Allego, a Leading Pan-European Public EV Fast Charging Network, Announces Second Quarter 2022 Key Performance Metrics, and Exercise of Mega-E Purchase Option

•  Allego exercised the purchase option relating to Mega-E. The purchase enhances the Company’s strategic focus on fast and ultra-fast chargers and the roll-out of its growth plans.
• Second-quarter 2022 utilization rate¹ nearly doubled to 9.0% from 4.6% in the same period in 2021, including Mega-E assets.
• Total “green” energy sold during the quarter was 37.4 GWh, up 102.1% from the year-ago quarter.
• The total number of sessions increased 66% to 2.3 million, compared to the prior-year quarter of 1.4 million.
• The company’s secured backlog of approximately 1,100 sites, in combination with the company’s proprietary software, is expected to enhance visibility and profitability.
• Allego expects to continue to benefit from a supportive regulatory and demand backdrop, as recently highlighted by the European Parliament signing a ban on the sale of Internal Combustion Engine (“ICE”) vehicles starting in 2035.

Allego N.V. (“Allego” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast-charging network, today announced its second-quarter 2022 key performance metrics, which are inclusive of Mega-E.

The Company’s second quarter 2022 utilization rate was 9.0% compared to 4.6% during the same period in 2021, representing a 94.9% increase, and equating to 4.5 sessions per ultra-charger per day. On a sequential basis from the first quarter of 2022, the utilization rate increased to 9.0% from 7.5%, representing a 19.2% increase.

The total number of sessions increased to 2.3 million, compared to the prior-year period of approximately 1.4 million. Total energy sold increased 102.1% to 37.4 GWh from 18.5 GWh. Allego-owned charging sessions increased to 1.9 million, compared to the prior-year period of about 1.0 million.

As of March 17, 2022, the Company consolidates the Mega-E assets and has now exercised the purchase option relating to Mega-E under the previously disclosed terms for approximately €33.0 million in cash. The combination has added more than 100 sites and nearly 770 charge ports, mainly fast-and ultra-fast, consistent with the Company’s strategic focus.

Mathieu Bonnet, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am very pleased to see the continued strength of our charging network as utilization rates increase, driven by expanding adoption of EVs throughout Europe, coupled with our strategic partnerships with OEMs, fleets, and premium retail locations, providing highly convenient access for consumers. The addition of Mega-E enhances Allego’s position in fast and ultra-fast chargers, and together with a 9% utilization and 99.5% up-time across our network, we provide a seamless experience for our customers.”

Allego continues to see significant tailwinds for its business, with Europe’s focus on energy independence and carbon reduction. This is highlighted by the announcement by the European Parliament on June 29, 2022, banning the sale of internal combustion engines (“ICE”) in cars and SUVs, effective in 2035. The ban should continue to drive the need for significant European investment in an EV charging infrastructure suitable to replace gas vehicles. Additionally, from January to May 2022, EV penetration rates in Europe remain more than three times higher relative to the United States¹. Allego’s existing leadership across the continent, with a presence in 15 countries and over 33,000 charging ports, leaves the Company well-positioned to capitalize on this mega-trend and create significant long-term shareholder value.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a secured backlog of about 1,100 sites signed for lease terms of 10 years or longer, including some 6,700 fast and ultra-fast charging ports. The Company’s proprietary Allamo and EV Cloud platforms are integral to evaluating and acquiring the most suitable locations, enriching customer relationships, and enhancing revenue visibility and profitability.

Mathieu Bonnet, the CEO, further commented, “Our strategic alliance with European suppliers has proven resilient as we have experienced few interruptions. Moreover, the power-purchase agreements that we are now securing on a long-term basis from renewable sources will significantly position Allego to control its variable costs by removing future volatility associated with energy prices. Combining these effective measures will enable us to deliver on our financial commitments and fortify our leading market position.”

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About Allego

Allego delivers charging solutions for electric cars, motors, buses, and trucks, for consumers, businesses, and cities. Allego’s end-to-end charging solutions make it easier for businesses and cities to deliver the infrastructure drivers need, while the scalability of our solutions makes us the partner of the future. Founded in 2013, Allego is a leader in charging solutions, with an international charging network comprising of approximately 34,000 public charging ports operational throughout the pan-European market – and proliferating. Our charging solutions are connected to our proprietary platform, EV-Cloud, which gives our customers and us a full portfolio of features and services to meet and exceed market demands. We are committed to providing independent, reliable, and safe charging solutions, agnostic of vehicle model or network affiliation. At Allego, we strive every day to make EV charging easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable for all.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Allego intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,”, “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “target” or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Allego’s expectations with respect to future performance. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, and potentially adversely, from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Allego’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) changes adversely affecting Allego’s business, (ii) the risks associated with vulnerability to industry downturns and regional or national downturns, (iii) fluctuations in Allego’s revenue and operating results, (iv) unfavorable conditions or further disruptions in the capital and credit markets, (v) Allego’s ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness, (vi) competition from existing and new competitors, (vii) the growth of the electric vehicle market, (viii) Allego’s ability to integrate any businesses it may acquire, (ix) Allego’s ability to recruit and retain experienced personnel, (x) risks related to legal proceedings or claims, including liability claims, (xi) Allego’s dependence on third-party contractors to provide various services, (xii) Allego’s ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, (xiii) the impact of COVID-19, including COVID-19 and other related supply chain disruptions and expense increases, (xiv) general economic, regulatory or political conditions, including the armed conflict in Ukraine and (xv) other factors detailed under the section entitled “Item 3.D. Risk Factors” of Allego’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in Allego’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. If any of these risks materialize or Allego’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Allego presently does not know or that Allego currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Allego’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Allego anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Allego’s assessments to change. However, while Allego may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Allego specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Allego’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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