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Mundys (formerly: Atlantia SpA) — Investor Presentation 2020
Feb 5, 2021
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2020 Preliminary Results

2020 Preliminary Results 5 February 2021
5 February 2021
Business Overview

(3) New Financing includes €2.0bn of hybrid bond issued in Nov 2020 and Jan 2021 accounted for as equity under IAS32

New Vision, New Organisation
- Atlantia as investment holding company focused on portfolio management, ESG, strategy, talent attraction, partnership
- Reorganisation of Group's operating subsidiaries to reinforce governance, autonomy and responsibility
| Top management reorganization | Clear focus on governance | ESG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| • New CEOs for Atlantia, AdR and ACA (after ASPI new CEO in 2019) |
• Appointment of new independent / 3rd party members in the BoD of ASPI, ACA and |
• New Chief Sustainability Officer in Atlantia directly reporting to CEO |
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| • 80% of Atlantia parent company top management turned over with attention to diversity (40% women) |
Telepass • New board committees for key matters (e.g. Risk Management Committee and Investment |
• New CSR positions in the line management of operating subsidiaries responsible for development and implementation of |
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| • New IT and Digital Transformation Officers hired for Atlantia and all major operating subsidiaries |
Committee) chaired by an independent director • Appointment of new risk officers directly reporting to the relevant CEO |
sustainability plans • Launched free share scheme for c.11,000 employees in Italy |
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| • ASPI: 83% of top management and 74% of line management turned-over |
• Appointment of the Internal Audit Officer for Atlantia as well as for each operating |
• Cancellation of all incentive plans for 2020 and reduction of base remuneration of |
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| • Telepass: 90 new people hired to support business development and growth, including new CTO, CMO and Communication Officer |
subsidiaries, reporting to the relative Chairman • Adoption of new Ethical Rules of Conduct and Policy on Disciplinary Actions, Suspension, and Termination of Employment • Establishment of the Remuneration Committee in the main operating subsidiaries |
Atlantia's Chairman and CEO in 2020 • Successful launch of the first green bond of ADR for €300m |
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| Risk management |
- Risk culture: dissemination of an adequate risk management culture within the Group, to support the achievement of the strategic, operational and sustainable development objectives of the Group and each Company
- Adoption of a new Enterprise Risk Management system

Traffic Performance
- The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent government restrictions had a significant impact on traffic
- With the easing of lockdown toll-road traffic proved to recover quickly
- Recovery of airport traffic expected to benefit from the exposure to leisure segment

Key Figures

(1) ASPI accounted for, already in 2019 c. €1.5bn of provisions for the settlement agreement with the Grantor.

2020 Highlights Change in Group Reported Net Debt

(1) Excluding derivatives and IFRIC12 adjustments
(2) Acquisitions: RCO (€3.3bn) and ERC (€1.4bn), disposals: ETC (€40m), Sky Valet (€11m) and Alis (€152m)
(3) Abertis Finance €1.25bn hybrid bond issued in Nov 2020 (perpetual, non-callable until 5.25 years from issuance) is accounted for as equity under IAS32

Financial Strength
- Proven access to the market even in the current moment
- €8.2bn issued across the group in 2020-Jan 21

- Proven market access, even in the current environment (€8.2bn issued in 2020-Jan 2021)
- Improved liquidity profile across different platforms
- Mix of cash and committed undrawn lines to optimize financial cost
- Proceeds from Telepass disposal to be cashed in at closing (expected in 1H 2021)
- Clear and conservative financial policy to support investment grade ratings target
(1) Pro-forma Preliminary figures as of 31.12.2020 adjusted for transactions carried out in Jan 2021: (a) Atlantia 2023 RCF reimbursement (€1.25bn); (b) New bond at ASPI (€1.0bn); (c) Abertis Finance hybrid bond (€0.75bn)
Delivering on the Transformation Plan (1/2)
• In less than 2 years, a structural revolution in network management and maintenance system

(1) Bureau Veritas, Proger, Tecnolab, Tecno Piemonte

Delivering on the Transformation Plan (2/2)

€13.2bn in 2020-2038 €7bn in 2019-2038
• Acceleration of investments for both new major • Unprecedented multi-year maintenance plan works and modernization of the network

(1) Including €1.2bn as extraordinary maintenance

New Framework Proposal
- ASPI's new regulatory framework(I) to be composed of:
- A settlement agreement to close the dispute over the alleged serious breach of its obligation
- A new Economic and Financial Plan (EFP) that will set new capex, maintenance and efficiency standards
| Settlement Agreement |
• The comprehensive settlement solves the disputes raised after the Genoa bridge incident • Settlement amount totalling €3.4bn to be allocated on: - Tariff discounts - Non-remunerated capex - Genoa Community support, including the new bridge reconstruction (opened in August 2020) • New Mutual and definitive withdrawal of all the pending litigations between Grantor and ASPI |
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| • Mutually agreed interpretation of the indemnification procedures in case of early termination |
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| EFP | • New Economic and Financial Plan features a RAB-based tariff regime which provides protection from traffic risk • Three tariff components based on ART guidelines: - Operational charge for operating costs - Construction charge for capital charges - Additional charge due to revenue losses in 2020 and thereafter due to Covid-19 impact on traffic • A new model which distinguishes between existing / authorised investments and new investments |
| (1) The new framework is subject to the approval by the relevant Government Bodies |
Key Highlights
Strategy Levers
- 1) Enhance cash flow generation from high quality longterm concessions
- 2) Expand geographical footprint in developed countries, creating new growth platforms
- 3) Replace expiring cash flows and increasing average concession life
- 4) Maintain a strong financial position
ORGANIC GROWTH
DISCIPLINED AND PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL POLICIES
- Growth through current existing platform
- Local add-ons in existing concessions
- Re-tender of expiring concessions
EXTERNAL GROWTH
- Growth outside the Abertis perimeter
- Brownfield assets
- Preferred target countries: USD/€ area
Focus on Covid-19 Measures
- Pro-active management of crisis implementing measures to protect employees, users as well as business and financial operations
- Cost reductions in 2020 estimated of ~€140m
- Capex delays in 2020 estimated of ~€250m
- Focus on Covid-19 Measures • Economic compensation for business disruptions actively sought by concessionaire
- Additional measures to maintain financial strength
- Rationalization of portfolio (sale of Alis stake,€152m)
- Strong liquidity and solid financial position with no material refinancing needs until 2023
- Successful hybrid bonds issuance in Nov. 2020 and Jan 2021 for a total of €2.0bn

Recent Acquisitions
- Abertis demonstrates its ability to continue to expand its concession portfolio and further diversify into countries with a low risk profile
- Total EV acquired: c.€6.5bn (c.€4.6bn from RCO and c.€1.9bn from ERC)
RCO | Mexico (June 2020)
- 876km in operation in Mexico (5 concessions)
- 28 years of remaining concession life (FARAC1)
- Primary connection between Mexico's two largest cities in the country fast-growing industrial corridor
- Abertis holds a stake of 53.1% for an equity consideration of c.1.5bn
- Investment partner: GIC

2020 Preliminary Results 5 February 2021
Elizabeth River Crossings | US (Dec 2020)
- Concession operating 2 tunnels in the area of Norfolk, Virginia
- 50 years of remaining concession life
- Concession operating since 2012, 16km concession including the relevant access roads, essential asset
- Abertis holds a 55.2% stake in ERC for an equity consideration of c. 0.6bn
- Investment partner: Manulife


Covid-19 Health and Security Measures
Health security measures

Thermal check of body temperature with high technology devices (over 100 last generation thermal camera)
Hygiene
Continuous disinfection of all the areas, also on a continuous basis (UV devices), and more than 300 gel dispenser

Terminal personnel patrolling, signage to remind social distancing, loudspeaker announcement every 15 minutes, reduction of seating and waiting areas
Physical protection
Plexiglas protection screens at check-in, ticket office, information desks, passport control
Multiple awards received
June 2020
FCO and CIA were the first airports in the world to obtain Biosafety Trust certification, an important international recognition for the fight against the spread of Covid-19
August 2020
ADR 1st in EU to obtain the
certification which demonstrate how the protocols and measures adopted are at the forefront of the procedures for containing the spread of the virus and represent an example of best practice to be followed in the sector

Sept. 2020
FCO is the first and, to date, sole airport in the world to receive this certification
(maximum of the rating received - 5 stars – for the anti-Covid-19 protocols and measures)



Proactive management of Covid-19 crisis
| Operations | • Pro-active management implementing measures to sustain traffic in the Covid time (e.g. rapid testing, COVID free corridors) • Seamless airport digitalization (smart terminal operations) • Airport efficiency (e.g. cost control, automation and optimization) |
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| Government Engagement |
• Extension by 2 years of the airport concession to 2046 (approved by law) • Implementation of government-funded temporary layoff schemes • Deferral of concession fees and certain tax obligation payments • Listed beneficiary for State Aid (€90m out of total €450m assigned for the Italian airport sector) • Recourse to the protection measures envisaged in the concession contract providing for the economic and financial re-balance of the concession due to force-majeure and, in particular, the recovery of revenue gap vs planned traffic for the regulatory period 2017-21. • Redesigning the capex plan post Covid-19 to guarantee competitive tariffs for the future, preserving the value for ADR |
| Financing | • Maintain a strong financial position • Increasing focus towards a green agenda, strong push de-carbonisation • Green bond issue |


New Platform for Growth
- On 16 Oct. 2020 Atlantia agreed to sell to Partners Group a 49% stake in Telepass
- Telepass is ready to become a leading pan-European customer centric mobility service provider unlocking its full potential in a cashless and frictionless travel experience

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Appendix

Recent Refinancing
| Type | Amount | Spread | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Euro million |
Issuance Date | Maturity | Fixed/Variable | vs Mid swap(3) | Coupon | ||
| Italy | |||||||
| Bond | 1.250 | 01/12/2020 | 8y | Fixed | MSW+250 | 2.00% | |
| ASPI | Bond | 1.000 | 12/01/2021 | 9y | Fixed | MSW+235 | 2.00% |
| Aeroporti di Roma | Green Bond | 300 | 25/11/2020 | 8.2y | Fixed | MSW+200 | 1.625% |
| Total Italy | 2.550 | ||||||
| Spain | |||||||
| Bond | 600 | 30/01/2020 | 8y | Fixed | MSW+148 | 1.25% | |
| Abertis Infra | Bond | 900 | 19/06/2020 | 8.75y | Fixed | MSW+255 | 2.25% |
| Hybrid Bond | 1.250 | 17/11/2020 | Perpetual (NC 5.25y) | Fixed | MSW+369 | 3.248% | |
| Abertis Finance (2) | Hybrid Bond | 750 | 13/01/2021 | Perpetual (NC 6.25y) | Fixed | MSW+327 | 2.625% |
| Total Spain | 3.500 | ||||||
| France | |||||||
| Bond | 600 | 24/04/2020 | 7y | Fixed | MSW+280 | 2.50% | |
| HIT | Bond | 600 | 09/09/2020 | 9y | Fixed | MSW+200 | 1.625% |
| Bond | 360 | 21/07/2020 | 3.85y | Fixed | MSW+255 | 2.125% | |
| Azzurra Aeroporti | Bond | 300 | 21/07/2020 | 6.85y | Fixed | MSW+300 | 2.625% |
| Total France | 1.860 | ||||||
| Brazil | |||||||
| Debenture | 158 | 15/09/2020 | 5y | Var CDI+ | n.a. | CDI+2.50% | |
| Arteris | Debenture | 71 | 15/09/2020 | 7y | Fixed | n.a. | 4.8392% |
| Debenture | 63 | 18/12/2020 | 6y | Var CDI+ | n.a. | CDI+2.50% | |
| Colinas | Debenture | 16 | 18/12/2020 | 3y | Var CDI+ | n.a. | CDI+2.00% |
| Total Brazil | 308 | ||||||
| Total Recent Refinancing | 8.218 | ||||||
| (1) FX rates applied as of 31.12.2020: BRL/€ 6.3735 2020 Preliminary Results |
5 February 2021 |
(2) Guaranteed by Abertis Infra (3) At date of issue
Group Debt Structure Pro-Forma as of 31.12.2020(I)

Note: Gross debt includes notional value of bank debt and capital markets debt (excluding hedging amounts and hybrid bond)
(1) Pro-forma Preliminary figures as of 31.12.2020 adjusted for transactions carried out in Jan 2021: (a) Atlantia 2023 RCF reimbursement (€1.25bn), (b) New bond at ASPI (€1.0bn), (c) Abertis Finance hybrid bond (€0.75bn)
(2) Of which €4.4bn notional guaranteed by Atlantia (€4.7bn post currency swaps)
(3) Abertis Infra €2.0bn hybrid bonds (perpetual, non-callable until 5.25y and 6.25 years from the respective issuance) accounted as equity under IAS 32
(4) €752m of Atlantia holding debt has been raised via a collar financing, funded by the underlying 8% stake held in Hochtief and equity derivatives
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