08.05.2024 07:35:33 - dpa-AFX: EQS-News: In Q1 2024, Mister Spex reports 2% revenue growth for the Group and 5% for Germany (english)

In Q1 2024, Mister Spex reports 2% revenue growth for the Group and 5% for
Germany

EQS-News: Mister Spex SE / Key word(s): Quarter Results/Forecast
In Q1 2024, Mister Spex reports 2% revenue growth for the Group and 5% for
Germany

08.05.2024 / 07:35 CET/CEST
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Berlin, 8 May 2024

In Q1 2024, Mister Spex reports 2% revenue growth for the Group and 5% for
Germany

  * Mister Spex achieved net sales of EUR51.1 million in the first quarter of
    2024, marking a 2% growth year-on-year


  * Consumer sentiment in Germany remains subdued, while the improvement
    continues at a slow pace


  * The earlier timing of Easter as well as warm weather, have impacted
    performance in the key categories in the first quarter


* Mister Spex reconfirms guidance for 2024

Mister Spex SE (MRX), Europe's leading digitally-driven omnichannel
optician, has reported a 2% growth for the Group, achieving sales of EUR51.1
million in the first quarter of 2024. According to the monthly GfK
('Gesellschaft für Konsumgüterforschung') Consumer Sentiment Index,
improvement continues at a slow pace in Q1 2024; however, it remains
subdued.

Calendar and weather impact key category development in the first quarter of
2024

The development in the key product categories was impacted by an earlier
Easter, which negatively affected the number of working days and, therefore,
the production of prescription glasses. Prescription glasses sales have
consequently experienced a negative development in March, following 4%
growth in the first two months of the year, resulting in -1% for the
quarter. Sunglasses had an accelerated growth from last year, generating 9%
growth in the first quarter, with double-digit growth in February and March.
The acceleration in sunglasses in the first quarter of 2024 was particularly
due to good weather conditions and earlier Easter holidays, which positively
impacted consumer demand for outdoor activities and products. The contact
lens category recorded 2% growth, rebounding from 11% decline in the first
quarter 2023.

The segment reporting was impacted by calendar effects and declining
business in the International segment

Germany posted a 5% growth in the first quarter. The first two months of the
year saw robust single-digit growth. However, this momentum was dampened by
the earlier Easter, resulting in fewer working days and declining sales in
prescription glasses in March. As a result, revenues in Germany increased in
total by 5% against a first quarter in 2023, fuelled by 11% growth in
sunglasses, 14% growth in contact lenses, and flat sales in prescription
glasses.

The revenue in the International segment declined by 8%, predominantly
driven by the Scandinavian entities, Switzerland, and the UK, which could
only be partially compensated by positive development in the Netherlands.
From a category perspective, the performance in the first quarter was almost
fully driven by lower contact lenses revenues, which constitute
approximately 41% of the total revenue for the segment.

Profitability remains at the previous year's level

The adjusted EBITDA has remained roughly flat year-on-year at -3.2% of
revenues in the first quarter of 2024. While the gross profit margin has
declined due to a lower contribution from prescription glasses in the
overall mix, the operating cost profile has improved in the first quarter of
2024. Personnel expenses, adjusted for non-cash IFRS2 adjustments, have
improved by 5% year-on-year. This improvement is especially noteworthy given
there were 4 additional stores this quarter.

FY 2024 Guidance is confirmed

In 2024, Mister Spex will focus its efforts on improving the store operating
model of the existing store portfolio and the rollout of company's
innovative and unique Mister Spex EyeD Technology. Dirk Graber, CEO of
Mister Spex SE, stated, 'While the first quarter of 2024 presented
challenges, we are excited by what lies ahead. In 2024 we will create more
value for our customers by expanding the existing assortment and offering
additional services both online and offline.'

Mister Spex reiterates its outlook for fiscal year 2024. Management expects
revenue growth in the low to mid-single-digit percentage range and a
positive adjusted EBITDA margin in the low single-digit percentage range.

The quarterly report and further information for analysts and investors are
available on the Mister Spex Investor Relations website. The results for the
first half-year 2024 will be published on August 29th 2024.

  Group Income                                Non-financial
  Statement in EUR k                            KPIs

Q1 Q1 Cha- Q1 Q1 Cha- 2024 2023 nge 2024 2023 nge Revenue 51,115 50,099 2% Active 1,747 1,716 2%
                                              Customers3 (in
                                              thousands)

Revenue DE 39,499 37,525 5% Number of 521 519 0%
                                              Orders4 (in
                                              thousands)

Revenue INT 11,616 12,574 -8% Average Order 96.8 92.4 5%
                                              Value5 (in EUR)
  Gross profit1     26,582  26,860   -1%
  Gross profit       52.0%   53.6%  -16-
  margin1                            1bp
  Adjusted EBITDA2  -1,640  -1,637    0%


Revenue by product category and segment.

                    German-         Internation-         Total
                       y                 al
    in EUR k               Q1      Q1       Q1 2024      Q1      Q1      Q1
                       2024    2023                  2023    2024    2023
    Revenue
    Prescription     21,126  21,119         3,346   3,576  24,472  24,696
    glasses
    Sunglasses        7,954   7,158         3,350   3,192  11,304  10,350
    Contact lenses    9,544   8,402         4,749   5,646  14,293  14,048
    Total products   38,625  36,679        11,445  12,415  50,070  49,094
    Other services      874     846           171     159   1,045   1,006
    Total            39,499  37,525        11,616  12,574  51,115  50,099

1) Management defines gross profit as revenue less cost of materials and
gross profit margin as the ratio of gross profit to revenue.

2) Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortisation, adjusted for share-based payment expenses according to
IFRS 2, one-off transformation costs and other one-off effects that are not
part of the regular course of business.

3) Customers who ordered in the last twelve months excluding cancellations.
4) Orders after cancellations and after returns.
5) Calculated as revenues divided by number of orders after cancellation and
after returns, over the last twelve months.

About Mister Spex SE:

Founded in 2007, Mister Spex SE (together with its subsidiaries, 'Mister
Spex') is a multi-award-winning company that has become the leading
digitally-driven omnichannel optician in Europe. Mister Spex has been at the
forefront of the industry's transformational shift, growing from a pure
online player into a successful omnichannel optician with more than 6.6
million customers and 10 online shops across Europe, as well as
brick-and-mortar retail stores. As a digital native, technology and
innovation have always been integral parts of the company's evolution, from
2D to 3D digital frame fitting tools to intelligent browsing features.
Mister Spex focusses on making purchasing glasses a shopping experience that
is simple, transparent and, at the same time, fun for customers - offering a
comprehensive and diverse range of high-quality products in combination with
extensive expertise in optics and advice from the customer service team, its
own branches and an extensive network of partner opticians.

Investor Relations:

Irina Zhurba I Head of Investor Relations I irina.zhurba@misterspex.de

Mister Spex SE

Hermann-Blankenstein-Straße 24
10249 Berlin
Website: www.misterspex.de
Corporate Website: https://corporate.misterspex.com

Disclaimer:

This publication contains forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management
of Mister Spex SE and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such statements. Actual results, performance
or events may differ materially from those described herein as a result of
factors affecting Mister Spex, such as changes in general economic
conditions and the competitive environment, capital market risks, foreign
exchange rate fluctuations and competition from other companies, as well as
changes in international and national laws and regulations, particularly
with respect to tax laws and regulations. Mister Spex SE assumes no
obligation to update forward-looking statements.

This publication contains supplementary financial measures (not specifically
identified in relevant accounting frameworks) that are, or may be, so-called
alternative performance measures. For purposes of evaluating the financial
condition and results of operations of Mister Spex, these supplemental
financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an
alternative to the financial measures presented in the consolidated
financial statements and determined in accordance with relevant accounting
frameworks. Other companies that present or report alternative performance
measures with a similar title may calculate them differently. Explanations
of financial ratios used can be found in the Annual Report 2022 of Mister
Spex, which is available at https://ir.misterspex.com/.


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   Language:       English
   Company:        Mister Spex SE
                   Hermann-Blankenstein-Straße 24
                   10249 Berlin
                   Germany
   E-mail:         presse@misterspex.de
   Internet:       www.misterspex.de
   ISIN:           DE000A3CSAE2
   WKN:            A3CSAE
   Listed:         Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
                   Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
                   Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
   EQS News ID:    1898053




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1898053 08.05.2024 CET/CEST
Name WKN Börse Kurs Datum/Zeit Diff. Diff. % Geld Brief Erster Schluss
MISTER SPEX SE INH O.N. A3CSAE Frankfurt 3,190 11.06.24 08:02:06 -0,190 -5,62% 3,070 3,210 3,190 3,380

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