PRESS RELEASE - 20 JULY 2023 - 5:45 PM CET

Sales for the 2022/2023 Financial Year

A Continued Momentum of Agility Against a Still

Deteriorated Backdrop

CONSOLIDATED DATA

2021/22

2022/23

Change June 23

Change June 23

(in millions of euros)

vs June 22

vs June 22

(actual rates)

(at like-for-like

exchange rates)

1st quarter

156.9

135.4

-13.7%

-13.8%

2nd quarter

244.8

229.2

-6.4%

-6.0%

3rd quarter

173.0

153.9

-11.1%

-9.8%

4th quarter

144.2

131.9

-8.5%

-7.9%

TOTAL

719.0

650.4

-9.5%

-9.0%

Damartex ended the 2022/2023 financial year with sales of €650.4 Mn, down against the previous year (-9.5% at actual exchange rates, -9.0% at like-for-like exchange rates), still impacted by the unfavourable macroeconomic environment and the contraction in consumption observed in certain markets, particularly the UK. After a first half down on the previous year, the Group posted sales of €285.8 Mn in the second half, down -9.9% at actual exchange rates (down -8.9% at like-for-like exchange rates).

In the fourth quarter, business slowed again, particularly in the Fashion and Home & Lifestyle divisions. Despite a Healthcare division boosted in particular by the excellent performance of Santéol, Damartex closed its final quarter at €131.9 Mn, down -8.5% at actual exchange rates (down -7.9% at like-for-like exchange rates).

Sales for the Fashion division totalled € 498.4 Mn for the 2022/2023 financial year, down -6.9% at actual exchange rates (-6.5% at like-for-like exchange rates). Despite buoyant in-store sales, which rose by +8.7%, the Damart brand posted a -5.9% decline in sales at actual exchange rates, affected in particular by a fall in mail-order sales and, more generally, consumer spending. Afibel posted sales down -21.8% at actual exchange rates. Driven by its brand positioning, Xandres

HEAD OFFICE

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DAMARTEX

Société anonyme (public limited company) with a Management Board and Supervisory Board

Capital: €57,991,500 - ISIN: FR0000185423 DAR

RCS Lille Métropole 441 378 312 - VAT No: FR 73 441 378 312

continued to enjoy sustained growth, with sales up by a substantial +22.3% at actual exchange rates over the full year.

The Home & Lifestyle division continued to be severely affected by the deterioration in the macroeconomic environment, posting sales of

  • 111 Mn, down -24.8% at actual exchange rates over the financial year (-23.9% at like-for-like exchange rates).

Lastly, the Healthcare division posted sales of €41.1 Mn, up +14.3% at actual exchange rates and +14.7% at like-for-like exchange rates. Driven by Santéol, a homecare provider specializing in respiratory assistance, which posted growth of +51.5% at actual exchange rates over the 2022/2023 financial year, the Healthcare division turned in a fine performance over the year as a whole, confirming its relevance.

Outlook

In a degraded economic and commercial environment that continues to have a negative impact on sales, Damartex continues to demonstrate agility and rigour in the management of its activities, costs and cash flow, as demonstrated by the signing of an agreement on the restructuring of its current financial debt and the securing of new financing1 .

In view of the current situation, the Group anticipates an impact on its results and profitability for the financial year ending 30 June 2023, as detailed in the press release on the refinancing agreement1 .

At its annual results presentation on 6 September 2023, Damartex will unveil its new strategic plan to support the Group's development.

1See the press release on the refinancing agreement published today and available on the Damartex website.

PROFILE

The Damartex Group, one of Europe's leading retailers for seniors, aims to become the European leader in the silver economy. It boasts three divisions:

  • Fashion: Damart, Afibel, Xandres
  • Home & Lifestyle: 3 Pagen, Vitrine Magique, Coopers of Stortford
  • Healthcare: Sédagyl , Santéol, MSanté, Medical Santé
    The Group operates mainly in Europe, notably in France, the UK, Belgium and Germany. www.damartex.com

CONTACTS

Damartex : Anne-Sylvie Hubert

Tel : +33 3 20 99 44 00 ahubert@damartex.com

Shan :

Alexandre Daudin Tel: +33 6 34 92 46 15 alexandre.daudin@shan.frAliénor Kuentz

Tel : +33 6 28 81 30 83 alienor.kuentz@shan.fr

KEY DATES

  • Annual results :
    5 September 2023
  • Annual financial information meeting: 6 September 2023
  • Sales 1st quarter 2023/2024: 19 October 2023

HEAD OFFICE

160 Boulevard de Fourmies - F 59100 Roubaix

Tel: +33 3 20 99 44 00 - Fax: +33 3 20 11 45 24 www.damartex.com

DAMARTEX

Société anonyme (public limited company) with a Management Board and Supervisory Board

Capital: €57,991,500 - ISIN: FR0000185423 DAR

RCS Lille Métropole 441 378 312 - VAT No: FR 73 441 378 312

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