Investor Presentation • Mar 25, 2021
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Gefran is strongly rooted in industrial automation and technological innovation endeavors.
We are attentive and motivated in identifying highly effective solutions, building relationships that are successful and sustainable.
We collaborate with organizations invested in improving technological processes, with individuals committed to their professional and talent development and competencies, with stakeholders dedicated to working together to enhance the community and its surroundings.


Measurement of process variables

Hardware & software for Indication and control of process variables

Motion control of AC and DC
motors













The future is our present.
To be trailblazers in new technology advancements, recognized among developers of industrial value and innovation.
To lead a sustainable growth, open to the market, for companies, employees and the community.

The technological evolution of products and processes is an important factor for potential future growth for Gefran.
The skills network guaranteed by the cooperation with universities and research centers is a critical resource for the enterprise system ensuring continuous knowledge transfer.
Gefran typically invests about 5% of its turnover to R&D activities which are concentrated mainly in Italy in company laboratories located in Provaglio d'Iseo and Gerenzano. 14% of the Italian workforce is dedicated to R&D activities

Inverters for the speed control of AC, DC and brushless motors. They are devices that provide highly accurate, variable control of the speed of a motor.
High power inverters with or without regenerative power supplies, in a range of different technological levels of product.
SIEIdrive lift, a wide range of dedicated products, options and accessories for civil lift applications.



Critical success factors: technology, performance, specific application and know-how.
As a result of these distinctive elements we have the ability and the structure to offer CUSTOM PROJECTS with high level of personalization.


Hardware and software for indication and regulation of process variables.
Controllers, programmers, indicators and other instruments.
Advanced power controllers, solid state power units and solid state relays for Industrial temperature control.
PC, PLC, HMI and software for machine automation.
A range of integrated automation solutions that offers a global response to specific automation demands.




Gefran is a leader in the European temperature controllers segment thanks to wide distribution network and personalization.


Devices that convert a physical quantity into an electric signal in the industry automation (machines). Gefran SENSORS ensure HIGH ACCURACY and RELIABILITY in the measurement of process variables: PRESSURE, POSITION, TEMPERATURE and FORCE.
Melt pressure transducers are dedicated to applications involving high process temperatures up to 540 °C.
Linear and angular position transducers detect the position of mechanical parts in motion. Gefran manufactures a wide and unique range of models, using consolidated and new technologies, including the potentiometric technology, magnetostriction, Hall effect, MEMS, and magnetic dragging.

Gefran's industrial pressure transducers and transmitters measure the pressure of fluids (liquid or gaseous) in the applications required.

Sensors for measurements of process variables.


Critical success factors: technology, product and quality.
Competitive advantage: In-house design and production of primary elements. Patents. Know-how.
| Phisical entity measured | Competitors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESSURE | WIKA (DE) - IFM (DE) DANFOSS (DK) - HYDAC (DE) |
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| MELT PRESSURE | DYNISCO (US) | ||
| POSITION | MTS (US) - BALLUFF (DE) NOVOTECNIK (DE) |
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| FORCE | CELESCO (US) | ||
| MOBILE HYDRAULICS PLASTIC |
METAL |



As at December, 2020

| 2019 2020 |
2018 | 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 000 | € 000 | % * * | € 000 | %* | % * | € 000 | %* | |
| REVENUES | 129.645 100,0% | 140,535 100,0% 135.571 100,0% 128.639 100,0% | ||||||
| GROSS MARGIN 83.820 64,7% | 92.901 66,1% | 89.754 | 66,2% | 85.504 | 66,5% | |||
| EBITDA | 17.549 | 13,5% | 19.730 14,0% | 20.058 14,8% | 19.039 | 14,8% | ||
| 달러 1 | 9.398 | 7,2% | 10.375 7,4% | 13.743 | 10,1% | 11.149 | 8,7% | |
| NET RESULT | 4.353 3 3,4% 7.042 5,0% 8,151 6,0% 6,864 | 5,3% | ||||||



As at December, 2020

| €/000 | 31 Dec 2020 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Fixed Assets | 65.577 | 70.944 | 61.132 | 59.901 |
| Working capital | 29.799 | 28.542 | 32.055 | 30.621 |
| Other net assets/payables | -5.776 | -3.484 | -9.027 | -9.554 |
| Net Working Capital | 24.023 | 25.058 | 23.028 | 21.067 |
| Other non current assets | -7.698 | -7.671 | -6.825 | -7.491 |
| Asset available for sales | O | O | O | 1.214 |
| Net Invested Capital | 81.902 | 88.331 | 77.335 | 74.691 |
| Shareholders' Equity | 78.179 | 75.044 | 72.814 | 69.911 |
| Short-term financial debt | -16.336 | -13.714 | -7.343 | -9.153 |
| Long-term financial debt | 20.059 | 27.001 | 11.864 | 13.933 |
| Net Financial Position | 3.723 | 13.287 | 4.521 | 4.780 |
| Total Sources of Funding | 81.902 | 88.331 | 77.335 | 74.691 |

| €/000 | 31 Dec | 31 Dec | 31 Dec | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Opening Cash & Cash equivalents | 24.427 | 18.043 | 24.006 | 20.477 |
| Gross Cash Flow | 21.299 | 15.148 | 22.892 | 17.676 |
| Change in Working Capital | -4.346 | 2.897 | -3.900 | 3.661 |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.953 | 18.045 | 18.992 | 21.337 |
| Cash Flow used in Capex | -4.941 | -14.396 | -9.353 | -5.355 |
| Free Cash Flow | 12.012 | 3.649 | 9.639 | 15.982 |
| Changes in financial debt | 8.436 | 11.579 | -6.251 | -8.494 |
| Dividends | O | -4.599 | -5.040 | -3.600 |
| IFRS 16 | -1.278 | -1.190 | 0 | O |
| Interests and taxes | -1.686 | -2.846 | -4.544 | -2.298 |
| Other | 32 | -209 | 233 | 1.939 |
| Cash Flow from(to) Financing Activities | 5.504 | 2.735 | -15.602 | -12.453 |
| Cash Increase (Decrease) | 17.516 | 6.384 | -5.963 | 3.529 |
| Closing Cash & Cash equivalents | 41.943 | 24.427 | 18.043 | 24.006 |

In the last three years we invested 31.446 K Euro





| 47% 21% 32% Europe Americas Asia Italy = 30% of |
|
|---|---|
| global | |

| Motion control | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 000 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| REVENUES 40.194 | 43.953 | 41.740 | 38.675 | ||
| / / EBITDA EBITDA % |
408 1.0% |
939 2,1% |
-1.707 -4.1% |
-923 -2.4% |
|
| EBIT EBIT % |
-1.703 -4.2% |
-1.193 -2.7% |
-3.547 -8.5% |
-3.404 -8.8% |



| Automation components | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 000 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| REVENUES 37.238 41.391 | 37.475 | 35.743 | |||
| EBITDA | 3.578 | 4.128 | 3.326 | 3.667 | |
| EBITDA % | 9.6% | 10.0% | 8.9% | 10.3% | |
| / EBIT | 1.047 | 1.608 | 1.360 | 1.330 | |
| EBIT % | 2.8% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.7% |


| Sensors | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 000 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| REVENUES 57.734 60.582 61.893 | 58.437 | ||||
| EBITDA / EBITDA % |
13.563 23,5% |
14.663 24,2% |
18.439 29.8% |
16.295 27,9% |
|
| / EBIT EBIT % |
10.054 17.4% |
9.960 16.4% |
15.930 25,7% |
13.223 22.6% |







*As at December 2020

Gefran S.p.A. - Headquarter
Via Sebina, 74
25050 – Provaglio d'Iseo (BS)
Phone +39 030 9888 1 Fax +39 030 983 90 63
Fausta Coffano – Investor relator
Gefran S.p.A
Phone +39 030 9888 1 Fax +39 030 983 90 63 [email protected]
Visit us at: www.gefran.com

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