Annual Report • Feb 13, 2025
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JANUARY — D EC E M B E R 2024
Free cash flow was SEK 21.3 million (-1.2).
Revenue for the period totalled SEK 725,3 million (663,2), an increase of 9.4 per cent compared with 2023. Revenue for the period adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX totalled SEK 691,5 million (595,4), an increase of 16.1 per cent compared with 2023.
| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | YoY change, % Jan–Dec 2024 Jan–Dec 2023 | YoY change, % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number | 427,227 | 464,494 | -8.0 | 427,227 | 464,494 | -8.0 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 427,227 | 435,562 | -1.9 | 427,227 | 435,562 | -1.9 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 7.2 | 725,337 | 663,228 | 9.4 |
| Total revenue adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX | 180,332 | 153,291 | 17.6 | 691,493 | 595,400 | 16.1 |
| ARPU(Average revenue per user), SEK | 146 | 119 | 22.7 | 137 | 117 | 16.8 |
| Gross profit | 75,128 | 66,097 | 13.7 | 292,424 | 250,302 | 16.8 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 41.1 | 38.7 | 6.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 | 6.8 |
| Gross contribution | 54,526 | 50,543 | 7.9 | 209,750 | 171,482 | 22.3 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.8 | 29.6 | 0.7 | 28.9 | 25.9 | 11.8 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) | 17,374 | 14,650 | 18.6 | 62,987 | 16,121 | — |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 9.5 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 2.4 | — |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 9,687 | 3,744 | — | 31,338 | -55,123 | — |
| Operating margin, % | 5.3 | 2.2 | — | 4.3 | -8.3 | — |
| Adjusted operating result (EBIT) | 11,800 | 9,196 | 28.3 | 36,785 | -29,177 | — |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 6.5 | 5.4 | 19.7 | 5.1 | -4.4 | — |
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 2,180 | — | 100,449 | -54,619 | — |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK | 0.3 | 0.1 | — | 2.7 | -1.4 | — |
| Free cash flow | 21,254 | -1,203 | — | 58,418 | -59,878 | — |
Readly is a digital subscription service that offers users unlimited access to 8,000 national and international magazines and newspapers.
Number of full-paying subscribers Readly's biggest markets are Germany, the UK, and Sweden.
Readly signed around 75 new publishers during 2024.
Readly is available in more than 50 countries.
Number of titles Readly has added more than 600 new magazines and newspapers during 2024.
App rating Highly rated by users. 4.7
Our purpose "Unlocking a world of editorial content"
In brief

2024 marks a milestone for Readly as we achieved full-year profitability for the first time, underpinned by significant revenue growth, improved margins and free cash flows. In the fourth quarter, revenues grew by 7.2 per cent to SEK 182.8 million (170.6), adjusted operating profit (EBIT) was SEK 11.8 million (9.2) and free cash flow was SEK 21.3 million (-1.2). For the full year, revenues increased by 9.4 per cent to SEK 725.3 million (663.2), with underlying growth of 16.1 per cent when adjusted for VAT, currency effects, and divestments. Annual gross profit reached SEK 292.4 million (250.3), with an improved gross margin of 40.3 per cent (37.7). Full year adjusted operating margin (EBIT) was 5.1 per cent (-4.4). Adjusted for divestments, the number of FPS decreased 1.9 per cent to 427,227 (435,562) and was in line with expectations following this year's price increases.
In 2024 we welcomed a total of 600 new titles and 75 new publishers. In the fourth quarter alone, we added 11 new publishers and 99 titles, including notable titles such as Marie Claire, Vogue, and GQ in Germany, New Scientist Essential Guides in the UK, SVD Perfect Guide and Vogue Scandinavia in Sweden. We also expanded our portfolio with digital articles from the print edition of Dagens Nyheter. The growth of well-known and sought-after titles is important and strengthens the overall value of Readly.
Throughout the year, our product team continued to focus on enhancing the user experience with more emphasis on stand-alone stories and features. Our text-to-speech functionality now provides 40,000 audio articles. We also increased our mobile-optimised content, ensuring better readability on smaller screens. Additionally, we developed a proprietary technical solution to ensure a consistent reading experience for the vast number of articles we handle daily, regardless from which source or publisher. In summary, we serve a growing variety of content formats to enable a more frequent usage of Readly, at home or on the go.
Our marketing efforts centred around out of home campaigns and radio activations in our core markets. Our marketing channel mix has evolved and diversified, enabling us to effectively reach and convert new users amidst intense digital competition and ad fatigue. Partnerships continued to be a key intake channel. In Q4, more than 20 new partnerships were signed, including German advise platform Finanztip, and mobile operator EE in the UK. In total, partnerships contributed to 30 per cent of new FPS intake. By the end of 2024, we had over 150 active partners. As new users discover Readly through our different marketing activations, I'd also like to credit our Customer Success team. Throughout our busiest quarter, they worked efficiently to assist trialists and subscribers, ensuring swift guidance. Their efforts are key to
maintaining our high ratings: 4.7 on App Store, 4.3 on Google Play, and 4.4 on Trustpilot. This highlights how growth and customer satisfaction go hand in hand.
In 2024, Readly achieved full-year profitability for the first time with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.7 per cent (2.4) and positive free cash flow of SEK 58.4 million (-59.9). This milestone underscores the scalability of our business and with it, Readly demonstrates the viability and profitability of the all-you-can-read business model in the publishing space.
Readly's strategy focuses on continued product development and balanced growth while maintaining solid profitability. We have a strong and result driven team to continue our success. Together, we look forward to 2025 with confidence and high ambitions.
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO Readly

OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2024 (OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2023)

increase in total revenue compared with Q4 2023.
increase in total revenue. (Adjusted for currency, VAT, divestment)
+7.2% +17.6% sek75.1m
in gross profit representing a gross profit margin of 41.1 per cent.

Total revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 182.8 million (170.6), an increase of 7.2 per cent over the year-earlier quarter. Total revenue increased 17.6 per cent, adjusted for VAT, currency effects and divestments. The increase was driven by average revenue per user (ARPU) thanks to the continued roll out of price increases for new user segments and the inclusion of the UK market were price increases were implemented in May 2024.
Revenue in Germany increased 19.0 per cent to SEK 81.9 million (68.8). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in Germany was 18.7 per cent. Growth in Germany was driven primarily by price increases. In the UK, revenue increased 21.5 per cent to SEK 38.8 million (31.9). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in the UK was 16.3 per cent. Growth in the UK was driven by price increases that were implemented in May this year.
In Sweden, revenue increased 19.1 per cent to SEK 30.0 million (25.2). Growth in Sweden was primarily driven by price increases with full effect in the second quarter 2024. Other non-core markets decreased 31.3 per cent mainly due to the divestment of Readly France, totalling SEK 30.7 million (44.7) during the quarter and accounted for 16.9 per cent of net sales. Of the other markets, it was mainly Austria and Australia that contributed to the increase. Revenue in Austria increased 18.0 per cent and revenue in Australia rose 61.4 per cent.
Gross profit was SEK 75.1 million (66.1) corresponding to a gross margin of 41.1 per cent (38.7). The increase in gross profit margin was mainly related to lower publisher costs in relation to total revenue. The gross contribution for the period was SEK 54.5 million (50.5), corresponding to a gross contribution margin of 29.8 per cent (29.6).
Publisher costs increased 3.1 per cent in the fourth quarter and totalled SEK -107.7 million (-104.5), adjusted for the divestment of Readly France publisher costs increased 14.0 per cent. The increase in publisher costs was driven by revenue growth. Personnel costs decreased 14.4 per cent and totalled SEK -27.7 million (-32.4) following the reorganization in the fourth quarter of 2023. Other external costs increased 19.7 per cent and totalled SEK -30.4 million (-25.4) primarily due to higher marketing costs. The fourth quarter included extraordinary operating expenses of SEK -2.1 million, which pertained of cost related to the divestment of Readly France SA and other legal expenses. For additional transaction costs related to the divestment see note 5. Total operating expenses increased 3.8 per cent to SEK -173.2 million (-166.9).
Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) was SEK 17.4 million (14.7), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.5 per cent (8.6). The operating result (EBIT) improved to SEK 9.7 million (3.7), corresponding to an operating margin of 5.3 per cent (2.2).
Net financial items for the quarter totalled SEK 3.9 million (-2.2), which comprised of exchange rate effects, which had a negative impact on cash and cash equivalents, and interest income.
Tax expense for the period amounted to SEK -0.4 million (0.7). Deferred tax assets has been recognised on SEK 453 million (-) on the Group's tax loss carryforwards. The Group has unutilised loss carryforwards of SEK 445 million (962) that are not recognised in the balance sheet.
The Group reported a net result for the period of SEK 13.2 million (2.2), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 0.3 (0.1) before and after dilution.
The average number of staff including consultants was 100 (126) during the fourth quarter, of which the average number of employees was 90 (105).
JANUARY–DECEMBER 2024 (JANUARY–DECEMBER 2023)

increase in total revenue
increase in total revenue. (Adjusted for currency, VAT, divestment) compared to 2023. in gross profit

representing a gross profit margin of 40.3 per cent.

Total revenue amounted to SEK 725.3 million (663.2), an increase of 9.4 per cent compared to Q4 2023. Total revenue increased 16.1 per cent, adjusted for VAT, currency effects and divestments. The increase was driven by increased average revenue per user (ARPU) thanks to the continued roll out of price increases for new user segments and the inclusion of the UK market were price increases were implemented in May 2024.
Of the core markets Germany, the UK and Sweden, it was Germany and Sweden that accounted for the majority of the growth in revenue. Revenue growth was primarily driven by price increases in all the core markets. Revenue in Germany increased 18.8 per cent to SEK 313.2 million (263.6). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in Germany was 19.2 per cent. In the UK, revenue increased 11.3 per cent to SEK 141.4 million (127.1). Adjusted for currency effects,
growth in the UK was 8.7 per cent. In Sweden, revenue increased 18.4 per cent to SEK 117.9 million (99.6). Other non-core markets revenue decreased 13.4 per cent mainly due to the divestment of Readly France, totalling SEK 149.6 million (172.7) and accounted for 20.7 per cent of net sales in the period. Of the other markets, it was mainly Austria and Australia that contributed to the increase. Revenue in Austria increased 18.6 per cent and revenue in Australia rose 62.9 per cent.
Gross profit improved 16.8 per cent to SEK 292.4 million (250.3), corresponding to a gross profit margin of 40.3 per cent (37.7). The increase in gross profit margin was mainly related to lower publisher costs in relation to total revenue. The gross contribution for the period was SEK 209.8 million (171.5), corresponding to a gross contribution margin of 28.9 per cent (25.9). The improved gross contribution margin was primarily due to the improved gross margin.
Publisher costs during the year increased 4.8 per cent and totalled SEK -432.9 million (-412.9), adjusted for the divestment of Readly France publisher costs increased 11.7 per cent. The increase in publisher costs was driven by revenue growth. Personnel costs decreased 16.4 per cent and totalled SEK -104.4 million (-124.9) because of the reorganisation in the fourth quarter of 2023. Other external costs decreased 7.2 per cent and totalled SEK -126.1 million (-135.8). The main reason for the decline in other external costs was less external consultants. Total operating expenses decreased 3.4 per cent to SEK -694.0 million (-718.4). Extraordinary operating expenses for the year amounted to SEK -5.4 million and pertained of cost related to the divestment of Readly France SA and other legal expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) was SEK 63.0 million (16.1), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.7 per cent (2.4). The operating result (EBIT) was SEK 31.3 million (-55.1), corresponding to an operating margin of 4.3 per cent (-8.3).
On 18 June 2024 the subsidiary Readly France SA was sold which resulted in an accounting loss of SEK 33.2 million. The loss is presented below the operating result but above Net financial items. See note 5 for more information.
Net financial items totalled SEK 8.5 million (-1.7), which comprised of a value adjustment of the earn-out consideration and exchange rate effects, which had a negative impact on cash and cash equivalents and on net financial items.
Tax income for the period amounted to SEK 93.7 million (2.2) and comprised of deferred tax related to tax loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets has been recognised on SEK 453 million (-) on the Group's tax loss carryforwards. The Group has unutilised loss carryforwards of SEK 445 million (962) that are not recognised in the balance sheet.
The Group reported a net result for the period of SEK 100.4 million (-54.6), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 2.7 (-1.4) before and after dilution.
The average number of staff including consultants was 104 (134) during the period, of which the average number of employees was 92 (109).
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 60.5 million (-9.3), primarily due to improved results. Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 74.8 million (-24.8). The change in working capital was mainly attributable to increased operating liabilities.
Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -1.3 million (-48.6), of which SEK -15.4 million (-32.9) pertained to capitalised product development costs. Divestment of subsidiary, after deduction for disposed cash balance, amounted to SEK 20.4 million.
Paid earn-out considerations during the period amounted to SEK -6.3 million (-16.1).
Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -70.3 million (-10.6) of which dividend amounted to SEK -66.3 million (-). During the year, repayment of loans totalled SEK -2.9 million (-6.7) and amortisation of lease liabilities SEK -1.0 million (-2.2).
For full consolidated statement of cash flows refer to page 15.
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income (EBIT) | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Reversal of depreciation and amortization | 5,573 | 5,454 | 26,202 | 45,298 |
| Other non-cash items | 132 | -2,905 | 1,114 | -1,526 |
| Cash flow before changes in working capital | 15,392 | 6,292 | 58,654 | -11,351 |
| Changes in working capital | 7,116 | -2,499 | 14,332 | -15,437 |
| Cash flow after changes in working capital | 22,508 | 3,793 | 72,986 | -26,789 |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | -4,563 | -6,905 | -15,378 | -32,890 |
| Operating cash flow | 17,945 | -3,112 | 57,608 | -59,679 |
| Financial income and expenses paid | 3,751 | 412 | 3,564 | 958 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -265 | -129 | -1,006 | -2,234 |
| Current taxes paid | -177 | 1,626 | -1,748 | 1,077 |
| Free cash flow | 21,254 | -1,203 | 58,418 | -59,878 |
| Other cash flow items | -67,916 | -2,029 | -55,245 | -23,982 |
| Total cash flow | -46,662 | -3,232 | 3,173 | -83,860 |
Cash and cash equivalents on 31 December 2024 amounted to SEK 105.4 million (102.9).
Capitalised development expenditure amounted to SEK 48.5 million (58.0). Other intangible assets, identified surplus value linked to acquisitions and goodwill, totalled SEK 0 million (76.6) due to the divestment of Readly France SA. Deferred tax assets related to tax loss carryforwards amounted to SEK 93.3 million (-).
The Group's shareholders' equity as per 31 December 2024 amounted to SEK 70.1 million (34.7), which represented equity per share of SEK 1.8 (0.9). The change in equity was mainly due to a positive net result for the period of SEK 100.4 million (-54.6) and including recognition of deferred tax on tax loss carryforwards offset by a capital loss from the divestment of Readly France SA and paid dividend of SEK 66.3 million.
Total liabilities amounted to SEK 223.7 million (259.6) as per 31 December 2024.
As of 31 December remaining earn-out consideration amounted to SEK 0.3 million (11.3). During the year, a value adjustment of SEK 4.9 million was made. Deferred tax liabilities amounted to SEK 0 million (6.7) due to the divestment of Readly France SA. Other liabilities mainly comprised publisher payables and lease liabilities.
Total credit facilities amounted to SEK 0 million (11.4). The credit facility was entirely attributable to Readly France SA. Repayment of loans during the year totalled to SEK 2.8 million.
On 18 October the Board announced the decision to remove the dividend policy and proposed an extra dividend of SEK 1.75 per share.
The Extraordinary General Meeting on 25 November resolved, in accordance with the proposal of the board of directors, an extra dividend of SEK 1.75.
There are no significant events after the end of the period.
On 25 July 2023, the founders of Readly France SA (former Toutabo SA) filed a lawsuit towards Readly International AB (publ). The lawsuit essentially concerns the earn-out considerations which were agreed upon during the acquisition. One financial seller of Readly France joined the lawsuit on 9 October 2023. The total claim in the lawsuit amounts to SEK 18 million. The company's assessment is that the earn-outs that have been paid out are correct why no further provisions have been recognized in the Group's financial statements.
On 24 May 2024, the founders of Readly France SA filed another lawsuit referring to their bonus agreements. The total claim amounts to SEK 6 million. The company´s assessment is that no further payment should be made why no provision has been recognised in the Group's financial statements.
Readly International AB (publ) conducts transactions with related parties (subsidiaries) on a continuous basis, consisting of internal group services. Readly AB, a subsidiary of Readly International AB (publ), has publishing and advertising agreements with subsidiaries to Bonnier AB. All transactions are conducted on market terms.
Readly has not had any material related-party transactions other than what is stated in Note 7 on pages 54–57, and Note 27 on page 64–65, of the 2023 Annual Report.
Readly does not issue any forecasts.
Readly International AB (publ) is the Parent Company of the Group. The Parent Company's function is to provide services to other companies in the Group and manage shares in subsidiaries. The Parent Company's expenses pertain mainly to personnel costs for parts of the senior management team and costs for external consultants related to central Group functions.
Revenue for the year totalled SEK 31.7 million (34.0) and pertained entirely to services provided to subsidiaries as well as to brands. The Parent Company reported a loss for the period of SEK -6.8 million (-6.4), of which net financial items totalled SEK -12.6 million (-1.2). Net financial items for the period comprised of the capital loss from the divestment of Readly France SA amounting to SEK -18.1 million as well as currency effects.
Cash and cash equivalents on 31 December 2024 amounted to SEK 7.0 million (4.4). Shares in subsidiaries amounted to SEK 460.1 million (529.1) as per 31 December 2024. The change is explained by the divestment of the entire holding in Readly France SA and liquidation of Readly Financial Instruments.
Equity in the Parent Company amounted to SEK 328.6 million (401.7). The change is due to the net result for the period as well as paid out dividend.
As per 31 December 2024 the Parent Company's share capital amounted to SEK 1,137,142, apportioned among 37,904,738 shares. Employee stock options outstanding as per 31 December 2024 totalled 15,000 (51,425). Warrants outstanding as per 31 December 2024 totalled 9,000 (179,800).
Readly International AB (publ) conducts transactions with related parties on a continuous basis, consisting of internal group services as well as publisher and advertising agreements. All transactions are conducted on market terms. Readly has not had any material related-party transactions other than what is stated in Note 7 on pages 54–57, and Note 27 on page 64–65, of the 2023 Annual Report.
| SEKt Note |
Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 20235 | Jan–Dec 2024 Jan–Dec 20235 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2 181,331 |
170,591 | 722,128 | 663,066 |
| Other revenue | 1,510 | 17 | 3,209 | 162 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
| Publisher costs | -107,713 | -104,511 | -432,913 | -412,926 |
| Other external costs | -30,3611, 2 | -25,3743, 5 | -126,0731, 2 | -135,7914, 5 |
| Personnel costs | -27,703 | -32,3693 | -104,407 | -124,8904 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -5,573 | -5,454 | -26,202 | -45,298 |
| Other operating expenses | -1,804 | 843 | -4,405 | 554 |
| Operating result | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Loss on disposal of subsidiary | 5 – |
– | -33,162 | – |
| Net financial items | 3,925 | -2,240 | 8,539 | -1,713 |
| Result before tax | 13,611 | 1,504 | 6,715 | -56,836 |
| Income tax | -367 | 677 | 93,734 | 2,218 |
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 2,180 | 100,449 | -54,619 |
| Net result for the period attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | 13,245 | 1,793 | 100,497 | -54,930 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 387 | -48 | 312 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 0.3 | 0,1 | 2.7 | -1.4 |
| Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
1) Items affecting comparability associated with legal costs amount to SEK 0.7 million for the quarter and SEK 1.9 million for the period January – December 2024.
2) Items affecting comparability attributable to the divestment of Readly France amount to SEK 1.4 million for the quarter and SEK 3.5 million for the period January – December 2024.
3) Items affecting comparability attributable to severance pay to personnel and for the delisting and relisting processes amount to SEK 5.4 million
4) Items affecting comparability attributable to the public cash offer, severance pay to personnel and for the delisting and relisting processes amount to SEK 25.9 million.
5) The recognition of exchange rate effects have been adjusted. The impact on net sales and net result is zero. See Note 1 for further information.
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 2,180 | 100,449 | -54,619 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Exchange rate differences on translating foreign operations | 193 | -4,130 | 1,369 | 8 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 193 | -4,130 | 1,369 | 8 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 13,438 | -1,950 | 101,818 | -54,610 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | 13,438 | -2,354 | 101,842 | -55,020 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 405 | -24 | 410 |
| SEKt | Note | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | – | 49,841 | |
| Other intangible assets | 48,518 | 84,717 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 144 | 159 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 93,294 | – | |
| Right-of-use assets | 2,680 | 2,636 | |
| Other non-current assets | 3 | 9,961 | 9,780 |
| Total non-current assets | 154,598 | 147,132 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade receivables | 11,620 | 14,449 | |
| Other current assets | 22,162 | 29,813 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 105,416 | 102,858 | |
| Total current assets | 139,198 | 147,120 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 293,796 | 294,252 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Equity attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | 70,068 | 34,282 | |
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 415 | |
| Total equity | 70,068 | 34,697 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | 1,088 | 1,856 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | – | 6,690 | |
| Long-term borrowings | – | 5,001 | |
| Provisions | – | 1,968 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,088 | 15,516 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Other financial liabilities | 3 | 291 | 11,330 |
| Trade payables | 13,964 | 34,003 | |
| Lease liabilities | 1,372 | 851 | |
| Short-term borrowings | – | 6,440 | |
| Other current liabilities | 207,013 | 191,415 | |
| Total current liabilities | 222,640 | 244,039 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 293,796 | 294,252 |
| SEKt | Share capital |
Other contributed capital |
Translation difference |
Retained earnings (including net result for the year) |
Total | Non controlling interests |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1 January 2024 | 1,137 | 1,181,374 | 12,154 | -1,160,383 | 34,282 | 415 | 34,697 |
| Net result for the period | – | – | – | 100,497 | 100,497 | -48 | 100,449 |
| Other comprehensive income | – | – | -11,148 | 12,494 | 1,345 | 24 | 1,369 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | -11,148 | 112,991 | 101,842 | -24 | 101,818 |
| Transactions with owners | |||||||
| Share-based remuneration | – | 28 | – | – | 28 | – | 28 |
| Dividend | – | – | – | -66,333 | -66,333 | – | -66,333 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | – | – | – | 249 | 249 | -391 | -143 |
| Total transactions with owners | – | 28 | – | -66,085 | -66,056 | -391 | -66,447 |
| Closing balance 31 December 2024 | 1,137 | 1,181,403 | 1,006 | -1,113,478 | 70,068 | – | 70,068 |
| SEKt | Share capital |
Other contributed capital |
Translation difference |
Retained earnings (including net result for the year) |
Total | Non controlling interests |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1 January 2023 | 1,137 | 1,182,624 | 12,244 | -1,105,453 | 90,552 | 5 | 90,557 |
| Net result for the period | – | – | – | -54,930 | -54,930 | 312 | -54,619 |
| Other comprehensive income | – | – | -90 | – | -90 | 98 | 8 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | -90 | -54,930 | -55,020 | 410 | -54,610 |
| Transactions with owners | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share-based remuneration | – | -485 | – | – | -485 | – | -485 |
| Repurchased warrants | – | -764 | – | – | -764 | – | -764 |
| Total transactions with owners | – | -1,249 | – | – | -1,249 | – | -1,249 |
| Closing balance 31 December 2023 | 1,137 | 1,181,374 | 12,154 | -1,160,383 | 34,282 | 415 | 34,697 |
| SEKt Note |
Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result (EBIT) | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 5,573 | 5,454 | 26,202 | 45,298 |
| Other items not affecting liquidity | 132 | -2,905 | 1,114 | -1,526 |
| Interest received | 3,730 | 1,093 | 4,203 | 4,387 |
| Interest paid | 21 | -681 | -639 | -3,429 |
| Paid tax | -177 | 1,626 | -1,748 | 1,077 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 18,966 | 8,330 | 60,469 | -9,317 |
| Change in working capital | 7,116 | -2,499 | 14,332 | -15,437 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 26,082 | 5,831 | 74,802 | -24,754 |
| Investments in intangible and tangible assets | -4,563 | -6,905 | -15,378 | -32,890 |
| Investments in financial assets | -1,583 | -533 | – | 407 |
| Paid earn-out considerations | – | – | -6,348 | -16,074 |
| Divestment of subsidiary 5 |
– | – | 20,442 | – |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -6,146 | -7,437 | -1,284 | -48,557 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | – | – | -143 | – |
| Dividend | -66,333 | – | -66,333 | – |
| Repurchased warrants | – | – | – | -764 |
| Repurchased employee stock options | – | – | – | -863 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -265 | -129 | -1,006 | -2,234 |
| Repayment of loans | – | -1,496 | -2,863 | -6,688 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -66,598 | -1,625 | -70,344 | -10,550 |
| Total cash flow | -46,662 | -3,232 | 3,173 | -83,860 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 152,410 | 108,673 | 102,858 | 188,706 |
| Exchange rate differences related to cash and cash equivalents | -333 | -2,582 | -616 | -1,988 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 105,416 | 102,858 | 105,416 | 102,858 |
| SEKt Note |
Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING REVENUE | ||||
| Net sales | 7,161 | 9,536 | 31,691 | 34,028 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
| Other external costs | -2,523 | -2,554 | -13,710 | -17,704 |
| Personnel costs | -4,523 | -4,314 | -11,952 | -21,0871 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -82 | -82 | -327 | -327 |
| Other operating expenses | 53 | -17 | 64 | -34 |
| Operating result | 87 | 2,569 | 5,767 | -5,125 |
| Net financial items 5 |
807 | -115 | -12,562 | -1,232 |
| Result after financial items | 894 | 2,453 | -6,796 | -6,357 |
| Result before tax | 894 | 2,453 | -6,796 | -6,357 |
| Income tax | – | – | – | – |
| Net result for the period | 894 | 2,453 | -6,796 | -6,357 |
1) Items affecting comparability attributable to severance pay to the former CEO amount to SEK 6.3 million. Net result for the period corresponds to the Parent Company's comprehensive income for the period.
| SEKt Note |
31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 82 | 409 |
| Participations in Group companies | 460,143 | 529,121 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 968 | 1,180 |
| Total non-current assets | 461,193 | 530,711 |
| Current assets | ||
| Trade receivables | 46 | – |
| Receivables from Group companies | 514 | 1,446 |
| Tax receivables | 155 | 65 |
| Other receivables | 367 | 383 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,949 | 4,359 |
| Total current assets | 8,031 | 6,252 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 469,224 | 536,963 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Restricted equity | 1,137 | 1,137 |
| Unrestricted equity | 327,447 | 400,547 |
| Equity | 328,584 | 401,684 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current liabilities to Group companies | 1 | 51 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1 | 51 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 926 | 429 |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 131,577 | 109,675 |
| Other current liabilities 3 |
8,135 | 25,122 |
| Total current liabilities | 140,638 | 135,227 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 469,224 | 536,963 |
Readly applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for groups, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) as endorsed by the EU.
This report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable stipulations of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and should be read in the same context as the 2023 Annual Report. The most significant accounting policies used in preparing this report are described in Note 1 on pages 47–51 of the 2023 Annual Report.
Changes in IFRS and amendments and interpretations of existing standards that took effect on 1 January 2024 have not given rise to any changes in the reporting of the Group's financial performance
or position. In addition, the same accounting policies and bases of calculation used in the 2023 Annual Report have been applied in preparing the financial statements in this report, except as stated below.
As of 1 January 2024, exchange rate effects earlier recognised within operating income and other operating expenses are now presented net within other operating expenses or reclassified to net financial items. The change in accounting treatment has zero impact on net sales and net result. For comparison, 2023 financials have been adjusted accordingly.
The Parent Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for legal entities.
| Distribution of net sales by service | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 | ||
| Readly's digital magazine service | 181,304 | 162,914 | 707,276 | 634,489 | ||
| Other sales revenue | 28 | 7,677 | 14,853 | 28,577 | ||
| Total | 181,331 | 170,591 | 722,128 | 663,066 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 81,915 | 68,849 | 313,160 | 263,639 |
| Sweden | 29,977 | 25,169 | 117,907 | 99,579 |
| UK | 38,761 | 31,905 | 141,428 | 127,100 |
| Rest of world | 30,678 | 44,668 | 149,633 | 172,748 |
| Total | 181,331 | 170,591 | 722,128 | 663,066 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| YoY change, % | 7.2 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 14.2 |
| of which: | ||||
| – organic growth, % | 17.6 | 7.1 | 16.1 | 9.2 |
| – currency effects & VAT, % | 1.6 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 6.5 |
| – divestments, % | -12.1 | -1.5 | -7.3 | -1.5 |
Readly has a financial liability relating to the earn-out consideration attributable to the acquisition of Readly France SA that is measured at fair value through profit or loss. The earn-out consideration is subject to certain targets being met in terms of number of users, publisher agreements and commercial partnership agreements and may amount to a maximum of EUR 4.1 million.
The calculation of fair value is based on level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, which entails that fair value has been determined on the basis of a measurement model in which the material input data is based on unobservable inputs. Measurement was performed based on the discounted value of estimated future cash flows.
| SEKm | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1 January 2024 | 11.3 | |
| Value adjustment | 4.9 | |
| Restatement effect | -0.3 | |
| Paid during the year | -6.3 | |
| Closing balance 31 December 2024 | 0.3 |
The fair value of current receivables and liabilities recognised at amortised cost corresponds to their carrying amounts, since the discounting effect is not considered to be significant. The fair value of non-current receivables and liabilities reported at amortised cost is deemed in all essential respects to correspond to their carrying amount. For further information on financial assets and liabilities, and their classification, refer to Note 17 of the 2023 Annual Report.
In the preparation of the financial statements, management must make estimations and assessments, and must therefore make certain estimations and assumptions about the future. Management's estimations and assessments are evaluated on a regular basis based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are considered to be reasonable under the prevailing conditions.
The estimations for accounting purposes that result from these, by definition, seldom correspond to the actual outcome. The estimations and assumptions that entail a significant risk for material adjustments of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities during the financial year are addressed in general below.
Deferred tax asset has been recognised on SEK 453 million (-) on the Group's tax loss carryforwards. The valuation of tax loss carryforwards has been made based on an assessment of the amounts expected to be utilised against future taxable profits. This assessment is based on the Group's forecast.
Unutilised tax loss carryforwards for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised amounted to SEK 445 million (962) as per 31 December 2024.
For further information on estimations and assessments, please refer to Readly's 2023 Annual Report, Note 3 on page 53.
On 18 June 2024 Readly International AB (publ) announced the divestment of its entire holding in Readly France SA to Cafeyn Group. The subsidiary was sold on 18 June 2024. Total consideration received in cash amounted to SEK 50.8 million. The loss in the parent company amounted to SEK 18.1 million.
The divestment is not recognised as a discontinued operation according to IFRS 5 since it does not constitute a separate major line of business of Readly's operations and is not considered significant for the Group.
| SEKt |
|---|
| ------ |
| Consideration received | |
|---|---|
| Cash | 50,794 |
| Carrying amount of net assets sold | -80,615 |
| Result on sale | -29,821 |
| Reclassification of remaining foreign currency translation reserve | 1,209 |
| Transaction costs | -4,551 |
| Result on sale | -33,162 |
The company presents certain financial measures in the interim report that are not defined by IFRS. The company believes that these Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) provide valuable supplementary information to investors and company management, as they allow evaluation of the company's financial performance and financial position. Since not all companies calculate
financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable with measures used by other companies. These financial measures shall therefore not be regarded as a replacement for the measures defined in accordance with IFRS. The tables below present certain measures that are not defined in IFRS, and they are therefore defined on page 22 of this report.
| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number | 427,227 | 464,494 | 427,227 | 464,494 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 427,227 | 435,562 | 427,227 | 435,562 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Total revenue adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX | 180,332 | 153,291 | 691,493 | 595,400 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 7.2 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 14.2 |
| Total revenue adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX growth, % | 17.6 | 7.1 | 16.1 | 9.2 |
| ARPU1 (Average revenue per user), SEK | 146 | 119 | 137 | 117 |
| Gross profit1 | 75,128 | 66,097 | 292,424 | 250,302 |
| Gross profit margin1 , % |
41.1 | 38.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| Gross contribution1 | 54,526 | 50,543 | 209,750 | 171,482 |
| Gross contribution margin1 , % |
29.8 | 29.6 | 28.9 | 25.9 |
| EBITDA1 | 15,260 | 9,197 | 57,540 | -9,825 |
| EBITDA margin1 , % |
8.3 | 5.4 | 7.9 | -1.5 |
| Operating result | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Operating margin, % | 5,3 | 2.2 | 4.3 | -8.3 |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) 1 | 17,374 | 14,650 | 62,987 | 16,121 |
| Adjusted operating margin (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) 1 , % |
9.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| Adjusted operating result (excl. IAC)1 | 11,800 | 9,196 | 36,785 | -29,177 |
| Adjusted operating margin (excl. IAC)1 , % |
6.5 | 5.4 | 5.1 | -4.4 |
| Total operating expenses | -173,154 | -166,864 | -693,999 | -718,351 |
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 2,180 | 100,449 | -54,619 |
| Items affecting comparability | -2,114 | -5,452 | -5,447 | -25,946 |
| Net margin, % | 7.2 | 1.3 | 13.8 | -8.2 |
| Free cash flow | 21,254 | -1,203 | 58,418 | -59,878 |
| Average number of employees | 100 | 126 | 104 | 134 |
| KPI data per share | ||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 | -1.4 |
| Basic and diluted equity per share, SEK | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Weighted number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of the period | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
1) For reconciliation of APMs, see pages 23–24.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number |
427,227 | 415,771 | 422,986 | 458,670 | 464,494 | 460,686 | 454,745 | 453,631 | 452,466 | 446,861 | 447,196 | 465,456 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 427,227 | 415,771 | 422,986 | 432,096 | 435,562 | 432,111 | 425,557 | 423,385 | 421,629 | 415,530 | 415,849 | 433,729 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 180,523 | 188,010 | 173,963 | 170,608 | 169,512 | 164,672 | 158,436 | 140,698 | 137,394 | 147,311 | 155,337 |
| Total revenue adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX |
180,332 | 183,689 | 186,243 | 171,558 | 153,291 | 154,406 | 146,251 | 141,452 | 137,656 | 131,948 | 119,917 | 124,969 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 7.2 | 6.5 | 14.2 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 15.1 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 16.2 | 23.8 | 30.0 | 41.2 |
| Total revenue growth % adjusted for divestments, VAT and FX |
17.6 | 19.0 | 17.6 | 9.9 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 11.3 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 8.4 | 20.2 |
| ARPU, SEK | 146 | 145 | 137 | 121 | 119 | 120 | 115 | 112 | 109 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Gross profit | 75,128 | 73,736 | 75,459 | 68,101 | 66,097 | 65,257 | 63,365 | 55,583 | 56,301 | 48,239 | 42,067 | 45,711 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 41.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 35.1 | 36.2 | 32.7 | 30.6 | 32.5 |
| Gross contribution | 54,526 | 51,319 | 55,091 | 48,814 | 50,543 | 47,843 | 42,018 | 31,079 | 31,712 | 25,510 | 22,267 | 16,055 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.8 | 28.4 | 29.3 | 28.1 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 25.5 | 19.6 | 20.4 | 17.3 | 16.2 | 11.4 |
| Operating result | 9,687 | 13,120 | 8,900 | -369 | 3,744 | -3,552 | -22,017 | -33,298 | -47,857 | -22,359 | -29,886 | -44,757 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.3 | 7.3 | 4.7 | -0.2 | 2.2 | -2.1 | -13.4 | -21.0 | -30.8 | -15.2 | -21.8 | -31.8 |
| Adjusted operating result | 11,800 | 14,433 | 9,293 | 1,259 | 9,196 | -2,506 | -15,707 | -20,160 | -19,902 | -22,245 | -27,354 | -37,710 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 6.5 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 5.4 | -1.5 | -9.5 | -12.7 | -12.8 | -15.1 | -19.9 | -26.8 |
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 104,721 | -19,830 | 2,312 | 2,180 | -4,541 | -18,464 | -33,794 | -28,905 | -19,021 | -26,840 | -45,193 |
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR |
DEFINITION | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | Revenue less publisher costs. | Used as a measure of the core business's operating profit, regardless of the effect of other operations, items affecting comparability between periods, and financing and company tax. |
| Gross profit margin | Gross profit/loss divided by revenue. | Used as a measure of the core business's profitability, regardless of the effect of other operations. |
| EBITDA | Operating profit excluding financial items, tax, depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses of tangible and intangible assets. |
Used as an alternative measure of operating profit that is not affected by historical investments and their accounting treatment, or by items affecting comparability. |
| EBITDA margin | EBITDA divided by total revenue. | Used as an alternative measure of the business's profitability. |
| Equity per share | Equity in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the end of the period. |
A measure used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the company's financial position. |
| Full-paying subscriber (FPS) |
A subscriber who pays 51 per cent or more of the ordinary price for a subscription. |
This measure is used to identify the subscribers who pay the full price for the service. |
| Average revenue per user (ARPU) |
Subscriber revenue on monthly basis divided by the outgoing number of FPSs in the corresponding month. |
This measure is used to identify the share of total revenue that is attributable to each full-paying subscriber. |
| Items affecting comparability (IAC) |
Non-recurring significant items and events attributable to the Group's strategy or structure. These are relevant for understanding the Group's performance and year-on-year comparisons. |
Used to inform about items that affect comparability between different periods. |
| Marketing costs |
External marketing costs related to customer acquisition, campaigns and similar marketing activities. |
Used as a measure of marketing costs, regardless of the effect of other operations, items affecting comparability between periods, and financing and company tax. |
| Net margin | Net result for the period divided by total revenue for the period. |
Used as an alternative measure of the business's profitability. |
| Organic growth | Growth that the company achieves itself through its own sales, i.e., not through acquisitions. |
Used as a measure of growth in the company's total revenue. |
| Earnings per share | Net result for the period after tax in relation to the average number of shares outstanding during the period. |
A measure used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the value of the company's shares outstanding. |
| Operating result (EBIT) | Operating revenue less operating expenses. | A measure of the company's operating result before interest and tax that is used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the company's profitability. |
| Operating margin | Operating result in relation to operating expenses. | A profitability measure that is used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the company's profitability. |
| Growth in total revenue | Increase in total revenue compared with the preceding period. |
Used as a measure of growth in the company's total revenue. |
| Total operating expenses | Total expenses excluding interest expenses and tax costs. |
Used as a measure of the Group's total expenses regardless of the effect of other operations, items affecting comparability between periods, and financing and company tax. |
| Gross contribution | Gross profit excluding marketing costs. | A measure of the company's gross profit after marketing costs used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the company's profitability. |
| Gross contribution margin | Gross contribution divided by operating revenue. | A profitability measure that is used by investors, analysts and company management to evaluate the company's profitability. |
| Free cash flow | The performance measure is defined as operating cash flow after changes in working capital, cash flow from net investments of tangible and intangible assets, received/paid interest, paid tax as well as interest on lease liabilities according to IFRS 16. |
Free cash flow is a measure of the cash that the group generates from its operations and investments. |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Publisher costs | -107,713 | -104,511 | -432,913 | -412,926 |
| Gross profit | 75,128 | 66,097 | 292,424 | 250,302 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 41.1 | 38.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 15,260 | 9,197 | 57,540 | -9,825 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 8.3 | 5.4 | 7.9 | -1.5 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted number of shares outstanding | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
| Total equity | 70,068 | 34,697 | 70,068 | 34,697 |
| Equity per share (SEK) | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the period | 13,245 | 2,180 | 100,449 | -54,619 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Net margin, % | 7.2 | 1.3 | 13.8 | -8.2 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Total operating expenses | -173,154 | -166,864 | -693,999 | -718,351 |
| Operating result | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.3 | 2.2 | 4.3 | -8.3 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result (EBITDA) | 15,260 | 9,197 | 57,540 | -9,825 |
| Items affecting comparability | ||||
| Restructuring | – | 4,806 | – | 11,543 |
| Transaction and integration costs upon acquisition of Readly France SA | – | – | – | 318 |
| Transaction costs for the public cash offer | – | – | – | 12,938 |
| Transaction costs for the delisting and relisting processes | – | 646 | – | 1,146 |
| Transaction costs for the divestment of Readly France SA | 1,438 | – | 3,504 | – |
| Legal costs | 676 | – | 1,944 | – |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) | 17,374 | 14,650 | 62,987 | 16,121 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Adjusted operating margin (EBITDA) (excl. IAC), % | 9.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result (EBIT) | 9,687 | 3,744 | 31,338 | -55,123 |
| Items affecting comparability | ||||
| Restructuring | – | 4,806 | – | 11,543 |
| Transaction and integration costs upon acquisition of Readly France SA | – | – | – | 318 |
| Transaction costs for the public cash offer | – | – | – | 12,938 |
| Transaction costs for the delisting and relisting processes | – | 646 | – | 1,146 |
| Transaction costs for the divestment of Readly France SA | 1,438 | – | 3,504 | – |
| Legal costs | 676 | – | 1,944 | – |
| Adjusted operating result (excl. IAC) | 11,800 | 9,196 | 36,785 | -29,177 |
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Adjusted operating margin (excl. IAC), % | 6.5 | 5.4 | 5.1 | -4.4 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 7.2 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 14.2 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher costs | -107,713 | -104,511 | -432,913 | -412,926 |
| Marketing costs | -20,601 | -15,554 | -82,674 | -78,820 |
| Other external costs | -9,760 | -9,819 | -43,399 | -56,971 |
| Personnel costs | -27,703 | -32,369 | -104,407 | -124,890 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -5,573 | -5,454 | -26,202 | -45,298 |
| Other operating expenses | -1,804 | 843 | -4,405 | 554 |
| Total operating expenses | -173,154 | -166,864 | -693,999 | -718,351 |
| SEKt | Oct–Dec 2024 | Oct–Dec 2023 | Jan–Dec 2024 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 182,841 | 170,608 | 725,337 | 663,228 |
| Publisher costs | -107,713 | -104,511 | -432,913 | -412,926 |
| Marketing costs | -20,601 | -15,554 | -82,674 | -78,820 |
| Gross contribution | 54,526 | 50,543 | 209,750 | 171,482 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.8 | 29.6 | 28.9 | 25.9 |
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO Telephone: +46 8 256 770 Johan Adalberth CFO Telephone: +46 8 256 770 [email protected]
Postal address: Gjörwellsgatan 30, SE-112 60 Stockholm Office address: Gjörwellsgatan 30, SE-112 60 Stockholm Corp. Reg. No. 556912-9553 Phone: +46 8 256 770 or +46 70 928 83 19 Email: [email protected] Website: www.readly.com
Financial reports, press releases and other information are available from the date of publication on Readly's website: www.readly.com.
This information is information that Readly International AB (publ) is obligated to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication by agency of the contact persons above at 7:30 a.m. CET on 13 February 2025.
This year-end report has not been audited or reviewed by the company's auditors.
The interim information provided on pages 2–11 constitutes an integral part of this financial report.
Financial update January–March 2025 16 April 2025 2024 Annual Report 26 March 2025 2025 Annual general meeting 14 May 2025 Interim report January–June 2025 14 August 2025 Financial update January–September 2025 14 October 2025 Year-end report January–December 2025 12 February 2026
The CEO gives his assurance that the interim report provides a fair view of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and results of operations and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and the companies that are part of the Group.
Stockholm, 13 February 2025
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO

Readly International AB Gjörwellsgatan 30 SE-112 60 Stockholm Sweden
www.readly.com +46 8 256 770
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