Digital Value Spa MIL:DGV

Digital Value S p A : The Board of Directors approve the Consolidated Semi-Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2024

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PRESS RELEASE

DIGITAL VALUE: APPROVAL OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

AS OF JUNE 30, 2024

The Group closes the first half with positive results across all key indicators, confirming

the solidity of its growth trajectory.

  • Consolidated revenues: €450.7 million (+€35.2 million, +8.5% compared to the first half of 2023)
  • EBITDA: €51.173 million (+€6.3 million, +13.9% compared to the first half of 2023)
  • EBIT: €34.727 million (+€6.7 million, +23.7% compared to the first half of 2023)
  • Net profit for the period: €22.390 million (+€5.3 million, +30.6% compared to the first half of 2023)

Rome, September 25, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Digital Value S.p.A. (Ticker DGV), a leading company in Italy's ICT sector for both the public and private segments, listed on Euronext Milan of Borsa Italiana S.p.A., today approved the Consolidated Semi-Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2024.

Massimo Rossi, Chairman and CEO of Digital Value, commented: "In the first half of the year, Digital Value posted positive performance across all key indicators. A favorable environment for technological innovation in the sectors in which we operate, combined with our focus on efficiency and key skills to drive the country's technological evolution, supports us in the improvement path that the Group has undertaken for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Looking to the future, Digital Value remains committed to investing in its growth with a solid industrial vision, guided by the principle of complementarity. This will allow us to respond promptly to market challenges and continue to offer innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to the needs of our clients."

Results for the first half of 2024

Consolidated net revenues as of June 30, 2024, amounted to €450.7 million, an increase of €35.2 million, marking an 8.5% rise compared to the first half of 2023.

EBITDA stood at €51.173 million (+€6.3 million, corresponding to a 13.9% increase compared to June 30, 2023).

The EBITDA margin was 11.36% of net revenues, boosted by a value-driven strategy and ongoing control over operating and structural costs.

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

EBIT reached €34.727 million (+€6.7 million, corresponding to a 23.7% increase compared to June 30, 2023).

Net profit for the period was €22.390 million, of which €0.08 million pertains to third parties, showing an increase of €5.3 million (+30.6%) compared to June 30, 2023.

The Net Financial Position amounted to €38.7 million, an improvement of €14.8 million compared to the end of the previous year.

Analysis of Consolidated Revenues by Business Line

  • Next Generation Data Center: Digital Value's core market confirmed a positive trend, contributing significantly to commercial performance, with revenues of €246.9 million, up €24.9 million from the previous half. This business line saw numerous activities focused on the development and maintenance of networks and platforms, and next-generation data centers. Among the most notable is a project for the modernization and "as a service" management of infrastructure for a major transport operator.
  • Digital Business Transformation: This segment recorded revenues of €124.1 million, an increase of €10.3 million compared to the previous half. Projects and services related to Cyber Security are on the rise, driven by the increasing number of hacker attacks and growing demand for preventive and corrective solutions from clients. Among the most significant contracts in this business line are large- scale Cloud projects for a prominent Italian company in the Defense sector.
  • Smart Workplace Transformation: Solutions in this area generated revenues of €79.7 million, up €0.1 million from the previous half. In this business line, which focuses on workplace management solutions, Digital Value distinguished itself through the competitive value of its offering, delivering best- of-breed solutions efficiently and extensively both nationwide and across Europe. A notable example is a project for an Oil & Gas multinational, where Digital Value manages Print Management services across five European countries.

Key Events

• The Group secured significant new contracts in the Public Administration sector, worth approximately

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

€80 million, further solidifying its position in the public market.

  • The company signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the Infordata Group, an Italian entity specializing in highly customized and complex business application projects and services. With this acquisition, Digital Value aims to strengthen its position in service offerings with distinctive technological expertise sought after by the Enterprise segment.
  • A binding offer was signed for the acquisition of Italtel, a historic multinational group in Information & Communication Technology, specializing in the design, development, and implementation of innovative technological solutions. Through this operation, Digital Value intends to consolidate its market position by integrating specialized technological skills and a team of qualified professionals capable of meeting diverse customer needs at every stage of the digital transformation journey.

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The officer responsible for the preparation of corporate accounting documents, Alessandro Pasqualin, declares, pursuant to Article 154-bis, paragraph 2, of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in the Interim Management Report as of June 30, 2024, for the Digital Value Group, corresponds to the documentary evidence, books, and accounting records.

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This press release is available on the Digital Value website at https://www.digitalvalue.it, under the Investor Relations/Press Releases section.

Attached are the following Group financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):

Attachment 1 - Consolidated Balance Sheet Attachment 2 - Consolidated Income Statement Attachment 3 - Cash Flow Statement

Digital Value SpA

Digital Value S.p.A., headquartered in Rome and operating throughout the country, heads a Group that is one of Italy's leading players in the IT solutions and services sector with consolidated revenues of €846.5 million and more than 400 employees (source: consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023). The Group carries out research, design, development and marketing of ICT solutions and services for the digitalization of large account customers operating in the strategic sectors of the country's economy - Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities, Finance, Industry and Public Administration

  • which represents the leading segment of the ICT market). Digital Value consolidates unique and specialized skills, capable of offering comprehensive coverage of the technological innovation needs of

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

key market segments, the result of a steady and significant growth path. The Group's success is based on the unique skills, know-how and specialization of its human resources as well as its recognized ability to plan, implement and manage innovative and functional project solutions for the digitization of customers. Digital Value has been listed on the Euronext Milan market.

For information

Digital Value S.p.A.

Via Della Maglianella 65/E,

00166 Roma

Tel. +39 0262610403

E-mail[email protected]

Riccardo Benedini, IR Manager

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

Annex No. 1 - Reclassified consolidated income statement as of June 30, 2024

 

Reclassified consolidated income statement

30/06/2024

30/06/2023

Var.%

 

Revenues from sales and services

449.171

415.453

 

 

Other revenues and income

1.480

94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Revenues and Other Income

450.651

415.547

8,5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product acquisition costs

249.484

293.586

 

 

Change in inventories

(63.117)

11.254

 

 

Service costs and rents, leases and similar costs

73.553

74.406

 

 

Personnel costs

12.276

13.733

 

 

Other operating changes

1.048

165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total product acquisition costs and operating

399.478

370.638

7,78%

 

costs

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA

51.173

44.909

13,9%

 

Depreciation and amortisation

16.433

16.828

 

 

Doubtful debt provision and risks provision

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT

34.727

28.081

23,7%

 

Non-recurrent cost

626

1.067

 

 

Financial income and charges

2.240

2.107

 

 

Impairments on financial assets

21

3.174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before taxes (Ebt)

31.840

24.907

27,9%

 

Income taxes

9.450

7.751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net profit

22.390

17.156

30,6%

 

Group net profit

22.306

17.082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minorità interest Net Profit

84

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

Annex No. 2 - Reclassified consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024

Reclassified Consolidated Balance Sheet

30/06/2024

31/12/2023

Intangible assets

2.225

3.128

Goodwill

23.882

23.882

Property, plant & equipment

71.857

82.524

Investments

167

167

Other non-current assets and deferred tax assets

13.835

19.190

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

111.967

128.891

Inventories

157.373

220.490

Trade receivables

246.389

193.025

Other current assets

42.997

39.292

Current assets

446.759

452.807

Trade payables

353.435

401.983

Other current payables

35.077

12.107

 

 

 

Current liabilities

388.511

414.090

Net working capital

170.214

167.608

Provisions and other non-current tax liabilities

3.045

3.101

Non-current net laibilities

3.045

3.101

 

 

 

Net Capital Employed

167.169

164.507

Group net equity

204.618

187.288

Equity attributable to minority interests

1214

1130

Medium-term Net Financial Position

63.132

84.186

Short-term Net Financial Position

-101.786

-108.097

Tot. Net Financial Position (Net Liquidity)

-38.655

-23.910

Own funds & Net Financial Position

167.169

164.507

 

 

 

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

Annex No. 3 - Consolidated cash flow statement as of Juner 30, 2024

In thousands of Euros

 

 

30/06/2024

30/06/2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Profit (loss) before taxes

 

 

31.840

24.906

Net interest

 

 

2.240

2.183

Provision for risks and charges

 

50

0

Provision for employee severance indemnities (TFR)

 

162

462

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and impairment of fixed assets

 

16.433

16.652

Gains (losses) on disposals

 

0

0

Other provisions and impairment (revaluations)

 

21

(12)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

 

(48.030)

(50.812)

Inventories and work-in-progress on order

 

63.117

(11.254)

Other operating activities

 

 

(1.772)

(1.212)

Trade payables

 

 

(57.400)

32.761

Other operating liabilities

 

 

2.651

580

Employee severance indemnities (TFR)

 

137

1.083

Provision for risks and charges

 

19

0

Taxes paid

 

 

0

(1.027)

Interest paid

 

 

(2.240)

(2.183)

Cash flow from operating activities

 

7.228

12.128

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Purchase of tangible assets

 

(7.561)

(41.309)

Disposals of tangible assets

 

2.704

0

Purchase of intangible assets

 

(6)

(109)

Purchase of investments

 

 

0

0

Other

 

 

0

(3)

Cash flow from investing activities

 

(4.863)

(41.421)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

Change in reserves

 

 

4.510

0

Dividend payments

 

 

0

(8.474)

Proceeds from medium to long-term borrowings

 

30.000

0

Repayment of medium to long-term borrowings

 

(39.836)

10.901

Proceeds from shareholder loans

 

0

0

Proceeds from other loans

 

 

(7.674)

23.235

Repayment of other loans

 

 

(4.892)

(4.892)

Cash flow from financing activities

 

(17.892)

20.769

TOTAL CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD

 

(15.527)

(8.524)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING

148.047

114.645

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF

 

132.520

106.121

PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Value S.p.A.

 

 

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

 

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€

Digital Value S.p.A.

Headquarter ROMA:

MILANO:

Altre sedi:

C.F. - P. IVA e Numero

Via della Maglianella 65/E

Via Galileo Galilei 7

Ancona, Bologna, Modena,

Registro Imprese di Roma:

00166 Roma, Italia

20124 - Milano (MI) Italia

Napoli, Prato

10400090964

Tel. +39 06 66411156

Tel. +39 02 62610400

[email protected]

Rea: RM 1554887

 

 

 

Cap. Soc. i.v. 1.554.957,60€