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Kid ASA

Earnings Release Feb 16, 2023

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Financial Summary

Fourth quarter in brief

  • Group revenues1 increased by 2.1% (2.5%). LFL revenues increased by 1.8% (0.2%) • Gross margin decreased by -6.5 percentage points
  • Online growth of +18.2%
  • Challenging retail market in all segments
    • Mainly caused by increased freight costs without corresponding price adjustments
    • More availability of campaign products and increased discounting compared with same quarter last year
    • Increased general expenses, especially electricity, offset by lower bonus provisions
  • EPS of NOK 3.91 (5.39)
  • Inventory reduced according to plan contributing to a very strong quarterly cashflow

Operational focus in Q4

  • Promising launch of Kid Extended in first pilot store and online during Q4. Five Kid Extended stores will be launched in Norway by the end of Q2 2023. The gross margin for new categories in line with expectation (35-40%) including logistics and last-mile distribution MNOK 136.1¹ • Our growth strategy in Finland and Estonia remains. During Q4, one
  • New categories remain a key growth driver. Revenues from new categories launched during or after 2017 increased by 27.6% to
  • new store opened in Estonia and one store was expanded in Finland.
  • Based on our CO2 roadmap, we have submitted reduction targets to the Science Based Target Initiative.

Full year financial summary

    • Like-for-like growth of 3.1 %
  • Online growth of 12.1 %, representing 10.8 % (10.2%2 total revenues
  • freight cost that was not incorporated in our price calculation model
  • OPEX (excluding IFRS 16) to sales margin of 44.9% (43.8%)
  • EBITDA (excluding IFRS 16) reduced by MNOK -165, mainly driven by the drop in gross margin
  • Full-year dividend of NOK 5.50 per share (incl. pre-payment of NOK 2.50 in December 2022), equivalent to a pay-out ratio of 90%

Revenues

Group revenues Q4 increased by 2.1%¹ (2.5%¹ )

Revenues (MNOK) Group like-for-like growth (%)

  • Group like-for-like revenues increased by +1.8% (+0.2%) including online sales
  • Reduction in footfall to physical stores in October and November, but increase in footfall in December
  • 16,6%
  • Positive development in new categories
  • Kid Interior revenue growth of 2.3% (-1.0%)
  • Like-for-like increase of +0.9% (-3.8%) including online sales
  • Online sales increase of 23.9%
  • Hemtex revenue growth of 1.7% (9.0%) in local currency

  • Online sales increase of 12.6%

  • Reported revenues including FX-effects decreased by -1.9%

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Kid ASA Q4 2022 ¹ Calculated in constant currency. Actual reported revenues in Q4 2021 was MNOK 1,100.5 which corresponds to an increase of +0.7%.

Gross margin

Gross margin negatively affected by freight costs and rebating Group gross margins

  • Group gross margin was 56.9 % for the quarter, down by 6.5 pp compared to Q4 2021 • Hemtex decreased gross margin by -8.8 pp to 54.7% (63.5%) • Reduction of gross margin mainly caused by increased freight costs
  • Kid Interior decreased gross margin by -5.3 pp to 58.1% (63.4%)
  • without corresponding price adjustments
  • More availability of campaign products and increased discounting compared with same quarter last year
  • Financial Objective of stable gross margin in line with the past 10 years remains unchanged for 2023
  • Freight spot rates currently decreasing towards pre-Covid levels
  • Actions implemented to secure normalized margins for future purchases

EBITDA

EBITDA of 296.8 (372.7) in Q4 EBITDA Q4 2022 vs. Q4 2021

  • EBITDA decreased by MNOK 75.9 to MNOK 296.8
  • Increased Other operating expenses of MNOK 13.2 excluding IFRS16 effects due to increased rental costs, general costs increases from electricity and increased logistics costs following higher inventory levels
  • Decreased Employee benefit expenses of MNOK -9.7 mainly due to lower bonus provisions
  • Covid-19 related cost reduction effects of MNOK 0 (MNOK 2.9)
  • OPEX-to-sales of 36.7% (36.9%) when adding back Covid-19 related cost reduction effects
  • OPEX-to-sales (excluding IFRS 16) on a full-year basis was 44.9% (43,8%)
  • Kid Interior EBITDA of MNOK 208.0 (MNOK 242.9)
  • Increased OPEX mainly related to increased shared operating costs, net new stores, rental index adjustments on LFL-stores and increased cost of HQ staff. OPEX offset by lower bonus provisions
  • Hemtex EBITDA of MNOK 88.8 (MNOK 129.7)
  • Reduced OPEX following lower costs of HQ and lower bonus provisions. Increased third-party logistics activity following higher volumes and increased rental costs
  • Weakened SEK/NOK FX rates reduced the Hemtex EBITDA by MNOK -3.3 compared to Q4 last year

Cash flow

Cash flow
(Amounts in NOK million) Q4 2022 Q4 2021 FY 2022 FY 2021
Net cash flow from operations 581,8 464,2 547,9 673,7
Net Cash flow from investments -57,5 -23,8 -143,1 -92,6
Net cash flow from financing -449,5 -293,3 -569,1 -643,7
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 74,9 147,1 -164,3 -62,6 systems of MNOK 8.4
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 6,5 93,0 239,3 301,3 bank overdraft facility
Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents -5,6 -0,8 0,7 0,7 Gearing ratio, excl. IFRS16 effects, of 1.12x (0.52x)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 75,7 239,3 75,7 239,3
Working Capital 475.9 (MNOK 307.3)
(Amounts in NOK million) Q4 2022 Q4 2021 FY 2022 FY 2021
Change in inventory 199,2 -66,5 -29,2 -180,3
Change in trade debtors 3,8 -7,4 9,1 -4,4 Positive effects from Working capital changes
Change in trade creditors 9,0 81,7 -34,3 71,2
Change in other provisions ¹ 89,4 128,9 39,3 54,8
301,4 136,7 -15,1 -58,7
Change in working capital
compared to Q4 2021

Working Capital

(Amounts in NOK million)

Satisfactory financial position and liquidity

  • Cash flow from operations increased by MNOK 117.6 compared to Q4 2021 mainly because of inventory reduction during the quarter
  • Cash flow from investments reflects CAPEX in stores and new online platform of MNOK 33.3, investment in the new warehouse in Sweden of MNOK 15.8 and technical infrastructure and back-office systems of MNOK 8.4
  • Cash flow from financing influenced by down payment of RCF and bank overdraft facility
  • Gearing ratio, excl. IFRS16 effects, of 1.12x (0.52x)
  • Net interest-bearing debt excl. IFRS16 leasing liabilities of MNOK 475.9 (MNOK 307.3)
  • Cash and available credit facilities of MNOK 552.7 (MNOK 651.3) including a new MNOK 100 short term facility agreed in December
  • Positive effects from Working capital changes
  • Inventory build-down in Q4 2022
  • Trade creditors was unusually high last year due to rental payments delayed from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022
  • Other provisions reduced due to lower bonus provisions in Q4 2022 compared to Q4 2021

Dividend

Payout ratio 90%

  • The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of NOK 3.00 share to be paid 26 May 2023
  • Including dividend pre-payment of NOK 2.50 in November 2022, the ordinary dividends for 2022 is NOK 5.50, i.e. a pay-out ratio of 90% which is at the same level as last year
  • The proposed pay-out details are:
  • Last day including right: 11 May 2023
  • Ex-date: 12 May 2023
  • Record date: 15 May 2023
  • Payment date: 26 May 2023
  • Date of approval: 11 May 2023 (Annual General Meeting)
  • Kid's dividend policy remains unchanged with a target of 80-100 percent dividend pay-out ratio with semi-annual payments. The distribution policy is dynamic, and any excess capital will be returned to shareholders

Dividend per share (DPS) and Adj1 Earnings per share (EPS)

¹ Excluding Transaction and Integration costs

New stores Closures NO: Skøyen NO: Kolbotn Torg NO: Ullevål SE: Port 73 Haninge EST: Kristiine Keskus, Tallin Relocations Refurbishment/ expansion NO: 6 stores SE: 7 stores FI: 1 store NO: 9 stores SE: 7 stores FI: 1 store EST: 1 store SE: 4 stores

Store portfolio activity

10 Kid ASA Q4 2022 Number of stores per quarter end

Outlook

  • The construction of our new warehouse in Sweden is progressing as planned and we expect to be fully operative in May. Logistics operation to be relocated during March and April
  • Continued piloting of Kid Extended as planned
  • launched in Norway during Q2 2023
  • A large proportion of the extended assortment was available during Q4 2022, and additional products will be introduced throughout 2023
  • Freight costs have been materially reduced on shipments arriving in the beginning of 2023 onwards, and we expect a gradual margin improvement during 2023
  • Due to unusual high inflation in all our markets during 2022, the store and
  • Focus on improving our market position in a challenging macro environment

Growth strategy

Cost and working capital control Continued integration and realisation of synergies

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Segment: Kid Interior

Segment: Kid Interior
(Amounts in NOK millions) Q4 2022 Q4 2021 FY 2022 FY 2021
Revenue
Revenue growth
703,4
2,3 %
687,4
-1,0%
1 983,6
5,3 %
1 883,5
1,1 %
LFL growth including online sales 0,9 % -3,8% 3,2 % -1,8%
COGS -294,7 -251,9 -828,0 -702,3
Gross profit 408,7 435,5 1 155,6 1 181,2
Gross margin (%) 58,1 % 63,4 % 58,3 % 62,7 %
Other operating revenue 0,0 0,0 0,1 0,5
Employee benefits expense -114,8 -116,7 -392,2 -367,2
Other operating expense -127,2 -115,8 -434,4 -395,9
Other operating expense - IFRS 16 effect 41,3 39,9 168,7 159,8
EBITDA 208,0 242,9 497,9 578,5
EBITDA margin (%) 29,6 % 35,3 % 25,1 % 30,7 %
No. of shopping days 81 81 308 308
No. of physical stores at period end 156 153 156 153
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Kid ASA Q4 2022

Segment: Hemtex

Segment: Hemtex
(Amounts in NOK millions) Q4 2022 Q4 2021 FY 2022 FY 2021
Revenue 405,2 413,0 1 194,4 1 213,6
Revenue growth ¹ 1,7 % 9,0 % 3,2 % 10,1 %
LFL growth including online sales ¹ 3,5 % 7,8 % 2,8 % 9,8 %
COGS -183,4 -150,6 -503,6 -457,2
Gross profit 221,8 262,4 690,8 756,4
Gross margin (%) 54,7 % 63,5 % 57,8 % 62,3 %
Other operating revenue
Employee benefits expense
1,2
-61,6
6,2
-69,3
5,1
-237,6
9,5
-250,0
Other operating expense -103,3 -100,8 -361,3 -343,9
Other operating expense - IFRS 16 effect 30,7 31,3 122,6 127,2
EBITDA 88,8 129,7 219,7 299,1
EBITDA margin (%) 21,8 % 30,9 % 18,3 % 24,5 %
No. of shopping days 91 91 362 362
No. of physical stores at period end (excl. franchise) 119 121 119 121
¹ Calculated in local currency
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Kid ASA Q4 2022

Income statement

Income statement
Gross profit
630,4
697,9
1 846,4
1 937,6
Gross margin (%)
56,9 %
63,4 %
58,1 %
62,6 %
Other operating revenue
1,2
6,2
5,2
10,0
OPEX
-334,9
-331,4
-1 134,1
-1 070,0
EBITDA
296,8
372,7
717,5
877,6
EBITDA margin (%)
26,7 %
33,7 %
22,5 %
28,2 %
Depreciation and amortisation
-87,4
-85,6
-348,3
-336,4
EBIT
209,4
287,1
369,2
541,2
EBIT margin (%)
18,9 %
25,9 %
11,6 %
17,4 %
Net finance
-12,8
-11,7
-47,5
-56,0
Share of result from joint ventures
1,6
0,0
-2,8
0,0
Profit before tax
198,2
275,3
318,9
485,2
Net profit
159,0
219,1
249,2
384,4
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Kid ASA Q4 2022

Statement of financial position

Statement of financial position
(Amounts in NOK thousand) Note
31.12.2022
31.12.2021
Assets Unaudited Audited
Goodwill 9
65 479
70 286
Trademark 9
1 510 224
1 511 788
Other intangible assets 9
35 326
19 096
Deferred tax asset 4 344 22 968
Total intangible assets 1 615 373 1 624 140
Right of use asset 9
760 734
756 941
Fixtures and fittings, tools, office machinery and equipment 9
237 245
203 158
Total tangible assets 997 979 960 099
Investments in associated companies and joint ventures 10
0
30
Loans to associated companies and joint ventures 10
23 795
0
Total financial fixed assets 23 795 30
Total fixed assets 2 637 148 2 584 268
Inventories 668 753 646 764
Trade receivables 12 094 21 999
Other receivables 32 756 25 023
Derivatives 59 449 17 439
Totalt receivables 104 299 64 461
75 721 239 331
Cash and bank deposits 950 556
Total currents assets 848 774
(Amounts in NOK thousand) Note 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Equity and liabilities Unaudited Audited
Share capital 48 770 48 770
Share premium 321 050 321 050
Other paid-in-equity 64 617 64 617
Total paid-in-equity 434 440 434 440
Other equity 838 940 828 223
Total equity 1 273 380 1 262 663
Deferred tax 322 723 332 280
Total provisions 322 723 332 280
Lease liabilities 523 528 517 550
Liabilities to financial institutions 6 521 646 451 628
Total long-term liabilities 1 045 175 969 177
Lease liabilities 258 257 249 737
Liabilities to financial institutions 6 30 000 95 000
Trade payable 122 459
57 745
159 751
90 335
167 139 172 851
Tax payable 201 815 197 865
Public duties payable 5 166
Other short-term liabilities
Derivatives
Total short-term liabilities
7 229
844 644
970 705
Total liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
2 212 542
3 485 922
2 272 162
3 534 824

Allocated segment costs

Total year
Total year
(MNOK)
Q1 2022
Q1 2021
Q2 2022
Q2 2021
Q3 2022
Q3 2021
Q4 2022
Q4 2021
2022
2021
Kid ASA and Kid Interior
Segment allocated employee
3,3
0,8
4,0
5,2
4,0
3,6
3,9
6,1
15,2
15,6
benefits expense
Segment allocated other operating
0,6
1,7
0,6
1,0
0,5
1,3
0,5
2,6
2,1
6,5
expense
Hemtex
Segment allocated employee
-3,3
-0,8
-4,0
-5,2
-4,0
-3,6
-3,9
-6,1
-15,2
-15,6
benefits expense
expense Segment allocated other operating -0,6 -1,7 -0,6 -1,0 -0,5 -1,3 -0,5 -2,6 -2,1 -6,5

Quarterly revenue growth

Quarterly revenue growth
Kid Interior
Hemtex
Total growth
Total growth
Year
Q2
Q4
Year
Q2
Q1
Q3
Q1
Q3
Q4
2020
-3,6 %
28,0 %
22,1 %
15,3 %
2020
6,6 %
14,7 %
-3,7 %
-5,7 %
2021
13,6 %
1,7 %
-3,9 %
-1,0 %
2021
6,4 %
7,7 %
17,4 %
9,0 %
2022
12,5 %
8,9 %
1,4 %
2,3 %
2022
4,8 %
8,8 %
-1,0 %
1,7 %
Like-for-like growth
Like-for-like growth
Year
Q2
Q4
Year
Q2
Q1
Q3
Q1
Q3
Q4
2020
-4,0 %
27,1 %
20,9 %
13,6 %
2020
7,9 %
18,0 %
9,2 %
-1,9 %
7,8 %
2021
10,3 %
-0,9 %
-7,1 %
-3,8 %
2021
7,8 %
9,8 %
14,6 %
2022
10,7 %
5,8 %
-1,0 %
0,9 %
2022
2,0 %
5,2 %
0,8 %
3,5 %

Sales days and stores

Sales days and stores
Kid Interior Hemtex
Number of sales days Number of sales days
Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Number of store projects Number of store projects
2021 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2021 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Sales days and stores
Kid Interior Hemtex
Number of sales days Number of sales days
Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
2021 76 71 79 81 307 2021 89 90 92 91 362
2022 76 72 79 81 308 2022 89 90 92 91 362
Number of store projects Number of store projects
2021 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2021 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
New stores 1 1 0 4 6 New stores 0 1 2 1 4
Closed stores 0 0 0 0 0 Closed stores 2 0 0 0 2
Relocated stores 3 1 1 0 5 Relocated stores 0 0 1 1 2
Refurbished stores 2 4 2 3 11 Refurbished stores 3 4 0 2 9
Total number of stores 148 149 149 153 Total number of stores* 129 130 132 133
2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
New stores 0 2 0 1 3 New stores 0 0 0 2 2
Closed stores 0 0 0 0 0 Closed stores 2 1 1 0 4
Relocated stores 0 1 2 3 6 Relocated stores 3 1 2 2 8
Refurbished stores 5 3 0 1 9 Refurbished stores 1 2 1 6 10
153 155 155 156 Total number of stores* 130 129 128 130
Total number of stores
Year O 1 O 2 O4 Total
2021 89 90 92 91 362
2022 89 90 Q 2 Q 1 362
Refurbished stores 2 4 2 3 11 Refurbished stores 3 4 0 2 9
Total number of stores 148 149 149 153 Total number of stores* 129 130 132 133
2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
New stores 0 2 0 1 3 New stores 0 0 0 2 2
Closed stores 0 0 0 0 0 Closed stores 2 1 1 0 4
Relocated stores 0 1 2 3 6 Relocated stores 3 1 2 2 8
Refurbished stores 5 3 0 1 9 Refurbished stores 1 2 1 6 10
Total number of stores 153 155 155 156 Total number of stores* 130 129 128 130
Total number of LFL stores 147 147 147 147 Total number of LFL stores* 126 125 124 124

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