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FY 2022 & Q4 Earnings Conference Call
20 March 2023



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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-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure.
We offer a broad assortment of quality products for customers' everyday needs at affordable prices, helping customers "Dream Big, Pay Small"




1) Data for FY 2022
5) As of March 20, 2023
MAXO
employees(5)
Publicly listed on TASE

Growing organic and unpaid brand awareness led by word of mouth

Proven track record and high expertise in sourcing inventory and understanding customer needs
Long standing relationships with leading Chinese, European and Israeli suppliers

Low price leader with powerful value proposition
Everyday low prices from day one
Founder-led management team with collaborative culture

Broad assortment of quality products
~60% non-discretionary, everyday needs

Growing presence across Israel, with significant whitespace opportunity to further expand footprint

~40% exciting, constantly rotating seasonal favorites that capture seasonal shopping trends

Serving different demographics and income ranges in Israel, appealing to a broad range of consumer profiles

Days on which stores were closed / partially closed due to holidays
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY | SATURDAY | ||
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| Jewish New Year | ||||||
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| Yom Kippur | ||||||
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| Sukkot Eve | ||||||
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| Sukkot Eve (Shmini Atzert) | ||||||
| 26 | 27 October |
28 2021 |
29 | 30 | 1 | 2 |
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| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | SATURDAY 2 |
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| Jewish New Year | ||||||
| 25 | 26 October |
27 2022 |
28 | 29 | 30 | 1 |
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| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | Yom Kippur 5 |
6 | 7 | SATURDAY 8 |
| Sukkot Eve | ||||||
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(1) Buyback plan of up to NIS 40M, of which NIS 19.9M already executed in 2022
Ample liquidity and conservative debt on Balance Sheet to ensure financial flexibility
Cash Position(1): NIS 80.5M
Net Cash Position(1)(2) NIS 33.0M
Pro Forma for dividend distribution, Net Debt / 2022 EBITDA = 0.2x
Typically, modest capital expenditures and working capital needs
1As of December 31, 2022 2 Net Cash = Debt minus Cash

% Contribution and Category YoY growth(1)

Our addressable Israeli market is constantly growing, as we expand our assortment of quality products and add more categories







Ori Max Founder & CEO

Shlomo Cohen Deputy CEO

Nir Dagan Deputy CEO & Head of Finance

Oz Corsia Chief Supply Chain Officer

Ifat Nir-Katz Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

Talia Sessler Chief Corporate Development & Investor Relations Officer

Ofir Edri Chief Chain Stores Officer

Maya Goldin Chief HR Officer

Chen Goldfarb Chief IT Officer

Moran Ironi Chief Marketing Officer

Eran Tsairi Chief Logistics Officer





We strive to make our branches accessible to populations with disabilities, also via working with RightHear, which works to make businesses accessible to blind consumers through innovative technology
~4% of our employees are with disabilities and belong to various associations that support their social integration
Our employees participate in several volunteering events throughout the year
We adopted a donation policy, according to which we contribute to several institutions and associations of various types, such as hospitals, children's institutions or institutions that provide food to families in need
Looking Forward




Full assortment of merchandise

Mostly majority owned: 42 stores (33 are majority owned)(2)

Main format priority for current expansion



Typically, lower ticket prices


Second priority growth engine


Note: Net SqM defined as commercial area in SqM excluding e.g., storage and office spaces.
* Pro Forma for a Max store in Gush Etzion that is expected to be opened on March 21, 2023 and is Company owned.







Total of ~16.6k gross SqM / estimated conservative addition of ~9k net SqM(1) , plus three new franchised stores




End of Year Followers (000s)


Updates



Updates



Gross Profit*



• Excluding one-time bulk operations in 2020
• (1) Adjusted EBITDA pre IFRS 16 = EBIT + D&A + other costs (including IPO costs in 2020 ) + stock-based compensation (SBC) + one-time bulk operation (in 2020) - the impact of IFRS 16
• (2) Net Income (NI) and EPS (both attributable to shareholders) adjusted for stock-based compensation (SBC), one-time bulk operation in 2020 and IPO costs in 2020




Gross Profit*



* Excluding one-time bulk operations in 2020
• (1) Adjusted EBITDA pre IFRS 16 = EBIT + D&A + other costs (including IPO costs in 2020 ) + stock-based compensation (SBC) + one-time bulk operation (in 2020) - the impact of IFRS 16
• (2) Net Income (NI) and EPS (both attributable to shareholders) adjusted for stock-based compensation (SBC), one-time bulk operation in 2020 and IPO costs in 2020

Sales per SqM



* Vs. the prior period and reflecting all owned stores in the period.


| Metric | Target | Commentary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Growth | 3 – 5 New Max Stores Annually |
Refers to Company owned / majority owned stores | ||
| Annual Revenue Growth | Low – mid teens |
Including growth in Portugal / other growth engines |
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| Annual SSS | 3% | SSSG for owned / majority owned stores | ||
| Pre IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | ~13% | Potential to expand margins by 100bps in the longer term |
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| (1) Adj. annual EPS Growth |
Similar to revenue growth | EPS attributable to shareholders and adjusted for share- based payments (SBC) |
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Adjusted EBITDA Bridge (2021 to 2022; NIS M)


FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 Revenue from sales 740.0 879.2 963.5 1,033.4 Revenue from commissions / fees 1.5 6.5 12.8 15.4 Total Revenue, excluding onetime bulk operation 741.6 885.7 976.3 1,048.8 YoY growth 19.4% 10.2% 7.4% Revenue from onetime bulk operation 124.8 0.0 0.0 Total Revenue 741.6 1,010.5 976.3 1,048.8 YoY growth 36.3% -3.4% 7.4% Gross profit (excluding onetime bulk operation) 293.5 344.6 379.3 418.3 % of Revenue (excluding onetime bulk operation) 39.6% 38.9% 38.8% 39.9% Gross profit onetime bulk operation 14.3 % of Revenue 11.5% S&M 164.7 170.2 207.4 246.1 G&A 26.6 33.8 43.8 49.9 Total SG&A 191.2 203.9 251.2 295.9 Less: SBC (2.3) (15.5) (11.3) SG&A excluding SBC 191.2 201.6 235.7 284.6 % of Revenue, excluding onetime bulk operation 25.8% 22.8% 24.1% 27.1% % of Revenue 25.8% 20.0% 24.1% 27.1% Other income (0.7) (1.2) (1.6) (1.6) Other expenses, net 1.5 5.5 1.1 0.5 GAAP EBIT 101.5 150.7 128.6 123.4 % of Revenue 13.7% 14.9% 13.2% 11.8% Adj. EBIT (exc. SBC, onetime and other) 102.3 143.0 143.6 133.7 % of Revenue, excluding onetime bulk operation 13.8% 16.1% 14.7% 12.7%


| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest expenses, net | 10.4 | 19.3 | 17.1 | 18.8 |
| Interest expenses onetime bulk operation | 13.3 | |||
| E B T |
91 | 118.2 | 111.5 | 104.6 |
| Adj. EBT (exc. SBC, onetime and other) | 92 | 123.7 | 126.4 | 114.9 |
| Taxes | 20.9 | 30.5 | 28.9 | 26.9 |
| GAAP Net Income | 70 | 87.6 | 82.5 | 77.7 |
| % of Revenue | 9.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| Adj. Net Income (exc. SBC, one-time bulk operation in 2020 and | 70 | 93 | 98 | 89 |
| % of Revenue, excluding onetime bulk operation | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Net Income - Attributable to shareholders | 58.9 | 72.6 | 68.2 | 64.2 |
| Net Income - Attributable to non-controlling interests | 11.4 | 15.0 | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| GAAP Net Income | 70.3 | 87.6 | 82.5 | 77.7 |
| Net Income Adjustments: | ||||
| Total net income adjustments, net of taxes - one-time bulk | ||||
| operation | (0.8) | |||
| SBC | 1.8 | 15.5 | 11.3 | |
| Issuance costs / IPO expenses | 4.6 | |||
| Total Net Income Adjustments: | 0.0 | 5.6 | 15.5 | 11.3 |
| Adjusted Net Income - Attributable to shareholders | 58.9 | 78.2 | 83.7 | 75.5 |
| Adjusted Net Income - Attributable to non-controlling interests | 11.4 | 15.0 | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Adjusted Net Income | 70.3 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 89.1 |
| Basic Shares O/S | 142.3 | 142.3 | 142.3 | 141.4 |
| EPS, attributable to shareholders | 0.41 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.45 |
| Adj. EPS attributable to shareholders | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 0.53 |

| FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | 70.3 | 87.6 | 82.5 | 77.7 |
| Plus Interest Expense, net | 10.4 | 32.6 | 17.1 | 18.8 |
| Plus Income Taxes | 20.9 | 30.5 | 28.9 | 26.9 |
| Plus D&A | 38.9 | 45.3 | 52.4 | 64.8 |
| Plus Other Expense, net | 0.8 | 4.3 | (0.5) | (1.1) |
| EBITDA Post IFRS 16 (exc. Other Expenses) | 141.2 | 200.3 | 180.5 | 187.2 |
| Plus SBC | 2.3 | 15.5 | 11.3 | |
| Minus IFRS 16 | (40.7) | (45.7) | (53.1) | (61.6) |
| Adjusted EBITDA Pre IFRS 16 (exc. SBC and Other Expenses) | 100.5 | 157.0 | 142.9 | 137.0 |
| Onetime bulk operation | 0.0 | (14.4) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA Pre IFRS 16 (exc. Onetime bulk operation, | ||||
| SBC and Other Expenses) | 100.5 | 142.6 | 142.9 | 137.0 |
| % of Revenue, excluding onetime bulk operation | 13.6% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 13.1% |

| Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from sales | 177.8 | 274.0 | 238.6 | 247.6 |
| Revenue from commissions / fees | 1.5 | 2.1 | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Total Revenue | 179.3 | 276.1 | 245.1 | 251.7 |
| YoY growth | 53.9% | (11.2%) | 2.7% | |
| Gross profit, excluding onetime bulk operation | 71.5 | 105.2 | 95.3 | 103.6 |
| % of Revenue | 39.9% | 38.1% | 38.9% | 41.2% |
| S&M | 42.7 | 52.1 | 57.8 | 60.9 |
| G&A | 7.4 | 13.6 | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Total SG&A | 50.1 | 65.7 | 68.8 | 71.2 |
| Less: SBC | (2.3) | (3.9) | (0.3) | |
| SG&A excluding SBC | 50.1 | 63.4 | 64.9 | 70.9 |
| % of Revenue | 27.9% | 22.9% | 26.5% | 28.2% |
| Other income | (0.3) | (0.1) | 0.0 | (1.3) |
| Other expenses | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| GAAP EBIT | 21.3 | 39.5 | 25.4 | 33.7 |
| % of Revenue | 11.9% | 14.3% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Adj. EBIT (exc. SBC, onetime and other) | 21.4 | 41.9 | 30.4 | 32.7 |
| % of Revenue | 11.9% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 13.0% |
| Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest expenses, net | 2.5 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| E B T |
18.9 | 31.9 | 20.2 | 28.7 |
| Adj. EBT (exc. SBC, onetime and other) | 18.9 | 34.3 | 25.2 | 27.7 |
| Taxes | 3.9 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| GAAP Net Income | 14.9 | 23.5 | 16.2 | 22.2 |
| % of Revenue | 8.3% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Adj. Net Income (exc. SBC, one-time bulk operation in 2020 and | ||||
| one-time IPO costs in 2020) | 14.9 | 25.4 | 20.1 | 22.5 |
| % of Revenue | 8.3% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 8.9% |
| Net income attributable to shareholders | 12.4 | 19.5 | 13.8 | 19.3 |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 2.5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| 14.9 | 23.5 | 16.2 | 22.2 | |
| Net Income Adjustments: | ||||
| SBC | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
| Issuance Costs / IPO Expenses | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total Net Income Adjustments | 0.0 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
| Adjusted Net Income - Attributable to shareholders | 12.4 | 21.4 | 17.7 | 19.5 |
| Adjusted Net Income - Attributable to non-controlling interests | 2.5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Adjusted Net Income | 14.9 | 25.4 | 20.1 | 22.5 |
| Basic Shares O/S (000s) | 142.3 | 142.3 | 142.3 | 139.3 |
| Diluted Shares O/S(000s) | 142.3 | 142.3 | 142.3 | 140.4 |
| EPS, attributable to shareholders | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| Adj. EPS attributable to shareholders | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.14 |


| Q4 2019 | Q4 2020 | Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | 14.9 | 23.5 | 16.2 | 22.2 |
| Plus Interest Expense, net | 2.5 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Plus Income Taxes | 3.9 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Plus D&A | 10.2 | 13.6 | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Plus Other Expense, net | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | (1.3) |
| EBITDA Post IFRS 16 (exc. Other Expenses) | 31.6 | 53.2 | 41.1 | 49.5 |
| Plus SBC | 2.3 | 3.9 | 0.3 | |
| Minus IFRS 16 | (10.9) | (12.6) | (11.7) | (15.9) |
| Adjusted EBITDA Pre IFRS 16 (exc. SBC and Other Expenses) | 20.6 | 42.9 | 33.4 | 33.9 |
| Onetime bulk operation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA Pre IFRS 16, excluding onetime bulk | ||||
| operation | 20.6 | 42.9 | 33.4 | 33.9 |
| % of Revenue | 11.5% | 15.5% | 13.6% | 13.5% |


* Excluding one-time bulk operations in 2020

(NIS mm; % of Revenue)

1.8x

• (1) Adjusted EBITDA pre IFRS 16 = EBIT + D&A + other costs (including IPO costs in 2020 ) + stock-based compensation (SBC) + one-time bulk operation (in 2020) - the impact of IFRS 16
• (2) Net Income (NI) and EPS (both attributable to shareholders) adjusted for stock-based compensation (SBC), one-time bulk operation in 2020 and IPO costs in 2020
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