Investor Presentation • Aug 10, 2023
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Q2 2023 Results
Munich, August 10, 2023
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 has stabilized | • Despite a challenging market environment Q2 2023 GMV and Active Customers stabilized • Return to sustainable growth expected in the second half of 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Third profitable quarter in a row |
• Q2 2023 with clearly positive Adj. EBITDA at EUR 4m, improved by EUR +7m yoy • Free Cash Flow break even in Q2 2023, improved by EUR +13m yoy |
| 3 | Strong progress across all strategic initiatives |
• Westwing Collection share increased by 8%pts yoy to 46% of Group GMV in Q2 2023 • OneWestwing implementation reached important milestone in line with plan |
| 4 | FY 2023 guidance confirmed, likely in upper half |
• FY 2023 guidance confirmed, currently we expect to achieve revenue and Adj. EBITDA in the upper half of the guidance • FY 2023 guidance: Revenue of EUR 390 to 440m (-9% to +2% yoy growth) and Adj. EBITDA of EUR +4 to +13m (+1% to +3% margin) |


Note: All figures unaudited. Active Customers defined as customers who has made a valid order within the last 12 months per end of the respective quarter.




We are merging Shop and Club under the OneWestwing initiative, bringing our two business models closer together for a seamless customer experience.



Chief Financial Officer, Westwing Group SE
| Aug 2023 |
Chief Financial Officer, Westwing Group SE |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Chief Financial Officer, Cyberport GmbH & Burda Commerce SE |
| 2019 | Managing Director, Burda Digital SE |
| 2016 | Head of Investment Management, Burda Digital SE |



Note: All figures unaudited.
| [as % of revenue] |
H1 2019 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | Delta 22 vs 23 |
Q2 2019 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 | Delta 22 vs 23 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 42.9% | 48.7% | 50.4% | +1.7%pts | 43.4% | 48.6% | 50.5% | +1.9%pts | Strong Westwing Collection share gains |
| Fulfilment ratio | -24.3% | -23.4% | -22.1% | +1.3%pts | -24.9% | -23.5% | -21.7% | +1.7%pts | Efficiency improvements in logistics |
| Contribution margin | 18.5% | 25.2% | 28.3% | +3.1%pts | 18.5% | 25.2% | 28.8% | +3.6%pts | |
| Marketing ratio | -7.8% | -10.2% | -9.2% | +1.0%pts | -8.4% | -10.0% | -9.4% | +0.7%pts | Successful implementation of |
| G&A ratio (1) | -21.4% | -20.7% | -19.1% | +1.6%pts | -22.2% | -21.5% | -19.7% | +1.8%pts | cost savings across G&A and Marketing |
| D&A ratio | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | +0.8%pts | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.7% | +0.6%pts | |
| Adj. EBITDA margin | -7.3% | -1.9% | 4.6% | +6.5%pts | -8.5% | -2.3% | 4.4% | +6.6%pts |
Note: (1) Includes "Other result". Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis. For details regarding the exact definition of the alternative performance Adjusted EBITDA, the company refers to the corresponding definitions in its H1 2023 report. All figures unaudited.

DACH Segment Adj. EBITDA [as % of Revenue]

International Segment Adj. EBITDA [as % of Revenue]

Note: All figures unaudited. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis. For details regarding the exact definition of the alternative performance Adjusted EBITDA, the company refers to the corresponding definitions in its H1 2023 report.

Net working capital is expected to remain on healthy levels in FY 2023, yet there will be negative seasonal effects in Q3 2023


Attractive CAPEX light business model with high degree of cash conversion of profits

Intangible CAPEX investments decreased due to cost savings in Technology organization

Very limited tangible investments into warehouse infrastructure needed; sufficient capacity for future growth secured




Note: Free Cash Flow is not part of capital market guidance for FY 2023. Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis. For details regarding the exact definition of the alternative performance Adjusted EBITDA, the company refers to the corresponding definitions in its H1 2023 report.


| The opportunity is massive | Huge Home & Living market of EUR 130b very early in eCommerce with Westwing providing a unique investment opportunity into the very attractive premium segment |
|---|---|
| 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 | Best in class contribution margin and scalable business model enables a long-term Adj. EBITDA margin target of 10-15% |




$$\mathsf{WESTWING} \quad \text{24}$$
| Group KPIs | Unit | Q1 2020 |
Q2 2020 |
Q3 2020 |
Q4 2020 |
Q1 2021 |
Q2 2021 |
Q3 2021 |
Q4 2021 |
Q1 2022 |
Q2 2022 |
Q3 2022 |
Q4 2022 |
Q1 2023 |
Q2 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwing Collection share | in % of GMV | 25% | 22% | 26% | 28% | 31% | 32% | 38% | 37% | 37% | 38% | 44% | 44% | 46% | 46% |
| Active Customers | in k | 986 | 1,178 | 1,284 | 1,529 | 1,720 | 1,730 | 1,750 | 1,705 | 1,593 | 1,486 | 1,422 | 1,320 | 1,262 | 1,252 |
| Number of orders | in k | 675 | 1,051 | 874 | 1,474 | 1,268 | 1,022 | 819 | 1,262 | 872 | 685 | 620 | 951 | 694 | 614 |
| Average basket size | in EUR | 127 | 122 | 129 | 119 | 129 | 135 | 144 | 131 | 147 | 159 | 164 | 149 | 169 | 178 |
| Average orders LTM per Active Customer |
in # | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Average GMV LTM per Active Customer |
in EUR | 324 | 325 | 330 | 328 | 337 | 341 | 340 | 343 | 345 | 349 | 355 | 364 | 373 | 376 |
| GMV | in EUR m | 85 | 128 | 113 | 175 | 164 | 139 | 118 | 166 | 128 | 109 | 102 | 142 | 118 | 109 |
| Mobile visit share | in % | 76% | 79% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 78% |
| 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 per end of the reporting period |
| 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 per end of the 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 | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 214.1 | 204.7 | 103.0 | 101.8 |
| Cost of Sales | -110.0 | -102.6 | -52.9 | -50.7 |
| Gross profit | 104.2 | 102.1 | 50.1 | 51.1 |
| Fulfilment expenses | -50.1 | -44.1 | -24.2 | -21.8 |
| Marketing expenses | -22.5 | -18.8 | -11.0 | -9.6 |
| General and administrative expenses | -40.8 | -40.0 | -22.6 | -21.4 |
| Other operating expenses | -1.1 | -3.2 | -0.5 | -2.3 |
| Other operating income | 0.9 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Operating result | -9.5 | -0.5 | -7.6 | -1.9 |
| Financial result | -1.8 | -0.6 | -1.0 | -0.0 |
| Result before income tax | -11.4 | -1.1 | -8.6 | -2.0 |
| Income tax expense | -1.1 | -0.7 | 0.2 | -0.7 |
| Result for the period | -12.5 | -1.8 | -8.4 | -2.7 |
| Reconciliation to Adj. EBITDA | ||||
| Operating result (EBIT) | -9.5 | -0.5 | -7.6 | -1.9 |
| Share-based compensation expenses | -3.8 | 0.6 | -0.1 | 1.6 |
| Restructuring severances 2022 | 1.1 | - | 1.1 | - |
| D&A | 8.2 | 9.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Adj. EBITDA | -4.0 | 9.5 | -2.3 | 4.4 |
| Adj. EBITDA margin (%) | -1.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 4.4% |
Note: Figures in this section are presented on an adjusted basis. For details regarding the exact definition of the alternative performance Adjusted EBITDA, the company refers to the corresponding definitions in its FY 2022 and H1 2023 report.

| EUR m, in % of revenue, unaudited | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 214.1 | 204.7 | 103.0 | 101.8 |
| Revenue Growth yoy | -20.7% | -4.4% | -21.8% | -1.2% |
| Cost of Sales | -110.0 | -101.5 | -52.9 | -50.4 |
| Gross Profit | 104.2 | 103.1 | 50.1 | 51.4 |
| Gross Margin | 48.7% | 50.4% | 48.6% | 50.5% |
| Fulfillment expenses | -50.1 | -45.2 | -24.2 | -22.1 |
| Contribution Profit | 54.1 | 58.0 | 26.0 | 29.3 |
| Contribution Margin | 25.2% | 28.3% | 25.2% | 28.8% |
| Marketing expenses | -21.9 | -18.8 | -10.3 | -9.5 |
| General and administrative expenses | -44.2 | -39.5 | -22.1 | -19.8 |
| Other operating expenses | -1.1 | -3.2 | -0.5 | -2.3 |
| Other operating income | 0.9 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 8.2 | 9.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Adj. EBITDA | -4.0 | 9.5 | -2.3 | 4.4 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin (%) | -1.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 4.4% |

| DACH in EUR m, unaudited | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 119.2 | 111.1 | 58.5 | 55.3 |
| yoy Growth (in %) |
-22.5% | -6.7% | -22.0% | -5.5% |
| Adj. EBITDA | 3.6 | 9.4 | 1.3 | 4.3 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin % | 3.0% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| International in EUR m, unaudited | H1 2022 | H1 2023 | Q2 2022 | Q2 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 95.0 | 93.6 | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| yoy Growth (in %) | -18.4% | -1.5% | -22.0% | 4.4% |
| Adj. EBITDA | -7.1 | 0.3 | -3.3 | 0.2 |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin % | -7.5% | 0.4% | -7.4% | 0.4% |

Net working capital breakdown as of June 30, 2023 [in EUR m]

Share Information as of June 30, 2023
| 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 | 671,617 |
| Program | # of options outstanding | Weighted average exercise price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023(1) LTIP |
422,457 | 10.82 |
| ECP 2022 | 166,291 | 1.00 |
| VSOPs(2) | 883,625 | 2.46 |
| LTIP 2019 | 1,828,800 | 19.30 |
| LTIP 2016 | 96,450 | 0.01 |
| Other | 753,275 | 11.26 |
| Total | 4,150,898 | 12.21 |
Note: All figures unaudited. Stock option programs are categorized as granted
(1) Assumes 100% performance achievement, final number can only be determined after 3-year performance period; exercisable earliest 4 years after grant date
(2) VSOPs are virtual, cash-settled option programs with an average cap of EUR 23.90

September 20, 2023 Baader Investment Conference
November 9, 2023 Publication of third quarter results 2023
November 27, 2023 Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum
Note: Dates could be still subject to change.


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