SELECTA-GROUP

Q4 2021 performance summary¹

Sales² of €286.3 million, representing an increase of 15.7% compared to the Group’s sales for Q4 2020, was the highest sales quarter in the year. Despite restrictions due to new COVID variants, the Group continued to see activity gradually picking up reaching 79% of Q4 2019 Group’s sales.

Four key markets (France, UK and Ireland, Spain and Italy), which were the most affected by the pandemic, due to the impact of working from home policies in the Private segment and client attrition, saw a strong sales increase year on year. Other countries’ sales performance showed a significantly narrowed gap in the quarter compared to 2019.

Group sales growth compared to last year driven by a strong increase in SMD in all segments, more than offsetting machine park reduction, with strongest performance seen in the Semi-Public and the Public segments:

• In the Private segment, sales improvement driven by both Services and Administration and Manufacturing and Logistics.
• In the Semi-Public segment, strong sales improvement was driven by Education, Healthcare and HoReCa with Retail slightly lagging.
• In the Public segment strong sales improvement driven by all business areas.

Group SMD recovered but not yet to pre-pandemic level mostly due to the remaining gap in the Private segment, whilst Semi-public and Public SMD, fully recovered to 2019 levels.

Adjusted EBITDA^2,3 of €64.7 million, up €36.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA^2,3 margin of 22.6%, up 11.2pp driven by strong cost savings whilst investing in commercial initiatives.

Reported EBITDA^2,3 of €48.2 million and free cash flow of -€9 million have been impacted by one-offs due to a deeper rightsizing.

Liquidity headroom⁴ of €154.1 million, reflects a resilient liquidity position which was maintained ahead of noteholder plan due to strong cash discipline.

Full year 2021 performance summary¹

Sales² of €1,039.7 million, increased 3.2% compared to 2020 have been impacted by the pandemic throughout the year, reached 73% of 2019 Group’s sales.

Adjusted EBITDA^2,3 of €199.3 million, up €114.1 million compared to 2020 and overachieving by €26 million the noteholder plan. Adjusted EBITDA^2,3 margin of 19.2%, up 10.7pp compared to 2020 driven by strong cost savings whilst investing in commercial initiatives.

Reported EBITDA^2,3 of €158.1 million and free cash flow of €15.7 million have been impacted by one-offs due to a deeper rightsizing.

Joe Plumeri, Executive Chairman, said:

"In 2021, we achieved significant progress in the execution of our One Selecta vision and strategy - accomplishing and overdelivering against our objectives for the year. We continue to focus on best-in-class sales and service, using technology like our world-class CRM and Power BI platforms to deliver innovative solutions that address our clients' underlying needs and optimizing service to our clients."

Christian Schmitz, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:

"As European countries begin removing their Covid restrictions, we remain convinced that Selecta has the solutions needed to address the needs of the post-Covid world. Our 24/7, flexible, scalable food & beverage options cater beautifully to the new hybrid working models in place across companies. Combined with our strong partnerships with the A-brands in food, beverages and machine technologies, we have the foundation in place for sustainable future growth."

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About Selecta Group

Headquartered in Switzerland since 1957, Selecta Group is a Foodtech company with a leading route based, self-service distribution network in Europe, offering innovative convenience food services and world-class quality coffee brands in the workplace and public spaces. Active in the food tech business we continuously push on new innovations and solutions, we serve premium coffee and beverages, snacks, and fresh meals to more than 10 million people in 16 countries across Europe every day. With an annual turnover of €1.2 billion in 2021, we owe our success to our c.7,000 highly skilled, dedicated, and passionate Selecta employees who are committed to creating millions of moments of joy for our clients and their consumers every day. Sustainability is an integral part of the way we do business, focused on the key areas in which we can make a positive difference. For more information, please visit www.selecta.com .

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We are providing this information voluntarily, and the material contained in this announcement is presented solely for information purposes and is not to be construed as providing investment advice. As such, it has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. No representation or warranty, either express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, completeness, accuracy, correctness or reliability of the information contained herein or the assumptions upon which the information is based. It should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgment. Neither Selecta, nor any of its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, direct or indirect shareholders, advisors or agents accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or other loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on all or any part of this announcementand any liability is expressly disclaimed.

Forward-Looking Statements

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¹ At actual exchange rates. There is no material difference from constant currency rates

² Sales: Revenue after payment of vending fees

³ Adjusted EBITDA: Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization and prior to one-off items (external and internal costs which are not related to the on-going business). Include the effects of IFRS 16

⁴ Cash at Bank of €52.2 million plus €101.9 million available RCF

Note: Full year 2019 figures have been adjusted for one-time impacts

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