to around EUR81 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin also increased to 4%. In the first quarter of 2021, Mister Spex increased sales by 27% to EUR44 million (Q1 2020: EUR35 million), thus continuing the positive trend of the past quarters. At the same time, Mister Spex saw its adjusted EBITDA rise to EUR0.7 million, which is a significant increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year (EUR-0.9 million). Building on the proven success of the omnichannel business model, from 2022 onwards, Mister Spex is assuming a further acceleration of growth to the mid 20% range for the medium to long-term outlook, driven principally by organic growth. In addition to advancing its leading position in online sales, Mister Spex is planning a further, accelerated store expansion in the both the German and international segments. Barclays, Berenberg and Jefferies are acting as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners. Bryan Garnier and COMMERZBANK have been mandated as additional Joint Bookrunners and Quirin Privatbank as Co-Lead Manager. About Mister Spex: Founded in 2007, Mister Spex SE (together with its subsidiaries, "Mister Spex") is a multi-award-winning company that has become the leading digitally native 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 5 million customers, 10 online shops across Europe and physical retail stores. A digital native, technology and innovation have always been an integral part of the company's evolution, from 2D to 3D digital frame fitting tools to intelligent browse functionalities. The focus of Mister Spex is to make eyewear purchase for customers an easy, transparent and fun shopping experience by combining a comprehensive and varied range of high-quality products with optician expertise and services through its customer service, own stores and an extensive network of partner opticians. Media contact: Katharina Berlet VP Corporate Communications Phone: + 49 (0) 175 3596922 E-mail: Katharina.Berlet@misterspex.de Corporate Website: https://corporate.misterspex.com/en/ Investor Relations: https://ir.misterspex.com DISCLAIMER These materials may not be published, distributed or transmitted in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. These materials do not constitute an offer of securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities (the "Securities") of Mister Spex SE (the "Company") in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan or any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. 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Accordingly, references in the international offering circular, once published, to the shares being offered, acquired, placed or otherwise dealt in should be read as including any issue or offer to, or acquisition, placing or dealing by, the Underwriters and their respective affiliates acting in such capacity. In addition, the Underwriters and their respective affiliates may enter into financing arrangements (including swaps or contracts for differences) with investors in connection with which the Underwriters and their respective affiliates may from time to time acquire, hold or dispose of shares of the Company. The Underwriters do not intend to disclose the extent of any such investment or transactions, other than in accordance with any legal or regulatory obligations to do so. None of the Underwriters, existing shareholders or any of their respective affiliates or any of their or any of their affiliates' respective directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents accepts any responsibility or liability whatsoever for or makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information in this release (or whether any information has been omitted from the release) or any other information relating to the Company or its subsidiaries, whether written, oral or in a visual or electronic form, and howsoever transmitted or made available, or for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this release or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith These materials also contain certain financial measures that are not recognized under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). 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