l O o KING BACK WI th ... H U G O N A U D E T Managing Director of KALIZEA How would you sum up the last financial year? KALIZEA improved its EBITDA, despite the ongoing economic and geopolitical turbulence. Inflation continued to put a damper on demand, which led to a slight fall in sales volumes compared to the previous financial year. This downturn in volumes was offset by our teams effective commercial strategies and risk management in a volatile pricing environment for maize. Looking further ahead, we have several strategic projects under consideration that will help us keep pace with our customers changing needs. Intra-group cooperation seems to be growing... Yes, KALIZEA joined TRANSITIONS as soon as it was launched. This programme generated interest from certain key accounts that are aware of environmental issues and were sensitive to VIVESCIAs rigorous approach to the subject. Les Cralistes the event on innovation in large-scale field crops organised in June 2024 in eastern France was also an opportunity to present the expertise of our maize value chain to various customers. MAIZE A new production l INE commissioned in r OMANIA This allows us to make a new product for the snacking industry and help our customers adapt to changing consumer demand. A new granules press for our HIS t ORIC Pringy MILL in eastern FRAN c E This will enable us to produce better quality pellets more efficiently and more economically. More S to RAG e capacity in POLAND! We are continuing our efforts to develop storage capacity for finished products and improve industrial processes. Last years highlights included the installation of a new cleaning tower. K E Y F I G U R E S 210,000 tonnes of products sold 3 mills 120 employees 22