First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

April 25, 2024

Forward-Looking Statement

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1Q 2024 Financial Highlights

$198M

$6M

(19%) decline YoY

3% of Sales

Sales

Adjusted EBITDA

$439M

($10M)

7% improvement vs Q4'23

($11M) decrease YoY

Backlog

Free Cash Flow

  • Delivered solid SV adjusted EBITDA margin of 19%
  • Achieved sequential growth in consolidated backlog; first sequential order improvement in 2 years for FVS

The Shyft Group's products on display at NTEA Work Truck Week Show

Improved collaboration by our team members to deliver results

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1Q 2024 Operational Highlights

OPERATING FRAMEWORK

Review of production processes during Duramag facility visit

Utilimaster Walk-in-Van at NTEA Work Truck Week

  • Conducted detailed senior management reviews at key service and truck body facilities
  • Executed first 'One Shyft' procurement initiative to consolidate suppliers & drive material savings
  • Maintained Blue Arc momentum with targeted second half production
  • High level of customer engagement at NTEA Work Truck Week across entire product portfolio
  • Customer focused innovation - Announced first Driver Cooling aftermarket order for 5k+ trucks
  • Continued to deepen OEM relationships to drive growth - Achieved Ford Pro Upfitter designation

Driving our operating framework to create long-term shareholder value

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Blue Arc EV Program Update

Commercial

  • Progressing commercial discussions across multiple customers and a range of end-markets
  • Positive customer feedback from ride and drives held during NTEA Work Truck Week

Product Development

  • Vehicle performing well with Our Next Energy (ONE) battery; working with multiple battery suppliers to mitigate supply chain risk
  • Vehicle testing nearing completion with production targeted for late 2024

Blue Arc EV Customer Ride & Drive Event at NTEA Show in Indianapolis

Highly engaged team focused on delivering a world class vehicle

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First Quarter 2024 Financial Review and 2024 Outlook

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Shyft Financial Summary - 1Q24

Reported Financials

Adjusted Financials

($ million, except EPS)

($ million, except EPS)

Sales

$243.4

$197.9

(19%) Decrease

1Q23

1Q24

Net Income and EPS

$1.7

($4.7)

1Q23

1Q24

EPS

$0.05

($0.14)

Adjusted EBITDA and % of Sales

$10.8

(44%) Decrease

$6.1

4.4%

3.1%

1Q23

1Q24

Adjusted Net Income and EPS

$4.3

($1.4)

1Q23

1Q24

Adj EPS $0.12

($0.04)

Focused on delivering improved results in a challenging operating environment

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Segment Results Summary - 1Q24

Sales

Adjusted EBITDA and % of Sales

(in millions)

($ in millions)

$159.4

$107.8

$12.5

FVS

(32%) Decrease

7.8%

$0.9

0.9%

1Q23

1Q24

1Q23

1Q24

$87.2

$90.1

SV

3% Increase

1Q23

1Q24

$13.9

$17.0

15.9%

+23% Increase

18.8%

1Q23

1Q24

Solid SV performance offset by continued parcel market softness in FVS

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2024 Outlook

Revenue

$850 to $900M

Progress in 1Q, but remain cautious on timing of parcel market recovery

~Flat YoY at midpoint

No revenue from Blue Arc assumed in outlook

Adjusted

$40 to $50M

Tightly managing spending

EBITDA

+13% YoY at midpoint

Blue Arc spending of $20 to $25M vs. $33M in 2023

Adjusted

$0.28 to $0.51

Assumes share count of ~35M

EPS

(26%) YoY at midpoint

Tax headwind driven by prior year tax benefit

Free

Cash Flow

$25 to $35M

  • ~70% EBITDA conversion
  • Continued working capital reduction
  • Capex of $20 to $25M

Driving operational rigor to deliver initial 2024 outlook

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Why Invest in the Shyft Group?

Attractive End-Markets

Customer Focused

Innovation

Operational Excellence

Financial Strength

Leading positions in last mile delivery

and infrastructure

Solutions focused on our customers and their needs

Leveraging the power of Shyft to return to

historical profitability levels

Ability to generate cash drives flexibility to invest for future growth and return capital

Attractive long-term

value creation

opportunity

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