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ARN MEDIA LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Aug 18, 2021
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Half Year Results 2021
19[th] August 2021
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Strong recovery and positioned to accelerate growth
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Revenue [1] EBITDA [2] EBIT [2] NPAT [2]
3.5c
NET CASH
$110m $30.4m $23.7m $14.5m
Fully Franked
$122m
+21% +55% +139% +504% Dividend
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Opportunities to grow scale, multi-platform content creation and build data capabilities in consolidating market
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Investing to strengthen core broadcast radio and digital audio business
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Soprano sale process progressing well; Binding SSA expected to be executed shortly
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Sale of Soprano unlocks significant shareholder value; HT&E shareholding valued at ~$139m
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Link shares held in escrow for 6 months after which HT&E permitted to dispose of all its shares via off market block trade or sell down a maximum of 3 million share per month on market
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Advertising markets strengthening in Aus and HK
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Radio listenership experiencing continued growth; Increasing migration to digital live streaming
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No. 1 metropolitan network; No. 1 podcast publisher
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Winning commercial share; Digital revenues ahead of expectations (+149%)
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Investment in people/culture to drive digital transformation
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- (1) On a like basis, excluding disposed businesses (iNC & The Roar) in 2020 (2) Before exceptional items
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Financial Results
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Statutory results
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Like basis comparatives remove the impacts of sold businesses; JobKeeper excluded from underlying historical EBITDA
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Revenue up $16.9m (18%); 21% on a like basis
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Consumer confidence and ad spend returning in AU & HK
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Costs up $7.0m (9%); $9.4m (12%) on a like basis
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Higher cost of sales on improved revenues
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One-off cost control measures impacting FY20 comparative (predominately marketing & discretionary opex)
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Underlying EBITDA up $10.9m (55%)
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Effective tax rate on underlying AU operations unchanged at ~29%
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Exceptional items include $4m increase to provisions for uncertain tax treatments
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Underlying NPAT up $14.5m (>500%)
| A$ million | 2021 Reported |
2020 Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue before finance income | 109.9 | 93.0 |
| Other income | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Share of associate profits | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Costs | (84.4) | (77.4) |
| Underlying EBITDA1 | 30.4 | 19.5 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (6.7) | (9.6) |
| Underlying EBIT2 | 23.7 | 9.9 |
| Net interest expense | (1.8) | (1.8) |
| Net profit before tax1 | 21.9 | 8.1 |
| Taxation on net profit | (5.6) | (4.5) |
| Net profit after tax (NPAT)1 | 16.3 | 3.6 |
| Less non-controlling interest | (1.8) | (1.2) |
| NPAT attributable to HT&E shareholders1 | 14.5 | 2.4 |
| Exceptional items net of tax | (4.4) | 2.7 |
| Impairment of intangible assets | – | (64.3) |
| NPAT attributable to HT&E shareholders | 10.2 | (59.3) |
| Underlying EPS (cps) 1 | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| Interim dividend per share (cps) | 3.5 | – |
- (1) Before exceptional items
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ARN - consolidated
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Radio revenue up 19%, broadly in-line with the market (+20.2%)
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Digital audio revenues up 149% on a like basis
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Meaningful growth in podcasting and streaming revenues
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Total costs up 13% on a like basis
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Costs of sales growth on higher revenues, including increasing contribution from digital revenues at lower margin
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People costs up 5% investment in digital capability and impact of reinstating FY20 temporary cost savings
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Operating costs up 13% reinstatement of FY20 temporary cost savings (marketing and T&E expenditure)
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EBITDA up 57% on last year on a like basis
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Perth JV (Nova 93.7) accounted as an associate for part of 2020; 2020 partially included in Income
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| A$ million | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | % change |
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| Excl iNC | ||||
| and The | ||||
| Roar | ||||
| Radio | 93.0 | 78.3 | 19% | 19% |
| Digital | 5.5 | 4.8 | 15% | 149% |
| Total revenue | 98.5 | 83.1 | 19% | 22% |
| Income | – | 0.7 | (100%) | (100%) |
| Total revenue and income | 98.5 | 83.8 | 18% | 21% |
| Cost of sales | (17.8) | (14.7) | 21% | 39% |
| People costs | (41.2) | (39.7) | 4% | 5% |
| Operating costs | (13.4) | (11.9) | 12% | 13% |
| Total costs | (72.4) | (66.3) | 9% | 13% |
| Share of associates NPAT | 2.0 | 0.6 | 245% | 245% |
| EBITDA | 28.1 | 18.1 | 55% | 57% |
| D&A | (3.1) | (3.4) | (10%) | (10%) |
| EBIT | 25.0 | 14.7 | 71% | 73% |
| EBITDA margin | 29% | 22% |
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Radio fundamentals remain robust, with sustained cost management focus delivering improved margin
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Cost of sale growth on substantially higher revenues
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No underlying cost base change, only impact of reinstating FY20 temporary cost savings
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People and operating costs remain below H119 levels
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Digital audio growth
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+80% CAGR since FY19; now consistently writing >$1m rev p/month
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iHeartMedia partnership enabling fast learning
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| A$ million | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | Excl disp businesses 2020 % Change |
Excl disp businesses 2020 % Change |
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| Revenue | |||||
| Radio | 93.0 | 78.3 | 19% | 78.3 | 19% |
| Digital | 5.5 | 4.8 | 15% | 2.2 | 149% |
| Costs | |||||
| Radio | (64.7) | (59.5) | 9% | (59.5) | 9% |
| Digital | (7.6) | (6.8) | 12% | (4.4) | 72% |
| Income / share NPAT | |||||
| Radio | 2.0 | 1.3 | 51% | 1.3 | 51% |
| EBITDA | |||||
| Radio | 30.2 | 20.1 | 51% | 20.1 | 51% |
| Digital | (2.1) | (2.0) | (6%) | (2.2) | (4%) |
| EBITDA margin | |||||
| Radio | 33% | 26% | |||
| Digital | n/m | n/m |
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Further investment in digital
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Podcast advertising lagging consumer demand / listening
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Commenced investment in ARN original content
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Core team capability now embedded; further scaling of commercial team underway in H221
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Digital Audio revenues ($m)
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
+80% CAGR
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
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2019 2020 2021
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Cody Outdoor - HK
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Revenue up 28% (local currency basis) with advertiser confidence returning across a variety of sectors, including Banking & Finance and Property
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Roadside up 16%[1] with most contracts and non-exclusive sites up on higher occupancy and yield
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Transit up 60%[1] , mainly increased demand for Tram Shelter (Transit) sites with improved occupancy of 51% (H1 20: 28%)
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Mobility levels significantly improved; low infection rates and over 50% of the population vaccinated (1[st] jab)
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Total costs up 15%[1] ; comprising cost of sale increases on higher revenues
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| Local currency | ||||
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| A$ million | 2021 | 2020 | % change | % change |
| Roadside | 5.5 | 5.6 | (1%) | 16% |
| Transit | 2.9 | 2.1 | 37% | 60% |
| Total revenue | 8.5 | 7.7 | 9% | 28% |
| Total costs | (4.2) | (4.3) | (2%) | 15% |
| EBITDA | 4.3 | 3.5 | 23% | 44% |
| D&A | (0.0) | (0.0) | (15%) | 0% |
| Depreciation – Leases | (3.5) | (6.1) | (42%) | (32%) |
| EBIT | 0.7 | (2.7) | >100% | >100% |
| EBIT margin | 8% | (34%) |
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Lower lease depreciation due to part impairment of advertising concession lease assets at June 2020
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Successfully tendered / retained several smaller tunnel contracts, including Tate Cairns and Tai Lam Tunnels
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(1) On a local currency basis
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Group balance sheet
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Strong net cash position of $122.4m
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Deposit of tax in dispute on Branch matter:
- Includes $51m deposit offset by $30.5m tax provision
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Reduced by interest deductions ($18.4m) processed through tax returns and provision for H1 2021; would be repaid on a successful outcome of matter
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Significant remaining balance sheet movements:
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Higher net working capital on improved trading
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Investment in Soprano reclassed to Asset held for sale from Other non-current assets
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$3.5m tax provision recognised for historical loan forgiveness tax matter included in Other current liabilities
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Decrease in right of use assets and lease liabilities in-line with remaining contract tenure on advertising contracts in Cody
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| Reported Reported |
Change |
|---|---|
| A$ million Jun 2021 Dec 2020 |
$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents (incl deposits) 126.7 115.1 |
11.6 |
| Receivables 49.1 43.9 |
5.1 |
| Income tax receivable 3.3 1.6 |
1.8 |
| Other current assets 2.9 3.5 |
(0.5) |
| Asset held for sale 22.2 – |
22.2 |
| Property, plant & equipment 18.9 19.1 |
(0.1) |
| Right-of-use assets 26.4 31.2 |
(4.7) |
| Intangible assets 373.1 373.9 |
(0.8) |
| Deposit of tax in dispute, net of provision 1.8 3.9 |
(2.1) |
| Other non-current assets 83.4 102.3 |
(18.8) |
| Total assets 707.9 694.4 |
13.5 |
| Payables 24.4 21.5 |
2.9 |
| Other current liabilities 16.6 9.4 |
7.3 |
| Bank loans 4.3 2.9 |
1.4 |
| Lease liabilities 36.8 43.6 |
(6.8) |
| Deferred tax liabilities 120.8 120.0 |
0.8 |
| Other non-current liabilities 3.8 4.8 |
(0.9) |
| Total liabilities 206.7 202.1 |
4.6 |
| Net assets 501.2 492.2 |
8.9 |
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Group cash flow
Operating cash inflow of $14.5m, impacted by:
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Significantly higher earnings, EBITDA up 55%,
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Non-cash share of NPAT $4m, (Soprano & Perth JV)
Areas to note in the prior year cashflow:
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Included $8.4m working capital benefit on reduced revenues, which largely reversed in H220
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$18.1m investment in oOh!media
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Payment of final FY19 dividend in March 2020
Ongoing share buy-back executed at avg. $1.70 in the period
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| A$ million Jun 2021 |
Jun 2020 |
|---|---|
| EBITDA 30.4 |
19.5 |
| Net change in working capital, non-cash and exceptional items (1.6) |
7.8 |
| Net interest paid (1.7) |
(1.5) |
| Net tax amounts paid (5.6) |
(6.8) |
| Net operating cash flow before lease payments 21.4 |
19.0 |
| Lease payments (principal) (6.9) |
(7.5) |
| Net operating cash flow after lease payments 14.5 |
11.5 |
| Capital expenditure (1.5) |
(1.2) |
| Investments – |
(18.1) |
| Cash received from associates and other entities 2.3 |
1.0 |
| Net cash flow before financing 15.3 |
(6.7) |
| Payments for treasury shares (0.0) |
(0.3) |
| Dividends paid to shareholders – |
(12.8) |
| Share buy back (3.0) |
(0.5) |
| Payments to non-controlling interests (1.9) |
(1.1) |
| Net cash flow before debt items 10.4 |
(21.5) |
| Net proceeds of borrowing 1.3 |
0.6 |
| Net cash flow 11.6 |
(20.9) |
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Operational Update
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Ratings dominance
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Radio listening increasing despite lockdowns
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11m weekly listeners to commercial radio
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1m+ growth in listeners across the past 5 years (+9.8%)
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ARN stations achieved 13 consecutive surveys as #1 network share overall; Reaching over 5.3m listeners a week
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Kyle & Jackie O achieve No. 1 overall AM/FM breakfast share in Sydney for 1[st] time ; 20 consecutive surveys No.1 FM
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On-air talent connection with audiences is authentic and trusted; an engaging environment for advertisers
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Gold 104.3 No. 1 FM station in Melbourne for 12 consecutive surveys
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Christian O’Connell show No. 1 FM breakfast share; 9 consecutive surveys
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Source: GfK, Survey 6 2018 – Survey 4 2021, P10+, Sun-Sat 0530-2359, SMBAP, excl DAB+, Share
Digital live radio streaming growing rapidly
- Almost 2.4 million unique people actively listen to commercial radio via mobile, smart phone or PC/tablet each week (+19%)
Total Radio Streaming Listeners +18.8%
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Accelerated uptake of live streaming options
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Mobile +5%
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Tablets/PC +20%
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Smart Speakers +51%
Streaming radio via mobile # of listeners
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7.7m total listening hours of streamed radio across all platforms including iHeartRadio (+15%)
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Smart Speakers account for 35% of ARN’s live radio digital listening
Streaming radio via tablet/PC # of listeners
- Digital live streaming of radio offers future advertising benefits and targetability
Streaming radio via smart speaker # of listeners
Source: GfK Radio Ratings S4 2021 (vs S4 2019), SMBAP, Mon-Sun 12mn-12mn, P10+ & P25-54, Cume, TSL. Streaming is listening via mobile phone, smart speaker and PC/tablet. Commercial stations only. Note: Other refers to the device's listeners can’t identify when listening to the radio Adswizz Audiometrix, Jun 21 vs Jun 20
Podcasts opening up new opportunity
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Continued growth of weekly podcast consumption (+53% YOY)
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37% of the population listen to podcasts monthly
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ARN No. 1 podcast publisher; 5 of the top 10 podcasts
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New digital audio formats are expanding audio consumption and are complementary to Radio
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Growing podcast commercialisation opportunity
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Advertising intent is lagging consumption - 37% of population listening v 24% agencies considering as part of media mix
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ARN investing to unlock further digital revenues by investing in -
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Content creation and audience growth
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Making podcasting easier to buy
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Build confidence in measurement and attribution
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Hiring sales capability to target digital revenues
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Source: Edison Research – The Infinite Dial 2021 Australia | IAB State of the Nation 2021 CRA and Triton, Australian Podcast Ranker: July 2021 of the participating publishers. *Combines ARN/iHeartMedia with Audioboom.
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Most complete destination for digital audio in Australia
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Creating the best digital audio experience for audiences and the most comprehensive solutions for advertisers
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Launched 7 years ago
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86% of people want their content in a centralised, and easy-to-navigate location
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Radio, Music & Podcasts – all in one place
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Backed by global expertise
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Experience Improved features & functionality creating more seamless access to content
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Personalisation Using advanced AI to surface more tailored content that gets you
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Technology Adobe Ad Manager Integration enabling bespoke audience segment targeting
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Fast-tracking Australian content and platform strategies with confidence
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Source: Adobe Analytics, July 2021
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More than
GA ME CONS OLE S 1 million 2 million doubled in the
monthly unique Registered last two years
I N-CA R DA S H
listeners to users
iHeartRadio +53%
(+16% YOY)
S MA RTP HONE S
SMART SPEAKERS
S MA RT TV S
Artist/Favourites Radio
13%
TA B LE TS Share of
Podcast
20%
W E A RA B LE S
Listening Hours
June 2021 Live Radio
67%
2,000+ devices
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Building best-in-class broadcast radio and digital audio business
Growing audiences offering multi-platform content, increased scale through distribution, and delivering innovative, digitally enabled commercial solutions and partnerships.
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NETWORKS
BROADCAST RADIO AND DAB+
18-25 yrs 25-44 yrs 40-54 yrs
ON-AIR TALENT
PODCASTING
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Advertising revenue growth set to continue
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Total Radio market grew +20% in H1 2021 (-4% Q1, +54% Q2)
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2 tier recovery; Agency market +28% (>70% of total market)
| Total Market | $328m | +20% |
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| Agency | $240m | +28% |
| Direct | $88m | +3.3% |
Interstate market has been included as Agency
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SME market slower to recover represents future growth opportunity when lockdowns end
Cancellations by week
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Key categories in growth including Retail and Government
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Recent lockdowns not resulting in significant cancellations
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Positive advertiser sentiment despite lockdowns
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Source: SMI, July 2021 ARN Commercial Finance Q1 – 2020 – Q1-2021
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Trading Update
ARN
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In July, ARN revenues grew +19% on the prior comparative period. August has seen a slight easing of bookings but pacing suggests a similar result for the month
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Extended lockdowns, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, may impact FY21 performance mainly due to some uncertainty of the SME market however, forward bookings for the remainder of the year are currently tracking well ahead of STLY with briefing activity remaining positive
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Recent digital revenue performance has continued into Q3, with average monthly revenues for the quarter pacing to finish in excess of $1m per month
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Investments in the launch of a new breakfast show in Melbourne; the implementation of original podcast content creation strategy, increased digital commercial capability and a relaunch of ‘The Edge’ will see total people and operating costs for FY21 now expected to finish ~$2-3m above FY19 levels[(1)]
Cody
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Improved mobility levels, low infection rates and a strong vaccination program are driving consumer confidence and a return of advertising spend in Hong Kong
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Trading conditions continue to improve with July revenues finishing +56% on the prior comparative period. Should current COVID settings be maintained, forward bookings suggest a continuation of this trend for the remainder of Q3.
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- (1) Before costs associated with disposed businesses (iNC & The Roar) in 2019 ($3.6m)
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Disclaimer
HT&E Limited (HT&E) does not accept any liability to any person, organisation or company for any loss or damage suffered as a result of reliance on this document. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements, and are subject to variation. All forward-looking statements in this document reflect the current expectations of HT&E concerning future results and events.
Any forward-looking statements contained or implied, either within this document or verbally, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors (including economic and market conditions, changes in operating conditions, currency fluctuations, political events, labour relations, availability and cost of labour, material and equipment) that may cause HT&E’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements, expressed, projected or implied by any forward-looking statements.
HT&E uses certain measures to manage and report on its business that are not recognised under Australian Accounting Standards. These measures are collectively referred to as “non-IFRS financial measures” and include EBITDA before exceptional items, EBIT before exceptional items and net profit before exceptional items.
Figures, amounts, percentages, prices, estimates, calculations of value and fractions in this presentation are subject to the effect of rounding. Accordingly, the actual calculation of these figures may differ from the figures set out in this presentation.
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Appendices
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Reconciliation of segment result to statutory result
| Segment result | Exceptional items | Exceptional items | Statutory result | Statutory result | ||
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| A$ million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Revenue before finance income | 109.9 | 93.0 | – | – | 109.9 | 93.0 |
| Other income | 0.4 | 1.3 | – | 4.9 | 0.4 | 6.2 |
| Share of associate profits | 4.4 | 2.6 | – | – | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Costs | (84.4) | (77.4) | (0.6) | (66.3) | (84.9) | (143.7) |
| Underlying EBITDA | 30.4 | 19.5 | (0.6) | (61.4) | 29.8 | (41.9) |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (2.0) | (2.2) | – | – | (2.0) | (2.2) |
| Depreciation – Leases | (4.7) | (7.4) | – | – | (4.7) | (7.4) |
| Underlying EBIT | 23.7 | 9.9 | (0.6) | (61.4) | 23.1 | (51.5) |
| Net interest | (1.0) | (0.7) | – | – | (1.0) | (0.7) |
| Finance cost – Leases | (0.8) | (1.2) | – | – | (0.8) | (1.2) |
| Net profit before tax | 21.9 | 8.1 | (0.6) | (61.4) | (21.3) | (53.3) |
| Taxation on net profit | (5.6) | (4.5) | (3.8) | (0.1) | (9.4) | (4.6) |
| Net profit after tax (NPAT) | 16.3 | 3.6 | (4.4) | (61.6) | 11.9 | (57.9) |
| Less non-controlling interest | (1.8) | (1.2) | – | (0.1) | (1.8) | (1.3) |
| NPAT attributable to HT&E shareholders | 14.5 | 2.4 | (4.4) | (61.7) | 10.2 | (59.3) |
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Exceptional items
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Current year includes:
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One-off SaaS implementation costs (CRM & Payroll)
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$0.5m increase to the Branch matter tax provision
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$3.5m provision for uncertain tax treatment relating to the APN Outdoor matter
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Prior year includes:
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Non-cash impairments totalling $65.7m
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Government subsidies include JobKeeper and Hong Kong Government Employment Support Scheme subsidy
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| A$ million | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 |
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| Software (SaaS) implementation costs | (0.6) | – |
| Impairment – Goodwill (ARN and HK) | – | (54.2) |
| Impairment – Right-of-use assets (HK) | – | (7.1) |
| Associate impairment – Nova Perth | – | (4.4) |
| Redundancies | – | (0.4) |
| Reclassification of foreign currency translation reserve | – | (0.4) |
| Government subsidies and grants | – | 4.9 |
| Onerous contract provision adjustment (Unbnd) | – | 0.6 |
| Loss on sale of The Roar | – | (0.3) |
| Exceptional items, gross of tax | (0.6) | (61.4) |
| Income tax expense on exceptional items | 0.2 | (0.1) |
| Tax provision estimate – Branch matter | (0.5) | – |
| Tax provision estimate – APN Outdoor matter | (3.5) | – |
| Exceptional items, net of tax | (4.4) | (61.6) |
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HT&E Corporate
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Corporate costs up 21%, but in-line with normal run-rate
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FY20 incentives forgone as part of COVID-19 response.
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FY20 Board costs benefiting from reductions as part of COVID-19 response
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Tax dispute costs reflect a reduced level of legal preparation activities on ATO Branch dispute
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| A$ million | 2021 | 2020 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary and wages | 1.6 | 1.7 | (2%) |
| Incentives provided for | 1.2 | 0.0 | >100% |
| Board costs | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6% |
| Compliance and advisor costs | 0.6 | 0.6 | (4%) |
| Tax dispute costs | 0.3 | 0.4 | (30%) |
| Overheads (rent, office, other) | 0.9 | 1.0 | (9%) |
| Total Corporate costs | 5.0 | 4.1 | 21% |
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Cash flow – working capital
| A$ million Jun 2021 |
Jun 2020 |
|---|---|
| Net changes in working capital 2.4 |
8.4 |
| Deduct non-cash items, share of associates NPAT net of cash / dividends from investments (4.0) |
(3.1) |
| Recurring (1.6) |
5.4 |
| Redundancies – |
(0.4) |
| Costs associated with diposal of The Roar – |
(0.4) |
| JobKeeper (and other COVID-19 related subsidies) – |
3.2 |
| Non-recurring – |
(2.4) |
| Net change in working capital, non-cash and exceptional items (1.6) |
7.8 |
Currency rates
AUD / HKD
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| June half year average | 5.986 | 5.107 |
| Period end rate – June | 5.823 | 5.351 |
| Period end rate – Dec | – | 5.964 |
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AASB 16 Leases –2021
| A$ million | Reported 2021 |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment ARN |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment HK Outdoor |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment Digital Investments |
Result without adoption of AASB 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARN | 28.1 | (1.7) | – | – | 26.4 |
| HK Outdoor | 4.3 | – | (4.4)2 | – | (0.1) |
| Digital Investments | 3.0 | – | – | (0.1) | 2.9 |
| Corporate | (5.0) | – | – | – | (5.0) |
| Underlying EBITDA1 | 30.4 | (1.7) | (4.4) | (0.1) | 24.1 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (6.7) | 1.2 | 3.5 | 0.1 | (2.0) |
| Underlying EBIT1 | 23.7 | (0.6) | (0.9) | (0.0) | 22.2 |
| Net interest | (1.8) | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | (1.0) |
| Net profit before tax1 | 21.9 | (0.1) | (0.6) | (0.0) | 21.2 |
(1) Before exceptional items
(2) Inclusive of onerous contract provision release
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AASB 16 Leases –2020
| A$ million | Reported 2020 |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment ARN |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment HK Outdoor |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment Digital Investments |
AASB 16 Leases Adjustment Corporate |
Result without adoption of AASB 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARN | 18.1 | (1.7) | – | – | – | 16.4 |
| HK Outdoor | 3.5 | – | (6.8) | – | – | (3.4) |
| Digital Investments | 2.1 | – | – | (0.1) | – | 2.0 |
| Corporate | (4.1) | – | – | – | (0.1) | (4.2) |
| Underlying EBITDA1 | 19.5 | (1.7) | (6.8) | (0.1) | (0.1) | 10.9 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (9.6) | 1.3 | 6.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | (2,2) |
| Underlying EBIT1 | 9.9 | (0.4) | (0.7) | (0.0) | (0.1) | 8.6 |
| Net interest | (1.8) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.7) |
| Net profit before tax1 | 8.1 | 0.2 | (0.2) | 0.0 | (0.1) | 8.0 |
(1) Before exceptional items
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