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Geox Extract from Corp. Broking Review 22.09.2006 Expansion Right on Track. 2Q/1H06 results. 2Q/1H06 results. EUR M 2Q05 2Q06 yoy % 1H05 1H06 yoy % Turnover 42.8 60.2 41 228.6 305.5 34 Gross profit 28.3 36.9 30 134.0 168.3 26 Gross margin (%) 66.3 61.3 58.7 55.1 EBITDA -2.8-3.1 NM 66.3 82.4 24 EBITDA margin (%) -6.5-5.1 29.0 27.0 EBIT -7.6-8.3 NM 57.5 73.1 27 EBIT margin (%) -17.7-13.8 25.1 23.9 PBT -4.7-7.9 NM 62.0 71.8 16 Net profit -1.7-5.2 NM 43.8 47.4 8 Source: Company data. Sales increased by 34% in 1H06 and by 41% in 2Q06. Comparable store sales growth, excluding the impact of 121 new stores - of which 92 franchisees and 29 DOS - was still up by a solid 9% in 1H06. Gross margin decreased by 360bps in 1H06 and by 210bps if adjusted for the EUR 3.4M extraordinary gains in 1H05. The gross margin pressure reflected an average increase in prices and higher investments to support quality in the third party production plants. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 50bps to 27% as costs efficiencies in selling distribution, overheads and A&P costs partly offset the gross margin decrease. The geographic expansion is on track with management s plan. Europe (excl. Italy) was the main contributor to the group's growth with a 380bps EBITDA margin increase on a 47% top line growth, while Italy showed a +9% sales increase and stable margin at 37.8%. The US reported a strong top line growth albeit from a small base (from EUR 4.8M to EUR 9.1M) and increased its losses from EUR 2.3M EBITDA loss to EUR 3.0M in 1H06 due to higher investments to support the top line growth. Net profit was only up by 8% as it was impacted by a higher tax rate of 34% in 1H06 vs. 29.3% in 1H05 partially explained by a change in the amortisation period of the trademarks deriving from a recently approved Italian law. The 1H06 net cash position of EUR 62.2M, was in line with expectations, vs. EUR 48.4M in FY05 and EUR 23.8M in 1H05 despite EUR 11M capex for new openings (EUR 30M expected for FY06E); EUR 22M dividend payment (30% dividend payout); EUR 24M tax payment. Italy - Footwear Corporate Broking Research Team Marta Caprini +39 02 7751 2613 marta.caprini@bancaimi.it Price performance, -1Y. 12.00 11.50 11.00 10.50 10.00 9.50 9.00 8.50 8.00 7.50 S O N D J F M A M J J A S PRICE PRICE REL. TO MILAN MIBTEL - PRICE INDEX Source: Datastream. Shareholder structure. Market 49% Source: Consob. Polegato 51% Catalysts. Geox has confirmed its FY06 Autumn-Winter pre-orders expected to impact 2H06E, up by 33%, with footwear up by 31%, and apparel up by 56%, which confirm our FY06E. Focus is now on: 1) FY07E Spring-Summer pre-order collections, just started, which should give visibility on our current +18% FY07E sales growth; 2) continuing efficiencies in overheads and distribution costs, to offset the gross margin pressure in FY06E which however we expect to stabilise in FY07E. Valuation. We have confirmed our DCF based valuation of EUR 9.7/share fair value and we wait for the S/S07 pre-orders disclosure for a potential estimates revision. In our multiples comparison, at the current price, Geox s discount to peers only shows in the 2005-08E PEG and EV/EBITDA growth ratios. In our IMTG model, the current share price already incorporates a 21% medium term EPS growth rate. Basic figures. Current price (EUR) 9.9 Market cap. (EUR M) 2551 No. of shares (M) 258.5 52-week range (EUR) 11.6-7.8 Major shareholder (%) Polegato Fam. 51 Free float (%) 49 Reuters GEO.MI Bloomberg GEO IM Mibtel 29110 Performance % Absolute Rel. to Mibtel -1M 0.8-1M -0.9-3M 12.7-3M 4.4-12M 18.5-12M 8.3 Source: Company data, Datastream. 67

Geox: At a Glance. Company description. Geox is a producer and distributor of Italian footwear (95% of total sales) and apparel (4%) under the Geox brand. The group s competitive advantage in footwear lies in the comfort and technology content, protected by 30 patents. Geox is the leader in Italy in the footwear segment, mid-priced casual and sport footwear for adults and children (source: AC Nielsen SITA 2003). Revenue by division (1H06). Revenue by region (1H06). Clothing, 4% Other, 1% Other, 15% US, 3% Spain, 11% Italy, 41% Shoes, 95% Benelux, 6% France, 8% Germany, 16% Source: Company data. Source: Company data. Sales and EBIT margin. Net financial position and gearing. 1000 800 600 400 200 0 21% 340 455 23% 23% 602 24% 25% 708 803 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E 26% 24% 22% 20% 18% 0-50 -100-150 -200-24 -17% -48-64 -103-24% -24% -29% -37% -166 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E 0% -10% -20% -30% -40% Total sales (EUR M) EBIT margin Net debt/-cash (EUR M) Debt to equity Company data and Banca IMI estimates. Source: Company data and Banca IMI estimates. Value creation. Return on capital employed. 150 100 50 47 38% 62 42% 93 740% 39% 44% 109 42% 39% 40% 38% 300 200 100 46% 122 50% 146 47% 187 47% 237 52% 50% 47% 281 48% 46% 0 36% 0 44% 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E EVA (EUR M) EVA spread Avg capital employed (EUR M) ROCEt Source: Company data and Banca IMI estimates. Source: Company data and Banca IMI estimates. 68

Geox: Valuation. DCF model. Key assumptions (%). 2006E-16E CAGR of revenue 5.3 2006E-16E CAGR of EBIT 8.2 2006E-16E EBIT margin 26.4 2006E-16E CAGR of OpFCF 15.1 WACC calculation % Risk-free rate 4.4 Equity risk premium 4.0 Beta (x) 0.8 Cost of equity 7.6 Tax shielded cost of debt 3.6 Financial structure (D/E+D) 2.0 WACC 7.8 Source: Banca IMI estimates. DCF valuation (EUR M). Present value of OpFCF 858 Perpetual growth rate of OpFCF (%) 2.5 Terminal value 3381 Present value of terminal value 1589 Enterprise value 2448 Financial assets - Net cash 48 Minorities - Equity value 2496 No. of shares (M) 258.5 Fair value (EUR/share) 9.7 Vs. market price (%) -2 Source: Banca IMI estimates. IMTG model. EPS IMTG calculation (%). First stage (2006E-08E) CAGR of EPS 22.8 Steady state (2015E onwards) EPS growth 2.5 First stage (2006E-08E) pay-out ratio 30 Discount rate (cost of equity) 7.6 Current P/E (x) 29.3 EPS IMTG (2009E-14E) 21.2 EPS IMTG at fair value 20.8 Source: Banca IMI estimates. IMTG sensitivity. % Cost of equity P/E (x) 6.6 7.1 7.6 8.1 8.6 34.3 19.5 22.2 24.8 27.2 29.6 31.8 17.9 20.5 23.1 25.5 27.8 29.3 16.1 18.7 21.2 23.6 25.9 26.8 14.2 16.8 19.2 21.5 23.8 24.3 12.1 14.6 17.0 19.3 21.5 Source: Banca IMI estimates. Peer comparison. Peer comparison (2006E-08E). EV/sales EV/EBITDA EV/EBITDA G P/E PEG Cu. Price EV 2006E 2007E 2008E 2006E 2007E 2008E 2006E-08E 2006E 2007E 2008E 2006E-08E Bvlgari EUR 9.9 2993 2.9 2.7 2.5 15.0 13.1 11.6 1.10 22.1 19.0 16.8 1.51 Tod's EUR 63.6 1828 3.2 2.8 2.6 13.1 11.2 9.7 0.86 27.5 22.3 19.3 1.59 Hugo Boss EUR 33.6 2491 1.7 1.6 1.5 11.0 10.0 9.3 1.17 19.5 17.8 16.3 1.90 MBFG * EUR 18.9 777 1.3 1.1 1.0 8.9 7.6 6.3 0.34 19.0 19.5 14.5 0.71 Escada EUR 25.1 622 0.9 0.9 0.8 8.5 7.6 6.9 0.73 25.8 17.4 13.2 0.80 P.Ralph Lauren USD 65.0 6810 1.8 1.4 1.3 10.5 8.4 7.6 0.45 22.7 17.3 15.5 1.17 Burberry GBP 498 2198 2.7 2.4 2.3 11.0 8.0 7.9 0.72 19.1 15.1 13.2 1.06 Valentino FG * EUR 25.9 3345 1.7 1.6 1.5 11.7 10.6 9.8 1.07 21.0 19.4 17.2 2.96 Average 2.0 1.8 1.7 11.2 9.6 8.6 0.8 22.1 18.5 15.8 1.5 Geox* EUR 9.9 2527 4.2 3.6 3.1 15.8 12.6 10.6 0.6 29.3 23.0 19.3 1.3 Premium/-discount 107% 96% 86% 41% 32% 23% -22% 33% 24% 23% -12% Source: *Banca IMI estimates and JCF Consensus. 69

Geox: Financials. Geox Key figures (2004-08E). Current price (EUR) 9.9 No. of shares (M) 259 Market capitalisation (EUR M) 2,551 Enterprise value (EUR M) 2,527 Values per share (EUR) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E EPS 0.20 0.29 0.34 0.43 0.51 Adj. EPS 0.21 0.28 0.34 0.43 0.51 CEPS 0.27 0.35 0.43 0.54 0.65 BVPS 0.56 0.79 1.04 1.37 1.75 DPS 0.06 0.09 0.10 0.13 0.15 Payout (%) 29.4 29.2 30.0 30.0 30.0 Stock market ratios (x) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E EV/sales 7.4 5.6 4.2 3.6 3.1 EV/EBITDA 29.0 20.9 15.8 12.6 10.6 EV/EBIT 34.7 24.6 18.6 14.8 12.6 EV/CE 36.5 28.2 22.8 18.0 15.0 EV/FCF 113.7 63.6 67.5 38.5 26.2 P/E 48.3 35.7 29.3 23.0 19.3 P/CE 36.8 28.5 23.0 18.2 15.1 P/BV 17.5 12.5 9.5 7.2 5.6 Yield (%) 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.6 Income statement (EUR M) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E Sales 340.1 455.0 602.2 707.8 803.2 EBITDA 87.1 121.0 159.9 200.7 237.4 EBIT 72.8 102.9 136.1 171.3 201.1 Pre-tax profit 68.5 106.1 133.8 170.9 203.3 Net profit 52.8 75.3 87.0 111.1 132.1 Balance sheet (EUR M) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E Net fixed assets 65.4 78.5 101.2 127.0 145.4 Net working capital 82.9 109.4 147.8 176.7 202.8 Other liabilities -16.4-27.4-36.2-42.6-48.3 Net invested capital 131.9 160.5 212.8 261.1 299.9 Shareholders funds 145.9 203.8 268.8 353.8 452.6 Minorities 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Long term liabilities 10.4 5.1 7.9 10.7 13.7 Net debt/-cash -24.4-48.4-63.9-103.4-166.4 Cash flow (EUR M) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E Gross cash flow 67.1 93.4 110.8 140.5 168.4 Change in NWC -22.6-24.3-31.8-23.4-20.6 Capex -22.2-29.4-41.5-51.5-51.5 Cash from operations 22.2 39.7 37.4 65.6 96.3 Investments, net 0.5 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 Dividend payment -10.0-15.5-22.0-26.1-33.3 Other 48.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Free cash flow 61.1 26.6 15.5 39.5 63.0 Profitability and financial ratios (%) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E EBITDA margin 25.6 26.6 26.6 28.4 29.6 EBIT margin 21.4 22.6 22.6 24.2 25.0 Net margin 15.5 16.5 14.4 15.7 16.5 ROI 59.7 70.4 72.9 72.3 71.7 ROE 51.1 40.8 36.8 35.7 32.8 D/E -16.7-23.7-23.8-29.2-36.8 Growth (%) 2004 2005 2006E 2007E 2008E Sales 33.9 33.8 32.4 17.5 13.5 EBIT 88.3 41.3 32.3 25.9 17.4 Adj. net income 70.9 30.0 21.8 27.7 19.0 Source: Company data and Banca IMI estimates. 70

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