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Buzzi Unicem — Investor Presentation 2022
May 18, 2022
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18 May 2022 Italian Investment Conference
Executive Summary

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1. Q1 2022 Highlights
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Q1 22 Highlights



raw
Selling prices moved up, with Italy, Eastern Europe and USA leading the way
in Europe
some
materials,
mainly
Strong net sales growth (+14.5% lfl) in all regions, driven by robust price development and overall solid level of activity
Net Financial Position remains positive but to a less extent vs 2021 due to the spike in working capital. Repurchased~4% of share in Q1 (€m 122)
Guidance confirmed: recurring EBITDA to possibly decline 10% vs 2021.

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Price Index by country

In local currency; FY16=100
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FX changes
| Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
D | 2 0 2 1 |
C t e n u r r |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E U R 1 = |
a g v |
a g v |
% | a g v |
|
| S U D |
1. 1 2 |
1. 2 0 |
6. 9 |
1. 1 8 |
1. 0 4 |
| R U B |
9 9. 6 6 |
8 9. 6 7 |
-1 1. 1 |
1 8 7. 5 |
6 8. 7 4 |
| U A H |
3 2. 2 5 |
3 3. 6 8 |
2 4. |
3 2. 2 6 |
3 0. 8 4 |
| C Z K |
2 4. 6 5 |
2 6. 0 7 |
5. 4 |
2 5. 6 4 |
2 4. 7 1 |
| P L N |
6 2 4. |
4. 5 5 |
-1 7 |
4. 5 7 |
4. 6 7 |
| M X N |
2 2. 9 9 |
2 4. 5 3 |
6. 3 |
2 3. 9 9 |
2 0. 9 3 |
| B R L |
8 5. 7 |
6. 6 0 |
1 1. 1 |
6. 3 8 |
5. 2 8 |


Net Sales by country
| Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
∆ | ∆ | F o r e x |
S c o p e |
l- f- l ∆ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E U Rm |
bs a |
% | bs a |
bs a |
% | ||
| l I t a y |
1 6 3. 3 |
1 3 8. 5 |
2 4. 8 |
1 7. 9 + |
- | - | 1 7. 9 + |
| i d S U t t t n e a e s |
3 0 1. 9 |
2 6 1. 3 |
0. 6 4 |
1 5. 5 + |
2 0. 8 |
- | 6 7. + |
| G e r m a n y |
1 7 5. 4 |
1 4 7. 2 |
2 8. 3 |
1 9. 2 + |
- | - | 1 9. 2 + |
| h l d L / N t u x e e r a n s |
2. 0 5 |
3. 4 7 |
8. 2 |
1 8. 8 + |
- | 0. 2 ( ) |
1 9. 5 + |
| h l k i C R / S e c e p o a a z v |
3 7. 3 |
2 8. 0 |
9. 3 |
3 3. 4 + |
1. 9 |
- | 2 6. 7 + |
| l d P o a n |
2 9. 2 |
1 7. 6 |
1 1. 5 |
6 5. 2 + |
( 0. 5 ) |
- | 6 8. 0 + |
| k i U r a n e |
1 3. 1 |
1 6. 3 |
( 3. 2 ) |
-1 9. 8 |
0. 6 |
- | -2 3. 2 |
| i R s s a u |
3 8. 2 |
3 6 7. |
0. 5 |
1. 4 + |
3 ( 4. ) |
- | 1 2. 7 + |
| E l im ina ion t s |
( 1 0. 3 ) |
( 7. 6 ) |
( 2. 7 ) |
||||
| l T t o a |
8 0 0. 1 |
6 8 2. 6 |
1 1 7. 4 |
1 7. 2 + |
1 8. 5 |
( 0. 2 ) |
1 4. 5 + |
| i M ( 1 0 0 % ) e x c o |
1 6 6. 6 |
1 6 0. 7 |
5. 9 |
3. 7 + |
1 0. 4 |
- | -2 8 |
| i l 1 B ( 0 0 % ) r a z |
7 5. 2 |
3 9. 6 |
3 5. 6 |
8 9. 9 + |
8. 3 |
1. ( 3 3 ) |
-1 4 |


Net Financial Position
| Mar 22 | Dec 21 | > | Mar 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | abs | |||
| Cash and other financial assets | 966.9 | 1,207.5 | (240.6) | 1,065.5 |
| Short-term debt | (127.4) | (155.1) | 27.7 | (50.9) |
| Short-term leasing | (24.3) | (22.5) | (1.9) | (21.5) |
| Net short-term cash | 815.2 | 1.029.9 | (214.7) | 993.1 |
| Long-term financial assets | 266.4 | 252.3 | 14.1 | 11.4 |
| Long-term debt | (995.0) | (990.9) | (4.2) | (1,167.7) |
| Long-term leasing | (58.1) | (55.8) | (2.3) | (67.5) |
| Net financial position | 28.4 | 235.5 | (207.1) | (230.7) |

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2. Trading by geographical area
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Italy and USA
Italy
- Domestic demand was weaker, parly caused by uncertainties linked to the surge of raw materials
- Selling prices have significantly increased in order to compensate the higher production costs (energy)
| E U Rm |
Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
D % |
f- l- l D % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| l N S t e a e s |
1 6 3. 3 |
1 3 8. 5 |
1 7. 9 + |
1 7. 9 + |
United States
- Lively demand, driven by residential and new infrastructure projects. Positive trend in cement, negative in concrete, impacted by shortage of labor
- Material improvement in selling prices (first round implemented in January)
- Higher production costs (energy, logistics and raw mat.)
- Switch to Type 1L cement effective already in Q1
| E U Rm |
Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
D % |
l- f- l D % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| l N S t e a e s |
1. 3 0 9 |
1. 2 6 3 |
1 5. 5 + |
7. 6 + |



Central and Eastern Europe
Central Europe
- Cement volumes moved up thanks to good level of activity in construction sector and easy comps.
- Selling prices have strengthened too.
- Energy costs inflation under control thanks to high fossil fuels substitution and hedging policy
| E t a s e r n |
E r o p e u |
|---|---|
| --------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
- Solid trend in Poland and Czech Rep. thanks mainly to easy comps.
- In Russia, demand started stable and then weakened in March affected by the deterioration of the macroeconomic scenario
- In Ukraine, much more visible decline: the outbreak of the conflict imposed a production and commercial lockdown from the end of February
- Selling prices moved up significantly
| E U Rm |
Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
D % |
f- l- l D % |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| l N S t e a e s |
1 1 7. 0 |
9 9. 1 |
1 8. 1 + |
2 0. 5 + |
Q1 21
185.0
D %
+18.9
D% l-f-l
+18.9
EURm
Net Sales
Q1 22
219.9



Mexico and Brazil
Mexico
- Domestic demand contraction, penalized by challenging comps and some delays in construction investments
- Prices gained traction from January on
- Higher production costs driven by fuels
| E U Rm |
Q 1 2 2 |
Q 1 2 1 |
D % |
f- l- l D % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| l N S t ( 1 0 0 % ) e a e s |
1 6 6. 6 |
1 6 0. 7 |
3. 7 + |
-2 8 |
Brazil
- Construction sector was steady, thanks to public spending to support social housing and infrastructure
- Cement volumes increased benefitting from additional contribution of the former CRH cement plants aquired in April 2021. Flat volumes on a l-f-l basis, mainly due to touygh comps.
- Significant rise in selling prices but production costs increased too
| E U Rm |
1 1 1 Q 2 2 Q 2 |
D % |
l- f- l D % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| l N S t 1 ( 0 0 % ) e a e s |
7 5. 2 |
3 9. 6 |
8 9. 9 + |
-1 4 |



3. Decarbonization Roadmap
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Decarbonization Roadmap: new CO2 reduction targets for 2030 and 2050
- •By 2021, we have reduced by ~17% the specific net CO2emissions compared to 1990 level.
- •We expect to reduce CO2emissions (scope 1 net) below 500 kg per ton of cementitious material by 2030, equal to a reduction of ~20% vs 2021 level*
- •By 2050, concrete production with zero impact in terms of CO2emissions
- •2030 Targets will be subject to validation by SBTi

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Appendix
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Buzzi Unicem at a glance

International multi-regional, heavy-side group, focused on cement, ready-mix and aggregates. Successfulgeographicdiversificationwith leadingpositions in attractivemarkets
- •United States (#4), Italy (#2), Germany (#2). Joint venture in Mexico and Brazil
- •Significant position in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine
•Entry point in Algeria and Slovenia

Dedicated management with long-term vision, committedto sustainable growth

Highly efficient, low-cost producer with strong and stable cash flow generation Conservative financial profile and balanced growth strategy.

High quality and environmentally friendly assets Leading product and service offering

Clear commitment to sustainability and value creationfor all stakeholders
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Shares & Shareholders | Shareholder Return

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Savings
Ordinary

Cement plants location and capacity

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Italy
Germany
Ukraine
Mexico
Algeria
As at May
Slovenia

Historical EBITDA development by country
| 20 11 |
20 12 |
20 13 |
20 14 |
20 15 |
20 16 |
20 17 |
20 18 |
20 19 |
20 20 |
20 21 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBI TD A |
10. 3 |
-5. 9 |
-18 .1 |
-18 .7 |
-37 .2 |
-22 .2 |
-79 .7 |
-1. 7 |
43 .4 |
33 .8 |
40 .8 |
|
| ly Ita Ge rm an y |
in ma rg |
1.8 % |
-1. 2% |
-4. 2% |
-4. 8% |
-9. 8% |
-5. 9% |
-18 .6% |
-0. 4% |
8.6 % |
6.8 % |
6.8 % |
| EBI TD A |
90 .3 |
72 .2 |
108 .1 |
88 .6 |
72 .1 |
76 .8 |
78 .1 |
82 .5 |
102 .3 |
123 .8 |
127 .5 |
|
| in ma rg |
14. 2% |
12. 0% |
18. 0% |
14. 7% |
12. 6% |
13. 4% |
13. 3% |
13. 0% |
15. 1% |
17. 3% |
18. 0% |
|
| EBI TD A |
35 .0 |
8.3 | 11. 5 |
15. 9 |
19. 7 |
25 .8 |
17. 6 |
23 .1 |
22 .7 |
21 .7 |
16. 5 |
|
| lux Be ne |
in ma rg |
15. 7% |
4.3 % |
6.3 % |
9.7 % |
11. 7% |
14. 7% |
9.4 % |
11. 7% |
11. 8% |
11. 3 % |
8.2 % |
| ech Cz Re / p |
EBI TD A |
35 .2 |
25 .4 |
19. 2 |
27 .0 |
32 .6 |
34 .4 |
36 .5 |
43 .6 |
46 .3 |
46 .8 |
51 .3 |
| Slo kia va |
in ma rg |
20 .5% |
17. 0% |
14. 6% |
20 .2% |
24 .0% |
25 .2% |
24 .7% |
26 .5% |
27 .5% |
29 .4% |
28 .9% |
| EBI TD A |
36 .9 |
21 .8 |
27 .1 |
18. 2 |
22 .7 |
23 .4 |
24 .1 |
31 .9 |
32 .1 |
35 .3 |
31 .3 |
|
| lan d Po |
in ma rg |
26 .6% |
20 .0% |
26 .8% |
20 .4% |
20 .4% |
24 .6% |
24 .9% |
28 .6% |
25 .9% |
29 .9% |
24 .8% |
| EBI TD A |
6.9 | 15. 8 |
12. 3 |
11. 0 |
4.0 | 12. 8 |
16. 0 |
7.0 | 21 .0 |
21 .9 |
13. 3 |
|
| Uk rai ne |
in ma rg |
6.2 % |
11. 8% |
10. 0% |
12. 5% |
5.7 % |
16. 1% |
16. 9% |
8.0 % |
15. 9% |
18. 9% |
10. 5% |
| EBI TD A |
65 .7 |
96 .1 |
92 .6 |
73 .4 |
48 .4 |
43 .2 |
46 .0 |
50 .1 |
57 .7 |
52 .9 |
58 .6 |
|
| ssi Ru a |
in ma rg |
37 .4% |
41 .0% |
37 .2% |
35 .0% |
29 .0% |
28 .0% |
24 .9% |
27 .0% |
26 .9% |
28 .3% |
28 .3% |
| EBI TD A |
71 .4 |
123 .9 |
15 1.0 |
20 7.3 |
31 1.7 |
35 6.5 |
36 9.6 |
34 1.2 |
40 2.7 |
44 4.2 |
45 5.1 |
|
| US A |
in ma rg |
12. 8% |
18. 2% |
20 .7% |
24 .2% |
28 .1% |
31 .9% |
33 .0% |
31 .9% |
32 .4% |
35 .2% |
34 .2% |
| Gr ou p |
EB ITD A |
35 1.7 |
35 7.6 |
40 3.7 |
42 2.7 |
47 3.2 |
55 0.6 |
50 8.2 |
57 7.2 |
72 8.1 |
78 0.8 |
79 4.6 |
| S a lica tio ( IFR n) pp |
in ma rg |
13. 8% |
14. 1% |
16. 0% |
16. 9% |
17. 8% |
20 .6% |
18. 1% |
20 .1% |
22 .6% |
24 .2% |
23 .1% |
| EBI TD A |
82 .6 |
97 .5 |
77 .5 |
93 .9 |
128 .1 |
146 .7 |
164 .6 |
144 .5 |
126 .1 |
132 .5 |
14 1.3 |
|
| xic 50 %) Me o ( |
in ma rg |
34 .7% |
36 .2% |
33 .2% |
36 .0% |
40 .9% |
48 .2% |
48 .0% |
46 .3% |
42 .5% |
46 .2% |
42 .7% |
| zil Bra ( 50 %) |
EBI TD A |
15. 9 |
11. 7 |
24 .0 |
40 .5 |
|||||||
| in ma rg |
23 .9% |
17. 4% |
34 .5% |
31 .9% |
||||||||
| Gr ou p |
EB ITD A |
43 4.3 |
5.1 45 |
48 1.2 |
51 6.6 |
60 1.3 |
69 7.3 |
67 2.8 |
72 1.7 |
86 5.9 |
93 7.3 |
97 6.4 |
| ion al tho d) (pr ort op me |
in ma rg |
14. 4% |
14. 8% |
17. 5% |
18. 7% |
20 .2% |
23 .5% |
21 .4% |
22 .7% |
24 .2% |
26 .2% |
25 .0% |
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Net Cash Flow from Operations ad Capex development | EURm

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Value generation: ROCE vs WACC



2021 cement consumption vs peak

Per capita consumption (kg)

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Historical series cement consumption by country

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