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Komplett ASA

Investor Presentation Oct 26, 2023

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Third quarter 2023

Jaan Ivar Semlitsch, CEO

Thomas Røkke, CFO

26 October 2023

Disclaimer

This presentation has been prepared by Komplett ASA (the "Company") solely for information purposes. The presentation does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities.

This presentation includes forward-looking statements which are based on our current expectations and projections about future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including statements regarding our future financial position, risks and uncertainties related to our business, strategy, capital expenditures, projected costs and our plans and objectives for 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 forwardlooking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve 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 statements set forth in this notice.

03-23 highlights Komplett Group on track

Top-line growth and improved market shares in demanding market environment;
improved profitability driven by margin uplift and good cost control
On track
Strong momentum for Komplett brand; 18 per cent revenue growth for B2C Norway
and solid uplift in B2B
On track
Improved performance at our Swedish operations with additional cost program being developed On track
Healthy stock situation for all categories with good and best-in-class availability
(above 85%) across the Group
On track
Solid liquidity and improved covenant ratios with headroom versus bank requirements On track
Sourcing improvements continuing with central set up with further potential identified On track

Q3-23 highlights Good progress across key financials

KOMPLETT°GROUP

  • NOK 49 million increase in operating results (EBIT adj.) on stable sales, supported by gross margin progress (+1.7 pp) and good cost control
  • Operating working capital level reduced by NOK 351 million YoY with healthy inventories supporting high service levels across all brands
  • Positive cash flow from operating activities of NOK 186 million in the period supports an already strong liquidity position (up NOK 180m to NOK 1.1bn)
  • Continued improvement in financial position with leverage ratio (NIBD/LTM EBITDA) down to 2.6x on lower debt and strong liquidity

5 key focus areas next 6 months

Deliver peak Deliver operational
excellence and
profitability
Expand NetOnNet in
Norway
Further organisational
changes to improve
performance and
reduce costs
Refine strategic
direction
o Strong Black Week and
Black Friday plans
$\circ$ Next level plans for the
December and the
Christmas season
$\circ$ Focus on the right
assortment with good
availability with profit
mindset
o Utilise same day delivery
offering to the maximum
o Pricing tool in place and
actively used and
managed daily
o Improved store
performance in NetOnNet
and Webhallen, closure of
five Webhallen stores,
and opening of two
NetOnNet stores
o Automation of processes
and further cost
reductions
o Improved customer
journey online
$\circ$ Alnabru reopening 2
November with 50%
increased store size
$\circ$ New and very attractive
location in Stavanger
from 012024, true to the
NetOnNet concept
o Marketing concept also to
be rolled out in Norway
with new campaign
rhythm
$\circ$ Active use of the new
pricing tool
$\circ$ Central commercial team
in place 1 December and
go live whole organisation
1 March
$\circ$ Recruit new MD in
NetOnNet and ensure
hands-on approach as
acting MD
o Further development of
cost program
o Develop culture around
profitability further
o Utilise the B2B potential
further when market
normalises and continue
to take market share
$\circ$ Develop Services offering
further in combination
with Ironstone
o Develop the right MDA and
SDA assortment range
o Increase sale of phones
with subscriptions from a
strong base sale without
subscriptions
$\circ$ Continue to grow the
strong private label
position for all brands

Financial performance

Key financials

Strong EBIT uplift on stable revenues

Modest revenue growth of 2.4 per cent in a difficult market

  • Less impact from currency translation effects (+1.1 per cent LFL) $\circ$
  • Continued good progress in Norwegian operations across channels $\circ$
  • Swedish market remains more unpredictable and challenging $\circ$
  • No material change in market momentum during the period $\circ$

Gross profit uplift of 17.2 per cent supported by active measures $\circ$

  • Margins benefitting from pricing strategies and initiatives $\circ$
  • Synergy program progressing largely as planned despite headwinds $\circ$
  • Healthier inventory positions and hence less price pressure $\circ$
  • Q3 and Q4 normally associated with campaigns & mix effects $\circ$

Cost base managed to maintain industry-leading position

  • Cost inflation partly offset by cost reduction measures $\circ$
  • Continued brand investments across both Norway and Sweden $\circ$
  • Cost programs complemented with new measures in Swedish units $\circ$
  • Some strategic investments in central resources $\circ$

B2C

KOMPLETT°GROUP

Strong EBIT improvement driven by gross margin progress and good cost control

Revenues up 2.6 % Yo Y supported by continued brand investments $\circ$

  • Large geographic differences in development: Norway $\circ$ +10.8, Sweden -3.4 and Denmark +13.9 per cent YoY
  • Continued difficult markets with high level of uncertainty $\circ$
  • Stable or expanding market positions across brands $\circ$
  • Selective brand investments with positive impact $\circ$
  • Improved product availability and segments $\circ$
  • Continued gross margin uplift of 2.6 pp driven by: $\circ$
  • Sourcing initiatives and pricing strategies $\circ$
  • Healthier inventory reducing price pressure $\circ$
  • Significant EBIT improvement of NOK 59 million driven by: $\circ$
  • Gross margin progress and good cost control $\circ$
  • Solid improvement across all key brands $\circ$

B2B

KOMPLETT°GROUP

Solid revenue growth and underlying cost improvement

Solid revenue growth of 9.8 per cent supported by customer mix $\circ$

  • Norway + 11.0 per cent and Sweden -5.5 per cent $\circ$
  • Difficult underlying market with regional differences $\circ$
  • Increased sales to the educational and other sectors $\circ$
  • Support from better product availability YoY $\circ$
  • Underlying gross margin progress but negative mix effects $\circ$
  • Better pricing and inventory supported gross margin $\circ$
  • Customer and product mix affect negatively $\circ$

Good uplift in EBIT of NOK 4 million, through: $\circ$

  • Improved gross margin and good cost control $\circ$
  • EBIT margin up to 6.2 per cent $\circ$

Distribution

Gross margin maintained despite lower sales

Minor revenue decline of 1.7 per cent reflecting: $\circ$

  • Regional differences also in this segment: Norway-1.6 per $\circ$ cent, Sweden-6.7 per cent
  • Lower sales in certain categories and suppliers vs. LY $\circ$
  • Some shift of phasing of orders and deliveries $\circ$
  • No material shift in customer composition $\circ$

Minor gross margin uptick reflecting: $\circ$

  • Improved sourcing terms $\circ$
  • Healthier inventory and operational efficiencies $\circ$
  • Benefits partly offset by mix effects $\circ$

EBIT down NOK 3m due to slightly higher opex share, driven by: $\circ$

Revenue decline combined with IT costs and inflation $\circ$

Profit and loss

Improved net profit compared to last year

$03 - 23$ $03 - 22$ YTD-
23
YTD-22 FY-22
Operating revenue 3874 3784 11 127 9961 14 618
Depreciation and amortisation $-82$ $-74$ $-249$ $-180$ $-256$
EBIT (adj.) 39 $-10$ 48 17 87
One-off cost $-13$ $-4$ $-29$ $-60$ $-80$
EBIT 26 $-14$ 19 $-43$ 6
Net financials $-41$ $-29$ $-125$ $-63$ $-104$
Profit before tax $-15$ -43 $-106$ $-106$ $-98$
Tax expense $-6$ 8 15 10 56
Profit from continuing operations $-21$ $-35$ $-91$ $-97$ $-42$
Profit from discontinued operations $\qquad \qquad -$ 6 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 6 10
Profit for the period $-21$ $-29$ $-91$ $-91$ $-32$
  • Depreciation and amortisation totalled NOK 82 million, $\circ$ with NOK 12 million linked to amortisation of acquired customer value. YoY increase mainly driven by higher depreciations on right-of-use assets (e.g., cost inflation)
  • One-off costs of NOK 13 million related to organisational changes in certain central areas and positions as well as restructuring in the operations of the brands
  • Net financials up by NOK 12 million mainly due to higher
    interest rates on existing debt and factoring costs,
    despite lower debt levels overall; some one-off effects $\circ$ from implementation of new cash management set-up
  • Tax expenses of NOK 6 million, reflecting improved in-
    period results as well as adjustments from prior reporting periods and tax effects from permanent differences
  • Loss for the period of NOK 21 million compared with a $\circ$ loss from continuing operations of NOK 35 million in Q3 2022

Cash flow & working capital

Net working capital optimisation maintained

Cash flow $03 - 23$ $03 - 22$ YTD-23 YTD-22 $FY-22$
Net cash flow from operating
activities
186 380 615 542 1 102
Net cash used in investing activities -39 $-29$ $-124$ $-1624$ $-1701$
Net cash (used in)/from financing
activities
$-321$ $-314$ -473 1 126 706
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents
$-173$ 36 18 44 108
Net working capital $03 - 23$ $03 - 22$ $FY-22$
Inventory 2 108 2 101 1928
Trade receivables - regular 236 504 309
Trade payables $-1407$ $-1317$ $-1412$
Other assets and liabilities -653 $-241$ -181
Net working capital 284 1047 644
  • Net operating cash flow in the period reflecting inventory $\circ$ build up ahead of peak season of NOK 212 million being compensated by an increase in trade payables of NOK 276 million
  • Net cash flow used in investing activities during the $\circ$ period mainly related to property, plant and equipment, including IT and related infrastructure investments
  • Net cash used in financing activities mainly reflecting $\circ$ rebalancing of liquidity facilities, principals on lease repayments as well as interest charges
  • Healthy inventory position, marginally up NOK 7 million $\circ$ YoY, ensuring good availability and service levels for the upcoming peak season
  • Net working capital reduced significantly YoY by NOK $\circ$ 763m through increased payables, mainly driven by increased factoring, as well as tax deferment scheme in Sweden

Financial position

Key metrics consistently improved

  • Strengthened financial position with increased equity $\circ$ YoY, 46.0 per cent equity ratio as of end September
  • Net interest-bearing debt significantly reduced to $\circ$ NOK1187 million from NOK2853 million last year, through refinancing, repayment of debt though new equity as well as supported by the utilisation of the Swedish tax deferment scheme
  • Liquidity reserve increased to a solid NOK1149 million at $\circ$ the end of September 2023, driven by refinancing and lower working capital (including effects of Swedish tax deferment scheme)
  • Leverage ratio reduced again to 2.6x in Q3 2023, and the $\circ$ Group continues to operate in compliance with all undertakings of its financial facilities

Summary and outlook

MAN

F)

KOMPLETT°GROUP

Key takeaways

  • Significant progress across all key financial $\bigcirc$ indicators combined with a more resilient financial position
  • Clear EBIT improvement in a difficult market, $\circ$ supported by good cost control
  • 1.7 pp gross margin expansion with central sourcing $\circ$ further progressed
  • Healthy stock situation, good service levels and $\circ$ strong position into peak season
  • Additional measures being executed to mitigate $\circ$ continued challenging markets

Well positioned for 2024 and onwards

Save the date for Komplett Group's Capital markets day 29 February 2024

Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)

The APMs used by Komplett Group are defined as set out below:

Gross profit: Total operating revenue less cost of goods sold. The group has presented this item because it consider sit to be auseful measure to show the management's view on the overall picture of profit generation before operating costs in the group's operations.

Gross margin: Gross profit as a percentage of total operating revenue. The group has presented this item because it considers it to be a useful measure to show the management's view on the efficiency of gross profit generation of the group's operations as a percentage of total operating revenue.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
Tot al operating revenue 3874 3784 11127 9961 14 618
- Cost of goods sold (3350) (3338) (9580) (8765) (12824)
= Gross profit 524 447 1547 1196 1794
Gross margin 13.5% 11.8% 13.9% 12.0% 12.3%

Total operating expenses (adjusted): Total operating expenses less cost of goods sold and oneoff cost. The group has presented this item because the management considers it to be a useful measure of the group's efficiency in operating activities.

Operating cost percentage (adj.): Total operating expenses less cost of goods sold and one-off cost as a percentage of total operating revenue. The group has presented this item because the management considers it to be a useful measure of the group's efficiency in operating activities.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
Total operating revenue 3874 3784 11127 9961 14 618
Total operating expenses 3849 3798 11108 10004 14612
- Cost of goods sold (3350) (3338) (9580) (8765) (12824)
- One-off cost (13) (4) (29) (60) (80)
= Total operating expenses (adj.) 485 457 1499 1180 1707
Operatina cost percentage 12.5% 12.1% 13.5% 11.8% 11.7%

EBITDA excl. impact of IFRS 16: Derived from financial statements as the sum of operating result (EBIT) plus the sum of depreciation and amortisation for the segments B2C, B2B, Distribution and Other. The group has presented this item because it considers it to be a useful measure to show the management's view on the overall picture of operational profit and cash flow generation before depreciation and amortisation in the group's operations, excluding any impact of IFRS16.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
EBIT 26 (14) 19 (43) 6
- EBIT impact of IFRS16 (4) (3) (11) (9) (12)
+Dep B2C, B2B, Dist. Other 35 33 108 82 115
$=$ EBITDA exclIFRS16 57 16 115 30 109

EBIT adjusted: Derived from financial statements as operating result (EBIT) excluding one-off costs. The group has presented this item because it considers it to be a useful measure to show them anagement's view on the efficiency in the profit generation of the group's operations before one-off items.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
Tot al operating revenue 3874 3784 11127 9961 14618
EBIT 26 (14) 19 (43) 6
+ One-off cost 13 4 29 60 80
= EBIT adjusted 39 (10) 48 17 87
FBIT marain adjusted 1.0% $(0.3\%)$ 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%

EBIT margin adjusted: EBIT adjusted as a percentage of total operating revenue. The group has presented this item be cause it considersit to be a useful measureto show the management's view on the efficiency in the profit generation of the group's operations before one-offitems as a percentage of total operating revenue.

EBIT margin: Operating result (EBIT) as a percentage of total operating revenue. The group has presented this item because it considers it to be a useful measure to show the management's view on the efficiency in the profit generation of the group's operations as a percentage of total operating revenue.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YT D
2022
FY
2022
Tot al operating revenue 3874 3784 11127 9961 14618
EBIT 26 (14) 19 (43) 6
EBIT margin 0.7% $(0.4\%)$ 0.2% (0.4% 0.0%

Net working capital: Working capital assets, comprising inventories, trade receivables, trade payables andt other current assets and liabilities. The deferred Swedishtax liability is classified as other current liability in accorance with local accounting principles. The management considers it to be a useful indicator of the group's capital efficiency in its day-to-day operational activities.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
Inventory 2108 2101 2108 2101 1928
+ Trade receivables - regular 236 504 236 504 309
- Trade payables (1407) (1317) (1407) (1317) (1412)
+/-Otherassets and liabilities (653) (241) (653) (241) (181)
= Net working capital 284 1047 284 1047 644

Net interest-bearing debt: Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. The group has presented this item because the management considers it to be a useful indicator of the group's indebte dness, financial flexibility and capital structure. As mentioned above interest-bearing debt does not include the deferred Swedish taxliability. The net interest-bearing debt incl. IFRS 16 is a useful measure as indebtedness, including the lease liabilities from IFRS 16, is relevant for the covenants of the group's credit facilities.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
Long-term loans 800 500 800 500 400
+ Short-term loans 16 1844 16 1844 625
- Cash/cash equivalents (168) (85) (168) (85) (149)
= Net interest-bearing debt 649 2259 649 2259 876
+ IFRS 16 liabilities 538 593 538 593 558
=Net int.bear.debt incl. IFRS 16 1187 2853 1187 2853 1434

Operating free cash flow: EBITDA excl. impact of IFRS 16 less investment in property, plant and equipment, less change in net working capit alless change in trade receivable from deferred payment arrangements. The group has presented this item because the management considers it to be a useful measure of the group's operating activities' cash generation.

Reconciliation

Amounts in NOK million 03
2023
03
2022
YTD
2023
YTD
2022
FY
2022
EBITDA excl IFRS16 57 16 115 30 109
- Investments (39) (29) (128) (101) (177)
+/- Change in net working capital 111 302 361 347 750
+/- Change in deferred payment $\overline{2}$ 6 (6) 33 39
$=$ Operating free cash flow 131 295 342 309 721

Komplett + NetOnNet pro forma key figures

Key figures YTD 2023

Group Komplett NetOnNet Adjustment
Amounts in NOK million YTD 2023 YTD 2023 YTD 2023 YTD 2023
Operating revenue 11 127 6997 4130
$Growth (\%)$ $-2.6%$ 0.0% $-6.8%$
Gross profit 1 1547 883 663
Gross margin $(\%)$ 13.9% 12.6% 16.1%
Operating expenses (ex. dep and
one-off)(adj.)
$-1250$ $-756$ -494
Depreciation and amortisation $-249$ $-99$ $-111$ $-38$
Total operating expenses (adj.) $-1499$ $-855$ $-605$ $-38$
Operating cost percentage (adj.) 1 $-13.5%$ $-12.2%$ $-14.7%$
$EBIT$ (adj.) 1 48 28 58 $-38$
EBIT margin (adj.) (%) 1 0.4% 0.4% 1.4%
One-off cost $-29$ $-22$ $-7$
EBIT 19 6 51 $-38$
Net financials $-125$ $-107$ $-18$
Profit before tax $-106$ $-101$ 33 $-38$
Profit before tax $(\%)$ $-1.0%$ $-1.4%$ 0.8%

Key figures YTD 2022

Pro forma
Group
Komplett NetOnNet Adjustment
Amounts in NOK million YTD 2022 YTD 2022 YTD 2022 YTD 2022
Operating revenue 11429 6999 4430
Growth $(\%)$ $-12.2%$ $-9,7%$ $-15.7%$
Gross profit 1 1410 780 630
Gross margin $(\%)$ 1 12.3% 11.1% 14.2%
Operating expenses (ex. dep and
one-off)(adj.)
$-1178$ $-658$ $-520$
Depreciation and amortisation $-223$ $-93$ $-95$ $-34$
Total operating expenses (adj.) $-1401$ $-752$ $-615$ $-34$
Operating cost percentage (adj.) 1 $-12.3%$ $-10.7%$ $-13.9%$
$EBIT$ (adj.) 1 9 29 15 -34
EBIT margin (adj.) $(\%)$ 0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
One-off cost $-60$ $-60$
EBIT $-51$ $-32$ 15 $-34$
Net financials $-78$ $-31$ $-10$ $-36$
Profit before tax $-129$ $-63$ 5 $-71$
Profit before tax $(\%)$ $-1.1%$ $-0.9%$ 0.1%
Group Komplett NetOnNet Adjustment
Amounts in NOK million YTD 2023 YTD 2023 YTD 2023 YTD 2023
Total operating income 11 127 6997 4130
Cost of goods sold $-9580$ $-6113$ $-3467$
Employee benefit expenses $-735$ -419 $-316$
Depreciation and amortisation
expense
$-249$ $-99$ $-111$ $-38$
Other operating expenses $-545$ $-359$ $-185$
Total operating expenses $-11108$ $-6991$ $-4079$ $-38$
OPERATING RESULT 19 6 51 $-38$
Net finance income and expenses $-125$ $-107$ $-18$
PROFIT BEFORE TAX $-106$ $-101$ 33 $-38$
Tax expense 15 17 -9 7
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS
$-91$ -84 23 $-31$
Profit/loss on discontinued
operations
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD $-91$ -84 23 $-31$
Pro forma
Group
Komplett NetOnNet Adjustment
Amounts in NOK million YTD 2022 YTD 2022 YTD 2022 YTD 2022
Total operating income 11429 6999 4430
Cost of goods sold $-10018$ $-6218$ $-3800$
Employee benefit expenses $-693$ $-355$ $-339$
Depreciation and amortisation
expense
$-223$ $-93$ $-95$ -34
Other operating expenses $-545$ $-364$ $-182$
Total operating expenses $-11480$ $-7030$ $-4415$ $-34$
OPERATING RESULT $-51$ $-32$ 15 $-34$
Net finance income and expenses $-78$ $-31$ $-10$ $-36$
PROFIT BEFORE TAX $-129$ $-63$ 5 $-71$
Tax expense 16 1 $-0$ 15
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS
$-113$ $-62$ 4 $-56$
Profit/loss on discontinued
operations
6 6
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD $-107$ -56 4 -56

... $\blacksquare$

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