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Delticom AG: Delticom publishes Q1 business development 
2021-05-10 / 13:21 
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Delticom publishes Q1 business development 
Hanover, May 10, 2021 - Delticom AG (German Securities Code (WKN) 514680, ISIN DE 0005146807, stock market symbol DEX), 
Europe's leading online retailer for tyres and complete wheels, publishes the key points of its business trends in the 
first quarter 2021 with this interim announcement. 
Market environment. In initial cautious estimates, market experts assume that in Q1 2021 a total of 4 % more passenger 
car tyres were sold from dealers to consumers in Germany than in Q1 2020. An increase in sales of both summer tyres and 
all-season tyres contrasts with a decrease in sales of winter tyres. With regard to the European replacement tyre 
market, the ETRMA figures also document a recovery, after sales in the first three months of last year had been 
significantly influenced by the Corona pandemic spreading rapidly in Europe at that time and the government measures to 
contain it. In the largest sub-segment by volume, 12 % more consumer tyres (passenger, SUV and light truck tyres) were 
sold over the first three months of the current fiscal year. In absolute terms, this corresponds to an increase of more 
than 5 million tyres. 
Revenues. The first quarter confirms the successful turnaround and growth process of the company. With consolidated 
group revenues of EUR 102.2 million, an increase of 10 % was achieved in the first three months of the current year (Q1 
2020: EUR 93.0 million). While the weather situation in Germany at the beginning of March 2021 was still characterised by 
snowfall and partly squalls, summer temperatures of up to 25 C were already apparent by the end of the month. Thus, a 
few spring-like days favoured an early start into the summer tyre season. In addition to the weather shifts, Easter was 
earlier this year than in the previous year, so that an early Easter effect cannot be ruled out. 
Gross profit. Gross profit amounted to EUR 28.1 million in the first three months of the current fiscal year. After a 
previous year's figure of EUR 24.8 million, this corresponds to an increase of 13.1 %. Gross profit in relation to total 
income amounted to 26.1 % (Q1 2020: 25.6 %). 
Gross margin before other operating income. The cost of goods sold (COGS) is the largest expense item; it considers the 
purchase price of sold products. It amounted to EUR 79.6 million in the period under review (Q1 2020: EUR 72.1 million, 
+10.5 %). The gross margin for the period under review was 22.1 % after 22.5 % in the corresponding period of the 
previous year. The decrease in comparison to the previous year is not due to the operating business, but is the result 
of a change in the reporting obligation, which was only booked retroactively for the entire 2020 fiscal year in 
December in connection with the audit of the annual financial statements. 
Transportation costs. Transport costs amounted to EUR 9.4 million in the reporting period (Q1 2020: EUR 9.6 million). The 
decrease of 2.1 % is partly associated with the already described change in the reporting obligation compared to the 
previous year. In addition, the change in warehouse infrastructure and the country mix in revenues lead to lower costs. 
Personnel expenses. As of the reporting date 31.03.2021, a total of 175 people were employed in the Group (31.03.2020: 
221). Personnel expenses amounted to EUR 3.2 million after EUR 3.9 million in the first quarter of 2020 (-17.5 %). 
Marketing. Marketing expenses amounted to EUR 3.2 million in the period under review, after EUR 3.5 million in the previous 
year. The decrease of 9.3 % is mainly due to efficiency improvements in marketing. 
EBITDA. EBITDA for the first three months amounted to EUR 1.1 million, an increase of EUR 6.4 million compared to the same 
quarter the year before (Q1 2020: EUR -5.3 million). The significant improvement compared to the previous year results 
from the continued stringent cost management. The EBITDA margin for the first quarter is 1.1 % (Q1 2020: -5.7 %). 
Depreciation. Depreciation and amortisation amounted to EUR 2.7 million after EUR 2.4 million in Q1 2020 (+15.5 %). 
EBIT. EBIT amounted to EUR -1.7 million, an improvement of EUR 6.0 million after EUR -7.7 million in the first quarter of 
2020. 
Net income. At EUR -2.4 million, net income for the first three months of 2021 improved by EUR 6 million compared to Q1 
2020 (EUR -8.4 million). 
Working Capital Management. Among the current assets, inventories is the biggest line item. As of the balance sheet 
date 31.03.2021, inventories amounted to EUR 58.4 million, a reduction of EUR 19.8 million compared to the previous year 
(31.03.2020: EUR 78.2 million). Trade receivables were EUR 8.8 million higher in a balance sheet date comparison 
(31.03.2021: EUR 24.7 million, 31.03.2020: EUR 15.9 million). The main reason for the increase is the significantly 
stronger business in March compared to the previous year. Trade payables amounted to EUR 99.4 million as of the balance 
sheet date (31.03.2020: EUR 85.5 million). 
Outlook. The provided outlook for the full year 2021 in terms of revenues in a range of EUR 550-590 million and EBITDA of 
EUR 16-20 million remains unchanged. 
Delticom will report on the further course of the summer tyre business in its half-year report on August 12, 2021. 
 
About Delticom: 
With the brand Reifendirekt, Delticom AG is the leading company in Europe for the online distribution of tyres and 
complete wheels. 
The product portfolio for private and business customers comprises an unparalleled range of more than 600 brands and 
around 18,000 tyre models for cars and motorcycles. Complete wheels and rims complete the product range. The company 
operates 410 online shops and online distribution platforms in 74 countries, serving more than 15.9 million customers. 
As part of the service, the ordered products can be sent to one of Delticom's approximately 38,000 workshop partners 
worldwide for mounting at the customer's request. 
Based in Hanover, Germany, the company operates primarily in Europe and the USA and has extensive expertise in the 
development and operation of online shops, internet customer acquisition, internet marketing and the establishment of 
partner networks. 
Since its foundation in 1999, Delticom has built up comprehensive expertise in designing efficient and fully integrated 
ordering and logistics processes. The company's own warehouses are among its most important assets. 
In fiscal year 2020, Delticom AG generated revenues of around 541 million euros. At the end of last year, the company 
employed 177 people. 
The shares of Delticom AG have been listed in the Prime Standard of the German Stock Exchange since October 2006 (ISIN 
DE0005146807). 
On the internet at: www.delti.com 
Contact: 
Delticom AG 
Investor Relations 
Melanie Becker 
Brühlstraße 11 
30169 Hannover 
Phone: +49 (0)511-93634-8903 
Fax: +49 (0)511-8798-9138 
Email: melanie.becker@delti.com 
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Language:     English 
Company:      Delticom AG 
              Brühlstraße 11 
              30169 Hanover 
              Germany 
Phone:        +49 (0)511 93634 8000 
Fax:          +49 (0)511 8798 9138 
E-mail:       info@delti.com 
Internet:     www.delti.com 
ISIN:         DE0005146807 
WKN:          514680 
Listed:       Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, 
              Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange 
EQS News ID:  1194540 
 
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