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UEUK)(excl.UUKK) UK ey KpeKuyrecpyhuaprcsuhirnacgshinacgsriitncergritiaecriiateria GrowthGtreonwdths trends ImpactImpact +5.5% +5.5% 23.5 21.242.1 22.1 23.254.5 24.5 +5.3% +5.3% 17.9 2013 17.198.6 20210314 18.260.1 20210415 20.211.4 20210516 20210617 20210718F 2021081F9F 2019F Growth trends ExperieEnxEtipxapelerriientiallGrowth GiGnrobwrathnhdininabbcratrinavdnadaticoatnicvat&itvioeanxtipo&enerx&iepnertxieapnletmiraielamnrktaiearktlienmtginag(rek(e.eg.tg.in. g (e.g. Impact Strong financial profile, track record of organic growth and well-invested infrastructure Deliverable, low-risk strategy with multiple growth drivers (both organic and inorganic) 50+ years’ experience 98% Client retention 90% Contracted revenue ISO14001 - Environmental Man- agement System ISO27001 - Information Security Certifications ISO22301 - Business Continuity Certification ISO9001 - Quality Certification | PCI DSS Accredited UK headquartered with a growing international footprint until Mar 2019 -4 - 1 2 3 Includ1esPOcIrSnecsaliutgivdneaeg,sedciagrenitdatldi,visreap,dladiyoigs,itnael,wrsapdaiop,enr,emwsapgapzeinr,esm, acginaezminaesa,ncdinoeumtdaoaonr d outdoor -7 7 - 7 Value2s anVdagluroewsthanidn 2g0ro1w5t-h16inn2o0t1c5o-m16panroatbcleomtop2a0ra1b7leontowa2r0d1s7goivnewnarddesclginiveeindGeBcPlin/UeSinDGBP/USD Includ3es cIrnecalutivde,sdcigreitatli,vdei,redcigtimtala,ild,ipreroctmmoatioil,nparlolemaoflteiotsnalnldeabfrleotcshaunredsb,rioncsheurtrse,sm, ianrskerttisn,gmcoalrlkaetetirnagl,cPoOllaStesriagln,aPgOeSansidgndaisgpelaaynsd displays Attractive underlying market dynamics EconomEicogn&robmwusitcihnegsrsowOtuhtlookOmfouartrlGkoeoDtkinPgfogsrproGewnDdtPhinsgtuhropewpmotehrdtsiuampnpteionrrmctsreanseinicnregalosbeailn global found AiN1noPtfeotrISenvuscienhluwdadsed,AMs hPcarinSega-ahHgthieveamera,dedenihgntoiidtngfa-flhDoH,creaomedrpcaiouadtei,ombnonidelfiwtnDcisetaposMapcpuaembnr, iadmeligtnawiegetamasMzsienaenmnstad,o&cgriwne-LeMmamocsageoarinmskasntetoid&tceironsfe-Lfu,MgetoCcdcaMgortroioiasksvrwetnteitcaen”insgfCf,ge-CorHcM,mrteRoiavmwndoeanye”oagrfCcleM-ioLraHa,molerRkSnamedoetoiyeronvanrfgiclcMiLeaolsrkSnedetoirnvngices & busin&esbsusiness marketinmgasrkpetnindginsptheendmiendtihuemmterdmium term SNoutersce A23ASN/oWVuItnearAcslcluRuedCsAe,asAGnc/dWroeguaArtopiRvwMeCt,h,dSGiingmri2toai0tulh1,p5edM-ri1rse6,PcSnitromat,iactDhiol,emMprprsAoaP,mriaIrPoabtA,lieoDnBtoaMel2All0ew,a1e7IflPteohAtneswrBa,aneOrdllBwsbRregoit,vcheIheMnur,rFdeO,esc,NBilniIRnEse,eSrIintRMsG,FmOB, PaNx/rfkIoUEerStdSiDnREg,cOonlxlaofotmerdriaclEs, ,cEonxpoemritcisn,teErxvpiewrtsi,nMtearvniaegwesm, Menatniangfoermeantitoinformation Learn more APS at a glance Key facts and figures A compelling investment opportunity FollowiFngollpoowinintsg /paorinetass/toarbeeascotov • Idea•lly Ipdoesaitlliyonpeodsitoioncaepditaolicsaep • Outs• ouOrcuintsgocuhrcairnagctcehraisrtaicste/rids • Glob•al Gsulombmalasruymmaarkreytmtraernkdes • Prin•t trePnridnst trends Print bePcroinmt ibnegcmomorinegre IndicatiIonndsiciantitohnesUinKthto • Key•maKrekyetmingartkrentindgs trends TechnoTloegcyhnisoldorgivyinisgdin provideprsroviders ImportaImncpeoortfaannceooutfsao Whilst dWighitilasltidsigirtoawl isng dependinegpeondtihnegirocnutsh • Furt•herFcuortnhseorlicdoantisoonliodfamtioanrkoef • I n d i c • a t i I o n n d s i c i a n t i t o h n e s U i n K t h t o e f Ua v K o u t o r • With•thWemithotvheetomonvleinteo,obnrilcinkes experieenxcpee–riebnecne–fitsbeAnPeSfitassA E.g.strEo.ngg. rsetrtoanilginrveetasit • Glob•al Gsoloubrcailnsgomuracrinkgetmexaprkeectt StrongSptiproenlignepipneElinuero ConsidCeroanbsleideproatebnletiaplo • Com•binCeodmcbhiannendeclhsatrnantegl sytwrait • TO B• ETUOPDBEATUEPDDFAOTELLDOFWOILN Innovatve technology underpinning the services and solutions Key attributes of platform Rapid configuration Highly configurable platforms, for quickly implementing new client’s requirements or changing existing. Centralised control The ability to run and monitor a centralised system to deliver business value and to continually improve supporting processes and procedures. Overview Our Marketing Operations Suite platform is developed and managed by: - A team of 40+ IT professionals - Technical specialists in: - Software development - Secure hosting - Data analysis - Business processes optimisation - Automation & Integration The APS Marketing Operations Suite guides clients in developing, creating, producing and delivering marketing assets and APS solutions using the right channel for the right audience at the right time. Compliiance,toSeIScOursitayn&daPrdivsa(clikye 27001 and Cyber Essentials+), sustaining regular penetration testing, evidencing robustness, following latest security standards and guaranteeing your privacy. IT Business Alignment team Enabling Digital Transformation for APS’s clients, managing change with the ability to demonstrate existing implementations and client referrals. CAPloSuidmplemented a Hybrid Cloud solution (Private and Public cloud), that scales and provides options where necessary. IAnbteiligtyratotiointegrate with client’s and supplier’s systems (using API’s) enabling Single Sign On, “Purchase to Pay” systems and data exchange. Micro Services and Event Driven Architecture Modernizing Architecture Component Library Highly capable, experienced and ambitious management team Allan Doyle Koen Luijten John Nodding Managing Director (Scotland) Managing Director/IT Director Executive Director - 11 - Deliverable, low risk strategy with multiple growth drivers and further upside opportunities Disclaimer This document is being provided to the addressed recipients for information only and on a strictly confidential basis in connection with the possible disposal of the shares of APS Group Ltd (“APS”). Save as specifically agreed in writing by N. M. 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Rothschild & Co, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, is acting for APS and no one else in connection with the potential sale of the issued share capital of APS and will not be responsible to any person other than APS for providing protections afforded to clients of Rothschild & Co nor for providing advice in relation to the potential sale of the issued share capital of APS. - 13 - Nick Snelson Managing Director Majority shareholder Provides strategic direction and drives the energy and culture within the business Instrumental in the transformation of APS from a small print company to a leading international marketing and communications specialist Executive Team £178m turnover in YE20B £10m EBITDA in YE20B New business wins; increase penetration of existing clients Bolt-on M&A opportunities Proposition and service development Geographic expansion Sigonpipfiocartnutnuitpiesside Technology roadmap Financial efficiencies Operational efficiencies Base plan John Holmes Executive Director Joined APS Group in 2010 Rcleiesnptorneslaibtiloenfsohrimpsanaginganumberofkey Rpreosposnitsioibnle for Sales, Marketing and APS RSuepspolynCsihbaleinfor the overall strategy for Direct Senior responsibility for APS US Rapid Application Development Move to (Hybrid) Cloud CDoemsigmnuonnicaet,ioanys fMoramnagt ienr any format out OyordueWrraeosbrsedStoshwonpnlloinaed Store Profiler Cololepctitm, cisoentProOlSand APS’ existing geographic footprint (office locations) Today YE20 Delivering through - Market Operations Suite Innovative technology underpinning the services and solutions Long-standing loyal and diverse blue-chip customer base Scottish Government case study Highly capable, experienced and ambitious management team Deliverable, low risk strategy with multiple growth drivers and further upside opportunities Disclaimer localMiseuedldteiicdamhoPapcunulanbmteleielsanhntesdrfrom WAdodriknflgoinwtsegration Asset Manager Staolrdaigeitafal acsilsiteytfsor Joined APS Group in 2004 M(EdaninabguersghopaenrdatGiolansgaocwro) ss Scotland AinlsLonlodokns after key financial services accounts Jon Hardy Chief Financial Officer Joined APS Group in 2018 Responsible for the finance function Previously group finance director at Gi Group Previously led MBO of two companies Jreolianted4uAPS in 2010 following the acquisition of Responsible for group wide IT operations Fsyosctuesmosn development of bespoke software Kim Naylor Executive Director Joined APS Group in 2009 Rreelastpionshibiples for managing a number of key client RthespUoKngsiobvlerfnomr keenyt satcackoeuhnotld(CeCr Sre)lationships for Rsuepsployncshibalien for the overall strategy for indirect Joined APS Group in 2010 RthespUoKnsible for all European business outside RLoenspdons/ibSleoufothr arellgpiroivnate sector clients in the 3 Successful and innovative management team with key industry, client and brand relationships 3 Track record of delivery – proven capabilities in growing businesses and capitalising on market and customer trends 3 Driving the key principles of the business and a culture built on values, opportunity and diversity 3 Backed by a strong second tier team Operational excellence Brand Management Enabling Services and Solutions Digital Transformation byoeutwr peeronctehsesemsodules and gBSurhidaanerdleinbPerosarnatandld asstsaeketshwolidtherasll CThuestcoomrerofDyaotuar byouusinuensiqsutehat makes MeBaupsueinrefeosarsmndIannatecnlealyidglyaestnaeckeey OMpeanratgioenrs caMmoCpnaiimtgonrpsyaoaigunnrdmTpraraorckmkeeotirtniogns Maacanrnodassgueaplplpcrloyhdacunhcnateionlns - 8- - 12 - EBITDA