Risks associated with the sectors and markets in which Exor’s subsidiaries and associates operate
Through its investments in subsidiaries and associates, Exor currently operates mainly in the sectors of
reinsurance (PartnerRe), automobile (Stellantis), trucks, commercial vehicles, buses (Iveco Group, spun off from
CNH Industrial in January 2022), tractors, agricultural and construction equipment (CNH Industrial), performance
and luxury cars (Ferrari), media, publishing and editorial (GEDI and The Economist Group) and professional
football (Juventus Football Club). As a result, Exor is exposed to the risks typical of the sectors and markets in
which such subsidiaries and associates operate. Therefore, the performance of the main subsidiaries has a very
significant impact on the earnings, financial position and cash flows of Exor.
In the football industry, revenues are driven by the performance of football teams. Therefore, revenues of football
teams may vary significantly depending on their participation and performance in domestic and international
competitions. Also, business and financial performances are affected significantly by transactions made as part of
the transfer campaign and the management of a player’s registrations rights. A significant portion of the revenues
of Juventus includes, but is not limited to, its broadcasting and media rights, the management of its brand,
sponsorship and advertising market.
Revenues deriving from such activities may be affected by various circumstances, such as future changes to the
rules and criteria set out both at national and European level to govern the distribution of the broadcasting and
media rights and by events in the football industry that, even if unrelated to Juventus, may negatively affect its
brand or reputation. Juventus’ sponsorship and advertising revenues are also affected by the terms and conditions
of the relevant sponsorship and advertising agreements; when the current agreements expire, Juventus may not
be able to renew or replace them with contracts on similar or better terms.
In respect of the editorial, publishing and media industry, companies operating in the sector derive substantial
revenues from the sale of advertising on newspapers, inserts and websites. Expenditures by advertisers tend to
be cyclical, reflecting overall economic conditions and buying patterns. In addition, newer technologies and free-
press are increasing the number of media available to audiences and may cause changes in consumer behaviour
that could affect the attractiveness of the media and publishing industries’ offerings, both to advertisers and to the
public generally, which could have an adverse effect on the relevant business. The publishing industry is also
largely exposed to the threat of content piracy and infringement of intellectual property rights. Furthermore, in
general, the industry is highly regulated by laws and regulations issued and administered by various authorities;
such authorities regulate, among other things, the ownership of media and various authorities have under
consideration, and may in the future adopt, new laws, regulations and policies regarding a wide variety of matters,
including technological changes, which could, directly or indirectly, adversely affect the editorial, publishing and
media industry business.
The sectors and markets in which the Exor's principal investments operate have already been affected by the
current COVID‑19 pandemic. In particular, the adoption of lockdown measures taken to limit the spreading of
COVID‑19 have caused, and may continue to cause, a decline in demand for the products and services that
Exor’s subsidiaries and associates provide and as a result adversely impact the business and operations of Exor’s
subsidiaries and associates.
Exposure to financial counterparty risk
Exor is exposed to financial institution counterparty risk and will continue to be exposed to the risk of loss if
counterparty financial institutions fail or are otherwise unable to meet their obligations. Financial services
institutions are inter-related as a result of trading, counterparty and other relationships. Exor has exposure to
many different industries and counterparties and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the
financial industry, including financial intermediaries, brokers and dealers, commercial banks and investment banks
for its own account. Defaults by, or even the perceived questioning of the creditworthiness of, one or more
financial services institutions or the financial services industry, generally, has led and may continue to lead to
market-wide liquidity problems and could also lead to losses or defaults. The exact nature of the risks faced by
Exor is difficult to predict and guard against in view of the severity of the global financial crisis and the fact that
many of the related risks to the business are totally, or in part, outside of Exor's control.