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Rai Way

Investor Presentation Jul 26, 2018

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1H2018 Results Presentation

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Rai Way that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which Rai Way operates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of Rai Way's management. In particular, certain statements with regard to management objectives, trends in results, margins, costs, rate of return and competition tend to be forward-looking in nature. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "targets", "goals", "projects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks" and "estimates", variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Therefore, Rai Way's actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of future performance. Rai Way therefore cautions against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, economic conditions globally, the impact of competition, political, economic and regulatory developments in Italy. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Rai Way speak only as of the date they are made. Rai Way undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in Rai Way's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

  • Aldo Mancino, Chief Executive Officer
  • Adalberto Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
  • Giancarlo Benucci, Head of Corporate Development & IR

Key messages

  • 2018 progressing well:
  • o Top-line supported by CPI and New Services for Rai
  • o Adjusted EBITDA solidly growing at +4,3% with profitability above 54%
  • o Further improvement in Net Income, up 13,1%
  • Contract with RAI for MUXes coverage extension secured
  • Refarming process ongoing
  • o New PNAF 2018 released: outcome based on the guidelines included in the 2018 Budget Law, with AGCOM also flagging up some criticalities
  • o Authorities' activity under way: tender for 5G frequencies published and upcoming publication of roadmap by MiSE

2018 outlook confirmed

Finalization of contract for Coverage Extension

The contract follows RAI obligation, as per the Service Contract with the Government, to assure a coverage for the thematic MUXes (MUX2, MUX3, MUX4) of at least 95%

o Extension of 2 / 3 MUXes' DTT UHF network from current ca. 400 to ca. 1,000 sites o Progressive activation between 2019 and 2020 SCOPE & TIMING OF THE CONTRACT o CAPEX: 40-50 Mln, depending on final project scope o Run-rate contribution: - 9-11 Mln of revenues FINANCIALS (Run-rate from 2021)

  • profitability above Rai Way current level
  • o Project IRR >10%, in line with target

  • Compared to Industrial Plan assumptions:

  • o Lower contribution in 2019
  • o Higher contribution from 2020 due to overall CAPEX exceeding the targets

5

Rai-Government Service Contract unlocking activity

New vs. 1Q2018 presentation
RAI-GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACT
NETWORK
QUALITY
PREPARATORY FOR
SPECTRUM REFARMING
SIGNED DAB roll-out (I tranche)
DAB roll-out (II tranche)
MUX
coverage extension
3.7–3.8 Ghz
Radio links
refarming
3.6–3.7 Ghz
Radio links
refarming
Capex:
Run-rate
EBITDA:
50-60 Mln
10-11 Mln
TO BE ASSESSED
AND
NEGOTIATED
MUX 1
Rearrangement
Codec-related Head-End
upgrade
  • Investments on network to:
  • o Support growth
  • o Mitigate eventual risks from 700 MHz band refarming

New National Frequency Plan (PNAF 2018) approved by AGCOM reflecting the guidelines included in the 2018 Budget Law

  • AGCOM flagged up some criticalities on the transition to the new system that may lead to a revision of the Plan:
  • o 1/3 frequencies allocation to local operators may not reflect actual demand
  • o Conversion of current rights of use of frequency into rights of use of transmission capacity difficult to be implemented
  • Configuration and allocation of MUX1 key to assess final impact on Rai Way

Main guidelines for refarming in the Budget Law: Rai Way business model to mitigate impact

Full visibility expected in the next months after finalization of roadmap for the release of frequencies (by MISE) and definition of criteria to award frequencies to national network operators (by AGCOM)

1H2018 Financial Highlights

% YoY growth

Mln Eur; %

Core Revenues

% YoY growth

Mln Eur; %

  • Revenues from RAI up 2,1% driven by: •
  • Indexation to CPI on fixed-consideration
  • Higher contribution from New Services, also benefitting from una tantum fee on new services
  • Revenues from Third-Party customers down 5,3% (-4,4% excluding non-core items) impacted by volumes optimization by MNO customers •

Mln Eur; %

  • Excluding capitalization, personnel costs declined by approx. 3,6% vs. 1H2017 driven by reduction of headcount and variable components of wages •
  • Other Operating costs benefitted from further efficiencies on Rents and Intercompany
Eur Mln, % 2Q 2017 2Q 2018 % YoY 1H 2017 1H 2018 % YoY
Core Revenues 54,2 54,9 1,4% 108,0 109,0 0,9%
Other Revenues 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Adj. EBITDA
% margin
28,5
52,6%
29,5
53,7%
3,6% 56,8
52,6%
59,2
54,3%
4,3%
1H18
Net
Income
up
13,1%
at

30,9m
driven
by:
One-offs -0,6 0,0 -0,6 -0,3 -
Further
improvement
in
profitability,
with
EBITDA
% margin
27,8
51,4%
29,5
53,7%
6,0% 56,1
52,0%
58,9
54,1%
5,0% margin
up
170bp
vs.
1H17
at
54,3%
D&A(1) -8,3 -8,2 -1,2% -16,4 -16,2 -1,7% -
Lower
one-off
expenses
EBIT 19,6 21,4 9,0% 39,7 42,8 7,8%
Net financial expenses -0,4 -0,3 -15,0% -0,8 -0,7 -18,1% -
Lower
tax
rate,
positively
impacted
by
deferred
taxes
Pre Tax Profit 19,2 21,0 9,5% 38,9 42,1 8,3%
Taxes
% tax rate
-5,6
29,3%
-5,0
23,6%
-11,6% -11,5
29,6%
-11,1
26,5%
-3,0%
Net Income 13,6 16,1 18,2% 27,4 30,9 13,1%

Net Debt/ 1y rolling Adj. EBITDA

Mln Eur

13 26 July 2018 1H2018 Results Presentation

Balance sheet

Mln Eur

26 July 2018 1H2018 Results Presentation

ADJUSTED EBITDA

2018 Adjusted EBITDA to keep growing organically

CAPEX

2018 maintenance capex expected in the range of 9% of core revenues; going forward, the average level of 8,5% of core revenues is confirmed

Q&A Session

Appendix

Detailed summary of Income Statement

(€m; %) 2Q17 2Q18 1H17 1H18
Core revenues 54,2 54,9 108,0 109,0
Other revenues 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Purchase of consumables (0,3) (0,3) (0,6) (0,6)
Service costs (12,7) (12,9) (24,9) (24,8)
Personnel costs (12,3) (11,3) (24,6) (23,0)
Other costs (1,1) (0,9) (1,9) (1,7)
Opex (26,4) (25,4) (51,9) (50,1)
Depreciation and amortization (8,3) (8,2) (16,5) (16,2)
Provisions 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Net Operating profit 19,6 21,4 39,7 42,8
Net Finance income (expenses) (0,4) (0,3) (0,8) (0,7)
Profit before income taxes 19,2 21,0 38,9 42,1
Income taxes (5,6) (5,0) (11,5) (11,1)
Profit for the year 13,6 16,1 27,4 30,9
EBITDA 27,8 29,5 56,1 58,9
EBITDA m
argin
51,4% 53,7% 52,0% 54,1%
Non recurring expenses (0,6) 0,0 (0,6) (0,3)
Adjusted EBITDA 28,5 29,5 56,8 59,2
Adjusted EBITDA m
argin
52,6% 53,7% 52,6% 54,3%
(€m) 2017FY 1H2018
Non current assets
Tangible assets 188,7 179,8
Intangible assets 11,2 11,1
Financial assets, holdings and other non-current assets 0,4 1,3
Non-current tax assets 2,2 3,3
Total non-current assets 202,4 195,5
Current assets
Inventories 0,9 0,9
Trade receivables 72,0 74,3
Other receivables and current assets 5,4 6,0
Current financial assets 0,1 0,3
Cash 55,9 32,4
Current tax assets 0,0 0,1
Total current assets 134,3 114,0
TOTAL ASSETS 336,7 309,5
(€m) 2017FY 1H2018
Equity
Share capital 70,2 70,2
Legal reserves 12,2 14,0
Other reserves 37,0 37,1
Retained earnings 57,0 30,5
Total equity 176,4 151,8
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities 30,6 15,5
Employee benefits 16,4 15,3
Provisions for risks and charges / Allowances 16,0 15,8
Other non-current liabilities 0,0 0,3
Non-current tax liabilities 0,0 0,0
Total non-current liabilities 63,0 47,0
Current liabilities
Commercial debt 37,7 34,8
Other debt and current liabilities 28,9 42,6
Current financial liabilities 30,3 30,3
Current tax liabilities 0,4 3,1
Total current liabilities 97,3 110,8
TOTAL NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 336,7 309,5

Summary of Cash Flow Statement

(€m) 2Q2017 2Q2018 1H2017 1H2018
Earnings before taxes 19,2 21,0 38,9 42,1
Depreciation and amortization 8,3 8,2 16,5 16,2
Provisions and others (0,3) 1,0 0,6 1,5
Net financial Income 0,3 0,3 0,7 0,6
Other non-monetary items 0,0 0,0 0,0 (0,8)
Net operating CF before change in WC 27,5 30,4 56,6 59,6
Change in inventories 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Change in accounts receivable 8,5 (1,4) (5,9) (2,3)
Change in accounts payable 0,3 0,1 (7,3) (2,9)
Change in other assets 0,1 0,7 (1,6) (0,6)
Change in other liabilities (6,5) (3,5) 2,2 3,8
Use of funds (0,5) (0,7) (0,5) (0,7)
Payment of employee benefits (1,1) (1,6) (1,7) (2,0)
Change in tax credit/liabilities 0,9 0,6 0,0 0,6
Taxes paid (21,1) 0,0 (21,1) 0,0
Net operating cash flow 8,0 24,8 20,7 55,5
Investment in tangible assets (2,9) (6,1) (4,7) (6,9)
Sale of tangible assets 0,1 (0,0) 0,1 0,0
Investment in intangible assets (0,3) (0,4) (0,3) (0,5)
Sale of intangible assets 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Change in other non-current assets 0,0 (1,0) 0,0 (1,0)
Change in holdings 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Change in non-current financial assets 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Interest received 0,0 (0,0) 0,0 (0,0)
Companies consolidation (0,3) 0,0 (7,4) 0,0
Investing cash flow (3,4) (7,5) (12,2) (8,2)
(Decrease)/increase in medium/long-term debt (0,1) (0,1) (15,1) (15,1)
(Decrease)/increase in current financial liabilities 10,3 0,1 12,2 (0,1)
Change in current financial assets (0,1) 0,0 (0,1) (0,2)
Interest paid (0,1) (0,0) (0,4) (0,3)
Dividends paid (41,8) (55,1) (41,8) (55,1)
Financing cash flow (31,8) (55,0) (45,2) (70,7)
Change in cash and cash equivalent (27,1) (37,7) (36,7) (23,5)
Cash and cash equivalent (beginning of period) 72,1 70,1 81,3 55,9
Cash and cash equivalent of newly consolidated
companies (beginning of period)
0,0 0,0 0,4 0,0
Cash and cash equivalent (end of period) 45,0 32,4 45,0 32,4

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