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Promotora de Informaciones S.A.

Earnings Release Apr 29, 2025

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RESULTS PRESENTATION 1Q 2025

PROMOTORA DE INFORMACIONES, S.A. April 29th, 2025

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this presentation has been prepared by Promotora de Informaciones, S.A. (hereinafter, the "Company") exclusively for use during the presentation of financial results. The Company assumes no liability for the content of this document if it is used for any purpose other than that stated above.

This presentation has not been independently verified or audited by third parties and is, in all cases, subject to negotiation, change, and modification.

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INDEX

1Q 2025 CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS

1Q 2025: CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS

Businesses have performed above expectations despite a challenging environment and a tough comparison with 1Q 2024 due to one-offs. Refinancing agreement pending on formalization

Solid Operating & Financial performance

  • Positive operating performance in 1Q 2025: Group EBITDA up +5%, with margins expanding by +2 percentage points (excluding extraordinary and seasonality effects) (1)
  • Steady growth in Santillana's Private business and Media. Subscription to Santillana's Learning Systems rose to 3.2 millions (+8%), while El País reached 414,000 subscribers (+13%)
  • Strong FCF (2) generation up by +€18m (+41%) compared to 1Q 2025
  • Continued deleveraging progress: Net Debt at lowest level in 20 years down 12% vs December 2024 and 17% vs March 2024, with a remarkable liquidity position
  • Condition precedent associated to the Refinancing agreement: €40m capital increase in 1Q 2025 to repay the remaining Junior debt (the most expensive debt tranche) in 2Q 2025
  • Refinancing agreement reached on March 25th, which is still pending on formalization, will provide stability to focus on businesses, extension of maturities to 2029, lower blended cost and relaxation of certain contractual commitments

Focus on debt reduction and operational growth remains our top priority

(2) FCF = cash flow before financing (EBITDA ex severance exp + WC + Capex + Taxes + Redundancies paid + Other cash flows and adjustments from operations + Financial investments) including leases payments (IFRS 16) (1) Excluding extraordinary and seasonality effects: (i) arbitration award (extraordinary favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina, with a +€10m impact on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow; (ii) Santillana's Brazil Public business affected by seasonality effects: in 1Q 2025 revenues €7m, EBITDA -€3m; in 1Q 2024: revenues €25m, EBITDA €10m. Santillana's Brazil Public business FY 2025 results will be driven by the Novelty order in PNLD for Ensino Médio (high-cycle year in the 3-year cycle) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil. .

1Q 2025: RESULTS SUMMARY

Key Performance Indicators

(1) Excluding arbitration award (extraordinary favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina, with a +€10m impact on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow. Also excluding Santillana's Brazil Public business due to seasonality effects: in 1Q 2025 revenues €7m, EBITDA -€3m; in 1Q 2024: revenues €25m, EBITDA €10m. Santillana's Brazil Public business FY 2025 results will be driven by the Novelty order in PNLD for Ensino Médio (high-cycle year in the 3-year cycle) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil. (2) Digital subscribers include print edition subscribers (either print-only or PDF format) as well as B2B subscribers who have activated digital access.

PRISA GROUP FINANCIALS

1Q 2025 PRISA GROUP: EBITDA PERFORMANCE

Improvement of +5% excluding the Cofina 2024 arbitration award and Brazil's Public business (1)

(1) Excluding arbitration award (extraordinary favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina, with a +€10m impact on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow. Also excluding Santillana's Brazil Public business due to seasonality effects: in 1Q 2025 revenues €7m, EBITDA -€3m; in 1Q 2024: revenues €25m, EBITDA €10m. Santillana's Brazil Public business FY 2025 results will be driven by the Novelty order in PNLD for Ensino Médio (high-cycle year in the 3-year cycle) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil.

1Q 2025 PRISA GROUP: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Results above expectations, though impacted by extraordinary impacts (Cofina) and seasonality in Brazil Public business

RESULTS (€m) 1Q
2025
1Q
2024
Var.
Revenues 232 256 -10%
Expenses 186 189 -2%
EBITDA 46 67 -31%
% Margin 19.9% 26.2% -6p.p.
EBIT 31 52 -40%

Excluding Cofina & Brazil Public (1)

Revenues 225 221 +2%
EBITDA 50 47 +5% +9%
ex sev.
exp.
% Margin 22.0% 21.5% +1p.p.
EBIT 35 33 +7%

(1) Excluding arbitration award (extraordinary favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina, with a +€10m impact on other revenues (and EBITDA), and no impact on cash flow. Also excluding Santillana's Brazil Public business due to seasonality effects: in 1Q 2025 revenues €7m, EBITDA -€3m; in 1Q 2024: revenues €25m, EBITDA €10m. Santillana's Brazil Public business FY 2025 results will be driven by the Novelty order in PNLD for Ensino Médio (high-cycle year in the 3-year cycle) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil.

1Q 2025 PRISA GROUP: NET RESULT

Despite lower interest expenses, Net Income comparison is impacted by extraordinary and seasonal effects (1)

RESULTS (€m) 1Q
2025
1Q
2024
Var.
EBIT 31 52 -40%
Financial Result -24 -21 -13%
Equity method companies 0 2 ---
Profit before tax 7 33 -80%
Tax expense 11 15 -22%
Minority interests -1 -1 -48%
Net Income -4 19 ---

(1) Arbitration award (extraordinary favorable ruling) in February 2024 related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina and seasonality in Santillana's Brazil Public business

1Q 2025 PRISA GROUP: CASH FLOW

Strong cash flow generation driven by significant FCF improvement and capital increase proceeds

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
+€18m
vs.2024
Outstanding FCF results with an €18m improvement in 1Q 2025 (+41%), driven
primarily by Santillana's performance and temporary positive effects in working
capital. Media was slightly below 1Q 2024 mainly due to severance costs and
temporary delays in collections.
INTERESTS, DIVESTMENTS AND REFINANCING (1)
Others
Lower interest payments mainly driven by a decline in Euribor rates and lower
debt.
Divestments proceeds were lower YoY, reflecting the sale & leaseback of
Santillana's distribution center in Mexico in 1Q 2024.
€40m in proceeds from the Capital increase (a condition precedent to the new
refinancing agreement). Refinancing costs to be accounted in 2Q 2025.
CASH FLOW
+€53m
vs.2024
Cash flow increased by +€53m driven by operating improvements, lower interest
payments, and proceeds from the capital increase.
CASH FLOW (€m) 1Q
2025
1Q
2024
Var.
EBITDA ex severance 50 68 -18
Working
Capital
36 12 +24
Capex -8 -8 +0
Taxes -5 -5 -1
(1)
Others
-3 -16 +13
IFRS 16 -7 -7 +0
FCF 63 45 +18
Interest
paid
-17 -20 +3
Divestments
& other
0 8 -8
CF before Capital increase and M&A 46 32 +13
Capital increase 40 0 +40
M&A
& Refinancing costs
0 -1 +0
Cash Flow 85 32 +53

(1) Others include mainly severance payments and elimination of asset sale income. In 1Q 2024, it also includes a cash flow adjustment for the extraordinary arbitration award related to the unsuccessful sale of Media Capital to Cofina (-€10m). This impact is included in EBITDA, but has no impact in cash flow

1Q 2025 PRISA GROUP: EVOLUTION OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT

Focus on deleveraging to achieve the lowest Net Debt in 20 years

STRONG LIQUIDITY POSITION OF

€266m Liquidity position Proforma: Excluding €40m that will be used in 2Q 2025 to cancel the pending Junior Debt !

(Including both Cash & Equivalents on balance sheet and available credit facilities)

NET DEBT BELOW €700m FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS

Capital increase and steady performance fuel deleveraging progress

(1) Includes mainly PIK, convertible notes coupon, accrued interest and FX impact on Net Debt (2) Net Debt/EBITDA ratio considering the financial leverage criteria defined in the Refinancing agreements

PRISA MEDIA

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1Q 2025 PRISA MEDIA: ADVERTISING AND AUDIENCE PERFORMANCE

Advertising growth despite a challenging market, with solid digital performance across quality metrics

(2) Monthly average

(3) Daily average. Sources: radio listeners in Spain (EGM), Colombia (ECAR), Chile (Ipsos) and Mexico (INRA, Mediómetro); print readers (EGM)

  • (4) Source: OJD
  • (5) Source: INMA.

1Q 2025 PRISA MEDIA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Positive results, despite the impact of severance in a seasonally low-weight quarter

ADVERTISING +4% vs 2024

Despite a challenging market, particularly in Latam, advertising continued to grow in 1Q 2025, partially supported by the timing of Easter, which negatively impacted 1Q 2024. Notably, advertising revenues in Spain increased by +4%. Our diversified portfolio - across both geographies and media asset classes continues to help offset advertising volatility across markets.

CIRCULATION +3% vs 2024

Revenue growth was also driven by a +17% increase in online circulation, boosted by the strong performance of EL PAÍS digital subscriptions which now exceed more than 402k subscribers (1). The EL PAÍS print edition continues to gain market share from Monday to Sunday (2) .

EBITDA +€1m vs 2024 excluding severance expenses

EBITDA impacted by redundancies. Excluding this impact, EBITDA grew in what is traditionally a low-weight quarter for annual performance.

  • Advertising growth and robust circulation revenues were further reinforced by our strategic partnership with IT platforms and the development of our Video and Audio platforms.
  • Cost control measures helped mitigate the inflationary pressures, including general staff cost increases and redundancy-related expenses.
RESULTS (€m) 1Q
2025
1Q
2024
Var.
Revenues 94 91 +3%
Advertising 69 66 +4%
Circulation 15 14 +3%
Others (3) 11 11 +0%
Expenses ex severance exp. 94 92 +2%
EBITDA ex severance expenses 1 -1 ---
% Margin
ex severance exp.
0.8% -0.6% +1p.p.
EBITDA -2 -1 -61%
EBIT -8 -8 -7%

(2) Source: OJD, individual print copy sales

(1) Digital subscribers include print edition subscribers (either print-only or PDF format) as well as B2B subscribers who have activated digital access.

(3) Other revenues include, among others, content production agreements both in audio and in video, affiliation and partnerships for digital projects and sale of non-core assets .

1Q 2025 SANTILLANA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Positive performance in Private business. Brazil Public market affected by seasonality

PRIVATE MARKET

Revenue growth of +2% excluding FX effects and the impact of a sale & leaseback operation in Mexico in 1Q 2024.

Solid performance of learning systems subscriptions, up by +8% driven by Southern-region campaign performance, particularly in Colombia, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Supplemental and ELT (1) subscriptions saw significant growth, supported by effective cross-selling strategies.

EBITDA increased by +8% (2), supported by operating leverage with exhaustive cost control measures and revenue growth.

OTHER MARKETS (mainly Argentina)

vs.2024

Significant improvement in Argentina's campaign with higher market-share and ARPU. In other markets, the full-year 2025 performance will depend on the evolution of inflation and exchange rates toward the end of the year.

Revenues (2) +142%

vs.2024 EBITDA (2)

BRAZIL PUBLIC MARKET

+30%

Performance was affected by revenue recognition between years of public sales, in line with expectations. Specifically, performance was impacted mainly by the fact that sales from the 2023 PNLD Novelty order, were invoiced in Q1 2024.

FY 2025 results will be driven by a high year cycle in the PNLD Program (Ensino Médio sales expected for 4Q 2025) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil.

(1) ELT stands for English Language Teaching

(2) On constant currency. Private business also excludes the sale&lease back operation in Mexico in 2024

Private market: all countries with operations in Latam except for Brazil Public market, Argentina and Venezuela ꞏ

  • Brazil Public market: Brazil's PNLD and other public sales in Brazil ꞏ
  • Other markets includes Argentina, Venezuela and Headquarters (HQ costs were allocated in 2024 in all markets in proportion to each market's revenue share) ꞏ

1Q 2025 SANTILLANA: OPERATING PERFORMANCE

EBITDA +6% increase excluding the expected and temporary decline in Brazil's Public market

REVENUES -11% vs.2024

As expected, revenue comparison is affected by the seasonality of Brazil's Public business. Specifically, PNLD sales Program from 2023 were accounted in 1Q 2024. Excluding the impact of Brazil's Public business (seasonality effect), Education sales grew by (+4%).

The Private business delivered solid results driven by the performance of the Southern region countries and supported by continued growth in Learning Systems subscriptions. Argentina also posted strong results.

Excluding BRA Pub +6% (1) +6% ex FX EBITDA -17% vs.2024

EBITDA is in line with our expectations, and below 2024 due to lower public sales in Brazil. Excluding this impact, Santillana EBITDA grew by +6% driven by operational leverage in the Private business and strong sales growth in Argentina.

RESULTS (€m) 1Q
2025
1Q
2024
Var. Var. ex.
BRA Pub. (1)
Revenues 138 155 -11% +1%
Education sales 137 151 -9% +4%
Other (sale & leaseback in 1Q 2024) 1 4 -85% -85%
Expenses 88 95 -8% -3%
EBITDA 50 60 -17% +6%
% Margin 36.2% 38.5% -2p.p. +2p.p
EBIT 42 54 -20% +7%

(1) Excluding Santillana's Brazil Public business due to seasonality effects: in 1Q 2025 revenues €7m, EBITDA -€3m; in 1Q 2024: revenues €25m, EBITDA €10m. Santillana's Brazil Public business FY 2025 results will be driven by the Novelty order in PNLD for Ensino Médio (high-cycle year in the 3-year cycle) and will be affected by the evolution of the macro environment and also by the situation in Brazil.

SUSTAINABILITY

1Q 2025: SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

Reinforcing our sustainability strategy and ESG impact in line with PRISA's purpose

Fostering progress of people and society, by providing quality education, rigorous information and innovative entertainment

An ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact

✓ Obtaining official validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for PRISA's near-term emission reduction and Net-Zero emissions targets

Responsible and transparent Governance

  • The 2024 Sustainability Report complies with Law 11/2018 on non-financial information and takes as a reference the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD)
  • VerificAudio, a tool to detect deepfake audio, was a finalist at the INMA Global Media Awards 2025
  • PRISA journalists were honored with major awards for their investigative journalism on key social and environmental issues, such as the fight against disinformation, the future of Afghan girls, the war in Ukraine, and data and consumer protection.

Campaigns such as "Frente al ruido: Hoy por Hoy" (Cadena SER) showcased PRISA's commitment to rigorous, clear, and impactful journalism, sparking public dialogue and calling on society to reconsider how and where it accesses information.

Positive impact on people and society

  • ✓ The Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum was held in Panama, co-organized by CAF (Latin American Development Bank), WIP, and PRISA, and featured PRISA Chairperson Joseph Oughourlian. The event served as a high-level platform to address the region's 21st-century challenges.
  • The 4th edition of #VoyaSer, a joint initiative by Santillana and Entreculturas, continues its mission to reduce the learning gap for indigenous girls in Guatemala and Peru through access to quality education.
  • Santillana and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) launched a pioneering program in Latin America to promote educational innovation in schools.

KEY TAKEAWAYS & 2025 OUTLOOK

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Operating performance above expectations

although affected by temporary lower sales in Brazil's Public business

A strengthened financial position driven by the cash flow generation. New Refinancing agreement pending on formalization

Ongoing progress in executing our Sustainability Plan

Results are on track to outperform FY 2024, despite a challenging environment

Fostering progress of people and society, by providing quality education, rigorous information and innovative entertainment

APPENDIX: APMs

Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)

EBITDA The Group uses EBITDA, among other metrics, as a benchmark to monitor business performance and to set operational and strategic
targets. This alternative performance measure is important for the Group and is widely used in the sector. EBITDA is defined as operating
results plus depreciation and amortization of assets, impairment of goodwill, and impairment of other assets.
The Group also uses EBITDA excluding severance expenses
as an alternative performance measure, defined as EBITDA adjusted to exclude
the impact of severance costs (i.e., EBITDA plus severance expenses). This measure is important for the Group, as it reflects the recurring
profitability of its businesses and provides insight into asset performance net of severance-related costs.
EXCHANGE
RATE
IMPACT
PRISA defines the exchange rate impact as the difference between a financial figure converted at the current year's exchange rate and the
same figure converted at the previous year's exchange rate. The Group monitors both operating income and profit from operations excluding
this exchange rate effect in order to improve comparability between periods and assess performance independently of currency
fluctuations
across countries.
This alternative performance measure is relevant for the Group, as it provides a clearer view of operational trends unaffected by exchange rate
volatility, which can distort year-over-year comparisons.
NET
FINANCIAL
DEBT
The Group's net financial debt is an alternative performance measure that includes current and non-current bank borrowings, excluding
the
present value of financial instruments, loan arrangement costs, and the convertible notes coupon liability, and is net of
current financial
assets, cash, and cash equivalents. This measure is important for the Group, as it provides insight into its financial position.
FREE CASH
FLOW
PRISA defines free cash flow as the sum of cash flow before financing activities, including: EBITDA excluding severance expenses
+ changes in
working capital + capital expenditure (Capex) + taxes + severance payments + other operational cash flows and adjustments + financial
investments, and including IFRS 16 lease payments. This alternative performance measure is important for the Group, as it reflects the
company's ability to generate recurring cash to service its debt.

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