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Rai Way

Investor Presentation Mar 21, 2018

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2017FY Results Presentation

Rome, 21 March 2018

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

  • Solid results fully in line with expectations

  • o Further improvement in profitability supported by continuous focus on efficiencies
  • o Materially higher Net Result (+35% vs. 2016)
  • o 20,26 €/cent proposed dividend, resulting in a remarkable 4,4%(1) dividend yield
  • Activity with RAI mainly focused on projects execution and monetization pending the renewal of the Service Contract with the Government
  • o New services already started to be unlocked by the recently signed Service Contract
  • Revised commercial proposition raising interest from TV and Radio broadcasters
  • Monitoring of 700 MHz band refarming process
  • Confirmed commitment to sector consolidation
  • 2018 expected to continue on the path to growth

As anticipated, inflow of small size new projects with RAI pending the renewal of the Service Contract with the Government, published in March 2018

RAI-GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACT
NETWORK
QUALITY
PREPARATORY FOR
SPECTRUM REFARMING
FIRST TRANCHE
ALREADY SIGNED
DAB roll-out 3.7 –
3.8 Ghz
Radio
links refarming
UNDER
NEGOTIATION
MUX
coverage extension
Further DAB roll-out
3.6 –
3.7 Ghz
Radio
links refarming
TO BE ASSESSED
AND NEGOTIATED
MUX 1
Rearrangement
Codec-related Head-End
upgrade

6

Results of efficiency plan above expectations

7

FY2017 Financial Highlights

% YoY growth

Mln Eur; %

Dividend proposal of 20,26 €cent/share (pay-out ratio of 98% of Net Income), with a dividend yield3 of 4,4%

1) M&A capex = equity acquired

2) Cash conversion= (Adj. EBITDA – Maintenance Capex) / Adj. EBITDA

3) Dividend yield based on market closing price of 20/03/2018 (4.60 €/share)

2017FY Results Presentation

21 March 2018

Revenues from RAI

Mln Eur; %

  • Revenues from RAI broadly flat YoY due to •
  • Negligible impact from CPI
  • Ca. € 1m one-off in 2016 mainly related to cyclical events (European Football Cup and Rio Olympic Games)
  • Excluding cyclical events and non-recurring projects, progressive ramp-up of Revenues from New Services with contribution up 1,1 Mln vs. 2016 •

Main contributors to New services to RAI in 2017 include "Upgrade of contribution network" and "HD channels broadcasting on satellite platforms" •

Revenues from Third Parties

% YoY growth

Mln Eur; %

  • Contribution from Norba deal and increasing volumes with FWAPs offsetting lower activity with mobile operators
  • MNOs' weight reducing due to continuous pressure on price/volumes, pending tariffs stabilization and extension of presence on Rai Way sites currently under discussion

% YoY growth

Mln Eur; %

Excluding capitalization and extraordinary items, personnel costs declined by approx. 4% vs. FY2016 thanks to early retirement plan and optimization of variable components of salary •

  • 2017 Other Operating costs benefited from favorable comparison (expenses related to cyclical events in FY2016) and prior year adjustments •
  • On a recurring basis, other operating costs declined by around 2% with efficiencies on the entire cost base more than offsetting higher energy price

Adjusted EBITDA evolution

Mln Eur; % Adj. EBITDA Margin

Eur Mln, % 4Q 2016 4Q 2017 % YoY FY 2016 FY 2017 % YoY
Core Revenues 53,9 54,1 0,4% 215,2 216,2 0,5%
Other Revenues 0,3 0,0 0,4 0,8
Adj. EBITDA
% margin
24,8
46,1%
26,5
49,0%
6,8% 111,3
51,7%
115,5
53,4%
3,8%
One-offs -3,3 -1,3 -6,8 -1,7
EBITDA
% margin
21,5
40,0%
25,3
46,7%
17,3% 104,5
48,6%
113,8
52,6%
8,9%
D&A(1) -6,7 -7,5 11,8% -38,9 -32,4 -16,8%
EBIT 14,8 17,8 19,8% 65,6 81,4 24,1%
Net financial expenses -0,5 -0,3 -29,4% -2,1 -1,6 -24,0%
Pre Tax Profit 14,3 17,4 21,5% 63,5 79,7 25,7%
Taxes
% tax rate
-5,1
35,5%
-5,2
29,9%
2,5% -21,6
34,1%
-23,5
29,5%
8,5%
Net Income
EPS
9,3 12,2 32,0% 41,8
0,1537
56,3
0,2069
34,6%
FY 2016 FY 2017 $\frac{9}{20}$ YoY
215,2 216,2 0.5%
0,4 0,8
111,3
51,7%
115,5
$(53, 4\%)$
3.8%
$-6,8$ $\left(\begin{array}{c} -1.7 \end{array}\right)$
104,5
48,6%
113,8
52,6%
8,9%
$-38,9$ (32,4) $-16,8%$
65,6 81,4 24,1%
$-2.1$ $-1.6$ $-24.0\%$
63,5 79,7 25,7%
$-21,6$
34, 1%
$-23,5$
$(29, 5\%$
8,5%
41,8
0. 1.537
56,3
0.2069
$34,6\%$
  • FY17 Net Income up 34,6% at € 56,3m driven by:
  • Higher Revenues
  • Further improvement in profitability, with margin reaching 53,4% vs. 51,7% in FY16
  • Lower one-off expenses (€ 1,7m in FY17 vs. € 6,8m in FY16)
  • Reduction of D&A (€ -6,5m vs. FY16) due to: . Lower Capex (approx. - € 5m)
  • . Release of provision for risk and charges accrued in the previous years
  • Lower tax rate (29,5% vs. 34,1%), benefiting from reduction of IRES

Net Debt/Adj. EBITDA

Cash flow generation

Mln Eur

• Cash generation before development capex, M&A investments and dividends stood at 57,6Mln

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Mln Eur

15

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

Upcoming events
Date Event
23/04/2018 Shareholders' Meeting
09/05/2018 1Q18 results
26/07/2018 1H18 results
14/11/2018 3Q18 results

Appendix

Detailed summary of Income Statement

(€m; %) 4Q16 4Q17 FY16 FY17
Core revenues 53,9 54,1 215,2 216,2
Other revenues 0,3 0,0 0,4 0,8
Purchase of consumables (0,5) (0,5) (1,3) (1,3)
Service costs (15,2) (13,9) (52,9) (50,9)
Personnel costs (16,0) (13,3) (53,2) (47,1)
Other costs (1,0) (1,1) (3,6) (3,8)
Opex (32,7) (28,9) (111,1) (103,2)
Depreciation and amortization (6,2) (9,6) (38,3) (34,5)
Provisions (0,5) 2,1 (0,6) 2,1
Net Operating profit 14,8 17,8 65,6 81,4
Net Finance income (expenses) (0,5) (0,3) (2,1) (1,6)
Profit before income taxes 14,3 17,4 63,5 79,7
Income taxes (5,1) (5,2) (21,6) (23,5)
Profit for the year 9,3 12,2 41,8 56,3
EBITDA 21,5 25,3 104,5 113,8
EBITDA m
argin
40,0% 46,7% 48,6% 52,6%
Non recurring expenses (3,3) (1,3) (6,8) (1,7)
Adjusted EBITDA 24,8 26,5 111,3 115,5
Adjusted EBITDA m
argin
46,1% 49,0% 51,7% 53,4%
(€m) 2016FY 2017FY
Non current assets
Tangible assets 205,2 188,7
Intangible assets 2,2 11,2
Financial assets, holdings and other non-current assets 0,5 0,4
Non-current tax assets 5,0 2,2
Total non-current assets 212,8 202,4
Current assets
Inventories 0,9 0,9
Trade receivables 67,0 72,0
Other receivables and current assets(2) 4,7 5,4
Current financial assets 0,2 0,1
Cash 81,3 55,9
Current tax assets(1)(2) 0,0 0,0
Total current assets 154,1 134,3
TOTAL ASSETS 366,9 336,7
(€m) 2016FY 2017FY
Equity
Share capital 70,2 70,2
Legal reserves 10,1 12,2
Other reserves 37,0 37,0
Retained earnings 44,3 57,0
Total equity 161,5 176,4
Non-current liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities 60,7 30,6
Employee benefits 18,7 16,4
Provisions for risks and charges / Allowances 18,8 16,0
Other non-current liabilities 0,0 0,0
Non-current tax liabilities 0,0 0,0
Total non-current liabilities 98,2 63,0
Current liabilities
Commercial debt 41,2 37,7
Other debt and current liabilities(4) 35,2 28,9
Current financial liabilities 30,3 30,3
Current tax liabilities(3)(4) 0,6 0,4
Total current liabilities 107,2 97,3
TOTAL NET EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 366,9 336,7

(1) Previously "Tax assets"

(2) Tax assets other than current tax assets have been reallocated into "Other receivables and current assets". 2016FY figures have been adjusted to reflect this reallocation for an amount of € 318k.

(3) Previously "Tax liabilities"

(4) Tax liabilities other than current tax liabilities have been reallocated into "Other debt and current liabilities". 2016FY figures have been adjusted to reflect this reallocation for an amount of € 1,6m

Summary of Cash Flow Statement

(€m) 4Q2016 4Q2017 FY2016 FY2017
Earnings before taxes 14,3 17,4 63,5 79,7
Depreciation and amortization 6,2 9,6 38,3 34,5
Provisions and others 1,5 (0,7) 3,4 0,3
Net financial Income 0,4 0,3 1,9 1,4
Other non-monetary items 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Net operating CF before change in WC 22,5 26,6 107,1 116,0
Change in inventories 0,0 0,0 0,1 0,0
Change in accounts receivable 12,7 6,6 3,4 (5,7)
Change in accounts payable 3,0 (2,2) 4,0 (5,0)
Change in other assets 0,9 1,3 0,1 (0,7)
Change in other liabilities 5,7 (8,9) 2,3 (5,4)
Use of funds (0,3) (0,6) (0,9) (1,3)
Payment of employee benefits (1,6) (1,2) (4,7) (4,0)
Change in tax credit/liabilities (14,7) 0,9 0,0 (0,1)
Taxes paid (1,7) (2,0) (19,1) (23,1)
Net operating cash flow 26,5 20,4 92,2 70,6
Investment in tangible assets (10,7) (8,0) (18,7) (14,9)
Sale of tangible assets 0,0 0,1 0,1 0,1
Investment in intangible assets (0,5) (1,1) (0,8) (1,4)
Sale of intangible assets 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Change in other non-current assets (0,1) (0,0) (0,0) 0,0
Change in holdings 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0
Change in non-current financial assets 0,1 0,0 0,1 0,1
Interest received 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,1
Companies consolidation 0,0 0,0 0,0 (7,4)
Investing cash flow (11,1) (9,0) (19,3) (23,4)
(Decrease)/increase in medium/long-term debt (0,1) (0,1) (30,2) (30,2)
(Decrease)/increase in current financial liabilities 0,2 0,3 0,1 0,1
Change in current financial assets 0,0 (0,3) (0,3) (0,3)
Interest paid (0,1) (0,0) (1,2) (0,9)
Dividends paid 0,0 0,0 (39,0) (41,8)
Financing cash flow (0,0) (0,1) (70,5) (73,1)
Change in cash and cash equivalent 15,4 11,3 2,4 (25,8)
Cash and cash equivalent (beginning of period) 65,9 44,6 78,9 81,3
Cash and cash equivalent of newly consolidated
companies (beginning of period)
0,0 0,0 0,0 0,4
Cash and cash equivalent (end of period) 81,3 55,9 81,3 55,9

2017FY Results Presentation

21 March 2018

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