Quarterly Report • May 25, 2023
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For Definitions please refer to p. 8-9 the 2022 Consolidated Annual Report, available on the allegro.eu website (link: https://about.allegro.eu/financial-results). Furthermore the Group has included in this current report certain alternative (non gaap) performance measures, as well as certain non-financial measures. For definitions of alternative performance measures and non-financial measures please refer to p. 12-15 of the 2022 Consolidated Annual Report.
Selected consolidated financial and operational highlights
| Income Statement, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,321.2 | 1,392.6 | 66.7% |
| of which Polish Operations | 1,708.5 | 1,392.6 | 22.7% |
| of which Mall Segment | 613.8 | N/A | N/A |
| of which Eliminations & Other | (1.1) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | 505.3 | 432.5 | 16.8% |
| of which Polish Operations | 573.4 | 432.5 | 32.6% |
| of which Mall Segment | (68.1) | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 530.9 | 462.9 | 14.7% |
| of which Polish Operations | 600.6 | 462.9 | 29.7% |
| of which Mall Segment | (69.7) | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT | 250.6 | 281.3 | (10.9%) |
| Profit before Income tax | 186.2 | 225.9 | (17.6%) |
| Net Profit | 157.0 | 166.9 | (5.9%) |
| 31.03.2023 | 31.12.2022 | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 18,900.6 | 19,232.8 | (1.7%) |
| Equity | 9,096.3 | 8,981.3 | 1.3% |
| Net Debt | 6,308.6 | 6,266.1 | 0.7% |
| Cash Flow, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 257.5 | 377.4 | (31.8%) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | (128.8) | (177.9) | (27.6%) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | (160.1) | 1,438.3 | (111.1%) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (31.4) | 1,637.7 | (101.9%) |
| KPIs | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 [1] | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Buyers (millions) | 18.4 | 13.4 | 36.9% |
| of which Polish Operations | 14.2 | 13.4 | 5.9% |
| of which Mall Segment | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| GMV per Active Buyer (PLN) | 2,981.8 | 3,264.6 | (8.7%) |
| of which Polish Operations | 3,581.7 | 3,264.6 | 9.7% |
| of which Mall Segment | 937.0 | N/A | N/A |
| GMV (PLN in millions) | 13,139.4 | 10,824.1 | 21.4% |
| of which Polish Operations | 12,339.5 | 10,824.1 | 14.0% |
| of which Mall Segment | 799.9 | N/A | N/A |
| LTM GMV (PLN in millions) | 54,811.1 | 43,829.3 | 25.1% |
| of which Polish Operations | 50,904.2 | 43,829.3 | 16.1% |
| of which Mall Segment | 3,906.9 | N/A | N/A |
| Take Rate (%) [2] | 11.04% | 10.46% | 0.59 pp |
| of which Polish Operations | 11.02% | 10.46% | 0.57 pp |
| of which Mall Segment | 12.88% | N/A | N/A |
| 1P Gross Margin (%) | 11.28% | (1.93%) | 13.21 pp |
| of which Polish Operations | 6.84% | (1.93%) | 8.77 pp |
| of which Mall Segment | 12.08% | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA (PLN in millions) | 530.9 | 462.9 | 14.7% |
| of which Polish Operations | 600.6 | 462.9 | 29.7% |
| of which Mall Segment | (69.7) | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA/revenue (%) | 22.87% | 33.24% | (10.37pp) |
| of which Polish Operations | 35.16% | 33.24% | 1.91 pp |
| of which Mall Segment | (11.35%) | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA/GMV (%) | 4.04% | 4.28% | (0.24 pp) |
| of which Polish Operations | 4.87% | 4.28% | 0.59 pp |
| of which Mall Segment | (8.71%) | N/A | N/A |
[1] Comparative data for the Mall Segment are not available, as it was consolidated for the first time since Q2 2022.
[2] Blended average take rate.
| Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA Polish Operations | 573.4 | 432.5 | 32.6% |
| Regulatory proceeding costs [1] | — | 0.5 | (100.0%) |
| Group restructuring and development costs [2] | 19.4 | 14.9 | 30.2% |
| Donations to various public benefit organisations [3] | 0.5 | 1.2 | (57.8%) |
| Bonus for employees and funds spent on protective equipment against COVID-19 [4] |
— | 0.3 | (100.0%) |
| Allegro Incentive Plan [5] | 7.0 | 7.7 | (8.8%) |
| Transaction costs [6] | — | 5.8 | (100.0%) |
| Employees restructuring cost [7] | 0.3 | — | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA Polish Operations | 600.6 | 462.9 | 29.7% |
| Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
| EBITDA Mall Segment | (68.1) | — | N/A |
| Group restructuring and development costs [2] | (7.5) | N/A | N/A |
| Allegro Incentive Plan [5] | 1.8 | N/A | N/A |
| Employees restructuring cost [7] | 4.1 | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA Mall Segment | (69.7) | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA – Group consolidated | 530.9 | 462.9 | 14.7% |
[1] Represents legal costs mainly related to non-recurring regulatory proceedings, legal and expert fees and settlement costs.
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, PLN million |
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,708.5 | 1,392.6 | 22.7% |
| Marketplace revenue | 1,347.2 | 1,121.9 | 20.1% |
| Price comparison revenue | 54.9 | 47.4 | 16.0% |
| Advertising revenue | 181.9 | 122.9 | 48.0% |
| Retail revenue | 99.5 | 82.7 | 20.3% |
| Other revenue | 25.0 | 17.8 | 40.4% |
| Operating expenses | (1,135.1) | (960.1) | 18.2% |
| Payment charges | (32.7) | (33.8) | (3.3%) |
| Cost of goods sold | (92.7) | (84.3) | 10.0% |
| Net costs of delivery | (488.8) | (362.7) | 34.8% |
| Marketing service expenses | (185.9) | (158.6) | 17.3% |
| Staff costs | (184.8) | (185.0) | (0.1%) |
| IT service expenses | (38.4) | (33.1) | 15.9% |
| Other expenses | (97.3) | (75.6) | 28.7% |
| Net impairment losses on financial and contract assets | (14.5) | (21.1) | (31.4%) |
| Transaction costs | — | (5.8) | (100.0%) |
| Operating profit before amortisation and depreciation Impairment losses of non-current non-financial assets (EBITDA) |
573.4 | 432.5 | 32.6% |
| Income Statement Mall Segment, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| GMV | 799.9 | N/A |
| of which 1P | 664.2 | N/A |
| of which 3P | 135.7 | N/A |
| Revenue | 613.8 | N/A |
| Marketplace revenue | 17.5 | N/A |
| Advertising revenue | 1.2 | N/A |
| Retail revenue | 568.3 | N/A |
| Other revenue | 26.8 | N/A |
| Operating expenses | (681.8) | N/A |
| Payment charges | (3.3) | N/A |
| Cost of goods sold | (499.7) | N/A |
| Net costs of delivery | (3.0) | N/A |
| Marketing service expenses | (45.1) | N/A |
| Staff costs | (103.3) | N/A |
| IT service expenses | (9.1) | N/A |
| Other expenses | (18.1) | N/A |
| Net impairment losses on financial and contract assets | (0.2) | N/A |
| Operating profit before amortisation and depreciation Impairment losses of non-current non-financial assets (EBITDA) |
(68.1) | N/A |
| Key financial data for Mall Segment | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 pro-forma |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMV (PLN in millions) [1] | 799.9 | 804.0 | (0.5%) |
| Revenue (PLN in millions) | 613.8 | 631.1 | (2.7%) |
| Adjusted EBITDA (PLN in millions) | (69.7) | (40.2) | N/A [2] |
| LTM Active Buyers (millions) | 4.2 | 4.3 | (2.5%) |
| GMV per Active Buyer (PLN) | 937.0 | 932.4 | 0.5% |
[1] Historical GMV data for Mall based on pro-forma for the same organisational structure as acquired by the Group. [2] Not applicable, as the pro-forma comparative was a negative number in the comparable pro-forma period.
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, PLN million |
Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA Polish Operations | 573.4 | 432.5 | 32.6% |
| EBITDA Mall Segment | (68.1) | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA | 505.3 | 432.5 | 16.8% |
| Amortisation and Depreciation and Impairment losses of non-current non-financial assets |
(254.7) | (151.2) | 68.4% |
| Amortisation | (187.5) | (117.1) | 60.2% |
| Depreciation | (65.4) | (34.2) | 91.2% |
| Impairment losses of non-current non-financial assets | (1.8) | — | N/A |
| Operating profit | 250.6 | 281.3 | (10.9%) |
| Net Financial result | (64.3) | (55.4) | 16.2% |
| Financial income | 7.9 | 8.9 | (11.3%) |
| Financial costs | (94.6) | (62.3) | 51.8% |
| Foreign exchange (profits)/losses | 22.4 | (2.0) | N/A |
| Profit/(Loss) before Income tax | 186.2 | 225.9 | (17.6%) |
| Income tax expenses | (29.2) | (58.9) | (50.5%) |
| Net profit/(loss) | 157.0 | 166.9 | (5.9%) |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | (34.4) | 100.1 | (134.3%) |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 122.6 | 267.1 | (54.1%) |
| Cash Flow, PLN million | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 257.5 | 377.4 | (31.8%) |
| Profit before income tax | 186.2 | 225.9 | (17.6%) |
| Income tax paid | (57.7) | (55.6) | 3.8% |
| Amortisation and depreciation and impairment of non-current non-financial assets |
254.7 | 151.2 | 68.5% |
| Net interest expense | 85.1 | 54.1 | 57.3% |
| Changes in net working capital | (226.5) | (17.9) | 1,165.4% |
| Other operating cash flow items | 15.7 | 19.7 | (20.4%) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities | (128.8) | (177.9) | (27.6%) |
| Capitalised development costs | (101.5) | (73.2) | 38.7% |
| of which Polish operations | (82.4) | (73.2) | 12.5% |
| of which Mall | (19.1) | N/A | N/A |
| Other capital expenditure | (30.1) | (87.9) | (65.7%) |
| of which Polish operations | (28.5) | (87.9) | (67.6%) |
| of which Mall | (1.6) | N/A | N/A |
| Other investing cash flow | 2.8 | — | N/A |
| Cash received upon settlement of the deal contingent forward | — | 2,204.4 | (100.0%) |
| Settlement of the deal contingent forward | — | (2,221.3) | (100.0%) |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities | (160.1) | 1,438.3 | (111.1%) |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | (20.2) | — | N/A |
| Borrowings received | — | 1,500.0 | (100.0%) |
| Borrowings repaid | — | — | (100.0%) |
| Interest paid | (152.9) | (56.4) | 171.2% |
| Interest rate hedging instrument settlements | 62.3 | (0.2) | N/A |
| Lease payments | (39.2) | (12.4) | 216.2% |
| Other financing cash flow | (10.1) | 7.3 | (238.2%) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (31.4) | 1,637.7 | (101.9%) |
Indebtedness
| PLN million | Q1 2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| LTM Adjusted EBITDA Polish Operations | 2,447.1 | 2,309.4 |
| LTM Adjusted EBITDA Mall Segment | (226.5) | (156.8) |
| Adjusted EBITDA LTM | 2,220.6 | 2,152.7 |
| Borrowings at amortised cost | 6,437.2 | 6,453.5 |
| Lease liabilities | 717.5 | 690.2 |
| Cash | (846.1) | (877.6) |
| Net Debt | 6,308.6 | 6,266.1 |
| Leverage | 2.84 x | 2.91 x |
| Equity | 9,096.3 | 8,981.3 |
| Net debt to Equity | 69.4% | 69.8% |
During the first weeks of Q2 2023, the Polish Operations noted a moderate slowdown in GMV growth relative to Q1 2023 by 2-3 pp. This is consistent with nominal retail sales readings in Poland which continued to show a declining trend with 3.4% YoY growth reported by GUS for the month of April. The composition of growth is continuing to shift towards transaction growth, with inflationary factors diminishing on account of trading down behaviour by consumers. The relative resilience of Allegro trading performance reflects the benefit of Allegro's wide selection at competitive prices.
A similar QoQ deceleration of growth rate occurred in the Mall Segment as CE-5 economies also witnessed continued weakness in retail sales readings. Pricing and margins remain under pressure. Moreover, the strengthening Polish zloty is reducing the uplift from currency effects that has been keeping growth above constant local currency growth rates.
The Allegro.cz soft launch in May is at an early stage and is still ahead of any significant marketing expenditure to drive traffic and sales. As a result the new marketplace is thus far having a minimal impact on total growth rates for the Mall Segment.
On a consolidated basis, the Group has accordingly observed growth in GMV in the 10-11% YoY range in the quarter to date, with the Polish Operations growing approximately 11-12% while the Mall Segment softened this result slightly. From Q2, consolidated growth rates fully reflect the Mall Segment in the prior year comparative figures.
| Polish Operations | Q1'23E | Q1'23 Actual | Q2'2023E |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMV | 13-14% YoY growth | +14% YoY | 11-12% YoY growth |
| Revenue | 20-22% YoY growth | +22.7% YoY | 16-18% YoY growth |
| Adjusted EBITDA [1] | 20-23% YoY growth | +29.7% YoY | 13-16% YoY growth |
| Capex [2] | PLN 100-110m | PLN 110.8m | PLN 110-120m |
| Mall Segment [3] | Q1'23E | Q1'23 Actual | Q2'2023E |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMV | 1-2% YoY pro-forma decline [4] | 0.5% YoY pro-forma decline [4] | 3-6% YoY decline [4] |
| Revenue | 2-4% YoY pro-forma decline [4] | 2.7% YoY pro-forma decline [4] | 8-11% YoY decline [4] |
| Adjusted EBITDA [1] | PLN 75-80m loss | PLN 69.7m loss | PLN 110-120m loss |
| Capex [2] | PLN 20-30m | PLN 20.8m | PLN 35-40m |
| Group Consolidated | Q1'23E | Q1'23 Actual | Q2'2023E |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMV | 20-21% YoY growth | +21.4% YoY | 10-11% YoY growth |
| Revenue | 64-66% YoY growth | +66.7% YoY | 9-11% YoY growth |
| Adjusted EBITDA [1] | 3-6% YoY growth | +14.7% YoY | 3-8% YoY growth |
| Capex [2] | PLN 120-140m | PLN 131.6m | PLN 145-160m |
[1] Adjusted EBITDA defined as EBITDA pre group restructuring and development costs, stock-based compensation and other one-off items.
[2] Represents cash capex and does not include leased assets (which are presented in the balance sheet).
[3] GMV and revenue for Q1'23 YoY change expectations and actuals for the Mall Segment are calculated on a pro-forma basis.
[4] Including positive impact from PLN/CZK FX rate changes.
This document includes forward-looking statements, which include all statements other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "targets", "guidance", "believes", "expects", "aims", "intends", "will", "may", "anticipates," "would", "could" or similar expressions or the negative thereof. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the Group's control that could cause the Group's actual results, its financial situation and results of operations or prospects of the Group to materially differ from any of those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Group's present and future business strategies and the environment in which it currently operates and will operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document's publication. The Group has no obligation and has made no undertaking to disseminate any updates of or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this document, unless it is required to do so under applicable laws or the WSE Rules.
Investors should be aware that several important factors and risks may cause the actual results of the Group to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements.
The Group makes no representation, warranty, or prediction that the factors anticipated in such forward-looking statements will be present, and such forward-looking statements represent, in each case, only one of many possible scenarios, and should not be viewed as the most likely or typical scenario.
The Group has not published and does not intend to publish any profit estimates or forecasts.
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