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for the offering to which this presentation relates. The registration statement has not yet become effective.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this presentation are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements may include statements relating to our future plans, strategies and expectations, as well as our
future revenues, expenses, earnings, losses, financial performance, financial condition and future prospects.
Forward looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "may." "will," "should."
"could," "expect," "estimate." "intend." "anticipate," "project," "plan" or similar expressions. Forward looking
statements are frequently based on assumptions that may or may not materialize and are subject to
numerous uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results
anticipated or projected and which could materially and adversely affect our operating results, financial
condition or prospects include, but are not limited to: rapidly-changing consumer preferences our inability to
acquire new customer, retain existing customers, or maintain average order value levels; inability to identify
brands to acquire, integrate and manage on our platform; our inability to maintain the image and reputation
of our brands; economic downturns and market conditions; our use of third-party suppliers and
manufacturers that are primarily based in China: our inability to manage our inventory effectively; failing to
realize the anticipated benefits of the Culture Kings acquisition; laws or regulations relating to data privacy
and security; changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by
management and damage to our reputation from any of the factors described above or elsewhere in this
presentation or the prospectus for the offering to which this presentation relates. These risks and uncertainties
should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on
such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statement in the future, or to reflect circumstances and events
that occur after the date on which the forward-looking statement was made.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This presentation includes certain non-CAAP financial measures. While the Company believes these are
useful measures for investors, they are not presented in accordance with CAAP. You should not consider
non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial
measures calculated in accorda ce with CAAP. Because not all companies use ident
presentation herein of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled
measures of other companies. For a reconciliation of the non-CAAP measures we use to the most
comparable CAAP measures on a historical basis, see the Appendix to this presentation.
calculations, the
2018A, 2019A, 2020A financials reflect actual performance of brand portfolio, as reported: Princess Polly
(Acquired in Jul. 2018), Petal & Pup (Acquired in Aug. 2019), Rebdolls (Acquired in Dec. 2019). References
to 2020PF includes full year of Culture Kings as if owned on Jan 1, 2020 (4 Brands) and references to
"across a.k.a. brands" assumes all four brands were owned for the entirety of the period presented.
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