Quarterly Report • May 11, 2022
Quarterly Report
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Q1 2022
| Non-financial KPIs | Unit | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross order value | in EURm | 198.7 | 259.9 | – 24% |
| Gross order value growth at constant currency in % –25% |
72% | – 97pp | ||
| Number of orders | in k | 707 | 983 | – 28% |
| Average order value | in EUR | 281 | 264 | 6% |
| Number of active customers (as of March 31) | in k | 2,128 | 2,397 | – 11% |
| Employees (as of March 31) | Number | 2,062 | 1,697 | 22% |
| Financial KPIs | Unit | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | in EURm | 140.2 | 159.0 | – 12% |
| Revenue growth at constant currency | in % | –14% | 64% | – 78pp |
| Gross profit margin | in % | 43% | 45% | – 2pp |
| Profit contribution margin | in % | 26% | 29% | – 3pp |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | in % | –4% | 0% | – 4pp |
| Earnings per share | in EUR | –0.43 | –0.25 | 72% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | in EURm | –23.8 | –9.7 | >100% |
| thereof from change in net working capital | in EURm | –17.8 | –6.7 | >100% |
| Cash flow from investing activities | in EURm | –9.3 | –2.8 | >100% |
| Cash flow from financing activities | in EURm | – 3.3 | 119.7 | >–100% |
| Cash and cash equivalents (as of March 31) | in EURm | 101.3 | 205.4 | – 51% |


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REPORT ON ECONOMIC
POSITION
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 140.2 | 159.0 | – 18.8 | – 12% |
| Cost of sales | – 80.0 | –86.6 | 6.6 | –8% |
| Gross profit | 60.2 | 72.4 | –12.2 | –17% |
| Gross profit margin | 43% | 45% | –2pp | |
| Selling and distribution costs | – 60.4 | – 67.0 | 6.6 | –10% |
| Impairment losses on financial assets |
–0.9 | – 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| Administrative expenses | – 14.1 | – 13.2 | – 0.9 | 7% |
| Other operating income | 0.8 | 1.3 | – 0.5 | – 38% |
| Other operating expenses | –0.3 | – 0.6 | 0.3 | –50% |
| Operating result (EBIT) | –14.7 | –8.0 | –6.7 | 84% |
| Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets |
8.1 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 37% |
| EBITDA | –6.6 | –2.1 | –4.5 | >100% |
| Share-based payment | 0.4 | 2.6 | – 2.2 | –85% |
| Expenses relating to the planned acquisition of the Butlers Group |
0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | n/ a |
| Expenses relating to the IPO of Mobly S.A. |
0.0 | 0.1 | – 0.1 | –100% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | –6.1 | 0.6 | –6.7 | >–100% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | –4% | 0 % | –4pp | |
The market environment was significantly more challenging for home24 in the first quarter of financial year 2022 compared to a year before. This was caused in part by the discontinuation of the positive demand effects created by the temporary closure of offline retail in the previous year, and partly by the considerable deterioration in consumer demand triggered by rising inflation fears and the war in Ukraine. As a result, revenue fell by –12% (–14% at constant currency) y-o-y to EUR 140.2m. Nevertheless, this still represents growth of around +37% (+42% at constant currency) over two years compared to the first quarter of 2020.
Gross order value declined far more sharply, falling by –24% (–25% at constant currency). The positive trend in revenue compared with gross order value is attributable to the considerable acceleration in deliveries to end customers as a result of higher inventory levels compared to the previous year. The reduced gross order value was primarily driven by the lower number of active customers and orders placed, while the average order value increased. As of March 31, 2022, home24 had a total of 2.1m active customers, compared to 2.4m as of March 31, 2021. The number of orders placed during the first three months of 2022 decreased by –28% to 0.7m compared to the prior-year period. The average order value expanded by 6% to EUR 281 over the same period.
Revenue less cost of sales results in gross profit. In the first three months of 2022, the Group posted a gross profit of EUR 60.2m, down –17% from EUR 72.4m in the same period of 2021. The gross profit margin declined by two percentage points to 43% compared to March 31, 2021. This fall was mainly attributable to increased purchased prices and higher container import costs compared to the previous year. During the first quarter of 2022, the gross profit margin was also adversely impacted by a rise in write-downs on inventories, which in turn was driven by higher levels of inventory coverage and safety stock due to continuing uncertainty surrounding global supply chains and consumer demand. Despite these effects, the gross profit margin trend has been positive over the last few quarters, with this figure improving for the second successive quarter to slightly exceed the level recorded in the second quarter of 2021.
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment expenses | – 23.1 | – 25.6 | 2.5 | – 10% |
| Marketing expenses | – 24.4 | –30.1 | 5.7 | –19% |
| Other selling and distribution costs |
– 12.9 | – 11.3 | – 1.6 | 14% |
| Total selling and distribution costs |
–60.4 | –67.0 | 6.6 | –10% |
| as % of revenue | ||||
| Fulfillment expenses ratio | – 16% | – 16% | 0pp | |
| Marketing expenses ratio | –17% | – 19% | 2pp |
In the first three months of 2022, selling and distribution costs amounted to EUR 60.4m, down 10% compared to the prior-year period. The fulfillment expenses ratio remained unchanged at 16%, while the marketing expenses ratio improved by two percentage points y-o-y to 17% as a result of faster revenue recognition. The increase in other selling and distribution costs was mainly attributable to the additional depreciation of right-of-use assets and property and equipment in the LatAm segment.
Administrative expenses rose by 7% y-o-y to EUR 14.1m. The main drivers here were investments in additional employees, particularly in the IT and Commercial units, aimed at further strengthening home24's business model with regard to its product range, data analytics and shopping experience.
In the first three months of 2022, the adjusted EBITDA margin contracted by –4 percentage points y-o-y to –4%. The adjusted EBITDA decreased accordingly from EUR 0.6m to EUR –6.1m. As is usual for the Group, the first quarter generally is an investment quarter with lower profitability than the full year due to seasonally higher marketing costs. EBITDA was adjusted for share-based payment expenses as well as expenses arising within the scope of the acquisition of the Butlers Group.
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 113.5 | 133.2 | – 19.7 | –15% |
| Cost of sales | –63.8 | –71.6 | 7.8 | –11% |
| Gross profit | 49.7 | 61.6 | –11.9 | –19% |
| Gross profit margin | 44% | 46% | –2pp | |
| Fulfillment expenses | –19.8 | –21.9 | 2.1 | – 10% |
| Fulfillment expenses ratio | – 17% | –16% | –1pp | |
| Profit contribution | 29.0 | 38.8 | –9.7 | –25% |
| Profit contribution margin | 26% | 29% | – 3pp | |
| Marketing expenses | – 21.8 | –26.9 | 5.1 | –19% |
| Marketing expenses ratio | – 19% | –20% | 1pp | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | –5.0 | 0.5 | –5.5 | >–100% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | –4% | 0% | –4pp |
| Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross order value (in EURm) | 162.4 | 223.4 | –61.0 | –27% |
| Gross order value growth (in %) |
– 27% | 79% | – 106pp | |
| Number of orders (in k) | 445 | 655 | –210 | –32% |
| Average order value (in EUR) | 365 | 341 | 24 | 7% |
| Number of active customers (as of March 31) (in k) |
1,293 | 1,370 | –77 | –6% |
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 2021 |
Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 26.7 | 25.8 | 0.9 | 3% |
| Cost of sales | – 16.2 | – 15.0 | – 1.2 | 8% |
| Gross profit | 10.5 | 10.8 | –0.3 | –3% |
| Gross profit margin | 39% | 42% | –3pp | |
| Fulfillment expenses | – 3.3 | – 3.7 | 0.4 | – 11% |
| Fulfillment expenses ratio | –12% | –14% | 2pp | |
| Profit contribution | 7.2 | 7.0 | 0.2 | 3% |
| Profit contribution margin | 27% | 27% | 0pp | |
| Marketing expenses | – 2.6 | – 3.2 | 0.6 | – 19% |
| Marketing expenses ratio | – 10% | –12% | 2pp | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | –1.1 | 0.1 | –1.2 | >–100% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | –4% | 0% | –4pp |
In the first three months of 2022, revenue in the Europe segment amounted to EUR 113.5m, down –15% y-o-y, representing 81% of Group revenue. In the first three months of 2022, revenue in the LatAm segment came to EUR 26.7m, up +3% y-o-y, thus contributing 19% to Group revenue. Adjusted for foreign currency effects, revenue in the LatAm segment fell by –8% y-o-y. Both in Europe and in the LatAm segment, the decline in gross order value is linked to a decrease in the number of orders (–32% and –20%, respectively) and a lower number of active customers (–6% and –19%, respectively), while the average order value increased in both segments (+7% and +24%, respectively).
The Europe segment generated negative adjusted EBITDA of EUR –5.0m after EUR 0.5m in the prior-year period. The adjusted EBITDA margin came in at –4% compared to 0% in the previous year. The LatAm segment also posted negative adjusted EBITDA at EUR –1.1m after EUR 0.1m in the prior-year period. The adjusted EBITDA margin came in at –4% compared to 0% in the previous year.
| Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross order value (in EURm) | 36.3 | 36.5 | – 0.2 | – 1% |
| Gross order value growth at constant currency (in %) |
– 11% | 72% | – 83pp | |
| Number of orders (in k) | 263 | 328 | –65 | –20% |
| Average order value (in EUR) | 138 | 111 | 27 | 24% |
(as of March 31) (in k) 835 1,027 – 192 –19%
Non-financial key performance indicators, LatAm
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | –23.8 | –9.7 | – 14.1 |
| thereof from change in net working capital |
–17.8 | – 6.7 | – 11.1 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | – 9.3 | –2.8 | –6.5 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | – 3.3 | 119.7 | –123.0 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
–36.4 | 107.2 | –143.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the begin ning of the period |
131.1 | 103.1 | 28.0 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
6.6 | –4.9 | 11.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
101.3 | 205.4 | –104.1 |
The Group generated a negative cash flow from operating activities of EUR –23.8m in the first three months of 2022 (previous year: EUR –9.7m). The negative operativing cash flow was driven by the change in net working capital in particular. In addition to the usual seasonal effects associated with the transition from high to low season, factors affecting net working capital during the first quarter of the financial year included essentially the fall in trade payables as well as in the Europe segment the impact of higher levels of safety stock on inventories aimed at increasing home24's resilience in the face of supply chain uncertainty and inflationary trends.
Number of active customers
Cash outflows from investing activities largely related to investments in internally generated software as well as property and equipment. The Group also granted a loan of EUR 2.7m to Butlers GmbH & Co. KG in order to be able to have sufficient liquidity for higher inventories even before the takeover was finalized.
The cash flow from financing activities primarily resulted from principal payments on lease liabilities (EUR –3.3m).
Currency effects had a positive impact on cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period due to the strong appreciation of the Brazilian real in the first three months of the year. In total, the Group's cash and cash equivalents decreased by EUR 29.8m in the first three months of 2022 and totaled EUR 101.3m as of the reporting date.
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | –6.4 | –20.0 | 13.6 |
| thereof from change in net working capital |
–5.4 | –17.2 | 11.8 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –3.4 | –0.8 | –2.6 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1.0 | 106.3 | – 107.3 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
–10.8 | 85.5 | –96.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
43.0 | 3.7 | 39.3 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
6.6 | – 4.9 | 11.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
38.8 | 84.3 | –45.5 |
| In EURm | Q1 2022 |
Q1 | 2021 Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | – 17.5 | 10.3 | – 27.8 |
| thereof from change in net working capital |
– 12.4 | 10.6 | –23.0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –5.9 | 13.8 | – 19.7 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | – 2.2 | – 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
–25.6 | 21.7 | –47.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
88.1 | 99.4 | –11.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
62.5 | 121.1 | –58.6 |
| In EURm | March 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, |
2021 Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 146.9 | 136.5 | 10.4 | 8% |
| Current assets | 242.1 | 253.7 | –11.6 | – 5% |
| Total assets | 389.0 | 390.2 | –1.2 | 0% |
| In EURm | March 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, |
2021 Change | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 225.2 | 220.4 | 4.8 | 2% |
| Non-current liabilities | 56.8 | 55.6 | 1.2 | 2% |
| Current liabilities | 107.0 | 114.2 | –7.2 | –6% |
| Total equity and liabilities | 389.0 | 390.2 | –1.2 | 0% |
Of the EUR 101.3m in cash and cash equivalents reported in the Group as of March 31, 2022, EUR 62.5m relates to the Europe segment and EUR 38.8m to the LatAm segment.
Compared with December 31, 2021, total assets and total equity and liabilities changed mainly as a result of the sharp rise in the Brazilian real in relation to the reporting currency of euros.
The increase in non-current assets was attributable to factors such as investments in property and equipment as well as intangible assets.
Current assets declined due in particular to the reduction in cash and cash equivalents. This contrasts with a further rise in inventories attributable to the Europe segment in particular. Changes in cash and cash equivalents are discussed in the "Cash Flows" section.
Equity increased by EUR 4.8m due in particular to currency translation effects relating to the Brazilian subsidiaries that impacted both the currency translation reserve and non-controlling interests in equity. By contrast, the net loss for the year reduced equity.
Non-current liabilities rose amongst others as a result of higher provisions.
Current liabilities fell primarily due to trade payables and similar payables, which decreased within the scope of ongoing business activities.
Overall, total assets decreased marginally by EUR 1.2m from EUR 390.2m to EUR 389.0m.
The Group performed well during the first quarter of financial year 2022 amid a challenging market environment. Given the uncertainty surrounding the development of consumer sentiment, we will primarily focus not only on integrating the Butlers Group and launching a marketplace in the Europe segment but also on enhancing our core profitability.
Berlin, 11 May 2022
Marc Appelhoff Brigitte Wittekind Philipp Steinhäuser
home24 SE successfully completed its acquisition of the Butlers Group in April 2022. A total of 1,181,849 new shares were issued from Authorized Capital 2020 as part of the closing of this transaction. This capital increase was entered in the commercial register on April 27, 2022.
No other events of material significance occurred after the closing date.
| In EURm | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 140.2 | 159.0 |
| Cost of sales | –80.0 | – 86.6 |
| Gross profit | 60.2 | 72.4 |
| Selling and distribution costs | –60.4 | –67.0 |
| Impairment losses on financial assets | – 0.9 | – 0.9 |
| Administrative expenses | –14.1 | – 13.2 |
| Other operating income | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Other operating expenses | – 0.3 | – 0.6 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | –14.7 | –8.0 |
| Finance income | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Finance costs | – 1.7 | –1.8 |
| Loss before taxes | –14.6 | –7.9 |
| Income taxes | 0.0 | – 0.1 |
| Loss for the period | –14.6 | –8.0 |
| Loss attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the parent company | –12.6 | – 7.2 |
| Non-controlling interests | – 2.0 | – 0.8 |
Selected financial information
| In EURm | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property and equipment | 29.3 | 24.8 |
| Intangible assets | 38.1 | 36.7 |
| Right-of-use assets | 58.4 | 56.9 |
| Financial assets | 18.0 | 16.1 |
| Other non-financial assets | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Total non-current assets | 146.9 | 136.5 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 68.8 | 60.8 |
| Advance payments on inventories | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Trade receivables | 42.6 | 37.2 |
| Financial assets | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Other non-financial assets | 19.8 | 16.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 101.3 | 131.1 |
| Total current assets | 242.1 | 253.7 |
| Total assets | 389.0 | 390.2 |
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| In EURm | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 29.3 | 29.3 |
| Treasury shares | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Capital reserves | 70.1 | 70.0 |
| Other reserves | 67.4 | 57.8 |
| Retained earnings | 1.3 | 13.5 |
| Equity attributable to the owners of the parent company | 168.1 | 170.6 |
| Non-controlling interests | 57.1 | 49.8 |
| Total equity | 225.2 | 220.4 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities | 48.2 | 47.5 |
| Other financial liabilities | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Other non-financial liabilities | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Provisions | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 56.8 | 55.6 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities | 18.0 | 15.9 |
| Trade payables and similar liabilities | 56.7 | 67.0 |
| Contract liabilities | 19.8 | 15.8 |
| Income tax liabilities | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Other non-financial liabilities | 8.6 | 11.4 |
| Provisions | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Total current liabilities | 107.0 | 114.2 |
| Total liabilities Total equity and liabilities |
163.8 389.0 |
169.8 390.2 |
| In EURm | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Loss before taxes | –14.6 | – 7.9 |
| Depreciation of property and equipment | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Share-based payment expenses | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Share-based payment expenditures | 0.0 | – 2.1 |
| Other non-cash income and expenses | 0.0 | –0.4 |
| Change in provisions | –0.1 | 0.3 |
| Change in net working capital | ||
| Change in inventories and advance payments on inventories | –3.8 | – 9.2 |
| Change in trade receivables and other assets | –1.3 | – 15.8 |
| Change in trade payables and other payables | – 16.4 | 9.9 |
| Change in contract liabilities | 3.7 | 8.4 |
| Change in other assets/liabilities | 0.2 | – 1.4 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | –23.8 | –9.7 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Payments to acquire property and equipment | – 3.8 | – 1.3 |
| Payments to acquire intangible assets | – 2.8 | – 1.8 |
| Payments to grant loans | –2.7 | 0.0 |
| Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Change in restricted cash and long-term security deposits and collateral | 0.0 | – 0.3 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –9.3 | –2.8 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from capital increases by shareholders less transaction costs | 0.0 | – 0.1 |
| Cash paid to owners and non-controlling interests | 0.0 | – 0.9 |
| Proceeds from capital increases at subsidiaries | 0.0 | 121.0 |
| Proceeds from the sale of non-controlling interests | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| Transaction costs paid in connection with capital increases at subsidiaries and the sale of non-controlling interests |
0.0 | – 6.8 |
| Taxes paid on the sale of non-controlling interests | 0.0 | –3.9 |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Repayment of borrowings | 0.0 | – 11.0 |
| Redemption of lease liabilities | –3.3 | –2.9 |
| Proceeds from subleases | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –3.3 | 119.7 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | –36.4 | 107.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 131.1 | 103.1 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 6.6 | – 4.9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 101.3 | 205.4 |
Equity Forum – Spring Conference 2022
Annual General Meeting
Publication of Half-yearly Financial Report
Hamburg Investor Day (HIT)
Equity Forum – Fall Conference 20222
Publication of quaterly financial report (Q3 call date)
GBC Munich Capital Market Conference
home24 SE Greifswalder Straße 212 – 213 10405 Berlin, Germany
Philipp Steinhäuser/CFO Email: [email protected]
Fiona Kleinert Communications Manager Email: [email protected]
Silvester Group, Hamburg www.silvestergroup.com
This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view, expectations and assumptions of the management of home24 SE and are based upon information currently available to the management of home24 SE. Forward-looking statements should not be construed as a promise of future results and developments and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual future results and developments to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions described in this document. These factors include, in particular, changes to the overall economic framework conditions and the general competitive environment. Besides, developments on the financial markets and changes of currency exchange rates as well as changes in national and international legislation, in particular tax legislation, and other factors have influence on the future results and developments of the Company. Neither home24 SE nor any of its affiliates assume any kind of responsibility, liability or obligations for the accuracy of the forward-looking statements and their underlying assumptions in this document. Neither home24 SE nor any of its affiliates do assume any obligation to update the statements contained in this document.
This quarterly statement has been translated into English. It is available for download in both languages at www.home24.com. If there are variances, the German version has priority over the English translation.

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