Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Strategy Plan 2025-2030 presentation summary

Strategic achievements 2023-2025

• Delivered on strategic pillars: portfolio strengthening, selective growth, and international development, resulting in strong growth and resilience.

• Invested ~€40M in M&A, with 75% in Italy and 25% abroad, expanding event portfolio and international presence.

• Built a digital ecosystem, winning the 2025 UFI Digital Innovation Award, and accelerated data-driven decision-making.

• Achieved results above plan: revenue CAGR 2023-2025 at +12%, EBITDA Adj. CAGR at +20%, and 30 new events added.

• Boosted shareholder returns with a 196% TSR and significant increases in EPS and DPS from 2023 to 2025.

Market scenario and industry trends

• Global exhibition market forecasted to grow at a 3.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2030, with highest growth in the Middle East and Africa.

• Industry trends include consolidation and scale, increased value of physical events, new participation models, and strategic positioning amid de-globalization.

• Positioned among the top global exhibition organizers, with profitability as a structural competitive advantage.

Strategic plan 2025-2030: Pillars and execution

• Four pillars: portfolio growth, international growth, people & culture, and value creation.

• Portfolio growth through new event launches, venue expansion, digital services, and selective M&A.

• International growth via selective expansion, clustering countries by strategic role, and transformative M&A.

• People & culture focus on talent development, engagement, and retention to support scalable growth.

• Value creation through disciplined growth, efficient operations, integrated ESG plan, and a minimum 20% dividend payout.