Mediobanca
8thItalian Mid Cap Conference
21-22 January 2026
- Introduction to Cellularline Group
- Business model
- Growth opportunities
- Q3 2025 Financial results
The European benchmark for the digital devices accessories market
+30 Years of history
Headquarters in Reggio Emilia (Italy)
6 Offices in Europe
+ approx. 300 Employees
+55 Countries served
ca. 25 mln Products shipped
10.000 m2Warehouse in Italy
Revenues: Euro 164.3 million
Adj. EBITDA: Euro 22.6 million
Adj. Net Profit: Euro 8,6 million
Net Debt: Euro 22.0 million (0.97x Leverage ratio)
Brand recognition and strong positioning in EMEA markets
Excellence in quality, performance and innovation
Flexible & highly cash generative operating model
Management expertise
Always prepared to seize new market opportunities
Cellularline development phases
Booming Phase development of the smartphone era
International development and market leadership
Managerial Expansion and listing I
Covid Phase Resilience Development of M&A strategy
Restart
Steady growth after Covid until Q3 2025
Riding the wave of new smartphone era
Offering a wide range of smartphone and tablet accessories
Developing international markets Focusing on operational excellence
Strengthening management team, compliance and IT system
The company reaches the European leadership in the accessories market for mobile devices
Resilience also thanks to financial soundness
Decision to continue M&A strategy on selected opportunities
Start of on-line sales
Increase international presence, mainly in Germany, Spain, France
Strenghten partnership with Italian top accounts, by activating new Film Application strategic business
Financial flexibility for further expansion
1990
2010
2013
2018 2019
2020/22
23/Q325
Cellular Italia is born
International strategy: Cellular Italia reaches distribution in over 50 countries
Growth project:
S.L.M.K. (PE
fund supported by LVMH)
acquires the majority of the company
Business combination with Crescita and listing on AIM (Italian Stock Exchange)
First acquisition: Systema
July 22nd
listed on MTA -STAR segment
Temporary turnover reduction due to:
Covid impact on "physical" sales
Loss of distributor on German market
Second acquisition: Worldconnect AG
Third acquisition: Coverlab
Fourth acquisition: Allogio
First ESG Report
Fifth acquisition: Peter Jäckel GmbH New agreements with:
MediaMarktSaturn (Germany)
El Corte Ingles (Spain)
Auchan Int'l (France and Spain) New agreements Film&Go in Italy:
Unieuro
Mediamarket
Distribution partnership with Telepass Grab & Go Cellularline becomes a Benefit Corporation
2. Business model
Social commerce
Fitness / Wellbeing
What
Has Happened
SO FAR
What
Is Happening NOW
Remote working / Productivity with AI
Mobile payments / Services
MP3/Music Player
Entertainment
Agenda
Camera
Alarm
Mobile Phone
Calculator
Newspaper
Portable Gaming Device
OUR VISION for END-USERS
To make the group's brand the leading name in the accessories for digital devices market, with a reputation for creating simple, effective and sustainable solutions
OUR VISION for TRADE PARTNERSTo set the benchmark as a partner in the creation of long-term, sustainable value in the accessories for digital devices market
OUR MISSION for END-USERS OUR MISSION for TRADE PARTNERSTo cultivate a synergy-based selection
of brands that examine people's needs, then design and produce functional, sustainable solutions in order to bring out the full potential of the digital experience
To constantly improve
the processes we carry out
in tandem with our partners in order to customize our selection and services through a data-driven, omnichannel strategic approach
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Brand
Product Type
Products
Protection & Style & Services
Charge and utility
Voice and music
Motorbike & bike
Travel adapters
Offer
PREMIUM MAINSTREAM ENTRY LEVEL ACCESSORY FINISHED PRODUCTType
Subordinated to the smartphone market
These accessories satisfy needs that depend upon the use of the smartphone.
Their obsolescence is connected to the life cycle of the product itself.
Not subordinated to the smartphone market
The need of these products remains even if smartphone changes.
A high innovation rate is required.
Market leadership
Italy
47,8%
Revenues by geography (2)
International
52,2%
A European leader in the field of accessories for smartphones and tablets. We are the only company with a significant presence throughout the continent, with an absolute leadership position in Italy and Spain; among the top 3 players in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland.
300 People
55 Countries
6 Offices
(1) Market value for smartphones accessories with price below € 100, estimated by management based on data provided by leading research institutes.
Strategic
internally managed
Efficiency drivenexternalized
Cellularline controls all the value chain activities
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First tier one logistic
partner
+10,000mq warehouse dedicated Warehousing, picking,
packing & delivery
Fully automated warehouse
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Outsourcing strategies
for production Industry partners selection
Negotiation of supply terms & conditions Quality control
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Sales and operations
strategy
Revenue growth mgmt Channel mgmt Category mgmt Customer plans Pricing strategy and
promo/impulse planning
PoS material development
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Marketing analysis
R&D activities New product development
Product marketing SKUs planning and offer segmentation
Packaging development
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Logistic &
Warehousing
Manufacturing
Trade Marketing
RGM & Sales
R&D
Marketing
Distinctive strategy by channel
An integrated process to maximize the customer experienceRTM processes (1):
Assortment, Distribution, Replenishment and
Attachment
Category Mgmt Strategy
& Store execution
Pos communication & impulse material development
Geography
A long-standing customer relationship
Sales channels
Italy
Consumer Electronics Mass Merchandise
Sales Director
National Account Manager
Direct Sales
Telco
Travel Retail & other channels
Sales Manager
Subsidiaries
International
Area Manager
Distributors
E-commerce dedicated team
Direct &
Market place
OMNICHANNEL APPROACH
Ownership Cellularline rands | Brand | Product Line (1) Red line 80,0% of total Revenues | Description The Group's core product line focused on design and marketing a wide range of branded accessories for smartphone. | ||||||||||
Black line 7,0% of total Revenues | Niche accessories line of innovative solutions dedicated to motorcycles and bicycles. | ||||||||||||
Third-party rands | Blue Line 13,0% of total Revenues | Distribution of non-Cellularline products, acting mainly as a service partner for top brands. |
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Committed management team with long experience in FMCG
CEO
Christian Aleotti
(in CL from 1991)
Board Member and General Manager Sales
& Marketing
& IR
Marco Cagnetta
(in CL from 2004)
Co-Founder
L'Oréal - Reckitt Benckiser - Nestlé
Giacomo Rizzi
(in CL from 2023)
Group Financial Officer
Maurizio Bossi (in CL from 2024)
Chief Operating Officer
Luisa Cataldo
(in CL from 2013)
Group HR
Manager
Ester Marino
Dedalus
(in CL from 2019)
Group Legal Director
Alessandro Vietti
Hisense - Electrolux -
Samsung -Barilla
(in CL from 2026
Deputy Chief Commercia
l Officer
Beghelli - Fulra
Artsana - Whirlpool
Bartoli & Arveda Associazione Professionale - Cisl
Albino Spaggiari
Cloetta - Nestlé
(in CL from 2011)
Trade Marketing Director
Cristiano Canzan
Danone - Reckitt
Benckiser - Heinz
(in CL from 2017)
Business Development & Field Director Italy
Paolo Cau
De Longhi - Indesit Company
(in CL from 2009)
BU Italy Sales Director
Fabio Gusmani
(in CL from 2001)
Panini - Tetra Pak
Int'l Sales Director GM Cellular Spain & Cellular Middle East
Massimo Donninotti
(in CL from 2010
Symbolic S.p.A.
BU Interphone Director
Massimiliano Tarantino
(in CL from 2011)
Reckitt Benckiser - Bosch -
Accenture
Group Controlling & BI
Director
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3. Growth opportunities
Product Development
Significant in-house R&D capability to ensure product innovation from new concept to effective outsourced manufacturing
Channels Development
Expand Travel Retail, Telco and Mass Merchandise channels and reinforce strategic partnerships in
Consumer Electronics
Online
Digital mindset to support path to growthInternational Expansion
Increase international brand penetration where the Group has ample room for growth, with an enriched brand portfolio
M&A
Stronger presence in online marketplaces and strategic cooperation with e-commerce platforms of consumer electronics market leaders
Expanding our competitive edge through external growth, supported by financial flexibility
2
3
4
5
M&A scouting ongoing
Ready to seize the opportunities offered by the market in channels, areas and products where the Group has room for growth
Strengthening E-commerce channel and digital know-how
Channel diversification
Enlarge product portfolio
Internationalisation
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3
4
5
Environment
Evaluating and reducing our footprint on the planet is a direction that we feel is as decisive for the success, so we want to consider and involve the entire value chain.
Product & Packaging
We invest in the research and development of materials that maintain excellent quality performance, but which are even more sustainable.
People & Community
People are at the heart of the company's operation and are our main success factor, we keep investing to maximise our human capital.
Customers are increasing their environmental responsibility and we want to meet their needs by progressively transforming our offer towards higher sustainability performance.
Customer & Clients
We do not consider sustainability as a constraint, but rather an opportunity to reach our maximum potential. We started our sustainability journey in 2020, on a voluntary basis by publishing our first ESG report.
Purpose & Governance
Impact profile Statement
Reference year | Date of publication | ||
2020 | September 2021 | ||
2021 | May 2022 | ||
Reporting | 2022 | July 2023 | |
2023 | July 2024 | ||
2024 | August 2025 |
Benefit Corporation
From Dec 2024 - Long-term commitment to generate a positive impact on society and environment, embedding these objectives into CL business model and making them an integral part of the corporate purpose
Recognized Leader in the Consumer Electronics market:
Characterized by historically proven soundness and stability
Growing presence of consumer electronics in everyday life
Continuous introduction of additional product lines (wellness, productivity, entertainment, electric mobility, IOT, etc.)
Extremely flexible business model in terms of:
Products (fully outsourced production)
Channels (wide coverage and new access capabilities)
Stores (full category management strategy)
Attractiveness for retail customers:
Excellent know-how in building commercial strategies and managing exhibition spaces and operations
Strong contribution to margin
Synergy-based selection of brands
Recognized for product innovation and reliability
Preferred partner for retail, in consolidation phase (financial strength, investments in operations)
Growth opportunities in:
International markets
E-commerce
New channels
Historical track record of profitability and cash generation
Dividend yield 2025: 5,2% (1)
Target price range according to analysts €3.00 - 4.10
(1) Based on the stock price as of 7 May 2025
4. Q3 2025 Financial resultsKey economic performance indicators for 9M 2025 are as follows:
Revenues are €113,2M (€117,7M in 9M 2024)
Adj. Ebitda is €14,6M or 12,9% of Revenues (€15,1M or 12,8% of Revenues in 9M 2024)
Net Result Adj. €4,7M (€5,2M in 9M 2024)
Net Debt reduction trend continues:
NFP down to €15,2M as of 30.09.2025 vs. €22,0M as of 31.12.2024, improving by €6,8M
Leverage ratio 0,68x vs 0,97x as of Dec 31, 2024
Operating Cash Flow: € 16,5M vs. € 19,1M in 9M 2024
Revenues EBITDA Adj.
117,7
113,2
15,1
14,6
Net Result Adj.
Net Financial Position
5,2
4,7
22,0
15,2
Leverage ratio
Net financial position
30.09.2025
31.12.2024
-
20,0
0,68x
0,97x
40,0 (€M)
9M 2025
9M 2024
-
5,0
10,0
15,0
(€M)
20,0
9M 2025
9M 2024
110,0
90,0
70,0
50,0
30,0
10,0
(€M)
130,0
9,0
(€M)
7,0
5,0
3,0
1,0
(1,0)
9M 2024
9M 2025
(€M)
117,7
1,0
0,8
113,2
(5,0)
(1,3)
Red line
80,0%
Product
Line
Black line
7,0%
Blue line
13,0%
130,0
125,0
120,0
115,0
International 52,2%
Geo
Italy 47,8%
110,0
105,0
100,0
9M 2024 Red Line Italy
Red Line Int.
Black line Blue line 9M 2025
Revenues reflected a slight contraction in comparison with 9M 2024 (-3,8%)
Red line achieved a positive performance on the domestic market (+€1,0M), while international revenues experienced a slowdown (-€5,0M), due both to local weaknesses in certain geographies and to some commercial factors, on which we are actively working
Black line increased by €0,8M (up by 11,5% compared to 9M 2024)
Blue division: sales trend progressively improving with respect to H1 25 performance
20,0
18,0
16,0
14,0
(0,8)
0,3
12,0
10,0
8,0
6,0
4,0
2,0
0,0
9M 2024
Gross Margin*
Op.Ex.*
9M 2025
EBITDA Adj. bridge
14,6
15,1
EBITDA Adj. is €14,6M as of September 30, 2025 (12,9% on Revenues) vs. €15,1M in 9M 2024 (12,8% on Revenues)
Gross margin Adjusted at €46,7M vs. €47,5M in 9M 2024
Opex *:
Decrease by € 0,3M vs. 9M 2024
Ratio to Revenues is 28,4% (27,6% in 9M 2024)
*Adj for non recurring items
Net result adj.
9M 2025
Taxes
Net Financials
D&A
Ebitda Adj.
Net result adj.
9M 2024
0,0
1,0
2,0
3,0
4,0
(0,1)
(0,0)
0,1
5,0
(€M)
6,0
4,7
5,2
(0,5)
Net Result Adj. is €4,7M vs. €5,2M in 9M 2024 (most significant variances originated at the Ebitda level)
Net debt
30.09.2025
Cash & Eq.
Other
IFRS 16
Fair Value Put & Call
Financial Liabilities
Net debt
31.12.2024
-
5,0
10,0
15,0
0,1
(0,0)
20,0
(€M)
25,0
Net Debt bridge
15,2
22,0
(3,5)
(0,6)
(2,8)
Net Debt
(€M) | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2025 | Var. |
Financial Liabilities | 34,9 | 32,1 | (2,8) |
Fair Value Put&Call | 5,0 | 4,9 | (0,0) |
IFRS 16 | 3,3 | 2,7 | (0,6) |
Other | (0,3) | (0,3) | 0,1 |
Cash & Equivalents | (20,8) | (24,2) | (3,5) |
Net Debt | 22,0 | 15,2 | (6,8) |
Net debt as of 30 September 2025 is €15,2M compared to €22,0M as of 31 December 2024 mostly due to Operating Cash Flow of the period
Unused credit lines at September 30, 2025 amount to €19,5M
In the first nine months of 2025, we maintained a sound balance between profitability and financial strength, despite a challenging international market environment
In this scenario, Red division experienced some headwinds in the international markets, whereas it continued to grow consistently in the domestic market. Black division sales continued to increase compared to Sept. 2024. Blue division is progressively recovering the gap experienced in H1
We continue to invest in the Group's positioning both through business development projects with selected trade partners and by accelerating the pace of technological innovation across our core product ranges, particularly recharging and audio, as well as the latest categories of wearable accessories
CFO: Giacomo Rizzi (formerly Group Finance, Tax and Credit Director) to replace Mauro Borgogno starting from Dec. 1, 2025
Outlook for 2025:
The Group continues to be affected by the unfavorable conditions in its reference markets, despite a partial upturn achieved in the last quarter
In this context, considering the seasonal nature of the business-with a strong concentration of revenues and results in the final quarter of the fiscal year-and the ongoing market dynamics, the latest guidance disclosed in the September 10 press release is confirmed, based on the information available to date
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