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Feb 19, 2010
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Schibsted ASA
Q4 2009
Rolv Erik Ryssdal CEO & Trond Berger CFO
Agenda

Highlights
Q4 2009 operations
Profitability programme
Income statement and Financials
Outlook

Q4 2009 highlights
- Good result in Q4, given weak markets. EBITA NOK 348 million (-122 million)
- Profitability programme with total effect of NOK 1.2 billion in FY 2009
- Advertising markets still weak. Ad revenues down 0.1% Y/Y
- Continued strong growth in online classifieds
- both organic growth and growth from new launches
- Dividend for 2009 proposed at NOK 1.50
CHIBSTED
Q4 2009 highlights
| | Revenue
Q4 2009 | Underlying
Change
y/y* | EBITA margin | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | Q4 09 | Q4 08 |
| Group | 3 566 | 0 % | 10 % | -4 % |
| Editorial | 2 713 | -2 % | 8 % | -1 % |
| of which Print newspapers | 2 426 | -5 % | 8 % | -2 % |
| of which Online newspapers | 287 | 22 % | 5 % | 0 % |
| Classifieds/directories | 679 | 14 % | 25 % | 14 % |
*) Growth adjusted for acquisitions, divestments, currency fluctuations, close down of print classifieds in Spain and France and consolidation of Media Norge as of Q3 2009
CHIBSTED
Agenda
Highlights

Q4 2009 operations
Profitability programme
Income statement and Financials
Outlook

Two strong strategic legs
- European leader in rapidly growing online marketplaces
- Leading positions in print and online editorial space in Norway, Sweden and International
CHIBSTED
Q4 2009 operations
Revenue: MNOK 679
EBITA: MNOK 167

Revenue: MNOK 2,713
EBITA: MNOK 219
CHIBSTED
Online Classifieds
M:NO
MEDIA NORGE
FINN
Strong development in Finn.no, growth in all segments

Finn.no
- Q4 EBITA NOK 67 million (NOK 44 million)
- Q4 EBITA margin 36% (30%)
- Operating revenues NOK 186 million, a growth of 27% Y/Y. Underlying revenue growth 20%
- Recruitment 4%
- Real estate 30%
- Car 26%
- Finn Travel 45%
- Strong underlying growth for Torget (general merchandise)
- Schibsted acquired direct stake of 38.6% in Finn.no in Q4, thereby increasing total exposure to 80%
CHIBSTED
bytbls
Online Classifieds
Stable growth rate and high margins in Blocket/Bytbil

- Q4 EBITA SEK 77 million (SEK 67 million)
- EBITA margin 56% (58%)
- Revenue growth 19% Y/Y driven by ad volume, price adjustments, and new products
- Strong traffic position with number 3 position in Sweden maintained. 3.6 million unique users weekly, +13% Y/Y
- Awarded no. 7 best consumer brand in Sweden
Source: KIA Index week 4/10
CHIBSTED
Online Classifieds
Good margins in challenging Spanish market
Spain online classifieds

) Including LatAm, excluding InfoJobs
- EBITDA Spain of EUR 4.1 million (EUR 1.6 million), excluding InfoJobs. EUR 1.2 million in one offs
- Revenue increase 11% excluding InfoJobs
- Operating margin 29% (7%)
21 anuntis
InfoJobs Spain

- Challenging market situation in Spain InfoJobs.net
- EBITDA InfoJobs of EUR 3.5 million (EUR 5.4 million)
- EBITDA margin maintained at high levels
- Revenue decline 21% to EUR 7.1 million. Decline rate reduced compared to Q3 2009
- Schibsted controls 98.5% after increasing stake from 75.2% in Q4
CHIBSTED
Online Classifieds
leboncoin.fr
LaCentrale
caradisiac
LeBoncoin contributing to growth and margin improvement in France

France and Other online classifieds*

Unique monthly users (1,000)
- 20% EBITDA margin for Online classifieds France and Other
- Good growth in LaCentrale/Caradisiac (50 % owned)
-
Continued strong development for LeBonCoin (50% owned)
-
EBITDA margin 50%
- Operating revenues Q4 2009 EUR 6.0 million (100% of the company), +122% Y/Y
- Strong traffic development also in Q4, closing the gap to eBay
CHIBSTED
Source: MNR-Nielsen December 2009 *) Other includes SCM head office cost and eliminations. Chart excluding Italian operation until divestment in Q2 2009
Continued roll out of Blocket concept in 2010
| Site name | Country | Launched | |
|---|---|---|---|
| segundamano | |||
| La web para comprar y vender | Spain | 2005 | |
| profitable | |||
| leboncoin.fr | France | 2006 | |
| profitable | |||
| subito.it | |||
| Vendí & Compro: di tutto in Italia | Italy | 2007 | |
| mudah.my | |||
| The marketplace of Malaysia | Malaysia | 2007 | |
| [email protected] | |||
| Compro o vendia em todo o Portugal | Portugal | 2008 | |
| AyesDito.ph | |||
| User Marketplace In The Philippines | Philippines | 2009 | |
| AggelioPolis.gr | Greece | 2009 | |
| berniaga.com | Indonesia | 2009 | |
| terí.n | Finland | 2009 | |
| uttri.cn | Switzerland | 2010 | |
| 12 jófogás.hu | Hungary | 2010 |
- Roll out strategy to continue in 2010
- NOK 116 million invested in expansion in 2009
- Subito leaving Kijiji behind in Italy, becoming #1 in Classifieds
- Encouraging development in Malaysia, Mudah clear market leader
- Remaining sites still in early stage
CHIBSTED
Directories Sweden
nitta.se
Continued revenue growth and margin increase in Hitta.se

Hitta.se

Unique weekly users
- Continued revenue growth in Hitta. 25% increase in Q4 Y/Y
- Q4 underlying EBITA SEK 31 million (SEK 15 million), securing margin of 34% (21%)
- Balancing traffic investment to optimize competitive position and profits
- Awarded no. 8 best consumer brand in Sweden.
Source: KIA Index
CHIBSTED
Editorial Norway
M:NO
MEDIA NORGE
Strong improvements through cost reductions in Media Norge newspapers

Media Norge editorial media houses
- Media Norge editorial media houses revenues down 10% in challenging advertising market
- EBITA NOK 60 million in Q4. Improvement through cost reductions
- Several collaboration projects under development to enhance efficiency

Aftenposten print newspaper
- Aftenposten print EBITA NOK 25 million (NOK -17 million)
- Operating cost reduced by 17% Y/Y
- Advertising revenue decrease 14%
- Real estate classifieds +1%
- Recruitment classifieds -24%
- Brand/retail advertising -17%
- Increased circulation revenues
Aftenposten
CHIBSTED
Editorial Norway
Price increases and cost reductions secure strong result in tough market


Print
- Increased circulation revenues despite volume decline 8% full year 2009
- Print advertising revenues declined 11% Y/Y
- Print EBITA NOK 63 million (NOK 45 million), helped by significant effect from cost reductions

Online
- Revenues decline 9%, EBITA NOK 18 million (26 million)
- Weak advertising markets in Q4, and tough competition adding pressure to margin development
- Cost measures, including head count reductions to give effect in 2010
- Continued online traffic growth – market leader position reinforced
CHIBSTED
Editorial Sweden
Improvement in Schibsted Sverige

Schibsted Sverige group
- Schibsted Sverige Q4 EBITA SEK 110 million (24 million)
- Print revenues flat, combined with cost reductions
- Strong online growth

Svenska Dagbladet Group
- Q4 EBITA SEK 14 million (SEK -13 million).
Positive one off SEK 8 million - Operating revenues increased 6% Y/Y
- Print advertising revenue increased 1% in Q4 Y/Y. Increased market shares
- Circulation revenues increased 5% in Q4 Y/Y helped by price increases

SCHIBSTED
Editorial Sweden
AFTON
Strong recovery online, margin pressure on print

Aftonbladet print newspaper
- Q4 EBITA SEK 29 million (SEK 36 million)
- Advertising revenue decrease 13% Y/Y
- Circulation volume decline 5.3% weekdays YTD
- Circulation revenues increased 2%
- Cover price increased from 10 to 11 as of December 21 2010

Aftonbladet online newspaper
- Revenue growth 25%
- Q4 EBITA SEK 39 million (SEK 18 million)
- 33% EBITA margin, back to 2006 level
CHIBSTED
Editorial International
Record high profits in 20 Minutes France, improvement in Spain

20 Minutes France (print)
- 20 Minutes France print EBITA EUR 4.6 million, underlying revenue increase 7% Y/Y
- Firm cost control secures margin improvement
- Most read newspaper in France with 2.7 million daily readers
- Online operations break even in Q4

20 Minutes Spain (print)
- 20 Minutes Spain print EBITA EUR 0.9 million (EUR 0.3 million)
- Revenue decrease 16% Y/Y, more than compensated by significant cost reductions
- Maintaining position as most read general newspaper in Spain with 2.4 million daily readers
- Online EBITA Q4 EUR -0.2 million (EUR -0.3 million)
CHIBSTED
Continued overall online growth, increased print profitability

Split online/offline revenues rolling 12 months

Split online/offline EBITA* rolling 12 months
- Overall migration towards online media continue
- 29% of group operating revenues last 12 months came from online activities
- 59% of operating profit from online (ex headquarter cost and associated companies)
-
Increased profitability from print activities after cost reductions
-
) EBITA excluding headquarter cost and contribution from associated companies.
CHIBSTED
Agenda
Highlights
Q4 2009 operations

Profitability programme
Income statement and Financials
Outlook

NOK 1 billion 2009 profitability exceeding plan
- NOK 400 million effect recorded in Q4 2009
- Total effect in 2009 NOK 1.2 billion including certain additional effects over FY 2009
- Headcount reduced by 800 during 2009
- Total headcount reduction since programme launch 1,240
- Continued close monitoring of progress towards accumulated effect of NOK 1.6 billion by year end 2011

CHIBSTED
NOK 400 million of profit improvements delivered in Q4 2009

CHIBSTED
Effect of current profitability programme increasing in the coming years
NOK million

CHIBSTED
Agenda
Highlights
Q4 2009 operations
Profitability programme

Income statement and Financials
Outlook

Income statement Schibsted Group – headlines for Q4 2009
- Revenues NOK 3.6 billion (NOK 3.2 million)
- Total revenue and advertising revenue underlying flat Y/Y
- Operating profit (EBITA) NOK 348 million (Q4 2008 NOK -122 million, underlying NOK 40)
- Other revenues and expenses NOK -50 million
- Impairment charges NOK -80 million
- Net income NOK 113 million (NOK -1.98 billion)
CHIBSTED
Income statement Schibsted Group
| Q4 2008 | Q4 2009 | (NOK million) | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | ||||
| 3 231 | 3 566 | Operating revenues | 12 745 | 12 851 | |
| (3 010) | (3 032) | Operating expenses | (11 184) | (11 420) | |
| (180) | 7 | Income from associated companies | (67) | (73) | |
| 41 | 541 | EBITDA | 1 494 | 1 358 | |
| Goodwill: -16 | (163) | (193) | Depreciation and amortization | (662) | (592) |
| Intangibles: -48 | Operating profit (EBITA) before impairment | ||||
| Fixed assets: -16 | (122) | 348 | loss and other revenues/expenses | 832 | 766 |
| (1 542) | (80) | Impairment loss | (161) | (1 558) | |
| Restructuring | (247) | (50) | Other revenues and expenses | (236) | 482 |
| related to | |||||
| profitability | (1 911) | 218 | Operating profit (loss) | 435 | (310) |
| programme: -75 | (183) | (50) | Net financial items | (156) | (430) |
| Divestments: +40 | (2 094) | 168 | Profit (loss) before taxes | 279 | (740) |
| Other one offs: -15 | 101 | (55) | Taxes | (94) | (169) |
| (1 993) | 113 | Net income (loss) continuing operations | 185 | (909) | |
| 15 | - | Net income (loss) discontinued operations | 327 | 39 | |
| (1 978) | 113 | Net income (loss) | 512 | (870) | |
| (30,35) | 0,62 | EPS (NOK) | 4,74 | (13,95) | |
| (3,71) | 1,51 | EPS - adjusted (NOK) | 4,42 | 2,79 |
CHIBSTED
Key financial figures

Earnings per share

Cash flow per share
CAPEX
CAPEX (million NOK) and CAPEX/Sales (%)

Net interest bearing debt
Net interest bearing debt (NOK) and Ratio of Net interest bearing debt/LTM EBITDA
Note:
NIBD/EBITDA
according to
bank definition.

CHIBSTED
Net interest bearing debt reduced during Q4
Change NIBD end Q3 2009 vs end Q4 2009

NIBD/EBITDA
1.7 according to bank covenant definition
CHIBSTED
Dividend proposed
- Dividend proposed at NOK 1.50 per share
- Equals NOK 155 million with current number of outstanding shares
- Prefects the Group's profitability programme and earnings in the context of the macroeconomic environment, as well as the interest of long term shareholder return

*) Proposed by the Board of Directors
Dividend pr. share adjusted for effect of rights issue in 2009
SCHIBSTED
Preparation for refinancing initiated
- All debt maturing in 2010 and 2011 can be refinanced with undrawn facilities maturing in the end of 2011
- Preparation for refinancing initiated.
- A more diversified debt structure will be considered
- Refinancing will take place within end of 2010
- NIBD/EBITDA of 1.7 at the end of 2009 (according to loan agreement definition) and financial flexibility is improved significantly

CHIBSTED
Divestment programme freeing up capital
Divestments as of Q4 2009 – total cash flow NOK 1,168 million
- Metronome Film & Television
- Secondamano print/online classifieds Italy
- Moi Rayon Moscow
- Polaris Media (total return swap)
- Aspiro (total return swap)
- Bolha (classifieds JV Slovenia)
- Retriever
- Basefarm
- Teleadress
Additional sales process initiated
- Schibsted Trykk real estate property
CHIBSTED
Agenda
Highlights
Q4 2009 operations
Profitability programme
Income statement and Financials
Outlook

Outlook
- Some flattening out or modest growth indicated by certain external macro forecasts, large variations between markets
- Scandinavia: Advertising markets still weak. However, some limited underlying improvements for certain categories – particularly for online classifieds, especially real estate. Online classifieds expected to develop better than print. Continued weak circulation trend for tabloid newspapers. Subscription based newspapers more stable
- International: Structural migration to online media will continue to support most Schibsted activities. Independent macro forecasts show few signs of short term improvement, particularly weak markets expected in Spain and Baltics
- Accumulated effect of profitability programme expected to reach NOK 1.6 billion by end of 2011
- Newsprint prices expected to decline 15-20 % in 2010
- Targeted investments in a focused portfolio of online growth initiatives will continue
- Efforts to maintain and develop number 1 positions within print newspapers and online news/services will continue
CHIBSTED
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CHIBSTED
Q&A
APPENDICES
Spreadsheet containing detailed Q4 2009 and Historical financial and analytical information can be downloaded from www.schibsted.com/ir

Advertising – Print editions
| Per Q4 | Volume^{1)} 2009 | Change 2008-2009 | Revenues (NOK million) | Change 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftenposten | 65 356 | (22,7) % | 961 | (25,2) % |
| Verdens Gang | 11 146 | (4,9) % | 385 | (15,4) % |
| Aftonbladet^{2)} | 18 158 | 8,4 % | 405 | (17,5) % |
| Svenska Dagbladet^{2)} | 23 788 | (8,6) % | 466 | (11,6) % |
1) Column meters
2) SEK million
CHIBSTED
Circulation development - YTD
| Per Q4 | Circulation 2009 | Change 2008-2009 | Change | Circulation revenue | Change 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftenposten morning ed. | 243 188 | (4 369) | (1,8)% | ||
| Aftenposten evening ed. | 111 566 | (13 241) | (10,6)% | 798 a) | 5,7% |
| Aftenposten Sunday | 212 834 | (3 631) | (1,7)% | ||
| Verdens Gang weekdays | 262 374 | (22 040) | (7,7)% | 1 236 a) | 4,5% |
| Verdens Gang Sunday | 221 349 | (18 915) | (7,9)% | ||
| Aftonbladet weekdays | 348 800 | (19 400) | (5,3)% | 1 595 b) | (1,4)% |
| Aftonbladet Sunday | 410 800 | (14 800) | (3,5)% | ||
| Svenska Dagbladet weekdays | 195 400 | 2 100 | 1,1 % | 481 b) | 4,3 % |
| Svenska Dagbladet Sunday | 204 900 | 1 100 | 0,5 % |
a) Figures in NOK million
b) Figures in SEK million
CHIBSTED
M:NO
MEDIA NORGE
Operating profit – Media Norge
| 2008 | 2009 | Media Norge Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
| 303 | 302 | 308 | 321 | 326 | 330 | 337 | 325 | Circulation |
| 867 | 923 | 754 | 722 | 692 | 764 | 640 | 759 | Advertising |
| 179 | 242 | 154 | 315 | 218 | 196 | 188 | 170 | Other revenues |
| 1349 | 1467 | 1216 | 1359 | 1 235 | 1 291 | 1 165 | 1 254 | Operating revenues |
| -111 | -115 | -111 | -124 | -97 | -86 | -87 | -92 | Raw materials |
| -568 | -573 | -537 | -685 | -631 | -581 | -499 | -542 | Personnel costs |
| -465 | -475 | -467 | -543 | -462 | -462 | -426 | -451 | Other operating costs |
| 5 | 7 | 7 | -18 | -6 | 0 | 0 | Income from associates | |
| -1140 | -1156 | -1107 | -1370 | -1 190 | -1 135 | -1 012 | -1 085 | Operating costs |
| 209 | 312 | 108 | -11 | 45 | 156 | 153 | 169 | EBITDA |
| -45 | -49 | -49 | -46 | -48 | -48 | -53 | -52 | Depreciation & amortization |
| 165 | 262 | 59 | -57 | -3 | 108 | 100 | 117 | EBITA |
| Margins | ||||||||
| 15,5 % | 21,2 % | 8,9 % | -0,8 % | 3,7 % | 12,1 % | 13,1 % | 13,5 % | EBITDA |
| 12,2 % | 17,9 % | 4,9 % | -4,2 % | -0,2 % | 8,4 % | 8,6 % | 9,3 % | EBITA |
Note: Media Norge Group consolidated into the Schibsted Group as from Q3 2009. Figures for previous periods show Media Norge Group stand alone.
CHIBSTED
M:NO
MEDIA NORGE
Media Norge media houses quarterly
| 2008 | 2009 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
| Operating revenues | ||||||||
| Aftenposten | 631 | 675 | 534 | 581 | 549 | 555 | 496 | 525 |
| Bergens Tidende | 262 | 293 | 245 | 272 | 242 | 252 | 231 | 269 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 185 | 200 | 154 | 169 | 150 | 164 | 140 | 165 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 95 | 108 | 90 | 173 | 108 | 119 | 104 | 114 |
| Finn | 176 | 192 | 193 | 163 | 182 | 199 | 201 | 191 |
| EBITDA excl. income from associates | ||||||||
| Aftenposten | 51 | 87 | -15 | -21 | 0 | 44 | 20 | 31 |
| Bergens Tidende | 32 | 69 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 23 | 32 | 13 | -14 | -5 | 1 | 9 | 23 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 12 | 22 | 9 | 8 | -2 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
| Finn | 87 | 93 | 73 | 38 | 46 | 89 | 99 | 74 |
| EBITA excl. income from associates | ||||||||
| Aftenposten | 40 | 78 | -16 | -30 | -8 | 34 | 13 | 28 |
| Bergens Tidende | 16 | 52 | 9 | -14 | -10 | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 12 | 21 | 0 | -29 | -19 | -15 | -5 | 12 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | -10 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Finn | 80 | 87 | 66 | 37 | 39 | 83 | 92 | 67 |
CHIBSTED
M:NO
MEDIA NORGE
Advertising revenues Media Norge
| 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FY | FY | FY | FY | FY | |
| Offline advertising revenues | 648 | 696 | 519 | 574 | 481 | 489 | 393 | 503 | 1 866 | 2 431 | 2 672 | 2 405 | 2 215 |
| Aftenposten | 350 | 380 | 251 | 293 | 250 | 248 | 198 | 256 | 952 | 1 273 | 1 457 | 1 294 | 1 220 |
| Bergens Tidende | 133 | 152 | 105 | 124 | 103 | 105 | 88 | 112 | 408 | 514 | 541 | 494 | 458 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 116 | 111 | 110 | 106 | 85 | 86 | 68 | 89 | 329 | 442 | 466 | 431 | 370 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 50 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 43 | 49 | 39 | 46 | 178 | 202 | 208 | 187 | 167 |
| 0 | |||||||||||||
| Real estate | 109 | 134 | 83 | 69 | 70 | 89 | 66 | 69 | 294 | 394 | 475 | 382 | 371 |
| Aftenposten | 76 | 92 | 54 | 46 | 47 | 59 | 43 | 46 | 196 | 268 | 341 | 276 | 275 |
| Bergens Tidende | 17 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 60 | 72 | 56 | 50 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 37 | 38 | 29 | 28 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| Recruitment | 178 | 173 | 108 | 111 | 104 | 85 | 70 | 86 | 345 | 569 | 686 | 587 | 405 |
| Aftenposten | 100 | 97 | 62 | 63 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 48 | 194 | 321 | 391 | 346 | 261 |
| Bergens Tidende | 29 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 58 | 93 | 109 | 97 | 63 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 38 | 36 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 72 | 121 | 146 | 114 | 62 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 35 | 40 | 29 | 19 |
| Online advertising | 37 | 44 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 44 | 146 | 150 | 149 | 116 | 86 |
| Aftenposten | 18 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 81 | 74 | 91 | 77 | 63 |
| Bergens Tidende | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 38 | 29 | 18 | 10 |
| Stavanger Aftenblad | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| Fædrelandsvennen | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
CHIBSTED
Advertising revenue split

| Aftenposten AS | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in NOK million | Q4 04 | Q1 05 | Q2 05 | Q3 05 | Q4 05 | Q1 06 | Q2 06 | Q3 06 | Q4 06 | Q1 07 | Q2 07 | Q3 07 | Q4 07 | Q108 | Q208 | Q308 | Q408 | Q109 | Q209 | Q309 | Q409 |
| Total classified | 132 | 161 | 187 | 142 | 152 | 199 | 196 | 157 | 176 | 228 | 233 | 193 | 193 | 208 | 215 | 141 | 135 | 137 | 128 | 106 | 121 |
| Recruitment | 52 | 62 | 71 | 56 | 73 | 93 | 92 | 70 | 91 | 113 | 106 | 79 | 93 | 100 | 97 | 62 | 63 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 48 |
| Real estate | 54 | 69 | 91 | 62 | 53 | 73 | 82 | 62 | 59 | 80 | 103 | 87 | 71 | 76 | 92 | 54 | 46 | 47 | 59 | 43 | 46 |
| Other classified | 26 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Brand | 77 | 71 | 88 | 63 | 80 | 73 | 76 | 52 | 77 | 78 | 85 | 61 | 74 | 68 | 81 | 50 | 67 | 44 | 49 | 40 | 48 |
| Retail | 88 | 66 | 75 | 54 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 59 | 87 | 74 | 75 | 65 | 96 | 72 | 84 | 59 | 95 | 68 | 73 | 52 | 86 |
| Unspec. market | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -5 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -1 |
| Y/Y change: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total classified | 5 % | 6 % | 27 % | 21 % | 15 % | 23 % | 5 % | 10 % | 16 % | 15 % | 19 % | 22 % | 10 % | -9 % | -8 % | -27 % | -30 % | -34 % | -40 % | -25 % | -11 % |
| Recruitment | 18 % | 11 % | 52 % | 31 % | 41 % | 51 % | 30 % | 26 % | 25 % | 21 % | 16 % | 12 % | 2 % | -12 % | -9 % | -22 % | -32 % | -40 % | -51 % | -38 % | -24 % |
| Real estate | -6 % | 3 % | 16 % | 15 % | -3 % | 5 % | -10 % | 0 % | 12 % | 10 % | 26 % | 39 % | 20 % | -5 % | -11 % | -38 % | -35 % | -38 % | -36 % | -19 % | 1 % |
| Other classified | 9 % | 0 % | 14 % | 16 % | -2 % | 7 % | -12 % | 1 % | 0 % | 9 % | 5 % | 8 % | 15 % | -9 % | 8 % | -4 % | -11 % | -8 % | -17 % | -6 % | -2 % |
| Brand | 8 % | -3 % | 27 % | 21 % | 4 % | 3 % | -14 % | -18 % | -4 % | 7 % | 13 % | 17 % | -3 % | -12 % | -5 % | -17 % | -9 % | -36 % | -40 % | -21 % | -29 % |
| Retail | 5 % | -4 % | 13 % | -14 % | -11 % | 2 % | -4 % | 10 % | 11 % | 9 % | 4 % | 10 % | 10 % | -2 % | 12 % | -9 % | -1 % | -6 % | -13 % | -11 % | -9 % |
Note: New classification of Brand and Retail segments from Q1 2009. Historic data not updated.
Figures for the print newspaper Aftenposten
CHIBSTED
Key financial figures
| Per Q4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) (NOK million) | 1 494 | 1 358 | 1 763 | 1 452 | 1 321 |
| Operating margins (%): | |||||
| Operating margin (EBITDA) | 11.7 | 10.6 | 13.0 | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Operating margin before ass. companies | 7.0 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Operating margin (EBITA) | 6.5 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| EPS (NOK) | 4.74 | (13.95) | 9.52 | 32.52 | 12.91 |
| Cash flow from operations (NOK million) | 1 610 | 1 694 | 1 292 | 2 605 | 1 255 |
| Cash flow from operations per share (NOK) | 19.34 | 26.07 | 19.36 | 39.53 | 18.53 |
| Net income attr. to major interests | 395 | (906) | 635 | 2 143 | 874 |
| Average number of shares (1 000) | 83,256 | 64,970 | 66,719 | 65,904 | 67,727 |
CHIBSTED
Capital structure
| 2009 | 2008 | Per Q4 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments (NOK million): | |||||
| Operational investments (capex) | 390 | 603 | 619 | 498 | 363 |
| Shares and other holdings | 196 | 1 001 | 1 160 | 5 200 | 693 |
| Interest bearing debt (NOK million) | 3 809 | 6 144 | 4 963 | 6 010 | 1 571 |
| Net interest bearing debt (NOK million) | 2 554 | 5 390 | 4 118 | 3 692 | 839 |
| Interest bearing debt ratio (%) | 25.0 | 37.5 | 31.0 | 36.3 | 19.8 |
| Equity ratio(%) 1) | 34.7 | 22.8 | 31.0 | 31.2 | 40.6 |
1) Treasury shares are offset against equity
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Top 20 shareholders
| Shareholders as of 31 December 2009 | Number of shares | % share |
|---|---|---|
| Blommenholm Industrier | 29 158 589 | 27,0 % |
| Folketrygdfondet | 7 062 543 | 6,5 % |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank* | 6 108 925 | 5,7 % |
| State Street Bank And Trust* | 5 764 758 | 5,3 % |
| Bank Of New York Mellon* | 5 067 340 | 4,7 % |
| Schibsted ASA | 4 660 641 | 4,3 % |
| NWT Media AS | 2 962 619 | 2,7 % |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken* | 2 119 000 | 2,0 % |
| Orkla ASA | 1 945 200 | 1,8 % |
| SHB Stockholm Clients* | 1 940 237 | 1,8 % |
| Clearstream Banking* | 1 563 575 | 1,4 % |
| State Street Bank And Trust* | 1 115 654 | 1,0 % |
| Citibank, N.A. London Branch* | 1 000 000 | 0,9 % |
| Bank Of New York Mellon* | 963 615 | 0,9 % |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank* | 956 804 | 0,9 % |
| Skandinviska Enskilda Banken* | 946 000 | 0,9 % |
| DnB Nor Bank ASA Egenhandelskonto | 808 496 | 0,7 % |
| JPMBLSA* | 761 839 | 0,7 % |
| BNP Paribas Secs Services Paris* | 758 400 | 0,7 % |
| RBC Dexia Investor Services Trust* | 755 648 | 0,7 % |
*) Nominee accounts
Source: VPS
| % of foreign shareholders | 44,6 % |
|---|---|
| No. of shareholders | 4 754 |
| Number of shares | 108 003 615 |
| Shares owned by Schibsted | 4 700 141 |
| Largest countries of ownership | |
| --- | --- |
| Norway | 55,4 % |
| USA | 14,3 % |
| UK | 13,0 % |
| Sweden | 5,4 % |
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Online revenue growth and margins in Q4
EBITA margin
Q4 08
Q4 09
% Revenue growth Y/Y

Operating margin (EBITA)




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1) EBITDA for Schibsted Classified Media Mature online operations Spain. *)Organic growth for Finn , adjusted for inclusion of Schibsted Søk, was 20%
Print advertising growth and margins in Q4
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% Advertising growth Y/Y
EBITA margin
- Q4 08
- Q4 09

Operating margin (EBITA)



Afterspotsen
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Strong market position in Norway and Sweden
Schibsted owns some of the most read titles

Schibsted owns six of top ten newspapers in Norway

Schibsted owns two of top five paid newspapers in Sweden
- ) Sum of Bergens Tidende (248), Stavanger Aftenblad (177), Fædrelandsvennen (112)
Source: TNS Gallup 2009 Forbruker & Media 09/02
¹ Norwegian population of 3,963,000 aged 12 or older
Source: Orvesto 2009:2
² Swedish population of 7,150,000 aged 15 to 79
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Strong market position in Norway and Sweden
Schibsted owns some of the most visited internet sites
Schibsted sites generate close to 28% of top 20 traffic in Norway
| Unique weekly visitors (m) | Change Y/Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3.7 | 19% | |
| 2. | MSN | 2.9 | 26% |
| 3. | Startsiden | 2.2 | 16% |
| 4. | Dagbladet.no | 2.2 | 7% |
| 5. | NRK | 1.9 | 27% |
| 6. | 1.8 | 20% | |
| 9. | 1.1 | 10% | |
| 17. | 0.6 | 20% |
Schibsted sites generate close to 25% of top 20 traffic in Sweden
| Unique weekly visitors (m) | Change Y/Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MSN network | 9.4 | 32% |
| 2. | 4.9 | 20% | |
| 3. | 3.3 | 14% | |
| 4. | Eniro.se | 3.0 | 7% |
| 5. | 2.6 | 4% | |
| 18. | E24.se | 0.8 | - |
| 19. | 0.8 | 33% | |
| 20. | 0.7 | 17% |
Schibsted's superior online traffic positions enable rapid and efficient launch of new concepts (e.g. Nettby, E24)
Source: TNS Gallup, Kiaindex
Note: Week 50 of 2009
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Schibsted's properties
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Number 1 online positions in Spain
| Site | Market position | Unique monthly visitors |
|---|---|---|
| InfoJobs.net | No. 1 recruitment | 4.2 million |
| segundamanos | ||
| La web de anuncios más grande | No. 1 generalist classifieds | 4.6 million |
| coches.net | No. 1 cars | 2.6 million |
| FotoCasa.es | No. 1/2 real estate | 3.1 million |
| FOTOSEAS | No. 3 news site | 9.4 million |
| Laboris.net | No. 3 recruitment | 1.3 million |
Source: OJD / Google AdPlanner Dec. 2009
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Number 1 online positions in France and Italy
| Site | Market position | Unique monthly visitors |
|---|---|---|
| France: Car & Boat Media | ||
| SCH 50% | ||
| SPIR 50% | No 1 in cars (combined) | 2.4 million |
| 3.8 million | ||
| leboncoin.fr | No. 1 general merchandise | 22 million |
| minutes | No. 5 news site | 3.8 million |
| Italy | ||
| InfoJobs.it | ||
| Trovare lavoro non è mai stato così facile | No. 1 in recruitment | 1.0 million |
| subito.it | ||
| Vendi & Compra di tutto in Italia | No. 1 general merchandise | 5.1 million |
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Source: Google AdPlanner, Unique Visitors (France/Italy, cookies), Dec. 2009
Schibsted – historical development
- 1839 Chr. Schibsted Forlag (publishing house) founded
- 1860 Christiania Adresseblad launched in Oslo – renamed Aftenposten in 1861
- 1966 Takeover of VG
- 1989 Reorganisation from a private family company to a limited company
- 1992 Listing at the Oslo Stock Exchange with a growth strategy declaration
- 1992 First TV and film investments
- 1995 First New Media/Internet investments
- 1995 First investments in Kanal 2 in Estonia
- 1996 Acquisition of Aftonbladet
- 1998 Acquisition of Svenska Dagbladet
- 1998 Investment in Eesti Meedia Group
- 1999 Launch of the free newspaper concept 20 Minutes
- 2000 Launch of Finn
- 2003 Acquisition of Blocket
- 2005 Acquisition of Teleadress/Hitta.se
- 2005 Launch of Sesam and acquisition of Internettkatalogen
- 2006 Schibsted International Classifieds & Search – launch of Willhaben.at and LeBoncoin.fr
- 2006 Acquisition of selected assets of Trader Classified Media (International Classifieds Acquired)
- 2006 Divestment of ownership in TV 2
- 2006 Divestment of ownership TV4
- 2007 Media Norge approved by Schibsted’s general meeting
- 2009 Rolv Erik Ryssdal new CEO
- 2009 Media Norge established
- 2009 Increased ownership in Finn.no and InfoJobs.net
- 2009 Non core activities Metronome, Retriever, Basefarm, Teleadress divested
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Investor information
- Visit Schibsted's homepages
- www.schibsted.com/ir
- Jo Christian Steigedal, VP Investor Relations
- [email protected]
- Tel: +47 2310 6600
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Schibsted ASA
Apotekergaten 10, P.O. Box 490 Sentrum, NO-0105 Oslo
Tel: +47 23 10 66 00. Fax: +47 23 10 66 01. E-mail: [email protected]
www.schibsted.com