Investor Presentation • Nov 10, 2022
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Q3 2022 Results
Munich, November 10, 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.



| 1 | Topline Q3 2022 in line with FY 2022 guidance |
• Q3 2022 topline in line with expectation as communicated in Q2 2022 call; Group GMV increased at a CAGR of +13% vs. Q3 2019 • Intact seasonal topline uplift in Q4 2022 so far |
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| 2 | Focus on protecting profitability |
• Protecting unit economics, e.g. by an all-time high of 44% Westwing Collection share of GMV, introducing shipping fees and reducing our warehouse footprint in 2023 • On top of EUR 15m previously communicated, further implementation of EUR 15m annual run rate savings across SG&A, Marketing, and CAPEX |
| 3 | Strong cash position | • Strong cash position of EUR 64m maintained per end of Q3 2022 • Significantly improved Net Working Capital by >EUR 10m vs. Q2 2022 |
| 4 | Progress on Westwing's full potential |
• First pilot country live with new seamless customer experience improving visibility for Shop (Permanent Assortment) and Westwing Collection to drive growth and profitability • Chief Creative Officer Delia Lachance returns full-time from maternity leave; seasoned Marketing executive Rik Strubel joining as new Chief Marketing Officer from January 2023 |
GMV and Active Customer development in line with expectation, increasing at a 1 CAGR of +13% and +15% vs. Q3 2019, respectively

High-margin Westwing Collection share at an all-time high of 44% of GMV in Q3 2022

Retail price increases to account for inflation

Selective discounting, but no reduction of high inventory levels at unreasonable cost

Shipping fees on all Shop (Permanent Assortment) orders being implemented with further surcharge on two-man handling items; fees for bulky items to come

Warehouse footprint reduction (closing one warehouse in 2023) alongside fulfilment efficiencies
Annualized cost reductions of EUR 30m implemented to enable return to Adj. EBITDA profitability and positive Free Cash Flow in 2023

Impact of cost reduction measures per investment area [indicative]
2

Cash and cash equivalents bridge Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 [in EURm]
3

11 Note: All figures unaudited. (1) Financing Cash Flow includes the positive Cash Flow impact from Trade Financing and FX effects.
New, seamless customer website experience improving visibility for Shop (Permanent Assortment) and Westwing Collection to drive growth and profitability



| Jan 2023 | Chief Marketing Officer, Westwing Group SE |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Chief Marketing & Digital Growth Officer, Henkel 100+ Brands \$4bn+ turnover |
| 2005 | Global Vice President, Unilever – Axe/Lynx Axe/Lynx \$2bn+ turnover |

| [in % of revenue] | YTD 2019 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | Delta 22 vs. 21 |
Q3 2019 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Delta 22 vs. 21 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 43.3% | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4%pts | 44.3% | 49.0% | 47.8% | -1.2%pts | Cost increases and stock sell offs mostly compensated by higher Westwing Collection share and price increases |
| Fulfilment ratio | -24.3% | -20.7% | -23.4% | -2.7%pts | -24.2% | -22.7% | -23.4% | -0.7%pts | Low utilization and further cost inflation |
| Contribution margin | 19.1% | 29.1% | 25.0% | -4.1%pts | 20.2% | 26.2% | 24.4% | -1.9%pts | |
| Marketing ratio | -8.8% | -9.4% | -10.0% | -0.6%pts | -10.9% | -11.9% | -9.4% | +2.5%pts | Cost savings in structural and performance marketing |
| G&A ratio(1) | -21.2% | -14.2% | -22.1% | -7.9%pts | -20.6% | -18.0% | -25.3% | -7.3%pts | Impact from lower scale; cost savings not yet reflected in P&L |
| D&A ratio | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.2% | +1.7%pts | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.2% | +1.9%pts | |
| Adj. EBITDA margin | -7.3% | 8.0% | -2.8% | -10.8%pts | -7.1% | -0.3% | -5.1% | -4.7%pts |
Note: All figures unaudited.
Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment expenses, Marketing expenses as well as in general and administrative expenses), (ii) expenses for a tax claim provision against a divested entity regarding previous years, (iii) expenses for the SE conversion and (iv) restructuring severances. We calculate "Adjusted EBITDA" by adjusting EBITDA for these items; (1) Includes "Other result".

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment expenses, Marketing expenses as well as in general and administrative expenses), (ii) expenses for a tax claim provision against a divested entity regarding previous years, (iii) expenses for the SE conversion and (iv) restructuring severances. We calculate "Adjusted EBITDA" by adjusting EBITDA for these items.



Note: All figures unaudited. Contract liabilities in the IFRS balance sheet refer to customer prepayments.

Cash and cash equivalents Q2 2022 vs. Q3 2022 [in EUR m]
Available liquidity bridge Q3 2022 [in EUR m]

21
Note: All figures unaudited. Free Cash Flow defined as the sum of Operating Cash Flow and Investing Cash Flow; (1) Trade financing solution total volume: EUR 8m (of which EUR 4m utilized in Q3 2022); (2) Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) volume: EUR 10m (non-revokable till end of 2024).
Guidance FY 2022 as of August 10, 2022

-22% to -14% yoy growth

-4% to 0% Adj. EBITDA margin


Note: All figures unaudited. Figures provided here are indicative and do not represent official company guidance.




| The opportunity is massive | Huge Home & Living market of EUR 120bn very early in eCommerce; We target c. 70% of the overall market by targeting Home Enthusiasts |
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| Customer loyalty at the core | The differentiating creative and inspirational core of Westwing drives superior loyalty for our love brand with 80% repeat order share(1) |
| Westwing Collection | Our Westwing Collection perfectly leverages the loyalty to our love brand at >10%pts margin upside |
| Strong cash profile | Our strong balance sheet has ample liquidity to navigate through the current challenging market environment |
| Attractive target P&L | We have a long-term Adj. EBITDA margin target of 10-15% |




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.
| 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 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwing Collection share | in % of GMV | 21% | 22% | 27% | 25% | 25% | 22% | 26% | 28% | 31% | 32% | 38% | 37% | 37% | 38% | 44% |
| 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 | 1,486 | 1,422 |
| Number of orders | in k | 591 | 492 | 539 | 805 | 675 | 1,051 | 874 | 1,474 | 1,268 | 1,022 | 819 | 1,262 | 872 | 685 | 620 |
| Average basket size | in EUR | 129 | 132 | 132 | 121 | 127 | 122 | 129 | 119 | 129 | 135 | 144 | 131 | 147 | 159 | 164 |
| 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 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Average GMV LTM per Active Customer | in EUR | 318 | 322 | 326 | 327 | 324 | 325 | 330 | 328 | 337 | 341 | 340 | 343 | 345 | 349 | 355 |
| GMV | in EUR m | 76 | 65 | 71 | 98 | 85 | 128 | 113 | 175 | 164 | 139 | 118 | 166 | 128 | 109 | 102 |
| Mobile visit share | in % | 75% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| 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 |

| EUR m, in % of revenue, unaudited | YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 373.4 | 302.4 | 103.2 | 88.3 |
| Cost of Sales | -187.5 | -156.0 | -52.7 | -46.1 |
| Gross profit | 185.8 | 146.4 | 50.5 | 42.2 |
| Fulfilment expenses | -77.3 | -70.9 | -23.5 | -20.7 |
| Marketing expenses | -35.1 | -31.4 | -12.3 | -8.8 |
| General and administrative expenses | -63.4 | -65.0 | -22.0 | -24.2 |
| Other operating expenses | -2.1 | -2.2 | -0.2 | -1.1 |
| Other operating income | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Operating result | 11.1 | -20.9 | -5.9 | -11.4 |
| Financial result | -1.4 | -2.8 | -0.9 | -1.0 |
| Result before income tax | 9.7 | -23.7 | -6.8 | -12.4 |
| Income tax expense | -5.5 | -0.1 | -2.0 | 0.9 |
| Result for the period | 4.2 | -23.9 | -8.8 | -11.4 |
| Reconciliation to Adj. EBITDA | ||||
| Operating result (EBIT) | 11.1 | -20.9 | -5.9 | -11.4 |
| Share-based compensation expenses | 8.8 | -4.4 | 2.5 | -0.6 |
| Provision tax claim discontinued operations | 0.4 | - | -0.6 | - |
| Expenses SE conversion | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | - |
| Centralization France | -0.0 | - | - | - |
| Restructuring severances 2022 | - | 4.0 | - | 2.9 |
| D&A | 9.4 | 12.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 30.0 | -8.5 | -0.4 | -4.5 |
| Adj. EBITDA margin (%) | 8.0% | -2.8% | -0.3% | -5.1% |
Note: All figures unaudited. We calculate "Adjusted EBITDA" by adjusting EBITDA for these items: (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment expenses, Marketing expenses as well as in general and administrative expenses), (ii) expenses for a tax claim provision against a divested entity regarding previous years, (iii) expenses for the SE conversion and (iv) restructuring severances.
| EUR m, in % of revenue, unaudited | YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 373.4 | 302.4 | 103.2 | 88.3 |
| Revenue Growth yoy | 34.7% | -19.0% | 4.7% | -14.5% |
| Cost of Sales | -187.5 | -156.0 | -52.7 | -46.1 |
| Gross Profit | 185.8 | 146.4 | 50.5 | 42.2 |
| Gross Margin | 49.8% | 48.4% | 49.0% | 47.8% |
| Fulfillment expenses | -77.3 | -70.8 | -23.4 | -20.7 |
| Contribution profit | 108.6 | 75.6 | 27.1 | 21.5 |
| Contribution margin | 29.1% | 25.0% | 26.2% | 24.4% |
| Marketing expenses | -35.1 | -30.1 | -12.2 | -8.3 |
| General and administrative expenses | -54.3 | -66.7 | -19.3 | -22.5 |
| Other operating expenses | -1.7 | -2.2 | -0.8 | -1.1 |
| Other operating income | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 9.4 | 12.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 30.0 | -8.5 | -0.4 | -4.5 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin (%) | 8.0% | -2.8% | -0.3% | -5.1% |
Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis, i.e. excluding (i) share-based compensation (in Fulfilment expenses, Marketing expenses as well as in general and administrative expenses), (ii) expenses for a tax claim provision against a divested entity regarding previous years, (iii) expenses for the SE conversion and (iv) restructuring severances. We calculate "Adjusted EBITDA" by adjusting EBITDA for these items.
| DACH in EUR m, unaudited | YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 210.2 | 168.9 | 56.4 | 49.7 |
| yoy Growth (in %) |
38.7% | -19.7% | 4.2% | -11.9% |
| Adj. EBITDA | 28.2 | 2.8 | 2.4 | -0.8 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin % | 13.4% | 1.7% | 4.3% | -1.6% |
| International in EUR m, unaudited | YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 163.2 | 133.6 | 46.8 | 38.6 |
| yoy Growth (in %) | 29.8% | -18.2% | 5.3% | -17.6% |
| Adj. EBITDA | 2.1 | -10.7 | -2.7 | -3.6 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin % | 1.3% | -8.0% | -5.7% | -9.3% |

Net Working Capital (NWC) breakdown as of September 30, 2022 [EUR m]

| Share Information as of September 30, 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 |
| Program | # of options outstanding | Weighted average exercise price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| VSOPs(1) | 883,625 | 2.46(1) |
| LTIP 2019(2) | 1,828,800 | 19.30(2) |
| LTIP 2016 | 96,450 | 0.01 |
| Other | 754,925 | 11.24 |
| Total | 3,563,800 | 12.89 |
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 23.90, vesting end of 2022. (2) LTIP 2019 vesting end of 2022.
November 30, 2022 Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum Forum, Frankfurt December 5, 2022 Berenberg European Conference 2022, Pennyhill Park, Surrey March 16, 2023 Berenberg: EU Opportunities Conference 2022, London March 28, 2023 Jefferies Pan-European Mid-Cap Conference, London March 30, 2023 Publication of the Annual Report 2022 May 11, 2023 Publication of first quarter results 2023 May 16, 2023 Annual General Meeting August 10, 2023 Publication of half-year financial report 2023 November 9, 2023 Publication of third quarter results 2023

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