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Vend Marketplaces ASA

Quarterly Report May 6, 2021

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Interim Report Q1 2021

January – March

THE QUARTER IN BRIEF

Schibsted started 2021 with a strong first quarter, despite continued uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by underlying1 revenue growth of 8 percent and cost savings, we achieved a strong EBITDA of NOK 594 million in Q1, up from NOK 285 million in the same period last year.

The jump in EBITDA was driven by all business areas, while in particular News Media had another strong quarter, where underlying2 revenues grew 3 percent in combination with lower costs. The revenue growth in News Media was due to continued strong growth in digital subscriptions, in addition to a significant improvement in digital advertising.

In Nordic Marketplaces, underlying¹ revenues returned to a 6 percent growth driven by an improvement in the Job vertical in Norway, and a strong March month across all markets. Real estate in Norway and the Motor vertical in Norway and Sweden were still somewhat negatively affected by less need for upsell products due to lower inventory levels and high demand, but volume trends have improved throughout the quarter. Looking at Finland, the Oikotie integration was successfully completed and underlying¹ classifieds revenues increased compared to last year driven by a recovery in Jobs, combined with good progress in Real estate and Motor.

In Next, Lendo's profitability improved slightly compared to the first quarter last year despite lower underlying² revenues, which were negatively affected by COVID-19 effects in Sweden. Similar to previous quarters, Distribution and Prisjakt recorded strong growth driven by increased online shopping trends.

On the back of these strong results and our priorities, which we presented at our virtual Capital Markets Day in March, I am excited about our long-term possibilities for growth and value creation which lie ahead of us.

  • Kristin Skogen Lund, CEO

1 Revenue growth on a foreign exchange neutral basis adjusted for business combinations (see Definitions and reconciliations)

2 Revenues on a foreign exchange neutral basis (see Definitions and reconciliations)

  • Underlying¹ revenue growth of 8 percent YoY ensured strong quarterly EBITDA of NOK 594 million, more than doubled from Q1 last year and 42 percent above Q1 2019
  • Nordic Marketplaces: Underlying¹ revenues returned to YoY growth of 6 percent after three quarters of flat or declining revenues, driven by the Job vertical in Norway. EBITDA margin of 50 percent in Norway and 42 percent in Sweden.
  • News Media: Strong EBITDA margin of 11 percent driven by higher revenues and cost savings. The revenue growth was due to strong growth in digital subscriptions as well as a significant improvement in digital advertising.
  • Financial Services: Robust EBITDA margin of 20 percent in Lendo, despite underlying² revenue decline of 6 percent YoY driven by negative COVID-19 effects in Sweden.
  • Growth: Strong underlying² revenue growth of 36 percent YoY thanks to strong growth in Distribution and Prisjakt which have benefited from increased online shopping trends.
First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Schibsted Group
Operating revenues 3,401 3,026 12% 12,908
- of which digital 2,108 1,826 15% 7,893
EBITDA 594 285 >100% 2,126
EBITDA margin 17% 9% 16%
Operating revenues per segment
Nordic Marketplaces 877 743 18% 3,181
News Media 1,845 1,770 4% 7,459
Financial Services 279 293 (5%) 1,100
Growth 744 544 37% 2,517
EBITDA per segment
Nordic Marketplaces 360 298 21% 1,336
News Media 205 37 >100% 750
Financial Services 50 38 32% 203
Growth 35 (19) >100% 109
Other/Headquarters (56) (69) 19% (272)

Historical income statement figures have been re-presented due to the classification of Adevinta as a separate item under "Discontinued operations" (see Note 7).

Alternative performance measures (APMs) used in this report are described at the end of the report.

Operating segments

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Classifieds revenues 702 594 18% 2,486
Advertising revenues 107 101 6% 449
Other revenues 67 49 38% 246
Operating revenues 877 743 18% 3,181
EBITDA 360 298 21% 1,336
EBITDA margin 41% 40% 42%

Nordic Marketplaces delivered revenue growth across all three countries and the revenue development continued to improve from last quarter, primarily driven by the Job vertical in Norway.

Oikotie figures were included from mid-July 2020 onwards and affected the revenue growth positively. On a foreign exchange neutral basis, and adjusting the Q1 2020 figures with comparable figures for Oikotie, revenues increased 6 percent compared to Q1 last year.

EBITDA increased compared to Q1 last year driven by higher revenues, and margin increased slightly.

Marketplaces Norway

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Classifieds revenues 430 383 12% 1,520
Advertising revenues 49 50 (2%) 200
Other revenues 54 48 14% 214
Operating revenues 533 480 11% 1,934
EBITDA 268 211 27% 914
EBITDA margin 50% 44% 47%

Revenue growth in Marketplaces Norway accelerated compared to last quarter, delivering 11 percent growth compared to Q1 last year. The growth was primarily driven by the Job vertical due to higher volumes and improved ARPA.

While Nettbil continued to grow well compared to Q1 last year, "traditional" Motor revenues and Real estate were affected by lower inventory levels and high demand, but volume trends have improved throughout the quarter. Similar to previous quarters, Travel declined significantly due to travel restrictions, with revenues NOK 15 million below Q1 last year.

Advertising revenues ended up 2 percent below Q1 last year driven by a slow start in Q1 while revenues in March were above the same month last year.

EBITDA margin increased significantly compared to Q1 last year due to higher revenues and a stable cost base.

Marketplaces Sweden

First quarter Year
(SEK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Classifieds revenues 206 204 1% 829
Advertising revenues 40 39 2% 176
Other revenues 4 1 >100% 15
Operating revenues 249 244 2% 1,020
EBITDA 104 102 2% 446
EBITDA margin 42% 42% 44%

Revenues in Marketplaces Sweden increased by 2 percent on a foreign exchange neutral basis. Driven by lower inventory and volume, Motor decreased slightly compared to Q1 last year while revenues from Jobs, Real estate rentals and advertising increased.

EBITDA margin was stable compared to Q1 last year.

Marketplaces Finland

First quarter Year
(EUR million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Classifieds revenues 6.2 1.0 >100% 11.3
Advertising revenues 1.8 1.2 45% 6.4
Other revenues 1.2 0.0 >100% 2.5
Operating revenues 9.2 2.3 >100% 20.2
EBITDA 0.3 0.3 1% 2.3
EBITDA margin 4% 15% 12%

Above table consists of Schibsted's Finnish Marketplaces, Tori and Oikotie. Oikotie figures were included from mid-July 2020 onwards, driving the growth compared to Q1 last year. Adjusting Q1 2020 figures with comparable figures for Oikotie, classifieds revenues increased year-on-year in Q1 somewhat across all verticals except Generalist, while advertising revenues saw a slight decline.

Reported EBITDA in line with last year due to increased investments in product and marketing.

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Advertising revenues 607 554 10% 2,377
-of which digital 450 372 21% 1,694
Subscription revenues 699 632 11% 2,658
-of which digital 310 243 28% 1,088
Casual sales 273 306 (11%) 1,256
Other revenues 266 278 (5%) 1,168
Operating revenues 1,845 1,770 4% 7,459
Personnel expenses (650) (660) (2%) (2,551)
Other expenses (989) (1,073) (8%) (4,158)
Operating expenses (1,639) (1,733) (5%) (6,709)
EBITDA 205 37 >100% 750
EBITDA margin 11% 2% 10%

News Media continued the strong performance from last quarter with increase in both revenue and EBITDA margin compared to Q1 last year. The foreign exchange neutral revenue growth of 3 percent was driven by significant growth in digital subscriptions and digital advertising. Digital subscriptions saw growth in both volume and ARPU, whereas the growth in digital advertising was mostly driven by volume.

Continued COVID-19 restrictions affected both print advertising and casual sales, resulting in weaker numbers compared to Q1 last year.

The cost reduction program of NOK 500 million is still progressing well and variable costs have been lower due to remote work.

EBITDA increased by NOK 169 million compared to Q1 last year, and margin was strong at 11 percent.

Split revenue per brand First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
VG 456 404 13% 1,768
Aftonbladet 376 340 11% 1,502
Subscription Newspapers 775 780 (1%) 3,178
Other 237 247 (4%) 1,010
Operating revenues 1,845 1,770 4% 7,459

VG

VG delivered very strong revenue growth of 13 percent compared to Q1 last year, driven by digital revenues from both subscription and advertising. The growth in digital subscriptions revenues was partly due to the launch of VGTV's new entertainment concept ("ikke lov å le på hytta") which has sold a record amount of subscriptions in a very short time.

Aftonbladet

Aftonbladet posted strong revenue growth of 7 percent on a foreign exchange neutral basis compared to Q1 last year. Similar to VG, revenue growth was driven by digital subscription and advertising revenues. The growth in advertising was driven by FMCG, Telecom and Gambling customers.

Subscription Newspapers

Subscription Newspapers experienced a slight decrease in revenues compared to Q1 last year as the growth in digital subscriptions was outweighed by lower revenues in both casual sales and advertising. But trends improved throughout the quarter, leading to a year-on-year revenue growth for March alone.

Other

Other consists of Schibsted's printing facilities and centralized functions in Norway and Sweden. Revenues decreased by 4 percent compared to Q1 last year driven by lower prices and volume for printing services.

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Operating revenues 279 293 (5%) 1,100
EBITDA 50 38 32% 203
EBITDA margin 18% 13% 18%

The revenue development within Financial Services continued to be negatively affected by COVID-19, with revenues declining 8 percent on a foreign exchange neutral basis compared to Q1 last year. Despite the revenue shortfall, EBITDA and EBITDA margin increased year-on-year driven by lower costs across the segment.

Lendo

Lendo Group First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Operating revenues 242 250 (3%) 938
EBITDA 50 43 16% 189
EBITDA margin 20% 17% 20%

The decrease in revenues in Lendo Group was due to lower revenues in Sweden and Finland compared to Q1 last year while the other markets posted revenue growth. Sweden, accounting for almost three quarters of Lendo Group's revenues, experienced a 9 percent revenue decline on a foreign exchange neutral basis compared to Q1 last year as banks continued to be more restrictive in their lending practices. EBITDA margin increased compared to Q1 last year driven by reduced investments in the geographical expansion and cost reductions in Finland.

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Operating revenues 744 544 37% 2,517
EBITDA 35 (19) >100% 109
EBITDA margin 5% -3% 4%

Continuing from last quarter, several Schibsted Growth operations experienced increased activity levels and demand related to COVID-19 restrictions, such as Schibsted Distribution, Prisjakt, and the marketplace for services MittAnbud.

On a foreign exchange neutral basis, revenues grew by 36 percent compared to Q1 last year. After a challenging year, Let's Deal returned to revenue growth in Q1 2021.

Driven by the good revenue trend, EBITDA increased from NOK -19 million in Q1 2020 to NOK 35 million in Q1 2021.

Distribution

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Operating revenues 523 354 48% 1,604
EBITDA 29 (0) >100% 47
EBITDA margin 6% -0% 3%

Distribution currently has operations in Norway and consists of the legacy newspaper distribution and "Distribution New Business" (mainly Helthjem Netthandel, Morgenlevering, Zoopit and Svosj). The Distribution New Business continued to deliver very strong revenue growth compared to Q1 last year. Morgenlevering tripled their revenues compared to Q1 last year, and HeltHjem grew 120 percent driven by volume growth both in the B2C and C2C segment.

Prisjakt

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 Change 2020
Operating revenues 89 75 20% 398
EBITDA 25 12 >100% 122
EBITDA margin 28% 16% 31%

Prisjakt posted strong revenue growth of 16 percent on a foreign exchange neutral basis compared to Q1 last year. This was mainly driven by higher click-based revenues while also advertising revenues returned to growth in Q1.

The total cost base was flat compared to Q1 last year, resulting in a significantly higher EBITDA margin.

Other and HQ had a negative EBITDA of NOK 56 million in Q1, NOK 13 million better than last year. The improvement is

primarily due to lower variable costs such as travel and events due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Based on Adevinta's stand-alone reporting, revenues increased by 4 percent in Q1 2021, compared to Q1 2020, amounting to EUR 182.1 million. Revenue growth in France offset the decrease in Spain and the negative impact of asset disposals in Global Markets.

Operating expenses decreased by 4 percent in Q1 2021, compared to Q1 2020. Personnel expenses were broadly stable compared to last year whilst other operating expenses decreased by 9 percent compared to Q1 2020, mainly due to marketing cost phasing and reduced administrative and external services costs.

As a result, gross operating profit (EBITDA) increased by 32 percent in Q1 2021, compared to Q1 2020. Gross operating profit (EBITDA) for the quarter amounted to EUR 53.0 million compared to EUR 40.1 million in Q1 2020.

For more details, please refer to Adevinta's Q1 report published 5 May 2021 on www.adevinta.com/ir.

Outlook

While uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions is continuing in the shorter term, our businesses are in good positions. Driven by social distancing, consumers and businesses are seeking for convenient, reliable, and safe ways to buy and sell products or services. As a result, digital transformation has accelerated across many industries which brings new possibilities for our Nordic Marketplaces and businesses like Distribution or Prisjakt. Another trend which we have witnessed, is that consumers show higher interest than ever before in our independent, high quality journalism to stay informed about the pandemic, politics, and society at large.

While parts of our Nordic Marketplaces still will be affected by the pandemic in the shorter term, we remain confident in the resilience and growth potential of this business and keep our medium- to long-term target to grow annual revenues by 8-12 percent for this segment. We expect that the growth will be driven by three things. First, by leveraging our Nordic market positions driven by the development of better products and value-added services for our verticals. Second, the transformation to next generation marketplaces. And finally, by expanding into new marketplaces.

News Media has experienced a significant decline in digital advertising revenues through 2019 and parts of 2020, particularly in Aftonbladet in Sweden. This was caused by a strong market contraction following the regulatory tightening of the gambling industry in Sweden as well as continued strong competition from the large international search platforms and social networks. The pandemic has affected this negative trend further, although the last two quarters showed significant improvement in digital advertising, with revenues growing YoY. Looking ahead, the most important matter is the continued transition to a future oriented, digital focused news organization with an even stronger emphasis on our subscription business. Already today, News Media has a strong and loyal customer base in Norway and Sweden with more than 1.2 million subscriptions in total. We are currently pursuing opportunities to further capitalize on these positions which will enable us to secure News Media's long-term financial profitability and safeguard its high relevance for society. To accelerate this transition, we announced a cost program of NOK 500 million (the net effect will be reduced by inflation and wage increases) at the Q1 2020 presentation. The implementation of the program is ahead of plan with around NOK 260 million of cost savings per Q1 2021. On the back of these good underlying trends and our strategy, we expect an annual low single-digit revenue growth in the medium-term and have raised our target EBITDA margin for News Media in the medium term from 8-10% to 10-12%.

Within Next (Financial Services and Growth), Lendo is expected to grow well over time. In the shorter term, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a slower revenue development, as banks have been more restrictive due to increased macroeconomic uncertainty. Driven by increased competition in Sweden, we have lately also observed increased unit costs in performance marketing channels and expect this trend to continue. The investment into new markets for Lendo will continue and in Q4 2020 we started to launch the service in Spain. Lendo's expansion is expected to affect EBITDA negatively with around NOK 70-80 million in 2021. In Distribution, we expect continued strong revenue growth and will continue to focus on new and innovative product and tech solutions supporting the strong megatrend of growth within e-commerce which will lead to some investments.

Across all business areas, use of data is getting more and more important for a wide range of purposes – from development to personalization of products and services. At the same time, collection and utilization of data has become increasingly complex due to development in the regulatory framework as well as technical restrictions, such as tracking prevention implemented by internet browsers. Schibsted has good progress on a Group wide data strategy and our goal is to ensure sustainable use of data going forward.

Please refer to Adevinta's comprehensive outlook statement in its Q1 2021 report published 05 May 2021 on www.adevinta.com/ir.

Group overview

Schibsted's consolidated operating revenues in Q1 2021 totaled NOK 3,401 million, up 12 percent compared to last year. The Group's gross operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 594 million, equivalent to a growth rate of 109 percent.

Depreciation and amortisation in the quarter were NOK -220 million (NOK -193 million), mainly related to software, licenses, and right-of-use assets (leasing). Other income and expenses in Q1 2021 were NOK -21 million (NOK 55 million). This is mainly related to the acquisition of the Danish eBay classifieds company and integration of Oikotie. Other income and expenses are disclosed in note 4.

Operating profit in Q1 2021 amounted to NOK 346 million (NOK 117 million).

The Group reported a tax expense of NOK -71 million (24%) in Q1 2021 compared to an expense of NOK -28 million (37%) in Q1 2020. The reported tax rate in Q1 is slightly above nominal tax rates due to non-deductible transaction costs and losses for which no deferred tax assets are recognized.

Profit (loss) after taxes from discontinued operations (Adevinta business) amounted to NOK -501 million (NOK -434 million). Profit in Adevinta is adjusted for the effect of not depreciating, amortising, and impairing of non-current assets and for discontinuing the equity method for associated companies and joint ventures in Adevinta. This affected profit (loss) from discontinued operations positively by NOK 316 million after tax in the quarter. In Q1 Profit (loss) after taxes from discontinued operations also included a NOK -437 million loss related to disposal of Adevinta's operations in Chile, in addition to the loss reported in Adevinta. For further details see note 2, note 7 and Adevinta's Q1 report published 5 May 2021 on www.adevinta.com/ir.

Basic earnings per share in Q1 2021 was NOK -0.44 compared to NOK -0.91 in Q1 2020. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations in Q1 2021 was NOK 0.85 compared to NOK 0.17 in Q1 2020.

Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations in Q1 2021 is NOK 0.95 compared to NOK -0.08 in Q1 2020.

Net cash flow from operating activities excluding discontinued operations was NOK 299 million for the quarter, compared to NOK 98 million in the same period of 2020. The increased cash flow is mainly explained by increased EBITDA and reduced tax payments, partly offset by negative change in working capital.

Net cash flow from investing activities excluding discontinued operations was NOK -424 million for Q1 2021, compared to NOK -165 million in the same period of 2020. The increased cash outflow is mainly explained by negative liquidity effect from financial derivatives.

Net cash flow from financing activities excluding discontinued operations was NOK -69 million for Q1 2021 compared to NOK -155 million in the same period of 2020. Financing activities in Q1 2021 is mainly related to payment of lease liabilities, and the decreased cash outflow compared to Q1 2020 is explained by buyback program of shares last year. Please see note 8 for more details on cash flow from continuing operations.

In discontinued operations, net cash flow from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities were NOK 416 million (NOK 440 million), NOK 20 million (NOK -201 million) and NOK -271 million (NOK -46 million) respectively. For further details, see Adevinta's Q1 2021 report published on www.adevinta.com/ir.

The carrying amount of the Group's assets decreased by NOK 2, 517 million to NOK 45,961 million during Q1. The decrease was mainly related to Adevinta and assets held for sale due to exchange rate differences and the disposal of Adevinta's operations in Chile during the quarter. Schibsted's equity ratio is stable at 33 percent at the end of Q1 2021, compared to the end of 2020.

Schibsted has a well-diversified loan portfolio with loans from both the Norwegian bond market and the Nordic Investment bank. The bond (FRN) of NOK 600 million will be repaid at expiry date 6 May. A new bond issue will be considered during 2021.

The bridge loan facility of EUR 350 million is planned to be used to finance the acquisition of the Danish eBay classifieds company with expected closing in Q2 2021. In addition, Schibsted has a revolving credit facility of EUR 300 million. None of the facilities were drawn as of 31 March 2021.

The cash balance at the end of March 2021 was NOK 1,104 million giving a net interest-bearing debt of NOK 2,649 million. Including the undrawn facilities, the liquidity reserve amounts to NOK 7,601 million. A dividend of NOK 2.00 per share is proposed for 2020.

In connection with Adevinta's agreement to acquire 100% of eBay Classified Group, Schibsted will lose control of Adevinta and cease to consolidate Adevinta with effect from closing of the acquisition. The timing of the closing is expected to be in the second quarter of 2021. Adevinta represents a separate major line of business and is therefore classified as a discontinued operation with effect from signing of the agreement. The post-tax profits of discontinued operations are presented in a separate line item in the income statement. Previous periods are re-presented. See note 2 and note 7 for further details.

Condensed consolidated financial statements

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Operating revenues 3,401 3,026 12,908
Raw materials and finished goods (146) (93) (454)
Personnel expenses (1,299) (1,221) (4,905)
Other operating expenses (1,361) (1,427) (5,422)
Gross operating profit (loss) 594 285 2,126
Depreciation and amortisation (220) (193) (829)
Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures and associates - (30) (44)
Impairment loss (6) - (61)
Other income 10 66 146
Other expenses (31) (11) (237)
Operating profit (loss) 346 117 1,101
Financial income 3 16 37
Financial expenses (56) (56) (197)
Profit (loss) before taxes 294 77 941
Taxes (71) (28) 128
Profit (loss) after taxes from continuing operations 222 48 1,068
Profit (loss) after taxes from discontinued operations (501) (434) (233)
Profit (loss) (279) (385) 836
Profit (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (175) (171) (22)
Owners of the parent (104) (214) 858
Earnings per share in NOK:
Basic (0.44) (0.91) 3.67
Diluted (0.44) (0.91) 3.66
Earnings per share from continuing operations in NOK:
Basic 0.85 0.17 4.30
Diluted 0.85 0.17 4.29
First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) (279) (385) 836
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension liabilities - (301) (148)
Cash flow hedges 723 - (1,626)
Change in fair value of equity instruments 1 - (18)
Share of other comprehensive income of joint ventures and
associates
(1) (1) (1)
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified 29 66 53
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign exchange differences (1,058) 1,871 148
Accumulated exchange differences reclassified to profit or loss
on disposal of foreign operation
107 - 22
Cash flow hedges and hedges of net investments in foreign
operations
161 (433) (223)
Share of other comprehensive income of joint ventures and
associates
- - (2)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified (48) 94 48
Other comprehensive income (87) 1,297 (1,745)
Total comprehensive income (366) 911 (909)
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (105) 482 (661)
Owners of the parent (261) 430 (249)
(NOK million) 31 Mar 2021 31 Mar 2020 31 Dec 2020
Intangible assets 5,824 19,773 6,018
Property, plant and equipment and investment property 462 869 480
Right-of-use assets 1,549 2,894 1,620
Investments in joint ventures and associates 918 4,340 922
Deferred tax assets 709 234 690
Other non-current assets 97 346 101
Non-current assets 9,560 28,456 9,832
Contract assets 170 226 173
Trade receivables and other current assets 1,835 3,198 1,792
Cash and cash equivalents 1,104 3,977 1,306
Assets held for sale 33,292 - 35,375
Current assets 36,401 7,401 38,646
Total assets 45,961 35,857 48,478
Paid-in equity 7,034 6,993 7,028
Other equity 2,770 3,820 3,151
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 9,804 10,813 10,178
Non-controlling interests 5,465 6,887 5,675
Equity 15,269 17,700 15,853
Deferred tax liabilities 331 1,078 351
Pension liabilities 1,094 1,356 1,154
Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 3,078 4,958 3,090
Non-current lease liabilities 1,424 2,750 1,503
Other non-current liabilities 269 521 317
Non-current liabilities 6,195 10,664 6,416
Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 675 1,102 678
Income tax payable 95 184 74
Current lease liabilities 293 426 286
Contract liabilities 635 1,278 600
Other current liabilities 2,322 4,502 2,537
Liabilities held for sale 20,476 - 22,034
Current liabilities 24,497 7,492 26,209
Total equity and liabilities 45,961 35,857 48,478

The statement of cash flows is prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and includes cash flows from discontinued operations. For detailed information on cash flows from continuing operations, see note 8.

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) before taxes from continuing operations 294 77 941
Profit (loss) before taxes from discontinued operations (335) (308) 154
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses 226 335 1,226
Net effect pension liabilities (55) (46) (7)
Share of loss (profit) of joint ventures and associates, net of
dividends received
12 27 52
Taxes paid (199) (159) (819)
Sales losses (gains) non-current assets and other non-cash losses
(gains)
553 (66) (189)
Non-cash items and change in working capital and provisions 220 678 1,043
Net cash flow from operating activities 715 538 2,402
-of which from continuing operations 299 98 1,292
-of which from discontinued operations 416 440 1,110
Development and purchase of intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment
(268) (258) (1,069)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (28) (76) (2,025)
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets, investment property and
property, plant and equipment
4 - 116
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold 153 85 426
Net sale of (investment in) other shares (63) (80) (254)
Net change in other investments (202) (38) (3,302)
Net cash flow from investing activities (404) (366) (6,109)
-of which from continuing operations (424) (165) (2,654)
-of which from discontinued operations 20 (201) (3,455)
Net change in interest-bearing loans and borrowings (1) (8) 3,276
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities (122) (88) (419)
Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries (Note 2) (227) - (91)
Capital increase - 8 8
Net sale (purchase) of treasury shares 10 (107) (90)
Dividends paid - (7) (61)
Net cash flow from financing activities (341) (201) 2,624
-of which from continuing operations (69) (155) (498)
-of which from discontinued operations (271) (46) 3,122
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (80) 140 (105)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (109) 111 (1,188)
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 2,678 3,866 3,866
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,569 3,977 2,678
-of which cash and cash equivalents in assets held for sale 1,464 - 1,371
-of which cash and cash equivalents excluding assets held for sale 1,104 3,977 1,306
Attributable Non
(NOK million) to owners of
the parent
controlling
interests
Equity
Equity as at 31 Dec 2020 10,178 5,675 15,853
Profit (loss) for the period (104) (175) (279)
Other comprehensive income (157) 70 (87)
Total comprehensive income (261) (105) (366)
Share-based payment 6 6 12
Change in treasury shares 10 - 10
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of
control (Note 2)
(117) (110) (227)
Share of transactions with the owners of joint ventures and
associates
(12) - (12)
Equity as at 31 Mar 2021 9,804 5,465 15,269
Equity as at 31 Dec 2019 10,498 6,383 16,882
Profit (loss) for the period (214) (171) (385)
Other comprehensive income 644 653 1,297
Total comprehensive income 430 482 911
Capital increase - 8 8
Share-based payment 26 9 35
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - (7) (7)
Change in treasury shares (107) - (107)
Loss of control of subsidiaries - (2) (2)
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of
control
(13) 13 -
Share of transactions with the owners of joint ventures and
associates
(21) - (21)
Equity as at 31 Mar 2020 10,813 6,887 17,700

Notes

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements comprise the Group and the Group's interests in joint ventures and associates. The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The interim financial statements are unaudited. All numbers are in NOK million unless otherwise stated. Tables may not summarise due to rounding.

The accounting policies adopted in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in preparing the Group's annual financial statements for 2020.

Adevinta is classified as a discontinued operation at the end of the current reporting period as disclosed in Note 2 Changes in the composition of the Group. Previous periods are represented, reflecting Adevinta as discontinued for all reported periods. The re-presentation affects the income statement and related note disclosures.

Business combinations

During Q1 2021, Schibsted (continuing operations) has invested NOK 12 million related to acquisition of businesses (business combinations). The amount comprises cash consideration transferred reduced by cash and cash equivalents of the acquiree.

In November 2020,the Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) resolved to prohibit the business combination between Schibsted and Nettbil, which was acquired in December 2019. Schibsted has appealed the decision to the Norwegian Competition Tribunal. A decision from the Norwegian Competition Tribunal is expected during Q2 2021.

The cash outflow and reduction in equity from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries of NOK 227 million in first quarter 2021 relate to Adevinta ASA having purchased treasury shares.

Future changes in the composition of the

group

In July 2020, Schibsted announced that its subsidiary Adevinta ASA had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of eBay Classified Group being the global classifieds operations of eBay Inc (eBay). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. Under the terms of the agreement, eBay will receive a consideration of USD 2.5 billion in cash (subject to closing adjustments) and approximately 540 million shares in Adevinta representing an ownership interest of 44.1% of the capital and 33.3% of the votes.

Effects for accounting until closing

Adevinta is classified as a disposal group held for sale with effect from signing of the agreement (20 July 2020). The assets and liabilities of Adevinta are presented separately within current items in the statement of financial position. Previous periods are not re-presented. No depreciation, amortisation or impairment losses are recognised for non-current assets while being part of a disposal group classified as held for sale. Further, the use of the equity method of accounting is discontinued for investments in joint ventures and associates of a disposal group.

Adevinta represents a separate major line of business and is therefore classified as a discontinued operation with effect from signing of the agreement. The post-tax profits of discontinued operations are presented in a separate line item in the income statement. Previous periods are represented. The gain on loss of control to be recognised on closing will be reported in the same line item.

See note 7 Assets held for sale and discontinued operations for further information.

Effects for accounting post-closing

Following the acquisition by Adevinta, Schibsted's ownership interest will be reduced to 33.1% of the capital and 39.5% of the votes and the acquisition will have the following effects for the consolidated financial statements of Schibsted:

Schibsted will lose control of Adevinta and will cease to consolidate Adevinta with effect from closing of the acquisition.

Gain on loss of control will be recognised on closing. As part of recognising such gain, the retained interest in Adevinta will be recognised at its fair value.

Subsequent to closing of the acquisition, the retained interest in Adevinta will be accounted for as an associate applying the equity method of accounting. Share of profit recognised will reflect Schibsted's share of profit (loss) as reported by Adevinta with appropriate adjustments for depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets based on their fair values when equity accounting commences.

Acquisition of eBay DK

Related to Adevinta's transaction, Schibsted has entered into an agreement with Adevinta to acquire the Danish operations of eBay Classifieds Group immediately after closing of Adevinta's acquisition. The agreement values eBay Classifieds Denmark at USD 330 million on an enterprise value basis.

Schibsted has done some minor adjustments to the reporting structure effective Q1 2021. Certain operations (Tv.nu, Klart Vädertjänster, Vinguiden Nordic, Omni.se and Schibsted Tilväkstmedier Annonsförsälning) are transferred between Growth and News Media, and the definition of Classifieds revenues within Nordic Marketplaces is updated. The adjustments are made to reflect changes in internal reporting and monitoring of the businesses. Operating segments and disaggregation of revenues for 2020 have been restated retrospectively to give comparable information.

Schibsted's operating segments are Nordic Marketplaces, News Media, Financial Services and Growth.

Nordic Marketplaces comprises online classified operations in Norway (Finn), Sweden (Blocket) and Finland (Tori and Oikotie). These operations provide technology-based services to connect buyers and sellers and facilitate transactions, from job offers to real estate, cars, travel, consumer goods and more. Nordic Marketplaces also includes adjacent businesses such as Nettbil and Qasa.

News Media comprises news brands such as VG, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende in Norway and Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet in Sweden both in paper and digital formats, in addition to printing plant operations in the Norwegian market.

Financial Services consists of a portfolio of companies in the digital personal finance space, mainly in Norway and Sweden. Lendo is the key brand in the portfolio, offering digital marketplaces for consumer lending.

Growth consists of a portfolio of digital companies operating mainly in Norway and Sweden, such as Prisjakt. In addition, the distribution operations in Norway deliver not only newspapers but also parcels for businesses and consumers.

Other / Headquarters comprises operations not included in the other reported operating segments, including the Group's headquarter Schibsted ASA and other centralised functions including Product and Technology.

Eliminations comprise intersegment sales. Transactions between operating segments are conducted on normal commercial terms.

In the operating segment information presented, Gross operating profit (loss) is used as measure of operating segment profit (loss). For internal control and monitoring, Operating profit (loss) is also used as measure of operating segment profit (loss).

Nordic Other /
Market News Financial Head Elimina
First quarter 2021 -places Media Services Growth -quarters -tions Schibsted
Operating revenues 877 1,845 279 744 161 (505) 3,401
-of which internal 22 177 - 153 153 (505) -
Gross operating profit (loss) 360 205 50 35 (56) - 594
Operating profit (loss) 280 106 31 2 (72) - 346
First quarter 2020
Operating revenues 743 1,770 293 544 167 (491) 3,026
-of which internal 22 174 - 150 144 (491) -
Gross operating profit (loss) 298 37 38 (19) (69) - 285
Operating profit (loss) 262 (30) 6 (38) (82) - 117
Year 2020
Operating revenues 3,181 7,459 1,100 2,517 668 (2,017) 12,908
-of which internal 84 739 2 597 594 (2,017) -
Gross operating profit (loss) 1,336 750 203 109 (272) - 2,126
Operating profit (loss) 1,043 385 90 (48) (368) - 1,101

Disaggregation of revenues:

Nordic Other /
Market News Financial Head Elimina
First quarter 2021 -places Media Services Growth -quarters -tions Schibsted
Classifieds revenues 702 - - - - (1) 702
Advertising revenues 107 607 - 42 - (51) 705
-of which digital 107 450 - 42 - (49) 551
Subscription revenues - 699 - 64 - - 763
-of which digital - 310 - 64 - - 374
Casual sales - 273 - - - - 273
Other revenues 67 238 279 637 144 (424) 941
Revenues from contracts with
customers
877 1,817 279 744 144 (476) 3,384
Revenues from lease contracts, - 28 - - 16 (29) 17
government grants and others
Operating revenues 877 1,845 279 744 161 (505) 3,401
First quarter 2020
Classifieds revenues 594 - - - - - 593
Advertising revenues 101 554 - 39 - (42) 653
-of which digital 101 372 - 39 - (40) 473
Subscription revenues - 632 - 58 - (1) 689
-of which digital - 243 - 58 - - 301
Casual sales - 306 - - - - 306
Other revenues 48 255 293 446 151 (422) 772
Revenues from contracts with 743 1,747 293 544 151 (465) 3,013
customers
Revenues from lease contracts,
government grants and others
- 23 - - 16 (26) 13
Operating revenues 743 1,770 293 544 167 (491) 3,026
Year 2020
Classifieds revenues 2,486 - - - - (1) 2,485
Advertising revenues 449 2,377 - 203 - (200) 2,829
-of which digital 449 1,694 - 203 - (193) 2,153
Subscription revenues - 2,658 - 249 - (2) 2,905
-of which digital - 1,088 - 249 - - 1,336
Casual sales - 1,256 - - - - 1,256
Other revenues 244 1,015 1,100 2,065 604 (1,702) 3,326
Revenues from contracts with
customers
3,179 7,307 1,100 2,517 604 (1,906) 12,800
Revenues from lease contracts,
government grants and others
1 153 - - 64 (110) 107
Operating revenues 3,181 7,459 1,100 2,517 668 (2,017) 12,908
First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Gain on sale of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates 3 66 75
Gain on sale of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment
and investment property
- - 51
Gain on amendments and curtailment of pension plans 6 - 21
Other 1 - -
Total other income 10 66 146
Restructuring costs (12) (11) (134)
Transaction-related costs (17) (1) (101)
Loss on sale of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates - - (2)
Loss on sale of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment
and investment property
- - -
Other (2) - -
Total other expenses (31) (11) (237)

Transaction-related costs in first quarter 2021 mainly relate to the acquisition of eBay Denmark.

First quarter
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Interest income 3 16 29
Net foreign exchange gain - - 3
Other financial income 1 - 5
Total financial income 3 16 37
Interest expenses (44) (43) (176)
Net foreign exchange loss (5) (10) -
Other financial expenses (7) (4) (21)
Total financial expenses (56) (56) (197)
Net financial items (52) (40) (161)

Even if COVID-19 pandemic lefts its mark on society and everyday life also for Q1 2021, our businesses delivered a strong performance and are still in good positions. While some parts of our businesses still experience negative effects by the pandemic, others have managed to use opportunities from changed consumer behavior and trends to strengthen their positions and grow their customer base.

Although the uncertainty initially caused by the outbreak of the pandemic is significantly reduced, it is still uncertainty related to how the pandemic will affect our businesses in 2021, including how a gradual reopening of society will affect consumer behavior and our different business areas.

Schibsted has a diversified loan portfolio with loans from both the Norwegian bond market and the Nordic Investment bank. The bond (FRN) of NOK 600 million will be repaid at expiry date 6 May. A new bond issue will be considered during 2021.

The bridge loan facility of EUR 350 million is planned to be used to finance the acquisition of the Danish eBay classifieds company with expected closing in Q2 2021. In addition, Schibsted has a revolving credit facility of EUR 300 million. None of the facilities were drawn as of 31 March 2021.

Adevinta is classified as a disposal group held for sale and as discontinued operation at the end of the current reporting period as disclosed in note 2 Changes in the composition of the Group. Adevinta was previously reported as a separate operating segment.

The following assets and liabilities of Adevinta are included in the disposal group presented separately in the statement of financial position:

(NOK million) 31 Mar 2021
Assets
Intangible assets 13,340
Property, plant and equipment 235
Right-of-use assets 951
Investments in joint ventures and associates 3,346
Other non-current assets 1,890
Trade receivables and other current receivables 12,067
Cash and cash equivalents 1,464
Assets held for sale 33,292
Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 682
Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 12,756
Non-current lease liabilities 766
Other non-current liabilities 122
Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 3,021
Current lease liabilities 181
Other current liabilities 2,949
Liabilities held for sale 20,476
Net assets directly associated with disposal group 12,816

Profit (loss) after tax from discontinued operations can be analysed as follows:

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Operating revenues 1,862 1,791 7,133
Operating expenses (1,319) (1,377) (5,189)
Gross operating profit (loss) 543 415 1,944
Depreciation and amortisation - (142) (337)
Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures and associates - 3 15
Impairment loss - - -
Other income - 1 76
Other expenses (696) (17) (500)
Operating profit (loss) (153) 260 1,199
Net financial items (182) (567) (1,045)
Profit (loss) before taxes (335) (308) 154
Taxes (166) (126) (387)
Profit (loss) after taxes from discontinued operations (501) (434) (233)
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations 264 1,335 (1,723)
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations (237) 902 (1,956)
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations
attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (125) 469 (728)
Owners of the parent (112) 433 (1,228)
Earnings per share from discontinued operations in NOK:
Basic (1.29) (1.08) (0.63)
Diluted (1.29) (1.08) (0.63)

Intra-group eliminations between continuing and discontinued operations are attributed to discontinued operations as that approach is considered to provide the most relevant information related to results of continuing operations on an ongoing basis. This attribution results in certain deviations in amounts presented for discontinued operations above and amounts previously reported for Adevinta as an operating segment.

Adevinta was classified as a disposal group held for sale in July 2020. No depreciation, amortisation and impairment of noncurrent assets or share of profit of joint ventures and associates are consequently included in profit (loss) from discontinued operations subsequent to that classification. This affects profit (loss) from discontinued operations positively by NOK 408 million before taxes and by NOK 316 million after taxes in first quarter 2021. In Q1 2021 Profit (loss) after taxes from discontinued operations also included a NOK -437 million loss related to Adevinta's disposal of Yapo.cl, in addition to the loss reported in Adevinta.

The consolidated statement of cash flows includes the following cash flow related to continuing operations:

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) before taxes from continuing operations 294 77 941
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses 226 193 890
Net effect pension liabilities (60) (49) (44)
Share of loss (profit) of joint ventures and associates, net of
dividends received
- 30 44
Taxes paid (106) (152) (371)
Sales losses (gains) non-current assets and other non-cash losses
(gains)
(2) (66) (124)
Non-cash items and change in working capital and provisions (54) 66 (45)
Net cash flow from operating activities from continuing 299 98 1,292
operations
Development and purchase of intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment
(159) (139) (602)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (12) - (1,951)
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets, investment property and
property, plant and equipment
4 - 116
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold - 85 94
Net sale of (investment in) other shares (54) (73) (173)
Net change in other investments (202) (38) (138)
Net cash flow from investing activities from continuing (424) (165) (2,654)
operations
Net change in interest-bearing loans and borrowings (1) - (2)
Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities (78) (50) (285)
Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries - - (69)
Capital increase - 8 8
Net sale (purchase) of treasury shares 10 (107) (90)
Dividends paid - (7) (61)
Net cash flow from financing activities from continuing
operations
(69) (155) (498)

The relationship between tax (expense) income and accounting profit (loss) before taxes is as follows:

First quarter Year
(NOK million) 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) before taxes 294 77 941
Tax (expense) income based on weighted average tax rates* (64) (18) (211)
Prior period adjustments - - (3)
Tax effect of share of profit (loss) from joint ventures and
associates
- (6) (9)
Tax effect of impairment loss on goodwill, joint ventures and
associates
- - (7)
Tax effect of other permanent differences (3) 11 1
Current period unrecognised deferred tax assets (4) (15) (36)
Re-assessment of previously unrecognised deferred tax assets - - 393
Tax (expense) income recognised in profit or loss (71) (28) 128
*Weighted average tax rates 21.8% 23.2% 22.5%

Definitions and reconciliations

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). In addition, management uses certain alternative performance measures (APMs). The APMs are regularly reviewed by management and their aim is to enhance stakeholders' understanding of the company's performance and financial position alongside IFRS measures.

APMs should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of performance in accordance with IFRS.

APMs are calculated consistently over time and are based on financial data presented in accordance with IFRS and other operational data as described and reconciled below.

As APMs are not uniformly defined, the APMs set out below might not be comparable to similarly labelled measures by other companies.

Schibsted has done some minor adjustments to the reporting structure effective from first quarter 2021. Certain business areas are transferred from Growth to News Media and effected APMs are restated retrospectively to give comparable information. See note 3 Operating segments and disaggregation of revenues for more information.

With effect from first quarter 2021 Schibsted has ended the reporting of underlying tax rate. Due to changes in the composition of the Group, the previous APM does no longer provide increased understanding of deviations between accounting and taxable profits and a better measure of taxes payable by the Group, in addition to the information included it note 9 Income taxes.

Measure Description Reason for including
EBITDA EBITDA is earnings before depreciation and
amortisation,
other
income
and
other
expenses, impairment, joint ventures and
associates, interests and taxes. The measure
equals gross operating profit (loss).
Shows performance regardless of capital structure, tax
situation and adjusted for income and expenses related
transactions and events not considered by management
to be part of operating activities. Management believes
the measure enables an evaluation of operating
performance.
EBITDA margin Gross operating profit (loss) / Operating
revenues
Shows the operations' performance regardless of capital
structure and tax situation as a ratio to operating
revenue.
First quarter Year
Reconciliation of EBITDA 2021 2020 2020
Gross operating profit (loss) 594 285 2,126
= EBITDA 594 285 2,126
Measure Description Reason for including
Liquidity reserve Liquidity reserve is defined as the sum of
cash and cash equivalents and Unutilised
drawing rights on credit facilities.
Management believes that liquidity reserve shows the
total liquidity available for meeting current or future
obligations.
31 Mar 31 Dec
Liquidity reserve 2021 2020 2020
Cash and cash equivalents 1,104 3,977 1,306
Unutilized drawing rights 6,497 8,057 6,806
Liquidity reserve 7,601 12,034 8,112
Measure Description Reason for including
Net interest-bearing
debt
Net interest-bearing debt is defined as
interest-bearing loans and borrowings less
cash and cash equivalents and cash pool
holdings.
Interest-bearing
loans
and
borrowings do not include lease liabilities.
Management believes that net interest-bearing debt
provides an indicator of the net indebtedness and an
indicator of the overall strength of the statement of
financial position. The use of net interest-bearing debt
does not necessarily mean that the cash and cash
equivalent and cash pool holdings are available to settle
all liabilities in this measure.
31 Mar 31 Dec
Net interest-bearing debt 2021 2020 2020
Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 3,078 4,958 3,090
Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 675 1,102 678
Cash and cash equivalents (1,104) (3,977) (1,306)
Net interest-bearing debt 2,649 2,083 2,462
Measure Description Reason for including
Earnings per share
adjusted
(EPS (adj.))
Earnings per share adjusted for items
reported as other income, other expenses
and impairment loss, net of any related taxes
and non-controlling interests.
The measure is used for presenting earnings to
shareholders adjusted for transactions and events not
considered by management to be part of operating
activities. Management believes the measure enables
evaluating the development in earnings to shareholders
unaffected by such non-operating activities.
First quarter Year
Earnings per share - adjusted - total 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (104) (214) 858
Other income (10) (67) (223)
Other expenses 727 28 736
Impairment loss 6 - 61
Taxes and Non-controlling interests related to Other income and
expenses and Impairment loss
(288) (9) (214)
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent - adjusted 331 (261) 1,218
Earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 1.41 (1.11) 5.21
Diluted earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 1.41 (1.11) 5.20
Earnings per share - adjusted First quarter Year
- continuing operations 2021 2020 2020
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (104) (214) 858
-of which continuing operations 199 40 1,006
-of which discontinued operations (303) (253) (148)
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent - continuing
operations
199 40 1,006
Other income (10) (66) (146)
Other expenses 31 11 237
Impairment loss 6 - 61
Taxes and Non-controlling interests related to Other income and
expenses and Impairment loss
(5) (4) (37)
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent - adjusted 222 (19) 1,120
Earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 0.95 (0.08) 4.79
Diluted earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 0.95 (0.08) 4.78
Measure Description Reason for including
Revenues on a
foreign exchange
neutral basis
Growth rates on revenue on a foreign
exchange neutral basis are calculated using
the same foreign exchange rates for the
period last year and this year.
Enables comparability of development in revenues over
time excluding the effect of currency fluctuation.
Reconciliation of revenues on a foreign Nordic News Financial Other/HQ,
exchange neutral basis Marketplaces Media Services Growth Eliminations Total
Revenues current quarter 2021 877 1,845 279 744 (344) 3,401
Currency effect (11) (28) (8) (5) (7) (60)
Revenues adjusted for currency 866 1,817 271 739 (351) 3,341
Revenue growth on a foreign exchange
neutral basis
16% 3% (8%) 36% (8%) 10%
Revenues current quarter 2020 743 1,770 293 544 (324) 3,026
Measure Description Reason for including
Revenues on a
foreign exchange
neutral basis
adjusted for
business
combinations
Growth rates on revenue
on a foreign
exchange neutral basis adjusted for business
combinations
are
calculated
including
comparable figures for Oikotie and using the
same foreign exchange rates for the period
last year and this year.
Enables comparability of development in revenues over
time excluding the effect of business combinations and
currency fluctuation.

Reconciliation of revenues on a foreign

exchange neutral basis adjusted for Nordic News Financial Other/HQ,
business combinations Marketplaces Media Services Growth Eliminations Total
Revenues current quarter 2021 877 1,845 279 744 (344) 3,401
Currency effect (11) (28) (8) (5) (7) (60)
Revenues adjusted for currency 866 1,817 271 739 (351) 3,341
Revenue growth on a foreign exchange
neutral basis adjusted for business
combinations
6% 3% (8%) 36% (8%) 8%
Revenues current quarter 2020
(presented)
743 1,770 293 544 (324) 3,026
Revenues in Oikotie current quarter
2020
75 - - - - 75
Revenues current quarter 2020
adjusted for business combinations
818 1,770 293 544 (324) 3,101
Currency rates used when converting First quarter Year
profit or loss 2021 2020 2020
Swedish krona (SEK) 1.0145 0.9792 1.0226
Euro (EUR) 10.2640 10.4521 10.7250

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