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ERG — Investor Presentation 2023
May 12, 2023
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1Q 2023 RESULTS
Paolo Merli - CEO




DISCLAIMER
This document contains certain forward-looking information that is subject to a number of factors that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. There can be non assurance that the projections or forecasts will ultimately prove to be accurate; accordingly, the Company makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of such information or the likelihood that the Company will perform as projected.

AGENDA
❑ 1Q 2023 Highlights
- Key Figures
- Recent Developments
❑ Results Review
- Business Environment
- 1Q 2023 Production & EBITDA
- Investments
❑ Key Financials
- Profit & Loss
- Cash Flow Statement
- ❑ 2023 Guidance and Conclusions


HIGHLIGHTS: KEY FIGURES(1)


(1) Figures from continuing operations (excluding CCGT)
(2) It refers to figures gross of clawback measures. EBITDA net of clawback measures = €165mn, Net Profit net of clawback measures = €67mn
(3) It refers to figures gross of clawback measures. EBITDA net of clawback measures = €161mn, Net Profit net of clawback measures = €78mn
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PERIOD


ERG included in the "Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world" ranking by Corporate Knights
FURTHER ACCELERATION IN SOLAR IN SPAIN
Transaction Overview Rationale
Acquisition of a solar PV plant in Spain, located in Zamora's town of Toro (Castile and Leon region), in advanced phase of construction for a total installed capacity of 149MW

- Further step in growing RES asset base
- Boosting solar diversification
- Spain to become one of the main markets for ERG, reaching a solar PV capacity of 266MW, with 1GW of under development pipeline
- High quality technology in terms of PV modules and inverters
| Solar PV Plant Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Capacity: | 149MW |
| Energy Production: | 280GWh (~22% load factor) |
| Enterprise Value: | €170mn |
| Solar Technology: | latest-generation bifacial panels and tracker system |
| COD: | End of 2023 |
| Route to Market: | 12 year Corporate PPA for 70% of production with a primary offtaker |

RESULTS REVIEW
Michele Pedemonte - CFO

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

A SNAPSHOT OF 1Q 2023 RESULTS: PRODUCTION
| Energy Production (GWh): | 1Q 2023 | 1Q 2022 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy: | 784 | 706 | 7 8 |
| • Wind |
738 | 661 | 77 |
| • Solar |
46 | 45 | 1 |
| France: | 396 | 322 | 7 3 |
| • Wind |
379 | 305 | 74 |
| • Solar |
17 | 17 | (1) |
| Germany - Wind: | 203 | 207 | (5) |
| East Europe - Wind: | 230 | 209 | 2 1 |
| UK & Nordics - Wind: | 132 | 6 6 |
6 6 |
| Spain - Solar: | 3 5 |
2 7 |
8 |
| Total Energy Production | 1,780 | 1,538 | 241 |
| of which, Perimeter effect: | 260 | 260 | |
| • Wind |
252 | 252 | |
| • Solar |
8 | 8 |


A SNAPSHOT OF 1Q 2023 RESULTS: EBITDA
| Adjusted EBITDA (€ mn): | 1Q 2023 | 1Q 2022 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy: | 8 2 |
8 2 |
0 |
| • Wind |
69 | 69 | 0 |
| • Solar |
13 | 13 | (0) |
| France: | 2 9 |
1 8 |
1 0 |
| • Wind |
28 | 18 | 10 |
| • Solar |
1 | 1 | (0) |
| Germany - Wind: | 2 8 |
2 5 |
3 |
| East Europe - Wind: | 2 3 |
3 3 |
(10) |
| UK & Nordics - Wind: | 8 | 1 1 |
(4) |
| Spain - Solar: | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Corporate: | (5) | (6) | 1 |
| Total Adjusted EBITDA | (1) 167 |
(2) 168 |
(0) |
| of which, Perimeter effect: | 25 | 25 | |
| Wind • |
22 | 22 | |
| Solar • |
3 | 3 |



INVESTMENTS


KEY FINANCIALS

ADJUSTED P&L
| 4Q 2022 | Euro millions | (1) 1Q 2023 |
(2) 1Q 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Adjusted EBITDA | 167 | 168 |
| (63) | Amortization and depreciation |
(56) | (54) |
| 64 | Adjusted EBIT | 111 | 114 |
| (7) | Net financial income (expenses) |
(3) | (6) |
| 0 | from Net income (loss) equity investments |
(0) | 0 |
| 57 | Adjusted Results before taxes | 108 | 107 |
| (14) | Income taxes |
(24) | (23) |
| 43 | Adjusted Results on continued operations | 84 | 84 |
| (1) | (3) Adjusted Results on discontinued operations |
(6) | 0 |
| 42 | Adjusted Results for the period | 78 | 85 |
| 0 | Minority interests |
0 | (0) |
| 42 | Adjusted Net Profit | 78 | 84 |
| 24% | Tax Rate | 22% | 22% |

Note: figures based on NO GAAP measures
(1) Figures gross of clawback measures. EBITDA net of clawback measures = €161mn, Net Profit net of clawback measures = €78mn
(2) Figures gross of clawback measures. EBITDA net of clawback measures = €165mn, Net Profit net of clawback measures = €67mn
(3) Figures refer to CCGT Results. 1Q 2022 results include depreciation of the period
CLAWBACK MEASURES EXPECTED TO PROGRESSIVELY FADE AWAY
| At EBITDA level (€ mn): | 1Q 2022 | 1Q 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA gross of clawback measures | 168 | 167 |
| (-) Clawback measures: | 3 | 7 |
| Windfall Tax Romania |
3 | |
| Cap Price East Europe |
4 | |
| Cap Germany Price |
||
| Price Cap France |
2 | |
| Italy: Sostegni Ter |
1 | |
| EBITDA net of clawback measures | 165 | 161 |
| At NET PROFIT level (€ mn): | 1Q 2022 | 1Q 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit gross of clawback measures | 8 4 |
8 4 |
| (-) Clawback measures: | 1 7 |
5 |
| Windfall Tax Romania |
3 | |
| Extraprofit Italy: tax |
14 | |
| Sostegni Italy: Ter |
0 | |
| Price Cap East Europe |
3 | |
| Price Cap France |
2 | |
| Net Profit net of clawback measures | 6 7 |
7 8 |
Items accounted as non recurring items


1Q 2023 CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(1) Figures from continuing operations
- (2) Figure gross of clawback measures (EBITDA net of clawback measures = €161mn)
- (3) Figure gross of clawback measures (Net working capital net of clawback measures = -€106mn). It also includes €7mn clawback measures and some financial impact of hedging operations done in the period (-€79mn).
- (4) It includes prepayment fee for €4mn related to corporate financing
- (5) It includes mainly -€40mn fair value futures, +€9mn fair value IRS, +€2mn tax cash-out, and -€5mn others

2023 GUIDANCE
Paolo Merli - CEO

INSTALLED CAPACITY EVOLUTION

Keep delivering on our growth strategy

2023 GUIDANCE

EBITDA guidance confirmed, CAPEX and NFP up following acquisition in Spain
(1) It does not include clawback measures in 1Q 2023 for €7mn
(2) EBITDA guidance net of clawbacks. It does not include any contribution pro-tempore related to CCGT, which is consolidated on a reported basis in the discontinued operations from January 1, 2022