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Sanlorenzo Earnings Release 2022

Sep 1, 2022

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1 SEPTEMBER 2022

SANLORENZO H1 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND STRATEGY UPDATE

H1 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS - HIGHLIGHTS

Another strong set of results

Growing double digit in all metrics with a further increase in profitability and cash generation

  1. Calculated as the sum of revenues from the sale of new yachts (recognised over time with the cost-to-cost method) and pre-owned boats, net of commissions and trade-in costs of pre-owned boats.

  2. Excluding non recurring items, linked to Covid-19 related expenses and non-monetary costs of the stock incentive plans (€350k in H1 2022 and €444k in H1 2021).

  3. Increases in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, net of the carrying amount of related disposals, at constant perimeter. Reported figure €23.7m.

  4. Calculated in accordance with ESMA document 32-382-1138, 4 March 2021. A positive figure indicates a net cash position. 2

H1 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS – NET REVENUES NEW YACHTS

Solid revenue growth fuelled by new products

Net Revenues New Yachts at €344.9m, +30.8% YoY

  • Higher volumes and increase in average selling prices
  • Shift in product mix towards larger yachts in each division
  • Excellent results of SL Line asymmetric models (Yacht Division)
  • Europe confirmed core market, significant growth in the Americas continues, APAC impacted by Covid-19 restrictions

Breakdown by division

Net Revenues New Yachts are calculated as the sum of revenues from the sale of new yachts (recognised over time with the cost-to-cost method) and pre-owned boats, net of commissions and trade-in costs of pre-owned boats.

68.0% Yacht Division €234.7m +36.5% YoY

Steady increase in profitability

Adjusted EBITDA margin at 16.4%, +110bps YoY, thanks to price increases and operating efficiencies

  • Reported EBITDA €56.3m, +40.8% YoY
  • Progressive increase in average selling prices more than offsetting cost inflation
  • Benefits from shift in product mix towards larger yachts in each division
  • Increase in costs of energy and raw materials has been managed, limited impact
  • Procurement of key materials and components at a pre-agreed price through multi-year contracts
  • Backlog visibility allowing efficient production planning, limiting impact of supply chain disruptions
  • Cost efficiencies from optimisation of new production capacity (expansion of fiberglass plant and progressive internalisation of Bluegame)

EBITDA is calculated by adding amortisation/depreciation expenses to operating profit/loss.

© 2022 SANLORENZO S.P.A. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non recurring items, linked to Covid-19 related expenses and non-monetary costs of the stock incentive plans (€350k in H1 2022 and €444k in H1 2021). 4

H1 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS – INVESTMENTS

Investments in new production capacity to support growth

Net capex at €17.6m at constant perimeter, +47.0% YoY, 5.1% on Net Revenues New Yachts

  • Capex at €23.7m, of which €6.0m impact from the consolidation of Polo Nautico Viareggio
  • Investments in new production capacity at €14.0m €8.0m on a like-for-like basis – supporting expected revenue growth
  • R&D, sustainability and product development investments substantially in line with H1 2021

Investments refer to increases in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, net of the carrying amount of related disposals (sale of office building in Massa for a net book value of €2.1m in Q1 2022).

H1 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS – NET WORKING CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Strong cash generation sustained by advances on new orders

Further significant improvement in financial position reaching €91.1m net cash, after payment of €20.3m dividends

Net Financial Position calculated in accordance with ESMA document 32-382-1138, 4 March 2021. A positive figure indicates a net cash position.

    1. Of which €16.0m non-current.
    1. Excluding credit lines for reverse factoring and confirming
    1. Including €6.9m IFRS 16 liabilities.

H1 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS – ORDER BACKLOG

Growing order portfolio on the back of robust demand

Sound backlog at €1.4bn, +73.0% YoY

  • €487.1m order intake in H1 2022 (vs €401.9m in H1 2021) confirms solid and stable growth, driven by new mindset
  • Adjustment in demand to long waiting times offset by great commercial success of new highly-innovative models
  • New orders benefitting from higher average selling prices, with greater increases according to the delivery date
  • Significant visibility on coming years, thanks to increasing weight of larger yachts and deliveries up to 2026
  • Robust order portfolio, ~92% covered by final clients
  • Exposure to Russian customers marginal and spread over three years

Backlog is calculated as the sum of the value of all orders and sales contracts signed with customers or brand representatives relating to yachts for delivery or delivered in the current year or for delivery in subsequent years. For each year, the value of the orders and contracts included in the backlog refers to the relative share of the residual value from 1 January of the current year until the delivery date. Backlog relating to yachts delivered during the year is conventionally cleared on 31 December.

MARKET DRIVERS

Market growth driven by new mindset

Increase in target customers wealth in key geographies, together with a penetration rate of luxury yachting below 5%, underpinning market growth

  • Potential demand is still significantly higher than yacht offer, a large untapped potential: the number of UHNWIs and their wealth is still growing, against a number of yachts >24 metres in construction in 2022 slightly above 1 thousand units1
  • Target customers are driven by a new mindset, looking for quality of life with freedom, safety and privacy
  • New technologies for connectivity allow to work and significantly extend the time spent on board, attracting a new generation of yacht owners
  • Sanlorenzo is still leveraging on its high customer retention, benefitting from clients' trading-up

  • Source: Global Order Book 2021 – Boat International. The Global Order Book counts all projects over 24 metres length overall under construction or ordered, with a deposit taken, on 1 September each year. Total number of yachts >24 metres of 1,024 units (excluding Ferretti Group brands), of which 51% built in Italy.

    1. Source: Capgemini World Wealth Report 2022.
    1. Source: Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2021.
    1. Based on the contracts for the sale of superyachts signed in 2021 and 2022 to date.
    1. Based on the contracts signed with repeat clients from 2012 to 2022 to date.

~92% covered

FY 2022 GUIDANCE

Upward revision of guidance on the back of strong order portfolio

2022 targeting solid double digit growth of all metrics, in line with H1 results: net profit expected to double and ~€100m cash, net of dividends, to be generated in two years (2020A-2022E)

(€m and margin as % of Net Revenues New Yachts) 2019
Actual
2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022 Previous
Guidance
2022 Upward
Revised
Guidance
YoY
Growth1
by current backlog
as of 30 June 2022
Net Revenues New Yachts 455.9 457.7 585.9 700 –
740
720 –
740
+25%
Adjusted
EBITDA
66.0 70.6 95.5 122 –
130
126 –
130
+34%
Adjusted
EBITDA Margin
14.5% 15.4% 16.3% 17.4% –
17.6%
17.5% –
17.6%
+120bps
Group Net Profit 27.0 34.5 51.0 66 –
70
68 –
70
+35%
Investments 51.4 30.8 49.2 45 –
48
48 –
50
-1%
Net Financial Position2 -9.1 3.8 39.0 62 –
66
96 –
100
+59m

On a like-for-like basis, excluding the contribution from extraordinary transactions or business combinations. Refer to notes in the appendix regarding forward-looking statements.

    1. Annual growth calculated on the average figure of guidance range.
    1. A positive figure indicates a net cash position.

MULTIPLE LEVERS FOR PROFITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GROWTH The road to 2030

The drivers of this decade in Sanlorenzo's vision

  • Sanlorenzo's ability to read the context and anticipate changes is key in constantly adapting strategies to scenario evolutions
  • Design, Art, Innovation within tradition translated into the current luxury brand positioning and resulted in last 10 years impressive growth
  • Sustainability & Technology, Services and Supply Chain are new essential pillars on which Sanlorenzo will focus its strategy on the road to 2030

2021 > 2030

Sustainability & Technology, Services, Supply Chain

2011 > 2020

Design, Art, Innovation within tradition

THE ROAD TO 2030 – SUSTAINABILITY & TECHNOLOGY Hydrogen fuel cells as the real answer to demand for sustainability in yachting

Major global players are choosing Sanlorenzo as partner in the development of technological solutions to reduce environmental impact of yachts, as a confirmation of the company's recognised track record in technological innovation

  • Exclusive agreement signed in August 2021 for the joint development of solutions for the integration of fuel cells in 24-80 metre yachts
  • Sanlorenzo to build a 50-metre superyacht (50Steel), equipped with fuel cells for generating electricity on board using hydrogen, continuously reformed from methanol, with delivery expected in 2024
  • Exclusive agreement signed in August 2022 which will allow the integration of a MTU traditional internal combustion propulsion system, also powered by methanol, with Siemens Energy's methanol powered fuel cell systems (through a reformer), in 40-75 metre yachts
  • First application on a Sanlorenzo 50-60 metre prototype with delivery expected in 2026
  • Agreement with Bluegame for the installation of a pilot hybrid IPS propulsion system currently under development which will be combined with fuel cells systems derived from America's Cup Bluegame project
  • First application on BGM65HH (hydrogen-hybrid) to be launched in 2026

The use of green methanol, produced with solar or wind power and CO2 captured from the atmosphere, is carbonneutral

The quantity of CO2 released in the air during combustion is equal to the quantity of CO2 captured from the atmosphere to produce methanol

THE ROAD TO 2030 – SUSTAINABILITY & TECHNOLOGY

Fuelling a low-carbon future with methanol as a marine fuel

The implementation of green methanol as marine fuel is expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of shipping industry

THE ROAD TO 2030 – SERVICES

Enhancement of High-End Services proposal

A turnkey premium service package dedicated to Sanlorenzo clients only, offered through a dedicated company to be established by the end of 2022

The reason why

  • Add a strong competitive advantage in Sanlorenzo's value proposition
  • Increase the loyalty of clients who will experience an effectively advantageous and problem-free relationship with the shipyard
  • Strengthen the brand's positioning in the top end luxury segment

A 360° premium service package

  • Sanlorenzo Charter Fleet, the first monobrand charter fleet ever
  • Crew training through Sanlorenzo Academy
  • Tailor-made leasing/financing and insurance packages
  • Maintenance, refit and restyling services through Sanlorenzo Timeless

THE ROAD TO 2030 – SERVICES

Development of Sanlorenzo Charter Fleet with Equinoxe

Profound changes in the perception of yacht owners, charter has become a smart decision. An activity in constant expansion, especially during downturns

As a guarantee of its standards of quality and excellence, Sanlorenzo has selected Equinoxe S.r.l., a historical company with a very high reputation in the sector

Signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of 100% of the company, closing expected by the end of 2022

The reason why

  • Awareness that keeping the boat always in use is the best way to ensure it always in pristine working order
  • Significant offset of operating costs (up to 70%)
  • Increased attractiveness for professional crews

The offer

  • A peace-of-mind charter operation
  • Careful selection of the requests of potential charter customers
  • Constant and professional maintenance
  • Access to an exclusive program of unique benefits

THE ROAD TO 2030 – SUPPLY CHAIN Strengthening key supply chains

Craftmanship model is at the hearth of Sanlorenzo excellence

Disciplined investments in vertical integration of key manufacturing processes through partnerships and minority equity investments in strategic suppliers and in additional production capacity

Objectives

  • Secure procurement of key materials and works
  • Grow available production capacity
  • Increase agility and flexibility in manufacturing processes
  • Ensure strict quality control over production
  • Extend Sanlorenzo's responsible and sustainable standards to the supply chain

Activities carried out in 2022

  • Minority investments in Carpensalda Yacht Division (metal carpentry) and Duerre (furnishings)
  • Acquisition a majority stake in I.C.Y. S.r.l., historical partner of Bluegame, and Polo Nautico Viareggio S.r.l.
  • Over 3,500 sqm added year to date through the acquisition of three industrial infrastructures in Viareggio

New products 2022: SP110, Smart Performance (Open Coupé – Yacht)

New products 2022: BG54 (Bluegame)

New models 2023: SX100 (Yacht)

New ranges 2023: X-Space (Superyacht)

© 2022 SANLORENZO S.P.A.

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  • 175 Tons of CO2 | - 210 litres/hour | - 66,000 litres | - 120,000 €

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reclassified consolidated income statement

(€'000) Six months ended 30 June Change
2022 % Net Revenues
New Yachts
2021 % Net Revenues
New Yachts
2022 vs. 2021 2022 vs. 2021%
Net Revenues New Yachts 344,866 100% 263,624 100% 81,242 +30.8%
Revenues from maintenance and other services 5,405 1.6% 4,137 1.6% 1,268 +30.7%
Other income 2,628 0.8% 2,160 0.8% 468 +21.7%
Operating costs (296,289) (85.9)% (229,523) (87.1)% (66,766) +29.1%
Adjusted EBITDA 56,610 16.4% 40,398 15.3% 16,212 +40.1%
Non-recurring costs (350) (0.1)% (444) (0.2)% 94 -21.2%
EBITDA 56,260 16.3% 39,954 15.2% 16,306 +40.8%
Depreciation and amortisation (11,973) (3.5)% (10,167) (3.9)% (1,806) +17.8%
EBIT 44,287 12.8% 29,787 11.3% 14,500 +48.7%
Net financial expense (274) 0.0% (616) (0.2)% 342 -55.5%
Adjustments to financial assets 99 0.0% 1 0.0% 98 +9,800.0%
Pre-tax profit 44,112 12.8% 29,172 11.1% 14,940 +51.2%
Income taxes (11,186) (3.3)% (7,825) (3.0)% (3,361) +43.0%
Net profit 32,926 9.5% 21,347 8.1% 11,579 +54.2%
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests (463) (0.1)% (108) 0.0% (355) +328.7%
Group net profit 32,463 9.4% 21,239 8.1% 11,224 +52.8%

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reclassified statement of financial position

(€'000) 30 June 31 December 30 June Change
2022 2021 2021 30 June 2022 vs.
31 December
2021
30 June 2022 vs.
30 June 2021
USES
Goodwill 8,667 8,667 8,667 - -
Other intangible assets 46,766 45,276 41,410 1,490 5,356
Property, plant and equipment 145,312 134,988 112,832 10,324 32,480
Equity investments and other non-current assets 26,561 446 437 26,115 26,124
Net deferred tax assets 7,556 5,963 6,221 1,593 1,335
Non-current employee benefits (842) (1,058) (942) 216 100
Non-current provision for risks and charges (14,933) (1,434) (1,159) (13,499) (13,774)
Net fixed capital 219,087 192,848 167,466 26,239 51,621
Inventories 76,086 68,269 80,504 7,817 (4,418)
Trade receivables 9,297 18,310 12,095 (9,013) (2,798)
Contract assets 98,501 117,194 88,186 (18,693) 10,315
Trade payables (141,945) (120,125) (126,567) (21,820) (15,378)
Contract liabilities (127,721) (102,948) (44,331) (24,773) (83,390)
Other current assets 60,771 54,337 33,990 6,434 26,781
Current provisions for risks and charges (4,819) (11,380) (14,608) 6,561 9,789
Other current liabilities (40,078) (26,370) (23,863) (13,708) (16,215)
Net working capital (69,908) (2,713) 5,406 (67,195) (75,314)
Net invested capital 149,179 190,135 172,872 (40,956) (23,693)
SOURCES -
-
Equity 240,301 229,141 199,306 11,160 40,995
(Net financial position) (91,122) (39,006) (26,434) (52,116) (64,688)
Total sources 149,179 190,135 172,872 (40,956) (23,693)

Net financial position and reclassified cash flow statement

(€'000) 30 June 31 December 30 June
2022 2021 2021
Cash 182,601 141,272 116,956
Cash equivalents - - -
Other current financial assets 11,480 317 -
Liquidity 194,081 141,589 116,956
Current financial debt (13,658) (3,824) (4,609)
Current portion of non-current financial debt (29,767) (29,651) (21,320)
Current financial indebtedness (43,425) (33,475) (25,929)
Net current financial indebtedness 150,656 108,114 91,027
Non-current financial debt (59,534) (69,108) (64,593)
Debt instruments - - -
Non-current trade and other payables - - -
Non-current financial indebtedness (59,534) (69,108) (64,593)
Net financial position 91,122 39,006 26,434
(€'000) 30 June
2022 2021 Change
EBITDA 56,260 39,954 16,306
Taxes paid (9,221) (13,389) 4,168
Changes in inventories (7,817) 1,710 (9,527)
Change in net contract assets and liabilities 43,467 22,927 20,540
Change in trade receivables and advances to suppliers 7,144 8,638 (1,494)
Change in trade payables 21,820 (10,671) 32,491
Change in provisions and other assets and liabilities 12,126 (3,012) 15,138
Operating cash flow 123,779 46,157 77,622
Change in non-current assets (investments) (17,634) (11,998) (5,636)
Business acquisitions and other changes (28,645) 636 (29,281)
Free cash flow 77,500 34,795 42,705
Interest and financial charges (318) (684) 366
Other financial cash flows and changes in equity (25,066) (11,506) (13,560)
Change in net financial position 52,116 22,605 29,511
Net financial position at the beginning of the period 39,006 3,829 35,177
Net financial position at the end of the period 91,122 26,434 64,688

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