Investor Presentation • Feb 15, 2024
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FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Certain statements included in this announcement contain forward -looking information, including, without limitation, information relating to (a) forecasts, projections and estimates, (b) statements of Elopak management concerning plans, objectives and strategies, such as planned expansions, investments, divestments, curtailments or other projects, (c) targeted production volumes and costs, capacities or rates, start -up costs, cost reductions and profit objectives, (d) various expectations about future developments in Elopak's markets, particularly prices, supply and demand and competition, (e) results of operations, (f) margins, (g) growth rates, (h) risk management, and (i) qualified statements such as "expected", "scheduled", "targeted", "planned", "proposed", "intended" or similar.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward -looking statements are reasonable, these forward -looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and forecasts that, by their nature, involve risk and uncertainty. Various factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in a forward-looking statement or affect the extent to which a particular projection is realized. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: our continued ability to reposition and restructure our upstream and downstream businesses; changes in availability and cost of energy and raw materials; global supply and demand for aluminum and aluminum products; world economic growth, including rates of inflation and industrial production; changes in the relative value of currencies and the value of commodity contracts; trends in Elopak's key markets and competition; and legislative, regulatory and political factors. No assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Elopak disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward -looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The world's largest player in fresh liquid carton packaging
14 billion cartons produced in 2023
Sales to 70+ markets
2,700 employees
11 manufacturing sites
Product suite with more than 400 SKUs
Preferred choice among customers since 1957


Source: Company information, management accounts 1) Different accounting standards make figures not comparable between years. 2021 reworked for discontinued operations in Russia.
Revenue by region FY23

We're in the business of sustainable packaging
We're in the business of protecting essential commodities
We're in the business of enabling world nutrition
We're in the business of replacing plastics
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CEO Thomas Körmendi
Despite challenges in global markets;

Business highlights
Revenue at 287 EURm 7% YoY growth 8% organic
Adjusted EBITDA of 40 EURm 4 EURm YoY growth 13.9% margin
Americas: Signed major contracts, and decided Little Rock, Arkansas (US) as new production plant location
EMEA: Solid revenue growth. Commissioned several new filling machines
Strong cash flow generation. Leverage ratio reduced to 1.9x Confidence in the longer term market fundamentals.
Q4 2023 strong revenue growth from filling machine sales


Solid Q4 23 performance – growth mainly driven by increased sale of filling machines

Continued growth from increased filling machine sales and fresh dairy segment

| Today | Fresh opportunity | Aseptic growth | Broaden | Plastic to carton | Commercial | Mid to long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in North America | roadmap | geographic footprint | conversion | excellence | term goal | |
| Global fresh liquid carton packaging company |
Execute Americas growth plans Leverage Pure-Pak® fresh portfolio |
Growth on the back of the Pure-Pak® aseptic machine Launch of Pure-Fill machine (EMP) Innovative product pipeline |
MENA: profitable growth strategy Sub-Sahara Africa APAC expansion |
Non-food growth Plastic-to-carton conversion |
Margin optimization Purchasing and value engineering Operational Improvement |
Global liquid carton packaging company with a diverse product portfolio and footprint |
Sustainability-driven growth strategy


Taking a look at the growing global market for yoghurt products

Introducing the next generation filling equipment for the European market



CFO Bent Kilsund Axelsen
Margin growth in Q4 driven by solid profitability in Americas, as EMEA is affected by negative IFRS15 impact

EBITDA development supported mainly by growth in Americas

*Raw materials are only related to carton production and caps sourcing in Europe and MENA ** Currency effects related to EURUSD, EURINR and EURMAD
Strong cash from operations funding dividends and plant investments, as well as down-payment of debt

Leverage ratio ahead of mid-term target of 2.0x

Leverage ratio improved from 3.3x at YE 2022 to 1.9x in Q4 mainly from:

Dividend Policy: Elopak will initially target an annual dividend pay-out ratio of approximately 50-60% of the Group's Adjusted net profit. The proposal to pay a dividend in any year is, in addition to the legal restrictions as set out in Section 5.2 "Legal constraints on the distribution of dividends", further subject to any restrictions under the Group's borrowing arrangements or other contractual arrangements in place at the time. Please see https://www.elopak.com/dividend-policy/ for more information.


| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Annual Report 2023 | April 10 |
| Q1 2024 | May 8 |
| Annual General Meeting | May 13 |
| Ex Dividend | May 14 |
| Q2 2024 | August 15 |
| Q3 2024 | October 30 |
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