Earnings Release • May 19, 2021
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PRESS RELEASE 19 May 2021
InPost reports stronger-than-expected Q1 2021 results, plans to accelerate APM deployments in Poland in FY 2021 to support long-term growth
�� InPost had a great start to 2021. Parcel volumes almost doubled in the first quarter of the year and we continued to deliver exceptional financial results. Given our stronger-than-expected Q1, particularly in Poland, we have increased our outlook for the full year and remain focused on capturing the significant long-term growth opportunity ahead of us and delivering on our medium-term commitments.
Over the course of the quarter, we further enhanced the scale of our ecosystem and overall value proposition to consumers and merchants. For example, we accelerated the pace of APM and locker deployments in both Poland and the U.K., and continued to launch and ramp new consumer experiences such as label-less returns. By the end of the quarter, there were more than 6.3 million active users of the "InPost Mobile" app in Poland, driving continuous user engagement and enhancing brand loyalty.
In addition, we were delighted to announce the proposed acquisition of Mondial Relay, which provides multiple levers to create shareholder value. The proposed acquisition would transform our international growth strategy and is a major step to fulfil our ambition of becoming Europe's leading out-of-home automated solution for e-commerce.
On a year-on-year basis, total revenue increased by 93% and adjusted EBITDA increased by 144% in Q1 as we continue to leverage the benefits of our operating model while investing to support our longer-term growth. In the U.K. first quarter revenues surpassed the revenues achieved in the

combined first three quarters of 2020 and underscores the strong momentum we have in Europe's largest e-commerce market.
Looking ahead, we plan to further accelerate the pace of our APM deployments in Poland to capture incremental long-term growth and have pulled forward our investments to support this. Coupled with our unique consumer offering and clear mission, we look forward to the future with increased confidence. ███
| PLN million unless otherwise specified | 01 2021 | Q1 2020 | YoY growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue and other operating income | 7932 | 412.0 | 93% |
| Of which Poland | 782.1 | 410.0 | 91% |
| Of which International | 11.1 | 20 | 455% |
| Adjusted EBITDA' | 3722 | 136.3 | 144% |
| Of which Poland | 350.2 | 145.1 | 142% |
| Of which International | (18.0) | (8.8) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 4 9% | 33.1% | +880bps |
| Of which Poland | 44.8% | 35.4% | +940bps |
| Of which International | (162.1%) | (440.0%) | nm |
| Q1 2021 | 01 2020 | YoY growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of APMs (#) | 13,553 | 9,236 | +47% |
| Of which Poland | 11,743 | 8,060 | +46% |
| Of which International | 1,810 | 1,176 | +54% |
| No. of lockers (000s) | 1,746 | 994 | +76% |
| Of which Poland | 1,652 | ರಿತಿ ನಿ | +77% |
| Of which International | 94 | ਟਰੇ | +59% |
| Poland parcel volumes (million) | 96.6 | 49.0 | +97% |
| Of which APM | 79.9 | 37.4 | +114% |
| Of which to-door | 16.7 | 11.6 | +44% |
| International parcel volumes (million) | 1.4 | 0.2 | +600% |
¹ Defined as Operating EBITDA adjusted for share based compensation costs and non-recurring costs related to the proposed acquisition of Mondial Relay

For the three months ended 31 March 2021, total revenue and other operating income reached PLN 793.2 million, an increase of PLN 381.2 million, or 93% versus the Q1 of the prior year. The increase was driven by strong growth in Poland and, to a lesser extent, growth in the International segment.
As of 31 March 2021, the Company had 11,743 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) in Poland, an increase of 3,683, or 46%, versus Q1 of the prior year. In addition, the Company had 1.65 million lockers in Poland as of 31 March 2021, an increase of 0.72 million, or 77% versus Q1 of the prior year.
For the three months ended 31 March 2021, the Company's total parcel volume in Poland reached 96.6 million, an increase of 47.6 million, or 97%, versus Q1 of the prior year. Total APM parcel volumes in Poland reached 79.9 million in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 42.5 million, or 114%, versus the first quarter of 2020. This increase is due to the acceleration of e-commerce penetration in Poland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in APM network size and density, InPost's unique consumer experience, as well as the increasing popularity of APMs as the preferred delivery method for consumers.
Total to-door parcel volumes in Poland amounted to 16.7 million in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 5.1 million, or 44%, versus Q1 of the prior year.
Revenue and other operating income of PLN 782.1 million in Poland increased by PLN 372.1 million, or 91%, versus the first quarter of 2020, driven by strong growth in both the APM and to-door segments. APM revenue of PLN 588.4 million increased by PLN 309.5 million, or 111%, versus the first quarter of 2020. The year-on-year increase in APM revenue was driven by the 114% increase in APM parcel volumes, with moderate decline in average price per parcel.
To-door revenue of PLN 174.4 million increased by PLN 50.5 million, or 41%, versus the first quarter of 2020. The year-on-year increase in to-door revenue in Poland was driven by the 44% to-door parcel volume growth, partially offset by a moderate decline in average price per parcel.
As of 31 March 2021, the Company had a network of 1,810 APMs outside of Poland. The number of APMs outside of Poland increased by 634, or 54%, versus Q1 of the prior year. All new APMs outside of Poland were installed in the UK, where APMs increased by 76% versus Q1 of the prior year.
In the first quarter of 2021, the Company's international parcel volumes reached 1.4 million, an increase of 1.2 million, or 600%, versus the first quarter of 2020. All parcels were delivered to APMs. The increase in parcel volume in the UK is primarily driven by the ongoing expansion of the Company's merchant base, as well as the increase in APM network coverage.
In the first quarter of 2021, Revenue and other operating income of PLN 11.1 million, increased by 9.1 million, or 455%, versus Q1 of the prior year.
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In the first quarter of 2021, Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 332.2 million, an increase of PLN 195.9 million, or 144%, versus Q1 of the prior year. This was driven by strong year-on-year Adjusted EBITDA growth in Poland.
Adjusted EBITDA margin of 41.9% in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 880 basis points year. This increase was primarily driven by a higher proportion of APM segment revenue, which has a higher gross margin compared to the to-door segment, as well as overall productivity gains driven by the Company's enhanced scale. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA margin benefitted from operating leverage as general costs decreased as a percentage of revenue.
For the three months ended 31 March 2021, Adjusted EBITDA in Poland reached PLN 350.2 million, an increase of PLN 205.1 million, or 142%, versus Q1 of the prior year. This resulted in an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.8% for the first quarter of 2021, a year-on-year increase of 940 basis points . This increase was driven by a combination of an increase in gross margin, as well as operating leverage, as general costs decreased as a percentage of revenue.
For the three months ended 31 March 2021, Adjusted EBITDA for the international segment was a loss of PLN 18.0 million, a decline of PLN 9.2 million versus Q1 of the prior year.

The Company has also updated its full year 2021 outlook, following its stronger-than-expected first quarter performance and expectations for the balance of the year. This outlook updates the full year 2021 outlook as was provided in the 30 March 2021 press release regarding the FY 2020 financial results.
Note that the Company's pro-forma metrics includes the expected full year 2021E contributions from the proposed acquisition of Mondial Relay (as outlined in its press release dated 15 March 2021). The Company's expectations for the full year 2021 contributions from the proposed acquisition of Mondial Relay to the pro-forma outlook remain unchanged.
For the full year 2021, the Company now expects:
| PLN million unless otherwise specified |
FY 2021E (Updated) |
FY 2021 E (Prior) |
FY2021E pro-forma2 (updated) |
FY 2021 E pro-forma (prior) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of APMs (#) | 18.250-19.000 | 16,500-18,500 | 18,250-19,000 | 16,500-18,500 |
| Parcel volumes (million) | 455-485 | 445-465 | 625-665 | 615-645 |
| Revenue | 3,700-3,850 | 3,460-3,610 | 5,900-6,150 | 5,665-5,910 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) | 41-43% | Low 40s | 32-34% | Low 30s |
| Total Capex | 865-920 | 700-745 | 1,015-1,120 | 850-945 |
| Cash Conversion %3 | Low 40s | Mid 40s | Low 40s | Mid 40s |
4 Defined as Adjusted EBITDA - Change in Net Working Captal - Maintenance and Expansion Caper, before IFRS-16 lease payments/Adjusted EBITDA
2.3 Assumes expected full year contribution of Mondial Relay for 2021

| PLN million unless otherwise specified | FY 2021E (Updated) |
FY 202 E (Prior) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of APMs (#) | 15,500-16,000 | 14,500-15,500 |
| APM parcel volume growth | 50-57% | 45-50% |
| To-Door parcel volume growth | 25-30% | 25-30% |
| APM revenue growth | 50-55% | 40-45% |
| To-Door revenue growth | 25-30% | 25-30% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) | 45-47% | 43-45% |
| Total Capex | 740-780 | 600-625 |
| PLN million unless otherwise specified |
FY 2021 E (Updated) |
FY 2021E (Prior) |
FY2021E pro-forma* (updated) |
FY 2021E pro-forma (prior) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of APMs (#) | 2,750-3,000 | 2,000-3,000 | 2,750-3,000 | 2,000-3,000 |
| Parcel volumes (million) | 10-15 | 10-15 | 180-195 | 180-195 |
| Total Revenue | 70-90 | 60-80 | 2,270-2,390 | 2,260-2,380 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) | Break-even by mid- 2022 |
Break-even by mid- 2022 |
Low teens | Low teens |
| Total Capex | 125-140 | 100-120 | 275-340 | 250-320 |
5, 6 Assumes expected full year contribution of Mondial Relay for 2021

Rafal Brzoska (Founder and CEO), Adam Aleksandrowicz (Group CFO) will host a conference call for analysts and institutional investors at 10am CET on Wednesday 19 May 2021 via the following links:
Audio webcast: https://webcasting.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/6099751a576c9638976d55dd
Conference call details:
| Netherlands dial-in | +31 (0)20 703 8259 |
|---|---|
| Poland dial-in | +48 22 583 9095 |
| France dial-in | +33 (0)1 76 77 25 07 |
| UK dial-in: | +44 (0)330 336 9434 |
| Access code: | 5594682 |
In-Post SA ("InPost") is the leading e-commerce enablement platform. Founded in 1999 by Rafal Brzoska in Poland, InPost provides delivery services through its network of more than 13,500 Automated Parcel Machines ("APMs"), including over 1,400 in the UK as of the end of Q1 2021, as well as to-door couriers and fulfilment services to ecommerce merchants. In 2020, InPost handled 249 million parcel deliveries through its APMs, working with over 26,000 merchants. Strategically positioned in the fast-growing e-commerce ecosystems, InPost benefits from supportive market trends which drives further APM adoption. APMs provide consumers with a lower cost, flexible, convenient, environmentally friendly and contactless delivery option. Through its APM delivery services, InPost is creating a greener solution for e-commerce, as locker delivery results in a reduction of CO2 emissions by two-third compared to to-door deliveries in urban areas and 90% in rural areas as well as significant reduction. In addition, APMs provide a more convenient solution to parcel delivery for consumers, allowing for 24/7 access without the need for consumers to remain at home. Highly efficient IT infrastructure and rapid adoption of new technology underpin InPost's operations and growth. InPost's mobile application 'InPost Mobile' is one of the most successful apps in Poland with more than 6.5 million active users.

This press release contains inside information relating to the Company within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Other than reported financial results and historical information, all statements included in this press release, including, without limitation, those regarding our financial position, business strategy and management plans and objectives for future operations, are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and operational performance. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes", "estimates", "plans", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "may", "will" or "should" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and trends that affect the Company's future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company, and are not guarantees of future performance. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future, and the Company cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of forward- looking statements. A number of important factors, not all of which are known to the Company or are within the Company's control, could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement as a result of risks and uncertainties facing the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to change without notice. Other than as required by applicable law or the applicable rules of any exchange on which our securities may be traded, we have no intention or obligation to update forward-looking statements
This press release contains an outlook for the full year 2021. The Company's ability to meet these objectives is based on various assumptions and it may be unable to achieve these objectives.
The reported financial results are presented in Polish Zloty (PLN) and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated. As a consequence, rounded amounts may not add up to the rounded total in all cases.
| In Post | Powerscourt |
|---|---|
| Sherief Bakr, Investor Relations | James White and Elly Williamson |
| [email protected] | [email protected] |
| +44 7756 205 027 | +44 7855 432 699 / +44 7970 246 725 |
Wojciech Kądziołka, Spokesman [email protected] +48 725 25 09 85
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