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Prima Industrie Interim / Quarterly Report 2022

May 27, 2022

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. PARENT COMPANY GOVERNANCE ________ 3
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
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF THE PERIOD ___________ 12
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE ______________ 13
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE_______________ 16
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE________________ 17
OUTLOOK OF OPERATIONS ______________ 17
EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REFERENCE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT__________ 17
CHAPTER 6. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP AS AT MARCH 31, 2022 ____ 19
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION __________ 19
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT ____________ 20
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ____________ 21
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ________ 22
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT_______________ 23
CHAPTER 7. EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT MARCH 31, 2022___ 25
ACCOUNTING TABLES FORM AND CONTENT ____________ 25
DRAFTING PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA ___________ 25
EXPLANATORY NOTES ____________ 27
ANNEXES ______________ 34
ANNEX 1 – CONSOLIDATION AREA_______________ 34
ANNEX 2 –"NON-GAAP" PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ___________ 35
ANNEX 3 – CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE__________ 36
DECLARATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT MARCH 31, 2022 ______ 37

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Chapter 1 PARENT COMPANY GOVERNANCE

CHAPTER 1. PARENT COMPANY GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Gianfranco Carbonato (*) Strategic Committee
CHAIRMAN
Domenico Peiretti
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Domenico Peiretti (*) MEMBERS CarlalbertoGuglielminotti
Giuliana Mattiazzo
Michael R. Mansour
Mario Mauri
MANAGING DIRECTOR Ezio Giovanni Basso
INDEPEDENT DIRECTORS Donatella Busso Board of Statutory Auditors
CHAIRMAN
Roberto Coda
Francesca de Fraja Frangipane
Paola Gatto
AUDITORS Fabio Avenale
Margherita Spaini
CarlalbertoGuglielminotti
Giuliana Mattiazzo
DEPUTY AUDITORS Maria Luisa Fassero
Alessandro Sabolo
OTHER DIRECTORS Mario Mauri
MichaelR. Mansour
Lisa Tan
Audit Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A.
Control and Risks Committee and
Related Parties Committee
CHAIRMAN Donatella Busso
MEMBERS Francesca de Fraja Frangipane
Paola Gatto
Remuneration Committee
CHAIRMAN
Francesca de Fraja Frangipane
MEMBERS Mario Mauri
Paola Gatto

Expiry of Mandates

The Board of Directors shall remain in office until the approval of 2022 Financial Statements.

The Board of Statutory Auditors shall remain in office until the approval of 2024 Financial Statements.

The Audit Company was appointed by the Stockholders' Meeting held on April 11, 2017, for the period 2017-2025.

(*) The Executive Chairman and the Executive Deputy Chairman were also assigned the position of Chief Executive Officer

Chapter 2 PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP STRUCTURE

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The statement on this page lays out the corporate situation of PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group as at March 31, 2022. Group business units are identified with dashed lines.

(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).

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, including 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 October 1999 (currently Euronext Star Milan), designs, manufactures and sells highpower laser systems for cutting, welding and surface treatment of three-dimensional (3D) and flat (2D) components, panel bending and bending machines as well as turnkey solutions for the main technologies in the field of Additive Manufacturing: Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) and Direct Metal Deposition (DMD).

The PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group has been present on the market for over 40 years and boasts over 14,000 systems installed in more than 80 countries and its business is structured into the following three divisions:

  • PRIMA POWER for laser machines and sheet metal processing;
  • PRIMA ELECTRO for industrial electronics and laser technologies;
  • PRIMA ADDITIVE for additive manufacturing systems for metal applications.

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), 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 (PRIMA INDUSTRIE NORTH AMERICA Inc. - CONVERGENT-PHOTONICS), as well as a sales facility in China.

The PRIMA ADDITIVE Division is dedicated to the design, production and sale of turnkey solutions for the main technologies in the Additive Manufacturing field: Powder Bed Fusion – PBF and Direct Metal Deposition – DMD. The financial and equity data of PRIMA ADDITIVE are currently negligible and do not meet the thresholds set out in IFRS 8 for disclosure purposes and therefore this division's information is currently aggregated to the data for the PRIMA POWER Division.

For over 40 years since 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 in which growth rates are quite good, though in the presence of a cyclical context.

These draft consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2022.

CHAPTER 4. INTRODUCTION

This Interim Financial Report as at March 31, 2022 of PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group was prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article 154-ter, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the Consolidated Law on Finance, as amended, as well as the Issuer Regulations issued by CONSOB; it has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") endorsed by the European Union and by Italian legislation and regulations.

This Interim Financial Report was approved by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2022 and was published in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.2.3 of Borsa Italiana SpA Regulations applicable to issuers listed in the Euronext Star Milan segment.

Quarterly data were not audited by the independent auditors.

It should be noted that, to improve disclosure of its financial results, the Group has presented the income statement according to functional area, rather than by expenditure type. 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 goods sold" includes costs relating to the functional areas that participated directly or indirectly to the generation of revenues with the sale of goods and services. It includes all costs for materials, processing and overheads directly attributable to production.

Chapter 5 GROUP INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

CHAPTER 5. GROUP INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

GROUP RESULTS SUMMARY

Values in Euro thousand March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Variations %
ORDER INTAKE 130,576 104,642 25,934 24.8%
BACKLOG 253,514 147,911 105,603 71.4%
REVENUES 93,322 82,300 11,022 13.4%
EBITDA 5,686 4,346 1,340 30.8%
EBITDA % 6.1% 5.3% 0.8% -
EBIT 1,150 (547) 1,697 310.2%
EBIT % 1.2% -0.7% 1.9% -
NET RESULT 22 (1,548) 1,570 101.4%
FCF (7,524) (5,569) (1,955) -35.1%
NET FINANCIAL DEBT (75,192) (99,410) 24,218 24.4%
HEADCOUNT 1,767 1,734 33 1.9%

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

Values in Euro thousand March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Variations %
REVENUES AT COSTANT EXCHANGE RATES 92,507 82,300 10,207 12.4%
EBITDA Adj 6,204 5,662 542 9.6%
EBITDA Adj % 6.6% 6.9% -0.3% -
EBIT Adj 1,668 830 838 101.0%
EBIT Adj % 1.8% 1.0% 0.8% -

( % calculated over the revenues)

(Performance indicators adjusted, as shown in Annex 2 of this document, correspond to the same indicators net of non-recurring items)

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF THE PERIOD

HACKER ATTACK

In February 2022, the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group was the subject of a hacker attack which mainly affected the Finnish office. Following this event, all the necessary activities were carried out to restore the Group's normal operations.

SPIN-OFF OF THE PRIMA ADDITIVE BUSINESS UNIT

On March 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of PRIMA INDUSTRIE resolved to subscribe, through the contribution of the PRIMA ADDITIVE Business Unit, to the capital increase to be resolved by the associated company 3D-NT SRL. In light of this, PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA will take control of this company with the aim of concentrating all the resources dedicated to Additive Manufacturing technology in a single company and managing it more efficiently creating greater value.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS

As is well known, in February 2022 the tensions between Russia and Ukraine broke out into a war, resulting in a situation that effectively interrupted the normal development of business activities. The PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group is present in Russia with a machinery and after-sales branch located in Moscow, whose turnover marginally affects consolidated turnover (at December 31, 2021, 3.8% of consolidated revenues is achieved in this area). Given the constantly evolving scenario, the Group closely monitors developments in the situation and its implications for the business. There are currently no indications of significant economic and financial consequences for the Group.

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE

Group turnover as at March 31, 2022 was equal to Euro 93,322 thousand, an increase of 13.4% compared to 2021. At constant exchange rates, consolidated turnover at March 31, 2022 would have been up 12.4% compared to March 31, 2021. Revenue for the quarter was affected by approximately Euro 9.5 million in slippages due to the delay in delivery of some components.

Here below are the main economic indicators of the Group, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

Values in Euro thousand

March 31, 2022 Revenues Gross
Margin
Gross
Margin %
EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 85,319 18,946 22.2% 4,864 5.7% 1,325 1.6% 159
PRIMA ELECTRO 13,852 1,827 13.2% 549 4.0% (450) -3.2% (334)
ELIMINATIONS (5,849) 238 4.1% 273 4.7% 275 4.7% 197
GROUP 93,322 21,011 22.5% 5,686 6.1% 1,150 1.2% 2 2

( % calculated over the revenues)

Values in Euro thousand
Gross Gross
March 31, 2021 Revenues Margin Margin % EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 75,927 16,477 21.7% 4,290 5.7% 244 0.3% (902)
PRIMA ELECTRO 11,827 1,269 10.7% 62 0.5% (786) -6.6% (643)
ELIMINATIONS (5,454) (36) -0.7% (6) -0.1% (5) -0.1% (3)
GROUP 82,300 17,710 21.5% 4,346 5.3% (547) -0.7% (1,548)
( % calculated over the revenues)
Values in Euro thousand
Gross Gross
VARIATIONS Revenues Margin Margin % EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 9,392 2,469 26.3% 574 6.1% 1,081 11.5% 1,061
PRIMA ELECTRO 2,025 558 27.6% 487 24.0% 336 16.6% 309
ELIMINATIONS (395) 274 69.4% 279 70.6% 280 70.9% 200
GROUP 11,022 3,301 29.9% 1,340 12.2% 1,697 15.4% 1,570
( % calculated over the revenues)
The consolidated revenues are shown here below, split down on a geographic basis, as at March 31,
2022 compared with the corresponding period of the previous year:
REVENUES March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
Gross Gross
VARIATIONS Revenues Margin Margin % EBITDA EBITDA % EBIT EBIT % NET RESULT
PRIMA POWER 9,392 2,469 26.3% 574 6.1% 1,081 11.5% 1,061
PRIMA ELECTRO 2,025 558 27.6% 487 24.0% 336 16.6% 309
ELIMINATIONS (395) 274 69.4% 279 70.6% 280 70.9% 200
GROUP 11,022 3,301 29.9% 1,340 12.2% 1,697 15.4% 1,570
REVENUES
Euro thousand % Euro thousand %
SEMEA (*) 29,503 31.6 26,154 31.8
NORTH EUROPE 22,685 24.3 17,461 21.2
AMERICAS 19,311 20.7 24,657 30.0
APAC 21,823 23.4 14,028 17.0
TOTAL 93,322 100.0 82,300 100.0

(*) South Europe, Middle East & Africa

The above table shows that the Group turnover as at March 31, 2022 (compared with the corresponding period of the previous year) had a significant recovery in the SEMEA area (+12.8%), in NORTH EUROPE (+29.9%) and the APAC area (+55.6%). The trend is down in the AMERICAS (-21.7%).

The main destination countries in the SEMEA area were Italy (14.7% of consolidated revenues), Poland and Eastern Europe (7.7% of consolidated revenues) and Spain and Portugal (3.0% of consolidated revenues).

The main countries of destination in the NORTH EUROPE area were Finland and the Baltic countries (11.0% of consolidated revenues), the DACH countries (6.3% of consolidated revenues), and Benelux (5.0% of consolidated revenues).

The share of revenues realised in the AMERICAS went from Euro 24,657 thousand to Euro 19,311 thousand, of which Euro 13,306 thousand were generated by the United States. With reference to this area, in the face of the reduction in turnover, partly attributable to the aerospace, market there was a significant growth in the acquisition of new orders in the quarter.

In the APAC region, revenues increased by 55.6% compared to 2021, going from Euro 14,028 thousand to Euro 21,823 thousand. The increase is attributable to revenues in Australia & New Zealand (equal to Euro 3,053 thousand), in South Korea (equal to Euro 4,781 thousand) and in China, which grew from Euro 9,179 thousand (as at March 31, 2021) to Euro 10,349 thousand (at March 31, 2022).

REVENUES March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
Euro thousand % Euro thousand %
PRIMA POWER 85,319 91.4 75,927 92.3
PRIMA ELECTRO 13,852 14.8 11,827 14.4
Inter-sector revenues (5,849) (6.2) (5,454) (6.7)
TOTAL 93,322 100.0 82,300 100.0

Below is a breakdown of revenues by segment gross of inter-sector transactions:

The Group Gross Margin as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 21,011 thousand, an increase of Euro 3,301 thousand from the figure of Euro 17,710 thousand in 2021; the margin as a percentage of revenues is 22.5%, an increase compared with March 31, 2021 (21.5%).

The Group EBITDA as at March 31, 2022 stood at Euro 5,686 thousand, equal to 6.1% of revenues against Euro 4,346 thousand, equal to 5.3% of revenues as at March 31, 2021.

EBITDA was negatively affected by non-recurring costs of Euro 518 thousand (as at March 31, 2021 they were equal to Euro 1,316 thousand); therefore, adjusted EBITDA (1) amounted to Euro 6,204 thousand (6.6% of revenues).

The Group EBIT as of March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 1,150 thousand, equal to 1.2% of revenues against the figure of negative Euro 547 thousand equal to -0.7% of the previous year's revenues. Moreover, this result is affected by:

  • amortisation of intangible fixed assets totalling Euro 1,790 thousand (relating to development costs of Euro 1,128 thousand and to the trademark recognised in connection with the business combination of the FINN-POWER Group, amounting to Euro 485 thousand).
  • the depreciation of property, plant and equipment for Euro 2,747 thousand.

EBIT at March 31, 2022 is penalised by non-recurring costs equal to Euro 518 thousand; consequently, adjusted EBIT(1) was at Euro 1,668 thousand (1.8% of revenues).

The Group EBT on March 31, 2022 is positive for Euro 210 thousand against the negative Euro 1,568 thousand at March 31, 2021.

The Group EBT was impacted by net financial expenses (including gains and losses on exchange rates) for Euro 910 thousand (as of March 31, 2021 they were equal to Euro 981 thousand).

FINANCIAL RESULTS (€/000) Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Bond expenses (227) (226)
Main Bank Loans expenses (218) (254)
Derivatives expenses (CRS) (161) (396)
Derivatives expenses (IRS) (117) (82)
Lease expenses (248) (297)
Other financial expenses (220) (340)
Net financial expenses (1,191) (1,595)
Net exchange differences 281 614
TOTAL (910) (981)
Financial Report.

The Group NET RESULT as of March 31, 2022 showed a profit of Euro 22 thousand vs. the loss of Euro 1,548 thousand as at March 31, 2021; the Parent Company reported a net loss of Euro 37 thousand.

(1) Note that, as illustrated in Annex 2 to this report, the adjusted performance indicators are the same indicators net of nonrecurring items only. For more information about the non-recurring items, see the section in the Explanatory Notes to the

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The change in net financial indebtedness in terms of flows of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group at March 31, 2022 is shown below, compared with the previous year.

Values in Euro thousand Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Variations
Net Financial Indebtedness Opening (68,421) (96,274) 27,853
Cash from operating activities before TWC 3,066 3,465 (399)
Change in Trade Working Capital (9,388) (5,695) (3,693)
Cash from operating activities (6,322) (2,230) (4,092)
Investments in development costs (419) (707) 288
Other investments (783) (2,632) 1,849
Cash from investment activities (1,202) (3,339) 2,137
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) (7,524) (5,569) (1,955)
Treasury stock (291) - (291)
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method (30) (40) 10
Cash from financing activities (321) (40) (281)
Net exchange differences 1,074 2,473 (1,399)
CASH FLOW - TOTAL (6,771) (3,136) (3,635)
Net Financial Indebtedness Closing (75,192) (99,410) 24,218

At March 31, 2022 the Group's Net Financial Indebtedness (2) was equal to Euro 75,192 thousand, increasing compared to December 31, 2021 (equal to Euro 68,421 thousand).

Below is a breakdown of Group net financial indebtedness.

Values expressed in Euro thousand Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS (4,701) (4,233) (4,233)
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (68,185) (67,267) (58,350)
CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS (301) (372) (328)
CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 31,735 39,886 51,188
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 74,820 57,575 75,331
NET FINANCIAL DEBT (before leasing) 33,368 25,589 63,608
LEASING LIABILITIES 41,824 42,832 35,802
NET FINANCIAL DEBT 75,192 68,421 99,410

(2) Reconciliation between Group Net Financial Indebtedness (used as a performance indicator) and the Financial Indebtedness required by ESMA Document 32-382-1138 of March 4, 2021 is provided in the Explanatory Notes

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

During the 1st quarter of 2022, the Group's acquisition of orders (including after-sales service) amounted to Euro 130.6 million, an increase of 24.8% compared to Euro 104.6 million as at March 31, 2021 and 79.3% compared to March 31, 2020. The acquisition of orders of the PRIMA POWER sector amounted to Euro 122.8 million, while the PRIMA ELECTRO segment, considering the ones from customers outside the Group, amounted to Euro 7.8 million.

The consolidated order backlog (not including the after-sale service) as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 253.5 million, up from Euro 147.9 million as at March 31, 2021. The backlog includes Euro 237.2 million relating to the PRIMA POWER sector and Euro 16.3 million relating to the PRIMA ELECTRO sector.

OUTLOOK OF OPERATIONS

Despite the challenging international context (war in Ukraine, raw materials and components market) and a seasonality that historically does not favour the first quarter of the year, the Group is continuing to generate satisfactory results, both in terms of commercial performance and with reference to the recovery of profitability. In particular, the substantial order book allows us to face the year just started positively.

EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REFERENCE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS

On April 28, 2022 the shareholders' meeting of PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA appointed the new Board of Statutory Auditors, which is composed of Roberto Coda, Chairman (elected from list 2 presented by the shareholders dP-cube Srl and World Leader Limited), Fabio Avenale and Margherita Spaini (elected from list 1 presented by the shareholder Erste International SA); Alternate auditors were appointed Maria Luisa Fassero (taken from List 1) and Alessandro Sabolo (taken from List 2). The Board will remain in office for the financial years 2022, 2023 and 2024.

SPIN-OFF OF THE PRIMA ADDITIVE BUSINESS UNIT

On April 1, 2022, the spin-off of the Business Unit active in the field of additive manufacturing technologies was completed, and the transfer of the same to the company 3D New Technologies Srl (3D-NT). The transaction took place through the subscription in kind by Prima Industrie of the reserved capital increase carried out by the company 3D-NT which then resolved to change the company name to Prima Additive Srl. Through this transaction Prima Industrie acquires a stake in Prima Additive Srl equal to 50.01%. Prima Additive Srl will also maintain close industrial collaboration relationships with the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group.

The purpose of the transaction is to make synergistic the activity of the two units object of the operation to accelerate the process of development and marketing of products and the growth plans of the new company that will operate in a market with great development prospects.

The transaction is also linked to a larger project that could include the entry into that company of new investors to contribute to the business development plans.

Chapter 6

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP MARCH 31, 2022

Accounting Tables

CHAPTER 6. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP AS AT MARCH 31, 2022

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Values in thousand euro March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Property, plant and equipment 70,305 71,854
Intangible assets 115,900 116,624
Investments accounted for using the equity method 364 394
Other investments 7,076 6,927
Non current financial assets 4,233 4,233
Derivatives 468 -
Deferred tax assets 16,917 18,823
NON CURRENT ASSETS 215,263 218,855
Inventories 158,121 134,859
Trade receivables 80,965 91,164
Other receivables 8,784 6,972
Current tax receivables 10,235 9,286
Financial assets 301 372
Cash and cash equivalents 68,185 67,267
CURRENT ASSETS 326,591 309,920
Assets held for sale 4,000 4,775
TOTAL ASSETS 545,854 533,550
Capital stock 26,208 26,208
Legal reserve 5,242 5,242
Other reserves 68,626 68,161
Currency translation reserve 5,401 4,274
Retained earnings 68,421 60,623
Net result (37) 7,798
Stockholders' equity of the Group 173,861 172,306
Minority interest 3,546 3,412
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 177,407 175,718
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 110,537 94,259
Employee benefit liabilities 6,666 6,728
Deferred tax liabilities 2,613 4,678
Provisions 244 244
Derivatives 23 140
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 120,083 106,049
Trade payables 96,052 98,239
Advance payments 58,312 52,450
Other payables 25,715 24,226
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 37,755 45,849
Current tax payables 7,469 8,712
Provisions 22,997 22,262
Derivatives 64 45
CURRENT LIABILITIES 248,364 251,783
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 545,854 533,550

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Values in euro thousand March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
Net revenues 93,322 82,300
Cost of goods sold (72,311) (64,590)
GROSS MARGIN 21,011 17,710
Research and Development costs (5,818) (5,606)
Sales and marketing expenses (6,705) (6,178)
General and administrative expenses (7,338) (6,473)
OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) 1,150 (547)
Financial income 94 70
Financial expenses (1,285) (1,665)
Net exchange differences 281 614
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method (30) (40)
RESULT BEFORE TAXES (EBT) 210 (1,568)
Taxes (188) 20
NET RESULT 2 2 (1,548)
- Attributable to Group shareholders (37) (1,595)
- Attributable to minority shareholders 59 47
RESULT PER SHARE - BASIC (in euro) - (0.15)
RESULT PER SHARE - DILUTED (in euro) - (0.15)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Values in euro thousand March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
NET RESULT (A) 2 2 (1,548)
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 577 85
Tax effect (125) (20)
Gains/(Losses) on exchange differences on translating foreign operations 1,202 2,940
Total other comprehensive gains/(losses) to be classified in the
Income Statement, net of tax effects (C)
1,654 3,005
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (A) + (B) + (C) 1,676 1,457
- Attributable to Group shareholders 1,542 1,282
- Attributable to minority shareholders 134 175

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021

Change in the Currency Stockholders'
Additional paid Capital increase - Stock grant FV of hedging translation Retained equity of the STOCKHOLDERS'
Values in euro thousand Capital stock in capital Treasury stock Legal reserve expenses reserve derivatives Other reserves reserve earnings Net result Group Minority interest EQUITY
Balance as at 01/01/2021 26,208 57,507 (1,966) 5,213 (1,286) - (305) 12,511 (1,225) 70,164 (7,201) 159,620 2,844 162,464
Allocation of prior year net result - - - - - - - - - (7,201) 7,201 - - -
Result of comprehensive Income - - - - - - 65 - 2,812 - (1,595) 1,282 175 1,457
Balance as at 31/03/2021 26,208 57,507 (1,966) 5,213 (1,286) - (240) 12,511 1,587 62,963 (1,595) 160,902 3,019 163,921

from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022

Change in the Currency Stockholders'
Additional paid Capital increase - Stock grant FV of hedging translation Retained equity of the STOCKHOLDERS'
Values in euro thousand Capital stock in capital Treasury stock Legal reserve expenses reserve derivatives Other reserves reserve earnings Net result Group Minority interest EQUITY
Balance as at 01/01/2022 26,208 57,507 (3,042) 5,242 (1,286) 223 (98) 14,857 4,274 60,623 7,798 172,306 3,412 175,718
Allocation of prior year net result - - - - - - - - - 7,798 (7,798) - - -
Treasury stock - - (291) - - - - - - - - (291) - (291)
Stock grant plan - - - - - 304 - - - - - 304 - 304
Result of comprehensive Income - - - - - - 452 - 1,127 - (37) 1,542 134 1,676
Balance as at 31/03/2022 26,208 57,507 (3,333) 5,242 (1,286) 527 354 14,857 5,401 68,421 (37) 173,861 3,546 177,407

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Values in Euro thousand March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
Net result 2 2 (1,548)
Adjustments (sub-total) (6,544) (173)
Depreciation, impairment & write-off 4,537 4,893
Stock Grants reserve 304 -
Net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities (159) (1,079)
Change in employee benefits (62) (41)
Change in inventories (23,262) (13,424)
Change in trade receivables 10,199 (3,325)
Change in trade payables and advances 3,675 11,054
Net change in other receivables/payables and other assets/liabilities (1,806) 1,709
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method 30 40
Cash Flows from (used in) operating activities (6,522) (1,721)
Cash flow from investments
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets (*) (566) (1,094)
Acquisition of intangible fixed assets (533) (148)
Capitalization of development costs (419) (707)
Net disposal of fixed assets (**) 891 -
Cash Flows from (used in) investing activities (627) (1,949)
Cash flow from financing activities
Change in other financial assets/liabilities and other minor items (43) 184
Increases in loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts and Credit lines) 30,042 2,012
Repayment of loans and borrowings (including bank overdrafts and Credit lines) (20,856) (3,711)
Repayments in financial lease liabilities (1,683) (1,717)
Treasury stock reserve (291) -
Cash Flows from (used in) financing activities 7,169 (3,232)
Cash Flows from (used in) change of minority shareholders - -
Foreign exchange translation differences 898 2,253
Net change in cash and equivalents 918 (4,649)
Cash and equivalents beginning of period 67,267 62,999
Cash and equivalents end of period 68,185 58,350
Additional Information to the Consolidated Statement of Cash-Flow Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Values in euro thousand
Taxes paid 599 231
Interests paid 483 542

(*) Not included leases

(**) Included assets held for sale

Chapter 7

EXPLANATORY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2022

CHAPTER 7. EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT MARCH 31, 2022

ACCOUNTING TABLES FORM AND CONTENT

The condensed consolidated financial statements of PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group as at March 31, 2022 were drawn up on the assumption that the company is a going concern and in compliance with the IFRS international accounting standards, as well as with the laws and regulations in force in Italy.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in summary form in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", and therefore do not include all the information required by the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements prepared for the year ending December 31, 2021, to which reference should be made for further details.

The consolidated financial statements of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group are presented in euro, which is also the currency of the economies in which the Group mainly operates.

Foreign subsidiaries are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2022 in accordance with the principles described in the Note "Accounting policies" of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2021, to which reference should be made.

The balance sheet figures as at December 31, 2021 and the income statement and cash flow statement figures as at March 31, 2021 as well as the changes in shareholders' equity for the first three months of 2021 have been presented for comparative purposes, as required by IAS 1.

The Group presents the income statement according to functional areas, otherwise referred to as "at cost of goods sold". 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.

"Cost of goods sold" includes costs relating to the functional areas that participated directly or indirectly to the generation of revenues with the sale of goods and services. It includes all costs for materials, processing and overheads directly attributable to production.

DRAFTING PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA

Accounting criteria and principles of consolidation

The accounting criteria and consolidation principles adopted for preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2022 are consistent with those used for the annual consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2021, to which reference should be made without prejudice to the new principles/interpretations adopted by the Group as from January 1, 2022, as well as the adjustments required by the nature of the interim reports.

ONGOING CONCERN

The condensed consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2022 were prepared on the basis of the going-concern principle, as it is reasonable to expect that PRIMA INDUSTRIE will continue its business 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, in the case of the condensed consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2022, the income taxes for the period of the individual consolidated companies are determined on the basis of the best possible estimate in relation to the information available and a reasonable forecast of performance for the year up to the end of the tax period.

This Interim Financial Report was approved for publication by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2022.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The data shown in the explanatory note are expressed in Euro thousand.

SEGMENT REPORTING

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 segment 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 high-power laser sources for industrial applications, intended for the machines of the Group and third customers.

The PRIMA ADDITIVE Division is dedicated to the design, production and sale of turnkey solutions for the main technologies in the Additive Manufacturing field: Powder Bed Fusion and Direct Metal Deposition, as well as the related application support and services.

The financial and equity data of PRIMA ADDITIVE are currently negligible and do not meet the thresholds set out in IFRS 8 for disclosure purposes and therefore this division's information is currently aggregated to the data for the PRIMA POWER Division.

The following tables show the financial information directly attributable to the two divisions PRIMA POWER and PRIMA ELECTRO, as described above.

PRIMA POWER PRIMA ELECTRO ELIMINATION PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP
Values in euro thousand Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Net revenues 85,319 75,927 13,852 11,827 (5,849) (5,454) 93,322 82,300
Cost of goods sold (66,373) (59,450) (12,025) (10,558) 6,087 5,418 (72,311) (64,590)
GROSS MARGIN 18,946 16,477 1,827 1,269 238 (36) 21,011 17,710
Research and Development costs (4,623) (4,546) (1,247) (1,082) 52 22 (5,818) (5,606)
Sales and marketing expenses (6,392) (5,898) (313) (279) - (1) (6,705) (6,178)
General and administrative expenses (6,606) (5,789) (717) (694) (15) 10 (7,338) (6,473)
OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) 1,325 244 (450) (786) 275 (5) 1,150 (547)
Net financial expenses (1,144) (1,542) (46) (53) (1) - (1,191) (1,595)
Net exchange differences 353 566 (72) 48 - - 281 614
Net result of investments accounted for using the equity method (30) (40) - - - - (30) (40)
RESULT BEFORE TAXES (EBT) 504 (772) (568) (791) 274 (5) 210 (1,568)
Taxes (345) (130) 234 148 (77) 2 (188) 20
NET RESULT 159 (902) (334) (643) 197 (3) 2 2 (1,548)
- Attributable to Group shareholders 100 (949) (334) (643) 197 (3) (37) (1,595)
- Attributable to minority shareholders 59 47 - - - - 59 47
PRIMA POWER PRIMA ELECTRO ELIMINATION PRIMA INDUSTRIE GROUP
Values in euro thousand Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Property, plant and equipment 59,177 60,295 11,128 11,559 - - 70,305 71,854
Intangible assets 109,818 110,538 6,293 6,298 (211) (212) 115,900 116.624
Investments accounted for using the equity method 364 394 - - - - 364 394
Other investments 18,020 17,872 - - (10,944) (10,945) 7,076 6,927
Non current financial assets 2,728 2,728 1,505 1,505 - - 4,233 4,233
Derivatives 468 - - - - - 468 -
Deferred tax assets 13,340 15,184 3,299 3,284 278 355 16,917 18,823
NON CURRENT ASSETS 203,915 207,011 22,225 22,646 (10,877) (10,802) 215,263 218,855
Inventories 129,979 109,525 29,102 26,567 (960) (1,233) 158,121 134,859
Trade receivables 74,122 86,190 16,751 13,238 (9,908) (8,264) 80,965 91,164
Other receivables 7,999 6,274 782 700 3 (2) 8,784 6,972
Current tax receivables 5,394 4,013 6,646 7,078 (1,805) (1,805) 10,235 9,286
Financial assets 16,184 13,280 8 24 (15,891) (12,932) 301 372
Cash and cash equivalents 66,133 65,290 2,052 1,965 - 12 68,185 67,267
CURRENT ASSETS 299,811 284,572 55,341 49,572 (28,561) (24,224) 326,591 309,920
Assets held for sale - 775 4,000 4,000 - - 4,000 4,775
TOTAL ASSETS 503,726 492,358 81,566 76,218 (39,438) (35,026) 545,854 533,550
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 164,348 162,647 24,953 25,162 (11,894) (12,091) 177,407 175,718
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 93,896 80,774 28,902 18,919 (12,261) (5,434) 110,537 94,259
Employee benefit liabilities 5,142 5,149 1,524 1,580 - (1) 6,666 6,728
Deferred tax liabilities 1,797 3,867 817 812 (1) (1) 2,613 4,678
Provisions 244 244 - - - - 244 244
Derivatives 23 140 - - - - 23 140
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 101,102 90,174 31,243 21,311 (12,262) (5,436) 120,083 106,049
Trade payables 90,126 91,386 15,822 15,127 (9,896) (8,274) 96,052 98,239
Advance payments 57,964 52,103 36 35 312 312 58,312 52,450
Other payables 23,107 21,622 2,608 2,607 - (3) 25,715 24,226
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 35,660 42,581 5,725 10,734 (3,630) (7,466) 37,755 45,849
Current tax payables 8,712
Provisions 9,154 10,269 128 256 (1,813) (1,813) 7,469
Derivatives 22,201 21,531 1,051 986 (255) (255) 22,997 22,262
64 45 - - - - 64 45
CURRENT LIABILITIES 238,276 239,537 25,370 29,745 (15,282) (17,499) 248,364 251,783

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION

Property, plant and equipment as at March 31, 2022 were equal to Euro 70,305 thousand, a decrease of Euro 1,549 thousand compared with December 31, 2021.

Intangible assets as at March 31, 2022 were equal to Euro 115,900 thousand and decreased by Euro 724 thousand compared with December 31, 2021.

The most significant item is represented by Goodwill, which on March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 97,914 thousand.

All goodwill recorded in the financial statements relates to the higher value paid compared to the fair value of the net assets acquired, at the date of acquisition.

The table below shows the book value of the goodwill allocated to each of the Cash Generating Units (CGU).

BOOK VALUE GOODWILL BOOK VALUE GOODWILL
CASH GENERATING UNIT March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
PRIMA POWER 97,761 97,727
PRIMA ELECTRO - BU Electronics 153 153
TOTAL 97,914 97,880

Goodwill (being an asset with an undefined life) is not amortised and is tested at least for impairment. As at December 31, 2021, the Group carried out impairment testing on the value of the main goodwill for which reference should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statements as at December 31, 2021. With regard to the above-mentioned goodwill, since no impairment indicators emerged compared to the financial statements as at December 31, 2021, it was not deemed necessary to update the related impairment tests.

If specific events or circumstances (trigger events) occur that would suggest that goodwill may be impaired, an impairment test is also performed when interim financial statements are prepared.

The value of investments accounted for using the equity method refers to the shareholding in the company 3D NT held by PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA (19.9%) and amounts to Euro 364 thousand. The negative change of Euro 30 thousand compared to 2021 refers to the share of the result for the period.

The value of Other Investments as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 7,076 thousand with an increase of Euro 149 thousand compared to December 31, 2021; this increase refers to the positive exchange rate differences of the investment in Lead Laser (held by PRIMA POWER SUZHOU).

Deferred tax assets amount to Euro 16,917 thousand, showing a decrease compared with the previous financial year of Euro 1,906 thousand.

Deferred taxes are recorded in the financial statements only if the conditions for their recovery exist. The assessment of the recoverability of prepaid tax assets takes account of expected profitability in future years. Deferred taxes on tax losses carried forward were entered recognised in relation to the likelihood of future taxable income against which they can be recovered. Considering the above, there were no elements that might change the previous assessments on the recoverability of deferred taxes.

The following table shows the composition of inventories as at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
INVENTORIES Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Raw materials 65,221 55,964
Semi-finished goods 43,559 29,966
Finished goods 60,417 60,063
(Inventory provisions) (11,076) (11,134)
TOTAL 158,121 134,859
The net value of inventories as at March 31, 2022 shows an increase equal to Euro 23,262 thousand
compared with December 31, 2021, due to high expected volumes in the subsequent quarters of 2022.
Net trade receivables
thousand compared to December 31, 2021.
at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 80,965 thousand, a decrease of Euro 10,199
Other current receivables as of
31, 2021 by Euro 1,812 thousand.
March 31, 2022 were Euro 8,784 thousand and increased from December
These receivables mainly refer to advance payments to suppliers, R&D grants due for receipt, accrued
income and prepaid expenses and advances to employees.
Current
tax receivables
to December 31, 2021. Tax assets are represented by direct deferred tax assets of Euro 4,292 thousand
amounted to Euro 10,235 thousand, an increase of Euro 949 thousand compared

Current tax receivables amounted to Euro 10,235 thousand, an increase of Euro 949 thousand compared

(Euro 4,183 thousand at December 31, 2021), VAT credits of Euro 4,657 thousand (Euro 2,826 thousand as at December 31, 2021), R&D tax credits of Euro 952 thousand (Euro 753 thousand as at December 31, 2021), receivables for withholding taxes of Euro 61 thousand (Euro 61 thousand as at December 31, 2021) and other receivables for minor tax assets of Euro 273 thousand (Euro 1,463 thousand as at December 31, 2021).

As at March 31, 2022, the Group's financial indebtedness was negative by Euro 79,893 thousand, up by Euro 7,329 thousand compared to December 31, 2021 (negative by Euro 72,654 thousand).

For a better understanding of the variation in indebtedness during the first quarter of 2022, reference is made to the consolidated cash flow statement of the period.

As required by ESMA Document 32-382-1138 of March 4, 2021 and as indicated in CONSOB note 5/21 of April 29, 2021, the table below shows financial indebtedness as at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Variations
A CASH 68,185 67,267 918
B CASH EQUIVALENTS - - -
C OTHER CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS 301 372 (71)
D LIQUIDITY (A+B+C) 68,486 67,639 847
E CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBT 10,843 11,481 (638)
F CURRENT PORTION OF NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBT 26,976 34,412 (7,436)
G CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (E+F) 37,819 45,893 (8,074)
H NET CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (G-D) (30,667) (21,746) (8,921)
I NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBT 85,653 69,504 16,149
J DEBT INSTRUMENTS 24,907 24,896 11
K NON-CURRENT TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES - - -
L NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (I+J+K) 110,560 94,400 16,160
M TOTAL FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS (H+L) 79,893 72,654 7,239

Reconciliation with the Group's net indebtedness shown in the Report on Operations is as follows:

Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Financial Indebtedness required by doc. ESMA 32-382-1138 79,893 72,654
Term deposit Smilla (4,233) (4,233)
Derivatives (468) -
Net financial debt 75,192 68,421

During the first quarter of 2022, the two bank loans BPM and INTESA signed by Prima Industrie SpA in 2018 were renegotiated; the new conditions provide for BPM a deadline of June 30, 2027 instead of June 30, 2023 and for INTESA a deadline of December 31, 2025 instead of September 30, 2023. As required by the amendment to IAS 7, the following table shows the changes in liabilities arising from loan activities, whether arising from changes in cash flows or changes not in cash.

Variations not in cash
Variations from cash Exchange rate
Values in Euro thousand Dec 31, 2021 flow Issues effect Fair value Mar 31, 2022
Financial debts 71,692 9,834 - 7 - 81,533
Bond issued 25,584 (649) - - - 24,935
Leasing 42,832 (1,683) 575 100 - 41,824
Derivatives 185 - - - (98) 87
TOTAL 140,293 7,502 575 107 (98) 148,379

At March 31, 2022 the value of non-current assets held for sale is equal to Euro 4,000 thousand and refers to a stake held by PRIMA ELECTRO SpA in the company OSAIcnc Srl.

The change of Euro 775 thousand compared to 2021 refers to the sale of a portion of the industrial plant located in Collegno in the province of Turin of the parent company PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA. This property was sold in February 2022.

Shareholders' equity was up compared to the previous year by Euro 1,689 thousand. For more details, see the table consolidated statement of changes on shareholders' equity.

The item Employees benefits liabilities is equal to Euro 6,666 thousand as at March 31, 2022, a decrease compared with December 31, 2021 of Euro 62 thousand.

Deferred tax liabilities are equal to Euro 2,613 thousand, a decrease of Euro 2,065 thousand compared with December 31, 2021.

Provisions for risks and charges are equal to Euro 23,241 thousand, an increase compared to December 31, 2021 of Euro 735 thousand; the non-current portion refers exclusively to the agent client indemnity provision and amounts in total to Euro 244 thousand.

Current provisions mainly relate to product warranties (equal to Euro 13,874 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 8,767 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 356 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 decreased by Euro 2,187 thousand compared to December 31, 2021.

The item Advance payments from customers increased compared to December 31, 2021 and is equal to Euro 58,312 thousand; it has to be noted that this item 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 IFRS 15 accounting principle relating to machines already delivered, but not yet accepted by the end client and therefore not recognised as revenue.

The item Other payables increased compared to December 31, 2021 by Euro 1,489 thousand and include social security and welfare payables, payables due to employees, accruals and deferrals and other minor payables.

Current tax payables as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 7,469 thousand, a decrease of Euro 1,243 thousand compared with December 31, 2021.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

As already mentioned previously, the Group presents the income statement by "functional area". In accordance with paragraph 104 of "IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements", it is noted that personnel costs as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 29,416 thousand, an increase compared to the previous year of Euro 2,084 thousand (Euro 27,332 thousand as at March 31, 2021).

Amortisation, depreciation and write-downs as at March 31, 2022 amounted to Euro 4,537 thousand (Euro 4,893 thousand as at March 31, 2021).

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

Financial income and expenses in the first three months of 2022 shows a net expense of Euro 910 thousand.

FINANCIAL RESULTS Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Financial income 94 70
Financial expenses (1,285) (1,665)
Net financial expenses (1,191) (1,595)
Net exchange differences 281 614
Total Financial Results (910) (981)

The net result of investments accounted for using the equity method presented a loss of Euro 30 thousand and refers to the share of the result for the period of the associate 3D NT.

Taxes for the first three months of 2022 showed a net negative balance of Euro 188 thousand. The balance of current and deferred taxation amounted to Euro 4 thousand and other taxes, including those related to previous years, amounted to Euro -184 thousand.

SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

The table below summarises non-recurring items carried out by the Group that have had a negative impact on the Income Statement during the first quarter of 2022 for a total of Euro 518 thousand.

SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
(values expressed in Euro thousand)
Gross Margin Research and
Development
costs
Sales and
marketing
expenses
General and
administrative
expenses
Total as at
Mar 31, 2022
Total as at
Mar 31, 2021
Variation
between 2022
and 2021
COVID-19 - - - - - (170) 170
COVID-19 - Government subsidy - - - - - 36 (36)
Reorganization/Restructuring (29) - (64) (38) (131) (282) 151
Disputes tax/legal and customer penalties - - - (1) (1) (900) 899
IT consultancies - (14) - (381) (395) - (395)
Other items - - - 9 9 - 9
Impairment of intangible fixed assets - - - - - (61) 61
EBIT (29) (14) (64) (411) (518) (1,377) 859
EBT (29) (14) (64) (411) (518) (1,377) 859

ANNEXES

ANNEX 1 – CONSOLIDATION AREA

PRIMA POWER REGISTERED OFFICE
SHARE CAPITAL
OWNERSHIP CONSOLIDATION
METHOD
FINN POWER OY Nuppiväylä 7, 60100 Seinäjoki, FINLAND € 30.000.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER LASERDYNE LLC 7105, Northland Terrace North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428, U.S.A. USD 200.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER SUZHOU Co. LTD. 459 Xingrui Road, Wujiang Ec. & Tech. Develp. Zone, Suzhou City
Jiangsu Prov. CHINA
USD 15.850.000 70% Line-by-line method
PRIMA INDUSTRIE NORTH AMERICA Inc. - PRIMA POWER NA 555W Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, U.S.A. USD 10.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER CANADA Ltd. 1500 Upper Middle Rd W Suite 313, Oakville Ontario , L6M 0C2,
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 Am Gfild 9, 85375 Neufahrn, 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 4.800.000 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER FRANCE Sarl Espace Green Parc , Route de Villepècle, 91280 St. Pierre du Perray,
FRANCE
€ 985.470 100% 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 Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. Plot No A-54/55, H Block, MIDC, Pimpri, Pune - 411018,
Rs. 7.000.000
Maharashtra, INDIA
99,99% Line-by-line method
PRIMA POWER SOUTH AMERICA Ltda Av Fuad Lutfalla, 1,182 – Freguesia do Ó - 02968-00, Sao Paulo
BRAZIL
R\$ 7.698.699 99,99% 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
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
PRIMA INDUSTRIE NORTH AMERICA Inc. - CONVERGENT PHOTONICS 711 East Main Street, Chicopee, MA 01020, U.S.A. USD 24.119.985 100% Line-by-line method
PRIMA ELECTRO SUZHOU Co.Ltd. 459 Xingrui Road, Wujiang Ec. & Tech. Develp. Zone, Suzhou City
Jiangsu Prov. CHINA
€ 500.000 100% Line-by-line method

ANNEX 2 – "NON-GAAP" PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The Management of PRIMA INDUSTRIE SpA 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 "Amortisation/Depreciation", "Write-downs and Impairment". This ratio is also referred to as the "Gross Operating Margin".

Adjusted EBITDA, EBIT and EBT correspond to the same alternative performance indicators net of nonrecurring items.

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.

Net financial indebtedness includes cash and cash equivalents, financial receivables (current and noncurrent), net of financial payables (current and non-current) and the fair value of derivatives. The reconciliation with financial indebtedness required by ESMA document 32-382-1138 of March 4, 2021 is provided in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenues at constant exchange rates are stated by applying the average exchange rates of the previous year to the revenues of the current year in the local currency.

ANNEX 3 – CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

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 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
US DOLLAR 1.1225 1.2056 1.1101 1.1326
CHINESE RENMINBI 7.1265 7.8110 7.0403 7.1947
RUSSIAN RUBLE 98.5524 89.7192 90.2600 85.3004
TURKISH LIRA 15.6553 8.9048 16.2823 15.2335
POLISH ZLOTY 4.6177 4.5431 4.6531 4.5969
POUND STERLING 0.8364 0.8747 0.8460 0.8403
BRAZILIAN REAL 5.8820 6.5928 5.3009 6.3101
INDIAN RUPEE 84.4173 87.9081 84.1340 84.2292
AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 1.5514 1.5604 1.4829 1.5615
CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.4218 1.5273 1.3896 1.4393
MEXICAN PESO 23.0058 24.5164 22.0903 23.1438

DECLARATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT MARCH 31, 2022

Declaration pursuant to Article 154-bis, paragraph 2 of Part IV, Title III, Chapter II, Section V bis of Legislative Decree no. 58, of February 24, 1998: Consolidated Law on Financial Intermediation, pursuant to Articles 8 and 21 of Law no. 52, of February 6, 1996.

The Financial Reporting Officer of the PRIMA INDUSTRIE Group, Marco Pintauro, hereby certifies, in compliance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 154 bis, Part IV, Title III, Chapter II, Section V bis, of Legislative Decree no. 58 of February 24, 1998, that the accounting information contained in this Interim Report on Operations as at March 31, 2022 corresponds to the documentary evidence and to the accounting books and records.