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Scout24 AG Investor Presentation 2016

Sep 2, 2016

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Scout24 AG

Company Presentation

September 2016

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This document has been issued by Scout24 AG (the "Company" and, together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the "Group") and does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities of the Company, nor shall any part of it nor the fact of its distribution form part of or be relied on in connection with any contract or investment decision, nor does it constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of the Company or any present or future member of the Group.

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Two Leading Digital Marketplaces Under One Roof Focused on Property and Automotive

*therein local language versions of our marketplace in 11 countries.

    1. In terms of consumer traffic and engagement based on Unique Monthly Visitors ("UMVs") for traffic and total time spent for engagement; comScore June 2016 (desktop only for traffic and desktop and mobile for engagement). A well as customer numbers and listing; management estimates.
    1. In terms of listings; Autobiz June 2016.
  • Based on time spent. Source: comScore, June 2016 (desktop and mobile).

  • Source: Autobiz June 2016

We're a partner in life-changing moments.

  • Finding a home and buying a car two major events in people's lifes.
  • We accompany our consumer's and customer's journeys.
  • We make these processes simple, efficient and stress-free.

of IS24 users are interested in…

30%

of AS24 users are interested in…

Our Growth Path Continue to Pursue Monetization of Core Verticals

Key Investment Highlights

Source: OC&C analysis, unless otherwise stated. 2018 classifieds forecasts based on OC&C average case. 1. Source: PwC, ''Growing complexity driving change in the automotive market'', December 2014. 2. Source: Enders Analysis, March 2015.

Clear No. 1 Market Position 2 in the Attractive German Property Market

  1. Source: ONS (UK, 2014), GEWOS (Germany, 2013), ABS (Australia, 2013), English Housing Survey (UK, 2013-14), OC&C analysis.

  2. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, ONS, INSEE, OC&C analysis.

  3. Source: EMF Hypostat (2014), OC&C analysis.

  4. Source: ONS, ABS, Statistisches Bundesamt, various statistical offices for individual German states ("Statistisches Landesamt"), OC&C analysis.

Significant Monetization and ARPU Upside at IS24 3

Membership Model Increases Price Differentiation and Focus on Upsell

Source: Company information.

Note: ARPU definition: Revenues from core agents for the period divided by the average number of core agents at BoP and EoP and divided by the # of months in the period. 1. Among the approximately 90% of core agents that are targeted for migration to the membership model, end of December 2014 and 2015

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Significant Monetization and ARPU Upside at IS24 3 Membership Model Delivers Increased Exposure to Drive Value

Exposure1

  1. Indicative recommended retail prices for membership year 1 for non-members.

  2. Source: Company information. Exposure = object clicked in result lists (excl. lists resorted by users and pre-fab house lists) containing all VIA power products and less than 1,500 listings, data as of 27.06-26.07.2015.

A European Automotive Classifieds Leader, 4 with Strong Momentum

Dealers +13% YoY
Listings +18% YoY
1 Ad Sales &
Other
Countries
AS24 Dealer
Locations²
22.3k 7.5k 4.4k 5.0k
AS24 Listings 1,206k 388k 123k 234k
AS24 Position
(Listings)2
On Par #1 #1 #1
Unaided
Brand
Awareness³
#1 #1 #1 #1
% of AS24
Revenue (2015)
36% 30% 34%

Evidence from International Peers

1.Combined data for Belgium and Luxembourg.

2.Source: Autobiz (December 2015).

3.Source: Vocatus (December 2014).

4.Source: Public filings (Auto Trader UK), company information (AS24). 2014 AS24 ARPU (core dealers in Germany) compared to Auto Trader UK reported ARPU for FY ending 31 March 2015. Auto Trader UK ARPU reported on the basis of retailers, excluding home traders. Currency conversion at 0.713 EUR/GBP.

  1. Source: Auto Trader March 2015 IPO prospectus (for Auto Trader UK), company information (for AS24).

A European Automotive Classifieds Leader 4 Accelerate Monetization via Marketing Power

  1. Source: Company information. VDP = Vehicle Detailed Page Views. Analysis compares vehicles within the same price range, for the period 25.05.2015–21.06.2015.

  2. Source: Company information. Monthly on-top-product revenue pre-launch of Marketing Power is based on Q4 2014 average monthly revenue.

  3. Source: Company information. As of 01.06.2015 – 30.06.2015. Data set assumes that cars are sold when they are taken off AS24 website.

Large Adjacencies 5 that Expand Our Addressable Market and Growth Opportunity

IS24 and AS24 have a Significant Audience Overlap1

Unique position to tap large adjacencies at IS24 and AS24 and drive efficiency Capitalize on leading position to take advantage of the convergence between marketplaces, networks and workflows Cross-leverage its combined user base at scale ● Mortgage loansHome insuranceUtilitiesMoving expensesRenovation Property and Adjacencies c.€510bn+ Property Transaction Value c.€137bn Agent Commission Pool c.€6bn Marketing Spending c.€0.8bn Online Marketing c.€0.3bn Automotive Advertising (incl. OEM) €2bn+New cars retailUsed cars retailAfter-sales marketAuto finance & leasingCar insurance Automotive Dealer Marketing €0.6bn Automotive Classifieds c.€0.3bn Property Market Opportunity2 Auto Market Opportunity2 Automotive Sector in Germany c.€280bn+ c.30% of users interested in property c.43% of users interested in auto

  1. Source: Management estimate. Data for Germany only.

Scout24 is Extremely Well Positioned for Long-Term Growth

  1. Source: OC&C analysis. Net spend, includes display advertising, classified advertising, and below the line marketing spend such direct mail, email marketing, newsletters, events, exhibitions and customer magazines.

Large Adjacencies 5 that Expand Our Addressable Market and Growth Opportunity

Indirect

B

Monetization (Lead Gen)

  • » Examples: Credit Check, Valuation
  • » Paid-for products that make the searching or listing experience more simple and efficient
  • » Direct monetization and payment on IS24

  • » Price comparison services for products not directly offered by IS24

  • » Monetization via leads to providers

  • » Examples: Ad Campaigns, Programmatic

  • » Branding campaigns for real estate professionals (critical to acquire new mandates) or third parties

Attractiveness of the Scout24 Business Model 6


Favourable
dynamics
»
Structural top-line growth driven by the ongoing print-to-digital shift
»
Exceptional brand and strong network effects in a classic two-sided market with high barriers to success

Recurring
revenue
»
High-growth, subscription-based model underpinned by superior customer ROI proposition
»
High market penetration and high retention rates showcase Scout24's must-have, mission-critical service

OneScout24
»
Fully-integrated organization across two market-leading verticals, allows for tangible operational synergies
»
IS24 and AS24 follow similar business model fundamentals and share a significant portion of their user base

Operating
leverage
»
Superior value proposition implying significant ARPU uplift potential
»
Scalable technology and low marginal cost drive high operating leverage

Strong cash
generation
»
Low capex requirements and favorable working capital trends lead to high cash generation
»
Robust deleveraging ability

Future growth path: From Classifieds to Market Networks Transforming How People Get Products and Services

IR Contact details

Investor Relations Contact

Britta Schmidt Vice President Investor Relations & Treasury Tel : +49 89 444 56 3278 Fax : +49 89 444 56 193278 Email : [email protected]

http://www.scout24.com/en/Investor-Relations.aspx

Full year report 2015 report.scout24.com/2015