AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

Eniro Group

Quarterly Report Jul 17, 2008

3156_ir_2008-07-17_693fe7f3-e349-4c64-bdbe-e2194b0c9d57.pdf

Quarterly Report

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

Eniro – Interim report: January – June 2008

April – June

  • Operating revenues amounted to SEK 1,678 M (1,607)
  • Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 580 M (537)
  • Net income for the period amounted to SEK 250 M (219)
  • Net income per share amounted to SEK 1.54 (1.21)
  • Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.23 (1.79)
  • New long-term strategic plan will be presented on a capital market day on November 6, 2008.

January – June

  • Operating revenues amounted to SEK 3,054 M (2,935)
  • Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 881 M (1,031)
  • Net income for the period amounted to SEK 293 M (482)
  • Net income per share amounted to SEK 1.81 (2.66)
  • Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.17 (3.78)
Summary of consolidated income statement
3 months 6 months 12 months
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % 2008 2007 % 2007/08 2007
Operating revenues 1,678 1,607 4 3,054 2,935 4 6,562 6,443
Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) 580 537 8 881 1,031 -15 2,116 2,266
Earnings before tax 303 291 4 350 580 -40 1,171 1,401
Net income continuing operations 250 204 23 293 453 -35 963 1,123
Net income 250 219 14 293 482 -39 1,115 1,304
Net income per share, continuing operations 1.55 1.13 37 1.82 2.50 -27 5.68 6.25
Net income per share, SEK 1.54 1.21 27 1.81 2.66 -32 6.57 7.27
Cash flow from operating activities 415 431 -4 541 555 -3 1,617 1,631
Cash earnings per share, SEK 2.23 1.79 25 3.17 3.78 -16 9.14 9.59

"The key to success is how we transform from print dependency to online opportunities within the Group and how we optimize our geographical strengths, synergies and opportunities." Jesper Kärrbrink, CEO

CEO Jesper Kärrbrinks comments

One of my first tasks as the President and CEO of Eniro has been to initiate a strategic process with the objective to establish a new long-term road map for Eniro. Eniro has a great position as the leading search company in the Nordic region and Eniro was early out in the migration from print to online. In 2007, more than 30 percent of the Group revenues came from the online operations, making Eniro one of the largest Internet companies in the region and also the company among our international peers that has made the greatest progress in the migration to online.

Looking at the six-month result, it was in line with our expectations. During the period, all of our Nordic search sites experienced all time high traffic numbers and eniro.se even passed the milestone of 2.5 million unique browsers during one week. Online revenues grew organically by 12 percent to SEK 1,159 M for the full six-month period. Our directory assistance grew marginally with 1 percent organically to SEK 470 M for the same period while the print revenues decreased organically by 11 percent to SEK 1,425 M. Operating revenues for the Group increased to SEK 3,054 M and EBITDA amounted to SEK 881 M.

We are currently in the middle of the strategic process of developing Eniro further and there is a great enthusiasm for the work within the organization and lot of progress and many findings have already been made. The strategic work covers all business areas, geographical markets as well as the financials.

The outcome of the strategic process so far, among other things, is the need for increased focus on each line of business – online, voice and print – with decentralized operational responsibilities in each country but with certain strategic matters centralized. The key to success is how we transform from print dependency to online opportunities within the Group and how we optimize our geographical strengths, synergies and opportunities. This migration will be based on our strong position in the market. With over 500,000 customers, products that generated over 1.8 billion Internet searches during 2007 and with an estimated transaction value created of over SEK 300

billion through our Eniro products - we have a great platform for both organic growth and strategic opportunities within the broader media sector. As a result of the strategic process, we are also looking at the entire financial situation including a new set of financial targets.

The final outcome from this strategic work and how we will capitalize on our opportunities for the coming five to seven years will be presented on a capital market day in Copenhagen on November 6, 2008.

For the full year 2008, our earlier guidance of an expected operational EBITDA, excluding capital gains and restructuring effects, in the range of SEK 2,050 – 2,100 remains unchanged.

Jesper Kärrbrink President and CEO

Financial summary

Second quarter results

Operating revenues amounted to SEK 1,678 M (1,607). The organic1 development in operating revenues was flat.

Online revenues continued to show strong growth, with an increase of 33 percent to SEK 592 M (446) corresponding to an organic growth of 11 percent.

Operating revenues from voice increased by 2 percent to SEK 248 M (242), and the organic increase was 2 percent.

Offline revenues declined by 9 percent to SEK 838 M (919). The second quarter was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates of SEK 28 M. Organically, offline revenues decreased by 8 percent.

Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) for the quarter amounted to SEK 580 M (537) and included a capital gain of SEK 87 M. EBITDA for the quarter was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates, restructuring effects and a court decision relating to advertising taxes in Sweden.

Six-month results

Operating revenues amounted to SEK 3,054 M (2,935). The organic decline was 1 percent.

Online revenues increased by 33 percent to SEK 1,159 M (870). Organically, online revenues increased by 12 percent.

Voice revenues increased by 2 percent to SEK 470 M (460). The organic increase was 1 percent.

Offline revenues amounted to SEK 1,425 M (1,605), a decline of 11 percent. The six-month period was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates of SEK 49 M. Organically, offline revenues declined by 11 percent.

EBITDA for the period amounted to SEK 881 M (1,031) and included a capital gain of SEK 87 M (140). EBITDA was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates, restructuring effects and a Swedish court decision relating to advertising taxes.

Taxes

Income tax for the second quarter was SEK 53 M (87), which resulted in a reported tax rate of 17 percent. For the six-month period the income tax was SEK 57 M (127), with a reported tax rate of 16 percent and the underlying tax rate for the last 12 months period was 20 percent.

Earnings per share

Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.23 (1.79) for the second quarter and SEK 3.17 (3.78) for the six-month period. Net income per share amounted to SEK 1.54 (1.21) for the quarter and SEK 1.81 (2.66) for the six-month period.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter was SEK 415 M (431) and was positively affected by improvements in working capital. Total cash flow for the second quarter was SEK -137 M (82). Cash flow from operating activities for the first six months was SEK 541 M (555), while total cash flow was SEK -71 M (-41).

Financial position

The Group's interest-bearing net debt totaled SEK 10,529 M (9,881) at June 30, 2008. The equity/assets ratio was 20 percent (26). The debt/equity ratio was 2.87 compared with 1.91 at June 30, 2007. Interest-bearing net debt in relation to EBITDA was 5.0 and 5.2 excluding capital gains. Return on equity was 25 percent for the past 12 months. Unrealized currency effects on external loans and effects of changes in market value on derivatives during the six-month period amounting to SEK 202 M decreased net debt.

The financial net amounted to SEK -168 M (-143) for the second quarter and includes the net of currency exchange differences with SEK -6 M (-11). For the sixmonth period, the financial net amounted to SEK -312 M (-255) and the net of currency exchange differences was SEK 1 M (0).

At June 30, 2008, outstanding debt under the credit facilities totaled NOK 5,000 M, EUR 80 M, DKK 400 M and SEK 3,894 M. NOK 4,250 M and SEK 1,080 M of the facility are hedged at a fixed interest rate until maturity date, corresponding to approximately 59 percent of the utilized facility. Cash and unutilized credit facilities amounted to approximately SEK 2,238 M by June 30, 2008.

By the end of the second quarter, there was headroom to all bank covenants. The second quarter is the quarter during a year with the least headroom towards the covenants, as a consequence of the pay out of the dividend taking place during the period. In the credit facility agreement, Eniro has the right to be in breach with one of its covenants, Interest-bearing net debt in relation to EBITDA, during one quarter, with out being forced to renegotiate the terms until the end of 2009. That right has not been utilized.

Repurchase of own share

At the end of the quarter, Eniro held 996,404 shares. These shares will be retained for use in the sharesaving program. The average holding of the

1 Adjusted for currency effects, publication shifts, publication fees, changed bundling method, acquisitions and divestments.

company's own shares during the six months period was 996,421.

Parent Company

Operating revenues during the first six months of 2008 amounted to SEK 10 M (14). All operating revenues pertain to internal Group sales. Earnings before tax amounted to SEK -291 M (-179). Investments amounted to SEK 0 M (579). The Parent Company's external interest-bearing net debt at the end of the period amounted to SEK 8 M (7).

The interim report for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with Recommendation RFR 2.1 – Accounting for legal entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council.

Risks and Uncertainties

During 2007, Eniro implemented a structured Groupwide program for risk analysis integrated with business planning work in order to further improve Eniro's processes for risk analysis and risk management.

Eniro endeavors to efficiently identify, asses and manage a wide range of risks. Eniro has categorized the risks its faces as industry- and market related risks, commercial risks, operative risks, financial risks, compliance risks relating to laws and regulations, and financial reporting risks. Annually, the company assesses the different risk categories in order to identify risks and uncertainties in a systematic manner.

Eniro's business environment is undergoing changes. Examples of significant industry and market related risks in Eniros's operations includes the risk of new types of competitor constellations and competitor cooperation, the risk of changes in customer behavior and user behavior, the risk of rapid technological development or technology shifts, as well as the risk that competitors will develop new and improved services. A more complete description of Eniro's risks and uncertainties are described in Eniro's annual report for 2007 on pages 28-29 under section Risk management. No additional significant risks or uncertainties are estimated to have developed during the first six months of 2008 then those described in the annual report.

Market Outlook

In our market outlook for 2008, we expect Group revenues to grow organically with a strong growth in online revenues more than offsetting the decline in print revenues.

Operational EBITDA in 2008, excluding capital gains and restructuring effects, is expected to be in the range of SEK 2,050 – 2,100 M.

Development per market

Sweden excluding Voice

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % %org * 2008 2007 % %org * 2007/08 2007
Revenues 565 553 2 2 959 941 2 3 2,245 2,227
Online 212 174 22 22 409 346 18 18 814 751
Offline 353 379 -7 -8 550 595 -8 -7 1,431 1,476
EBITDA 199 253 -21 300 373 -20 955 1,028
EBITDA marg % 35 46 31 40 43 46

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues for Sweden increased by 2 percent to SEK 565 M (553). Organically, operating revenues increased by 2 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 22 percent. Eniro.se continued to grow more than last year and the site reached all time high numbers of unique browsers during the period.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 8 percent. During the second quarter 2008, revenues were reported from 9 "Yellow pages" directories, among which the Malmö edition was the largest. The Malmö edition declined by 13 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 199 M (253). A court decision relating to advertising taxes, affected the EBITDA comparison for the quarter with last year negatively with SEK 55 M.

January - June

Operating revenues for Sweden for the first six months of 2008 amounted to SEK 959 M (941). Organically, operating revenues increased by 3 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 18 percent while offline revenues decreased organically by 7 percent.

During the first six months 2008, revenues were reported from 11 "Yellow Pages" directories, among which Gothenburg and Malmö edition were the largest.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 300 M (373). Continued investments in an increased online sales force, moved publications and a court decision relating to advertising taxes affected the comparison with the first six-month period 2007 negatively.

As of June 30, Eniro's ownership in the portal Passagen is 50 percent after an expanded partnership with Aller. Passagen will be reported in the income statement as an associated company in accordance with the equity method.

Sweden Voice

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % %org * 2008 2007 % % org* 2007/08 2007
Revenues* 155 159 -3 -3 296 303 -2 -2 600 607
EBITDA 26 34 -24 54 67 -19 136 149
EBITDA marg % 17 21 18 22 23 25

* Organic change

April – June

Operating revenues for the quarter decreased by 3 percent .The organic decline was 3 percent.

EBITDA decreased to SEK 26 M (34) for the second quarter. Restructuring effects of SEK 10 M from closing down one call center and concentrate operations from nine to eight locations, negatively impacted EBITDA. Costs savings from the close down are expected to amount to about SEK 10 M annually from 2009.

January – June

Operating revenues decreased by 2 percent to SEK 296 M (303). The organic decrease of revenues was 2 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 54 M (67) and included restructuring effects of SEK 10 M.

Norway

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % % org* 2008 2007 % % org* 2007/08 2007
Revenues 475 505 -6 0 1,003 1,044 -4 -4 1,941 1,982
Online 243 195 25 11 480 372 29 13 968 860
Voice 35 26 35 34 66 50 32 26 128 112
Offline 197 284 -31 -14 457 622 -27 -20 845 1,010
EBITDA 203 225 -10 412 583 -29 730 901
EBITDA marg % 43 45 41 56 38 45

* Organic change

April – June

Operating revenues for Norway during the second quarter decreased by 6 percent to SEK 475 M (505), negatively impacted from publication moved out from the second quarter into the third quarter by SEK 56 M. Organically, operating revenues were flat.

Online revenues for Norway totaled SEK 243 M (195). The organic growth in online revenues was 11 percent and the growth in gulesider.no continued to be the main driver.

Voice increased organically by 34 percent, primary explained by price increases.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 14 percent.

EBITDA for Norway was SEK 203 M (225) burden by restructuring effects of SEK 12 M. Also, moved publications dates impacted EBITDA negatively in the quarter.

January – June

Operating revenues for the six-month period declined by 4 percent to SEK 1,003 M (1,044). The organic decline was 4 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 13 percent, mainly driven by strong growth in gulesider.no.

Voice revenues increased organically by 26 percent.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 20 percent. During the first six months the Oslo directory was published with a decline of 26 percent.

EBITDA for Norway amounted to SEK 412 M (583). Effects of moved publications dates and restructuring had a negative effect on the comparisons with last year. The comparable EBITDA for the first six-month period 2007 included a capital gain of SEK 125 M.

Denmark

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % % org* 2008 2007 % % org* 2007/08 2007
Revenues 188 94 100 2 330 192 72 3 708 570
Online 77 23 235 4 151 48 215 7 277 174
Offline 111 71 56 0 179 144 24 1 431 396
EBITDA 32 2 1,500 42 10 320 70 38
EBITDA marg % 17 2 13 5 10 7

*Organic change

April – June

From the third quarter 2007, Kraks Forlag A/S was consolidated which affects the year on year comparison significantly.

In the second quarter, operating revenues for Denmark increased organically by 2 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 4 percent. The integration of the two sales forces Eniro and Krak has developed slower than expected affecting the efficiency in sales. The organic online growth for the full year is expected to be substantially higher.

Offline revenues were organically flat.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 32 M (2) Effects from moved publications had a positive effect on EBITDA. The Krak IT platform has been moved to Sweden, using the same platform as eniro.se, eniro.fi and

eniro.dk. This will reduce IT-costs from 2009 and onwards.

January - June

Operating revenues for Denmark during the six months period increased organically by 3 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 7 percent, the organic online growth for the full year is expected to be substantially higher.

Offline revenues increased organically by 1 percent.

EBITDA increased to SEK 42 M (10). The integration of the two sales forces Eniro and Krak has developed slower than expected affecting the tempo in sales during the first six-months period. Also the integration of IT platforms and systems has proven to be more time consuming and costly than expected.

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % % org* 2008 2007 % % org* 2007/08 2007
Revenues 223 239 -7 -8 355 367 -3 -5 628 640
Online 33 34 -3 0 68 65 5 4 138 135
Voice 58 57 2 -2 108 107 1 -2 221 220
Offline 132 148 -11 -12 179 195 -8 -10 269 285
EBITDA 146 58 152 149 74 101 195 120
EBITDA marg % 65 24 42 20 31 19

Finland

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues for Finland during the second quarter decreased by 7 percent. Organically, operating revenues decreased by 8 percent.

Online revenues were organically flat. Eniro.fi developed very well while the B2B segment, including Eniro Finland's product yritystele.fi, had a weak performance in the quarter.

Voice revenues decreased organically by 2 percent.

The offline revenues declined organically by 12 percent. During the quarter the Helsinki directory was published with approximately 15 percent lower revenues compared to 2007.

EBITDA increased to SEK 146 M (58) and included a capital gain of SEK 87 M from the sale of 50 percent of Suomi24 to Aller.

January - June

Operating revenues for Finland during the first six months decreased by 3 percent and organically, operating revenues decreased by 5 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 4 percent.

Voice decreased organically by 2 percent.

Offline revenues declined organically by 10 percent. During the period, both the Helsinki and Tampere directories were published with 15 percent

respectively 8 percent lower revenues compared to the same period last year.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 149 M (74) and included a capital gain of SEK 87 M from the sale of 50 percent of Suomi24. The comparable EBITDA for the same period 2007 included a capital gain of SEK 15 M.

As of June 30, Eniro's ownership in the portal Suomi24 is 50 percent and Suomi24 will continue to be consolidated into the income statement as a subsidiary.

Poland

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2008 2007 % % org* 2008 2007 % % org* 2007/08 2007
Revenues 72 57 26 6 111 88 26 8 440 417
Online 27 20 35 9 51 39 31 13 96 84
Offline 45 37 22 5 60 49 22 5 344 333
EBITDA -5 -12 -34 -38 104 100
EBITDA marg % -7 -21 -31 -43 24 24

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues increased by 26 percent and organically, operating revenues increased by 6 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 9 percent and offline revenues increased organically by 5 percent.

EBITDA improved to a loss of SEK -5 M (-12) as a result of higher revenues.

January – June

A limited number of printed directories were published during the first six months. Most of the Polish directories are published during the second half of the year.

Operating revenues increased by 26 percent. The organic increase was 8 percent, with online revenues increasing organically by 13 percent and offline revenues by 5 percent organically.

EBITDA improved to a loss of SEK -34 M (-38).

Other

This category includes costs for corporate headquarters and Group-wide projects.

EBITDA for the second quarter amounted to SEK -21 M (-23) and for the six months period SEK -42 M (-38).

Other information

Employees

On June 30, 2008, the number of full-time employees totaled 4,641 (4,994). In the comparison figure for 2007, a total of 247 employees in Germany were included. The number of employees by country is presented in the table below:

June 30 2008 2007
Sweden 1,521 (1,407)
Norway 991 (1,041)
Denmark 517 (541)
Finland 554 (673)
Poland 1,058 (1,085)
Germany - (247)
Total 4,641 (4,994)

Accounting principles from 2008

This interim report is prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which are recognized by the European Union (EU). The structure of the interim report follows IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2008 or later periods, but has not been adopted earlier.

  • IAS 1 (Amendment), Presentation of Financial Statements (effective from January 1, 2009). The amendment requires changes in the presentation of financial statements and the classification of the financial reports. The amendment will lead to changes in the group's presentation of the financial reports.
  • IAS 27 (Amendment), Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (effective from July 1, 2009). The amendment requires that result contributed to the minority interest, always should reflect the minority shareholders' proportionate interest even if the minority interest is negative. The amendment will affect the reporting of future transactions.
  • IFRS 3 (Amendment), Business Combinations (effective from July 1, 2009). The amendment is attributable to acquisitions after the effective date and stipulates changes in reporting of future acquisitions. The amendment will not affect previous acquisitions but will affect the reporting of future transactions.
  • IFRS 8, Operating segments (effective from January 1, 2009). IFRS 8 replaces IAS 14. The new standard requires segment information to be presented in accordance with how financial information is presented internally. Management is still assessing the

expected impact of the new standard on the group's reporting.

The above new standards and amendments will be adopted from the effective date.

The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for periods beginning on, or after, January 1, 2008 or later periods, but are estimated not to be relevant for the group.

  • IAS 23 (Amendment), Borrowing costs
  • IAS 32 (Amendment), Financial Instruments: Presentation
  • IFRS 2, (Amendment), Share-based Payment
  • IFRIC 12, Service Concession Arrangements
  • IFRIC 13, Customer Loyalty Programmes
  • IFRIC 14, IAS 19 The limit on a defined benefit asset, minimum funding requirements and their interaction

A more detailed description of the accounting principles, which Eniro is applying, is presented in the 2007 Annual Report.

Revenue effects for changed publication dates

Revenues from the sale of printed directories are reported when the various directories are published. Changes in publication dates can thus affect comparisons between the same quarters for different years.

Revenue effect of moved publication 2008 versus 2007
MSEK Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2008
Sweden excl Voice -8 2 -4 10 0
Norway 0 -56 56 0 0
Denmark -13 23 3 -9 4
Finland 0 0 0 0 0
Poland 0 3 -2 -1 0
Total effect -21 -28 53 0 4

Revenue distribution of bundled sales in 2008

Revenues from the sale of bundled products are distributed between offline and online revenues according to a distribution ratio that reflects the market value of each product. Up to and including 2006, the distribution ratio was based on measurements of commercial use of each product, which was measured continuously through customer surveys. The distribution ratio is adjusted annually. From 2007, this distribution ratio is based on value for the advertisers. The value for the advertiser is measured continuously through customer surveys where the customers estimate the value of commercial use. There are no changes in the method to distribute revenue from the sale of bundled products between offline and online revenues during 2008.

les of bundled products in the Swedish operations , Sa amounts to approximately SEK 440 M. 40 percent of bundled revenues will be reported as online revenues while 60 percent will be reported as offline revenues. The same distribution ratio between online and offline was used in 2007.

les of bundled products in Norway amounts to 30 Sa approximately NOK 140 M. 70 percent of bundled revenues will be reported as online revenues, while percent will be reported as offline revenues. The same distribution ratio between online and offline was used in 2007.

cquisitions and divestments A

es on the 8, an rtise. In order to increase traffic and revenu Internet, Eniro and Aller reached on May 16, 200 agreement regarding the portals Passagen, Spray and Suomi24. With the agreement, Eniro's Internet strength is complemented by Aller's media expe The ambition is to provide the leading Internet portals in Sweden and Finland.

Finland, Aller purchased 50 percent of the shares in n In Suomi24 from Eniro and Eniro retain the control of Suomi24 through majority of votes and presidency i the Board.

Sweden, Passagen and Spray has been transferred n In into a new company, 50 percent owned by Eniro and 50 percent owned by Aller. Aller controls the new company through majority of votes and presidency i the Board.

summary, the transaction resulted in capital gains In for Eniro of about SEK 87 M before taxes.

ther information O

er Kärrbrink was appointed d During the period, Jesp President and CEO of Eniro. Jesper Kärrbrink starte

oachim Jaginder decided to leave his position as ed his position on June 1. J CFO of Eniro. He will remain in the company until August 31, 2008. Mats Lönnqvist has been appoint acting CFO and will assume his position on August 11. The search for a new CFO is in process.

Certification by the Board of Directors and the President

The Board of Directors and the President certify that the six-month report provides an accurate overview of the Parent Company´s and the Group´s operations, financial position and results, and that it describes the significant risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies in the Group.

Stockholm, July 17, 2008

Lars Berg Chairman of the Board of Directors

Barbara Donoghue Member of the Board

Karin Forseke Member of the Board Luca Majocchi Member of the Board

Mattias Miksche Member of the Board

Harald Strømme Member of the Board

Jesper Kärrbrink President and CEO Simon Waldman Member of the Board

This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

For information, please contact:

Jesper Kärrbrink, President and CEO Tel +46 8-553 310 01

Joachim Jaginder, CFO Tel +46 8-553 310 15, +46 70-555 15 83

Åsa Wallenberg, IR Tel +46 8-553 310 66, +46 70-361 34 09

Eniro AB (publ) SE-169 87 Stockholm, Sweden Corporate reg. no. 556588-0936 www.eniro.com

Financial calendar 2008

Interim report Jan-Sep 2008 October 29, 2008 Capital market day November 6, 2008

Ola Leander Member of the Board

Magnus Nying Member of the Board

Bengt Sandin Member of the Board

Consolidated Income Statement
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Operating revenues:
Gross operating revenues 1 693 1 622 3 077 2 961 6 624 6 508
Advertising tax -15 -15 -23 -26 -62 -65
Operating revenues 1 678 1 607 3 054 2 935 6 562 6 443
Costs:
Production costs -514 -498 -942 -888 -1 937 -1 883
Sales costs -408 -364 -822 -753 -1 629 -1 560
Marketing costs -168 -156 -319 -301 -632 -614
Administration costs -142 -146 -291 -262 -576 -547
Product development costs -43 -46 -90 -77 -190 -177
Other revenues/costs 68 37 72 181 84 193
Operating income before interest and taxes * 471 434 662 835 1 682 1 855
Financial items, net -168 -143 -312 -255 -511 -454
Earnings before tax 303 291 350 580 1 171 1 401
Income tax -53 -87 -57 -127 -208 -278
Net income from continuing operations 250 204 293 453 963 1 123
Discontinued operations
Net income from discontinued operations - 15 - 29 152 181
Net income 250 219 293 482 1 115 1 304
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 248 219 292 482 1 115 1 305
Minority interests 2 - 1 - 0 -1
Net Income 250 219 293 482 1 115 1 304
Net income per share from continuing operations, SEK
- before dilution 1,55 1,13 1,82 2,50 5,68 6,25
- after dilution 1,55 1,12 1,82 2,50 5,67 6,25
Net income per share from discontinued operations, SEK
- before dilution - 0,08 - 0,16 0,90 1,01
- after dilution - 0,08 - 0,16 0,90 1,01
Net income per share **, SEK
- before dilution 1,54 1,21 1,81 2,66 6,57 7,27
- after dilution 1,54 1,21 1,81 2,66 6,57 7,26
Average number of shares before dilution, 000s 161 275 181 103 161 275 181 103 169 668 179 582
Average number of shares after dilution, 000s 161 413 181 334 161 413 181 334 169 806 179 752
* Depreciations are included with 20 18 40 36 81 77
* Amortizations are included with 89 85 179 160 353 334
* Depreciations and Amortizations total 109 103 219 196 434 411

** calculated on result attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Consolidated balance sheet
2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
SEK M Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible non-current assets 170 172 172 194 202 255
Intangible assets 15 941 15 710 15 968 15 967 15 703 16 070
Deferred income tax assets 97 100 95 90 180 145
Financial assets 255 27 32 257 322 226
Total non-current assets 16 463 16 009 16 267 16 508 16 407 16 696
Current assets
Work in progress 191 185 176 183 179 167
Accounts receivable 956 869 1 066 814 939 1 058
Prepaid costs and accrued revenues 165 275 213 338 257 227
Current income tax receivables 112 100 21 207 176 158
Other non-interest bearing current receivables 76 115 112 167 60 162
Other financial assets 6 9 7 4 4 8
Cash and cash equivalents 538 664 605 1 812 430 369
Assets classified as held for sale - - - - 1 122 -
Total current assets 2 044 2 217 2 200 3 525 3 167 2 149
TOTAL ASSETS 18 507 18 226 18 467 20 033 19 574 18 845
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 185 185 185 182 182 182
Additional paid in capital 2 285 2 284 2 285 4 259 4 257 4 255
Reserves 244 -72 93 72 69 -69
Retained earnings 941 1 532 1 488 986 665 1 243
Equity, share holders parent company 3 655 3 929 4 051 5 499 5 173 5 611
Minority interest 20 12 13 14 - -
Total equity 3 675 3 941 4 064 5 513 5 173 5 611
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 10 483 10 108 10 166 9 303 9 189 8 711
Retirement benefit obligations 272 260 257 267 233 232
Deferred income tax liabilities 1 257 1 148 1 196 1 266 1 379 1 275
Provisions 9 9 9 11 9 40
Total non-current liabilities 12 021 11 525 11 628 10 847 10 810 10 258
Current liabilities
Advances from customers 253 197 122 253 191 187
Accounts payable 273 199 329 224 260 226
Current income tax liabilities 49 101 44 23 11 9
Other non-interest bearing liabilities 301 352 481 436 409 485
Provisions 41 26 26 18 19 21
Accrued costs and prepaid revenues 1 413 1 404 1 291 1 229 1 267 1 247
Borrowings 481 481 482 1 490 1 216 801
Liabilities directly associated with
assets classified as held for sale - - - - 218 -
Total current liabilities 2 811 2 760 2 775 3 673 3 591 2 976
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 18 507 18 226 18 467 20 033 19 574 18 845

Changes in equity

Total equity
shareholders
Additional paid Retained parent Total equity
SEK M Share Capital in capital Reserves earnings company Minority interest
Opening balance as per January 1, 2007 182 4 254 -296 980 5 120 - 5 120
Foreign currency translation differences - - 632 - 632 - 632
Hedging of cash flow after tax - - 88 - 88 - 88
Hedging of net investments after tax - - -355 - -355 - -355
Share-savings program - value of services provided - 3 - - 3 - 3
Dividend - - - -797 -797 - -797
Net income - - - 482 482 - 482
Closing balance as per June 30, 2007 182 4 257 69 665 5 173 - 5 173
Opening balance as per January 1, 2008 185 2 285 93 1 488 4 051 13 4 064
Foreign currency translation differences - - 24 - 24 - 24
Hedging of cash flow after tax - - 107 - 107 - 107
Hedging of net investments after tax - - 20 - 20 - 20
Share-savings program - value of services provided - 0 - 0 - 0
Dividend - - - -839 -839 - -839
Change in minority owned shares - - - - - 6 6
Net income - - - 292 292 1 293
Closing balance as per June 30, 2008 185 2 285 244 941 3 655 20 3 675
Cash flow statement
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating income before interest and taxes 471 434 662 835 1 682 1 855
Depreciations and amortizations 109 103 219 196 434 411
Other non-cash items -65 -32 -64 -166 -45 -147
Financial items, net -162 -122 -326 -246 -393 -313
Income taxes paid -49 -50 -123 -119 -137 -133
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 304 333 368 500 1 541 1 673
Changes in net working capital 111 98 173 55 76 -42
Cash flow from operating activities 415 431 541 555 1 617 1 631
Acquisition of group companies
and associated companies -78 -419 -85 -491 -96 -502
Divestment of group companies
and associated companies 92 91 92 108 92 108
Purchases and sales of non-current assets, net -62 -26 -128 -60 -214 -146
Cash flow from investing activites -48 -354 -121 -443 -218 -540
New loans raised 454 999 587 999 1 090 1 502
Loans paid back -119 -206 -239 -419 -677 -857
Redemption - - - - -1 967 -1 967
Dividend -839 -797 -839 -797 -839 -797
Cash flow from financing activities -504 -4 -491 -217 -2 393 -2 119
Cash flow from discontinued operations - 9 0 64 1 054 1 118
Cash flow -137 82 -71 -41 60 90
Total cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 664 369 605 478 455 478
Cash flow -137 82 -71 -41 60 90
Exchange difference in cash and cash equivalents 11 4 4 18 23 37
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period 538 455 538 455 538 605
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Total operating revenues 1 678 1 607 3 054 2 935 6 562 6 443
Online revenues 592 446 1 159 870 2 293 2 004
Online revenues, portion of total 35% 28% 38% 30% 35% 31%
Voice revenues 248 242 470 460 949 939
Offline revenues 838 919 1 425 1 605 3 320 3 500
Sweden excl. Voice 565 553 959 941 2 245 2 227
Online revenues 212 174 409 346 814 751
Offline revenues 353 379 550 595 1 431 1 476
Sweden Voice 155 159 296 303 600 607
Voice revenues 155 159 296 303 600 607
Norway 475 505 1 003 1 044 1 941 1 982
Online revenues 243 195 480 372 968 860
Voice revenues 35 26 66 50 128 112
Offline revenues 197 284 457 622 845 1 010
Denmark 188 94 330 192 708 570
Online revenues 77 23 151 48 277 174
Offline revenues 111 71 179 144 431 396
Finland 223 239 355 367 628 640
Online revenues 33 34 68 65 138 135
Voice revenues 58 57 108 107 221 220
Offline revenues 132 148 179 195 269 285
Poland 72 57 111 88 440 417
Online revenues 27 20 51 39 96 84
Offline revenues 45 37 60 49 344 333

EBITDA by region and market unit

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
EBITDA Total 580 537 881 1 031 2 116 2 266
Margin, % 35 33 29 35 32 35
Sweden excl. Voice 199 253 300 373 955 1 028
Margin, % 35 46 31 40 43 46
Sweden Voice 26 34 54 67 136 149
Margin, % 17 21 18 22 23 25
Norway 203 225 412 583 730 901
Margin, % 43 45 41 56 38 45
Denmark 32 2 42 10 70 38
Margin, % 17 2 13 5 10 7
Finland 146 58 149 74 195 120
Margin, % 65 24 42 20 31 19
Poland -5 -12 -34 -38 104 100
Margin, % -7 -21 -31 -43 24 24
Other (Head office & group-wide projects) -21 -23 -42 -38 -74 -70
EBIT by market unit
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Total EBIT 471 434 662 835 1 682 1 855
Margin, % 28 27 22 28 26 29
Sweden excl. Voice 187 236 273 347 907 981
Margin, % 33 43 28 37 40 44
Sweden Voice 23 31 48 62 125 139
Margin, % 15 19 16 20 21 23
Norway 131 153 267 440 438 611
Margin, % 28 30 27 42 23 31
Denmark 20 -1 20 5 28 13
Margin, % 11 -1 6 3 4 2
Finland 139 52 136 61 166 91
Margin, % 62 22 38 17 26 14
Poland -8 -14 -40 -42 92 90
Margin, % -11 -25 -36 -48 21 22
Other -21 -23 -42 -38 -74 -70
Operating Revenues by quarter
2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006
SEK M Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Continuing operations
Operating revenues
Total 1 678 1 376 2 082 1 426 1 607 1 328 1 958 1 351
Online revenues 592 567 616 518 446 424 435 398
Voice revenues 248 222 240 239 242 218 239 233
Offline revenues 838 587 1 226 669 919 686 1 284 720
Sweden excl. Voice 565 394 868 418 553 388 846 390
Online revenues 212 197 224 181 174 172 187 160
Offline revenues 353 197 644 237 379 216 659 230
Sweden Voice 155 141 150 154 159 144 158 153
Voice revenues 155 141 150 154 159 144 158 153
Norway 475 528 442 496 505 539 416 518
Online revenues 243 237 273 215 195 177 173 167
Voice revenues 35 31 35 27 26 24 27 26
Offline revenues 197 260 134 254 284 338 216 325
Denmark 188 142 223 155 94 98 138 100
Online revenues 77 74 57 69 23 25 27 24
Offline revenues 111 68 166 86 71 73 111 76
Finland 223 132 158 115 239 128 161 110
Online revenues 33 35 39 31 34 31 30 31
Voice revenues 58 50 55 58 57 50 54 54
Offline revenues 132 47 64 26 148 47 77 25
Poland 72 39 241 88 57 31 239 80
Online revenues 27 24 23 22 20 19 18 16
Offline revenues 45 15 218 66 37 12 221 64
EBITDA by quarter
2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006
SEK M Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Continuing operations
EBITDA by quarter
Total 580 301 837 398 537 494 747 448
Sweden excl. Voice 199 101 489 166 253 120 466 147
Sweden Voice 26 28 38 44 34 33 31 51
Norway 203 209 119 199 225 358 108 236
Denmark 32 10 62 -34 2 8 35 5
Finland 146 3 30 16 58 16 26 3
Poland -5 -29 117 21 -12 -26 111 25
Other (Head office and group-wide projects) -21 -21 -18 -14 -23 -15 -30 -19

Financial key ratios

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating margin - EBITDA, % 35 33 29 35 32 35
Operating margin - EBIT, % 28 27 22 28 26 29
Cash Earnings continuing operations, SEK M 359 307 512 649 1 397 1 534
Cash Earnings, SEK M 359 325 512 684 1 551 1 723
2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
SEK M Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Equity, average 12 months, SEK M * 4 480 4 880 5 222 5 263 5 114 4 961
Return on equity, 12 months, % * 25 22 25 22 20 23
Interest-bearing net debt, SEK M 10 529 10 169 10 281 9 009 9 881 9 161
Debt/equity ratio, times 2,87 2,58 2,53 1,64 1,91 1,63
Equity/assets ratio, % 20 22 22 28 26 30
Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA 12 months, times 5,0 4,9 4,5 4,1 4,4 3,8

*calculated on result attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Key ratios per share before dilution

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2008 2007 2008 2007 2007/08 2007
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating revenues, SEK 10,40 8,87 18,94 16,21 38,68 35,88
Earnings before tax, SEK 1,88 1,61 2,17 3,20 6,90 7,80
Net income continuing operations, SEK 1,55 1,13 1,82 2,50 5,68 6,25
Net income, SEK * 1,54 1,21 1,81 2,66 6,57 7,27
Cash Earnings continuing operations, SEK 2,23 1,70 3,17 3,58 8,23 8,54
Cash Earnings, SEK 2,23 1,79 3,17 3,78 9,14 9,59
Average number of shares before dilution, 000s 161 275 181 103 161 275 181 103 169 668 179 582
Average number of shares after dilution, 000s 161 413 181 334 161 413 181 334 169 806 179 752
*calculated on result attributable to equity holders of the parent company
2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007
Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Equity, SEK * 22,66 24,36 25,12 30,36 28,56 30,98

*calculated on result attributable to equity holders of the parent company

Other key data ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months ------- 2008 2007 2007 Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec Average number of full-time employees, period 4 560 4 706 4 697 Number of full-time employees on the closing date 4 641 4 994 4 650

Share price, end of period, SEK 21,90 43,20 58,00 78,50 87,25 88,25

date (reduced by own holding), 000s 161 275 161 275 161 275 181 103 181 103 181 103

Parent company

Number of shares on the closing

------- 6 months -------
Income statement 2008 2007
SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
Revenues 10 14
Earnings before tax -291 -179
Net Income -192 -126
Balance sheet 2008 2007
SEK M Jun. 30 Jun. 30
Non-current assets 13 674 13 752
Current assets 709 696
TOTAL ASSETS 14 383 14 448
Equity 2 354 4 187
Untaxed reserves 1 025 1 053
Provisions 15 13
Non-current liabilities 10 463 9 159
Current liabilities 526 36
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 14 383 14 448

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.