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Industrie De Nora Spa — De Nora — FY2024 Earnings Presentation

50 slides from Industrie De Nora Spa's earnings presentation, Mar 19, 2025

  1. Slide 1: FY 2024 Financial Results & Mid-Term View

    FY 2024 Financial Results & Mid-Term View Milan | March 19th, 2025 © 2025 De Nora

  2. Slide 2: With you today

    W I T H YO U T O D AY Paolo Dellachà Luca Oglialoro Chiara Locati CEO CFO Head of IR & ESG 2 © 2025 De Nora

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements 2024 Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 3 © 2025 De Nora

  4. Slide 4: Flawless execution drives strong growth in Q4

    FLAWLESS EXECUTION DRIVES STRONG GROWTH IN Q4 ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES WATER TECHNOLOGIES +17.5% Revenues Q4 2024 +17.1% Revenues Revenues +15.4% Adj EBITDA margin 19.2% Operating Cash Flow €58 m + 4.1% Revenues + 47% Orders ENERGY TRANSITION TOTAL ORDER INTAKE 4 © 2025 De Nora Changes vs Q4 2023

  5. Slide 5: Key Highlights 2024

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2024 Solid set of results exceeding expectations SOLID SET OF RESULTS, Adj • +2.6% Revenues (constant fx), 18.2% Adj EBITDA1 margin EBITDA MARGIN EXCEEDED • € 820 m order intake + 15.4% YoY GUIDANCE…. • €118 m Operating cash flow generation …DRIVEN BY ALL BUs • Electrodes: +0.6% Reven

  6. Slide 6: FY Key Results

    F Y 2 0 2 4 K E Y R E S U LT S Solid set of results driven by all BUs performances REVENUES ELECTRODE TECH WATER TECH ENERGY TRANSITION €862.6 m €453.3 m Revenues €304.1 m Revenues €105.2 m Revenues +2.6% @ constant fx In line YoY @ constant fx +4.9% YoY +2.9% YoY 22.4% Adj.Ebitda margin 16.5% Adj.E

  7. Slide 7: Electrode Technologies Business

    ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS Order Intake and Revenues accelerated in Q4 Q4 ORDERS BACKLOG Q4’24 EXECUTION BOOSTED THE FULL YEAR RESULTS 348 291 • Order Intake accelerated in Q4, driven by the chlor-alkali line, bringing the FY Orders in line with 2023. +46% 150 • The backlog does not reflect the

  8. Slide 8: Water Technologies Business

    WAT E R T E C H N O L O G I E S B U S I N E S S Supportive market momentum FY ORDERS BACKLOG ROBUST ORDER INTAKE PROVIDES REVENUE VISIBILITY +20% 313 • WTS: +20% YoY Orders , which more than covered revenue of 262 +5% the period (book to bill 1+). Main geographies: 139 146 North America, the Middle

  9. Slide 9: Water Technologies: Flagship Orders Q4 2024 & PFAS Pilots

    WAT E R T E C H N O L O G I E S B U S I N E S S Flagship Orders achieved in Q4 2024 & Deploying PFAS Pilots in 2024 SELECTED NEW CONTRACTS IN Q4 2024 PFAS WORK IN PROGRESS 2024 COBB COUNTY, ATLANTA USA ClorTec® Systems Drinking Water 13 INITIATIVES WORLDWIDE Water production capacity: 330k m3/d New

  10. Slide 10: Energy Transition Business

    ENERGY TRANSITION BUSINESS FY 2024, impressive performance in an increasingly challenging scenario ORDERS BACKLOG REVENUE GROWTH AND POSITIVE EBITDA 125 120 100.1 • FY 2024 Revenues were €105 m, +2.9% YoY, in line with 2.9X guidance, positive Adj. EBITDA margin at 5.9% • New Orders mainly include th

  11. Slide 11: Dragonfly: Small-Scale Green Hydrogen Solution

    D R A G O N F LY ® | S M A L L - S C A L E G R E E N H Y D R O G E N S O L U T I O N Successfully launched in 2024 5 Projects in Backlog - 8 MW Dragonfly® containerized Small- Scale (1 to 7.5MW) solution HyTecHeat - Snam e Tenova designed for decentralized applications 1MW low carbon H2 for steel pr

  12. Slide 12: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 12 © 2025 De Nora

  13. Slide 13: Q4 Revenues

    Q4 REVENUES Robust execution underpinning strong Q4 KEY HIGHLIGHTS ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES • +17.5% YoY growth driven by Chlor-alkali project execution • Electronics expected to recover in 2025 WATER TECHNOLOGIES • +20% YoY Pools, healthy positive trend continues • +16% WTS, sound revenue recovery dr

  14. Slide 14: Q4 Adjusted EBITDA

    Q4 ADJUSTED EBITDA Profitability climbed thanks to volumes and inefficiencies reabsorption KEY HIGHLIGHTS Q4 ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES Electrode Technologies 50.1 • The evolution vs 2023 mainly reflects the different revenue mix Water • EBITDA exceeded expectations due to the Technologies faster resolu

  15. Slide 15: FY 2024 Revenues

    FY 2024 REVENUES Low single digit growth @ constant FX, in line with guidance KEY HIGHLIGHTS +2.6% YoY +0.7% YoY Revenues By Geography ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES 856.4 878.5 862.6 Americas; • Revenues driven by Chlor-alkali projects in 29.9% Asia and the US. Electrowinning was +3.2% +2.9% positive, whil

  16. Slide 16: FY 2024 Backlog

    FY 2024 BACKLOG O rd e rs i n Wate r a n d E n e rg y Tra n s i t i o n e n h a n c e 2 0 2 5 v i s i b i l i t y KEY HIGHLIGHTS 612.1 Backlog by Year of Deployment ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES 558.0 2028+ • Recovered in Q4 vs Q3, thanks to 12% robust order intake and despite accelerated project execution

  17. Slide 17: FY Operating Costs

    F Y 2 0 2 4 O P E R AT I N G C O S T S Scaling Corporate Structure for the future COGS (€m)* SG&A and Corporate R&D (€m)* KEY HIGHLIGHTS (€m)* As % • COGS: increase mainly reflecting of 65.6% 67.4% 12.9% 13.4% 1.8% 1.7% product mix and some Sales inefficiencies related to production set-up optimizat

  18. Slide 18: FY Adjusted EBITDA

    FY ADJUSTED EBITDA FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 18%, above the FY guidance KEY HIGHLIGHTS ELECTRODE TECHNOLOGIES • The trend vs.2023 reflects a different revenue mix, and some inefficiencies related to the production capacity scale-up, mainly in H1 • Q4 was better than expected due to faster ineff

  19. Slide 19: Net Financial Position at December 2024

    NET FINANCIAL POSITION @ 31 DECEMBER 2024 Robust Operating Cash Flow Covered Capex, Dividends and Buy Back €118 m Operating Cash Flow 151.8 1.7 o/w €58 m in Q4 (3.7) Net Cash before Shareholders’ (32.2) remuneration 1.3 2.3 117.6 (67.4) (4.4) 68.2 (26.0) 67.1 41% EU Taxonomy Aligned (24.5) NET CASH

  20. Slide 20: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 20 © 2025 De Nora

  21. Slide 21: All Around Sustainability: 2024 Achievements

    A L L A R O U N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y 2024 Achievements, on track with the Plan CLICK HERE TO PLAY THE VIDEO 21 © 2025 De Nora

  22. Slide 22: All Around Sustainability: 2024 Achievements

    A L L A R O U N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y 2024 Achievements, on track with the Plan CLIMATE ACTION & CIRCULAR ECONOMY PEOPLE • DE&I Policy Adopted CLIMATE • Decarbonization Plan for main Plants defined • Parental and Relocation Policies ugraded • 29% Renewable Energy used • 0% Pay Equity Gap2 • 3

  23. Slide 23: EU Taxonomy and Contribution to SDGs

    A L L A R O U N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y E U Ta x o n o m y a n d C o n t r i b u t i o n t o S D G s REVENUES CAPEX OPEX 19% 30% 29% EU TAXONOMY 41% 52% 12% 69% 29% 19% Eligible and Aligned Eligible not Aligned Not Eligible REVENUES ORDER WTS1 R&D Costs 27% 9% 98% SDGs 1.1m ton CO2 140k m2 295m

  24. Slide 24: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 24 © 2025 De Nora

  25. Slide 25: Global Leader in Electrochemistry

    GLOBAL LEADER IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY Our Key Competitive Strengths across our Business Units UNPARALLELED CUTTING HEDGE LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIPS & TECHNOLOGICAL GLOBAL & FLEXIBLE CUSTOMERS IN DIFFERENTIATED LEADERSHIP FOOTPRINT FINAL MARKETS 280 Patents 2000+ Employees 90+ Countries 2800+ Geo Extensi

  26. Slide 26: Electrode Technologies: Market Analysis and Positioning

    E L E C T R O D E T E C H N O L O G I E S | M A R K E T A N A LY S I S A N D P O S I T I O N I N G Leadership and Balanced End -market Exposure Chlor-alkali Electronics Metal Refining DE NORA EXPOSURE* 71% 14% 15% POSITIONING** >50% mkt >50% mkt ~50% mkt share share share END MARKET • Chlorine • Pri

  27. Slide 27: Water Technologies: Market Trends and Positioning

    WAT E R T E C H N O L O G I E S | M A R K E T T R E N D S A N D P O S I T I O N I N G D i v e r s i f i e d Te c h n o l o g y P o r t f o l i o t o c a p i t a l i z e o n M a r k e t M o m e n t u m Water Technology Systems Pools Electro-chlorination Disinfection & Filtration EXPOSURE* 33% 34% 34%

  28. Slide 28: Green Hydrogen Market Perspective

    GREEN HYDROGEN MARKET PERSPECTIVE Uncertain short-term scenario but promising mid-long-term outlook MARKET OUTLOOK • Short-term scenario is uncertain, driven by regulation and electricity costs. • Mid Term outlook is positive, 30GW expected to be installed globally by 2030, in a CAGR24-30 +57% conse

  29. Slide 29: De Nora Assets to Lead in Green H2

    DE NORA ASSETS TO LEAD IN GREEN H 2 Unmatched Technological Expertise • From catalyst to complete system • Leveraging on 100 yrs+ chlor-alkali plant expertise and leadership Ongoing development of successful R&D projects Guaranteed Performance & Cost Control • High current density → 3x to 5x more ef

  30. Slide 30: Energy Transition Pipeline at 31 December 2024

    ENERGY TRANSITION PIPELINE @31 DECEMBER 2024 Strong Commercial Pipeline, while new FIDs are taking longer than expected COMMERCIAL PIPELINE CAGR 2022- 2024 +46% (GW) 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL PIPELINE 44 GW 63 GW 94 GW DE NORA BACKLOG @ 31 December 2024 € BN 4.1 6.0 8.9 BACKLOG ~1.1 GW ~120 €M o/w ACTIVE

  31. Slide 31: Regulations & Strategies Across Different Geographies

    R E G U L AT I O N S & S T R AT E G I E S A C R O S S D I F F E R E N T G E O G R A P H I E S . . …to unlock Green Hydrogen Market Growth 46 countries worldwide published their national Green H2 USA, wait and see strategies and 20 more are in progress • 45V released in Jan. 2025, final rules looser

  32. Slide 32: Distinctive Production Footprint

    DISTINCTIVE PRODUCTION FOOTPRINT Capacity in Place first wave of expansion completed, ongoing Gigafactory Project ITALIAN GIGAFACTORY AMS EMEIA ASIA ongoing project ▪ PRODUCTION FACILITIES ▪ PRODUCTION FACILITIES ▪ PRODUCTION FACILITIES • Smart and Sustainable Factory for Electrodes, Water for Elect

  33. Slide 33: 2025 Guidance

    2025 GUIDANCE A n o t h e r Ye a r o f G r o w t h s u p p o r t e d b y h i g h r e v e n u e v i s i b i l i t y REVENUES LOW SINGLE-DIGIT GROWTH ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN Excluding non-recurring Gigafactory net costs* Electrode Technologies Slightly below 2024 ~17% Water Technologies Mid Single-Digit Gr

  34. Slide 34: Mid Term View 2025-2027

    MID TERM VIEW | 2025- 2027 C o re B u s i n e s s P rov i d i n g Re s i l i e n c e , L ow V i s i b i l i t y i n E n e rg y Tra n s i t i o n CORE BUSINESS CAGR (2024-2027) LOW SINGLE DIGIT De Nora This view is based on the resilient core business guidance and current visibility in Energy Transit

  35. Slide 35: 2025-2027 Other Financials

    2025 – 2027 |OTHER FINANCIALS Optimized Capex and Cash Generation ~€ 190m NPF Capex 2025-2027* 2027 vs 2024 BROADLY STABLE €38 Plant & Operation ANNUAL RATE Maintenance €75 Extraordinary (Gigafactory and HQ) UP TO 25% TOTAL 2025-2027 ANNUAL DIVIDEND PAY – OUT 35 © 2025 De Nora *Excluding Leases

  36. Slide 36: Our Commitment to Growth: M&A Opportunities

    OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWTH OVER THE NEXT YEARS In the 2025–2027 we will explore M&A not currently included in our M i d - Te r m V i e w … We are exploring market opportunities to drive bolt-on growth and unlock new value-creation avenues We are focused on M&A opportunities that drive expansion, lever

  37. Slide 37: Our Commitment to Growth: New Revenue Streams

    OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWTH OVER THE NEXT YEARS … we are working to unlock new revenue streams Driving sustainable performance by capitalizing on untapped markets and innovative technologies We are preparing for the next phase of expansion by leveraging: • Strategic Partnerships: extending our global r

  38. Slide 38: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 38 © 2025 De Nora

  39. Slide 39: Final Remarks

    FINAL REMARKS Driving Sustainable Performance Exceptional execution in Q4 leading to above guidance profitability 2024 order intake provides strong revenue visibility for 2025 2025 will be another year of growth and solid cash generation The mid-term outlook for our core businesses remains robust Th

  40. Slide 40: We Have a Clear Ambition to Drive Future Value

    OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWTH OVER THE NEXT YEARS We have a clear ambition to drive future value “To pioneer clean solutions for water, circularity, hydrogen and electrochemical processes, enabling customers transition to sustainable operations” 40 © 2025 De Nora

  41. Slide 41: Agenda

    AGENDA 2024 Business Achievements Financial Results Review Sustainability Journey Mid- term View Final Remarks Q&A 41 © 2025 De Nora

  42. Slide 42: Q&A

    Q&A 42 © 2025 De Nora

  43. Slide 43: Investor Relations – Ready to Engage

    I N V E S TO R R E L AT I O N S – R E A DY TO E N G A G E UPCOMING EVENTS 2025 FINANCIAL CALENDAR IR CONTACTS Mar. 20 Global Industrials Conference, May 14 Q1 2025 Results Conference Call London – BofA ir@denora.com Investor Relations | Overview | De Nora Mar. 21 Milano Roadshow – Kepler Jul. 31 H1

  44. Slide 44: Additional Materials

    A d d i t i o n a l M a t e r i a l s © 2025 De Nora

  45. Slide 45: Income Statements

    I N C O M E S TAT E M E N T S (€m) Q1 2023 Q2 2023 H1 2023 Q3 2023 9M 2023 Q4 2023 FY 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 H1 2024 Q3 2024 9M 2024 Q4 2024 FY 2024 Revenue 216.9 203.5 420.4 209.4 629.8 226.6 856.4 189.1 211.2 400.3 200.9 601.2 261.4 862.6 YoY Growth (%) 8.6% -4.8% 2.4% 1.6% 2.1% -4.1% 0.4% -12.8% 3.

  46. Slide 46: Quarterly Revenues and Adj. EBITDA by Division

    Q U A R T E R LY R E V E N U E S A N D A D J . E B I T D A B Y D I V I S I O N Q1 ‘24 vs Q2 ‘24 vs Q3 ‘24 vs Q4 ‘24 vs (€m) Q1 ‘23 Q2 ‘23 Q3 ‘23 Q4 ‘23 Q1 ‘24 Q2 ‘24 Q3 ‘24 Q4 ‘24 Q1 '23 Q2 ‘23 Q3 ‘23 Q4 ‘23 REVENUES 216.9 203.5 209.4 226.6 189.1 211.2 200.9 261.4 -12.8% 3.8% -4.1% 15.4% Electrode T

  47. Slide 47: Income Statement: Focus on EBITDA Adjustments

    I N C O M E S TAT E M E N T Focus on EBITDA Adjustments (€m) FY 2023 FY 2024 Sales 856.4 862.6 EBITDA 176.5 151.8 Margin (%) 20.6% 17.6% Termination costs (labor + legal expenses) 1.3 1.5 Costs relative to IPO process 0.7 - Costs for M&A, integration, and company reorganization 0.8 1.0 Marine busine

  48. Slide 48: Balance Sheet

    BALANCE SHEET (€m) FY 2024 FY 2023 Intangible assets 116.0 115.8 Property, plant and equipment 291.8 254.3 Equity-accounted investees 236.8 231.5 Fixed asset 644.5 601.6 Inventories 255.5 257.1 Contract work in progress, net of advances from customers 36.4 31.7 Trade receivables 173.5 141.9 Trade pa

  49. Slide 49: Cash Flow Statement

    C A S H F L O W S TAT E M E N T (€m) FY 2024 FY 2023 EBITDA 151.8 176.5 Losses on the sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (5.3) 0.6 Other non-monetary items 3.7 (3.1) Cash flows generated by operating activities before changes in net working capital 150.2 174.0 Change in inve

  50. Slide 50: Thank you

    Thank you IR CONTACTS ir@denora.com Investor Relations | Overview | De Nora © 2025 De Nora

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