GL EVENTS : REPORTS SOLID 2025 PERFORMANCE WITH 12% GROWTH IN EPS AND LOWER NET DEBT

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PRESS RELEASE LYON, 4 MARS 2026 - 18H00 #GLEVENTS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EVENTS GL EVENTS REPORTS SOLID 2025 PERFORMANCE WITH 12% GROWTH IN EPS AND LOWER NET DEBT GL Events (FR0000066672, GLO), THE INTEGRATED EVENT INDUSTRY GROUP, ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 ANNUAL RESULTS. Revenue: €1.721 billion, up 5% EBITDA 1 : €250 million, up 8% Net debt reduced by €46 million to €471 million. Financial leverage improved to 1.88x, compared with 2.23x a year earlier. Earnings per share 1 : up 12% in 2025. 2026 outlook: Revenue growth above 8% like-for-like 1 and further growth in operating profit GL events' Board of Directors, meeting on 4 March 2026, approved the annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025. Audit procedures have been completed and the statutory auditors' report is in the process of being issued. (€m) 2023 2024 2025 Revenue 1,427 1,635 1,721 EBITDA 199 232 250 EBITDA margin 14.0% 14.2% 14.5% Current operating income 134 152 176 Current operating margin 9.4% 9.3% 10.2% Net profit 77 87 97 Net profit attributable to shareholders (Group share) 64 77 86 Net margin 4.5% 4.7% 5.0% EPS 2.14 2.58 2.88 The full IFRS accounts are presented at the end of this press release Olivier Ginon, Chairman-CEO of GL events Group, commented: "GL events delivered another record year in 2025, with revenue up 5% to €1.721 billion, underscoring the resilience of our business model and the relevance of our strategy. Our international expansion continues to gain momentum in Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United States and South Africa, while we are strengthening our position in high-potential growth markets, including animal health, trade shows and professional events, food service and catering, and major sporting and institutional events. The complementarity of our three business divisions remains the key driver of our performance, with EBITDA up 8% and earnings per share rising 12%. These results reflect the unwavering commitment of our teams worldwide, the consistency of our strategic choices and our disciplined operational execution. ‌1 Definitions are provided at the end of the press release. #GLEVENTS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EVENTS In line with our commitment to ever more responsible events, operational excellence and sustained value creation, we will propose at the next Annual General Meeting an 11% increase in the dividend to €1.00 per share in respect of the 2025 financial year. In 2026, we are targeting revenue growth of more than 8% like-for-like, supported by a strong pipeline of major contracts expected to offset an unfavourable biennial effect, including the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, and the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. At the same time, the Stade de France, with 29 events already scheduled, together with our multi-year contracts for the Las Vegas and Interlagos Formula 1 Grands Prix, provide enhanced medium- and long-term visibility. In 2026, we will once again demonstrate the strength of our profitable growth trajectory by expanding our global footprint and further consolidating our leadership position worldwide. " In 2025, GL events delivered a strong performance, with revenue up 5% to €1.721 billion and 7% at constant exchange rates. This growth reflects the resilience and diversification of the Group's business model across all its activities. The year was marked by exceptional momentum, driven by a strong fourth-quarter rebound supported by large-scale "mega events" with global reach, including Expo 2025 Osaka, the initial milestones of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The Group also successfully assumed operations at landmark venues such as the Stade de France and rolled out the GL events model at the Parc Chanot in Marseille. Geographic diversification continued to strengthen, with notable successes across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and particularly in South America, where the Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and São Paulo venues hosted major events. In France, the year featured several flagship events, including the Paris Air Show (SIAE), MIPIM, SIRHA Lyon, Global Industrie Lyon and Paris Games Week, alongside high-profile international projects such as the Silverstone Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show. The year was also shaped by continued innovation and expansion into new market segments, reflected in the growth of specialist medical congresses and diversified projects such as television production at the Lingotto. These initiatives highlight the Group's ability to broaden its activity base and capture high value-added opportunities. The Group is consolidating its portfolio of assets and continuing to lay the groundwork for new business opportunities by expanding its presence in key event venues. In May 2025, the Group acquired a 69% controlling interest in WESAVC (East and West Small Animal Veterinary Conference), the organiser of China's leading exhibition of veterinary equipment for companion animals. The Group also strengthened its international footprint through the acquisition of the Espacio Food & Service trade show - a leading event for the food industry - as part of the takeover of the Santiago Exhibition and Convention Centre in Chile. In France, the Group continued to expand with the acquisition in July 2025 of 100% of B4Event, the organiser of 12 medical congresses in France, primarily focused on geriatrics. GL events also increased its exposure to the gaming sector in 2025 by co-organising Paris Games Week alongside SELL and Fimalac Entertainment. The Group continued to enhance its ESG performance in 2025, with two extra-financial ratings (CDP and EthiFinance) improving, while a third rating (Axylia) maintained the highest possible score. Carbon intensity relative to revenue remained stable compared with 2024 at 0.21 kg CO₂ per euro of revenue, despite a less favourable business mix. The Group's asset reuse-driven business model naturally aligns with the social and economic development of the regions in which it operates. #GLEVENTS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EVENTS Supported by continued investment and disciplined cost management, the Group further improved its operating profitability. EBITDA increased 8% to €250 million, representing a margin of 14.5%, up 30 basis points. Current operating income increased 16% to €176 million. This operational momentum also drove a further improvement in ROCE, up 1.9 points compared with 2024 and 2.8 points compared with 2023. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 12% to €86 million in 2025 (€82 million on a full IFRS basis), compared with €77 million in 2024 (€73 million on a full IFRS basis). This reflects other operating income and expenses of -€10.5 million, net financial expense of €32.7 million (-€54.2 million on a full IFRS basis), income tax expense of €36.9 million and profit attributable to non-controlling interests of €10.4 million (€9.6 million on a full IFRS basis). Earnings per share increased 12% to €2.88 in 2025, reflecting significant value creation for shareholders. REVENUE AND PROFITABILITY BY DIVISION Live (€m) pre-IFRS 16 & IAS 29 2023 2024 2025 Change vs. 2024 Revenue 824.5 1,024.4 968.8 -5% EBITDA 93.3 125.6 112.1 -11% EBITDA margin 11.3% 12.3% 11.6% -0.7pt Current operating income 45.7 70.6 64.3 -9% Current operating margin 5.5% 6.9% 6.6% -0.3pt GL EVENTS LIVE : Following a record 2024 driven by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the division reported 2025 revenue of €968.8 million, representing a limited 5% decrease year-on-year. This performance reflects sustained revenue levels following the 2024 mega-events, combined with disciplined control of fixed costs, strong contributions from certain geographies - notably Brazil - and stable profitability in China. EBITDA totalled €112.1 million, down 11% compared with the exceptionally high base in 2024. The EBITDA margin was 11.6%, demonstrating resilient profitability despite the elevated post-Olympic comparison base. The current operating margin stood at 6.6%, remaining at the upper end of the division's normative profitability range. Exhibitions (€m) pre-IFRS 16 & IAS 29 2023 2024 2025 Change vs. 2024 Revenue 209.7 168.2 238.1 42% EBITDA 35.0 22.6 37.0 64% EBITDA margin 16.7% 13.4% 15.5% 2.1pt Current operating income 35.3 21.5 36.0 68% Current operating margin 16.8% 12.7% 15.1% 2.4pt GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS : Supported by favourable biennial effects - notably SIRHA Lyon, Expomin and the Rio de Janeiro International Book Fair - the division generated revenue of €238.1 million, up 42% year-on-year. Growth was further underpinned by solid momentum across exhibitions in the healthcare, industry, agri-food and energy sectors, as well as strong commercial performances in France, Brazil and Chile, despite continued headwinds in China. EBITDA reached €37.0 million, representing a margin of 15.5%, up 2.1 percentage points compared with 2024, despite a slight increase in fixed costs as a proportion of revenue. Venues (€m) pre-IFRS 16 & IAS 29 2023 2024 2025 Change vs. 2024 Revenue 393.1 442.6 514.1 16% EBITDA 70.8 83.7 101.3 21% EBITDA margin 18.0% 18.9% 19.7% 0.8pt Current operating income 52.7 59.5 75.9 28% Current operating margin 13.4% 13.5% 14.8% 1.3pt GL EVENTS VENUES : The division's positive momentum remained on track with annual growth of 16% in revenue to €514.1 million in 2025. This performance was driven by the relevance of the Group's strategic developments, solid regional gains in France despite a partial slowdown in the Paris market, stable performance in Hungary and growth in the Benelux region, as well as strong activity in South America (Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo) and the successful integration of the Riesco venue in Santiago, Chile. Japan also continued to scale up during 2025, delivering steadily improving operating profitability. EBITDA increased 21% to €101.3 million, representing a margin of 19.7%, up 80 basis points year-on-year. Current operating income reached €75.9 million, resulting in a current operating margin of 14.8%, reflecting continued improvement supported by higher activity levels and disciplined control of fixed costs. FINANCIAL STRUCTURE As of 31 December 2025, shareholders' equity increased by €27 million to €651 million (€631 million on a full IFRS basis), as the Group continued to invest in strategic projects, expand its portfolio of events and venues, and maintain a balanced financial structure. With disciplined capital expenditure of €81 million, GL events reported a solid balance sheet at 31 December 2025, with net debt down 9% to €471 million. As of 31 December 2025, the average maturity of the Group's debt stood at 2.95 years, compared with 2.9 years at year-end 2024. Financial leverage improved to 1.88x, compared with 2.23x at 31 December 2024. Bonds accounted for 23% of total debt, and more than 66% of the Group's debt was either at fixed rates or hedged. GOVERNANCE UPDATE Upon the recommendation of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and following a favourable opinion from the Nominating and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed Sylvain Bechet as Deputy Managing Director of GL events. In a context of transformation and accelerated growth, oversight of support functions represents a key strategic lever. In his new role, Sylvain Bechet will oversee the Group's support functions, in addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Financial and Investment Officer. #GLEVENTS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EVENTS #GLEVENTS - WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF EVENTS Since joining the Group, he has demonstrated sustained dedication, financial discipline and a clear strategic vision in support of its growth trajectory. He has played a key role in strengthening the Group's financial structure, overseeing investments and supporting business development both in France and internationally. ESG GL events reaffirmed its sustainability ambitions through its 2025 ESG performance, in line with the applicable requirements of the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (including the EU Taxonomy). Carbon intensity relative to revenue remained stable year-on-year at 0.21 kg CO₂ per euro of revenue, despite a less favourable business mix. The use of renewable electricity increased to 77% (+3 percentage points compared with 2024), and the production of 4,276 MWh of renewable electricity further demonstrates the Group's commitment to controlling and reducing CO₂ emissions. Our commitment to reducing waste resulted in a 15% decrease in waste generated per euro of revenue in 2025 compared with 2024. Under the EU Taxonomy framework, 46% of revenue and 80% of capital expenditure in the Live division were taxonomy-eligible in 2025, compared with 37% and 70%, respectively, in 2024. During the year, the Group also strengthened its social and societal initiatives, notably through actions supporting employees with disabilities and the continuation of training programmes for its workforce. Partnerships with the social and solidarity economy remain firmly embedded in the Group's operating practices. 2026 OUTLOOK Despite an ongoing uncertain geopolitical environment, GL events expects a further year of growth, driven by GL events Live and GL events Venues: Revenue growth of more than 8% like-for-like; Growth in current operating profit; A CAPEX programme of around €80m. Excluding acquisitions currently under review or in the process of completion, net debt is expected to decline slightly further, with continued improvement in financial ratios. PROPOSED DIVIDEND AND SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING DATE The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of €1.00 per share in respect of the 2025 financial year, representing an 11% increase compared with the dividend paid in respect of 2024. The proposal will be submitted for approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in Lyon, France. GL EVENTS / 2025 RESULTS

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