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Kofola CescoSlovensko A.S.

Earnings Release Jun 3, 2024

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kofola group Investor presentation 3m 2024

03 June 2024

THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX The Kofola Group One of the most significant producers of non-alcoholic beverages in CEE and SEE Revenue 1Q 2024

14 production plants

CZK 2.09 bn

2,600+ employees

EBITDA 1Q 2024

CZK 264.8 m

Headquarters

Production plants

Kofola Group's markets

our long-term strategy is to be market leader or runner-up

Sales in countries where Kofola Group is number one or two in the soft drinks market account for 91% of our total revenue.

No. 2 player in the soft drinks market

No. 2 in water category

No. 1 player in the soft drinks market

No. 1 in water category

No. 1 player in the soft drinks market

No. 1 in water category

No. 4 player in the soft drinks market

No. 2 in water category

Product segments

CATEGORY REVENUE SHARE MAIN OWN BRANDS DISTRIBUTED AND
LICENCED BRANDS
Carbonated
Beverages
3M24
35%
3M23
36%
Waters 29%
32%
Non-carbonated
Beverages
8%
10%
Syrups 7%
8%
Fresh & Salad Bars 6%
6%
Other 15%
8%

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Long-term development

EBITDA* (CZKm)

Grey chart represents an acquisition effect between two subsequent periods. * Adjusted forone-offs.

highlights

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s. bought a 49% stake in MIXA VENDING s.r.o., a company focused on the operation of beverage and food vending machines. This is an interesting merger of two Czech family companies that have been operating on the market for over 30 years.

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s. acquired 51% stake in Pivovary CZ Group, which develops the traditional beer brands Holba, Zubr and Litovel. The Kofola Group can thus enter another category at the regional level in which it can use its business, distribution and marketing know-how.

The new face of the Korunní brand is Dara Rolins, who created a remake of her song as part of the "Napiješ - Nabiješ" campaign.

A healthier alternative to drinks in a can is coming to the market, aimed at children and young teenagers. Jupík SPARKY is based on water, fruit juice and low sugar content.

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our sustainability efforts

THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY KOFOLA GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX

A Complex APPROACH IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY PHILOSOPHY

We have been deeply engaged in the reduction of the impact of our business on the environment since 2010. We have introduced hundreds of steps to make our business work in harmony with nature. We don´t use sustainability as an empty phrase. We want "sustainable thinking" to be part of every decision we make. This is the only way to be sure that we can always be proud of what we do.

CIRCULAR ECONOMICS IS THE GOAL

Sustainability impacts the whole lifecycle of our products. We prefer to buy healthy and local ingredients, which we process in a considerate way. We try to cut our carbon footprint during transportation. We reduce packaging materials — for example, we sell some products without any packaging at all. And, last but not least, we try to find a reasonable use for any waste produced as a byproduct of our activities.

CASE STUDY: Transition of the Rajec Valley into a bio-district

The Rajec Valley in Slovakia is the source of our Rajec spring water. However, we don't only protect water resources. In 2019, we established closer cooperation with local farmers and we got organic certification for part of the Rajec Valley. The aim is to protect the whole unique Rajec ecosystem. We do not only produce water in the Rajec Valley, but we also plant herbs for our products and keep bees. All these activities illustrate the complexity of our approach to the issue of sustainability.

SUSTAINABILITY: OUR 6 KEY AREAS OF INTEREST

We decrease and offset the carbon footprint of our business in order to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2030.

  • The biggest fleet of CNG trucks in Central Europe with 25% emission savings compared to regular trucks.
  • Purchase of green energy: SK 100%, CZ 100%.

WASTE POLICY LOCAL FIRST PEOPLE

We cut the amount of waste produced in connection with our business and look for ways to reuse this waste.

  • 100% recyclability of packaging and materials.
  • Support of zero, returnable, and more times reusable packaging.
  • Zero waste office.

Water is the cornerstone of our business. We actively protect water sources to keep water in nature.

  • Efforts to get organic certification for the Rajec Valley in Slovakia in cooperation with local farmers were successful.
  • Cooperation with farmers to protect water sources in Radenska, Slovenia.

We put local suppliers first because we believe it is necessary to support the place where we live and run our business.

  • Preparation of our own extracts from local herbs.
  • Cooperation with relevant stakeholders in the surroundings of our production plants, and support of local activities.

CARBON FOOTPRINT WATER PROTECTION INGREDIENTS AND PRODUCTS

We prefer natural ingredients from verified suppliers. This is the only way to produce healthy products for our customers.

  • Removal of preservatives thanks to modern technologies.
  • Decrease of sugar content in beverages.
  • Transparent information about the origin of ingredients on labels – e.g. UGO fresh juice.

We create a healthy and motivating work environment. Satisfied employees are the best ambassadors for our company.

  • Family Friendly Company certification in Slovenia.
  • Support of personal and professional development.

WE REDUCE packaging waste FOLLOWING THE REDUCE–REUSE–RECYCLE PRINCIPLES

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THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX

We operate with respect to nature, society and individuals.

Whole sustainability presentation for download.

Our non-financial report is available at our website.

Sustainability: is the innovation of our entire business model; can't be done by picking and choosing; isn't about if, but how.

Kofola group results

THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY KOFOLA GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX

Kofola Group Key YTD* financial indicators**

**Adjusted forone-offs.

*** Detailed information about segment Other is on theslide 26.

**** LTM EBITDA as of31-03-24 is adjusted for breweries and othercompanies within segment Other (includes pre-acquisition EBITDA of newly acquired entities).

Revenue

Revenue YTD by product segments (CZKm)

Key messages*

YTD results INNOVATIONS

  • Group revenue increased by 378.1 CZKm (22.1%) out of which organic business growth 226.1 CZKm (13.2%).
  • Group EBITDA higher by 46.6 CZKm (21.4%), out of which organic business growth 27.7 CZKm (12.7%).
  • Volumes higher by 6.8% in 3M24.

  • Prager's Kombucha new flavours.

  • Jupík SPARKY.
  • Korunní functional waters.

costs development Macroeconomics

  • Decreased costs on sweeteners (by 37.1 CZKm), decreased costs on PET (by 26.5 CZKm) in 3M24.
  • Energy costs lower by 1.1 CZKm in 3M24.

  • No direct effect of Ukraine crisis on the Group.

  • The first signs of recovery after inflation crisis are visible.

M&A

  • In Mar 24, Acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group.
  • In Jan 24, 49% share in Mixa Vending acquired.
  • In Jan 24, acquisition ofLibina apple orchards.

business segments

THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY KOFOLA GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX

our business consists of three main segments

THE KOFOLA GROUP SUSTAINABILITY GROUP RESULTS BUSINESS SEGMENTS CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS M&A GOALS MORE ABOUT KOFOLA APPENDIX

12%

19%

23%

Revenue YTD| Czechoslovakia

Revenue by packaging formats* (CZKm)

Sales in litres (´000)

CZECHIA 3M24 3M23 Change
On premise 5,433 6,052 (10.2%)
On the go 12,551 11,995 4.6%
At home 72,911 65,790 10.8%
Total 90,895 83,837 8.4%
SLOVAKIA 3M24 3M23 Change
On premise 4,372 5,028 (13.0%)
On the go 4,957 4,332 14.4%
At home 33,629 31,658 6.2%
Total 42,958 41,018 4.7%

* Excludes revenue from sales of services and material.

At home –Syrups and drinks in 1.5l+ packaging. On premise – Drinks in KEGs and glass bottles. On the go – Drinks in cans and 1l- packaging.

Revenue and EBITDA | Czechoslovakia

At home On the go On premise

Revenue YTD | ADRIATIC

Revenue by packaging formats* (CZKm)

Sales in litres (´000)

SLOVENIA 3M24 3M23 Change
On premise 3,871 3,674 5.4%
On the go 3,339 3,132 6.6%
At home 13,511 12,332 9.6%
Total 20,721 19,138 8.3%
CROATIA 3M24 3M23 Change
On premise 1,050 1,336 (21.4%)
On the go 939 881 6.6%
At home 6,613 6,565 0.7%
Total 8,602 8,782 (2.0%)

* Excludes revenue from sales of services and material.

At home –Syrups and drinks in 1.5l+ packaging. On premise – Drinks in KEGs and glass bottles. On the go – Drinks in cans and 1l- packaging.

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Revenue and EBITDA | ADRIATIC

Fresh & Herbs: UGO

Fresh & Herbs: LEROS and Premium Rosa

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Producer of premium natural products such as syrups, juices and jams.

Certified producer of medical-grade herbal teas with history dating back to 1954. Owner of the Trepallini and Café Reserva brands. Distributor of Dilmah teas.

Revenue and EBITDA | Fresh & Herbs

SEGMENT OTHER

For 3M24 segment Otherconsists of new companies aquired as part of Project Breweries and also other small and new businesses as stated in the table below.

Acquisition
date
Consolidation
method
PIVOVARY TRIANGL s.r.o. 01.11.2023 subsidiary
FILIP REAL a.s. 31.12.2023 subsidiary
PRAGEROVY SADY LIBINA s.r.o. 17.01.2024 subsidiary
MIXA VENDING s.r.o. 25.01.2024 subsidiary
Pivovary
CZ Group a.s.
08.03.2024 subsidiary
FONTÁNA PCZG s.r.o. 08.03.2024 subsidiary

Segment Other does not include equity accounted investees - General Plastic, a.s. (joint venture), Cafe Dorado s.r.o. (associate) and Zahradní OLLA s.r.o. (associate). Share of profit/loss of equity accounted investees is included in Finance income/costs.

Basic information Business overview of Project Breweries as of 31.03.2024

  • Project Breweries is related to PIVOVARY TRIANGL s.r.o. newly established consortium of investors, which became a 100% owner of Pivovary CZ Group a.s. and FONTÁNA PCZG s.r.o.
  • Revenue: 110 CZKm
  • EBITDA: 13 CZKm
  • Segment Breweries will be disclosed separately from 2Q24.
  • So far there are no issues, we are integrating the companies into Kofola group structure.

Other

Consolidated Financial Performance Indicators

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Selected financial performance indicators

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M&A Strategy | where we invest?

Strong love brands Synergies with current business EBITDA multiple

Goals

THE KOFOLA GROUP
SUSTAINABILITY
KOFOLA GROUP RESULTS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
CONSOLIDATED INDICATORS
M&A
GOALS
MORE ABOUT KOFOLA
APPENDIX

Goals

2024
EBITDA (current Kofola
Group*)
CZK 1.35-1.45 bn
EBITDA (incl. new acquisitions) **CZK 1.55-1.80 bn
Revenue growth (current Kofola
Group*)
7%
Revenue growth (incl. new acquisitions) **25%
Max CAPEX 40% of
EBITDA
Dividend per share ~ 13.5 CZK
Net debt / EBITDA < 3.0

* Kofola Group entities as of 31-12-23, respectively.

** Balance includes estimated post-acquisition results of MIXA VENDING (acquired in Jan 24) and Pivovary CZ Group (acquired in Mar 24). Full consolidation is expected despite the ownership percentages being around 50% due to management control over both companies. Other shareholder's share on post-acquisition results will affect row Non-controlling interest in the Consolidated statement of profit or loss. Revenue growth (incl. new acquisitions) is calculated as expected revenue in 2024 (incl. acquisitions) vs. revenue of current Kofola Group in 2023.

Revenue development

Period Change*
Apr2024 vs Apr2023 –
Value
c. +28%
Apr2024 vs Apr2023 –
Volume
c. +18%
May 2024 vs May 2023 –
Value
c. +17%
May 2024 vs May 2023 –
Volume
c. (4%)

MORE About Kofola

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Awards

TOP Employers ranking

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko has been ranked in the TOP 5 best employers in the Czech Republic. In the TOP Employers ranking it took 5th place in the FMCG.

Hermes Communicator of the Year

In the Hermes Communicator of the Year competition, which awards the best institutions in Slovakia in communicating with customers, Kofola was placed in the Innovative Marketing Approach category with its "Láskyplný páteček" campaign.

Product of the Year 2024

Slovenian consumers voted for the best novelty of the year. Products from the Radenska FunctionALLrange were awarded the Product of the Year 2024certificate, which is proof of quality, innovation and consumer trust.

Family Friendly Company

Radenska Adriatic was awarded the Family Friendly Company certificate, which is awarded by the non-profit NGO Ekvilib Institute in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, SocialAffairs and Health.

History of successful acquisitions and development

History of successful acquisitions and development

History of successful acquisitions and development

Kofola Incubator development Acquisition of 34% share in Zahradní OLLA

Getting closer to raw materials

Co-ownership of coffee plantations in Colombia

PRAGEROVY SADY LIBINA Acquisition of apple orchards in the Czech Republic

2024

2023 Own marketplace with Supplo s.r.o.

B2B sales of products and services through newly established company

MIXA VENDING

Acquisition of a 49% stake in a company focused on the operation of beverage and food vending machines

Pivovary CZ Group

Acquisition of 51% stake in Pivovary CZ Group, which develops the traditional beer brands Holba, Zubr and Litovel

Kofola ownership structure as of 31 March 2024

Shares owned by key management persons

Development in years by type of transaction

Financial stability and further development

We stabilized our financial situation and reduced our debt from around a 4.1 level at the beginning of Covid pandemic to a current healthy level. We will keep focusing on keeping our debt below 3.

Now we want to develop further, mainly in these areas:

1. Sustainability of our business

We have successfully implemented Cirkulka project (returnable glass packaging). We have expanded our portfolio to include the brewery business and vending machines . Other projects will follow.

2. Set up of start-up incubator

We have included existing investments in this incubator – F.H.Prager (craft ciders), e-sport team Brute (now in cooperation with Semtex Republic) and special mobile app for menus, ordering and payment in restaurants in Slovenia and Croatia (Enjoi). In 2023, we acquired 34% share in Zahradní OLLA (ceramic containers for economical and controlled irrigation of plants).

We are looking for new projects that have a potential to support our core and non-core business.

Appendix

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Results of Kofola Group | 3M 2024

Reconciliation of reported and adjusted
results (CZKm)
Reported One-offs Adjusted
Revenue 2,090.6 - 2,090.6
Cost of sales (1,195.2) - (1,195.2)
Gross profit 895.4 - 895.4
Selling, marketing and distribution costs (609.3) - (609.3)
Administrative costs (177.2) - (177.2)
Other operating income/(costs), net 2.3 12.7 15.0
Operating profit/(loss) 111.2 12.7 123.9
Depreciation and amortisation 140.9 140.9
EBITDA 252.1 12.7 264.8
Finance income/(costs), net (104.7) - (104.7)
Income tax (35.2) (2.7) (37.9)
Profit/(loss) for the period (28.7) 10.0 (18.7)
-
attributable to shareholders of Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s.
(31.8) 10.0 (21.8)

One-offs

  • Acquisition advisorycosts of CZK 13.2 million (CzechoSlovakia and Other segments).
  • Restructuring costs of CZK 0.6 million (Fresh & Herbs segment).
  • Net gain on sold items of Property, plant and equipment of CZK 1.03 million recognized in Fresh & Herbs, Adriatic and CzechoSlovakia segments.
  • Insurance reimbursement of CZK 0.1 million (Adriaticsegment).

Group Results Comparison 3M *

(CZKm) 3M24 3M23 Change Change (%)
Revenue 2,090.6 1,712.4 378.2 22.1%
Cost of sales (1,195.2) (997.2) (198.0) 19.9%
Gross profit 895.4 715.2 180.2 25.2%
Selling, marketing and distribution costs (609.3) (508.6) (100.7) 19.8%
Administrative costs (177.2) (140.9) (36.3) 25.8%
Other operating income/(costs), net 15.0 18.6 (3.6) (19.4%)
Operating profit/(loss) 123.9 84.3 39.6 47.0%
Depreciation and amortisation 140.9 133.9 7.0 5.2%
EBITDA 264.8 218.2 46.6 21.4%
Finance income/(costs), net (104.7) (26.6) (78.1) 293.6%
Income tax (37.9) (23.3) (14.6) 62.7%
Profit/(loss) for the period (18.7) 34.4 (53.1) (154.4%)
-
attributable to shareholders of Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s.
(21.8) 35.1 (56.9) (162.1%)

Comment

  • Organic business growth is driven mainly by volume increase (in liters). Impact of newly acquired companies (segment Other) is 152 CZKm.
  • Costs on sweeteners were lower (price effect of 37 CZKm). Energy costs decreased by 1 CZKm, savings in PET (price effect of 27 CZKm).
  • Gross margin increased from 41.8% to 42.8% as a result of decreasing input prices and increasing volumes.
  • Higher Selling costs (driven mainly by personal expenses) and also higher Selling, marketing and distribution costs related to newly acquired companies (effect of 29 CZKm).
  • Administrative costs increase driven mainly by higher costs on option scheme (by 15 CZKm) and effect of newly acquired companies is 9 CZKm.
  • Finance costs increase resulting from a change in currency exchange rates (unrealized exchange loss as a result of revaluation – mainly loans).
  • EBITDA margin at 12.67% vs 12.74% in 3M23.

Consolidated Income Statement*

(CZKm) 3M24 3M23 2023** 2022** 2021** 2020**
Revenue 2,090.6 1,712.4 8,690.1 7,875.3 6,636.2 6,171.5
Cost of sales (1,195.2) (997.2) (4,802.7) (4,564.0) (3,710.2) (3,349.5)
Gross profit 895.4 715.2 3,887.4 3,311.3 2,926.0 2,822.0
Selling, marketing and distribution costs (609.3) (508.6) (2,487.8) (2,330.0) (2,033.6) (2,041.7)
Administrative costs (177.2) (140.9) (707.1) (466.5) (466.4) (425.7)
Other operating income/(costs), net 15.0 18.6 26.5 17.8 93.0 55.6
Operating profit/(loss) 123.9 84.3 719.0 532.6 519.0 410.2
EBITDA 264.8 211.3 1,253.4 1,110.4 1,128.1 1,030.3

Contact

Should you have any question related to Kofola Group do not hesitate to contact our investor relations office:

Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s. Nad Porubkou 2278/31A 708 00 Ostrava Czech Republic

Authorization

This presentation has been authorized by the Board of Directors of Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s. on 3 June 2024.

Disclaimer

This presentation ("the Presentation") has been prepared by Kofola ČeskoSlovensko a.s. ("the Company").

The Company has prepared the Presentation with due care, however certain inconsistencies or omissions might have appeared in it. Information related to quarterly results is subject to limited procedures, balances as of 31 March and 30 September are provided for Net debt only. Therefore it is recommended that any person who intends to undertake any investment decision regarding any security issued by the Company or its subsidiaries shall only rely on information released as an official communication by the Company in accordance with the legal and regulatory provisions that are binding for the Company.

It should be also noted that forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expectations regarding the future financial results give no guarantee or assurance that such results will be achieved. The Board of Directors' expectations are based on present knowledge, awareness and/or views of the Company´s Board of Directors´ members and are dependent on a number of factors, which may cause that the actual results that will be achieved by the Company may differ materially from those discussed in the document. Many such factors are beyond the present knowledge, awareness and/or

control of the Company, or cannot be predicted by it.

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