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Oslo, 30 August 2022 - Adevinta ASA (ADE) (“Adevinta” or “the Company”) reported strong revenue growth of 8%1 in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. This can be attributed to strong recovery in Mobile.de and continued solid performance in other core markets, with Adevinta’s core markets posting a combined 10% year-on-year revenue growth.
Group consolidated EBITDA was €146 million in the second quarter of 2022 (representing a 34.9% EBITDA margin) and improved by 8% compared to the second quarter of 2021. This was the result of the positive topline evolution, lower marketing investment - due to significant marketing campaigns in the second quarter of 2021 - and strict cost management.
It was partly offset by (i) an anticipated and controlled increase in personnel costs related to the ramp-up in product and technology resources to fuel product development and new business models as well as the build-up of global capabilities ahead of eBay Transaction Services Agreement (TSA) exits and (ii) higher external services costs related to the deliberate use of variable workforce capacity to support the roll-out of new solutions and the ramp-up of transactional services, whilst the business reviews and implements its new operating models and processes, a key initiative to drive efficiencies and appropriate resource allocation to key value drivers.
Direct costs from transactional services also increased in the quarter, in line with the adoption of the service and revenue growth.
Antoine Jouteau, CEO Adevinta, comments:
“As we report on the quarterly performance of Adevinta I reflect on the results for the first time as the Group CEO. I am very pleased with what our teams have achieved despite the current tough macro environment and excited about the next steps for the Group.
Revenue growth accelerated to 8% in the second quarter as a result of strong recovery in Mobile.de and continued solid performance in other core markets. Classifieds revenue grew 11% year-on-year, demonstrating the counter-cyclical nature of online classifieds and the strength of our market positions and value proposition. We continued to deliver in transactional services, our other strategic pillar, with revenues growing 28% year-on-year, lapping a very strong quarter last year. Declining advertising revenues reflected the current weaker macro-economic environment, especially in non-core markets, and lower advertising spend from OEM.
EBITDA margin rose to 34.9%, benefiting from top line growth, strict cost management and lower-than expected share-based compensation costs. In the current market environment we remain more than ever focused on optimising our cost base whilst prudently investing in attracting and retaining talented teams in key areas to deliver on our “Growing at Scale” plan and to further innovate for the benefit of our clients and users.
Cash generation accelerated during the quarter, allowing us to further pay down debt, in accordance with our financial policy and associated leverage targets. We also crossed a significant milestone in the integration of eCG with the exit of most TSAs and our portfolio optimisation is progressing at pace with the announced agreements for the sale of Australia and South Africa.
In the few weeks following the announcement of my appointment as CEO I spent time visiting teams in our key markets. I’m not only very excited about the many opportunities that we have ahead of us, but am highly confident that we can achieve great things and deliver on our strategy and associated financial targets. As we navigate the current environment we will continue to deliver growth while balancing and being disciplined on the longer term investment.”
Highlights of Q2, 2022
Strong Q2 2022 results performance in a soft macro environment
Total revenue growth1: +8% year-on-year
EBITDA margin of 34.9%, up 260 bps vs Q1 2022, benefiting from strict cost management and lower-than-expected SBC expense
Acceleration of cash generation
Deleveraging priority: debt repayment cash optimisation measures
Strategy: further execution of our Growing at scale plan
Businesses integration on track
Portfolio optimisation progressing at pace
Continued delivery on strategy for growth businesses
Outlook: all targets confirmed
Core Markets mid to long term targets confirmed
FY 2022 target confirmed
Synergy targets confirmed
Key figures
Combined: these figures reflect the results of Adevinta group as if the eBay Classifieds Group (acquired on 25 June 2021) has been part of the group during the full periods presented. These numbers are presented to facilitate comparability.
Operating revenues by category
Combined: these figures reflect the results of Adevinta group as if the eBay Classifieds Group (acquired on 25 June 2021) has been part of the group during the full periods presented. These numbers are presented to facilitate comparability. *Excluding disposals (Chile and Shpock), InfoJobs Brazil and Kufar.
1 Combined continuing operations, excluding disposals (Chile), InfoJobs Brazil and Kufar
Presentation of the Q2 2022 Results
Report for the second quarter of 2022, presentation materials, and spreadsheet with key figures and analytical information are available on the investor relations pages at https://www.adevinta.com/ir.
Presentation of the Quarterly Results Time: 30 August 2022 at 08:30 CEST
The company will conduct the presentation as a live audio webcast and conference call, including a Q&A session. CEO Antoine Jouteau 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 https://www.adevinta.com/ir and on this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/geeo94ph. Participants are also invited to ask questions using the dial-in numbers below.
Dial-in details:Norway: +47 21 03 58 72UK: +44 (0) 121 281 8004USA: +1 718 705 87 96
Confirmation password: Adevinta2022Q2
A recording of the presentation will be available on our website shortly after the live webcast has ended.
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Media contacts press@adevinta.com
Edelman SmithfieldJohn Kiely/ Latika Shah/ Olivia AdeboT: +44 (0)7785 275665 / +44 (0)7950 671 948 / +44 (0)7787 284 441 adevinta@edelman.com
IR contact Marie de Scorbiac Head of Investor RelationsT: +33 (0) 6 84 30 52 76 ir@adevinta.com
Anne-Sophie JugeanInvestor Relations Manager ir@adevinta.com About Adevinta
Adevinta is a leading online classifieds specialist, operating digital marketplaces in 14 countries. The company provides technology-based services to connect buyers with sellers and to facilitate transactions, from real estate to motors, and consumer goods. Adevinta’s portfolio spans more than 40 digital brands, covering one billion people and attracting approximately three billion average monthly visits. Leading brands include top-ranked leboncoin in France, Germany's leading classifieds sites mobile.de and eBay Kleinanzeigen, Marktplaats in the Netherlands, fotocasa and InfoJobs in Spain, Subito in Italy, and 50% of fast-growing OLX Brasil. Adevinta employs around 8,100 people committed to supporting users and customers daily. Find out more at Adevinta.com.
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