh) | 218 | 268 | 50 | 5% |
(*) 2024 actual data.
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Gas distribution: sector overview
| • Gas distribution: legal framework |
Pag. 58 |
|---|---|
| • Gas distribution: sector key figures |
Pag. 59 |
| • Public tenders for the assigning of concessions |
Pag. 60 |
| • Regulation of the call of tenders |
Pag. 61 |
| • Compensation to be paid to the outgoing distributor |
Pag. 62 |
| • Tariff regulation |
Pag. 63 |
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- Gas distribution is currently a local monopolistic activity managed under concessions granted by municipalities.
- Italian gas distribution sector was liberalized in 2000 according to the European Union Rules
- The law established a mechanism of competition for the market: concession must be awarded only through public tenders.
- The distributor is responsible for the operation, the development and the maintenance of the distribution network (operational expenses and investments), according to the concessional agreement signed between the operator and the municipality
- The Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA)
- ✓ sets the tariffs to be applied to cover the cost of capital and for the operations of the service
- ✓ provides rules regarding the minimum standard service levels.
- The distributor gives access to any requiring gas sales company that has the right to use the network to supply gas to its customers (third party access).

Gas distribution: sector key figures

| Gas distribution key figures (*) |
2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of operators in Italy | 186 | |
| Municipalities served | 7,359 | |
| Volumes of gas distributed (bln/scm) | 25.6 | |
| No. of users served (mln) | 21.9 | |
| Length of the gas distribution network (km) | 271,211 | |
| Regulatory asset base (RAB) (bln€) (**) | 19 |

Currently gas distribution sector is strongly concentrated:
- about 55% of RAB (**) is held by Italgas and F2i, the only operators with a national rank (***)
- about 30% of RAB (**) is held by 15 medium size operators (RAB > 100 m€), with a regional relevance
- about 15% of RAB (**) is held by small size operators
(*) ARERA data; (**) Ascopiave estimate; (***) On 1st April 2025, Italgas closed the acquisition of the share capital of 2i Rete Gas.

- In order to improve the economic efficiency of the sector, since 2007 the legislation has established that the tenders must be called to assign concessions for the management of the service in wide geographical areas, grouping neighbouring municipalities (ATEM).
- The national government constituted 177 ATEM nationwide.
- Municipalities belonging to a single ATEM must appoint a local entity to act as contracting authority for the ATEM.
- The law established the deadline by which each ATEM contracting authority must call the tenders.
- In 2011 the national government issued some decrees establishing the general contents of the call for tenders, that must be fulfilled on the base of the local needs for investments to be defined by the local contracting authority. The standardization was aimed at encouraging competition and assuring transparency and effectiveness in the tender process.

The current rules governing the incoming tender processes will probably cause a further restructuring of the distribution sector.
A significant reduction in the number of operators is expected, as the participation in the public tenders requires from the potential competitors strong financial capability and important organizational and technical expertise.
Tenders process is currently slowed down by procedural difficulties. All the contracting stations failed in publishing the call for tenders respecting the deadlines provided by the law.

Standards to evaluate economic and technical offers
- A - Economic offer (maximum score: 28)
- Discount on gas distribution tariffs
- Discount on prices for specific services provided by the distributor to end users
- Fee to be paid to municipalities awarding the concession (cap on the fee level: 10% of the capital cost components of VRT (Total Revenues Constraint) = 10% x ( CI x rd + AMM ))
- Obligation to extend the distribution network (meters of pipes per end user that imply the obligation to connect new potential end-users)
- Investments to improve energy efficiency
- B - Offer concerning safety and service quality (maximum score: 27)
- Network inspections in order to prevent gas leaks (percentage of gas network annually checked)
- Performance of the emergency service and of the gas odorization service
- Improving the level of other quality standards set by the Authority
C - Offer concerning the development and the maintenance of the network (maximum score: 45)
- Appropriateness of the network operation analysis
- Investment plan for the extension and the increase of the capacity of the distribution network; the evaluation concerns: the tangible benefits expected by the investment proposed, the accuracy of the technical projects as well as the quantities of new pipes to be made
- Investment plan for the maintenance
- Technological innovation

In the event that the public tender should not be awarded to Ascopiave, the winner must pay to the Group, as the current owner of the networks, a compensation:
- (a) the compensation must be calculated in accordance with the terms of the agreement implementing the concession or direct award (as the case may be), provided that the agreement was signed before 11th February 2012
- (b) or, if this is not provided for, the compensation must be calculated in accordance with the Guidelines set by the Ministry of Economic Development (Decree 22nd May 2014)
- (c) contributions paid by private users in the past for the construction of part of the network must be deducted (valuation of these are in accordance with the tariff regulation) (*)
- (d) the Energy National Authority (i.e. ARERA) must verify whether the compensation has been evaluated in accordance with the law
- (e) the organizer of the tender bid must take into account the observations issued by the ARERA.
(*) In the evaluation of RAB contributions paid by private users are currently deducted.

Tariff regulation for the incoming ATEM concessions
Difference between Compensation and RAB
At the starting date of the new concession:
- if the winner of the public tender is the current incumbent operator, the new RAB is equal to the previous one;
- if the winner of the public tender is a newcomer, the new RAB is equal to the compensation paid by the newcomer to the outgoing operator.
Compensation at the end date of the ATEM concession
The compensation is calculated as the sum of (a) the value of the stock of capital existing at the start date of the concession, that is equal to the initial compensation properly updated to take into account the depreciation occurred during the concessional period, and (b) the value of the investments made during the concessional period.



The energy transition
| • The European and Italian decarbonisation goals |
Pag. 66 |
|---|---|
| • The role of the gas sector in the energy transition |
Pag. 67 |
| • The new infrastructure grid |
Pag. 68 |
| • Dynamics of the renewable energy sector in Italy |
Pag. 69 |
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Both the European Union and Italy have based their growth targets for the next decade on the transition to a sustainable economy model
- 19.6 bln€ > total expenditure

With the aim of facing the challenges of climate change, the European Union has created the European Green Deal, which is a pact between countries that aims to achieve «carbon neutrality» by 2050. For this purpose, the EU has allocated nearly 660 bln€ in the 2021-2027 budget, creating numerous support tools to facilitate the energy transition.
With the PNRR's revision, the Government has increased the plan amount from approximately 191 bln€ to around 194 bln€, raising the share allocated to the energy transition from 37.5% to 39% thanks to the development of various initiatives, including those related to «green» gases, energy efficiency, circular economy, and renewable sources.
European


In the last two years, gas supplies in Europe have been characterized by increasing volatility, which is expected to remain in the future. The volatility is mainly due to i) the reduction of Russian gas imports into Europe; (ii) the consequent greater role of liquefied natural gas imports in meeting European demand.
A solution proposed by the European Commission to reduce the European Union's energy dependence on Russian gas supplies is the RePower EU plan, which is part of the EU's initiatives to support the energy transition.
(*) Compared to 1990 levels; (**) Compared to estimated 2030 energy consumption (based on the 2020 reference scenario); (***) Compared to Fit for 55 data.

In the energy transition process, gas represents a key source that will ensure the shift from a fossil fuel-based energy model to a low-emission one

(*) Biomethane and hydrogen; (**) Scenarios developed in 2024 by leading national operators in the gas transportation and electricity transmission sectors.
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Renewable energy sector in Italy has shown substantial growth over the past 10 years, with a total installed capacity of ~ 70GW

However, in order to achieve the national decarbonization targets at 2030, it will be necessary to install in Italy about +60GW of new RES capacity not only by stimulating new production, but also by preserving the existing one and, where possible, increasing it by promoting the revamping and repowering of plants which are potentially still competitive.
(*) Terna; PNIEC 2024
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The italian renewable mix is characterized by a general growth trend, accentuated by the measures taken at community level to deal with the russian-ukrainian crisis. By 2030, about 60.5% of the expected installed renewable capacity will be photovoltaic

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2020-2024 financial comparison FY 2024 financial results 3M 2025 financial results
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2020-2024 financial comparison
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- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flows statement
Pag. 74 Pag. 75 Pag. 76

| (Thousands of Euros) |
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 204 958 , |
180 794 , |
163 651 , |
134 911 , |
163 896 , |
| (Cost of materials and consumables) raw (Cost of services) (Cost of personnel) (Other operating costs) Other operating income |
(2 939) , (53 228) , (18 185) , (27 688) , 506 |
(2 265) , (50 474) , (20 914) , (29 580) , 16 965 , |
(2 876) , (50 968) , (20 550) , (21 647) , 10 319 , |
(2 063) , (38 728) , (17 017) , (11 293) , 571 |
782) (1 , (36 776) , (17 132) , (44 511) , 109 |
| EBITDA | 103 424 , |
94 526 , |
77 930 , |
66 382 , |
63 805 , |
| (Depreciations and amortizations) (Provisions) |
(51 781) , - |
(48 232) , (305) |
(45 975) , (44) |
(32 509) , (34) |
(34 465) , (189) |
| EBIT | 51 642 , |
45 990 , |
31 911 , |
33 838 , |
29 151 , |
| Financial income (expenses) / Evaluation of companies with equity method |
(10 206) , 7 892 , |
(7 931) , 3 566 , |
(1 811) , 7 871 , |
532 1 , 19 892 , |
847 1 , 18 310 , |
| EBT | 49 329 , |
41 626 , |
37 972 , |
55 263 , |
49 308 , |
| (Income taxes) |
(12 828) , |
(5 005) , |
(6 999) , |
(9 937) , |
9 394 , |
| Earnings after taxes |
36 500 , |
36 621 , |
30 974 , |
45 326 , |
58 701 , |
| Net income (loss) from discontinued operations |
- | 56 | 1 466 , |
- | - |
| income Net |
36 500 , |
36 677 , |
32 440 , |
326 45 , |
58 701 , |
| income of minorities) (Net |
(677) | (501) | 225 | - | - |
| income of the Group Net |
35 824 , |
36 176 , |
32 665 , |
326 45 , |
58 701 , |
Balance sheet

| (Thousands of Euros) |
31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets Non tangible assets Investments in associates Other fixed assets |
161,897 787,419 105,472 44,219 |
156,475 766,353 308,331 42,780 |
138,432 759,743 436,287 43,877 |
58,012 647,279 521,359 35,169 |
33,443 626,685 515,729 34,276 |
| Fixed assets | 1,099,007 | 1,273,939 | 1,378,339 | 1,261,819 | 1,210,134 |
| Operating current assets (Operating current liabilities) (Operating non current liabilities) |
112,924 (104,520) (64,412) |
129,253 (95,936) (63,749) |
166,408 (199,201) (63,072) |
62,159 (59,727) (48,259) |
128,046 (98,759) (47,071) |
| Net working capital | (56,007) | (30,432) | (95,866) | (45,828) | (17,784) |
| Net invested capital assets held for sale | 202,389 | 138 | 15,790 | - | - |
| Total capital employed | 1,245,389 | 1,243,645 | 1,298,262 | 1,215,991 | 1,192,350 |
| Group shareholders equity | 847,965 | 844,753 | 866,282 | 868,544 | 853,903 |
| Minorities | 9,823 | 9,529 | 20,123 | (38) | - |
| Net financial position | 387,602 | 389,363 | 411,857 | 347,485 | 338,447 |
| Total sources | 1,245,389 | 1,243,645 | 1,298,262 | 1,215,991 | 1,192,350 |
Cash flows statement

| (Thousands of Euros) |
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self financing |
80 329 , |
63 521 , |
56 473 , |
53 205 , |
172 71 , |
| Change in working capital (operating activities) net Change in working capital (fiscal activities) net |
(18 177) , 38 194 , |
(45 959) , (15 624) , |
145 299 , (19 719) , |
31 702 , (2 670) , |
(7 014) , (21 553) , |
| Change working capital in net |
20 017 , |
(61 583) , |
125 580 , |
29 032 , |
(28 566) , |
| Capex tangible and intangible in assets Capex in companies acquisitions |
(81 069) , - |
(87 577) , 113 412 , |
(86 901) , (149 227) , |
(52 862) , (24 652) , |
431) (44 , (68 598) , |
| Capex | (81 069) , |
25 835 , |
(236 127) , |
(77 514) , |
(113 029) , |
| Change in shareholders' equity |
(17 516) , |
(5 279) , |
(10 298) , |
(13 763) , |
(55 042) , |
| Net financial position change |
1 761 , |
22 494 , |
(64 372) , |
(9 039) , |
(125 465) , |

Ascopiave financial data
FY 2024 financial results
| • FY 2024 consolidated income statement |
Pag. 78 |
|---|---|
| • Consolidated balance sheet as of 31st December 2024 |
Pag. 79 |
| • Operating data – gas distribution & renewable energies |
Pag. 80 |
| • Revenues bridge |
Pag. 82 |
| • EBIT bridge |
Pag. 83 |
| • Gas distribution tariff revenues and revenues from RES |
Pag. 84 |
| • Other net operating costs |
Pag. 85 |
| • Number of employees & cost of personnel |
Pag. 86 |
| • Capex |
Pag. 87 |
| • Net Financial Position and cash flow |
Pag. 88 |
| • Financial debt and cost of debt |
Pag. 89 |
| • Estenergy Group financial highlights |
Pag. 90 |
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| (Thousand of Euro) |
12M 2024 |
12M 2023 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 204,958 | 180,794 | 24,164 | +13% |
| (Purchase for materials) costs |
(2,939) | (2,265) | (674) | +30% |
| (Costs for services) |
(53,228) | (50,474) | (2,754) | +5% |
| (Costs for personnel) |
(18,185) | (20,914) | 2,730 | -13% |
| (Other costs) management |
(27,688) | (29,580) | 1,891 | -6% |
| Other income |
506 | 16,965 | (16,459) | -97% |
| EBITDA | 103,424 | 94,526 | 8,897 | +9% |
| and depreciation) (Amortizations (Provisions) |
(51,781) - |
(48,232) (305) |
(3,550) 305 |
+7% -100% |
| EBIT | 51,642 | 45,990 | 5,652 | +12% |
| Financial income / (expenses) |
(10,206) | (7,931) | (2,275) | +29% |
| Profit share on investments (*) accounted with equity method |
7,892 | 3,566 | 4,326 | +121% |
| EBT | 49,329 | 41,626 | 7,703 | +19% |
| (Income taxes) |
(12,828) | (5,005) | (7,823) | +156% |
| Earnings after taxes |
36,500 | 36,621 | (120) | -0% |
| Net income from held assets for sale of effect net tax |
- | 56 | (56) | -100% |
| Net income |
36,500 | 36,677 | (177) | -0% |
| Net income of minorities |
(677) | (501) | (176) | +35% |
| of the Group Net income |
35,824 | 36,176 | (353) | -1% |
(*) Result of the companies consolidated with net equity consolidation method (pro-rata): Estenergy Group and Cogeide.
Consolidated balance sheet as of 31st December 2024

| (Thousand of Euro) |
31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible (*) assets |
161 897 , |
156 475 , |
5 423 , |
+3% |
| (*) Non tangible assets |
787 419 , |
766 353 , |
21 066 , |
+3% |
| (**) Investments in associates |
105 472 , |
308 331 , |
(202 859) , |
-66% |
| Other fixed assets |
44 219 , |
42 780 , |
1 438 , |
+3% |
| Fixed assets |
099 007 1 , , |
273 939 1 , , |
(174 932) , |
-14% |
| Operating current assets |
112 924 , |
129 253 , |
(16 328) , |
-13% |
| liabilities) (Operating current |
(104 520) , |
(95 936) , |
(8 584) , |
+9% |
| (Operating liabilities) non current |
(64 412) , |
(63 749) , |
(663) | +1% |
| Net working capital |
(56 007) , |
(30 432) , |
(25 575) , |
+84% |
| invested capital Net held for sale assets |
202 389 , |
138 | 202 251 , |
+146559% |
| Total capital employed |
1 245 389 , , |
1 243 645 , , |
1 744 , |
+0% |
| Group shareholders equity |
847 965 , |
844 753 , |
3 212 , |
+0% |
| Minorities | 9 823 , |
9 529 , |
294 | +3% |
| Shareholders equity |
857 788 , |
854 282 , |
3 506 , |
+0% |
| financial Net position |
387 602 , |
389 363 , |
(1 761) , |
-0% |
| Total sources |
245 389 1 , , |
243 645 1 , , |
1 744 , |
+0% |
(*) According to IFRIC 12, the infrastructures under concession are considered intangible assets.
(**) Value of the associated companies consolidated with net equity consolidation method (pro-rata): Estenergy, Euro 0.0 mln (Euro 202.8 mln as of 31st December 2023); Cogeide, Euro 8.2 mln (Euro 8.2 mln as of 31st December 2023). Other minority shareholdings: Hera Comm, Euro 53.3 mln (Euro 53.3 mln as of 31st December 2023); Acinque, Euro 21.6 mln (Euro 21.6 mln as of 31st December 2023); Acantho, Euro 22.3 mln (Euro 22.3 mln as of 31st December 2023).
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204,958 2,018 15,366 8,728 2,089 180,794 12M 2023 Gas distribution tariff revenues Revenues from RES Revenues from energy efficiency certificates Other revenues 12M 2024 Revenues bridge (Thousand of Euro) +24,164 +13% (*)
(*) Tariff revenues include the tariff component for the recovery of the fee paid to local entities according to art. 46-bis DL 159/2007.
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(*) Further details on page 85 of the current presentation.
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Gas distribution tariff revenues
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
12M 2024 |
12M 2023 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas distribution tariff revenues |
139,453 | 124,084 | 15,369 | +12% |
| Gas distribution tariff revenues |
139,453 | 124,084 | 15,369 | +12% |
Increase of gas distribution tariff revenues: + Euro 15.4 mln
of which:
- change of the remuneration rate on the net capital invested (WACC): + Euro 7.4 mln;
- ▪ monetary revaluation of capital costs: + Euro 3.4 mln;
- ▪ monetary revaluation of operating costs: + Euro 3.1 mln;
- other changes: + Euro 1.5 mln.
Revenues from RES
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
12M 2024 |
12M 2023 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from FER |
28,103 | 19,376 | 8,728 | +45% |
| Revenues from FER |
28,103 | 19,376 | 8,728 | +45% |
(*) Economic data before elisions.

Other net operating costs
| (Thousand of Euro) | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other revenues | 35,786 | 35,716 | 70 | +0% |
| Other costs of raw materials and services | (81,734) | (63,735) | (17,999) | +28% |
| Cost of personnel | (18,185) | (20,914) | 2,730 | -13% |
| Other net operating costs | (64,132) | (48,933) | (15,199) | +31% |
Increase of other net operating costs: - Euro 15.2 mln
of which:
- increase of gas distribution concession fees: - Euro 2.3 mln;
- increase of margin on energy efficiency tasks management: + Euro 0.4 mln;
- decrease of CSEA contributions for security incentives: - Euro 2.4 mln;
- decrease of cost of personnel: + Euro 2.7 mln;
- ▪ decrease of revenues for service contracts: - Euro 1.1 mln;
- decrease of capital gain from the sale of a 15% stake in EstEnergy: - Euro 15.3 mln;
- decrease of other non recurring costs: + Euro 3.7 mln;
- other variations: - Euro 0.9 mln.
(*) Economic data before elisions.
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(*) Excluding network extension in new urbanized areas that according to IAS are considered as operating costs and not capital expenditures.
(**) Investments in intangible assets and in tangible assets (excluded realizations, investments in associated and investments relative to the application of IFRS 16 accounting principle).

Net financial position and cash flow

(*) Cash flow = net result + depreciation and amortization + losses from asset disposals - income from equity investments - the result of companies consolidated using the equity method; (**) Investments in tangible and intangible assets.
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Financial debt
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| financial | 229 | 204 | 25 | +13% |
| term | 824 | 064 | 760 | |
| borrowings Long of long financial borrowings Current position term |
, 56 688 |
, 80 642 |
, (23 954) |
-30% |
| Long | , | , | , | -9% |
| bond | 78 | 86 | (7 | |
| loans | 805 | 347 | 542) | |
| term | , | , | , | |
| Current position of bond loans |
7 606 , |
7 708 , |
(102) | -1% |
| Short financial borrowings term |
10 817 , |
7 917 , |
2 900 , |
+37% |
| Total | 383 | 386 | (2 | -1% |
| financial | 740 | 678 | 938) | |
| debt | , | , | , | |
| Fixed | 157 | 221 | (64 | -29% |
| borrowings | 954 | 994 | 040) | |
| rate | , | , | , | |
| Floating | 225 | 164 | 61 | +37% |
| borrowings | 786 | 684 | 102 | |
| rate | , | , | , |
12M 2024 average cost of debt: 3.39% (vs 12M 2023 rate: 2.57%)
(*) Data refer to only companies consolidated with full consolidation method.

Income statement (*) Balance sheet (*)
| (Thousand of Euro) |
9M 2024 |
12M 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 840,109 | 1,123,300 |
| (Purchase for raw materials) costs |
(498,443) | (909,400) |
| (Costs for services) |
(255,371) | (127,995) |
| (Costs for personnel) |
(11,168) | (15,080) |
| (Other costs) management |
(853) | (1,453) |
| EBITDA | 74,274 | 69,373 |
| (Depreciations and amortizations) + (provisions) |
(31,552) | (44,729) |
| EBIT | 42,722 | 24,644 |
| Financial income / (expenses) |
4,847 | (7,240) |
| EBT | 47,569 | 17,404 |
| (Income taxes) |
(13,634) | (5,830) |
| Net income |
33,935 | 11,573 |
| (Thousand of Euro) | 30/09/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets | 5,259 | 5,522 |
| Non tangible assets | 617,040 | 627,170 |
| Investments in associates | 17,694 | 17,704 |
| Other fixed assets | 611 | 781 |
| Fixed assets | 640,605 | 651,177 |
| Operating current assets | 185,884 | 90,953 |
| (Operating current liabilities) | (206,795) | (206,459) |
| (Operating non current liabilities) | (75,324) | (64,689) |
| Net working capital | (96,235) | (180,195) |
| Total capital employed | 544,369 | 470,981 |
| Shareholders equity | 637,945 | 639,625 |
| Net financial position | (93,575) | (168,644) |
| Total sources | 544,369 | 470,981 |
(*) Data refers to 100% of Estenergy.
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Ascopiave financial data
3M 2025 financial results
| • | 3M 2025 consolidated income statement | Pag. 92 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Consolidated balance sheet as of 31st March 2025 | Pag. 93 | |
| • | Operating data – gas distribution & renewable energies |
Pag. 94 | |
| • | Revenues bridge | Pag. 96 | |
| • | EBIT bridge | Pag. 97 | |
| • | Gas distribution tariff revenues and revenues from RES | Pag. 98 | |
| • | Other net operating costs | Pag. 99 | |
| • | Number of employees & cost of personnel | Pag. 100 | |
| • | Capex | Pag. 101 | |
| • | Net Financial Position and cash flow | Pag. 102 | |
| • | Financial debt and cost of debt | Pag. 103 | |
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| (Thousand of Euro) |
3M 2025 |
3M 2024 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 54,790 | 47,440 | 7,350 | +15% |
| (Purchase for materials) costs |
(797) | (787) | (10) | +1% |
| (Costs for services) |
(12,834) | (11,931) | (903) | +8% |
| for personnel) (Costs |
(5,031) | (5,112) | 81 | -2% |
| (Other costs) management |
(6,773) | (6,370) | (403) | +6% |
| Other income |
274 | 83 | 191 | +229% |
| EBITDA | 29,630 | 23,325 | 6,306 | +27% |
| (Amortizations and depreciation) |
(12,208) | (12,450) | 241 | -2% |
| (Provisions) | - | - | - | n.a. |
| EBIT | 17,422 | 10,875 | 6,547 | +60% |
| Financial income / (expenses) |
(4,027) | (4,467) | 440 | -10% |
| Profit share on investments accounted with method equity |
- | 2,779 | (2,779) | -100% |
| EBT | 13,395 | 9,187 | 4,208 | +46% |
| (Income taxes) |
(4,096) | (2,495) | (1,600) | +64% |
| Net income |
9,300 | 6,692 | 2,608 | +39% |
| of Net income minorities |
(17) | (146) | 129 | -89% |
| Net income of the Group |
9,283 | 6,546 | 2,737 | +42% |
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Consolidated balance sheet as of 31st March 2025

| (Thousand of Euro) |
31/03/2025 | 31/12/2024 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets |
162 828 , |
161 897 , |
931 | +1% |
| Non tangible assets |
789 093 , |
787 419 , |
1 674 , |
+0% |
| Investments in associates |
105 472 , |
105 472 , |
- | +0% |
| Other fixed assets |
44 917 , |
44 219 , |
699 | +2% |
| Fixed assets |
102 311 1 , , |
099 007 1 , , |
3 304 , |
+0% |
| Operating current assets |
136 089 , |
112 924 , |
23 164 , |
+21% |
| liabilities) (Operating current |
(140 356) , |
(104 520) , |
(35 836) , |
+34% |
| (Operating liabilities) non current |
(66 465) , |
(64 412) , |
(2 053) , |
+3% |
| Net working capital |
(70 732) , |
(56 007) , |
(14 725) , |
+26% |
| invested capital Net held sale for assets |
202 389 , |
202 389 , |
- | +0% |
| Total capital employed |
1 233 968 , , |
1 245 389 , , |
(11 422) , |
-1% |
| Group shareholders equity |
857 468 , |
847 965 , |
9 503 , |
+1% |
| Minorities | 9 879 , |
9 823 , |
57 | +1% |
| Shareholders equity |
867 348 , |
857 788 , |
9 560 , |
+1% |
| financial Net position |
366 620 , |
387 602 , |
(20 982) , |
-5% |
| Total sources |
233 968 1 , , |
245 389 1 , , |
(11 422) , |
-1% |
(*) According to IFRIC 12, the infrastructures under concession are considered intangible assets;
(**) Value of the associated companies consolidated with net equity consolidation method (pro-rata): Cogeide, Euro 8.2 mln (Euro 8.2 mln as of 31st December 2024). Other minority shareholdings: Hera Comm, Euro 53.3 mln (Euro 53.3 mln as of 31st December 2024); Acinque, Euro 21.6 mln (Euro 21.6 mln as of 31st December 2024); Acantho, Euro 22.3 mln (Euro 22.3 mln as of 31st December 2024);
(***) Shareholding in Estenergy S.p.A. Operating data – gas distribution & renewable energies (1/2)


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Operating data – gas distribution & renewable energies (2/2)

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(*) Tariff revenues include the tariff component for the recovery of the fee paid to local entities according to art. 46-bis DL 159/2007.
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(*) Further details on page 99 of the current presentation.
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Gas distribution tariff revenues
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
3M 2025 |
3M 2024 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas distribution tariff revenues |
42,301 | 33,806 | 8,495 | +25% |
| distribution tariff Gas revenues |
42,301 | 33,806 | 8,495 | +25% |
Increase of gas distribution tariff revenues: + Euro 8.5 mln
of which:
- ▪ revision of 2020-2024 tariff operating costs (ARERA Res. 87/2025/R/gas): + Euro 8.4 mln;
- other changes: + Euro 0.1 mln.
Revenues from RES
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
3M 2025 |
3M 2024 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from FER |
4,650 | 6,153 | (1,503) | -24% |
| Revenues from FER |
4,650 | 6,153 | (1,503) | -24% |
(*) Economic data before elisions.

Other net operating costs
| (Thousand of Euro) |
3M 2025 |
3M 2024 |
Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other revenues |
7,440 | 7,076 | 364 | +5% |
| Other of raw materials and services costs |
(19,730) | (18,599) | (1,131) | +6% |
| Cost of personnel |
(5,031) | (5,112) | 81 | -2% |
| Other operating net costs |
(17,320) | (16,634) | (686) | +4% |
Increase of other net operating costs: - Euro 0.7 mln
of which:
- increase of gas distribution concession fees: - Euro 0.2 mln;
- decrease of cost of personnel: + Euro 0.1 mln;
- increase of costs for consultancy: - Euro 0.4 mln;
- increase of costs for gas and electricity: - Euro 0.3 mln;
- decrease of directors and statutory auditors fees: + Euro 0.2 mln;
- decrease of gas meter reading costs: + Euro 0.2 mln;
- increase of other non recurring costs: - Euro 0.4 mln;
- other variations: + Euro 0.1 mln.
(*) Economic data before elisions.
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(*) Excluding network extension in new urbanized areas that according to IAS are considered as operating costs and not capital expenditures.
(**) Investments in intangible assets and in tangible assets (excluded realizations, investments in associated and investments relative to the application of IFRS 16 accounting principle).

Net financial position and cash flow
(Thousand of Euro)

(*) Cash flow = net result + depreciation and amortization + losses from asset disposals - income from equity investments - the result of companies consolidated using the equity method; (**) Investments in tangible and intangible assets.
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Financial debt
| (Thousand of Euro) (*) |
31/03/2025 | 31/12/2024 | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| financial borrowings Long term |
216 311 , |
229 824 , |
(13 513) , |
-6% |
| of long financial borrowings Current position term |
53 708 , |
56 688 , |
(2 980) , |
-5% |
| Long bond loans term |
71 069 , |
78 805 , |
(7 736) , |
-10% |
| Current position of bond loans |
7 607 , |
7 606 , |
1 | +0% |
| Short financial borrowings term |
14 081 , |
10 817 , |
3 264 , |
+30% |
| Total financial debt |
362 776 , |
383 740 , |
(20 964) , |
-5% |
| Fixed borrowings rate |
168 806 , |
157 954 , |
10 852 , |
+7% |
| Floating borrowings rate |
193 970 , |
225 786 , |
(31 816) , |
-14% |
3M 2025 average cost of debt: 3.12% (vs 12M 2024 rate: 3.39%)
(*) Data refer to only companies consolidated with full consolidation method.
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