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Westwing Group SE

Investor Presentation May 11, 2022

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Q1 2022 Results

Munich, May 11, 2022

Certain statements in this communication may constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable at the time they are made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from any forwardlooking statements discussed on this call due to a number of factors, including without limitation, risks from macroeconomic developments, external fraud, inefficient processes at fulfillment centers, inaccurate personnel and capacity forecasts for fulfillment centers, hazardous material / conditions in production with regard to private labels, lack of innovation capabilities, inadequate data security, lack of market knowledge, risk of strike and changes in competition levels.

Our mission: To inspire and make every home a beautiful home.

AGENDA

  • Business update
  • Financial update
  • Q&A

Business Update

Summary

Q1 2022
RESULTS
GROWTH EUR 111m revenue, down by -20% yoy
due to strong baseline from previous year and a challenging
demand environment with low consumer sentiment
PROFITABILITY Adj. EBITDA of EUR -1.7m
at -1.5% Adj. EBITDA margin driven by lower topline alongside strategic
growth investments
FREE CASH FLOW Free Cash Flow of EUR -17m affected by a temporary increase of Net Working Capital
ACTIVE CUSTOMERS Loyal
active customer base at 1.6m end of Q1 2022, -7% vs. the exceptionally high level of Q1 2021;
up by 61% compared to Q1 2020
WESTWING COLLECTION Westwing Collection continues to be on track towards the 50% strategic target share. 37% GMV
share in Q1 2022 up by 6% pts. vs. Q1 2021
FY 2022 OUTLOOK We now expect to meet the lower half of the full year guidance in terms of Revenue (EUR 460m to
540m at -12% to +3% yoy
growth) and Adj. EBITDA (EUR -9m to +16m at -2% to +3% Adj. EBITDA
margin)

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items.

Topline growth down due to extraordinarily high baselines from last year and a difficult market environment with low demand for Home & Living online

First half of 2022 still facing extremely strong baselines from last year; applying 2019 seasonality on a weak Q1 2022, we return to growth in the second half of 2022

Quarterly GMV [in EUR m]

Active Customers down by 7% yoy vs. the exceptionally high level of Q1 2021; up by 61% compared to Q1 2020

Our high-margin Westwing Collection continues to be on track towards the 50% strategic target share

Additional shipping capacity secured with the opening of a new warehouse

Financial Update

Revenue growth of -20% in Q1 2022 driven by last year's extraordinary baseline and decreasing consumer sentiment

Note: All figures unaudited.

Income statement details

[in % of revenue] Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2022 Delta
21 vs. 22
Gross margin 46.7% 50.6% 48.7% -1.9%pts Gross margin impacted by inflationary headwinds
and costs related to supply chain disruptions
Fulfilment ratio -22.4% -19.4% -23.4% -4.0%pts Rise in fulfillment costs due to lower utilization of
increased warehouse infrastructure and ongoing
high storage costs given higher inventory levels
Contribution margin 24.3% 31.2% 25.3% -5.9%pts
Marketing ratio -9.5% -7.4% -10.4% -3.0%pts Marketing spend in line with target range of
9-11%
G&A ratio(1) -20.1% -11.8% -20.0% -8.2%pts Investments into Technology and Westwing
Collection to drive future growth paired with
lower topline
D&A ratio 3.5% 2.2% 3.6% +1.4%pts
Adj. EBITDA margin -1.8% 14.2% -1.5% -15.7%pts

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items; (1) Includes "Other result".

Profitability currently impacted by lower topline and strategic growth investments

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items.

Net Working Capital temporarily positive at EUR 16m; CAPEX increase driven by strategic technology and warehouse investments

Note: All figures unaudited.

Net working capital expected to further increase driven by high inventory levels and normal seasonality before we see improvement in Q4 2022

Note: All figures unaudited. Contract liabilities in the IFRS balance sheet refers to customer prepayments; (1) Includes accruals.

Free Cash Flow for Q1 2022 driven by investments into working capital

Q1 Free Cash Flow bridge [in EUR m]

Note: All figures unaudited. Free Cash Flow defined as the sum of Operating Cash Flow and Investing Cash Flow.

Strong Net Cash position of EUR 79m end of Q1 2022

Guidance FY 2022

As of March 29, 2022

EUR 460m to 540m Revenue

-12% to +3% yoy growth Positive in H2 after baseline effects phase out

EUR -9m to +16m Adj EBITDA

-2% to +3% Adj. EBITDA margin Much better in H2

Based on significantly lower consumer sentiment observed across all segments over the last months, we now expect to meet the lower half of the full year guidance in terms of Revenue and Adj. EBITDA

Summary and Q&A

Q1 2022 Revenue: EUR 111m

at -20% growth yoy

Q1 2022 Adj. EBITDA: EUR -1.7m

at -1.5% margin

1.6m Active Customers

4.0m orders delivered LTM

Westwing Collection

Westwing Collection at 37% share towards strategic target of 50%

Q1 2022 Summary Investment highlights

The opportunity is massive

Huge Home & Living market of EUR 120bn is still very early in eCommerce adoption

Customer loyalty at the core

The differentiating creative and inspirational core of Westwing drives superior loyalty with 80% repeat order share(1)

Westwing Collection

Our growing Westwing Collection perfectly leverages the loyalty to our love brand at +12 to +15%pts Adj. EBITDA margin upside vs. 3rd party suppliers

Attractive target P&L

Based on our highly profitable consumer love brand strategy we target a long-term profitability of 15% Adj. EBITDA

Strong cash profile

Structurally negative Net Working Capital and low CAPEX ratio

Note: All figured unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items; (1) As of FY 2021.

Growing Active Customer base while expanding share of wallet

Note: Unaudited. Active customer defined as a customer who has made a valid order within the last 12 months. Note: All figures unaudited. Active customer defined as a customer who has made a valid order within the last 12 months.

Loyalty-driven business model results in exceptional repeat order rates

Note: Unaudited. Repeat orders defined as total number of valid orders (excluding failed and cancelled orders) from customers, which have placed a valid order before at Westwing. Note: All figures unaudited. Repeat orders defined as total number of valid orders (excluding failed and cancelled orders) from customers, which have placed a valid order before at Westwing.

Group KPIs Unit Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022
Westwing
Collection share
in % of GMV 21% 22% 27% 25% 25% 22% 26% 28% 31% 32% 38% 37% 37%
Active Customers in k 927 909 926 949 986 1,178 1,284 1,529 1,720 1,730 1,750 1,705 1,593
Number of orders in k 591 492 539 805 675 1,051 874 1,474 1,268 1,022 819 1,262 872
Average basket size in EUR 129 132 132 121 127 122 129 119 129 135 144 131 147
Average orders LTM per Active Customer in # 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5
Average GMV LTM per Active Customer in EUR 318 322 326 327 324 325 330 328 337 341 340 343 345
GMV in EUR m 76 65 71 98 85 128 113 175 164 139 118 166 128
Mobile visit share in % 75% 76% 77% 76% 76% 79% 80% 79% 79% 80% 80% 80% 80%

KPI definitions

Westwing Collection share GMV share of Westwing Collection (formerly "Own & Private Label"): GMV of Westwing Collection business as % of GMV Group in the same reporting period
Active Customers A customer who has made a valid order within the last 12 months
Number of orders Total number of valid orders (excluding failed and cancelled orders) of a reporting period
Average basket size Weighted average value of an order: GMV divided by total number of orders of the same reporting period
Average orders LTM per Active Customer Total number of orders of the last 12 months divided by active customers of a reporting period
Average GMV LTM per Active Customer GMV of the last 12 month divided by active customers
GMV Gross Merchandise Volume: Value of all valid customer orders placed of a reporting period (i.e. excluding cancelation and VAT, but including returns).
Mobile visit share Share of daily unique visits per platform via mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) as % of all daily unique visits per platform of a reporting period

Consolidated income statement

EUR m, in % of revenue FY 2020 FY 2021 Q1 2021 Q1 2022
Revenue 432.9 522.5 138.4 111.1
Cost of Sales -218.9 -265.7 -68.4 -57.0
Gross profit 213.9 256.8 70.1 54.1
Fulfilment expenses -86.1 -107.1 -26.8 -26.0
Marketing expenses -31.0 -49.3 -10.3 -11.5
General and administrative expenses -64.9 -79.3 -19.2 -18.3
Other operating expenses -3.6 -3.8 -0.3 -0.7
Other operating income 3.0 3.9 0.5 0.5
Operating result 31.4 21.1 13.9 -1.9
Financial result -3.5 -2.1 -0.8 -0.8
Result before income tax 27.8 19.0 13.1 -2.7
Income tax expense 1.9 -7.0 -1.9 -1.3
Result for the period 29.8 12.0 11.1 -4.0
Reconciliation to Adj. EBITDA
Operating result (EBIT) 31.4 21.1 13.9 -1.9
Share-based compensation expenses 8.4 5.6 2.7 -3.8
Centralization France -0.4 -0.0 -0.0 -
SE Conversion Costs - 0.4 - -
Provision tax claim Russia - 0.3 - -
D&A 10.6 13.0 3.0 4.0
Adj. EBITDA 50.0 40.4 19.6 -1.7
Adj. EBITDA margin (%) 11.5% 7.7% 14.2% -1.5%

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items.

Adjusted income statement

EUR m, in % of revenue FY 2020 FY 2021 Q1 2021 Q1 2022
Revenue 432.9 522.5 138.4 111.1
Revenue Growth yoy 62.0% 20.7% 104.9% -19.7%
Cost of Sales -218.9 -265.7 -68.4 -57.0
Gross Profit 213.9 256.8 70.1 54.1
Gross Margin 49.4% 49.1% 50.6% 48.7%
Fulfillment expenses -86.2 -107.1 -26.8 -26.0
Contribution profit 127.7 149.7 43.2 28.1
Contribution margin 29.5% 28.7% 31.2% 25.3%
Marketing expenses -30.9 -49.3 -10.3 -11.5
General and administrative expenses -56.9 -73.4 -16.6 -22.1
Other operating expenses -3.6 -3.5 -0.3 -0.7
Other operating income 3.0 3.9 0.5 0.5
Depreciation and Amortization 10.6 13.0 3.0 4.0
Adj. EBITDA 50.0 40.4 19.6 -1.7
Adj. EBITDA Margin 11.5% 7.7% 14.2% -1.5%

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment, Marketing and General and Administrative expenses) and (ii) income/expenses for the French business restructuring. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated by adjusting for these items.

Segment reporting

DACH in EUR m FY 2020 FY 2021 Q1 2021 Q1 2022
Revenue 242.6 296.8 79.1 60.7
yoy
Growth
(in %)
60.2% 22.4% 110.2% -23.3%
Adj. EBITDA 41.0 38.8 15.8 2.3
Adj. EBITDA Margin % 16.9% 13.1% 19.9% 3.8%
International in EUR m FY 2020 FY 2021 Q1 2021 Q1 2022
Revenue 190.3 225.7 59.3 50.4
yoy
Growth (in %)
64.2% 18.6% 98.2% -15.0%
Adj. EBITDA 9.2 2.8 4.0 -3.8
Adj. EBITDA Margin % 4.8% 1.2% 6.7% -7.5%

Net Working Capital

Net Working Capital (NWC) breakdown as of March 31, 2022 [EUR m]

Issued Share Capital

Share Information as of March 31, 2022

Type of Shares Ordinary bearer shares with no-par value (Stückaktien)
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Market Segment Regulated Market (Prime Standard)
Number of Shares issued 20,903,968
Issued Share Capital EUR 20,903,968
Treasury Shares 326,475

Stock Option Programs as of March 31, 2022

Program # of options outstanding Weighted average exercise
price (EUR)
VSOPs(1) 889,375 2.45(1)
LTIP 2019(2) 1,842,450 19.30(2)
LTIP 2016 96,450 0.01
Other 754,925 11.24
Total 3,583,200 12.90

Note: All figures unaudited; Equity programs are shown on pre-conversion basis;

(1) VSOPs are virtual, cash-settled option programs with an average cap of EUR 21.49, vesting end of 2022; (2) LTIP 2019 vesting end of 2022.

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May 18, 2022 Annual General Meeting
August 11, 2022 Publication of half-year financial report 2022
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November 10, 2022 Publication of quarterly statement Q3 2022

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