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ARD GRUP BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş.

Investor Presentation Nov 7, 2024

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07.11.2024

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Capital Efficiency: 26% ROE including TAS-29 Effect*

Growth: We expect 1,7 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
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 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.
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

2024/06 & 2023/06PERIODICAL

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

74,3% Real Growth in Sales in 2024/06 Period in Real Terms

449,9 784,5 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 6M23 6M24 Net Sales (mTL)

PERIODICAL FIGURES

Net sales in the first half of 2024, including the TAS-29 effect, increased by 74,3% in real terms compared to the first half of 2023, reaching 784,5 million TL.

Growth Strengthened by Increase in Margins Accompanying Increase in Revenues

PERIODICAL FIGURES

EBITDA increased by 25,3% annually in real terms to 485 million TL in the first half of 2024. Margins also supported the increase in profitability.

In addition to the increase in the cost of sales and operating expenses, the financial expenses that increased with the increase in financial liabilities and financing costs, the net monetary loss item applied within the scope of TAS 29 suppressed the increase in net profit, and the net profit amount excluding the effect of TAS 29 was TL 238,4 million. The Company, which was in net loss in the 2023/06 period, continued its stable growth by switching to net profit in the 2024/06 period.

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Strong Growth Became the Main Parameter of Increase in EBITDA

  • While rising sales stand out in EBITDA growth, the increase in sales costs and operating expenses have been the parameters that suppress EBITDA.
  • R&D expenditures create expectations for EBITDA growth in the coming period.

∆ : Change

Steady Net Profit Growth Continues

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 increase in financial expenses, the net monetary loss item applied within the scope of TAS 29 suppressed the increase in net profit, and the net profit amount excluding the effect of TAS 29 is TL 238,4 million. The Company, which was in net loss in the 2023/06 period, continued its stable growth by switching to net profit in the 2024/06 period.

∆ : Change

Working Capital to Sales Ratio Declined in 2024/06 Compared to 2023/12

Working Capital Analysis
mTL 2023/12 2024/06
Trade Receivables 1.134,5 1.266,3
Inventory + Other Current Assets 29,6 84,0
Trade Payables (73,0) (36,6)
Deferred Inc. + Other Debt (47,8) (123,2)
İşletme Sermayesi 1.043,2 1.190,5
Net Sales 1.140,6 1.475,1
Working Capital/Sales 91,5% 80,7%

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 2024/06 period, the increase in trade receivables by 131,8 million TL was the main parameter in the increase of working capital.
  • Working capital, which was 1.043,2 million TL at the end of 2023, increased to 1.190,5 million TL in the 2024/06 period.

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∆ : Change

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

Net Cash Position Net Debt/EBITDA

Net Cash & Equity & Financial Leverage
TLm 2023/12 2024/06
Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,4 135,3
Financial Investments 89,5 0,0
Other Receivables 1,0 7,5
Short-Term Financial Debt 333,7 419,4
Other Financial Debt 0,9 25,4
Other Debt 44,7 93,1
Long-Term Financial Debt 88,9 102,1
Net Cash 359,4 497,2
Equity 2.191,3 2.218,3
Net Cash/Equity 16,4% 22,4%
Net Cash/EBITDA 0,4 0,5
EBITDA 871,3 969,2

359,4 497,2 0,4 0,5 0,0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 - 100 200 300 400 500 600 2023/12 2024/06 Net Cash/EBITDA TLm Net Cash Net Cash/EBITDA

The Company has a net foreign exchange liability of TL 13,3 million in the 2024/06 period. As of the end of the period, 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.

In the 2024/06 Period, 51% of Oxivo Grup Bilişim A.Ş. was acquired for 42,5 million TL.

Investments (mTL)

26% ROE in Real Basis*

*The size of the bubble represents equity.

* Return on Equity

  • The degree of liquidity of the balance sheet continued to increase
  • Return on equity is above bond yield, indicating that capital is used efficiently.
  • Low debt means that the Company has high borrowing capacity, and EBITDA/Financing Expense and Net Debt/EBITDA ratios indicate an investment grade rating.

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Financial Ratios

Liquidity Ratios 2024/06 2023/12 Reference
Current
Ratio
2,22 2,55 1,0-1,5
Liquidity Ratios 2,18 2,53 0,8-1,0
Profitability Ratios (12MTrailing) 2024/06 2021/12 Reference
Gross Margin 73,2% 79,3% Sector
EBIT Margin 57,2% 63,7% Sector
EBITDA Margin 65,7% 76,4% Sector
Net Margin 38,3% 38,9% Sector
ROE 26,0% 20,7% >Bond Yield
ROA 26,6% 25,0% Sector
Financial Exp./Net Sales -10,8% -5,9% <%3
OPEX/Net Sales 12,2% 7,9% Sector

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

Financial Ratios

Debt Ratios 2024/06 2023/12 Reference
Total Debt/Total Assets 30,1% 24,7% <%40
Short-Term Fin. Debt/Equity 19,3% 15,6% <100%
Coverage Ratio 6,1 13,0 >3
Net Debt/EBITDA 0,5 0,4 <4
Short-Term Liabilities/Assets 21,2% 17,2% Sector
Long-Term Liabilities/Assets 8,9% 7,5% Sector
Equity/Assets 68,6% 73,7% >%60
Total Liabilities/Equity 43,9% 33,5% Sector
Financial Debt/Total Liabilities 54,6% 58,9% Sector
  • 4.573% return from the IPO date to June 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

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 2024/06; 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.

APPENDIX

Expectations

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

Income Statements (TL)
-
TAS
-29 Effect Included
2023/12
Audited
2024/06
UnAudited
Assets 2.908.403.519 3.173.436.088
Cash & Cash Equivalent
Current Financial Investments
18.422.725
89.459.146
135.336.052
1.383
Trade Receivables 1.134.499.193 1.266.299.948
Other Current Assets
Inventories
18.437.722
12.078.653
78.535.479
12.917.076
Current Assets 1.272.897.439 1.493.089.938
Investments In Subsidiaries And Associates 7.893.291 10.161.166
Trade Receivables 111.450.064 100.962.406
Other Receivables 30.564 21.300
Investment Property 53.685 43.039
Tangible Assets 16.143.639 16.597.796
Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Intangible Assets
1.499.934.837
-
1.552.560.443
-
Fixed Assets 1.635.506.080 1.680.346.150
Equity and Liabilities 2.908.403.519 3.173.436.088
Short
-Term Debt
333.745.253 419.415.675
Trade Payables 72.961.947 36.590.938
Other Debt 47.848.170 123.232.797
Other Short
-Term Liabilities
44.650.015 93.103.075
Short
-Term Liabilities
499.205.385 672.342.485
Long
-Term Debt
Other Long
-Term Liabilities
88.909.255
128.983.591
102.130.193
180.686.670
Long
-Term Liabilities
217.892.846 282.816.863
Paid
-In Capital
170.000.000 170.000.000
Vergi İadeleri (Ödemeleri) (
-
)
473.950.424 473.950.424
Treasury Shares (2.463.150) (2.463.166)
Other Comprehensive Inc. (768.033) (751.208)
Profit Reserves 43.940.427 60.796.574
Retained Earning 923.440.011 1.440.944.748
Net Income 534.360.884 35.272.474
Non
-Controlling Interests
48.844.725 40.526.894
Equity 2.191.305.288 2.218.276.740
Income Statements (TL)
-
TAS
-29 Effect
Included
2023/06
Audited
2024/06
UnAudited
Net Sales 449.946.330 784.461.766
Change 0,0% 74,3%
CoGS (86.345.165) (245.110.866)
Gross Profit 363.601.165 539.350.900
Change 0,0% 48,3%
Gross Margin 80,8% 68,8%
General Administrative Exp. (83.367.623) (181.757.186)
Change 0,0% 118,0%
Marketing Expense - (605.760)
Change 0,0% a.d.
R&D (40.307.228) (31.467.299)
Change 0,0% (21,9%)
Other Income 22.934.293 33.590.713
Other Expenses (32.700.865) (11.389.472)
EBITDA 387.155.252 485.022.450
Change 0,0% 25,3%
EBITDA Margin 86,0% 61,8%
Depreciation (156.995.510) (137.300.554)
EBIT 230.159.742 347.721.896
Change 0,0% 51,1%
EBIT Margin 51,2% 44,3%
Income from Investment Activities 29.610.265 555.307
Gaıns Losses On Net Monetary Posıtıon (65.569.189) (188.126.932)
Net Financial Income (25.592.599) (117.533.801)
Profit Before Tax 168.608.219 42.616.470
Tax (261.318.213) (13.491.740)
Net Income (92.709.994) 29.124.730
Change (131,4%)
Margin -20,6% 3,7%
Summary Income Statement Including & Excluding the Effect of TAS 29
TL TAS 29 Effect
Excluded
TAS 29 Effect
Included
30.06.2024 30.06.2024
Revenue 643.374.815 784.461.766
EBIT 345.224.158 325.520.655
Profit Before Tax 238.381.681 42.616.470
Period Profit 238.381.681 29.124.730
Net Sales (TL)
4 . 8 .
784.4 .7
Operating Profit (TL) Profit Before Tax (TL) Net Profit (TL)
43.374.8 34 . 4. 8
3 .
.7 3. 3
38.38 . 8 4 .
.47
.7 .
38.38 . 8
. 4.73
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