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ARD GRUP BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ A.Ş.

Investor Presentation Jun 21, 2024

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21.06.2024

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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

* Return on Equity

5 EXCUTIVE SUMMARY

SubsıdIarIes
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.

8 PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Ard Grup Holding Anonim Şirketi
25,13%

Other 68,91%

Hedef Portföy Birinci Hisse Senedi (TL) Fonu 5,80%

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
Aytekin Doğan 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
Bahadır Öztürk Deputy
GM
Sedat Bakırkaya Deputy
GM

2023/12 & 2022/12 PERIODICAL

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

15,3% Real Growth in Sales in 2023, Including TAS-29 Effect

PERIODICAL FIGURES

Net sales increased by 15,3% annually, including the TAS-29 effect, reaching 1.140,6 mTL in 2023.

Improvement in Sales Supported Profitability

PERIODICAL FIGURES

EBITDA improved by 270,4% QoQ to 264,3 mTL, while the EBITDA margin increased from 71,3% to 83%

Net profit increased by 53.6% annually in real terms in 2023, reaching 428.9 mTL. The 28.1 million TL profit obtained from the sales of our subsidiary Signum TTE A.Ş., with the aim of expanding the use of the Company's projects in industrial facilities with the strategic business partnership vision, supports the net profit for the period, while the net monetary loss amount of 244.5 million TL within the scope of TMS-29 It brought down the net profit.

EBITDA and Net Margin

Increased Sales and Rising Margins Supported EBITDA

  • Rising sales and gross profit margin stood out as effective parameters in EBITDA growth.
  • R&D expenditures create expectations for EBITDA growth in the coming period.

∆ : Change

Sustainable Net Income Growth Continued

Sustainable profitability continued with a 53.6% increase in real terms in net profit for the period, with the impact of factors supporting EBITDA growth.

∆ : Change

Working Capital to Sales Will Be Normalised At the End of the Year

Working Capital Analysis
mTL 2022 2023/12
Trade Receivables 761,4 909,5
Inventory + Other Current Assets 77,9 96,2
Trade Payables (310,5) (58,5)
Deferred Inc. + Other Debt (5,3) (74,2)
İşletme Sermayesi 523,5 873,1
Working Capital/Sales 52,9% 76,5%
Net Sales 989,0 1.140,6

Working Capital

Increase in Trade Receivables Increased Working Capital

  • In 2023, the 148.2 million TL increase in trade receivables and the 252 million TL decrease in commercial payables increased the working capital.
  • Working capital, which was 570.5 mTL at the end of 2022, increased to 873.1 mTL at the end of 2023.
  • The share of working capital sales, which decreased between 2019 and 2021, started to increase as of 2022.

∆ : Change

Net Debt/EBITDA Ratio of 0,3x Means High Borrowing Capacity

Net Cash Position Net Debt/EBITDA

Net Cash & Equity & Financial Leverage
TLm 2022 2023/12
Cash and Cash Equivalents 40,6 14,8
Financial Investments 67,8 71,7
Other Receivables 2,3 0,8
Short-Term Financial Debt 96,2 267,6
Other Debt 1,7 35,8
Long-Term Financial Debt 11,9 71,3
Net Cash (1,0) 287,3
Equity 1.293,8 1.756,8
Net Cash/Equity -0,1% 16,4%
Net Cash/EBITDA (0,0) 0,3
EBITDA 577,0 871,3

In 2023, the Company has a net foreign currency liability of 8,8 million TL. As of the end of the period, all loans are denominated in TL and the effective interest rate fluctuates within the range of 10 - 55%. 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 mainstay of short-term debt.

The Ratio of Investments to Annual Net Sales Decreased in the 2023/12 Period

Investments (mTL)

25,8% 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 with each passing period.
  • 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 2023/12 2021/12 2020/12 Reference
Current Ratio 2,55 2,24 5,53 1,0-1,5
Liquidity Ratios 2,53 2,19 5,40 0,8-1,0
Investment Ratios (12M Trailing) 2023/12 2021/12 2020/12 Reference
Investment/Depreciation 250,1% 392,5% 653,2% >%100
Investment/Net Sales 32,2% 32,2% 28,5% Sector
Trade Receivable/Asset 39,0% 42,1% 32,1% Sector
EVA-TL 204.850.662 159.267.053 71.401.425 >0
ROIC 27,2% 28,9% 43,8% >WACC
CRR 175,5% 135,3% 95,7% <%100

CRR (Capital Requirement Ratio): Investment Requirement Ratio shows the investment required by the firm to generate 1 unit of income.

EVA (Economic Value Added): It is the difference between the after-tax cash flow generated by the company on its investments and the cost charged to the capital used in the company. If this ratio is positive, it is interpreted that the firm produces value from its investments. EVA measures whether the company creates an added value from its investments by calculating the portion of the return on investment that exceeds the cost of capital.

Financial Ratios

Debt Ratios 2023/12 2021/12 2020/12 Reference
Total Debt/Total Assets 24,7% 28,5% 10,1% <%40
Short-Term Fin. Debt/Equity 15,6% 7,4% 1,7% <100%
Coverage Ratio 13,0 -35,9 -79,8 >3
Net Debt/EBITDA 0,3 0,0 -0,3 <4
Short-Term Liabilities/Assets 17,2% 23,0% 9,4% Sector
Long-Term Liabilities/Assets 7,5% 5,5% 0,8% Sector
Equity/Assets 73,7% 71,5% 89,9% >%60
Total Liabilities/Equity 33,5% 39,8% 11,3% Sector
Financial Debt/Total Liabilities 58,9% 21,0% 19,0% Sector

*Coverage Ratio and Net Debt/EBITDA are calculated negative due to the net cash position and positive financial net income as of 2020/12.

Financial Ratios

Profitability Ratios (12MTrailing) 2023/12 2021/12 2020/12 Reference
Gross Margin 79,3% 60,6% 77,5% Sector
EBIT Margin 63,7% 50,1% 53,8% Sector
EBITDA Margin 76,4% 58,3% 58,1% Sector
Net Margin 38,9% 28,2% 54,4% Sector
ROE 25,8% 21,6% 46,6% >Bond Yield
ROA 31,2% 27,4% 41,4% Sector
Financial Exp./Net Sales -5,9% 1,6% 0,7% <%3
OPEX/Net Sales 7,9% 9,9% 23,8% Sector

ROA (Return on Assets) is obtained by the Operating Profit / Total Assets.

  • Return of 3.119% from IPO date to December 31, 2023.
  • Strong financial data and compliance with corporate governance principles supported share performance.
  • It was among the top 50 companies in the "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Turkey 2021" program, where Turkey's fastest growing technology companies are selected, and has succeeded in being ranked for 7 consecutive years in 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021/2022.
  • Our company received 1st place in the evaluation of Turkey's top 500 IT Companies in three categories: "Turkey-based Producer Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Software Category", "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Security Software Category" and "Energy Sector Software Category". has received.

Investment Thesis

Increasing software expenditures all over the world due to the pandemic make the sector strategic; R&D and Technocity incentives and low tax rate; Being one of the fastest growing technology companies in Turkey every year between 2016 and 2023 in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Türkiye program; In the evaluation of Turkey's top 500 IT Companies, it received the first prize in the fields of "Turkey-Based Manufacturer Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Software Category" and "Logistics Sector Software Category" and ranked 68th in the overall ranking; As a result of the analysis and evaluations made by the independent research company Great Place to Work, it was awarded the title of "Great Place To Work"; Low indebtedness creates high borrowing capacity; Strong financials as of 2023/12; The fact that the high R&D investments made every year will have a significant impact on EBITDA in the coming years, and the liquid balance sheet means 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
2022/12 2023/12
Audited Audited
Assets 1.808.614.876 2.331.673.633
Cash & Cash Equivalent 40.610.060 14.769.540
Current Financial Investments 67.849.369 71.719.598
Trade Receivables 761.358.582 909.530.553
Other Current Assets 40.384.982 14.781.563
Inventories 20.171.809 9.683.483
Current Assets 930.374.802 1.020.484.737
Investments In Subsidiaries And Associates 5.313.650 6.328.069
Trade Receivables - 89.349.767
Other Receivables 132 24.503
Investment Property 43.039 43.039
Tangible Assets 16.952.746 12.942.392
Intangible Assets And Goodwill 855.930.507 1.202.501.126
Intangible Assets - -
Fixed Assets 878.240.074 1.311.188.896
Equity and Liabilities 1.808.614.876 2.331.673.633
Short
-Term Debt
96.175.802 267.564.319
Trade Payables 310.543.170 58.493.757
Other Debt 6.950.386 38.359.985
Other Short
-Term Liabilities
1.723.042 35.796.018
Short
-Term Liabilities
415.392.400 400.214.079
Long
-Term Debt
11.862.582 71.278.749
Other Long
-Term Liabilities
87.558.978 103.404.742
Long
-Term Liabilities
99.421.560 174.683.491
Paid
-In Capital
170.000.000 170.000.000
Vergi İadeleri (Ödemeleri) (
-
)
345.771.741 345.771.741
Treasury Shares - (1.974.713)
Other Comprehensive Inc. (123.583) (615.734)
Profit Reserves 30.703.378 35.227.139
Retained Earning 468.162.739 740.325.622
Net Income 279.286.641 428.883.082
Non
-Controlling Interests
- 39.158.926
Equity 1.293.800.916 1.756.776.063
Income Statements (TL)
-
TAS
-29 Effect
Included
2022/12
Audited
2023/12
Audited
Net Sales 989.046.072 1.140.602.425
Change 0,0% 15,3%
CoGS (390.030.443) (236.366.388)
Gross Profit 599.015.629 904.236.037
Change 0,0% 51,0%
Gross Margin 60,6% 79,3%
General Administrative Exp. (32.775.728) (52.550.961)
Change 0,0% 60,3%
R&D (64.957.538) (37.252.390)
Change 0,0% (42,7%)
Other Income 12.584.304 20.364.804
Other Expenses (17.938.419) (107.874.841)
EBITDA 576.980.110 871.341.593
Change 0,0% 51,0%
EBITDA Margin 58,3% 76,4%
Depreciation (81.051.862) (144.418.944)
EBIT 495.928.248 726.922.649
Change 0,0% 46,6%
EBIT Margin 50,1% 63,7%
Income from Investment Activities 518.967 28.049.962
Gaıns Losses On Net Monetary Posıtıon (184.793.098) (244.539.190)
Net Financial Income 16.053.958 (67.244.732)
Profit Before Tax 327.708.075 443.188.689
Tax (48.421.434) 288.014
Net Income 279.286.641 443.476.703
Change 58,8%
Margin 28,2% 38,9%
Balance Sheet (TL) -
TAS-29 Effect Excluded
2022/12 2023/12
Assets 891.473.628 1.816.380.368
Cash & Cash Equivalent 24.646.077 14.769.541
Current Financial Investments 41.177.500 71.719.598
Trade Receivables 462.065.365 909.530.555
Other Current Assets 24.509.477 14.605.518
Inventories 12.242.187 9.683.164
Current Assets 564.640.606 1.020.308.376
Trade Receivables - 89.349.767
Other Receivables - 24.503
Investment Property 26.200 26.200
Tangible Assets 5.509.223 7.339.228
Intangible Assets And Goodwill 318.072.767 668.697.354
Intangible Assets 3.224.832 30.634.940
Fixed Assets 326.833.022 796.071.992
Equity and Liabilities 891.473.628 1.816.380.368
Short-Term Debt 58.368.695 267.564.319
Trade Payables 188.467.360 58.493.757
Other Debt 1.045.707 35.796.018
Other Short-Term Liabilities 4.218.160 38.359.985
Short-Term Liabilities 252.099.922 400.214.079
Long-Term Debt 7.199.352 71.278.749
Other Long-Term Liabilities 2.509.663 3.060.289
Long-Term Liabilities 9.709.015 86.806.255
Paid-In Capital 170.000.000 170.000.000
Treasury Shares - (1.974.713)
Other Comprehensive Inc. (96.280) (588.431)
Profit Reserves 15.390.633 21.976.850
Retained Earning 137.908.523 435.184.121
Net Income 306.461.815 681.784.491
Non-Controlling Interests - 22.977.716
Equity 629.664.691 1.329.360.034
Income Statements (TL) -
TMS-29 Effect Excluded
2022/12
Audited
2023/12
Audited
Net Sales 555.321.383 997.189.198
Change 0,0% 79,6%
CoGS (206.403.924) (148.361.457)
Gross Profit 348.917.459 848.827.741
Change 0,0% 143,3%
Gross Margin 62,8% 85,1%
General Administrative Exp. (14.343.566) (28.499.398)
Change 0,0% 98,7%
R&D (34.025.719) (29.631.215)
Change 0,0% (12,9%)
Other Income 6.177.401 15.023.558
Other Expenses (10.556.950) (93.872.221)
EBITDA 296.168.625 856.267.409
Change 0,0% 189,1%
EBITDA Margin 53,3% 85,9%
Depreciation - (144.418.944)
EBIT 296.168.625 711.848.465
Change 0,0% 140,4%
EBIT Margin 53,3% 71,4%
Income from Investment Activities 11.775.927 22.588.898
Gaıns Losses On Net Monetary Posıtıon - (5.883.398)
Net Financial Income (1.321.974) (69.048.142)
Profit Before Tax 306.622.578 659.505.823
Tax (160.763) 28.618.882
Net Income 306.461.815 688.124.705
Change 124,5%
Margin 55,2% 69,0%

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