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Fiera Milano

Earnings Release May 11, 2018

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FIERA MILANO GROUP 1 st Quarter 2018 Consolidated Results

CONFERENCE CALL - 11 MAY 2018

Highlights

Financial Results

Business outlook

Strong, higher than expected quarterly results, reflecting the more favourable exhibition calendar and a general positive trend in exhibitions combined with lower operating costs due to restructuring measures

  • Net exhibition space occupied in Italy: 529,190 square metres (19% by directly organised exhibitions), +13% year-on-year
  • Consolidated revenues: Euro 77.3 million, +24% year-on-year
  • Consolidated EBITDA: Euro 19.7 million (Euro 8.1 million in 1Q17)
  • Consolidated EBIT: Euro 18.2 million (Euro 6.4 million in 1Q17)
  • Consolidated profit before taxes: Euro 18.1 million (Euro 6.2 million in 1Q17)
  • Net cash: Euro 20.6 million (Net debt of Euro 0.8 million at 31 December 2017)

Fiera Milano shares readmitted to the STAR segment of the Italian equity market on 30 April 2018

Highlights Financial Results Business outlook

  • General positive performance of annual exhibitions
  • Bit and Tempo di Libri held in 1Q 2018 and not in the 2Q as in 2017
  • Presence of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort, a biennial exhibition organised by a third-party and the leading international exhibition for civil and industrial plant; the presence of the latter was partly offset by the absence of Made Expo

ITALIAN EXHIBITIONS

% on revenues 24.4% 13.4%
EBIT (€m) 16.2 6.6
% on revenues 23.5% 12.0%

The figures for the first quarter 2017 reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.

  • The 1Q18 increase in revenues was mainly attributable to the favourable exhibition calendar and the good performance of the annual exhibitions
  • EBITDA reflected the increase in revenues and the positive effect of reductions in costs following the implementation of rationalization measures, although this was partly offset by higher personnel costs due to the variable component of remuneration

Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions

FOREIGN EXHIBITIONS

Foreign exhibitions 1Q18 1Q17
Revenues (€m) 0.9 0.5
EBITDA (€m) 1.8 0.9
% on revenues 199.9% 165.3%
EBIT (€m) 1.7 0.7
% on revenues 188.5% 140.7%
  • Net exhibition space occupied abroad totalled 95,380 square metres vs 82,435 square metres in 1Q2017
  • The increase in revenues was mainly due to higher demand for exhibition space at the Cape Town Art Fair
  • The growth in EBITDA primarily reflected the better performance of activities in South Africa and also other income for damages paid to the Brazilian subsidiary following the settlement of a legal dispute

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Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions

STAND-FITTING SERVICES

Stand-fitting services 1Q18 1Q17
Revenues (€m) 12.7 9.8
EBITDA (€m) 1.3 0.6
% on revenues 10.4% 5.7%
EBIT (€m) 1.0 0.1
% on revenues 7.7% 1.2%

• The trend in revenues and margins reflected higher volumes in the stand-fitting business linked to the favourable exhibition calendar

Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions

Media 1Q18 1Q17
Revenues (€m) 2.9 2.5
EBITDA (€m) 0.1 (0.3)
% on revenues 2.8% -11.3%
EBIT (€m) 0.0 (0.4)
% on revenues 0.5% -15.0%

• The increase in revenues and EBITDA was mainly due to higher billboard advertising and sponsorship

CONGRESSES

Congresses 1Q17
1Q18
restated*
Revenues (€m) 6.5 5.7
EBITDA (€m) (0.4) (0.4)
% on revenues -5.5% -7.1%
EBIT (€m) (0.7) (0.7)
% on revenues -10.8% -12.4%

The figures for the first quarter 2017 reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.

  • The increase in revenues was largely due to the destination management services provided to the exhibition Bit
  • The negative EBITDA reflects the absence in both the first quarters 2018 and 2017 of important international congresses

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Gross of adjustments for inter-segment transactions

Consolidated Net Financial Position (€m) 31/03/18 31/12/17
Cash & cash equivalents 34.8 17.9
Current financial assets 1.1 2.8
Current bank borrowings 0.0 0.7
Current portion of non-current debt 12.0 16.6
Other current financial liabilities 0.8 0.7
Current financial debt 12.8 18.0
Net current financial debt (cash) (23.1) (2.8)
Non-current bank borrowings 2.5 3.5
Other non-current payables 0.0 0.0
Non-current net financial debt 2.5 3.5
Net financial debt (cash) (20.6) 0.8

The net financial position improved by Euro 21.4 million mainly due to the positive operating cash flow generated in the period under review and to advance payments as, in coming months, the exhibition calendar includes some important exhibitions; this increase was partly offset by the advance payment of the six-monthly rent for the exhibition sites

Highlights Financial Results Business outlook

  • The positive trend in business was confirmed by the exhibitions held in Italy after the end of quarter. In particular, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile had a new record edition
  • Following the good performance of the exhibitions in the first quarter, 2018 EBITDA is expected to be in the upper part of the previously stated range of Euro 15-17 million; this is higher than the figure for the previous financial year and will be achieved also through the cost restructuring and despite the less favourable exhibition calendar
  • The 2018-2022 Industrial Plan will be presented on 23 May 2018
FY17
restated
Consolidated Income Statement (€m) 1Q18 1Q17
restated
256.3 Revenues 77.3 62.1
3.2 Cost of materials 0.8 0.9
133.3 Cost of services 32.8 27.9
49.9 Costs for use of 3rd-party assets 12.4 13.3
48.9 Personnel expenses 12.8 11.8
5.4 Other operating expenses 1.1 1.3
240.7 Total operating costs 59.9 55.2
2.6 Other income 0.9 0.5
2.6 Results of equity-accounted companies 1.6 1.5
5.8 Allowance for doubtful accounts and other provisions 0.1 0.7
15.1 EBITDA 19.7 8.1
6.8 Depreciation and amortisation 1.5 1.7
2.9 Adjustments to asset values 0.0 0.0
5.4 EBIT 18.2 6.4
(0.8) Financial income/(expenses) (0.1) (0.2)
4.6 Profit/loss before income tax 18.1 6.2
4.3 of which attributable to Shareholders of the controlling entity 18.2 6.2

Starting with the Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 December 2017, operating profitability will be calculated as EBITDA, therefore the figures at 31 March 2017, which showed the gross operating profit, have been restated to reflect this reclassification. The figures for 2017 also reflect the application of the new standard IFRS 15 from 1 January 2018.

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (€m) 31/03/18 31/12/17
Non-current assets 151.9 151.5
Net working capital (77.9) (74.3)
Gross capital employed 74.0 77.3
Non-current liabilities 13.5 13.4
Total net capital employed 60.5 63.8
Equity 81.1 63.0
Net financial position (20.6) 0.8
Equity and net financial position 60.5 63.8

Data and information herewith set forth are extracted from the press release related to Fiera Milano Consolidated Results to 31 March 2018 filed with Italian authorities regulating exchanges and securities and disseminated concomitantly with this presentation.

This document has been prepared by Fiera Milano SpA solely for information purposes and for use in presentations of the Group. The information contained herein has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained herein. None of the company, its affiliates, or its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this document.

This document includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements express current expectations and projections about future events, involve predictions and are subject to a number of factors that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in many cases, beyond our control. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document might not occur and no assurance can be given that the anticipated results will be achieved. Actual events or results may differ materially as a results of risks and uncertainties facing Fiera Milano and its subsidiaries. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to increased competition and regulatory, legislative and judicial developments that could cause actual results to vary materially from future results indicated, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Moreover, any statements regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future.

This document does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any shares and no part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.

The Manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports Sebastiano Carbone declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this document corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.

For further information, please contact:

Gianna La Rana Investor Relations Director

Camilla Cusi

Investor Relations

Tel +39 02.4997.7816/7911 email: [email protected]

Fiera Milano SpA

Strada Statale del Sempione 28 20017 Rho (Milano) - Italia www.fieramilano.it

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