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Viaplay Group

Annual / Quarterly Financial Statement Apr 30, 2019

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Annual / Quarterly Financial Statement

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The Board of Directors and the President & CEO of

Nordic Entertainment Group AB

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hereby submits the

Annual accounts

for the financial year 8 September 2017 to 31 December 2018

Content: Page
Business review 2
Income statement 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the annual accounts 6-10
Signatures 11

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Business review

General company information

Nordic Entertainment Group AB (org. No. 559124-6847) is a public limited company which was established in Sweden on 31 August 2017 and was registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office on 8 September 2017. The company's current company name (also trade name), Nordic Entertainment Group AB, was registered on 23 April 2018. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. As of 31 December 2018, the company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Times Group MTG AB, corporate identity number 556309-9158, with its registered office in Stockholm. This parent company also prepared consolidated accounts for the entire group now covered by Nordic Entertainment Group AB. The company has extended the financial year since it was registered on 8 September 2017 and did not prepare any annual report for 2017. Nordic Entertainment Group AB was distributed to the shareholders of MTG in relation to each shareholder's holding of MTG shares on the record date for the dividend (ie 26 March 2019). The dividend and listing of Nordic Entertainment Group AB's shares on NASDAQ Stockholm was carried out on 28 March 2019.

About the business

Nordic Entertainment Group AB was formed with the aim of being the parent company of Nordic Entertainment Group. The company will develop and sell goods and services in the media, information and communication areas and related activities. The company shall also be entitled to own and manage real estate as well as shares and other movables, and carry on other activities compatible therewith.

Develeopment of the business, results and the financial position

Financial overview 2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Net income, SEKk -351
Total balance, SEKk 13 326 691
Equity ratio, % 15,07%
Definitions: see note 12

Material events during the year

On 23 March, Modern Times Group AB's (MTG) board decided to initiate a process to split MTG in two groups, Modern Times Group AB and Nordic Entertainment Group AB. The separation and spin-off took place by the transfer of a number of companies to Nordic Entertainment group AB and the subsequent distribution of all shares in Nordic Entertainment Group AB to MTG's shareholders.

Prospectus regarding distribution and admission to trading of the shares in Nordic Entertainment Group AB

On 8 March, a prospectus regarding the Listing of trading in the shares of Nordic Entertainment Group AB (publ) was published on NASDAQ Stockholm, which contains a detailed description of the company's and the group's expected development, including a description of significant risks and uncertainties that the company faces.

Non-financial disclosures

The company works within the framework of the MTG Group's policy for responsible business (CSR), for example regarding business ethics and environmental factors. MTG annually publishes a CSR-report on this work on its website where also Nordic Entertainment Group AB is included.

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Proposed guidelines for remuneration to Group Executive Management

NENT's remuneration policy is designed to drive and reward company and individual performance, be market competitive to attract and retain key talent, and to incentivise creation of long-term shareholder value by requiring executives to build and maintain significant shareholding in NENT.

Total remuneration may consist of fixed salary, variable components in the form of short-term ('STI') and long-term incentive ('LTI') plans, pension and other benefits/allowances.

• Fixed salary shall be fair and competitive based on the individual executive's responsibilities and performance.

• The STI shall be based on fulfilment of established targets for the Group and in the senior executives' area of responsibility. The result shall be linked to measurable targets (qualitative, quantitative, general, individual). The targets within each area of responsibility are defined to promote NENT's development in the short and long-term. The maximum payment under the STI shall generally not exceed 100 percent of the senior executives' fixed salary.

• The LTI shall be linked to certain pre-determined financial and/or share or share-price related performance criteria and shall ensure a long-term commitment to the development of NENT Group and align the senior executives' incentives with the interest of shareholders.

• By way of exception, additional one-off arrangements can be made on a case by case basis, when deemed necessary, subject to Board approval. Each such arrangement shall be capped and never exceed two (2) times the individual's annual base salary.

• All benefits/allowances including pensions follow the competitive market practice in the applicable country of executives' employment or residence.

• The maximum notice period in any senior executive's contract is twelve months during which time salary payment will continue. The Board of Directors shall be entitled to deviate from these guidelines if special reasons for doing so exist in any individual case.

Proposed appropriation of earnings

The Board of Directors proposes that unrestricted equity, SEK 2,007,429,226, be disposed of as follows:

Bonus issue 134 184
Dividend (SEK 6.50 per share) 437 725
To be carried forward 1 435 520
Total SEKk 2 007 429

Other appropriations

The company has received group contribution amounting to SEK 123,302,000 from the parent company Modern Times Group.

As for the results and financial position, please refer to the following income statements, balance sheets and accompanying notes.

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Income statement

Amount in SEK 000' Note 2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Gross income
Administrative expenses -145 016
Other income 14 883
Operating loss -130 133
Financial items
Interest income and other financial income Note 3 26 427
Interest expese and other financial costs Note 4 -19 947
Income before tax and appropriations -123 653
Other appropriations
Group contribution, received 123 302
Income before tax -351
Tax expenses Note 5
Net income for the year -351

Statement of other comprehensive income

Amount in SEK 000' 2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Net income for the year -351
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the year -351

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Balance sheet
Amount in SEK 000' Note 31 December 2018
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Capitalised development, trademarks, and other intangible assets 522
522
Total tangible assets 522
Current assets
Current receivables
Receivables from group companies Note 6 13 059 460
Other receivables 266 125
Prepaid expense and accrued income 584
13 326 169
Total current receivables 13 326 169
Total assets 13 326 691
Balance sheet
Amount in SEK 000' 31 December 2018
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity Note 7
Restricted equity
Total restricted equity 500
500
Non-restricted equity
Retained earnings 2 007 780
Net income for the year -351
2 007 429
2 007 929
Current liabilities
Liabilities to financial institutions 72 678
Accounts payable 2 861
Liabilities to group companies Note 8 11 200 561
Other liabilities 2 448
Accrued expense and deferred income 40 214
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 11 318 762
13 326 691
Statement of changes in equity
Amount in SEK 000' 2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Restricted
Non
restricted
Total
Company establishment 9 September 2017 500
500
Total comprehensive income for the year
-351
-351
Effect of share-based programmes
7 780
7 780
Capital contribution from MTG – 2 000 000 2 000 000
Balance as of 2018-12-31 500 2 007 429 2 007 929

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Notes

Amount in SEK 000' if nothing else is stated

Note 1 Accounting and valuation principles

Nordic Entertainment Group AB has prepared the Annual Report according to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. RFR 2 involves application of all IFRSs and interpretations endorsed by the European Commission, except where the possibility to apply IFRS is restricted by the Swedish Company Act and due to tax rules. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 26 April 2019. The income statement and the balance sheet of the parent company will be presented for adoption by the Annual General Meeting on 22 May 2019.

Assets, provisions and liabilities have been valued at acquisition value unless otherwise stated below.

Accounting for intangible assets

Intangible assets are reported net after deductions for accumulated amortisation according to plan and impairment losses. Amortisation according to plan are normally calculated on a straight-line schedule based on the acquisition value of the asset and its estimated useful life. The intangible assets are classified in the following categories:

Asset Amortisation period
Capitalised development expenditure 3–10 years
Trademarks Trademarks being part of a purchase price allocation are normally judged to have
indefinite lives and are tested for impairment tests annually or if triggered by events
Customer relations
Beneficial rights/ broadcasting licenses
10–15 years
Estimated amortisation period based on the terms of the license
Goodwill Indefinite lives with impairment tests annually or if triggered by events

Financial assets and liabilities

Nordic Entertainment Group AB applies IFRS 9 Financial Instruments to legal entities. Financial assets and liabilities are reported at amortised cost. There were no financial derivative instruments in the company as of 31 December 2018. Receivables have, after individual valuation, been valued at the amounts that are expected to be collected.

Taxes

Tax on profit for the year in the income statement consists of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is income tax for the current fiscal year that relates to the year's taxable profit and the part of the previous fiscal year's income tax that has not yet been reported. Deferred tax is income tax for taxable income in respect of future financial years as a result of previous transactions or events.

Deferred tax liabilities are reported for all taxable temporary differences, however, deferred tax attributable to untaxed reserves is not reported separately, since untaxed reserves are reported as a separate item in the balance sheet. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and for the possibility of using tax loss carryforwards in the future. The valuation is based on how the carrying amount of the corresponding asset or liability is expected to be recovered or adjusted. The amounts are based on the tax rates and tax rules that have been decided or in practice decided before the balance sheet date.

Revenues

Interest and dividend

Interest is reported as revenue according to the effective interest method. Dividends are reported when the competent body has decided that a dividend is to be paid.

Group contributions

Group contributions and share-holders's contribution

Group contributions received and paid are recognised as appropriations in the income statement acording to the alternative rule in RFR 2 IAS 27 p.2.

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Note 2 Number of employes, salaries, other remuneration and social expenses

Average number of employees 2018
Men 22
Women 24
Total 46

The company has been dormant until July 2018. The average number of employees refers to the period 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018.

Gender distribution senior excecutives 2018
Men % Women %
Board of Directors 67 33
CEO 100
Total 71 29
Salaries, other remuneration and social security expenses 2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Wages and salaries 22 791
Social security expenses 7 393
Pension costs 2 493
Share-based payments 7 780
Social security expenses on share-based payments 8 570
Total 49 027

A Board of Directors has been elected for Nordic Entertainment Group AB during 2018 and annual fees of SEK 4.7 million have been agreed up until the 2019 AGM. Fees after the 2019 AGM will be decided at the Annual General Meeting in 2019. Those executives who, prior to joining NENT, were part of MTG's executive management were paid in accordance with the guidelines approved by the MTG Annual General Meetings in 2016–2018.

The below table shows the current annual remuneration costs in NENT for information purposes.

Board of Directors Board fee David Chance, chairman 1 503 Anders Borg 630 Henrik Clausen 552 Simon Duffy 735 Kristina Schauman 630 Natalie Tydeman 605 Total 4 655

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Excecutive managers Anders Jensen, CEO Remuneration Base salary 7 200 Variable remuneration 7 200 Other benefits 55 Pension costs 720 Total 15 175 Executive managers (14 persons) Remuneration Base salary 37 258 Variable remuneration 28 736 Other benefits 3 366 Pension costs 2 850 Total 72 210

Total Board of Directors, CEO and Excecutive managers 92 040

CEO and Group Management

The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management and development of NENT Group in accordance with applicable rules and legislation, including the Rule Book, the Code as well as the guidelines, instructions and strategies adopted by the Board of Directors. The CEO shall ensure that the Board of Directors receives objective and relevant information required to enable the Board to make wellfounded decisions. Furthermore, the CEO shall ensure that the Company's goals, policies and plans are being followed and, if necessary, advise the Board to update or review the Company's goals, policies or plans. The CEO leads the work of the Group Management, which is responsible for the overall business development. In addition to the CEO, the Group Management comprises 14 other members.

Notice period and severance pay

A notice of termination period of one year applies for the CEO if such notice is given by the Company or the CEO, respectively. The agreement does not provide for any severance pay. Between the Company and the other senior executives, a notice of termination period of six to twelve months normally applies, if such notice is given by the Company. The executive has a corresponding right with a notice of termination period of six to twelve months. The executive is normally expected to be available to the Company during the notice period. Four executives are entitled to a severance pay of six monthly salaries if notice of termination is given by the Company.

Share-based payments

The MTG group has had equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments including social security costs is based on the Group's estimate of shares that will eventually vest and is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value expense excluding social fees is reported in the income statement as personnel costs with the corresponding increase in equity. For the recurring calculation of social security costs, the fair value is re-valued quarterly. Employees in NENT have historically been offered to participate in share-based incentive programmes offered by MTG in 2013–2017. The costs of these programs relating to NENT employees impacts the combined financial statements. The programs related to the NENT employees are now terminated.

Note 3 Interest income and other financial income

2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Interest income, Group companies 4 647
Interest income, Other 18 904
Exchange differences 2 876
26 427
Note 4 Interest expese and other financial costs
2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31

-19 947

Interest expense, Group companies -1 246 Interest expense, Other -18 701

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Note 5 Taxes
2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Tax expenses
Reconciliation of tax expense
2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
Percent Belopp i kkr
Income before tax and appropriations -351
Tax rate /tax 22,0% 77
Non-deductible expenses -21,9% -77
Non-taxable income 0,0%
Effective tax rate/ tax 0,1%
Note 6 Receivables on Group companies
31 December 2018
Cash pool 8 338 209
Interest bearing receivables 2 597 486
Interest free receivables 2 123 765
13 059 460
Note 7 Equity
Share information According to the Company's articles of Association, the share capital shall amount to not less than SEK 500,000 and not more than SEK

2,000,000, divided among not less than 50,000,000 shares and no more than 200,000,000 shares. As at the date of this Prospectus, the Company's registered share capital amounts to SEK 500,000 divided among 500,000 class B shares. The quota value of each share was SEK 1. The shares in the Company have been issued pursuant to Swedish law and are denominated in SEK. The shares have been fully paid up and are freely transferrable. The shares are not subject to any offer pursuant to a mandatory bid, redemption rights or sell-out obligation. No public takeover offer has been made for the Company's shares during the current or preceding financial year. The shares of the Company are registered in a CSD register in accordance with the Swedish Act on Central Securities Depositories and Accounting of Financial Instruments (Sw. lagen (1998:1479) om värdepapperscentraler och kontoföring av finansiella instrument). The register is maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB (Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden). No share certificates have been issued for the Company's shares. The ISINcode for the Class A shares is SE0012324226 and SE0012116390 for the Class B shares.

During the year, the company received group contributions of SEK 123,302 and shareholder contributions of SEK 1,876,698,000 from MTG in connection with the separation from MTG.

On 5 March, 2019, NENT Group held an Extraordinary General Meeting that resolved to split the Company's shares so that the number of A shares and B shares in NENT Group on the record date for the dividend amounts to the same number of A shares and B shares as in MTG respectively. After registering the decision with the Swedish Companies Registration Office, the total number of shares in NENT Group amounts to 67,342,244 shares divided into 66,796,582 B shares and 545,662 class A shares.

Share capital

The share capital as per 31 December 2018 amounted to SEK 500,000.

Retained earnings

Retained earning as per 31 December 2018 amounted to SEK 2,007,780 SEKk.

Note 8 Liabilities with Group companies
31 December 2018
Cash pool 7 433 841
Interest bearing liabilities 3 750 670
Interest free liabilities 16 050
11 200 561

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Note 9 Events after the reporting period

On 7 February 2019, the shareholders of MTG resolved to distribute all of the shares in NENT Group to the MTG shareholders and list NENT Group on Nasdaq Stockholm. All the shares in the wholly-owned NENT Group were distributed on 28 March 2019 to MTG's shareholders on a one for one basis, with one share of class A or B in MTG entitling the holder to one share of thesame class in NENT Group. The first day of trading in the NENT Group was 28 March 2019.

2017-09-08 to 2018-12-31
750


5 193
5 193

Note 11 Related party transactions Related party

The Group have had a number of transactions with other companies within the MTG Group and the parent company MTG AB. The transactions between the different parties are based on market prices at arm's-length basis. Sales and purchases include advertising and content. Other costs comprise management fees from MTG AB. The major transactions relate to the borrowings and cash pool receivables and liabilities. In connection with NENT's acquisition of the subsidiaries, these balances have been settled. In connection with the listing, NENT has taken over the external financing of MTG AB.

Note 12 Definitions

Total balance Total assets Equity ratio Total shareholders' equity / Total assets

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Stockholm 26 April 2019

The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer confirm that the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with accepted accounting standards in Sweden and international accounting standards in Regulation (EC) No. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 19, 2002 on the application of international accounting standards. The annual accounts give a true and fair view of the Parent Company's financial position and results of operations. The Board of Directors' Report for the Parent Company gives a true and fair view of the Parent Company's operations, position and results, and describes significant risks and uncertainty factors that the Parent Company face. The annual accounts were approved by the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer on 26 April 2019. The income statement and balance sheet of the Parent Company, will be presented for adoption by the Annual General Meeting on 22 May 2019.

David Chance Simon Duffy Chairman

Henrik Clausen Kristina Schauman

Anders Borg Natalie Tydeman

Anders Jensen President and Chief Excecutive Officer

Our audit report was submitted 26 April 2019 KPMG AB

Joakim Thilstedt Authorised Public Accountant

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