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Vend Marketplaces ASA — Investor Presentation 2023
Mar 28, 2023
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Capital Markets Day
28 March 2023
Q&A link: sli.do Event code: 1109824
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Agenda
10:00 Schibsted Introduction Kristin Skogen Lund
10:20 Nordic Marketplaces Introduction Christian Printzell Halvorsen
10:45 Mobility Robin Suwe
11:10 Jobs Eddie Sjølie
11:30 Real Estate Kjersti Høklingen
11:50 Break
12:25 Recommerce Cathrine Laksfoss
12:45 Summary Christian Printzell Halvorsen
12:50 Q&A Christian Printzell Halvorsen, Vertical leads Kristin Skogen Lund, Ragnar Kårhus
13:20 Investment Strategy Andrew Kvålseth
13:40 Finance Ragnar Kårhus
14:00 Summary Kristin Skogen Lund
14:10 Q&A Kristin Skogen Lund, Christian Printzell Halvorsen, Andrew Kvålseth, Ragnar Kårhus
Today's speakers
Kristin Skogen Lund CEO
Christian Printzell Halvorsen EVP Nordic Marketplaces and Delivery
Andrew Kvålseth CIO and EVP Growth & Investments
Ragnar Kårhus EVP CFO
Robin Suwe SVP Mobility
Eddie Sjølie SVP Jobs
Cathrine Laksfoss SVP Recommerce and Delivery
Kjersti Høklingen SVP Real Estate
Kristin Skogen Lund CEO
Schibsted Introduction
Schibsted has a strong and unique position in the Nordics
In a challenging macro environment, 2022 was a solid year Selected proof points
High engagement and reach for our products
Daily logged in users 3.1m 3.3m
Digital subscriptions 1.1m 1.2m
An attractive employer and business partner
Employee engagement score at stable, high level 81 vs. EU benchmark of 75
Universum Business professionals ranking of most attractive Norwegian employers 16 8
Good progress on sustainability dimensions
Weekly digital reach in Norway 87% 88%
41.8m 43.2m
Private listings across verticals in Nordic Marketplaces
Sustainability integrated in our strategy and overall ambitions
Solid financial results in a turbulent market
Revenue (NOKbn) 14.6 15.3
1.8 1.9
2.4 1.3
Important changes made to further strengthen our positions and profitability for the future
Introduced a new vertical-based operating model
Strengthened our existing classifieds offerings
Accelerated transition to next gen, transactional marketplaces
News Media
Adjusted the growth path
NOK 500m gross-cost programme
Continuing to invest for the future
Growth & Investments
Refocused our investment strategy
Investing closer to core
Active ownership of assets
Realise value from non-core assets
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Our purpose remains the same and is increasingly important
With a Vision to build a society based on trust and transparency
And a Mission to empower people in their daily lives
Driven by our Overarching Goals to deliver value to customers, employees, society & owners
Guided by our Character to be a fearless force for change
Value creation will be driven by four main value levers
Continued strong growth of our existing business
Successful transition towards transactional models
New vertical-focused operating model
Clear opportunities to expand successful new concepts
Continued strong growth of our existing business
Successful transition towards transactional models
New vertical-focused operating model
Clear opportunities to expand successful new concepts
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Example proof point Norway Mobility Vertical classified revenues NOKm
Continued strong growth of our existing business
Successful transition towards transactional models
New vertical-focused operating model
Clear opportunities to expand successful new concepts
Continued strong growth of our existing business
Successful transition towards transactional models
New vertical-focused operating model
Clear opportunities to expand successful new concepts
Example proof point Revenue development Qasa (Sweden) and Nettbil (Norway) NOKm
Strong growth potential for subscription revenues
Continue to leverage our leading Nordic advertising position
Actively develop our News Media positions to become fully digital
Expansion of our news positions to audio and video
Example proof point News Media's digital subscription revenues and digital subscribers
Digital subscription revenue, NOKm
Digital subscribers, thousands
Continue to leverage our leading Nordic advertising position
Actively develop our News Media positions to become fully digital
Expansion of our news positions to audio and video
Example proof point News Media's total advertising revenues NOKm
Strong growth potential for subscription revenues
Continue to leverage our leading Nordic advertising position
Actively develop our News Media positions to become fully digital
Expansion of our news positions to audio and video
Example proof point News Media's total revenues excl. 'Other revenue'1 NOKm
Strong growth potential for subscription revenues
Continue to leverage our leading Nordic advertising position
Actively develop our News Media positions to become fully digital
Expansion of our news positions to audio and video
Example proof point Podme subscriber base Number of paying subscribers
Invest in close-to-core businesses that benefit from Schibsted's strengths 3
Investment closer to core
More active ownership, value creation and synergies realisation
| $\bullet\bullet\bullet$ | |
|---|---|
Realise and crystalise value from non-core holdings
Provide attractive consumer experiences across Schibsted's portfolio of products, services & touch points 4
Moving towards a consumer-centric approach – example Norway
Summary: Four levers for Schibsted to create value
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Christian Printzell Halvorsen EVP Nordic Marketplaces and Delivery
Nordic Marketplaces
We are a true marketplaces powerhouse with leading positions across the Nordics
| Mobility | Jobs | Real Estate | Recommerce | Brand awareness |
Monthly visits per capita |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90%1 | 24.6 | |||||
| (Rental only) |
82% | 8.3 | ||||
| 51%2 | 4.3 | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 77%2 | 1.3 | ||
| 82%2 | 6.4 | |||||
| N/A | 3 (tied at #1 ) |
N/A | 56%1 | 2.6 | ||
| Several strong niche brands |
25 1. Top of Mind; 2. Unaided Awareness; 3. Leader in Traffic and Top of Mind (whole Finland), tied with main competitor on active listings Source: National Statistics offices; SimilarWeb; Schibsted traffic and market research data (NEPA, Penetrace, Norstat, Insite Consulting)
Our portfolio of marketplace businesses enables balanced value creation
We focus on marketplace businesses with strong #1 positions
Portfolio of attractive marketplace businesses balancing profitability, growth and cyclical resilience
Value creation through group-wide resource allocation
Being part of Schibsted provides unique competitive advantages
We have delivered on the value creation levers from Q1 2021 CMD
- Acquisition and successful integration of Oikotie and eBay Denmark has created a truly Nordic footprint
- Continued Nordic expansion with AutoVex and Plick
Leverage current positions
- Continued strong growth in the core
- Continued innovation, better services to users
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Product enhancement and new features combined with pricing strategies increased ARPA across verticals
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Nettbil grew by 52% YoY to NOK 194m in 2022
- ~750k transactions with FINN Fiks ferdig in 2022
- Qasa grew signing value1 by 122%
We have delivered revenue growth well above our medium-term guidance from Q1 2021 CMD
Doing well by doing good
Our Mission
Empowering people to make smart choices for themselves and future generations
Our Goal We will make the sustainable alternative the obvious choice
Opportunity to fulfill wider customer needs drives vertical specialisation
Over 10 times larger addressable market with new business models
Higher take-rate Transactional and performance-based models unlock potential
New business models NOK ~40bn
Schibsted classified revenue NOK ~4bn
Larger market Tapping into large and growing markets in medium- to long-term
Not to scale (indicative)
We are building vertical champions to ride the next wave of growth
We have moved from a country-based to a vertical-focused operating model
Similar user and customer experience across brands
Our new operating model will unlock significant user and customer value
Going forward, we will guide on medium-term financial ambitions per vertical
| Revenue growth | EBITDA margin | Key financial drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 12-17% | 51-56% | Price and packaging in core model, scaling C2B with Nettbil and AutoVex and transforming car listings to a transactional model |
| Jobs | Low to mid single-digit |
Above 50% | Value-based business models, audience extension products and navigating short-term macroeconomic uncertainty |
| Real Estate | 12-17% | 42-47% | Winning Real Estate in Finland, and value added product packages in Norway |
| Recommerce | Triple revenues from 2022 to 2025 |
EBITDA break-even during 2025 |
Transform our Recommerce positions to transactional model |
We are building vertical champions to ride the next wave of growth
We are a true marketplaces powerhouse with leading positions across the Nordics with proven track record of value creation
We are perfectly positioned to capitalise on the key trends of digitalisation, sustainability and the rise of the vertical specialists
We are optimising our existing business models with significant headroom for growth
We have moved to a verticalfocused operating model to unlock significant user and customer value, with over 10 times larger addressable market
Robin Suwe SVP Mobility
Mobility vertical deep-dive
We operate in attractive markets with high digital maturity and EV penetration
Favourable positions across the Nordics with household brands, superior reach and inventory leadership
Nordic maturity of key industry trends opens up several attractive opportunities for Schibsted
Nordic perspective on industry trends
Strong EV penetration with 79% of new car sales electric in Norway
OEMs1 prioritise the Nordics for EV and agency model launch
High digital affinity of Nordic consumers
Nordic consumers increasingly prefer flexible ownership
Selected opportunities for Schibsted
Consumers seek trust and convenience when assessing digital mobility offerings
Dealers consolidate and grow into new business models
New players seek best in class brand building and efficient sales channels
42 1. Original Equipment Manufacturer Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Mobility strategy
We have a balanced growth strategy and are executing along three value creation levers
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There is significant opportunity to grow our revenues, taking a larger share of the NOK ~16bn Nordic addressable market
Large headroom in the C2X journey (~20x), helping consumers to sell their cars
Large headroom in the B2C journey (~8x), helping consumers to access a new or used car
Not to scale (indicative)
Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Leverage current positions Classified business
In the past 3 years our core classified revenues have grown steadily
47 1. Foreign exchange neutral basis and including pro-forma Denmark (2020) revenues; Nominal numbers in NOKm include pro-forma Denmark (2020)
We have actively grown ARPA while listing volumes have been subject to market volatility
- Robust growth in ARPA despite lower overall volumes
- Pricing and packaging has been an important growth driver and we see further headroom to increase ARPA
- Combined with expected volume growth we see a significant growth opportunity in our core business
Significant growth potential in core through pricing and value-adding services
Room for improvement ARPL1 comparison to selected peers
- Harmonise and transform pricing model
- Scale successful products in our portfolio
- Leverage our data to drive dealer efficiency
Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Transform to next gen C2C digital car buying
The C2C position is both a strategic position and an attractive opportunity with NOK ~2bn addressable market
We have built an end-to-end C2C transaction journey and are expanding into monetisation in 2023
First results Norway
- More than 17,000 transactions in 2022 (average GMV1 : NOK ~80k)
- In 2023, launched ~1% transaction fee in addition to listing fee
- High satisfaction rate 92% among both buyers and sellers
Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Transform to next gen C2B auction
We expect C2B growth to continue and have invested in two synergistic Nordic winners
Underlying industry trends
Consumers want convenient and efficient car sales
Dealers need to source more and specialised inventory
Historical price gap for used cars is closing
Long-term shift from C2C to C2B
We have acquired two synergistic Nordic winners, supporting dealers in finding the right inventory hassle-free
With Nettbil and AutoVex we have taken a clear step towards winning C2B in the Nordics
AutoVex Nettbil
Key next steps
Utilise Schibsted classifieds marketplaces to capture full C2B potential
Leverage full synergy potential in business models, products and car segments
Prepare to scale and build winning position across the Nordics
Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Transform to next gen B2C digital retailing
Digital retailing provides significant potential and we are expanding our offering with an asset-light approach
The future of car buying will be omnichannel and marketplaces can play a central partner role
| Expecting to conduct a purchasing step online | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Dealer | 1 OC |
OC-support | |||||||
| Vehicle Appearance |
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| Financing | ||||||||||
| Payment | ||||||||||
| Delivery | ||||||||||
| 0% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% |
We are responding to the change and expanding our offering along the value chain
Offer right set of tools & services to enable dealers Asset- and operational-light with no P&L commitment for vehicles Build on core business done in partnerships Monetisation through lead / transaction fees and partner commission
Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Expand into new positions Car subscription
We built Honk to explore new cars, test new ownership forms and build long-lasting relationships with new partners
Why is this an attractive opportunity?
Industry 20-30% of new cars "sold" in 2025 will be subscriptions1
Consumer Increasing need for more flexible forms of ownership
Schibsted Build new car position and leverage synergies to transactional products
Introduction Exploration Decision Transaction We built the first transactional subscription marketplace in a growing Nordic market
59 1. Accenture (2023) Nordic Marketplaces | Mobility
Financial outlook and summary
Our balanced growth strategy targets revenue growth of 12-17% and 51-56% EBITDA margins in the medium-term
Transactional
Key drivers for success
Utilise price and packaging headroom Scale C2B with Nettbil and AutoVex Transform C2C listing to C2X transactional
We are well positioned for the next wave of growth
Clear #1 positions in attractive markets with high digital maturity and leading EV penetration
Solid headroom for growth in our core classified positions across the Nordics
Transactional models in C2C / C2B acting as growth accelerators with attractive margins
Explore opportunities related to digital retailing, new cars and flexible forms of ownership
Eddie Sjølie SVP Jobs
Jobs
vertical deep-dive
A strong starting point for future growth
65 2. Aided Awareness, Jobs category (Feb 2023) 3. Foreign exchange neutral basis and including pro-forma Oikotie (2020) revenues
Continuous growth over several years
ARPA growth driven by Norway and Sweden
- Pricing and packaging important ARPA growth drivers
- Improved webstore in Norway increasing growth in SMB
- ARPA decline in Finland due to a local specific business model for some high volume customers
We have been able to tap into the passive candidate market with new products
platform
Future trend analysis shows a dynamic market with several opportunities
business models
candidates
There is a strong opportunity to grow our revenues, taking a larger share of the Nordic market
Product innovation & New business models NOK ~7-10bn
Unlocking potential from
- Attracting new customers
- Larger share of customers' recruitments
- Product innovation
- Value- and performance-based pricing
Not to scale (indicative)
Three value creation levers to drive a balanced growth strategy
We can unleash a lot of growth potential by aligning price to value
Value-based business models are a great opportunity to provide more value for existing customers and tap into non-consumption
Introducing value-based pricing for a small part of our ad volume in Norway has shown promising signs
The passive candidate market with significant growth potential ahead
Successful start to monetising passive candidates… …with an even bigger growth potential
- Enlarge customer base by scaling into the new customers using Applicant Tracking Systems
- Offer more segment specific products and align price to value
- Develop new data-driven products to reach more passive candidates
Schibsted Network reaches millions of people in Nordics. Using Schibsted Network is a great way to reach Nordic passive candidates.
Winning the candidates by offering more job opportunities
We have successfully provided more job opportunities to candidates through sourced ads, while controlling the effect
We have the tools to manage the effect of the ads on site
| Paid ad | Sourced ad | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Push notifications | ✔ | 𑁋 | |
| Email alerts | ✔ | 𑁋 | |
| Recommendations | ✔ | 𑁋 | |
| Logo | ✔ | 𑁋 | |
| Images | ✔ | 𑁋 | |
| Search | Top of the list | Bottom of the list | |
| Size in results list | Large | Small | |
| Employer information | Extended | Limited | |
| Effect1 | 100% | 5-10%2 |
Through a unique combination of technology, data and processes we are delivering more value
We have unique matchmaking capabilities.. …delivering outcomes in the marketplace
Significant outcomes delivered
- 18% of all ad-visits are attributed to recommendations
- We have increased the click-through rate1 for the best performing algorithm by 4x over the last 12 months
Exciting potential going forward
- Managing the performance of the marketplace
- Improving the job seeker experience
We target growth in the medium-term, with substantially higher growth potential over time
Macroeconomic uncertainty in the short-term
Main drivers
Value-based business models as enabler of growth
Audience extension products as growth driver
The recruitment market represents a growth potential – and we are well positioned to take advantage of it
Jobs vertical has performed well over the years and provided significant value to Nordic Marketplaces and Schibsted
The Nordic recruitment market is growing and offering interesting opportunities to take larger part of it and grow our revenues
We have a balanced growth strategy with opportunities from both leveraging the current positions and transforming to next gen
With strong brands and market positions as well as a large user and customer base we are well positioned to succeed
Kjersti Høklingen SVP Real Estate
Nordic Marketplaces
Real Estate
vertical deep-dive
Strong brands and reach across the Nordics with different positions in each country
83 1. Leader in Traffic and Top of Mind (whole Finland), tied with main competitor on active listings 2. Total listings include FINN, Oikotie, Tori, Blocket and Qasa Source: Schibsted traffic and market research data
A 14% CAGR delivered over the past three years with Norway as a key driver
In Norway, FINN Real Estate is the leading property portal with superior user engagement
Norway's #1 place to find and advertise property
Our growth in Norway is driven by the ability to provide value added products over time
Highlighted are some examples of value increasing products (indicative timing)
In Finland, we have strengthened our market position since the acquisition and integration of Oikotie
Leadership in key metrics compared to closest competitor and increase since acquisition 2020 (%)
In Sweden we have successfully transitioned into a transactional rental offering with the acquisition of Qasa
Strong ARPA development, significant growth in revenue per residential for sale listing in Norway
The Nordic Real Estate market is stable with strong elements of counter-cyclical development
Sold properties and published listings in Norway over time
Similar long term trend in all Nordic countries
Number of published listings tends to follow number of sold properties over time
Listings are to some extent counter-cyclical as re-publications increase in downturns
Industry trends provide opportunities to amplify product value for agents and expand transactional rentals
Nordic perspective on industry trends Prioritised opportunities for Schibsted
The Real Estate market is transforming: increasing customer and consumer expectations for convenient and transparent experiences
Strong agent positions - disruptive players are not gaining traction
Within rentals, long lasting pain points fuel the growth of more convenient solutions
Expand our presence in the housing journey by capturing and utilising relevant data to increase product value
Provide end-to-end transactional rental solution
Three value creation levers to drive growth across the Nordics
Compelling opportunity to capture large monetisation runway in core classifieds and transactional rentals
Large headroom to grow the core across our core classified markets
New transactional model expands the addressable market2 within rentals significantly
Not to scale (indicative)
Large growth potential in Norway by increasing consumer and agent value
Favorable market dynamics to operate in
Key performance indicators benchmark comparison
Headroom to increase marketing spend High potential in extended offerings Average marketing spend per transaction 2022 (NOK)
| Average transaction value (EURk) |
376 | 234 | 189 | 259 | 389 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commission rate |
~2% | ~3% | ~3% | ~1% | ~2% | |
| Exclusive listings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Vendor paid advertising |
✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
Increase value offerings for agents and optimise packaging strategy
Expand marketing efficiency solutions
Enhance adjacency offerings and consumer services
We will continue to expand in Finland and leverage cross-Nordic capabilities
Significant headroom for future growth by taking market leader position
Clear strategy for strengthened flywheel effects
Leveraging cross-Nordic capabilities
Product packaging and go-to-market expertise
Technology and product sharing
Significantly improved user experience
Combining our strong rental positions with a transactional rental offering will unleash new potential
With our value creation levers we target in medium-term1 revenue growth of 12-17% and 42-47% EBITDA
- Transactional
- Classified
- Advertising
- Other
Key drivers for success
- Utilise headroom for growth within core classifieds
- Strengthen market position in Finland
- Transform rental listings to a transactional model
Great potential in driving future growth within Real Estate
Attractive market dynamics with cyclical resilience
FINN real estate has a solid track record of growth and headroom for continuous value creation in core classified offerings
We have a strong foundation to win in the Finnish market to capture higher monetisation levels by leveraging tech and products across markets
Significant financial opportunity in combining our classified rental positions with a full transactional rental offering by Qasa in the Nordics
Cathrine Laksfoss SVP Recommerce and Delivery
Nordic Marketplaces
Recommerce
vertical deep-dive
The "generalist" positions have always been a key part of Schibsted's playbook to win across verticals
We now have a unique opportunity to turn these strong positions into a profitable business in its own right
102 1. GMV Listed: Value of all items from new Private listings in 2022. Comparable to the figures shared as Generalist GMV at Capital Markets Day 2021. 2. GMV Sold is a high level estimate based on items marked as sold on marketplaces 3. Source: AIM Group estimate - details available in Appendix. Including payment processing fees, as % of GMV. Most recent data available (2020/2021)
The transactional model unlocks new volumes and enables significantly increased monetisation
50-100x Potential with transactional model
(Transacted Gross Merchandise Value)
Not to scale (indicative)
103 1. C2B2C: Consumer to Business to Consumer, a model where a business is intermediating the transaction before the item is delivered to a consumer (e.g. Sellpy's model) Note: Addressable market is the value of total transacted online second hand goods, that known business models allows to capture. Excluding thrift shops and offline market Source: Verkkokauppa Suomessa by Paytrail, Norsk e-handel by Nets, Svensk e-handel by Nets, and Danmark e-handelsrapport by Nets; McKinsey study; Schibsted calculations
We are well underway with the successful roll-out of the transactional service in FINN
Other services in future
Escrow (via mobile payment)
"Fiks ferdig" is making buying and selling used goods on FINN as easy and safe as ecommerce
Door to door
The growth of the transactional service in FINN proves our ability to convert consumer demand to transactions
There is significant headroom to unlock further growth and a new revenue stream with the transactional model
We will roll out the transactional model in all of our Nordic markets by 2025
Illustration of as-is maturity stage per market
Availability of transactional enablers in country1
Indication of consumer demand for transactional service2
Transactional product maturity
We are in an investment phase
- Business model transformation underway
- Investments in transformation (especially product, marketing)
Low Medium High
We target EBITDA break-even during 2025, with significant further potential for profitable growth
We will develop Recommerce into a growing and profitable business in its own right
The recommerce space will grow fast and we are on a good track to capture this growth in the Nordics
The new transactional business model opens up a new revenue stream, with 15-20X monetisation potential compared to traditional classifieds
The Nordic operating model, with a scalable platform and efficient operations, is a key enabler to arrive at the desired cost structure, needed for profitability
Recommerce has always been, and will continue delivering significant value to the other verticals
Summary Nordic Marketplaces
Our verticals have different focus on the value creation levers
✔
We already have many early signs of succeeding with continued value creation
We have moved from a country-based model to a vertical-focused operating model
With Nettbil and AutoVex we have taken a clear step towards winning Mobility C2B in the Nordics
✔ ✔
We are well underway with the successful roll-out of the transactional service in FINN with ~750k transactions in 2022
An experienced team in place to drive value creation
Christian Printzell Halvorsen Nordic Marketplaces and Delivery
Robin Suwe Mobility
Kjersti Høklingen Real Estate
Eddie Sjølie Jobs
Cathrine Laksfoss Recommerce and Delivery
Laila Dahlen Nordic Accelerator
Stine Halla Finance
Antti Hovila Strategy & Business Development
Hanna Lindqvist Technology
Ruben Søgaard Sales & Adjacent Products
Kristin Sætevik People & Brand Experience
Vivi Højen Transformation
Investment proposition
Exceptional long-term track record of value creation in marketplaces (over EUR 10bn value created, including Adevinta)
Highly profitable, asset light businesses with large competitive moats and attractive proprietary investment opportunities
Leading marketplace businesses well positioned for the future with continued significant runway for growth
Outstandingly positioned to benefit from verticalisation as the next wave of value creation
Link: sli.do Event code: 1109824
Andrew Kvålseth CIO and EVP Growth & Investments
Investment Strategy
Investing where Schibsted has a competitive advantage, to build our future position and create strong shareholder returns
Investing in growth is part of our DNA
Early stage investments have been an important part of building strategic positions and strong returns
Adapting to changing conditions – a refocused investment strategy
A refocused investment strategy
Based on market changes and learnings over the past
Investment closer to core
More active ownership, value creation and synergies realisation
Realise and crystalise value from non-core holdings
Active ownership focused on value creation
Clear ownership agenda including full potential plan
Active performance management vs. full potential plan
Synergy acceleration and realisation
Post-acquisition planning, integration, and follow-up
Regular portfolio reviews
Increased focus on portfolio streamlining and value realisation
Investment closer to core
More active ownership, value creation and synergies realisation
Realise and crystalise value from non-core holdings
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Bundling, cross- and upselling
More active ownership, value creation and synergies realisation
Realise and crystalise value from non-core holdings
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Scaling through our platforms
Applying our knowledge and competence
Realizing value through exits
Several initiatives conducted to realise value created
Pursued exit processes to unlock value – process stopped due to market conditions
Realised 4.5bn NOK from our Adevinta holding via a combined sell down and total return swap (TRS)
Increased emphasis on exiting non-core holdings based on our refined focus and as the early stage portfolio matures
Disciplined capital allocation
Focus investments behind core domains, with clear synergies
Treat share buyback value as one return criteria
Disciplined approach
Investments to build the future of Schibsted
We will invest where Schibsted has a competitive advantage, to build towards the future of Schibsted and generate shareholder value
Ragnar Kårhus EVP CFO
Finance
Solid financial performance
Continued revenue growth NOKm
EBITDA dominated by Nordic Marketplaces NOKm
Thereof Nordic Marketplaces
Focused capital allocation
Capital allocation beyond organic investments 2020-20221
Capex per financial segment 2020-20222
Robust financial position
Financial gearing well within target range, following Adevinta transactions in November
Ratio expected to increase gradually to c.2.0, assuming completion of current buyback programme
Financial flexibility from c.28% stake in Adevinta
Financial gearing well within target range NIBD/EBITDA according to bank definition
Financial ownership in Adevinta
Major shareholder in Adevinta, one of the largest classifieds player globally which was spun off in 2019 and is listed on Oslo Børs
Financial ownership following the eCG deal in 2021 when ownership decreased
Adevinta shareholder structure
| eBay | c. 33% | 2 Board seats |
|---|---|---|
| Schibsted | c. 28% | 2 Board seats |
| Permira | c. 11% | 1 Board seat |
| Public float | c. 28% | N/A |
Schibsted's market cap is dominated by our stake in Adevinta
Market valuations of Schibsted and Adevinta are affected by current structure:
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- Adevinta's market value accounts for more than 50% of Schibsted's market cap
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- Limited free float and share overhang in Adevinta
Working on strategies to reduce our ownership over time
Market capitalisation1 NOKbn
Three main options to reduce exposure to Adevinta over time
Continuously exploring and developing three main options:
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- Structural sale
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- Share sale(s) in the market
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- Full or partial distribution of Adevinta shares to Schibsted's shareholders ("spin")
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- A combination of the above can be seen as a fourth option
Expiry of major lockups1 in October 2023 increases flexibility – does not advocate an immediate transaction or corporate action
New reporting structure in Nordic Marketplaces effective Q1 2023
Nordic Marketplaces – Old reporting structure
Country-based reporting:
- • Revenues (Classifieds, Advertising, Other)
- • Operating expenses
- • EBITDA
Nordic Marketplaces – New reporting structure1
Vertical-based reporting:
- • Revenues (Classifieds, Advertising, Other)
- • Operating expenses
- • EBITDA
Additional info:
- • Total vertical revenues also split by country
- • Volumes and ARPA2
Other changes effective Q1 20233
Capex and leases split by financial segment
Slight changes, mainly naming, to financial segments:
- • Nordic Marketplaces
- • News Media
- • Delivery
- • Growth & Investments
- • Other/Headquarters
New medium-term financial targets for Nordic Marketplaces
Q1 Trading Update
Nordic Marketplaces
- Solid trends in Mobility and Real Estate, with increasing volumes in Mobility and continued ARPA growth in Real Estate
- Accelerated revenue decline in Jobs and advertising, driven by market headwinds
- Cost increases from new hires seen in Q4, spill over to Q1
News Media
- Despite steady revenue growth from digital subscriptions, overall revenue trends have worsened compared to Q4, driven by an accelerated decline in the print business and digital advertising
- Effects of the announced cost programme limited in Q1, but will accelerate throughout the year
- Expect negative EBITDA in News Media in Q1
Executive Summary
✔ Well positioned for further growth as a Group with a strong portfolio of digital businesses – particularly uniquely positioned as marketplaces powerhouse in the Nordics, further strengthened by verticalisation over time
✔ Robust financial position, and flexibility from Adevinta holding
✔ Disciplined capital allocation focusing on unlocking value, particularly related to Adevinta holding
Summary
To summarise
Schibsted builds from a strong and unique position in the Nordics
Marketplace and Media powerhouse with leading positions
Robust financial position and solid financial performance
Superior Nordic consumer reach and interactions
Do well by doing good
The changes we are making will further strengthen our position & profitability
Build vertical marketplace champions to ride the next wave of growth
Develop digital and financially robust media positions
Drive disciplined capital allocation and invest where Schibsted has a competitive advantage
Provide attractive customer experiences across Schibsted's portfolio
Link: sli.do Event code: 1109824
Appendix
Total volume development for used cars
Total C2C used cars sold (Thousands) Total B2C used cars sold (Thousands)
Average price per used car in the Nordics
All figures in thousand NOK
The Nordics are at the forefront of the electrification megatrend with EV sales reaching ~80% of Norwegian new car sales
Electrification of the Nordic car fleet
Transactional rental business model
Business model and payment setup Indicative financials per rental contract
Classifieds and transactional monetization model and benchmarks
Limited private monetization with classifieds model Proven monetization of transactional models
Classifieds business model: Freemium for private buyers/sellers Advertising Pro listings (mostly SMB)
- FINN free for privates since 2014
- Tori free for privates from the start
- DBA mostly free for privates
- Blocket removed private listing fees in May 2022
Transactional business model:
Charge for shipping and safe payment (private buyers and/or sellers) Other Value Added Services (e.g. insurance, authentication) (+Advertising; +Pro revenue streams)
In transactional Recommerce models, there will be a mix of gross and net revenue recognition – gross profit as a metric becomes increasingly important
Gross vs. net revenue recognition is determined by whether Nordic Marketplaces (NMP) is an agent or a principal:
- NMP is a principal (and records revenue on a gross basis) if it controls the promised good or service before transferring it to the customer.
- NMP is an agent (and records as revenue the net amount that it retains for its agency services) if its role is to arrange for another party to provide the goods or services.
Illustrative example
| Revenue sources | Transactional Accounting (illustrative for an item with value of 1,000) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Buyer pays a share of GMV for e.g. safe payment (e.g. 5%); recognized as net revenues |
50 | |
| Buyer pays for shipping; recognized as gross revenues | Consumer price (less VAT): 100 | In this example, NMP has |
| NMP Revenues | 150 | a margin of 10% on |
| Shipping cost; recognized as COGS | 90 | shipping |
| NMP Gross Profit (Gross revenue - COGS) | 60 |
Adevinta lockups end in October 2023
High-level summary of current remaining lockup agreements1
- A mutual tag-along right between Schibsted and eBay lasting until 18 May 2023.
- A restriction for Schibsted and eBay to sell below 25%, and for Permira to sell below 10%, lasting 27 months from signing (or 24 months from closing, if earlier). Given signing occurred on 14 July 2021 the restriction expires on 14 October 2023.
- A mutual tag along right between Schibsted, eBay and Permira for certain sales for a period of 12 months thereafter, i.e. until 14 October 2024.
Changes in Financials and Analytical Info spreadsheet1
Nordic Marketplaces
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New vertical-based reporting, splitting Revenues (Classifieds, Advertising, Other), Operating expenses and EBITDA per vertical
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Total vertical revenues also split by country
(Country-based reporting available as additional information in Financials and Analytical Info in 2023)
Growth & Investments
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Changed naming from previously FS&V
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Compricer and Fintec has been moved from "Other Growth & Investments" to Lendo
Revenue effect 2022: NOK +103m in Lendo EBITDA effect 2022: NOK +10m in Lendo
Delivery
- Changed naming from previously eCommerce & Distribution
News Media
No changes
Investor contact
Visit Schibsted's website: schibsted.com
Email: [email protected] Jann-Boje Meinecke VP, Head of IR +47 941 00 835
Malin Langtvet IR Officer +47 916 86 710
Schibsted ASA, Akersgata 55 / P.O. Box 490 Sentrum, NO-0105 Oslo