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Cherry AG — Investor Presentation 2022
Aug 11, 2022
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H1 2022 INVESTOR PRESENTATION
August 11, 2022
CHERRY MANAGEMENT BOARD

Rolf Unterberger - CEO Bernd Wagner - CFO Dr. Udo Streller - COO


CHERRY AT A GLANCE – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS H1 2022

* Basis: Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Cherry AcquiCo GmbH (now Cherry AG).
CURRENT BUSINESS SITUATION AND MARKET ENVIRONMENT
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS IN H1/2022
- New customer announcements for market launch of high-end devices featuring ULP switches (e. g. DELL, MSI, XMG, Corsair)
- Launch of several new wireless gaming devices
- Further expansion of product portfolio and sales channels strong growth in e-commerce for office peripherals
-
100,000 e-health terminals sold in German telematic infrastructure (July)
- Several new awards (e. g. German innovation award for ULP)
MARKETS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
- Supply chain disruptions and lock-downs in China
- Keyboard markets in China/USA/Europe are temporarily slowing down
- Lower demand and high inventories at manufacturers and distributors
- Soft economic outlook for end consumer demand in 2022 due to inflation
- Long-term secular market trends remain positive
MOST RECENT PRODUCT LAUNCHES BY EXAMPLE

CHERRY MX 8.2 TKL Wireless – elegant gaming professional Wireless and incredibly fast with a latency of less than 1 ms

CHERRY MW 4500 – more ergonomics, less fatigue Angled shape corresponds much better to natural wrist position
CHERRY PROFESSIONAL – LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
NEW PRODUCTS AND MARKET TRENDS
- Portfolio expanded, including wireless technology with focus on:
- Ergonomic design
- Optimized typing feel due to ULP tactile switches
- Reduced form factor without number pad
- High-quality materials
- Specific radio frequency and Bluetooth® standards
- Further products under development for knowledge workers, streamers and creators
E-COMMERCE – CURRENT STATUS
- E-commerce Europe is further growing
- Focus on digital sales market in the USA
DIGITAL HEALTH – CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Strong growth with expanded market share
- The "Telematics Infrastructure 2.0" is currently being designed and new software- and service-based revenue streams with the next generation of telematics infrastructure are expected from 2025 to 2027
KC 4500 ERGO



eHealth Terminal ST-1506
Slidepad Ergo
CHERRY GAMING – LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
NEW SWITCHES / SWITCH VERSIONS
- Market launch of CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile switch (tactile version) for use in premium Office Notebooks
- Development of new analogue switch technology with customizable functionalities nearing completion, allowing for a completely new gaming experience
NEW GAMING DEVICES / KEYBOARDS
- Portfolio expansion with new CHERRY Advanced Wireless Technology keyboards with only 1ms latency, creating an upgrade cycle (e. g. MX3.0S, MX8.2S, MX2.0S)
- New gaming devices with smaller form factors to meet current market trend (esp. 60-80% keyboards) (e.g.: MX3.0S TKL as well as 60% keyboard versions MX LP2.1 and MX LP6.1)
- Launched new gaming mice MC1.1 and MC1.1 Plus to enter the big entry gaming mouse market segment
- New special edition variant of MX2.0S dedicated for cyberbars and Internet cafes in China


CUSTOMER / PRODUCT LINE-UP FOR NEW CHERRY ULP-SWITCHES


SIGNIFICANCE OF PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONTINUES TO GROW

PERFORMANCE Q2/H1 2022 OVERVIEW
| In €m/ as indicated |
Q2/22 | Q2/21 | ∆ | H1/22 | H1/21 | ∆ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 32.9 | 42.6 | 22 8% - |
65.9 | 80.3 | 18 0% - |
| Gross profit |
11.0 | 17.6 | 37 8% - |
20.8 | 33.1 | 37 2% - |
| Gross profit margin |
33.4% | 41.4% | 8 0pp - |
31.6% | 41.3% | 9 7pp - |
| EBITDA (adj.) |
5.0 | 13.3 | 62 1% - |
9.4 | 24.3 | 62 1% - |
| EBITDA margin (adj.) |
15.3% | 31.2% | 15 9pp - |
14.3% | 30.2% | 15 9pp - |
| EBITDA | 4.3 | 8.8 | 7% 51 - |
8.2 | 18.9 | 7% 56 - |
| EBITDA margin |
12.9% | 20.6% | 7 7pp - |
12.4% | 24.5% | 12 1pp - |
| EBIT (adj.) |
1.2 | 9.5 | 87 6% - |
1.7 | 17.0 | 90 2% - |
| EBIT margin (adj.) |
3.6% | 22.3% | 18 7pp - |
2.5% | 21.2% | 18 7pp - |
| EBIT | 0.4 | 5.0 | 92 1% - |
0.4 | 11.7 | 96 5% - |
| EBIT margin |
1.2% | 11.7% | 10 5pp - |
0.6% | 15.6% | 0pp 15 - |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS AREAS
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DOUBLE-DIGIT GROUP PROFITABILITY SUSTAINED

14.3% EBITDA MARGIN (ADJ.) IN H1 2022
- 17.8% EBITDA margin (adj.) in PROFESSIONAL business influenced by:
- Increased prices for raw materials incl. FX effects
- Expansion of global sales staff
- 8.5% EBITDA margin (adj.) in GAMING business influenced by:
- Disruptions in global supply chains
- Temporary closure of Chinese production and logistics sites
- Current trend towards smaller gaming keyboards
- Group EBITDA margin for Q2 2022 sequentially up 1.9pp. from Q1 2022
FURTHER INVESTMENTS IN FUTURE GROWTH

- Research and development
- Higher amortization of capitalized development costs
- Higher internal and external staff costs
- Marketing and selling expenses
- Implementation of the e-commerce strategy (being adjusted)
- Higher staff and hiring costs for new sales staff
- Reclassification of MDF to revenue deductions EUR -0.7m and higher marketing and logistics expenses EUR +0.3m
Administration expenses
- EUR -3.8m share-based program in H1 2021 (being adj.)
- EUR -1.4m IPO expenses in H1 2021 (being adj.)
- Costs relating to a publicly listed company and conversion into SE
STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2022
TOTAL ASSETS OF EUR 407.7M AS OF JUNE 30
- Strong cash position of EUR 99.7m enables further implementation of growth and M&A strategy
- Net cash is EUR 37.9m
- Inventory level of EUR 52.3m provides for fast delivery capability in e-commerce business
- Equity ratio of 72.0% shows solid balance sheet structure
- Net working capital* of EUR 45.8m mainly reflects strategic build-up of inventories
- 215,318 treasury shares as of June 30, 2022, available as an acquisition currency for M&A
* Current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) less current liabilities (excluding financial liabilities).

CASH FLOW AS OF JUNE 30, 2022
| in TEUR | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | H1 2022 | H1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss for the period | -362 | -4.896 | -615 | -2.539 |
| Depreciation, amortization and write-downs (+) / reversals thereof (-) on fixed assets | 3.854 | 3.687 | 7.773 | 7.11 |
| Increase (+) / decrease (-) in provisions | -71 | 3.707 | -97 | 3.535 |
| Other non-cash expenses (+) / income (-) | 738 | 3.849 | 828 | 4.172 |
| Increase (-) / decrease (+) in inventories, trade receivables and other assets | -5.892 | -6.878 | -8.404 | -16.986 |
| Increase (-) / decrease (+) in trade payables and other liabilities | 3.290 | -327 | 543 | 3.374 |
| Interest expenses (+) / interest income (-) | 443 | 9.774 | 911 | 13.401 |
| Net Interests (-) | -198 | -9.288 | -633 | -12.207 |
| Net tax effects | 1.146 | -1.699 | -21 | -2.310 |
| Other | -2 | 45 | -2 | 45 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 2.946 | -2.026 | 283 | -2.405 |
| Cash paid (-) for investments in property, plant and equipment | -1.680 | -1.805 | -2.918 | -3.616 |
| Cash paid (-) for investments in intangible assets | -1.085 | -410 | -1.822 | -1.282 |
| Cash paid (-) for the purchase of consolidated companies | -1.600 | -2.849 | -1.600 | -3.269 |
| Other | 3 | 98 | 3 | 103 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | -4.362 | -4.966 | -6.336 | -8.065 |
| Cash received (+) from equity contributions | - | 137.600 | - | 137.600 |
| Cash paid (-) in the course of the share buyback program | -1.948 | - | -1.948 | - |
| Cash paid (-) for capital procurement costs | - | -6.345 | - | -6.345 |
| Cash paid (-) for other current financial liabilities (IFRS 16 leases) | -882 | -882 | -1.880 | -1.783 |
| Cash paid (-) for the repayment of (financial) loans | -532 | -80.032 | -581 | -80.069 |
| Other | - | - | 5 | - |
| Cash flows from financing activities | -3.362 | 50.341 | -4.403 | 49.403 |
| Cash-relevant change in cash and cash equivalents | -4.778 | 43.349 | -10.457 | 38.933 |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents due to changes in exchange rates, | 251 | -67 | 450 | 349 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 104.198 | 18.900 | 109.678 | 22.900 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 99.671 | 62.182 | 99.671 | 62.182 |
UPDATED FORECAST FY 2022 – FURTHER OUTLOOK
| IN €M/ AS INDICATED |
FY 2021 |
FORECAST FY 2022 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS OF MAR. 31 |
AS OF JUL. 18 |
|||
| Revenue | 168.5 | 170 190 – |
150 170 - |
|
| EBITDA margin (adj.) |
29.0% | 23 26% to |
14 19% to |
FORECAST UPDATE BASED ON:
- Global slowdown in economic growth and rising inflation expected in the further course of the year as a result of the Ukraine war
- Ongoing supply chain disruptions as a result of the lockdowns in China
- Still high inventory levels at customers
- Decline in demand for certain mechanical keyboard switches
FURTHER OUTLOOK
GAMING
Lower revenue level in GAMING business area for fiscal year 2022 than previously assumed (previously: revenue growth in the mid-single-digit percentage range)
PROFESSIONAL
Revenue growth in the low double-digit percentage range for fiscal year 2022 (as previously expected)
Beyond 2022
Continue double-digit growth and expand adjusted EBITDA margin on Group-level
Long-term secular market trends in Gaming, Work-from-anywhere and digital health remain positive despite short-term headwinds

RECONCILIATION TO ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (ESMA)
| IN € MILLION |
H1 2022 |
H1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Group net profit/loss |
-0.615 | -2.539 |
| - Income taxes |
0.114 | 0.824 |
| - Financial result |
0.911 | 13.401 |
| EBIT | 0.409 | 11.686 |
| +/- Staff expenses (incl. share-based personnel expenses) / (income) |
- | 3.659 |
| + Expenses related to capital market transactions |
- | 0.988 |
| + Expenses related to M&A transactions |
0.386 | 0.777 |
| + Expenses related to natural disaster and pandemics |
- | 0.012 |
| + Other non-recurring expenses |
0.873 | -0.087 |
| Total operating result adjustments |
1 259 |
5 349 |
| Adjusted EBIT |
1.668 | 17.035 |
| IN € 000 |
H1 2022 |
H1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBIT |
1.668 | 17.035 |
| + Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses* |
7.773 | 7.217 |
| Adjusted EBITDA |
9.441 | 24.252 |
| EBIT | 0.409 | 11.686 |
| + Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses* |
7.773 | 7.217 |
| EBITDA | 8.182 | 18.903 |
* Including depreciation and amortization of acquired order book.
SHARE PERFORMANCE / CURRENT SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE


** Based on internal investor reporting to Cherry, not subject to disclosure.
CHERRY SHARE BUYBACK 2022
OVERVIEW
- The Management Board has resolved on June 9, 2022, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to launch a share buyback program using the AGM authorization of June 23, 2021.
- Within the framework of the Share Buyback Program 2022, up to a total of 2,000,000 shares (corresponding to up to 8.2 % of the existing share capital of the Company) may be repurchased
- from June 13, 2022, to June 30, 2023,
- at a total purchase price (excluding incidental acquisition costs) of a maximum of EUR 25.0 million
- up to a price cap of EUR 14.00 per share.
TRANSACTIONS
| Date | No. of shares purchased |
Average price (in €) |
Purchased volume (in €) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13-19, 2022 |
84,610 | 8.7961 | 744,237.00 |
| June 20-24, 2022 |
81,953 | 9.4088 | 771,078.35 |
| June 27-30, 2022 |
48,755 | 8.8687 | 432,394.84 |
| SUBTOTAL Q2 |
215,318 | 9.0457 | 1,947,710.19 |

CHERRY AWARDS IN FIRST HALF 2022

FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2022
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 5 – 6 |
Equity Forum |
| September 19 |
Berenberg - German Corporate Flagship Conference |
| November 15 |
Interim Financial Statement Q3/9M 2022 |
| November 16 |
Münchner Kapitalmarkt Konferenz |
| November 18 |
M.M. Warburg – Meet the Future Conference |
| November 28 - 30 |
Eigenkapitalforum |

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Disclaimer
This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management of Cherry AG and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those described herein due to factors affecting Cherry AG such as, among other things, changes in the general economic and competitive environment, capital market risks, currency exchange rate fluctuations and competition from other companies, and changes in international and national laws and regulations, in particular with respect to tax laws and regulations. Cherry AG does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
The information contained in this presentation is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed, for any purpose, on the information contained in this announcement or its accuracy or completeness. The information in this presentation is subject to change.
Market & Industry Data
This presentation also contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by the Company relating to the Company's industry, the Company's business and the market for the Company's products and its future growth. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates. In addition, projections, assumptions, and estimates of the Company's future performance and the future performance of the market for its products are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk.
General remark
Figures may not add up due to rounding.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Cherry AG Dr. Kai Holtmann │ Head of Investor Relations
Einsteinstrasse 174 │ Bogenhausen 81677 München, Deutschland
E-Mail Tel. [email protected] +49 175 1971503 Fax +49 9643 20 61 900 Internet www.cherry.de
