EBITDA margin exceptionally high, driven by cost saving initiatives, delayed expenses and positive one-offs
Significant strategic developments in the current portfolio
Strengthened financial position
Oslo, 27 October 2020 - Adevinta ASA (ADE) (“Adevinta” or “the Company”) completed its third quarter of 2020, ended 30 September, reporting a 1.6% year-on-year increase in revenues1, driven by positive organic growth in France and Brazil.The recovery experienced in the second quarter continued into the third quarter, thus resulting in positive growth during each month of the quarter. Classifieds revenues were up 4.6% in the quarter, while display advertising revenues decreased 4.3%. L’Argus Groupe, acquired in October 2019, added 4.2 points to total revenue growth, but changes in exchange rate had a negative 2.6-point impact.Gross operating profit (EBITDA) including JVs increased by 6% yoy. The negative impact of Covid-19 on Adevinta’s main markets was mitigated by strong cost reduction initiatives implemented throughout the group and favourable phasing, since some expected marketing expenses and hiring only started to ramp up at the end of the quarter. In the quarter, the company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of eBay Classifieds Group, the global classifieds arm of eBay Inc. Further, Adevinta received final approval by Brazil’s antitrust agency for OLX Brazil's acquisition of Group ZAP in October, and announced the divestment of investment phase operations in Morocco, Tunisia, and Colombia.Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO, commented: "I am truly excited that we reached in July an agreement to acquire eBay Classifieds Group. This transaction will create the world’s leading online classifieds company with the most diversified and complementary portfolio of marketplaces across the globe. Following the acquisition we will benefit from number 1 market positions across 17 countries, covering 1 billion people and we will be uniquely positioned to accelerate the growth and development of our markets. It will allow us to create more value in the years to come through the combination of best-in-class assets and expertise and through the generation of substantial and sustainable synergies.As expected, Q3 performance confirmed the trend that we had seen throughout Q2, with improving momentum in operational KPIs, translating into revenues. We posted positive growth in the quarter. We continued to implement strong cost saving initiatives throughout the quarter and benefited from the phase-out of expenses, driving exceptional year-on-year growth in EBITDA margin despite the dilutive impact of acquisitions. We expect Q4 profitability to reflect the catch up and acceleration of investment in marketing and product and technology, while remaining confident in our longer-term EBITDA margin improvement potential. We see strong growth opportunities in the industry arising from accelerated digital consumer trends and increasing need for efficient online solutions. Our leading positions have been confirmed through the crisis. Strong client relationships and enhanced product offering will continue to support business development although the macro environment remains uncertain”.Q3 2020 Highlights Agreement to acquire eBay Classifieds Group
Unprecedented-scale pure player in online classifieds with leading market positions
Combination of best-in-class assets and expertise
High synergy extraction potential with estimated €134-165m impact on EBITDA in year
Improving trends confirmed
Further recovery in operational KPIs
Total revenues1 up 1.6%
Positive organic growth in France (+8%) and Brazil (+4%)
Online classifieds revenues1 increased 5%
Display advertising revenue1 decreased 4%
EBITDA1 margin exceptionally high, driven by cost saving initiatives, delayed expenses and positive one-offs
Margin1 up 120bps yoy
Improving margins in Brazil and Global Markets
Lower HQ and other costs
Significant strategic developments in the current portfolio
Final CADE approval received for Grupo Zap acquisition
Further optimisation of Global Markets portfolio
Strengthened financial position
Refinancing of Adevinta’s debt completed ahead of acquisitions
Attractive financing conditions obtained
Strong rating profile
Key financial numbers
Third quarter
(€ million)
YTD
yoy%
2019
2020
2020
2019
yoy%
2%
180.3
183.3
Operating revenues incl. JVs
527.0
539.3
-2%
6%
54.1
57.1
EBITDA incl. JVs
142.2
153.7
-7%
30%
31%
EBITDA margin incl. JVs
27%
28%
Operating revenues - segments
17%
85.7
100.1
France
283.6
255.9
11%
-7%
45.3
41.9
Spain
121.3
135.1
-10%
-27%
22.0
16.0
Brazil
48.8
62.8
-22%
-9%
40.9
37.1
Global Markets
106.4
122.1
-13%
EBITDA - segments
4%
48.3
50.2
France
138.0
141.6
-3%
-7%
16.0
14.8
Spain
39.4
44.2
-11%
11%
3.4
3.8
Brazil
10.8
1.2
>100 %
-1%
6.5
6.4
Global Markets
9.9
14.5
-32%
Cash flow
-8%
36.8
33.8
Net cash flow from operating activities
89.8
107.7
-17%
Invitation to the presentation of the Q3 2020 resultsYou are cordially invited to participate in the presentation of Adevinta ASA’s Q3 2020 report on Tuesday 27 October 2020.Quarterly Earnings ReleaseWhen: 27 October 2020 at 07:00 CETReport for the third quarter 2020, presentation materials, and spreadsheet with key figures and analytical information will be made available on the investor relations pages at https://stg.adevinta.com/ir/.Presentation of the Quarterly ResultsWhen: 27 October 2020 at 08:30 CETThe company will conduct the presentation as a live audio webcast and conference call, including a Q&A session. CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal and CFO Uvashni Raman will present. The whole management team of Adevinta will participate in the Q&A session.The webcast will be available on www.adevinta.com/ir and on this link: https://bit.ly/3eaVBV4. Participants are also invited to ask questions using the dial-in numbers below.Dial-in details:
Norway: +47 21 56 33 18
UK: +44 20 3003 2666
USA: +1 212 999 6659
Password: adevinta A recording of the presentation will be available on our website shortly after the live webcast has ended.Adevinta Q3 2020 interim report - 271020Adevinta Q32020 Results Presentation
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