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Ferrari N.V. Earnings Release 2018

Jan 31, 2019

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ANOTHER YEAR OF SUSTAINED YEAR SUSTAINEDGROWTH, ALL 2018 TARGETS MET OR EXCEEDED. ALL TARGETS BUILDING OUR FUTURE PRODUCT RANGE OUR RANGE

  • Total shipments of of9,251units, up units, up up+10.2%
  • Net revenues of ofEuro 3,420million million million,up+0.1%or +3.2 or +3.2% at constant % constant currency (1)
  • Adj. EBITDA EBITDA(2) of Euro of Euro 1,114million million million,up 7.5%or +16.8% at constant % at constant % at currency currency (1)
  • Adj.diluted diluted dilutedEPS(2) of Euro 3.4 Euro 3.40(+20.6%)
  • Industrial free cash flow (2) generation of Euro 405 generation 405million millionmillion, includingthepositive positive cash impact from the Patent Box benefit for 2015- Patent Box 2015-2017
  • Net industrial debt(2) atEuro 340million millionmillion(Euro 240million ex million excluding share cluding repurchases repurchases repurchases)
For the three threemonths ended
months ended
months ended
(In Euro million,
(In
million,
For the twelve the twelvemonths ended
months ended
months ended
unless otherwise stated)
otherwise stated) stated)
December December31,
December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017
Change
2,398 2,017 381 19% Shipments (in units) 9,251 8,398 853 10%
845 840 5 1% Net revenues 3,420 3,417 3 0.1%
274 258 16 6% EBITDA(2) 1,115 1,036 79 8%
274 258 16 6% Adjusted EBITDA(2) 1,114 1,036 78 8%
32.4% 30.7% +170 bps Adjusted EBITDA margin(2) 32.6% 30.3% +230 bps
195 194 1 1% EBIT 826 775 51 7%
195 194 1 1% Adjusted EBIT(2) 825 775 50 6%
23.1% 23.1% - Adjusted EBIT margin(2) 24.1% 22.7% +140 bps
191 136 55 40% Net profit 787 537 250 46%
191 136 55 40% Adjusted net profit(2) 645 537 108 20%
1.01 0.72 0.29 40% Basic earnings per share (in Euro) 4.16 2.83 1.33 47%
1.00 0.71 0.29 41% Diluted earnings per share (in Euro) 4.14 2.82 1.32 47%
1.01 0.72 0.29 40% Adjusted basic earnings per share
(in Euro)(2)
3.41 2.83 0.58 21%
1.00 0.71 0.29 41% Adjusted diluted earnings per share
(in Euro)(2)
3.40 2.82 0.58 21%
Dec.
31,
2018
Sep.
30,
2018
Change (Euro million)million)
(Euro million)
Dec.
31,
2018
Dec.
31,
2017
Change
(340) (372) 32 (9%) Net industrial debt(2) (340) (473) 133 (28%)

2019 Guidance 2019

The Group targets the following performance in 2019:

  • Net revenues: > Euro 3.5 billion, over 3% growth versus 2018
  • Adj. EBITDA: Euro 1.2-1.25 billion, approx. 10% growth versus 2018
  • Adj. EBIT: Euro 0.85-0.9 billion, approx. 6% growth versus 2018
  • Adj. diluted EPS (3): Euro 3.50-3.70 per share, approx. 6% growth versus 2018
  • Industrial free cash flow: ~ Euro 0.45 billion, over 10% growth versus 2018

1 The constant currency presentation eliminates the effects of changes in foreign currency (transaction and translation) and of foreign currency hedges

2 Refer to specific note on non-GAAP financial measures

3Calculated using the weighted average diluted number of shares for 2018

Maranello (Italy), January Maranello JanuaryJanuary 31, 201 9 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) ("Ferrari" or the "Company") today announces its consolidated preliminary results(4) for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2018.

Shipments(5)

For the three months ended
For the three months ended
Shipments (5) For the twelve months ended ended ended
December 31,
December 31,
(units) (units) December 31, 31,
2018 2017 Change 2018
2017
Change
1,046 799 247 31% EMEA 4,227 3,737 490 13%
811 733 78 11% Americas 3,000 2,811 189 7%
173 164 9 6% China, Hong Kong and Taiwan 695 617 78 13%
368 321 47 15% Rest of APAC 1,329 1,233 96 8%
2,398 2,017 381 19% Total Shipments Shipments
Total Shipments
9,251 8,398 853 10%

Shipments totaled 9,251 units in 2018, up 853 units or +10.2% vs. prior year. This achievement was driven by a 19.6% increase in sales of our 12 cylinder models (V12), while the 8 cylinder models (V8) grew by 7.3%. The V12 performance was mainly led by the 812 Superfast, partially offset by lower sales of LaFerrari Aperta that finished its limited series run. V8 performance was led by the ramp up of the Ferrari Portofino as well as the newly launched special series 488 Pista.

Growth in shipments occurred across all regions: EMEA(5) grew 13.1%, Americas(5) increased by 6.7%, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan(5), were up 12.6% and Rest of APAC(5) was up 7.8%.

4 These results have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS as endorsed by the European Union

5 EMEA includes: Italy, UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Middle East (includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait) and Rest of EMEA (includes Africa and the other European markets not separately identified); Americas includes: United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America; Rest of APAC mainly includes: Japan, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia

For the three the threemonths ended
months endedended
For the twelve
For
twelvemonths ended
months ended ended
December December31, (Euro million) December December31,
Change at Change at Change at at
2018 2017 current current constant constantconstant 2018 2017 current current constant constantconstant
currency urrency currency currencycurrency currency currency currency currencycurrency
637 601 6% 7% Cars and spare parts(6) 2,535 2,456 3% 7%
57 81 (29%) (30%) Engines(7) 284 373 (24%) (24%)
126 124 2% 3% Sponsorship, commercial
and brand(8)
506 494 2% 5%
25 34 (27%) (31%) Other(9) 95 94 1% 3%
845 840 1% 1% Total Net Revenues
Total Net Revenues
3,420 3,417 0.1% 3%

Total net revenues Total

Net revenues for 2018 increased by a few million to Euro 3,420 million, up 0.1% at current currency and up 3.2% at constant currency(1). Revenues in Cars and spare parts(6) (Euro 2,535 million, +3.2% at current currency or +6.9% at constant currency(1)) were supported by higher volumes led by the 812 Superfast, as well as the ramp up of the Ferrari Portofino and the 488 Pista. Additionally, pricing and personalization programs positively contributed along with deliveries of the Ferrari J50 and first deliveries of the FXX K EVO, which was partially offset by lower sales of LaFerrari Aperta. The erosion in Engines(7) revenues (Euro 284 million, -23.8% at current and constant currency(1)) reflected lower shipments to Maserati. Sponsorship, commercial and brand(8) revenues (Euro 506 million, +2.4% at current currency or +5.3% at constant currency(1)) were up thanks to stronger revenues from sponsorship as well as a higher 2017 championship ranking compared to 2016, partially offset by lower sales generated by other brand related activities. Currency, including translation and transaction impacts as well as foreign currency hedges, had a negative impact of Euro 105 million (mainly USD, GBP and JPY).

6 Includes the net revenues generated from shipments of our cars, including any personalization revenue generated on these cars and sales of spare parts

7 Includes the net revenues generated from the sale of engines to Maserati and the revenues generated from the rental of engines to other Formula 1 racing teams

8 Includes the net revenues earned by our Formula 1 racing team through sponsorship agreements and our share of the Formula 1 World Championship commercial revenues and net revenues generated through the Ferrari brand, including merchandising, licensing and royalty income

9 Primarily includes interest income generated by our financial services activities and net revenues from the management of the Mugello racetrack

For the three months ended the ended (Euro million) million) For the twelve months ended For ended December 31, 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Change at Change at 2018 2017 Change at at current current constant constant constant current current constant constantconstant currency urrency currency currency currency currency currency currency 274 258 6% 8% Adjusted EBITDA(2) 1,114 1,036 8% 17% 195 194 1% 2% Adjusted EBIT(2) 825 775 6% 19%

Adjusted EBITDA(2) and Adjusted EBIT EBIT(2)

2018 Adjusted EBIT(2) was Euro 825 million, +6.4% at current currency or +19.0% at constant currency(1). This was a result of higher volumes (Euro 118 million) along with positive contribution from personalization programs. Mix / price was negative (Euro 17 million) due to the combined impact of lower sales of LaFerrari Aperta and the strong increase of the Ferrari Portofino. This was partially offset by the solid performance of the 812 Superfast as well as pricing and deliveries of Ferrari J50 and FXX K EVO. Industrial costs / research and development costs slightly decreased (Euro 8 million), mainly due to lower spending in F1 activities. SG&A was mostly in line with prior year. Other increased (Euro 36 million) thanks to stronger revenues from sponsorship, higher 2017 championship ranking compared to 2016, as well as a final favorable ruling on a prior year's legal dispute as announced in Q1 2018. This was partially offset by a lower contribution from other brand related activities and engines supplied to Maserati.

The tax rate was significantly reduced as a result of the advance agreement on Patent Box signed on September 11, 2018 with the Italian Revenue Agency, including a Euro 141 million benefit for the three-year period 2015-2017 recognized in the third quarter, as well as that for 2018.

As a result of the items described above, diluted earnings per share reached Euro 4.14, up 46.8% vs. prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share(2), excluding mainly the abovementioned 2015-2017 Patent Box benefit, was Euro 3.40, up 20.6% vs. prior year.

Industrial free cash flow(2) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 was Euro 405 million, driven by strong adjusted EBITDA(2), partially offset by capex spending of Euro 637 million to support the evolution and hybridization of our product range. Industrial free cash flow(2) includes the positive cash impact from the Patent Box benefit for 2015-2017.

Net industrial debt(2) at December 31, 2018 – after Euro 100 million of share repurchases – was Euro 340 million, (-28.0%) versus a level of Euro 473 million at December 31, 2017.

2019Guidance Guidance

The Group targets the following performance in 2019:

(€B, unless otherwise stated) 2018A 2019E Delta % Delta %
NET REVENUES
REVENUES
3.4 >3.5 >+3%
ADJ. EBITDA (margin %) 1.1
32.6%
1.2-1.25
~34%
~+10%
ADJ. EBIT (margin %) 0.825
24.1%
0.85-0.9
~24.5%
~+6%
DILUTED EPS(3)
ADJ. DILUTED
(€)
3.40 3.50-3.70 ~+6%
IND. FCF
IND.
0.4 ~0.45 >+10%

2018highlights highlights highlights

488 Pista: on February 21, 2018, the Group announce d that it had selected the 88th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show for the world premiere of the 488 Pista, the Group's successor to Ferrari's V8-engined special series. The 488 Pista marks a significant step forward from the previous special series in terms of both performance dynamics and for the level of technological carryover from racing.

The 3.9- 3.9-litre V8 takes the litre "International Engine of the Year Award International of Award": on June 5, 2018,the latest iteration of Ferrari's turbo-charged V8 that equips, in various forms, all Ferrari's V8-engined cars, received the award for the best engine in the world for the third year running in the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards. Additionally Ferrari's turbo-charged V8 was voted the best engine of the last 20 years.

Ferrari takes the "Red Dot: Best of the Best" design award n award: On July 10, 2018, for the fourth year running, Ferrari received the "Red Dot: Best of the Best" award for the ground-breaking design of the newly launched Ferrari Portofino. The jury of international designers also assigned two Red Dot awards to Ferrari for outstanding design quality to Ferrari on the 812 Superfast and the FXX K EVO.

488 Pista Spider: on August 25, 2018, the Ferrari 4 Spider 88 Pista Spider was unveiled during the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach. The 50th open-top model produced by the Prancing Horse is the company's highest ever performing Ferrari spider, with a record power-to-weight ratio of 1.92 kg/hp.

It combines the finest race-developed technological solutions with the joy of en plein air driving to deliver an exhilarating experience behind the wheel.

The model's engine, dynamics and aerodynamics are derived from two track cars: the 488 Challenge and the 488 GTE. The latter won the GT class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017, thus giving Ferrari a total of five GT Manufacturers' titles since the championship's inception in 2012. Furthermore, this model has very clearly benefited from the extensive development work done to produce the coupé version, the 488 Pista.

Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2: on September 17, 2018 th Monza SP2 e Ferrari Monza SP1, together with the Monza SP2 were unveiled on the eve of the Capital Markets Day. They are the first in a new concept, known as 'Icona' (Icon), that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the company's illustrious and unique history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. The intention is to use a contemporary aesthetic to reinterpret a timeless style, with technologically advanced components and the highest performance possible through continuous innovation.

Capital Markets Day: Markets on September 18, 2018, Management outlined the plans and initiatives to achieve its key financial targets and its financial policy to 2022, including a dividend payout ratio increase to 30%, along with a share repurchase program of Euro 1.5 billion to be executed over the 2019-2022 period in relation to the growth of our industrial free cash flow.

First tranche of the tranche of themulti-year(2019-2022)share repurchase repurchaseprogram of Euro 1.5 ram Euro 1.5

billion: after completing a Euro 100 million repurc billion: hase program in 2018, on December 28, 2018 Ferrari announced its intention to commence a Euro 150 million share repurchase program to be completed by June 27, 2019, as the first tranche of a multiyear Euro 1.5 billion total share repurchase program expected to be executed by 2022 in line with the disclosure made during the 2018 Capital Markets Day.

On January 28, 2019, the Company announced to have repurchased 218,198 common shares for a total invested consideration of approx. Euro 21 million.

About Ferrari Ferrari

Ferrari is among the world's leading luxury brands focused on the design, engineering, production and sale of the world's most recognizable luxury performance sports cars. Ferrari brand symbolizes exclusivity, innovation, state-of-the-art sporting performance and Italian design. Its history and the image enjoyed by its cars are closely associated with its Formula 1 racing team, Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful team in Formula 1 history. From the inaugural year of Formula 1 in 1950 through the present, Scuderia Ferrari has won 235 Grand Prix races, 16 Constructor World titles and 15 Drivers' World titles. Ferrari designs, engineers and produces its cars in Maranello, Italy, and sells them in over 60 markets worldwide.

Forward Looking Statements Statements

This document, and in particular the section entitled "2019 Guidance" contains forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "could", "should", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "remain", "continue", "on track", "successful", "grow", "design", "target", "objective", "goal", "forecast", "projection", "outlook", "prospects", "plan", "guidance" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the Group's current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the Group's ability to preserve and enhance the value of the Ferrari brand; the success of Ferrari's Formula 1 racing team and the expenses the Group incurs for Formula 1 activities; the Group's ability to keep up with advances in high performance car technology and to make appealing designs for its new models; the challenges and costs of integrating hybrid technology more broadly into Group's car portfolio over time; Group's ability to preserve its relationship with the automobile collector and enthusiast community; the Group's low volume strategy; the ability of Maserati, the Group's engine customer, to sell its planned volume of cars; changes in client preferences and automotive trends; changes in the general economic environment, including changes in some of the markets in which we operate, and changes in demand for luxury goods, including high performance luxury cars, which is highly volatile; the impact of increasingly stringent fuel economy, emission and safety standards, including the cost of compliance, and any required changes to its products; the Group's ability to successfully carry out its growth strategy and, particularly, the Group's ability to grow its presence in emerging market countries; the Group's ability to achieve its key financial targets and financial policy; the Group's ability to service and refinance its debt; competition in the luxury performance automobile industry; reliance upon a number of key members of executive management, employees, and the ability of its current management team to operate and manage effectively; the performance of the Group's dealer network on which the Group depend for sales and services; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of components and raw materials; disruptions at the Group's manufacturing facilities in Maranello and Modena; the Group's ability to provide or arrange for adequate access to financing for its dealers and clients, and associated risks; the performance of the Group's licensees for Ferrari-branded products;

the Group's ability to protect its intellectual property rights and to avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; product recalls, liability claims and product warranties; continued compliance with customs regulations of various jurisdictions; labor relations and collective bargaining agreements; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; changes in tax, tariff or fiscal policies and regulatory, political and labor conditions in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, including possible future bans of combustion engine cars in cities and the potential advent of self-driving technology; ability to ensure that its employees, agents and representatives comply with applicable law and regulations; the adequacy of its insurance coverage to protect the Group against potential losses; potential conflicts of interest due to director and officer overlaps with the Group's largest shareholders; ability to maintain the functional and efficient operation of its information technology systems, including our ability to defend from the risk of cyberattacks on our in-vehicle technology, and other factors discussed elsewhere in this document.

The Group expressly disclaims and does not assume any liability in connection with any inaccuracies in any of the forward-looking statements in this document or in connection with any use by any third party of such forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Group and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is included in the Company's reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the AFM and CONSOB.

For further information: Media Relations tel.: +39 0536 949337 Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations tel.: +39 0536 949695 Email: [email protected]

www.ferrari.com

Non-GAAP financial measures GAAP financial

Operations are monitored through the use of various non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Accordingly, investors and analysts should exercise appropriate caution in comparing these supplemental financial measures to similarly titled financial measures reported by other companies.

We believe that these supplemental financial measures provide comparable measures of financial performance which then facilitate management's ability to identify operational trends, as well as make decisions regarding future spending, resource allocations and other operational decisions.

Certain totals in the tables included in this document may not add due to rounding.

Total Net Revenues, EBITDA, adj. EBITDA, EBIT and a Total Revenues, adj. EBITDA, EBIT adj. EBIT , EBIT dj. EBIT at constant constant currency eliminate the effects of changes in foreig currency n currency (transaction and translation) and of foreign currency hedges.

For the three the threemonths ended
months endedended
For the twelve twelvemonths ended months ended ended
December December31, (Euro million) December December31,
2018 at at 2018 at 2018 at 2018 at at
current current constant current current constant
currency urrency
currency currency
currency currency currency currency
637 633 Cars and spare parts 2,535 2,601
57 57 Engines 284 284
126 125 Sponsorship, commercial and brand 506 516
25
24
Other 95 97
845 839 Total Net Revenues
Net Revenues
Total Net Revenues
3,420 3,498
For the three
For
threemonths ended
months ended
For the twelve the twelvemonths ended
months ended
December December31, (Euro million) December December31,
2018 2018
195 EBIT 826
195 Adjusted EBIT 825
(10) Currency (including hedges) 65
185 EBIT at constant currency
currency
at
891
185 Adjusted
Adjusted EBIT at constant currency
at constant currency
890
For the three
For
threemonths ended
months ended
December December31,
(Euro million) For the twelve the twelvemonths ended
months ended
December December31,
2018 2018
274 EBITDA 1,115
274 Adjusted EBITDA 1,114
(10) Currency (including hedges) 65
264 EBITDA
EBITDA at constant currency
constant currency
1,180
264 Adjusted EBITDA at constant currency currencycurrency 1,179

EBITDA is defined as net profit before income tax e EBITDA xpense, net financial expenses and depreciation and amortization.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA as adjusted fo Adjusted EBITDA r income and costs, which are significant in nature, but expected to occur infrequently.

For the the threemonths ended
months endedended
For the twelve twelvemonths ended
months ended ended
December December31, (Euro million) December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
191 136 55 Net profit 787 537 250
(4) 54 (58) Income tax expense / (benefit) 16 209 (193)
8 4 4 Net financial expenses 23 29 (6)
79 64 15 Amortization and depreciation 289 261 28
274 258 16 EBITDA 1,115 1,036 79
For the three the threemonths ended
months ended
months ended
For the twelve the twelvemonths ended
months ended
months ended
December December31, (Euro million) December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
274 258 16 EBITDA 1,115 1,036 79
- - - Release of charges related to Takata
airbag inflator recalls
(1) - (1)
274 258 16 Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
1,114
1,036
78

Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes ("Adjusted EBIT Adjusted EBIT") represents EBIT as ted adjusted for income and costs, which are significant in nature, but expected to occur infrequently.

For the three the threemonths ended
months endedended
For the twelve twelvemonths ended
months ended ended
December December31, (Euro million) million) December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
195 194 1 EBIT 826 775 51
- - - Release of charges related to Takata
airbag inflator recalls
(1) - (1)
195 194 1 Adjusted EBIT EBIT 825 775 50

Adjusted net profit represents net profit as adjust Adjusted profit ed for income and costs, which are significant in nature, but expected to occur infrequently.

For the three the threemonths ended
months endedended
December December31,
(Euro million) For the twelve twelvemonths ended
months ended ended
December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
191 136 55 Net profit 787 537 250
- - - Release of charges related to Takata airbag
inflator recalls (net of tax effect)
(1) - (1)
- - - Patent Box benefit for the period 2015-2017 (141) - (141)
191 136 55 Adjusted
Adjusted net profit
profit
645 537 108

Adjusted EPS represents EPS as adjusted for income Adjusted EPS and costs, which are significant in nature, but expected to occur infrequently.

For the three the threemonths ended
months endedended
For the twelve twelvemonths ended
months ended ended
December December31, (Euro per common share)
common
December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
1.01 0.72 0.29 Basic EPS 4.16 2.83 1.33
- - - Release of charges related to Takata airbag
inflator recalls (net of tax effect)
(0.01) - (0.01)
- - - Patent Box benefit for the period 2015-2017 (0.74) - (0.74)
1.01 0.72 0.29 Adjusted basic EPS EPS 3.41 2.83 0.58
1.00 0.71 0.29 Diluted EPS 4.14 2.82 1.32
- - - Release of charges related to Takata airbag
inflator recalls (net of tax effect)
(0.01) - (0.01)
- - - Patent Box benefit for the period 2015-2017 (0.74) - (0.74)
1.00 0.71 0.29 Adjusted diluted EPS
Adjusted diluted EPS
Adjusted diluted EPS
3.40 2.82 0.58

Basic and diluted EPS diluted EPS

For the three threemonths ended
December December31,
months ended ended (Euro million,
(Euro million, unless otherwise stated)
stated)stated)
For the the twelvemonths ended
months endedended
December December31,
2018 2017 Change 2018 2017 Change
190 135 55 Net profit attributable to the owners of the
Company
785 535 250
188,294 188,954 Weighted average number of common shares
(thousand)
188,606 188,951
1.01 0.72 0.29 Basic EPS (in Euro)
Basic EPS
Basic EPS (in Euro)
Euro)
4.16 2.83 1.33
189,081 189,759 Weighted average number of common shares for
diluted earnings per common share (thousand)
189,394 189,759
1.00 0.71 0.29 Diluted EPS (in Euro)
Diluted EPS (in Euro)
Diluted EPS
Euro)
4.14 2.82 1.32

Net Industrial Debt, Debtdefined as total Net Debt excluding the funded portion of the selfliquidating financial receivables portfolio, is the primary measure to analyze our financial leverage and capital structure, and is one of the key indicators used to measure our financial position.

(Euro million) Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Jun. 30, Mar. 31, 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 31,
2018 2018 2018 2018 2017
Net Industrial debt
Industrial
(340) (372) (472) (413) (473)
Funded portion of the self-liquidating financial
receivables portfolio
793 762 731 666 685
Net debt (1,133) (1,134) (1,203) (1,079) (1,158)
Cash and cash equivalents 794 753 650 743 648
Total debt (1,927) (1,887) (1,853) (1,822) (1,806)

Free Cash Flow and Free Flow Free Cash Flow from Industrial Activities Free from Activities are two of management's primary key performance indicators to measure the Group's performance. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash generated from operations less cash flows used in investing activities. Free Cash Flow from Industrial Activities is defined as Free Cash Flow adjusted for the change in the self-liquidating financial receivables portfolio.

For the three months
ended
December December31,
(Euro million) For the twelve months
ended
December December31,
2018 2017 2018 2017
315 156 Cash flow from operating activities 935 671
(234) (140) Cash flows used in investing activities(10) (637) (387)
81 16 Free Cash Flow Cash Flow 298 284
36 (3) Change in the self-liquidating financial receivables
portfolio
107 44
117 13 (11)
Free Cash Free CashFlow from Industrial Activities
Flow from
405 328

10 Cash flow used in investing activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 excludes proceeds from exercising the Delta Topco option of Euro 8 million.

11 Free cash flow from industrial activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2018 includes Euro 1 million of quick refund to shareholders due to eligibility for withholding exemption.

On January 31, 2019, at 3.30 p.m. CET, management will hold a conference call to present the FY 2018 to financial analysts and institutional investors. The call can be followed live and a recording will subsequently be available on the Group website http://corporate.ferrari.com/en/investors. The supporting document will be made available on the website prior to the call.

Ferrari N.V. Amsterdam, the Netherlands Registered Office: Via Abetone Inferiore N.4, I -41053 Maranello, (MO) Italy Dutch trade register number: 64060977