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Eniro Group

Quarterly Report Jul 19, 2007

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Eniro – Interim report: January – June 2007

Operating revenues and EBITDA exclude discontinued operations

April – June

  • Operating revenues amounted to SEK 1,607 M (1,739)
  • Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 537 M (663)
  • Net income for the period amounted to SEK 219 M (345)
  • Net income per share amounted to SEK 1.21 (1.90)
  • Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.79 (2.48)
  • Krak the leading online directory company in Denmark was acquired
  • Eniro´s German business, Wer Liefert Was?, is classified as a discontinued operation
  • Market outlook:
  • Full-year EBITDA outlook, excluding effects from the acquisition of Krak, remains unchanged
  • The guidance for Swedish revenues is positively revised, while guidance for the Norwegian revenues is negatively revised

January – June

  • Operating revenues amounted to SEK 2,935 M (3,063)
  • Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 1,031 M (1,025)
  • Net income for the period amounted to SEK 482 M (513)
  • Net income per share amounted to SEK 2.66 (2.83)
  • Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.78 (3.99)
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 2007 2006 % 2007 2006 % 2006/07 2006
Operating revenues** 1,607 1,739 -8 2,935 3,063 -4 6,244 6,372
Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA)*** 537 663 -19 1,031 1,025 1 2,226 2,220
Earnings before tax 291 431 -32 580 565 3 1,291 1,276
Net income continuing operations 204 316 -35 453 415 9 1,023 985
Net income 219 345 -37 482 513 -6 1,023 1,054
Net income per share, continuing operations 1.13 1.74 -35 2.50 2.29 9 5.65 5.44
Net income per share, SEK 1.21 1.90 -36 2.66 2.83 -6 5.65 5.82
Cash flow from operating activities 431 353 22 555 575 -3 1,382 1,402
Cash earnings per share, SEK 1.79 2.48 -28 3.78 3.99 -5 7.92 8.13

*Operating Revenues and EBITDA excluding discontinued operations

** Moved publications during Q2 2007 affects the comparison year-on-year negatively with SEK 67 M

***EBITDA Q2 2006 includes capital gains of SEK 43 M and EBITDA Q1 2007 includes capital gains of SEK 140M

CEO Tomas Franzén's comments on the second quarter 2007

Our ambition for revenue growth in a mid term perspective is 3-5 percent with accelerating growth in online revenues, increased revenues from voice and reduced decline from print.

In order to meet the ambition we started out the first quarter quite aggressively with launches of new versions of our websites in all countries, an organizational split of our online and print business in Sweden and increased our sales forces in most markets.

These actions were followed in the second quarter by especially two events within online.

Firstly, we acquired Krak, the leading online directory company in Denmark, which will enable us to take a leading online position in Denmark. This acquisition will further strengthen our position as the leading search company in the Nordic countries and gives us very strong online positions in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and a good position in Finland.

The first findings on Krak are very positive and by a quick restructuring, resulting in redundancies of approximately 150 people, our new Danish organization will be in place already by September 1. The earlier communicated synergies in 2008 of 25 MSEK will instead be 60 MSEK annually. To accomplish this we will in the third quarter report a restructuring cost of approximately 40 MSEK.

Secondly, we made an additional agreement with Google. Google is now using our listing information in their service "Google maps" in all Nordic countries, which means additional exposure for our advertisers.

The enlargement of our sales force, which we started during the first quarter, continued during the second quarter. Adding more sales is a strategic move in order to improve the market penetration, especially within online, and a necessary step towards reaching our overall ambition for revenue growth. The enlargement is affecting EBITDA negatively in the first two quarters but growing order intake will result in increased top line growth during the second half of the year.

During the second quarter we have also been busy working with the divestiture of WLW – the process is ongoing and we expect the divestment to be closed late summer.

Looking at the group revenues development, total revenues were organically flat for the second quarter and increased organically by 1 percent for the sixmonth period. We continue to show strong organic growth in online with a 17 percent growth in the second quarter, which is also the accumulated figure for the first six months. We expect this strong development to continue also in the second half of the year as a result of taken initiatives within online.

Voice also continue to grow in line with our expectations and recorded a 5 percent organic growth during the first half-year as a result of the new service concept within voice.

The print revenues declined organically by 7 percent in the second quarter and by 8 percent for the six months period. Our two biggest print markets, Sweden and Norway, are developing in different directions. While Sweden is improving order intake during the first half year and will show flat print revenues for the full year compared with last year, the organic print decline in Norway for the full year will be 15 percent. The print development in Norway is of course not satisfactory. The print activities initiated in Norway during the first quarter within sales force management and product development for the 2008 editions have been concluded during the second quarter and it is yet to early to evaluate the impact from these activities going forward in 2008.

EBITDA for the Group decreased to SEK 537 M (663) for the second quarter. Changes in publication dates, currency and bundling principles as well as capital gains in the second quarter 2006 and the loss of publication fees impacted the comparison negatively. Considering the impact of these factors the operational EBITDA is in line with the same quarter last year.

Finally, we have adjusted our market outlook for the full year taking into account the acquisition of Krak and the print development in Sweden and Norway. Although there are some changes in our revenue guidance the operational EBITDA guidance for the full year is unchanged.

Tomas Franzén President and CEO

Financial summary

Second quarter results

Operating revenues amounted to SEK 1,607 M (1,739).

The organic development in operating revenues (adjusted for currency effects, publication shifts, publication fees, acquisitions and divestments) was flat.

Online revenues continued to show improvement, with an increase of 12 percent to SEK 446 M (398) and organically by 17 percent.

Operating revenues from voice increased by 4 percent to SEK 242 M (235), and the organic increase was 4 percent.

Offline revenues declined by 17 percent to SEK 919 M (1,106). The second quarter was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates of SEK 67 M. Organically, offline revenues decreased by 7 percent, mainly as a result of lower offline revenues in Norway and Finland.

Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) for the quarter amounted to SEK 537 M (663). EBITDA for the quarter was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates, bundling, loss of publication fees, currency effects and higher sales costs. When comparing with the corresponding period 2006, a capital gain from the sale of the shares in DM Huset AS and Tradera Nordic AB of SEK 43 M, was reported in the second quarter 2006.

Six-month results

Operating revenues amounted to SEK 2,935 M (3,063). Organic growth was 1 percent.

Online revenues increased by 12 percent to SEK 870 M (780). Organically, online revenues increased by 17 percent.

Voice revenues increased by 6 percent to SEK 460 M (435). The organic increase was 5 percent.

Offline revenues amounted to SEK 1,605 M (1,848), a decline of 13 percent. Organically, offline revenues declined by 8 percent, mainly as a result of lower offline revenues in Norway.

EBITDA for the period amounted to SEK 1,031 M (1,025) and included a capital gain of SEK 140 M (43). EBITDA was negatively impacted by changes in publication dates, bundling, loss of publication fees and currency effects. Investments in sales, the organizational split in Sweden and launches of new websites also had negative impact.

Taxes

Income tax for the second quarter was SEK 87 M (115), which resulted in a reported tax rate of 30 percent. Since the tax rate in Denmark has been lowered the value of the tax losses carried forward are reduced, hence resulting in an increased reported tax in Denmark. For the six-month period the income tax was SEK 127 M (150), with a reported tax rate of 22 percent. During the first quarter in 2007, capital gains were realized with no tax impact, the underlying tax rate for the six months period is 26 percent.

Earnings per share

Cash earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.79 (2.48) for the second quarter and SEK 3.78 (3.99) for the six-month period. Net income per share amounted to SEK 1.21 (1.90) for the quarter and SEK 2.66 (2.83) for the six-month period.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter was SEK 431 M (353) and was positively affected by improvements in working capital. Total cash flow for the second quarter was SEK 82 M (-168). Cash flow from operating activities for the first six months was SEK 555 M (575), while total cash flow was SEK -41 M (-311).

Financial position

The Group's interest-bearing net debt totaled SEK 9,881 M (10,187) at June 30, 2007. The equity/assets ratio was 26 percent (25). The debt/equity ratio was 1.91 compared with 2.16 at June 30, 2006. Interest-bearing net debt in relation to EBITDA was 4.4. Return on equity was 20 percent for the past 12 months. Unrealized currency effects on external loans and derivatives during the six month period amounting to SEK -370 M had a negative effect on net debt.

The financial net amounted to SEK -143 M (-130) for the second quarter and includes the net of currency exchange differences with SEK -11 M (3). For the sixmonth period, the financial net amounted to SEK -255 M (-257) and the net of currency exchange differences was SEK 0 M (7).

At June 30, 2007, outstanding debt under the credit facilities totaled NOK 6,529 M, EUR 100 M, DKK 380 M and SEK 1,445 M. The main part of the utilized portion of the facility in NOK and EUR is hedged at a fixed interest rate.

Repurchase of own shares

At the end of the quarter, Eniro held 999,832 shares. These shares will be retained for use in the sharesaving program. The average holding of the company's own shares during the six months period was 999,840.

Parent Company

Operating revenues during the first six months of 2007 amounted to SEK 14 M (14). All operating revenues pertain to internal Group sales. Earnings before tax amounted to SEK -179 M (-30). Investments amounted to SEK 579 M (243) and consisted of capital contributions to subsidiaries and acquisitions of Leta Information AB and Netclips AB (Bubblare.se). The Parent Company's external interest-bearing net debt at the end of the period amounted to SEK 7 M (6).

The interim report for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with RR 32 Reporting of Legal Entities.

Risks and Uncertainties

Eniro´s business environment is undergoing some significant changes, examples of significant industry and market related risks in Eniros´s operations include the risk of new types of competitor constellations and competitor cooperation, the risk of changes in customer behaviour and user behaviour, 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 2006 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 2007 then those described in the annual report.

Eniro has categorized the risks its faces as industryand market related risks, commercial risks, operative risks, financial risks, compliance risks relating to laws and regulations, and financial reporting risks. The company annually assesses the different risk categories in order to identify risks and uncertainties in a systematic manner.

Market Outlook

The market outlook is revised from the Q1 report regarding Group EBITDA and revenues in Sweden and Norway.

New revised outlook

Total revenues for the Group in 2007 are expected to increase organically supported by strong online growth and despite the continued pressure on offline.

Underlying EBITDA for the Group, excluding capital gains and restructuring costs, is expected to be in line with 2006. Restructuring cost from the acquisition of Krak is estimated to be SEK 40 M and mainly addressed to redundancies of some 150 employees and will be charged in the third quarter. Cost synergies from KRAK are estimated to approximately SEK 60 M annually from 2008. EBITDA cash conversion will remain high.

Total revenues for Sweden are expected to increase organically in 2007. Offline is expected to be organically flat compared with 2006. The organic online growth rate is expected to be higher than in 2006, and voice to show a slight organic increase.

In Norway, offline is expected to decline organically by approximately 15 percent and online to increase organically by approximately 20 percent. In addition, publishing fees of NOK 52 M expired January 1, 2007.

Previously stated outlook in Q1 2007

Total revenues for the Group in 2007 are expected to increase organically supported by strong online growth and despite the continued pressure on offline.

EBITDA for the Group is expected to be in line with 2006, including cost savings related to the previously announced cost-savings program as of 2004 as well as cost synergies from the integration of the Norwegian operations. EBITDA cash conversion will remain high.

Total revenues for Sweden are expected to increase organically in 2007. Offline is expected to decline organically in line with 2006, the organic online growth rate is expected to be higher than in 2006 and voice to show a slight organic increase.

Total revenues in Norway, 2007, are expected to be organically in line with 2006. Offline is expected to decline organically by approximately 10 percent and online to increase organically by approximately 20 percent. In addition, publishing fees of NOK 52 M expire as of January 1, 2007.

Development per market

Sweden excluding Voice

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % %org * 2007 2006 % %org * 2006/07 2006
Revenues 553 571 -3 2 941 939 0 3 2,177 2,175
Offline 379 417 -9 -2 595 633 -6 -2 1,484 1,522
Online 174 154 13 12 346 306 13 13 693 653
EBITDA 253 269 -6 373 390 -4 986 1,003
EBITDA marg % 46 47 40 42 45 46

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues for Sweden declined by 3 percent to SEK 553 M (571). Organically, operating revenues increased by 2 percent.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 2 percent.

During the second quarter 2007, revenues were reported from 9 "Yellow pages" directories, among which the Malmö edition was the largest, and from 49 local directories. The "Yellow Pages" directories have organically declined by 4 percent, while local directories increased by 9 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 12 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 253 M (269). EBITDA was negatively affected, primarily, by changed publication dates and costs for investing in additional sales personnel both for offline and online.

January - June

Operating revenues for Sweden for the first six months of 2007 were flat. Organically, operating revenues increased by 3 percent.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 2 percent and online revenues increased organically by 13 percent.

During the first six months 2007, revenues were reported from 11 "Yellow Pages" directories, among which Gothenburg and Malmö edition were the largest, and from 77 local directories. The "Yellow Pages" directories have organically declined by 5 percent, while local directories increased by 12 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 373 M (390). The decline was mainly attributable to costs relating to investment in additional sales personnel both for offline and online, organizational split and for the launch of the new version of eniro.se in the first quarter. In addition local directories have a lower incremental margin, meaning that a shift towards higher revenues deriving from local directories negatively affects the EBITDA margin.

Sweden Voice

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % %org * 2007 2006 % % org* 2006/07 2006
Revenues** 159 152 5 4 303 286 6 4 614 597
EBITDA 34 32 6 67 58 16 149 140
EBITDA marg % 21 21 22 20 24 23

* Organic change

** Voice revenues

April – June

Operating revenues for the quarter increased by 5 percent, while the organic increase was 4 percent. The new service concept that was introduced during 2006 continued to result in prolonged handling time with a positive impact on revenues. Volumes were also increasing supported by the Telenor contract.

EBITDA increased to SEK 34 M (32) for the second quarter.

January – June

Operating revenues increased by 6 percent to SEK 303 M (286). As of January 1, 2007 content sales are moved from offline to voice. The organic increase of revenues is 4 percent. EBITDA amounted to SEK 67 M (58), an increase by 16 percent.

Norway

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % % org %org incl
bundl
*
2007 2006 % % org* %org incl bundl** 2006/07 2006
Revenues 505 581 -13 -4 -1 1,044 1,187 -12 -4 -1 1,978 2,121
Offline 284 378 -25 -18 -11 622 803 -23 -15 -11 1,163 1,344
Online 195 175 11 26 20 372 335 11 24 20 712 675
Voice 26 28 -7 -5 -5 50 49 2 5 5 103 102
EBITDA 225 301 -25 583 581 0 927 925
EBITDA marg % 45 52 56 49 47 44

* Organic change

**Organic change including change in bundling method

April – June

Operating revenues for Norway during the second quarter decreased by 13 percent to SEK 505 M (581). Adjusted for negative currency effects of SEK 23 M, reduced consolidated revenues deriving from the reduction of ownership in SOL and the loss of publication fees, revenues declined organically by 4 percent. Considering also the change in bundling method, the underlying development was a decrease of 1 percent.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 18 percent including changes in bundling method, offline declined organically by 11 percent.

Online revenues for Norway totaled SEK 195 M (175). The organic growth in online revenues was 26 percent and including changes in bundling method, 20 percent. The growth in online is mainly driven by strong growth in gulesider.no.

Voice decreased organically by 5 percent.

EBITDA for Norway was SEK 225 M (301). The comparison figures for 2006 included a capital gain of SEK 37 M from the sale of DM Huset AS and Tradera Nordic AB. Effects of lost publication fees of NOK 17 M and changed bundling method, as well as currency changes, impacts the comparison with last year negatively.

January – June

Operating revenues for the six-month period declined by 12 percent to SEK 1,044 M (1,187). The organic decline was 4 percent and adjusted for change in bundling method a decline of 1 percent.

Offline revenues decreased organically by 15 percent including changes in bundling method, offline declined organically by 11 percent. During the first six months the Oslo directory was published with a decline of 15 percent.

Online revenues increased organically by 24 percent, mainly driven by strong growth in gulesider.no. Considering also the change in bundling method, the underlying development was 20 percent.

Voice revenues increased organically by 5 percent.

EBITDA for Norway amounted to SEK 583 M (581) and included a capital gain of SEK 125 M from the sale of 49.9 percent of SOL. Effects of lost publication fees of NOK 35 M and changed bundling method, as well as currency changes, impacts the comparison with last year negatively.

As of January 1, Eniro´s ownership in SOL is 50.1 percent. SOL is managed as a joint venture and consolidated into the accounts in accordance with the proportional method (see accounting principles).

Finland

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % % org* 2007 2006 % % org* 2006/07 2006
Revenues 239 257 -7 -2 367 371 -1 0 638 642
Offline 148 172 -14 -8 195 209 -7 -6 297 311
Online 34 30 13 9 65 62 5 4 126 123
Voice 57 55 4 6 107 100 7 9 215 208
EBITDA 58 62 -6 74 55 35 103 84
EBITDA marg % 24 24 20 15 16 13

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues for Finland during the second quarter decreased by 7 percent. The organic development was a decrease of 2 percent.

The offline revenues declined organically by 8 percent. During the quarter the Helsinki directory was published with about 11 percent lower revenues

Online revenues increased organically by 9 percent.

Revenues from voice continued to develop well and increased organically by 6 percent.

EBITDA declined to SEK 58 M (62). EBITDA was negatively affected by changes in publication dates and restructuring charges of SEK 5 M reported during the quarter, implying that the underlying EBITDA improved.

January - June

Operating revenues for Finland during the first six months decreased by 1 percent. The organic development was flat.

Offline revenues declined organically by 6 percent. Online revenues increased organically by 4 percent. Changes in the organization to a split sales force for offline and online as well as changes in the canvass planning have had timing effects on revenues, thus resulting in that the online revenues declined organically by 1 percent in the first quarter 2007.

Voice increased organically by 9 percent.

EBITDA improved to SEK 74 M (55), including a capital gain of SEK 15 M from the sale of shares in Finnet Media.

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % % org* 2007 2006 % % org* 2006/07 2006
Revenues 94 129 -27 3 192 204 -6 4 430 442
Offline 71 106 -33 5 144 159 -9 3 331 346
Online 23 23 0 -4 48 45 7 6 99 96
EBITDA 2 29 -93 10 18 -44 50 58
EBITDA marg % 2 22 5 9 12 13

Denmark

*Organic change

April – June

Krak Forlag A/S was acquired during the second quarter. Earlier communicated synergies of SEK 25 M in 2008 and SEK 37 M in 2009 are now estimated to be approximately SEK 60 M annually already from 2008. Restructuring costs of approximately SEK 40 M will be recorded in Q3 2007, mainly addressed to redundancies of about 150 employees. The new organization will be in place already from September 1 2007.

Operating revenues for Denmark during the quarter decreased by 27 percent, negatively affected from changes in publication dates by SEK 37 M. The organic development was an increase of 3 percent. Offline revenues increased organically by 5 percent. Online revenues decreased organically by 4 percent due to weak banner sales during the first quarter.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 2 M (29) and was negatively affected by changes in publication dates. The comparable EBITDA for the second quarter in 2006 was positively impacted by a capital gain from the sale of Tradera Nordic AB of SEK 2.5 M.

January - June

Operating revenues for Denmark during the six months period decreased by 6 percent. The organic development was an increase of 4 percent.

Offline revenues increased organically by 3 percent and online revenues increased organically by 6 percent.

Poland

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % % org* 2007 2006 % % org* 2006/07 2006
Revenues 57 49 16 13 88 76 16 15 407 395
Offline 37 33 12 6 49 44 11 8 334 329
Online 20 16 25 27 39 32 22 26 73 66
EBITDA -12 -16 -38 -45 98 91
EBITDA marg % -21 -33 -43 -59 24 23

*Organic change

April - June

Operating revenues increased by 16 percent. Improved sales in both offline and online impacted operating revenues positively and resulted in an organic increase of 13 percent.

Offline revenues increased organically by 6 percent and online revenues increased organically by 27 percent.

EBITDA improved to a loss of SEK -12 M (-16) 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 16 percent. The organic increase was 15 percent, with offline revenues increasing organically by 8 percent and online revenues by 26 percent organically.

EBITDA improved to a loss of SEK -38 M (-45).

Germany - Reported as Discontinued Operations

April-June January-June Jul/Jun Jan-Dec
SEK M 2007 2006 % % org* 2007 2006 % % org* 2006/07 2006
Revenues** 91 80 14 15 174 162 7 9 337 325
EBITDA 19 20 -5 35 49 -29 56 70
EBITDA marg % 21 25 20 30 17 22

* Organic change

** Wer Liefert Was? has only Internet revenues.

April - June

The new business model continued to show result in increased revenues quarter over quarter with the second quarter of 2006 being the point of lowest quarterly revenue.

Operating revenues increased by 14 percent to SEK 91 M (80). Organically the increase was 15 percent. The revenue increase from the first quarter 2007 was 10 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 19 M (20). The comparable EBITDA for the corresponding period in 2006 was

positively affected by a one time reversal of reserves of SEK 3 M.

Decision has been made to initiate a divestment of the German operations. In accordance with IFRS 5 Germany is therefore accounted as discontinued operation in the Group accounts.

January – June

Organically, operating revenues increased by 9 percent.

EBITDA amounted to SEK 35 M (49). The comparable EBITDA for the first six months in 2006 was positively

EBITDA decreased to SEK 10 M (18).

affected by low marketing costs and by reversal of reserves.

Other

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

EBITDA for the second quarter amounted to SEK -23 M (-14) and for the six months period SEK -38 M (-32).

Other information

Employees

On June 30, 2007, the number of full-time employees totaled 4,994 (4,738). In Denmark an increase of 265 employees refers to the acquisition of Krak. The number of employees by country is presented in the table below:

Sweden 1,407 (1,416)
Norway 1,041 (1,057)
Finland 541 (559)
Denmark 673 (365)
Poland 1,085 (1,093)
Germany 247 (247)

Accounting principles from 2007

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 EU has adopted the following standards and interpretations with effective date during 2007: IAS 1 Amendments – Presentation of Financial Statements: Disclosures of equity, IFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures and IFRIC 11 IFRS 2 Group and Treasury Share Transactions. The above standards and interpretations have been applied as of January 1, 2007. These standards and interpretations are deemed not to have any significant effect on the Group's earnings or equity.

As of January 1, 2007 Eniro held interests in joint ventures. A joint venture is defined as a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control. This could take the form of jointly owned companies that are governed jointly. Joint ventures are reported in compliance with IAS 31, Interest in Joint Ventures. Eniro consolidates joint ventures in accordance with the proportional method. Accordingly, Eniro's share of the joint venture's income statements and balance sheets is added to the corresponding line in Eniro's accounts.

In accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, operations that Eniro is phasing out are reported separately in the balance sheet and income statement, since it is highly probable that a sale will be finalized within one year. This means that the German operations are reported separately under the heading Discontinued operations.

A more detailed description of the accounting principles, which Eniro is applying, is presented in the 2006 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 2007 versus 2006
MSEK Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 2007
Sweden excl Voice 19 -21 13 -11 0
Norway 0 0 0 0 0
Denmark 20 -37 13 4 0
Finland 11 -10 -1 0 0
Poland 0 1 0 -1 0
Total effect 50 -67 25 -8 0

Revenue distribution of bundled sales in 2007 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. As of 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.

Sales of bundled products in the Swedish operations amounted to SEK 420-450 M. As of January 1, 2007, 40 percent of revenues are reported as online revenues, while 60 percent are reported as offline revenues. The same distribution ratio between online and offline was used in 2006.

Sales of bundled products in Norway amounted to approximately NOK 150 M. The same distribution method has been introduced in Norway as in Sweden. A distribution of 70 percent to online and 30 percent to offline of all bundled sales as of January 1, 2007. The

change in distribution method was estimated in the first quarter report to have a negative impact on offline revenues of NOK 75 M, while online revenues were expected to increase by NOK 51 M for 2007. The new estimate is a negative impact on offline revenues of NOK 83 M, while online revenues are expected to increase by NOK 55 M for 2007. EBITDA for 2007 is estimated to be negatively affected by NOK 28 M. The estimated net difference of NOK 28 M in revenues will be shifted to 2008.

Acquisitions

Krak, the leading online directory company in Denmark, was acquired during the second quarter for an enterprise value of approximately SEK 500 M. Cost synergies of approximately SEK 60 M are expected to be realized in 2008 and onwards from the merge of Krak and Eniro in Denmark. The income statement of Krak will be consolidated in Eniro Denmark as of July 1, 2007.

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 19, 2007

Lars Berg Chairman of the Board of Directors

Per Bystedt Member of the Board

Barbara Donoghue Member of the Board

Gunilla Fransson Member of the Board

Luca Majocchi Member of the Board

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

For information, please contact: Tomas Franzén, President and CEO Tel +46 8-553 310 01, +46 70-333 63 20

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 Tomas Franzén Member of the Board President and CEO

Harald Strømme Member of the Board

Ola Leander Member of the Board

Christina Ohlson Member of the Board

Michél Trevisson Member of the Board

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

Financial calendar 2007

Interim report Jan-Sept 2007 October 24, 2007

Market statistics

Eniro's market shares

Country Market Market size 2006, SEK M 2006 2005
Sweden Advertising* 22,600 10 % 11 %
Internet advertising 3,000 22 % 29 %
Directory advertising 2,000 79 % 82 %
Norway Advertising* 17,000 12 % 13 %
Internet advertising 2,400 28 % 34 %
Directory advertising 1,300 100 % 100 %
Finland Advertising* 12,900 3 % 4 %
Internet advertising 800 16 % 15 %
Directory advertising 1,200 26 % 31 %
Denmark Advertising* 17,000 3 % 3 %
Internet advertising 2,200 4 % 8 %
Directory advertising 1,000 31 % 27 %
Poland Advertising* 15,300 3 % 3 %
Internet advertising 700 9 % 11 %
Directory advertising 600 53 % 56 %
Germany Advertising* 189,000 <1 % <1 %
Internet advertising 17,700 2 % 4 %
Directory advertising 11,100 n/a n/a

Sources: IRM, WARC, Zenith Optimedia, Dansk Oplagskontrol, ZAW, BVDW, IAB, CR Media Consulting and Eniro estimates. The figures for 2006 have been adjusted in consideration of changed market data from the various institutes and changes in sources.

* Traditional media, directories and Internet. Traditional media includes daily press, magazines, TV, radio cinema and outdoor advertising.

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Operating revenues:
Gross operating revenues 1 622 1 753 2 961 3 087 6 320 6 446
Advertising tax -15 -14 -26 -24 -76 -74
Operating revenues 1 607 1 739 2 935 3 063 6 244 6 372
Costs:
Production costs -498 -537 -888 -923 -1 842 -1 877
Sales costs -364 -391 -753 -793 -1 450 -1 490
Marketing costs -156 -167 -301 -312 -637 -648
Administration costs -146 -120 -262 -230 -515 -483
Product development costs
Other revenues/costs
-46
37
-32
69
-77
181
-62
79
-136
162
-121
60
Operating income before interest and taxes * 434 561 835 822 1 826 1 813
Financial items, net -143 -130 -255 -257 -535 -537
Earnings before tax 291 431 580 565 1 291 1 276
Income tax -87 -115 -127 -150 -268 -291
Net income from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
204 316 453 415 1 023 985
Net income from discontinued operations 15 29 29 98 0 69
Net income 219 345 482 513 1 023 1 054
* Depreciations are included with 18 17 36 38 72 74
* Amortizations are included with 85 85 160 165 328 333
* Depreciations and Amortizations total 103 102 196 203 400 407
Net income per share from continuing operations, SEK
- before dilution 1,13 1,74 2,50 2,29 5,65 5,44
- after dilution 1,12 1,74 2,50 2,29 5,64 5,43
Net income per share from discontinued operations, SEK
- before dilution 0,08 0,16 0,16 0,54 0,00 0,38
- after dilution 0,08 0,16 0,16 0,54 0,00 0,38
Net income per share, SEK
- before dilution 1,21 1,90 2,66 2,83 5,65 5,82
- after dilution 1,21 1,90 2,66 2,83 5,64 5,81
Average number of shares before dilution, 000s 181 103 181 102 181 103 181 102 181 103 181 102
Average number of shares after dilution, 000s 181 334 181 339 181 334 181 339 181 334 181 309
Consolidated balance sheet
2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006
SEK M Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible non-current assets 202 255 259 258 262 281
Intangible assets 15 703 16 070 15 459 15 844 16 249 16 507
Deferred income tax assets 180 145 138 156 130 174
Financial assets 322 226 293 169 191 180
Total non-current assets 16 407 16 696 16 149 16 427 16 832 17 142
Current assets
Work in progress 179 167 157 158 144 166
Accounts receivable 939 1 058 1 042 774 890 873
Prepaid costs and accrued revenues 257 227 203 280 192 195
Current income tax receivables 176 158 108 120 89 85
Other non-interest bearing current receivables 60 162 68 71 74 74
Other financial assets 4 8 8 3 42 40
Cash and cash equivalents 430 369 478 421 417 595
Assets classified as held for sale 1 122 - - - - -
Total current assets 3 167 2 149 2 064 1 827 1 848 2 028
TOTAL ASSETS 19 574 18 845 18 213 18 254 18 680 19 170
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 182 182 182 182 182 182
Additional paid in capital 4 257 4 255 4 254 4 252 4 252 4 250
Reserves 69 -69 -296 -279 -158 -83
Retained earnings 665 1 243 980 626 439 492
Total equity 5 173 5 611 5 120 4 781 4 715 4 841
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 9 189 8 711 8 545 9 154 9 560 9 874
Retirement benefit obligations 233 232 334 353 396 375
Deferred income tax liabilities 1 379 1 275 1 227 1 100 1 076 1 028
Provisions 9 40 40 44 24 44
Total non-current liabilities 10 810 10 258 10 146 10 651 11 056 11 321
Current liabilities
Advances from customers 191 187 143 266 219 191
Accounts payable 260 226 326 191 246 229
Current income tax liabilities 11 9 26 7 5 1
Other non-interest bearing liabilities 409 485 476 466 414 395
Provisions 19 21 21 14 13 18
Accrued costs and prepaid revenues 1 267 1 247 1 192 1 082 1 161 1 308
Borrowings 1 216 801 763 796 851 866
Liabilities directly associated with
assets classified as held for sale 218 - - - - -
Total current liabilities 3 591 2 976 2 947 2 822 2 909 3 008
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 19 574 18 845 18 213 18 254 18 680 19 170
Changes in equity
Additional paid Retained
SEK M Share Capital in capital Reserves earnings Total equity
Opening balance as per January 1, 2006 182 4 249 -121 324 4 634
Foreign currency translation differences - - -204 - -204
Hedging of cash flow after tax - - 109 - 109
Hedging of net investments after tax - - 58 - 58
Share-savings program - value of services provided - 3 - - 3
Dividend - - - -398 -398
Net income - - - 513 513
Closing balance as per June 30, 2006 182 4 252 -158 439 4 715
Opening balance as per January 1, 2007 182 4 254 -296 980 5 120
Foreign currency translation differences - - 632 - 632
Hedging of cash flow after tax - - 88 - 88
Hedging of net investments after tax - - -355 - -355
Share-savings program - value of services provided - 3 - - 3
Dividend - - - -797 -797
Net income - - - 482 482
Closing balance as per June 30, 2007 182 4 257 69 665 5 173
Cash flow statement ------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating income before interest and taxes 434 561 835 822 1 826 1 813
Depreciations and amortizations 103 102 196 203 400 407
Other non-cash items -32 -55 -166 -44 -186 -64
Interest paid -122 -124 -246 -255 -482 -491
Income taxes paid -50 -49 -119 -124 -250 -255
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 333 435 500 602 1 308 1 410
Changes in net working capital 98 -82 55 -27 74 -8
Cash flow from operating activities 431 353 555 575 1 382 1 402
Acquisition of group companies
and associated companies -419 -10 -491 -121 -508 -138
Divestment group companies
and associated companies 91 49 108 49 108 49
Purchases and sales of non-current assets, net -26 -21 -60 -44 -142 -126
Cash flow from investing activites -354 18 -443 -116 -542 -215
New loans raised 999 999 999
Loans paid back -206 -147 -419 -438 -1 069 -1 088
Dividend -797 -398 -797 -398 -797 -398
Cash flow from financing activities -4 -545 -217 -836 -867 -1 486
Cash flow from discontinued operations 9 6 64 66 67 69
Cash flow 82 -168 -41 -311 40 -230
Total cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 369 595 478 742 417 742
Cash flow 82 -168 -41 -311 40 -230
Exchange difference in cash and cash equivalents 4 -10 18 -14 -2 -34
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period
discontinued operations 25 25 25
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period
continuing operations 430 417 430 417 430 478
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of period 455 417 455 417 455 478
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Total operating revenues 1 607 1 739 2 935 3 063 6 244 6 372
Offline revenues 919 1 106 1 605 1 848 3 609 3 852
Online revenues 446 398 870 780 1 703 1 613
Voice revenues 242 235 460 435 932 907
Online revenues, portion of total 28% 23% 30% 25% 27% 25%
Sweden excl. Voice 553 571 941 939 2 177 2 175
Offline revenues 379 417 595 633 1 484 1 522
Online revenues 174 154 346 306 693 653
Sweden Voice 159 152 303 286 614 597
Voice revenues 159 152 303 286 614 597
Norway 505 581 1 044 1 187 1 978 2 121
Offline revenues 284 378 622 803 1 163 1 344
Online revenues 195 175 372 335 712 675
Voice revenues 26 28 50 49 103 102
Finland 239 257 367 371 638 642
Offline revenues 148 172 195 209 297 311
Online revenues 34 30 65 62 126 123
Voice revenues 57 55 107 100 215 208
Denmark 94 129 192 204 430 442
Offline revenues 71 106 144 159 331 346
Online revenues 23 23 48 45 99 96
Poland 57 49 88 76 407 395
Offline revenues 37 33 49 44 334 329
Online revenues 20 16 39 32 73 66

EBITDA by region and market unit

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
EBITDA Total 537 663 1 031 1 025 2 226 2 220
Margin, % 33 38 35 33 36 35
Sweden excl. Voice 253 269 373 390 986 1 003
Margin, % 46 47 40 42 45 46
Sweden Voice 34 32 67 58 149 140
Margin, % 21 21 22 20 24 23
Norway 225 301 583 581 927 925
Margin, % 45 52 56 49 47 44
Finland 58 62 74 55 103 84
Margin, % 24 24 20 15 16 13
Denmark 2 29 10 18 50 58
Margin, % 2 22 5 9 12 13
Poland -12 -16 -38 -45 98 91
Margin, % -21 -33 -43 -59 24 23
Other (Head office and group-wide projects) -23 -14 -38 -32 -87 -81
EBIT by market unit
------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Continuing operations
Total EBIT 434 561 835 822 1 826 1 813
Margin, % 27 32 28 27 29 28
Sweden excl. Voice 236 261 347 374 942 969
Margin, % 43 46 37 40 43 45
Sweden Voice 31 30 62 54 139 131
Margin, % 19 20 20 19 23 22
Norway 153 219 440 418 626 604
Margin, % 30 38 42 35 32 28
Finland 52 55 61 41 76 56
Margin, % 22 21 17 11 12 9
Denmark -1 28 5 16 40 51
Margin, % -1 22 3 8 9 12
Poland -14 -18 -42 -49 90 83
Margin, % -25 -37 -48 -64 22 21
Other -23 -14 -38 -32 -87 -81
Operating Revenues by quarter
2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005
SEK M Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Continuing operations
Operating revenues
Total 1 607 1 328 1 958 1 351 1 739 1 324 1 673 882
Offline revenues 919 686 1 284 720 1 106 742 1 147 413
Online revenues 446 424 435 398 398 382 325 263
Voice revenues 242 218 239 233 235 200 201 206
Sweden excl. Voice 553 388 846 390 571 368 869 391
Offline revenues 379 216 659 230 417 216 708 245
Online revenues 174 172 187 160 154 152 161 146
Sweden Voice 159 144 158 153 152 134 148 156
Voice revenues 159 144 158 153 152 134 148 156
Norway 505 539 416 518 581 606 119 61
Offline revenues 284 338 216 325 378 425 13 -
Online revenues 195 177 173 167 175 160 100 61
Voice revenues 26 24 27 26 28 21 6 -
Finland 239 128 161 110 257 114 168 103
Offline revenues 148 47 77 25 172 37 92 29
Online revenues 34 31 30 31 30 32 29 24
Voice revenues 57 50 54 54 55 45 47 50
Denmark 94 98 138 100 129 75 122 98
Offline revenues 71 73 111 76 106 53 101 79
Online revenues 23 25 27 24 23 22 21 19
Poland 57 31 239 80 49 27 247 73
Offline revenues 37 12 221 64 33 11 233 60
Online revenues 20 19 18 16 16 16 14 13
EBITDA by quarter
2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005
SEK M Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Continuing operations
EBITDA by quarter
Total 537 494 747 448 663 362 539 174
Sweden excl. Voice 253 120 466 147 269 121 426 119
Sweden Voice 34 33 31 51 32 26 44 41
Norway 225 358 108 236 301 280 -48 8
Finland 58 16 26 3 62 -7 19 -12
Denmark 2 8 35 5 29 -11 8 16
Poland -12 -26 111 25 -16 -29 124 12
Other (Head office and group-wide projects) -23 -15 -30 -19 -14 -18 -34 -10

Financial key ratios

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
SEK M Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating margin - EBITDA, % 33 38 35 33 36 35
Operating margin - EBIT, % 27 32 28 27 29 28
Cash Earnings continuing operations, SEK M 307 418 649 618 1 423 1 392
Cash Earnings, SEK M 325 450 684 722 1 434 1 472
2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006
SEK M Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Equity, average 12 months, SEK M 5 114 4 961 4 804 4 379 3 639 2 902
Return on equity, 12 months, % 20 23 22 27 32 36
Interest-bearing net debt, SEK M 9 881 9 161 8 872 9 719 10 187 10 340
Debt/equity ratio, times 1,91 1,63 1,73 2,03 2,16 2,14
Equity/assets ratio, % 26 30 28 26 25 25
Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA 12 months, times 4,4 3,8 3,9 4,7 5,6 6,8

Key ratios per share before dilution

------- 3 months -------- ------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months -------
2007 2006 2007 2006 2006/07 2006
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Operating revenues, SEK 8,87 9,60 16,21 16,91 34,48 35,18
Earnings before tax, SEK 1,61 2,38 3,20 3,12 7,13 7,05
Net income continuing operations, SEK 1,13 1,74 2,50 2,29 5,65 5,44
Net income, SEK 1,21 1,90 2,66 2,83 5,65 5,82
Cash Earnings continuing operations, SEK 1,70 2,31 3,58 3,41 7,86 7,69
Cash Earnings, SEK 1,79 2,48 3,78 3,99 7,92 8,13
Average number of shares before dilution, 000s 181 103 181 102 181 103 181 102 181 103 181 102
Average number of shares after dilution, 000s 181 334 181 339 181 334 181 339 181 334 181 309
2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006
Jun. 30 Mar. 31 Dec. 31 Sep. 30 Jun. 30 Mar. 31
Equity, SEK 28,56 30,98 28,27 26,40 26,03 26,73
Share price, end of period, SEK 87,25 88,25 90,50 90,00 75,75 90,00
Number of shares on the closing date after buy backs, 000s 181 103 181 103 181 103 181 103 181 102 181 102
Other key data
------- 6 months ------- ------- 12 months
2007 2006 2006
Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Average number of full-time employees, period 4 706 4 770 4 801
Number of full-time employees on the closing date 4 994 4 738 4 821
Parent company
------- 6 months -------
Income statement 2 007 2 006
SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
Revenues 14 14
Income after financial items -179 -30
Net Income -126 -30
Balance sheet 2 007 2 006
SEK M Jun. 30 Jun. 30
Non-current assets 13 752 13 137
Current assets 696 285
TOTAL ASSETS 14 448 13 422
Equity 4 187 3 926
Untaxed reserves 1 053 921
Provisions 13 11
Non-current liabilities 9 159 8 505
Current liabilities 36 59
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 14 448 13 422

Acquired operations

19 June 2007 Eniro Danmark A/S acquired 100 percent of the shares in Krak Forlag A/S which is the leading online directory company in Denmark in terms of number of unique visitors and yellow-page searches. The company is consolidated from this date, but has not impacted the income statement during the first half of 2007. The purchase price amounts to SEK 474 M. In the purchase price allocation below a preliminary valuation of purchased net assets and goodwill is shown. The purchase price analysis is preliminary as a consequence of the complexity and the short period between the acquisition and the Eniro interim report.

Purchase price including direct cost related to acquisition 474
- of which amount yet unpaid -50
-less cash and cash equivalents on the acquisition date -6
Total net payments for acquisition of KRAK 418
Payments regarding other acquisitions 73
Total net payments for acquisitions 491

Asset and liabilities for Krak acquisition

Acquired
book value Fair value
Trade names 115
Customer relations 40
Other intangible assets 13 47
Tangible non-current assets 20 20
Financial assets 49 49
Other current assets 56 57
Total assets in acquired operations 138 328
Deferred tax liabilities 47
Current liabiities 167 167
Total liabilities related to acquired operations 167 214
Acquired identifiable net assets 114
Goodwill on acquisition date 360
Purchase price for Krak 474

Identified trade names concern Krak which is established a long time ago and has a high recognition. The trade name Krak is considered to have indefinite useful life. Customer relations and other intangible assets are estimated to have useful lives of 5 years. Goodwill is mainly attributable to the planned synergies when combining Krak in the Eniro Group.

Other acquisitions mainly concern the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Leta AB in January 2007 with a purchase price of approximately SEK M 48 and the acquisition of 48,1 percent of the shares in Netclips AB in February 2007 for approximately SEK M 10.

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