Earnings Release • Jul 30, 2020
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1 The figure for H1 2020 was adjusted considering the extraordinary effect related to Brazil for Euro 0.7 million, related to the closure of the dispute with Esperança Real S/A (Brazil) and other restructuring charges of Euro 0.2 million. The adjustment to the 2019 result concerns the extraordinary charge for the departure of the Chief Executive Officer of approx. Euro 1.3 million, and to a lesser extent other restructuring charges for a total of Euro 2.0 million. 2 The value indicated is net of the IFRS 16 effect, as outlined in the reconciliation tables.

Fabriano, July 30, 2020 – The Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A., the parent of a Group that is the leading manufacturer of kitchen range hoods, met today in Milan and approved the H1 2020 consolidated results, prepared in accordance with IFRS.
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"The COVID-19 related emergency radically altered the global economic environment and the Group saw its most significant impact in Q2 2020. Our business model is however demonstrating its considerable resilience to the pandemic's effects. In addition to a focus on the safety of our employees and a sensitivity to the altered demands of our customers, we have carried out excellent work to cut costs, partially offsetting the impact on volumes and maintaining a small operating profit. The approx. 50% cut in capex and the new Euro 100 million loan are further indications of the quick reaction and focus on protecting the Group's financial stability". - Stated Mauro Sacchetto, Elica's Chief Executive Officer - "We expect a solid recovery in the third quarter across all business segments, driven by B2C development and forecast a 2020 result in line with market expectations. Finally, I would like to stress that - despite the containment of investments - our strategic projects continue in line with expectations, supporting the medium/long-term objectives of growth and margins and cash generation improvement".
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Elica for H1 2020, due to the gradual drop in sales volumes from March due to the COVID-19 emergency and the consequent lockdown, reports Consolidated revenues of Euro 184.2 million, -22.8% on the same period of 2019 (-22.9% at like-for-like exchange rates).
Market dynamics have progressively been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency, with global kitchen hood segment demand estimated to contract 16.9%3 in H1 2020. This downturn impacted all markets. Asia reported a drop of 19.9% and, in all countries - with the exception of China - the most significant impact was seen from Q2 2020, although unevenly among the various entities - depending on their level of integration with the global value chain and the efficacy of the containment measures adopted in each country. The decline in the EMEA region (-12.6%) particularly reflects the Q2 2020 effects, with the extension of the containment measures impacting mainly Italy, France, Spain and the UK. The American market reported a contraction of 17.4%, with a considerable impact in Q2 2020 due to the acceleration of the virus - both in North and South America - with a knock-on drop in demand and trade.
Own brand sales were down 19.8% on H1 2019, particularly as a result of the drop in April, while a quick recovery was seen in May and June 2020. The NicolaTesla product accounted for 8% of total revenue in H1 2020 (9% in Q2 2020).
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3 Source: Elica Group, internal estimates

The overall percentage of own brand sales out of the total Cooking segment revenue rose to 58% in Q2 2020 (54% in H1 2020).
OEM revenue was down 30.8% on the same period of the previous year (-31% at like-for-like exchange rates), declining across all markets and particularly following the closure of the Mexican facility for nearly 2 months.
The Motors segment, representing 15% of total revenue, was impacted by slowing demand from the month of March, resulting in a 5.8% contraction in H1 2020 on H1 2019 (-5.6% at like-for-like exchange rates).
Adjusted EBITDA of Euro 12.2 million was down 42.4% on the same period of 2019 (Euro 21.2 million), with a margin of 6.7% (8.9% in H1 2019). The drop in volumes was partially offset by a positive price/mix effect which, together with operating efficiencies on personnel expenses and on SG&A costs, permitted a substantially break-even Adjusted EBIT. Elica in fact promptly set up work and discussion groups to inform, decide, manage and monitor the measures needed to tackle the consequences of the pandemic.
Net financial expense was Euro 1.9 million, slightly reducing on Euro 2.1 million in H1 2019.
The Adjusted Net Result was a loss of Euro 2.2 million, contracting on a profit of Euro 4.6 million for H1 2019. The Adjusted Group Net Result was a loss of Euro 4.1 million, compared to a profit of Euro 2.9 million in H1 2019. The Minorities profit of Euro 1.8 million slightly increased on Euro 1.7 million in H1 2019, mainly reflecting particularly the strong market performance in Japan, where the COVID-19 related crisis developed subsequently, and in India - thanks to the business model's flexibility.
The Group Net Result was a loss of Euro 4.8 million, compared to a profit of Euro 1.4 million in H1 2019.
| H1 20 | % | H1 19 | % | 20 Vs 19% | |
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| In Euro thousands | revenue | revenue | |||
| Revenue | 184,197 | 238,666 | (22.8%) | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,245 | 6.7% | 21,249 | 8.9% | (42.4%) |
| EBITDA | 11,301 | 6.1% | 19,277 | 8.1% | (41.4%) |
| Adjusted EBIT | 70 | 0.0% | 8,826 | 3.7% | (99.2%) |
| EBIT | (874) | (0.5%) | 6,854 | 2.9% | (112.8%) |
| Net financial expenses | (1,921) | (1.0%) | (2,051) | (0.9%) | 6.3% |
| Income taxes | (163) | (0.1%) | (1,717) | (0.7%) | 90.5% |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) for the period | (2,241) | (1.2%) | 4,585 | 1.9% | (148.9%) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | (2,958) | (1.6%) | 3,086 | 1.3% | (195.9%) |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the | |||||
| parent | (4,062) | (2.2%) | 2,881 | 1.2% | (241.0%) |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent | (4,779) | (2.6%) | 1,382 | 0.6% | (445.8%) |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations and | |||||
| discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | (7.55) | 2.23 | (438.6%) | ||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share on continuing operations and | |||||
| discontinued operations (Euro/cents) | (7.55) | 2.23 | (438.6%) |


The Net Financial Position at June 30, 2020, net of the IFRS 16 effect of Euro 10.8 million, was Euro - 74.7 million, compared to Euro -62.7 million at June 30, 2019 (Euro -47.2 million at December 31, 2019). The increase, partially contained by a Capex reduction of approx. 50%, was mainly due to the negative impact on net working capital by the Covid-19 health emergency.
| In Euro thousands | Jun 30, 20 | Jun 30, 19 | Dec 31, 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 48,128 | 24,018 | 35,613 |
| Bank loans and borrowings (current) | (23,375) | (38,532) | (27,317) |
| Bank loans and borrowings (non-current) | (99,416) | (48,206) | (55,451) |
| Net Financial Position | (74,663) | (62,720) | (47,155) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (current) | (4,088) | (3,050) | (3,525) |
| Lease payables IFRS 16 (non-current) | (6,736) | (8,168) | (8,233) |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact | (85,487) | (73,938) | (58,913) |
| Assets for derivatives | 1,122 | 194 | 498 |
| Liabilities for derivatives (current) | (356) | (1,232) | (386) |
| Liabilities for derivatives (non-current) | 0 | (259) | (198) |
| Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives | |||
| effect | (84,721) | (75,235) | (58,999) |
Managerial Working Capital on annualised revenue was 11.5% in H1 2020, increasing on 5.6% in H1 2019.
| In Euro thousands | Jun 30, 20 | Dec 31, 19 | Jun 30, 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 55,489 | 55,022 | 62,788 |
| Inventories | 68,731 | 72,890 | 79,377 |
| Trade payables | (81,775) | (110,100) | (115,391) |
| Managerial Working Capital | 42,445 | 17,812 | 26,774 |
| % annualised revenue | 11.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| Other net receivables/payables | (9,991) | (9,671) | (12,307) |
| Net Working Capital | 32,454 | 8,141 | 14,467 |
| % annualised revenue | 8.8% | 1.7% | 3.0% |



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The COVID-19 pandemic initially affected supply chains to a limited extent, although subsequently becoming global and forcing more than half of the global population into lockdown measures. The measures taken by the governments to contain the spread of the virus presented a double-shock - both in terms of supply and demand - and hit a wide range of businesses.
In order to effectively handle the COVID-19 emergency, the Elica Group immediately put in place all available worker protection measures and set up a Crisis Committee to monitor the developing situation. This Committee meets periodically and coordinates daily with the Leadership Team.


The Company from the first week of March 2020 began to introduce remote working for all employees globally, while gradually, where possible, bringing back a portion of personnel on site.
Since April 23, 2020, Elica has begun to reopen in a gradual manner the factories in the Marche region - at Mergo and Cerreto - which were closed from March 24, 2020 following the imposition of restrictions by the government through the Prime Minister Decree of March 22, 2020. The Castelfidardo facility (Motors division), as covered by a permitted ATECO code, was however authorised to continue its operations and therefore was not subject to closure. The Polish facility has been operative since April 19, with the Mexican facility resuming from June 1 and the Indian plant from May 18.
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The Group continues extensive monitoring of demand dynamics across all markets, in order to develop the business model for the delivery of results both over the short and long-term.
The company is analysing the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the potential market demand recovery curve, which is currently difficult to forecast. The key points are:
The Group has outlined the pillars of its growth strategy:
These actions relate to the internal reorganisation, which will lay the foundations for an additional acceleration over the coming three years and a strong managerial team.
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The Executive Officer for Financial Reporting Mr. Giulio Cocci declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, second paragraph of Legs. Decree No. 58/98, that this press release corresponds to the underlying accounting documents, records and accounting entries.
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Furthermore, in line with Borsa Italiana Notice No. 8342 of May 6, 2013 and Article 6.P.2 of the Self-Governance Code, in addition to the motion passed by the Shareholders' AGM of April 28, 2020 relating to the 2019-2025 Phantom Stock & Voluntary Coinvestment Plan, the Board of Directors of Elica S.p.A. today identified some new Beneficiaries for the 2020-2022 plan cycle, in addition to the relative performance objectives.
The updated Disclosure Document is available on the website http://corporation.elica.com, Investor Relations/Shareholders' Meeting section, to which reference should be made for a detailed description of the Plan, in addition to the authorised storage mechanism.
The information concerning the addressees and the number of rights respectively assigned are reported in the attached table, drawn up as per Framework 1, Scheme No. 7 of Annex 3A of the Issuers' Regulation.
| Box 1 - Scheme 7 - Annex 3A - Issuers Regulation Financial Instruments other than stock options Section 2 New assignment instruments on the basis of the decision of the competent body for the implementation of the Shareholders' Meeting resolution BoD-RC - May 7th 2020 and BoD-RC - July 30th 2020 |
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| Name Surname or Category | Office | |||||||
| Date of the Shareholders' Meeting |
Type of financial instrument | Number of financial instruments assigned |
Assignment Date |
Instrument purchase price (if applicable) |
Market Price at the date of the assignment |
Vesting Period |
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| Casoli Francesco | President | 28/04/20 | Phantom Stock | 243.489 | 07/05/20 | Without consideration | 2,861 € | 3 years |
| Other Employees or Partners of the Group - cluster 2 | Phantom Stock 07/05/20 28/04/20 218.369 Without consideration |
2,861 € | 3 years | |||||
| Other Employees or Partners of the Group - cluster 3 | Phantom Stock 07/05/20 28/04/20 115.297 Without consideration |
2,861 € | 3 years | |||||
| Other Employees or Partners of the Group - cluster 3 | 28/04/20 | Phantom Stock | 40.929 | 30/07/20 | Without consideration | 2,720 € | 3 years |
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The Elica Group has been active in the kitchen hood and stoves market since the 1970's. Chaired by Francesco Casoli and led by Mauro Sacchetto, today it is the world leader in terms of units sold. It is also a European leader in the design, manufacture and sale of motors for central heating boilers. With approx. 3,700 employees, the Elica Group has seven plants, including in Italy, Poland, Mexico, India and China. With many years' experience in the sector, Elica has combined meticulous care in design, judicious choice of materials and cutting-edge technology guaranteeing maximum efficiency and reducing consumption, making Elica the prominent market figure it is today. The company has revolutionized the traditional image of the kitchen cooker hood: it is no longer seen as simple accessory but as a design object which improves quality of life.


For further information:
Investor Relations Elica S.p.A.: Giulio Cocci - Group Chief Financial Officer Francesca Cocco – Lerxi Consulting – Investor Relations Tel: +39 (0)732 610 4205 E-mail: [email protected]
Press Office Elica S.p.A.: Gabriele Patassi - Press Office Manager Mob: +39 340 1759399 E-mail: [email protected]
Image Building: Tel: +39 02 89011300 E-mail: [email protected]


EBITDA is the operating result (EBIT) plus amortisation and depreciation and any impairment losses on goodwill and brands.
EBIT is the operating result as reported in the consolidated Income Statement.
Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjusted EBIT is EBIT net of the relative adjustment items.
Net financial income/(expenses) is the sum of the Share of profit/(loss) from associates, Financial income, Financial Expenses, Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets and Exchange rate gains and losses.
The adjusted result is the result for the period, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
The adjusted result attributable to the owners of the parent is the result for the period attributable to the owners of the parent, as published in the Consolidated Income Statement, net of the relative adjustment items.
Adjustment items: earnings items are considered for adjustment where they: (i) derive from non-recurring events and operations or from operations or events which do not occur frequently; (ii) derive from events and operations not considered as in the normal course of business operations, as is the case for impairments, disputes considered atypical in terms of frequency and amount and restructuring charges.
The earnings per share for H1 2020 and H1 2019 was calculated by dividing the Group profit attributable to the owners of the Parent, as defined in the Consolidated Income Statement, by the number of outstanding shares at the respective reporting dates. The numbers of shares in circulation at the reporting date was unchanged on December 31, 2019 at 63,322,800, while at June 30, 2019 was 62,047,302.
The earnings per share so calculated coincide with the earnings per share as per the consolidated income statement, as there were no changes to the number of shares in circulation in the period.
Managerial Working Capital is the sum of Trade receivables with Inventories, net of Trade payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Working Capital is the amount of Managerial Working Capital and Other net receivables/payables. Other net receivables/payables comprise the current portion of Other receivables and Tax Receivables, net of the current portion of Provisions for risks and charges, Other payables and Tax payables, as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Net Financial Position (NFP) is the sum of Cash and Cash equivalents and Other financial assets less Current and Non-current bank loans and borrowings and amounts due under finance leases and to other lenders, as reported in the Statement of Financial Position. Amounts due under finance leases were zero. The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 Impact is the sum of the Net Financial Position and current and non-current lease payables from application of IFRS 16, as per the Statement of Financial Position. The Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and Derivatives Effect is the sum of the Net Financial Position - Including IFRS 16 impact and the derivative instrument assets and liabilities, as per the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

| Euro thousands | H1 20 | H1 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit/(loss) - EBIT | (874) | 6,854 | |
| (Amortisation & Depreciation) | 12,175 | 12,423 | |
| EBITDA | 11,301 | 19,277 | |
| (CEO replacement risk provision) | - | 1,280 | |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | 750 | - | |
| (Restructuring charges) | 194 | 692 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,245 | 21,249 | |
| Euro thousands | H1 20 | H1 19 | |
| Operating profit/(loss) - EBIT | (874) | 6,854 | |
| (CEO replacement risk provision) | - | 1,280 | |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | 750 | - | |
| (Restructuring charges) | 194 | 692 | |
| Adjusted EBIT | 70 | 8,826 | |
| Euro thousands | H1 20 | H1 19 | |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | (2,958) | 3,086 | |
| (CEO replacement risk provision) | - | 1,280 | |
| (Additional Accrual to the risks provision for the case with Esperança Real) | 750 | - | |
| (Restructuring charges) | 194 | 692 | |
| (Income taxes & adjusted items) | (227) | (473) | |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) for the period | (2,241) | 4,585 | |
| (Loss attributable to non-controlling interests) | (1,821) | (1,704) | |
| (Non-controlling interest profit adjustments) | - | - | |
| Adjusted profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the parent | (4,062) | 2,881 | |
| H1 20 | H1 19 | ||
| Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Parent (in Euro thousands) | (4,779) | 1,382 | |
| Outstanding shares at year-end | 63,322,800 | 62,047,302 | |
| Earnings/(loss) per share (Euro/cents) | (7.55) | 2.23 | |
| Euro thousands | Jun 30, 20 | Dec 31, 19 | Jun 30, 19 |
| Other receivables | 6,717 | 5,374 | 6,218 |
| Tax receivables | 10,225 | 14,966 | 14,052 |
| (Provision for risks and charges) | (3,038) | (6,487) | (7,028) |
| (Other liabilities) | (14,653) | (15,749) | (17,442) |
| (Tax liabilities) | (9,242) | (7,775) | (8,107) |
| Other net assets/ liabilities | (9,991) | (9,671) | (12,307) |

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