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Gvs Earnings Release 2023

Nov 9, 2023

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Informazione
Regolamentata n.
2251-53-2023
Data/Ora Inizio
Diffusione
09 Novembre 2023
12:39:25
Euronext Milan
Societa' : GVS
Identificativo
Informazione
Regolamentata
: 183088
Nome utilizzatore : GVSN03 - Bala
Tipologia : REGEM
Data/Ora Ricezione : 09 Novembre 2023 12:39:25
Data/Ora Inizio
Diffusione
: 09 Novembre 2023 12:39:25
Oggetto : Approval GVS - Consolidated 9Month 2023 Results
Testo del comunicato

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PRESS RELEASE

APPROVAL BY THE GVS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF FY 2023

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CONSOLIDATED REVENUES OF 313.1 MILLION EURO, +14.5% COMPARED TO THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2022

ADJUSTED EBITDA OF 69.1 MILLION EURO, UP 21.4% FROM 2022

SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PROFITABILITY, WITH THE ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN STANDING AT 22.1% IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS COMPARED TO 20.8% IN 2022

ADJUSTED NET FINANCIAL DEBT OF 283.4 MILLION EURO, AN IMPROVEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 17 MILLION EURO COMPARED TO DECEMBER 2022

ADJUSTED LEVERAGE RATIO OF 3.1x, IMPROVING FROM 3.5x AS OF DECEMBER 2022

Zola Predosa (BO), 09 November 2023 - The Board of Directors of GVS S.p.A. (the "Company" or the "Group"), a leading provider of advanced filtration solutions for highly critical applications, met today in Zola Pedrosa (BO) and approved the interim report on operations at 30 September 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS international accounting standards.

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ANALYSIS OF THE GROUP'S ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

During the first nine months of 2023, GVS achieved consolidated revenues of 313.1 million euro, up 14.5% compared to 273.5 million euro, recorded in the first nine months of 2022, thanks to the contribution of the Healthcare & Life Sciences division (which includes the last acquisitions made during the previous year, the STT Group and the Haemotronic Group) and the Health & Safety division.

Revenues of the Healthcare & Life Sciences division show significant growth in the Healthcare Liquid business (+38.1%) compared to the same period last year, thanks to the acquisitions of STT and Haemotronic, absorbing the contraction of the Healthcare Air & Gas and Laboratory businesses,

which show a 5.1% and 3.3% decrease in turnover, settling at 21.9 million euro and 23.7 million euro, respectively.

The Energy & Mobility division recorded a 14.3% decrease in revenue compared to the same period of the previous year, as a result of the de-stocking policies applied by its customers, particularly in the Sport & Utility segment, which recorded sales down 33.7% year-on-year.

The Health & Safety division showed an increase in turnover of 9.3% year-on-year, driven by favourable sector dynamics and the realisation of business synergies with the RPB group, which was acquired in September 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA was up 21.4% compared to the first nine months of 2022, with a margin on revenue of 22.1%, a significant improvement on the margin achieved in the first nine months of 2022 of 20.8%. The period result is influenced by the contribution of acquisitions completed during 2022 and the price increase introduced during the first half of 2023.

Adjusted EBIT with a margin on revenue of 15.7% amounted to 49 million euro (+24.7%) compared to 39.3 million euro in the same period of the previous year and is in line with the growth seen at Adjusted EBITDA level.

Adjusted net financial expenses, net of foreign exchange gains (0.9 million euro during the first nine months of 2023 and 42.5 million euro in 2022) increased in the period under review, from 3.3 million euro for the period ended 30 September 2022 to 11.9 million euro for the period ended 30 September 2023, mainly due to new borrowings related to the acquisitions completed in 2022 and the increase in market interest rates, to which some of the existing loans are linked.

Profit before tax from recurring activities reached 37.9 million euro in the period under review, a decrease of 40.5 million euro compared to 78.5 million euro in 2022, mainly due to the effect of the foreign exchange gain achieved in 2022 as compared with the foreign exchange gain recorded in 2023.

Adjusted net financial debt at 30 September 2023 was 283.4 million euro. The decrease compared to 31 December 2022, totalling 17.1 million euro, is mainly due to the contribution of cash generated from operations in the amount of 72.0 million euro, net of absorptions by working capital in the amount of 1.9 million euro and net investments (22.1 million euro), net financial expenses (15.2 million euro) and tax (8.3 million euro).

Adjusted net financial debt is calculated by excluding from financial payables the amount of 75 million euro equal to the shareholders' loan received by GVS Group Srl, in line with the provisions of the definition of net financial debt in the loan agreements in place, in relation to the method of calculating financial covenants.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

GVS continues on its path of improving its economic and financial performance through the progressive integration of the recently acquired companies.

The positive period result confirms the trend of profitability recovery that began in Q4 2022 and was achieved despite the negative impact of de-stocking policies on revenue growth. These policies are expected to continue in the last quarter of 2023, with the expectation of a potential recovery in sales volumes during 2024.

In this regard, the impact that the current macroeconomic scenario, characterised by a sudden increase in interest rates to counteract high inflationary levels, will have on the real economy will need to be carefully monitored, particularly in relation to the growth expectations of the gross domestic product of the main economies (the United States and the European Union) to which the Group is exposed.

Following the results achieved in the first nine months of 2023, the Company confirms its previously communicated guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net financial debt, with expectations that revenue will be in the region of €425m, adjusted EBITDA in the region of €95m and adjusted net financial debt in the region of €270m.

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DECLARATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 154-BIS, PARAGRAPH 2, T.U.F.

The Manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports, Emanuele Stanco, declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, second paragraph of Legislative Decree 58/98, that the accounting information contained in this press release corresponds to the results in the Company's documents, books and accounting records.

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The Interim Report on Operations as at 30 September 2023, approved by the Board of Directors today, will be made available to the public at the Company's registered office and can be consulted on the Company's website at www.gvs.com and on the authorised storage mechanism "eMarket Storage", managed by Teleborsa Srl.

CONFERENCE CALL

Financial results for the first nine months of 2023 will be presented on Thursday, 9 November at 16:00 CET during a webinar/conference call held by the Group's Senior Management.

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The event can be followed in webinar or telephone mode by registering at the link below:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE CALL & WEBINAR

The presentation given by the Senior Management will be available before the beginning of the conference call on the authorised storage mechanism eMarket Storage, managed by Teleborsa Srl,

as well as on the Company's website www.gvs.com (in the section Investor Relations/Financial Presentations).

This press release is available on the regulated information dissemination system eMarket SDIR, managed by Teleborsa Srl, as well as on the Company's website www.gvs.com (in the Investor/Press releases section).

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Contacts

Investor Relations GVS S.p.A.

Guido Bacchelli, Investor Relations and M&A Director

[email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future events and operating, economic and financial results of GVS. These forecasts have by their very nature a component of risk and uncertainty, as they depend on the occurrence of future events and developments. Actual results may deviate even significantly from those announced in relation to a multitude of external factors not necessarily under GVS's control.

Consolidated Financial Statements as at 30 September 2023

Consolidated Income Statement

(In thousands of Euro) Period of 9 months ended
30 September
2023 2022
Revenue from contracts with customers 313.108 273.495
Other revenue and income 4.653 2.544
Total revenue 317.761 276.039
Purchases and consumption of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products (103.896) (93.588)
Personnel costs (98.052) (90.918)
Services Cost (42.361) (38.870)
Other operating costs (6.193) (3.368)
EBITDA 67.259 49.295
Net write downs of financial assets (633) (342)
Amortisation, depreciation and write downs (32.225) (26.028)
EBIT 34.401 22.925
Financial income 2.949 43.009
Financial costs (16.297) (5.369)
Profit before income tax 21.053 60.565
Income taxes (5.222) (15.490)
Net profit 15.831 45.075
Group's share 15.825 45.073
Minority share 6 2
Basic net result per share (in Euro) 0,09 0,26
Diluted net result per share (In Euro) 0,09 0,26

Analysis of Reclassified Income Statement

Period of 9 months ended 30 September
(In thousands of euro) 2023 of which
non-
recurring
2023
Adjusted
% 2022 of which
non
recurring
2022
Adjusted
%
Revenues from sales and services 313.108 - 313.108 100,0% 273.495 - 273.495 100,0%
Other revenues and income 4.653 1.619 3.034 1,0% 2.544 - 2.544 0,9%
Total revenue 317.761 1.619 316.142 101,0% 276.039 - 276.039 100,9%
Costs for purchase of raw materials and
change in inventories
(103.896) - (103.896) -33,2% (93.588) (3.959) (89.629) -32,8%
Service provisions (42.361) (268) (42.093) -13,4% (38.870) (1.031) (37.839) -13,8%
Other operating expenses (6.193) (2.317) (3.876) -1,2% (3.368) - (3.368) -1,2%
Added value 165.311 (966) 166.277 53,1% 140.213 (4.990) 145.203 53,1%
Labour cost (98.052) (858) (97.194) -31,0% (90.918) (2.632) (88.286) -32,3%
EBITDA 67.259 (1.824) 69.083 22,1% 49.295 (7.622) 56.917 20,8%
Depreciation and amortisation (32.225) (12.784) (19.441) -6,2% (26.028) (8.742) (17.286) -6,3%
Provisions and write-downs (633) - (633) -0,2% (342) - (342) -0,1%
EBIT 34.401 (14.608) 49.009 15,7% 22.925 (16.364) 39.289 14,4%
Financial income and expenses (13.348) (2.323) (11.025) -3,5% 37.640 (1.580) 39.220 14,3%
Pre-tax result 21.052 (16.931) 37.984 12,1% 60.565 (17.944) 78.509 28,7%
Income taxes (5.222) 3.973 (9.195) -2,9% (15.490) 4.065 (19.555) -7,2%
Group and minorities' net profit 15.831 (12.958) 28.789 9,2% 45.075 (13.879) 58.954 21,6%

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In thousands of Euro) As of
September
30, 2023
As of
December
31, 2022
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 484.253 494.846
Right of use assets 19.635 22.991
Property, plant and equipment 125.009 120.404
Deferred tax assets 4.361 3.487
Non-current financial assets 3.764 3.754
Derivative financial instruments 6.521 6.648
Other non current assets and receivables 2.995 1.695
Total non current assets 646.538 653.825
Current assets
Inventories 98.723 106.922
Trade receivables 60.172 72.944
Contract assets 1.152 1.205
Income tax receivables 7.504 5.691
Other current assets and receivables 12.151 12.514
Current financial assets 66.748 4.779
Cash and cash equivalents 114.970 135.169
Total current assets 361.420 339.224
Total assets 1.007.958 993.049
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 1.750 1.750
Reserves 324.247 301.780
Profit for the period 15.825 24.098
Group shareholders' equity 341.822 327.628
Non-controlling interests 33 46
Total equity 341.855 327.674
Non-current liabilities
Payables for the purchase of equity investments and earn-outs 24.370 40.983
Non-current borrowings 379.201 10.989
Non-current lease liabilities 13.651 16.899
Deferred tax liabilities 40.996 46.086
Employee benefit obligations 3.149 4.630
Provisions for risks and charges
Total non-current liabilities
9.962
471.329
9.221
128.808
Current liabilities
Payables for the purchase of equity investments and earn-outs 19.082
Current borrowings 97.202 438.238
Current lease liabilities 6.591 8.312
Trade payables 34.772 57.944
Contract liabilities 7.253 7.224
Income tax payables 6.744 2.662
Other current liabilities 23.130 22.187
Total current liabilities 194.774 536.567
Total equity and liabilities 1.007.958 993.049

UNI EN ISO 1400
Cert. N. 7838-E

ISO 9001
CISQ/CSQ 9190 GVS 1 UNI EN ISO 9001
Cert. N. 9190 GVS 1

Via Roma, 50 - 40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy Tel. +39 051 6176311 - Fax +39 051 6176200 - e-mail: [email protected] - www.gvs.com Cap. Soc. € 1.750.000 int. vers. - C.F. 03636630372 - P. Iva 00644831208 R.E.A. 0305386/BO - Reg. Imprese 45539/BO - Mecc. BO 012048

GVS S.p.A.

UNI EN ISO 45001
Cert. N. 7838-I

C

Mod 3065

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Period of 9 months ended 30
(In thousands of Euro)
September
2023 2022
Profit before income tax
- Adjustments:
21.053 60.565
Depreciation and amortization 32.225 26.028
Capital loss / (gain) from disposal of assets 100 36
Net financial expenses 13.348 (37.640)
Other non-monetary movements 5.255 5.965
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in net working capital 71.981 54.954
Changes in inventory 4.923 (19.301)
Changes in trade receivables 14.506 (3.143)
Changes in trade payables (23.165) 1.118
Changes in other assets and liabilities 1.850 442
Uses of employee benefit obligations and provisions for risks and charges (5.169) (1.670)
Income tax paid (8.341) (6.843)
Net cash flow provided by / (used in) operating activities 56.586 25.556
Investments in property, plant and equipment (17.433) (14.003)
Investments in intangible assets (4.639) (3.686)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 539 43
Investments in financial assets (83.025) (6.686)
Disposal of financial assets 22.280 6.451
Acquisition of company branch (net of cash acquired) (236.025)
Net cash flow provided by / (used in) investing activities (82.279) (253.906)
Proceeds from long term borrowings 75.963 232.511
Repayment of long term borrowings (52.075) (37.467)
Repayment of lease liabilities (6.086) (4.189)
Finance costs paid (11.300) (2.650)
Finance income received 608 1.346
Treasury shares (58) (1.405)
Net cash flow provided by / (used in) financing activities 7.052 188.146
Total cash flow provided / (used) in the year (18.641) (40.204)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 135.169 136.893
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 199.107 190.079
Total cash flow provided / (used) in the year (18.641) (40.204)
Exchange differences from translation of cash and cash equivalents (1.558) 14.649
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 114.970 111.338

Via Roma, 50 - 40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy Tel. +39 051 6176311 - Fax +39 051 6176200 - e-mail: [email protected] - www.gvs.com Cap. Soc. € 1.750.000 int. vers. - C.F. 03636630372 - P. Iva 00644831208 R.E.A. 0305386/BO - Reg. Imprese 45539/BO - Mecc. BO 012048

GVS S.p.A.

UNI EN ISO 45001
Cert. N. 7838-I

IATF 16949
Cert. N. 9136 GVS 4

Consolidated Net Financial Debt

(In thousands of euro) At 30 September 2023 At 31 December 2022
(A) Cash on hand 114.970 135.169
(B) Cash equivalents
Fixed-term deposits 63.659
Securities held for trading 2.898 4.592
Financial receivables for leasing 191 187
(C) Other current financial assets 66.748 4.779
(D) Cash and cash equivalents (A)+(B)+(C) 181.718 139.948
Financial debt to parent company 1.058
Financial payables to other companies in GVS Group for leases 1.670 2.907
Financial payables for leases 4.921 5.405
Other current debt
Other Financial Payables 20.303 256
(E) Current financial payables 27.952 8.568
(F) Current portion of non-current payables 94.923 437.982
(G) Current financial debt (E) + (F) 122.875 446.550
(H) Net current financial debt (G) - (D) 58.843 (306.602)
Non-current bank payables 304.201 10.094
Non-current bonds
Other financial payables 24.370 41.878
Other financial payables to GVS Group 75.000
Financial payables to other companies in GVS Group for leases 1.074 1.547
Non-current payables for leasing 12.577 15.352
(1) Non-current financial payables 417.222 68.871
Derivative financial instruments with negative values
$(\cup)$ Debt obligations
(K) Commercial and other non-current debt
(L) Non-current financial debt $(I) + (J) + (K)$ 417.222 68.871
(M) Total net financial debt (H)-(L) (358.379) (375.473)

ISO 9001
CISQ/CSQ 9190 GVS 1 UNI EN ISO 9001
Cert. N. 9190 GVS

Via Roma, 50 - 40069 Zola Predosa (Bologna) - Italy Tel. +39 051 6176311 - Fax +39 051 6176200 - e-mail: [email protected] - www.gvs.com Cap. Soc. € 1.750.000 int. vers. - C.F. 03636630372 - P. Iva 00644831208 R.E.A. 0305386/BO - Reg. Imprese 45539/BO - Mecc. BO 012048

GVS S.p.A.

UNI EN ISO 45001
Cert. N. 7838-I

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