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TradeDoubler

Quarterly Report Feb 6, 2018

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Tradedoubler year-end report January – December 2017

Steady progress

Steady progress

THE FOURTH QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2017

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 295 M (346). Net sales adjusted for change related items were SEK 295 M (343), which was a decrease of 14%.
  • Gross profit adjusted for change related items was SEK 66 M (78), a decrease of 16% or 16% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin adjusted for change related items was 22.2% (22.7).
  • Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 61 M (65), a decrease of 7%.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 6 M (-2). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 5 M (13).
  • Capitalised expenses for product development were SEK 4 M (9).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 10 M (20) and the sum of cash and interest-bearing financial assets was SEK 69 M (210) at the end of the fourth quarter. Net cash in the fourth quarter increased by SEK 8 M to SEK -64 M.
  • Earnings per share, before and after dilution were SEK -0.22 (-0.38).
  • In November François Pacot was appointed Chief Technology Officer.

THE FULL YEAR 2017

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 1,173 M (1,344). Net sales excluding change related items were SEK 1,173 M (1,339), which was a decrease of 12%.
  • Gross profit excluding change related items was SEK 260 M (297), a decrease of 12% or 13% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin excluding change related items was 22.2% (22.2).
  • Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 239 M (286), a decrease of 17%.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 23 M (-6). Excluding change related items, EBITDA was SEK 22 M (11).
  • Capitalised expenses for product development were SEK 18 M (36).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK -74 M (-64).
  • Earnings per share, before and after dilution were SEK -0.23 (-1.18).
  • In February and May Tradedoubler repurchased total SEK 62 M of the nominal value of its own bond.
  • In July Tradedoubler acquired the Swedish technology company Metapic.
  • The Board proposes that no dividend should be declared for 2017. No dividend was declared for 2016.
Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, SEK M 2017 2016 Change % 2017 2016 Change %
Net sales adjusted for change related items 295 343 -13.9% 1,173 1,339 -12.4%
Gross profit adjusted for change related items 66 78 -16.0% 260 297 -12.3%
Gross margin (%) 22.2% 22.7% 22.2% 22.2%
Operating costs excl. depr. and change related costs -61 -65 -6.8% -239 -286 -16.6%
EBITDA adjusted for change related items 5 13 22 11
EBITDA-margin (%) 1.5% 3.7% 1.8% 0.8%
Change related items 1 2 -15 2 -17
EBITDA 6 -2 23 -6
Operating profit (EBIT) -5 -33 -4 -51
Net profit -10 -16 -10 -50
Net investments in non-financial fixed assets -4 -9 -18 -36
Cash flow from operating activities 10 20 -74 -64
Liquid assets incl financial investments, at period's end 6
9
210 6
9
210
Net cash2
, at period's end
-64 16 -64 16

1 For more information regarding change related items see page 6

2Current investment and liquid assets less interest-bearing liabilities

CEO MATTHIAS STADELMEYER'S COMMENTS

"During 2017 Tradedoubler focused on profitability and financial independency on which we made progress. The work carried out includes a repositioning of the company, restructures of management and operations, investments into our technology platform and an improved cost and capital structure.

Tradedoubler offers performance marketing solutions for advertisers and publishers who want to grow their business. The main part of this offering is our unique network of connections and market leading technology platform. These are complemented by our programmatic functionalities and business intelligence technology. Instead of offering different products we create solutions that drive results tailored to our clients' needs. This adapted positioning ensures that Tradedoubler focuses on its core business building on almost two decades of know-how and experience.

In Q4 revenue and GP declined by 14% and 16% respectively which is a weaker year-on-year comparison than in Q3 and is mainly explained by the seasonality of formerly lost business. For the full year of 2017 the GP decline was 12%.

GP margin in Q4 was 22.2% which is lower than in Q3 due to seasonality as well. While the margin varies slightly based on the seasonality of our clients and the client mix it is overall stable.

Operational costs decreased by 7% which still reflects the improvements we made in the management and service structure of the company. The effect in the year-on-year comparison becomes smaller as we have finalized some of the larger improvement projects already in 2016.

EBITDA excluding change related items therefore was SEK 5 M compared to SEK 13 M last year. Including change related items it was SEK 6 M which is an improvement to the SEK -2 M in Q4 2016.

For the full year 2017 EBITDA was SEK 23 M. Excluding change related items it was SEK 22 M.

Capitalized expenses in Q4 were SEK 4 M which is in line with previous quarters and significantly lower than last year.

In the coming quarters we will focus on further improvements of our business to realise our plans for 2018."

Stockholm – 6 February 2018 Matthias Stadelmeyer

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 6.

Consolidated net sales during 2017 amounted to SEK 1,173 M (1,344). Adjusted for change related items net sales were SEK 1,173 M (1,339), a decline of 12 per cent or 12 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Consolidated net sales during the fourth quarter were SEK 295 M (346). Adjusted for change related items, net sales were SEK 295 M (343). This was a decline of 14 per cent or 14 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Gross profit during 2017 was SEK 260 M (302). Gross profit adjusted for change related items was SEK 260 M (297), which was a decline of 12 per cent or 13 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Gross profit during the fourth quarter was SEK 66 M (81). Gross profit adjusted for change related items was SEK 66 M (78), a decrease of 16 per cent or 16 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The decline is mainly related to the loss of some larger customers during 2016.

Gross margin, adjusted for change related items, during 2017 was 22.2 per cent (22.2) and 22.2 per cent (22.7) in the fourth quarter.

Operating costs, excluding depreciation, amounted to SEK 237 M (308) during 2017. Operating costs, excluding change related items and depreciation, were SEK 239 M (286), a decrease of 17 per cent or 16 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The reduced cost can mainly be explained by a reduction in the number of employees and various efficiency projects that has been put in place.

Operating costs, excluding depreciation, amounted to SEK 59 M (83) during the fourth quarter. Operating costs, excluding change related items and depreciation, were SEK 61 M (65). This was a decrease of 7 per cent or 6 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) during 2017 was SEK 23 M (-6). Adjusted for change related items EBITDA amounted to SEK 22 M (11). Depreciation and amortisation was SEK 28 M (45) and operating profit (EBIT) during 2017 hence amounted to SEK -4 M (-51).

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the fourth quarter was SEK 6 M (-2.2). Adjusted for change related items, EBITDA was SEK 5 M (13). This was the sixth consecutive quarter with positive EBITDA after adjustment for change related items. Depreciation and amortisation was SEK 11 M 31) and operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK -5 M (-33).

Net financial items during 2017 were SEK 1.2 M (9) where of exchange rate effects were SEK -2.4 M (-1.4). Financial income and expenses amounted to SEK 4 M (10) and were affected by interest income, revaluations of short term investments, interest expense relating to the bond issue and profit on repurchase of own bonds below nominal value.

Net financial items in the fourth quarter were SEK -3 M (22) where of exchange rates effects were SEK -0.5 M (0.4).

Financial income and expenses amounted to SEK -2.9 M (22), the decrease is mainly due to the one-time profit made in the fourth quarter 2016 in the repurchase of own bonds.

NET SALES (SEK M) / GROSS MARGIN (%), ADJUSTED FOR CHANGE RELATED ITEMS

EBITDA (SEK M) / EBITDA/GP (%),

Profit after tax during 2017 amounted to SEK -10 M (-50), corporate income tax affected the result with SEK -7 M (-7). In the fourth quarter corporate income tax was SEK -1.7 M (-5) and profit after tax was SEK -10 M (-16).

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 6.

Tradedoubler's operational segments has previously been presented at a regional level for TD CONVERT and as a total for TD CONNECT. In conjunction with changes in the structure of the internal reporting the segments are from the first quarter 2017 presented at a regional level where Tradedoubler's segments consists of DACH (Germany, Switzerland and Austria), France & Benelux (France, Belgium and Netherlands), Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Poland), South (Italy, Brazil and Spain) and UK & Ireland (UK). Comparative periods have been recalculated according to the new segment structure.

Net sales

Net sales during 2017 amounted to SEK 1,173 M (1,344), which was a decrease of 13 per cent or 13 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates.

Net sales during the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 295 M (346), which was a decrease of 15 per cent or 14 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The largest contributing factor to the decline in net sales is attributable to segment UK & Ireland. In this segment net sales have under

2017 decreased by 27 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates, mainly related to the loss of some larger clients and the active closure of unprofitable programs formerly managed in Telford during 2016. In segment France & Benelux the decrease was 2 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates, which was an improvement of 12 percentages compared to the same period last year.

EBITDA

All segments report similar EBITDA compared to last year except France & Benelux and UK & Ireland. France & Benelux EBITDA increased by 38 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates, mainly due to efficiency improvements in a number of different areas. In segment UK & Ireland EBITDA decreased by 53 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates, which is fully attributable to the decrease in net sales.

Costs for group management and support functions during 2017 amounted to SEK 55 (93), a decline of 40 per cent or 40 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Costs during the fourth quarter were SEK 13 M (20), a decrease of 37 per cent or 37 per cent adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The decrease is mainly due to the revaluation of the contingent additional purchase price regarding R-Advertising and cost savings and efficiency improvements that commenced in 2016 and has included a revised structure for group management and a reduction in administrative employees.

Segments and market units

SEK M Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
Net Sales 2017 2016 2017 2016
DACH 39 51 165 202
France & Benelux 79 79 301 301
Nordics 84 92 304 318
South 39 41 150 158
UK & Ireland 54 83 254 364
Total Net Sales 295 346 1,173 1,344
EBITDA
DACH 4 2 14 15
France & Benelux 5 4 16 11
Nordics 7 9 23 30
South 4 4 19 18
UK & Ireland 1 0 6 12
Total 19 18 79 87
Group mgmt & support functions -13 -20 -55 -93
Total EBITDA 6 -2 23 -6
Depreciation and impairment -11 -31 -28 -45
Operating profit as in consolidated income statement -5 -33 -4 -51
EBITDA/Net sales, %
DACH 9.4 3.4 8.7 7.3
France & Benelux 5.9 5.4 5.2 3.8
Nordics 7.7 9.3 7.7 9.3
South 9.4 8.9 12.8 11.6
UK & Ireland 1.6 0.8 4.0 3.6
Total EBITDA Margin 2.2 -0.6 2.0 -0.5

Segments include change related items, see page 6 for more details about the segments affected.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities, before changes in working capital, amounted to SEK -11 M (-19) during 2017 and related to EBITDA adjusted for paid taxes, paid interest and non-cash items. Changes in working capital were SEK -63 M (-45). The negative working capital was mainly explained by reduced prepayment amounts from customers when changing to other payment terms.

Net investments in tangible and intangible assets during 2017 amounted to SEK 18 M (36). These investments mainly related to product development.

Cash flow from short term investments was SEK 40 M (52). Cash flow amounted to SEK -100 M (-83) during 2017 and net cash decreased with SEK 80 M (84).

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was SEK -0.2 M (4) in the fourth quarter 2017 and related to EBITDA reduced with paid taxes, paid interest and non-cash items. Changes in working capital were SEK 10 M (16).

Net investments in tangible and intangible assets during the fourth quarter, mainly related to product development, amounted to SEK 4 M (9). Cash flow amounted to SEK 17 M (-13) and net cash increased by SEK 8 M (40).

During 2017 Tradedoubler repurchased SEK 62 M in nominal value of its own bond which impacted the cash flow with SEK -47 M.

Tradedoubler invested parts of the proceeds from the bond issue in December 2013 in interest bearing financial instruments. At the end of the fourth quarter 2017 a total of SEK 0 M (41) was placed in interest bearing financial instruments.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2017 amounted to SEK 69 (169) M and were affected by translation differences of SEK -0.7 M (-0.5). In addition, SEK 0 M (41) was invested in interestbearing financial instruments. The sum of cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing financial assets was therefore SEK 69 M (210). Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 133 M (194) and related to the five-year unsecured bond issue with maturity date in the fourth quarter 2018. Net cash hence amounted to SEK -64 M (16) at the end of 2017. The company is currently and on a continued basis evaluating options in the capital market to secure long-term financing.

Consolidated shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 206 M (207) at the end of 2017 and the equity/asset ratio was 28.7 per cent (23.7). The return on equity during the rolling 12 months ending December 2017 was negative.

CHANGE RELATED ITEMS

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

During 2017 change related items amounted to SEK 1.5 M which related to costs for the long-term incentive programme of SEK -0.7 M (Group management), cost for renovation of old office of SEK -0.5 (France & Benelux), severance payments of SEK -2 M (UK & Ireland), SEK -2.5 M (France & Benelux), SEK -1.5 (DACH) and SEK -0.5 M (Group management) and a revaluation of contingent additional purchase price regarding R-Advertising acquisition of SEK 9.2 M.

During 2016 change related items amounted to SEK -17 M and included change related revenue of SEK 5 M related to a reverse of the prepayment accrual made in year-end 2014.

Change related costs amounted to SEK -22 M and were related to severance payments of SEK -6 M, costs for the long-term incentive program of SEK -1 M (Group Management) and restructuring costs of SEK -15 M, which mainly is related to the closing of the office in Telford.

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 before Christmas, which implies that the fourth quarter is normally the strongest for Tradedoubler.

THE PARENT COMPANY

The parent company's net sales amounted to SEK 68 M (70) during 2017 and to SEK 17 M (14) during the fourth quarter. Revenue primarily consisted of internal licensing revenue to subsidiaries.

Operating profit (EBIT) was SEK -29 M (-66) during 2017 and SEK -18 M (-42) during the fourth quarter.

Net financial items amounted to SEK 13 M (23) during 2017 and to SEK 2.7 M (26) during the fourth quarter. Dividends from group companies impacted 2017 with SEK 10 M (15). Changes in exchange rates impacted 2017 with SEK -0.9 M (-1.2).

Corporate taxes were SEK 0 M (-0.2) during 2017 and SEK 0 M (-0.2) during the fourth quarter. Profit after tax was SEK -16 M (-43) during 2017 and SEK -15 M (-17) during the fourth quarter.

The parent company's receivables from group companies amounted to SEK 78 M (71) at the end of the fourth quarter 2017, of which none (0) were non-current. The parent company's liabilities to group companies were SEK 58 M (109), of which none (0) were non-current. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 34 M (124) at the end of the fourth quarter 2017.

During the fourth quarter 2013 the parent company issued a bond loan with the nominal value of SEK 250 M, which matures during the fourth quarter 2018. Tradedoubler have repurchased parts of its own bond hence the remaining nominal value at the end of the fourth quarter 2017 amounted to SEK 134 M.

Deferred tax assets amounted to SEK 14 M (14) at the end of 2017 and related to previous Group loans. 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

At the end of the fourth quarter 2017, Tradedoubler's staff corresponded to 284 (344) full-time equivalents (FTE) and included permanent and temporary employees as well as consultants.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING 2017

In May Tradedoubler repurchased own bonds for SEK 47 M which nominal value amounted to a total of SEK 62 M.

In July Tradedoubler acquired the Swedish technology company Metapic Sweden AB, that provides a popular platform for product recommendations within premium lifestyle media.

In November François Pacot was appointed Chief Technology Officer. Pacot joined Tradedoubler in December 2016 when the group acquired R-Advertising.

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 2016 Annual Report. In addition to the fact that Tradedoubler's outstanding bond loan matures in December 2018 no significant risks and uncertainty factors have arisen in addition to those described in the 2016 annual report. The board is currently evaluating alternatives to solve this refinancing matter.

CRITICAL ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

For information regarding critical estimates and judgements in the financial statements, see note C2 in the 2016 annual report. No critical estimates or judgements are considered to have arisen since the latest submitted annual report.

DIVIDEND

The Board proposes that no dividend should be declared for 2017 (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, to board and senior executives the following third party transactions have occurred during 2017. Reworld Media has, as a publisher in France received remuneration of 14 KEUR. Since January 2016 Reworld Media is providing HR-support to the French subsidiary at a cost that currently amounts to 4 KEUR per month. Reworld Media has during 2017 been invoiced for purchased services from Tradedoubler France of 165 KEUR in total and from R-Advertising of 665 KEUR in total. Since mid-September 2017 the French Tradedoubler subsidiary is based in the Reworld Media office. The arm's length principle has been applied on all of these transactions.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting 2018 will be held on 3 May 2018 at Tradedoubler's premises on Birger Jarlsgatan 57 A, Stockholm.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting 2017, a Nomination Committee has been appointed consisting of the Chairman of the Board Pascal Chevalier, Cédric Vincent representing Reworld Media S.A. (Chairman of the Nomination Committee) and Yi Shi.

Shareholders wishing to present proposals to the Nomination Committee for the 2018 Annual General Meeting can submit them to Viktor Wågström by e-mail: [email protected].

Information about the work of the Nomination Committee may be found on Tradedoubler's home page www.tradedoubler.com.

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 17 countries involving nine different currencies, with Euro (EUR) and British pounds (GBP) representing the majority share. During the fourth quarter 2017 approximately 52 (49) per cent of group sales were made in EUR and approximately 18 (23) per cent in GBP. Approximately 42 (49) per cent of the group's operational costs were in EUR and approximately 15 (30) 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.

ACQUISITION

During the second quarter the first contingent additional purchase price attributable to the acquisition of R-Advertising, amounting to SEK 4 M, was paid by use of shares in own custody. During the third quarter, a revaluation of the outstanding additional purchase price was made which resulted in a decrease of SEK 6 M, and in the fourth quarter additional decrease of SEK 3 M.

In July 2017 Tradedoubler acquired the Swedish company Metapic Sweden AB. Acquisition investments and expenditures were limited.

MISCELLANEOUS

Significant events after the balance sheet date

No significant events have occurred after the end of the reporting period.

Accounting policies

This interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, interim financial reporting and the Swedish annual accounts act. In addition to changes in the outstanding bond loan, the extent and nature of financial assets and liabilities are of the same nature and level as reported on 31 December 2016. Short term investments are valued at fair value. Financial liabilities carrying values are the same as the fair values with the exception of the bond loan which fair value according to level 2 amounts to SEK 106 M (based on liquid trading price) compared to the carrying amount of SEK 133 M. No new or amended standards have been applied in 2017.

For information on the accounting policies applied, see the 2016 annual report. In conjunction with changes in the structure for internal reporting the segment reporting is from the first quarter 2017 presented at a regional level where Tradedoubler's segments consists of DACH (Germany, Switzerland and Austria), France & Benelux (France, Belgium and Netherlands), Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Poland), South (Italy, Brazil and Spain) and UK & Ireland (UK).

IFRS 9 includes recognition of financial assets and liabilities and will replace IAS 39 Financial instruments. IFRS 9 will enter into force for fiscal years commencing on 1 January 2018, the Group has during 2017 analysed the effects of the transition to IFRS 9 and the assessment is that the implementation of IFRS 9 will have no significant impact on the financial statements.

IFRS 15 replaces all previously issued standards and interpretations which manages revenue with a comprehensive model for revenue recognition that will enter into force for fiscal years commencing on 1 January 2018. During 2017, the Group has analysed the effects of the transition to IFRS 15 and overall, the assessment is that IFRS will not entail any change in how the company reports revenue.

The share

The total number of shares at the end of 2017 was 45,927,449 (45,927,449), of which 2,010,473 (2,855,554) were in own custody after use of own shares in the acquisition of R-Advertising first at the time of acquisition in December and then in the second quarter 2017 for the outcome of the contingent additional purchase price. The average number of outstanding shares during 2017 was 43,564,859 (42,332,449).

Earnings per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK -0.23 (-1.18) during 2017 and to SEK -0.22 (-0.38) during the fourth quarter. Equity per share amounted to SEK 4.47 (4.50) at the end of 2017.

The share price closed at SEK 3.15 on the final trading day of the fourth quarter 2017, which was lower than at year-end 2016 when the share price closed at SEK 4.85.

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 profitratio in excess of 20 per cent over a business cycle.

Annual report

The annual report 2017 will be available on Tradedoubler´s website from 12 April 2018. 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 2018 3 May 2018 Interim report Jan-Jun 2018 30 August 2018 Interim report Jan-Sep 2018 8 November 2018 Year-end report 2018 7 February 2019

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.

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 6 February 2018 at 08.00 a.m. CET. Numerical data in brackets refers to the corresponding periods in 2016 unless otherwise stated. Rounding off differences may arise.

Review

This year-end report has not 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 2017 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, 6 February 2018

Pascal Chevalier Gautier Normand
Chairman Board member
Jérémy Parola Erik Siekmann
Board member Board member
Nils Carlsson Matthias Stadelmeyer
Board member President and CEO

Consolidated income statement

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 000s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Sales 295,341 346,128 1,173,025 1,343,994
Cost of goods sold -229,758 -265,049 -912,738 -1,041,753
Gross profit 65,583 81,079 260,287 302,241
Selling expenses -45,534 -57,996 -180,923 -210,397
Administrative expenses -15,634 -22,573 -59,813 -86,379
Development expenses -12,451 -33,830 -33,466 -56,736
Other income and expenses 3,277 - 9,481 -
Operating profit -4,759 -33,320 -4,435 -51,271
Net financial items -3,349 22,427 1,170 8,614
Profit before tax -8,108 -10,893 -3,265 -42,657
Tax -1,688 -5,208 -6,571 -7,434
Net Profit -9,796 -16,101 -9,836 -50,091

All earnings accrue to the parent company's shareholders.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 000s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Profit for the period, after tax -9,796 -16,101 -9,836 -50,091
Other comprehensive income
Items that subsequently will be reversed in the income statement
Translation difference, net after tax 7,121 -1,911 4,117 3,965
Total comprehensive income for the period, after tax -2,675 -18,012 -5,719 -46,126
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent company shareholders -2,675 -18,012 -5,719 -46,126

Earnings per share

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 2017 2016 2017 2016
Earnings per share -0.22 -0.38 -0.23 -1.18
Number of Shares
Weighted average 43,916,976 42,496,770 43,564,859 42,373,529
The earnings per share above apply before and after dilution.

Key ratios - Group

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
2017 2016 2017 2016
Gross profit (GP) / revenue (%) 22.2 23.4 22.2 22.5
EBITDA / revenue (%) 2.2 -0.6 2.0 -0.5
EBITDA / gross profit (GP) (%) 9.9 -2.7 8.9 -2.0
Equity/assets ratio (%) 28.7 23.7 28.7 23.7
Return on equity (12 months) (%) -4.8 -22.0 -4.8 -22.0
Average number of employees 289 346 304 372
Return on Capital Employed (12 months) (%) 2.8 -5.4 2.8 -5.4
Working Capital end of period (SEK M) -93 -162 -93 -162
Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 0.2 0.5 -1.7 -1.5
Equity per share, SEK 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Stock price at the end of the period, SEK 3.2 4.9 3.2 4.9

Consolidated statement of financial position

31 Dec 31 Dec
SEK 000s 2017 2016
Assets
Non-current assets
Goodwill 280,388 273,073
Intangible fixed assets 45,805 52,226
Tangible fixed assets 3,184 6,185
Other non-current receivables 4,693 4,882
Shares and participation in other companies 11,128 11,128
Deferred tax assets 18,177 19,143
Total non-current assets 363,375 366,636
Accounts receivable 250,703 260,902
Tax assets 7,821 7,733
Other current receivables 27,510 25,215
Short term investments - 40,622
Cash & cash equivalents 68,662 169,198
Total current assets 354,695 503,671
Total assets 718,070 870,306
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 205,521 206,529
Deferred tax liabilities 1,383 711
Other provisions 1,290 930
Bond loan - 193,856
Contingent additional purchase price long term 1,600 12,437
Total non-current liabilities 4,272 207,934
Accounts payable 12,696 22,638
Current liabilities to publishers 257,942 250,318
Bond loan 132,946 -
Tax liabilities 2,581 4,606
Contingent additional purchase price short term 2,033 2,914
Other current liabilities 100,079 175,368
Total current liabilities 508,277 455,843
Total shareholder´s equity and liabilities 718,070 870,306

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 000s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Opening balance 207,987 220,420 206,529 247,931
Total comprehensive income for the period -2,675 -18,012 -5,719 -46,126
Equity-settled share-based payments 209 43 564 645
Decrease of shares in own custody - 4,078 4,147 4,078
Closing balance 205,521 206,529 205,521 206,529

All capital accrues to the parent company's shareholders.

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 000s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Operating activities
Profit before tax -8,108 -10,908 -3,265 -42,657
Adjustments for items not included in cashflow 9,380 14,904 -1,097 22,060
Income taxes paid/received -1,507 -366 -6,696 1,710
Cashflow from operating activities before changes in working capital -235 3,630 -11,058 -18,887
Changes in working capital 10,196 16,194 -62,620 -44,855
Cashflow from operating activities 9,960 19,826 -73,678 -63,742
Investing activities
Investments in intangible assets -3,536 -7,652 -17,632 -33,613
Investments in tangible assets -83 -894 -729 -2,132
Investments in financial assets 836 525 248 -10,799
Aquisition and disposal of subsidiaries - 3,750 -1,423 3,750
Sale of short term investments 10,038 180 40,468 51,935
Cashflow from investing activities 7,254 -4,091 20,932 9,141
Financing activities
Repurchase of own bond - -28,552 -47,098 -28,552
Cashflow from financing activities 0 -28,552 -47,098 -28,552
Cashflow for the period 17,215 -12,817 -99,844 -83,153
Cash and cash equivalents
On the opening date 50,656 182,904 169,198 252,886
Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents 792 -888 -692 -536
Cash and cash equivalents on the closing date 68,662 169,198 68,662 169,198
Adjustments for non-cash items
Depreciation and impairment 11,251 31,118 27,629 45,102
Other -1,872 -16,214 -28,725 -23,042
Total non-cash items 9,380 14,904 -1,097 22,060

Income statement – Parent company

Oct-Dec Oct-Dec Full year Full year
SEK 000s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net Sales 17,443 13,580 67,568 69,762
Cost of goods sold -2,397 -2,466 -8,709 -7,144
Gross profit 15,047 11,114 58,859 62,618
Selling expenses -126 -95 -283 -421
Administrative expenses -22,102 -22,069 -60,170 -80,928
Development expenses -10,797 -31,284 -27,322 -46,970
Operating profit -17,978 -42,333 -28,918 -65,702
Net financial items 2,659 25,670 12,818 23,227
Profit before tax -15,319 -16,664 -16,099 -42,475
Tax -29 -190 -29 -190
Net profit -15,349 -16,853 -16,129 -42,664

Balance sheet – Parent company

31 Dec 31 Dec
SEK 000s 2017 2016
Assets
Intangible assets 45,283 52,327
Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings 1,398 2,251
Participation in group companies 183,163 189,263
Deferred tax assets 14,004 14,033
Total non-current assets 243,848 257,874
Accounts receivable 498 3,230
Receivables from Group companies 78,342 71,476
Tax assets 1,014 1,014
Other current receivables 4,603 6,892
Short term investments - 40,622
Cash & cash equivalents 34,381 123,676
Total current assets 118,838 246,910
Total assets 362,686 504,783
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders equity 82,383 93,802
Bond loan - 193,856
Contingent additional purchase price long term 1,600 12,437
Total non-current liabilities 1,600 206,293
Accounts payable 3,687 12,744
Liabilities to Group companies 57,620 108,546
Bond loan 132,946 -
Contingent additional purchase price short term 2,033 2,914
Other liabilities 82,416 80,485
Total current liabilities 278,702 204,688
Total shareholder´s equity and liabilities 362,686 504,783

Quarterly summary

Consolidated income statement

Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Mar
SEK 000s 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
Net Sales 295,341 257,631 284,487 335,566 346,128 303,811 321,732 372,323
Cost of goods sold -229,758 -197,252 -222,296 -263,431 -265,049 -233,990 -251,042 -291,673
Gross profit 65,583 60,379 62,191 72,134 81,079 69,821 70,690 80,650
Total costs -70,342 -56,472 -67,953 -69,954 -114,399 -70,795 -77,692 -90,626
Operating profit -4,759 3,907 -5,763 2,180 -33,320 -974 -7,001 -9,976
Net financial items -3,349 -2,866 10,199 -2,813 22,427 -4,271 -4,441 -5,101
Profit before tax -8,108 1,041 4,436 -633 -10,893 -5,245 -11,442 -15,078
Tax -1,688 -1,088 -2,871 -924 -5,208 -955 410 -1,680
Net profit -9,796 -47 1,565 -1,557 -16,101 -6,199 -11,032 -16,758

Consolidated statement of financial position

31 Dec 30 Sep 30 Jun 31 Mar 31 Dec 30 Sep 30 Jun 31 Mar
SEK 000s 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
Assets
Intangible fixed assets 326,193 326,120 328,966 326,484 325,298 326,671 317,975 312,103
Other fixed assets 37,182 38,992 39,387 40,208 41,337 42,800 41,919 31,277
Current receivables 286,033 264,950 262,443 266,262 293,851 295,296 284,780 296,718
Short term investments - 10,399 10,399 15,412 40,622 40,783 68,688 91,817
Cash & cash equivalents 68,662 50,656 87,143 159,475 169,198 182,904 158,002 230,228
Total assets 718,070 691,117 728,337 807,841 870,306 888,453 871,364 962,143
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 205,521 207,987 212,418 205,519 206,529 220,420 221,580 230,055
Long-term non-interest bearing debt 2,672 2,441 2,470 16,122 14,078 1,873 1,765 1,854
Long-term interest bearing debt - 132,674 132,401 193,129 193,856 247,584 247,311 247,039
Current non-interest bearing debt 376,930 348,015 381,048 393,072 455,843 418,577 400,708 483,195
Current interest bearing debt 132,946 - - - - - - -
Total shareholder´s equity and
liabilities
718,070 691,117 728,337 807,841 870,306 888,453 871,364 962,143

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Mar
SEK 000s 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
Operating activities
Profit before tax -8,108 1,041 4,436 -633 -10,908 -5,230 -11,442 -15,078
Adjustments for items not included in
cash flow
9,380 -3,917 -11,947 5,387 14,904 368 4,957 1,831
Tax paid -1,507 -3,847 -2,117 776 -366 -1,000 2,006 1,070
Cash flow from changes in working
capital
10,196 -22,129 -15,406 -35,281 16,195 10,971 -71,825 -195
Cash flow from operating activities 9,960 -28,852 -25,034 -29,752 19,825 5,108 -76,304 -12,372
Cash flow from investing activities 7,254 -6,332 -479 20,488 -4,092 18,939 3,731 -9,437
Cash flow from financing activities 0 0 -46,562 -536 -28,552 0 0 0
Cash flow for the period 17,215 -35,185 -72,075 -9,799 -12,818 24,048 -72,574 -21,809
Cash and cash equivalents
On the opening date 50,656 87,143 159,476 169,198 182,904 158,002 230,228 252,886
Translation difference 792 -1,303 -258 76 -887 854 347 -849
Cash and cash equivalents on the
closing date
68,662 50,656 87,143 159,476 169,198 182,904 158,002 230,228

Key ratios - Group

Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Mar
2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
Gross profit (GP) / revenue (%) 22.2 23.4 21.9 21.5 23.4 23.0 22.0 21.7
EBITDA / revenue (%) 2.2 4.1 -0.4 2.2 -0.6 1.2 -0.7 -1.4
EBITDA / gross profit (GP) (%) 9.9 17.3 -1.7 10.1 -2.7 5.2 -3.2 -6.6
Equity/assets ratio (%) 28.7 30.2 29.2 25.4 23.7 24.9 25.5 23.9
Return on equity last 12 months (%) -4.8 -7.5 -10.3 -16.0 -22.0 -56.5 -58.7 -59.2
Average number of employees 289 284 305 339 346 361 379 401
Return on Capital Employed last 12
months (%)
2.8 1.8 0.7 -2.8 -5.4 -22.2 -23.2 -24.8
Working capital at the end of the
period (SEK M)
-93 -81 -109 -125 -162 -130 -122 -193
Cash flow from operating activities
per share, SEK
0.2 -0.7 -0.6 0.1 1.5 0.1 -1.8 -0.3
Equity per share, SEK 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.8 4.8 5.0
Stock price at the end of the period,
SEK
3.2 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.5 6.3 5.5

Segments

Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Mar
SEK M 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
DACH
Net sales 39.2 33.8 41.1 51.2 51.4 46.5 48.6 55.9
EBITDA 3.7 2.5 3.3 5.0 1.8 4.3 3.2 5.5
France & Benelux
Net sales 79.1 66.8 68.9 85.9 79.4 66.0 70.2 85.7
EBITDA 4.7 2.6 2.6 5.6 4.3 2.4 1.9 2.9
Nordics
Net sales 84.4 66.2 72.5 80.5 92.1 73.0 70.9 82.3
EBITDA 6.5 5.3 4.2 7.4 8.6 8.0 6.4 6.6
South
Net sales 38.9 36.1 36.1 38.8 40.7 39.5 37.2 40.9
EBITDA 3.7 5.0 5.4 5.1 3.6 5.1 4.1 5.7
UK & Ireland
Net sales 53.7 54.8 65.7 79.1 82.6 78.9 94.8 107.6
EBITDA 0.9 2.2 0.8 2.2 -0.1 3.5 2.6 6.4
Group management & support functions
Net sales - - - - - - - -
EBITDA -12.9 -7.1 -17.4 -18.0 -20.4 -19.5 -20.4 -32.5
Total
Net sales 295.3 257.6 284.5 335.6 346.1 303.8 321.7 372.3
EBITDA 6.5 10.5 -1.0 7.3 -2.2 3.6 -2.3 -5.3

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

Average number of employees

Average FTE (full-time employees) for the period, which includes permanent, temporary and hired consultants.

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

The purpose of disclosing change related items separately is to make it easier for the reader to understand the underlying yearon-year development.

EBITDA

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

EBITDA / Gross profit

EBITDA divided by gross profit.

EBITDA-margin EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

EBITDA / Revenue EBITDA divided by net sales.

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 shareholder's 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 less cash and cash equivalents, short term investments and total current liabilities.

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