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Syn Investor Presentation 2019

Aug 28, 2019

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Key Financial Results Q2 2019

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Revenue

5,023 m IKR

Earnings

215 m IKR loss

EBITDA

1,216 m IKR

Equity Ratio

35.6%


Key factors that affect Q2 & 6M 2019

  • The merger of P/F Hey, Sýn’s subsidiary in the Faroe Islands and Nema, a subsidiary of Tjaldur, was finalized in Q1 2019. After the merger, Sýn owns 49,9% of the merged company and will be accounted for under the equity method.
  • Broadcasting license right are now accounted for as part of intangible assets instead of inventories, comparative figures in 2018 have been updated accordingly.
  • New accounting standard IFRS 16 was implemented on January 1, 2019. Comparative figures for 2018 are not updated.
  • Unfavourable exchange rate developments in 6M 2019 amounted to ISK 70 million compared to the same period last year.
  • Estimated effects of collective agreements amount to ISK 115 million in 2019.

Income Statement Q2 Highlights

ISK m Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Change % change
Revenue 5,023 5,157 -134 -3%
Cost of Sales -3,290 -3,158 -132 4%
Gross Profit 1,733 1,999 -266 -13%
Operating costs -1,769 -1,810 41 -2%
EBITDA* 1,216 1,270 -54 -4%
EBIT -36 189 -225 -119%
Net Financials -257 -191 -66 34%
Effect of associates 8 -8 16 -
Income tax 70 1 69 -
Loss ** -215 -9 -206 -
Gross Margin (%) 34.5% 38.8%
EBITDA % 24.2% 24.6%
EBIT % -0.7% 3.7%
Impact of IFRS 16 on P/L Q2 2019
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Cost of sales 84
Operating costs 84
EBITDA 168
Net financials -61
Depreciation -138
IFRS 16 impact on earnings -31

*EBITDA 2018 adjusted to changed classification of broadcasting license rights

**Profit (loss) for the period from continuing operations


Revenues Q2

ISK m Q2 2019 Q2 2018* Chg. % chg.
Media 2,170 2,229 -59 -3%
Broadband 1,208 1,301 -93 -7%
Mobile 944 964 -20 -2%
Fixed Line 228 268 -40 -15%
Retail Sales 278 278 0 0%
Other Revenue 195 117 78 67%
Total Revenue 5,023 5,157 -134 -3%

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*Updated comparative figures in relation to the sale of P/F Hey

Rental of internet routers has been moved from other revenue to broadband.


Cash Flow Q2 2019

ISK m Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Change % chg.
Cash generated by operations 1,219 907 312 34%
Investing activities -799 -1,412 613 -43%
Financing activities -184 576 -760 -132%
Change in cash 236 71 165 232%
Effect of exchange rate 0 -1 1 0%
Cash at beginning of period 142 280 -138 -49%
Cash classified held for sale 0 -33 33 -
Cash at the end of period 378 317 61 19%
Cash generated by operations before interest and tax 1,444 1,075 369 34%
Investment activities* -799 -1,402 603 -43%
Free Cash Flow 645 -327 972 -297%
  • Excluding net investment in share in other companies

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Q2 2019 Cash Flow changes


Key Financial Results 6M 2019

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Key Financial Results 6M 2019

Revenue
9,998 m IKR

Profit
455 m IKR

EBITDA
2,476 m IKR

Equity Ratio
35.6%


Income Statement 6M Highlights

ISK m 6M 2019 6M 2018 Change % change
Revenue 9,998 10,187 -189 -2%
Cost of Sales -6,358 -6,163 -195 3%
Gross Profit 3,640 4,024 -384 -10%
Operating Costs -3,591 -3,631 40 -1%
EBITDA* 2,476 2,468 8 0%
EBIT 49 393 -344 -87%
Net Financials -515 -325 -190 59%
Effect of associates 828 -12 840 -
Income tax 93 -14 107 -
Profit** 455 42 413 991%
Gross Margin (%) 36.4% 39.5%
EBITDA % 24.8% 24.2%
EBIT % 0.5% 3.9%
Impact of IFRS 16 on P/L 6M 2019
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Cost of sales 164
Operating costs 148
EBITDA 311
Net financials -94
Depreciation -242
IFRS 16 impact on earnings -25

*EBITDA 2018 adjusted to changed classification of license rights

**Profit (loss) for the period from continuing operations


Revenue 6M

ISK m 6M 2019 6M 2018* Chg. % Chg.
Media 4,342 4,428 -86 -2%
Broadband 2,414 2,380 34 1%
GSM 1,837 1,879 -42 -2%
Fixed Line 470 587 -117 -20%
Retail Sales 524 539 -15 -3%
Other Revenue 412 374 38 10%
Total Revenue 9,998 10,187 -189 -2%

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*Updated comparative figures for the sale of P/F Hey

Rental of internet routers has been moved from other revenue to broadband.


Cash Flow 6M 2019

ISK m 6M 2019 6M 2018 Change % chg.
Cash generated by operations 2,080 2,144 -64 -3%
Investing activities -1,826 -2,694 868 -32%
Financing activities -232 572 -804 -141%
Change in cash 22 22 0 0%
Effect of exchange rate 0 -1 1 -100%
Cash at beginning of period 356 329 27 8%
Cash classified held for sale 0 -33 33 -
Cash at the end of period 378 317 61 19%
Cash generated by operations before interest and tax 2,553 2,527 26 1%
Investment activities* -1,833 -2,670 837 -31%
Free Cash Flow 720 -143 863 -603%
  • Excluding net investment in share in other companies

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Cash Flow 6M 2019


Statement of Financial Position June 30th 2019

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30.06.19 31.12.18 Change %
Property, plant and equipment 5,036 4,785 251 5%
Righ-of-use assets 3,400 0 3,400 -
Intangible assets 15,454 15,454 0 0%
Shares in other companies 1,250 48 1,202 2504%
Fixed assets 25,140 20,287 4,853 24%
Other current assets 4,978 5,312 -334 -6%
Cash and cash equivalents 378 356 22 6%
Assets classified as held for sale 0 1,056 -1,056 -
Current assets 5,356 6,724 -1,368 -20%
Total assets 30,496 27,011 3,485 13%

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Impact of IFRS 16 on assets 30.06.19

Figures are in ISK million


Statement of Financial Position June 30th 2019

30.06.19 31.12.18 Change %
Equity 10,867 10,707 160 1%
Interest bearing debt 10,856 10,874 -18 0%
Lease liabilities 3,280 0 3,280 -
Deferred tax liabilities 47 138 -91 -66%
Non-current liabilities 14,183 11,012 3,171 29%
Interest bearing debt 689 687 2 0%
Lease liabilities 423 0 423 -
Other current liabilities 4,334 4,167 167 4%
Liabilities related to assets classified held for sale 0 438 -438 -
Current liabilities 5,446 5,292 154 3%
Total equity and liabilities 30,496 27,011 3,485 13%
Interest bearing debt 15,248 11,561
Net interest bearing debt 14,870 11,205
Equity ratio 35.6% 39.6%

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Impact of IFRS 16 on equity and liabilities 30.06.19
Total equity and liabilities

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Figures are in ISK million


Statement of Financial Position - Key ratios

Equity Ratio

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Current Ratio*

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Net interest bearing debt

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Updated comparative figures for the sale of P/F Hey

*Current ratio = current assets / current liabilities


Realized Synergies

Realized synergies

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The synergy effect for the first half of 2019 is expected to continue in the second half of the year

It is estimated that cost efficiency work executed in the first half of the year will return a monthly savings in excess of ISK 50 million from the beginning of 2020

Figures are in ISK million


Outlook 2019

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Number of customers


Number of customers Telecom

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Fixed line
May 2019 - August 2019

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Mobile subscriptions
May 2019 - August 2019


Customers with access to „Sportpakkins“

May 2018 - August 2018

May 2019 - August 2019

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August - YoY +8,6%
Customers +977


Measures taken this summer


Focus Areas

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Strategy

Customer Centric Organization

Developing a long term business relationship based on mutual respect and trust

SIMPLIFY EXPERIENCE LOYALTY

New Communications and Brand Strategy


Brand and Communications Strategy

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syna

Only used to identify the legal entity

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September 6th the fall program for Stöð 2 will be introduced along with a new look

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Enhance the visuality of the brand

BYLGJAN

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No change to the current strategy


New Organization Chart

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Cost Efficiency Work

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Revenue Sources

  • Media - Revenue from the operation of broadcast media, TV subscriptions, advertisement, distribution systems, set-top boxes, TVOD, SVOD and PPV.
  • Broadband - Revenue from internet service in fixed-line networks, including fiber optic cables, xDSL service and other data connections.
  • Mobile - Revenue for use of cell phones, including data transfer with in the mobile network, subscription revenue from individuals, prepaid sim cards, roaming revenue from travelers, interconnection revenues etc.
  • Fixed line - Revenue from home phone usage and corporate fixed line usage, interconnection revenue from fixed line.
  • Retail sale - Revenue from sale of telecommunications equipment and accessories.
  • Other revenue - Service revenues and rental of terminal equipment

Changes in the Company's revenue stream as of 4Q 2018 affect comparison between previous presentations. Rental of internet routers has been moved from other revenue to broadband.


Disclaimer

The information in this presentation are based on sources that Sýn hf. deem reliable at the time of publication. However, it is not possible to secure fully that they are completely faultless.

All information in the presentation are the property of Sýn hf. It is prohibited to copy, amend or distribute in any manner, partly or fully, the presentation and the information therein.

The presentation is only for information purposes and not to be used as basis for decision making on part of recipients. Recipients shall not in any manner interpret the content therein as promise or guidance. Sýn hf. is not obliged to provide the recipients with further information nor to amend or correct should the information it is based on change.

Any statement in this presentation that cites future prospects is solely for guidance purposes, based on current evolution, information and projections. Future guidance of the company are subject to numerous risk and uncertainties that can result in being substantially different from the content of this presentation. External factors, such as access to finance, legislation, regulatory actions and otherwise can thus have substantial effects.

Sýn hf. will not update future guidance of the company due to situations that will occur afterwards. Sýn hf. suggest that recipients of the presentation should not trust statements therein at a later stage as they are only relevant at the day of the publication. Subject to this provision, all guidance on future prospects are fully reliable.

The recipients of the presentation acknowledge that they are subject to aforementioned disclaimers and limitations.