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Eniro Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2014
Feb 6, 2015
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YEAR-END REPORT END REPORT 2014 JANUARY JANUARY –DECEMBER –DECEMBER
The Board of Directors proposes a fully guaranteed rights issue of common stock approximately SEK 458 M and a placed directed issue of convertible bonds of nominal value of SEK 500 M in combination with an amended loan agreement including reduced amortization and extended duration. The issues are being carried out to create greater financial flexibility and realize the company's strategy. The fourth quarter was initially strongly affected by the uncertainty surrounding the company, but was followed by a recovery in December. Adjusted EBITDA for 2014 was SEK 675 M.
Fourth quarter: October–December 2014
- Total operating revenue amounted to SEK 722 M (952), a decrease of 24%. Revenue decreased organically by 17% (-15%).
- Revenue from Desktop and Mobile search amounted to SEK 415 M (496), a decrease of 16%. Revenues decreased organically by 15% (-7%). Revenue from Mobile search grew organically by 3% (84%). During Q4, 31% of total searches were performed via the mobile channel.
- Total multiscreen revenue (Desktop search, Mobile search and Campaign products) decreased organically by 11% (-5%). Revenue was negatively affected by weak sales following the turmoil around the company during the fourth quarter.
- EBITDA amounted to SEK 134 M (148) and was negatively affected primarily by weak sales. The EBITDA margin was 18.6% (15.5%). Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 160 M (212). The adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.2% (22.3%).
- The amortization of SEK 187 M due on December 31, 2014, was reduced by SEK 90 M to SEK 97 M, in accordance with an agreement with the bank consortium.
- Net income for the period totaled SEK 52 M (-80) and earnings per common share for the period were SEK 0.40 (-0.88).
- Operating cash flow totaled SEK 134 M (207).
Full year: January–December 2014
- Total operating revenue amounted to SEK 3,002 M (3,588), a decrease of 16%.
- Revenue from Desktop and Mobile search amounted to SEK 1,869 M (2,136), a decrease of 13%. Revenues decreased organically by 11% (-2%).
- Total multiscreen revenue decreased organically by 8% (-1%).
- EBITDA amounted to SEK 631 M (777) and was negatively affected by weak sales, while capital gains during the first six months and net savings had a positive effect. The EBITDA margin was 21.0% (21.7%). Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 675 M (884). The adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.5% (24.6%).
- Income for the year amounted to SEK -1,662 M (179) and was negatively impacted mainly by an impairment loss of SEK 1,797 M. Earnings per common share for the year were SEK -17.09 (1.29).
- Operating cash flow totaled SEK 151 M (329).
Events during the fourth quarter
The Board of Directors appointed Stefan Kercza as permanent President and CEO of Eniro.
Events after the end of the reporting period
- The Board of Directors has announced a rights issue of common stock of approximately SEK 458 M and a placed directed issue of convertible bonds of nominal SEK 500 M. The issues are being carried out to create greater financial flexibility and realize the company's strategy. The main shareholders in Eniro, Staffan Persson (with companies) and Danske Capital as well as among others the company's chairman Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, have submitted irrevocable subscription commitments for subscription of shares corresponding to their respective pro rata shares of the rights issue, as well as declared their intention to vote in favor of both issues at the Extraordinary General Meeting. The remaining share of the rights issue is guaranteed by a consortium, comprising mainly Swedish institutional investors including Catella and Bure Equity.
- Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on March 9, 2015. The Annual General Meeting will be held on March 27, 2015.
- Eniro has reached an agreement to amend its loan agreement with the bank consortium by extending its term through 2018, reducing the amortizations from SEK 375 M annually to SEK 150 M in 2015 and to SEK 175 M annually for the years 2016–2018. The amendments are conditional on the completion of the planned issues.
- EBITDA for 2015 is expected to be in line with 2014.
- Pierre Mårtensson resigned in January 2015 as CEO of Eniro Norway. Mattias Wedar, a member of Group Management and Head of Group Product and Marketing, was appointed as acting CEO of the Norwegian company.
- Allan Jakobsen has been appointed as CEO of Eniro Denmark and will be a member of Group Management. He will assume his position in March 2015.
Eniro AB Gustav III:s Boulevard 40 Solna SE-169 87 Stockholm
Telephone: +46 8 553 310 00 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.enirogroup.com Corporate identity number: 556588-0936
2014 – a challenging year for Eniro
"It was a tough autumn for Eniro, but in December our customers' confidence began to return and we saw a clear improvement in order intake"
EBITDA margin in line with preceding year
2014 was a challenging and turbulent year for Eniro. Revenue did not grow as much as we had expected. We retrospectively adjusted our financial statements for three quarters, revised our forecast, and renegotiated additional financial headroom with our bank consortium. Parallel with this, speculations arose around our continued existence. Given these circumstances, I am pleased to present an EBITDA margin for the full year that is in line with 2013. For our adjusted EBITDA this entails earnings of SEK 675 M.
Confidence started to return in December
In late October and November, our sales suffered a blow from the turmoil surrounding Eniro. Speculations regarding our future made customers hesitant to sign new agreements with us. The tide turned in December, and through more effective sales management and a stronger customer focus we managed to clearly improve order intake compared with December 2013.
Our dialog with the banks during the fourth quarter secured an agreement to reduce our loan amortization to SEK 97 M instead of the scheduled amount of SEK 187 M.
Cost-savings better than planned
For the full-year 2014 we exceeded our cost-savings target through cost reductions of SEK 413 M. This contributed to an EBITDA margin in line with last year. We are convinced that profitability can be improved. Part of the solution is focusing on further efficiency improvements in operations and on being better at adapting to the market's rapid changes.
Mobile search revenue grew 40% in 2014, and 88% of total advertising revenue now comes from our Multiscreen channel. Organic revenue growth in Multiscreen for the full year was affected by the turbulent fourth quarter, and decreased by 8%.
Higher user benefit and favorable return for customers
Eniro's strategy involves developing services that are in demand among users. We have a clear strategic direction that we will be working towards in the years ahead. Our ambition is to make Eniro's products even more attractive and to create a more customer- and market-oriented sales organization. We will improve both the content and search logic while emphasizing specially selected search categories in an effort to gain a more distinct position in these areas. Other measures will involve boosting traffic by increasing users' involvement. Through greater use of our services we create higher returns for our advertisers. We will also improve our dialog with advertisers about their needs and market situations. With this as a starting point, we will be able to better guide our customers and customize our offerings to the needs of individual customers or selected market segments.
Going forward, we will put greater emphasis on business development. We will focus on related services that complement and enhance the value of our current local search offerings for users as well as customers. In doing so we will benefit from the market position and competence that we currently have. The market for digital marketing is growing, and some of the strongest growth is in the mobile and banner advertising segments. The digital market today accounts for more than a third of the Scandinavian advertising market. Eniro has considerable assets in its unique database, strong sales force and well known brands. We aim to convert these into better business in the future.
Eniro will be a more efficient company – the entire way from development to marketing and sales. We will build further upon our strong brands and forge partnerships in product development. By collaborating with niche entrepreneurs, we can more readily gain access to smart technological solutions, increase our flexibility, and shorten the time from idea to product launch. We may also pursue partnerships in other areas, such as administration and support functions.
Parallel with our efforts to strengthen our position in local search, we will manage the declining but profitable Print and Voice businesses.
Issues will provide better capital structure and create scope to focus on our work
To capitalize on the opportunities that exist in the growing market for digital marketing and reduce the company's bank debt, additional capital is needed. The Board of Directors has therefore proposed a fully guaranteed rights issue of approximately SEK 458 M and a directed issue of convertible bonds of nominal SEK 500 M, which has been directed and placed with institutional and qualified investors in Sweden and internationally.
In connection with these proposals, Eniro's bank loan will be amended. The new agreement will entail initially reducing the company's loan through a one-time principal payment of SEK 600-700 M and a reduction of annual amortization by more than half.
Future outlook
Eniro works in a growing market in which demand for digital marketing is growing. We will now be better at capitalizing on the opportunities in the market and doing so in a profitable way.
Eniro's transformation entails that today we have an attractive digital product offer. We are now taking the next step in this transformation. Over time we will increase our profitability by complementing our offering with related services and continued efficiency improvements. For 2015 we expect EBITDA to be in line with 2014.
Given the situation that Eniro has endured, I am happy with the commitment shown by our employees. Based on their strong belief in the company and the strategic initiatives that we will be taking, I am convinced that together we will build a stronger Eniro. I look forward to the opportunities that await us in 2015, and my goal is to strengthen confidence in Eniro among both our customers and the users of our services.
Solna, February 6, 2015 Stefan Kercza, President and CEO
Fourth quarter 2014
Revenue
Total operating revenue decreased by 24% during the fourth quarter of 2014, to SEK 722 M (952). Revenue decreased organically by 17% (-15%). Changed publication dates for directories and divestments had a negative impact on revenue by SEK 73 M and SEK 26 M, respectively, compared with the fourth quarter a year ago. Currency effects were positive, by SEK 15 M.
Multiscreen
Revenue from multiscreen channels (Desktop search, Mobile search and Campaign products) decreased by 13% during the fourth quarter, to SEK 492 M (568). The decrease in organic revenue was 11% (-5%).
Revenue from Mobile search grew 3% to SEK 93 M (90). Organic revenue growth was also 3% (84%). Searches in the mobile channel, in which Eniro has a strong market position, continued to increase, albeit at a slower pace due to the uncertainty around Eniro. At year-end unique browsers accounted for 31% of total searches in the mobile search channel.
Revenue from Desktop search decreased by 21% to SEK 322 M (406). The corresponding organic decrease was 19% (-16%).
Revenue for Campaign products grew 7% to SEK 77 M (72). Adjusted for the divestments during the first six months, organic revenue growth was 24% (8%).
Print/Voice
Revenue from Print and Voice continued to decline during the fourth quarter as a result of the migration towards digital search channels.
Revenue from Print decreased by 56% to SEK 98 M (225). During the fourth quarter, Eniro published its last printed directory in Poland. The local directories in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, continue to have high use and a stabilized rate of decline. During the quarter, the local directories accounted for 89% (52%) of Print revenue. Organic revenue from Print decreased by 37% (-26%).
Market volumes for directory information services continued to fall as a result of increased digitalization. Operating revenue for Voice decreased by 17% during the fourth quarter, to SEK 132 M (159). Organic revenue decreased by 18% (-25%). Eniro signed a four-year agreement worth approximately SEK 20 M with Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) for 118 400, the tollfree directory information service for functionally disabled persons.
Revenue and result
| 2014 2013* % |
|---|
| 3 002 3 588 -16 |
| 631 777 -19 |
| 675 884 -24 |
| -1 662 179 -1 028 |
| 151 329 -54 |
| 2 428 2 828 -14 |
| 2 208 2 340 - 6 |
Earnings
EBITDA for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 134 M (148). Earnings were negatively impacted by lower sales in all countries. The EBITDA margin was 18.6% (15.5%).
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 160 M (212). The margin for adjusted EBITDA was 22.2% (22.3%). Restructuring costs amounted to SEK 19 M during the fourth quarter. Other items affecting comparability, totaling SEK 7 M, consisted mainly of provisions for synthetic shares.
Income for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 52 M (-80).
Cost efficiency
Eniro has continued to improve its operating efficiency. Total operating costs were SEK 231 M lower than in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The cost savings adjusted for divested operations, currency effects and third-party costs amounted to SEK 238 M. The savings consisted mainly of lower costs for personnel.
Acquisitions/divestments
As a step in refining operations, during the fourth quarter Eniro sold its 51% interest in the Bloggerfy blogger network in Sweden. Bloggerfy had sales of SEK 2 M during the first 11 months of the year.
Depreciation/amortization and impairment
Amortization pertaining to the reclassified Gule Sider and Ditt Distrikt brands totaled SEK 23 M during the fourth quarter. Amortization of the Voice brand 1888 totaled SEK 9 M.
During the quarter an impairment loss of SEK 6 M was recognized related to capitalized IT development.
Full year 2014
Revenue
Total operating revenue decreased by 16% during the year, to SEK 3,002 M (3,588). Revenue decreased organically by 13% (-9%). Compared with the preceding year, changed publication dates for directories and divestments had a negative impact on revenue by SEK 87 M and SEK 74 M, respectively, while currency effects were positive, by SEK 32 M.
Multiscreen
Revenue from multiscreen channels (Desktop search, Mobile search and Campaign products) decreased by 10% during the year, to SEK 2,134 M (2,382). The decrease in organic revenue was 8% (-1%). Multiscreen revenue as a share of total advertising revenue (excluding Voice) was 88% (82%).
Revenue from Mobile search grew 40% to SEK 385 M (275). Organic revenue growth was 39% (90%). Revenue from Desktop search decreased by 20% to SEK 1,484 M (1,861). Organic revenue performance showed a decrease of 19% (-8%). Revenue for Campaign products grew 8% to SEK 265 M (246). Adjusted for the divestments of InTouch and Scandinavia Online in Norway, organic revenue growth was 22% (7%).
Print/Voice
Revenue from Print amounted to SEK 295 M (517) for the year, a decrease of 43%. Organic revenue from Print decreased by 33% (-29%). Operating revenue for Voice decreased by 17% for the year, to SEK 573 M (689). Organic revenue from Voice decreased by 18% (-15%).
Earnings
EBITDA for the year amounted to SEK 631 M (777). Earnings were hurt by weak sales, mainly in Sweden and Norway. The EBITDA margin was 21.0% (21.7%).
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 675 M (884), which corresponds to a
margin of 22.5% (24.6%). Restructuring costs amounted to SEK 63 M. Other items affecting comparability had a net negative effect on adjusted EBITDA. The negative effect is mainly attributable to the capital gains from the divestments carried out during the first six months, while provisions for severance pay and costs for unutilized office premises resulting from a move of operations in Norway and Denmark had a positive effect on adjusted EBITDA.
Income for the year amounted to SEK -1,662 M (179).
Cost efficiency
In 2014 the total operating costs were SEK 400 M lower than in the preceding year. Cost savings adjusted for divested operations, currency effects and third-party cost amounted to SEK 413 M. The savings consisted mainly of lower personnel costs.
Acquisitions/divestments
During the year and as part of efforts to concentrate operations to digital local search Eniro divested the B2B services Krak Markedsdata in Denmark and InTouch in Norway, as well as Scandinavia Online in Norway and Bloggerfy in Sweden.
Depreciation/amortization and impairment
Total impairment losses recognized during the year amounted to SEK 1,803 M. During the fourth quarter an impairment loss of SEK 6 M was recognized for capitalized IT projects. During the third quarter, impairment testing was conducted of the Group's intangible assets with indefinite useful life. This resulted in the recognition of an impairment loss of SEK 1,235 M pertaining to Local search – mainly goodwill attributable to the acquisition of the Norwegian company Findexa in 2005 – and of SEK 562 M pertaining to Voice.
Amortization pertaining to the reclassified Gule Sider and Ditt Distrikt brands totaled SEK 92 M during the year. Amortization of the Voice brand 1888 totaled SEK 36 M during the year.
Revenue by category
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | % | 2014 | 2013* | % |
| Desktop search | 322 | 406 | -21 | 1 484 | 1 861 | -20 |
| Mobile search | 93 | 90 | 3 | 385 | 275 | 40 |
| Campaign products | 77 | 72 | 7 | 265 | 246 | 8 |
| M ultiscreen |
492 | 568 | -13 | 2 134 | 2 382 | -10 |
| 98 | 225 | -56 | 295 | 517 | -43 | |
| Local search | 590 | 793 | -26 | 2 429 | 2 899 | -16 |
| Voice | 132 | 159 | -17 | 573 | 689 | -17 |
| Total revenue | 722 | 952 | -24 | 3 002 | 3 588 | -16 |
Organic revenue change by category
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 2014 | 2013* | 2014 | 2013* | |
| Desktop search | -19 | -16 | -19 | - 8 |
|
| Mobile search | 3 | 84 | 39 | 90 | |
| Campaign products | 24 | 8 | 22 | 7 | |
| M ultiscreen |
-11 | - 5 |
- 8 |
- 1 |
|
| -37 | -26 | -33 | -29 | ||
| Local search | -16 | -12 | -12 | - 7 |
|
| Voice | -18 | -25 | -18 | -15 | |
| Total organic development | -17 | -15 | -13 | - 9 |
Revenue by country
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | % | 2014 | 2013* | % | |||
| Sw eden |
297 | 425 | -30 | 1 325 | 1 661 | -20 | |||
| ay1) Norw |
195 | 242 | -19 | 809 | 984 | -18 | |||
| Denmark | 127 | 159 | -20 | 470 | 515 | - 9 |
|||
| Finland | 47 | 48 | - 2 |
185 | 207 | -11 | |||
| Poland | 56 | 78 | -28 | 213 | 221 | - 4 |
|||
| Total revenue | 722 | 952 | -24 | 3 002 | 3 588 | -16 | |||
| 1) Of w hich SEK 57 M during the full year 2013 is attributable to divested businesses. |
EBITDA by revenue area
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | % | 2014 | 2013* | % |
| Local search | 106 | 123 | -14 | 474 | 598 | -21 |
| Voice | 50 | 55 | - 9 |
237 | 251 | - 6 |
| Other | -22 | -30 | 27 | -80 | -72 | -11 |
| Total EBITDA | 134 | 148 | - 9 |
631 | 777 | -19 |
| Items affecting comparability | ||||||
| Restructuring costs | 19 | 64 | 63 | 106 | ||
| Other items affecting comparability | 7 | 0 | -19 | 1 | ||
| Total adjusted EBITDA | 160 | 212 | -25 | 675 | 884 | -24 |
Earnings and cash flow for the year, and financial position
Other earnings items
Operating income for 2014 amounted to SEK -1,441 M (462).
Net financial items amounted to SEK -153 M (-142). Exchange rate differences had a positive impact on net financial items, by SEK 7,4 M (38,8).
Income before tax for the year was SEK -1,594 M (320). Earnings per common share were SEK -17.09 (1.29).
Taxes
The reported tax cost was SEK -68 M (-141). The effective tax rate for the year was 4.3% (44.1%).
Eniro's taxes are paid primarily in the first half of the year. Accordingly, paid taxes are low during the second half of the year. As a result of substantial tax-loss carry forwards in Sweden, Denmark and Finland, Eniro is expected to have low tax payments in the near future.
Investments
Eniro's net investments in tangible and intangible assets amounted to SEK 137 M (152) in 2014.
Cash flow
Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 151 M (329), mainly affected by lower sales.
Financial position
The Group's interest-bearing net debt amounted to SEK 2,208 M (2,340) on December 31, compared with SEK 2,353 M on September 30, 2014.
During the fourth quarter, Eniro reached an agreement with the bank consortium to temporarily reduce the loan amortization of approximately SEK 187 M previously scheduled for the end of December 2014 to approximately SEK 97 M.
After year-end, Eniro has renegotiated its loan agreement with the bank consortium. The renegotiated loan agreement is conditional upon, among other things, execution of the planned issues. When the loan takes effect, the term of the loan will be extended through 2018. The covenants will be defined in the same way as in previous agreements, except for the definition of the indebtedness, which will not include the convertible. The amortization schedule will be changed, and in 2015 the company's scheduled amortization will amount to approximately SEK 150 M. For the years 2016–2018, amortization will amount to approximately SEK 175 M per year (to be paid semi-annually). The next loan amortization will amount to approximately SEK 75 M and will be due for payment in June.
At year-end, outstanding debt under existing credit facilities amounted to NOK 356 M, DKK 71 M and SEK 1,956 M, respectively, and Eniro had an unutilized credit facility of SEK 53 M. Cash and cash equivalents and unutilized credit facilities amounted to SEK 111 M.
The Group's indebtedness, expressed as interest-bearing net debt in relation to adjusted EBITDA, was 3.3 as per December 31, 2014, compared with 2.6 on December 31, 2013.
Eniro has a credit insurance with PRI Pensionsgaranti (PRI) which remains in force through 2015. Eniro has pledged bank funds for future obligations (a so-called enhanced pension guarantee). Total pledged funds amount to SEK 123 M including the return. Eniro pledged SEK 10 M in March 2014 and will pledge an additional SEK 10 M in March 2015.
Shares and treasury shares
Eniro has two classes of stock: common shares and preference shares. The total number of shares is 102,880,740, of which 101,880,740 are common shares and 1,000,000 are preference shares.
The total number of votes is 101,980,740, of which common shares correspond to 101,880,740 votes and preference shares to 100,000 votes.
Eniro held 1,703,266 treasury shares on December 31, 2014. The average holding of treasury shares during the year was 1,703,266.
Other information
Forecast for 2015
EBITDA for the full year 2015 is expected to be in line with 2014.
Dividend policy
The company prioritizes a reduction in net debt over payment of a dividend.
Eniro's preference shares are entitled to an annual dividend of SEK 48 per share.
Publication dates
Since revenues from the sale of printed directories are recognized when the various directories are published, changes in planned publication dates can affect comparisons. The table below shows the planned distribution among quarters and markets in 2015. The net effect on operating revenue in 2015 compared with 2014 is expected to be negative, by SEK -37 M. As a result of the structural decline in the market for printed products, revenue for these directories will be lower in 2015.
| Changed publication 2015 compared with 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | -9 | -9 | -7 | -1 | -26 |
| Norway | -4 | 4 | -3 | -3 | -6 |
| Denmark | -12 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -5 |
| Poland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total effect | -25 | -5 | -10 | 3 | -37 |
Employees
The number of full-time employees on December 31, 2014, was 2,256, compared with 2,816 on December 31, 2013.
Full time employees end of period
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Sw eden including Other |
582 | 701 |
| Norw ay |
383 | 511 |
| Denmark | 283 | 400 |
| Poland | 658 | 799 |
| Local search incl. Other | 1 906 | 2 411 |
| Sw eden |
154 | 179 |
| Norw ay |
35 | 51 |
| Finland | 161 | 175 |
| Voice | 350 | 405 |
| Total Group | 2 256 | 2 816 |
Accounting policies as from 2014
This year-end report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations, as adopted by the European Union (EU). A detailed description of the accounting policies applied by Eniro can be found in the 2013 Annual Report, Note 1, with the exception of new and amended standards and interpretations adopted by the EU that came into effect in January 2014. The year-end report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
Eniro has made a retrospective restatement of comparative information in accordance with IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. This entails that the financial statements presented as comparative information in this interim report have been adjusted retrospectively for the errors that have been identified.
The following new standards are mandatory for fiscal years that begin on January 1, 2014, or later.
IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements is based on existing policies, since it identifies control as the decisive factor in establishing whether a company is to be consolidated. The standard provides additional guidance for the establishment of control in cases where this is difficult to evaluate.
IFRS 11 – Joint Arrangements focuses on the rights and obligations of the parties in a joint arrangement rather than the legal form of the arrangement. Two types of joint arrangements have been defined: joint operations and joint ventures. A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have a direct rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. In such an arrangement, the assets, liabilities, income and expenses are to be reported based on the party's share of ownership in these. A joint venture involves a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.
IFRS 12 – Disclosures of Interests in Other Entities includes disclosure requirements for subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associated companies and nonconsolidated structured entities.
IFRS 10-12 have not had any significant impact on the Group. No other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations are expected to have any significant impact on the Group.
Eniro conducts risk analysis in an annual Enterprise Risk Management process, covering all parts of the business operations.
A detailed description of factors that could affect Eniro's Business operations, financial position and earnings is provided on pages 50-53 of the 2013 Annual Report. The principal risks and uncertainties that were considered to have a potential impact on the Group's performance in 2014 included mobile and online traffic trends, ensuring product development that can attract users and thereby improve customer returns, increasing
sales efficiency and lowering personnel turnover, and the impact of the general economy on demand.
Dividend
The Board of Directors proposes to the 2015 Annual General Meeting that no dividend will be paid for common shares. This decision is in line with the company's dividend policy/target.
In addition, the Board proposes to the 2015 AGM that a dividend of SEK 48 per preference share be paid for 2015/2016, i.e. a total dividend of SEK 48 M. The dividend will be paid in three-month intervals.
Other information
The information in this year-end report is such that Eniro AB (publ) is obligated to disclose pursuant to the Securities Market Act.
This information was submitted for publication on February 6, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. CET.
Solna, February 6, 2015
Stefan Kercza President and CEO
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Stefan Kercza, President and CEO Tel.: +46-8-553 310 00 Roland M. Andersen, CFO Tel.: +46-8-553 310 00 Cecilia Ketels, Acting head of Investor Relations Tel.: +46-72-157 29 07 [email protected]
PRESS AND ANALYST CONFERENCE
Conference call/webcast Friday, February 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. CET SE: +46 (0) 8 56642698 UK: +44 (0) 203 4281431
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FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2015
Extraordinary General Meeting March 9, 2015 Annual General Meeting 2015 March 27, 2015 Interim report Jan.-March 2015 April 24, 2015 Interim report Jan.-June 2015 July 16, 2015 Interim report Jan.-Sept. 2015 Oct. 29, 2015
Consolidated Income Statement
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | 2014 | 2013* |
| Gross operating revenue | 723 | 954 | 3 005 | 3 596 |
| Advertising tax | - 1 |
- 2 |
- 3 |
- 8 |
| Operating revenue | 722 | 952 | 3 002 | 3 588 |
| Production costs Sales costs Marketing costs Administration costs Product development costs Other income/costs Impairment of non-current assets Operating income** |
-172 -264 -72 -105 -35 - 5 - 4 65 |
-257 -324 -109 -153 -67 10 -99 -47 |
-720 -1 055 -273 -443 -206 57 -1 803 -1 441 |
-875 -1 140 -262 -503 -259 17 -104 462 |
| Financial items, net | 4 | -48 | -153 | -142 |
| Income before tax Income tax |
69 -17 |
-95 15 |
-1 594 -68 |
320 -141 |
| Net income | 52 | -80 | -1 662 | 179 |
| Of which, attributable to: | ||||
| Ow ners of the Parent Company |
52 | -76 | -1 664 | 177 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | - 4 |
2 | 2 |
| Net Income | 52 | -80 | -1 662 | 179 |
| Earnings per common share, SEK | 0,40 | -0,88 | -17,09 | 1,29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of common shares, thousands | 100 177 | 100 177 | 100 177 | 100 177 |
| Preference shares on closing date, thousands | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1 000 |
| Preference dividends on cumulative preference | ||||
| shares declared in the period | -12 | -12 | -48 | -48 |
| Net income used for calculating earnings per common share | 40 | -88 | -1 712 | 129 |
| EBITDA | 134 | 148 | 631 | 777 |
| Operating cost | -583 | -814 | -2 428 | -2 828 |
| ** Includes depreciation of | - 5 |
- 6 |
-22 | -26 |
| ** Includes amortization of | -60 | -90 | -247 | -185 |
| ** Includes impairment losses of | - 4 |
-99 | -1 803 | -104 |
| Total | -69 | -195 | -2 072 | -315 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | 2014 | 2013* |
| Net income | 52 | -80 | -1 662 | 179 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that cannot be reclassified to income | ||||
| statement | ||||
| Revaluation of pension obligations | -86 | -54 | -297 | 233 |
| Tax attributable to revaluation pension obligations | 19 | 12 | 65 | -51 |
| Total | -67 | -42 | -232 | 182 |
| Items that have been or can subsequently be | ||||
| reclassified to income statement | ||||
| Exchange rate differences | -142 | 15 | 85 | -318 |
| Hedging of net investments | 26 | 3 | - 6 |
83 |
| Tax attributable to other items | - 6 |
- 1 |
1 | -18 |
| Total | -122 | 17 | 80 | -253 |
| Other comprehensive income, net after tax | -189 | -25 | -152 | -71 |
| Total comprehensive income | -137 | -105 | -1 814 | 108 |
| Of which, attributable to: | ||||
| Ow ners of the Parent Company |
-132 | -101 | -1 813 | 106 |
| Non-controlling interests | - 5 |
- 4 |
- 1 |
2 |
| Total comprehensive income | -137 | -105 | -1 814 | 108 |
Consolidated balance sheet
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* |
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Tangible assets | 21 | 40 |
| Intangible assets | 5 108 | 6 948 |
| Deferred tax assets | 210 | 209 |
| Financial assets | 173 | 148 |
| Total non-current assets | 5 512 | 7 345 |
| Current assets | ||
| Trade receivables | 353 | 430 |
| Current tax assets | 6 | 16 |
| Other current receivables | 244 | 267 |
| Other interest-bearing receivables | 3 | 3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 58 | 113 |
| Total current assets | 664 | 829 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 6 176 | 8 174 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 309 | 309 |
| Additional paid in capital | 5 125 | 5 125 |
| Reserves | -277 | -360 |
| Retained earnings | -3 420 | -1 476 |
| Total equity, owners of the Parent Company | 1 737 | 3 598 |
| Non-controlling interests | 60 | 68 |
| Total equity | 1 797 | 3 666 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Borrow ing |
1 767 | 2 115 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 247 | 276 |
| Pension obligations | 601 | 273 |
| Provisions | 5 | 5 |
| Other non-current liabilities | - | 6 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2 620 | 2 675 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 97 | 181 |
| Current tax liabilities | 31 | 25 |
| Prepaid revenues | 583 | 620 |
| Other current liabilities | 369 | 481 |
| Provisions | 54 | 74 |
| Borrow ing |
625 | 452 |
| Total current liabilities | 1 759 | 1 833 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 6 176 | 8 174 |
* Retrospective restatement of financial statements in accordance w ith IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.
Interest-bearing net debt
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* |
| Borrow ing |
-2 392 | -2 567 |
| Other current interest-bearing receivables | 3 | 3 |
| Other non-current interest-bearing receivables** | 123 | 111 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 58 | 113 |
| Interest-bearing net debt | -2 208 | -2 340 |
** included in financial assets
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| Total equity, |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional | owners of | Non | |||||
| Share | paid in | Retained | the Parent | controlling | Total | ||
| SEK M | Capital | capital | Reserves | earnings | Company | interest | equity |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2013 | 2 529 | 5 125 | -107 | -4 004 | 3 543 | - | 3 543 |
| Change in non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - 3 |
- 3 |
66 | 63 |
| Dividend on preference shares | - | - | - | -48 | -48 | - | -48 |
| Share issue, redemption of shares | 5 | - | - | - 5 |
- | - | - |
| Reduction of share capital | -2 225 | - | - | 2 225 | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | -253 | 359 | 106 | 2 | 108 |
| Share based payments | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Closing balance, December 31, 2013* | 309 | 5 125 | -360 | -1 476 | 3 598 | 68 | 3 666 |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2014 | 309 | 5 125 | -360 | -1 476 | 3 598 | 68 | 3 666 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | - | 83 | -1 896 | -1 813 | - 1 |
-1 814 |
| Dividend on preference shares | - | - | - | -48 | -48 | - | -48 |
| Dividend non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | - 7 |
- 7 |
| Closing balance, December 31, 2014 | 309 | 5 125 | -277 | -3 420 | 1 737 | 60 | 1 797 |
| * Retrospective restatement of financial statements in accordance w | ith IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. | ||||||
Key ratios
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2013* | |
| Equity, average 12 months, SEK M | 3 021 | 3 607 |
| Return on equity (ROE), 12 months, % | -55,1 | 4,9 |
| Return on Assets (ROA), 12 months, % | -19,6 | 6,1 |
| Earnings per common share, SEK | -17,09 | 1,29 |
| Adjusted earning per common share (non-IFRS), excl. items affecting | ||
| comparability and PPA related depr/amort | 2,02 | 2,45 |
| Interest-bearing net debt, SEK M | -2 208 | -2 340 |
| Debt/equity ratio, times | 1,23 | 0,64 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 29 | 45 |
| Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA 12 months, times | 3,5 | 3,0 |
| Interest-bearing net debt/adjusted EBITDA, times | 3,3 | 2,6 |
| Average number full-time employees YTD | 2 536 | 3 002 |
| Number of full-time employees on closing date | 2 256 | 2 816 |
| Number of common shares on closing | ||
| date after deduction of treasury shares, 000s | 100 177 | 100 177 |
| Number of preference shares on closing | ||
| date, 000s | 1 000 | 1 000 |
| Key ratios per share |
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2013* | |
| Equity per share, SEK | 17,17 | 35,56 |
| Share price for common shares at end of period, SEK | 7,23 | 49,59 |
| * Retrospective restatement of financial statements in accordance w | ith IAS 8 Accounting Policies, |
Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.
Consolidated statement of cash flows
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | 2014 | 2013* |
| Operating income | 65 | -47 | -1 441 | 462 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | 69 | 195 | 2 072 | 315 |
| Capital gain/loss and other non-cash items | - 3 |
40 | -56 | 6 |
| Financial items, net | -22 | -37 | -126 | -152 |
| Income tax paid | 0 | - 2 |
-22 | -59 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before | ||||
| changes in working capital | 109 | 149 | 427 | 572 |
| Changes in w orking capital |
58 | 89 | -139 | -91 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 167 | 238 | 288 | 481 |
| Acquisitions/divestments of Group companies and | ||||
| other assets | 1 | - 6 |
62 | 33 |
| Investments in non-current assets, net | -33 | -31 | -137 | -152 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -32 | -37 | -75 | -119 |
| Proceeds from borrow ings |
-18 | 83 | 77 | 2 879 |
| Repayment of borrow ings |
-97 | -249 | -283 | -3 221 |
| Long-term investments | - | - | -10 | -50 |
| Dividend on preference shares | -12 | -12 | -48 | -48 |
| Dividend minority ow ners |
- | - | - 7 |
- |
| Rights issue | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -127 | -178 | -271 | -440 |
| Cash flow | 8 | 23 | -58 | -78 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 50 | 91 | 113 | 198 |
| Cash flow | 8 | 23 | -58 | -78 |
| Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | 0 | - 1 |
3 | - 7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 58 | 113 | 58 | 113 |
| * Retrospective restatement of financial statements in accordance w | ith IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in |
Accounting Estimates and Errors.
Analysis of interest-bearing net debt
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013* | 2014 | 2013* |
| Opening balance | -2 353 | -2 519 | -2 340 | -2 704 |
| Operating cash flow | 134 | 207 | 151 | 329 |
| Acquisitions and divestments | 1 | - 6 |
62 | 33 |
| Rights issue | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| Translation differences and other changes | 10 | -22 | -81 | 2 |
| Closing balance | -2 208 | -2 340 | -2 208 | -2 340 |
| Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, times | 3,3 | 2,6 | 3,3 | 2,6 |
Financial instruments by category
| Assets on the balance sheet | Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013 |
| Loans and accounts receivables | ||
| Interest-bearing assets and blocked bank funds | 123 | 111 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 376 | 457 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 58 | 113 |
| TOTAL | 557 | 681 |
| Liabilities on the balance sheet, SEK M | Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 |
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013 |
| Other financial liabilities | ||
| Borrow ing |
2 392 | 2 567 |
| Trade payables | 97 | 181 |
| TOTAL | 2 489 | 2 748 |
Parent Company
Income statement
| Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013 |
| Revenues | 35 | 37 |
| Earnings before tax | -2 705 | 486 |
| Net Income | -2 734 | 399 |
Balance sheet
| Dec. 31 | Dec. 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2014 | 2013 |
| Non-current assets | 5 636 | 8 525 |
| Current assets | 2 214 | 2 093 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 7 850 | 10 618 |
| Equity | 2 999 | 5 780 |
| Provisions | 71 | 64 |
| Non-current liabilities | 4 672 | 4 672 |
| Current liabilities | 108 | 102 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 7 850 | 10 618 |
| Eniro AB has w ritten dow n shares in subsidaries w ith SEK 420 M during Q4 2014. |
Financial definitions
Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA excluding restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability
Adjusted earnings per common share (non-IFRS)
Net income per share adjusted for items affecting comparability, acquisition-related depreciation/amortization and impairment losses, and other acquisition-related adjustments.
Average number of common shares
Calculated as an average number of common shares outstanding on a daily basis after redemptions and repurchases. Excluding shares held by Eniro.
Average shareholders' equity
Based on average shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company at the start and end of each quarter.
Debt/equity ratio
Interest-bearing net debt divided by shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests.
Earnings per common share for the period
Earnings attributable to owners of the Parent Company for the period less the predetermined dividend on preference shares for the period, divided by the average number of common shares.
EBITDA
Operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment losses.
EBITDA margin (%)
EBITDA divided by operating revenue, multiplied by 100.
Equity/assets ratio (%)
Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests divided by the balance sheet total, multiplied by 100.
Equity per share
Shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company divided by the number of shares at the end of the period after redemptions, repurchases and issues.
Interest-bearing net debt
Borrowings excluding interest-rate derivatives less cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing assets.
Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA Interest-bearing net debt divided by EBITDA.
Operating cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities and cash flow from investing activities excluding company acquisitions/ divestments.
Organic growth
The change in operating revenue for the period adjusted for currency effects, changed publication dates, acquisitions and divestments.
Operating income
Operating income after depreciation, amortization and impairment losses.
Return on equity (%)
Net income divided by average shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company multiplied by 100.
Total operating costs
Production, sales, marketing and administrative costs excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment losses.
This is a translation of the Swedish original. In the event of any discrepancy between the Swedish and English versions, the Swedish version shall govern.
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