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Max Stock Ltd.

Investor Presentation Mar 15, 2021

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Investors Presentation March 2021

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This presentation, which includes oral statements made or videos shown at the presentation hereof, any question and answer session and any written or oral material discussed or distributed during the meeting to present this document or otherwise in connection with it (this "Presentation") is solely for the purpose of demonstration of information included in the annual financial statements of MAX Stock Ltd. ("MAX" or "the Company") as of December 31, 2020. This Presentation is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person or entity in, any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. This Presentation only contains summary information and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made in relation to and no reliance should be placed on the fairness, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information or opinions contained in this Presentation. The presentation only contains summary information, and does not replace the full disclosure contained in the 2020 annual report of the Company. This Presentation contains forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations, projections and assumptions about future events and may differ materially from actual results due to variety of factors including, but not limited to: change in the overall economy; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and its impact on MAX and on local and global economy and MAX's ability to manage and develop its business. Statements contained in the Presentation, other than statements of historical fact, regarding future events or prospects, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "continues," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "goal," "may," "plan," "project," "projections," "should," "will" and other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcome. Statements that MAX makes in this Presentation that are not statements of historical fact also may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations that MAX describes in its forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that MAX is not accurately able to predict, or over which MAX has no control. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although MAX may elect to update forward-looking statements in the future, MAX disclaims any obligation to do so, even if MAX's assumptions and projections change, except where applicable law may otherwise require MAX to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing MAX's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this Presentation. This Presentation does not constitute and is not intended to form part of any offer, or the solicitation of any offer, to buy, subscribe for or sell any securities in MAX or any subsidiary of MAX and nothing in this Presentation shall in any way constitute or form part of any legal agreement or be relied on in connection with, any contract, commitment or investment decision. Each recipient of the information contained in this Presentation is responsible for making its own independent assessment of the business, financial condition, prospects, status and affairs of MAX. No person shall have any right of action against MAX or any other person in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the Presentation. This Presentation and the information contained herein are not a solicitation of an offer to buy securities or an offer for the sale of securities in Israel, in the United States or in any other jurisdiction (within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act). MAX has not and does not expect to register any securities that it may offer under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state of the United States or any other jurisdiction thereof, and any such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an available exemption from registration.

Nothing in this Presentation constitutes investment advice and any recommendations that may be contained herein have not been based upon a consideration of the investment objectives, financialsituation or particular needs of any specific recipient.

By attending this Presentation and/or receiving this document, you are agreeing to the terms and conditionsset forth above.

This presentation includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), including Adjusted EBITDA. These financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with IFRS and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing the Company's financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net loss or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under IFRS. You should be aware that the Company's presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, which may be defined and calculated differently. See the appendix for a reconciliation of certain of these non-IFRSmeasuresto the most directly comparable IFRS measure.

The Value Leader of Israeli Retail

Company Overview

  • A leading extreme value retailer of everyday essential items in Israel.
    • ─ Up to 50% lower prices than conventional retailers.
  • Broad selection of merchandise across six major categories.
    • ─ Known for exciting entry aisle of constantly rotating seasonal favorites.
  • Operate 50 stores(1) across all market segments via dual format strategy
    • ─ Max: Large format (average ~1,800 SqM / ~19,500 SqFt(2) ) mostly company operated store in suburban markets.
    • ─ Max 20: Smaller format (average ~200 SqM / ~2,150 SqFt) mostly franchised store in city centers; all products priced under NIS 20 (~\$6).
  • "Partner" manager model drives superior store level execution.
  • Attractive new store model supports compelling whitespace opportunity with ability to more than double store count in Israel(3)
  • Deep and developed management team with collaborative culture.

Broad Selection of Quality Products(4)

4) Product mix representative of January- December 2020 figures.

5) Other comprised of over 25 subcategories with the largest being OTC Pharmaceutical, Candy, Tools/Hardware, Electronics, Winter Goods, Phone Accessories and Outdoors.

3

1) Operates 50 stores as of December 31, 2020. 2) Represents company owned stores.

3) Whitespace study per Geocartography Group and Company estimates.

Our Mission is to Help Customers "Dream Big, Pay Small" for Everyday Essentials

Q4 2020 Situation

  • At the end of Q3, the Israeli government imposed restrictions that included a second lockdown. The lockdown was in effect September 18th until October 11th
  • Limitations on commerce were in place for all retailers until November 7th, and on November 8th commerce was partially reopened (including shops with street access and open air malls up to 20 stores).
  • On December 8th, all commerce was opened (under certain restrictions), including Malls, open markets etc.
  • However, due to increased morbidity, on December 27th all commerce was closed again and a third lockdown began.
  • During the fourth quarter, the Company's stores were open with no restrictions up until December 27th when the third lockdown started. At that time, the stores were limited to selling essential items only

Q1 2021 Situation

  • On 21st of February the Israeli economy began to re-open and the company's stores returned to normal operations.
  • Based Israeli Ministry of Health data, total of 5.2 million people in Israel out of the 16 years and older population of ~6.3 million received the first vaccinations, and 4.2 million received the second one. In addition, about 790k recovered from COVID-19

(1) Stores were closed during part of March and April 2020 due to government Covid-related restrictions.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses - the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a reconciliation.

Q4 2020 Vs Q4 2019

  • Total revenue growth: 54%
  • Same store sales growth: 43%
  • Gross profit growth: 47%
  • Adjusted EBITDA(2) growth (pre IFRS16): 108%
  • Adjusted EPS growth(3) : 89%

2020 Vs 2019

(3) See Adjusted EPS reconciliation in appendix.

  • Total revenue growth: 36% (19% excluding onetime bulk operation)
  • Same store sales growth: 11% (24%(1) excluding period that the stores were closed)
  • Gross profit growth: 22% (17% excluding onetime bulk operation)
  • Adjusted EBITDA(2) growth (pre IFRS16): 56% (42% excluding onetime bulk operation)
  • Adjusted EPS growth(3) : 40.5%
  • 3 stores opened in 2020
  • Converted 1 store from company owned to a franchise model

(1) Stores were closed during part of March and April 2020 due to government Covid-related restrictions.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses - the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a reconciliation.

Q4 2020 Financial Summary

(NIS / USD Millions)

  • Total revenue growth of 54% in Q4 2020 vs. Q4 2019 driven by same store sales growth and new store openings
  • Comparable store sales increased 43% in Q4 2020 driven by a larger basket size
  • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS in Q4 2020 grew by 108% and 89%, respectively, vs.Q4 2019 driven by revenue growth and operating leverage

Strong Q4 2020 Financial Performance

  • Note: Financials presented on a post-IFRS 16 basis; see appendix for a reconciliation to post-IFRS 16. Israeli Shekels converted to U.S. Dollars by the average exchange rate: 10-12/2019 0.29 10-12/2020 0.3.
  • (1) 2020 margins exclude impact of Share-based payment.
  • (2) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a reconciliation.

Revenue Bridge Q4 Multiple drivers of growth

Adjusted EBITDA Bridge Q4 Multiple driver of growth (Pre IFRS16)

Q4-2020 Vs Q4-2019

Summary P&L Q4-2020

Q4-2020 vs Q4-2019
Q4-2019 Q4-2020 % Change
Revenue from sales 177,796 273,973 54.1%
Revenue from commissions / fees 1,546 2,111 36.5%
Total revenue 179,342 276,084 53.9%
Gross profit 71,482 105,226 47.2%
% of Sales 39.8% 38.1%
SG&A
% of Sales
50,116
27.9%
65,702
23.8%
31.1%
Other income -264 -126
Other expenses 308 199
EBIT 21,322 39,451 85%
% of Sales 11.9% 14.3%
Interest expenses, net 2,461 7,545 206.6%
EBT 18,861 31,906 69.2%
Taxes 3,946 8,429 113.6%
Net Income 14,915 23,477 57.4%
% of Sales 8.3% 8.5%
Net income attributable to shareholders 12,411 19,457 56.8%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 2,504 4,020 60.5%
EPS 0.09 0.14 55.6%
Adjusted EPS(2)
(diluted)
0.086 0.164 89%
EBITDA Post IFRS 16 31,575 53,167 68.4%
% of Sales 17.6% 19.3%
Adjusted EBITDA(1,2) 20,632 4 , 108%
% of Sales 11.5% 15.5%

(1) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses - the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a reconciliation.

(2) See Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in appendix.

Full Year 2020 Financial Summary

(NIS / USD Millions)

  • Due to COVID-19, on March 15th, 2020, the Israeli government began to restrict travel and retail operations, resulting in business disruptions and store closures for Max until May 1st , 2020 and to a lesser extent in the last few days of 2020
  • Despite temporary store closures due to COVID-19, Max saw 36% year-over-year sales growth in 2020 including sales of COVID-19 related goods to businesses and government entities. These bulk operations were one time in nature.
  • Comparable store sales increased 11% in 2020 driven by growth in volume activity (24% excluding the period during which stores were closed due to government restrictions).
  • Despite store closures in March and April and restrictions at the end of December, and excluding one-time COVID-19 related goods sales, Max grew Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS in 2020 by 56% and 40.5%,

Strong 2020 Financial Performance Despite Store Closures for ~1.5 months

  • Note: Financials presented on a post-IFRS 16 basis; see appendix for a reconciliation to post-IFRS 16. Israeli Shekels converted to U.S. Dollars by the average exchange rate: 2020 0.29,. 2019 0.28
  • (1) 2020 margins exclude impact of sales from personal protection equipment and Share-based payment.
  • (2) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment.
  • (3) See Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in appendix.

Revenue Bridge Full Year 2020 Multiple drivers of growth

Adjusted EBITDA Bridge Full Year 2020 Multiple driver of growth (Pre IFRS16)

Summary P&L 2020

2020 vs
% Change
Revenue from sales 735,582 879,214 19.5%
Revenue from commissions / fees 5,968 6,481 8.6%
Revenue from onetime bulk operation - 124,800
Total revenue 741,550 1,010,495 36.3%
Gross profit (Excluding onetime bulk operation) 293,547 344,589 17.4%
% of Sales 39.6% 34.1%
Gross profit onetime bulk operation - 14,344 100%
% of Sales 11.5%
SG&A 191,249 203,949 6.6%
% of Sales 25.8% 20.1%
Other income -733 -1,224
Other expenses 1,499 5,479
EBIT ,53 5 ,7 48.5%
% of Sales 3.7% 4. %
Interest expenses, net 10,397 19,282 85.5%
Interest expenses onetime bulk operation - 13,276
EBT , 35 8, 7 .7%
Taxes 20,861 30,542 46.4%
Net Income 7 , 74 87,6 4.7%
% of Sales 9.5% 8.7%
Net income attributable to shareholders 58,614 72,615 24%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 11,382 14,982 32%
EPS 0.41 0.51 24%
Adjusted EPS(2)
(diluted)
.4 .59 40.5%
EBITDA Post IFRS 16 4 , 8 ,33 4 . %
% of Sales 19.0% 19.8%
Adjusted EBITDA (1,2) ,5 7 56, 6 56. %
% of Sales 13.6% 15.5%

(1) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses - the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a reconciliation. (2) See Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in appendix.

Historical Financial Performance

Adjusted EBITDA(6)

Represents onetime bulk operation of PPE.

Note: Financials presented are on a pre-IFRS 16 basis; see appendix for a reconciliation to post-IFRS 16. Comparable store sales figures reflective of company-owned stores. Israeli Shekels converted to U.S. Dollars by the average exchange rate: 2020 – 0.29. 4) 2020 margins exclude the impact of sales from personal protection equipment.

1) 2019 "Max" store decline due to conversion of two stores to a "Max 20" format; Max has never closed a company-owned store. 2) Operates 50 stores as of December 31, 2020.

3) Company saw increased margin pressure from rapid company expansion

reconciliation.

15 5) 11% represents actual 2020 comparable store sales for the entire year while 24% represents comparable store sales excluding days when the stores were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions 6) Adjusted EBITDA defined as Net Income + Income Tax Expenses + Net Interest Expenses + D&A + Other Expenses - the impact of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment; see appendix for a

Balance Sheet Update

  • Max has ample liquidity and strong free cash flow generation to support future growth.
  • Conservative debt on the balance sheet to ensure financial flexibility.
  • Modest capital expenditures and working capital needs.

Key Points Summary Balance Sheet

(NIS Thousands)

Balance Sheet as of 12/31/2020 12/31/2019
Current Assets 362,973 217,777
Right of Use Assets 511,704 370,165
Other Non-Current Assets 58,047 44,955
Total Assets 932,724 632,897
Short-Term Lease Liabilities 53,830 47,216
Other Current Liabilities 174,618 100,204
Long-Term Lease Liabilities 486,126 344,162
Other Non-Current Liabilities 22,558 21,259
Total Liabilities 737,132 512,841
Equity 195,592 120,056
Total Liabilities and Equity 932,724 632,897

Cash position (NIS / USD Thousands)

Capitalization as of /3 / /3 /
Balance (NIS / \$) Balance (NIS / \$)
Cash and Cash Equivalents NIS 142,763 / \$ 44,405 NIS 46,057 / \$ 13,328
Short-Term Debt NIS 15,432 / \$ 4,800 NIS 17,251 / \$ 4,992
Long-Term Debt NIS 20,622 / \$ 6,414 NIS 19,295 / \$ 5,583
Total Debt NIS 36,054 / \$ 11,214 NIS 36,546 / \$ 10,575
Net Cash (Debt) NIS 106,709 / \$ 33,191 NIS 9,511 / \$ 2,752

Bottom line: delivering on our growth strategy

Adj EBITDA Margin

(1) Exclude period that stores were closed due to government Covid-related restrictions.

Cash flows deriving from current operation 96,612 159,999
Cash flows used for investment activities -10,672 -41,357(1)
Cash flows used for financing activities -83,623 -46,436
Increase in cash and cash equivalents ,3 7 7 , 6

(1) Including Investment in short term deposit of NIS 24.5 million.

Long-Term Financial Targets

Appendix

(2)

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(NIS Thousands)

7 8
Net Income 53,6 58,8 4 7 , 74 87,6
(+) Interest Expenses, Net 1,728 1,676 10,397 32,558
(+) Income Tax Expense 17,836 19,414 20,861 30,542
(+) Depreciation and Amortization 2,667 4,554 38,891 45,347
(+) Other Expenses(1) 1,573 1,682 766 4,255
(-) IFRS 16 Adjustment NA NA -40,662 -45,680
(+) Share-based payment NA NA NA 2,345
Adjusted EBITDA (Pre-IFRS 16) 77,4 5 86, 4 ,5 7 56, 6
(+) IFRS 16 Adjustment NA NA 40,662 45,680
Adjusted EBITDA (Post-IFRS 16) NA NA 4 , 8 ,676

Application of IFRS 16

Impact of IFRS 16 on the Q4-2019 Income Statement

(NIS Thousands)
Section Before Application
of IFRS 16
Effect of
IFRS 16
After Application
of IFRS 16
After Application of
IFRS 16 (Excl. PPE)
Gross Profit 71,149 -333 71,482 71,482
Adjusted EBITDA 20,632 10,943 31,575 31,575
Operating Profit 19,011 2,311 21,322 21,322
Profit Before Tax 18,642 219 18,861 18,861
Net Income 14,745 170 14,915 14,915

Impact of IFRS 16 on the Q4-2020 Income Statement

(NIS Thousands) Section Before Application of IFRS 16 Effect of IFRS 16 + Share-based payment After Application of IFRS 16 After Application of IFRS 16 (Excl. PPE) Gross Profit 105,369 -143 105,226 105,226 Adjusted EBITDA 42,922 10,245 53,167 53,167 Operating Profit 38,190 1,261 39,451 39,451 Profit Before Tax 33,318 1,412 31,906 31,906 Net Income 24,564 -1,087 23,477 23,477

Application of IFRS 16

Impact of IFRS 16 on the 2019 Income Statement

(NIS Thousands)
Section Before Application
of IFRS 16
Effect of
IFRS 16
After Application
of IFRS 16
After Application of
IFRS 16 (Excl. PPE)
Gross Profit 292,669 878 293,547 293,547
Adjusted EBITDA 100,527 40,662 141,189 141,189
Operating Profit 93,933 7,599 101,532 101,532
Profit Before Tax 93,246 -2,111 91,135 91,135
Net Income 7 ,8 8 - ,6 4 7 , 74 7 , 74

Impact of IFRS 16 on the 2020 Income Statement

(NIS Thousands)

Section Before Application
of IFRS 16
Effect of
IFRS 16 + Share-based
payment
After Application
of IFRS 16
After Application of
IFRS 16 (Excl. PPE)
Gross Profit 357,578 1,355 358,933 344,589
Adjusted EBITDA 156,996 43,335 200,331 185,987
Operating Profit 142,357 8,372 150,729 136,385
Profit Before Tax 125,210 -7,039 118,171 117,103
Net Income 3, 4 -5,4 87,6 86,8 7

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(NIS Thousands)

Q4-2019 (2)
Q4-2020
Net Income 14,915 23,477
(+) IFRS 16 Adjustment (170) 1,087
(+) Share-based payment - 1,806
(+) Other Expenses - 1,822
Adjusted Net Income 14,745 28,192

Adjusted EPS NIS 0.09 NIS 0.16

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(NIS Thousands)

(2)
Net Income 7 , 74 87,6
(+) IFRS 16 Adjustment 1,624 5,420
(-) Onetime bulk operation Net Income - 1,068
(+) IPO Expenses - 4,613
(+) Share-based payment - 1,806
(+) Other Expenses - 2,741
Adjusted Net Income 71,898 101,141
Adjusted EPS NIS 0.42 NIS 0.59

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