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Westwing Group SE

Investor Presentation Nov 9, 2023

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Q3 2023 Results

Munich, November 9, 2023

Disclaimer | Forward looking statements

Certain statements in this communication may constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable at the time they are made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from any forward-looking statements discussed on this call due to a number of factors, including without limitation, risks from macroeconomic developments, external fraud, inefficient processes at fulfillment centers, inaccurate personnel and capacity forecasts for fulfillment centers, hazardous material / conditions in production with regard to private labels, lack of innovation capabilities, inadequate data security, lack of market knowledge, risk of strike and changes in competition levels.

  • AGENDA 1. Business Update
      1. Financial Update
      1. Investment Highlights
      1. Q&A
      1. Appendix

1. Business Update

Westwing returns to growth with 4th profitable quarter in a row

In the seasonally weaker Q3, Adj. EBITDA was still at +3% or EUR 2.4m, 8%pts better than Q3 2022.
returned to growth for the first time since the end of the pandemic.
A project to use a lot more Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vs. proprietary Technology has started.
Besides brand awareness investments, we'll also see one-offs from the SaaS project in Q4.
(previously: in the upper half of the range of EUR +4m to EUR +13m with a margin of 1% to 3%).

Westwing returned to growth in Q3 despite low consumer confidence 1

DACH Segment seems to be clearly outperforming the market 1

bevh estimates for Home & Living online sales in Germany(1) [in EUR m]

Westwing's DACH Segment Revenue [in EUR m]

Westwing was profitable even in seasonally weaker Q3 2

Note: All figures unaudited.

# of Active Customers and GMV per Active Customer grew in Q3 3

Note: All figures unaudited. (1) Active Customer defined as a customer who has made a valid order within the last 12 months per end of the reporting period.

Our customers simply love the Westwing Collection 3

OneWestwing initiative for a better and more intuitive customer experience is fully on track 4

We've refreshed our unique premium brand with new visuals

We've launched a brand awareness campaign "Live Beautiful" in Germany 4

Westwing has been investing into brand awareness since Q3 2023, which increases Marketing ratio

The Company's evolution is embodied in the "Live Beautiful" brand campaign

Westwing's Technology stack will become more modern and efficient with increasing use of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 4

E-Commerce Tech has changed…

  • Many e-Commerce processes are standardized today
  • Various SaaS providers offer reliable and scalable e-Commerce platforms
  • Specialized vendors provide access to additional features
  • The pace of technological innovation is accelerating, driven by Artificial Intelligence

…and we will change our platform

  • Westwing will migrate from a proprietary e-Commerce platform to a solution largely based on SaaS in 2024/25
  • Tools that uniquely provide for a differentiated customer experience will continue to be developed in-house
  • Implementation costs will be incurred in Q4 2023 and in 2024/25
  • We expect significantly shorter development times and lower SG&A cash costs from 2025

2. Financial Update

Westwing posts 5% Revenue growth in Q3

Group Revenue

[in EUR m]

CAGR 2019 to 2023: +12%

Strong improvements in most of the P&L lines

[as
% of Revenue]
9M 2019 9M 2022 9M 2023 Delta
22 vs 23
Q3 2019 Q3 2022 Q3 2023 Delta
22 vs 23
Gross margin 43.3% 48.4% 50.3% +1.9%pts 44.3% 47.8% 50.2% +2.4%pts Strong Westwing
Collection share
gains
Fulfilment ratio -24.3% -23.4% -22.0% +1.4%pts -24.2% -23.4% -22.0% +1.5%pts Efficiency
improvements in
logistics
Contribution margin 19.1% 25.0% 28.3% +3.3%pts 20.2% 24.4% 28.2% +3.8%pts
Marketing ratio -8.8% -10.0% -9.9% +0.1%pts -10.9% -9.4% -11.4% -2.0%pts Investments into
customer growth &
brand awareness
G&A ratio(1) -21.2% -22.1% -19.2% +2.8%pts -20.6% -25.3% -19.5% +5.8%pts Successful
implementation of
cost savings
D&A ratio 3.7% 4.2% 4.8% +0.6%pts 4.3% 5.2% 5.2% -0.1%pts
Adj. EBITDA margin -7.3% -2.8% 4.0% +6.8%pts -7.1% -5.1% 2.5% +7.6%pts

Group profitability at 4% Adj. EBITDA margin in 9M 2023

Net Working Capital improved by EUR 16m year-over-year, while CAPEX remained at a low level

With positive Free Cash Flow, we maintained a very strong cash position

Cash and cash equivalents [in EUR m]

FY 2023 Revenue guidance confirmed in the upper half of the guidance range and profitability guidance raised to EUR 13m to EUR 19m

3. Investment Highlights

Investment Highlights of Europe's leading premium one-stop-shop for Home & Living Investment Highlights of Europe's leading premium one-stop-shop for Home & Living

The opportunity
is massive
Westwing is a
premium love
brand
Westwing
Collection
is a strong
driver
Proven
business model
scalability
Strong cash
profile &
attractive
target P&L
EUR 130b Home &
Living market(1)
with
massive e-Commerce
potential
Westwing is situated in
the highly attractive
premium segment
>10 million followers
on Westwing's
social
media channels(2)
>80% repeat purchase
rate(3)
Rather young
customers with high
Home & Living spend
Creativity and brand
loyalty enable margin
uplift of >10%pts
The Collection already
generates 48% of total
GMV
Active in 11 countries
Existing physical
infrastructure allows
for growth without
significant further
investment
Strong balance sheet
with net cash of EUR
69m
Already best-in-class
Contribution margin
Long-term Adj.
EBITDA margin target
of 10-15%

4. Q&A

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5. Appendix

CONTINUOUSLY EXPANDING SHARE OF WALLET WITH CUSTOMERS

Active Customers and average GMV per Active Customer LTM

KPI overview

Group KPIs Unit Q1
2020
Q2
2020
Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
Q4
2021
Q1
2022
Q2
2022
Q3
2022
Q4
2022
Q1
2023
Q2
2023
Q3
2023
Westwing Collection share in % of GMV 25% 22% 26% 28% 31% 32% 38% 37% 37% 38% 44% 44% 46% 46% 48%
Active Customers in k 986 1,178 1,284 1,529 1,720 1,730 1,750 1,705 1,593 1,486 1,422 1,320 1,262 1,252 1,262
Number of orders in k 675 1,051 874 1,474 1,268 1,022 819 1,262 872 685 620 951 694 614 605
Average basket size in EUR 127 122 129 119 129 135 144 131 147 159 164 149 169 178 177
Average orders LTM per
Active Customer
in # 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3
Average GMV LTM per
Active Customer
in EUR 324 325 330 328 337 341 340 343 345 349 355 364 373 376 377
GMV in EUR m 85 128 113 175 164 139 118 166 128 109 102 142 118 109 107
Mobile visit share in % 76% 79% 80% 79% 79% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 79% 78% 79%

KPI definitions

Westwing Collection share GMV share of Westwing Collection (formerly "Own & Private Label"): GMV of Westwing Collection business as % of GMV Group in the same reporting period Active Customers A customer who has made a valid order within the last 12 months per end of the reporting period Number of orders Total number of valid orders (excluding failed and cancelled orders) of a reporting period Average basket size Weighted average value of an order: GMV divided by total number of orders of the same reporting period Average orders LTM per Active Customer Total number of orders of the last 12 months divided by Active Customers per end of the reporting period Average GMV LTM per Active Customer GMV of the last 12 month divided by Active Customers GMV Gross Merchandise Volume: Value of all valid customer orders placed of a reporting period (i.e. excluding cancelation and VAT, but including returns) Mobile visit share Share of daily unique visits per platform via mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) as % of all daily unique visits per platform of a reporting period

Consolidated income statement

EUR m, in % of Revenue, unaudited 9M 2022 9M 2023 Q3 2022 Q3 2023
Revenue 302.4 297.6 88.3 92.9
Cost of Sales -156.0 -149.2 -46.1 -46.6
Gross profit 146.4 148.3 42.2 46.3
Fulfilment expenses -70.9 -64.2 -20.7 -20.1
Marketing expenses -31.4 -29.5 -8.8 -10.6
General and administrative expenses -65.0 -59.6 -24.2 -19.6
Other operating expenses -2.2 -3.6 -1.1 -0.4
Other operating income 2.2 4.5 1.3 0.9
Operating result -20.9 -4.0 -11.4 -3.5
Financial result -2.8 -0.7 -1.0 -0.1
Result before income tax -23.7 -4.7 -12.4 -3.6
Income tax expense -0.1 -0.8 0.9 -0.1
Result for the period -23.9 -5.5 -11.4 -3.7
Reconciliation to Adj. EBITDA
Operating result (EBIT) -20.9 -4.0 -11.4 -3.5
Share-based compensation expenses -4.4 1.6 -0.6 1.0
Restructuring severances 2022 4.0 - 2.9 -
D&A 12.8 14.3 4.6 4.8
Adj. EBITDA -8.5 11.9 -4.5 2.4
Adj. EBITDA margin (%) -2.8% 4.0% -5.1% 2.5%

Adjusted income statement

EUR m, in % of Revenue, unaudited 9M 2022 9M 2023 Q3 2022 Q3 2023
Revenue 302.4 297.6 88.3 92.9
Revenue growth yoy -19.0% -1.6% -14.5% 5.2%
Cost of Sales -156.0 -147.8 -46.1 -46.3
Gross Profit 146.4 149.8 42.2 46.6
Gross margin 48.4% 50.3% 47.8% 50.2%
Fulfillment expenses -70.8 -65.6 -20.7 -20.4
Contribution Profit 75.6 84.2 21.5 26.2
Contribution margin 25.0% 28.3% 24.4% 28.2%
Marketing expenses -30.1 -29.3 -8.3 -10.6
General and administrative expenses -66.7 -58.1 -22.5 -18.6
Other operating expenses -2.2 -3.6 -1.1 -0.4
Other operating income 2.2 4.5 1.3 0.9
Depreciation and Amortization 12.8 14.3 4.6 4.8
Adj. EBITDA -8.5 11.9 -4.5 2.4
Adj. EBITDA margin (%) -2.8% 4.0% -5.1% 2.5%

Segment reporting

DACH in EUR m, unaudited 9M 2022 9M 2023 Q3 2022 Q3 2023
Revenue 168.9 162.6 49.7 51.5
yoy growth (in %) -19.7% -3.7% -11.9% 3.7%
Adj. EBITDA 2.8 11.9 -0.8 2.5
Adj. EBITDA margin % 1.7% 7.3% -1.6% 4.9%
International in EUR m, unaudited 9M 2022 9M 2023 Q3 2022 Q3 2023
Revenue 133.6 134.9 38.6 41.4
yoy growth (in %) -18.2% 1.0% -17.6% 7.2%
Adj. EBITDA -10.7 0.3 -3.6 -0.1
Adj. EBITDA margin % -8.0% 0.2% -9.3% -0.2%

NET WORKING CAPITAL

Westwing is strongly focusing on sustainability along the entire value chain

Events

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