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Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, our ability to maintain and enhance our brand image, particularly in new
markets, our ability to compete in the specialty tea and beverage markets; our ability to expand our operations; the seasonal nature of
our business; changes in consumer trends and preferences; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, including the U.S. dollar;
and the risks identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in our 10-K dated April 12, 2016 and filed April 13, 2016 pursuant to Rule
4241b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the other
information we file with the SEC. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained
in this presentation. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other
risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this presentation speak only as of the date of this document, and we
undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties,
including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and
uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation reflect DAVIDsTEAs current views with respect to future
events, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Non-IFRS financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted EPS, as included in this presentation, are
supplemental measures that are not calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). For
reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS measures, see slides 29 and 30. Our non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as
analytical and comparative tools and are unlikely to be comparable to non-IFRS measures provided by other companies. You should
consider Adjusted EBITDA in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Companys net income (loss), net cash provided by operating,
investing or financing activities, as well as other measures of financial performance and liquidity reported in accordance with IFRS.
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today's agenda and presenters
agenda presenters
Introduction to DAVIDsTEA
Sylvain Toutant
Investment Highlights CEO & President
Growth Strategy
Q&A
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recent quarterly performance
Q1 2016 Results
5 stores
# of stores (+37 new stores vs Q1 2015, 23% unit growth)
$44.5 million
revenue (+24.3% vs Q1 2015)
+4.9%
comparable sales (11.2% 2-year stack)
$1.5 million
adjusted net income1
(36% growth)
$0.06
adjusted EPS1
(50% growth)
Data in CAD $ 3
1) For a reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted EPS to the neared IFRS measure, see slide 30.
Q2 and fiscal 2016 guidance
Q2 16 guidance
Sales C$39.0m - C$40.0m
Comp MSD
FY16 guidance
Sales C$215.0m - C$219.0m
Comp MSD
*Adjusted fully diluted income per common share and adjusted EBITDA exclude IPO-related costs and other one-time costs
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a modern and accessible take on tea
Fast growing, modern tea brand sales*
offering innovative loose-leaf tea,
tea accessories, and beverages CAGR
215-219
39%**
181
Broad consumer appeal 142
108
Health and wellness 73
42
Customization
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 E*
Significant momentum adjusted EBITDA*
27 consecutive quarters of
CAGR
positive comp sales growth 46%** 31-33
through Q1 2016 22
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201 stores in Canada and the United 5
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competitive strengths
Fast growing, modern brand reinventing the tea experience with a breadth of
assortment, innovation and customer service
Distinct retail concept and broad demographic appeal reinforces brand and customer
loyalty and supports sustainable long-term growth
Multi-year new store growth opportunity in both Canada and the United States
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modern brand reinventing the tea experience
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breadth of unique tea products
GIFTS & TEA
LOOSE TEA PACKAGED TEA ACCESSORIES BEVERAGES FOOD
8 Categories Multi-tea Cups/Mugs Hot / Iced Sweeteners
Straight vs samplers Travel Tea Chocolates
Blended Single-tea Teapots Tea Latte Other food
Core vs packages items
Infusers
Seasonal Tea sachets
%
24 %
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tea, packaged teas &
tea accessories
Assortment of products designed for
tea preparation, consumption and
storage
gifts
Includes cups, mugs, teapots and
Extensive offering of loose-leaf teas and infusers
10%
packaged teas
Coconut Pomegranate
ADVENTURE
EXPLORATION
KNOWLEDGE
PASSION for TEA
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our focus on innovation and design
tea R&D sourcing our teas
our research
and BLENDERS
development
team works
CHINA SOUTH
with our KOREA
NEPAL JAPAN
blenders to INDIA
TAIWAN
develop the BRAZIL KENYA VIETNAM
ECUADOR SRI
special tea LANKA
blends we sell
SOUTHAFRICA
on an exclusive ARGENTINA
basis
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distinct retail concept with multiple formats
store formats
mall street
our Tea
Wall is
the
focal point
of our
stores
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positioned in an attractive industry
the tea industry is large1 with a growth opportunity in North America2
7.0
$40 Billion Global Retail Market
(in 2014 U.S. dollars)
93 %
1.1
0.5
Natural Organic
Source: Nielsen Global Health and Wellness Report, Jan 2015 14
versatile store model with broad geographic reach
stores in all 10 Canadian provinces and 12 U.S. states
Canada1
province # of stores
BC AB SK MB NF
QC Ontario 55
ON PEI
Quebec 36
NB British Columbia 27
WA Alberta 24
MT ME
ND Manitoba 5
VT NS
OR MN NH Nova Scotia 3
ID SD WI NY Saskatchewan 3
WY MI MA New Brunswick 3
RI
IA PA CT
Newfoundland 2
NV NE NJ Prince Edward Island 1
OH
IN DE
CA
UT IL WV Total Canada Stores 159
CO MD
KS MO VA United States1
KY
DC
TN NC state # of stores
AZ OK
NM AR SC California 9
AL GA Massachusetts 8
MS
TX New York 7
LA
Illinois 7
FL
Connecticut 3
flexible real estate model New Jersey 2
Pennsylvania 1
street mall / lifestyle / outlet 193 2011 Indiana 1
154 Minnesota 1
105 124 50 52
3 6 70 49 Ohio 1
40**14 38 44 143
1 9* 19 105 149 Vermont 1
26 51 67 80
Washington 1
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 YTD 2016 Total US Stores 42
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*2009: 6 Street; 3 mall/lifestyle/outlet 1 As of June 8, 2016.
**2010: 14 Street; 26 mall/lifestyle/outlet
GROWTH
STRATEGY
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our growth strategy
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increase brand awareness: community-based
marketing
Build brand awareness and drive traffic through field-based marketing and customer engagement initiatives
Field Marketing and Hyper-Local Social Engagement
Social Media
Public Relations
Collaborate with our brand enthusiasts to co-create experiences online
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increase brand awareness: enhanced eCommerce
platform
Launched our new website in July 2015 to allow customers to more easily discover new
products, better connect with others, and get the most of our products 24/7
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Grow Store Base
5501
Total
U.S.
Canada
320
233
193 50-54
154 37
124 24
105
70 16 230
14 179-183
40 2 130 156
9 91 108
1 68
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016E Total
Potential
Unit 800% 344% 75% 50% 18% 24% 25% 21%*
Growth
1 Based on managements estimates and the model from Intalytics, a provider of real estate research and consulting services. 21
*Based on Company estimates as of June 8, 2016.
U.S. expansion strategy
Focus on sites with multiple traffic drivers
Move toward balanced portfolio of store formats (mall, street, lifestyle, outlet)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016E Increase eCommerce penetration through new
website functionality and enhanced online
comparable sales growth engagement
33% 27% 18% 11% 7% MSD Continue to improve staff recruitment, training
(tea certification), and retention to maintain
distinctive service levels
Data in CAD $M
1Includes eCommerce 23
expand adjusted EBITDA margins
key drivers of margin expansion
1 gross profit leverage lower product costs, improve sales mix, optimize
pricing, and supply chain efficiencies
2 selling and G&A expenses improve operational efficiencies and capture scale
savings
15.4% 14.7%
13.1% 13.6%
11.5% 10.6%
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financial history
stores sales
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016E 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016E
Data in CAD $M 26
*2016E reflects guidance provided on June 8, 2016. CAGR and EBITDA margin are calculated based on the midpoint of the relevant guidance ranges.
1) For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, see slide 30.
long-term growth targets
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APPENDIX
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adjusted EBITDA reconciliation
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Data in CAD $K 29
adjusted net income reconciliation
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Data in CAD $K