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NEMETSCHEK GROUP
Earnings Call Q4-/ FY-24
Agenda

01 Review Financial Year 2024
Financial Year 2024: All Financial Goals Achieved or Clearly Exceeded

Strategic Highlights FY-24: Foundation for the Next Phase of Growth

- Al \& Data Innovation Hub to drive innovation and synergies and efficiency.
- Based on ethical and trustworthy AI practices.
- Solutions that lead to a more environmentally friendly and resourceefficient construction industry.
- Highly successful move to subscription \& SaaS progressing in line with plans.
- Successful completion of Bluebeam transition to subscription-based business model.
- Record share of recurring and subscription \& SaaS revenues.
- Strengthening and expanding our international footprint even further.
- India: Opening of a go-to-market office in Mumbai.
- Increased focus on cross-selling and larger accounts.
- Targeting a comprehensive ecosystem enabling end-to-end workflows.
- dTwin: A horizontal, data-centric, open, and cloud-based platform that improves efficiency and sustainability.
- M\&A: Largest acquisition in company's history with GoCanvas.
- Ventures: Investments in highly innovative start-ups, e.g. SmartPM, Document Crunch, Briq.
- In total already 15 venture investments.
- Progress in enhancing operational excellence.
- Increased efficiency and effectiveness through harmonized processes, best practice sharing, and an optimized support system landscape.
02 Update
Subscription / Saaš Transition

Successful Recurring Business Model

03 Financial Results
Q4- / FY-24
Q4-24: Strong Finish of the Year

Key Financial Highlights FY-24: Strong Profitable Growth
Revenues:
+16.9\% to EUR 995.6m
(+17.2\% cc ${ }^{1}$ )
Organic Growth ${ }^{2}:+13.7 \%$
$(+14.0 \% \mathrm{cc})$
ARR Growth:
+41.9\% to EUR 1,019.9m
(+41.6\% cc ${ }^{1}$ )
Organic Growth: +34.6\%
$(+34.2 \% \mathrm{cc})$
Subscription/SaaS Revenues:
+88.1\% to EUR 567.8m
(+88.3\% cc)
Organic Growth: +79.5\%
$(+79.6 \% \mathrm{cc})$
EBITDA:
+16.8\% to EUR 301.0m
(+15.3\% cc)
Organic Growth ${ }^{2}:+16.9 \%$
$(+15.4 \% \mathrm{cc})$
EBITDA Margin: 30.2\%
Organic EBITDA Margin ${ }^{3}: 31.1 \%$
Earnings per Share:
EUR 1.52 (+8.8\%)
EPS before PPA: EUR 1.74
$(+9.3 \%)$
(C) Cash Conversion: 101.9\%
Net Debt Position: EUR -294.6m
Equity Ratio:
$44.2 \%$
Segments FY-24: Design and Build Segments Main Growth Drivers

Revenues per Region: Americas and Asia/Pacific Main Growth Drivers

Recurring Revenues: Successful Transition leads to New Record High of 87\%
Revenue Share by type in \%

Recurring revenues (Software services (30\%); Subscription/SaaS (57\%)) Licenses $\square$ Consulting \& Hardware
Overview Q4-24:

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At a Glance: Income Statement and Important KPIs
| Key Figures mEUR | FY-24 | FY-23 | Growth y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 995.6 | 951.6 | $+16.9 \%$ |
| Cost of goods and services | $-40.5$ | $-33.9$ | $+19.6 \%$ |
| Personnel expenses | $-406.1$ | $-360.9$ | $+12.5 \%$ |
| Other operating income/expenses | $-248.0$ | $-199.1$ | $+24.6 \%$ |
| EBITDA | 301.0 | 257.7 | $+16.8 \%$ |
| EBITDA margin | $30.2 \%$ | $30.3 \%$ | $-10 b p s$ |
| D\&A (incl. PPA) | $-66.8$ | $-58.2$ | $+14.7 \%$ |
| EBIT | 234.2 | 198.5 | $+17.4 \%$ |
| EBIT margin | $23.5 \%$ | $23.4 \%$ | $+10 b p s$ |
| Net income (group shares) | 175.4 | 161.3 | $+8.8 \%$ |
| EPS | 1.52 | 1.40 | $+8.6 \%$ |
| FCF (before M\&A) | 293.5 | 240.6 | $+22.0 \%$ |
| Equity ratio in \% | $44.2 \%$ | $61.4 \%$ | $-17.2 p p$ |
| Net Cash | $-294.6$ | 261.2 | $->100 \%$ |

Resilient Business Model: Diversified With a High Share of Recurring Revenues

Outlook Financial Year 2025

05
Appendix

Income Statement
| €m | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | \% YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 995.6 | 851.6 | $+16.9 \%$ |
| Other income | 11.8 | 8.9 | $+31.8 \%$ |
| Operating income | 1,007.3 | 860.5 | $+17.1 \%$ |
| Cost of goods and services | $-40.5$ | $-33.9$ | $+19.6 \%$ |
| Personnel expenses | $-406.1$ | $-360.9$ | $+12.5 \%$ |
| Other expenses | $-259.8$ | $-208.0$ | $+24.9 \%$ |
| Operating expenses | $-706.3$ | $-602.8$ | $+17.2 \%$ |
| EBITDA | 301.0 | 257.7 | $+16.8 \%$ |
| Margin | 30.2\% | 30.3\% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $-66.8$ | $-58.2$ | $+14.7 \%$ |
| t/o right-of-use assets | $-16.8$ | $-16.7$ | $+0.6 \%$ |
| t/o PPA | $-36.7$ | $-29.4$ | $+24.8 \%$ |
| EBIT | 234.2 | 199.5 | $+17.4 \%$ |
| Financial result | $-6.0$ | 5.0 | $>-100 \%$ |
| t/o IFRS 16 | $-1.9$ | $-1.9$ | $+39.0 \%$ |
| EBT | 228.2 | 204.5 | $+11.6 \%$ |
| Income taxes | $-49.4$ | $-40.6$ | $+21.9 \%$ |
| Non-controlling interests | 3.4 | 2.7 | $+23.1 \%$ |
| Net income (group shares) | 175.4 | 161.3 | $+8.8 \%$ |
| EPS in EUR | 1.52 | 1.40 | $+8.8 \%$ |
Balance Sheet - Assets
| €m | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 205.7 | 268.0 |
| Trade receivables, net | 147.4 | 99.6 |
| Inventories | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Other current assets | 59.5 | 49.6 |
| Current assets, total | 413.7 | 418.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 22.1 | 23.7 |
| Right-of-use assets | 60.7 | 60.9 |
| Intangible assets | 383.4 | 135.1 |
| Goodwill | 1,135.2 | 552.0 |
| Other non-current assets | 121.3 | 84.3 |
| Non-current assets, total | 1,722.7 | 856.1 |
| Total assets | 2,136.3 | 1,274.3 |
Balance Sheet - Equity and Liabilities
| €m | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term loans | 0 | 6.8 |
| Trade payables | 20.8 | 15.3 |
| Provisions and accrued liabilities | 94.3 | 65.7 |
| Deferred revenue | 354.6 | 265.1 |
| Current lease liability | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Other current liabilities | 49.2 | 31.0 |
| Current liabilities, total | 535.6 | 400.6 |
| Long-term borrowings without current portion | 500.3 | 0.1 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 53.0 | 16.7 |
| Non-current lease liability | 52.8 | 52.8 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 50.2 | 22.2 |
| Non-current liabilities, total | 656.3 | 91.8 |
| Subscribed capital and capital reserve | 128.0 | 128.0 |
| Retained earnings | 763.3 | 640.8 |
| Other reserves | 15.2 | $-22.2$ |
| Non-controlling interests | 37.9 | 35.3 |
| Equity, total | 944.4 | 781.9 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,136,3 | 1,274.3 |
Cash Flow Statement
| €m | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | \% YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 268.0 | 196.8 | $+36.2 \%$ |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 306.8 | 252.9 | $+21.3 \%$ |
| Cash flow from investing activities | $-707.1$ | $-37.8$ | $>-100 \%$ |
| t/o CapEX | $-13.7$ | $-12.7$ | |
| t/o Cash paid for acquisition of equity investments | $-13.0$ | $-15.3$ | |
| t/o Cash paid for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | $-680.8$ | 0 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 331.8 | $-139.4$ | $>+100 \%$ |
| t/o Dividends | $-55.4$ | $-52.0$ | $+6.7 \%$ |
| t/o Cash received from loans | 931.0 | 18.5 | |
| t/o Repayments of borrowings | $-507.1$ | $-83.6$ | |
| t/o Principal elements of lease payments | $-18.0$ | $-16.5$ | |
| FX-effects | 6.2 | $-4.4$ | |
| Free cash flow | $-400.3$ | 215.0 | $>-100 \%$ |
| Free cash flow (before M\&A) ${ }^{1}$ | 293.5 | 240.6 | $+22.0 \%$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 205.7 | 268.0 | $-23.2 \%$ |
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Disclaimer
This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on the beliefs of Nemetschek SE management. Such statements reflect current views of Nemetschek SE with respect to future events and results and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here, due to factors including changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange, the introduction of competing products, lack of market acceptance of new products, services or technologies and changes in business strategy. Nemetschek SE does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward looking statements.