Quarterly Report • May 28, 2019
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AT A GLANCE Q1 2019
| Non-financial KPIs | Unit | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of orders | in k | 560 | 459 | 22% |
| Europe | in k | 352 | 305 | 15% |
| LatAm | in k | 208 | 154 | 35% |
| Average order value | in EUR | 259 | 278 | –7% |
| Europe | in EUR | 328 | 340 | –4% |
| LatAm | in EUR | 141 | 153 | –8% |
| Number of active customers (as of March 31) | in k | 1,365 | 1,129 | 21% |
| Europe | in k | 816 | 711 | 15% |
| LatAm | in k | 549 | 418 | 31% |
| Employees (as of March 31) | number | 1,652 | 1,299 | 27% |
| Financial KPIs | Unit | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | in EURm | 93.2 | 84.5 | 10% |
| Gross profit margin | in % | 44% | 45% | –1 pp |
| Profit contribution margin | in % | 23% | 27% | –4 pp |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | in % | –16% | –6% | –10 pp |
| Earnings per share | in EUR | –0.91 | –0.74* | 23% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | in EURm | –19.8 | –3.3 | >100% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | in EURm | –7.0 | –5.6 | 25% |
| Cash flow from financing activities | in EURm | –2.6 | –2.2 | 18% |
| Cash and cash equivalents (as of March 31) | in EURm | 79.2 | 8.8 | >100% |
* calculated including the share split performed in May 2018

Über uns
home24 is the leading pure-play home & living e-commerce platform in continental Europe and Brazil. With over 100,000 articles – from accessories to lamps to furniture – home24 offers its current 1.4m customers the right product for every taste, style and budget.
On its platform, home24 combines a broad, carefully selected range of relevant third-party brands with attractive private labels, making it a furniture manufacturer and retailer in one.
The company is represented in seven European countries: Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy. In Brazil, home24 operates under the "Mobly" brand. Irrespective of size and weight, home24 delivers its products in Europe free of charge to the customer's home and also offers free returns.
home24's headquarters are located in Berlin. The company employs more than 1,000 people worldwide. home24 has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since June 15, 2018. Further information can be found on the Company's website at www.home24.com.
| Report on Economic Position | 02 |
|---|---|
| Selected Financial Information | 05 |
| Financial Calendar 2019, Imprint | 09 |
| in EURm | Q1 2019 Q1 2018 | Change | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 93.2 | 84.5 | 8.7 | 10% |
| Cost of sales | –52.6 | –46.6 | –6.0 | 13% |
| Gross profit | 40.6 | 37.9 | 2.7 | 7% |
| Gross profit margin | 44% | 45% | –1pp | |
| Selling and distribution costs | –52.9 | –39.4 | –13.5 | 34% |
| Impairment losses on financial assets |
–0.4 | –0.2 | –0.2 | 100% |
| Administrative expenses | –10.8 | –11.2 | 0.4 | –4% |
| Other operating income | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0% |
| Other operating expenses | –0.1 | –0.3 | 0.2 | –67% |
| Operating result (EBIT) | –23.3 | –12.9 | –10.4 | 81% |
| Depreciation and amortization |
7.3 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 52% |
| EBITDA | –16.0 | –8.1 | –7.9 | 98% |
| Share-based payment expenses |
1.1 | 3.0 | –1.9 | –63% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | –14.9 | –5.1 | –9.8 | >100% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | –16% | –6% | –10pp |
In the first three months of financial year 2019, consolidated revenue came to EUR 93.2m, up 10% y-o-y. Adjusted for foreign currency effects, revenue grew 12% y-o-y. Revenue growth was primarily driven by the higher number of active customers and orders placed. This positive effect was partly offset by a decline in the average order value (–6% when adjusted for foreign currency effects) during the reporting period.
As of March 31, 2019, home24 had a total of 1.4m active customers, compared to 1.1m as of March 31, 2018. The number of orders placed during the first three months of 2019 increased by 22% to 0.6m compared to the prior-year period. The market environment has been more challenging compared to the prior-year period, which had tangible effects on customer demand and is reflected in lower online market growth y-o-y. Nevertheless, compared to the strong first quarter of 2018 home24 has achieved solid revenue growth in the current financial year, primarily as a result of significant investments in the acquisition of new customers.
Revenue less cost of sales results in gross profit. In the first three months of 2019, the Group posted a gross profit of EUR 40.6m, up +7% from EUR 37.9m in the first three months of 2018. The increase is in line with the growth in revenue. The gross profit margin fell by 1 percentage point y-o-y to 44%.
| in EURm | Q1 2019 Q1 2018 | Change | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment expenses | –19.0 | –14.5 | –4.5 | 31% |
| Marketing expenses | –21.2 | –16.6 | –4.6 | 28% |
| Other selling and distribution costs |
–12.7 | –8.3 | –4.4 | 53% |
| Total selling and distribution costs |
–52.9 | –39.4 | –13.5 | 34% |
In the first three months of 2019, selling and distribution costs amounted to EUR 52.9m, up by 34 % compared to EUR 39.4m in the corresponding period in 2018. On the one hand, this increase was attributable to higher marketing expenses as expected, mainly as a result of investments in customer acquisition, especially via TV. On the other hand, the opening and ramp-up of the new warehouse in Halle (Saale) and the mega outlets temporarily led to higher fulfillment expenses, especially for handling and moving merchandise.
Profit contribution contains gross profit, fulfillment expenses and impairment losses on financial assets. In the first three month of 2019, the Group earned a profit contribution of EUR 21.2m and a profit contribution margin of 23 %.
In the first three months of 2019, administrative expenses decreased by 4% y-o-y to EUR 10.8m.
In the first three months of 2019, the adjusted EBITDA margin of –16% was ten percentage points below the prior-year figure. Negative adjusted EBITDA increased from EUR 5.1m to EUR 14.9m, mainly due to higher marketing and fulfillment expenses as well as investments in future projects, whose contributions to earnings will not be fully felt until the next few quarters. The adjusted amounts include share-based payment expenses for employees and media services provided to the Company.
| in EURm | Q1 2019 Q1 2018 | Change | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||
| Europe | 71.0 | 66.8 | 4.2 | 6% |
| LatAm | 22.2 | 17.7 | 4.5 | 25% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | ||||
| Europe | –14.9 | –5.8 | –9.1 | >100% |
| LatAm | 0.0 | 0.7 | –0.7 | –100% |
In the first three months of 2019, revenue in the Europe segment amounted to EUR 71.0m, up +6% y-o-y, representing 76% of Group revenue. In the first three months of 2019, revenue in the LatAm segment came to EUR 22.2m, up +25% y-o-y, thus contributing 24% to Group revenue. Adjusted for foreign currency effects, revenue in the LatAm segment grew by 35% y-o-y. Both segments recorded a decline in average order value accompanied by a rise in the number of active customers and orders placed. Adjusted for foreign currency effects, average order value in the LatAm segment was down just 1%.
The Europe segment generated negative adjusted EBITDA of EUR 14.9m after EUR 5.8m in the prior-year period (EUR –9.1m). The adjusted EBITDA margin came in at –21% compared to –9% in the prior-year period. The LatAm segment broke even in terms of adjusted EBITDA after EUR 0.7m in the prior-year period (EUR –0.7m). The adjusted EBITDA margin came in at 0% compared to +4% in the prior-year period.
| Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in EURm | Q1 2019 Q1 2018 | Change | in % | |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
–19.8 | –3.3 | –16.5 | >100% |
| thereof from change in net working capital |
–4.4 | 2.9 | –7.3 | >100% |
| Cash flow from investing activities |
–7.0 | –5.6 | –1.4 | 25% |
| Cash flow from financing activities |
–2.6 | –2.2 | –0.4 | 18% |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
–29.4 | –11.1 | –18.3 | >100% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
108.6 | 19.9 | 88.7 | >100% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
79.2 | 8.8 | 70.4 | >100% |
In the first three months of 2019, the Group's negative cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 19.8m compared to EUR 3.3m in the prior-year period. In the current financial year, the cash flow from operating activities was negatively impacted in particular by the loss from operating activities and the change in net working capital.
Cash outflows from investing activities primarily continued to relate to investments in internally generated and acquired software and the construction of the warehouse in Halle (Saale).
The cash flow from financing activities primarily concerns repayments of lease liabilities.
In total, the Group's cash and cash equivalents fell by EUR 29.4m in the first three months of 2019 and totaled EUR 79.2m as of the reporting date.
| in EURm | 03/31/ 2019 |
12/31/ 2018 |
Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 114.9 | 107.2 | 7.7 | 7% |
| Current assets | 142.1 | 167.9 | –25.8 | –15% |
| Total assets | 257.0 | 275.1 | –18.1 | –7% |
| Equity | 127.1 | 150.2 | –23.1 | –15% |
| Non-current liabilities | 40.9 | 34.9 | 6.0 | 17% |
| Current liabilities | 89.0 | 90.0 | –1.0 | –1% |
| Total equity and liabilities | 257.0 | 275.1 | –18.1 | –7% |
The assets and equity and liabilities of the Group changed compared to December 31, 2018, primarily because of the following balance sheet items:
The increase in non-current assets and non-current liabilities is mainly due to capitalized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
Current assets decreased in particular due to the change in cash and cash equivalents explained in the "Cash flows" section.
Equity decreased by EUR 23.1m, mainly due to the operating result.
Overall, total assets decreased by EUR 18.1m from EUR 275.1m to EUR 257.0m.
Following investments in a new ERP system and the optimization of business processes, the Group continued to grow revenue in the first three months of 2019. Attractive profit contribution margins based on the strength of its private label business are key drivers of home24's ability to invest in sustainable sales growth.
The market environment has been more challenging compared to the prior-year period, which had tangible effects on customer demand and is reflected in lower online market growth y-o-y. Nevertheless, compared to the strong first quarter of 2018 home24 has achieved solid revenue growth in the current financial year, primarily as a result of significant investments in the acquisition of new customers. As expected, the key factors for the y-o-y decrease in profitability were higher expenses for the opening and ramp-up of the new warehouse location in Halle (Saale) and the mega outlets as well as investments in the acquisition of new customers, in particular via TV.
home24 continued numerous capital expenditure measures in the first quarter of 2019 and has already successfully completed some of them. These will have positive effects on revenue and profitability in the current financial year.
home24 confirms its guidance with regard to revenue growth at constant currency in 2019 at or slightly above the 2018 growth rate. The LatAm segment will contribute disproportionately to growth.
The adjusted EBITDA margin will improve to a range between –4% and –9% for 2019 as a whole. In the current financial year, home24 anticipates that efficiencies from investments underway and new initiatives to win customers and reduce costs will pave the way to profitability based on adjusted EBITDA. home24 continues to anticipate break-even based on adjusted EBITDA at the end of 2019.
The Group will continue to consistently pursue its strategy for growth. The focus for the 2019 financial year will be to take advantage of the economies of scale provided by growth and further build on the Group's competitive position.
Berlin, May 28, 2019
Marc Appelhoff Christoph Cordes Johannes Schaback
| in EURm | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 93.2 | 84.5 |
| Cost of sales | –52.6 | –46.6 |
| Gross profit | 40.6 | 37.9 |
| Selling and distribution costs | –52.9 | –39.4* |
| Impairment losses on financial assets | –0.4 | –0.2 |
| Administrative expenses | –10.8 | –11.2* |
| Other operating income | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Other operating expenses | –0.1 | –0.3 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | –23.3 | –12.9 |
| Finance income | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Finance costs | –0.9 | –1.3 |
| Losses before taxes | –24.1 | –14.0 |
| Income taxes | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Loss for the period | –24.1 | –13.8 |
| Loss attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the parent company | –23.8 | –13.7 |
| Non-controlling interests | –0.3 | –0.1 |
* Selling and distribution costs include EUR 0.9m payment costs, which were reported under administrative expenses in the interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2018.
| in EURm | 03/31/2019 | 12/31/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property and equipment | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Intangible assets | 46.8 | 48.9 |
| Right-of-use assets | 44.4 | 37.6 |
| Financial assets | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Other non-financial assets | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total non-current assets | 114.9 | 107.2 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 35.5 | 32.6 |
| Advance payments on inventories | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Trade receivables | 15.7 | 16.7 |
| Other financial assets | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Other non-financial assets | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 79.2 | 108.6 |
| Total current assets | 142.1 | 167.9 |
| Total assets | 257.0 | 275.1 |
| in EURm | 03/31/2019 | 12/31/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 26.1 | 26.1 |
| Treasury shares | –0.1 | –0.1 |
| Capital reserves | 125.6 | 125.4 |
| Other reserves | –4.7 | –4.6 |
| Accumulated losses/retained earnings | –7.4 | 15.5 |
| Equity attributable to the owners of the parent company | 139.5 | 162.3 |
| Non-controlling interests | –12.4 | –12.1 |
| Total equity | 127.1 | 150.2 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Lease liabilities | 37.2 | 31.1 |
| Other financial liabilities | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Provisions | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 40.9 | 34.9 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Lease liabilities | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Trade payables | 56.8 | 56.2 |
| Advance payments received | 12.3 | 14.6 |
| Income tax liabilities | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Other non-financial liabilities | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Provisions | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Total current liabilities | 89.0 | 90.0 |
| Total liabilities | 129.9 | 124.9 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 257.0 | 275.1 |
| in EURm | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Loss before taxes | –24.1 | –14.0 |
| Depreciation of property and equipment | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Non-cash expenses from share-based payments | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| Other non-cash income and expenses | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Change in provisions | 0.1 | –0.1 |
| Change in net working capital | ||
| Change in inventories and advanced payments on inventories | –2.2 | –0.5 |
| Change in trade receivables and other assets | –1.1 | 0.9 |
| Change in trade payables and other payables | 1.3 | 3.2 |
| Change in advance payments received | –2.4 | –0.7 |
| Change in other assets / liabilities | –0.1 | –0.1 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | –19.8 | –3.3 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Payments to acquire property and equipment | –2.7 | –0.3 |
| Payments to acquire intangible assets | –4.3 | –5.0 |
| Changes in restricted cash and long-term security deposits | –0.1 | –0.3 |
| Proceeds from government grants | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –7.0 | –5.6 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Transaction costs paid | –0.6 | 0.0 |
| Cash paid to owners and non-controlling interests | 0.0 | –0.4 |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Repayment of borrowings | –0.1 | –0.2 |
| Redemption of lease liabilities | –2.1 | –1.7 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –2.6 | –2.2 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | –29.4 | –11.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 108.6 | 19.9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 79.2 | 8.8 |
| June 19, 2019 | Annual General Meeting |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2019 | Publication half-year financial report H1 |
| November 26, 2019 | Publication quarterly statement Q3 |
home24 SE Greifswalder Straße 212 – 213 10405 Berlin Germany
Philipp Steinhäuser Finance & Investor Relations
E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: +49 30 201 634 728
Silvester Group, Hamburg www.silvestergroup.com
This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view, expectations and assumptions of the management of home24 SE and are based upon information currently available to the management of home24 SE. Forward-looking statements should not be construed as a promise of future results and developments and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual future results and developments to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions described in this document. These factors include, in particular, changes to the overall economic framework conditions and the general competitive environment. Besides, developments on the financial markets and changes of currency exchange rates as well as changes in national and international legislation, in particular tax legislation, and other factors have influence on the future results and developments of the Company. Neither home24 SE nor any of its affiliates assume any kind of responsibility, liability or obligations for the accuracy of the forward-looking statements and their underlying assumptions in this document. Neither home24 SE nor any of its affiliates do assume any obligation to update the statements contained in this document.
This quarterly statement has been translated into English. It is available for download in both languages at www.home24.com. If there are variances, the German version has priority over the English translation.

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