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ARD GRUP BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş.

Earnings Release Mar 7, 2025

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* Compared to the same period of the previous year

Capital Efficiency: 12% ROE including TAS-29 Effect*

Expectation : We expect 1,1 bn TRY of EBITDA at the end of 2024

Subsidiary Acquisition: 51% Shares of Oxivo Grup Bilişim A.Ş. Acquired

Company Establishment: Javtech Teknoloji ve Bilişim A.Ş. was established

* Return on Equity

5 PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Ard Grup Holding Anonim Şirketi 25,13%
Other 74,71%

Share Buyback 0,16%

Board of Directors
Name and
Surname
Title
Arda Ödemiş (ARD Grup Holding AŞ Adına) Chairman
of the
Board
Doğan Ödemiş Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Directors
Gürkan Bilgin Board Member
Sabri Çağrı Çakır Board Member
Nükhet Doğan Independent
Board Member
Talat Ulussever Independent
Board Member
Personnel Having a Say in Management
Name and
Surname
Title
Gürkan Bilgin Board Member
/ Deputy
GM
Sabri Çağrı Çakır Board Member
/ Deputy
GM

6 SUBSIDIARIES

SubsidiarIes
Title Capital Company's Capital Share Business Overview
Açılımsoft Yazılım Teknolojileri A.Ş. 3.000.000 TL 100% Virtual Reality ("VR") platforms, Artificial Intelligence ("AI") algorithms, Big Data Processing ("Big
Data") are used in planning, execution, monitoring, forecasting and control processes for
companies operating in the production, distribution, sales and after-sales support sectors. To
develop end-to-end commercial and mobile application software by using technologies such as
software.
Dallmeier Turkey Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret
A.Ş.
5.000.000 TL 100% Security systems and software service activities
Signum Teknoloji
Tanıtım ve Eğitim A.Ş.'
4.300.000 TL 51% Developing management and operational processes software (Facility Management System) for
campuses such as facilities, campuses, health institutions, public buildings, ports, airports and
logistics centers in all sectors.
ARDTECH LTD 100.000 GBP 60% Development and export of Software Products.
Argedor Bilişim Teknolojileri Sanayi ve Ticaret
A.Ş.
150.000 TL 60% Developing software using Blockchain, Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Web3 and Game
technologies.
ARDTECH Informatics 500.000.000 UZS 100% System integration projects, development and export of innovative software.
Oxivo Finansal Teknolojiler A.Ş. 400.000 TL 51% Developing software using Blockchain, Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Web3 and Game
technologies.
Oxivo Grup Bilişim A.Ş. 50.000 TL 51% It offers embedded payment devices for all unmanned smart sales terminals, namely Unmanned
Smart Sales Terminals, such as Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Electric Vehicle Charging Units,
Food and Beverage Terminals, Automotive Sector Services, Shared Mobility, Self-Service
Kiosks, Public Transport Ticketing Kiosks, Mobile Payment Systems, in a hardware and software
integrated and integrated manner with many banks in Turkey and Europe.
Javtech Teknoloji ve Bilişim A.Ş. 1.000.000 TL 24,5% To provide high technology software and system integration solutions in national and international
areas, to develop local and national value-added large projects in the military, civil, public and
private sectors, and to export services abroad.

8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

*Other Income / Expense from Operating Activities are included in EBITDA

38% Real Growth in Sales in 2024/09 Period in Real Terms

PERIODICAL FIGURES

Net sales in the third quarter of 2024, including the TAS-29 effect, increased by 38% in real terms compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 1.342 million TL.

Real Growth in Profitability Continued in 2024/09

EBITDA increased by 24% annually in real terms in 2024/09 to 908 million TL. Increases in costs suppressed margins, with EBITDA margin decreasing from 76% to 68%.

In addition to the increase in cost of sales and operating expenses, the increase in financial liabilities and financing costs, as well as the increasing financial expenses, suppressed the increase in net profit in the net monetary loss item applied within the scope of TAS 29, and the net profit amount, excluding the effect of TAS 29, is approximately TL 394 million.

suppress EBITDA.

Strong Growth Became the Main Parameter of Increase in EBITDA

EBITDA Bridge (mTL)

∆ : Change

the increase in sales costs and operating expenses have been the parameters that

EBITDA growth in the coming period.

Net Income (mTL)

In addition to the increase in COGS and operating expenses, the increase in financial liabilities and financing costs, as well as the increasing financial expenses, suppressed the increase in net profit under the net monetary loss item applied within the scope of TAS-29, and the net profit amount, excluding the effect of TAS-29, is approximately 394 million TL.

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∆ : Change

Working Capital to Sales Ratio Declined in 2024/09 Compared to 2023/12

Working Capital Analysis
mTL 2023/12 2024/09
Trade Receivables 1.235,7 1.061,4
Inventory + Other Current Assets 32,2 87,5
Trade Payables (80,1) (51,1)
Deferred Inc. + Other Debt (52,1) (135,0)
İşletme Sermayesi 1.135,7 962,8
Net Sales 1.547,9 1.917,5
Working Capital/Sales 73,4% 50,2%

Working Capital

Increase in Trade Receivables Became the Main Parameter for Increasing Working Capital

WORKING CAPITAL BRIDGE (MTL)

  • In parallel with the increase in sales in the 2024/09 period, the increase in trade receivables by 174 million TL was the main parameter in the increase of working capital.
  • Working capital, which was 1,136 million TL at the end of 2023, increased to 963 million TL in the 2024/09 period.

∆ : Change

Net Debt/EBITDA Ratio of 0,5x Means High Debt Capacity

Net Cash & Equity & Financial Leverage
TLm 2023/12 2024/09
Cash and Cash Equivalents 20,1 46,4
Financial Investments 97,4 0,0
Other Receivables 1,1 7,4
Short-Term Financial Debt 363,5 460,9
Other Financial Debt 1,0 25,4
Other Debt 48,6 63,5
Long-Term Financial Debt 96,8 122,7
Net Cash 391,4 618,7
Equity 2.386,1 2.457,7
Net Cash/Equity 16,4% 25,2%
Net Cash/EBITDA 0,3 0,5
EBITDA 1.182,7 1.356,3

Net Cash Position Net Debt/EBITDA

The Company has a net foreign exchange liability of TL 26.3 million in the 2024/09 period. As of 2024/09, all loans are in TL and the effective interest rate fluctuates between 13.5% - 60.6%. (31 December 2023: 7.5% - 26%) Although a significant portion of financial debts are short-term, the Company has a significant borrowing capacity with low financial indebtedness. Working capital is the main basis of short-term debts.

51% of Oxivo Grup Bilişim A.Ş. was acquired for 42,5 million TL.

Investments (mTL)

12% ROE in Real Basis*

*The size of the bubble represents equity.

* Return on Equity

  • Return on equity is above the bond yield in real terms, indicating that capital is used efficiently.
  • Low debt means that the Company has high borrowing capacity, and the EBITDA/Financing Expense and Net Debt/EBITDA ratios indicate an investment grade.

Financial Ratios

Liquidity Ratios 2024/09 2023/12 Reference
Current
Ratio
1,69 2,55 1,0-1,5
Liquidity Ratios 1,67 2,52 0,8-1,0
Profitability Ratios (12MTrailing) 2024/09 2023/12 Reference
Gross Margin 67,6% 79,3% Sector
EBIT Margin 51,8% 63,7% Sector
EBITDA Margin 70,7% 76,4% Sector
Net Margin 14,8% 38,9% Sector
ROE 11,8% 25,8% >Bond Yield
ROA 28,8% 31,1% Sector
Financial Exp./Net Sales -13,3% -5,9% <%3
OPEX/Net Sales 15,5% 7,9% Sector

ROA (Return on Assets): Return on Assets Ratio. Obtained by the ratio of Operating Profit / Total Assets.

Financial Ratios

Debt Ratios 2024/09 2023/12 Reference
Total Debt/Total Assets 28,8% 24,7% <%40
Short-Term Fin. Debt/Equity 19,2% 15,6% <100%
Coverage Ratio 5,3 13,0 >3
Net Debt/EBITDA 0,5 0,3 <4
Short-Term Liabilities/Assets 20,6% 17,2% Sector
Long-Term Liabilities/Assets 8,2% 7,5% Sector
Equity/Assets 69,7% 73,6% >%60
Total Liabilities/Equity 41,3% 33,5% Sector
Financial Debt/Total Liabilities 58,8% 58,9% Sector
  • 4.727% return from the IPO date to September 30, 2024.
  • Strong financial data and corporate governance principles compliance supported the stock performance.
  • It has been among the top 50 companies in the "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey 2021" program, where the fastest growing technology companies in Turkey are selected, and has achieved the success of being ranked for 8 consecutive years in 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021/2022 and 2023.
  • Our company has received the 1st prize in a total of three categories in the "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Software Category", "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Security Software Category" and "Energy Sector Software Category" in the evaluation of Turkey's top 500 IT Companies.

INVESTMENT THESIS

Investment Thesis

Increasing software spending around the world due to the pandemic makes the sector strategic; R&D and Technopolis incentives and low tax rate; Being one of the fastestgrowing technology companies in Turkey every year between 2016-2023 in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey program; Being awarded 1st place in the "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Software Category" and "Logistics Sector Software Category" categories and being ranked 68th in the overall ranking in the evaluation of Turkey's top 500 IT Companies; Being awarded the "Great Place To Work" title as a result of the analysis and evaluations made by the independent research company Great Place to Work; Being awarded first place in the "Turkey-Based Manufacturer CRM Software" and "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Software" categories in the evaluation of Turkey's top 500 IT Companies; Low debt creates high borrowing capacity; Strong financials as of 2024/09; The fact that high R&D investments made every year will have a significant impact on EBITDA in the coming years means a liquid balance sheet and high dividend potential.

ARD Informatics has a vital potential for the investors with its strong financial data, growth potential, incentives and operating in a strategic sector.

EXPECTATIONS

Due to the increasing costs in parallel with the high inflation experienced in the current conjuncture, as well as the increases in the cost of sales and operating expenses, we are revising EBITDA as 1,1 billion TL.

NOTE: The data are excluding the effect of TAS 29.

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APPENDIX

New Business Relations in 2024
Date of Statement Customer / Tender Opener Amount Percentage of
Estimated Sales
in 2024
8.10.2024 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Internal Affairs, General Directorate of
Security, Special Operations Department
686.000
\$
1,0%
1.04.2024 TÜRKSAT Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş. 7.895.088
0,3%
1.04.2024 TÜRKSAT Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş. 29.791.118
1,3%
21.03.2024 CCN Teknik ve Makine İşleri A.Ş. 8.640.000
0,4%
19.03.2024 Turkcell Dijital İş Servisleri A.Ş. 21.456.460
0,9%
29.02.2024 TÜRKSAT Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş. 604.900.000
26,3%
8.01.2024 Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, General
Directorate of Geographic Information Systems
217.500.000
9,5%
2.01.2024 TÜRKSAT Uydu Haberleşme Kablo TV ve İşletme A.Ş. 26.823.129
1,2%
Total * 940.511.585₺

* Deal sizes in USD were converted to TL using the USD/TL closing rate as of the announcement date on the Public Disclosure Platform.

NOTE: The data are excluding the effect of TAS 29.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Income Statements (TL) -
TAS-29 Effect Included
2023/12
Audited
2024/09
UnAudited
Assets 3.167.819.735 3.450.445.343
Cash & Cash Equivalent 20.065.947 46.392.983
Current Financial Investments 97.438.490 1.568
Trade Receivables 1.235.691.303 1.061.414.609
Other Current Assets 20.082.283 82.225.781
Inventories 13.156.013 12.677.285
Current Assets 1.386.434.036 1.202.712.226
Investments In Subsidiaries And Associates 8.597.336 10.743.569
Trade Receivables 121.390.898 -
Other Receivables 33.290 21.300
Investment Property 58.473 43.039
Tangible Assets 17.583.578 16.463.791
Intangible Assets And Goodwill 1.633.722.124 2.220.461.418
Intangible Assets - -
Fixed Assets 1.781.385.699 2.247.733.117
Equity and Liabilities 3.167.819.735 3.450.445.343
Short-Term Debt 363.513.795 460.877.983
Trade Payables 80.101.937 51.123.598
Other Debt 52.116.006 135.014.928
Other Short-Term Liabilities 48.632.592 63.473.118
Short-Term Liabilities 544.364.330 710.489.627
Long-Term Debt 96.839.551 122.728.353
Other Long-Term Liabilities 140.488.333 159.520.009
Long-Term Liabilities 237.327.884 282.248.362
Paid-In Capital 170.000.000 170.000.000
Inflation
Adjustments
On Capital
530.729.248 530.729.248
Treasury Shares (2.682.852) (2.682.852)
Other Comprehensive Inc. (836.538) (5.108.725)
Profit Reserves 47.886.184 73.305.922
Retained Earning
1.005.806.612 1.562.410.291
Net Income 582.023.417 77.316.808
Non-Controlling Interests 53.201.450 51.736.662
Income Statements (TL) -
TAS-29 Effect
Included
2023/09
UnAudited
2024/09
UnAudited
Net Sales 971.896.819 1.341.556.262
Change 0,0% 38,0%
CoGS (155.796.103) (455.483.746)
Gross Profit 816.100.716 886.072.516
Change 0,0% 8,6%
Gross Margin 84,0% 66,0%
General Administrative Exp. (38.887.447) (260.595.849)
Change 0,0% 570,1%
Marketing Expense - (769.338)
Change 0,0% a.d.
R&D (97.659.998) (51.337.996)
Change 0,0% (47,4%)
Other Income 21.684.561 92.707.652
Other Expenses (59.541.517) (16.626.459)
EBITDA 734.347.179 907.965.940
Change 0,0% 23,6%
EBITDA Margin 75,6% 67,7%
Depreciation (92.650.864) (258.515.414)
EBIT 641.696.315 649.450.526
Change 0,0% 1,2%
EBIT Margin 66,0% 48,4%
Income from Investment Activities 25.720.758 555.307
Gaıns Losses On Net Monetary Posıtıon (375.803.407) (348.810.235)
Net Financial Income (43.976.700) (206.887.603)
Profit Before Tax 247.636.966 94.307.995
Tax 147.500.350 (16.285.888)
Net Income 395.137.316 78.022.107
Change (80,3%)
Margin 40,7% 5,8%

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3Q 2024 HEADLINES

Summary Income Statement Including & Excluding the Effect of TAS 29
TL TMS 29 Effect Excluded TMS 29 Effect Included
30.09.2024 30.09.2024
Revenue 1.095.399.444 1.341.556.262
EBIT 570.860.706 649.450.526
Profit Before Tax 394.059.632 94.307.995
Period Profit 393.987.465 78.022.107

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