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Safilo Group Investor Presentation 2017

Nov 8, 2017

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Q3 and 9M 2017 Trading Update

1

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.

Q3 AND 9M 2017 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

NET SALES AND ADJ. 1 ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE REFLECTED:

  • IMPACT OF THE EXIT OF THE GUCCI LICENSE AND ITS REPLACEMENT WITH THE STRATEGIC PRODUCT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
  • Q3 CONFIRMS NORMALIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND DELIVERY PERFORMANCE IN THE PADUA DC
  • Q3 PERFORMANCE OF THE GOING FORWARD BRANDS* DRIVEN BY:
  • Positive momentum of Own Core Brands in all regions and across all brands
  • Strong progress of Emerging markets, incl. growth turnaround in Asia
  • North America: Wholesale stabilizing after Q2, Retail comp sales almost stable
  • Western Europe declining, affected by soft order taking, carry forward from H1 delivery issues, and tough comps on Dior.

* THE GOING FORWARD BRAND SALES DO NOT INCLUDE THE GUCCI BUSINESS

in millions of Euro and % change vs same periods of 2016

2 2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

9M 2017: -15.0% @ CFX (-15.1% Wholesale)
NORTH
AMERICA
Total -16.0%
Wholesale
-16.4%
EUROPE
-7.3%
ASIA
-48.7%
ROW
-10.0%
Q3 2017: -12.3% @ CFX (-12.5% Wholesale)
NORTH
AMERICA
Total -13.7%
Wholesale
-14.5%
EUROPE
-5.9%
ASIA
-43.7%
ROW
+8.0%

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

NET SALES PERFORMANCE OF GOING FORWARD BRANDS*

9M 2017: -4.0% @ CFX (-3.5% Wholesale)

NORTH
AMERICA
Total -2.8%
EUROPE ASIA ROW
Wholesale
-1.4%
-6.1% -8.7% +6.6%

Q3 2017: +1.3% @ CFX (+1.6% Wholesale)

NORTH
AMERICA
Total -0.1%
Wholesale
+0.4%
EUROPE
-4.2%
ASIA
+9.3%
ROW
+28.2%
Improved
momentum
in the independent

retail
opticial
channel

Good
growth
by Own
Core Brands and core
licenses
like
Kate Spade, Tommy and Boss

Market environment
remained
challenging, Retail also
affected
by severe
weather
conditions
in several
states

Soft order taking and tough comps on
Dior affecting Western Europe
Positive performance of Central &

Eastern
Europe and good
progress by
Own
Core Brands, Carrera and Smith in
particular

Positive trends recorded in almost
all the markets of the area, led by
China

Positive development of Own Core
Brands, led by Polaroid and growth
of the licensed brands
portfolio
Surge
of Own
Core Brands and

strong growth
of the licensed
portfolio. India biggest
IMEA
market following
new
development
plan

* GOING FORWARD BRAND SALES DO NOT INCLUDE THE GUCCI BUSINESS

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

GROSS MARGIN PERFORMANCE

in millions of Euro and % on total net sales

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

ADJ.1 EBITDA PERFORMANCE

In millions of Euro and % on total net sales

KEY DRIVERS

  • SPPA plus pro-rata accounting compensation fully compensating the lost profit/margin of the Gucci license
  • Q3 Adj. 1 EBITDA margin in line with last year excl. FX effect, reflecting cost saving initiatives and overheads productivity plan
  • 9M Adj. 1 EBITDA Margin impacted by subdued operating leverage in Q1 following weak sales order fulfilment -30 bps

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

GROUP NET DEBT

in millions of Euro

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

PROGRESS ON OUR STRATEGIC CHOICES

1) Our go-to-market actions for Quality of Sales

2) Our multi-segment brand Portfolio Balance

3) Our focus on Innovation

OUR MULTI-SEGMENT BRAND PORTFOLIO BALANCE

New 7 year licensing agreement with REBECCA MINKOFF

Rebecca Minkoff is an exciting further addition to our brand portfolio. It is the largest global brand led by a millennial female designer and one of the fastest growing in the contemporary segment. The brand's unique relevance among tech and fashion forward modern women, and digital born millennials, offers Safilo interesting business growth and learning opportunities.

OUR MULTI-SEGMENT BRAND PORTFOLIO BALANCE

Strong reception of our new MOSCHINO and …

… RAG & BONE collections. Coming soon!!!

OUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

SMITH LOWDOWN FOCUS smart glasses now available for sale ON SMITHOPTICS.COM

Continued investments in the CEE region

OPENING OF BELARUS AND KAZAKHSTAN, two markets of particular interest in the context of the Group's Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) high growth region

Expand our Global Partner Network of worldwide distributors

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIPS IN CHILE AND IN COLOMBIA, further

important steps in Safilo's development of Latin America that is part of the growth acceleration plan for its Emerging Markets

AMONG THE MOST LOVED AND EDITORIALLY FEATURED EYEWEAR WORLDWIDE

Our collections continue to enjoy excellent market reception. Our Own Core Brands are among the most well received product collections and iconic designs of the Fall-Winter 2017 season

2017 - Focused on our long-term journey for sustainable growth

Appendices

in millions of Euro and % on net sales

9M
2017
% 9M
2016
% Change
%
Q3
2017
% Q3
2016
% Change
%
sales
Net
797
7
100
0
939
1
100
0
-15
1%
245
1
100
0
288
0
100
0
-14
9%
Gross
profit
407
6
51
1
564
0
60
1
-27
7%
120
4
49
1
169
4
58
8
-28
9%
EBITDA 38
8
4
9
71
0
7
6
-45
3%
14
7
6
0
18
8
6
5
-21
9%
Adjusted1
EBITDA
43
2
5
4
77
4
8
2
-44
2%
15
4
6
3
19
1
6
6
-19
6%

Adjusted1 EBITDA

1 9M 2017 adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurring costs of Euro 4.4 million, mainly related to the reorganization of the Ormoz plant in Slovenia and other overhead cost saving initiatives. 9M 2017 adjusted EBITDA includes income of Euro 32.3 million as a pro-rata portion of the accounting compensation for the early termination of the Gucci license, equal to Euro 43 million for the full year 2017. Q3 2017 adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurring costs of Euro 0.7 million related to overhead cost saving initiatives and includes income of Euro 10.8 million as a pro-rata portion of the accounting compensation for the early termination of the Gucci license.

9M 2016 adjusted EBITDA excluded non-recurring costs for Euro 6.4 million of which Euro 5.2 million related to overhead cost saving initiatives, such as for example the planned integration of Vale of Leven (Scotland) Polaroid lens production into Safilo's China based corporate supply network, and Euro 1.2 million related to commercial restructuring costs in the EMEA region.

Net sales performance

in millions of Euro

Net
sales
by
geographical
area
9M
2017
% 9M
2016
% Change
%
Change
%
(*)
Change
%
(**)
Europe 367.7 46.1 399.1 42.5 -7.9% -7.3% -6.1%
North
America
325.3 40.8 386.3 41.1 -15.8% -16.0% -2.8%
Asia
Pacific
45.6 5.7 90.1 9.6 -49.4% -48.7% -8.7%
Rest
of
the
world
59.1 7.4 63.5 6.8 -7.0% -10.0% 6.6%
Total 797.7 100.0 939.1 100.0 -15.1% -15.0% -4.0%
sales
by
distribution
channel
Net
9M
2017
% 9M
2016
% Change
%
Change
%
(*)
Change
%
(**)
Wholesale 747.8 93.7 881.4 93.9 -15.2% -15.1% -3.5%
Retail 49.9 6.3 57.7 6.1 -13.5% -13.7% -10.4%
Total 797.7 100.0 939.1 100.0 -15.1% -15.0% -4.0%
sales
by
geographical
Net
area
Q3
2017
% Q3
2016
% Change
%
Change
%
(*)
Change
%
(**)
Europe 100.5 41.0 107.6 37.4 -6.6% -5.9% -4.2%
North
America
103.5 42.2 126.5 43.9 -18.2% -13.7% -0.1%
Pacific
Asia
16.7 6.8 31.3 10.9 -46.7% -43.7% 9.3%
Rest
of
the
world
24.4 10.0 22.6 7.8 8.4% 8.0% 28.2%
Total 245.1 100.0 288.0 100.0 -14.9% -12.3% 1.3%
sales
by
distribution
channel
Net
Q3
2017
% Q3
2016
% Change
%
Change
%
(*)
Change
%
(**)
Wholesale 228.8 93.3 268.9 93.4 -14.9% -12.5% 1.6%
Retail 16.4 6.7 19.0 6.6 -14.0% -9.3% -2.5%
Total 245.1 100.0 288.0 100.0 -14.9% -12.3% 1.3%

(*) Sales perfomance at constant exchange rates

(**) Sales performance at constant exchange rates of the Going Forward Brands Portfolio, excluding Gucci business

Exchange Rates

As of (Appreciation)/
Depreciation
Avgerage for (Appreciation)/
Depreciation
September 30, December 31, September 30, September 30,
Currency Code 2017 2016 % 2017 2016 %
US Dollar USD 1.1806 1.0541 12.0% 1.1140 1.1161 -0.2%
Hong-Kong Dollar HKD 9.2214 8.1751 12.8% 8.6771 8.6649 0.1%
Swiss Franc CHF 1.1457 1.0739 6.7% 1.0951 1.0935 0.1%
Canadian Dollar CAD 1.4687 1.4188 3.5% 1.4546 1.4746 -1.4%
Japanese Yen YEN 132.8200 123.4000 7.6% 124.6813 120.9359 3.1%
British Pound GBP 0.8818 0.8562 3.0% 0.8732 0.8031 8.7%
Swedish Krown SEK 9.6490 9.5525 1.0% 9.5833 9.3737 2.2%
Australian Dollar AUD 1.5075 1.4596 3.3% 1.4539 1.5046 -3.4%
South-African Rand ZAR 15.9440 14.4570 10.3% 14.7055 16.6796 -11.8%
Russian Ruble RUB 68.2519 64.3000 6.1% 64.9992 76.1890 -14.7%
Brasilian Real BRL 3.7635 3.4305 9.7% 3.5352 3.9561 -10.6%
Indian Rupee INR 77.0690 71.5935 7.6% 72.6449 74.9108 -3.0%
Singapore Dollar SGD 1.6031 1.5234 5.2% 1.5470 1.5296 1.1%
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 4.9827 4.7287 5.4% 4.8377 4.5568 6.2%
Chinese Renminbi CNY 7.8534 7.3202 7.3% 7.5766 7.3462 3.1%
Korean Won KRW 1,351.8300 1,269.3600 6.5% 1,268.1068 1,295.4828 -2.1%
Mexican Peso MXN 21.4614 21.7719 -1.4% 21.0082 20.4291 2.8%
Turkish Lira TRY 4.2013 3.7072 13.3% 4.00314 3.27602 22.2%
Dirham United Emirates AED 4.3358 3.869601 12.0% 4.08964 4.097 -0.2%

Brand Portfolio

*Polaroid $\sum_{i \in \mathcal{I}}$ BOSS havaianas®
CARRERA DIOR HOMME MARC JACOBS GIVENCHY
PARIS
BANANA REPUBLIC
EAR SINCE 1956 ELIE SAAB MOSCHINO* rag & bone*
NEW YORK
SMITH CÉLINE kate spade $LOWE$ $*$
MOSCHINO
Juicy Couture
BLACK LABEL
FENDI NEW YORK
FOSSIL
BROWN
BOBBI
los angeles
OXYDO Liz claiborne
MaxMara TOMMY HILFIGER MAX&Co Faks
Fifth
Fvenue
SAFILO JIMMY CHOO swatch
the oo eyes
pierre cardin
PARIS
JACK SPADE

* From 2018