September 2023 Market update

24 October 2023

Market update as of September 2023

Continued to execute on our Strategic Plan revising our estimates upwards

Reinforced our balance sheet and flexibility to fund future growth

More than 50 renewable gas projects in different stages of development

+730MW of renewable capacity

Invested €1.9bnand progressing to bring +1.5GW into operation in 2024

Continued focus on security of energy supply at affordable prices for our clients

Market update

Increased regulatory visibility in

Managed our gas exposure to

some LatAm markets

increase visibility and de-risking

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Key figures as of September 2023

Higher EBITDA and Investment while reducing Net debt

€bn

EBITDA

Investment

Net debt

4.3

1.9

11.2

Trends until September 2023 support year end EBITDA expectations above initial guidance

70% Investment increase

Continued Net debt reduction

First 2023 interim dividend of 0.50

€/sh. paid on 7 August; second interim dividend of 0.50 €/sh. payable on 7 November

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Sources and uses of cash 2023YTD

€bn

Strong balance

sheet and cash

Net debt

flow to fund

1.6

reduction

attractive

& other

growth and

dividend policy

Cash flow from

1.0

Dividends

4.5

operations

1.9

Investment

Sources

Uses

Accelerating investments in Renewables and Networks

€1.9bn

Other

Split

10%

€1.1bn

Renewables

€1.9bn

62%

Networks

29%

Sep

Sep

2022

2023

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2023 revised guidance based on current energy scenario

Growing

EBITDA, Investment and dividends while reducing Net debt

Growing EBITDA

EBITDA (€bn)

>5.4

5.0

Revised

3.5

>5.0

Previous

2021

2022

2023E

Lower indebtedness and leverage

Net debt (€bn)

ND/

3.6x

2.4x

2.3x

EBITDA

12.8

12.1

~12.5

2021

2022

2023E

Investment program acceleration

Investment (€bn)

~3.0

1.9

1.5

2021

2022

2023E

Revised dividend distribution

Dividend floor (€/sh.)

1.4

1.2

1.2

2021

2022

2023E

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Appendix

Alternative Performance Metrics

Naturgy's financial disclosures contain magnitudes and metrics drafted in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and others that are based on the Group's disclosure model, referred to as Alternative Performance Metrics (APM), which are viewed as adjusted figures with respect to those presented in accordance with IFRS.

The chosen APMs are useful for persons consulting the financial information as they allow an analysisof the financial performance, cash flows and financial situation of Naturgy, and a comparison with other companies.

Below is a glossary of terms with the definition of the APMs:

Alternative performance

Definition and terms

Reconciliation of values

Relevance of use

metrics

30 September 2023

30 September 2022

EBITDA = Revenue - Procurements + Other

EBITDA ("Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization")

measures the Group´s operating profit before deducting interests, taxes,

operating income - Personnel expenses - Other

depreciations and amortizations. By dispensing with the financial, tax and

EBITDA

operating expenses + Gain/(loss) on disposals of

Euros 4,313 million

Euros 3,502 million

accounting expenses magnitudes that do not entail a cash outflow, it allows

fixed assets + Release of fixed asset grants to

evaluating the comparability of the results over time. It is an indicator widely

Income and other

used in the markets to compare the results of different companies.

Measure of the investment effort of each period in assets of the different

businesses, including accrued and unpaid investments. It allows to know the

Investments (CAPEX)

Investments in intangible assets + Investments in

Euros 1,378 million = 209

Euros 1,119 million = 211 allocation of its resources and facilitate the comparison of the investment

property, plant & equipment

+ 1,169

+ 909

effort between periods. It is made up both of maintenance and growth

investments (funds invested in the development or for the expansion of the

Group's activities).

"Non-current financial liabilities" + "Current

Euros 15,550 million =

Euros 16,301 million =

Measure of the Group's level of financial debt. Includes current and non-

Gross financial debt

current concepts. This indicator is widely used in capital markets to compare

financial liabilities"

12,616 + 2,934

13,999 + 2,302

different companies.

Gross financial debt - "Cash and cash

Measure of the Group's level of financial debt including current and non-

Euros 11,171 million =

Euros 12,070 million =

current items, after discounting the cash and cash equivalents balance and

Net financial debt

equivalents" - "Derivative financial assets

15,550 - 4,106 - 273

16,301 - 3,985 - 246

asset derivatives linked to financial liabilities. This indicator is widely used in

associated with financial liabilities"

capital markets to compare different companies.

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This communication contains forward-looking information and statements about Naturgy. Such information can include financial projections and estimates, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future results, operations, capital expenditures or strategy.

Naturgy cautions that forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Naturgy. These risks and uncertainties include the current volatile market and regulatory uncertainty, as well as those identified in the documents containing more comprehensive information filed by Naturgy and their subsidiaries in the different supervisory authorities of the securities markets in which their securities are listed and, in particular, the Spanish National Securities Market Commission.

Except as required by applicable law, Naturgy does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information and statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This document includes certain alternative performance measures ("APMs"), as defined in the Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority in October 2015.

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