Earnings Release • May 11, 2023
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Milan, 11 May 2023 - The Board of Directors of Recordati S.p.A. approved the Group's Interim Report as of 31 March 2023, representing additional voluntary financial reporting (6) .
The Report was prepared using the assessment, measurement and recognition criteria prescribed by international accounting standards (IFRS). The financial statements as of 31 March 2023 will be available today at the company's offices and on the company's website (www.recordati.it) and can also be viewed on the authorised storage system ().
Registered Office Via Matteo Civitali, 1 20148 Milano, Italy Ph. (39) 02 487871 Fax (39) 02 40073747 www.recordati.com Share Capital € 26.140.644,50 fully paid-up Milano, Monza, Brianza and Lodi Comp. Reg. No. 00748210150 Tax Code/VAT No. 00748210150 Milano R.E.A. No. 401832
Company subject to the Management and Coordination Activity of Rossini Luxembourg S.àr.l

IFRS 3 on acquired EUSA Pharma inventories, adjusted gross profit(7) was € 398.9 million, up 31.3%, with a sales margin that was essentially in line with the previous year, also benefitting in the quarter from high volumes of products sourced internally.
As part of the development path aimed to obtain FDA approval of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for the registration of Qarziba® in the United States, preparatory activities are ongoing for a Type C Meeting with the FDA, the outcome of which is expected in the third quarter of 2023.
Progress was also recorded in the new development plan for pasireotide in the treatment of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia with the FDA endorsement of key features of a planned phase II study, which is expected to start in the third quarter of 2023.
Patient enrolment in the global phase II study in neurotrophic keratitis for REC 0559 is proceeding according to plan, with data read out expected in the second quarter of 2024.
Finally, Carbaglu® has been filed in China, preparing for possible launch in early 2024.

In February, an agreement was finalized with ARS Pharmaceuticals to return the license for ARS-1, a nasal spray containing epinephrine, at an advanced stage of development, for emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions. Upon signing the agreement, € 3.0 million was collected, with another € 12.0 million to be received once certain conditions relating to the drug's approval and marketing are met and classified at a discounted rate under receivables.
On 21 February, the Company announced the following financial targets for 2023: revenue of between € 1,970 million and € 2,030 million, EBITDA(1) of between € 700 and € 730 million and adjusted net income(2) of between € 470 and € 490 million.
Given the strong business performance, the Company has revised its targets upwards for its full year 2023. The new guidance expects overall revenue of between € 2,050 million and € 2,090 million, EBITDA(1) of between € 750 and € 770 million and adjusted net income(2) of between € 490 and € 500 million.
"This year's first quarter financial results confirm Recordati's ability to consistently deliver outstanding performance and, even adjusting for one-offs and seasonal shifts, showed an excellent start of the year across both businesses. The specialty and primary care segment grew ahead of reference markets, with strong double-digit growth across our key Therapeutic Areas, thanks to continuous improvement in competitiveness," commented Chief Executive Officer Rob Koremans.
"The strong momentum also continued in our rare disease portfolio, with very positive performance in endocrinology products and the successful integration of our oncology franchise. We're grateful for the continued engagement of colleagues across the company. Today, we reiterate our commitment to performance and raise our full year 2023 targets, which are now expected to exceed the top end of the guidance range set in February, for both revenue and bottom line."
Today, 11 May, at 4:00 p.m. CET (3:00 p.m. GMT), Recordati management will host a conference call with the financial community to present the results for the first quarter of 2023. The dial-in numbers for the conference call service are:
Italy + 39 02 802 09 11, toll free 800 231 525 UK + 44 1 212818004, toll free (44) 0 800 0156371 USA +1 718 7058796, toll free (1) 1 855 2656958 France +33 1 70918704 Germany +49 6917415712 Callers are invited to dial in 10 minutes before conference time. If conference operator assistance is required to connect, please dial *0.

The slides that will be referenced during the call will be available at www.recordati.com under Investors/Company Presentations.
The audio conference live webcast will also be available at the following link
(1) Net income before income taxes, financial income and expenses, depreciation, amortization and write-downs of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, non-recurring items and non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory (IFRS 3).
(2) Net income excluding amortization and write-downs of intangible assets (except software) and goodwill, non-recurring items, non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory (IFRS 3), monetary net gains/losses from hyperinflation (IAS 29), net of tax effects.
(3) Adjusted for first quarter 2022 revenue from the recent acquisition of EUSA Pharma, a company specialising in the rare oncology diseases segment.
(4) Operating cash flow excluding financing items, milestones, dividends, purchases of treasury shares net of proceeds from exercise of stock options.
(5) Cash and cash equivalents, less bank debts and loans, which include the measurement at fair value of hedging derivatives. (6) You are reminded that Italian Legislative Decree 25/2016, which implements Directive 2013/50/EU, no longer stipulates the submission of an interim management report, which was previously required in terms of paragraph 5 of Art. 154-ter of Legislative Decree 58/1998.
(7) Gross profit adjusted from impact of non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory (IFRS 3).
(8) Net income before income taxes, financial income and expenses, non-recurring items and non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory (IFRS 3).
Recordati (Reuters RECI.MI, Bloomberg REC IM), established in 1926, is an international pharmaceutical group listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (ISIN IT 0003828271), with a total staff of more than 4,300, dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Recordati has operations in Europe, Russia and other countries of the CIS, Ukraine, Türkiye, North Africa, the United States, Canada, Mexico, some South American countries, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, China and South Korea. An efficient field force of medical representatives promotes a wide range of innovative pharmaceuticals, both proprietary and under licence, from a number of therapeutic areas, including a specialised business operating globally and dedicated to rare diseases. Recordati is a partner of choice for new product licences for its territories. Recordati is committed to the research and development of new specialties with a focus on treatments for rare diseases. Consolidated revenue for 2022 was € 1,853.3 million, operating income was € 437.3 million and net income was € 312.3 million.
Further information:
Recordati website: www.recordati.it
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This document contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and future operating, economic and financial results of the Recordati group. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they depend on the occurrence of future events and circumstances. Actual results may therefore differ materially from those forecast as a result of a variety of reasons, most of which are beyond the Recordati group's control. The information on the pharmaceutical specialties and other products of the Recordati group contained in this document is intended solely as information on the Recordati group's activities, and therefore, as such, it is not intended as medical scientific indications or recommendations, nor as advertising.

Summary of the consolidated results, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
| INCOME STATEMENT | (€ thousands) First quarter 2023 |
First quarter 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NET REVENUE | 551,363 | 419,381 | 31.5 |
| Cost of sales | (163,654) | (115,478) | 41.7 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 387,709 | 303,903 | 27.6 |
| Selling expenses | (119,992) | (99,792) | 20.2 |
| Research and development expenses | (60,458) | (43,669) | 38.4 |
| General and administrative expenses | (30,437) | (21,941) | 38.7 |
| Other income/(expenses), net | (4,257) | (7,230) | (41.1) |
| OPERATING INCOME | 172,565 | 131,271 | 31.5 |
| Financial income/(expenses), net | (12,624) | (6,953) | 81.6 |
| PRE-TAX INCOME | 159,941 | 124,318 | 28.7 |
| Income taxes | (35,987) | (27,598) | 30.4 |
| NET INCOME | 123,954 | 96,720 | 28.2 |
| Adjusted gross profit (1) | 398,946 | 303,903 | 31.3 |
| Adjusted operating income (2) | 186,587 | 138,386 | 34.8 |
| Adjusted net income (3) | 115,018 | 116,320 | 33.3 |
| EBITDA (4) | 220,779 | 163,049 | 35.4 |
| Net income attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the Parent | 123,954 | 96,720 | 28.2 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | n.s. |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||
| Basic | € 0.603 | € 0.470 | 28.3 |
| Diluted (1) Gross profit adjusted by the impact of non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory according to IFRS |
€ 0.593 | € 0.462 | 28.4 |
gross margin of acquired inventory according to IFRS 3. (3) Net income excluding the amortization and write-down of intangible assets (except software) and goodwill, non-recurring items, non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory pursuant to IFRS 3, and net gains/losses from hyperinflation (IAS 29), net of tax effects.
(4) Net income before income taxes, financial income and expenses, depreciation, amortization and write-downs of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, nonrecurring items and non-cash charges arising from the allocation of the purchase price of EUSA Pharma to the gross margin of acquired inventory according to IFRS 3.
Earnings per share (EPS) are based on average shares outstanding during the respective period, 205,447,036 in 2023 and 205,695,188 in 2022. These amounts are calculated deducting treasury shares in the portfolio, the average of which was 3,678,120 for 2023 and 3,429,968 for 2022.
| Diluted earnings per share is calculated by taking into account stock options granted to employees. COMPOSITION OF NET REVENUE |
First quarter 2023 | First quarter 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 551,363 | 419,381 | 31.5 |
| Italy | 82,524 | 75,531 | 9.3 |
| International | 468,839 | 343,850 | 36.3 |

Summary of the consolidated results, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (€ thousands)
| ASSETS | 31.03.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment | 162,311 | 159,184 |
| Intangible assets | 1,725,656 | 1,758,173 |
| Goodwill | 784,537 | 780,057 |
| Other equity investments and securities | 24,480 | 28,871 |
| Other non-current assets | 17,513 | 9,556 |
| Deferred tax assets | 76,367 | 76,895 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 2,790,864 | 2,812,736 |
| Inventories | 427,664 | 424,080 |
| Trade receivables | 439,594 | 361,898 |
| Other receivables | 48,576 | 63,915 |
| Other current assets | 27,176 | 15,387 |
| Derivative instruments measured at fair value | 16,904 | 23,603 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 231,294 | 284,734 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 1,191,208 | 1,173,617 |
| Non-current assets held for sale | 0 | 12,470 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,982,072 | 3,998,823 |

Summary of the consolidated results, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (€ thousands)
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 31.03.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital | 26,141 | 26,141 |
| Share premium reserve | 83,719 | 83,719 |
| Treasury shares | (152,695) | (149,559) |
| Reserve for derivative instruments | 5,060 | 5,249 |
| Translation reserve | (228,055) | (205,018) |
| Other reserves | 59,493 | 62,260 |
| Profits carried forward | 1,849,832 | 1,524,099 |
| Net income | 123,954 | 312,336 |
| Interim dividend | (112,979) | (112,979) |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to equity holders of the | ||
| Parent | 1,654,470 | 1,546,248 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,654,470 | 1,546,248 |
| Loans – due after one year | 1,263,979 | 1,341,549 |
| Provisions for employee benefits | 18,924 | 19,418 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 163,737 | 167,865 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 1,446,640 | 1,528,832 |
| Trade payables | 246,983 | 224,703 |
| Other payables | 224,851 | 251,136 |
| Tax liabilities | 54,697 | 33,615 |
| Other current liabilities | 5,663 | 5,740 |
| Provisions for risks and charges | 16,312 | 16,209 |
| Derivative instruments measured at fair value | 15,593 | 17,369 |
| Loans – due within one year | 293,631 | 291,546 |
| Short-term debts to banks and other lenders | 23,232 | 83,425 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 880,962 | 923,743 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,982,072 | 3,998,823 |

Summary of consolidated results prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (thousands of €)
| CASH FLOW | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net income | 123,954 | 96,720 |
| Income taxes | 35,988 | 27,598 |
| Net interest | 13,167 | 4,133 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 7,004 | 6,016 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 27,188 | 18,635 |
| Write-downs | 0 | 12 |
| Equity-settled share-based payment transactions | 1,966 | 1,608 |
| Other non-monetary components | 15,606 | 2,363 |
| Change in other assets and other liabilities | (10,296) | (2,389) |
| Cash flow generated/(used) by operating activities before change in | ||
| working capital | 214,577 | 154,696 |
| Change in: | ||
| - inventories | (18,601) | (3,705) |
| - trade receivables | (82,225) | (27,826) |
| - trade payables | 22,926 | 3,082 |
| Change in working capital | (77,900) | (28,449) |
| Interest received | 1,394 | 181 |
| Interest paid | (17,818) | (2,344) |
| Income taxes paid | (12,330) | (10,653) |
| Cash flow generated/(used) by operating activities | 107,923 | 113,431 |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | ||
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | (4,606) | (3,341) |
| Disposals of property, plant and equipment | 87 | 249 |
| Investments in intangible assets | (12,951) | (12,258) |
| Disposals of intangible assets | 464 | 74 |
| Acquisition of holdings in subsidiaries* | 0 | (706,994) |
| Sale of non-current assets held for sale | 3,000 | - |
| Cash flow generated/(used) by investment activities | (14,006) | (722,270) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Opening of loans | 0 | 684,245 |
| Repayment of loans | (74,221) | (90,414) |
| Payment of lease liabilities | (3,232) | (2,297) |
| Change in short-term debts to banks and other lenders | (56,895) | 4,506 |
| Dividends paid | (6,139) | (6,219) |
| Purchase of treasury shares | (6,483) | (19,041) |
| Sale of treasury shares | 2,408 | 658 |
| Cash flow generated/(used) by financing activities | (144,562) | 571,438 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (50,645) | (37,401) |
| Opening cash and cash equivalents | 284,734 | 244,578 |
| Currency translation effect | (2,795) | 1,018 |
| Cash and cash equivalents acquired from EUSA Pharma | 0 | 53,235 |
| Closing cash and cash equivalents | 231,294 | 261,430 |
*Acquisizione EUSA Pharma (UK) Limited (706,994): working capital (47,288), fixed assets (123,335), goodwill (573,765), cash and cash equivalents (53,235), other assets and liabilities 12,384, loans due within one year 78,245.

The manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports, Luigi La Corte, declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this press release corresponds to the Company's documentation, books and accounting records.
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