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1H 2023 Financial Results

1H 2023 Financial Results
July 27th, 2023
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Agenda



Key Messages

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Solid 1H'23 results in a still challenging environment
- Outperformance in ≥18'' Repl. despite a softer than expected market demand
- Price/mix and efficiency covering 1.3x Raw Mat, FX & Inflation headwinds
- Sound cash flow trend in line with business seasonality; efficient stock management continues
FY 2023 market outlook and targets
- More cautious market outlook (-2% YoY), while High Value resilience confirmed (+6pp vs. Standard)
- Stronger Price/mix driving to Ebit margin upgrade
- Adjusted Ebit and Cash generation confirmed despite a more cautious view on demand and forex

1H'23 Results highlights
Strong operating performance confirming the resilience of our business model
€ million

Pirelli Sustainability achievements in 1H'23: for People, Planet and Mobility


5 1H 2023 Financial Results 1. RR: Rolling Resistance, WG: Wet Grip and ICE, focus on new labelled IPcodes; 2. IP codes: Identification Product Codes, extra EU labelling scales are converted to EU labelling grades, for WG. ICE Pictogram is included; 3. Reference tyre: 235/45R20 100H XL S-ZERO(MO) IP 17884, official target 3% excl. Metals; 4. Figure including both share from direct procurement (51%) and national electric grid mix based on Int. Energy Agency data (23%); 5. thanks to a combination of physical segregation and mass balance approach. Depending on tyre size, biobased and recycled content ranges between 29-31% and 25-27% respectively. Bio-based materials are natural rubber, textile reinforcements, biochemicals, bio-resins and lignin, while recycled materials are metallic reinforcements, chemicals and – through mass balance - synthetic rubber, silica and carbon black; Claim validated by Bureau Veritas
Agenda



2Q/1H'23 Car volumes – Pirelli vs. Market
Trend improving vs. 1Q but below expectations (destocking in EU & NA. , slow China recovery) Pirelli outperformance confirmed in ≥18'' driven by North America and APac

7 1H 2023 Financial Results Source: Pirelli market estimates based on third party and associations of tyre producers market data
2023 Strategy implementation: 1H 2023 delivery in line with targets


1H'23 Commercial program delivery
Higher weight of ≥18" on Car Volumes, with increasing incidence of Elect and sales in US and APac

Innovation program delivery - New P Zero™ generation
Meeting High-End Consumers demand for Safety, Performance and Sustainability


- Designed for High-End Electrified Vehicles ›
- Unmatched Eco-Safety Performances ›
- A step towards a reduced Environmental impact ›


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- Max. Road Performance & Driving pleasure ›
- Sporty driving and daily use ›

- The choice of Prestige Car Manufacturers Derived from Pirelli's Motorsport experience ›
- Designed for Hyper Cars and Super Cars ›
- Maximum Dry Performance on track ›
ALL PRODUCED IN EUROPE WITH 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY1

Eco-Safety champion for High-End EV, designed for sustainable mobility


11 1H 2023 Financial Results 1. Thanks to a combination of physical segregation and mass balance approach. Depending on tyre size, bio-based and recycled content ranges between 29-31% and 25-27% respectively. Bio-based materials are natural rubber, textile reinforcements, bio-chemicals, bio-resins and lignin, while recycled materials are metallic reinforcements, chemicals and - through mass balance - synthetic rubber, silica and carbon black; 2. Internal calculated by comparing the fossil-based and mineral materials associated to a set (4 tyres) of P Zero™E (235/45R189 vs same size of P Zero ™ (PZ4); 3. Vs standard UHP tyre P Zero ™ (PZ4 size 235/45R18), normalized by mileage, according to ISO 14026 and ISO 14067 verified by Bureau Veritas; 4. in g/1000km Vs standard UHP tyre P Zero ™ (PZ4 size 235/45R18); results from the 23CPC11 report of comparative test carried out on Electric Vehicles in June 2023 by Dekra test Centre Z.A.
Wave 3 Competitiveness programs: 1H results
Achievements in line with expectations and the seasonality of programs' delivery


Operations: Pirelli to acquire 100% of Hevea-Tec
- Founded in 1999, Hevea-Tec is the largest independent natural rubber processor in Brazil
- Enterprise Value: ~€21m
- Deal expected to close by the end of 2023, after the approval from Antitrust authorities
Potential Benefits

SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION R&D
- increase the use of non-fossil-based materials in the tyres
- launch of new FSC® certified projects
ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL RUBBER LOCAL FOR LOCAL SUPPLY
- ensure continuity of supply in the region with greater efficiency
- reduce CO2 emissions
IMPROVE PIRELLI'S RAW MAT. STOCK MANAGEMENT
Jaci, São Paulo

1H/2Q'23 Sales bridge
Growth driven by solid price/mix improvement despite soft market demand and weak FX
€ million

1H'23 adjusted EBIT bridge

Profitability supported by price/mix and efficiency covering 1.3x Raw Mat, FX & Inflation headwinds € million


1H'23 Net Income bridge
Earnings driven by improving operating performance

€ million

1H'23 Net Financial Position
Net Cash Flow bef. div. 1H'23 at -535M vs -464M in 1H'22 - stable yoy excluding LTI impact (-468M)

➢ Long Term Incentives are related to '20-'22. From 2024 LTI will switch to "rolling" system with aligned annual impact on P&L and Cash flow ›

Total Gross Debt structure as of June 30th 2023

Liquidity margin fully covering debt maturities up to 2025ye. ESG-financing weight on gross debt at ~58%

18 1H 2023 Financial Results 1. including assets at FV through P&L; 2. Based on average gross debt and hedging of intragroup financing
Agenda



2023 Global Car Tyre Market Outlook

A more cautious view due to softer trend in China and EU and weaker South American market High Value resilience confirmed

Main highlights by segment / channel
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- O.E. ≥18": a more cautious view on China recovery post pandemic
- Repl. ≥18'': Softer demand trend in EU (following the trends in 1H but improving YoY in 2H) and China ›
- Car ≤17": demand trend on OE and Replacement reflecting a weak economic environment (South America and EU)
FY 2023 targets: Stronger Price/mix driving to Ebit margin upgrade
Adjusted Ebit and Cash generation confirmed despite a more cautious view on demand and forex
| € billion | 2022 A | 2023 E | • Vol.: ~-2% ÷ -1% |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARGET @11 May '23 | TARGET @27 July '23 | (old: flat / ~+1%) • Price/mix: ~+7% ÷ ~+8% |
||
| Net Sales | 6.62 | ~6.6 ÷ ~6.8 |
~6.5 ÷ ~6.7 |
(old: ~+4.5% ÷ ~+5.5%) • Forex: ~-7% ÷ ~-6% (old~-4.5% ÷ ~-3.5%) |
| adj. EBIT margin | 14.8% | >14%÷ ~14.5% |
~14.5%÷ <15% |
|
| CapEx (% of Sales) |
0.40 (6.0%) |
~0.40 (~6%) |
confirmed | |
| Net Cash Flow bef. Dividends |
0.52 | ~0.44 ÷ ~0.47 |
confirmed | |
| Net Financial Position NFP / adj. EBITDA |
2.55 1.8x |
~2.35 ~1.65x ÷ ~1.7x |
confirmed | |
| ROIC1 Post taxes |
20.3% | ~20% | confirmed |

Agenda



2023 Forex guidance


| Main avg. exchange rates |
2022 A | 2023 E (Jul guid) |
∆ YoY (vs. EUR) |
2023 E (Feb guid) |
∆ YoY (vs. EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR / USD / |
1.05 | 1.10 | ~-4% | 1.08 | ~-2% |
| EUR / CNY / |
7.08 | 7.63 | ~-7% | 7.50 | ~-6% |
| EUR / BRL / |
5.45 | 5.54 | ~-2% | 5.73 | ~-5% |
| TOT. IMPACT ON SALES | ~-7% ÷-6% | ~-4.5%÷-3.5% |

A globally acknowledged sustainability leadership

| Major ratings | Last update |
Score | Positioning in the reference sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86 | Top score ATX Auto Components | |
| 2023 | TOP 1% ESG | Max Score | |
| 2022 | A | Max Score | |
| 2022 | SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT LEADER |
Max Score | |
| 2023 | 4.5 / 5 | Top score Auto parts | |
| 2023 | 11.2 | Top ESG Rated | |
| 2022 | AA | 6% of the Auto components in AA | |
| 2022 | Platinum | Max score |

Key Car Market Trends: Europe



Key Car Market Trends: North America


26 1H 2023 Financial Results Source: Pirelli tyre market estimates based on main data provider for the Region; historical market data may be subject to restatement; 1. N. America Replacement includes imports

Key Car Market Trends: Asia Pacific



Key Car Market Trends: Russia, MEAI / South America


28 1H 2023 Financial Results Source: Pirelli tyre market estimates based on main data provider for the Region; historical market data may be subject to restatement; 1. South America Replacement restated to include Brazilian imports

Economic results summary

| € million | 2Q 2023 | 2Q 2022 | ∆ YoY | 1H 2023 | 1H 2022 | ∆ YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | 1,737.8 | 1,675.9 | +3.7% | 3,437.5 | 3,197.0 | +7.5% | |
| Organic variation | +9.1% | +10.4% | |||||
| EBITDA1 adjusted |
379.4 | 362.2 | +4.7% | 739.1 | 695.3 | +6.3% | |
| % of net sales | 21.8% | 21.6% | +0.2 p.p. | 21.5% | 21.7% | -0.2 p.p. |
|
| reported EBITDA | 367.9 | 350.2 | +5.1% | 718.6 | 675.8 | +6.3% | |
| % of net sales | 21.2% | 20.9% | +0.3 p.p. | 20.9% | 21.1% | -0.2 p.p. |
|
| EBIT1 adjusted |
269.3 | 253.1 | +6.4% | 517.4 | 481.6 | +7.4% | |
| % of net sales |
15.5% | 15.1% | +0.4 p.p. | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0 p.p. | |
| reported EBIT | 229.3 | 212.6 | +7.9% | 440.0 | 405.2 | +8.6% | |
| % of net sales | 13.2% | 12.7% | +0.5 p.p. | 12.8% | 12.7% | +0.1 p.p. | |
| Net income / (loss) from equity investments |
3.9 | 1.5 | n.m. | 6.2 | 2.3 | n.m. | |
| Financial income / (expenses) | (54.7) | (46.0) | +18.9% | (106.9) | (89.6) | +19.3% | |
| EBT | 178.5 | 168.1 | +6.1% | 339.3 | 317.9 | +6.7% | |
| Taxes | (50.9) | (44.9) | +13.4% | (96.7) | (84.9) | +13.9% | |
| Tax rate % | -28.5% | -26.7% | -28.5% | -26.7% | |||
| Net Income / (loss) | 127.6 | 123.2 | +3.6% | 242.6 | 233.0 | +4.1% | |
| Earnings / (loss) per share (€ per share) |
0.12 | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.22 | |||
| Net income / (loss) adjusted | 156.4 | 152.3 | 298.3 | 287.9 |
29 1H 2023 Financial Results 1. Adjustments refers to one-off, non recurring and restructuring expenses to the amount of €20.5M (€19.5M in 1H 2022). With reference only to EBIT, amortization of intangible assets recognized as a consequence of Business Combinations amounting to €56.9M (€56.9M in 1H 2022).

Consolidated Balance Sheet

| € million | 30/06/2023 | 31/12/2022 | 30/06/2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | 8,821.7 | 8,911.1 | 9,017.1 | |
| Inventories | 1,418.7 | 1,457.7 | 1,396.8 | |
| Trade receivables |
895.1 | 636.5 | 936,4 | |
| Trade payables | (1,405.1) | (1,973.3) | (1,454.2) | |
| Operating net working capital |
908.7 | 120.9 | 879.0 | |
| % of net sales1 | 13.3% | 1.8% | 14.7% | |
| Other receivables / payables |
(101.7) | 42.3 | 100.2 | |
| Net working capital | 807.0 | 163.2 | 979.2 | |
| % of net sales1 | 11.8% | 2.5% | 16.4% | |
| Total net invested capital | 9,628.7 | 9,074.3 | 9,996.3 | |
| Equity | 5,455.6 | 5,453.8 | 5,419.6 | |
| Provisions | 1,085.6 | 1,067.9 | 1,046.0 | |
| Net financial position | 3,087.5 | 2,552.6 | 3,530.7 | |
| Total financing and shareholders' equity | 9,628.7 | 9,074.3 | 9,996.3 | |
| Attributable net equity | 5,335.4 | 5,323.8 | 5,268.9 | |
| Total net financial debt2 | 3,226.8 | 2,683.8 | 3,808.1 |
30 1H 2023 Financial Results 1. Last twelve months trailing revenues; 2. Total net financial debt = net financial position excluding non-current financial receivables and non-current derivative financial instruments

Net Cash Flow
€ million

| 1Q 2023 | 2Q 2023 | 1H 2023 | 1H 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Operating income (EBIT) | 248.1 | 269.3 | 517.4 | 481.6 |
| Amortiz. & depreciations (excl. PPA amortiz.) |
111.6 | 110.1 | 221.7 | 213.7 |
| Investments in tangible and intangible assets (Capex) | (53.2) | (70.3) | (123.5) | (115.7) |
| Increase in right of use | (15.1) | (26.5) | (41.6) | (41.3) |
| Change in working capital/other |
(868.8) | (6.8) | (875.6) | (703.0) |
| Operating Cash Flow |
(577.4) | 275.8 | (301.6) | (164.7) |
| Financial income/(expenses) | (52.2) | (54.7) | (106.9) | (89.6) |
| Taxes paid |
(29.0) | (32.3) | (61.3) | (104.4) |
| Cash-out for non recurring items and restructuring costs / other |
(12.6) | (10.2) | (22.8) | (35.5) |
| Dividend paid to minorities | - | (3.9) | (3.9) | (24.4) |
| Exchange rates difference/other | (20.2) | (18.2) | (38.4) | (45.1) |
| Net Cash Flow before extr. oper. / equity transactions / divid. |
(691.4) | 156.5 | (534.9) | (463.7) |
| Extraordinary operations | - | - | - | - |
| Net Cash Flow before dividends | (691.4) | 156.5 | (534.9) | (463.7) |
| Dividends paid by Parent |
- | - | - | (159.9) |
| Net Cash Flow | (691.4) | 156.5 | (534.9) | (623.6) |
Raw material costs trend and mix



Source: Natural Rubber - Sicom; Brent - www.oilnergy.com
