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HelloFresh SE Investor Presentation 2022

Apr 28, 2022

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Q1 2022 Results

April 28th, 2022

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Disclaimer

This document has been prepared by HelloFresh SE (the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"). All material contained in this document and information presented is for information purposes only and must not be relied upon for any purpose, and does not purport to be a full or complete description of the Company or the Group. This document does not, and is not intended to, constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, subscribe for or otherwise acquire, any securities of the Company, nor shall it or any part of it form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with or act as any inducement or recommendation to enter into any contract or commitment or investment decision or other transaction whatsoever. This document is not directed at, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such jurisdiction. Persons into whose possession this document comes should inform themselves about, and observe, any such restrictions.

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Our Mission

We change the way people eat forever

Our Vision

The world's leading, fully integrated foods solution group

Q1 2022 Highlights

Our revenue growth consistently outperforms 'COVID winners', whilst we maintain leading e-commerce AEBITDA margins

*Aggregated Peer Group (Revenue Weighted) revenue consists of Delivery Hero, Ocado, Logitech, Shopify, GoodFood, Marley Spoon, Wayfair, Peloton and JustEat Takeaway. Q1 2022 estimate based on published results, company guidance or analyst estimates

Q1 active customers increased by 17.0% year-on-year to 8.52m in our seasonally strongest quarter

Q1 Active Customers (in Millions) 17.0% 2022 Q1 2021 Q1 2022 • Similarly strong YoY growth across both segments ◦ Intl +18.9% ◦ US +15.2% • Q1 2020: 4.18m [Y-o-2Y +103.8%] 2021

Order rates in Q1 remained strong, substantially ahead of pre-pandemic levels

  • Average order rate per customer broadly stable YoY against strong Covid comparison
  • Equally strong performance across both segments
  • Q1 2020: 3.5 [Y-o-2Y +14.3%]

Q1 Average Order Value meaningfully increased year on year

Q1 2022 Results | 8

Despite emerging from the pandemic, we continue to increase customer value through improved monetization and product innovation

Source: US Credit Card Data looking at cumulative quarterly customer revenue development for the 3rd Quarter cohort in the given year for the HelloFresh brand

Q1 2022 Results | 9

The depth of opportunity in our data optimized product roadmap gives us further confidence in the outlook for customer value growth in 2022

Menu Size
Expansion

>100 recipe slots to be added across the Group

20-25% increase in menu size YoY
HelloFresh
Market

Expansion to 100% of US customers

Launching in 3 new INTL markets, in addition to Benelux
Recipe
Personalization

Meaningful increase in recipes that can be customized

>50% of all recipes customizable in H2

UPDATE The consistently positive trend in all three topline drivers resulted in revenue growth of 26.4%1

  • Strong revenue growth across both segments, despite tough prior year benchmark
  • Q1 US CC growth of +27.6%, delivered >€1bn of revenue in a single quarter
  • Q1 Intl CC growth of +25.0%
  • Q1 2020: €699.1m [Y-o-2Y +173.9%]

Q1 Contribution margin of 25.2% delivered, despite previously communicated macro headwinds and ramp-up expenses

  • Procurement cost (0.7) pps1 YoY driven by ingredient price inflation
  • Fulfilment costs (2.2) pps1 YoY reflected:
    • Ongoing ramp-up of capacity, new markets and brands
    • YoY wage increases implemented in H2 2021 and rising fuel costs
    • Market mix effects
  • Q1 2020: 28.8% [Y-o-2Y (3.6)pp]

Marketing activity back to normal seasonal high in Q1, which amounted to (17.6)% of revenue

  • Q1 2021 comparative period impacted by Covid restrictions and capacity limitations in certain markets
  • Seasonal allocation of marketing budget back to normal, with Q1 representing most important customer acquisition quarter
  • CACs broadly in line with backend of 2021, but up vs. Covid-impacted Q1 2021
  • Q1 2020: (17.0)% [Y-o-2Y (0.6)pp]

Our price incentives % of gross revenue is stable, with normal Q1 seasonality observed in the current year

Despite ongoing growth investments, macro-headwinds and seasonally high marketing spending, we delivered Q1 AEBITDA of €99.3m

  • Solid start of the year, considering overall environment
  • Creates certain flexibility for selected additional growth investments and buffer to absorb potential further ingredient price inflation in rest of the year
  • Q1 2020: €63.1m, 9.0% [Y-o-2Y 57.4%, (3.8)pp]

We maintained a strong cash position of €795.7m and expanded our (largely unutilized) credit facility to €400m

  • €198.2m cash flow from operations, driven by positive EBITDA and cash inflow from working capital
  • Continued investment for long term value creation:
    • Capex of €66.4m into PPE and software
    • €125.1m share buy back
    • €24.8m payment for 1st tranche of Factor purchase price earn-out
  • In addition, we further strengthened back-up liquidity, by increasing (largely unutilized) revolving credit facility to €400m and extending term to 2027

We reiterate our Full Year 2022 Outlook of 20% – 26% CC revenue growth and €500m - €580m AEBITDA

AEBITDA €500m -
€580m
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USA: Operational and Financial KPIs

4.Based on constant currency

International: Operational and Financial KPIs

4.Based on constant currency

Group: Operational and Financial KPIs

4.Based on constant currency

Profit and Loss Statement

3 months ended
31-Mar-22 31-Mar-21 YoY
Revenue 1,915.4 1,442.9 32.7%
Procurement Expense (661.3) (487.3) (35.7)%
Fulfilment Expense (777.6) (553.1) (40.6)%
Contribution Margin 476.5 402.6 18.4%
% of Revenue 25.2% 28.2% (3.0)pp
Marketing Expense (339.1) (218.0) (55.6)%
G&A, other income and expenses (92.6) (50.7) (82.6)%
EBIT 44.8 133.9 (66.5)%
% of Revenue 2.3% 9.3% (7.0)pp
Financial Result 4.5 4.8 6.3%
EBT 49.3 138.7 (64.5)%
Income Tax (Expense) / Benefit (22.3) (37.1) 39.9%
Net Income / (Loss) 27.0 101.6 (73.4)%
Reconciliation starting at EBIT
EBIT 44.8 133.9 (66.5)%
D&A 32.1 15.6 (105.8)%
EBITDA 76.9 149.5 (48.6)%
% of Revenue 4.0% 10.4% (6.4)pp
Special Items 5.1 2.5 (104.0)%
SBC 17.3 7.1 (143.7)%
AEBITDA 99.3 159.2 (37.6)%
% of Revenue 5.2% 11.0% (5.8)pp

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement

In MEUR As at 31-Mar-22 As at 31-Dec-21
Assets
Non-current assets 1,155.0 1,055.5
Cash and cash equivalents 795.7 827.1
Other current assets 364.8 326.0
Total assets 2,315.5 2,208.6
Equity and liabilities
Equity 828.7 896.6
Non-current liabilities 465.5 486.7
Current liabilities 1,021.3 825.3
Total equity and liabilites 2,315.5 2,208.6
In MEUR Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 827.1 729.0
Net Cash flows from operating activities 198.2 208.7
Net Cash flows from investing activities (93.3) (26.8)
of which M&A (24.8)
Net Cash flows from financing activities (146.6) (48.1)
Effects of exchange rate changes and other changes on cash and cash equivalents 10.3 13.5
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 795.7 876.3

Share Count

As of March 31, 2022

Types of share Ordinary shares
Stock exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Market Segment Regulated Market (Prime Standard)
Number of shares issued 173,934,478
Number of shares outstanding 171,488,297
Employee incentive plan Options RSU Total
Vested (in mn) 6.5 0.2 6.7
Unvested (in mn) 3.2 0.9 4.1
Outstanding (in mn) 9.8 1.0 10.8
WAEP1
(in EUR) Vested
12.87 12.58
WAEP1
(in EUR) Unvested
44.02 34.56
WAEP1
(in EUR)
23.15 20.94