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Kid ASA

Quarterly Report Feb 13, 2025

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GROUP REVENUES increased by 12.0% (+13.0%) to MNOK 1,403.7. GROSS MARGIN decreased 2.2 percentage points to 61.2% (63.4%). OPEX increased by 5.1% (+12.2%).

EBITDA increased by MNOK 44.6 to MNOK 464.5 (MNOK 419.9).

CASH FLOW from operations is all-time high and investments positively impacted by the loan repayment following the warehouse sale. HALF-YEAR DIVIDEND payment of NOK 5.00 per share, payable in May 2025.

Group revenues

We are pleased to report a robust fourth quarter for the Kid Group, achieving double-digit growth and revenues of MNOK 1,403.7, with Hemtex notably growing by 17.0%. The primary drivers include a strong Christmas seasonal assortment, effective marketing, improved inventory coverage compared to previous year, and highquality store operations. These factors have collectively contributed to Kid Group setting new records once again.

An incremental campaign in week 47, to our customer club members, was one of several activities that contributed to strong growth across all channels and segments, though at the expense of margins. Growth in the quarter was further accelerated by our omnichannel and category development initiatives. Additionally, increased focus on Finland and Estonia, with enhanced marketing efforts and updated pricing strategy, has yielded positive results.

As a consequence of the sales development this quarter, the increased volume caused logistical challenges in Norway, resulting in slightly longer lead times for the Online sale channel in week 47 to 51. The new central warehouse in Sweden is expected to improve this situation by the next Christmas shopping season.

Online sales accounted for MNOK 182.9 (MNOK 160.2), representing an online share of 13.0% (12.8%). Categories introduced since 2022 accounted for MNOK 55.1 (MNOK 33.9) in revenues. New categories are important for driving customer traffic and enhancing sales of existing assortment.

Category development

We observe positive development across most categories, with the bathroom, bedlinen, and Christmas seasonal products being key growth drivers this quarter compared to last year. The bathroom category continues to drive growth, following a similar pattern to the kitchen category historically.

Warehouse project in Sweden

Kid Group currently operates two logistical setups; one for the Norwegian market with a warehouse located in Lier (Norway), and one for the other markets located in Borås (Sweden). In

August 2023, Kid Group decided to expand the Swedish warehouse and close the Norwegian warehouse to handle higher volumes and streamline operations. The construction of the new common warehouse has been progressing according to plan and the common warehouse is expected to be operational medio 2025.

The common warehouse, previously owned by a JV where Kid Group controls 50%, was sold in December 2024 to a fund managed by Storebrand Asset Management. Kid Group has favorable terms with a 20-year lease agreement, including termination rights after 8 and 14 years.

Store portfolio development

Investments in new stores, as well as the expansion and renovation of existing stores, continue to contribute to strong growth. During the quarter we have completed 10 store projects in Kid Interior and Hemtex in total, opened three new stores and closed one store. By the end of the quarter, we have in total signed contracts for seven new stores in Norway including five Extended stores, and three in Finland. These stores are estimated to open during 2025.

Kid Interior Hemtex

(Amounts
in
million)
NOK
Q4
2024
Q4
2023
FY
2024
FY
2023
Revenue 1,403.7 1,253.2 3,784.9 3,413.6
¹
Like-for-like
growth
including
online
sales
10.1
%
9.3
%
8.8
%
5.5
%
COGS -545.3 -459.1 -1,443.2 -1,314.3
Gross
profit
858.4 794.1 2,341.7 2,099.3
margin
(%)
Gross
61.2% 63.4% 61.9% 61.5%
Other
operating
income
1.4 1.7 4.8 4.3
Employee
benefits
expense
-236.2 -220.0 -783.0 -704.7
Other
operating
expense
-260.6 -240.5 -932.9 -854.0
Other
effect
operating
expense - IFRS
16
101.5 84.7 396.3 339.6
OPEX -395.2 -375.8 -1,319.6 -1,219.1
EBITDA 464.5 419.9 1,027.0 884.5
(%)
EBITDA
margin
33.1% 33.5% 27.1% 25.9%
Depreciation -29.4 -26.7 -114.7 -92.6
effect
Depreciation
- IFRS
16
-90.9 -79.0 -356.9 -311.6
EBIT 344.2 314.2 555.3 480.4
(%)
EBIT
margin
24.5% 25.0% 14.7% 14.1%
financial
(expense)
Net
income
-7.8 -6.3 -34.7 -33.3
financial
effect
Net
expense - IFRS
16
-14.7 -11.7 -55.7 -43.3
Share
of
result
from
joint
ventures
35.5 0.4 33.3 -1.2
Profit
before
tax
357.3 296.6 498.1 402.5
Net
income
289.1 233.4 398.6 313.8
per share
Earnings
7.11 5.74 9.81 7.72
Liabilities
financial
institutions
to
-491.7 -521.7 -491.7 -521.7
liabilities
effect
Lease
- IFRS
16
-1,245.7 -1,084.9 -1,245.7 -1,084.9
Cash 228.5 225.1 228.5 225.1
interest
bearing
debt
Net
-1,508.8 -1,381.5 -1,508.8 -1,381.5

¹Calculated in constant currency

Kid Group reports another record-high EBITDA in the fourth quarter, driven by strong revenue growth and effective cost management. This result is attributed to successful assortment and category development initiatives, effective marketing, high-quality store operations, and a dedicated team. This achievement is slightly offset by a reduced gross margin compared to last year.

Group revenues

Total Group revenues increased by 12.0% (+13.0%), with positive growth in every month overall. In constant currency, revenues increased by 11.7% (+10.2%). Net new stores contributed positively.

A customer club campaign was added in week 47 due to the timing of Black Week this year. This incremental campaign was one of several activities that contributed to strong growth across all sale channels and segments.

We are experiencing positive growth across the major categories, particularly in bathroom, bedlinen and Christmas seasonal products this quarter. The likefor-like revenue growth increase was

10.1% (+9.3%) in the quarter, calculated on a constant currency basis. Both Kid Interior and Hemtex experienced positive revenue development and customer traffic in the physical stores.

Group Online revenues increased by 13.7% (+26.6%) in the quarter calculated with constant currency, representing 13.0% (12.8%) of total Group revenues. Hemtex significantly drove online revenue development with a robust growth of 21.9% (+24.8%), while we are also satisfied with Kid Interior's growth of 5.9% (+28.4%), which comes on top of the high growth base last year.

Categories launched since 2022 accounted for MNOK 55.1 (MNOK 33.9) of revenues in the quarter.

Gross margin

Gross margin decreased by 2.2 percentage points compared to the previous year, primarily due to Kid Interior, while Hemtex had a positive impact. The decrease is mainly attributed to higher share of freight in the cost of goods sold, an incremental campaign in week 47, and the effect of early price adjustments last year. Finally, improved inventory coverage resulting

in higher volumes sold on campaign at the expense of the margin.

Sale of warehouse

The sale of the single purpose vehicle, Prognosgatan Fastighets AB, owning the Swedish warehouse was completed in December 2024, recording a gain of MNOK 35.5 as "Share of result from joint ventures" in the profit and loss statement this quarter. The net effect for the full-year 2024 was MNOK 33.3.

The transaction is expected to positively impact cash flow by approx. MNOK 100, of which MNOK 72.1 was received and booked as cash flow from investments in the fourth quarter. The remaining amount is expected to be received and booked in H2-25, with no further material profit and loss effect, subject to final settlement with the buyer.

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 16.2 to MNOK 236.2:

  • MNOK 9.0 in LFL stores mainly due to general salary increase and increased working hours
  • MNOK 3.1 increase from net new stores
  • MNOK -3.6 due to lower accrued bonus than last year
  • MNOK 2.0 in HQ costs due to general salary increase and more employees
  • MNOK 5.1 in Logistics mainly due to increased activity level
  • MNOK 0.6 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

Other operating expenses increased by MNOK 3.3 to MNOK 159.1:

  • MNOK 15.0 in LFL stores, mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs and store expansions
  • MNOK 2.6 increase in net new stores
  • MNOK -3.6 from decreased marketing costs
  • MNOK -1.2 in HQ costs mainly related to less use of external consultants in Hemtex
  • MNOK 6.6 in Logistics costs mainly due to rebate in rental costs last year when starting up the new warehouse in Sweden, as well as increased use of external workforce hours and logistics

operating material costs following the increased activity level

  • MNOK -16.6 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 0.5 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

EBITDA increased by MNOK 44.6 to MNOK 464.5 mainly due to increased revenue.

Depreciation increased compared to last year mainly due to investments in the warehouse in Sweden and IFRS 16 effect related to the rental portfolio, as well as store projects.

Net financial expenses of MNOK 22.5 (MNOK 18.0) relates to net interest expenses of MNOK 8.2 (MNOK 4.1), net other financial expenses of MNOK 0.4 (MNOK 0.5), net FX income of MNOK 0.8 (MNOK -1.7) and IFRS 16 interest expenses of MNOK 14.7 (MNOK 11.7).

Liquidity and borrowings

During the quarter, dividends of MNOK 121.9 were paid. Furthermore, the draw on revolving credit facility was fully repaid of MNOK 230.0 by the end of the quarter.

Excluding IFRS 16 effects, net interestbearing debt was MNOK 263.1 (MNOK 296.6) at the end of the quarter, corresponding to a gearing ratio of 0.42x (0.54x) of LTM EBITDA. The Group had cash and available credit facilities of MNOK 830.5 (MNOK 827.1) as of 31 December 2024 and has a satisfactorily liquidity situation. The facilities include an unused term-loan facility of MNOK 125.

Cash flow from operations is record high due to the strong profit and positively impacted by contribution from net working capital ("NWC"). This quarter's high investments are related to new stores, store projects, IT initiatives and the new warehouse in Sweden, positively impacted by the cash effect from the loan repayment following the warehouse sale. Cash flow from financing includes lease payments, net interests, repayment of overdraft facilities and dividend pay-out in November.

Capital expenditures (CAPEX) amounted to MNOK 87.3 (MNOK 30.7) during Q4, mainly relating to store openings and store projects. Investments related to the warehouse project in Sweden accounted for MNOK 6.1 (MNOK 0) in the quarter.

¹

Calculated in local currency

KID Interior
(Amounts in NOK millions) Q4 2024 Q4 2023 FY 2024 FY 2023
Revenue 836.4 768.5 2,337.5 2,122.9
Revenue growth 8.8 % 9.3 % 10.1 % 7.0 %
LFL growth including online sales 6.7 % 8.5 % 8.5 % 6.1 %
COGS -323.8 -265.2 -892.3 -796.2
Gross profit 512.6 503.3 1,445.1 1,326.7
Gross margin (%) 61.3 % 65.5 % 61.8 % 62.5 %
Other operating revenue -0.2 0.0 0.3 0.1
Employee benefits expense -143.8 -140.7 -478.8 -436.5
Other operating expense -134.6 -133.4 -495.4 -463.9
Other operating expense - IFRS 16 effect 53.9 46.2 214.2 189.2
EBITDA 287.9 275.4 685.4 615.5
EBITDA margin (%) 34.4 % 35.8 % 29.3 % 29.0 %
No. of shopping days
No. of physical stores at period end
8 0
158
7 9
157
307
158
306
157
Hemtex
(Amounts in NOK millions) Q4 2024 Q4 2023 FY 2024 FY 2023
Revenue 567.3 484.7 1,447.5 1,290.7
Revenue growth ¹ 16.2 % 11.9 % 9.9 % 3.2 %
LFL growth including online sales ¹ 15.7 % 10.7 % 9.3 % 4.4 %
COGS -221.5 -193.9 -550.9 -518.0
Gross profit 345.8 290.8 896.6 772.6
Gross margin (%) 61.0 % 60.0 % 61.9 % 59.9 %
Other operating revenue 1.6 1.7 4.6 4.2
Employee benefits expense -92.4 -79.4 -304.2 -268.2
Other operating expense -125.9 -107.0 -437.4 -390.0
Other operating expense - IFRS 16 effect 47.6 38.4 182.1 150.4
EBITDA 176.7 144.5 341.6 269.0
EBITDA margin (%) 31.1 % 29.7 % 23.5 % 20.8 %
No. of shopping days
No. of physical stores at period end (excl. franchise)
9 1
119
9 1
119
363
119
362
119

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

Revenues increased 8.8% compared to last year, mainly due to increased number of customers in both physical stores and Online, in addition to basket size in physical stores. An important driver was the incremental customer club campaign in week 47. The number of shopping days was 80 (79) in total for the quarter.

Online revenues increased by +5.9% (+28.4%) to MNOK 86.8 (MNOK 81.9).

Gross margin decreased by -4.2 percentage points to 61.3%. Last year, the margin was notably affected by early price adjustments to align with higher currency hedge levels and freight rates on historical level. This quarter's margin is negatively impacted by a higher share of freight costs in the cost of goods sold and somewhat from changes in the campaign activity plan.

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 3.1:

  • MNOK 5.6 in LFL stores mainly due to general salary increase and increased store project activity
  • MNOK 1.9 due to net new stores
  • MNOK -6.0 due to bonus expenses
  • MNOK -2.4 in HQ costs relates to allocated central costs from Kid to Hemtex, partly compensated by general salary increase and number of employees
  • MNOK 4.0 in Logistics due to increased sales activity and use of own employees

Bonus provision year-to-date amounted to MNOK 24.7 (MNOK 25.9).

Other operating expenses decreased by MNOK -6.5:

  • MNOK 4.3 in LFL stores mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs and store expansions, as well as increased activity level
  • MNOK 0.6 in net new stores
  • MNOK -4.2 from decreased marketing costs due to change in the campaign activity plan
  • MNOK 1.1 in HQ mainly related to use of external consultants and operating materials offset by lower IT costs
  • MNOK -0.6 in Logistics mainly due to less use of external workforce hours
  • MNOK -7.7 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 17.0% compared to the previous year, is mainly due to increased number of customers in both physical stores and Online and larger basket sizes. We are pleased with this strong development, building on the third quarter's performance compared to last year. The increase is mainly attributed to the incremental customer club campaign in week 47, combined with increased campaign activities in Black Week compared to last year. The number of shopping days was the same as last year 91 (91).

Online revenues increased by 21.9% (+24.8%) to MNOK 96.1 (MNOK 78.8), based on a constant currency calculation.

Measured on a constant currency basis, Hemtex 24h revenues decreased by MNOK -2.7 compared to Q4-23.

Gross margin increased by 1.0 percentage points to 61.0%. The increase in margin is attributed to the campaign activity plan, mix effects and somewhat less negative margin impact from Hemtex 24h revenues due to revenue development as described.

Employee expenses increased by MNOK 13.0:

  • MNOK 3.3 in LFL stores mainly due to increase in working hours, store project activity, as well as general salary increase
  • MNOK 1.2 due to net new stores
  • MNOK 2.4 due to higher bonus expenses compared to last year
  • MNOK 4.4 in HQ due to allocated central costs from Kid to Hemtex
  • MNOK 1.1 in Logistics due to increased sales activity
  • MNOK 0.6 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

Bonus provision year-to-date amounted to MNOK 7.9 (MNOK 3.8).

Other operating expenses increased by MNOK 9.7:

  • MNOK 10.6 in LFL stores, mainly related to index adjustment of rental costs and store expansions as well as higher operating costs
  • MNOK 2.0 in net new stores
  • MNOK 0.5 from increase of marketing cost due to change in the campaign activity plan
  • MNOK -2.2 in HQ mainly due to less use of external consultants partly due to new hires, as well as sales

provision this year booked as marketing costs

  • MNOK 7.2 in Logistics due to rebate in rental costs last year, as well as increased use of external workforce hours and logistics operating material following the activity level
  • MNOK -8.9 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 0.5 due to changes in SEKNOK exchange rate

The Board will propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend payment of NOK 5.00 payable in May 2025. Together with the prepayment of NOK 3.00 from November 2024 this represent 82% of the net profit - in line with our Financial Objectives.

The Board of Directors will also propose to the Annual General Meeting that the Board is given the authority to distribute additional half-year dividend in November 2025 in accordance with the dividend policy and considering third quarter 2025 results.

Due to the commencement of the new common warehouse and the termination of the warehouse in Norway, there will be some nonrecurring costs throughout 2025. These costs include subleasing the warehouse in Lier, scaling costs in Sweden and Norway, and moving remaining goods to Sweden. These costs are estimated to be approximately MNOK 30.

The Board of Directors has appointed Marianne Fulford as the new CEO, effective 1 May 2025, succeeding Anders Fjeld. Ms. Fulford joined the company in 2008 and currently holds the position as Director of Sourcing and

Lier, 12 February 2025 The Board of Kid ASA

Espen Gundersen Chair

Karin Bing Orgland Board member

Gyrid Skalleberg Ingerø Board member

Jon Brannsten Board member

Liv Berstad Board member

Anders Fjeld Chief Executive Officer

Assortment. Through her dedication and leadership, Kid Group's concept and assortment have developed substantially.

There has been no other significant events after the end of the reporting period.

Kid ASA - Quarterly report | 9

(Amounts in NOK thousand) Note Q4 2024 Q4 2023 FY 2024 FY 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Revenue 1,403,692 1,253,169 3,784,944 3,413,595
Other operating revenue 1,357 1,692 4,837 4,270
Total revenue 1,405,049 1,254,861 3,789,781 3,417,866
Purchased goods and change in inventory -545,307 -459,106 -1,443,224 -1,314,280
Employee benefits expense -236,158 -220,040 -783,001 -704,722
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 9 -120,334 -105,711 -471,662 -404,136
Other operating expenses -159,037 -155,808 -536,595 -514,371
Total operating expenses -1,060,835 -940,665 -3,234,482 -2,937,508
Operating profit 344,214 314,195 555,299 480,357
Financial income 1,252 3,766 10,609 10,844
Financial expense -23,706 -21,721 -101,077 -87,473
Net financial income (+) / expense (-) -22,454 -17,954 -90,468 -76,630
Share of result from joint ventures 35,521 388 33,317 -1,200
Profit before tax 357,281 296,630 498,149 402,528
Income tax expense -68,183 -63,251 -99,558 -88,701
Net profit (loss) for the period 289,098 233,378 398,591 313,827
Interim condensed consolidated statement of
comprehensive income
Profit for the period 289,098 233,378 398,591 313,827
Other comprehensive income 61,177 -53,812 103,277 62,701
Tax on comprehensive income -14,216 15,747 -20,611 -8,335
Total comprehensive income for the period 336,058 195,314 481,257 368,194
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 336,058 195,314 481,257 368,194
Basic and diluted Earnings per share (EPS): 7.11 5.74 9.81 7.72
(Amounts
thousand)
in
NOK
Note 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Assets Unaudited Audited
Goodwill 9 71,298 70,169
Trademark 9 1,514,724 1,513,851
Other
intangible
assets
9 54,934 46,699
Deferred
tax
asset
0 6,593
Total
intangible
assets
1,640,955 1,637,312
Right
of
use asset
9 1,198,483 1,050,028
and
fittings
, tools
, office
machinery
and
Fixtures
equipment 9 383,495 303,178
Total
tangible
assets
1,581,977 1,353,206
associated
and
Investments
in
companies
joint
ventures
1
0
34,331 1,013
Loans
associated
companies
and
joint
to
ventures
8 0 50,702
Total
financial
fixed
assets
34,331 51,716
Total
fixed
assets
3,257,264 3,042,234
Inventories 775,911 576,279
Trade
receivables
31,511 32,640
Other
receivables
52,794 43,031
Derivatives 76,057 29,337
Totalt
receivables
160,362 105,009
Cash
and
bank
deposits
228,534 225,065
Total
currents
assets
1,164,807 906,353
Total
assets
4,422,070 3,948,590
(Amounts
thousand)
in
NOK
Note 31.12.2024 31.12.2023
and
liabilities
Equity
Unaudited Audited
Share
capital
Share
48,770 48,770
premium 321,050 321,050
Other
paid-in-equity
Total
paid-in-equity
64,617
434,440
64,617
434,440
Other
equity
1,103,886 880,840
Total
equity
1,538,326 1,315,280
Deferred
tax
322,628 312,218
Total
provisions
322,628 312,218
liabilities
Lease
891,620 779,287
Liabilities
financial
institutions
to
6 461,668 491,661
Total
long-term
liabilities
1,353,288 1,270,947
liabilities
Lease
354,093 305,640
Liabilities
financial
institutions
to
6 30,000 30,000
Trade
payable
235,910 203,375
payable
Tax
84,699 55,813
Public
duties
payable
228,109 209,941
Other
short-term
liabilities
274,851 191,626
Derivatives 169 53,748
Total
short-term
liabilities
1,207,831 1,050,144
Total
liabilities
2,883,746 2,633,310
Total
equity
and
liabilities
4,422,070 3,948,590
(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
0 313,827 313,827
Other comprehensive income 0 54,361 54,361
Realized cash flow
hedges
0 -92,575 -92,575
Dividend 0 -233,710 -233,710
Balance at 31 Des 2023 434,440 880,840 1,315,280
Balance at 1 Jan 2024 434,440 880,840 1,315,280
Profit
for
the period YTD 2024
0 398,591 398,591
Other comprehensive income 0 82,669 82,669
Realized cash flow
hedges
0 5,976 5,976
Dividend 0 -264,194 -264,194
Balance at 31 Des 2024 434,440 1,103,886 1,538,326
(Amounts in NOK thousand) Note Q4 2024 Q4 2023 FY 2024 FY 2023
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Cash Flow from operation
Profit before income taxes 357,291 296,630 498,159 402,528
Taxes paid in the period -26,238 -25,198 -81,698 -91,037
Depreciation & Impairment 9 120,334 105,711 471,662 404,136
Effect of exchange fluctuations -2,202 4,180 -1,527 10,192
Change in net working capital
Change in inventory 150,588 162,657 -195,415 111,538
Change in trade debtors -5,486 -22,521 1,498 -20,231
Change in trade creditors 23,780 46,954 29,869 76,510
Change in other provisions ¹ 150,364 110,253 140,401 67,808
Net cash flow from operations 768,430 678,666 862,949 961,444
Cash flow from investment
Purchase of fixed assets 9 -88,020 -22,218 -208,326 -163,697
Loans to associated companies and joint ventures 8, 10 72,061 4,064 72,061 -17,785
Net Cash flow from investments -15,958 -18,154 -136,265 -181,481
Cash flow from financing
Proceeds from long term loans 0 0 0 0
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 30,000 230,000 160,000
Repayment of revolving credit facility -230,000 -160,000 -230,000 -160,000
Repayment of Term Loans -20,000 -20,000 -30,000 -30,000
Overdraft facility -72,620 -45,853 0 0
Lease payments for principal portion of lease liability -86,862 -76,818 -340,540 -296,250
Dividend payment -121,935 -111,774 -264,194 -233,710
Net interest -27,765 -19,543 -97,601 -79,743
Net cash flow from financing -529,182 -433,989 -732,335 -639,703
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 0 0 225,066 75,722
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 223,838 227,674 -5,102 140,260
Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents 4,696 -2,609 8,570 9,084
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 228,534 225,065 228,534 225,067

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 fourth 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 managementto 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.

Q4 2024

(Amounts in NOK thousand) Kid Interior Hemtex Total
Revenue 836,428 567,265 1,403,692
COGS -323,827 -221,480 -545,307
Gross profit 512,601 345,785 858,386
Other operating revenue -201 1,557 1,357
Operating expense (OPEX) -224,522 -170,673 -395,195
EBITDA 287,878 176,669 464,547
Operating profit 221,895 122,318 344,214
Gross margin (%) 61.3 % 61.0 % 61.2 %
OPEX to sales margin (%) 26.8 % 30.1 % 28.2 %
EBITDA margin (%) 34.4 % 31.1 % 33.1 %
Inventory 497,849 278,062 775,911
Total assets 2,977,807 1,444,263 4,422,070

Financing agreements

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

Utilised
(Amounts in NOK thousand) 31.12.2024 Facility Interest Maturity Repayment
Total term loan 491,700 491,700 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 0 0 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 0 247,000 1 week IBOR + 1.10% 12 months At maturity
491,700 1,093,700

¹MNOK 30 in annual instalments with bi-annual payments

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

³Fixed interest rate and denomination in SEK is hedged through a cross-currency interest swap of MNOK 15 that matured 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

Q4
2024
Q4
2023
FY 2024 FY 2023
Weighted
number
of
ordinary
shares
40,645,162 40,645,162 40,645,162 40,645,162
Net profit
or loss
for
the
year
289,098 233,378 398,591 313,827
Earnings
per share
(basic
and
diluted)
per share
- NOK
7.11 5.74 9.81 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 by the end of 2024 and 2023:

Related
Party and
Joint
Ventures
FY 2024 FY 2023
Prognosgatan Holding
AS (Loan)
0 50,702
Total 0 50,702

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 10,849 7,863 873 87 1,129
Additions, disposals and adjustments 494,534 169,466 25,869
Depreciation and amortisation -356,928 -97,013 -17,721
Balance 31.12.2024 1,198,483 383,495 1,514,724 54,934 71,298
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 27,424 6,604 3,627 2,492 4,690
Additions, disposals and adjustments 573,430 143,676 17,110
Depreciation and amortisation -311,560 -84,347 -8,229
Balance 31.12.2023 1,050,028 303,178 1,513,851 46,699 70,169

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

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

All subsidiary undertakings are included in the consolidation.

*Currently a non-operating company. Operations will start during 2025

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

Name Place
of
business
of
relationship
Nature
Measurement
method
Ownership
share
Carrying
amount
Holding
Prognosgatan
AS
Norway Joint
venture
method
Equity
50
%
34,331

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 Q4-24 was MNOK 35.5 (MNOK 0.4). Per the reporting date, the carrying amount of the investment is MNOK 34.3 (MNOK 1.0).

A sales process of the warehouse property in Sweden through a sale of Prognosgatan Fastighets AB, a subsidiary of the joint venture, was completed by the end of the quarter. The profit from the sale was recognised in Q4-24, with the final settlement expected by the end of 2025.

The warehouse property is an expansion of the warehouse in Viared, Borås which is leased by Kid International Logistic AB. The operations for Hemtex will commence from the new facilities during Q1 2025, with the common warehouse expected to serve all markets for the Kid Group medio 2025.

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: +47 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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