Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

PRESS RELEASE

GROWING MARGINS AND EXCELLENT CASH GENERATION IN THE FIRST

QUARTER OF 2024

  • Consolidated revenues amounted to € 199.6 million, with a slight decrease from EUR 207.3 million in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding lower volumes in Special Products, as a result of important industrial investments, the Group's main business units showed a positive performance, both at volume and sales level.
  • Consolidated adj. EBITDA: € 18.8 million, +3.9% vs. € 18.2million in the first quarter of 2023; Adj. EBITDA margin 9.5% vs. 8.8% in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Consolidated EBIT: € 8.5 million, up 12.5% vs. € 7.6 million (excluding income from business combination) in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Consolidated net profit: € 5.2 million, up 25% vs. € 4.2 million (excluding income from business combination) in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Underlying Free Cash Flow equal to € 10.5 million.
  • Consolidated net debt at 31 March 2024 equal to € 66 million, a great improvement vs. € 74.3 million at 31 December 2023. Excluding IFRS 16, consolidated Net Debt was € 22.3 vs. € 29.5 million at 31 December 2023.

Reggio Emilia, 14 May 2024 - the Board of Directors of Newlat Food S.p.A. ("Newlat Food" or the "Company") which met under the chairmanship of Angelo Mastrolia, examined and approved the Interim Management Statement as at 31 March 2024.

The Chairman Angelo Mastrolia commented: "'We are very pleased with the results of the first quarter of the year, which confirm our ability to create value through improved margins and cash generation. In a highly volatile market context and despite a particularly challenging comparison base (+19% recorded in the first quarter of 2023), the first three months of 2024 saw the Group confirm € 200 million in turnover and enhance its profile through better profitability. Operational limitations related to modernization works that affected the entire bakery and liquid infant milk department at the Ozzano Taro plant have certainly penalized revenue growth, but this is a temporary effect. We are confident that the new investments will promote business development both in Italy and abroad, in a sector where industrial know-how plays a crucial role. The cash generated in the quarter further reduced net debt, making the Group's financial structure even more flexible and laying the foundation for new and significant steps in external growth, on which Newlat is always very focused on and consistently working on multiple dossiers."

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Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

The consolidated revenues of the Company in the first quarter of 2024 were equal to € 199.6 million, in line with what was registered in the first three months of 2023, equal to € 207.3 million.

The Company's consolidated adj. EBITDA was € 18.8 million, up +3.9% compared with the first quarter of 2023. In terms of adj. EBITDA margin there was an increase from 8.8% to 9.5%.

Consolidated EBITDA was equal to € 17.2 million, marking an increase of +2.5% compared to Q1 2023. Consolidated EBITDA margin was 8.6% vs. 8.1%.

Consolidated EBIT was equal to € 8.5 million, down -13.2%, compared to € 9.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the income from business combinations following the acquisition of EM Foods, the operating result would have increased by 12.5%, thanks to a commercial effort aimed at recovering margins.

Consolidated net income was equal to € 5.2 million, with a decrease of -18.6%compared to €

6.4 million, in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding income from business combination, net income increased by 25%.

Net debt went from € 74.3 million, at 31 December 2023, to € 66 million at 31 March 2024, thanks to the Group's ability to generate cash from operating activities.

Underlying FCF reached € 10.5 million, confirming the Group's great ability to convert

EBITDA into cash flows.

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Analysis of consolidated revenues

In the first quarter of 2024, Newlat Food achieved consolidated revenues of € 199.6 million, in line with what was registered in the first quarter of 2023, equal to € 207.3 million, with the same perimeter of consolidation.

Revenues by Business Unit

(In € thousand and in %)

Ended 31 March

Change

2024

%

2023

%

2024vs2023

%

Pasta

55.504

27,8%

54.255

26,2%

1.249

2%

Milk Products

67.656

33,9%

67.473

32,5%

183

0%

Bakery Products

12.235

6,1%

12.091

5,8%

144

1%

Dairy Products

11.449

5,7%

11.169

5,4%

280

3%

Special Products

3.722

1,9%

11.780

5,7%

(8.058)

(68%)

Instant noodles & bakery mixes

46.164

23,1%

47.389

22,9%

(1.225)

(3%)

Other products

2.842

1,4%

3.176

1,5%

(334)

(11%)

Revenue from clients' contracts

199.572

100,0%

207.333

100,0%

(7.760)

(3,7%)

Pasta sales increased compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, driven by higher sales volumes despite a reduction in the average selling price.

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

Turnover from the Milk Products segment remained in line with the same period of the previous fiscal year, as a result of increased sales volumes and a decrease in the average price.

Revenue from the Bakery Products segment was slightly up due to increased sales volumes.

Dairy Products went up due to increased sales volumes.

Revenue from the Special Products segment decreased as a result of a decline in sales volumes linked to investments made at the Ozzano Taro plant. These investments, crucial for maintaining the plant as a leading center of excellence in specialized nutrition, include a complete renovation of the bakery department with the introduction of a new state-of-the-artoven and a fully automated advanced packaging line, designed to expand the production capacity for biscuits and bread substitutes, both traditional and gluten-free, with low and high protein content. Additionally, cutting-edgetechnologies have also been installed in the liquid milk and beverage lines of the plant, particularly investing in new technologies for the preparation and thermal treatment of products, with aseptic packaging that preserves the nutritional properties of the beverages. Furthermore, the development of high nutritional value beverages and formulations for adults and children over one year old is underway, designed for various consumption contexts, such as meal replacements, in high protein diets, or as isotonic drinks, enhanced waters, energy drinks, and sports drinks. These improvements will make the Ozzano Taro plant, long synonymous with quality and specialized nutrition and a unique facility in Italy, a reference point in specialized nutrition at the European and global level.

Revenue from the Instant noodles & bakery mixes segment decreased due to a lower average selling price.

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Revenues by Distribution Channel

(In € thousand and in %)

At 31 March

Change

2024

%

2023

%

2024vs2023

%

Large retailers

126.087

63,2%

126.291

60,9%

(204)

(0%)

B2B partners

20.894

10,5%

27.763

13,4%

(6.869)

(25%)

Normal trade

18.995

9,5%

18.746

9,0%

249

1%

Private labels

30.740

15,4%

31.573

15,2%

(833)

(3%)

Food services

2.856

1,4%

2.960

1,3%

(104)

(4%)

Revenue from clients' contracts

199.572

100,0%

207.333

100,0%

(7.761)

(3,7%)

Revenue from the Large retailers channel shows a linear trend due to an increase in volumes in the pasta and bakery sectors, offset by a decrease in the average selling price.

The B2B Partners channels sales contracted reflecting lower sales volumes in the special products sector.

Normal Trade channel sales increased thanks to higher sales volumes, offset by a decrease in the average selling price in the milk sector.

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

Revenue from the Private Label channel decreased due lower average selling price in the Pasta and Special Products sectors.

Food Services channel revenue went down following lower average selling price in the other products sector, offset by an increase in volumes in the milk sector.

Revenues by Geography

(In € thousand and in %)

At 31 March

Change

2024

%

2023

%

2024vs2023

%

Italy

97.772

49,0%

104.285

50,3%

(6.513)

(6%)

Germany

34.344

17,2%

33.928

16,4%

416

1%

United Kingdom

36.868

18,5%

37.871

18,3%

(1.003)

(3%)

Other countries

30.589

15,3%

31.249

15,1%

(660)

(2%)

Revenues from clients' contracts

199.572

100,0%

207.333

100,0%

(7.760)

(3,7%)

Italy showed lower sales mainly due to a decrease in sales volumes in the special products sector.

Revenues in Germany increased thanks to higher volumes in the Pasta sector, partially offset by a decrease in the average selling price.

Sales in the United Kingdom went down due to a lower average selling price compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Revenues recorded in Other Countries decreased primarily due to average selling price going down.

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Analysis of Net Debt and Cash Conversion

Net Debt at 31 March 2024 amounted to € 66 million compared to € 74.3 million at 31 December 2023. Excluding IFRS 16, consolidated Net Debt was € 22.3 million vs. € 29.5 million at 31 December 2023.

The period confirmed the ability of the group to generate cash with a cash conversion ratio1 of 85%.

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OCCURRED AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

After 31 March 2024, there were no atypical or unusual transactions that require changes to the Q1 2024 interim management report.

1 Cash Conversion Ratio is calculated as follows: (EBITDA - Total Investments)/EBITDA.

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Considering the short historical timeframe covered by the Group's order book and the difficulties and uncertainties of the current global economic situation, it is not easy to formulate predictions regarding the performance of the current fiscal year, which nevertheless appears very positive. The Group will continue to pay close attention to cost control and financial management to maximize the generation of free cash flow, to be allocated both to organic growth through external means and to shareholder remuneration. As of the approval date of this interim report, there is still an ongoing conflict in Europe involving Russia and Ukraine, as well as in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine. The ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Suez Canal cause a lot of uncertainty about the direction of the global economy.

These events have consistently influenced and continue to influence the choices and commercial policies of the Group, which faces a highly dynamic environment where it is difficult to predict to what extent these events may have significant repercussions on the prospects for 2024. However, based on the results achieved in the first quarter and the available information, the Directors reasonably believe that significant negative impacts can be reasonably excluded.

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CONFERENCE CALL ON THE Q1 2024 RESULTS OF THE NEWLAT FOOD GROUP

The Q1 2024 results of the Newlat Food Group will be illustrated during the conference call to be held today at 11:00 (CEST). To participate in the conference call (Meeting ID: 2372 361 2201; Password: rcSWdZkR738; 72793957 from phone) it is necessary to connect, at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the call, to the following numbers: (i) for Italy: +39-069-974-8087, (ii) for France: +33-1-7091-8646; (iii) for Germany: +49-619-6781-9736; (iv) for Switzerland: +41-2256- 75905; (v) for the United Kingdom: +44-20-7660-8149; (vi) for the Spain: +34-91215-8236 or - to follow the presentation live-streaming - connect at the link:

https://newlatfoodspa.my.webex.com/newlatfoodspa.my/j.php?MTID=mcafb1c4dc89e309a6c776d8546a22514

The presentation will be available on the Company's website (www.newlat.com) and in the storage system (www.emarketstorage.com) about half an hour before the conference call begins. Moreover, the MP3 file of the call will be available on the Company's website starting from 15 May 2024.

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DECLARATION OF THE MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTING DOCUMENTS

The manager in responsible for preparing the corporate accounting documents Rocco Sergi declares, pursuant to and for the purposes of Article 154-bis, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

no. 58 of 1998, that the information contained in this press release corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.

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The "Interim Management Report at 31 March 2024" is available on the Company's website at www.newlat.it, as well as at the authorized storage mechanism eMarket Storage at www.emarketstorage.com.

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This press release is available on the Company's website at www.newlat.it, as well as at the authorized storage mechanism eMarket Storage at www.emarketstorage.com.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Investors Benedetta Mastrolia Newlat Food Investor Relator Mob. +393319559164investors@newlat.com

Press Office Alice Brambilla Barabino & Partners Tel. 02/72023535 Mob. +393282668196a.brambilla@barabino.it

Marco Trevisan

Barabino & Partners Tel. +39 0102725048 Mob. +39 3474729634m.trevisan@barabino.it

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

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The Newlat Group

The Newlat Group is a relevant multinational, multi-brand,multi-product and multi-channel player in the Italian and European agri-food sector, having a large portfolio of products and brands well known in Italy and internationally. The Newlat Group holds a consolidated positioning in the domestic market, as well as a significant presence on the UK, French and German markets, with its products being sold in more than 60 countries. The Newlat Group is mainly active in the pasta, milk&dairy, instant noodles, cake mixes and baking kits, bakery and special products sectors, as well as in the health & wellness, gluten free and baby food sectors.

For more information, visit our website www.newlat.it.

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

ATTACHMENT - CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR

(In € thousand and in % of revenue from

At 31 March

clients' contracts)

2024

%

2023

%

2024vs2023

%

Revenue from clients' contracts

199.572

100,0%

207.333

100,0%

(7.761)

(3,7%)

Cost of goods sold

(166.177)

(83,3%)

(173.704)

(83,8%)

7.527

(4,3%)

Gross profit

33.395

16,7%

33.629

16,2%

(234)

(0,7%)

Sales and distribution costs

(20.181)

(10,1%)

(20.982)

(10,1%)

801

(3,8%)

Administrative expenses

(5.075)

(2,5%)

(4.846)

(2,3%)

(229)

4,7%

Net imparement of financial assets

(121)

(0,1%)

(350)

(0,2%)

229

(65,4%)

Other income

2.302

1,2%

2.652

1,3%

(349)

(13,2%)

Income from business combination

-

-

2.236

1,1%

(2.236)

100,0%

Other operational costs

(1.826)

(0,9%)

(2.554)

(1,2%)

728

(28,5%)

EBIT

8.494

4,3%

9.784

4,7%

(1.290)

(13,2%)

Financial income

4.079

2,0%

1.586

0,8%

2.493

157,3%

Financial expense

(5.403)

(2,7%)

(3.125)

(1,5%)

(2.278)

72,9%

EBT

7.169

3,6%

8.244

4,0%

(1.075)

(13,0%)

Gross income tax

(1.977)

(1,0%)

(1.866)

(0,9%)

(110)

5,9%

Net Income

5.193

2,6%

6.378

3,1%

(1.185)

(18,6%)

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

ATTACHMENT - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(€ thousand)

At 31 March

At 31 December

2024

2023

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

162.664

164.732

Right of use

42.675

43.773

Of which towards related parties

13.451

14.875

Intangible assets

90.594

91.548

Investments in associated companies

1.401

1.401

Non-current financial assets valued at fair value with impact on I/S

777

777

Financial assets at amortized cost

799

800

Of which towards related parties

735

735

Deferred tax assets

6.522

6.362

Total non-current assets

305.432

309.392

Current assets

Inventory

77.915

74.099

Account receivables

74.974

84.634

Of which towards related parties

3.921

2.493

Current tax assets

1.512

1.323

Other receivables and current assets

22.780

22.529

Current financial assets valued at fair value with impact on I/S

77

69

Current financial receivables at amortized cost

13.099

13.099

Of which towards related parties

13.099

13.099

Cash and cash equivalents

366.866

312.459

Of which towards related parties

88.783

93.586

Total current assets

557.225

508.212

TOTAL ASSETS

862.657

817.604

Equity

Share capital

43.938

43.935

Reserves

114.176

102.079

Currencty reserve translation

(997)

(1.703)

Net Income

4.550

14.326

Total Group Equity

161.668

158.637

Equity attributable to non-controlling interest

16.664

16.022

Total consolidated equity

178.332

174.659

Non-current liabilities

Provisions for employees

10.554

10.951

Provisions for risks and charges

2.475

2.337

Deferred tax labilities

22.682

22.868

Non-current financial liabilities

352.513

291.971

Non-current lease liabilities

35.641

37.160

Of which towards related parties

13.417

12.247

Total non-current liabilities

423.865

365.288

Current liabilities

Account payables

166.198

172.198

Of which towards related parties

2.858

823

Current financial liabilities

49.840

63.148

Of which towards related parties

4.006

3.916

Current financial liabilities

8.022

7.694

Of which towards related parties

2.481

2.457

Current tax liabilities

4.835

2.988

Other current liabilities

31.564

31.630

Total current liabilities

260.459

277.658

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITY

862.657

817.604

Head office: Via J. F. Kennedy, 16 - 42124 Reggio Emilia - Telephone: 0522.7901 Fax: 0522.790266

Share Capital € 43,935,050.00 fully paid-up - Economic and Administrative Index of Reggio Emilia (REA) no. 277595 - VAT and Tax ID 00183410653 Company subject to management and coordination by Newlat Group S.A. pursuant to articles 2497 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code.

Consolidated Income Statement

(In € thousand)

At 31 March

2024

2023

Revenue from clients' contracts

199.572

207.333

Cost of goods sold

(166.177)

(173.704)

Of which from related parties

(698)

(654)

Gross profit

33.395

33.629

Sales and distribution costs

(20.181)

(20.982)

Administrative expenses

(5.075)

(4.846)

Of which towards related parties

(63)

(63)

Net impairment losses on financial assets

(121)

(350)

Income from business combination

0

2.236

Other income

2.302

2.652

Other operational costs

(1.826)

(2.554)

EBIT

8.494

9.785

Financial income

4.079

1.586

Of which towards related parties

1.420

984

Financial expense

(5.403)

(3.125)

Of which towards related parties

(147)

(160)

EBT

7.169

8.244

Gross income tax

(1.977)

(1.866)

Net income

5.193

6.378

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

642

554

Group Net Income

4.550

5.824

Basic EPS

0,11

0,15

Diluted EPS

0,11

0,15

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In € thousand)

At 31 March

2024

2023

Net Profit (A)

5.193

6.378

b) Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to

profit or loss:

Actuarial gains / (losses)

-

-

Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to

-

-

profit or loss

c) Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to

profit or loss:

Hedging instruments net of tax effects

-

Reserve translation

786

520

Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to

786

520

profit or loss

D) Total other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax

786

520

(B+C)

Total comprehensive income for the period (A)+(D)

5.979

6.898

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

642

554

Group Net Income

5.336

6.344

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