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Cint Group
Quarterly Report • Oct 25, 2023
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Interim report
January – September 2023 Q32023
Weak demand impacting quarterly revenue; continued progress on platform unification
Third quarter 2023
- Net sales decreased by 10.4 percent to EUR 66.6m (74.3). Growth on a constant currency basis was -4.9 percent.
- Gross profit amounted to EUR 41.4m (47.1) with a gross margin of 62.2 percent (63.4).
- EBITDA amounted to EUR 8.6m (8.2) with an EBITDA margin of 12.9 percent (11.1).
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 12.0m (14.1) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.1 percent (19.0).
- EPS, before dilution amounted to EUR -0.09 (-0.01).
- Adjusted EPS, before dilution amounted to EUR 0.02 (0.04).
January-September 2023
- Net sales decreased by 9.6 percent to EUR 194.2m (214.8). Growth on a constant currency basis was -7.2 percent.
- Gross profit amounted to EUR 120.0m (134.6) with a gross margin of 61.8 percent (62.6).
- EBITDA amounted to EUR 14.5m (19.3) with an EBITDA margin of 7.4 percent (9.0).
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 24.9m (35.2) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.8 percent (16.4).
- EPS, before dilution amounted to EUR -0.15 (-0.06).
- Adjusted EPS, before dilution amounted to EUR 0.04 (0.09).
Significant events during and after the quarter
- In October, Cint announced changes to its global Executive Team. Alesia Braga took on the expanded role as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) and Hind Moussaoui was appointed EVP Business Strategy and Operations.
- With the strategic focus on a unified platform, some platforms have become obsolete and have accordingly been written down in the quarter. The total deprecation amounts to EUR 19.2m, with no impact on cash.
Key financial ratios for the Group
| KEUR | 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| Net sales growth | -10.4% | 116.8% | -9.6% | 128.1% | 112.5% | 5.8% |
| Gross profit | 41,386 | 47,134 | 119,971 | 134,583 | 183,307 | 168,695 |
| Gross margin | 62.2% | 63.4% | 61.8% | 62.6% | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| EBITDA | 8,586 | 8,223 | 14,462 | 19,342 | 27,534 | 22,655 |
| EBITDA margin | 12.9% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,038 | 14,136 | 24,874 | 35,246 | 48,778 | 38,406 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 18.1% | 19.0% | 12.8% | 16.4% | 16.5% | 14.0% |
| FX gain/loss on operating items | 310 | 139 | -511 | 262 | -426 | -1,199 |
| EPS, before dilution | -0.09 | -0.01 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -1.66 | -1.75 |
| Adjusted EPS, before dilution | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Net debt | 74,027 | 64,896 | 74,027 | 64,896 | 56,397 | 74,027 |
Comments by the CEO
Growth and profitability
Net sales decreased by 10.4 percent in the third quarter to EUR 66.6m (-4.9 percent in constant currency) compared to the same period last year. Marketplace sales were weak in both Americas and EMEA. The key factors impacting our performance are decreased demand from certain core customers and overarching economic conditions. This is why we are investing to create a unified platform with the most choice, best quality and cutting edge user experience in the industry to serve customers of all sizes as efficiently as possible.
Whilst we are experiencing a decline in certain parts of our core business, we are seeing strong growth in Media Measurement. We are increasing investment into this area to help our customers.
The gross margin was 62.2 percent and the EBITDA margin adjusted for items affecting comparability was 18.1 percent (19.0) where we have held operational expenses, mainly personnel costs and other external expenses, steady during the year.
Operating cash flow improved compared to the second quarter but was affected by increased accounts receivables in the quarter. This contributed to a reduction of our cash balance with EUR 4.3m. We expect to see cash flow improvements from the joint collection efforts from commercial and finance and ongoing reduction of non-recurring integration costs.
Reversals and quality
Reversals came down to 10% in the quarter as we increased quality in the platform with a number of approaches including our proprietary AI-driven fraud prevention solution in some key markets. We have seen good results so far and plan to expand its usage to additional markets in the coming months. We have also implemented buy-side programs to help customers to lower the amount of reversals thereby driving our overall reversal rates down. Furthermore, we have tightened our policy on reversal timelines and will begin a phased rollout of this in the fourth quarter 2023. This will shorten the feedback loop allowing Cint to more quickly identify sources of fraud and poor quality so we can remove it from the ecosystem sooner.
Product integration
We are building the Cint products and business for increased efficiency, creating a platform for returning
to sustainable growth. Below are examples of how we are building on Cint's history as a pioneer in programmatic research to better serve our customers:
- Easy to use: an upgraded user experience with fresh, intuitive workflows designed specifically for speed, accuracy, and global sampling work from creation to launch.
- Technology forward: Cint's modern infrastructure supports faster data processing that accelerates and optimizes programmatic connections within the exchange.
- Empowering and innovative: As pioneers in programmatic research, the entire feature set is underpinned by Cint's API-first technology that powers feasibility and project management, response verification and validation, data reporting and analysis, and a next-generation respondent experience.
- Efficient and worldclass: Cint's new platform is not only a leap forward for the industry but one that will be more efficient for Cint to operate. This means fewer costs, faster response times and increased customer, partner, and employee satisfaction.
Customer migration
We are excited for the first wave of customers to start benefiting from our new platform. In October, our managed services teams will start using the new platform to support this segment of our customer base.
In Q1 we will launch our new self-service product to a defined cohort of customers to run their projects end-to-end and allow us to collect feedback ahead of a wider release. We plan to have all customers including the most complex ones migrated by the end of 2024.
Giles Palmer, CEO, Cint
Group Financial Overview
Net Sales
Net sales in the quarter decreased by 10.4 percent to EUR 66.6m (74.3). Growth on a constant currency basis was -4.9 percent. Lower sales from a few large clients and an uncertain macroeconomic situation affected sales negatively. Net sales in the first nine months decreased by 9.6 percent to EUR 194.2m (214.8). Growth on a constant currency basis was - 7.2 percent.
LTM net sales and growth by quarter
*Quarterly growth compared with the same period last year, %.
Gross Profit
Gross profit in the quarter was EUR 41.4m (47.1) and the gross margin was 62.2 percent (63.4). Gross profit was EUR 41.4m (44.9) on a constant currency basis. Gross profit for the first nine months was EUR 120.0m (134.6) and the gross margin was 61.8 percent (62.6). Gross profit for the first nine months was EUR 120.0m (131.9) on a constant currency basis.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA in the quarter amounted to EUR 8.6m (8.2) and the EBITDA margin was 12.9 percent (11.1). To enable a more accurate tracking of the underlying performance, items affecting comparability, or nonrecurring items, are excluded from adjusted EBITDA. Items affecting comparability for the quarter totalled EUR 3.5m (5.9) of which integration costs amounted to EUR 3.4m (5.6). Adjusting for these items, the EBITDA amounted to EUR 12.0m (14.1) and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.1 percent (19.0). The decrease in adjusted EBITDA margin by 0.9 percentage points compared to the same period last year was mainly driven by lower sales, partially mitigated by a reduction of operating expenses from the integration synergies and cost containment measures.
Items affecting comparability are recognized in the respective line of the income statement. Please refer to note 9 Alternative Performance Measures for details of the non-recurring items split by line and category.
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the FX effect from the revaluation of operating balance sheet items, amounted to EUR 11.7m (14.0) corresponding to a margin of 17.6 percent (18.8).
Lower costs for the LTIP programs in accordance with IFRS 2 had a positive impact on operating income of EUR 0.9m in the third quarter, compared with a cost of EUR 1.0m in the same quarter prior year. The positive impact is a result of changed retention assumptions. The cost for the first nine months was EUR 0.6m (2.9). The impact from the IFRS valuation is included in the personnel expense line in the income statement.
EBITDA in the first nine months amounted to EUR 14.5m (19.3) and the EBITDA margin was 7.4 percent (9.0). Deducting items affecting comparability for the period of EUR 10.4m (15.9) the adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 24.9m (35.2) and the adjusted EBITDA margin 12.8 percent (16.4). Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the FX effect from the revaluation of operating balance sheet items, amounted to EUR 25.4m (35.0) corresponding to a margin of 13.1 percent (16.3).
LTM adjusted EBITDA by quarter
Profit and Earnings Per Share
The operating profit in the quarter amounted to EUR -21.4m (-3.4) with an operating margin of -32.1 percent (-4.5). Operating profit in the first nine months amounted to EUR -37.2m (-13.1) with an operating margin of -19.2 percent (-6.1).
Profit for the quarter amounted to EUR -20.0m (-2.6) and EPS (basic and diluted) was EUR -0.09 (-0.01). Adjusted EPS (basic and diluted) was EUR 0.02 (0.04).
Profit for the first nine months amounted to EUR - 32.7m (-11.9) and EPS (basic and diluted) amounted to EUR -0.15 (-0.06). Adjusted EPS (basic and diluted) amounted to EUR 0.04 (0.09).
Cash flow and investments
Operating cash flow before changes in working capital in the quarter was EUR 5.1m (11.9), impacted by higher interest expenses paid of EUR 2.8m (1.3). Operating cash flow before changes in working capital for the first nine months amounted to EUR 5.3m (18.4), where the higher interest rate on external bank loans impacted the period more negatively compared with last year.
Cash flow from changes in working capital was EUR -3.8m (7.9) in the quarter. The negative impact from changes in working capital for the quarter is mainly driven by an increase of accounts receivables. Cash flow from changes in working capital for the first nine months amounted to EUR -6.5m (-17.2). The negative impact in the same period previous year was mainly related to payments of transaction and integration costs for the acquisition of Lucid. For further information regarding working capital, refer to the Net working capital section.
Cash flow from investing activities for the quarter amounted to EUR -5.0m (-4.0). Investments in intangible fixed assets amounted to EUR -4.8m (-3.8) in the quarter and consisted of capitalized development costs for the platform, investments in new features and functions to support future growth. Cash flow from investing activities for the first nine months was EUR -16.6m (-13.0) mainly related to investments in intangible fixed assets of EUR -13.6m (-12.2) and to the final payment from the acquisition of GapFish amounting to EUR -2.5m.
For details on the depreciation and amortization, please refer to note 7.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to EUR -0.7m (-0.7) in the quarter related to payments of financial lease liabilities. Cash flow from financing activities for the first nine months amounted to EUR - 2.0m (-0.5) where last year was impacted by proceeds from new long-term incentive programs launched in the beginning of the year amounting to EUR 1.4m.
The net cash flow in the quarter was EUR -4.3m (15.2) and for the first nine months it amounted to EUR - 19.7m (-12.3).
Net working capital
Net working capital amounted to EUR 27.5m (24.2) at the end of the third quarter. The change compared to the same quarter last year is mainly attributable to decreased accounts receivable due to a lower level of activity and lower level of accounts payable.
Net debt and financing activities
The Group ended the quarter with a total cash position of EUR 42.1m (65.8) and a total debt of EUR 116.1m (130.7).
Since December 2021, Cint has had a credit facility agreement with two Nordic banks. The facility has a USD 120m term loan with a tenor of three years, with the option to extend the tenor for two additional years in one-year increments if agreed with the lenders. The credit facility agreement includes financial covenants that were renegotiated during the first quarter of 2023. As of the end of the third quarter 2023, Cint was compliant with all such covenants.
Capitalization
At the end of the quarter, total consolidated equity of the Group amounted to EUR 821.0m to be compared with EUR 850.0m at the end of 2022.
Currency effects
Due to the global nature of the business, the company is exposed to currency fluctuations with most of the net sales in USD and EUR and a large part of the operating expenses in SEK and USD.
During the quarter, net sales were impacted by EUR - 4.3m (3.2) from currency fluctuations. Net sales during the first nine months were impacted by EUR -5.5m (6.5).
The revaluation of balance sheet items had a positive impact on the result with an decrease of total operating expenses of EUR 0.3m (0.1) during the quarter. For the first nine months, there was a negative impact of EUR -0.5m (0.3). This impact is included in both EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.
Business integration
The business integration to build and finalize the product and customer migration are well underway. The cost for the total business integration is estimated to approximately EUR 40m and total accumulated cost for the integration amounted to EUR 30.4m as per end of the third quarter 2023. Total integration costs for the quarter amounted to EUR 3.4m (5.6) and for the first nine months it amounted to EUR 10.3m (14.8), where the timing of integration projects is impacting the lower cost compared with the same period last year.
Financial targets and dividend policy
In view of recent performance, coupled with the uncertain macroeconomic situation, the Cint board is presently reviewing the medium-term financial targets. At present, the dividend policy remains unchanged - Cint will not pay annual dividends in the short term.
Net sales development
Business segments
Marketplace gives customers instant programmatic connections to millions of global respondents to conduct cost-effective digital market research at speed and scale, delivered through automated matching of survey criteria and deep profiling data. Net sales in the Marketplace segment amounted to EUR 52.7m (64.4) in the quarter. Organic growth was -18.2 percent and on constant currency basis -13.3 percent. Net sales in the nine- month period amounted to EUR 160.3m (190.3) and organic growth was -15.7 percent and on a constant currency basis - 13.4 percent. Sales were negatively affected by a significant decline of business from a few major clients.
Media Measurement delivers proprietary brand lift metrics and daily survey results for customers to measure digital campaign effectiveness and optimize their media performance in real-time. Net sales in the Media Measurement segment amounted to EUR 13.9m (10.0) in the quarter. Organic growth was 39.7 percent and on constant currency basis 49.4 percent. Net sales in the nine- month period amounted to EUR 33.9m (24.6) and organic growth was 37.8 percent and on a constant currency basis 41.1 percent. Sales increased as a result of new client gains and higher volumes with existing clients.
,0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 Media measurement Marketplace Q3-22 Q3-23
Net sales by business segment (KEUR)
Customer types
Technology-enabled companies use research methodologies enabled through new technology, self-service platforms and online traffic analysis to capture insights. Net sales from tech-enabled insights companies amounted to EUR 18.0m (20.5). Organic growth was - 12.5 percent and on a constant currency basis -7.2 percent. Net sales in the nine- month period amounted to EUR 57.8m (61.8) and organic growth was -6.5 percent and on a constant currency basis - 3.7 percent.
Established companies use traditional methodologies of capturing market insights, such as surveys, interviews or focus groups, which may be complemented by desktop research. Established insights companies tend to cover the full end-to-end market research process. Net sales from established insights companies amounted to EUR 48.6m (53.8) in the quarter. Organic growth was -9.6 percent and on constant currency basis -4.0 percent. Net sales in the nine- month period amounted to EUR 136.5m (153.0) and organic growth was -10.8 percent and on a constant currency basis - 8.6 percent.
Q3-22 Q3-23
Regional development
Net sales in the Americas region amounted to EUR 40.2m (45.4) in the quarter. Organic growth was -11.5 percent and on constant currency basis -4.7 percent. Sales within the Media Measurement business continued to grow strongly while Marketplace sales decreased due to lower volumes mainly from a few large customers and lower prices. Net sales in the nine-month period amounted to EUR 114.2m (127.9) and organic growth was -10.7 percent and on a constant currency basis -8.8 percent.
Net sales in EMEA amounted to EUR 21.0m (23.1) in the quarter. Organic growth was -8.9 percent and on constant currency basis -7.1 percent. Marketplace sales decreased due to weaker demand, negatively affecting volumes and prices. Net sales in the ninemonth period amounted to EUR 65.4m (70.3) and organic growth was -6.8 percent and on constant currency basis -4.5 percent.
Net sales in APAC amounted to EUR 5.3m (5.8) in the quarter. Organic growth was -7.6 percent and on constant currency basis 2.2 percent. Net sales in the ninemonth period amounted to EUR 14.6m (16.6) and organic growth was -12.1 percent and on constant currency basis -5.6 percent.
Net sales by region (KEUR)
Net sales by region (Q3-2023)
Operational development
B2B customers
Cint has reviewed the groupings and deduplicated accounts resulting in restated figures for comparable periods. The company had 4,411 customers by end of September 2023 compared with 4,649 customers in September prior year and 4,590 by year-end 2022. As previously, an account is considered active if the client has placed an order during the last 12 months.
Completed surveys
The total number of completed surveys during the last twelve months was 208 million.
Completed surveys LTM, millions
Connected respondents
Cint Interim report January – September 2023 7
The total number of connected respondents from Cint, and unique number of Lucid platform entrants (new and active in the last 12 months) was 312 million. Counting methodologies are different due to differing underlying business models.
Number of connected respondents, millions
Significant events during and after the quarter
In October, Cint announced changes to its global Executive Team. Alesia Braga took on the expanded role as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) and Hind Moussaoui was appointed EVP Business Strategy and Operations.
With the strategic focus on a unified platform, some platforms have become obsolete and have accordingly been written down in the quarter. The total deprecation amounts to EUR 19.2m, with no impact on cash.
Other information
Personnel
At the end of the period, the total number of FTEs (employees and consultants) was 1,018 (972). The average number of FTEs in the quarter was 1,016 (957). The total number of employees was 890 (805) at the end of the period. The average number of employees during the quarter was 863 (791).
Share capital and shareholders
As of 30 September 2023, the share capital of Cint amounted to SEK 21,297,659, apportioned among 212,976,588 shares. The shares have a quotient value of SEK 0.10 per share and each share entitles to one vote. On 30 September 2023, there were 11,344 shareholders in the company.
The company's three largest shareholders on 30 September 2023 were Nordic Capital through companies (8.2 percent), Fourth AP-fund (6.0 percent) and DNB Asset Management AS (5.9 percent). For more information about Cint's ownership structure, see Cint™ Investors | Ownership
Seasonality
There are certain seasonal variations whereby net sales and profits are somewhat tilted towards the second half of the year, driven by variations in demand. The fourth quarter is usually the strongest quarter in terms of net sales and profits as the quarter coincides with B2B customers' need for insights during major holidays, sales discount days and budget discussions for the forthcoming year.
ESG
Our ESG efforts are presently directed at defining the KPIs we will be reporting recurringly on. One of our primary focus areas is social responsibility, both from an internal and external perspective. Further to this, the company is presently preparing itself so as to be
fully compliant with the new ESG reporting requirements as outlines in the CSRD.
New long-term share-based incentive program
At an extraordinary general meeting held on January 26, 2023, it was resolved to establish a new longterm incentive program ("LTIP 2023"). The LTIP 2023 comprises in total up to 3,761,941 restricted stock units ("RSUs") which will be awarded free of charge to members of group management and other employees as allocated by the board of directors. Each RSU entitles the holder to one share in the Company. The RSUs will vest with one-third on each of the three yearly anniversaries following the date of award, subject to both performance and continued employment. Members of group management are required to retain the vested shares until the third anniversary following the date of award.
In order to secure the Company's obligation to deliver shares and to cover costs under the LTIP 2023, the general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors' proposal, to issue and transfer up to 4,138,135 warrants of series 2023/2026. The maximum dilution effect will be approximately 1.94 percent if all 4,138,135 warrants of series 2023/2026 are exercised for subscription of 4,138,135 new shares in the Company.
The program was launched during the second quarter 2023 and is encompassing about 90 employees.
Parent Company
The parent company's activities are focused on direct or indirect holding of shares in the operational subsidiaries. In addition, the parent company provides management services to the Group. At the end of the period, the parent company had three employees. The parent company has no external business activities, and the risks are mainly related to the operations of the subsidiaries.
The parent company's operating profit was SEK - 9.5m (9.4) in the third quarter. The parent company's net result/loss was SEK -40.9m (-83.8) in the quarter. The parent company's financial position by end of the third quarter, measured in terms of total equity in relation to total assets ratio, was 84.4 percent (88.9) and it had a cash balance of SEK 2.3m (26.2), to be compared with a ratio of 86.4 percent and a cash balance of SEK 2.6m by end of December 2022.
Financial statements
Condensed consolidated income statement
| KEUR | Note | 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | 4 | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| Cost of services sold | -25,185 | -27,184 | -74,270 | -80,264 | -111,881 | -105,887 | |
| Capitalized development cost | 4,733 | 3,813 | 13,639 | 12,010 | 15,994 | 17,623 | |
| Personnel expenses | -22,583 | -27,597 | -73,147 | -79,144 | -105,598 | -99,602 | |
| Other operating income | 323 | 146 | -479 | 397 | 457 | -420 | |
| Other external expenses | -15,273 | -15,273 | -45,522 | -48,505 | -66,626 | -63,642 | |
| EBITDA | 8,586 | 8,223 | 14,462 | 19,342 | 27,534 | 22,655 | |
| Depreciation | 7 | -769 | -931 | -2,304 | -2,679 | -3,812 | -3,436 |
| EBITA | 7,817 | 7,293 | 12,159 | 16,662 | 23,723 | 19,219 | |
| Amortization and impairment | 7 | -29,191 | -10,644 | -49,358 | -29,808 | -381,270 | -400,819 |
| Operating profit/loss | -21,374 | -3,352 | -37,199 | -13,146 | -357,548 | -381,601 | |
| Net financial expenses | 8 | -2,988 | -3,435 | -6,882 | -5,101 | -4,986 | -6,768 |
| Earnings before tax | -24,362 | -6,786 | -44,081 | -18,247 | -362,534 | -388,368 | |
| Income tax expense | 4,337 | 4,157 | 11,390 | 6,319 | 9,621 | 14,691 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | -20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 | |
| Profit/loss for the period attributable to: | |||||||
| Parent Company shareholders | -20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 | |
| 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
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| Earnings per share before and after dilution, EUR | 6 | -0.09 | -0.01 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -1.66 | -1.75 |
Condensed consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
| 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period | -20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that may be transferred to income | ||||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
26,957 | 74,213 | 6,417 | 169,904 | 61,370 | -102,117 |
| Hedge accounting of net investments | -1,556 | -8,725 | -4,110 | -19,163 | -11,910 | 3,143 |
| Tax effect from items in OCI | 253 | 1,784 | 754 | 3,948 | 2,347 | -847 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 25,654 | 67,272 | 3,061 | 154,688 | 51,807 | -99,820 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,629 | 64,642 | -29,630 | 142,761 | -301,106 | -473,497 |
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
| 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | 30 Sep | 30 Sep | 31 Dec |
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 603,979 | 1,026,442 | 599,728 |
| Other intangible assets | 286,848 | 354,041 | 321,862 |
| Right-of-use assets | 2,820 | 5,277 | 4,895 |
| Equipment, tools and installations | 1,331 | 1,286 | 1,325 |
| Other financial assets | 1,057 | 1,098 | 1,030 |
| Deferred tax assets | 31,069 | 29,175 | 26,593 |
| Total non-current assets | 927,104 | 1,417,319 | 955,433 |
| Current assets | |||
| Accounts receivable | 95,772 | 100,674 | 104,501 |
| Current tax assets | 5,199 | 1,078 | 3,995 |
| Other receivables | 3,654 | 1,897 | 1,720 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 26,475 | 29,285 | 27,242 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 42,121 | 65,780 | 62,609 |
| Total current assets | 173,222 | 198,714 | 200,067 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,100,326 | 1,616,034 | 1,155,500 |
| KEUR | 2023 30 Sep |
2022 30 Sep |
2022 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY | |||
| Total equity attributable to the shareholders of the parent company | 821,001 | 1,294,320 | 850,009 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 113,439 | 125,527 | 114,226 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,365 | 2,833 | 2,435 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 64,045 | 82,108 | 73,789 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 178,849 | 210,468 | 190,450 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | 1,344 | 2,316 | 2,346 |
| Accounts payable | 52,678 | 64,375 | 65,955 |
| Current tax liabilities | 759 | 1,282 | 777 |
| Other current liabilities | 6,899 | 3,688 | 3,843 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 38,796 | 39,585 | 42,121 |
| Total current liabilities | 100,476 | 111,246 | 115,042 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,100,326 | 1,616,034 | 1,155,500 |
| KEUR | Share capital | Additional paid in capital |
Hedging reserve |
Reserves | Retained earnings, including profit/loss for the period |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance, 1 Jan 2022 | 2,165 | 1,161,840 | - | -16,738 | 658 | 1,147,925 |
| Profit/loss for the period Jan-Sep | - | - | - | - | -11,927 | -11,927 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | -15,216 | 169,904 | - | 154,688 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | -15,216 | 169,904 | -11,927 | 142,761 |
| Payments from share-based incentive program | - | 1,354 | - | - | - | 1,354 |
| Share-based incentive program (IFRS 2) | - | 2,919 | - | - | - | 2,919 |
| Tax on share-based incentive program (IFRS 2) | - | -639 | - | - | - | -639 |
| Closing balance, 30 Sep 2022 | 2,165 | 1,165,474 | -15,216 | 153,166 | -11,269 | 1,294,320 |
| Profit/loss for the period Oct-Dec | - | - | - | - | -340,986 | -340,986 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | 5,653 | -108,534 | - | -102,881 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | 5,653 | -108,534 | -340,986 | -443,867 |
| Payments and disbursements share-based incentive program | - | -473 | - | - | - | -473 |
| Share-based incentive program (IFRS 2) | - | -610 | - | - | - | -610 |
| Tax on share-based incentive program (IFRS 2) | - | 639 | - | - | - | 639 |
| Closing balance, 31 Dec 2022 | 2,165 | 1,165,030 | -9,563 | 44,632 | -352,255 | 850,009 |
| Profit/loss for the period Jan-Sep | - | - | - | - | -32,691 | -32,691 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | -3,356 | 6,417 | - | 3,061 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | -3,356 | 6,417 | -32,691 | -29,630 |
| Share-based incentive program (IFRS 2) | - | 622 | - | - | - | 622 |
| Closing balance, 30 Sep 2023 | 2,165 | 1,165,652 | -12,919 | 51,049 | -384,946 | 821,001 |
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
| KEUR | 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit/loss | -21,374 | -3,352 | -37,199 | -13,146 | -357,548 | -381,601 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | 29,671 | 16,629 | 53,573 | 38,586 | 386,963 | 401,950 |
| Interest received | 80 | - | 266 | - | - | 266 |
| Interest paid | -2,803 | -1,252 | -7,390 | -2,552 | -4,574 | -9,412 |
| Income tax paid | -450 | -108 | -3,910 | -4,521 | -8,151 | -7,540 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
5,123 | 11,918 | 5,340 | 18,368 | 16,690 | 3,663 |
| Change in accounts receivable | -6,587 | -2,448 | 8,896 | -11,259 | -13,139 | 7,016 |
| Change in other current receivables | 34 | -2,455 | -1,226 | -5,163 | -2,328 | 1,609 |
| Change in accounts payable | 276 | 12,477 | -12,278 | 14,851 | 17,652 | -9,477 |
| Change in other current liabilities | 2,480 | 358 | -1,889 | -15,621 | -12,161 | 1,571 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | -3,797 | 7,933 | -6,497 | -17,191 | -9,975 | 719 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,325 | 19,850 | -1,156 | 1,177 | 6,715 | 4,382 |
| Cash flow from investing activites | ||||||
| Acquisitions of intangible assets | -4,780 | -3,813 | -13,642 | -12,233 | -16,214 | -17,623 |
| Acquisitions of tangible assets | -173 | -362 | -396 | -759 | -1,851 | -1,488 |
| Acquistions of entites | -9 | 166 | -2,550 | - | - | -2,550 |
| Change in other financial assets | -3 | - | -16 | - | - | -16 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -4,965 | -4,009 | -16,605 | -12,992 | -18,065 | -21,678 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||||||
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -656 | -675 | -1,970 | -1,805 | -2,927 | -3,092 |
| Payments and disbursements share-based incentive program |
- | - | - | 1,354 | 881 | -473 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -656 | -675 | -1,970 | -451 | -2,046 | -3,565 |
| Net cash flow | -4,297 | 15,167 | -19,731 | -12,266 | -13,396 | -20,861 |
| Decrease/increase of cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
45,940 | 49,895 | 62,609 | 77,674 | 77,674 | 65,780 |
| Currency translation difference in cash and cash equivalents |
477 | 719 | -757 | 372 | -1,669 | -2,798 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 42,121 | 65,780 | 42,121 | 65,780 | 62,609 | 42,121 |
Condensed parent company income statement
| KSEK | 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,963 | 54,998 | 43,784 | 148,428 | 198,268 | 93,623 |
| Personnel expenses | -2,020 | -12,577 | -19,847 | -51,586 | -53,975 | -22,237 |
| Other external expenses | -15,394 | -33,048 | -93,545 | -120,013 | -147,470 | -121,001 |
| Operating profit/loss | -9,452 | 9,373 | -69,608 | -23,171 | -3,178 | -49,615 |
| Write-down of shares in subsidiaries Interest expenses and similar profit/loss items |
- -33,083 |
- -114,876 |
- -84,331 |
- -253,667 |
-2,779,000 -204,193 |
-2,779,000 -34,857 |
| Total net financial items | -33,083 | -114,876 | -84,331 | -253,667 | -2,983,193 | -2,813,857 |
| Earnings before tax | -42,535 | -105,503 | -153,938 | -276,838 | -2,986,371 | -2,863,471 |
| Taxes for the period | 1,635 | 21,675 | 28,463 | 57,518 | 32,990 | 3,935 |
| Net loss/profit for the period | -40,900 | -83,828 | -125,475 | -219,319 | -2,953,381 | -2,859,537 |
Condensed parent company balance sheet
| KSEK | 2023 30 Sep |
2022 30 Sep |
2022 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Shares in subsidiary | 9,459,578 | 12,263,781 | 9,459,578 |
| Deferred tax assets | 100,144 | 96,208 | 71,679 |
| Intercompany non-current assets | 278,137 | 269,404 | 279,137 |
| Total non-current assets | 9,837,859 | 12,629,393 | 9,810,394 |
| Current assets | |||
| Intercompany receivables | 523,908 | 344,829 | 459,826 |
| Other current receivables | 17,930 | 3,565 | 1,717 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 5,062 | 12,121 | 2,460 |
| Total current receivables | 546,900 | 360,516 | 464,003 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,315 | 26,179 | 2,564 |
| Total current assets | 549,216 | 386,694 | 466,567 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 10,387,074 | 13,016,087 | 10,276,961 |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| KSEK | 30 Sep | 30 Sep | 31 Dec |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Total restricted equity | 21,298 | 21,298 | 21,298 |
| Total non-restricted equity | 8,740,815 | 11,556,303 | 8,859,492 |
| Total equity | 8,762,113 | 11,577,601 | 8,880,790 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| External loan | 1,303,621 | 1,342,902 | 1,243,046 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,303,621 | 1,342,902 | 1,243,046 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 832 | 7,346 | 2,687 |
| Intercompany liabilities | 282,422 | 55,069 | 119,786 |
| Other liabilities | 22,067 | 15,272 | 5,133 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 16,020 | 17,897 | 25,519 |
| Total current liabilities | 321,341 | 95,584 | 153,125 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 10,387,074 | 13,016,087 | 10,276,961 |
Notes
Note 1 General information
Cint Group AB (publ) ("Cint"), Corp. Reg. No 559040-3217 is the Parent Company registered in Sweden with its main office in Stockholm at Luntmakargatan 18, 111 37 Stockholm, Sweden.
Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of EUR (KEUR). Data in parentheses pertain to the comparative period.
This interim report was authorised for issue by the board of directors on 25 October 2023.
Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies
Cint applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. The accounting policies applied are consistent with those described in the 2022 Annual Report for Cint Group AB (publ). This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
The Parent Company's interim report has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2.
Segment reporting
Cint's chief operating decision maker (CODM) is represented by the chief executive officer (CEO) who monitors the operating result for the Group to manage the organisation and evaluate resources. The assessment of the Group's operation is based on the financial information reported to the CEO. The financial information reported to the CEO refers to the Group on a consolidated basis since the Group's offerings comprise the company's single platform. Therefore, the Company operates in one operating segment, all required financial segment information can be found in the consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 Risk and uncertainties
An account of the Group's material financial and business risks can be found in the administration report and under note 3 in the 2022 Annual Report.
| Note 4 Distribution of net sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | ---------------------------------- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales by region | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | 12-months |
| Americas | 40,188 | 45,433 | 114,231 | 127,893 | 176,414 | 162,752 |
| EMEA | 21,034 | 23,095 | 65,399 | 70,325 | 95,388 | 90,462 |
| APAC | 5,348 | 5,790 | 14,611 | 16,630 | 23,387 | 21,368 |
| Total | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | Rolling | |
| Net sales by customer type | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | 12-months |
| Established insights companies | 48,607 | 53,781 | 136,457 | 153,012 | 210,544 | 193,990 |
| Tech-enabled companies | 17,963 | 20,538 | 57,783 | 61,836 | 84,644 | 80,591 |
| Total | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | Rolling | |
| Net sales by business segment | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | 12-months |
| Marketplace | 52,662 | 64,363 | 160,341 | 190,250 | 258,544 | 228,635 |
| Media measurement | 13,908 | 9,956 | 33,900 | 24,598 | 36,644 | 45,946 |
| Total | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
Note 5 Related party transactions
No transactions between Cint and related parties that materially affected the financial position or results have taken place.
Note 6 Earnings per share
| 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share before dilution, EUR | -0.09 | -0.01 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -1.66 | -1.75 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, EUR | -0.09 | -0.01 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -1.66 | -1.75 |
| Calculation of earnings per share: Earnings attributable to Parent Company shareholders, KEUR |
-20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 |
| Total | -20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 |
| 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Earnings per share before dilution, EUR | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Adjusted Earnings per share after dilution, EUR | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Calculation of adjusted earnings per share Earnings attributable to Parent Company shareholders, KEUR |
-20,025 | -2,630 | -32,691 | -11,927 | -352,913 | -373,677 |
| Adjustment for items affecting comparability(1), KEUR | 2,741 | 4,695 | 8,267 | 12,628 | 16,868 | 12,507 |
| Add-back of amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions(1), KEUR |
20,853 | 4,695 | 33,227 | 19,029 | 366,447 | 380,645 |
| Total | 3,569 | 6,760 | 8,803 | 19,730 | 30,402 | 19,475 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 | 212,976,588 |
(1) Net of tax effect
Note 7 Depreciations, amortizations and impairments
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | 12-months |
| EBITDA | 8,586 | 8,223 | 14,462 | 19,342 | 27,534 | 22,655 |
| Depreciations | -769 | -931 | -2,304 | -2,679 | -3,812 | -3,436 |
| EBITA | 7,817 | 7,293 | 12,159 | 16,662 | 23,723 | 19,219 |
| Amortization of capitalized development cost | -2,039 | -1,882 | -6,093 | -5,030 | -7,066 | -8,128 |
| Amortization and write-downs | -27,152 | -8,762 | -43,265 | -24,778 | -33,435 | -51,922 |
| Impairment of goodwill | - | - | - | - | -340,769 | -340,769 |
| Operating profit/loss | -21,374 | -3,352 | -37,199 | -13,146 | -357,548 | -381,601 |
With the strategic focus on a unified platform, some platforms have become obsolete and have accordingly been written down in the quarter. The total deprecation amounts to EUR 19.2m, with no impact on cash.
Note 8 Financial income and expenses
| KEUR | 2023 Jul-Sep |
2022 Jul-Sep |
2023 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Sep |
2022 Jan-Dec |
Rolling 12-months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 80 | 49 | 265 | 153 | 514 | 626 |
| Interest expenses | -2,803 | -1,419 | -7,390 | -2,715 | -5,088 | -9,763 |
| Realized and unrealized currency effects | -264 | -2,065 | 243 | -2,539 | -413 | 2,369 |
| Financial income/expenses net | -2,988 | -3,435 | -6,882 | -5,101 | -4,986 | -6,768 |
Note 9 Alternative Performance Measures
Certain information in this report that management and analysts use to assess the Group's development is not defined in IFRS. Management believes that this information makes it easier for investors to analyse the Group's earnings trend and financial position. Investors should consider this information as a supplement to, rather than a replacement of, the financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
| Alternative performance measures | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales growth | Change in net sales compared to same period previous year. |
The measure shows growth in net sales compared to the same period during previous year. The measure is a key ratio for a company within a growth industry. |
| Organic net sales growth | Change in net sales compared to same period previous year adjusted for acquisitions/divestments/discontinued businesses. |
The measure shows growth in net sales adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and discontinued business during the last 12 months. Acquired businesses are included in organic growth once they have been part of the Group for four quarters. The measure is used to analyse underlying growth in net sales. |
| Gross profit | Net sales for the period reduced by the total cost of services sold. |
Gross profit is the profit after deducting the costs associated with providing the ser vices. |
| Gross margin | Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. | The measure is an indicator of a company's gross earning ability. |
| EBITDA | Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortization and impairment. |
Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortization and impairment on tangible and intangible non-current assets. The purpose is to assess the Group's ope rational activities. EBITDA is a supplement to operating income. |
| EBITDA margin | EBITDA in relation to the Company's net sales. |
EBITDA in relation to net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indi cator of a company's earning ability. |
| EBITA | Operating profit/loss before amortization of intangible non-current assets. |
Operating profit/loss before amortization of intangible non-current assets. The purpose is to assess the Group's operational activi ties. EBITA is a supplement to operating income. |
| EBITA margin | EBITA in relation to the Company's net sales. |
EBITA in relation to net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indicator of a company's earning ability. |
| Operating profit/loss | Profit for the period before financial income, financial expenses and tax |
Net sales less total operating expenses. Operating profit is relevant for investors to understand the earnings trend before inte rest and tax |
|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | Operating profit/loss in percentage of net sales. |
Operating profit/loss in percentage of net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indicator of a company's earning ability. |
| Items affecting comparability | Significant and unusual items. | Refers to items that are reported separately as they are of a significant nature, affect comparison and are considered unusual to the Group's ordinary operations. Examples are acquisition-related expenses and rest ructuring costs. |
| Adjusted EBITDA | Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortization and impairment adjusted for items affecting comparability. |
EBITDA adjusted for items affecting comp arability. The purpose is to show EBITDA excluding items that affect comparison with other periods. |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | Adjusted EBITDA in relation to the Company's net sales. |
Adjusted EBITDA in relation to net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indicator of a company's earning ability. |
| Adjusted EBITA | Operating profit/loss before amortization and impairment and not amortization of in tangible assets from acquisitions adjusted for items affecting comparability. |
EBITA adjusted for items affecting comp arability. The purpose is to show EBITA excluding items that affect comparison with other periods. |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | Adjusted EBITA in relation to the Company's net sales. |
Adjusted EBITA in relation to net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indicator of a company's earning ability. |
| Adjusted operating profit | Operating profit/loss adjusted for items affecting comparability. |
Operating profit/loss according to the income statement before items affecting comparability. The measure is a supple ment to operating profit/loss adjusted for items affecting comparison. The purpose is to show the operating profit/loss excluding items that affect comparison with other periods. |
| Adjusted operating margin | Adjusted operating profit/loss in relation to the Company's net sales. |
Adjusted operating profit/loss in relation to net sales. To readers of financial reports, the measure is an indicator of a company's ear ning ability. |
| Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) | Profit/loss for the period adjusted for items affecting comparability (net of tax effect), add-back of amortization of intangible ass ets from acquisitions (net of tax effect) and interest attributable to preference share. |
Adjusted EPS shows the company's under lying operative profit generation capability per share. |
|---|---|---|
| Net debt | Interest-bearing non-current and current liabilities less financial assets. |
The measure shows the Company's real level of debt. |
| Net working capital | Current assets less current liabilities | The measure is used since it shows the tie up of short-term capital in the operations and facilitates the understanding of changes in the cash flow from operating activities |
| B2B customers | Total registered as new and active customers in the last 12 months |
- |
| Connected consumers | Total registered as new and active panel lists in the last 12 months |
- |
| Total customer spend | Total amount spent and processed on the platforms including total project value and any take-rates or fees |
- |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative performance measures, KEUR | Jul-Sep | Jul-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Dec | 12-months |
| Net sales previous period | 74,319 | 34,280 | 214,847 | 94,170 | 138,925 | 259,602 |
| Net sales current period | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| Net sales growth | -10.4% | 116.8% | -9.6% | 128.1% | 112.5% | 5.8% |
| Whereof acquired and discontinued net sales previous period | - | 245 | 141 | 1,368 | 2,279 | 1,051 |
| Whereof acquired and discontinued net sales current period | - | 33,651 | - | 97,703 | 133,788 | 36,085 |
| Net sales excluding acquired and discontinued net sales previous period |
74,319 | 34,035 | 214,707 | 92,802 | 136,646 | 258,551 |
| Net sales excluding acquired and discontinued net sales current period |
66,570 | 40,668 | 194,241 | 117,145 | 161,401 | 238,497 |
| Organic growth | -10.4% | 19.5% | -9.5% | 26.2% | 18.1% | -7.8% |
| Of which currency effects | -4,299 | 3,230 | -5,478 | 6,483 | 10,766 | -3,606 |
| Organic growth constant currency, % | -4.9% | 9.1% | -7.2% | 18.0% | 9.5% | -6.5% |
| Net sales | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| Cost of services sold | -25,185 | -27,184 | -74,270 | -80,264 | -111,881 | -105,887 |
| Gross profit | 41,386 | 47,134 | 119,971 | 134,583 | 183,307 | 168,695 |
| Gross margin | 62.2% | 63.4% | 61.8% | 62.6% | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| Total customer spend | 88,452 | 105,188 | 256,996 | 299,138 | 411,489 | 369,346 |
| Net sales | 66,570 | 74,319 | 194,241 | 214,847 | 295,188 | 274,582 |
| Operating profit/loss | -21,374 | -3,352 | -37,199 | -13,146 | -357,548 | -381,601 |
| Operating margin, % | -32.1% | -4.5% | -19.2% | -6.1% | -121.1% | -139.0% |
| Amortization and write-downs | 27,152 | 8,762 | 43,265 | 24,778 | 374,204 | 392,691 |
| Amortization of capitalized development expenses | 2,039 | 1,882 | 6,093 | 5,030 | 7,066 | 8,128 |
| EBITA | 7,817 | 7,293 | 12,159 | 16,662 | 23,723 | 19,219 |
| EBITA margin, % | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Depreciation of tangible non-current assets | 769 | 931 | 2,304 | 2,679 | 3,812 | 3,436 |
| EBITDA | 8,586 | 8,223 | 14,462 | 19,342 | 27,534 | 22,655 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 12.9% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Items affecting comparability (by line in Income statement) | ||||||
| Personnel expenses | 267 | 2,303 | 1,114 | 4,176 | 5,474 | 2,413 |
| Other external expenses | 3,185 | 3,610 | 9,298 | 11,728 | 15,770 | 13,339 |
| Items affecting comparability (by line in Income statement) | 3,452 | 5,913 | 10,412 | 15,904 | 21,244 | 15,751 |
| Items affecting comparability (by category) | ||||||
| 25 | 57 | 449 | 449 | 57 | ||
| Cost for strategic projects | - | |||||
| Integration costs Other |
3,411 41 |
5,585 303 |
10,266 89 |
14,827 629 |
20,159 637 |
15,598 97 |
| Items affecting comparability (by category) | 3,452 | 5,913 | 10,412 | 15,904 | 21,244 | 15,751 |
| FX gain/loss on operating balance sheet items | 310 | 139 | -511 | 262 | -426 | -1,199 |
| Adjusted operating profit | -17,922 | 2,561 | -26,787 | 2,759 | -336,304 | -365,849 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | -26.9% | 3.4% | -13.8% | 1.3% | -113.9% | -133.2% |
| Adjusted EBITA | 11,270 | 13,206 | 22,571 | 32,567 | 44,966 | 34,970 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin, % | 16.9% | 17.8% | 11.6% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 12.7% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,038 | 14,136 | 24,874 | 35,246 | 48,778 | 38,406 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 18.1% | 19.0% | 12.8% | 16.4% | 16.5% | 14.0% |
| Adjusted EBITDA, excl FX gain/loss on operating balance sheet items |
11,728 | 13,997 | 25,385 | 34,984 | 49,204 | 39,605 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, excl FX gain/loss on operating balance sheet items, % |
17.6% | 18.8% | 13.1% | 16.3% | 16.7% | 14.4% |
| Accounts receivable | 95,772 | 100,674 | 95,772 | 100,674 | 104,501 | 95,772 |
| Other current receivable | 30,130 | 31,183 | 30,130 | 31,183 | 28,962 | 30,130 |
| Accounts payable | -52,676 | -64,375 | -52,676 | -64,375 | -65,954 | -52,676 |
| Other current liabilities | -45,695 | -43,273 | -45,695 | -43,273 | -45,964 | -45,695 |
| Net working capital | 27,530 | 24,208 | 27,530 | 24,208 | 21,544 | 27,530 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities (Borrowings) | 113,439 | 125,527 | 113,439 | 125,527 | 114,226 | 113,439 |
| Lease liabilities - Long term | 1,365 | 2,833 | 1,365 | 2,833 | 2,435 | 1,365 |
| Lease liabilities - Short term | 1,344 | 2,316 | 1,344 | 2,316 | 2,346 | 1,344 |
| 116,148 | 130,675 | 116,148 | 130,675 | 119,006 | 116,148 | |
| Total interest-bearing debt | 42,121 | 65,780 | 42,121 | 65,780 | 62,609 | 42,121 |
| Cash and cash equivalents Net debt |
||||||
| 74,027 | 64,896 | 74,027 | 64,896 | 56,397 | 74,027 |
Note 10 Historical quarterly financial information
The board of directors and executive management of Cint believes that the information provided below is of material importance to investors. Unless stated otherwise, the information and the calculations below derive from the Company's internal accounts and has neither been audited nor reviewed by the Company's auditor.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEUR | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | |
| Net sales | 66,570 | 67,801 | 59,870 | 80,341 | 74,319 | 73,187 | 67,342 | 44,755 | 34,280 | |
| Net sales growth, % | -10.4% | -7.4% | -11.1% | 79.5% | 116.8% | 130.6% | 139.3% | 41.6% | 44.6% | |
| Gross profit | 41,386 | 42,646 | 35,940 | 48,724 | 47,134 | 46,165 | 41,284 | 22,741 | 17,457 | |
| Gross margin, % | 62.2% | 62.9% | 60.0% | 60.6% | 63.4% | 63.1% | 61.3% | 50.8% | 50.9% | |
| EBITDA | 8,586 | 5,169 | 707 | 8,192 | 8,223 | 7,452 | 3,666 | -9,348 | 6,547 | |
| EBITDA margin, % | 12.9% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 5.4% | -20.9% | 19.1% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,038 | 9,159 | 3,677 | 13,532 | 14,136 | 12,974 | 8,137 | 8,484 | 6,639 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 18.1% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 16.8% | 19.0% | 17.7% | 12.1% | 19.0% | 19.4% | |
| Non-recurring items | 3,452 | 3,990 | 2,970 | 5,339 | 5,913 | 5,522 | 4,470 | 17,831 | 92 | |
| Operating profit/loss | -21,374 | -5,696 | -10,129 | -344,402 | -3,352 | -2,504 | -7,290 | -11,967 | 3,958 | |
| Operating margin, % | -32.1% | -8.4% | -16.9% | -428.7% | -4.5% | -3.4% | -10.8% | -26.7% | 11.5% | |
| Rolling 12-month | ||||||||||
| Net sales | 274,582 | 282,331 | 287,716 | 295,188 | 259,602 | 219,563 | 178,120 | 138,925 | 125,773 | |
| Gross profit | 168,695 | 174,444 | 177,963 | 183,307 | 157,325 | 127,647 | 97,943 | 71,155 | 64,863 | |
| EBITDA | 22,655 | 22,292 | 24,575 | 27,534 | 9,994 | 8,318 | 6,602 | 6,060 | 18,300 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 38,406 | 40,504 | 44,319 | 48,778 | 43,730 | 36,233 | 28,422 | 25,821 | 22,877 | |
| Gross margin, % | 61.4% | 61.8% | 61.9% | 62.1% | 60.6% | 58.1% | 55.0% | 51.2% | 51.6% | |
| EBITDA margin, % | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 14.6% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % | 14.0% | 14.3% | 15.4% | 16.5% | 16.8% | 16.5% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 18.2% |
25 October 2023
Giles Palmer CEO
This report is published in Swedish and English. In case of any differences between the English version and the Swedish original text, the Swedish version shall apply.
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Financial Calendar
Year-end report 2023: February 22, 2024
First quarter report 2024: 25 April 2024
Publication
This disclosure contains information that Cint Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08:00 a.m. CEST on 25 October 2023.
Auditor's report
Cint Group AB (publ) reg. no. 559040-3217
Introduction
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) Cint Group AB (publ) as of 30 September 2023 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Stockholm 25th of October PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Niklas Renström Oskar Thorlsund
Authorized Public Accountant Authorized Public Accountant
About Cint
Cint is a global software leader in technology-enabled insights. The Cint platform automates the insights gathering process so that companies can gain access to insights faster with unparalleled scale. Cint has one of the world's largest consumer networks for digital survey-based research, made up of more than 300 million engaged respondents across more than 130 countries. Insights-driven companies – including SurveyMonkey, Zappi, Kantar and GfK – use Cint to accelerate how they gather consumer insights and supercharge business growth.
In December 2021, Cint completed the acquisition of US-based Lucid – a programmatic research technology platform that provides access to first– party survey data in over 110 countries. Bringing together Cint's European heritage, broad audience reach, and enterprise transformation capabilities with Lucid's deep access to US consumers and Media Measurement solutions will make the combined organization a global leader in technology-enabled insights.
Cint Group has a team of more than 1,000 employees in a number of global offices, including Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.
300M+ engaged respondents
130+ countries
1,000+ employees
Cint Group AB (publ) | Corp. Id. No. 559040-3217 | Registered office: Luntmakargatan 18, 1tr SE-111 37 Stockholm, Sweden | Tel: +46 8 546 383 00 | www.cint.com