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Born in 1973 Roots was founded by Michael Budman and Don Green. United by a summer camp friendship and inspired by the rugged beauty of Algonquin Park, Investor Presentation they set out to create an enduring lifestyle brand that captured


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Born in 1973

Roots was founded by Michael Budman and Don Green. United by a summer camp friendship and inspired by the rugged beauty of Algonquin Park, they set out to create an enduring lifestyle brand that captured the essence of the Canadian outdoors.

Investor Presentation

December 2017

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Disclaimer

Non-IFRS Measures and Industry Metrics

This presentation makes reference to certain non-IFRS measures including certain metrics specific to the industry in which we operate. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures are not intended to represent, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS as measures of operating performance or operating cash flows or as a measure of liquidity. In addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, we use non-IFRS measures including EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted net income per diluted share. This presentation also refers to comparable sales growth, a commonly used metric in our industry but that may be calculated differently compared to other

  • companies. We believe these non-IFRS measures and industry metrics provide useful information to both management

and investors in measuring our financial performance and condition and highlight trends in our core business that may not

  • therwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. Definitions and reconciliations of non-IFRS measures to

the relevant reported measures can be found in our MD&A under “Cautionary Note Regarding Non-IFRS Measures and Industry Metrics”, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain information in this presentation contains forward-looking information. This information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us and are made as of December 5,

  • 2017. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking

information as a result of various factors. Information regarding our expectations of future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities or the markets in which we operate is forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not facts but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. Many factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. See “About this Prospectus – Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Company's final prospectus filed in connection with its initial public offering on October 18, 2017, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities law.

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Our Story

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Born in 1973

Roots was founded by Michael Budman and Don Green. United by a summer camp friendship and inspired by the rugged beauty of Algonquin Park, they set out to create an enduring lifestyle brand that captured the essence of the Canadian outdoors.

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Our Story

Differentiating Brand Strengths

1 Iconic Canadian brand with rich heritage 2 Diversified product portfolio with enduring icons 3 Broad demographic appeal with strong loyalty 4 Connective omni-channel experience 5 Experienced and passionate management team

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Rich Canadian Heritage

  • 99% aided brand awareness nationally
  • Ranked 9th Canada’s Best Brand, 2017 Canadian Business Magazine
  • Built through word-of-mouth and lasting customer affinity

Global Reach

  • Roots transcends borders
  • Consumers in over 50 countries
  • 29% of FY2016 system-wide sales outside of Canada
  • Decades of unpaid celebrity and professional athlete affirmations

Our Story

1 Powerful Lifestyle Brand

Helping people embrace the spirit of the open air – wherever they are

Decades of Building a Lasting Portfolio

Our product values:

  • Style
  • Comfort
  • Functionality
  • Versatility
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Our Story

2 Diversified Product Portfolio

Inspired by our heritage and guided by customer insights

Enduring Icons Perennial Favourites Seasonal Excitement

Stay True to Our Heritage

Leather 13%

  • f FY2016 sales

Cultivate A Sense of Newness

Apparel 57%

  • f FY2016 sales

Footwear 3%

  • f FY2016 sales

Kids 13%

  • f FY2016 sales

Accessories 13%

  • f FY2016 sales

New New New

Introduction

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styles Y.o.Y.

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Our Story

3 Broad Demographic Appeal

United by a shared passion for the open air

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Our Story

4 Connective Omni-Channel Experience

Elevated and seamless brand experience in-store and online

Heritage Inspiration Celebrating the Open Air Exceptional Service Storytelling Endless Aisle Delivery and Returns Mobile to Desktop

Increasing eCommerce penetration over the past three fiscal years Omni-channel sales per customers are ~2.0X greater than sales from a single-channel customer Unique Retail Concept Powerful eCommerce Platform

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics.

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5 Experienced and Passionate Management Team

Our Story

Priscilla Shum

Chief Merchant

Jim Gabel

President and CEO

Jim Rudyk

CFO

25+ years of experience Strong branding and merchandising experience at Joe Fresh and Club Monaco 20+ years of experience Successfully led Shred-it and Canada Cartage through IPO and sale processes 24+ years of experience Diverse leadership experience at Adidas (Adidas, Reebok), Wolverine (Saucony, Merrell), Hanesbrands (Champion) and Mizuno

Alex Jones

VP, Real Estate

15+ years of experience Extensive retail leasing experience at Ivanhoe Cambridge, Oxford Properties and Cadillac Fairview 15+ years of experience Launched eCommerce at Roots in 1999

James Connell

VP, eCommerce and Marketing

Karl Kowalewski

VP, Leather Factory

40+ years of experience Involved with product design, development, manufacturing and sourcing since 1973 25+ years of experience Previous experience at Holt Renfrew and Guess

Almira Cuizon

VP, Retail Operations

20+ years of experience Increasingly senior roles within Roots since 1997

Melinda McDonald

VP, Wholesale and Business Development

20+ years of experience Previous experience at Target and BMW

Michelle Lettner

VP, Human Resources

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Roots Today

Global Distribution

116 Canada and 4 U.S. corporate stores 109 Taiwan and 29 China partner-operated stores eCommerce ships to over 50 countries

$307MM Sales $48MM Adjusted EBITDA(1)

LTM 10/28/2017

Channel Mix

87% DTC 13% Partners and other

LTM 10/28/2017(3)

Rich Heritage

44 years of stories and experience

Synonymous with Canada

99% national aided brand awareness

Product Leadership

Premium apparel, leather, accessories and footwear

Relentless Customer Focus

Insights drive designs and elevated brand experiences

Global in Reach

29% of system-wide sales generated

  • utside of Canada(2)

Our Story

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics. (1) A reconciliation of historical Adjusted EBITDA to net income appears in the Appendix to this presentation. (2) In Fiscal 2016. (3) Channel mix as a percentage of sales.

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Growth Strategies

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Growth Strategies

UBR Unlocks Future Potential and Simplifies the Business

Note: See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information. (1) SKU reduction by the end of Fiscal 2018 relative to Fiscal 2016. (2) UBR refers to United Brand Range initiative.

Consumer-Focused Merchandising Simplified Pricing Tiers Formalized Sourcing Strategy Defined Go-To-Market Calendar ~40% SKU reduction by the end of Fiscal 2018(1) with implementation of UBR(2)

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Our Growth Strategies

Multiple levers to drive growth Growth Strategies

1 Leverage operational investments 2 Pursue continued growth in Canada 3 Develop footprint in the United States 4 Expand in international markets 5 Deepen our offering in leather and footwear

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Growth Strategies

1 Leverage Operational Investments

Transformational initiatives across our business

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Growth Strategies

2 Pursue Continued Growth in Canada

Expand omni-channel productivity and whitespace opportunities

Note: See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information. (1) Historical marketing investment and Fiscal 2019 target as a percentage of sales. Increased marketing spend will also support growth outside of Canada. (2) SKU reduction by the end of Fiscal 2018 relative to Fiscal 2016. (3) Fiscal 2014 to Fiscal 2016 (4) Target of 26-30 renovations or expansions and 8-10 new stores between Q4 2017E and the end of Fiscal 2019.

Amplifying Brand Communication Leveraging UBR E-commerce Enhancements Store Optimization Grow Our Store Network

<2% 4% ~40% 44% 26 - 30 8 - 10

Investment(1) Investment(1) SKUs reduction(2) Historical sales CAGR(3) Existing stores by Fiscal 2019(4) New stores by Fiscal 2019(4)

Leverage our High-impact collections, Enhancing online Implement our proven Grow our presence coast- exception brand simplified pricing tiers and shopping capabilities and playbook and updated to-coast in premium street awareness consistent presentation streamlining connectivity retail concept and top-tier mall locations Strategically invest in Drive frequency of customer Drive traffic and Target payback period Target payback period integrated marketing to purchases and increase conversion across our

  • f less than three
  • f less than two

drive product demand units per transaction

  • mni-channel platform

years per store years per store

Majority of expected sales growth through the end of Fiscal 2019 driven by core Canadian business

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Growth Strategies

3 Strategically Expand U.S. Footprint

Note: See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information. (1) In Fiscal 2016.

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Singapore and Malaysia Rest of World

Plan in place with

  • ur current partner

to establish presence Evaluating 12 markets for longer-term development with new partners

Growth Strategies

4 Expand in International Markets

Develop presence in existing and new markets

Note: See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information.

Opportunity for an additional 20 – 25 partner-operated stores by the end of Fiscal 2019 Continue to drive e-commerce penetration

Taiwan and China

109 partner-operated stores in Taiwan and 29 in China Long-standing partnership with Branded Lifestyle $107MM in system-wide sales in Fiscal 2016 Wholesale and royalty revenue streams Stores designed to replicate Canadian retail experience

Increase penetration in existing markets Market Assessment Criteria

Large opportunity size, aligned cultural values, strong connection to the open air and seasonal relevance Strong local operating partners with established infrastructure and retail expertise Local marketing supported by new go-to-market toolkit

Expand in additional informational markets

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Growth Strategies

5 Deepen Our Offering in Leather and Footwear

Elevate Leather Goods

Part of our DNA Leverage longstanding genuine leather credentials Modernizing the range of

  • ur leather goods

Leather customization

Expand Footwear

Where Roots started Cornerstone product category potential Significant footwear experience among management Best-in-class design and manufacturing partner

Note: See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information.

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Financial Overview

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Financial Overview

Adjusted EBITDA (1) Sales Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income (1)

($ in millions)

Historical Financial Performance

$36 $38 $42 $61 - $68

FY2014A FY2015A FY2016A FY2019E

$17 $20 $21 $35 - $40

FY2014A FY2015A FY2016A FY2019E

$217 $256 $282 $410 - $450

FY2014A FY2015A FY2016A FY2019E

Outlook

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics. See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information. (1) A reconciliation of historical Adjusted EBITDA and historical Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income to net income appears in the Appendix of this presentation.

Strong momentum across channels, geographies and products Accelerating earnings growth leveraging transformational

  • perational

investments

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Financial Outlook

Multiple growth levers

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics. See Disclaimer – Forward-Looking Information. (1) Fiscal 2016 to estimated Fiscal 2019. (2) Estimated Fiscal 2017 to estimated Fiscal 2019.

Average annual comparable sales growth in line with or above FY2016A(2) Footprint expansion

Leverage operational investments

Leadership Merchandising Store productivity E-commerce

Sales $410 to $450 million 13% to 17% Adjusted EBITDA $61 to $68 million 14% to 18% Adjusted Net Income $35 to $40 million 18% to 23%

3-Year Financial Targets

Metric Fiscal 2019 Target CAGR(1)

Increased marketing investment From <2% to 4% of sales FY2016A – FY2019E Renovations and expansions in Canada 26 - 30 Q4 2017E – Q4 2019E E-commerce penetration 20% - 22% of DTC sales End of FY2019E Product expansion Leverage our Heritage in leather and footwear New stores in Canada 8 – 10 Q4 2017E – Q4 2019E New stores in the United States 10 – 14 Q4 2017E – Q4 2019E International markets Continued expansion in Taiwan, China and new markets

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Appendix

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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics. For a description of the adjustments referenced in the table above, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income (Loss)” in the final prospectus in connection with the Roots initial public offering filed with SEDAR on October 18, 2017.

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Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation

Note: See Disclaimer – Non-IFRS Measures and Retail Industry Metrics. For a description of the adjustments referenced in the table above, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income (Loss)” in the final prospectus in connection with the Roots initial public offering filed with SEDAR on October 18, 2017.