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Kid ASA

Quarterly Report May 16, 2024

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GROUP REVENUES increased by 15.0% (+0.1%). GROSS MARGIN increased by 5.5 percentage points to 61.5% (56.0%). OPEX increased by 7.6% (+8.8%).

EBITDA increased by MNOK 67.9 to MNOK 124.5 (MNOK 56.6). CASH FLOW from operations impacted by inventory build-up.

Group revenues

We are pleased to present the third consecutive quarter with double digit growth. Our value-formoney position and concept remain resilient amid continuing challenging market conditions. Growth in the quarter was accelerated by store projects, combined with omnichannel and category development initiatives. Historically, store projects mainly focused on refurbish and relocate existing stores, whereas we today consider expansion an important growth driver. We reached all-time high Q1 revenues of MNOK 696.5 with online sales exceeding MNOK 80, representing an online share of 12.0%.

Extended concept launched in Sweden

The Extended concept was launched online and in selected larger stores (+600 sqm.) in Hemtex during the quarter. We are satisfied with the results from the launch and look forward to continued rollout throughout the year. The Extended assortment comprise, among other things, sofas, carpets and beds, and is available in both segments and all our markets (i.e. Norway, Sweden, Finland and Estonia). We have raised our ambitions and plan to increase the number of Extended stores (+1,200 sqm.) from 10 to 15 stores in Norway by the end of 2025. Additionally, we remain committed to open 3 Extended stores in Sweden.

Gross margin development

Our gross margin has improved due to price adjustments and freight rates returning to historical levels. The situation in the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden has not impacted us materially, but we will continue to monitor the situation and are prepared to take actions if necessary.

Integrated sustainability report

The Group has released its first integrated sustainability report, transitioning from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This aligns our reporting with European standards and showcases our commitment to comprehensive sustainability through focused initiatives on climate action, responsible sourcing, and strategic risk management. Notably, the report includes a scenario analysis to evaluate the financial and operational impacts of climate change, enhancing our strategic planning and risk management.

Warehouse project in Sweden

The warehouse project in Sweden is on schedule. As previously communicated, we estimate that operations in the common warehouse for the Group will commence medio 2025.

Store portfolio development

We are continuously working to extend and relocate our current stores to the standard store size of ~600 sqm. Compared to 2021, Kid Interior and Hemtex have increased the average square meter per store in the portfolio by 4.3% to 478 sqm. and 9.5% to 402 sqm., respectively. The numbers for Kid Interior exclude the 5 Extended stores in Norway.

Financial Objectives revised

The acceptance for the Kid concept is in general very positive – and on the back of three quarter with significant growth have we raised our likefor-like growth target with one percentage point from previously 3-4% to 4-5% going forward. The targeted growth is partly fueled by investments in stores. Expected maintenance CAPEX is consequently increased from MNOK 100 to MNOK 125 on an annual basis. New standard stores (~600 sqm.) are expected to trigger an additional MNOK 3 in CAPEX and MNOK 6 for Extended stores (+1,200 sqm.). OPEX relative to sales are expected to stay at current level and the targeted dividend pay-out ratio of 80-100% of adjusted net profit remains unchanged. A complete list of our revised financial objectives was included in our 2023 annual report.

Kid Interior Hemtex

(Amounts
in NOK million)
Q1 2024 Q1 2023 FY 2023
Revenue 696.5 605.4 3,413.6
¹
Like-for-like
growth
including
online
sales
%
13.5
%
-0.3
%
5.5
COGS -268.2 -266.2 -1,314.3
profit
Gross
428.2 339.2 2,099.3
(%)
Gross
margin
61.5% 56.0% 61.5%
Other
operating
income
0.8 0.6 4.3
Employee
benefits
expense
-179.0 -160.9 -704.7
Other
operating
expense
-221.3 -205.6 -854.0
effect
Other
operating
expense - IFRS
16
95.6 83.2 339.6
OPEX -304.6 -283.2 -1,219.1
EBITDA 124.5 56.6 884.5
margin
(%)
EBITDA
17.9% 9.3% 25.9%
Depreciation -28.2 -20.3 -92.6
Depreciation
- IFRS
16
effect
-86.8 -75.5 -311.6
EBIT 9.5 -39.2 480.4
margin
(%)
EBIT
1.4% -6.5% 14.1%
financial
(expense)
Net
income
-6.1 -8.7 -33.3
financial
expense - IFRS
16
effect
Net
-13.8 -9.2 -43.3
Share
of
result
from
joint
ventures
-0.6 -0.4 -1.2
Profit
before
tax
-10.9 -57.4 402.5
Net
income
-9.1 -46.6 313.8
Earnings
per share
-0.23 -1.15 7.72
Liabilities
to financial
institutions
-568.9 -700.1 -521.7
liabilities
effect
Lease
- IFRS
16
-1,221.2 -1,089.3 -1,084.9
Cash 0.0 0.0 225.1
interest
bearing
debt
Net
-1,790.1 -1,789.4 -1,381.5

2024 is off to a good start with an EBITDA increase of MNOK 67.9 in Q1. Increased number of customers and basket size resulted in the third consecutive quarter with double -digit like -for -like growth. Gross margin improved due to price adjustments in Q1 -23 to meet higher currency hedge levels going forward, combined with an inventory comprising lower freight costs. Operating expenses (OPEX) increased mainly due to general salary and price increases.

Group revenues

Total Group revenues increased by 15.0% (+0.1%), with consistent growth in every month of the quarter. In constant currency, revenues increased by 13.7% (-1.3%). Net new stores contributed positively. Across several categories, we are experiencing positive growth, with bedlinen, curtains, and furniture standing out as important growth drivers.

The like -for -like revenue growth increase was 13.5% ( -0.3%) in the quarter. Both Kid Interior and Hemtex experienced positive revenue development in physical stores.

Online revenues increased by 16.2% (+1.8%) in the quarter and represented 12.0% (11.7%) of total revenues.

Categories launched since 2022 accounted for MNOK 27.0 (MNOK 9.8) in revenues .

Gross margin

Both Kid Interior and Hemtex experienced increased gross margins compared to Q1 -23, driven by freight rates on historical levels in combination with price adjustments implemented during Q1 -23 to meet higher currency hedging levels going forward.

As previously communicated, the gross margin in Q1 -23 was unusually low as the high freight rates in 2022 were not sufficiently incorporated in our price calculation models.

Kid Interior Hemtex

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 18.1 to MNOK 179.0:

  • MNOK 7.1 in LFL stores mainly due to general salary inflation and increased working hours in Hemtex
  • MNOK 1.1 increase from net new stores
  • MNOK 0.9 due to higher bonus expenses than estimated and accrued for 2023
  • MNOK 1.6 in HQ costs due to general salary increase and increased number of employees
  • MNOK 5.5 in Logistics mainly due to the new central warehouse in Sweden presented as other operating expenses last year, in addition to increased logistics activity in Norway
  • MNOK 1.9 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

Other operating expenses increased by MNOK 3.3 to MNOK 125.6:

  • MNOK 11.8 in LFL stores, mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs, store expansions and increased shared operating costs, as well as last mile transportation costs related to furniture produced in the Baltics
  • MNOK 1.5 increase in net new stores
  • MNOK 3.1 from increased marketing cost
  • MNOK -4.0 in Logistics operating costs mainly due to personnel costs in Sweden, presented as employee expenses this year. This reduction was partly offset by increase in logistics operating material cost and increased number of external workforce hours in Norway
  • MNOK -11.3 related to change in IFRS 16 effects, reflecting the increase in rental cost in Logistics, HQ and stores due to index regulations, re-negotiated contracts and net new stores
  • MNOK 2.0 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

EBITDA increased compared to Q1-23 mainly due to increased revenues and improved gross margin.

Depreciation increased compared to last year and is mainly due to investments in the new warehouse in Sweden and IFRS 16 effect related to the rental portfolio.

Net financial expenses of MNOK 19.9 (MNOK 17.9) relates to net interest expenses of MNOK 2.9 (MNOK 5.6), net other financial expenses of MNOK 0.9 (MNOK 0.7), net FX expenses of MNOK 2.3 (MNOK 2.4) and IFRS 16 interest expenses of MNOK 13.8 (MNOK 9.2).

Liquidity and borrowings Excluding IFRS 16 effects, net interestbearing debt was MNOK 568.9 (MNOK 700.1) at the end of the quarter, corresponding to a gearing ratio of 0.95x (1.94x) of LTM EBITDA. The Group had cash and available credit facilities of MNOK 554.7 (MNOK 328.6) as of 31 March 2024, and has a satisfactorily liquidity situation. The facilities include an unused term-loan facility of MNOK 125 related to investments in the Swedish

Cash flow from operations in the period is affected by inventory build-up compared to last year. The inventory was 4.1% above last year's level at the end of the quarter. Investments reflects mainly CAPEX relating to store openings and projects, and cash flow from financing represent use of overdraft facility and increased lease payments following index adjustment of rental costs.

warehouse

Capital expenditures (CAPEX) amounted to MNOK 39.5 (MNOK 48.4) during Q1, mainly relating to store openings and refurbishments. Investments in the new warehouse in Sweden accounted for MNOK 0.6 (MNOK 24.2) in the quarter.

Personell Other Opex

• MNOK 0.2 in HQ costs

KID Interior

(Amounts
millions)
in
NOK
Q1
2024
Q1
2023
FY
2023
Revenue 437.7 385.9 2,122.9
growth
Revenue
%
13.4
%
5.2
%
7.0
growth
including
online
sales
LFL
12.7
%
3.5
%
6.1
%
COGS -168.3 -172.2 -796.2
profit
Gross
269.4 213.7 1,326.7
margin
(%)
Gross
%
61.5
%
55.4
%
62.5
Other
operating
revenue
0.0 0.0 0.1
Employee
benefits
expense
-111.8 -101.0 -436.5
Other
operating
expense
-118.3 -108.2 -463.9
Other
operating
expense - IFRS
16
effect
52.2 47.4 189.2
EBITDA 91.6 52.0 615.5
(%)
EBITDA
margin
20.9
%
13.5
%
29.0
%
of
shopping
days
No.
of
physical
period
end
No.
stores
at
75
157
77
155
306
157
Hemtex
(Amounts
millions)
in
NOK
Q1
2024
Q1
2023
FY
2023
Revenue 258.8 219.5 1,290.7
¹
growth
Revenue
14.3
%
-10.9% 3.2
%
¹
growth
including
online
sales
LFL
14.9
%
-6.5% 4.4
%
COGS -99.9 -94.0 -518.0
profit
Gross
158.9 125.5 772.6
(%)
Gross
margin
%
61.4
%
57.2
%
59.9
Other
operating
revenue
0.8 0.6 4.2
benefits
Employee
expense
-268.2
-67.2 -59.9
Other
operating
expense
-103.0 -97.4 -390.0
Other
operating
effect
expense - IFRS
16
43.4 35.8 150.4
EBITDA 33.0 4.6 269.0
(%)
EBITDA
margin
12.7
%
2.1
%
20.8
%

¹Calculated in local currency

*Fully-owned stores. Hemtex has an additional 11 franchise stores

Revenues increased compared to last year, mainly due to increased footfall in both physical stores and online. The number of shopping days were reduced by two days to 75 (77) in total for the quarter.

Online revenues increased by +33.3% (+20.8%) to MNOK 51.0 (MNOK 38.3).

Gross margin increased by 6.1 percentage points driven by freight rates back on historical levels in combination with price adjustments implemented during Q1 -23 to meet higher currency hedging levels going forward .

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 10.8:

  • MNOK 5.1 in LFL stores mainly due to general salary inflation and store projects activity
  • MNOK 1.0 due to net new stores
  • MNOK 2.3 due to higher bonus expenses for last year than accrued
  • MNOK 1.5 in HQ costs mainly due to increase in HQ staff as well as general salary increases
  • MNOK 0.9 in Logistics due to increased sales activity

Other operating expenses increased by MNOK 5.3 :

  • MNOK 7.2 in LFL stores mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs, store expansions and increased shared operating costs, as well as last mile transportation costs related to furniture produced in the Baltics
  • MNOK 1.1 in net new stores
  • MNOK 1.7 from increase of marketing cost
  • MNOK -0.9 in HQ, mainly related to less use of external consultants partly offset by higher IT costs
  • MNOK 1.0 in Logistics mainly due to increase in logistics operating materials and increased number of external workforce hours
  • MNOK -4.8 related to change in IFRS 16 effects, reflecting the increase in rental cost included in Logistics, HQ and stores due to index regulations, re -negotiated contracts and net new stores

Revenues increased, mainly due to increased footfall. The number of shopping days increased by one day to 90 (89) for the quarter.

The Extended concept was launched online and in selected larger stores (+600 sqm.) in Hemtex during the quarter and contributed positively to revenues.

Online revenues decreased by -3.2% (-14.0%) to MNOK 32.7 (MNOK 33.7) based on a constant currency calculation. The decrease in online revenues is mainly due to a change in the campaign activity plan.

Hemtex 24h revenues decreased by MNOK 1.9 compared to Q1-23. Reference is made to the termination of the agreement with ICA Gruppen elaborated in the Q1-23 report, which also will impact revenues this year.

Gross margin increased by 4.2 percentage points driven by freight rates on historical levels in combination with price adjustments implemented during Q1-23 to meet higher currency hedging levels going forward.

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 7.3:

  • MNOK 2.1 in LFL stores mainly due to increase in working hours as well as general salary increase
  • MNOK 0.1 due to net new stores
  • MNOK -1.4 due to lower bonus expenses for last year than accrued
  • MNOK 0.1 in HQ due to a reduced number of employees and less services provided by HQ in Norway, partly offset by higher pension costs
  • MNOK 4.5 in Logistics due to new employees following the inhouse logistic operations in Sweden
  • MNOK 1.9 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

Other operating expenses decreased by MNOK -2.0:

  • MNOK 4.6 in LFL stores, mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs and store expansions
  • MNOK 0.5 in net new stores
  • MNOK 1.4 from increase of marketing cost
  • MNOK 1.2 in HQ mainly due to increased IT costs
  • MNOK -5.1 in Logistics operating costs mainly due to personnel costs presented as employee expenses

following the inhouse operations

  • MNOK -6.5 related to change in IFRS 16 effects, reflecting the increase in rental cost in Logistics, HQ and stores due to index regulations, renegotiated contracts and net new
  • stores • MNOK 1.9 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

Revenue development in April Group revenues in constant currency were up by 25.5% (-5.1%) in April and up by 16.6% (-2.3%) year-to-date per April, highly impacted by a change in the campaign plan in Kid Interior fueling the April development at the expense of revenues in May. The number of shopping days in Kid Interior was 25 in April this year compared to 22 days last year. The number was 30 days in both years in Hemtex.

Sale of warehouse property in Sweden A sale of the warehouse property in Sweden will be considered over the coming 6-12 months through a sale of Prognosgatan Fastighets AB.

Lier, 15 May 2024 The Board of Kid ASA

Petter Schouw-Hansen Chair

Karin Bing Orgland Board member

Rune Marsdal Board member

Liv Berstad Board member

Gyrid Skalleberg Ingerø Board member

Espen Gundersen Board member

Anders Fjeld Chief Executive Officer

(Amounts
in
thousand)
NOK
Note Q1
2024
Q1
2023
FY 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Revenue 696,485 605,403 3,413,595
Other
operating
revenue
844 620 4,270
Total
revenue
697,329 606,023 3,417,866
of
goods
sold
Cost
-268,238 -266,198 -1,314,280
Employee
benefits
expense
-178,470 -160,855 -704,722
and
Depreciation
amortisation
expenses
9 -114,974 -95,818 -404,136
Other
operating
expenses
-126,113 -122,329 -514,371
Total
operating
expenses
-687,795 -645,200 -2,937,508
Operating
profit
9,534 -39,178 480,357
Financial
income
4,891 2,686 10,844
Financial
expense
-24,782 -20,589 -87,473
(+)
/
expense (-)
Net financial
income
-19,891 -17,903 -76,630
of
from
Share
result
joint
ventures
-590 -358 -1,200
Profit
before
tax
-10,946 -57,439 402,528
Income tax expense 1,800 10,795 -88,701
Net profit
(loss)
for
the
period
-9,146 -46,644 313,827
condensed
consolidated
statement of
Interim
comprehensive
income
Profit
for
the
period
-9,146 -46,644 313,827
Other
comprehensive
income
66,253 72,924 62,695
Tax on comprehensive
income
-13,844 -10,501 -8,335
Total
comprehensive
income
for
the
period
43,262 15,780 368,187
Attributable
to equity
holders
of
the
parent
43,262 15,780 368,187
(EPS):
Basic
and
diluted
Earnings
per share
-0.23 -1.15 7.72
(Amounts
thousand)
in
NOK
Note 31.03.2024 31.03.2023 31.12.2023
Assets Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Goodwill 9 70,328 69,957 70,169
Trademark 9 1,513,974 1,513,696 1,513,851
Other
intangible
assets
9 46,276 34,656 46,699
Deferred
tax asset
6,562 17,450 6,593
Total
intangible
assets
1,637,140 1,635,759 1,637,312
Right
of
use asset
9 1,182,535 1,067,142 1,050,028
and
fittings,
tools,
office
machinery
and
Fixtures
equipment 9 319,111 274,966 303,178
Total
tangible
assets
1,501,645 1,342,108 1,353,206
associated
and
Investments
in
companies
joint
ventures
1
0
424 0 1,013
to associated
and
Loans
companies
joint
ventures
8 51,476 35,800 50,702
Total
financial
fixed
assets
51,900 35,800 51,716
Total
fixed
assets
3,190,686 3,013,667 3,042,234
Inventories 700,134 672,806 576,279
Trade
receivables
25,876 15,322 32,640
Other
receivables
41,943 16,495 43,031
Derivatives 49,693 53,763 29,337
Totalt
receivables
117,513 85,581 105,009
Cash
and
bank
deposits
0 0 225,065
Total
currents assets
817,646 758,386 906,353
Total
assets
4,008,332 3,772,053 3,948,587
l he accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
(Amounts
thousand)
in
NOK
Note 31.03.2024 31.03.2023 31.12.2023
Equity
and
liabilities
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Share
capital 48,770 48,770 48,770
Share
premium
321,050 321,050 321,050
Other
paid-in-equity
64,617 64,617 64,617
Total
paid-in-equity
434,440 434,440 434,440
Other
equity
929,259 823,704 880,840
Total
equity
1,363,699 1,258,144 1,315,280
Deferred
tax
322,264 325,543 312,218
Total
provisions
322,264 325,543 312,218
liabilities
Lease
879,315 786,325 779,287
Liabilities
to financial
institutions
6 491,652 521,650 491,661
Total
long-term
liabilities
1,370,967 1,307,975 1,270,947
liabilities
Lease
341,853 302,973 305,640
Liabilities
to financial
institutions
6 77,296 178,419 30,000
Trade
payable
187,088 134,258 203,375
payable
Tax
0 20,491
-
55,813
Public
duties
payable
138,640 90,105 209,941
Other
short-term
liabilities
199,797 192,554 191,626
Derivatives 6,731 2,574 53,748
Total
short-term
liabilities
951,405 880,393 1,050,144
Total
liabilities
2,644,636 2,513,911 2,633,310
Total
equity
and
liabilities
4,008,332 3,772,053 3,948,587
(Amounts in NOK thousand) Total paid-in equity Other equity Total equity
Balance at 1 Jan 2023 434,440 838,940 1,273,380
Profit for the period YTD 2023 0 -46,644 -46,644
Other comprehensive income 0 62,424 62,424
Realized cash flow hedges 0 -31,017 -31,017
Dividend 0 0 0
Balance at 31 Mar 2023 434,440 823,704 1,258,144
Balance at 1 Jan 2024 434,440 880,840 1,315,280
Profit for the period YTD 2024 0 -9,147 -9,147
Other comprehensive income 0 52,410 52,410
Realized cash flow hedges 0 5,152 5,152
Dividend 0 0 0
Balance at 31 Mar 2024 434,440 929,256 1,363,699
(Amounts in NOK thousand) Note Q1 2024 Q1 2023 FY 2023
Cash flow Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Cash Flow from operation
Profit before income taxes -10,947 -57,439 402,528
Taxes paid in the period -37,612 -48,398 -91,037
Depreciation & Impairment 9 114,974 95,818 404,136
Effect of exchange fluctuations 242 11,778 10,192
Change in net working capital
Change in inventory -123,261 13,058 111,538
Change in trade debtors 6,802 -2,643 -20,231
Change in trade creditors -22,632 8,516 76,510
Change in other provisions ¹ -54,632 -90,028 67,808
Net cash flow from operations -127,066 -69,338 961,444
Cash flow from investment
Purchase of fixed assets 9 -48,234 -57,169 -163,697
Loans to associated companies and joint ventures 8, 10 0 -12,785 -17,785
Net Cash flow from investments -48,234 -69,954 -181,481
Cash flow from financing
Proceeds from long term loans 0 0 0
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 0 0 160,000
Repayment of revolving credit facility 0 0 -160,000
Repayment of Term Loans 0 0 -30,000
Overdraft facility 47,296 148,419 0
Lease payments for principal portion of lease liability -81,845 -73,999 -296,250
Dividend payment 0 0 -233,710
Net interest -21,985 -20,794 -79,743
Net cash flow from financing -56,535 53,626 -639,703
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 225,066 75,722 75,722
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -231,835 -85,666 140,260
Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents 6,769 9,943 9,084
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 0 0 225,067

¹ Change in other provisions includes other receivables, public duties payable, short-term liabilities and accrued interest.

Kid ASA and its subsidiaries` (together the "Company" or the "Group") operating activities are related to resale of home and interior products in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Estonia. The Kid Group offers a full range of products comprising textiles, curtains, bed linens, furniture, accessories and other interior products. We design,source, market and sell these productsthrough ourstores as well as through our online sales platforms.

All amountsin the interim financial statements are presented in NOK 1,000 unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, there may be differences in the summation columns.

These interim financialstatementsfor the first quarter of 2024 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim financial reporting'. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financialstatements for the year ended 31 December 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union ('IFRS').

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the annual IFRS financial statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2023. New standards or amendments effective at 1 January 2024 do not have a material impact on the Group.

The Preparation of interim financial statementsrequires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptionsthat affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing these interim financialstatementsthe significant judgements made by managementin applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2023.

Kid Group reports segmentsin accordance with how the chief operating decision maker makes, follows up and evaluatesits decisions. Within the Group, Kid Interior relatesto Norway and Hemtex relatesto Sweden with a few storesin Estonia and Finland. The Group also sells home textilesthrough the Group's online websites. Over 98% of the products are sold under own brands.

Q1 2024

(Amounts
thousand)
in
NOK
Kid
Interior
Hemtex Total
Revenue 437,720 258,765 696,485
COGS -168,341 -99,897 -268,238
profit
Gross
269,379 158,868 428,247
Other
operating
revenue
7 836 844
expense (OPEX)
Operating
-177,832 -126,752 -304,584
EBITDA 91,554 32,953 124,506
profit
Operating
28,312 -18,779 9,533
(%)
Gross
margin
61.5
%
61.4
%
61.5
%
(%)
to sales
OPEX
margin
40.6
%
49.0 % 43.7 %
(%)
EBITDA
margin
20.9 % 12.7 % 17.9 %
Inventory 455,910 244,224 700,134
Total
assets
2,699,044 1,309,288 4,008,332

Financing agreements

At the balance sheet date, the Group has the following facilities:

Utilised
(Amounts in NOK thousand) 31.03.2024 Facility Interest Maturity Repayment
Total term loan 521,700 521,700 15.05.2026 Instalments¹
Of which secured with fixed interest rate:
Denominated in NOK 395,000 395,000 Fixed rate at 1,876% + 1.25% ²
Denominated in SEK 25,000 25,000 Fixed rate at 1,460% + 1.25% ³
New term loan - 125,000 3 months NIBOR + 1.69% 01.05.2027 Instalments⁴
Revolving credit facility - 230,000 3 months NIBOR + 1.31% 27.04.2026 At maturity
Overdraft 47,296 247,000 1 week IBOR + 1.10% 12 months At maturity
568,996 1,123,700

¹MNOK 30 in annual instalments with bi-annual payments

²Fixed interest rate is secured through an interest rate swap of MNOK 395 maturing May 2029 and subject to hedge accounting

³Fixed interest rate and denomination in SEK is hedged through a cross currency interest swap of MNOK 25 maturing November 2024

4MNOK 25 in annual instalments with bi-annual payments

The effect of the change in fair value of the cross-currency interest swap is booked against foreign exchange gains/losses in Statement of profit and loss

Q1
2024
Q1
2023
FY
2023
Weighted
number
of
ordinary
shares
40,645,162 40,645,162 40,645,162
profit
or loss
for
the
Net
year
-9,146 -46,644 313,827
per share
(basic
and
diluted)
(Expressed
per share)
Earnings
in
NOK
-0.23 -1.15 7.72

The Group's related parties include its associates, joint ventures, key management and members of the board. None of the Board members have been granted loans or guarantees in the current quarter. Furthermore, none of the Board members are included in the Group's pension or bonus plans.

The following table provides the period-end balance that have been entered into with joint ventures and related parties during the first quarter of 2024 and 2023:

Related
and
Joint
Party
Ventures
Q1
2024
Q1
2023
Holding
(Loan)
Prognosgatan
AS
51,476 35,800
Total 51,476 35,800

Additions on Right of use Assets during the quarter relates to new and renegotiated rental agreements for stores as well as index adjustments. Additions on PPE mainly relates to store openings and refurbishments.

Right
of
use
Other
(amounts
in NOK thousand)
Asset PPE Trademark Intangibles Goodwill
Balance
01.01.2024
1,050,028 303,178 1,513,851 46,699 70,169
Exchange
differences
3,479 4,166 123 37 159
Additions,
disposals
and
adjustments
215,841 35,654 3,813
Depreciation and
amortisation
-86,814 -23,887 -4,273
Balance
31.03.2024
1,182,535 319,111 1,513,974 46,276 70,328
Right
of
use
Other
(amounts
in NOK thousand)
Asset PPE Trademark Intangibles Goodwill
Balance
01.01.2023
760,734 237,245 1,510,224 35,327 65,479
Exchange
differences
27,019 8,268 3,472 -311 4,478
Additions,
disposals
and
adjustments
354,862 48,142 1,297
Depreciation and
amortisation
-75,474 -18,688 -1,656
Balance
31.03.2023
1,067,142 274,966 1,513,696 34,656 69,957

The Group had the following subsidiaries as of 31 March 2024:

Name Place of business Nature of business Proportion of shares directly held by parent (%)
Kid Interiør AS Norway Interior goods retailer 100
Kid Logistikk
AS
Norway Logistics 100
Kid Eiendom
AS
Norway Logistics 100
Hemtex AB Sweden Interior goods retailer 100
Hemtex OY Finland Interior goods retailer 100
Kid International Logistic AB Sweden Logistics 100

All subsidiary undertakings are included in the consolidation.

The Group had the following joint ventures as of 31 March 2024:

Name Place
of
business
Nature of
relationship
Measurement
method
Ownership
share
Carrying
amount
Prognosgatan Holding
AS
Norway Joint venture Equity method 50 % 424

The joint venture is reflected in the statement of profit and loss and the statement of financial position. The share of result from the joint venture for Q1-24 was MNOK -0.6 (MNOK -0.4). Per the reporting date, the carrying amount of the investment is MNOK 0.4 (MNOK -3.1 classified as other short-term liabilities).

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Constant currency is the exchange rate that the Group uses to eliminate the effect of exchange rates fluctuations when calculating financial performance numbers.

EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) is operating profit. The performance measure is considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational profitability.

EBIT margin is EBIT divided by total revenues. The performance measure is an important key figure for Kid Group and considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational efficiency.

EBITDA is earnings before tax, interests, amortisation of other intangibles and depreciation and write-down of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets. The performance measure is an important key figure for Kid Group and considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational profitability on a more variable cost basis as it excludes amortisation and depreciation expense related to capital expenditure.

EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by total revenues. The performance measure is an important key figure for Kid Group and considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational efficiency on a more variable cost basis as it excludes amortisation and depreciation expenses.

Gearing ratio is defined as net interestbearing debt divided by LTM EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 effects.

Gross margin is defined as gross profit divided by revenues. The gross margin reflects the percentage margin of the sales revenues that the Group retain after incurring the direct costs associated with the purchase and distribution of the goods and is an important internal KPI.

Gross profit is defined as revenues minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). The gross profit represents sales revenues that the Group retain after incurring the direct costs associated with the purchase and distribution of the goods.

Like-for-like revenues are revenues from physical stores and online stores that were in operation from the start of last fiscal year all through the end of the current reporting period. Like-for-like (LFL) is calculated in constant currency.

Net capital expenditure represent the cash flow from the investment spending in property, plant and equipment and other intangibles, less sale such asset.

Net income is profit (loss) for the period.

OPEX-to-sales ratio is the sum of employee benefits expense and other operating expenses divided by revenues. The OPEX to sales ratio measures operating cost efficiency as percentage of sales revenues and is an important internal KPI.

Revenue growth represents the growth in revenues for the current reporting period compared to the same period the previous year. Revenue growth for Hemtex is calculated in constant currency. Revenue growth is an important key figure for the Group and users of financial statements as it illustrates the underlying organic revenue growth.

EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) is operating profit. The performance measure is considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational profitability.

EBITDA is earnings before tax, interests, amortisation of other intangibles and depreciation and write -down of property, plant and equipment and right -of -use assets. The performance measure is an important key figure for Kid Group and considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational profitability on a more variable cost basis as it excludes amortisation and depreciation expense related to capital expenditure.

EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by total revenues. The performance measure is an important key figure for Kid Group and considered useful to the users of the financial statements when evaluating operational efficiency on a more variable cost basis as is excludes amortisation and depreciation expense related to capital expenditure.

Gross profit is defined as revenues minus the cost of goods sold (COGS). The gross profit represents sales

revenues that the Group retain after incurring the direct costs associated with the purchase and distribution of the goods.

Gross margin is defined as gross profit divided by revenues. The gross margin reflects the percentage margin of the sales revenues that the Group retain after incurring the direct costs associated with the purchase and distribution of the goods and is an important internal KPI.

OPEX -to -sales ratio is the sum of employee benefits expense and other operating expenses divided by revenues. The OPEX to sales ratio measures operating cost efficiency as percentage of sales revenues and is an important internal KPI.

Thisreport includes forward -looking statements which are based on our current expectations and projections about future events. Allstatements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including statementsregarding our future financial position,risks and uncertaintiesrelated to our business, strategy, capital expenditures, projected costs and our plans and objectivesfor future operations, including our plans for future costs savings and synergies may be deemed to be forward -looking statements. Words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate,", "may," "assume," "plan," "intend," "will," "should," "estimate," "risk" and similar expressions or the negatives of these expressions are intended to identify forward -looking statements.

Kid ASA, Gilhusveien 1, 3426 Gullaug Customer service: +31 00 20 00 www.kid.no

By their nature, forward -looking statementsinvolve known and unknown risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You should not place undue reliance on these forward looking statements. In addition, any forward -looking statements are made only as of the date of this notice, and we do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update any statementsset forth in this notice.

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