Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 15, 2024
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| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | YoY change, % Jan–Jun 2024 Jan–Jun 2023 | YoY change, % Jan–Dec 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number | 422,986 | 454,745 | -7.0 | 422,986 | 454,745 | -7.0 | 464,494 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 422,986 | 425,557 | -0.6 | 422,986 | 425,557 | -0.6 | 435,562 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 14.2 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 12.0 | 663,228 |
| Total revenue excluding divestments | 173,652 | 146,251 | 18.7 | 331,381 | 287,703 | 15.2 | 595,400 |
| ARPU(Average revenue per user), SEK | 137 | 115 | 18.6 | 129 | 114 | 13.3 | 117 |
| Gross profit | 75,459 | 63,365 | 19.1 | 143,561 | 118,949 | 20.7 | 250,302 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 40.1 | 38.5 | 1.7 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 2.8 | 37.7 |
| Gross contribution | 55,091 | 42,018 | 31.1 | 103,905 | 73,097 | 42.1 | 171,482 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.3 | 25.5 | 3.8 | 28.7 | 22.6 | 6.1 | 25.9 |
| Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) | 16,813 | -1,534 | — | 25,768 | -10,515 | — | 16,121 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 8.9 | -0,9 | 9.9 | 7.1 | -3.3 | 10.4 | 2.4 |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 8,900 | -22,017 | — | 8,531 | -55,315 | — | -55,123 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.7 | -13.4 | 18.1 | 2.4 | -17.1 | 19.5 | -8.3 |
| Adjusted operating result (EBIT) | 9,293 | -15,707 | — | 10,552 | -35,867 | — | -29,177 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 4.9 | -9.5 | 14.5 | 2.9 | -11.1 | 66.5 | -4.4 |
| Net result for the period | -19,830 | -18,464 | -7.4 | -17,517 | -52,258 | — | -54,619 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK | -0.5 | -0.5 | -7.4 | -0.5 | -1.4 | 66.5 | -1.4 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24,731 | -18,671 | — | 36,092 | -34,270 | — | -24,754 |
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 38 new publishers during the first half of 2024.
Number of languages Readly is available in more than 50 countries.
Readly has added about 400 new magazines and newspapers, including regional and local editions during the first half of 2024.
by users.
Our purpose "Unlocking a world of editorial content"
In brief

In the second quarter, revenues increased by 14.2 per cent year-over-year to SEK 188.0 million (164.7), mainly due to well-received price increases in Germany and Sweden. Adjusted for VAT, currency effects and divestments, revenue growth was 17.6 per cent. During the same period, ARPU rose to SEK 137 (115). Gross profit was SEK 75.5 million (63.4) corresponding to a gross margin of 40.1 per cent (38.5). Adjusted EBITDA margin was positive for the fourth consecutive quarter and at a record high 8.9 (-0.9) per cent. The divestment of Readly France SA in June led to an expected decrease of fully paying subscribers by 7.0 per cent to 422,986 (454,745) compared to last year and 7.8 per cent compared to the previous quarter. The decision to divest was based on our sub-critical mass in France and enables us to redirect marketing investments to our core markets.
During the first six months of 2024 we welcomed 388 new titles and 38 new publisher agreements were signed. New titles include the Frankfurter Allgemeine Quarterly (DE), Hamburger Morgenpost (DE), i newspaper (UK), The Week Junior Magazine (UK & US), Kamratposten (SE), and National Geographic Junior (NL). Our Readly Retros portfolio continues to expand, offering nostalgic content and historical editions. In Q2 we launched the Daily Mirror Retro Series featuring significant historical events like the Wessex Wedding, Michael Jackson's death and the Moon Landing Special.
We continue to strengthen Readly's user experience, particularly for mobile users. Following our 2023 launch of AI-powered audio for UK subscribers, we now offer audio articles in German and Swedish. Our team has also improved navigation, making it easier for users to switch between articles, magazines, and audio content.
In the first half of 2024, partnerships accounted for just over a quarter of trialists intake. 21 new partnerships have been signed, totaling 120 active partners. We have launched a new branding theme, "What Type of Reader Are You?", as part of our summer campaign. With activations across our core markets Germany, the UK and Sweden, we are enhancing our brand presence and communicating the Readly experience to our target audience. This brand concept will evolve over time, continually emphasising the value we provide to consumers by empowering readers, offering a reliable source of quality journalism, and ensuring access to information from trusted publishers. One of our brand messages, "Journalism you won't put down", reflects our dedication to providing compelling and reliable content amidst the landscape of disinformation and fake news.
To summarise my first year and the last twelve months at Readly, we have grown our revenues by 12.2 per cent, increased our gross margin by 3.4 percentage points and lowered our operating expenses by 23.7 per cent. Subsequently, we have managed to transition from a negative to a positive operating margin. We are now generating a positive cash flow compared to SEK -67 million negative operating cash flow a year ago, showcasing our progress towards long term robust profitability. This positions us to continue investing in product development which is key to enhancing customer value and attracting more subscribers.
I am excited to work closely with our team to maintain and build upon this positive momentum as we move forward.
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO Readly

APRIL–JUNE 2024 (APRIL–JUNE 2023)
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increase in total revenue compared with the year-earlier quarter.
increase in total revenue. (Adjusted for currency, VAT, divestment)
+14.2% +17.6% sek75.5 m
in gross profit representing a gross profit margin of 40.1 per cent.

Total revenue for the second quarter amounted to SEK 188.0 million (164.7), an increase of 14.2 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 increased average revenue per user (ARPU) due to well-received price increases across markets. The divestment of Readly France SA in June resulted in an anticipated decrease of fully paying subscribers by 7.0 per cent to 422,986 (454,745) compared to last year and -7.8 per cent compared to the previous quarter.
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 in Germany increased 24.8 per cent to SEK 80.0 million (64.1). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in Germany was 24.4 per cent. Growth in Germany was driven primarily by price increases and FPS growth. In the UK, revenue increased 4.8 per cent to SEK 32.9 million (31.4). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in the UK was 2.3 per cent.
In Sweden, revenue increased 17.1 per cent to SEK 29.7 million (25.4). Growth in Sweden was primarily driven by price increases implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024, with full effect in the second quarter. Other markets grew 3.6 per cent, totalling SEK 45.4 million (43.8) during the quarter and accounted for 24.2 per cent of net sales. Of the other markets, it was mainly Austria and Australia that contributed to the increase. Revenue in Austria increased 24.5 per cent and revenue in Australia rose 123.0 per cent.
Gross profit improved 19.1 per cent to SEK 75.5 million (63.4), corresponding to a gross profit margin of 40.1 per cent (38.5). 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 55.1 million (42.0), corresponding to a gross contribution margin of 29.3 per cent (25.5).
Publisher costs increased 11.1 per cent in the second quarter and totalled SEK -112.6 million (-101.3). The increase in publisher costs was driven by revenue growth. Personnel costs decreased 25.5 per cent and totalled SEK -27.2 million (-36.5) following the reorganization in the fourth quarter of 2023. Other external costs increased 2.6 per cent and totalled SEK -32.0 million (-31.2). The second quarter included extraordinary operating expenses of SEK -0.4 million, which pertained of cost related to the divestment of Readly France SA. For additional transaction costs related to the divestment and not in operating result refer to note 6.Total operating expenses decreased -4.1 per cent to SEK -179.1 million (-186.7).
Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) was SEK 16.8 million (-1.5), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.9 per cent (-0.9). The second quarter was the fourth consecutive quarter with a positive adjusted EBITDA. The operating result (EBIT) improved to SEK 8.9 million (-22.0), corresponding to an operating margin of 4.7 per cent (-13.4).
On 18 June 2024 the subsidiary Readly France SA was sold which resulted in an accounting loss of SEK 33.2 million (0). The loss is presented under operating result but above Net financial items. Refer to note 6 for more information.
Net financial items for the quarter totalled SEK 4.1 million (3.1), which comprised of a value adjustment of the earn-out consideration and exchange rate effects, which had a positive impact on cash and cash equivalents, and on net financial items.
Tax income for the period amounted to SEK 0.3 million (0.5) and comprised of deferred tax related to acquisitions. The Group has unutilised loss carryforwards of SEK 939 million (1,157) that are not recognised in the balance sheet.
The Group reported a net result for the period of SEK -19.8 million (-18.5), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK -0.5 (-0.5) before and after dilution.
The average number of staff including consultants was 111 (140) during the second quarter, of which the average number of employees was 96 (113).
JANUARY–JUNE 2024 (JANUARY–JUNE 2023)

increase in total revenue compared with the year-earlier quarter.
increase in total revenue. (Adjusted for currency, VAT, divestment)

in gross profit representing a gross profit margin of 39.7 per cent.

Total revenue amounted to SEK 362.0 million (323.1), an increase of 12.0 per cent compared with the year-earlier period. Total revenue increased 13.8 per cent, adjusted for VAT, currency effects and divestments. The increase was driven by increased average revenue per user (ARPU) due to well-received price increases across markets. The divestment of Readly France SA in June resulted in an anticipated decrease of fully paying subscribers by 7.0 per cent to 422,986 (454,745) compared to last year.
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 in Germany increased 19.9 per cent to SEK 150.0 million (125.0). Adjusted for currency effects, growth in Germany was 19.3 per cent. Growth in Germany was driven primarily by price increases and FPS growth. In the UK, revenue increased 4.9 per cent to SEK 65.3 million (62.2). Adjusted for currency effects,
growth in the UK was 1.7 per cent. In Sweden, revenue increased 17.0 per cent to SEK 57.9 million (49.5). Increased growth in Sweden was primarily driven by price increases implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024, with full effect in the second quarter.
Other markets revenue grew 3.0 per cent, totalling SEK 88.8 million (86.2) and accounted for 24.5 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 17.0 per cent and revenue in Australia rose 59.5 per cent.
Gross profit improved 20.7 per cent to SEK 143.6 million (118.9), corresponding to a gross profit margin of 39.7 per cent (36.8). 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 103.9 million (73.1), corresponding to a gross contribution margin of 28.7 per cent (22.6). The improved gross contribution margin was primarily due to the improved gross margin and a decrease in marketing costs compared with the year-earlier period.
Publisher costs during the year increased 7.0 per cent and totalled SEK -218.4 million (-204.2). The increase in publisher costs was driven by revenue growth. Personnel costs decreased 17.7 per cent and totalled SEK -53.9 million (-65.5) because of the reorganization in the fourth quarter of 2023. Other external costs decreased 21.8 per cent and totalled SEK -63.5 million (-81.3). The main reason for the decline in other external costs was less external consultants, as planned. The six-month included extraordinary operating expenses of SEK -2.0 million, which pertained of cost related to the divestment of Readly France SA. Total operating expenses decreased 6.6 per cent to SEK -353.4 million (-378.4).
Adjusted EBITDA (excl. IAC) was SEK 25.8 million (-10.5), corresponding to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.1 per cent (-3.3). The operating result (EBIT) was SEK 8.5 million (-55.3), corresponding to an operating margin of 2.4 per cent (-17.1).
On 18 June 2024 the subsidiary Readly France SA was sold which resulted in an accounting loss of SEK 33.2 million (0). The loss is presented under operating result but above Net financial items. Refer to note 6 for more information.
Net financial items totalled SEK 6.3 million (2.0), which comprised of a value adjustment of the earn-out consideration and exchange rate effects, which had a positive impact on cash and cash equivalents and on net financial items.
Tax income for the period amounted to SEK 0.8 million (1.0) and comprised of deferred tax related to acquisitions. The Group has unutilised loss carryforwards of SEK 939 million (1,157) that are not carried in the balance sheet.
The Group reported a net result for the period of SEK -17.5 million (-52.3), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK -0.5 (-1.4) before and after dilution.
The average number of staff including consultants was 105 (140) during the period, of which the average number of employees was 91 (113).
JANUARY–JUNE 2024 (JANUARY–JUNE 2023)
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 22.4 million (-27.8), primarily due to improved results. Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 36.1 million (-34.3). The change in working capital was mainly attributable to operating receivables, lower account receivables and other receivables.
Cash flow from investing activities was SEK 9.2 million (-34.8), of which SEK -8.0 million (-19.5) pertained to capitalised product development costs. Divestment of subsidiary, after deduction for disposed cash balance, amounted to SEK 21.1 million.
Paid earn-out considerations during the period amounted to SEK -6.4 million (-16.1).
Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -3.5 million (-5.1). During the period, amortisation of loans totalled SEK -2.9 million (-3.5) and lease liabilities SEK -0.5 million (-1.4).
30 JUNE 2024 (31 DECEMBER 2023)
Cash and cash equivalents on 30 June 2024 amounted to SEK 146.1 million (102.9).
Capitalised development expenditure amounted to SEK 51.5 million (58.3). 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.
The Group's shareholders' equity as per 30 June 2024 amounted to SEK 18.2 million (34.7), which represented equity per share of SEK 0.5 (0.9). The change in equity was mainly due to the net result for the period of SEK -17.5 million (-54.6).
Total liabilities amounted to SEK 218.4 million (259.6) as per 30 June 2024.
The Group recognised an earn-out consideration of SEK 0.3 million (11.3). As of 30 June, a value adjustment of SEK 4.9 million was made concerning the earn-out consideration. 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. Amortisation during the year totalled SEK 2.8 million.
The Board of Directors issued a notice on 10 April 2024 for the Annual General Meeting 15 May 2024.
The Annual General Meeting on 15 May resolved, in accordance with the proposal of the Nomination Committee, to re-elect Board members Jan Lund, Mikael Antonsson, Carolina Brandtman, Laurent Kayser, Veronica Selin, Malin Stråhle and Jesper Wikberg. Jan Lund was re-elected as Chairman of the Board.
On 18 June, Readly announced the divestment of its entire holding in Toutabo/ePresse (formally Readly France SA) to Cafeyn Group.
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. 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 regarding future performance.
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 17.6 million (16.0) and pertained entirely to services provided to subsidiaries as well as to brands. The Parent Company reported a loss for the period of SEK -9.4 million (-12.1), of which net financial items totalled SEK -13.0 million (-1.0). 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 and the discounted earn-out considerations.
Cash and cash equivalents on 30 June 2024 amounted to SEK 52.3 million (4.4). Shares in subsidiaries amounted to SEK 460.4 million (529.1) as per 30 June 2024. The change is explained by the divestment of the entire holding in Readly France SA.
Equity in the Parent Company amounted to SEK 392.4 million (401.7). The change is due to the net result for the period.
As per 30 June 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 30 June 2024 totalled 51,425 (401,671), where option programmes subscribed for prior to the share split entitled subscription for ordinary shares at a ratio of 1:5. Warrants outstanding as per 30 June 2024 totalled 179,800 (587,800), where option programmes subscribed for prior to the share split entitled subscription for ordinary shares at a ratio of 1:5.
Readly International AB (publ) conducts transactions with related parties (subsidiaries) on a continuous basis, consisting of internal group services. 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 |
Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 20234 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 20234 Jan–Dec 20234 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales 2 |
187,989 | 164,672 | 361,938 | 322,962 | 663,066 |
| Other revenue | 21 | – | 35 | 146 | 162 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||
| Publisher costs | -112,551 | -101,307 | -218,413 | -204,159 | -412,926 |
| Other external costs | -32,013 | -31,2023 | -63,541 | -81,2563 | -135,7913 |
| Personnel costs | -27,187 | -36,4813 | -53,919 | -65,4823 | -124,890 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -7,520 | -14,173 | -15,216 | -25,351 | -45,298 |
| Other operating expenses | 161 | -3,526 | -2,353 | -2,174 | 554 |
| Operating result | 8,900 | -22,017 | 8,531 | -55,315 | -55,123 |
| Loss on disposal of subsidiary 6 |
-33,162 | – | -33,162 | – | – |
| Net financial items | 4,085 | 3,051 | 6,288 | 2,038 | -1,713 |
| Result before tax | -20,176 | -18,966 | -18,343 | -53,277 | -56,836 |
| Income tax | 347 | 502 | 826 | 1,019 | 2,218 |
| Net result for the period | -19,830 | -18,464 | -17,517 | -52,258 | -54,619 |
| Net result for the period attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | -19,804 | -18,441 | -17,469 | -52,211 | -54,930 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | -26 | -22 | -48 | -47 | 312 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -1.4 | -1.4 |
| Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
1) Items affecting comparability associated with the public cash offer amount to SEK 13.1 million.
2) Items affecting comparability attributable to severance pay to the former CEO amount to SEK 6.3 million.
3) Items affecting comparability attributable to severance pay to personnel and for the delisting and relisting processes amount to SEK 5.4 million
4) Presentation of exchange rate effects have been adjusted. The impact on net sales and net result is zero. See Note 1 for further information.
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the period | -19,830 | -18,464 | -17,517 | -52,258 | -54,619 |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | |||||
| Exchange rate differences on translating foreign operations | -2,268 | 5,690 | 1,135 | 7,369 | 8 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -2,268 | 5,690 | 1,135 | 7,369 | 8 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -22,098 | -12,774 | -16,382 | -44,889 | -54,610 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | -22,324 | -12,749 | -16,358 | -44,919 | -55,020 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests | 226 | -25 | -24 | 31 | 410 |
| SEKt Note |
30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | – | 54,573 | 49,841 |
| Other intangible assets | 51,522 | 91,822 | 84,717 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 90 | 378 | 159 |
| Right-of-use assets | 3,336 | 2,556 | 2,636 |
| Other non-current assets 3 |
7,358 | 9,524 | 9,780 |
| Total non-current assets | 62,307 | 158,853 | 147,132 |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade receivables | 10,657 | 13,264 | 14,449 |
| Other current assets | 17,618 | 25,676 | 29,813 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 146,083 | 116,439 | 102,858 |
| Total current assets | 174,359 | 155,378 | 147,120 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 236,666 | 314,231 | 294,252 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity 4 |
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| Equity attributable to the Parent Company shareholders | 18,229 | 45,626 | 34,282 |
| Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | – | 36 | 415 |
| Total equity | 18,229 | 45,663 | 34,697 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | 1,713 | 1,541 | 1,856 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 52 | 8,722 | 6,690 |
| Long-term borrowings | – | 8,590 | 5,001 |
| Provisions | – | 2,680 | 1,968 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,765 | 21,532 | 15,516 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Other financial liabilities 3 |
287 | 11,451 | 11,330 |
| Trade payables | 21,444 | 35,756 | 34,003 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,372 | 1,041 | 851 |
| Short-term borrowings | – | 7,128 | 6,440 |
| Other current liabilities | 193,569 | 191,660 | 191,415 |
| Total current liabilities | 216,672 | 247,036 | 244,039 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 236,666 | 314,231 | 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 | – | – | – | -17,469 | -17,469 | -48 | -17,517 |
| Other comprehensive income | – | – | -11,382 | 12,494 | 1,111 | 24 | 1,135 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | -11,382 | -4,975 | -16,358 | -24 | -16,382 |
| Transactions with owners | |||||||
| Share-based remuneration | – | 26 | – | – | 26 | – | 26 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | – | – | – | 249 | 249 | -391 | -143 |
| Total transactions with owners | – | 26 | – | 249 | 275 | -391 | -116 |
| Closing balance 30 June 2024 | 1,137 | 1,181,401 | 771 | -1,165,110 | 18,229 | – | 18,229 |
| 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 | – | – | – | -52,211 | -52,211 | -47 | -52,258 |
| Other comprehensive income | – | – | 7,291 | – | 7,291 | 78 | 7,369 |
| Total comprehensive income | – | – | 7,291 | -52,211 | -44,919 | 31 | -44,889 |
| Transactions with owners | |||||||
| Share-based remuneration | – | 116 | – | – | 116 | – | 116 |
| Repurchased warrants | – | -122 | – | – | -122 | – | -122 |
| Total transactions with owners | – | -5 | – | – | -5 | – | -5 |
| Closing balance 30 June 2023 | 1,137 | 1,182,618 | 19,535 | -1,157,664 | 45,627 | 36 | 45,663 |
| SEKt Note |
Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result (EBIT) | 8,900 | -22,017 | 8,531 | -55,315 | -55,123 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 7,520 | 14,173 | 15,216 | 25,351 | 45,298 |
| Other items not affecting liquidity | -350 | 1,471 | 246 | 2,111 | -1,526 |
| Interest received | 337 | 1,361 | 414 | 1,446 | 4,387 |
| Interest paid | -417 | -420 | -618 | -1,081 | -3,429 |
| Paid tax | -202 | – | -1,371 | -274 | 1,077 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 15,789 | -5,433 | 22,418 | -27,762 | -9,317 |
| Change in working capital | 8,941 | -13,238 | 13,674 | -6,509 | -15,437 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24,731 | -18,671 | 36,092 | -34,270 | -24,754 |
| Investments in intangible and tangible assets | -3,867 | -9,639 | -8,012 | -19,620 | -32,890 |
| Investments in financial assets | 2,943 | 1,345 | 2,540 | 889 | 407 |
| Paid earn-out considerations | – | – | -6,348 | -16,074 | -16,074 |
| Divestment of subsidiary | 21,061 | – | 21,061 | – | – |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 20,137 | -8,294 | 9,241 | -34,805 | -48,557 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | -41 | – | -143 | – | – |
| Repurchased warrants | – | -122 | – | -122 | -764 |
| Repurchased employee stock options | – | – | – | – | -863 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -346 | -700 | -475 | -1,399 | -2,234 |
| Repayment of loans | -1,121 | -1,865 | -2,863 | -3,549 | -6,688 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,508 | -2,686 | -3,480 | -5,069 | -10,550 |
| Total cash flow | 43,360 | -29,652 | 41,853 | -74,145 | -83,860 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 102,858 | 144,057 | 102,858 | 188,706 | 188,706 |
| Exchange rate differences related to cash and cash equivalents | -135 | 2,033 | 1,373 | 1,877 | -1,988 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 146,083 | 116,439 | 146,083 | 116,439 | 102,858 |
| SEKt Note |
Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING REVENUE | |||||
| Net sales | 8,518 | 9,105 | 17,617 | 16,007 | 34,028 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||
| Other external costs | -6,152 | 177 | -9,146 | -14,184 | -17,704 |
| Personnel costs | -3,586 | -10,7921 | -4,664 | -12,7451 | -21,0871 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -82 | -82 | -164 | -164 | -327 |
| Other operating expenses | -3 | – | 42 | -7 | -34 |
| Operating result | -1,305 | -1,593 | 3,685 | -11,093 | -5,125 |
| Net financial items 6 |
-12,825 | -460 | -13,037 | -965 | -1,232 |
| Result after financial items | -14,130 | -2,053 | -9,353 | -12,059 | -6,357 |
| Result before tax | -14,130 | -2,053 | -9,353 | -12,059 | -6,357 |
| Income tax | – | – | – | – | – |
| Net result for the period | -14,130 | -2,053 | -9,353 | -12,059 | -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 |
30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 246 | 573 | 409 |
| Participations in Group companies | 460,367 | 530,235 | 529,121 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 903 | 1,551 | 1,180 |
| Total non-current assets | 461,516 | 532,358 | 530,711 |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade receivables | 23 | 30 | – |
| Receivables from Group companies | 611 | 4,426 | 1,446 |
| Tax receivables | – | 193 | 65 |
| Other receivables | 418 | 468 | 383 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 52,293 | 3,091 | 4,359 |
| Total current assets | 53,344 | 8,207 | 6,252 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 514,860 | 540,565 | 536,963 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Restricted equity | 1,137 | 1,137 | 1,137 |
| Unrestricted equity | 391,221 | 396,089 | 400,547 |
| Equity | 392,358 | 397,227 | 401,684 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities to Group companies | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade payables | 1,298 | 236 | 429 |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 111,664 | 118,809 | 109,675 |
| Other current liabilities 3 |
9,489 | 24,243 | 25,122 |
| Total current liabilities | 122,450 | 143,288 | 135,227 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 514,860 | 540,565 | 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.
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readly's digital magazine service | 180,508 | 156,080 | 347,132 | 307,274 | 634,489 |
| Other sales revenue | 7,481 | 8,592 | 14,806 | 15,688 | 28,577 |
| Total | 187,989 | 164,672 | 361,938 | 322,962 | 663,066 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 80,032 | 64,135 | 149,962 | 125,042 | 263,639 |
| Sweden | 29,672 | 25,345 | 57,890 | 49,475 | 99,579 |
| UK | 32,853 | 31,353 | 65,278 | 62,214 | 127,100 |
| Rest of world | 45,432 | 43,840 | 88,807 | 86,231 | 172,748 |
| Total | 187,989 | 164,672 | 361,938 | 322,962 | 663,066 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| YoY change, % | 14.2 | 19.9 | 12.0 | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| of which: | |||||
| – organic growth, % | 17.6 | 11.3 | 13.8 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| – currency effects & VAT, % | 1.1 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| – divestments, % | -4.6 | -2.1 | -3.2 | -1.3 | -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 | -6.4 |
| Closing balance 30 June 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.
As per 30 June 2024 the Group's share capital amounted to SEK 1,137,142, apportioned among 37,904,738 shares.
Employee stock options as per 30 June 2024 totalled 51,425 (401,671), where option programmes subscribed for prior to September 2020 entitled subscription for ordinary shares at a ratio of 1:5. Warrants outstanding as per 30 June 2024 totalled 179,800 (587,800), where option programmes subscribed for prior to September 2020 entitled subscription for ordinary shares at a ratio of 1:5.
The following table illustrates the changes in share capital of Readly International AB (publ) for the 2021–2024 financial years.
| Date | Transaction | Change in No. of shares | Total No. of shares | Change in share capital, SEK |
Total share capital, SEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2021 | New issue (exercised employee stock options) | 75,000 | 37,106,448 | 2,250 | 1,113,193 |
| 26 Jan 2021 | New issue (exercised warrants Kreos) | 120,169 | 37,226,617 | 3,605 | 1,116,799 |
| 22 Nov 2021 | New issue (non-cash issue upon acquisition) | 678,121 | 37,904,738 | 20,344 | 1,137,142 |
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.
Unutilised tax loss carryforwards for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised amounted to SEK 939 million (1,157) as per 30 June 2024. Given existing expansion plans, the Board has determined that the Group will likely continue to report tax losses also in the coming year, and thus in accordance with IAS 12, no deferred tax asset is reported for these deficits.
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 recognized 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.
| 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 |
| Carrying amount on assets and liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Goodwill | 51,034 |
| Intangible assets | 27,868 |
| Current assets | 40,461 |
| Total assets | 119,365 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 5,725 |
| Non-current liabilities | 5,400 |
| Current liabilities | 27,624 |
| Total liabilities | 38,749 |
| Net assets | 80,615 |
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 23 of this report.
| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number | 422,986 | 454,745 | 422,986 | 454,745 | 464,494 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 422,986 | 425,557 | 422,986 | 425,557 | 435,562 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Total revenue excluding divestments | 173,652 | 146,251 | 331,381 | 287,703 | 595,400 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 14.2 | 19.9 | 12.0 | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Total revenue excluding divestments growth, % | 18.7 | 22.0 | 15.2 | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| ARPU1 (Average revenue per user), SEK | 137 | 115 | 129 | 114 | 117 |
| Gross profit1 | 75,459 | 63,365 | 143,561 | 118,949 | 250,302 |
| Gross profit margin1 , % |
40.1 | 38.5 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| Gross contribution1 | 55,091 | 42,018 | 103,905 | 73,097 | 171,482 |
| Gross contribution margin1 , % |
29.3 | 25.5 | 28.7 | 22.6 | 25.9 |
| EBITDA1 | 16,421 | -7,844 | 23,747 | -29,964 | -9,825 |
| EBITDA margin1 , % |
8.7 | -4.8 | 6.6 | -9.3 | -1.5 |
| Operating result | 8,900 | -22,017 | 8,531 | -55,315 | -55,123 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.7 | -13.4 | 2.4 | -17,1 | -8.3 |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) 1 | 16,813 | -1,534 | 25,768 | -10,515 | 16,121 |
| Adjusted operating margin (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) 1 , % |
8.9 | -0.9 | 7.1 | -3.3 | 2.4 |
| Adjusted operating result (excl. IAC)1 | 9,293 | -15,707 | 10,552 | -35,867 | -29,177 |
| Adjusted operating margin (excl. IAC)1 , % |
4.9 | -9.5 | 2.9 | -11.1 | -4.4 |
| Total operating expenses | -179,110 | -186,690 | -353,442 | -378,423 | -718,351 |
| Net result for the period | -19,830 | -18,464 | -17,517 | -52,258 | -54,619 |
| Items affecting comparability | -392 | -6,310 | -2,021 | -19,449 | -25,946 |
| Net margin, % | -10.5 | -11.2 | -4.8 | -16.2 | -8.2 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 24,731 | -18,671 | 36,092 | -34,270 | -24,754 |
| Average number of employees | 111 | 140 | 105 | 140 | 134 |
| KPI data per share | |||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -1.4 | -1.4 |
| Basic and diluted equity per share, SEK | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Weighted number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 37,904,738 | 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 | 37,904,738 |
1) For reconciliation of APMs, see pages 24–25.
| 2024 2023 |
2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEKt, unless stated otherwise | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| FPS (Full-paying subscribers), number | 422,986 | 458,670 | 464,494 | 460,686 | 454,745 | 453,631 | 452,466 | 446,861 | 447,196 | 465,456 |
| FPS excluding divestments, number | 422,986 | 432,096 | 435,562 | 432,111 | 425,557 | 423,385 | 421,629 | 415,530 | 415,849 | 433,729 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 173,963 | 170,608 | 169,512 | 164,672 | 158,436 | 140,698 | 137,394 | 147,311 | 155,337 |
| Total revenue excluding divestments | 173,652 | 157,729 | 153,291 | 154,406 | 146,251 | 141,452 | 137,656 | 131,948 | 119,917 | 124,969 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 14.2 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 15.1 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 16.2 | 23.8 | 30.0 | 41.2 |
| Total revenue growth % excluding divestments |
18.7 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 17.0 | 22.0 | 13.2 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 22.7 |
| ARPU, SEK | 137 | 121 | 119 | 120 | 115 | 112 | 109 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Gross profit | 75,459 | 68,101 | 66,097 | 65,257 | 63,365 | 55,583 | 56,301 | 48,239 | 42,067 | 45,711 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 40.1 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 35.1 | 36.2 | 32.7 | 30.6 | 32.5 |
| Gross contribution | 55,091 | 48,814 | 50,543 | 47,843 | 42,018 | 31,079 | 31,712 | 25,510 | 22,267 | 16,055 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.3 | 28.1 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 25.5 | 19.6 | 20.4 | 17.3 | 16.2 | 11.4 |
| Operating result | 8,900 | -369 | 3,744 | -3,552 | -22,017 | -33,298 | -47,857 | -22,359 | -29,886 | -44,757 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.7 | -0.2 | 2.2 | -2.1 | -13.4 | -21.0 | -30.8 | -15.2 | -21.8 | -31.8 |
| Adjusted operating result | 9,293 | 1,259 | 9,196 | -2,506 | -15,707 | -20,160 | -19,902 | -22,245 | -27,354 | -37,710 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 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 | -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. |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Publisher costs | -112,551 | -101,307 | -218,413 | -204,159 | -412,926 |
| Gross profit | 75,459 | 63,365 | 143,561 | 118,949 | 250,302 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 40.1 | 38.5 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 16,421 | -7,844 | 23,747 | -29,964 | -9,825 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 8.7 | -4.8 | 6.6 | -9.3 | -1.5 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted number of shares outstanding | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 | 37,904,738 |
| Total equity | 18,229 | 45,663 | 18,229 | 45,663 | 34,697 |
| Equity per share (SEK) | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the period | -19,830 | -18,464 | -17,517 | -52,258 | -54,619 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Net margin, % | -10.5 | -11.2 | -4.8 | -16.2 | -8.2 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Total operating expenses | -179,110 | -186,690 | -353,442 | -378,423 | -718,351 |
| Operating result | 8,900 | -22,017 | 8,531 | -55,315 | -55,123 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.7 | -13.4 | 2.4 | -17.1 | -8.3 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) | 16,421 | -7,844 | 23,747 | -29,964 | -9,825 |
| Items affecting comparability | – | – | – | – | – |
| Restructuring | – | 6,281 | – | 6,281 | 11,543 |
| Transaction and integration costs upon acquisition of Readly France SA | – | 29 | – | 229 | 318 |
| Transaction costs for the public cash offer | – | – | – | 12,938 | 12,938 |
| Transaction costs for the delisting and relisting processes | – | – | – | – | 1,146 |
| Transaction costs for the divestment of Readly France SA | 392 | – | 2,021 | – | – |
| Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) (excl. IAC) | 16,813 | -1,534 | 25,768 | -10,515 | 16,121 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Adjusted operating margin (EBITDA) (excl. IAC), % | 8.9 | -0.9 | 7.1 | -3.3 | 2.4 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result (EBIT) | 8,900 | -22,017 | 8,531 | -55,315 | -55,123 |
| Items affecting comparability | – | – | – | – | – |
| Restructuring | – | 6,281 | – | 6,281 | 11,543 |
| Transaction and integration costs upon acquisition of Readly France SA | – | 29 | – | 229 | 318 |
| Transaction costs for the public cash offer | – | – | – | 12,938 | 12,938 |
| Transaction costs for the delisting and relisting processes | – | – | – | – | 1,146 |
| Transaction costs for the divestment of Readly France SA | 392 | – | 2,021 | – | – |
| Adjusted operating result (excl. IAC) | 9,293 | -15,707 | 10,552 | -35,867 | -29,177 |
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Adjusted operating margin (excl. IAC), % | 4.9 | -9.5 | 2.9 | -11.1 | -4.4 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 14.2 | 19.9 | 12.0 | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher costs | -112,551 | -101,307 | -218,413 | -204,159 | -412,926 |
| Marketing costs | -20,368 | -21,347 | -39,655 | -45,852 | -78,820 |
| Other external costs | -11,645 | -9,856 | -23,886 | -35,404 | -56,971 |
| Personnel costs | -27,187 | -36,481 | -53,919 | -65,482 | -124,890 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -7,520 | -14,173 | -15,216 | -25,351 | -45,298 |
| Other operating expenses | 161 | -3,526 | -2,353 | -2,174 | 554 |
| Total operating expenses | -179,110 | -186,690 | -353,442 | -378,423 | -718,351 |
| SEKt | Apr–Jun 2024 | Apr–Jun 2023 | Jan–Jun 2024 | Jan–Jun 2023 | Jan–Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 188,010 | 164,672 | 361,973 | 323,108 | 663,228 |
| Publisher costs | -112,551 | -101,307 | -218,413 | -204,159 | -412,926 |
| Marketing costs | -20,368 | -21,347 | -39,655 | -45,852 | -78,820 |
| Gross contribution | 55,091 | 42,018 | 103,905 | 73,097 | 171,482 |
| Gross contribution margin, % | 29.3 | 25.5 | 28.7 | 22.6 | 25.9 |
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO Telephone: +46 8 256 770 Johan Adalberth CFO Telephone: +46 8 256 770 [email protected]
Readly International AB (publ) 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 15 August 2024.
This interim report has not been 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 – September 2024 18 October 2024
Year-end report January – December 2024 13 February 2025
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, 15 August 2024
Philip Lindqvist President and CEO
Jan Lund Chairman of the Board Mikael Antonsson Director
Carolina Brandtman Director
Laurent Kayser Director
Veronica Selin Director
Malin Stråhle Director
Jesper Wikberg Director
This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

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