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Prima Industrie Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Nov 28, 2017

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Interim Financial Report as of September 30th, 2017 Board of Directors, November 3rd, 2017

INDEX

CHAPTER 1. PRIMA INDUSTRIE SPA MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL ________ 4
CHAPTER 2. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP STRUCTURE _______ 6
CHAPTER 3. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP PROFILE _________ 8
CHAPTER 4. INTRODUCTION ___________ 10
CHAPTER 5. GROUP INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT __________ 12
GROUP RESULTS SUMMARY ______________ 12
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE _______________ 12
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE _______________ 15
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE __________ 16
FORESEEABLE DEVELPOMENTS OF MANAGEMENT ________ 16
EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REFERENCE DATE OF TH _______ 16
CHAPTER 6. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017 __ 19
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION __________ 19
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT ____________ 20
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME _______ 21
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY _______ 22
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT _________ 23
CHAPTER 7. EXPLANATORY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017 _ 25
ACCOUNTING TABLES FORM AND CONTENT _____________ 25
DRAFTING PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA ____________ 25
EXPLANATORY NOTES __________ 26
ANNEXES ______________ 34
ANNEX 1 – CONSOLIDATION AREA _________ 34
ANNEX 2 – "NON-GAAP" PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ___________ 35
ANNEX 3 – CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES_________ 36
ATTESTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017 ___ 37

CHAPTER 1

Prima Industrie Industrie SpA Management and control

CHAPTER 1. PRIMA INDUSTRIE SPA MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Board of Directors
Executive Chairman Gianfranco Carbonato
Managing Directors Ezio G. Basso (1)
Domenico Peiretti (2)
Independent Directors Donatella Busso
Paolo Cantarella
Carla Patrizia Ferrari
Paola Gatto
Mario Mauri
Marina Meliga
Other Directors Rafic Y. Mansour
Michael R. Mansour
Internal Control Committee
Chairman
Members
Donatella Busso
Paolo Cantarella
Carla Patrizia Ferrari
Remuneration Committee
Chairman
Members
Mario Mauri
Paola Gatto
Rafic Y. Mansour
Operations with Related parties Committee
Chairman
Members
Donatella Busso
Paola Gatto
Marina Meliga
Board of Statutory Auditors
Chairman Franco Nada
Regular Auditors Maura Campra
Roberto Petrignani
Alternate Auditors Roberto Coda
Gaetana Laselva
Audit Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A.
Expiry of Mandates and Appointments
The Board of Directors shall remain
in office until the approval of
2019 Financial Statements.
The Board of Statutory
Auditors shall remain in
office until the approval of
2018 Financial Statements.
The Audit company was appointed by the
Stockholders's Meeting held on April 11th, 2017
for the period 2017 -2025.

(1) Ezio G.Basso is also the General Manager of PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA

(2) Domenico Peiretti is also the Managing Director and General Manager of PRIMA ELECTRO SpA

CHAPTER 2

Prima Industrie Group Structure cture

CHAPTER 2. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP STRUCTURE

The statement on this page represents the corporate situation of PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group on September 30th, 2017.

  • (1) FINN-POWER OY holds 78% of PRIMA POWER IBERICA SL (the remaining 22% is held by PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA).
  • (2) PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA holds 70% of PRIMA POWER SUZHOU Co. Ltd. (the remaining 30% is held by third parties).
  • (3) PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA is included in PRIMA POWER Division for Reporting purposes.
  • (4) During the third quarter of 2017, Prima Electro North America Llc changed its trading name to Convergent-Photonics Llc.
  • (5) On October 11th, 2017, Prima Industrie SpA bought the entire share capital of Finn-Power Italia Srl form Finn-Power OY. The transaction has no impact on the consolidation area or on the Sector Report.

CHAPTER 3

Prima Industrie Group Profile

CHAPTER 3. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP PROFILE

The PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group is a market leader in the development, manufacture and sale of laser systems for industrial applications and of machines to process sheet metal, besides in the fields of industrial electronics and laser sources.

The Parent Company PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA, established in 1977 and listed in the Italian Stock Exchange since 1999 (currently MTA - STAR segment), designs and manufactures high-power laser systems for cutting, welding and surface treatment of three-dimensional (3D) and flat (2D) components.

The PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group boasts 40 years of experience and has over 13,000 machines installed in more than 70 Countries. Owing also to the acquisition of the FINN-POWER Group in February 2008, it has stably ranked among world leaders in the sector of sheet metal processing applications. In recent years, the Group has reorganized its structure, branching its business in the following two divisions:

  • PRIMA POWER for laser machines and sheet metal processing;
  • PRIMA ELECTRO for industrial electronics and laser technologies.

The PRIMA POWER division includes the design, manufacture and sale of:

  • cutting, welding and punching machines for three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) metallic components;
  • sheet metal processing machines that use mechanical tools (punchers, integrated punching and shearing systems, integrated punching and laser cutting systems, panel bending, bending machines and automated systems).

This division owns manufacturing plants in Italy (PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA and FINN-POWER ITALIA Srl), in Finland (FINN-POWER OY), in the United States (PRIMA POWER LASERDYNE Llc.), in China (PRIMA POWER Suzhou Co. Ltd.) and has direct sales and customer service facilities in France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary, Russia, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, South Korea, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

The PRIMA ELECTRO division includes the development, construction and sale of electronic power and control components, and high-power laser sources for industrial applications, intended for the machines of the Group and third customers. The division has manufacturing plants in Italy (PRIMA ELECTRO SpA) and in the United States (CONVERGENT - PHOTONICS Llc.), as well as sales & marketing facilities in the United Kingdom and China.

After 40 years of its establishment, the mission of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group continues to be that of systematically expanding its range of products and services and to continue to grow as a global supplier of laser systems and sheet metal processing systems for industrial applications, including industrial electronics, markets that demand top-range technology and where growth rates are quite good, though in the presence of a cyclical context.

This Company draft of Financial Statement has been approved by the Board of Directors on November 3 rd, 2017.

CHAPTER 4

Introduction

CHAPTER 4. INTRODUCTION

The Interim Management Report at September 30th, 2017 of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group was prepared in accordance with the provisions of article 154-ter, paragraph 5 of Consolidated Finance Law and subsequent amendments, as well as the issuer's Regulation issued by CONSOB .

This Interim Management Report has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and recognized by the European Union and has been compiled in accordance with the IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, and with Italian legislation and regulations.

Quarterly data were not audited by the independent auditors.

It should be noted that, to improve disclosure of its financial results, the Group has decided, beginning financial year 2017, to present the income statement according to functional area otherwise referred to as "Cost of Sales", rather than by expenditure type, as done until the Consolidated Financial statements for the year 2016 (approved by the Shareholders' Meeting on April 11th, 2017). Therefore, the financial data presented in this Interim Report are presented according to functional area and, to facilitate comparison of the data from the current year with those of the corresponding period of the previous financial year have been reclassified in the same manner.

The cost presentation is based on cost destination and is considered more representative than expenditure type. The form chosen conforms to internal reporting and business management procedures and is in line with international practice within the sector in which the Group operates.

"Cost of sales" includes costs relating to the functional areas that participated directly or indirectly to the generation of revenues with the sale of goods and services. Therefore this item includes the production or purchase cost of products and goods sold. It also includes all costs for materials, processing and overheads directly attributable to production. Furthermore, it contains write-downs on inventories, provisions to cover warranty costs on sold goods, transport and insurance costs incurred for deliveries to customers and sales commissions to agents or third-party distributors.

CHAPTER 5

Group Interim Management Report anagement

CHAPTER 5. GROUP INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

GROUP RESULTS SUMMARY

Values in euro thousand September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 Variations %
ORDER INTAKE 350,977 305,751 45,226 14.8%
BACKLOG 188,130 144,707 43,423 30,0%
REVENUES 300,306 274,536 25,770 9.4%
EBITDA 29,652 24,022 5,630 23.4%
EBITDA % 9.9% 8.8% 1.1% -
EBIT 17,032 12,316 4,716 38.3%
EBIT % 5.7% 4.5% 1.2% -
NET RESULT 12,131 5,625 6,506 115.7%
FCF (11,760) (16,528) 4,768 28.8%
NFP (103,122) (122,252) 19,130 15.6%
HEADCOUNT 1,743 1,651 92 5.6%

( % calculated over the revenues, headcount expressed in units)

For the indices definition, see Annex 2 "Non – GAAP performance indicators".

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE

The Group ended the third quarter of 2017 reaching consolidated revenues of Euro 300,306 thousand, increasing about 9.4% against the same period of the previous year.

Growth in turnover has now been steady over time and, as we can see in the chart below, over the last 3 years, the CAGR of Q3 revenues has been 8.2%.

Value in Euro million

This positive trend is, in addition to the good performance of the reference markets, the result of the significant investments made by the Group over the last few years in research and development (renewal of the product range and development of the fiber laser sources) and for commercial strengthening.

Below are the main economic indicators of the Group broken down by Division, compared with the same period of the previous year:

Values in euro thousand

September 30, 2017 Revenues Gross Margin Gross Margin
%
EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 282,507 69,300 24.5% 28,499 10.1% 18,367 6.5% 11,417
PRIMA ELECTRO 36,442 7,696 21.1% 1,506 4.1% (993) -2.7% 939
ELIMINATIONS (18,643) (376) 2.0% (353) 1.9% (342) 1.8% (225)
GROUP 300,306 76,620 25.5% 29,652 9.9% 17,032 5.7% 12,131

( % calculated over the revenues)

Values in euro thousand

September 30, 2016 Revenues Gross Margin Gross Margin
%
EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 256,235 60,106 23.5% 23,136 9.0% 14,235 5.6% 7,240
PRIMA ELECTRO 30,384 7,705 25.4% 969 3.2% (1,847) -6.1% (1,193)
ELIMINATIONS (12,083) (219) 1.8% (83) 0.7% (72) 0.6% (422)
GROUP 274,536 67,592 24.6% 24,022 8.8% 12,316 4.5% 5,625

( % calculated over the revenues)

Values in euro thousand

Variations Revenues Gross Margin Gross Margin
%
EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 26,272 9,194 35.0% 5,363 20.4% 4,132 15.7% 4,177
PRIMA ELECTRO 6,058 (9) -0.1% 537 8.9% 854 14.1% 2,132
ELIMINATIONS (6,560) (157) 2.4% (270) 4.1% (270) 4.1% 197
GROUP 25,770 9,028 35.0% 5,630 21.8% 4,716 18.3% 6,506

( % calculated over the revenues)

Following is the consolidated revenues geographical breakdown at September 30th, 2017 compared with same period of the previous year:

Revenues September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Euro thousand % Euro thousand %
EMEA 158,198 52.7 155,740 56.7
AMERICAS 87,737 29.2 67,781 24.7
APAC 54,371 18.1 51,015 18.6
TOTAL 300,306 100.0 274,536 100.0

The above table shows that Group turnover at September 30th, 2017 (compared with the same period of the previous year) had risen in all areas, with an increase of Euro 19,956 thousand in the AMERICAS, Euro 3,356 thousand in APAC and Euro 2,458 thousand in EMEA.

It should be noted that the Group generated consolidated revenues in the EMEA area for Euro 158,198 thousand (+1.6%); in particular, the Group achieved good results in Italy (15.5% of consolidated revenues), in Russia and Eastern Europe (7.8% of consolidated revenues), in the countries of Northern Europe (7.1% of consolidated revenues), in Spain (5.5% of consolidated revenues) and in Germany (5.1% of consolidated revenues).

The portion generated by AMERICAS rose significantly compared to 2016, growing from Euro 67,781 thousand to Euro 87,737 thousand (+29.4%); this growth is related to revenues generated in USA, in Mexico and Canada, which rose from a total of Euro 66,820 thousand to a total of Euro 84,705 thousand.

Also with regard to the APAC countries , the revenues also increased compared to 2016, growing from Euro 51,015 thousand to Euro 54,371 thousand (+6.6%); this growth mainly refers to China whose turnover grew from Euro 38,044 thousand to Euro 42,141 thousand (+10.8%; equal to 14.0% of consolidated revenues).

Revenues September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Euro thousand % Euro thousand %
PRIMA POWER 282,507 94.1 256,235 93.3
PRIMA ELECTRO 36,442 12.1 30,384 11.1
Inter-sector revenues (18,643) (6.2) (12,083) (4.4)
TOTAL 300,306 100.0 274,536 100.0

Shown below it is a subdivision of the revenues by sector of the gross inter-sector transactions:

As can be seen from the above table, total revenue growth was seen from both the PRIMA POWER division (Euro 26,272 thousand) and the PRIMA ELECTRO division (Euro 6,058 thousand). For the PRIMA ELECTRO division growth was due to internal supplies of fibre lasers.

Group gross margin at September 30th, 2017 remained stable at around 25%.

The Group's EBITDA at September 30th, 2017 amounted to Euro 29,652 thousand (9.9% of revenues), an increase of Euro 5,630 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year (it was Euro 24,022 thousand, equal to 8.8% of revenues).

The Group's EBIT at September 30th, 2017 is equal to Euro 17,032 thousand (5.7% of revenues), an increase of Euro 4,716 thousand compared to September 30th, 2016 (it was Euro 12,316 thousand, equal to 4.5% of revenues). This result is affected by depreciation of intangible assets for Euro 9,336 thousand and of tangible assets for Euro 3,261 thousand. With regard to the amortization of intangible assets, the main relates to amortization of development costs (Euro 6,351 thousand) and to the amortization related to assets with a defined useful life recognized in the FINN-POWER Group business (brand and customer relations – "customer list") which are equal to Euro 2,385 thousand.

Consolidated EBT at September 30th, 2017 is positive for Euro 14,186 thousand and significally increased compared to September 30th, 2016, when EBT was positive for Euro 7,223 thousand. Consolidated EBT reflects net financial charges (including profits and losses on exchange rates) for Euro 4,787 thousand (at September 30th, 2016 they were equal to Euro 5,425 thousand) and includes capital gains of Euro 1,941 thousand from the sale of shares in EPS SA.

Financial results (€/000) September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Bond expenses (1,808) (1,811)
Club-Deal loan expenses (789) (997)
Finnish Loan loan expenses (440) (491)
Derivate expenses (CRS) 2,462 465
Derivates expenses (IRS) (59) -
Other financial expenses (1,668) (1,898)
Net financial expenses (2,302) (4,732)
Net exchange differences (2,485) (693)
TOTAL (4,787) (5,425)

The Group NET RESULT at September 30th, 2017 is positive for Euro 12,131 thousand (it was positive for Euro 5,625 thousand at September 30th, 2016); the Net Result attributable to the Parent Company is equal to Euro 12,061 thousand.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Values in euro thousand September 30,
2017
September 30,
2016
Variations
Net Indebtness Opening (84,215) (101,747) 17,532
EBITDA 29,652 24,022 5,630
Taxes (11,071) (3,141) (7,930)
Net financial expenses (2,302) (4,732) 2,430
Provisions and Retirement Benefit Oblig. 1,968 1,860 108
Change in Equity reserves 30 - 30
Other changes (483) (112) (371)
Cash from operating activities before TWC 17,794 17,897 (103)
Change in Trade Working Capital (20,159) (17,077) (3,082)
Cash from operating activities (2,365) 820 (3,185)
Investments in development costs (5,276) (7,665) 2,389
Other investments (4,119) (9,683) 5,564
Cash from investment activities (9,395) (17,348) 7,953
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) (11,760) (16,528) 4,768
Dividends (3,145) (2,621) (524)
Net financial result of investments 1,941 332 1,609
Cash from financing activities (1,204) (2,289) 1,085
Net exchange differences (5,943) (1,688) (4,255)
CASH FLOW - TOTAL (18,907) (20,505) 1,598
Net Indebtness Closing (103,122) (122,252) 19,130

At September 30th, 2017 the Group's net financial position showed net indebtedness of Euro 103,122 thousand, compared to Euro 122,252 thousand at September 30th, 2016 and to Euro 84,215 thousand at

Values expressed in Euro thousand September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (43,320) (62,680) (28,332)
CURRENT FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES (1,168) (792) (847)
CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 45,957 35,790 33,951
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 101,653 111,897 117,480
NET FINANCIAL POSITION 103,122 84,215 122,252

December 31st, 2016. The increase in indebtedness reflects the higher volumes expected in the last quarter of the year. Details of the net financial position are shown below.

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

During the nine first months of 2017 the order acquisition of the Group (including after-sale service) amounted to Euro 351.0 million, an increase of 14.8% against Euro 305.8 million at September 30th , 2016. Order acquisition of PRIMA POWER segment was equal to Euro 330.7 million, order acquisition relating to PRIMA ELECTRO segment, from customers outside the Group only, was equal to Euro 20.3 million.

Consolidated order backlog (not including after-sale service) at September 30th, 2017 amounts to Euro 188.1 million (against Euro 144.7 million at September 30th, 2016). The backlog includes Euro 179.8 million relating to PRIMA POWER segment and Euro 8.3 million relating to PRIMA ELECTRO segment.

FORESEEABLE DEVELOPMENTS OF MANAGEMENT

The first nine months of the year saw sustained growth, thanks to a favourable market situation and the first returns on the strong investments made. Based on the current order portfolio and the overall economic situation, the Group expects results in 2017 to be in line with the medium to long-term objectives set out in the Business Plan 2017-2019.

EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REFERENCE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT SALE OF FINN-POWER ITALIA TO PRIMA INDUSTRIE SPA BY FINN-POWER OY

On October 11th, 2017, Prima Industrie SpA acquired the entire share capital of Finn-Power Italia Srl from Finn-Power OY.

The transaction is related to and functional to the process organisational integration undertaken by the Prima Industrie Group and will conclude with the merger of Finn-Power Italia Srl with Prima Industrie SpA, which will take place in the simplified form in accordance with Article 2505 of the Italian Civil Code.

The organisational and financial reasons for this merger can be found in the optimisation of the structure of the Prima Industrie Group, which will involve shortening the chain of monitoring of investments and streamlining cash, administration and organisation and also centralising decisionmaking on strategic investments to the parent company Prima Industrie SpA. The merger will also be the opportunity for an overall corporate re-organisation, aimed at improving integration of Italian sales and sales, and the running of the two Italian production plants, not to mention lowering costs.

The simplified procedure is available to the Group since, at the date of the resolution to approve the merger, Prima Industrie will hold 100% of the share capital of Finn-Power Italia Srl. As a simplified merger, in accordance Article 2505 of the Italian Civil Code, it will be submitted to the decision of the Board of Directors of Prima Industrie SpA, in observance of the provisions of Article 22 of the company's articles of association.

No other significant events have taken place since the closing of the financial statements up to the date of these interim statements.

CHAPTER 6

Consolidated Financial Statements of September 30 Prima Industrie Group th, 2017

CHAPTER 6. PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Values in Euro September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Property, plant and equipment 34,994,884 35,281,369
Intangible assets 151,091,012 155,713,399
Investments accounted for using the equity method - 1,009,341
Other investments 359,551 139,051
Non current financial assets 9,578 9,578
Deferred tax assets 12,511,408 11,555,324
NON CURRENT ASSETS 198,966,433 203,708,062
Inventories 128,588,820 98,561,165
Trade receivables 98,674,948 88,376,748
Other receivables 8,401,335 6,425,617
Current tax receivables 7,262,408 5,053,888
Derivatives 376,843 -
Financial assets 791,509 791,509
Cash and cash equivalents 43,319,846 62,679,901
CURRENT ASSETS 287,415,708 261,888,828
Assets held for sale 1,152,107 318,812
TOTAL ASSETS 487,534,247 465,915,702
Capital stock 26,208,185 26,208,185
Legal reserve 4,652,958 4,565,082
Other reserves 69,292,933 70,738,752
Currency translation reserve 1,837,052 6,848,598
Retained earnings 27,621,702 19,276,926
Net result 12,060,789 10,102,304
Stockholders' equity of the Group 141,673,619 137,739,847
Minority interest 1,197,109 1,212,065
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 142,870,728 138,951,912
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 101,588,205 111,675,762
Employee benefit liabilities 7,991,437 8,100,353
Deferred tax liabilities 6,585,291 8,340,653
Provisions 160,545 162,684
Derivatives 64,371 220,866
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 116,389,849 128,500,318
Trade payables 88,842,443 88,448,383
Advance payments 45,802,306 26,029,170
Other payables 23,568,980 22,076,067
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 45,957,521 34,894,444
Current tax payables 3,599,329 7,695,264
Provisions 20,503,092 18,424,370
Derivatives - 895,774
CURRENT LIABILITIES 228,273,670 198,463,472
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 487,534,247 465,915,702

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Values in Euro September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net revenues 300,305,631 274,536,038
Cost of goods sold (223,685,525) (206,943,702)
GROSS MARGIN 76,620,105 67,592,336
Research and Development costs (9,631,959) (8,133,463)
Sales and marketing expenses (20,373,590) (19,239,112)
General and administrative expenses (16,962,212) (16,198,245)
OPERATING GROSS MARGIN (EBITDA) 29,652,345 24,021,516
Impairment - Write-off (23,299) (127,409)
Depreciation (12,597,081) (11,578,280)
OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) 17,031,966 12,315,827
Financial income 2,674,159 650,989
Financial expenses (4,976,185) (5,382,625)
Net exchange differences (2,484,646) (693,602)
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method - 332,287
Net result of other investments 1,940,698 -
RESULT BEFORE TAXES (EBT) 14,185,991 7,222,876
Taxes (2,055,365) (1,598,279)
NET RESULT 12,130,626 5,624,597
- Attributable to Group shareholders 12,060,789 5,584,130
- Attributable to minority shareholders 69,838 40,467
RESULT PER SHARE - BASIC (in euro) 1.15 0.53
RESULT PER SHARE - DILUTED (in euro) 1.15 0.53

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Values in Euro September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
NET RESULT (A) 12,130,626 5,624,597
Gains/ (Losses) on actuarial defined benefit plans - -
Tax effect - -
Total other comprehensive gains/(losses) not to be classified in the
Income Statement, net of tax effects (B)
- -
Gains /(Losses) on cash flow hedges 38,829 -
Tax effect (9,319) -
Gains/(Losses) on exchange differences on translating foreign operations (5,096,340) (1,551,989)
Total other comprehensive gains/(losses) to be classified in the
Income Statement, net of tax effects (C)
(5,066,830) (1,551,989)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (A) + (B) + (C) 7,063,796 4,072,608
- Attributable to Group shareholders 7,078,753 4,094,640
- Attributable to minority shareholders (14,956) (22,032)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

from the 1st of January 2016 to the 30th of September 2016

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

VALUES IN EURO September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 (**)
Net result 12,130,626 5,624,597
Adjustments (sub-total) (17,010,016) (5,166,079)
Depreciation, impairment & write-off 12,620,380 11,705,689
Gain from sales of shares in other investments (1,940,698) -
Net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities (2,711,446) (2,235,230)
Change in employee benefits (108,916) (235,292)
Change in inventories (30,027,655) (14,259,310)
Change in trade receivables (10,298,200) (4,157,159)
Change in trade payables and advances 20,167,196 1,339,003
Net change in other receivables/payables and other assets/liabilities (4,710,677) 2,676,220
Cash Flows from (used in) operating activities (A) (4,879,389) 458,518
Cash flow from investments
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets (*) (3,650,420) (2,292,842)
Acquisition of intangible fixed assets (424,621) (469,373)
Capitalization of development costs (5,276,013) (7,664,664)
Net disposal of fixed assets 69,187 171,602
Capital increase/decrease in Other investments (*) 1,961,780 -
Capital increase/decrease investments accounted for using the equity method - 60,126
Cash Flows from (used in) investing activities (B) (7,320,088) (10,195,151)
Cash flow from financing activities
Change in other financial assets/liabilities and other minor items (225,685) 347,491
Increases in loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts) 14,099,590 10,526,285
Repayment of loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts) (12,463,068) (9,824,693)
Repayments in financial lease liabilities (330,095) (173,406)
Dividends paid (3,144,981) (2,620,818)
Change in currency translation reserve (5,011,546) (1,489,490)
Other variations - -
Cash Flows from (used in) financing activities (C) (7,075,785) (3,234,631)
Cash Flows from (used in) change of minority shareholders (D) (84,794) (62,499)
Net change in cash and equivalents (E=A+B+C+D) (19,360,055) (13,033,763)
Cash and equivalents beginning of period (F) 62,679,901 41,365,408
Cash and equivalents end of period (G=E+F) 43,319,846 28,331,645
Additional Information to the Consolidated Statement of Cash-Flow September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 (**)
Values in Euro
Taxes (2,055,365) (1,598,279)
Financial incomes 2,674,159 650,989
Financial expenses (4,976,185) (5,382,625)

(*) not included the acquisition of real estate assets by means of a financial lease and included assets held for sale (**) for a better comprehension, the 2016 figures have been re-exposed

CHAPTER 7

Explanatory Notes September to Consolidated Financial Statements 30th, 2017

CHAPTER 7. EXPLANATORY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017

ACCOUNTING TABLES FORM AND CONTENT

The Interim Management Report of the Prima Industrie Group at September 30th, 2017 was prepared on the basis that it is an ongoing concern and in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and with applicable Italian statutory regulations.

The report includes the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement, the Comprehensive Income Statement, the Cash Flow Statement, the Changes in Shareholders' Equity and the Explanatory Notes.

From the financial year 2017, the company presents the income statement according to functional areas, otherwise referred to as "at cost of the sale". This cost analysis is based on cost destination and is considered more representative than expenditure type. The form chosen conforms to internal reporting and business management procedures and is in line with international practice within the sector in which the Group operates. Following this change, which qualifies as a "change in accounting policies" as per IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, the comparative figures for the previous quarters have been properly reclassified.

"Cost of sales" includes costs relating to the functional areas that participated directly or indirectly in the generation of revenues with the sale of goods or services. Therefore this item includes the production or purchase cost of products and goods sold. It also includes all costs for materials, processing and overheads directly attributable to production. Furthermore, it contains write-downs on inventories, provisions to cover warranty costs on sold goods, transport and insurance costs incurred for deliveries to customers and sales commissions to agents or third-party distributors.

DRAFTING PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA

ACCOUNTING CRITERIA AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The accounting criteria and principles of consolidation adopted for setting out the abbreviated consolidated balance sheet at September 30th, 2017 are compatible with those used for the consolidated annual balance sheet at December 31st, 2016, to which reference is made subject to the new standards/interpretations adopted by the Group starting from January 1st, 2017, as well as the adjustments required by the nature of the interim findings.

ON-GOING CONCERN

The condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30th, 2017 has been set out on the assumption of the company continuing trading in that it is reasonably expected that PRIMA INDUSTRIE will continue with its operational activities in the foreseeable future.

USE OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The drawing up of an interim balance sheet requires the carrying out of estimates and assumptions which have effect on the values of revenues, costs, assets and liabilities of the balance sheet and on the information report relating to the potential assets and liabilities on the date of the interim balance sheet. If in the future, such estimates and assumptions which are based on the best evaluation by management, should differ through effective circumstances, they will be modified in an appropriate manner in the period in which the circumstance themselves vary. In particular, with regard to the condensed consolidated balance sheet of September 30 th, 2017, the taxes on income for the period of the individual consolidated companies are determined on the basis of the best estimate possible in relation to the available information, and on a reasonable forecast of the progress of the financial year up to the end of the tax period.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The data shown in the explanatory notes, if not shown otherwise, are expressed in EURO.

SECTOR REPORT

In accordance with IFRS 8, and in line with the Group's management and control model, the Group's management has identified PRIMA POWER and PRIMA ELECTRO as the operating divisions that are subject to sector reports.

The PRIMA POWER Division includes the design, manufacture and sale of:

  • laser machines to cut, weld and punch metallic components, three-dimensional (3D) and twodimensional (2D), and
  • sheet metal processing machines that use mechanical tools (punchers, integrated punching and shearing systems, integrated punching and laser cutting systems, panel bending, bending machines and automated systems).

The PRIMA ELECTRO Division includes the development, construction and sale of electronic power and control components, and hi-power laser sources for industrial applications, intended for the machines of the Group and third customers.

The following sector report is subject to different disclosure rules than those used in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group at September 30th, 2016 and December 31st, 2016. The following tables show the financial information directly attributable to the two divisions.

Prima Power Prima Electro Elimination Prima Industrie Group
Values in euro thousand Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2016
Net revenues 282,507 256,235 36,442 30,384 (18,643) (12,083) 300,306 274,536
Cost of goods sold (213,207) (196,129) (28,746) (22,679) 18,267 11,864 (223,686) (206,944)
GROSS MARGIN 69,300 60,106 7,696 7,705 (376) (219) 76,620 67,592
Research and Development costs (7,653) (6,469) (1,979) (1,666) - 2 (9,632) (8,133)
Sales and marketing expenses (18,400) (17,101) (1,975) (2,324) 1 186 (20,374) (19,239)
General and administrative expenses (14,748) (13,400) (2,236) (2,746) 22 (52) (16,962) (16,198)
OPERATING GROSS MARGIN (EBITDA) 28,499 23,136 1,506 969 (353) (83) 29,652 24,022
Depreciation and Impairment - Write-off (10,132) (8,901) (2,499) (2,816) 11 11 (12,620) (11,706)
OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) 18,367 14,235 (993) (1,847) (342) (72) 17,032 12,316
Net financial expenses (1,979) (4,355) (323) (376) - - (2,302) (4,731)
Net exchange differences (2,388) (640) (97) (54) - - (2,485) (694)
Dividends - 360 - - - (360) - -
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method - - - 332 - - - 332
Net result of other investments - - 1,941 - - - 1,941 -
RESULT BEFORE TAXES (EBT) 14,000 9,600 528 (1,945) (342) (432) 14,186 7,223
Taxes (2,583) (2,360) 411 752 117 10 (2,055) (1,598)
NET RESULT 11,417 7,240 939 (1,193) (225) (422) 12,131 5,625
- Attributable to Group shareholders 11,347 7,200 939 (1,193) (225) (422) 12,061 5,585
- Attributable to minority shareholders 70 40 70 40
Prima Power
Prima Electro
Elimination Prima Industrie Group
Values in euro thousand Sep 30, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2017 Dec 31, 2016
Property, plant and equipment 26,511 27,055 8,484 8,226 - - 34,995 35,281
Intangible assets 134,054 139,048 20,042 19,730 (3,005) (3,065) 151,091 155,713
Investments accounted for using the equity method - - - 1,009 - - - 1,009
Other investments 11,281 11,061 23 23 (10,944) (10,945) 360 139
Non current financial assets - 1,300 9 10 - (1,300) 9 10
Deferred tax assets 7,935 7,304 4,046 3,826 530 425 12,511 11,555
NON CURRENT ASSETS 179,781 185,768 32,604 32,824 (13,419) (14,885) 198,966 203,707
Inventories 109,371 81,488 20,810 18,346 (1,592) (1,273) 128,589 98,561
Trade receivables 92,893 82,400 13,786 13,115 (8,004) (7,139) 98,675 88,376
Other receivables 7,157 5,487 1,242 936 2 3 8,401 6,426
Current tax receivables 6,226 4,464 1,436 1,035 (400) (445) 7,262 5,054
Derivatives 377 - - - - - 377 -
Financial assets 1,602 810 - - (810) (18) 792 792
Cash and cash equivalents 40,662 56,874 2,658 5,806 - - 43,320 62,680
CURRENT ASSETS 258,288 231,523 39,932 39,238 (10,804) (8,872) 287,416 261,889
Assets held for sale 384 319 768 - - - 1,152 319
TOTAL ASSETS 438,453 417,610 73,304 72,062 (24,223) (23,757) 487,534 465,915
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 125,719 120,615 32,010 33,014 (14,858) (14,677) 142,871 138,952
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 92,574 102,537 9,014 9,139 - - 101,588 111,676
Employee benefit liabilities 5,456 5,388 2,535 2,712 1 - 7,992 8,100
Deferred tax liabilities 4,270 5,793 2,468 2,729 (153) (181) 6,585 8,341
Provisions 161 163 - - - - 161 163
Derivatives 64 221 - - - - 64 221
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 102,525 114,102 14,017 14,580 (152) (181) 116,390 128,501
Trade payables 84,904 86,460 11,933 9,116 (7,995) (7,128) 88,842 88,448
Advance payments 44,982 24,908 820 1,121 - - 45,802 26,029
Other payables 20,508 19,231 3,060 2,845 1 - 23,569 22,076
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 36,520 26,209 10,248 10,004 (810) (1,319) 45,958 34,894
Current tax payables 3,563 7,582 444 565 (408) (452) 3,599 7,695
Provisions 19,732 17,607 772 817 (1) - 20,503 18,424
Derivatives - 896 - - - - - 896
CURRENT LIABILITIES 210,209 182,893 27,277 24,468 (9,213) (8,899) 228,273 198,462
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 438,453 417,610 73,304 72,062 (24,223) (23,757) 487,534 465,915

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION

The property, plant and equipment on September 30th, 2017 are equal to Euro 34,995 thousand in decrease of Euro 286 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016.

The intangible assets on September 30th, 2017 are equal to Euro 151,091 thousand and decreased by Euro 4,622 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016. The most significant item is represented by Goodwill, which on September 30th, 2017 amounts to Euro 102,952 thousand. Goodwill accounted for refers to the larger value paid with respect to the fair value of the net assets acquired.

The table below shows the book value of the goodwill allocated to each of the units generating financial flow.

CASH GENERATING UNIT BOOK VALUE GOODWILL
September 30, 2017
BOOK VALUE GOODWILL
December 31, 2016
PRIMA POWER 97,658 97,851
OSAI (Service) 4,125 4,125
CONVERGENT - PHOTONICS 978 1,095
MLTA 154 154
OSAI UK 37 37
TOTAL 102,952 103,262

Goodwill (being an asset with an undefined life) is not subject to depreciation and is subject to verification at least annually of the reduction of value (impairment test). On December 31st, 2016 the Group carried out the impairment test on the value of the main elements of goodwill (PRIMA POWER, OSAI-Service and CONVERGENT-PHOTONICS), for which attention is drawn to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31st, 2016. Regarding the above mentioned goodwill, as no indicators of loss in value have appeared compared with the financial statements closed on December 31st, 2016, it was not considered necessary to update the related impairment tests.

The deferred tax assets amounts to Euro 12,511 thousand, showing an increase compared with the preceding financial year of Euro 956 thousand. The accounting statement of prepaid taxes has been carried out, only where suppositions of recoverability exist. The valuation on the recoverability of anticipated taxes takes into account the expected profits in future financial years. The anticipated taxes calculated on the losses carried forward have been recognized in the measure at which it is probable that a future taxable income against which they might be recovered. In light of the above no elements have been identified which could modify the valuations made with regard to the recoverability of deferred tax assets.

The following table shows the composition of inventories at September 30th, 2017 and December 31st , 2016.

INVENTORIES September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Raw materials 38,448,812 34,127,407
Semi-finished goods 29,087,939 19,731,012
Finished goods 68,452,687 52,953,832
(Inventory provisions) (7,400,618) (8,251,086)
TOTAL 128,588,820 98,561,165

The net value of inventories on September 30th, 2017 shows an increase equal to Euro 30,028 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016. This increase is due to support the production volumes foreseen for the end of the year.

Trade receivables at September 30th, 2017 amounted to Euro 98,675 thousand an increase of Euro 10,298 thousand compared to December 31st, 2016.

Other receivables on September 30th, 2017 are equal to Euro 8,401 thousand and increased by Euro 1,976 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016. These receivables mainly refer to advance payments to suppliers, contributions to be received for R&D projects, accrued income and prepaid expenses and advances to employees.

The current tax receivables amount to Euro 7,262 thousand and are increased of Euro 2,209 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016. Tax assets mainly include VAT receivables for Euro 5,713 thousand (Euro 1,661 thousand on December 31st, 2016), a tax receivable amounting to Euro 1,048 thousand following the submission of claims for IRES reimbursement (IRAP deductions for IRES purposes for the years 2007-2011) which arose in February 2013, direct tax advances for Euro 448 thousand (Euro 2,260 thousand on December 31st, 2016), other receivables for minor tax assets for Euro 45 thousand (Euro 75 thousand on December 31st, 2016) and withholding taxes for Euro 8 thousand (Euro 10 thousand on December 31st, 2016).

On September 30th, 2017 the net financial position of the Group was negative for an amount of Euro 103,122 thousand increasing of Euro 18,907 thousand compared to December 31st, 2016 (negative for Euro 84,215 thousand). For a better understanding of the variation in the net financial position achieved during the first nine months of 2017, refer to the consolidated cash flow statement of the period.

As required by the Consob communication No. DEM/6064293 of July 28th, 2006, the net financial debt at September 30th, 2017 and December 31st, 2016 is shown in the following table, determined with the indicated criteria in the CESR (Committee of European Securities Regulators) Recommendations of February 10th, 2005 "Recommendations for the uniform activation of the European Commission Regulation on Information Sheets" and quoted by Consob itself.

Values expressed in Euro thousand
NET FINANCIAL POSITION September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 VARIATIONS
A CASH 43,320 62,680 (19,360)
B OTHER CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - - -
C SECURITIES HELD FOR TRADING - - -
D CASH ON HAND (A+B+C) 43,320 62,680 (19,360)
E CURRENT FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES 1,168 792 376
F CURRENT BANK DEBTS 6,333 5,454 879
G CURRENT PART OF NON-CURRENT INDEBTEDNESS 37,006 24,993 12,013
H BOND ISSUED 281 871 (590)
I OTHER CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 2,337 4,472 (2,135)
J CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (F+G+H+I) 45,957 35,790 10,167
K NET CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (J-D-E) 1,469 (27,682) 29,151
L NON-CURRENT BANK DEBTS 50,083 59,195 (9,112)
M BOND ISSUED 39,708 39,660 48
N OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 11,862 13,042 (1,180)
O NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (L+M+N) 101,653 111,897 (10,244)
P NET FINANCIAL POSITION (K+O) 103,122 84,215 18,907

The payables due to banks and the financing of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group on September 30th, 2017 (not including the derivatives fair value) are equal to Euro 147,545 thousand and during the third quarter of 2017, they changed as shown in the following table.

BANK PAYABLES AND LOANS Euro thousand
Bank Payables and loans - current portion (December 31, 2016) 34,894
Bank Payables and loans - non-current portion (December 31, 2016) 111,676
TOTAL BANK PAYABLES AND LOANS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 146,570
Stipulation of loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts) 14,099
Repayment of loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts) (12,463)
Stipulation/(repayments) of financial leasing (196)
Exchange rate effect (465)
TOTAL BANK PAYABLES AND LOANS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 147,545
of which:
Bank Payables and loans - current portion (September 30, 2017) 45,957
Bank Payables and loans - non-current portion (September 30, 2017) 101,588
TOTAL BANK PAYABLES AND LOANS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 147,545

At September 30th, 2017, the value of assets held for sale is Euro 1,152 thousand. The increase is solely due to the reclassification of the shareholding in EPS SA (whose book value is Euro 768 thousand and accounts for 11.42% of all shares) from the equity method to this asset category. The remaining Euro 384 thousand refers to some properties under construction held by the Company FINN-POWER ITALIA Srl located in Mantua, Italy. All assets classified in this category are available for immediate sale, which is very likely to take place since the Management has engaged in a divestment programme.

The net equity of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE group has increased compared to the end of last financial year of Euro 3,919 thousand. For more detail on the subject, see the movement of net assets statement.

The item employee benefit liabilities on September 30th, 2017 is equal to Euro 7,991 thousand and is decreased compared to December 31st, 2016 of Euro 109 thousand, this item includes:

  • the Severance Indemnity (TFR) recognized by Italian companies for employees;
  • a loyalty premium recognized by the Parent Company and by PRIMA ELECTRO for their own employees;
  • a pension fund recognized by PRIMA POWER GmbH and by PRIMA POWER France Sarl to their employees;
  • a liability for employee benefits accounted for by PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA relevant the South Korea branch office.

The deferred tax liabilities amounts to Euro 6,585 thousand, showing a decrease of Euro 1,755 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016.

The provisions are equal to Euro 20,664 thousand and increased by Euro 2,077 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016.

Non-current provisions refer exclusively to the agent client indemnity provision and amounts comprehensively to Euro 161 thousand.

Current provisions mainly relate to product warranties (equal to Euro 11,139 thousand) and to the best estimate of costs still to be incurred for the completion of certain activities ancillary to the sale of machinery already sold (equal to Euro 8,628 thousand). The warranty provision relates to the provisions for technical interventions on the Group's products and is considered appropriate in comparison to the warranty costs which have to be provided for.

The other provisions amounting to Euro 736 thousand refer to legal, fiscal procedures and other disputes; these provisions represent the best estimate by management of the liabilities which must be accounted for with regard to legal, fiscal proceedings occasioned during normal operational activity with regard to dealers, clients, suppliers or public authorities.

The value of trade payables increased compared to December 31st, 2016 by Euro 394 thousand.

The heading advance payments increased compared to December 31st, 2016; it has to be noted that the heading contains both the advance payments on orders relating to machines which have not yet been delivered, as well as those generated by the application of the IAS 18 accounting principle relating to machines already delivered, but not yet accepted by the end client and therefore not recognized as revenue.

The heading other payables is increased by Euro 1.493 thousand compared to December 31st, 2016 and includes social security and welfare payables, payables due to employees, accruals and deferrals and other minor payables.

Current tax payables on September 30th, 2017 amounts to Euro 3,599 thousand which results in a reduction of Euro 4,096 thousand compared with December 31st, 2016.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

The revenues from sales and services have been commented on Chapter 5 of this document "Group Interim Management Report" in the paragraph "Economic performance".

Depreciation at September 30th, 2017 amounts to Euro 12,597 thousand (of which Euro 9,336 thousand are related to intangible assets).

It has to be highlighted that amortization costs relating to the trademark and "customers list" amount to a comprehensive Euro 2,385 thousand, while those relating to development costs amount to Euro 6,351 thousand.

The financial management of the first nine months of 2017 shows a negative result of Euro 4,787 thousand.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Financial income 2,674,159 650,989
Financial expenses (4,976,184) (5,382,625)
Net financial expenses (2,302,025) (4,731,636)
Net exchange of transactions in foreign currency (2,484,646) (693,602)
Total Financial Management (4,786,671) (5,425,238)

It should be noticed that the financial costs at September 30th, 2017 include financial expenses for Euro 1,808 thousand relevant to the issue of the Bond, Euro 789 thousand relevant to the new Club Deal loan and Euro 440 thousand relevant to the Finnish Loan.

The net result of other investments is positive for Euro 1,941 thousand and refers to the capital gain generated by the sale of part of EPS SA shares.

Taxes in the first nine months of 2017 result in a negative net balance of Euro 2,055 thousand. The balance of current and deferred taxes is negative by Euro 1,718 thousand, IRAP is equal to Euro 407 thousand and other taxes, including those relating to prior years, are positive by Euro 70 thousand.

The result per share on September 30th, 2017, positive for Euro 1.15 (positive for Euro 0.53 on September 30th, 2016) is calculated by dividing the profits attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in circulation during the period which is 10,483,274. The diluted earnings per share is equal to the earning per share because at September 30th, 2017 there are no dilutive operations.

ANNEXES

ANNEXES

ANNEX 1 – CONSOLIDATION AREA

PRIMA POWER REGISTERED OFFICE SHARE CAPITAL OWNERSHIP CONSOLIDATION
METHOD
FINN POWER OY Metallite 4, FI - 62200 Kauhava, FINLAND € 30.000.000 100% Line-by-line method
FINN-POWER Italia S.r.l. Viale Artigianato 9, 37044, Cologna Veneta (VR), ITALY € 1.500.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER LASERDYNE LLC 8600, 109th Av. North, Champlin, MN 55316, U.S.A. USD 200.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER SUZHOU Co. LTD. Xinrui Road 459, Wujiang Ec. & Tech. Develp. Zone, Suzhou City
Jiangsu Prov. CHINA
USD 8.000.000 70% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER NORTH AMERICA Inc. 555W Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, U.S.A. USD 10.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER CANADA Ltd. 390 Bay Street Suite 2800 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y2 CANADA CAD 200 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER MEXICO S DE RL DE CV Campo Real, 121 FRACC. Valle Real, Saltillo, Coahuila C.P. 25198
MEXICO
USD 250 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER GmbH Lise-Meitner Strasse 5, Dietzenbach, GERMANY € 500.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER IBERICA S.L. C/Primero de Mayo 13-15, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Barcelona, SPAIN
€ 6.440.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER CENTRAL EUROPE Sp.z.o.o. Ul. Holenderska 6 - 05 - 152 Czosnów Warsaw, POLAND PLN 350.000 100% Line-by-line method
OOO PRIMA POWER Ordzhonikidze str., 11/A - 115419, Moscow - RUSSIAN FEDERATION RUB 4.800.000 99,99% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER FRANCE Sarl Espace Green Parc , Route de Villepècle, 91280 St. Pierre du Perray,
FRANCE
€ 160.005 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER MAKINA TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI Soğanlık Yeni Mah. Balıkesir Cad. Uprise Elite Teras Evler B2 A
Dubleks Gül Blok Daire:4 Kartal – Istanbul, TURKEY
TRY 1.470.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER UK LTD Unit 1, Phoenix Park, Bayton Road,
Coventry CV7 9QN, UNITED KINGDOM
GBP 1 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. Plot No A-54/55, H Block, MIDC, Pimpri, Pune - 411018,
Maharashtra, INDIA
Rs. 7.000.000 99,99% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER SOUTH AMERICA Ltda Av Fuad Lutfalla, 1,182 – Freguesia do Ó - 02968-00, Sao Paulo
BRASIL
R\$ 4.471.965 99,99% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER CHINA Company Ltd. Room 2006, Unit C, Tower 1, Wangjing SOHO, Chaoyang District,
Beijing, P.R. CHINA
RMB 2.038.778 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER AUSTRALASIA Pty. LTD. Suite 2, First Floor, 100 Queen street, PO Box 878, Campbelltown,
NSW, 2560 AUSTRALIA
A\$ 1 100% Line-by-line method
BALAXMAN OY Metallitie 4, FI-62200 Kauhava, FINLAND € 2.523 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA ELECTRO REGISTERED OFFICE SHARE CAPITAL OWNERSHIP CONSOLIDATION
METHOD
PRIMA ELECTRO S.p.A. Strada Carignano 48/2, 10024 Moncalieri, (TO) ITALY € 15.000.000 100% Line-by-line method
CONVERGENT - PHOTONICS, LLC 711 East Main Street, Chicopee, MA 01020, U.S.A. USD 24.119.985 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA ELECTRO (CHINA) Co.Ltd. 23G East Tower, Fuxing Shangmao n.163, Huangpu Avenue Tianhe
District 510620 Guangzhou P.R. CHINA
€ 100.000 100% Line-by-line method
OSAI UK Ltd. Mount House - Bond Avenue, Bletchley,
MK1 1SF Milton Keynes, UNITED KINGDOM
GBP 160.000 100% Line-by-line method

ANNEX 2 – "NON-GAAP" PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The Management of PRIMA INDUSTRIE assesses the performance of the Group and its business segments using a number of non-IFRS indices. Below are described the components of each of these indices:

ORDERS: includes agreements entered into with customers during the reference period than can be considered part of the order books.

BACKLOG: this is the sum of orders from the previous period and current confirmed orders, net of revenues in the reference period.

EBIT: Operating Profit.

EBITDA: the Operating Profit, as shown in the income statement, gross of "Amortization", "Write-downs and Impairment". This index is also referred to as "Gross Operating Margin".

EBITDA Margin: calculated as the ratio between EBITDA and revenues.

FCF (Free Cash Flow): is the cash flow from operations that is available after the company has made the necessary reinvestment in new fixed assets. It is the sum of cash flow from operations and the cash flow from investments.

Workforce: is the number of employees on the books on the last day of the reference period.

ANNEX 3 – CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

The exchange rates applied in converting the financial statements to a currency other than the Euro are, for the purpose of consolidation, the following:

AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE SPOT EXCHANGE RATE
CURRENCY September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
US DOLLAR 1.1132 1.1158 1.1806 1.0541
CHINESE RENMINBI 7.5721 7.3432 7.8534 7.3202
RUSSIAN RUBLE 64.9077 76.3055 68.2519 64.3000
TURKISH LIRA 4.0012 3.2756 4.2013 3.7072
POLISH ZLOTY 4.2648 4.3588 4.3042 4.4103
POUND STERLING 0.8725 0.8022 0.8818 0.8562
BRAZILIAN REAL 3.5312 3.9642 3.7635 3.4305
INDIAN RUPEE 72.5875 74.8991 77.0690 71.5935
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 1.4530 1.5053 1.5075 1.4596
CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.4538 1.4754 1.4687 1.4188
MEXICAN PESO 20.9970 20.4136 21.4614 21.7719

ATTESTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017

Declaration pursuant to article 154-bis, paragraph 2 of Part IV, Title III, Chapter II, Section V bis of Legislative Decree of February 24th, 1998, no. 58: Consolidated Law on Financial Intermediation, pursuant to Articles 8 and 21 of the Law of February 6th, 1996, No. 52. The manager responsible for preparing the company accounting documents of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group, Davide Danieli, declares, in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Art. 154 bis, Part IV, Title III, Chapter II, Section V bis of Legislative Decree of February 24th, 1998, No. 58, that the accounting information contained in this Interim Financial Report at September 30th, 2017 corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.