HelloFresh SE: HelloFresh SE increases adjusted EBITDA ('AEBITDA') margin and revenue growth guidance for 2019 due to strong Q3 2019 results

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HelloFresh SE increases adjusted EBITDA ("AEBITDA") margin and revenue growth guidance for 2019 due to strong Q3 2019 results

International Securities Identification Number (ISIN): DE000A161408
German Securities Code (WKN): A16140
Ticker Symbol: HFG
LEI: 391200ZAF4V6XD2M9G57
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt am Main (Prime Standard)

Berlin, 14 October 2019 - Due to better than expected performance in the third quarter 2019, in particular during the month of September, HelloFresh SE ("Company") expects to achieve Group revenue growth on a constant currency basis of approx. 31% to 33% (previous guidance: 28% to 30%) and a positive AEBITDA margin (AEBITDA as a percentage of revenue) on the group level of approx. 0.50% to 1.75% (previous guidance: negative 1% to positive 1%) for the full fiscal year 2019.

HelloFresh Group revenue for the third quarter 2019 is expected to amount to between EUR 438 million to EUR 441 million. AEBITDA for the third quarter 2019 is expected to amount to between EUR 13.5 million and EUR 15.5 million on the group level. On a segment level, both operating segments of the Company (International and US) had a positive AEBITDA in the third quarter of 2019.

The Company will publish its quarterly report for the third quarter 2019 as scheduled on 5 November 2019. The final numbers for the third quarter 2019 may deviate from the ranges presented in this release.

Regarding the definition of the alternative performance measure AEBITDA, the Company refers to the corresponding definition in its Annual Report 2018, which is published on the Company's website.

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