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LION E-Mobility — Investor Presentation 2023
Aug 2, 2023
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Earnings call Q2 2023
04.08.2023
People on the call
AG and GmbH

Alessio Basteri (Chairman of the Board, LION E-Mobility AG)

Ian Mukherjee (Member of the Board, LION E-Mobility AG)

Winfried Buss (CEO, LION Smart Production GmbH & LION Smart GmbH)

Agenda

- 1. Q2 2023 Result (non audited)
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- Update LION Smart Production
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- Product strategy
Q2 2023 Results (non audited)

Introduction
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- LION Group is reporting results per operating entity LION Smart GmbH & LION Smart Production GmbH. We will generate quarterly consolidated group results in the near future.
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- Q2 quarter over quarter comparison is made between LION Smart (LS) & LION Smart Production (LSP) 2023 numbers compared Q1 2023.
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- In a 1HY 2023 YoY comparison with 1HY 2022, only LION Smart is included in 2022.
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- Q2 sales are a mix of purchased packs, inventory and packs already of our own production with shipping started mid May.

Non audited
| Prel. Figures EUR M |
2023 Q2 LS & LSP |
2023 Q1 LS & LSP |
2023 1HY LS&LSP |
2022 1HY LS |
1HY YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External sales | 11.33 | 8.11 | 19.44 | 24.24 | -4.80 |
| Total output | 11.61 | 8.08 | 19.69 | 24.34 | -4.65 |
| Gross profit | 2.56 | 1.56 | 4.13 | 3.58 | 0.55 |
| EBITDA | 0.38 | -0.41 | -0.04 | 0.96 | -1.03 |
| EBIT | 0.33 | -0.45 | -0.12 | 0.90 | -1.46 |
| Result for the period |
0.10 | -0.66 | -0.56 | 0.90 | -1.46 |
*LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching **LSP: LION Smart Production GmbH, Hildburghausen
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- Following up the last earnings call, Q2 2023 revenue has increased 40% compared to Q1 this year.
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- Despite lower revenue 1HY 2023 compared YoY 1HY 2022, gross profit improved up to EUR 4.1M.
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- Q2 2023 result turned positive.

Sales and Income - non audited
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q1 | 1 HY | 1 HY | |
| LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS | |
| 11.329.422 | 8.114.341 | 19.443.763 | 24.242.219 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | (34.713) | (34.713) | 98.795 | |
| 280.951 | 0 | 280.951 | 0 | |
| 11.610.373 | 8.079.628 | 19.690.001 | 24.341.014 | |
| (9.045.795) | (6.514.986) | (15.560.782) | (20.762.388) | |
| 2.564.578 | 1.564.642 | 4.129.220 | 3.578.626 | |
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- Q2 2023 sales higher compared to Q1 2023
- sales of EUR 11.3M compared to EUR 8.1M in Q1 2023
- some customers still use stock from last year
- Sales started for products produced by LION Smart Production
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- Material rate stayed the same at 80% compared to Q1 2023
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- Gross profit up to EUR 2.6M in Q2 2023 from EUR 1.6M in Q1 2023
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching
People cost and D&A- non audited
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q1 | 1 HY | 1 HY | ||
| EUR | LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS | |
| Gross profit | 2.564.578 | 1.564.642 | 4.129.220 | 3.578.626 | |
| Other operating income | 68.023 | 39.718 | 107.741 | 140.183 | |
| Personnel expenses | (1.341.838) | (1.340.797) | (2.682.635) | (1.846.032) | |
| Other operating expense | (914.980) | (678.041) | (1.593.021) | (909.053) | |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) |
375.783 | (414.478) | (38.696) | 963.723 | |
| Depreciation and amortization of intangible fixed assets and tangible fixed assets |
(46.140) | (39.897) | (86.037) | (63.459) | |
| Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) | 329.643 | (454.375) | (124.733) | 900.264 |
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Personal Expense stayed the same at EUR 1.3M
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Operating Expense in Q2 2023 EUR slightly higher compared to Q1 2023, mainly based on production start
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- Depreciation slightly up compared to previous quarter
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- EBIT in Q2 2023 turned positive to EUR 0.3M compared to EUR -0.5M in Q1 2023
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching

| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q1 | 1 HY | 1 HY | ||
| EUR | LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS & LSP | LS | |
| Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) | 329.643 | (454.375) | (124.733) | 900.264 | |
| Other interest and similar income | 28.554 | 23.813 | 52.367 | 25.491 | |
| Interest and similar expenses | (255.505) | (228.992) | (484.497) | (21.830) | |
| Financial result | (226.951) | (205.178) | (432.130) | 3.661 | |
| Earnings before taxes | 102.691 | (659.554) | (556.862) | 903.925 | |
| Taxes on income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other tax | (10) | (197) | (207) | 0 | |
| Earnings after tax | 102.681 | (659.751) | (557.069) | 903.925 |
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- Q2 2023 Financial result lower compared to Q1 2023, mainly due to higher interest paid.
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- No tax costs in Q2 2023.
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- Earnings after tax in Q2 2023 is now positive EUR 0.1M compared to EUR -0.7M in Q1 2023.
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Q2 2023

Assets - non audited
| LS & LSP | LS & LSP | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 30.06.2023 | 31.03.2023 |
| ASSETS | ||
| A. Fixed Assets | 19.744.109 | 12.142.570 |
| I Intangible Assets | 3.550.114 | 3.275.023 |
| II Tangible Assets | 11.603.435 | 4.276.987 |
| III Financial Assets | 4.590.560 | 4.590.560 |
| B. Current Assets | 27.386.427 | 11.152.657 |
| I Inventories | 7.726.337 | 3.936.409 |
| II Receivables and other assets | 11.362.944 | 4.570.594 |
| III Bank balances, cash and cash equivalents | 8.297.146 | 2.645.654 |
| C. Prepaid expenses | 150.563 | 262.068 |
| Total assets | 47.281.099 | 23.557.294 |
In a Q1/Q2 comparison total assets up EUR +24M to EUR 47M due to:
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- Tangible assets increase to EUR 11.6M at LION Smart Production: production line, factory and facilities.
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- Bank up EUR +5.7M to EUR 8.3M mainly based on a EUR 6M loan from parent company
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow 1HY 2023

Equity and Liabilities - non audited
| LS & LSP | LS & LSP | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 30.06.2023 | 31.03.2023 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITY | ||
| A. Equity | 5.475.517 | 5.372.836 |
| I Subscribed capital | 154.500 | 154.500 |
| II Capital reserve | 9.766.550 | 9.766.550 |
| III Accumulated losses brought forward | (3.888.463) | (3.888.463) |
| IV Result for the period | (557.069) | (659.751) |
| B. Accruals | 716.327 | 708.658 |
| C. Liabilities | 41.089.254 | 17.475.800 |
| 1. Loans, of which convertible | 0 | 0 |
| 2. Liabilities to banks | 0 | 0 |
| 3. Payments received on account of orders | 233.222 | 674.738 |
| 4. Trade payables | 20.377.453 | 4.099.527 |
| 6. Payables to affiliated companies | 650.979 | 799.524 |
| 7. Payables to companies in which participations are held | 16.691.503 | 10.435.997 |
| 8. Other liabilities | 3.136.099 | 1.466.015 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 47.281.099 | 23.557.294 |
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- Equity up from EUR 5.4M to EUR 5.5M from Q1 to Q2 2023 due to positive Q2 result
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- Liabilities increased from EUR 17M to EUR 41M (+EUR 24M) from Q1 to Q2:
- Trade payables increased by EUR 16M for especially stock purchased to ramp up the production and a license liability.
- Additional loan from AG in June 2023 of EUR 6M.
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching
LSP: LION Smart Production GmbH, Hildburghausen
Cash Flow Q2 and 1HY 2023

Non audited
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q1 | 1HY | |
| EUR | LS + LSP | LS + LSP | LS + LSP |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 258.195 | 112.605 | 370.799 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | (606.703) | (14.718) | (621.421) |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 6.000.000 | - | 6.000.000 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 5.651.492 | 97.887 | 5.749.379 |
LS: LION Smart GmbH, Garching LSP: LION Smart Production GmbH, Hildburghausen
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- Overall cash flow from operations positive by EUR 0.3M in 2023 compared to EUR 0.1M in Q1 2023
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- Cash flow from investments EUR 0.6M higher compared to Q1 2023 due to additional production investments
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- Cash flow from financing shows the EUR 6M loan from parent company in June 2023.
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- Overall net change in cash and equivalents of EUR 5.7M in Q2 2023 versus EUR 0.1M in Q1 2023.
Q2 2023 Key Messages
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- Company is prepared for growth
- Production site in Hildburghausen is shipping.
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- Deliveries in Q2 2023 was a mixture of pre-produced packs, inventory and own production from mid May on.
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- Bank funding via AG is established and backs LION's production ramp up and sales strategy.

Agenda

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- Q2 2023 Result (non audited)
- 2. Update LION Smart Production
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- Product strategy
Update LION Smart Production

Hildburghausen plant fully on target

First truck left Hildburghausen plant to customer on May 10th
Official opening of the production plant with the local authorities and the state of Thuringia, which committed to future support. The event was accompanied by the press, including a TV broadcast by MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk).



LION Smart made a strong appearance at "The Smarter E Europe 2023" in Munich. On an eyecatching and appealing stand, the company presented a selection of its products: from the LION SE09 Battery Pack to the prototype of a LION LFP module and a high-voltage battery management system (BMS) specially developed for industrial applications.


Agenda

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- Q2 2023 Result (non audited)
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- Update LION Smart Production
- 3. Product strategy
Product strategy
Roadmap
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- LFP and higher energy product:
- both should be market ready in 2HY 2024
- We are working already with suppliers on technology
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- LIGHT Battery:
- Sample Battery pack is built and awaits testing at customer

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