RATING SUPPORTED BY ALA’S POSITIONING AMONG THE TOP 5 GLOBAL PLAYERS AND BY ITS STRONG ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE GROWTH.

Naples, July  22, 2025 – ALA S.p.A. (EGM: ALA), leader in Italy and among the main players at global level in the offering of integrated logistics services and in the distribution of products and components for the aeronautics and aerospace industry, both in the civil and Defence sectors (“Aerospace & Defence”), listed on the Euronext Growth Milan Market managed by Borsa Italiana, announces that it has received confirmation of its A3.1 public rating from Cerved Rating Agency, a company specialized in assessing the creditworthiness of Italian non-financial enterprises.

The rating reflects:

1. the Group’s strong positioning among the top five global players and as the leading independent operator in Europe in the Aerospace and Defence sectors;
2. the significant growth in economic performance in FY24, with a Production Value of approximately €291 million (+24.8% YoY) and an EBITDA of €35.8 million (+41% YoY), also supported by the full operational launch of several major new contracts;
3.  the maintenance of a low-risk profile and a balanced capital structure, despite an increase in Net Financial Position (to €47.7 million) aimed at supporting working capital and strategic investments.

Cerved Rating Agency forecasts further growth in revenues and margins for FY25, particularly in the Defence sector, supported by the Group’s management continuity and financial solidity. Raffaele Carriola, Chief Financial Officer of ALA Group, commented: “We are proud of the confirmation of the A3.1 rating by Cerved Rating Agency — a recognition that confirms the strength of our business, our ability to effectively navigate market challenges, and our financial reliability. The year 2024 marked a period of significant expansion, driven by new strategic contracts and increased operating margins. This result highlights the value of our industrial model and strengthens our growth ambitions, especially in light of the upcoming entry of the H.I.G. Europe fund. We will continue to invest in innovation and quality, maintaining the trust of our customers, partners, and investors.”

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A.L.A. S.p.A. (Euronext Growth Milan: ALA) is one of the leading international supply chain partners for the Aerospace, Defence, Railway, and High-Tech sectors. For over 35 years, ALA has positioned itself as a single, trusted partner for the management and distribution of high-performance products, services, and engineering solutions designed to simplify and optimize its clients’ supply chain operations. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, ALA – together with its subsidiary S.C.P. Sintersa – today relies on the talent of over 650 professionals and the strength of a growing network of commercial offices and operational sites across Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany), Israel, and North America. ALA serves customers in 40 countries and manages a global network of more than 1,500 suppliers.www.alacorporation.com