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Vend Marketplaces ASA

Quarterly Report Nov 3, 2017

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JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2017

CONTENTS

Schibsted Media Group -
Highlights
3
Operational development4
Group overview7
Outlook 8
Condensed
consolidated financial
statements9
Definitions and reconciliations 14
Financial key figures
17

ROLV ERIK RYSSDAL CEO

We are happy to present a strong Q3 result for Schibsted, with an EBITDA increase of 37 percent. As earlier this year, the growth is a result of achievements in both Online classifieds, Publishing and Schibsted Growth.

In Online classifieds, the third quarter was evidence of the strength of the online classifieds business model. With strong brands and market positions, the earnings power is significant. Going forward, we aim to continue the good development by taking further advantage of our competitive strengths – strong local presence leveraged by joint, scalable product and tech platforms.

In Q3, we continued to see solid growth in the online classifieds verticals. This was driven by product innovations, price optimizations and good market conditions in most of our major operations. We have continued to decrease the Investment phase losses. This is a result of strong growth in monetization in emerging markets and very favorable operational metrics for Shpock, which has reduced the need for marketing investments.

The publishing activities in Schibsted continue to deliver impressing results. For the first time in many years, they grew revenues compared to last year. We are successful in signing up digital subscribers, and are approaching a total of 600,000. Once again, VG is the star performer among our publishing operations, with a revenue growth of 7 percent and an EBITDA margin of 20 percent.

I would also like to highlight the great development of Schibsted Growth, and in particular continued good growth for our personal finance business Lendo in Sweden. Revenue growth accelerated to 50 percent in Q3, and EBITDA margins exceeded 50 percent.

In Q3 we announced an adjusted organizational structure, where Media and Marketplaces will be organized in two separate divisions. At the same time responsibility for most of our common product & tech initiatives will be moved much closer to the operations. This will help us gain even more speed of development and increasingly leverage our local competence and strong brands.

SCHIBSTED MEDIA GROUP - HIGHLIGHTS

EBITDA AND OPERATING REVENUE DEVELOPMENT IN KEY OPERATIONS (MILLION NOK)

HIGHLIGHTS OF Q3 2017

currency

  • EBITDA ex. Investment phase of NOK 903 million, a growth of 19 percent
  • Online classifieds pro forma* revenue growth of 22 percent, adjusted for currency fluctuations. Total Online classifieds EBITDA ex. Investment phase grew 19 percent to NOK 800 million
  • Continued good development in Developed phase, Online Classifieds
  • 23 percent revenue growth and increased margins in France, driven by good growth in car and real estate, initiated monetization of jobs and the acquisition of MB Diffusion
  • 21 percent revenue growth in Norway driven by verticals and personal finance
  • 27 percent revenue growth in Spain. Strengthened trend in jobs and cars
  • 2 percent revenue growth in Sweden affected positively by cars and jobs, whereas display advertising and Services contributed negatively
  • 80 percent revenue growth and significantly reduced losses in Investment phase operations
  • Continued high revenue growth in OLX Brazil in Q3. Clear aim to reach break-even during 2017
  • Strong growth in operational metrics for Shpock. Investments reduced in Q3 vs previous quarters
  • Tight cost control and digital product innovation leads to improved EBITDA margins in publishing activities
  • Positive revenue growth in publishing operations in Q3
  • Continued high growth rate in the Schibsted Growth portfolio in Sweden. Personal finance portal Lendo.se grew revenues 50 percent
  • New organizational model designed to strengthen local execution and global scale. Operations to be streamlined and organized in two divisions; Marketplaces and Media

*) Online classifieds pro forma numbers include proportional consolidation of joint ventures and associates

OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS

Schibsted Media Group operates online classifieds sites in 20 markets. Operations in Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Colombia and Hungary are in Developed phase, whereas online classifieds sites in Investment phase operate in several other countries.

The figures presented are pro forma figures, using proportional consolidation of joint ventures and associates. For IFRS figures, please see Note 3 (Operating segment disclosures). An overview of definitions and reconciliations is provided at the end of the report.

Third quarter Online Classifieds Revenues As of Q3 Year
2016 2017 Pro-forma (MEUR) 2017 2016 2016
50.5 62.0 France 187.8 155.8 214.0
27.2 34.5 Spain 101.2 82.0 110.7
41.9 50.5 Norway 152.6 127.7 170.9
27.3 27.8 Sweden 83.2 84.1 110.0
20.2 21.5 Other 66.6 60.6 82.9
167.1 196.4 Total Developed phase 591.4 510.2 688.5
11.5 20.7 Investment phase 53.7 30.9 44.7
178.6 217.1 Total revenues 645.1 541.1 733.2
Third quarter Online Classifieds EBITDA As of Q3 Year
2016 2017 Pro-forma (MEUR) 2017 2016 2016
27.9 37.2 France 114.4 94.2 129.2
7.8 10.6 Spain 23.4 19.0 23.7
19.2 23.1 Norway 64.6 56.5 72.1
16.8 16.2 Sweden 44.9 48.6 62.1
2.2 1.9 Other 7.4 3.8 5.7
73.9 89.0 EBITDA Developed phase 254.7 222.1 292.8
(22.4) (14.3) Investment phase (63.3) (70.7) (93.6)
51.5 74.8 EBITDA 191.4 151.4 199.2
44 % 45 % EBITDA margin Dev. phase 43 % 44 % 43 %

Pro forma operating revenue growth was 22 percent in EUR terms and on a currency neutral basis in Q3 2017.

The EBITDA margin for Developed phase operations increased to 45 percent from 44 percent Q3 last year.

Investment phase revenues growth was 80 percent, year over year in Q3. The negative EBITDA of Investment phase operations was EUR 14.3 million in Q3 2017, compared to EUR 22.4 million in Q3 2016. The investment level in all

assets decreased from last year. The divestment of certain assets also contributes to the decreased investment level.

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS INTERNATIONAL

Online Classifieds International comprises all online classifieds operations outside Scandinavia. The segment had consolidated revenues of NOK 1,222 million in Q3, up 24 percent from NOK 982 million in Q3 2016. The revenue increase is broad-based, and all sites are growing. Consolidated EBITDA is NOK 324 million in Q3 2017 compared to NOK 167 million in Q3 2016. The EBITDAmargin in Q3 2017 was 27 percent, up from 17 percent in Q3 2016.

France

Operating revenues in France grew by 23 percent in Q3. The revenue growth was driven by positive results from monetization efforts in jobs, continued growth in real estate and cars and the acquisition of MB Diffusion. Still soft growth in display advertising revenues.

EBITDA margin was 60 percent (55%). Margin growth was supported by a low level of marketing spend in Q3 2017.

Performance dashboard and in-app messaging implemented in Leboncoin, now with 1.7 million messages per day on all devices.

Operating revenues in Spain increased by 27 percent in Q3 to EUR 34.5 million. Jobs, cars and the acquisition of Habitaclia led to improvement from last year.

The growth in jobs was increasing due to macroeconomic recovery in Spain, although the unrest in Catalonia in recent months have influenced the jobs market negatively. Motor also showed increased growth from last year, as Milanuncios has started direct monetization of the professional car segment. We still see strong competition in the real estate market and a slowdown in display advertising.

The EBITDA margin was 31 percent in Q3, up from 29 percent in Q3 last year. As in Q2, marketing expenses were high in Q3.

Other Developed operations

The growth of operating revenues in Other Developed operations was 6 percent in Q3 2017. The growth was affected negatively by non-organic effects, mainly divestment of Mudah (Malaysia). Adjusted for this, the growth rate was 14 percent.

EBITDA in Q3 was EUR 1.9 million (2.2 million). EBITDAmargin for Other Developed operations in total was 9 percent in Q3 (11%).

In Q3 the growth rates continued at a stable, high level in Italy and Austria, partly driven by increased monetization in professional verticals. In Ireland, the growth rate was lower.

Investment phase

The Investment phase portfolio continued to develop strongly in Q3 both in terms of revenue and traffic growth. The revenue growth was 80 percent compared to Q3 2016.

The pro-forma EBITDA of operations in Investment phase amounted to EUR -14.3 million (-22.4 million). The negative EBITDA from Shpock was EUR -9.2 million in Q3 (-11.1 million). The negative EBITDA from Joint Ventures and Associates continued to go down year over year as revenue growth is accelerating and several sites see reduced need for growth in marketing spending.

The investment level (EBITDA loss) in OLX.com.br in Brazil is materially reduced compared to Q3 2016. This is due to both reduced marketing spending and continued strong revenue growth. The revenue growth is mainly driven by professional revenues in classifieds, due to monetization efforts launched last year, with listing fees for car dealers and real estate agents.

Schibsted sees good potential for value creation in the Mexican market, and investments remained high. Segundamano.mx is focusing on consolidating the leading market position in key states, showing strong traffic numbers.

Schibsted is at the forefront of the development of mobileonly marketplaces with the native app Shpock. Shpock expands the market and attracts new user groups and items. It is among the most downloaded apps in the shopping category in large markets like Germany and the UK, and is experiencing strong growth in ad listings and number of active sellers in these markets. In Q3, Shpock continued with marketing campaigns in several markets.

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS SWEDEN

Sweden's operating revenues were SEK 265 million in Q3, 2 percent up from last year. The slower growth was in part due to a decline in revenues for Servicefinder, a market place for services. The revenue growth excluding Servicefinder was 4 percent in Q3.

The main drivers of growth were cars and jobs while display advertising is more challenging.

EBITDA was SEK 155 million (160 million) in Developed phase, implying an EBITDA margin of 59 percent (62%). The EBITDA margin excluding Servicefinder was 61 percent (65%).

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS NORWAY

Norway showed a strong revenue growth of 21 percent in Q3. Revenues grew in all classified verticals, especially real estate and jobs. Personal finance continued to show strong growth. MittAnbud, which is a marketplace for services, also had good growth in the quarter. Display advertising sales were still soft.

EBITDA was NOK 216 million (178 million) in Developed phase in Q3, implying an EBITDA margin of 46 percent, flat from last year. The marketing expenses were high in Q3 compared to last year.

MEDIA HOUSES INCLUDING GROWTH

MEDIA HOUSE NORWAY

Q3 was another good quarter for Media house Norway. For the first time since Q1 2012, revenues increased compared to the same period last year. The revenue growth was 3 percent. We see improvements in the trend for online advertising, especially for VG. Circulation revenues are stable due to solid growth in digital subscription revenues. EBITDA in Q3 was NOK 153 million, compared to NOK 112 million in Q3 last year.

Verdens Gang (VG) media house

Third quarter As of Q3
Year
advertising, especially for VG. Circulation revenues are 2017 Aftonbladet (MSEK)
2016
2017
2016
2016
stable due to solid growth in digital subscription revenues. 464
461 Operating revenues
1,374 1,428 1,933
265
246
of which offline
733
797 1,045
EBITDA in Q3 was NOK 153 million, compared to NOK 112 199
215
of which online
641
631
888
million in Q3 last year. 61
65 EBITDA
164
170
236
13 %
14 % EBITDA margin
12 %
12 %
12 %
Verdens Gang (VG) media house Operating revenues were down 1 percent compared to Q3
Third quarter As of Q3
Year
2016. Online revenues had a growth of 8 percent, while print
2017 Verdens Gang (MNOK)
2016
2017
2016
2016
revenues were down 7 percent in the quarter.
401
428 Operating revenues
1,298 1,251 1,700
241
225
of which offline
675
766 1,017
Print circulation volume on weekdays continued to decline
160
203
of which online
623
485
683
rapidly per Q3.
66
87 EBITDA
263
187
272
16 %
20 % EBITDA margin
20 %
15 %
16 %
Operating expenses were 2 percent down compared to Q3
2016. The EBITDA margin was 14 percent (13%).
VG showed a revenue growth of 7 percent in Q3 compared
to Q3 last year. Online revenues continued to improve in Q3 Subscription-based newspaper -
2017, with a growth of 27 percent. The growth in online
advertising was seen in both programmatic and direct sales. Svenska Dagbladet (SvD)
The number of subscribers to the premium digital Third quarter
2017 SvD (MSEK)
2016
As of Q3
Year
2017
2016
2016
subscription product VG+ was growing steady, and total 218
212 Operating revenues
670
691
951
18
18 EBITDA
49
51
74
subscriptions passed 127,500 in Q3. 8 %
9 % EBITDA margin
7 %
7 %
8 %
The sale of the print newspaper continued to decline rapidly, Operating revenues declined 3 percent in Q3 compared to
but the revenue decline was somewhat curbed by cover the same period in 2016.
price increases.
Print revenues decreased 4 percent in Q3, while digital
The EBITDA margin was 20 percent (16%). revenues were flat compared to Q3 last year.
Subscription-based newspapers Norway SvD's EBITDA in Q3 was SEK 18 million, the same as in Q3
last year. Operating expenses were down 3 percent in the
Third quarter
Subscription
As of Q3
Year

Subscription-based newspapers Norway

Subscription Year
2016 2017 newspapers (MNOK) 2017 2016 2016
658 605 Operating revenues 1,874 2,102 2,848
519 452 of which offline 1,413 1,665 2,233
139 153 of which online 461 437 615
30 46 EBITDA 146 90 161
5 % 8 % EBITDA margin 8 % 4 % 6 %

Operating revenues declined by 8 percent in Q3. The trend in print revenues continued in Q3 with a decline of 13 percent. Online revenues also have a better trend with a growth of 10 percent from last year. Digital subscription revenues were growing while the advertising market was still challenging for all the subscription newspapers, both in print and digital.

Total subscription revenues increased 3 percent in Q3 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by growth in digital subscriptions.

The EBITDA margin was 8 percent (5%). Total operating expenses were reduced by 11 percent as a result of continuous work on adapting the cost base to the markets.

MEDIA HOUSE SWEDEN

Revenues were flat in SEK terms in Q3 compared to the same period last year. Total EBITDA increased 8 percent in Q3 compared to last year.

Aftonbladet media house

Third quarter As of Q3
2016 2017 Aftonbladet (MSEK) 2017 2016 2016
464 461 Operating revenues 1,374 1,428 1,933
265 246 of which offline 733 797 1,045
199 215 of which online 641 631 888
61 65 EBITDA 164 170 236
13 % 14 % EBITDA margin 12 % 12 % 12 %

Subscription-based newspaper - Svenska Dagbladet (SvD)

Third quarter As of Q3 Year
2016 2017 SvD (MSEK) 2017 2016 2016
218 212 Operating revenues 670 691 951
18 18 EBITDA 49 51 74
8 % 9 % EBITDA margin 7 % 7 % 8 %

SvD's EBITDA in Q3 was SEK 18 million, the same as in Q3 last year. Operating expenses were down 3 percent in the quarter.

Schibsted Growth Sweden

Schibsted Growth consists of a portfolio of web-based growth companies. These companies benefit from the strong traffic positions and brands of Schibsted's established operations in Sweden. Figures below are excluding Hitta.se (divested end of July 2017).

Third quarter Schibsted Growth ex. Hitta As of Q3 Year
2016 2017 (MSEK) 2017 2016 2016
228 296 Operating revenues 826 639 893
70 93 EBITDA 210 153 210
31 % 31 % EBITDA margin 25 % 24 % 24 %

Total revenue growth was 30 percent in Q3 2017.

EBITDA margin of 31 percent (31%), and total EBITDA was up SEK 23 million to SEK 93 million in Q3.

The personal finance services, particularly Lendo, is an important driver of the revenues and EBITDA growth. The growth rate of Lendo.se was 50 percent compared to Q3 2016.

GROUP OVERVIEW PROFIT AND LOSS

OPERATING PROFIT

Group consolidated revenues increased 10 percent in Q3. Total consolidated online classifieds revenues (Norway, Sweden and International) grew by 20 percent in Q3 in NOK terms. Media House Norway revenues increased by 3 percent in Q3. Media House Sweden revenues were flat in Q3 in NOK terms (increase of 4 percent in SEK excluding Hitta). Consolidated operating expenses increased by 5 percent in Q3.

Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures and associates was NOK -15 million (-43 million). Other income and expenses are disclosed in note 4 to the Condensed financial statements.

Operating profit in Q3 2017 amounted to NOK 802 million (354 million), affected positively by gain on sale of Hitta. Please also refer to notes to the Condensed consolidated financial statements.

NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Net financial items are disclosed in note 5 to the Condensed financial statements.

The underlying effective tax rate was stable around 30 percent. The effective tax rate is 28 percent in the first three quarters of 2017 compared to 52 percent in the same period in 2016. Generally, Schibsted reports a high effective tax rate which is primarily related to losses for which no deferred tax benefit is recognized. The effective tax rate in the first three quarters of 2017 was lowered significantly by nontaxable gains. Reduced net investment spend through increased monetization and reduced marketing spend may reduce future effective tax rates.

Basic earnings per share is NOK 2.35 compared to NOK 0.77 in Q3 2016. Adjusted earnings per share is NOK 1.45 compared to NOK 0.93 in Q3 2016

UNDERLYING DEVELOPMENT

The currency adjusted revenue growth rate for the Group was 10 percent in Q3.

Total revenue growth for all three online classifieds segments combined, adjusted for currency effects and Joint Ventures and Associates was 22 percent in Q3.

Revenue growth for both media house segments combined, adjusted for currency effects was 2 percent compared to the same period in 2016.

Adjusted for currency, Group operating expenses grew 5 percent in Q3.

Consolidated EBITDA ex. Investment phase was NOK 903 million (756 million) in Q3 2017.

Group EBITDA margin ex. Investment phase was 22 percent (20%) in Q3.

OTHER MATERIAL EVENTS AS OF Q3 2017

SCHIBSTED SPAIN ACQUIRES HABITACLIA

On 16 January 2017, Schibsted Spain announced the acquisition of the real estate portal Habitaclia.com. With this movement, Schibsted Spain, owner of the Spanish real estate site Fotocasa.es, strengthens its leadership in the real estate classified ads sector. Fotocasa and Habitaclia will continue to operate autonomously, although processes will be established so that both brands can learn from the strengths of the other.

INCREASED OWNERSHIP IN BRAZIL AND CHILE

In May 2017, Schibsted entered into an agreement to acquire Telenor's 25% interest in the Brazilian online classifieds operation olx.com.br and its 50% interest in the Chilean online classifieds operation Yapo.cl. The transaction was closed in June 2017. This lead to an increase in effective ownership of OLX Brazil from 25 to 50 percent and from 50 to 100 percent of Yapo in Chile. At the same time, Schibsted exited Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar by selling shares in 701 Search to Telenor. As a result of the difference in valuation between the assets in Asia and LatAm, Schibsted made a cash payment of USD 405 million to Telenor.

ADJUSTED ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL

Schibsted presented in Q3 2017 a new organizational setup with two operational divisions, named "Marketplaces" and "Media". The ambition is to enable Schibsted to further increase the speed of development and increasingly leverage our local competence and strong brands. In the new organization, digital product development will be better integrated with the business units, thereby coming closer to the users and be able to gain more impact in the local markets.

The overall strategy of Schibsted remains unchanged; to be a global leader in online classifieds, to develop world-class media houses and develop new growth services.

The new organizational model implies changes in the Group's management team. The new team consists of CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal, EVP CFO Trond Berger, EVP People Tina Stiegler, EVP Chief Platform Officer Rian Liebenberg, and EVP Communication, Brand & Public Affairs Lena K. Samuelsson. Sondre Gravir is the CEO of the new Marketplaces division, whereas Raoul Grünthal is the CEO of the Media division.

CASH FLOW AND CAPITAL FACTORS

CASH FLOW

Net cash flow from operating activities was NOK 954 million for the first three quarters of 2017, compared to NOK 1,001 million in the same period in 2016. The decrease is a result of increased tax payments and negative development in working capital partly offset by increased gross operating profit. The negative development in working capital in 2017 is mainly related to restructuring and pensions.

Net cash outflows from investing activities was NOK 4,144 million for the first three quarters of 2017, compared to NOK 677 million in the same period in 2016. The increase is primarily related to net cash outflows from investments in and sales of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.

Net cash inflows from financing activities was NOK 2,704 million for the first three quarters of 2017, compared to a cash outflow of NOK 819 million in the same period in 2016. The change is primarily related to increased borrowings from financing of investments.

EQUITY AND DEBT

The carrying amount of the Group's assets increased by NOK 5,452 million to NOK 25,860 million during the first three quarters of 2017. An increase in total assets from business combinations, increased investment in joint ventures and translation is partly offset by reduced cash and cash equivalents. The Group's net interest-bearing debt increased by NOK 3,973 million to NOK 5,047 million. The Group's equity ratio was 46% at the end of the third quarter of 2017, compared to 52% at the end of 2016.

Schibsted ASA repaid a bond of NOK 500 million in March. The loan was replaced by a new 7-year bond of NOK 500 million. To finance the acquisition of the Telenor deal, Schibsted ASA issued three new bonds in the domestic bond market in June, a 3 year FRN of NOK 1 billion, a 6 year FRN of 600 million and a 6-year bond with fixed interest of NOK 300 million. In addition, a new bridge facility of NOK 600 million has been established and the revolving credit facility of EUR 300 million has been drawn by NOK 1 billion.

OUTLOOK

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS

Schibsted sees continued revenue growth potential and inherent operational leverage for its portfolio of developed online classifieds sites, on the back of the strong brand positions and traffic leadership in a range of markets and verticals. On a medium- to long-term horizon, the target for annual revenue growth remains at 15-20 percent, driven by increased monetization and structural growth in online markets.

Our leading French site Leboncoin.fr holds significant longterm potential. Based on the traffic leadership and the strength of the Leboncoin brand, there is room for increased market shares in verticals such as real estate, cars and jobs.

In Spain, we will continue to work for increased revenues in the verticals driven by product development and market activity. The growth prospects for jobs and cars are positive. However, we still expect a competitive environment in real estate and a sluggish development for display advertising.

Our strategy of building online classifieds traffic and brand leadership positions as well as new product rollouts will continue as long as it is considered to create long-term shareholder value. We will focus on developing new mobile services, including native apps that are expanding the online classifieds markets. The native mobile marketplace Shpock has achieved good market positions and high level of user engagement in several markets. The positive trend in terms of profitability development in Brazil is expected to continue, and the aim is to reach break-even for OLX during 2017.

Full year investments are expected to go down compared to 2016, though seasonal effects may lead to a higher investment level in Q4 2017 compared to Q3 2017.

In 2018, we plan for further reductions of online classifieds investment phase losses. The reduction in investment phase losses are driven by all assets on the back of increased monetization combined with reduced need for extraordinary marketing spending. Several sites are approaching breakeven in 2018, some assets have been divested in 2017 and the spending level in Shpock will be lower in 2018 compared with 2017. The exact level of the investment phase losses will, among other things, depend on the pace of monetization growth and the competitive situation in each market.

Note that the investments are affecting profit and loss, and that the impact is split between consolidated companies (EBITDA) and joint ventures and associates.

MEDIA HOUSES

The media houses in Schibsted will continue the transformation into world-class digital media houses based on strong editorial products. Schibsted is rolling out a new media platform that offers a user-first perspective and encompasses the entire newsroom production process. It is highly scalable across all media companies and allows publishers to leap into a digital-only newsroom.

Overall, the structural digital shift and the transformation process are expected to continue. Schibsted will remain focused on digital product development combined with cost adaptations, aimed at producing continued healthy cash flows and operating margins. If the advertising market trends deteriorates, margin contraction is likely during the coming 12 months.

INVESTMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND ONLINE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The build-up of Schibsted's global technology and product development resources has continued in 2017, and the aim is to facilitate the digital transformation. Schibsted intends to leverage the strong local operations by utilizing the size of our international footprint by developing scalable components and converge towards common platforms. The adjusted organizational setup that was announced in Q3 implies that the coordination and responsibility for the common components and platforms primarily will be allocated to each of the two divisions; Marketplaces and Media.

The initiatives affect the EBITDA loss of the HQ/Other segment, which is estimated to remain around the same level in second half of 2017 as in the first half 2017, following strengthened efforts to develop vertical products.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
3,798 4,161 Operating revenues 12,488 11,795 15,854
(118) (102) Raw materials and finished goods (319) (376) (500)
(1,396) (1,487) Personnel expenses (4,639) (4,526) (6,141)
(1,712) (1,789) Other operating expenses (5,619) (5,263) (7,082)
572 783 Gross operating profit (loss) 1,911 1,630 2,131
(127) (158) Depreciation and amortisation (459) (382) (529)
(43) (15) Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures and associates (84) (126) (171)
(16) (2) Impairment loss (11) (55) (80)
(32) 194 Other income and expenses 1,478 (125) (114)
354 802 Operating profit (loss) 2,835 942 1,237
38 (23) Net financial items (105) 28 21
392 779 Profit (loss) before taxes 2,730 970 1,258
(195) (226) Taxes (752) (505) (699)
197 553 Profit (loss) 1,978 465 559
Profit (loss) attributable to:
23 22 Non-controlling interests 44 82 94
174 531 Owners of the parent 1,934 383 465
Earnings per share in NOK:
0.77 2.35 Basic 8.55 1.70 2.05
0.77 2.34 Diluted 8.54 1.69 2.05
0.93 1.45 Basic - adjusted 2.55 2.26 2.70
0.93 1.45 Diluted - adjusted 2.55 2.26 2.69
226,138 226,296 Weighted average number of shares outstanding (1,000) 226,198 226,070 226,064
226,325 226,477 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted (1,000) 226,458 226,310 226,315

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
197 553 Profit (loss) 1,978 465 559
(305) (409) Remeasurements of defined benefit pension liabilities (417) (310) (15)
77 98 Income tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit pension liabilities 100 78 4
- - Share of other comprehensive income of joint ventures and associates - 5 5
(228) (311) Items not to be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (317) (227) (6)
(376) (286) Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 248 (727) (583)
14 18 Hedges of net investments in foreign operations (21) 76 68
(3) (4) Income tax relating to hedges of net investments in foreign operations 5 (19) (17)
(1) (10) Share of other comprehensive income of joint ventures and associates (12) 5 1
(366) (283) Items to be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 220 (665) (531)
(594) (594) Other comprehensive income (97) (892) (537)
(397) (41) Comprehensive income 1,882 (427) 22
Comprehensive income attributable to:
15 16 Non-controlling interests 48 63 76
(412) (57) Owners of the parent 1,834 (490) (54)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

30 September Year
2017 2016 2016
Intangible assets 16,084 13,470 14,100
Investment property and property, plant and equipment 1,009 1,043 1,019
Investments in joint ventures and associates 4,481 978 954
Other non-current assets 414 463 353
Non-current assets 21,987 15,954 16,426
Trade receivables and other current assets 3,091 2,804 2,714
Cash and cash equivalents 783 1,388 1,268
Current assets 3,873 4,192 3,982
Total assets 25,860 20,146 20,408
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 11,549 9,878 10,235
Non-controlling interests 252 287 305
Equity 11,802 10,165 10,540
Non-current interest-bearing borrowings 5,203 1,822 1,814
Other non-current liabilities 2,732 2,793 2,447
Non-current liabilities 7,935 4,615 4,261
Current interest-bearing borrowings 626 540 528
Other current liabilities 5,497 4,826 5,079
Current liabilities 6,124 5,366 5,607
Total equity and liabilities 25,860 20,146 20,408
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH
FLOWS
Third quarter First three quarters Year

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
392 779 Profit (loss) before taxes 2,730 970 1,258
Gain on remeasurement in business combinations achieved in stages and
- (7) remeasurement of contingent consideration (498) - -
143 161 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses 470 437 609
53 15 Share of profit of joint ventures and associates, net of dividends received 102 155 199
(155) (153) Taxes paid (678) (521) (577)
(45) (229) Sales losses (gains) non-current assets (1,050) (80) (80)
388 565 Net cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 1,077 961 1,409
(188) 39 Change in working capital (122) 40 97
200 604 Net cash flow from operating activities 954 1,001 1,506
Development and purchase of intangible assets and property, plant and
(166) (207) equipment (620) (511) (698)
(2) (3) Acquistion of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (1,097) (122) (507)
6 4 Proceeds from sale of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 12 9 11
2 208 Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold 380 1 1
(30) (28) Net sale of (investment in) other shares (2,860) (54) (69)
- 43 Net change in other investments 41 - 14
(190) 17 Net cash flow from investing activities (4,144) (677) (1,248)
10 620 Net cash flow before financing activities (3,190) 324 258
(2) (300) Net change in interest-bearing loans and borrowings 3,385 (287) (313)
(2) (4) Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries (221) (65) (70)
5 4 Net sale (purchase) of treasury shares 13 16 (5)
(49) (15) Dividends paid (474) (483) (489)
(48) (315) Net cash flow from financing activities 2,704 (819) (877)
15 (18) Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1 (8) (4)
(23) 288 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (486) (503) (623)
1,411 495 Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 1,268 1,891 1,891
1,388 783 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 783 1,388 1,268

Change in working capital includes changes in trade and other receivables and liabilities as well as deviations between pension and restructuring costs and related pension and restructuring payments.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

First three quarters 2017
owners of the parent
interests
Equity
Equity at start of period
10,235
305
10,540
Comprehensive income
1,834
48
1,882
Transactions with the owners
(519)
(101)
(620)
Capital increase
-
7
7
Share-based payment
28
(0)
28
Dividends paid to owners of the parent
(396)
-
(396)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
12
(78)
(66)
Change in treasury shares
13
-
13
Business combinations
-
7
7
Loss of control of subsidiaries
-
(16)
(16)
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control
(176)
(21)
(197)
Equity at end of period
11,549
252
11,802
First three quarters 2016
Equity at start of period
10,776
314
11,090
Comprehensive income
(490)
63
(427)
Transactions with the owners
(408)
(90)
(498)
Share-based payment
35
-
35
Dividends paid to owners of the parent
(396)
-
(396)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
9
(88)
(79)
Change in treasury shares
16
-
16
Business combinations
-
9
9
Loss of control of subsidiaries
-
(1)
(1)
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control
(70)
(10)
(80)
Share of transactions with the owners of joint ventures and associates
(2)
-
(2)
Equity at end of period
9,878
287
10,165
Year 2016
Equity at start of period
10,776
314
11,090
Comprehensive income
(54)
76
22
Transactions with the owners
(487)
(85)
(572)
Share-based payment
42
-
42
Dividends paid to owners of the parent
(396)
-
(396)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
11
(93)
(82)
Change in treasury shares
(5)
-
(5)
Business combinations
-
9
9
Loss of control of subsidiaries
-
(1)
(1)
Changes in ownership of subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control
(139)
-
(139)
Equity at end of period
10,235
305
10,540
Equity attributable to Non-controlling

NOTES

NOTE 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements comprise the Group and the Group's interests in joint ventures and associates. The interim financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The accounting policies adopted in preparing these interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016.

Schibsted has recognised actuarial losses of NOK 317 million net of tax related to remeasurement of defined benefit pension obligations in Other comprehensive income. The amount recognised is primarily related to changes in financial assumptions.

The interim financial statements are unaudited. All numbers are in NOK million unless otherwise stated. Tables may not summarize due to roundings.

NOTE 2 CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP

Business combinations 2017

During the first three quarters of 2017, Schibsted has invested NOK 1,097 million related to acquisition of businesses (business combinations). The amount comprises cash consideration transferred reduced by cash and cash equivalents of the acquiree. The amount includes NOK 1 million of contingent consideration paid related to prior year's business combinations.

In January 2017, Schibsted acquired the real estate portal Habitaclia.com through the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Habitaclia, S.L.U and Inmofusion, S.L.U. Schibsted Spain, owner of the Spanish real estate site Fotocasa.es, thereby strengthened its leadership in the real estate classified ads segment.

In June 2017, Schibsted increased its ownership interest from 50% to 100% in Yapo.cl SpA, a company operating the Chilean online classifieds site Yapo.cl. The previously held ownership interest was accounted for as a joint venture and the business combination is accounted for as a step acquisition. The acquisition was part of a larger agreement with Telenor described further under the subheading Other changes in the composition of the Group below.

Schibsted has also been involved in some other minor business combinations, including step acquisitions.

In step acquisitions, the previously held equity interest is measured at fair value at the acquisition date, and a total gain from remeasurement of NOK 497 million is recognised in profit or loss in the line item Other income and expenses. Acquisitionrelated costs of NOK 3 million related to business combinations are recognised in profit or loss in the line item Other income and expenses.

The tables below summarise the consideration transferred and the preliminary amounts recognised for assets acquired and liabilities assumed after the business combinations:

Total business
Yapo.cl Other combinations
Consideration:
Cash 582 581 1,163
Deferred consideration - 3 3
Fair value of previously held equity interest 442 67 509
Total 1,024 651 1,675
Amounts for assets and liabilities recognised:
Intangible assets 65 137 202
Other non-current assets 1 2 3
Current assets 18 63 81
Non-current liabilities (123) 71 (52)
Current liabilities (11) (38) (49)
Total identifiable net assets (50) 235 185
Non-controlling interests - (7) (7)
Goodwill 1,074 423 1,497
Total 1,024 651 1,675

Other changes in the composition of the Group 2017

Schibsted has during the first three quarters of 2017 invested NOK 221 million related to increased ownership interests in subsidiaries. The amount invested is primarily related to increase in effective ownership interest in Finn Eiendom AS from 79.8% to 90%.

In May 2017, Schibsted discontinued the operation and sold certain assets of the online classifieds site Kapaza.be in Belgium.

In May 2017, Schibsted entered into an agreement to acquire Telenor's 25% interest in the Brazilian online classifieds operation olx.com.br and its 50% interest in the Chilean online classifieds operation Yapo.cl. Simultaneously, Schibsted entered into an agreement to sell to Telenor its 33.3% ownership interest in the associate 701 Search Pte Ltd operating online classifieds operations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar. The transactions were closed 30 June 2017. As a result of differences in value of assets acquired and sold, Schibsted made a cash payment of USD 405 million. Before the transaction, the Brazilian and Chilean operations were both joint ventures of Schibsted, accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The transaction in respect of olx.com.br is accounted for as an increase in ownership interest of a joint venture from 25% to 50%. The transaction in respect of Yapo.cl in Chile is accounted for as a business combination as described above.

In August 2017, Schibsted closed the sale of its 90.2% interest in the Swedish online directory service Hitta.se.

Total net gains of NOK 1,050 million from the sale of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates is recognised in profit or loss in the line item Other income and expenses.

NOTE 3 OPERATING SEGMENT DISCLOSURES

Schibsted reports five operating segments; Online Classifieds (Norway, Sweden and International) and Media Houses (Norway and Sweden). For information about the segments, see note 6 to the Annual consolidated financial statements.

Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase excludes operations in growth phase with large investments in market positions, immature monetization rate and where sustainable profitability has not been reached.

Information about operating revenues and profit (loss) by operating segment:

Online Classifieds Media Houses Other /
Third quarter 2017 Norway Sweden International Norway Sweden Headquarters Eliminations Total
Operating revenues from external customers 472 260 1,203 1,246 964 15 - 4,161
Operating revenues from other segments 13 9 18 54 36 158 (289) -
Operating revenues 485 269 1,222 1,300 1,000 173 (289) 4,161
Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase 216 152 432 153 165 (216) - 903
Gross operating profit (loss) 208 148 324 153 165 (216) - 783
Operating profit (loss) 206 160 313 125 318 (321) - 802
First three quarters 2017
Operating revenues from external customers 1,410 769 3,533 3,831 2,892 52 - 12,488
Operating revenues from other segments 45 25 57 143 127 376 (772) -
Operating revenues 1,455 794 3,591 3,974 3,019 428 (772) 12,488
Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase 598 415 1,252 425 406 (642) - 2,454
Gross operating profit (loss) 542 382 800 425 406 (643) - 1,911
Operating profit (loss) 507 376 1,909 306 502 (766) - 2,835
Third quarter 2016
Operating revenues from external customers 390 253 957 1,219 955 24 - 3,798
Operating revenues from other segments 15 7 25 39 42 68 (196) -
Operating revenues 405 260 982 1,258 997 92 (196) 3,798
Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase 178 156 336 112 153 (179) - 756
Gross operating profit (loss) 174 146 167 112 153 (180) - 572
Operating profit (loss) 166 148 74 63 114 (211) - 354
First three quarters 2016
Operating revenues from external customers 1,197 788 2,929 3,844 2,968 69 - 11,795
Operating revenues from other segments 47 23 89 128 131 220 (638) -
Operating revenues 1,244 811 3,018 3,972 3,099 289 (638) 11,795
Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase 529 457 1,047 300 369 (480) - 2,222
Gross operating profit (loss) 520 436 503 300 369 (498) - 1,630
Operating profit (loss) 496 418 260 76 259 (567) - 942
Year 2016
Operating revenues from external customers 1,587 1,021 3,972 5,222 3,968 84 - 15,854
Operating revenues from other segments 63 31 113 171 177 301 (856) -
Operating revenues 1,650 1,052 4,085 5,393 4,145 385 (856) 15,854
Gross operating profit (loss) excl. Investment phase 670 577 1,403 439 507 (692) - 2,904
Gross operating profit (loss) 658 547 692 439 507 (712) - 2,131
Operating profit (loss) 671 526 379 165 348 (852) - 1,237

NOTE 4 OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
(36) (42) Restructuring costs (58) (145) (189)
4 229 Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates 1,050 39 39
Gain from remeasurement of previously held equity interests in business
- 6 combinations achieved in stages 497 - -
- - Gain (loss) on amendment of pension plans (1) - 57
1 (0) Acquisition-related costs (3) (17) (19)
(1) 0 Other (8) (2) (2)
(32) 194 Total other income and expenses 1,478 (125) (114)

For further information see note 2.

NOTE 5 NET FINANCIAL ITEMS AND INTEREST BEARING DEBT

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
(18) (33) Net interest income (expenses) (65) (51) (73)
16 14 Net foreign exchange gain (loss) (28) 46 64
40 (4) Net other financial income (expenses) (12) 33 30
38 (23) Net financial items (105) 28 21

In 2017, interest-bearing debt has increased by NOK 3,487 million primarily to finance acquisitions. The increase comes from bond issues, utilization of existing long-term credit facilities and the establishing of short-term financing.

DEFINITIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS

This section includes definitions and reconciliations of financial measures presented in this report. These financial measures are included as they provide information of our financial performance in addition to the financial statements presented in accordance with IFRS.

EBITDA

Gross operating profit (loss)

EBITDA margin

Gross operating profit (loss) / Operating revenues

Revenues and operating expenses adjusted for currency fluctuations

Growth rates adjusted for currency effects are calculated using the same foreign exchange rates for the period last year and this year.

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 Currency rates used when converting profit or loss 2017 2016 2016
0.9769 0.9782 Swedish krona (SEK) 0.9636 1.0010 0.9823
9.2897 9.3488 Euro (EUR) 9.2349 9.3784 9.2927

Online classifieds operations - Developed phase and Investment phase

Online classifieds - Developed phase
Subsidiaries Joint ventures and associates
Norway: Finn, MittAnbud and Lendo Malaysia: Mudah (until Q2 2017)
Sweden: Blocket, Servicefinder and Bytbil Austria: Willhaben
France: Leboncoin and MB Diffusion

Spain: mainly Coches, FotoCasa, Vibbo, Milanuncios, InfoJobs, Habitaclia Italy: Subito Ireland: Daft, Done Deal and Adverts Hungary: Hasznaltauto Colombia: Fincaraiz

Online classifieds - Investment phase

Subsidiaries Joint ventures and associates Finland: Tori Chile: Yapo (as 50% JV until Q2 2017) Hungary: Jofogas Brazil: OLX (increased ownership from 25% to 50% from Q3 2017) Italy: Infojobs Vietnam: Cho Tot (until Q2 2017) Brazil: Infojobs Indonesia: OLX Chile: Yapo (as subsidiary from Q3 2017) Thailand: Kaidee Mexico: Segundamano Bangladesh: Ekhanei (until Q2 2017) Belgium: Kapaza (until Q2 2017) Belarus: Kufar Tunisia: Tayara Morocco: Avito Dominican Republic: Corotos Portugal: Custo Justo Shpock in all markets: Austria, Germany, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden and Italy Price comparison and personal finance marketplaces in early stage in certain markets are included here

Online classifieds operations in investment phase are defined as operations in growth phase with large investments in market positions, immature monetization rate and sustainable profitability has not been reached.

Third quarter Reconciliation of EBITDA excl. Investment phase and gross operating First three quarters Year
2016 2017 profit in accordance with financial statements 2017 2016 2016
756 903 EBITDA excl. Investment phase 2,454 2,222 2,904
(183) (120) EBITDA Investment phase Online Classifieds (542) (573) (753)
(1) 0 EBITDA Investment phase Other (1) (19) (20)
572 783 Gross operating profit (loss) 1,911 1,630 2,131
Third quarter Reconciliation of Online classifieds pro forma information and Operating First three quarters Year
2016 2017 segments in accordance with financial statements (EUR million) 2017 2016 2016
1,647 1,976 Online Classifieds operating revenues in Operating segments (in NOK) 5,840 5,073 6,787
177.2 211.4 Online Classifieds operating revenues in Operating segment disclosure 632.1 541.0 730.8
6.8 10.0 Operating revenues from joint ventures and associates 27.2 18.1 25.9
(0.2) (0.0) Operating revenues from other Online Classifieds companies (0.4) (1.1) (1.4)
(5.2) (4.2) Eliminations (13.7) (16.9) (22.1)
178.6 217.1 Pro forma operating revenues 645.1 541.1 733.2
487 680 Online Classifieds gross operating profit in Operating segments (in NOK) 1,723 1,459 1,897
52.5 72.8 Online Classifieds EBITDA in Operating segment disclosure 186.0 155.8 204.2
(2.1) (0.8) EBITDA from joint ventures and associates (2.0) (7.3) (9.5)
1.1 2.7 EBITDA from other Online Classifieds companies 7.4 2.9 4.5
51.5 74.8 Pro forma EBITDA 191.4 151.4 199.2

Other Online Classifieds companies are companies not included in pro forma Online Classified, that mainly consist of holding companies and overhead within Online Classifieds International.

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 Online classifieds pro forma information - details (EUR million) 2017 2016 2016
41.9 50.5 Norway 152.6 127.7 170.9
27.3 27.8 Sweden 83.2 84.1 110.0
50.5 62.0 France 187.8 155.8 214.0
27.2 34.5 Spain 101.2 82.0 110.7
20.2 21.5 Other 66.6 60.6 82.9
167.1 196.4 Developed phase 591.4 510.2 688.5
11.5 20.7 Investment phase 53.7 30.9 44.7
178.6 217.1 Pro forma operating revenues 645.1 541.1 733.2
19.2 23.1 Norway 64.6 56.5 72.1
16.8 16.2 Sweden 44.9 48.6 62.1
27.9 37.2 France 114.4 94.2 129.2
7.8 10.6 Spain 23.4 19.0 23.7
2.2 1.9 Other 7.4 3.8 5.7
73.9 89.0 Developed phase 254.7 222.1 292.8
(22.4) (14.3) Investment phase (63.3) (70.7) (93.6)
51.5 74.8 Pro forma EBITDA 191.4 151.4 199.2
Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 Developed phase (EUR million) 2017 2016 2016
73.3 88.3 EBITDA subsidiaries 252.1 219.8 289.7
0.6 0.7 EBITDA joint ventures and associates 2.6 2.3 3.1
73.9 89.0 EBITDA 254.7 222.1 292.8
Third quarter First three quarters
2016 2017 Investment phase (EUR million) 2017 2016 2016
(19.7) (12.8) EBITDA subsidiaries (58.7) (61.1) (81.0)
(2.7) (1.5) EBITDA joint ventures and associates (4.6) (9.6) (12.6)
(22.4) (14.3) EBITDA (63.3) (70.7) (93.6)
Third quarter First three quarters 2016
970
126
566
Year
2016 2017 Underlying tax rate 2017 2016
392 779 Profit (loss) before taxes 2,730 1,258
43 15 Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures and associates 84 171
188 214 Other losses for which no deferred tax benefit is recognised 766 715
(45) (236) Gain on sale and remeasurement of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates (999) (80) (39)
16 - Impairment losses (goodwill and associates) - 16 31
594 772 "Adjusted" tax base 2,582 1,598 2,136
195 226 Taxes 752 505 699
32.8 % 29.3 % Adjusted effective tax rate 29.1 % 31.6 % 32.7 %
30 September Year
Liquidity reserve 2017 2016 2016
Cash and cash equivalents 783 1,388 1,268
Unutilised drawing rights on credit facilities 3,000 3,819 3,862
Liquidity reserve 3,783 5,207 5,130
30 September Year
Net interest-bearing debt 2017 2016 2016
Non-current interest-bearing borrowings 5,203 1,822 1,814
Current interest-bearing borrowings 626 540 528
Cash and cash equivalents (783) (1,388) (1,268)
Net interest-bearing debt 5,047 974 1,074

Equity ratio Equity / Total assets

Earnings per share

Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent / Average number of shares outstanding

Diluted earnings per share

Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent / Average number of shares outstanding (diluted)

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 Earnings per share - adjusted 2017 2016 2016
174 531 Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent 1,934 383 465
32 (194) Other income and expenses (1,478) 125 114
16 2 Impairment loss 11 55 80
(11) (11) Taxes and Non-controlling interests related to Other income and expenses and
Impairment loss
110 (52) (49)
211 328 Profit (loss) attributable to owners of the parent - adjusted 578 511 610
0.93 1.45 Earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 2.55 2.26 2.70
0.93 1.45 Diluted earnings per share – adjusted (NOK) 2.55 2.26 2.69

FINANCIAL KEY FIGURES

Third quarter First three quarters Year
2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
Pro forma Online Classifieds
167.1 196.4 Operating revenues Developed phase (EUR million) 591.4 510.2 688.5
73.9 89.0 EBITDA Developed phase (EUR million) 254.7 222.1 292.8
44 % 45 % EBITDA margin Developed phase 43 % 44 % 43 %
(22.4) (14.3) EBITDA Investment phase (EUR million) (63.3) (70.7) (93.6)
Operating revenues for operating segments
405 485 Online Classifieds Norway 1,455 1,244 1,650
260 269 Online Classifieds Sweden 794 811 1,052
982 1,222 Online Classifieds International 3,591 3,018 4,085
1,258 1,300 Media House Norway 3,974 3,972 5,393
997 1,000 Media House Sweden 3,019 3,099 4,145
EBITDA Group
756 903 EBITDA excl. Investment phase 2,454 2,222 2,904
572 783 EBITDA (gross operating profit (loss)) 1,911 1,630 2,131
Operating margin
20 % 22 % EBITDA excl. Investment phase 20 % 19 % 19 %
15 % 19 % EBITDA (gross operating profit (loss)) 15 % 14 % 13 %
Operating margins operating segments (EBITDA)
43 % 43 % Online Classifieds Norway 37 % 42 % 40 %
56 % 55 % Online Classifieds Sweden 48 % 54 % 52 %
17 % 27 % Online Classifieds International 22 % 17 % 17 %
9 % 12 % Media House Norway 11 % 8 % 8 %
15 % 17 % Media House Sweden 13 % 12 % 12 %
Cash flow and capital factors
Equity ratio 46 % 50 % 52 %
Interest-bearing borrowings 5,830 2,362 2,342
Net interest-bearing debt 5,047 974 1,074
200 604 Cash flow from operating activities 954 1,001 1,506
0.88 2.67 Cash flow from operating activities per share (NOK) 4.22 4.43 6.66
166 207 CAPEX 620 511 698

Schibsted ASA

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Tel: +47 23 10 66 00 Fax: +47 23 10 66 01 E-mail: [email protected] www.schibsted.com

Investor information: www.schibsted.com/ir

Financial calendar

Q3 report 2017 3 November 2017
Investor Seminar 14 November 2017
Q4 report 2019 8 February 2018
Annual General Meeting 3 May 2018
Q1 report 2018 3 May 2018
Q2 report 2018 17 July 2018
Q3 report 2018 26 October 2018
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