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Zeal Network SE Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

May 13, 2015

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ZEAL Network SE

Investor Call Q1 2015 Report

London, 13 May 2015

Highlights – Q1 2015

  • Revenue and EBIT in line with guidance:
  • Revenues are up 13.3% on previous year's result
  • EBIT of € +14.1m is significantly above Q1 2014 figures
  • Outlook:
  • Guidance reiterated
  • Ready to capitalise in new opportunities with a mid-term effect based on
    • changing regulatory conditions; and
    • low level of lottery industry digitalization in many markets
  • Dividend policy:
  • Expected amount in 2015 = 2.80 Euros per share
  • Quarterly interim dividends
    • First pay-out of interim dividend in March 2015 done (0.70 € per share)
    • Payment of second interim dividend expected end of June 2015

Development of Revenue and Earning

in million €

Comments

  • Revenue positively impacted by lower pay-outs compared to previous year
  • Adjusted for statistical fluctuation differences revenue fell by 11.9% due to unfavourable jackpot situation
  • Strong EBIT driven by lower other operating expenses
  • EBIT margin above 40% (Q1 2014: 4.1%)
  • Adjusted for statistical fluctuation differences EBIT rose by 93.1%
  • Financial result of € -1.0m (Q1 2014: € -0.5m)
  • Taxes of € -3.7m (Q1 2014: € -0.6m)
  • Earnings per share = 1.13 € (Q1 2014: 0.01 €)

Adjusted for random effects from statistical fluctuations

Development of Expenses (1/2)

in million €

Comments

• Cost increase explained by insourcing of technical service provider (€ -3.0m personnel costs of former technical service provider)

  • € 1.7m lower marketing expenses
  • Higher marketing expenses expected in following quarters

  • Removal of the UK gaming taxation resulted in a € 4.1m savings

  • Reduction in hedging transactions of € 1.8m

1 Percentage of adjusted revenue

Development of Expenses (2/2)

in million €

-0,5 -1,2 -2,5 -2,4 -1,0 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Q1 2015 +86.0% Financial results

• Major impact by cost shift into personnel costs

• Share of losses of at-equity consolidated associated companies and joint ventures (Geonomics, Geo24) contributed € -1.0m (Q1 2014: € -0.8m)

• Consolidated tax rate of 27.9% lower than Q1 2014 (81.2%) due to strong result in the "Abroad" segment

1Percentage of adjusted revenue 2 Tax rate in %

-0,6 -2,2 -3,0 -1,4 -3,7 81,2% 62,2% 115,9% 24,8% 27,9% Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Q1 2015 +432% Income taxes 2

Development of net cash

in million €

Despite dividend payment ZEAL increased net cash in Q1 2015 by € 8.0m

Guidance 2015
in million €
Achievement
Q1 20151
Revenue 135 -
145
24.9%
EBIT 35 -
45
35.2%

1 Based on average guidance

Publication of Q1 Report 13 May 2015
Annual General Meeting 18 June 2015
Publication of Q2 Report 13 August 2015
Publication of Q3 Report 13 November 2015
Annual report 2015 30 March 2016

Appendix

Consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet

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2015
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Change in %
Revenue 34,902 30,810 +13.3
Operating expenses -19,020 -27,881 -31.8
EBITDA 15,882 2,929 +442.2
EBIT 14,097 1,253 +1,025.1
Earnings before taxes 13,111 723 +1,713.4
Profit 9,459 109 +8,578.0
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31.03.2015 31.12.2014 Change in %
Current assets 125,103 121,297 +3.1
Non-current assets 31,391 34,109 -8.0
ASSETS 156,494 155,406 +0.7
Current liabilities 34,809 37,471 -7.1
Non-current liabilities 682 682 0,0
Equity 121,003 117,253 +3.2
EQUITY & LIABILITIES 156,494 155,406 +0.7

Contact

ZEAL Network SE 5 th Floor – One New Change London EC4M 9AF United Kingdom

Your contact: Frank Hoffmann, CEFA

Investor Relations Manager T +44 (0) 20 3739-7123 F +44 (0) 20 3739-7199 E-mail [email protected]

Important Notice

This Presentation has been produced by ZEAL Network SE (the "Company") and is furnished to you solely for your information and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, to any other person.

This document contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of the Company and/or the industry in which the Company operates. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts, sometimes identified by the words "believes," "expects," "predicts," "intends," "projects," "plans," "estimates," "aims," "foresees," "anticipates," "targets," and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements, including assumptions, opinions and views of the Company or cited from third party sources, contained in this Presentation are solely opinions and forecasts which are uncertain and subject to risks. A multitude of factors can cause actual events to differ significantly from any anticipated development. The Company does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this Presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments.

No representation or warranty (express or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, including projections, estimates, targets and opinions, contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and, accordingly, none of the Company or any of its subsidiary undertakings or any of such person's officers or employees accepts any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document.

By accepting this Presentation you acknowledge that you will be solely responsible for your own assessment of the market and the market position of the Company and that you will conduct your own analysis and be solely responsible for forming your own view of the potential future performance of the Company's business.

This document does not constitute or form a part of, and should not be construed as, an offer or invitation to subscribe for or purchase any securities and neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever.

This Presentation speaks as of May 2015. Neither the delivery of this Presentation nor any further discussions of the Company with any of the recipients shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since such date.

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