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Natuzzi S.p.A. Form 6-K Summary: Third Quarter 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K reports unaudited financial results for Natuzzi S.p.A. for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The filing, dated December 16, 2025, highlights a challenging business environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, weak consumer confidence, and U.S. trade duties. The Company is currently undergoing a restructuring process, including the search for a new CEO and the divestment of non-strategic assets.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Total net sales decreased 0.8% year-over-year in 3Q 2025. Sales of upholstered and home furnishings products fell 1.2%, driven by a 28.3% drop in Greater China and a 19.5% decline in the Natuzzi Editions brand. North America sales grew 4.7%.
• Margin Expansion: Gross margin improved to 36.0% from 31.8% in 3Q 2024. This 4.2 percentage point increase was aided by a favorable sales mix (higher Natuzzi Italia sales) and cost savings from rightsizing Chinese operations, partially offset by higher industrial labor costs.
• Loss Reduction: The operating loss narrowed to €1.7 million from €3.8 million, and the net loss decreased to €5.1 million from €7.4 million. Net finance costs improved to €2.4 million from €3.3 million due to favorable currency movements.
• Liquidity Deterioration: Cash reserves declined to €18.1 million from €20.3 million at year-end 2024. The net financial position worsened by €10.5 million to a deficit of €32.2 million, despite €9.9 million in proceeds from asset sales (High Point building and Romanian land).

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Management describes the environment as "highly challenging" with store traffic and written orders remaining below expectations. Key risks include persistent geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and U.S. trade duties. The Company is actively implementing a restructuring plan featuring a significant reduction in fixed costs, flexible production capacity, and the outsourcing of low value-added activities. A binding offer has been received for the sale of a non-strategic Italian asset.

Corporate Governance Action: Due to accumulated losses exceeding one-third of the share capital, the Board has convened a Shareholders' Meeting to adopt measures pursuant to Article 2446 of the Italian Civil Code. This involves a nominal reduction of share capital to align with recorded losses. The Company states this is an accounting adjustment and does not impact ongoing operations or listing compliance.

Leadership: The Company continues to seek a permanent CEO to lead the restructuring efforts. Pasquale Natuzzi serves as Chairman and CEO ad interim.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Capital Reduction: Verify the timeline and specific terms of the Article 2446 share capital reduction and its impact on share count and valuation.
• CEO Search: Monitor for announcements regarding the appointment of a permanent CEO and the progress of the restructuring plan.
• Liquidity Runway: Assess the sustainability of the €18.1 million cash balance against the €32.2 million net debt position and ongoing operating cash outflows (€5.8 million used in 9M 2025).
• Asset Sales: Confirm the closing of the binding offer for the non-strategic Italian asset and the realization of proceeds from the High Point and Romania sales.
• China Exposure: Evaluate the long-term impact of the 28.3% sales decline in Greater China and the effectiveness of the rightsizing of Chinese operations.