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Síminn — Investor Presentation 2023
Oct 24, 2023
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Investor Presentation
Q3 2023
Orri Hauksson og Óskar Hauksson
24 October 2023
Highlights in Q3 and 9M 2023
| Q3 2023 | 9M 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.501 m.kr. | |
| Q3 2022: 6.210 m.kr. | 19.082 m.kr. | |
| 9M 2022: 18.339 m.kr. | ||
| EBITDA | 1.811 m.kr. | |
| Q3 2022: 1.790 m.kr. | 4.536 m.kr. | |
| 9M 2022: 4.516 m.kr. | ||
| EBITDA % | 27,9% | |
| Q3 2022: 28,8% | 23,8% | |
| 9M 2022: 24,6% | ||
| EBIT | 765 m.kr. | |
| Q3 2022: 986 m.kr. | 1.445 m.kr. | |
| 9M 2022: 2.242 m.kr. | ||
| CAPEX | 342 m.kr. | |
| Q3 2022: 1.953 m.kr. | 2.911 m.kr. | |
| 9M 2022: 3.083 m.kr. | ||
| NIBD / 12M EBITDA* | Cash | Equity Ratio |
| 0,96x | ||
| Q4 2022: 0,58x | 1.979 m.kr. | |
| Q4 2022: 3.721 m.kr. | 52,4% | |
| Q4 2022: 68,9% |
Cash generated by operation
1.579 m.kr.
Q3 2022: 2.916 m.kr.
- Without 200 m.kr. cancellation of competition fine in in Q4 2022.
Net-intrest bearing debt includes lease liabilities minus cash and loans at Siminn Pay
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Operation
Income Statement
| Income statement | Q3 | 9M | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | % | |
| Net sales | 6.501 | 6.210 | 4,7% | 19.082 | 18.339 | 4,1% |
| Cost of sales | (4.113) | (3.681) | 11,7% | (12.378) | (11.040) | 12,1% |
| Operating expenses | (1.623) | (1.543) | 5,2% | (5.259) | (5.057) | 4,0% |
| EBIT | 765 | 986 | -22,4% | 1.445 | 2.242 | -35,5% |
| Net financial items | (126) | (84) | 50,0% | (272) | (157) | 73,2% |
| Income tax | (132) | (184) | -28,3% | (241) | (404) | -40,3% |
| Net profit from continuing operation | 507 | 718 | -29,4% | 932 | 1.681 | -44,6% |
| Discontinued operation | 0 | 35.628 | -100,0% | 0 | 35.916 | -100,0% |
| Net profit | 507 | 36.346 | -98,6% | 932 | 37.597 | -97,5% |
| EBITDA | 1.811 | 1.790 | 1,2% | 4.536 | 4.516 | 0,4% |
| EPS from continuing operation | 0,18 | 0,10 | 80,0% | 0,31 | 0,23 | 34,8% |

Revenue

EBITDA*

EBIT*
EBITDA increases by $30\%$ from 2Q 2023
- EBIT doubles from Q2 2023
- Profit from continuing operation triples from Q2 2023
EBITDA on Q3 increases by $1,1\%$ compared to Q3 2022, but EBIT decreases by $20\%$
- Operating profit decrease as a result of more TV right investment that lead to higher amortization
- Depreciation and amortization increase by 817 m.kr. from Q3 2022
Profit from continuing operation decreases by 211 m.kr. (29%) from Q3 2022
Net financial items increase by 42 m.kr. compared to Q3 2022
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Financial expenses grow by 340 m.kr.
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EBITDA and EBIT in the graphs are without a 200 m.kr. repayment of competition fine in Q4 2022
Revenue by segments
| Segments | Q3 | 9M | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | % | 2023 | 2022 | Change | % | |
| Mobile | 1.749 | 1.618 | 131 | 8,1% | 4.854 | 4.500 | 354 | 7,9% |
| Fixed voice | 287 | 318 | -31 | -9,7% | 835 | 1.063 | -228 | -21,4% |
| Internet & network | 2.008 | 1.923 | 85 | 4,4% | 5.963 | 5.651 | 312 | 5,5% |
| TV | 1.833 | 1.674 | 159 | 9,5% | 5.466 | 4.948 | 518 | 10,5% |
| Equipment sales | 383 | 418 | -35 | -8,4% | 1.261 | 1.359 | -98 | -7,2% |
| Other revenue | 241 | 259 | -18 | -6,9% | 703 | 818 | -115 | -14,1% |
| Total revenue | 6.501 | 6.210 | 291 | 4,7% | 19.082 | 18.339 | 743 | 4,1% |

Mobile

Internet & network

TV

Other segments
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Revenue 9M increase by 4,6% between periods
Excluding the non-margin one-off items related to the sale of equipment to Mila in Q1 2022, Síminn's revenue increased by ISK 832 million (4.6%) between periods
The product category was revised and more types of product packages were offered since Q2 2023
Total number of packages have increased by 10% in the period, however ARPU for the whole has lowered as some customer chose to leave the top level package for a mid range package.
Number of Mobile customers have grown by 3 thousands in the period
- About half of revenue increase is related to mobile roaming revenues
TV continues with the most revenue growth, as revenue from Premium increases by 20% advertising revenues increases by 11% between periods. On the other hand there are lower revenues relating to reselling foreign subscription and Video on Demand
Expenses, not including depreciation increase by 5,2% between periods
Prices from Síminn's telecommunication vendors are going up as inflation is partly built into the price
Amortization increases by 817 m.kr. between periods or around 36% due to investment in business system and TV content rights that have life span of 2-3 years
Síminn's debt all have variable interest rates and therefore interest expenses have gone up between periods
Salaries expenses go up by 7,7% between periods that reflects on the trend in Iceland for the last months
- Same number of employees between periods
Sales and marketing expenses were increased to support changes in product offering and make them successful.
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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
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Balance Sheet
| Assets | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment | 2.472 | 2.466 |
| Right-of-use assets | 787 | 941 |
| Intangible assets | 21.276 | 22.122 |
| Other non-current assets | 581 | 580 |
| Non-current assets | 25.116 | 26.109 |
| Inventories | 1.209 | 1.212 |
| Accounts receivables | 2.284 | 2.045 |
| Loans (Siminn Pay) | 2.310 | 1.359 |
| Other current assets | 1.364 | 1.048 |
| Corporate bond | 0 | 15.687 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.979 | 3.721 |
| Current assets | 9.146 | 25.072 |
| Total assets | 34.262 | 51.181 |

Net interest bearing debt with lease liabilities and Pay

Equity ratio
| Equity and liabilities | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total equity | 17.953 | 35.261 |
| Total equity | 17.953 | 35.261 |
| Borrowings | 7.466 | 5.956 |
| Finance lease | 566 | 731 |
| Accounts payables | 0 | 639 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 331 | 89 |
| Non-current liabilities | 8.363 | 7.415 |
| Bank loans | 1.909 | 1.929 |
| Accounts payables | 4.671 | 4.788 |
| Current maturities of borrowings | 269 | 251 |
| Other current liabilities | 1.097 | 1.537 |
| Current liabilities | 7.946 | 8.505 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 34.262 | 51.181 |

Net interest bearing debt with lease liabilities to EBITDA*

Return on Equity*
Net interest-bearing debt includes loans at Siminn Pay. Lease commitments included from 2019.
*Without administrative fines in 2020 and 2022.
Cash Flow
| Cash Flow | Q3 2023 | Q3 2022 | 9M 2023 | 9M 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||||
| Operating profit | 765 | 986 | 1.445 | 2.242 |
| Operational items not affecting cash flow: | ||||
| Depreciation | 1.046 | 804 | 3.091 | 2.274 |
| Gain on sale of fixed assets | 11 | (52) | 12 | (56) |
| 1.822 | 1.738 | 4.548 | 4.460 | |
| Changes in current assets and liabilities | (243) | 1.178 | (405) | 1.659 |
| Cash generated by operation | 1.579 | 2.916 | 4.143 | 6.119 |
| Net interest expenses paid during the period | (94) | (32) | (100) | (208) |
| Payments of taxes during the period | (236) | (209) | (630) | (557) |
| Net cash from operating activities | 1.249 | 2.675 | 3.413 | 5.354 |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Net investment in property, plant and equipments | (342) | (1.953) | (2.911) | (3.083) |
| Consumer Loans Siminn Pay | (351) | (79) | (905) | (248) |
| Sale of stocks | 0 | 32.713 | 15.685 | 32.865 |
| Investing activities | (693) | 30.681 | 11.869 | 29.534 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Dividend paid | 0 | 0 | (499) | (500) |
| Purchase of own shares | (735) | (805) | (2.187) | (2.696) |
| Share capital reduction | 0 | 0 | (15.580) | 0 |
| Payment of long term lease | (69) | (62) | (198) | (155) |
| Net Financing activities | 1.500 | 0 | 1.479 | (1.186) |
| Financing activities | 696 | (867) | (16.985) | (4.537) |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents | 1.252 | 32.489 | (1.703) | 30.351 |
| Translation effects on cash | 0 | (2) | (39) | (8) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 727 | 1.365 | 3.721 | 3.509 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1.979 | 33.852 | 1.979 | 33.852 |
Siminn has chosen to gradually increase the weight of indebtedness in the balance sheet in recent quarters. The current interest rate slows down efforts to increase Siminn's leverage, but it is still extremely modest
- It is not excluded that further steps will be taken in market financing in the coming seasons
The capacity for external growth is significant as equity is over 50% and undrawn credit lines are 5 b.kr.

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CAPEX
CAPEX


Highlights

IceGuys breaking records
The series about IceGuys has broken the viewership record on Síminn TV, three times
More Icelandic drama series will premiere on Síminn TV this winter than ever before.
Updated product range has been well received by customers. More diverse subscription packages have been put on sale that include added value, e.g., with included wireless amplifiers and accessories for Apple Watch and Samsung smartwatches
Síminn was the first telecommunications company in Iceland to connect homes to a 10 Gbit/s internet connection
Síminn's cooperation with HSI regarding the broadcasts of men's and women's handball matches has been successful and will continue to improve and develop.

Síminn sponsors women to study technical subjects
Síman's Community Fund sponsors five young women to study technical subjects at the University of Reykjavík. This is part of an effort to increase diversity in technical fields.
Support for Vertonet, the organization of women in information technology, was renewed together with the fact that Síminn welcomed over 200 elementary school girls on Girls and Technology Day.
Síminn received the coveted award of being one of 'Iceland's Strongest Companies both from Creditinfo and Keldunni/VB.
Co-operation with startup company Empower that is developing a DEI (Diversity, equity and inclusion) software that promotes the representation and participation of different groups of individuals.

Shareholders
Shareholders
Shareholders

| Shareholders 12.10.2023 | Position | % O/S |
|---|---|---|
| Stoðir hf. | 461.194.170 | 16,62% |
| Lifeyrissj.starfsm.rík. A-deild | 253.771.439 | 9,14% |
| Brú Lifeyrissjóður starfs sveit | 248.377.095 | 8,95% |
| Lifeyrissjóður verzlunarmanna | 215.422.187 | 7,76% |
| Gildi - lifeyrissjóður | 149.446.085 | 5,39% |
| Stapi lifeyrissjóður | 107.451.623 | 3,87% |
| Birta lifeyrissjóður | 106.467.528 | 3,84% |
| Söfnunarsjóður lifeyrisréttinda | 91.830.504 | 3,31% |
| Stefnir - Innlend hlutabréf hs. | 85.893.255 | 3,10% |
| Stefnir - ÍS 5 hs. | 77.731.688 | 2,80% |
| Top 10 shareholders | 1.797.585.574 | 64,78% |
| Other Shareholders | 798.359.519 | 28,77% |
| Shares outstanding | 2.595.945.093 | 93,55% |
| Own shares | 179.054.907 | 6,45% |
| Total number of shares | 2.775.000.000 | 100% |

- Stoðir hf.
- Lifeyrissj.starfsm.rík. A-deild
- Brú Lifeyrissjóður starfs sveit
- Lifeyrissjóður verzlunarmanna
- Gildi - lifeyrissjóður
- Stapi lifeyrissjóður
- Birta lifeyrissjóður
- Söfnunarsjóður lifeyrisréttinda
- Stefnir - Innlend hlutabréf hs.
- Stefnir - ÍS 5 hs.
- Other Shareholders
- Own shares
Dividends, share buy-backs and reduction of share capital
- ISK 500 million was paid in dividend on 31 March 2023
- On the same day, the company's share capital was reduced by ISK 1,440 million with ISK 15.7 billion payment to shareholders
- On 21 March, the implementation of a buy-back program of ISK 1 billion was announced. It ended on July 17.
- On 18 July, a new program of ISK 1 billion was announced and purchases have begun
- Share buy-backs in 9M 2023 amounted to ISK 2,187 million
There were 1,041 shareholders at the end of Q3 2023
Síminn's shares have declined 15.9% year-to-date and 19.6% over the past 12 months
Outlook for 2023

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Unchanged guidance for 2023
EBITDA guidance for the year remains unchanged
- Sales have been strong and the number of customers have increased
- Simin's customers now have broader range of options than before, witch can lead to a lower ARPU
- Consistent inflation remains a challenge, but will not have any major impact on the operation for the rest of the year
CAPEX guidance remains unchanged
- The actors strike in Hollywood will have impact on Q4 CAPEX
- Next year will be even more effected, how much remains to be seen
- More focus on innovation in television operation and financial tech
| EBITDA | 5,9 - 6,3 billion |
|---|---|
| CAPEX | 3,6 – 3,9 billion* |
- Excluding cost of mobile frequency licenses
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Appendix
Business segments
Mobile: Revenue from mobile services in Iceland and abroad, whether conventional GSM services, satellite services or other mobile services.
Fixed voice: Revenue from fixed voice services for (fees and traffic).
Internet & network: Revenue from data service, including xDSL services, GPON, Internet, IP networks, local loops and access networks.
TV: Distribution of TV, subscriptions, fees and advertising on Síminn TV.
Equipment sales: Revenue from sale of telco equipment.
Other revenue: Revenues related to telecommunications, information technology and finance.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this presentation is based on sources that Síminn hf. ("Síminn" or the "company") considers reliable at each time. Its accuracy or completeness can however not be guaranteed. This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect the management's current views with respect to certain future events and potential financial performance. Although the management believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
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