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TradeDoubler

Quarterly Report Feb 23, 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary 3
Financial Overview 4
CEO Comments 5
Tradedoubler –
Connect and Grow
6
The Group's Results 7
Operational Segments 9
Miscellaneous 13
Financial Reporting 15
Key Ratios 23
Definitions 24

SUMMARY

The fourth quarter October - December 2020

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 359 M (333) an increase of 8% or 13% adjusted for changes in exchange rates compared to the same period last year.
  • Gross profit was SEK 68 M (72), a decrease of -5% or -1% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin was 18,9% (21.6).
  • Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 50M (56), a decrease of -11% or -8% adjusted for changes in exchange rates.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 17 M (13). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 18 M (16).
  • Investments in immaterial assets, mainly related to product development, were SEK 7 M (6).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 48 M (34) and the sum of cash and interestbearing financial assets was SEK 89 M (48) at the end of the fourth quarter. Net cash in the fourth quarter increased by SEK 33 M to SEK -30 M. During the fourth quarter the parent company received a tax refund of approximately SEK 7 M which impacted the cash position positively.
  • Earnings per share, before and after dilution were SEK 0.21 (0.09).

The full year 2020

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 1,235 M (1,209), which is an increase compared to last year by 2 or 4 % adjusted for changes in exchange rates compared to the same period last year.
  • Gross profit was SEK 255 M (264), a decrease of -4% and -2% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin was 20.6% (21.9).
  • Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 191M (212), a decrease of -10% or -9% adjusted for changes in exchange rates.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 62 M (45). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 64 M (52).
  • Investments in immaterial assets, mainly related to product development, were SEK 24 M (22).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 88 M (9) and the sum of cash and interest-bearing financial assets was SEK 89 M (25) at the end of the year. Net cash in the year increased by SEK 56 M to SEK -30 M.
  • Earnings per share, before and after dilution were SEK 0.16 (-0.26).
  • The tax authorities in the United Kingdom and Sweden have during the third quarter 2020 reached a mutual agreement on the double taxation procedure which is described in the 2019 annual report on page 28. The result of the agreement is that the tax adjustment is divided between the two jurisdictions in an equal proportion. Tradedoubler has in previous periods booked a tax receivable of SEK 14 M related to this issue. Based on a final agreement between competent authorities a cash tax refund of around SEK 7 M was received during the fourth quarter by the parent company. The UK subsidiary is expected to receive a cash tax refund of less than SEK 1 M. The remainder will be rewarded as unused tax credit. This has resulted in a write-down of approximately SEK 7 M during the third quarter.
  • The outbreak of covid-19 has had an impact on the results of the year. Certain segments and markets have benefited from the situation while mainly the travel segment has declined sharply. Group management has taken an active role in controlling the company's costs as a response to the covid-19 crisis which has led to improved profitability compared to last year. The impact of the covid-19 crisis going forward is hard to estimate as most segments of the business are affected.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

SEK M Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Net Sales 359 333 1 235 1 209
Gross profit adjusted for change related
items
68 72 255 264
Gross margin (%) 18,9% 21,6% 20,6% 21,9%
Operating costs excl. depreciation and
change related costs
-50 -56 -191 -212
EBITDA adjusted for change related items 18 16 64 52
EBITDA-margin adjusted for change related
items (%)
5,0% 4,8% 5,2% 4,3%
Change related items1 -1 -3 -2 -7
EBITDA 17 13 62 45
Operating profit (EBIT) 8 4 25 8
Net profit 10 4 7 -12
Net investments in
non-financial fixed assets
-8 -7 -25 -22
Cash flow from operating
activities
48 34 88 9
Liquid assets including financial
investments, at period's end
89 48 89 48
Net cash2
, at period's end
-30 -86 -30 -86

1 For more information regarding change related items see page 10

2 Liquid assets less interest-bearing liabilities

CEO COMMENTS

"The two strong macro-economic influences that impacted our results during 2020 continued in the fourth quarter: travel restrictions decreased the business with clients in this business vertical by around 90% while retail related business had a strong push.

As the fourth quarter is the strongest quarter for retail business due to Black Friday and Christmas sales, the revenue of Tradedoubler increased by 13%. For the full year 2020 it is 4% revenue growth.

The gross profit margin decreased to 18,9% as we ran a high number of special promotions for clients during the sales period on lower commissions. Further visibility campaigns that usually have higher margins are still reduced due to the influence of the covid-19 pandemic on the industry.

Costs remain on a lower level as in previous periods and EBITDA adjusted for change related items was therefore 18m SEK for the quarter and 64m SEK for 2020, a growth of 13% or 23% compared to 2019. The EBITDA margin adjusted for change related items increased to 5,0% during the quarter or 5,2% for the full year.

The Covid 19 crisis will continue to impact our business in the coming quarters and we expect similar trends as in recent quarters as long as political restrictions continue as they are.

We continue to roll-out TD Grow, our new self-service affiliate platform for smaller and medium sized businesses. In Q4 we released a new user interface for advertisers which increases the flexibility and transparency of the management of affiliate programs for our clients. Both products will help us to realize our targets in 2021."

Stockholm – 23 February 2021 Matthias Stadelmeyer

TRADEDOUBLER – CONNECT AND GROW

For advertisers and publishers, who want to grow their business, Tradedoubler offers performance marketing and technology solutions powering a unique network of connections. Combining over 20 years of digital marketing innovation and expertise, global presence and a market leading technology platform we offer tailored performance solutions based on our clients' needs.

  • Industry-leading affiliate marketing network: Affiliate marketing is a risk-free solution for advertisers looking to increase sales or leads as they only pay for results.
  • Private-label partner management platform: Our award-winning technology platform allows advertisers, publishers or agencies to manage partnerships directly themselves or setup and run their own private affiliate network.
  • Campaign management: We offer performance-based campaigns tailored to our client´s needs and based on programmatic and non-programmatic inventory. From lead generation to display, native advertisement, video and app install.
  • Market-leading business intelligence: Data driven insights including user journey reporting and analysis to optimize digital ad spend for the best return across all channels.

Building and growing relations is our lifeblood and our key expertise for more than 20 years. 242 employees based in 14 offices connect advertisers and publishers in more than 80 countries around the globe to grow their business.

With our performance marketing solutions and through our network of 180.000 publishers we generate over 8 billion Euro in revenue, more than 3 billion clicks and 58 million conversions for our clients per year.

THE GROUP'S RESULTS

If not explicitly stated the disclosed financial information refers to reported numbers that are not adjusted for change related items nor changes in exchange rates. For more information regarding change related items see page 10.

Consolidated net sales during the year were SEK 1,235 M (1,209), which was an increase by 2 per cent compared to last year. Adjusted for changes in exchange rates the increase was 4 per cent.

Consolidated net sales during the fourth quarter were SEK 359 M (333) which was an increase of 8 per cent. Adjusted for changes in exchange rates the increase in net sales was 13%. The covid-19 crisis has severely impacted the net sales of travel clients which prior to the crisis has been a large part of the total business of Tradedoubler. This decrease has been covered to a large extent by other growing segments like the retail segment, especially during the fourth quarter which is typically strong due to black week and Christmas sales.

Gross profit during the year was SEK 255 M (264) which was a decrease of -4 per cent and -2 per cent when adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Gross profit during the fourth quarter was SEK 68 M (72), which was a decrease of -5 per cent or - 1 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The decline in gross profit is mainly due to the fact that campaigns with high margins decreased sharply compared to the previous year.

Gross margin during the year was 20.6 per cent (21.9) and 18.9 per cent (21.6%) during the quarter.

Operating costs, excluding depreciation, amounted to SEK 193 M (220) during the year. Operating costs, excluding change related items and depreciation, were SEK 191 M (212). This was a decrease of -10 per cent or -9 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Operating costs, excluding depreciation, amounted to SEK 51 M (59) during the fourth quarter. Operating costs, excluding change related items and depreciation, were SEK 50 M (56). This was a decrease of -11 per cent or a change of -8 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The decreased costs are mainly related to lower salary cost compared to last year. Other variable costs have been reduced as well as reaction to the covid-19 crisis.

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) during the year was SEK 62 M (45). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 64 M (52). Depreciation and amortisation were SEK 37 M (36).

On July 1, 2020 Tradedoubler invested into a newly started company, MP Media Ventures GmbH, where Tradedoubler's ownership share amounts to 30%. The results are reported in the consolidated income statement as an associated company according to the equity method.

THE GROUP'S RESULTS

Earnings of participations in associated companies affected operating profit by SEK -0.1 (-) M. Operating profit thus amounted to SEK 25 (8) M in the year.

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the fourth quarter was SEK 17 M (13). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 18 M (16).

Depreciation and amortisation in the fourth quarter were SEK 9 M (9). Results from participations in associated companies was SEK -0.0 M. Thus the operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 8 M (4).

Net financial items during the year were SEK -8 M (-17) where of exchange rates effects were SEK 0 M (-0.7). Financial income and expenses amounted to SEK -8 M (-16).

Net financial items in the fourth quarter were SEK 1.9 M (0.7) where of exchange rates effects were SEK 3.4 M (2.4). The positive effect from exchanges rates is mainly related to having the loan denominated in EUR while the EUR/SEK rate has decreased, this effect is currently not hedged. Financial income and expenses amounted to SEK -1.6 M (-1.7).

Profit after tax during the year amounted to SEK 7.0 M (-11.7), corporate income tax was SEK -9.6 M (-3.0). The increase in tax costs is mainly due to a write-down of deferred tax assets of SEK 7 M, related to the double taxation case between the tax authorities in the UK and Sweden. In the fourth quarter corporate income tax was SEK -0.5 M (-0.4) and profit after tax was SEK 9.6 M (4.0).

OPERATIONAL SEGMENTS

If not explicitly stated, the disclosed financial information refers to reported numbers that are not adjusted for change related items nor changes in exchange rates. For more information regarding change related items see page 10.

Tradedoubler's operational segments are presented at a regional level where Tradedoubler's segments consists of DACH (Germany and Switzerland), France & Benelux (France and Netherlands), Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Poland), South (Italy and Spain) and UK & Ireland.

Net sales

Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 1 235 M (1 209), which is an increase compared to last year. In certain markets Government support related to Covid-19 has been received which sum up to SEK 4 M (-) during the year. This government support is recognized in net sales.

Net sales during the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 359 M (333), which was an increase of 8 per cent or 13 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The net sales from travel clients was very low in the fourth quarter, this has had the biggest impact on UK, France and South. During the last quarter shopping and retail was growing across all markets.

EBITDA

EBITDA for the operational segments has improved in most markets during the year as a consequence of good growth in certain markets and due to cost reductions in other markets. EBITDA/Net sales margin improved in nearly all segments compared to the same period last year. The main reason is lower salary costs.

Costs for group management and support functions during the year amounted to SEK 45 M (52). Costs for group management during the fourth quarter were SEK 13 M (15).

SEK M Oct
Dec
2020
Oct
Dec
2019
Jan
Dec
2020
Jan
Dec
2019
Net Sales
DACH
58 43 200 159
France & Benelux 79 77 262 310
Nordics 128 105 429 343
South 46 48 162 169
UK & Ireland 48 60 183 228
Total Net Sales 359 333 1 235 1 209
EBITDA
DACH
5,0 2,7 18,4 12,1
France & Benelux 8,5 8,0 25,6 31,0
Nordics 8,3 8,7 30,8 23,5
South 4,9 6,4 20,1 21,0
UK & Ireland 3,0 1,9 12,5 9,2
Total 29,8 27,6 107,4 96,7
Group mgmt. &
support functions
-12,8 -14,9 -45,3 -52,2
Total EBITDA 17,0 12,7 62,0 44,5
Depreciation and
impairment
-8,8 -9,1 -37,0 -36,3
Results from
associated company
0,0 - -0,1 -
Operating profit as
in consolidated
income statement
8,2 3,6 24,9 8,2
EBITDA/Net sales, %
DACH
8,7 6,2 9,2 7,6
France & Benelux 10,7 10,3 9,8 10,0
Nordics 6,5 8,3 7,2 6,8
South 10,7 13,2 12,4 12,4
UK & Ireland 6,3 3,2 6,8 4,4

Segments include change related items, see page 10 for more details about the segments affected

Cash Flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital, referring to EBITDA reduced by paid taxes, paid interest and non-cash items amounted to SEK 40 M (20) during the year. Changes in working capital were SEK 49 M (-11).

Net investments in tangible and intangible assets during the year mainly related to product development amounted to SEK 25 M (22). Cash flow amounted to SEK 35 M (4).

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK 11 M (12) in the fourth quarter 2020 and was impacted by SEK 7 M from the cash tax return from the Swedish tax authority. Changes in working capital were SEK 37 M (23) and is as always very dependent on the payment patterns from customers.

Net investments in tangible and intangible assets during the fourth quarter mainly related to product development amounted to SEK 8 M (7). Cash flow thus amounted to SEK 30 M (25).

Financial Position

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year amounted to SEK 89 M (48). Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 118 M (134) and relates to the loan agreements signed in the third quarter 2019 with Reworld Media S.A. The change in interest-bearing liabilities is mainly related to the fact that Tradedoubler has amortized approximately SEK 13 M during 2020. Net cash hence amounted to SEK -30 M (-86) at the end of the year.

Consolidated shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 226 M (233) at the end of the year and the equity/asset ratio was 27.0 per cent (27.8). The return on equity during the rolling 12 months ending December 2020 was 3.1 per cent (-5.0).

Change Related Items

For comparability reasons and to indicate the underlying performance, Tradedoubler adjusts for change related items. The following items affect the comparability in this report.

Change related items in the year 2020 amounted to SEK -2 M and related to costs linked to Reworld Media's share program to key management personnel.

During the year 2019 change related items amounted to SEK -7,4 M and related to severance payment of SEK -4.8 M spread over several segments, costs for closing of office SEK -2,9 M and a revaluation of the contingent purchase price in the acquisition of Metapic of SEK 0.3 M (Group management).

Seasonal Variations

Tradedoubler's operations particularly within Performance Marketing fluctuate with the development of e-commerce and online advertising. There are seasonal variations particularly within e-commerce. The highest level of activity is on "Black Friday" and before Christmas, which implies that the first and the fourth quarter of a year are normally the strongest for Tradedoubler.

The Parent Company

The parent company's net sales amounted to SEK 92 M (76) during the year and to SEK 20 M (27) during the last quarter. Revenue primarily consisted of internal licensing revenue to subsidiaries.

Operating profit (EBIT) was SEK 9 M (-10) during the year and SEK -5 M (4) during the fourth quarter.

Net financial items amounted to SEK 7 M (-7) during the year and to SEK 13 M (9) during the fourth quarter. Dividends from group companies impacted the year with SEK 5 M (7). Changes in exchange rates impacted with SEK 6 M (-0.7).

Corporate taxes were SEK -7,6 M (0) during the year and SEK 0.4 M (0) during the fourth quarter. Profit after tax was SEK 9 M (-16) during the year and SEK 9 M (13) during the fourth quarter. Tax expenses increased in the third quarter due to a write-down of a deferred tax asset as an agreement was concluded by the tax authorities in the UK and Sweden regarding the double taxation case mentioned in the 2019 annual report on page 28. The outcome is a cash tax effect around SEK 7 M in the parent company compared with previously estimated SEK 14 M.

The parent company's receivables from group companies amounted to SEK 150 M (139) at the end of the year, of which none (0) were non-current. The parent company's liabilities to group companies were SEK 87 M (87), of which none (0) were non-current. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 41 M (25) at the end of the year.

Deferred tax assets amounted to SEK 0.1 M (14) at the end of the year. The deferred tax asset has decreased due to the agreement concluded by the tax authorities in the United Kingdom and Sweden regarding a double taxation case mentioned above.

No capitalisation of deferred tax on loss has been made since the assessment of the possibility of using deferred tax on loss carry forwards is unchanged compared to previous period.

Employees

On December 31 2020, Tradedoubler's staff corresponded to 242 (239) full-time equivalents (FTE) and included permanent and temporary employees as well as consultants.

Risks and Uncertainty Factors

Tradedoubler divides risks into market-related risks, operational risks, financial risks and legal risks. These risks are described on page 7 in the 2019 Annual Report. No significant risks and uncertainty factors have arisen in addition to those described in the 2019 annual report.

Critical Estimates and Judgements

Tradedoubler divides risks into market-related risks, operational risks, financial risks and legal risks. These risks are described in note C2 in the 2019 Annual Report. Excluding Covid 19 no significant risks and uncertainty factors have arisen in addition to those described in the 2019 annual report.

Dividend

The Board proposes that no dividend should be declared for 2019 (SEK 0 per share). Tradedoubler has a policy of distributing at least 50 per cent of its profit after tax provided that a suitable capital structure is maintained. The distribution may occur through share dividends, share redemption and share buybacks.

Transactions with Related Parties

Aside from transactions in the normal course of business or to the board and senior executives, the following fourth-party transactions have occurred during 2020. Tradedoubler's CTO, Francois Pacot, has during the year received payment of EUR 120 K related to his monthly fee as consultant and EUR 284 K related to other services through his fully owned companies. Reworld Media has as a publisher in France received remuneration of EUR 21 K, EUR 48 K for provided HR-support and EUR 149 K in remuneration for rent, both related to Tradedoubler's French subsidiary. Reworld Media has during 2020 been invoiced for purchased services from Tradedoubler France of EUR 208 K in total. Other subsidiaries have sold services to Reworld Media amounting to EUR 58 K.

In May 2018 Tradedoubler entered into a loan agreement with Reworld Media. This loan was renegotiated and increased in Q3 2019 so that the company could replace the loan from a Swedish credit institution. At the end of the year the loan amounted to SEK 123 M (EUR 12.23 M). The loan has an amortization structure and matures in 2026. The loan is subscribed on market terms and the interest expense during the year has amounted to SEK 4.8 M. The second and last payment amounting to EUR 312 K related to the arrangement of the loan was paid to Reworld Media in March 2020. The loan has as of the end of the period been amortized by SEK 12.6 M during 2020.

Management in Tradedoubler has taken part in the main owner Reworld Media's share program. A total of 200,859 share options have been granted to senior executives. The conditions of the share program are that the senior executives are allotted half of the shares if the senior executive is still employed within Tradedoubler on 27 September 2021. Remaining shares are allotted to the senior executive if they are still employed within Tradedoubler on 27 September 2022. Reworld Media's share price was EUR 1.9 on the allotment date, which was approximately 20 SEK. The value of these shares on the grant date was EUR 381,632, which equals 4,022,425 SEK. This amount is reported as an expense on an ongoing basis during the share program´s validity period and a provision for social security contributions is imposed based on the prevailing share price on the balance sheet date. In the year the reported costs of the share program amounted to SEK 2,031 K, of which debt for social security contributions amounts to SEK 627 K.

During Q4 2020, Tradedoubler German subsidiary signed a lease agreement regarding an office in Munich with CRE Germany GmbH which is owned by multiple members of the board and group management. The lease commencement date is January 1 2021. Rent is paid at market rates, however no costs were incurred during the financial year.

The arm's length principle has been applied on all these transactions.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign exchange risk refers to the risk that changes in exchange rates may affect the consolidated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Foreign exchange risk exists in the form of transaction risk and translation risk. Tradedoubler is exposed to foreign exchange risk in 14 countries involving eight different currencies, with Euro (EUR), Polish Zloty (PLN) and British pounds (GBP) representing the majority share. During the year 2020 approximately 49 (52) per cent of group sales were made in EUR, approximately 17 (13) in PLN and approximately 15 (19) per cent in GBP. Approximately 40 (42) per cent of the group's operational costs were in EUR, approximately 12 (9) per cent in PLN, and approximately 7 (12) per cent in GBP. Net investments in foreign currency or transaction risks are not currently hedged. Exposure attributable to exchange rate fluctuation in client and supplier invoices is limited since invoicing to customers and from suppliers largely occurs in local currency for all companies in the group.

Tradedoubler renegotiated the current loan deal with Reworld Media S.A. during the fourth quarter 2019. This facility is denominated in EUR and currently not hedged.

MISCELLANEOUS

Significant events after the balance sheet date

No significant events have occurred after the balance sheet date.

Accounting policies

Tradedoubler applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. Tradedoubler's report for the Group is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. Parent company accounts are prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act. For the group and the parent company the same accounting principles and calculation basis's have been applied as in the latest annual report with the additions below.

For financial instruments reported at amortised cost; accounts receivables, other current receivables and cash and cash equivalents, accounts payables and other current liabilities are deemed to correspond to carrying amount. The fair value of other long- and current liabilities is not deemed to deviate materially from the carrying amount.

No new or amended standards have been applied in 2020. For information on the accounting policies applied, see the 2019 annual report.

The share

The total number of shares at the end of the year was 45,927,449 (45,927,449), of which 790,760 (790,760) were in own custody. The average number of outstanding shares during the year was 45,136,689 (45,072,258).

Earnings per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 0.16 (-0.26) during the year and to SEK 0.21 (0.09) during the fourth quarter. Equity per share amounted to SEK 4.93 (5.07) at the end of the year.

The share price closed at SEK 2.92 on the final trading day of the year, which was lower than at year-end 2019 when the share price closed at SEK 3.29.

Long term financial targets

The company's long-term financial targets, adopted by the board of directors, are to grow net sales in excess of 5 per cent annually in local currency and deliver an EBITDA/Gross profit-ratio in excess of 20 per cent over a business cycle.

Annual report

The annual report 2020 will be available on Tradedoubler´s website from 27 April 2021. Shareholders who would like to receive the annual report by post are requested to contact Tradedoubler at [email protected] or by telephone +46 8 405 08 00.

Financial information

Interim report Jan-Mar 2021 18 May 2021
Interim report Jan-Jun 2021 27 August 2021
Interim report Jan-Sep 2021 10 November 2021
Year-end report 2021 11 February 2022

Contact information

Matthias Stadelmeyer, President and CEO, telephone +46 8 405 08 00 Viktor Wågström, CFO, telephone +46 8 405 08 00. E-mail: [email protected]

English version

Both an English version and a Swedish version of this report have been prepared. In the event of a difference between the two reports, the Swedish version shall prevail.

MISCELLANEOUS

Other

Tradedoubler discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Markets Act. The information was released for publication on 23 February 2021 at 08.00 a.m. CET. Numerical data in brackets refers to the corresponding periods in 2019 unless otherwise stated. Rounding off differences may arise.

Review

This interim report has been reviewed by the company's auditor Ernst & Young AB.

The Board of Directors' declaration

The Board of Directors and the CEO declare that the year-end report for the period January to December 2020 provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and results of operations as well as describing the material risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, 23 February 2021

Pascal Chevalier Chairman

Nils Carlsson Board member

Jérémy Parola Board member Gautier Normand Board member

Erik Siekmann Board Member

Matthias Stadelmeyer President and CEO

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Consolidated income statement

SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Net Sales 358,874 332,819 1,235,448 1,208,690
Cost of goods sold -290,878 -260,969 -980,887 -944,259
Gross profit 67,997 71,850 254,562 264,431
Selling expenses -39,052 -43,093 -142,919 -163,652
Administrative expenses -13,989 -17,212 -57,736 -61,667
Development expenses -6,738 -7,945 -28,909 -31,229
Other income and expenses - - - 302
Results from associated companies -17 - -79 -
Operating profit 8,201 3,601 24,919 8,186
Net financial items 1,877 736 -8,268 -16,874
Profit before tax 10,078 4,337 16,651 -8,688
Tax -515 -358 -9,618 -3,014
Net Profit 9,563 3,979 7,033 -11,702

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Profit for the period, after tax 9,563 3,979 7,033 -11,702
Other comprehensive income
Items that subsequently will be reversed in
the income statement
Translation difference, net after tax -12,719 -5,380 -14,598 7,351
Total comprehensive income for the
period, after tax
-3,156 -1,401 -7,565 -4,351
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent company shareholders
-3,156 -1,401 -7,565 -4,351

Earnings per share

SEK Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Earnings per share 0,21 0,09 0,16 -0,26
Number of Shares
Weighted average 45,136,689 45,136,689 45,136,689 45,072,258

Key ratios Group

SEK M Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Gross profit (GP) / revenue (%) 18.9 21.6 20.6 21.9
EBITDA / revenue (%) 4.7 3.8 5.0 3.7
EBITDA / gross profit (GP) (%) 25.0 17.6 24.4 16.8
Equity/assets ratio (%) 27.0 27.8 27.0 27.8
Return on equity (12 months) (%) 3.1 -5.0 3.1 -5.0
Average number of employees 240 234 233 245
Return on Capital Employed
(12 months) (%)
6.5 2.5 6.5 2.5
Working Capital end of period (SEK M) -118.8 -78.0 -118.8 -78.0
Cash flow from operating activities per
share, SEK
1.07 0.76 1.96 0.20
Equity per share, SEK 4.93 5.07 4.93 5.07
Stock price at the end of the period, SEK 2.92 2.29 2.92 2.29

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Opening balance 228,853 234,045 232,643 235,986
Total comprehensive income for
the period
-3,156 -1,401 -7,565 -4,351
Equity-settled share-based compensation 772 - 1,391 -
Decrease of shares in own custody - - - 1,009
Closing balance 226,469 232,643 226,469 232,643
SEK 000's 31 Dec
2020
31 Dec
2019
Assets
Goodwill 286,139 299,094
Intangible fixed assets 48,605 44,662
Tangible fixed assets 1,871 1,227
Right-of-use assets 40,534 32,116
Other non-current receivables 6,282 5,819
Shares in associated companies 0 -
Shares and participation in other companies 11,128 11,128
Deferred tax assets 22,691 32,976
Total non-current assets 417,248 427,021
Accounts receivable 295,762 329,309
Tax assets 6,015 6,639
Other current receivables 31,633 26,452
Cash & cash equivalents 88,715 48,193
Total current assets 422,125 410,594
Total assets 839,373 837,615
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 226,469 232,643
Deferred tax liabilities 1,523 1,492
Other provisions 483 915
Lease liabilities long-term 27,737 15,897
Other interest-bearing debts 106,198 121,526
Other non-current liabilities 497 -
Total non-current liabilities 136,438 139,830
Current interest-bearing debts 12,206 12,687
Accounts payable 16,034 18,002
Current liabilities to publishers 316,968 318,651
Tax liabilities 6,214 3,959
Lease liabilities short-term 11,849 14,699
Other current liabilities 113,196 97,144
Total current liabilities 476,467 465,142
Total shareholder´s equity and liabilities 839,373 837,615

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of cash flows

SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Operating activities
Profit before tax 10,078 4,337 16,651 -8,688
Adjustments for items not included in
cashflow
-5,766 7,888 20,450 31,959
Income taxes paid/received 6,960 -535 2,403 -3,701
Cashflow from operating activities
before changes in working capital
11,271 11,690 39,504 19,571
Changes in working capital 37,209 22,675 48,922 -10,634
Cashflow from operating activities 48,480 34,365 88,426 8,937
Investing activities
Investments in intangible assets -6,821 -6,054 -23,591 -21,643
Investments in tangible assets -902 -511 -1,405 -705
Investments in financial assets -2,274 -276 -968 -704
Cashflow from investing activities -9,997 -6,840 -25,964 -23,051
Financing activities
Raised loans 600 - 600 103,663
Repayment of external loans -6,190 - -12,584 -71,000
Payment of additional contingent
purchase price
- - - -255
Payment of finance lease liability -3,314 -2,694 -15,405 -13,890
Cashflow from financing activities -8,903 -2,694 -27,389 18,519
Cashflow for the period 29,580 24,830 35,073 4,404
Cash and cash equivalents
On the opening date 55,998 25,264 48,193 44,171
Translation difference in cash and cash
equivalents
2,980 -1,900 5,292 -382
Cash and cash equivalents on the
closing date
88,558 48,193 88,558 48,193
Adjustments for non-cash items
Depreciation and impairment 8,814 9,051 37,012 36,328
Other -14,580 -1,163 -16,562 -4,369
Total non-cash items -5,766 7,888 20,450 31,959
SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Net Sales 19,923 26,546 92,177 75,914
Cost of goods sold -1,712 -2,241 -5,255 -6,359
Gross profit 18,210 24,305 86,922 69,555
Selling expenses -122 -468 -690 -1,592
Administrative expenses - -17,278 -13,764 -52,397 -53,001
Development expenses -6,151 -6,142 -24,687 -24,774
Operating profit -5,340 3,931 9,147 -9,813
Net financial items 13,434 8,664 7,465 -6,658
Profit before tax 8,094 12,595 16,611 -16,472
Tax 409 52 -7,591 52
Net profit 8,503 12,647 9,020 -16,420

Balance sheet Parent company

SEK 000's 31 Dec
2020
31 Dec
2019
Assets
Intangible assets 46,836 44,387
Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings 76 54
Participation in group companies 187,376 185,823
Deferred tax assets 102 14,130
Total non-current assets 234,390 244,394
Accounts receivable -2,833 5,105
Receivables from Group companies 149,853 138,745
Tax assets 1,014 1,617
Other current receivables 4,461 4,656
Cash & cash equivalents 40,938 25,094
Total current assets 193,434 175,216
Total assets 427,824 419,610
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 77,435 67,302
Other interest-bearing debts 105,612 121,526
Total non-current liabilities 105,612 121,526
Current interest-bearing debts 12,206 12,687
Accounts payable 5,750 9,133
Liabilities to Group companies 87,455 86,597
Other current liabilities 139,365 122,365
Total current liabilities 244,777 230,782
SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Jul-Sep
2020
Apr-Jun
2020
Jan-Mar
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Mar
2019
Net Sales 358,874 285,315 286,668 304,590 332,819 280,306 289,380 306,185
Cost of goods sold -290,878 -226,173 -222,398 -241,438 -260,969 -218,680 -224,381 -240,228
Gross profit 67,997 59,143 64,271 63,152 71,850 61,626 64,998 65,957
Total costs -59,779 -50,902 -60,510 -58,373 -68,249 -59,452 -66,858 -61,687
Res. from associated
companies
-17 -61 - - - - - -
Operating profit 8,201 8,179 3,760 4,779 3,601 2,175 -1,860 4,269
Net financial items 1,877 -3,721 2,922 -9,347 736 -7,821 -4,513 -5,276
Profit before tax 10,078 4,458 6,683 -4,568 4,337 -5,645 -6,373 -1,007
Tax -515 -7,442 -599 -1,063 -358 -563 -754 -1,338
Net Profit 9,563 -2,984 6,084 -5,631 3,979 -6,209 -7,127 -2,345

Consolidated income statement

Consolidated statement of financial position

SEK 000's 31 Dec
2020
30 Sep
2020
30 Jun
2020
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
30 Sep
2019
30 Jun
2019
31 Mar
2019
Assets
Intangible fixed assets 334,744 342,558 339,826 355,252 343,756 347,104 343,424 341,715
Other fixed assets 82,505 67,877 74,720 80,673 83,265 86,421 88,995 93,790
Current receivables 333,410 287,306 298,445 326,436 362,401 307,916 303,552 310,877
Cash & cash equivalents 88,715 56,182 49,011 39,338 48,193 25,263 38,806 32,721
Total assets 839,373 753,923 762,002 801,699 837,615 766,703 774,777 779,102
Shareholders' equity
and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 226,468 228,853 230,125 239,972 232,643 234,045 235,558 241,117
Long-term non-interest
bearing debt
30,240 15,096 14,543 16,955 18,304 22,797 25,022 28,075
Long-term interest
bearing debt
106,198 117,080 116,172 129,341 121,526 137,767 109,694 109,515
Current non-interest
bearing debt
464,261 380,077 388,419 401,954 452,455 372,094 404,503 400,394
Current interest-bearing
debt
12,206 12,818 12,744 13,477 12,687 - - -
Total shareholder´s
equity and liabilities
839,373 753,923 762,002 801,699 837,615 766,703 774,777 779,102
SEK 000's Oct-Dec
2020
Jul-Sep
2020
Apr-Jun
2020
Jan-Mar
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Mar
2019
Operating activities
Profit before tax 10,078 4,458 6,683 -4,568 4,337 -5,645 -6,373 -1,007
Adjustments for items not
included in cash flow
-5,766 5,730 6,061 14,424 7,888 4,632 12,088 7,351
Tax paid 6,960 -1,737 -2,647 -172 -535 -433 -2,177 -555
Cash flow from changes in
working capital
37,209 6,090 19,593 -13,970 22,675 -35,415 12,118 -10,011
Cash flow from operating
activities
48,480 14,542 29,690 -4,286 34,365 -36,862 15,655 -4,222
Cash flow from investing
activities
-9,997 -7,090 -5,930 -2,947 -6,840 -5,963 -5,444 -4,804
Cash flow from financing
activities
-8,903 -3,975 -10,173 -4,337 -2,694 28,886 -3,766 -3,906
Cash flow for the period 29,580 3,476 13,587 -11,570 24,830 -13,939 6,445 -12,932
Cash and cash equivalents
On the opening date 55,998 49,010 39,383 48,193 25,264 38,807 32,721 44,171
Translation difference 2,980 3,511 -3,960 2,760 -1,900 396 -360 1,482
Cash and cash equivalents
on the closing date
88,558 55,998 49,010 39,383 48,193 25,264 38,807 32,721

Consolidated cash flow statement

Key ratios Group

Oct-Dec
2020
Jul-Sep
2020
Apr-Jun
2020
Jan-Mar
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Mar
2019
Gross profit (GP) / revenue
(%)
18.9 20.7 22.4 20.7 21.6 22.0 22.5 21.5
EBITDA / revenue (%) 4.7 5.8 5.0 4.6 3.8 4.2 2.5 4.2
EBITDA / gross profit (GP) (%) 25.0 27.8 22.4 22.3 17.6 19.2 11.0 19.5
Equity/assets ratio (%) 27.0 30.4 30.2 29.9 27.8 30.5 30.4 30.9
Return on equity last 12
months (%)
3.1 0.6 -0.8 -6.2 -5.0 -4.8 -1.5 7.1
Average number of
employees
240 229 224 234 234 237 258 253
Return on Capital Employed
last 12 months (%)
6.5 5.2 3.8 2.4 2.5 3.8 5.1 10.5
Working capital at the end of
the period (SEK M)
-119 -87 -82 -63 -78 -55 -91 -77
Cash flow from operating
activities per share, SEK
1.07 0.32 0.66 -0.09 0.76 -0.82 0.35 -0.09
Equity per share, SEK 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2
Stock price at the end of the
period, SEK
2.92 2.89 2.76 2.15 2.29 3.30 3.50 3.46

Segments

SEK M Oct-Dec
2020
Jul-Sep
2020
Apr-Jun
2020
Jan-Mar
2020
Oct-Dec
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Mar
2019
DACH
Net sales 58.0 47.1 48.7 46.4 43.0 38.8 36.1 41.0
EBITDA 5.0 4.4 4.5 4.5 2.7 3.2 2.4 3.8
France & Benelux
Net sales 79.1 60.7 54.8 67.1 77.1 69.8 79.6 83.2
EBITDA 8.5 5.2 6.1 5.9 8.0 6.2 7.8 9.0
Nordics
Net sales 128.1 103.3 102.8 94.7 104.8 79.5 77.7 81.0
EBITDA 8.3 8.1 7.6 6.8 8.7 6.1 3.9 4.8
South
Net sales 46.0 31.7 44.7 39.5 48.4 38.1 39.5 43.3
EBITDA 4.9 4.5 5.7 5.1 6.4 5.2 4.8 4.6
UK & Ireland
Net sales 47.6 42.6 35.7 56.9 59.6 54.1 56.5 57.7
EBITDA 3.0 3.1 2.4 4.0 1.9 3.1 1.1 3.1
Group management &
support functions
Net sales - - - - - - - -
EBITDA -12.8 -8.7 -11.7 -12.2 -14.9 -12.0 -12.9 -12.4
Total
Net sales 358.9 285.3 286.7 304.6 332.8 280.3 289.4 306.2
EBITDA 17.0 16.5 14.4 14.1 12.7 11.8 7.2 12.9

KEY RATIOS

Tradedoubler uses the key ratios of capital employed and equity to enable the reader to assess the possibility of dividend, implementation of strategic investments and the group's ability to meet financial commitments. Further, Tradedoubler use the key ratio EBITDA excluding change related items for investors to be able to understand the underlying business performance.

DEFINITIONS

Capital employed

Total assets less current and long-term noninterest-bearing liabilities, including deferred tax liabilities

Cash flow from operating activities per share

Cash flow from operating activities divided by average number of outstanding shares

Change related items

Change related items refer to non-recurring items that are disclosed separately to make it easier for the reader to understand the underlying change in revenue and expenses in the comparison between periods

EBITDA

EBITDA is revenue before tax, net financial items and depreciation/amortization and impairment

EBITDA-margin or EBITDA/Revenue

EBITDA as a percentage of revenue

Equity/assets ratio

Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets

Equity per share

Shareholders' equity divided by the number of outstanding shares

Gross profit (GP) / Revenue

Gross profit divided by net sales

Net margin Profit after tax as a percentage of sales

Operating margin

Operating profit as a percentage of revenue

Return on shareholders' equity

Revenue for the period as a percentage of the average shareholders' equity, calculated as open and closing shareholders' equity divided by two

Return on capital employed

Operating profit plus interest income as a percentage of average capital employed, calculated as opening and closing capital employed divided by two

Revenue per share

Revenue of the year divided by the average number of shares

Revenue per share before and after dilution Revenue of the year divided by the average number of shares after full dilution

Share price / equity

Share price divided by shareholders' equity per share

Stock price at the end of the period

Tradedoubler's share price last trading day for the period

Working capital

Total current assets (excluding tax assets) less cash and cash equivalents, and total current non-interest bearing liabilities (Excluding short-term lease liabilities and tax liabilities)

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