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Webuild Investor Presentation 2024

Jul 26, 2024

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First Half 2024 Financial Results July 26, 2024

3

1 BUSINESS UPDATE

Pietro Salini

Chief Executive Officer

2 SECTOR MEGATRENDS & FINANCIAL UPDATE

Massimo Ferrari

General Manager Corporate and Finance

3 MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

Pietro Salini

Chief Executive Officer

Agenda

Snapshot of 1H 2024 results: yet another semester of robust organic growth

Total Backlog
€65bn
New
orders
Revenues
€7.5bn(1)
€5.5bn
EBITDA
€407m
Net Income
€82m
covering
beyond
current
plan
>65% of 2024
target achieved
higher than
FY2019 revenues
double-digit
growth
Triple versus
1H 2023
+20%(2) +41%(2)

Net cash €1.4bn

maintained positive for the 4th semester in a row

Gross Leverage 2.8x (3)

sharp reduction over the years

First Half 2024 Financial Results

  • 1) Year to date as of July 24, 2024 including best offer amounting for €0.5bn
  • 2) Versus 1H 2023
  • 3) Gross Debt on Adjusted Last Twelve Months EBITDA

5

A winning strategy started with Progetto Italia, generating a bigger, stronger, safer group that continues to achieve excellent results

GLOBAL PLAYER, WELL-PLACED FOR GROWTH

  • Paradigm Shift in the sector: changed attitude from all parties involved, now aligned to deliver innovative infrastructures
  • Infrastructure investments drastically pushed by global megatrends, such as climate change, demographic growth, growing AI needs, water and resources scarcity
  • Huge market opportunities, well above our market share, which make us confident to achieve growth targets, being more selective and addressing new adjacent segments
  • Solid presence in highly resilient markets partnering with clients for development of sustainable and innovative infrastructures according to their needs

DELIVERING ON CONSISTENT STRATEGY STARTED IN 2019 WITH PROGETTO ITALIA

  • Best-in-class in Health & Safety versus main European peers: Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate constantly reducing, at a quarter of the industry average(1)
  • Solid governance with structured processes and competences
  • Strong results achieved over the years, with proven capacity to beat targets and market expectations, even considering many global challenges
  • Robust balance sheet and exceptional cash flow, thanks to many levers put in place, with focus on growth and margin improvement
  • Big investments in innovative solutions for project efficiency and safety setting higher standards for the sector

Trusted global infrastructure player partnering with clients to build sustainable and complex infrastructures for future generations

Our projects milestones in the last 4 years

Innovative solutions to manage skills shortage and supply bottlenecks

Collaboration with universities and programmes for students (Build UP program)

Uniwelab

Global Managerial Academy

Premio Alberto Giovannini

Our people(1): close to 90,000 Our supply chain: 19,400 companies in globally

Start of the new regeneration factory for TBMs

Hyperbaric excavation used for the first time in Italy

Central management with support of digital tools

Suppliers Development Hub

Annual Suppliers Meeting

New record high-quality backlog, allowing to be more selective

Construction Backlog: >5 years of visibility, above peers average

€bn

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Paradigm Shift in the sector: changed attitude to deliver projects

Price revision formula contained in most contracts in backlog

Increased incidence of best technical offer on acquired orders, reducing margin squeeze risks

New contract formulas, such as:

Progressive Design & Build

  • 1) Not including Messina Strait bridge total project cost under definition
  • 2) Including Italy, North America, Europe, Middle East and Australia
  • 3) 2024 year to date as of July 24, 2024 order intake including best offer amounting for €0.5bn

Agenda

Infrastructure investments, driven by solid global megatrends, support core countries growth

Global megatrends drastically pushing infrastructures Construction sector shows no sign of stopping…

  • Transmission Lines
  • Stadiums & Hospitals

2) Source: International Monetary Fund

... growing faster than GDP of core markets

  • 2024 construction market growth(1)
  • 2024 GDP growth(2)

Continuous growth path with focus on margin increase

Adjusted data for details please refer to the appendix First Half 2024

>90% of revenues generated from low-risk countries(1)

First Half 2024 Financial Results 1) Including Italy, North America, Europe, Middle East and Australia 2) ENR Report, Global Sourcebook, 11/18 December 2023

Adjusted Net Income at €82m, thanks also to financial income and efficiencies on bank charges

1

(€m) 1H 2023 1H 2024 Var.
EBIT 139 226 88
Financial income 32 81 49
Financial expenses (111) 1
(134)
(23)
Net exchange
rate (losses)
10 5 (6)
Net financial
income
(costs)
(68) (48) 21
Gain (losses) on investments 6 (25) (31)
Net financing costs and net
gains on investments
(62) (73) (11)
EBT 77 154 77
Income
taxes
(49) (67) (18)
Profit (loss) from continuing
operations
28 87 59
Profit (loss) from discontinued
operations
(1) (3) (2)
Profit (loss) before
non
controlling
interests
27 84 57
Non controlling
interests
(4) (2) 2
Net income
(loss)
23 2
82
59
Financial expenses
(€m)
1H 2023 1H 2024 Var.
Bank charges and commissions (36) (31) 4
Bond charges (40) (49) (9)
Leasing (3) (5) (1)
Other (31) A
(48)
(17)
Financial expenses (111) (134) (23)

A Including €6m for 2024-2025 bonds repurchase occurred in June 2024

2 Net Income

€m

1) Net of taxes

Financial discipline improving drastically our credit standing

Gross debt smoothy decreasing while increasing size

Financial Results

New 2029 bond issued extending average debt life and managing ahead of time 2024 & 2025 maturities

M/L corporate debt maturities

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Agenda

Robust pipeline of opportunities reflecting sound growth prospects

Enjoying a leader position in a huge infrastructure market

contractor(2)

International player in Australia(3)

International player in US(3)

European player(3)

Short-term commercial activity(4)

First Half 2024 Financial Results

  • 1) Source: Global Data, nominal value excluding maintenance & residential
  • 2) TOP 200 Imprese di costruzioni Guamari 2024
  • 3) ENR Report, The TOP 250, 21/28 August 2023

4) As of July 24, 2024

5) Including prequalifications and monitored initiatives

Italian market beyond PNRR(1) with investment trend to remain strong

Consolidated leadership position in Italy

Our main projects in the country

Lombarda

7

6

5

  • Reggio Calabria,1 lot
  • Jonica highway 11

9

Australia: strong infrastructure investments expected for coming years, driven by climate and energy transition

Strong market perspectives, exploring new segments

Market value in 2024-2027(1)

Clean EnergyPowerOil & GasFertilizers plants

Iron ore

Critical mineralsOperations and maintenance

  • Transportation
  • Water & Marine
  • BuildingDefense
    -

Completed integration of Clough, working as a Webuild branch

Rising energy investments, pushed by over US\$40bn via the Powering Australia plan, as well as funds for hospitals, transmission lines, ports and water sector

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Strong investments in other key markets where the Group has deep roots

MIDDLE EAST

Our footprint

€7bn

Historical local presence

Potential opportunities

Seize giga projects of "Saudi Vision 2030" plan, with further opportunities to be explored for 2034 FIFA World Cup and 2030 Expo

In other Gulf countries investments will be driven by metro lines and high-speed railways

NORTH AMERICA

New hub for an integrated approach in USA and Canada

Presented the project to rebuild Baltimore's bridge

Huge market opportunities in US driven by plans to support economic recovery with major investments in industrial and civil infrastructure, mainly rails, metros and roads

Canada is expected to make major investments in metro and light rail transit

Key strategic drivers with focus on margin and cash generation

HIGH-QUALITY BACKLOG

Covers 100% of 2023- 2025 revenues and EBITDA targets and provides visibility for next plan

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Big potential in core markets where Group can leverage consolidated presence, without neglecting new markets and sectors

SUBSIDIARIES REORGANIZATION

Organization, governance and process alignment with our best practices, on track to achieve profitability targets and seize market opportunities

On track to reduce €180 million(1) through savings in corporate and project costs

WORKING CAPITAL OPTIMIZATION

Put in place a system to optimize working capital through timely and effective management of all trigger items

First Half 2024 Financial Results

We invest in sustainability for Planet, People, Prosperity, Partnership and Progress

Sustainability pillars and targets New Environmental Rules Confirmed Sustainability Leader

15 Rules extended to our Subcontractors and Partners

The aim is spreading along the entire supply chain:

commitment common

vision

Advanced

62

Climate Change

Programme

100

First Half 2024

1) tCO2 scope 1-2/€m revenue. Scope1: direct emissions. Scope2: indirect emissions

Financial Results 23 2) Lost Time Injuries occurred per 1,000,000 worked-manhours

greater awareness

A-

«Roadmap to 2025 - the future is now» presented in march 2023:

2023A 2024E 2023E
2025E
Average
book-to-bill
2.2x >1.0x >1.1x
Total backlog
€bn
64 57
Revenues
€bn
10.0 >11 10.5-11.0
9.0-9.5
EBITDA
€m
819 >900 720-760
990-1,050
Net cash position
€m
1,431 >400 Maintainnet cash position
Gross Debt
€m
2,609 Committedto €200-250m reductionby 2025
Dividends
to shareholders
€m
56 plan €160-170m in 2023-2025

First Half 2024 Financial Results These targets do not reflect the potential impact that might come from the start of mega projects such as the Messina Bridge, as well as operating efficiencies stemming from the reorganization of the subsidiaries.

Agenda

Income Statement

EMARKET
SDIR
CERTIFIED
TH 2023 Adjusted TH 2024 Adjusted
(€/000) Webuild
Group (*)
Joint ventures
not controlled
by Lane (**)
PPA
backlog
Astaldi
GUPC
award
PPA
Clough
Adjusted Webuild
Group
Joint ventures
not controlled
by Lane (**)
PPA
backlog
Astaldi
PPA
Clough
Adjusted
Total Revenues 4,593,588 28,409 (57,552) 4,564,446 5,370,697 91,796 5,462,494
Total operating expenses (4,255,116) (31,762) 11,019 (4,275,859) (4,970,247) (84,900) - (5,055,148)
Gross operating profit (EBITDA) 338,472 (3,353) (46,533) 288,586 400,450 6,896 407,346
EBITDA % 7.4% -11.8% 6.3% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
Impairment losses
Provisions, amortisation and depreciation
(526)
(188,580)
33,554 5,520 (526)
(149,506)
(7,532)
(210,446)
26,602 10,472 (7,532)
(173,372)
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) 149,366 (3,353) 33,554 (41,013) 138,554 182,472 6,896 26,602 10,472 226,442
R.O.S. % 3.3% -11.8% 3.0% 3.4% 7.5% 4.1%
Financing income (costs) and gains (losses) on equity
investments
Financial income 32,331 32,331 81,441 81,441
Financial expenses (1 10,681) (110,681) (133,605) (133,605)
Net exchange gains (losses) 10,206 10,206 4,632 4,632
Net financing income (costs) (68,145) (68,145) (47,532) (47,532)
Net gains (losses) on equity investments (27,640) 3,353 30,618 6,331 (18,070) (6,896) (24,966)
Net financing income (costs) and net gains (losses) on equity
investments
(95,785) 3,353 30,618 (61,814) (65,602) (6,896) (72,499)
Profit (loss) before taxes (EBT) 53,582 33,554 30,618 (41,013) 76,741 116,869 26,602 10,472 153,944
Income taxes (35,689) (8,053) (4,962) (48,704) (57,266) (6,385) (3,142) (66,792)
Profit (loss) from continuing operations 17,893 25,501 30,618 (45,975) 28,037 59,603 20,218 7,331 87,152
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations (620) (620) (2,997) (2,997)
Non-controlling interests (4,352) (4,352) (2,182) (2,182)
Profit (loss) for the period attributable to the owners of the parent 12,921 25,501 30,618 (45,975) 23,065 54,425 20,218 7,331 81,973

(*) The Group's IFRS statement of profit or loss figures for HY 2023 have been restated after completion of Clough's PPA

First Half 2024 Financial Results (**) The Group monitors the key figures of Lane Group for management purposes adjusting the IFRS figures prepared for consolidation purposes to present the results of the non-subsidiary joint ventures consolidated on a proportionate basis. These figures show the status of contracts managed directly by Lane Group or through non-controlling investments in joint ventures.

Income Statement

Webuild Group Reclassified statement of profit or loss

2023
1H
(*)
2024
1H
(€/000)
Revenue 4
593
588
,
,
5
370
697
,
,
operating
Total
expenses
(4
116)
255
,
,
(4
247)
970
,
,
Gross
operating
profit
(EBITDA)
338
472
,
400
450
,
%
EBITDA
4%
7
5%
7
Impairment
losses
(526) (7
532)
,
Provisions
, amortisation
depreciation
and
(188
580)
,
(210
446)
,
Operating
profit
(loss)
(EBIT)
149
366
,
182
472
,
.o.S
%
R
3
3%
3
4%
Financing
income
(costs)
and
gains
(losses)
on equity
investments
Financial
income
Financial
expenses
gains
(losses)
Net
exchange
financing
income
(costs)
Net
32
331
,
(110
681)
,
10
206
,
(68
145)
,
81
441
,
(133
605)
,
4
632
,
(47
532)
,
gains
(losses)
on equity
investments
Net
(27
640)
,
(18
070)
,
financing
income
(costs)
and
gains
(losses)
on equity
investments
Net
net
(95
785)
,
(65
602)
,
Profit
(loss)
before
(EBT)
taxes
53
582
,
116
869
,
Income
taxes
(35
689)
,
(57
266)
,
Profit
(loss)
from
continuing
operations
893
17
,
59
603
,
Profit
(loss)
from
discontinued
operations
(620) (2
997)
,
Non-controlling
interests
(4
352)
,
(2
182)
,
Profit
(loss)
for
the
period
attributable
to
the
owners of
the
parent
12
921
,
54
425
,

Financial Results

Statement of Financial Position

Webuild Group Reclassified statement of financial position

(€/000) 30
June
,
2023
(*)
December
31
,
2023
30
June
,
2024
Non-current
assets
Goodwil
Non-current
assets
(liabilities)
held
for
sale
Provisions
for
risks
benefits
benefits
Post-employment
and
employee
Net
tax
assets
Fixed
capital
2
023
497
,
,
81
498
,
541
7
,
(196
612)
,
(52
774)
,
521
469
,
2
384
618
,
,
2
081
538
,
,
80
267
,
3
689
,
(245
637)
,
(57
217)
,
479
528
,
2
342
168
,
,
2
395
362
,
,
82
609
,
3
532
,
(173
843)
,
(64
412)
,
478
969
,
2
722
218
,
,
Inventories
Contract
assets
liabilities
Contract
Receivables
()
Liabilities
(
)
Other
current
assets
liabilities
Other
current
Working
capital
261
933
,
3
954
995
,
,
(4
191)
642
,
,
3
326
647
,
,
(4
272
543)
,
,
938
137
,
(620
940)
,
(1
053
962)
,
,
229
144
,
3
910
278
,
,
(5
320)
897
,
,
3
894
071
,
,
(4
683
590)
,
,
1
101
483
,
,
(636
132)
,
(2
082
067)
,
,
223
661
,
4
256
104
,
,
(6
808)
687
,
,
4
427
268
,
,
(5
162
973)
,
,
1
240
329
,
,
(712
303)
,
(2
415
722)
,
,
invested
capital
Net
1
330
655
,
,
260
101
,
306
496
,
Equity
attributable
to
the
of
the
parent
owners
Non-controlling
interests
Equity
Net
financial
indebtedness
1
445
415
,
,
323
394
,
1
768
809
,
,
(438
154)
1
512
411
,
,
178
419
,
1
690
831
,
,
(1
430
730)
1
542
947
,
,
200
690
,
1
743
637
,
,
(1
437
141)
financial
Total
resources
,
1
330
655
,
,
,
,
260
101
,
,
,
306
496
,

(*) The Group's IFRS statement of financial position figures at 30 June 2023 have been restated after completion of Clough's PPA

First Half 2024 Financial Results

(**) This item shows assets of €5.0m (€2.4m) classified in net financial indebtedness and related to the Group's net amounts due from/to consortia and consortium companies (SPEs) operating under a cost recharging system and not included in the consolidation scope. The balance reflects the Group's share of cash and cash equivalents or debt of the SPEs.

Net Financial Position

EMARKET
SDIR
CERTIFIED
(€/000) June
30
,
2023
December
31
2023
,
June
30
,
2024
Non-current
financial
assets
financial
Current
assets
513
551
,
479
862
,
360
198
,
615
006
,
349
943
,
671
961
,
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
equivalents
financial
Total
cash
and
cash
and
other
assets
Bank
and
other
loans
and
borrowings
2
114
390
,
,
3
107
804
,
,
(225
224)
3
060
541
,
,
4
035
745
,
,
(139
857)
3
215
258
,
,
4
237
162
,
,
(118
599)
Bonds
liabilities
Lease
,
(1
246)
888
,
,
(79
635)
,
,
(1
074)
600
,
,
(82
037)
,
,
(1
056)
825
,
,
(91
915)
,
indebtedness
Total
non-current
(2
105)
193
,
,
(1
968)
821
,
,
(2
571)
035
,
,
Current
portion
of
bank
loans
and
borrowings
and
current
facilities
account
(359
514)
,
(413
981)
,
(435
208)
,
Current
portion
of
bonds
portion
of
liabilities
Current
lease
Total
indebtedness
current
(47
813)
,
(70
792)
,
(478
118)
,
(306
465)
,
(66
219)
,
(786
665)
,
(263
484)
,
(72
298)
,
(770
990)
,
Total
other
financial
assets
(liabilities)
574
1
,
3
618
,
6
540
,
Net
financial
indebtedness
- continuing
operations
438
154
,
430
730
1
,
,
437
141
1
,
,
financial
indebtedness
- discontinued
operations
Net
322
7
,
2
681
,
2
683
,
financial
indebtedness
including
discontinued
Net
operations
445
476
,
433
411
1
,
,
439
824
1
,
,
Total
indebtedness
gross
(2
671
224)
,
,
(2
608
633)
,
,
(2
806
561)
,
,

This presentation may contain forward-looking objectives and statements about Webuild's financial situation, operating results, business activities and expansion strategy.

These objectives and statements are based on assumptions that are dependent upon significant risk and uncertainty factors that may prove to be inexact. The information is valid only at the time of writing and Webuild does not assume any obligation to update or revise the objectives on the basis of new information or future or

other events, subject to applicable regulations.

Additional information on the factors that could have an impact on Webuild's financial results is contained in the documents filed by the Group with the Italian Securities Regulator and available on the Group's website at

www.webuildgroup.com

or on request from its head office.