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Safilo Group — Earnings Release 2024
May 7, 2024
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Q1 2024 TRADING UPDATE
MAY 7, 2024



This presentation may contain forward looking statements based on current expectations and projects of the Group in relation to future events.
Due to their specific nature, these statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, as they depend on certain circumstances and facts, most of which being beyond the control of the Group. Therefore actual results could differ, even to a significant extent, with respect to those reported in the statements.
DISCLAIMER

"In a business environment which is still complex and uncertain, it was again a positive start to the year for our European business, where Carrera and David Beckham kept shining, while North America was affected by a subdued winter season for our sports business and a wholesale eyewear market still weak in the contemporary segment.
In the first quarter, our economic and financial performance was solid. We improved both our industrial and operating margins, and we maintained a good grip on cash flow.
We remain focused on the objectives of our medium-term strategy, enhancing the quality, uniqueness and innovation of our products and services, while solidifying the core assets of our business model." Angelo Trocchia, CEO


TOTAL SALES PERFORMANCE
Q1 202 4 277. 2 €M
- 3. 5 % reported, -1.8% @cFX
(including a reduction in sales resulting from the Jimmy Choo phase -out)


PERFORMANCE IN EUROPE
- France our most dynamic market. Very positive IPP channel in Germany and ongoing business progress in Poland and Turkey
- Carrera and David Beckham outperforming brands, up double digits
- Promising launch of new Etro eyewear collections
+ 3. 0% reported, +5.8%@cFX
125.3 €M Q1 2024
PERFORMANCE IN NORTH AMERICA
- Subdued winter season hitting Smith's business in physical sports shops
- Still weak market in the contemporary sunglass segment, and Jimmy Choo phase-out
- Blenders and Smith's DTC business very positive
-8. 2% reported, -7.2%@cFX 114.5 €M Q1 2024


- Positive performance in China, also supported by good results at the Shanghai fair held in March
- Smith continuing to outperform in Australia
PERFORMANCE IN ASIA PACIFIC
-1. 1% reported, +2.3%@cFX 11.9 €M Q1 2024


PERFORMANCE IN REST OF WORLD
- Different timing of some deliveries in Middle East and soft travel retail business in Latin America
- Carrera and Polaroid making nice progress in India
-11. 3% reported, -12.7%@cFX 25.6 €M Q1 2024



Q1 2024 GROSS PROFIT 166.2 €M, -1.0%
- Higher production efficiency and lower D&A resulting from 2023 industrial restructuring
- Positive pricing and channel mix offsetting dilutive effect of phase-out sales
GROSS MARGIN 60.0%, +160 bps
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
Q1 2024 ADJ.1 EBITDA 32.0 €M, -1.3%
ADJ.1 EBITDA MARGIN 11.5%, +20 bps
Normalization of IT and marketing investments
Operating leverage still slightly negative



Positive cash flow generation driven by a solid operating performance and a lower absorption from net working capital
| December 31, 2023 |
March 31, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP NET DEBT |
82.7 | 81.3 | |
| Pre IFRS-16 |
43.7 | 41.8 |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

SECURING OUR LICENSE BRAND PORTFOLIO

Early renewal of MARC JACOBS EYEWEAR


SECURING OUR LICENSE BRAND PORTFOLIO


Perpetual license for EYEWEAR BY DAVID BECKHAM



Appendices


NOTES TO THE PRESENTATION
1 In Q1 2024, the adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurring charges for Euro 3.9 million mainly due to the potential costs related to a terminated license agreement.
In Q1 2023, the adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurring costs for Euro 3.1 million related to some special projects and restructuring expenses.

Q1 2024 NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHY
| (Euro million) | Q1 2024 | % | Q1 2023 | % | Change at current forex |
Change at constant forex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 114.5 | 41.3 | 124.7 | 43.4 | -8.2% | -7.2% |
| Europe | 125.3 | 45.2 | 121.6 | 42.3 | +3.0% | +5.8% |
| Asia Pacific | 11.9 | 4.3 | 12.0 | 4.2 | -1.1% | +2.3% |
| Rest of the world | 25.6 | 9.2 | 28.8 | 10.0 | -11.3% | -12.7% |
| Total | 277.2 | 100.0 | 287.2 | 100.0 | -3.5% | -1.8% |
Q1 2024 TRADING UPDATE
| net sales | % Change |
|---|---|
| 4% 58 |
-1.0% |
| 10 2% |
-4.0% |
| 11 3% |
-1.3% |

| (Euro million) | Q1 2024 | % on net sales |
Q1 2023 | % on net sales |
% Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 277.2 | 287.2 | -3.5% | ||
| Performance at constant exchange rates | -1.8% | ||||
| Gross Profit | 166.2 | 60 0% |
167.8 | 4% 58 |
-1.0% |
| EBITDA | 28.1 | 10 1% |
29.3 | 10 2% |
-4.0% |
| Adjusted1 EBITDA |
32.0 | 11 5% |
32.4 | 11 3% |
-1.3% |
| IFRS 16 impact on EBITDA | 3.0 | 3.0 | |||
| IFRIC SaaS impact on EBITDA | (2.0) | (3.3) |

EXCHANGE RATES
| As of | (Appreciation)/ Depreciation |
Average for | (Appreciation)/ Depreciation |
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| Currency | Code | March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
% | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | % |
| US Dollar | USD | 1.0811 | 1.1050 | -2.2% | 1.0858 | 1.0730 | 1.2% |
| Hong-Kong Dollar | HKD | 8.4594 | 8.6314 | -2.0% | 8.4912 | 8.4106 | 1.0% |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | 0.9766 | 0.9260 | 5.5% | 0.9491 | 0.9925 | -4.4% |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | 1.4672 | 1.4642 | 0.2% | 1.4639 | 1.4513 | 0.9% |
| Japanese Yen | YEN | 163.4500 | 156.3300 | 4.6% | 161.1500 | 141.9806 | 13.5% |
| British Pound | GBP | 0.8551 | 0.8691 | -1.6% | 0.8563 | 0.8831 | -3.0% |
| Swedish Krown | SEK | 11.5250 | 11.0960 | 3.9% | 11.2792 | 11.2030 | 0.7% |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | 1.6607 | 1.6263 | 2.1% | 1.6511 | 1.5701 | 5.2% |
| South-African Rand | ZAR | 20.5226 | 20.3477 | 0.9% | 20.5069 | 19.0602 | 7.6% |
| Russian Ruble | RUB | 100.1656 | 99.9723 | 0.2% | 98.7498 | 78.6589 | 25.5% |
| Brasilian Real | BRL | 5.4032 | 5.3618 | 0.8% | 5.3752 | 5.5751 | -3.6% |
| Indian Rupee | INR | 90.1365 | 91.9045 | -1.9% | 90.1551 | 88.2438 | 2.2% |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | 1.4587 | 1.4591 | 0.0% | 1.4552 | 1.4302 | 1.7% |
| Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 5.1168 | 5.0775 | 0.8% | 5.1279 | 4.7087 | 8.9% |
| Chinese Renminbi | CNY | 7.8144 | 7.8509 | -0.5% | 7.8048 | 7.3419 | 6.3% |
| Korean Won | KRW | 1,458.6700 | 1,433.6600 | 1.7% | 1,444.2103 | 1,369.9326 | 5.4% |
| Mexican Peso | MXN | 17.9179 | 18.7231 | -4.3% | 18.4493 | 20.0431 | -8.0% |
| Turkish Lira | TRY | 34.9487 | 32.6531 | 7.0% | 33.60274 | 20.26272 | 65.8% |
| Dirham UAE | AED | 3.9703 | 4.0581 | -2.2% | 3.98756 | 3.94061 | 1.2% |
| Polish Zloty | PLN | 4.3123 | 4.3395 | -0.6% | 4.33334 | 4.70814 | -8.0% |

| • | The right offer for all distribution channels, for all customer types |
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| • | Centered on contemporary segment where the highest demand of eyewear is |
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| • | Broad based offer across genders, ages, categories & price segments |
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| • | Appealing to the most fashion-driven consumers and functional for the more traditional |
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| • | Assuring trends (sustainability, outdoor, celebrities and digital) and service (size, fit, optician-friendly features) |