Fiera Milano (FM) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
28 Oct, 2026Market position and operating model
More than 100 years of heritage; ranked #1 in Italy by revenue and #7 globally by exhibition space, with 30k+ exhibitors and c.4m visitors annually.
Rho offers 345k sqm of total space; Allianz MiCo has 100k sqm, 70 conference rooms and hosts 400+ events annually.
2025 revenue was €379.9m; Italian exhibition business represented 78% of revenue, foreign exhibitions 15%, congresses 6% and other activities 1%.
Portfolio includes c.80 exhibitions and c.160 congresses across industries, supported by recurring events and 5-7 year organiser contracts.
H1 2026 performance and outlook
H1 2026 revenue rose 38% YoY to €245.7m; EBITDA increased 49% to €94.0m and net profit more than doubled to €50.7m.
Revenue increased €67.9m, driven by c.€28m from consolidation, c.€27m from Milano Cortina 2026, c.€5m from calendar effects, c.€6m like-for-like growth and c.€2m from congresses.
2026 guidance: revenue €380-400m and EBITDA €100-110m; 2027 guidance: revenue €355-375m and EBITDA €120-130m.
2023-25 revenue CAGR was 15.7%, EBITDA margin exceeded 30%, and operating cash flow totaled €181m; YE26 net cash of €100-110m was expected.
2026 calendar combines biennial and multi-year exhibitions, incremental M&A and new Seaquip, Mapic and Bevertech events.
Portfolio expansion and strategic initiatives
Four strategic deals closed in 12 months, with c.€50m allocated to acquisitions; acquired stakes include 35% of Milano AutoClassica, 70% of Made in Steel and 51% of Expotrans.
New 2025 formats showed early traction: NetZero Milan expected 2026 revenue to more than double; Host Arabia targeted c.€1m; Artigiano in Fiera Anteprima d'Estate expected 20% revenue growth.
Inter Airport Global will be held in Rho on 12-14 October 2027, expanding the international exhibition portfolio.
Olympic temporary works worth €30.7m supported Milano Cortina 2026; Halls 13-15 are planned for Live Dome, with more than 36,600 sqm and capacity exceeding 40,000.
Live Dome is designed for sports, music, cultural and entertainment events, with configurations accommodating up to 40,000 people.
Latest events from Fiera Milano
- 9M growth and stronger Q4 trading lifted FY2026 EBITDA guidance to €110m–€115m.FM
Q3 2026 - Olympics-led 2026 growth meets an expansion plan funded by M&A capacity and sustained investment.FM
Investor presentation - H1 2026 revenues and profits soared on Olympic events, acquisitions, and upgraded guidance.FM
Q2 2026 - Strong H1 2024 growth and upgraded guidance, despite major H2 calendar headwinds.FM
Q2 2024 - Revenue and EBITDA rose, 2024 guidance upgraded, and ESG and international event milestones achieved.FM
Q3 2024 - 2024 exceeded guidance with strong growth, higher dividend, and a robust 2025 outlook.FM
Q4 2024 - Q1 2025 like-for-like growth, strong cash, and 2025 guidance confirmed despite calendar impact.FM
Q1 2025 - Double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in H1 2025 led to an upward revision of guidance.FM
Q2 2025 - Nine-month revenues up 26%, EBITDA up 15%, and 2025 guidance confirmed.FM
Q3 2025