RECORDATI: STRONG MOMENTUM OF THE GROUP CONTINUES INTO THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 REVENUE +11.9%, EBITDA(1) +10.7%, ADJUSTED NET INCOME(2) +7.2%

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  • Consolidated net revenue of € 680.0 million in the first quarter of 2025, +11.9% or +7.2% on a like-for-like basis(3) and at constant exchange rates (CER)

  • EBITDA(1) of € 270.2 million, +10.7%, margin on revenue of 39.7%

    • Adjusted net income(2) of € 175.5 million, +7.2%

  • Net income of € 125.0 million, +1.2%

    • Free cash flow(4) of € 158.8 million, +€ 11.7 million vs prior year

    • Net debt(5) at € 2,020.8 million, just below 2.2x EBITDA pro-forma(6)

    • Isturisa® granted expanded approval by the FDA for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing’s syndrome, supporting peak year sales increase to € 550-650 million; Signifor® LAR approved in China for the treatment of patients with acromegaly

    • FY 2025 financial targets confirmed

    • Positive momentum of the Group expected to continue as reflected in the FY 2027 financial targets approved on April 28th, with double-digit growth across all key metrics

    • Performance share plan 2023-2025: assignment of rights provided under the third cycle

Milan, 8th May 2025 – The Board of Directors of Recordati S.p.A. approved the Group’s Interim Report as of 31st March 2025, representing additional voluntary financial reporting(7). The Report was prepared using the assessment, measurement and recognition criteria prescribed by international accounting standards (IFRS). The financial statements as of 31st March 2025 will be available by 15th May 2025 at the company’s offices and on the company’s website (www.recordati.it) and can also be viewed on the authorised storage system 1Info (www.1Info.it).

Rob Koremans, Chief Executive Officer of Recordati, commented: “2025 is off to a strong start, marked by solid execution across the business and disciplined cost management. We are pleased with the recent timely FDA approval for the expanded indication of Isturisa® and a favorable label which supports yet another upgrade to our peak year sales target. Furthermore, the three-year plan targets provided last week signal expectations for continued strength in the business as we continue to execute on our proven strategy of driving organic growth across Specialty & Primary Care and Rare Diseases, complemented by value-creating business development and targeted lifecycle management opportunities.”

Q1 2025 Financial highlights

  • Consolidated net revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was € 680.0 million, up 11.9% versus the first quarter of 2024 or 7.2% on a like-for-like(3) basis at CER. This was driven by strong business momentum across both Specialty & Primary Care and Rare Diseases. The adverse FX impact for the first quarter of 2025 was € 3.7 million (-0.6%).

    • Specialty & Primary Care revenue was € 408.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 3.3% or 5.0% at CER (+2.3% excluding Türkiye) against a very robust first quarter of 2024. This reflects the strong performance of all core therapeutic areas, offsetting softer performance of Cough & Cold, due to a weaker flu season in Russia and Türkiye. In particular, the Gastrointestinal franchise grew double-digits thanks to the strong in-market performance of several products in the portfolio, and both the Urology and Cardiovascular franchises grew by solid mid-single digit rates.

    • Rare Diseases revenue was € 254.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 29.0% as compared to the first quarter of 2024, or 11.5% on a like-for-like(3) basis at CER, driven by strong volume growth across all three franchises. The Endocrinology franchise achieved net revenue of € 87.4 million, an increase of 18.0%, reflecting continued growth of Isturisa®, driven mostly by continued new patient uptake across geographies and double-digit growth of Signifor®. The Hema-Oncology franchise achieved net revenue of € 95.8 million, growing by 64.3%, reflecting the contribution of Enjyamo® of € 31.9 million (+16.2% vs the first quarter of 2024 pro-forma(8)), and driven by strong growth of Sylvant® in the U.S. and Europe with growth of Qarziba® affected by the adverse phasing of shipments. The Metabolic franchise achieved net revenue of € 71.6 million, growing by 9.8% and driven by Carbaglu® (also reflecting positive phasing) and Panhematin®.

  • Adjusted operating income(9) was € 219.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 8.5% as compared to the first quarter of 2024 and 32.2% of net revenue, reflecting amortization charges related to the Enjaymo® acquisition. Operating income was € 195.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, up 4.7% over the first quarter of 2024, absorbing gross margin-related non-cash charges of € 22.4 million (versus € 14.3 million in the first quarter of 2024), arising mostly from the unwind of the fair value step up of the acquired Enjaymo® inventory. Non-recurring costs were € 1.1 million versus € 0.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.

  • EBITDA(1) was € 270.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 10.7% compared to the first quarter of 2024, with margin of 39.7% of net revenue. Strong revenue performance was partially offset by a higher level of investments ahead of the Isturisa® label expansion in the U.S. and for continued geographic expansion.

  • Financial expenses were € 30.9 million, up by € 5.2 million compared to the previous year, mainly due to the new loans taken out during 2024 to fund the acquisition of Enjaymo®. Net exchange losses over the period amounted to € 1.8 million, as compared to net losses of € 2.7 million in the first quarter of 2024. The impact of hyperinflation was negative € 2.0 million versus € 3.2 million in losses in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Adjusted net income(2) was € 175.5 million, 25.8% of revenue, up by 7.2% compared to the same period of 2024, with higher operating income partially offset by an increase in interest expenses and the tax rate. Net income was € 125.0 million, 18.4% of net revenue, an increase of 1.2% versus the prior year, reflecting the positive operating performance offset by higher amortization charges, financial expenses and income taxes.

  • Free cash flow(4) was € 158.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of € 11.7 million versus the first quarter of 2024, driven by higher EBITDA which was partially offset by working capital growth (in line with revenue) and interests paid.

  • Net debt(5) as of March 31, 2025 was € 2,020.8 million, or leverage of just below 2.2x EBITDA pro-forma(6), compared to net debt of € 2,154.3 million on December 31, 2024.

  • Shareholders’ equity was € 1,977.7 million.