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1 COMPANY PROFILE

2 Index OVS S.p.A. About OVS Network Customers Store Concept Design & Product Development Special Projects Communication E-commerce/CRM/Omnichannel Supply Chain & Operations Quality Corporate Social Responsibility Press Clippings p.3 p.5 p.7 p.8 p.9 p.10 p.13 p.18 p.25 p.28 p.29 p.30 p.32 2

3 OVS S.p.A. OVERVIEW OVS S.p.A. is the leading value fashion retailer in Italy with a dominant market share in men s, women s and kids segments. Listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since March ,526 million net sales in Italian market share 7.8% (January 2018) over 1600 stores in Italy and abroad (2017) over 890,000 sqm total selling area

category killer and undisputed leader on

UPIM, the Italy s family value retailer 4

4 OVS S.p.A. OVERVIEW OVS S.p.A. operates under several brands: OVS, the leading Italian brand for men s, women s, and kids clothing OVS KIDS, category killer and undisputed leader on the Italian market for kids clothing UPIM, the Italy s family value retailer 4 BLUKIDS, Upim s clothing brand for kids CROFF, Upim s home decoration brand

Founded in 1972 in Venice 1,186 million net sales in 2017 Over 1000 stores in Italy and abroad

5 About OVS OVS is the n 1 apparel brand in Italy, leading value fashion retailer with a dominant market share in men s, women s and kids segments. Founded in 1972 in Venice 1,186 million net sales in 2017 Over 1000 stores in Italy and abroad 170 million visitors every year 97 % brand awareness in Italy Undisputed market leader in the Italian kids industry with a double digit market share 5

6 About OVS BRAND POSITIONING STATEMENT OVS is the first Italian fast fashion brand offering everyone, every day, the freedom to dress in Italian style, always at the best possible price 6

7 Network Over 1000 stores in Italy and abroad (full format, average size about 1000 and Kids, average size about 150 sqm). The flagship store in Milan is about 2,800 sqm. 7

8 Customers With a growing number of young and contemporary customers, OVS benefits from a solid customer base thanks to a wide offer for the whole family covering different lifestyles 8

9 Store Concept A continuous evolution merging heritage and urban details to propose our customers a contemporary shopping experience. The layout naturally stimulate customers to explore the entire store, due to display ideas which enhance the aesthetics and the details of the products. 9 The flagship store in Milan Corso Buenos Aires makes a turning point in OVS s journey. It has been designed by architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, the creator of the interior design for the luxury department store Excelsior Milano. An area covering about 2,800 sqm to revamp the image of one of Milan s main shopping thoroughfares and to allow Italy s leading value fashion retailer to affirm its leadership in all format.

Design & Product Development OVS Design and Product Development Department is led by experienced Fashion Directors and operates with an internal team including designers, product managers and pattern

10 Design & Product Development OVS Design and Product Development Department is led by experienced Fashion Directors and operates with an internal team including designers, product managers and pattern makers ensuring the evolution of fashion trends and a constant renewal in the product range: men s, women s and kidswear. 10 The collections express the excellence of Italian style made accessible to everyone at the best possible price. Special projects are developed through cooperation and partnership with external designers and young talents from the world s best known fashion schools.

11 Design & Product Development OVS is the undisputed market leader in the Italian kids industry, with a double-digit market share. 11 OVS KIDS is present in all the OVS full-format stores and also with stand alone format: in Italy 1 out of 2 children wears OVS target 0-14 product styled in Italy high quality and natural fabrics extremely competitive price positioning and value for money Almost 400 stand alone Kids Stores (DOS and franchising) in Italy and abroad average size 150 sqm

Every month it offers themes with new and different shades and textures according to the way the fashion and beauty worlds are moving.

12 Design & Product Development Shaka Innovative Beauty is the OVS brand dedicated to perfumes and cosmetics. Shaka is smart, democratic and always in line with the latest trends. Every month it offers themes with new and different shades and textures according to the way the fashion and beauty worlds are moving. 12 The wide range of items, all at affordable prices, is combined with an extreme attention to product quality, all 100% made in Europe. Shaka is also the OVS beauty concept, where it s possibile to discover always contemporary and trendy brands.

13 Special projects KENDALL+KYLIE exclusively FOR OVS has been launched on March 3 rd 2018, when OVS unveiled the first capsule collection with the two influential, fashionable sisters brand Kendall + Kylie Jenner. Combined, Kendall and Kylie Jenner boast a following of more than 190 million fans globally. 13 Two additional Spring/Summer capsules will hit selected OVS stores in April and May, respectively, while other four limited edition Fall/Winter ranges will be available from July to October. The collection is infused with a feminine, urban and youthful appeal, reflecting Kendall and Kylie Jenner s iconic style, which blends Nineties sportswear with a glamorous urban vibe. KENDALL+KYLIE FOR OVS is sold in selected OVS stores across Italy, Switzerland and Austria and on ovs.it and ovsfashion.com.

14 Special projects For the inauguration evening of the 74thVenice International Film Festival, Bianca Balti, ambassador of the brand, chose to walk the red carpet in an OVS outfit that will be available exclusively online at ovs.it and ovsfashion.com. Total look in off white - currently the most ontrend - for the top model, consisting of a micro dress in cady under a silk organza maxi kimono, inspired by the elegance of the Samurai. A brand new shape, with a grosgrain belt to add a special emphasis to the waistline and highlight Bianca s feminine style. 14 The micro dress and the kimono in black, have been available exclusively online at ovs.it and ovsfashion.com this September.

Special projects Arts of Italy is a limited-edition capsule collection conceived by the OVS design team taking

A journey that OVS makes throughout the country in search of suggestions, interpreting the Italian artistic

For the second edition OVS has called in as ambassadors a number of well-known names from different sectors:

15 Special projects Arts of Italy is a limited-edition capsule collection conceived by the OVS design team taking inspiration from a number of Italian art treasures sought out by Davide Rampello, curator of the project. A journey that OVS makes throughout the country in search of suggestions, interpreting the Italian artistic heritage through the innovative key of detail. For the second edition OVS has called in as ambassadors a number of well-known names from different sectors: from the singer Emma and the actors Ambra Angiolini and Valeria Solarino, to the writer Luca Bianchini, the chef Davide Oldani and director Giovanni Veronesi. VALERIA SOLARINO 15 GIOVANNI VERONESI

Special projects Kids Creative Lab is a yearly-based educational project of art and fashion dedicated to children attending primary schools,

The sixth edition achieved an extraordinary record for participants: over 1,8 million children (more than 50% of primary-age children in

This year the project aimed to promote among young people values such as awareness and respect.

16 Special projects Kids Creative Lab is a yearly-based educational project of art and fashion dedicated to children attending primary schools, conceived by OVS and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The sixth edition achieved an extraordinary record for participants: over 1,8 million children (more than 50% of primary-age children in Italy). It has been one of the biggest participatory project even realized. This year the project aimed to promote among young people values such as awareness and respect. The workshop We the Kids, conceived and implemented together with the artist and film-maker Marinella Senatore, consisted in a choreography, composed of 4 different exercises, realized by the children. On May 9th more than kids have performed the choreography in Piazza San Marco in Venice. KIDS CREATIVE LAB 6 EDITION: KIDS PERFORMANCE IN SAN MARCO 16

Special projects OVS meets the irreverent and ironic creativity of Jean Paul Gaultier to launch a capsule collection for both women s and men s in November 2016.

17 Special projects OVS meets the irreverent and ironic creativity of Jean Paul Gaultier to launch a capsule collection for both women s and men s in November Signature, recognizable motifs, characterizing Jean Paul Gaultier s collections, are combined with new themes, including a magnified game card pattern, which enhances the playful spirit of the lineup. 17 During the opening evening of the 73 rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival, the top model Bianca Balti, chose to wear a doublebreasted trench coat in black taffeta Jean Paul Gaultier for OVS.

18 Special projects OVS was appointed Official Retailer at Expo Milano 2015 which means being able to play a part in a unique event. 18 OVS made its retail expertise available to interpret the themes of Expo Milano Being official retailers meant not only creating official Expo brand products, but also translating the values of Expo Milano 2015 into ideas and items that can symbolise this memorable event. The Expo pavilion, created entirely with ecosustainable materials, will be transformed into a nursery for the children of OVS employees.

Special projects BABY ANGEL BY ELIO FIORUCCI EEQUAL WITH

Angel, designed by Elio Fiorucci 2011: Equal, in

Ti Per Te, in collaboration with Cristina Tardito,

by Tracey Wong from Central Saint Martins, tutored by

WITH ALBERTO ASPESI ELIO FIORUCCI FOR EXPO MILANO 2015

Maio from Istituto Marangoni, tutored by Alberto Aspesi

19 Special projects BABY ANGEL BY ELIO FIORUCCI EEQUAL WITH ENNIO CAPASA TI PER TE BY KRISTINA TI : Baby Angel, designed by Elio Fiorucci 2011: Equal, in collaboration with Ennio Capasa, Costume National 2012: Ti Per Te, in collaboration with Cristina Tardito, Kristina Ti 2013: Fashion For Young Generations designed by Tracey Wong from Central Saint Martins, tutored by Matthew Williamson 19 F4YG WITH MATTHEW WILLIAMSON F4YG WITH ALBERTO ASPESI ELIO FIORUCCI FOR EXPO MILANO : Fashion For Young Generations designed by Dafne Maio from Istituto Marangoni, tutored by Alberto Aspesi 2015: Elio Fiorucci for Expo Milano 2015 inspired by St Francis s Cantico delle Creature.

20 Communication WOMEN 40

21 Communication MEN 41

22 Communication YOUNG 42

23 Communication KIDS 43

Communication EVENTS OVS and Marie Claire social casting 2017 OVS and

aspiring models in OVS stores all over Italy Giovanni Allevi for OVS Arts

launch the Arts of Italy project at the Auditorium in Milan 24 J-AX in

in the OVS store in Torino Benji & Fede in Verona 2016 Special guest the

24 Communication EVENTS OVS and Marie Claire social casting 2017 OVS and Marie Claire in collaboration with Brave Model Agency looking for aspiring models in OVS stores all over Italy Giovanni Allevi for OVS Arts of Italy 2016 The composer Giovanni Allevi for a special concert to launch the Arts of Italy project at the Auditorium in Milan 24 J-AX in Torino 2016 Special guest the rapper J-AX for an exclusive meet & greet in the OVS store in Torino Benji & Fede in Verona 2016 Special guest the singers Benji & Fede for an exclusive meet & greet and live performance in the OVS store in Verona

Communication EVENTS Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2012 Special

exclusive dj set in the OVS store in 25 Vogue Fashion s Night

performance in the OVS store in Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2016

25 Communication EVENTS Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2012 Special guest Bob Sinclar for an exclusive dj set in the OVS store in Milan, Via Torino. Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2013 Special guest Skin for an exclusive dj set in the OVS store in Milan, Via Torino. 25 Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2015 Special guest Saint Motel for an exclusive live performance in the OVS store in Milan, Via Torino. Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2016 Special guest Alvaro Soler for an exclusive live performance in the OVS store in Milan, Via Torino.

26 Communication EVENTS Vogue Fashion s Night Out 2017 Special guest Martin Solveig for an exclusive dj set in the OVS store in Milan, Via Torino. 26

27 E-commerce APP / CLICK & COLLECT / PROXIMITY MARKETING In 2014 the online store won the Accenture Innovative@retail Award as best Italian webshop and in 2015 the Demandware Innovative Customer Experience Award in Las Vegas. 27

28 CRM OVS CARD / OVS CARD FOR STUDENTS / NEWSLETTERS OVS is Italy s leading clothing company in terms of active card holders with a proactive recruiting and loyalty strategy. 2,1 MILLION ACTIVE CARDHOLDERS 28

29 Omnichannel INTERACTIVE KIOSK MAGIC FITTING ROOM PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOGLE FOR WORK MAGIC ROOM FOR KIDS 29

Supply chain & operations HIGH CONTROLLED & INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN We source our products from the best sourcing areas in the Mediterranean basin, Far East and Italy.

30 Supply chain & operations HIGH CONTROLLED & INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN We source our products from the best sourcing areas in the Mediterranean basin, Far East and Italy. OVS has a long-standing global sourcing organization based in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Delhi, Dhaka and Istanbul, employing almost 300 people dedicated to suppliers scouting, production and quality control. 30 Supply chain is managed through a network of international service providers and in Italy by two warehouses based in Milan and Piacenza. Yearly volumes are more than 180 million pieces. Products are distributed to the network based on store needs with a daily plan.

31 Quality OVS considers quality as an essential prerequisite. This is the reason why we have a company quality assurance department to guarantee that the quality of all our products complies with the standards in terms of inhouse requirements and current legislation in relation to production, materials and procedures. For many childrenswear and underwear products OVS is certified by Oeko-Tex 100 (class I and II), checking the levels of noxious chemical substances contained in the garments. 31 OVS is the first Italian company being part of the Better Cotton Initiative, to source a cotton which reduces water usage and chemicals OVS uses only faux fur.

Sustainability OVS has a tight Code of Conduct, which provides for: rules of conduct for Group suppliers company audits carried out by internal technical staff and by third parties enviromental

32 Sustainability OVS has a tight Code of Conduct, which provides for: rules of conduct for Group suppliers company audits carried out by internal technical staff and by third parties enviromental policies at the production sites OVS adheres to Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, an independent, legally binding agreement between brands and trade unions designed to work towards a safe and healthy Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry. 32 The respect for the rights of workers and the environment makes OVS a company actively pursuing a socially responsible policy.

33 Sustainability OVS believes in a more sustainable future for fashion and promotes it in a democratic, inclusive, responsible way. Respect for people and environment are intrinsic values to the culture of OVS and they direct its choices in every area. 33 Over the years OVS has cemented a solid social reputation by contributing and collaborating with high-profile organizations on numerous charity projects and humanitarian activities, for the most part dedicated to child relief. It launched in 2013 a project to collect and recycle used clothing supporting Save The Children. RECYCLING PROJECT

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36 OVS Via Terraglio Venezia Mestre

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