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Kamux Oyj

Quarterly Report Aug 11, 2023

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Kamux Corporation Half Year Financial Report

January–June 2023

Kamux Corporation's Half Year Financial Report for January 1—June 30, 2023

Revenue increased and adjusted operating profit at previous year's level

The figures in parentheses refer to the comparison period, i.e., the same period in the previous year, unless stated otherwise.

April—June in brief

  • Revenue increased by 3.3%, totaling EUR 255.0 million (246.8)
  • Gross profit increased by 7.5% to EUR 26.3 million (24.5), or 10.3% (9.9) of revenue
  • Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) was at previous year's level and was EUR 4.5 million (4.5), or 1.8% (1.8) of revenue
  • Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by -14.3% to EUR 3.9 million (4.5), or 1.5% (1.8) of revenue
  • The number of cars sold increased by 9.7% to 17,215 cars (15,688)
  • Like-for-like showroom revenue growth was 2.9% (5.5)
  • Basic and diluted earnings per share were EUR 0.06 (0.07)
  • As announced earlier, Tapio Pajuharju assumed his role as CEO of Kamux on June 1, 2023. Kamux's founder and previous CEO Juha Kalliokoski continues as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.

Revenue of business segments in April—June, EUR million

January—June in brief

  • Revenue decreased by -1.2%, totaling EUR 478.1 million (484.1)
  • Gross profit decreased by -3.4% to EUR 47.0 million (48.7), or 9.8% (10.1) of revenue
  • Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) decreased by -47.2% to EUR 5.4 million (10.2), or 1.1% (2.1) of revenue
  • Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by -56.0% to EUR 4.5 million (10.2), or 0.9% (2.1) of revenue
  • The number of cars sold increased by 4.0% to 32,539 cars (31,289)
  • Like-for-like showroom revenue decreased -2.4% (7.0)
  • Basic and diluted earnings per share were EUR 0.06 (0.18)

Revenue of business segments in January—June, EUR million

Key Figures

EUR million 4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
Change, % 1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
Change, % 1−12/
2022
Revenue 255.0 246.8 3.3% 478.1 484.1 -1.2% 968.7
Gross profit 26.3 24.5 7.5% 47.0 48.7 -3.4% 94.1
as percentage of revenue, % 10.3% 9.9% 9.8% 10.1% 9.7%
Operating profit (EBIT) 3.9 4.5 -14.3% 4.5 10.2 -56.0% 17.0
as percentage of revenue, % 1.5% 1.8% 0.9% 2.1% 1.8%
Adjusted operating profit* 4.5 4.5 1.2% 5.4 10.2 -47.2% 17.5
as percentage of revenue, % 1.8% 1.8% 1.1% 2.1% 1.8%
Revenue from integrated services 12.4 12.8 -2.9% 23.9 24.6 -2.7% 52.9
as percentage of revenue, % 4.9% 5.2% 5.0% 5.1% 5.5%
Number of cars sold 17,215 15,688 9.7% 32,539 31,289 4.0% 62,922
Gross profit per sold car, EUR 1,527 1,559 -2.0% 1,446 1,557 -7.2% 1,495
Sales growth of like-for-like showrooms, % 2.9% 5.5% -2.4% 7.0% 0.6%
Net debt 79.3 85.6 -7.3% 59.1
Inventories 133.6 143.5 -6.9% 114.1
Inventory turnover, days 58.0 55.4 4.8% 51.5
Capital expenditures 0.5 0.5 -6.0% 0.9 1.9 -52.7% 3.1
Average number of employees during the period 861 874 -1.5% 883
Return on equity (ROE), % 5.9% 22.2% 10.1%
Return on investment (ROI), % 4.1% 12.6% 7.2%
Equity ratio, % 46.5% 44.5% 53.2%
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, EUR 0.06 0.07 -15.9% 0.06 0.18 -65.6% 0.27

*) Operating profit adjusted for special items related to strategic planning, legal processes, taxes from previous financial years, own real estate operations and other items, totaling EUR 0.6 million for the second quarter of 2023 and totaling EUR 0.9 million for 1−6/2023 (4−6/2022: EUR -0.1 million, 1−6/2022: EUR -0,1 million and 1−12/2022: EUR 0.4 million).

CEO Tapio Pajuharju:

"The used car market developed favorably in the second quarter of 2023 in all of Kamux's operating countries, although the volumes were still significantly lower than in 2021, which was a good year. In Germany, there were large regional differences in market development, and in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany, which is important to Kamux, development was unfavorable. In line with the positive momentum in the market, the number of cars sold by Kamux increased by almost 10 percent in the second quarter, although in Sweden we fell short of the previous year's figures mainly due to challenges in availability of cars, caused by the weak Swedish krona. With the increase in the number of cars sold, the Group's revenue grew by 3.3 percent to EUR 255.0 million, although the fees and commissions received from financing partners were lower than in the previous year.

Gross margin developed favorably in Finland and Sweden. I'm very pleased to note that the measures taken to improve profitability in Sweden have started to bring some initial results. In Germany, the gross margin weakened due to measures taken to clean up the inventory. Q2 adjusted operating profit was at the previous year's level at EUR 4.5 million, but the reported operating profit decreased due to one-off items at the Group level. The operating profit was also challenged by costs related to the opening of the Düren showroom and marketing activities taken to build awareness of Kamux in Germany. In addition, operating profit was negatively affected by increased costs resulting from the capacity increase in Sweden in 2022 and costs increasing faster than revenue in Finland.

With the exception of Sweden, the used car purchasing market normalized during the reporting period. In Sweden, the purchasing market was difficult, as a large part of the used cars released on the market were sold outside of Sweden as a result of the weak Swedish krona.

The electrification of the car fleet continues, and although the vast majority of used cars sold are still combustion engine-powered, an increasing number of used cars sold in Finland and Sweden are EVs or plug-in hybrids. The number of plug-in hybrids and EVs sold by Kamux increased by 62% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

I have now been hands on at Kamux's steering wheel approximately two months, and I would like to warmly thank the whole Kamux team for their solid contribution to the company as well as all of our customers and especially for the warm welcome I have experienced. I will continue to onboard the company and the business. During the rest of the year, we will also focus on the Company's strategy. At this point, it has become rather clear that, as in a good preowned car that has already some mileage on it, it is also time to perform maintenance as well as upgrades at Kamux, e.g. to further enhance customer attention and service across all channels as well as to further increase productivity. These measures will improve Kamux's competitiveness and enhance profitability."

Strategy implementation

The used car market offers an attractive opportunity for expansion and growth. Kamux's strategy defined for the years 2021–2023 was based on strong revenue growth, aiming for nearly doubling the company's revenue. During the strategy period, profitability development was set to be built on business growth and scalability. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which began in 2022, caused essential changes in the operating environment, which have had a significant impact on the implementation of the strategy.

The Company's strategic focus areas are:

  • Omnichannel customer experience and services
  • Efficient processes and scalability
  • Utilizing data and leading with knowledge
  • Developing capabilities and continuous learning

At the beginning of the second quarter, we opened a new showroom in the city of Düren, southwest of Cologne, Germany. The showroom is Kamux's first showroom in Germany outside the Hamburg metropolitan region, with approximately three million people living in its operating area. In Finland, we closed the Raahe showroom at the end of May 2023 and transferred its operations to two showrooms operating in the Oulu area. After the reporting period in August, we announced the opening of a new flagship showroom in the Lakalaiva area in Tampere, Finland in late spring 2024.

Outlook for the year 2023 (unchanged)

In 2023, Kamux expects its adjusted operating profit to grow from the year 2022, when the adjusted operating profit was EUR 17.5 million.

Financial targets for 2021—2023

The Company's medium-term financial targets are to increase revenue by over 20% annually, to increase adjusted operating profit annually, and to reach an adjusted operating profit margin of over 3.5% and a return on equity (ROE) of over 25%. Additionally, the Company's target is to distribute dividends of at least 25% of net profits. The Board of Directors of the Company estimates annually the balance between dividends to be distributed and funds to be used for Kamux's growth, and based on this assessment, makes a proposal on the amount of dividend to be distributed, which may for any single year differ significantly from the target level set in the dividend policy.

Kamux will update its strategy and financial targets at the beginning of 2024.

Market review

According to Company estimates, the used car market grew moderately in Finland and Sweden during the second quarter. In Northern Germany where Kamux operates, market growth was subdued and in Schleswig-Holstein, the used car sales even declined during the second quarter, whereas in Germany as a whole, the market grew. The prices of used cars remained mostly stable but were at a lower level than in the previous year. Inflation slowed down

during the second quarter, but interest rates continued to be at a high level. Consumer confidence developed positively during the quarter but remains weak.

The company estimates that it maintained its position as the market leader in Finland and continues to be among the five largest players in Sweden. In Germany, Kamux's market share in used car sales is still small. Registrations of new passenger cars increased by 17.9% in the European Union during the first half of 2023 as the long-standing component shortage began to ease, but they continued to be markedly lower than in 2019 (ACEA). In Finland, new car registrations increased by 2.7% during the first half of the year and in Sweden they decreased by 2.2% compared to the corresponding period of 2022. Almost half of the new cars registered in the EU in January–June, 45.2%, were hybrids or EVs. Petrol cars accounted for 37.2% of new registrations (ACEA).

Kamux estimates that the market for used cars in its three operating countries totals approximately 7.4 million sold passenger cars annually. The market contracted sharply in 2022, but with the increase in the average price of cars, Kamux estimates the value of the market to remain at over EUR 100 billion. In 2022, according to Kamux's estimate, approximately 0.6 million used cars were sold in Finland, approximately 1.2 million in Sweden and approximately 5.6 million in Germany.

Revenue in April—June 2023

Revenue increased by 3.3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 255.0 million (246.8). Revenue growth was due to the increase in the number of cars sold. Revenue from integrated services decreased mainly as a result of high interest rates and was EUR 12.4 million (12.8), or 4.9% (5.2) of total revenue. Translation impact of the Swedish krona on the Group's revenue was EUR -5.2 million compared to 2022 exchange rates.

The number of cars sold by Kamux in Finland, Sweden and Germany increased by 9.7% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was 17,215 cars (15,688). Revenue per sold car was EUR 14,811 (15,731).

Revenue in January—June 2023

Revenue decreased by -1.2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 478.1 million (484.1). Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 23.9 million (24.6), or 5.0% (5.1) of total revenue. Translation impact of the Swedish krona on the Group's revenue was EUR -8.5 million compared to 2022 exchange rates.

The number of cars sold by Kamux in Finland, Sweden and Germany increased by 4.0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was 32,539 cars (31,289). Revenue per sold car was EUR 14,692 (15,471).

Revenue allocation

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Sales of used cars 242.5 234.0 454.1 459.4 915.8
Financing fees and insurance commissions 9.9 10.9 19.2 20.9 44.8
Sales of Kamux Plus 2.5 1.9 4.7 3.7 8.1
Total 255.0 246.8 478.1 484.1 968.7

Result in April—June 2023

Gross profit increased by 7.5% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 26.3 million (24.5). In Kamux Group, gross profit as percentage of revenue increased by 0.4 percentage points to 10.3% (9.9).

Adjusted operating profit was at the previous year's level and was EUR 4.5 million (4.5). Adjusted operating profit as percentage of revenue was 1.8% (1.8). The adjusted operating profit has been adjusted for special items related to taxes from previous financial years, own real estate operations and items related to the remuneration and

compensations agreed in Tapio Pajuharju's CEO contract. Items adjusting the operating profit totaled EUR 0.6 million (-0.1) in the second quarter.

Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by -14.3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 3.9 million (4.5). The operating profit was also burdened by costs related to the opening of the Düren showroom and marketing activities taken to build awareness of Kamux in Germany. In addition, operating profit was negatively affected by increased costs resulting from the capacity increase in Sweden in 2022 and costs increasing faster than revenue in Finland.

Financial income and costs were EUR -0.5 million (-0.8).

Profit before taxes was EUR 3.4 million (3.7). Basic and diluted earnings per share were EUR 0.06 (0.07).

Result in January—June 2023

Gross profit decreased by -3.4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 47.0 million (48.7). Gross profit as percentage of revenue decreased by -0.2 percentage points to 9.8% (10.1).

The adjusted operating profit decreased by -47.2% mainly due to the negative development in Finland during the first quarter and was EUR 5.4 million (10.2). Adjusted operating profit as percentage of revenue was 1.1% (2.1). Items adjusting the operating profit totaled EUR 0.9 million (-0.1) in January−June. The adjustment items include EUR 0.1 million of expenses related to strategic investigations, EUR 0.1 million of expenses related to taxes from previous years, EUR 0.1 million of expenses related to own real estate operations, and 0.6 million of other items adjusting the operating profit that were related to the remuneration and compensations agreed in Tapio Pajuharju's CEO contract.

Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by -56.0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 4.5 million (10.2).

Profit before taxes for January–June was EUR 3.8 million (9.2). Basic and diluted earnings per share were EUR 0.06 (0.18).

pcs 4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
Change, % 1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
Change, % 1−12/
2022
Number of cars sold
excluding internal sales
Finland 12,308 10,881 13.1% 23,347 21,827 7.0% 44,298
Sweden 3,493 3,527 -1.0% 6,478 6,934 -6.6% 13,739
Germany 1,414 1,280 10.5% 2,714 2,528 7.4% 4,885
Segments total 17,215 15,688 9.7% 32,539 31,289 4.0% 62,922
EUR million 4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
Change, % 1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
Change, % 1−12/
2022
Revenue
Finland 173.0 156.2 10.8% 325.1 309.2 5.1% 624.5
Sweden 79.2 82.4 -3.8% 147.8 162.8 -9.2% 301.3
Germany 26.3 25.0 5.0% 51.2 47.9 6.9% 95.5
Segments total 278.5 263.6 5.7% 524.1 519.9 0.8% 1,021.2
Group functions and eliminations -23.5 -16.8 -40.3% -46.1 -35.9 -28.4% -52.6
Total 255.0 246.8 3.3% 478.1 484.1 -1.2% 968.7

Key figures of the business segments

EUR million 4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
Change, % 1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
Change, % 1−12/
2022
Gross Profit
Finland 19.0 17.3 9.8% 34.6 35.1 -1.3% 67.6
Sweden 5.5 4.9 12.2% 8.9 9.7 -8.6% 18.0
Germany 1.8 2.3 -20.6% 3.5 3.9 -9.6% 8.5
Segments total 26.3 24.5 7.5% 47.0 48.7 -3.4% 94.1
Group functions and eliminations - - - - - - -
Total 26.3 24.5 7.5 % 47.0 48.7 -3.4% 94.1
Gross profit, as percentage of revenue, %
Finland 11.0% 11.1% 10.7% 11.3% 10.8%
Sweden 6.9% 5.9% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0%
Germany 6.8% 9.0% 6.9% 8.1% 8.9%
Segments total 9.4% 9.3% 9.0% 9.4% 9.2%
Group functions and eliminations - - - - -
Total 10.3% 9.9% 9.8% 10.1% 9.7%
Operating profit
Finland 7.3 6.7 8.1 % 12.2 14.4 -15.0 % 26.5
Sweden 0.6 0.0 N/A -0.5 0.2 N/A -0.6
Germany -0.9 0.1 N/A -1.6 -0.4 N/A -0.2
Segments total 7.0 6.8 2.3 % 10.1 14.2 -29.1 % 25.7
Group functions and eliminations
Total
-3.1
3.9
-2.3
4.5
-34.9 %
-14.3 %
-5.6
4.5
-4.0
10.2
-39.1 %
-56.0 %
-8.6
17.0
Operating profit, as percentage of
revenue, %
Finland 4.2% 4.3% 3.8% 4.6% 4.2%
Sweden 0.8% 0.0% -0.3% 0.2% -0.2%
Germany -3.4% 0.5% -3.2% -0.8% -0.2%
Segments total 2.5% 2.6% 1.9% 2.7% 2.5%
Group functions and eliminations - - - - -
Total 1.5% 1.8% 0.9% 2.1% 1.8%
Special items adjusting operating profit
Finland -0.1 - -0.1 - -0.2
Sweden - - - - -
Germany - 0.1 - 0.1 -0.1
Segments total -0.1 0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.2
Group functions and eliminations -0.6 -0.0 -0.8 -0.0 -0.2
Total -0.6 0.1 -0.9 0.1 -0.4
Operating profit adjusted for special
items
Finland 7.3 6.7 9.0% 12.3 14.4 -14.2% 26.7
Sweden 0.6 0.0 N/A -0.5 0.2 N/A -0.6
Germany -0.9 0.1 N/A -1.6 -0.4 N/A -0.1
Segments total 7.1 6.8 4.1% 10.2 14.2 -27.9% 25.9
Group functions and eliminations -2.5 -2.3 -9.9% -4.9 -4.0 -20.7% -8.4
Total 4.5 4.5 1.2% 5.4 10.2 -47.2% 17.5

EUR million 4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
Change, % 1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
Change, % 1−12/
2022
Operating profit adjusted for special
items, as percentage of revenue, %
Finland 4.2% 4.3% 3.8% 4.6% 4.3%
Sweden 0.8 % 0.0% -0.3% 0.2% -0.2%
Germany -3.4 % 0.2% -3.2% -0.9% -0.1%
Segments total 2.5 % 2.6% 2.0% 2.7% 2.5%
Group functions and eliminations - - - - -
Total 1.8 % 1.8% 1.1% 2.1% 1.8%

Share of integrated services in all used cars sold by Kamux by segment

percentage, % 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Financing services
Finland 49 49 49 49 49
Sweden 48 47 47 46 46
Germany 28 30 30 29 30
Insurance services
Finland 54 47 52 47 47
Sweden 90 86 89 84 87
Kamux Plus
Finland 31 28 30 28 28
Sweden 24 28 24 26 25

Finland in April—June 2023

Revenue increased by 10.8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 173.0 million (156.2). Revenue growth was due to the increase in the number of cars sold. The number of cars sold increased by 1,427, or 13.1% compared to the second quarter of the previous year and was 12,308 cars (10,881). Sales of the Kamux Plus service also developed well. Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 10.4 million (10.5), or 6.0% (6.7) of the revenue. With the increase in the number of cars sold and the average margin per car, operating profit increased by 8.1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 7.3 million (6.7), or 4.2% (4.3) of the revenue.

Finland in January—June 2023

Revenue increased by 5.1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 325.1 million (309.2). The number of cars sold during January−June increased by 1,520, or 7.0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was 23,347 cars (21,827). Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 19.9 million (20.4), or 6.1% (6.6) of the revenue during January−June. Operating profit decreased by -15.0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 12.2 million (14.4), or 3.8% (4.6) of the revenue.

Sweden in April—June 2023

Total revenue decreased by -3.8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 79.2 million (82.4). External revenue decreased by -14.7% mainly due to a lower number of sold cars and was EUR 56.7 million (66.4). The difficult purchasing market and resulting lower-than-ideal inventory had a negative impact on the number of cars sold, which decreased by -34, or -1.0% during the second quarter compared to the corresponding

period of the previous year and was 3,493 cars (3,527). Revenue from integrated services was at the previous year's level and was EUR 1.4 million (1.4), or 2.4% (2.2) of external revenue. Operating profit increased compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 0.6 million (0.0), or 0.8% (0.0) of total revenue. Average margin per car developed positively as the measures that were initiated at the beginning of the year to improve profitability started to bring results.

Sweden in January—June 2023

Total revenue decreased by -9.2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 147.8 million (162.8). External revenue decreased by -19.4% and was EUR 103.5 million (128.3). The number of cars sold during January−June decreased by -456, or -6.6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was 6,478 cars (6,934). Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 2.7 million (2.8), or 2.7% (2.2) of external revenue during January−June. Operating income decreased compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR -0.5 million (0.2), or -0.3% (0.2) of total revenue.

Germany in April—June 2023

Total revenue increased by 5.0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 26.3 million (25.0). External revenue increased by 4.4% and was EUR 25.3 million (24.2). The number of cars sold during the second quarter increased by 134, or 10.5% compared to the second quarter of the previous year and was 1,414 cars (1,280). Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 0.7 million (0.9), or 2.7% (3.7) of external revenue. Operating income decreased compared to the corresponding period of the previous year due to weaker average margin per car following measures taken to clean up the inventory and investments in growth and was EUR -0.9 million (0.1), or -3.4% (0.5) of total revenue.

Germany in January—June 2023

Total revenue increased by 6.9% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR 51.2 million (47.9). External revenue increased by 6.3% and was EUR 49.5 million (46.6). The number of cars sold during January−June increased by 186, or 7.4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was 2,714 cars (2,528). Revenue from integrated services decreased to EUR 1.3 million (1.4), or 2.7% (3.1) of the external revenue, during January−June. Operating income decreased compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and was EUR -1.6 million (-0.4), or -3.2% (-0.8) of total revenue.

Kamux Auto GmbH is undergoing a tax audit regarding the years 2015–2019. EUR 0.1 million has been set aside in the balance sheet for possible tax audit expenses.

Consolidated balance sheet and financial position

As of June 30, 2023, the consolidated balance sheet total was EUR 225.6 million (237.5), of which total equity was EUR 104.7 million (105.0). Net debt was EUR 79.3 million (85.6). Non-current bank loans were EUR 14.3 million (16.6).

In spring 2020, Kamux renewed its five-year credit facility agreement of EUR 40 million with Nordea Bank Corporation. The credit facility agreement includes a five-year term loan of EUR 18 million and a five-year revolving credit facility of EUR 22 million. In addition to the revolving credit facility, Kamux has a lease guarantee facility of EUR 0.4 million. At the end of the reporting period, EUR 12.0 million of the term loan and EUR 11.0 million of the revolving credit facility were drawn. The term loan is currently repaid in bi-annual instalments of EUR 1.0 million.

Kamux Corporation issued commercial papers totaling EUR 7.5 million in April 2023 and further commercial papers totaling EUR 7.5 million in May 2023. At the end of the reporting period, there were EUR 15.0 million worth of commercial papers issued. The funds acquired through the revolving credit facility and the commercial papers are used to fund working capital.

A ten-year term loan of EUR 5.0 million was drawn for the property of the Oulu showroom and processing center in March 2022. At the end of the reporting period, EUR 4.7 million of the term loan was drawn. The term loan is repaid in bi-annual instalments of EUR 0.2 million.

Net working capital was EUR 120.2 million (119.5) as of June 30, 2023. The value of the inventory was EUR 133.6 million (143.5).

Kamux's cash flow from operating activities for January−June was EUR -16.2 million (-7.7). Cash and cash equivalents were EUR 1.0 million (2.2) at the end of the reporting period.

Equity ratio at the end of the reporting period was 46.5% (44.5). Return on capital employed (ROI) was 4.1% (12.6) and return on equity (ROE) was 5.9% (22.2).

Capital expenditure, research, and development

Kamux seeks to gain a significant competitive advantage by investing in leading with knowledge as well as digital customer and business processes.

Kamux's capital expenditure for January—June was EUR 0.9 million (1.9), and it mainly consisted of investments in IT systems and ordinary maintenance in the showrooms. Investments in the comparison period also included the investment in the Oulu showroom and processing center. The company financed this capital expenditure with its existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations as well as a revolving credit facility and commercial papers.

Kamux's research and development costs are mainly related to further development of the Company's retail concept and improvement of its business processes.

Personnel

In January—June, Kamux's average number of employees was 861 (874) in terms of full-time employees.

Average number of employees by segment

1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Finland 560 569 568
Sweden 228 230 240
Germany 73 75 75
Total 861 874 883

Kamux's share and shareholders

Kamux's largest shareholders as of June 30, 2023 were Juha Kalliokoski, including both the shares owned by Juha Kalliokoski and by an investment company controlled by persons closely associated with Juha Kalliokoski (14.7%), Danske Invest Finnish Equity Fund (4.9%), and Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company (4.7%).

During January−June, 11,851,474 (14,482,352) Kamux shares were traded on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. The highest share price was EUR 5.97 (11.91), and the lowest price was EUR 4.18 (7.66). On the last trading day of the reporting period, June 30, 2023, the closing share price was EUR 5.43 (7.77). Kamux's volume-weighted average share price during January−June was EUR 4.97 (10.19). Market capitalization, excluding treasury shares, measured at the reporting period's closing price was EUR 217.3 million (310.9).

At the end of June 2023, Kamux's share capital amounted to EUR 80,000 and the number of shares was 40,017,420. In March 2023, a total of 2,060 shares were returned to the Company without consideration due to

the termination of employment of persons covered by the share-based incentive plan. At the end of the reporting period, the Company held 6,098 treasury shares, representing 0.02% of all shares.

Management and Corporate Governance

Changes in management

As announced earlier, Tapio Pajuharju assumed his role as CEO of Kamux on June 1, 2023 and Juha Kalliokoski stepped down from the Company's operative management on June 30, 2023. Juha Kalliokoski continues as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.

Management Team

At the end of the reporting period, Kamux's Management Team included Tapio Pajuharju, CEO; Marko Lehtonen, CFO; Jani Koivu, Country Director for Finland; Kerim Nielsen, Country Director for Sweden (at least until Dec 31, 2023); Martin Verrelli, Country Director for Germany; Jarkko Lehtismäki, Chief Digital Officer; Marjo Nurmi, Chief People Officer; Juha Saarinen, Chief Purchasing Officer and Vesa Uotila, Director of Business Development.

Share-based incentive plan

On February 26, 2021, the Board of Directors of Kamux Corporation decided to approve the new long-term sharebased incentive plan for the Group's key personnel for the years 2021−2023.

The plan is divided into three one-year earning periods, the first of which began at the beginning of the year 2021. The commitment period following the earning periods ends on April 30, 2024. In addition, the plan includes an additional component based on the market value of the Company. Based on the additional component, if the criteria are met, additional shares are distributed after the end of the 2023 earnings period.

The entire plan is accounted for as an equity-settled payment with net settlement features. The fair value of the plan was determined on the grant date. The fair value of the plan is expensed during the three years until the end of the commitment period. In January–June 2023, the total effect of the share-based plans on the consolidated income for the financial year was EUR -0.1 million (-0.2).

On March 3, 2023, Kamux announced that an ESG criterion based on the company's sustainability program is added as a key performance indicator to the 2023 earnings criteria of the share-based incentive plan. In addition, the weight of the operating profit criterion was increased for the 2023 performance period.

Share-based incentive scheme for the CEO

On June 21, 2023, Kamux announced that The Board of Directors of Kamux Corporation had approved a long-term share-based incentive plan for the years 2023–2026 for Tapio Pajuharju, Kamux Corporation's CEO as of June 1, 2023. The objective of the plan is to encourage and commit the CEO to implement the strategy and to increase the value of the company in the long term, as well as to align the objectives of the company's shareholders and key employees to increase the value of the company. It also aims to retain the CEO and provide him with a competitive remuneration scheme based on the earning and accumulation of the company's shares. The scheme is in line with Kamux's remuneration policy. The plan commences on June 1, 2023 and ends on December 31, 2026.

The principles for the remuneration of Kamux's CEO, the rest of the Management Team and the Board of Directors have been described in more detail on the Company's web pages at www.kamux.com > Governance > Remuneration.

Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting of Kamux Corporation and the Decisions of the Constitutive Meeting of the Board of Directors

Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting

Kamux Corporation's Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Meeting approved the Annual Accounts for the financial year 2022 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and CEO from liability. The Annual General Meeting also made an advisory resolution to approve the remuneration report for the governing bodies.

Payment of dividend

The Board of Directors' proposal for a dividend of EUR 0.15 per share was approved. The dividend is paid in two installments. The record date for the first dividend installment, EUR 0.05, was April 24, 2023, and the dividend was paid on May 2, 2023. The record date for the second dividend installment, EUR 0.10, is October 24, 2023, and the dividend will be paid on October 31, 2023. The Board of Directors was authorized, if necessary, to decide on a new dividend payment record date and pay date for the second installment if the rules and statutes of the Finnish bookentry system change or otherwise so require.

Composition and remuneration of the Board of Directors

In accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders' Nomination Board, the Annual General Meeting confirmed that the Board of Directors will consist of six members. In accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders' Nomination Board, Mr. Terho Kalliokoski, Ms. Reija Laaksonen, Mr. Antti Mäkelä, Mr. Harri Sivula and Ms. Jaana Viertola-Truini were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors and Mr. Juha Kalliokoski was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors. In accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders' Nomination Board, the Annual General Meeting elected Mr. Terho Kalliokoski as the Chairperson of the Board and Mr. Harri Sivula as the Vice Chairperson of the Board.

In accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders' Nomination Board, the Annual General Meeting also resolved that an annual compensation of EUR 68,000 be paid to the Chairperson of the Board and EUR 31,000 to the Board Members, and an additional compensation of EUR 5,000 per year to the Chairpersons of the Audit Committee and the Personnel and Remuneration Committee and EUR 2,500 per year to each member of the Audit Committee and the Personnel and Remuneration Committee. It was resolved that 40% of the annual fee of the Chairperson and the members of the Board of Directors is paid in Kamux Corporation shares either purchased at a prevailing market price from the market or alternatively by using own shares held by the Company. The transfer of own shares or acquisition of shares directly for the members of the Board of Directors will be executed within two weeks of the publication of the interim report for the period January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023. The rest of the annual fee will be paid in cash, which is used to cover taxes arising from the fees. The Company pays the transaction costs and transfer taxes related to the purchase and transfer of shares. The fees of the Committee members will be paid in cash. If the Board of Directors decides to establish new committees, the annual fees of the Chairperson and the members of the new committee will be equal to the annual fees of the Chairperson and the members of the other committees. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Company's travel policy.

Auditor

Authorized Public Accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy was re-elected as the Company's auditor in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors. The remuneration of the auditor will be paid according to a reasonable invoice as approved by the Company. PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy has informed that Authorized Public Accountant Mr. Markku Launis will act as the principal auditor.

Authorizing the Board of Directors to decide on a share issue

The Annual General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors in accordance with the proposal of the Board to resolve on the issuance of a maximum of 4,000,000 shares in one or more tranches, corresponding to approximately 10% of all the shares in the Company. The Board of Directors decides on the terms and conditions of the issuance of shares. The authorization concerns both the issuance of new shares as well as the transfer of treasury shares either against payment or without consideration. The issuance of shares may be carried out in deviation from shareholders' pre-emptive right (directed issue) for a weighty financial reason from the Company's perspective, such as using the shares to develop the Company's capital structure, to finance possible acquisitions, capital expenditure or other arrangements within the scope of the Company's business operations, or to implement the Company's commitment and incentive scheme. The authorization cancels the previous authorization regarding share issue given to the Board of Directors by the Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2022. The authorization is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting, however, no longer than until June 30, 2024.

Authorization of the Board of Directors to decide on the repurchase of the Company's own shares

The Annual General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors in accordance with the proposal of the Board to resolve on the repurchase of a maximum of 2,000,000 of the Company's own shares using the unrestricted equity of the Company representing about 5% of all the shares in the Company. The authorization includes the right to accept the Company's own shares as a pledge. The shares shall be acquired through public trading, for which reason the shares are acquired otherwise than in proportion to the share ownership of the shareholders and the consideration paid for the shares shall be the market price of the Company's share in public trading at Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at the time of the acquisition. Shares may also be acquired outside public trading for a price, which at the most, corresponds to the market price in public trading at the time of the acquisition. The Board of Directors will be authorized to resolve upon how the shares are acquired. The authorization includes the Board's right to resolve on a directed repurchase or the acceptance of the shares as a pledge, if there is a compelling financial reason for the Company to do so as provided for in Chapter 15, Section 6 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act. The shares shall be acquired to be used for the execution of the Company's share-based incentive schemes or for other purposes determined by the Board of Directors. The decision to repurchase the Company's own shares or to accept them as pledge shall not be made so that the shares of the Company in the possession of or held as pledges by the Company and its subsidiaries would exceed 10 (ten) percent of all shares. The Board of Directors shall decide on any other matters related to the repurchase of the Company's own shares and/or accepting them as a pledge. The authorization cancels the previous authorization given to the Board of Directors by the Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2022. The authorization is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting, however, no longer than until June 30, 2024.

Amendment of the Articles of Association

The Annual General Meeting resolved to amend the Company's Article of Association by adding a new section no. 12, which allows the Board of Directors to decide that a shareholder may also participate in a General Meeting by fully exercising their right to vote during the meeting by means of a telecommunications link and a technical aid (hybrid meeting), or that a General Meeting shall be held without a meeting place in such a way that shareholders exercise their voting rights fully and in a timely manner during the meeting by means of a telecommunications link and a technical aid (remote meeting). A shareholder attending a remote meeting may exercise all their rights at the remote meeting in the same way as if they were attending the meeting in person. In addition, the sentence "The General Meeting must be held in Helsinki or Hämeenlinna." was removed from the section no. 10 of the Articles of Association and it is included in the new section no. 12.

Decisions of the Constitutive Meeting of the Board of Directors

In its constitutive meeting convening after the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors decided to appoint Mr. Harri Sivula (chairperson), Mr. Juha Kalliokoski and Ms. Jaana Viertola-Truini as members of the Audit Committee and to appoint Ms. Reija Laaksonen (chairperson), Mr. Juha Kalliokoski and Mr. Antti Mäkelä as members of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee. In accordance with the independence assessment of the Board of Directors, Mr. Juha Kalliokoski is dependent of the Company and its major shareholders. The other members are independent of both the Company and its major shareholders.

The decisions of the Annual General Meeting and the constitutive meeting of the Board of Directors were published in a stock exchange release on April 20, 2023.

Flagging notices

On January 13, 2023, Kamux received a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act ("SMA"), according to which the total holding of funds (Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktie and Finnish Fund) managed by Danske Bank A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark) in Kamux Corporation shares and votes had increased above five (5) percent on January 12, 2023 and was 5.05% following the notification.

On April 14, 2023, Kamux received a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act ("SMA"), according to which the total holding of Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company in Kamux Corporation shares and votes had decreased below five (5) percent on April 13, 2023 and was 4.97% following the notification.

On May 10, 2023, Kamux received a notification pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act ("SMA"), according to which the total holding of funds (Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktie and Finnish Fund) managed by Danske Bank A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark) in Kamux Corporation shares and votes had decreased below five (5) percent on May 9, 2023 and was 4.95% following the notification.

Tax reassessment decision

In June 2018, Kamux announced that it had received a tax reassessment decision from the Finnish Tax Administration. The decision was related to a tax audit carried out by the Finnish Tax Administration in 2016―2018 concerning Kamux Suomi Oy and the tax years 2012―2016. Kamux expensed the total amount of the tax reassessment decision, approximately EUR 2.6 million, in full in its result for the second quarter of 2018. However, Kamux considered the decision to be unfounded and appealed against the decision.

In June 2020, the Finnish Tax Administration's Adjustment Board partially approved the appeal by Kamux on the tax reassessment decision and ruled that the Company receive a refund of approximately EUR 0.9 million. Kamux recognized the total amount of the refund, EUR 0.9 million, in its result for the second quarter of 2020 as credit in other operating expenses. Both parties have the opportunity to appeal the decision. Kamux considers the decision of the Adjustment Board partly unfounded, and the Company placed the issue before the Administrative Court and applied for a rectification of the Adjustment Board's ruling. In December 2022, the Administrative Court rejected Kamux's appeal for the most part. Kamux has filed an application for leave to appeal and an appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court in January 2023.

Short-term risks and uncertainties

According to the Company's assessment, there were no significant changes in the short-term risks and uncertainties during the reporting period.

The war in Ukraine has caused significant uncertainty across Europe. The geopolitical situation has been reflected in the markets of many European countries, for example, in connection with monetary policy, investment markets, and inflation, including energy and fuel prices. If prolonged, the situation may continue to have an impact on people's consumption behavior and purchasing power, which may also be reflected in used car sales.

Kamux's revenue and operating profit have experienced strong growth in recent years. However, in the future, Kamux's revenue and operating profit may increase more slowly or decrease compared to historical performance.

Kamux's geographical expansion involves several risks, and any failure in recognizing suitable co-operation partners, recruiting new employees, or achieving the estimated benefits from internationalization may have a material adverse effect on Kamux. Furthermore, the Company's success will depend on, inter alia, the Company's management and other skilled employees, as well as its ability to recruit, develop, train, motivate and retain skilled employees.

Kamux's rapid and strong growth and business expansion during the past few years have set new requirements for the scope and monitoring of internal guidelines and policies. Any failure in the implementation and monitoring of these guidelines or policies may lead to financial consequences for Kamux and weaken the Company's reputation.

Kamux operates in the used car retail market, and uncertain general economic conditions in the countries in which Kamux operates may have an adverse effect on Kamux's business, financial position, and results of operations.

Kamux operates in a competitive and fragmented used car market, and competition may increase in the future.

Changes in car tax legislation or preparation of legislation may have a material adverse effect on the sales of new and used cars and on Kamux. Kamux's tax burden could increase as a result of changes to tax laws or their application or as a result of a tax audit. Public discussion on car power sources and possible changes in power

sources as well as political decisions related to power sources may occasionally have an effect on Kamux's business, considering that the consumer demand may fluctuate.

Kamux's IT systems are pivotal to the Company's operations, and they cover all the major areas of the business. Failure of the IT systems and services to operate as planned may disturb Kamux's operations and have an adverse effect on its business.

Kamux believes that its brand and reputation among its customers are important to the Company's success. Kamux's failure to maintain an adequate service level or an adverse event that damages the Company's reputation may have a significant adverse effect on Kamux.

Kamux offers its customers third-party financial products, which have a significant impact on its ability to make a profit. Possible major changes in lending by financial institutions, in the interest rate offered to customers, or in the financial situation of an individual financial institution may affect the supply and competitiveness of such financial products in the market.

The main principles of Kamux's risk management are described in the consolidated financial statements and on Kamux's website at www.kamux.com

Significant events after the reporting period

On August 2, 2023, Kamux announced that Kerim Nielsen, Country Director for Sweden and member of the Group Management Team, has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside of Kamux Corporation in early 2024. He will continue in his current position at least until December 31, 2023.

Calculation of key figures and alternative performance measures

Kamux presents alternative performance measures as additional information to performance measures presented in the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of cash flows prepared in accordance with IFRS. In Kamux's view, the alternative performance measures provide significant additional information related to Kamux's operating results, financial position and cash flows, and they are widely utilized by analysts, investors and other parties.

The alternative performance measures should not be considered separately from measures under IFRS or as substitutes for corresponding measures under IFRS. All companies do not calculate alternative performance measures in a uniform way, and therefore the alternative performance measures presented by Kamux may not be comparable with similarly named measures presented by other companies.

Reconciliation of adjusted operating profit

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Operating profit (EBIT) 3.9 4.5 4.5 10.2 17.0
Strategic investigations - - 0.1 - 0.1
Legal processes - -0.1 - -0.1 -0.1
Taxes related to previous financial years 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.2
Own real estate operations 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.2
Other adjustment items* 0.6 - 0.6 - -
Total adjustment items 0.6 -0.1 0.9 -0.1 0.4
Adjusted operating profit 4.5 4.5 5.4 10.2 17.5

* Includes remuneration and compensations agreed in Tapio Pajuharju's CEO contract.

Calculation of key figures

Gross profit = Revenue + Other operating income – Materials and services
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and
amortization (EBITDA)
= Operating profit + Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) = Operating profit adjusted for special items relating to strategic planning, legal processes,
own real estate operations, taxes related to previous financial years and other items.
Net debt = Non-current borrowings + Current borrowings + Lease liabilities – Cash and cash equivalents
Financial debt = Non-current borrowings + Current borrowings
Like-for-like showroom revenue growth =
100 *(
Like-for-like showroom car sales
-1 )
Like-for-like showroom car sales in the previous year
New showrooms are included in the calculation when they have been open for 13 months
and, therefore, the first time the showroom is included in the measure is its 25th operating
month.
Inventory turnover =
365 *
365 *
Inventories (average for 12 months)
Materials and services (rolling 12 months)
Return on equity (ROE), % 100
100

=
Profit for the period (rolling 12 months)
Equity (average for 12 months)
Return on capital employed (ROI), % 100
100

=
Profit for the period + Finance costs (rolling 12 months)
Equity + Financial debt (average for 12 months)
Equity ratio, % =
100 *
100 *
Equity
Balance sheet total – Advance payments received
Gearing, % =
100 *
100 *
Net debt
Equity
Earnings per share, basic = Profit for the period (attributable to owners of the Company)
Weighted average number of outstanding shares adjusted for share issue for the period
Net working capital = Inventories + Trade and other receivables + Current income tax receivables – Trade and
other payables – Current income tax liabilities – Non-current and current provisions

Kamux Corporation's Half Year Financial Report for January—June 2023

Key accounting policies

This Half Year Financial Report has been prepared according to the IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting standard. The Half Year Financial Report is based on the accounting policies and calculation methods used in the financial statements for the year 2022 as well as on the new and amended IFRS standards described in the financial statements for the year 2022. However, the Half Year Financial Report does not include all the information and notes that are presented in the Annual Financial Statements. As such, the Half Year Financial Report should be read together with the Annual Financial Statements for the year 2022. The same accounting principles are applied in this Half Year Financial Report as in the Annual Financial Statements.

The figures presented in the Half Year Financial Report are independently rounded.

Preparing the Half Year Financial Report requires the management to make accounting estimates and judgments as well as assumptions that affect the application of the accounting principles and the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The actual outcomes may differ from these estimates and judgments. In preparation of this Half Year Financial Report, the most significant estimates made by the management relating to the Group's accounting policies and uncertainties are the same as those applied in the Financial Statements for the year 2022.

The Half Year Financial Report is unaudited.

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Revenue 255.0 246.8 478.1 484.1 968.7
Other operating income 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.5 1.1
Materials and services -228.9 -222.6 -431.5 -435.9 -875.7
Personnel costs -14.3 -12.3 -26.5 -24.0 -46.9
Other operating expenses -4.9 -4.5 -9.7 -8.4 -17.7
Depreciation and amortization -3.2 -3.1 -6.4 -6.1 -12.4
Operating profit 3.9 4.5 4.5 10.2 17.0
Finance income and costs -0.5 -0.8 -0.7 -1.0 -1.8
Profit before income tax 3.4 3.7 3.8 9.2 15.3
Income tax -1.0 -0.8 -1.3 -2.1 -4.4
Profit for the period 2.4 2.9 2.4 7.1 10.8
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to
profit or loss
Translation differences -0.1 -0.0 -0.2 -0.0 -0.3
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of
tax
-0.1 -0.0 -0.2 -0.0 -0.3
Total comprehensive income for the period 2.3 2.9 2.3 7.1 10.5
Profit for the period attributable to
owners of the Company 2.4 2.9 2.4 7.1 10.8
Total comprehensive income for the period
attributable to
owners of the Company 2.3 2.9 2.3 7.1 10.5
Earnings per share for profit attributable to owners of
the Company
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, EUR 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.18 0.27

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Consolidated balance sheet

EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 5.2 6.2 5.9
Goodwill 14.0 14.0 14.0
Property, plant and equipment 7.0 6.8 6.9
Lease assets 36.5 42.7 39.2
Other receivables 0.2 0.2 0.2
Deferred tax assets 1.3 1.4 1.3
Total non-current assets 64.2 71.2 67.4
Current assets
Inventories 133.6 143.5 114.1
Trade and other receivables 23.7 19.6 17.2
Current income tax assets 3.1 1.0 1.6
Cash and cash equivalents 1.0 2.2 4.2
Total current assets 161.4 166.3 137.1
TOTAL ASSETS 225.6 237.5 204.6
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to owners of the Company
Share capital 0.1 0.1 0.1
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity 24.7 24.7 24.7
Translation differences -0.4 0.0 -0.3
Retained earnings 77.9 73.1 73.0
Profit for the period 2.4 7.1 10.8
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company 104.7 105.0 108.4
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
14.3
28.4
16.6
34.6
15.5
31.2
Other non-current liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Provisions 0.4 0.4 0.4
Total non-current liabilities 43.1 51.6 47.0
Current liabilities
Borrowings 28.2 27.2 7.3
Lease liabilities 9.3 9.4 9.3
Derivative financial instruments 0.5 0.1 0.2
Trade and other payables 36.5 41.2 29.3
Provisions 3.3 3.1 3.1
Current income tax liabilities - - -
Total current liabilities 77.8 80.9 49.2
Total liabilities 120.9 132.5 96.2
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 225.6 237.5 204.6

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

EUR million Share capital Reserve for
invested
unrestricted
equity
Translation
differences
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Total equity
Equity Jan 1, 2023 0.1 24.7 -0.3 - 83.8 108.4
Profit for the period 2.4 2.4
Other comprehensive income -0.2 -0.2
Total comprehensive income -0.2 2.4 2.3
Transactions with owners:
Share-based payments 0.0 0.0
Dividends for owners -6.0 -6.0
Equity Jun 30, 2023 0.1 24.7 -0.4 - 80.3 104.7
Equity Jan 1, 2022 0.1 24.7 0.0 -0.0 81.0 105.7
Profit for the period 7.1 7.1
Other comprehensive income -0.0 -0.0
Total comprehensive income -0.0 7.1 7.1
Transactions with owners:
Conveyance of treasury shares 0.0 0.0
Share-based payments 0.2 0.2
Dividends for owners -8.0 -8.0
Equity Jun 30, 2022 0.1 24.7 0.0 - 80.2 105.0

Consolidated statement of cash flows

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period 2.4 2.9 2.4 7.1 10.8
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 3.2 3.1 6.4 6.1 12.4
Finance income and costs 0.5 0.8 0.7 1.0 1.8
Change in provisions 0.3 -0.1 0.3 -0.3 -0.2
Write-down of inventories -0.3 -0.0 -0.3 0.2 0.7
Income taxes 1.0 0.8 1.3 2.1 4.4
Other non-cash items 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.2
Changes in working capital:
Change in trade receivables and other receivables -4.4 -2.5 -6.9 -1.4 0.8
Change in trade payables and other payables 2.0 -1.1 4.0 -5.0 -11.9
Change in inventories -11.2 1.2 -20.7 -12.6 15.4
Interests paid -0.5 -0.2 -1.0 -0.5 -1.2
Other financial items, net 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1
Income taxes paid -1.2 -1.6 -2.9 -4.7 -7.5
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities -8.1 3.6 -16.2 -7.7 26.1
Cash flows from investing activities
Investments in property, plant and equipment -0.4 -0.2 -0.6 -1.2 -1.9
Investments in intangible assets -0.1 -0.3 -0.3 -0.6 -1.2
Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities -0.5 -0.5 -0.9 -1.9 -3.1
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from bank loans 11.5 2.3 25.9 24.4 24.4
Repayments of bank loans - - -6.2 -6.0 -27.0
Repayments of lease liabilities -2.5 -2.4 -5.0 -4.8 -9.6
Dividends paid -2.0 -3.2 -2.0 -3.2 -8.0
Other cash flows from financing activities -0.0 0.5 -0.0 0.4 0.1
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities 6.9 -2.9 12.7 10.7 -20.2
Net decrease/increase in cash and cash equivalents -1.6 0.2 -4.4 1.2 2.8
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1.6 1.8 4.2 0.9 0.9
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1.0 0.2 1.2 0.2 0.6
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 1.0 2.2 1.0 2.2 4.2

Earnings per share

4−6/
2023
4−6/
2022
1−6/
2023
1−6/
2022
1−12/
2022
Profit for the period attributable to Owners of the Company (EUR million) 2.4 2.9 2.4 7.1 10.8
Impact of share-based compensation plan on number of shares -22 -28 -22 -16 -22
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, basic,
in thousands of shares
39,990 39,980 39,990 39,978 39,983
Earnings per share, basic (EUR) 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.18 0.27
Impact of share-based compensation plan on number of shares -32 -30 -26 -14 -18
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, fully
diluted, in thousands of shares
39,982 39,985 39,986 39,984 39,989
Earnings per share, fully diluted (EUR) 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.18 0.27

Segments

EUR million Finland Sweden Germany Segments
total
Group
functions
Eliminations Group
1−6/2023
Revenue 325.1 147.8 51.2 524.1 -46.1 478.1
internal -0.0 44.4 1.7 46.1 -46.1 0.0
external 325.1 103.5 49.5 478.0 478.0
sales of used cars 305.2 100.7 48.2 454.1 454.1
integrated services 19.9 2.7 1.3 23.9 23.9
Gross profit 34.6 8.9 3.5 47.0 47.0
EBITDA 15.7 1.1 -1.0 15.7 -4.8 10.9
Depreciation and amortization -3.5 -1.6 -0.6 -5.6 -0.8 -6.4
Operating profit 12.2 -0.5 -1.6 10.1 -5.6 4.5
Finance income and costs -0.7
Profit before income tax 3.8
EUR million Finland Sweden Germany Segments
total
Group
functions
Eliminations Group
1−6/2022
Revenue 309.2 162.8 47.9 519.9 -35.9 484.1
internal -0.0 34.5 1.3 35.9 -35.9 -0.0
external 309.2 128.3 46.6 484.1 484.1
sales of used cars 288.9 125.5 45.1 459.5 459.5
integrated services 20.4 2.8 1.4 24.6 24.6
Gross profit 35.1 9.7 3.9 48.7 48.7
EBITDA 18.5 1.7 0.2 20.4 -4.0 16.3
Depreciation and amortization -4.1 -1.5 -0.5 -6.1 -0.0 -6.1
Operating profit 14.4 0.2 -0.4 14.2 -4.0 10.2
Finance income and costs -1.0
Profit before income tax 9.2

EUR million Finland Sweden Germany Segments
total
Group
functions
Eliminations Group
1−12/2022
Revenue 624.5 301.3 95.5 1,021.2 -52.6 968.7
internal -0.0 50.4 2.1 52.5 -52.6 -0.1
external 624.5 250.9 93.4 968.8 968.8
sales of used cars 582.1 244.6 89.1 915.9 915.9
integrated services 42.4 6.3 4.2 52.9 52.9
Gross profit 67.6 18.0 8.5 94.1 94.1
EBITDA 34.7 2.5 0.9 38.1 -8.6 29.5
Depreciation and amortization -8.2 -3.1 -1.1 -12.4 -0.0 -12.4
Operating profit 26.5 -0.6 -0.2 25.7 -8.6 17.0
Finance income and costs -1.8
Profit before income tax 15.3

Net working capital

EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Inventories 133.6 143.5 114.1
Trade and other receivables 23.7 19.6 17.2
Current income tax receivables 3.1 1.0 1.6
Trade and other payables -36.5 -41.2 -29.3
Provisions -3.7 -3.4 -3.4
Net working capital 120.2 119.5 100.2

Net debt

EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities
Bank loans 14.3 16.6 15.5
Lease liabilities 28.4 34.6 31.2
Total non-current interest-bearing liabilities 42.8 51.3 46.7
Current interest-bearing liabilities
Bank loans 12.3 7.3 2.3
Bank overdrafts 1.0 4.9 -
Issued commercial papers 14.9 15.0 5.0
Lease liabilities 9.3 9.4 9.3
Total current interest-bearing liabilities 37.5 36.5 16.7
Total interest-bearing liabilities 80.3 87.8 63.3
Less cash and cash equivalents -1.0 -2.2 -4.2
Net debt 79.3 85.6 59.1

Additional information on Net debt development is presented in the section Consolidated balance sheet and financial position.

Derivatives

EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Foreign currency derivatives
Fair value -0.5 -0.1 -0.2
Value of underlying instrument 22.5 14.1 18.3

Lease agreements and other commitments

Changes of lease agreements in the balance sheet

EUR million Lease assets Lease liabilities
Jan 1, 2023 39.2 40.5
Increases 3.7 3.7
Decreases -0.5 -0.5
Depreciation -5.0 -
Exchange rate differences and other changes -0.9 -1.0
Interest expenses - -0.2
Repayments of lease liability - -4.7
Jun 30, 2023 36.5 37.8
EUR million Lease assets Lease liabilities
Jan 1, 2022 44.6 45.9
Increases 4.0 4.0
Decreases -0.2 -0.2
Depreciation -4.8 -
Exchange rate differences and other changes -0.9 -0.9
Interest expenses - -0.2
Repayments of lease liability - -4.5
Jun 30, 2022 42.7 44.0

Changes of lease agreements in the statement of comprehensive income

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Depreciation of lease assets -2.5 -2.5 -5.0 -4.8 -9.7
Interest cost from lease liabilities -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.5
Costs from short-term leases -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.1
Costs from service components included in lease
agreements
-0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.4
Total expense in the statement of
comprehensive income
-2.8 -2.7 -5.5 -5.3 -10.6

Loans against which guarantees and mortgages have been given

EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Loans 27.6 28.8 17.8
guarantees given against loans 110.0 110.0 110.0
Other commitments
EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Rent and other payment guarantees 0.2 0.3 0.3

Related party transactions

EUR million 4−6/2023 4−6/2022 1−6/2023 1−6/2022 1−12/2022
Sales of used cars - - 0.0 - 0.0
Purchases of used cars - -0.2 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3
EUR million Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Dec 31, 2022
Lease liabilities 1.8 2.0 1.9

Kamux's key management personnel, members of the Board of Directors and their family members have the right to buy cars from Kamux and sell cars to Kamux in accordance with the personnel policy applicable to the whole staff.

The Group's lease liabilities to related parties include the present value of future lease payments for showrooms leased from the Group's CEO, his immediate family members and companies under their control.

Publication schedule for financial reporting in 2023

Publication schedule for Kamux Corporation's financial reporting in 2023 is as follows:

Interim Report for January—September 2023 November 10, 2023

Hämeenlinna, August 11, 2023

Kamux Corporation Board of Directors

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