Investor Presentation • Jan 2, 2023
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January 5, 2023

Oliver Kaltner - CEO


Bernd Wagner - CFO Dr. Udo Streller - COO
Oliver Kaltner brings in management experience from companies such as Leica Camera AG, Microsoft, Sony, and Electronic Arts, running global businesses with operations in EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
"Oliver Kaltner has a proven track record in highly successful global companies, with experience in operations, product innovation, marketing, sales, service, brand management, M&A and strategy. He is a change agent, having driven innovation and transformation for iconic brands along the value chain of hardware, software and cloud-services."Marcel Stolk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
* With effect from January 1, 2023.



In 2022, CHERRY received further awards and nominations for outstanding innovation, design, quality and sustainability. These include the IF Design Award 2022 for the MX 10.0N RGB mechanical MX Low Profile Keyboard and the Red Dot Design Award 2022 for the legendary G80-3000S TKL RGB mechanical keyboard, as well as the German Innovation Award 2022 in Gold for the patented MX Ultra Low Profile switches. In addition, CHERRY received the Plus X Awards "Best Brand of the Year 2022" in the keyboard category and "Best Customer Satisfaction 2022", based on a nationwide survey. Certifications such as the highest German sustainability certificate "Blauer Engel" for our peripherals supplement the brand image.

* Basis: Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Cherry AcquiCo GmbH (now Cherry AG)
Two well-renowned brands within the gaming industry join forces

Innovation & Quality "Made by CHERRY"



CHERRY invented the mechanical Gaming switch in 1983



is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer ensuring precise movement of stem
is a CAD high-precision component made of plastic polymer creating the pre travel and keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring
is at the heart of every CHERRY MX key switch providing incredible reliability and durability through gold's self-cleaning and corrosion-resistant characteristics
High-density molecular structure, made of metal alloy defines pressure characteristics and operating force for each switch type
made of plastic polymer and glass fibre provides dual-functionality with inner base for switch mechanism and outer base for mounting on keyboard

Innovation milestones of Cherry MX technology




The exclusive and patented switch design includes the feature set of CHERRY MX switches that has been proven for decades, which ensures maximum precision and perfect function even in the ultrathin design. This is primarily due to the highly precise and extremely reliable gold crosspoint contact system as well as the special choice of materials such as stainless steel or hightemperature resistant polymer plastic, which are essential for the market-leading specifications
of this switch.
CORSAIR's thinnest high-performance keyboard ever most recent addition to ULP customer base


PROFESSIONAL

CHERRY KW 9100 SLIM – rechargeable design keyboard, offering firstclass workmanship and innovative functions

CHERRY MX LP 6.1 Compact Wireless – professional performance when gaming or at work in a compact keyboard "to go" with matching cover

Further expansion of high-end wireless peripherals and sales footprint


GENTIX BT Bluetooth® mouse with multi-device function


The CHERRY MX Ergo Clear, a derivative dedicated to the DIYcommunity, features a particularly tactile switching characteristic without an audible click and a light actuation force.

The CHERRY MX LP 6.1 Compact Wireless features a compact 68-key layout and is equipped with the new NORDIC chipset, delivering a fast, accurate, and precise response.
Peripherals growth based on expansion of sales channels in B-2-B and B-2-C (eCommerce)

Short term effects of cyclical downturn and changes in product mix on revenue and profitability




* Basis: Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Cherry AcquiCo GmbH (now Cherry AG).


Marketing & selling expenses support peripherals growth

Administration Marketing and Selling Research and Development
Original forecast updated as of July 18, 2022, and as of Nov. 7, 2022
| IN €M/ AS INDICATED |
FY 2021 | FORECAST FY 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS OF MAR. 31 | AS OF JUL. 18 | AS OF NOV. 7 | ||
| Revenue | 168.5 | 170 190 – |
150 170 - |
130 140 – |
| EBITDA margin (adj.) |
29.0% | 23 26% to |
14 19% to |
13 15% to |
Strong decline in revenue (previously: slight increase)
8-10% revenue growth (previously low double digit range growth)



* Information is based on voting rights notifications pursuant to Art. 40, Para. 1 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). ** Based on internal investor reporting to Cherry, not subject to disclosure. *** Includes 1.6% held directly and indirectly by the members of the Management Board.
SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE*
| Date | No. of shares purchased |
Average price (in €) |
Purchased volume (in €) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBTOTAL Q2 |
215,318 | 9.0457 | 1,947,711.29 |
| SUBTOTAL Q3 | 434,894 | 7.5458 | 3,281,642.40 |
| SUBTOTAL Q4 (until 15) Dec |
231,130 | 5.9959 | 1,391,240.34 |
| Cumulated | 887.742 | 7.5078 | 6,620,594.03 |

| DATE | EVENT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5/6 | ODDO Forum | ||
| February 8 | Hamburger Investorentag | ||
| March 30 | Annual report / consolidated financial statements FY 2022 | ||
| May 15 | Interim report for Q1 2023 | ||
| May 15 | Equity Forum | ||
| May 17 | Annual General Meeting | ||
| August 14 | Half-year report 2023 | ||
| September | Equity Forum | ||
| November 15 | Interim report for Q3/9M 2023 | ||
| November 16 | Münchner Kapitalmarkt Konferenz |

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.
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.
Figures may not add up due to rounding.
Cherry SE 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 https://ir.cherry.de

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