London 28 February 2012
Agenda
Time              Subject                                                     Speaker
Start End
12:00 - 12:30     Light lunch

12:30 - 12:40     Opening remarks                                             Ole Jacob Sunde, Chairman of the Board
12:40 - 13:10     Shaping the media of tomorrow. Today. Strategic Direction   Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO
13:10 - 13:20     Q&A

13:20   - 13:50   Schibsted Classified Media - Creating Winners               Terje Seljeseth, CEO Schibsted Classified Media
13:50   - 14:10   Finn.no - Further growth for an Established market leader   Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO Finn.no
14:10   - 14:30   Leboncoin.fr - Number 1 in French Online Classifieds        Olivier Aizac, CEO Leboncoin.fr
14:30   - 14:45   Q&A
14:45 - 15:15     Break

15:15 - 15:45     Media Houses Scandinavia                                    Didrik Munch, CEO Schibsted Norge
15:45 - 16:00     Q&A
15:45 - 16:10     Leveraging our digital assets to create additional value    Sverre Munck, EVP Strategy & International
16:00 - 16:05     Q&A

16:05 - 16:30     Finance                                                     Trond Berger, CFO
16:30 - 17:00     Q&A + Wrap up                                               Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO

18:30 - 21:30     Dinner at the Andaz Hotel
Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO
                 Rolv Erik Ryssdal became CEO of Schibsted on 1 June 2009. He joined the Schibsted Group in 1991 and has held
                 several management positions including CEO of Aftonbladet (1999-2005), CEO of VG (2005-2008) and CEO of
                 Schibsted Classified Media, the holding company for our international online classifieds operations (2008-2009).
                 Rolv Erik Ryssdal holds an MA in Business and Economics from the BI Norwegian School of Management and an
                 MA in Business and Administration from INSEAD, France.

                 Trond Berger, CFO
                 Trond Berger was appointed Executive Vice President of Schibsted ASA in 1999 and is in charge of the following
                 business areas: Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions and IT. Previous positions
                 include: Investment Director with Stormbull (1998), Executive Vice President (CFO) of Nycomed ASA and
To get back,     Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Nycomed Amersham (1997-98), and partner at
                 Arthur Andersen (1981-92). Berger is Board Chair of Schibsted Trykk AS and Schibsted Eiendom. He is also a
                 board member of several Schibsted subsidiaries. Berger is a State-Authorized Public Accountant (1984), holds an
                 MA in Economics from the BI Norwegian School of Management and is a graduate of the Norwegian Armed
                 Forces’ Officer Candidate School (1977).

                 Sverre Munck, Executive Vice President Strategy & International
                 Sverre Munck joined Schibsted as Executive Vice President in 1994. In 2006 he became responsible for
                 International Operations, and since 2009 he has been responsible for the business areas International Editorial and
                 Classifieds Spain. He joined Schibsted as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 1994 and became Executive Vice
                 President, Multimedia in 1998. In January 2002 he became CEO of 20 Min Holding AG and since October 2009 he
                 has also held the position of CEO at Infojobs.net. Previous positions include: Director of Loki AS from 1987-94, a
                 consultant with McKinsey & Co from 1984-1987, and Senior Consultant at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance’s
                 planning department in 1984. He is Board Chair of 20 Minutes France SAS, 20 Minuten AG (Switzerland),
                 Multiprensa Holding SL and Infojobs SA and Vice Chair of 20 Minutes France SAS. Munck holds a PhD in
                 Economics from Stanford University (1983, NAVF scholarship), an MA from Stanford University (1978) and a BA
                 from Yale University (1976).
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Terje Seljeseth, CEO Schibsted Classified Media
                 In October 2009, Terje Seljeseth took up the position as CEO of Schibsted Classified Media (SCM), the holding
                 company for Schibsted’s international online classifieds operations. At the same time, he became a member of
                 Schibsted’s Group Management Team. Seljeseth was hired as IT Director of Aftenposten in 1998 and was
                 assigned the task of starting FINN.no AS, where he was CEO until 2009. Terje Seljeseth has a background in IT
                 and studied at Datahøgskolen and the University of Oslo.

                 Trond Berger, CEO Schibsted Norge
                 Didrik Munch is appointed CEO of the new entity Schibsted Norge AS and has been a member of Schibsted’s
                 Group Management Team since August 2009. Munch was CEO of Bergens Tidende from 1997 before joining
                 Media Norge as CEO in 2008. Munch is Board Chair of Bergens Tidende AS, Aftenposten AS, Stavanger Aftenblad
                 AS, Fædrelandsvennen AS and FINN.no AS. Previous positions include Division Director of the business market at
                 DnB and a police lawyer. Munch is a graduate of the Norwegian Police University College and has an MA in Law
                 from the University of Bergen.
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                 Christian Printzell Halvorsen became the CEO of FINN in October 2009. He joined FINN in 2007 as Vice President
                 of Strategy and Product Development. Before joining Schibsted, he worked as a management consultant for
                 McKinsey & Company focusing on strategic technology issues in media and financial institutions. Christian Printzell
                 Halvorsen holds and MSc in Computer Science from Norwegian University of Technology and Science in
                 Trondheim, Norway.

                 Olivier Aizac, CEO Leboncoin.fr
                 Olivier Aizac (37) joined Schibsted in April 2006 to participate to the launch of leboncoin.fr. He has been General
                 Manager of leboncoin.fr since then. Graduated from ESSEC, French School of Management, he has been working
                 in the Internet industry for 12 years (Vivendi Universal, Hersant Media).




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Shaping the Media of
Tomorrow. Today
Rolv Erik Ryssdal,
CEO
Disclaimer
                 This presentation (hereinafter referred to as the "presentation") has been prepared by Schibsted asa
                 ("Schibsted" or the "Company") exclusively for information purposes, and does not constitute an offer to sell
                 or the solicitation of an offer to buy any financial instruments.

                 Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information and facts stated herein are accurate and that
                 the opinions contained herein are fair and reasonable, however no representation or warranty, express or
                 implied, is given by or on behalf of the Company, any of its directors, or any other person as to the accuracy
                 or completeness of the information or opinions contained in this document and no liability is accepted for any
                 such information or opinions.
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                 This presentation includes and is based on, among other things, forward-looking information and statements.
                 Such forward-looking information and statements are based on the current expectations, estimates and
                 projections of the Company or assumptions based on information available to the Company. Such forward-
                 looking information and statements reflect current views with respect to future events and are subject to
                 risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company cannot give any assurance as to the correctness of such
                 information and statements. Several factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
                 the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be
                 expressed or implied by statements and information in this presentation.

                 There may have been changes in matters which affect the Company subsequent to the date of this
                 presentation. Neither the issue nor delivery of this presentation shall under any circumstance create any
                 implication that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof or
                 that the affairs of the Company have not since changed.

                 The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update or correct any information
                 included in this presentation.

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Global leader in Online
                 1
                               classifieds

                      Strong cash flow from Media
                 2
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                                Houses

                     Seizing the Scandinavian online
                 3
                               opportunity


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The Schibsted fundament
                 Building on two solid cornerstones



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                 Online Classifieds                   Media Houses




                 14.4 billion in revenue 25 countries 7,200 employees
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Well-managed digital transition
               Online growth
                                                        Online share
                             14,4




                             15,2 %
                                      Revenue
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                   8,0



                  8,3 %


                                      EBITDA




                 2001
                  2001      2011
                             2007                2001                  2011




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Well-managed digital transition
                 International expansion
                  Gradually built a strong
                   European position over the past
                   10 years
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                  Selective approach in large
                   growth markets in Asia
                   Pacific and Latin America




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Shaping the Media of Tomorrow.
                 Today.
                         People with values
                          We have integrity
                          We are innovative
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                          We are a team
                          We are here to win




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A global leader in
Online classifieds

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Ambitious target in a major market:
                 Global #1 in Online Classifieds
                Portfolio with strong
                 inherent growth profile
                Upsides in optimization           Targeted M&A


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                Investing in growth both          Maturing of investment stage sites


                 organically and through            “Best practice” sharing


                 greenfield investments                     Optimizing of
                                                        established operations
                 and targeted M&A
                                                         Base Camp

                Value creation is the
                 ultimate measure

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Online classifieds
                 The winners take it all
                 EBITDA margin   Players that are much larger than #2
                  100%                   reap higher margins



                  50–70%

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                  30–50%




                  5–30%



                                                                            Sources:
                  0%                                                        EBITDA margin 2010: Company
                                                                            reports and presentations
                           1x                  3—5x                 8—10x
                                                                            Size vs #2: Pageviews(AdPlanner),
                                 Size versus second player                  active objects where applicable,
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Online Classifieds
                    Portfolio structure




                                                 3 years




                                                                       5 years
                 Return




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                 Profitability




                                                                                                                   Time




                                                                                       Two new sites in
                                                                                     profitable Established
                 Investment




                                                                                     phase as of Q1 2012



                                 Start-up                   Traction                      Established


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Online Classifieds
               Economies of scale key to global
               success
                Joint concept and product development
                           Marketing of the sites
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                           Site roll-out planning
                             Price optimization
                        Establishing new verticals
                     Enhancing return - reducing risk


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Online Classifieds
                 Investing in the race to become #1
                The window of opportunity
                 is still open to create
                 leading sites
                Strategic approach, built
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                  Market size, growth and
                   wealth
                  Online penetration and
                   growth
                  Competition and market risk
                Evaluating greenfield
                 opportunities as well as
                 targeted M&A

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Online Classifieds targets:
                 Solid growth and high margins
                                                     Online Classifieds ex. Hitta
                Current portfolio set for                4 000                          80 %
                 15%-20% annual growth                    3 500                          70 %
                 rate                                     3 000                          60 %
                  Growth upside from new                 2 500
                                                                                  46 %
                                                                                         50 %
                                                                          44 %
                   investments and




                                               NOK mill
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                                                          2 000   38 %                   40 %
                   acquisitions
                                                          1 500                          30 %
                Annual investment level of                       32 %   33 %    31 %
                                                          1 000                          20 %
                 ~NOK 500 million -
                 gradually lower drag on                   500                           10 %

                 overall margin                               -                          0%
                                                                  2009    2010    2011
                                                             Revenue
                                                             EBITDA Margin inc. New ventures
                                                             EBITDA Margin Established Phase


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Media Houses
Scandinavia

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Media Houses
                 Strong regional market leader
                                   Subscription based            Single Copy
                 Norway:            #1                     #1

                 Sweden:            #2                     #1
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                              Leading brands - quality journalism

                             Strong media reach – print and online

                     Powerful traffic drivers – launch pads for new services

                      Solid cash flow – fully invested in traditional media
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Media Houses
                 Strategic direction and actions
                  Single Copy newspapers

                  •   Product development and focus on quality journalism
                  •   Optimize price and circulation
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                  •   Develop online positions – including user paid products


                  Subscription newspapers

                  •   Product development and focus on quality journalism
                  •   Maintain stable circulation revenues
                  •   Consolidate and improve operational efficiency
                  •   Convert loyal subscriber base to digital products
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Media Houses
                 Well positioned in growing
                 online market
                Strong positions in both the                              500
                                                                                             Advertising trends
                                                                                 Print
                  print and online domains                                 400

                Print advertising is cyclical and




                                                           NOK million
                                                                           300

                 in structural decline                                     200

                  Scandinavia stands out, as                              100
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                    print holds up better despite                            0
                    world highs in online and                                    2005       2006   2007     2008      2009        2010
                                                                                        VG Print   Global Daily Press (Indexed)
                    mobile penetration
                                                                           500
                Internet advertising grows                                400
                                                                                 Online
                 sharply in Scandinavia as well
                 as globally                                               300




                                                             NOK million
                  Remarkably resilient to                                 200

                   economic uncertainties                                  100

                  Several drivers continuing to                             0

                   support the growth trend                                      2005       2006   2007     2008     2009         2010
                                                                                    VG Online         Global Internet (Indexed)


                                                     Source: IRM Media, Schibsted                                                 18
Media Houses Outlook
                 Continued high cash generation
                                              Media House – EBITDA and Capex
                Well positioned, highly                     1 600
                 cash generative and fully                   1 400
                 invested in traditional                     1 200
                                                                      1 384
                                                                                              1 313

                 media                                                                1 114                   1 094
                                                             1 000
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                                               NOK million
                 declining revenue                            600
                  Multi-lever approach to                    400
                   manage decline in print                    200
                  Online growth set to                         -
                   continue                                  (200)            (270)
                                                                                                      (219)



                Seeking to maintain strong                  (400)
                                                                          2010                    2011
                 cash flow
                                                             EBITDA    CAPEX              EBITDA - CAPEX


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Seizing the
Scandinavian Online
Opportunity

                  20
New Online Opportunities
                 Building high-margin businesses



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                                         Growth
                   Media Houses           Media       Online Classifieds




                          LEVERAGING OUR STRONG MARKET POSITIONS
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New Online Marketplaces
               Initial focus on Personal Finance



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New Online Marketplaces
                 Efficient Traffic Fund Models



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Payment Solutions
                 New lever of online traffic footprint
                Single sign on and payment
                 model for all Schibsted sites in
                 Scandinavia
                  Online classifieds, market
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                   places, online newspapers
                  Easier payment of digital
                   content and classifieds items
                Opening access to online
                 classifieds transactions
                  Relevant volume of NOK 350
                    billion on Blocket and Finn
                Step by step development to
                 minimize risk

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Summing Up

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Strategic direction
                 Key takeaways

                                              Online
                                             Growth
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                 Online Classifieds           Media             Media Houses

                  Continued profitable    Seizing the digital     Focus on cash flow
                  growth                 growth opportunity
                                                                  Manage structural
                                           in core markets
                  Targeting global                                challenges in print
                  leadership
                                                                Building digital revenue
                                                                        models

                        Shaping the media of tomorrow. Today.
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Schibsted Classified Media
Creating Winners
Terje Seljeseth,
CEO Schibsted Classified Media
Ambitious 3-5 year target:
               Global #1 in Online Classifieds


                      Targeted M&A


                            Optimizing of
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                                 Maturing of investment
                                       stage sites

                              “Best practice”
                                 sharing


                         Greenfield Investments



                           Base Camp




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Online Classifieds




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Not only migration

                     Revenues from car classifieds
               300
                            Aftenposten                         FINN.no

               250



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               but also finding new revenues
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Our “creating winners” pipeline




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World class organization




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Low cost   High cost   Medium cost      Profit




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Portfolio management




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The growth continues




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CustoJusto and Jofogas are ready to
                    move up to the Traction Phase

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Subito and Willhaben are ready to move
                        up to the Established Phase

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Experience has taught us to know when
we are about to hit a home run




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Huge upside if we succeed

               2011 Revenues per         Internet Universe * per country,
               Internet User*            Millions
                                                 Brazil                                   79
                                               France                              49
                               EUR 32             Italy                       37
                                                 Spain                   31
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                                           Indonesia                19
                                            Malaysia               16
                                          Philippines          8
                               EUR 10     Switzerland          8
                                             Belgium           8
                                             Sweden            8
                                            Romania            8
                                                 Chile      7
                                             Hungary       6
                               EUR 1,3        Austria      6
                                             Portugal      5
                                              Finland      4,5
                                             Norway        4,5
                                               Ireland    3,1




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                                                          *) Google AdPlanner Audience January 2012
Summary
                Launch team in Stockholm analyze the
                 markets, launch test platforms and
                 conducts planned experiments

                Systematic evaluation of strategies for sites
                 in the four stages of development based on
                 earlier successes and failures
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                Continuous evaluation of portfolio ensures
                 optimal use of investments

                Specialized support teams in Oslo,
                 Barcelona, Madrid and Singapore

                Strong autonomous local sites with
                 systematic best practice sharing between
                 countries




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FINN.no
Further growth for an
established market leader
Christian Printzell Halvorsen
CEO FINN.no
Key takeaways
                  FINN is strengthening an already strong position

                  Future growth will come from optimization of
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                   marketplaces and mobile expansion

                  Building a high-performance innovation culture to
                   attract talent and sustain future growth


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FINN has an impressive position
                   in the everyday life of Norwegians
                  Brand awareness: 96% aided / 82% unaided
                                                                             2011
                  2,5-3,1 million unique visitors per week.
                   Norway’s 2nd-3rd largest website.
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                  471 200 076 visits on FINN or 96 visits per Norwegian

                  3 988 618 days spent on FINN or 18.5 hrs per Norwegian

                  4,1 million ads with a total value of NOK 541 billion or 22% of
                   GDP
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Strong positions in all verticals
                    Vertical               Position          Market share
                    Jobs                     #1               ~75% of advertised positions1

                    Real estate              #1            ~100% of homes for sale2
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                    Cars                     #1               ~90% of used cars sold3

                    General merchandise      #1           65-85% of online traffic4

                    Travel                   #2             2-50% of bookings / ads5

                    Services / craftsmen    #1-2              ~40% of online job quote requests6

                    Display advertising      #1           20-25% of online revenues7
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                                                   Source: 1) NAV, 2) SSB/NEF, 3) Statens vegvesen, 4)                     4
                                                   TNS/Alexa/internal estimates, 5-6) internal analysis, 7) INMA
Steady growth and strong, stable
        margins

        FINN revenues, MNOK
        EBITDA margin, %                                                             +24%
1.200                                                          46     46                     48         50
                                                 45                                   45
                                          43            41                    42
1.000                        39
                                   36                                                                   40
 800
                                                                                                        30
 600                                                                                        1.135
                 17                                                                  948                20
 400                                                                         738
                                                                     691
                                         173                  576
 200                     100      133                  398                                              10
         43      63                             267
   0
                                                                                                        0
-200
        -16
                                                                                                        - 10
-400
-600                                                                                                    - 20
        2000    2001     2002     2003   2004   2005   2006   2007   2008*   2009*   2010   2011


         * Excluding Sesam                                                                          5
In Norway, FINN’s position is
comparable to Google’s online
dominance in the US
                                                                                        ESTIMATE


                FINN financials 2011                            Google financials 2011
                per capita, USD                                 (US only*) per capita, USD


Revenues                         40                                                  57



  EBITDA                19                                              18



 Note: Comparable results for Google (globally) in 2011 were 37,9 billion USD in revenues and 11,7 billion
 USD in income from operations. Assumed same distribution of revenues and income from US (47%).


                                                                                                             6
Growth in all verticals in 2011
                 FINN revenues, MNOK                                                            2009
                                                                                                2010
                                                                                                2011
                         299
                                     265
                                                                                                                 Growth drivers:
                   220           219                  230
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                                                216                                                              Continued volume growth
                               196
                 167                       159                                                                   Price optimization

                                                                      116             110                        New and improved
                                                                 94              86                              products
                                                            72              63
                                                                                              31 38


                   Jobs          Cars           Real        General         Travel          Services
                                               Estate*      merch.

                       Established verticals                                Newer verticals
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                                                                                            vacation rentals in 2010 (7 MNOK)            7
Future growth areas

                      1    Optimize existing marketplaces


                      2     Establish new marketplaces
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                      3        Mobile / multichannel


                      4       ”The marketplace graph”

                              World class processes:
                      5       Innovation and Sales
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1   Optimize existing marketplaces
                                          Examples

                                          • Price increases / decreases on C2C ads
                        Conservative
                                          • Enhanced contract structures
                     price optimization
                                          • Price differentiation and upsell products
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                                          • Property projects / new homes
                       Subverticals       • Commercial properties
                                          • Aftermarket service for cars, boat, MC


                                          •   Personalization
                          Product
                                          •   Targeted advertising
                         upgrades
                                          •   Social elements
                                          •   Decision support
                                          •   Mobile
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After 1 year, FINN is tied for the lead in
                 2          the services for craftsmen market
                                                                                                                            ESTIMATE
                            Marketshare, % of job quote requests
                     70 %


                     60 %


                     50 %
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                     40 %                                                                                                        Mittanbud
                                                                                                                                 FINN oppdrag
                     30 %                                                                                                        Anbudstorget
                                                                                                                                 Gulesider
                     20 %


                     10 %


                      0%
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                                       Underlying market growth January 2012 20-25% YoY
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12
Penger.no shows a promising start.
2     Car insurance to be launched Q2 2012

            Weekly unique visitors
    30000



    25000



    20000



    15000



    10000



     5000



        0
             40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48    49    50   51   52   1   2   3   4   5   6
                                                          Week




                                                                                                        13
Mobile opportunities and risks.
                 3                           >50% of visits from new
                                             channels by 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ESTIMATE
                                                                                                                               Growth projection FINN.no Desktop and Mobile channels
                                         90 000 000




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Today = 17%
                                         80 000 000

To get back,                             70 000 000
                 User sessions / month




                                         60 000 000

                                         50 000 000

                                         40 000 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mobile
                                         30 000 000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Desktop

                                         20 000 000

                                         10 000 000

                                                 0
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2014E: 75% (based on Morgan Stanley Research)                                                                                                                                                            14
Mobile innovation is priority #1.
3   Several products in pipeline




                                        15
”The marketplace graph”:
                    4        Verticals tied together by user data
                                                                           Volksvagen
                                                                             Passat
                                                                                              “The mapping of everybody, all goods
                                                                                              and services, and how they interact in
                                                                                              the marketplace”
                                                          Has testdriven

                           USA july 2012
                              2 adults
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                            + 2 children Searching for
                                                                                 Works at
                                                               John                                       FINN.no



                                                                                     Owns
                                                  Sells

                                                                    Owns
                                                                                            Rating: 3/5
                 The ”classifieds
                 graph” that we know
                 today                                                                                    Toyota Yaris
                                                                     Eckersbergs                           2007-mod
                                          Canon 7D
                                                                       gate 31,
                                                                        Oslo

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Building a strong innovation
                 5   culture to sustain future growth
                 FINN way of innovation   FINNopp innovation tool   FINN labs




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                 FINNovation hackathon    FINN sandbox              FINN awards




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Awarded ”best place to work” in Norway.
                 5
                     Focus on performance culture to attract talent




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                                           GPTW?
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Key takeaways
                  FINN is strengthening an already strong position

                  Future growth will come from optimization of
To get back,       existing marketplaces, development of new
                   marketplaces and mobile expansion

                  Building a high-performance innovation culture to
                   attract talent and sustain future growth


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                                                                  19
20
Leboncoin.fr
Number 1 in French
online classifieds
Olivier Aizac,
CEO Leboncoin.fr
Leboncoin.fr : what is this ?



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                                                 2
What is Leboncoin.fr?

                A free generalist          39,5 % reach in French
                 classifieds website          internet population
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                                            More than 18 million ads
                Blocket.se French little           online
                 sister launched in April
                 2006                       6 billion page views per
                                                      month

                The #1 online player       #1 position in Cars, Real
                                               Estate and Goods



                                                                        3
Leboncoin.fr is the biggest market
                   place in France
                   Page Views per Month, Google Ad Planner

                 7 000 000 000
                                                              Leboncoin.fr                                            eBay.fr
                 6 000 000 000


                 5 000 000 000

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                 4 000 000 000


                 3 000 000 000


                 2 000 000 000


                 1 000 000 000


                            0
                                                                                                         okt.09




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The clear #1 player in cars
                 Number of cars in the database – Autobiz, Dec 2011

                 900 000     812 981
                 800 000
                 700 000
                 600 000
                 500 000
                 400 000
To get back,
                                             271 768
                 300 000
                 200 000
                                                                        102 217        98 155         97 993             93 003   89 163       87 658
                 100 000                                                                                                                                  66 900     57 823         38 887        25 170
                      -                                                                 AutoScout24
                                                                          Autoreflex




                                                                                                       announcesjaunes




                                                                                                                                   ParuVendu
                                Leboncoin*




                                                                                                                                                                      OuestFrance


                                                                                                                                                                                     automobile


                                                                                                                                                                                                   Topannonces
                                                                                                                          Argus
                                               Le Centrale-Caradisiac




                                                                                                                                                321auto


                                                                                                                                                           ebay PA
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 5
+404%           +223%         +67%          +39%         +26%



                 Steady growth over 6 years
                 UIP / day – monthly average
                 4 000 000

                                                                                        3 469 000
                 3 500 000

                 3 000 000                                                  2 756 000
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                                                        CAGR
                 2 500 000                              116%

                                                               1 979 000
                 2 000 000

                 1 500 000
                                                   1 188 000
                 1 000 000

                  500 000                368 000
                              73 000
                        0
                             12/2006     12/2007   12/2008     12/2009      12/2010       12/2011
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Leboncoin.fr is in the top 5
                 websites in France
                 Google DoubleClick Adplanner – January 2012

                                 facebook.com                                   39 000 000 000


                                      orange.fr                10 000 000 000


                                       live.com           6 400 000 000

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                                    leboncoin.fr          6 400 000 000


                                  youtube.com          3 600 000 000


                                           sfr.fr   1 700 000 000


                                      msn.com       1 300 000 000


                                    yahoo.com       1 300 000 000


                                         free.fr    1 200 000 000


                                  pole-emploi.fr    1 100 000 000

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                                                                                                 7
One of Schibsted’s most important
               growth drivers
                                               100                               100 %




                   76%                         80

                                                               61 %
                                                                         70 %
                                                                                 80 %



                   revenue



                                 Million EUR
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                                                     47 %
                 growth Y/Y in                 40                                40 %

                     2011
                                               20                                20 %



                                                0                                0%
                                                     2009      2010       2011

                                                     Revenue          EBITDA margin


                                                                                         8
Most recognised brand for online
        classifieds in France
          Top of Mind                             Unaided                          Aided
   Leboncoin.fr                       40,0 %                         59,2 %                             85,8 %


          Ebay               21,4 %                         45,0 %                                      83,4 %


  Priceminister   1,6 %                            8,4 %                                       64,0 %


    Paruvendu      2,2 %                          7,0 %                                             78,2 %


  Topannonces                                   3,6 %                                     51,2 %


     Vivastreet   0,4 %                          4,4 %                         29,2 %


Annoncesjaunes                                 0,0 %                           29,6 %


    Logicimmo     0,2 %                        0,2 %                          25,2 %


           Olx


      Segloger       5,4 %                                                       32,8 %




                                                                                                        9
High media awareness : More than
2000 press clippings in 2011




                                   10
The 2nd most searched word on
                 google.fr



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How did we get
here?
A true child of the Schibsted
                 roll out strategy
                Launched in April 2006
                  French little sister of
                   Blocket.se
                50/50 Joint Venture
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                  Between Schibsted and Spir
                   Communication
                Schibsted acquired Spir’s
                 shares in November 2010
                  Valuing the company at EUR
                   400 million (100% basis)




                                                 13
Why do 14 million French spend
                 their spare time on leboncoin?
                12 years of experience            Simple
                  A millennium in Internet          Placing an ad only takes a
                   history                            few minutes. No subscription,
                Easy                                 few criteria, no payment
To get back,      Immediate result in a single    Quality
                   click                             Ads are checked and
                Proximity                            validated before going live.
                                                      No duplicate ads, no Nigerian
                  Search is done by region on
                                                      letters, no forbidden content.
                   a map, everybody knows
                   where he lives                  Visibility
                                                     Navigation is more window
                                                      shopping than search



                                                                                 14
A long-term business model
                A real focus on user experience
                  Online classifieds is a
                   competitive market
                Agile and pragmatic business
                 models
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                  Adapt to the competition and
                   environment
                Technical competence and
                 autonomy
                  The site is constantly tuned to
                   market needs
                Entrepreneurial spirit
From a start-up to full-service
                 company
                Focus on product teams
                 over the first years                           12/2012


                Build up local sales                            145
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                 team and F&A                         12/2011


                                                       88
                In-source national sales   12/2010
                 team and strengthen all
                 departments
                                            41heads
Focus on diversifying revenues

                                               Local
                                             advertising


                                                            Insertion
                             Partnerships
                                                              fees

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                                 B2C                        National
                               services                    advertising



                                            B2B services




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Mobile – a fast rolling train
                iPhone app launched in
                 December 2011
                  Already 1,3 million
                   downloads
To get back,    Developments on Android
                 is next step
                Clear direction to improve
                 user experience and
                 simplicity of use
                Clear target:
                  Get same position on
                   mobile as on the web
Media Houses
Scandinavia
Didrik Munch,
CEO Schibsted Norge
POSITIONS
                 What we do                         ACTIONS

                                                    PLANS




                   PROFITABILITY   TRANSFORMATION
                     IN PRINT        TO DIGITAL


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                                                       2
POSITIONS
Market leaders in Scandinavia                                                                 ACTIONS

                                                                                               PLANS


             Local presence                          Number one positions
          in the most affluent cities                  in browser, mobile, print


                                           No. 1 single copy paper  No. 1 in web TV
 NORWAY



                                                                                          1
                                           No. 1 site by traffic    No. 1 mobile site

                   Bergen       Oslo


                                                                                          1
                 Stavanger                 No. 1 subscription paper
                      Kristansand          4 strong positions in 4 major cities
 SWEDEN




                                           No. 1 single copy paper  No. 1 in web TV     1
                              Stockholm    No. 1 site by traffic    No. 1 mobile site



                                           Stockholm’s quality subscription paper        2
                                           Top high-end online destination




                                                                                                  3
POSITIONS
                    Not in Anglo-American decline                                                                                ACTIONS

                                                                                                                                  PLANS
                 Scandinavian economies          … but maintain continuously high
                   are well connected…           print newspaper readership and advertising revenues

                                                  Circulation (volume)              Advertising (revenue)
                               Mobile subs (1)




                                                                                                                           SUBSCRIPTION
                               pr capita                    -10%                              -11%




                                                                                                                            SCHIBSTED
                                                                                                                              PAPERS
                 Scandinavia              1.5           1,00                             1,00
                                                                 0,90                               0,89
                         UK              1.3
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                                                                                                                           (3)
                         US            1.0              Peak Current                     Peak Current
                                                        level level                      level level

                               Broadband (2)
                               penetration        Circulation (volume)              Advertising (revenue)

                                                            -28%                              -53%




                                                                                                                                  US AVERAGE
                 Scandinavia              89%
                                                        1,00                             1,00
                                                                 0,72
                         UK           56%                                                           0,47

                         US           53%               Peak Current                     Peak Current                              (4)
                                                        level level                      level level
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                                                            (3) Schibsted historical and current figures;
                                                            (4) Huber Research Partners (2012)
                                                                                                                                               4
POSITIONS
                    Cooperation and tightening                                      ACTIONS


                    creates leaner media houses                                      PLANS




                  Loose coordination,     Tight cooperation and      Focused media houses
                  redundant functions    centralized support units    with light backbones



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                 MEDIA HOUSES IN 2008,    MEDIA HOUSES NOW,           ROOM TO IMPROVE
                  PRIOR TO MERGERS         AFTER TRIMMING              GOING FORWARD
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Operationally focused –
                                                                                                                POSITIONS

                                                                                                                ACTIONS


                      emphasizing improvement                                                                     PLANS




                                                                                                 WILL DO
                                                                                         Offshore digital development
                                                              DOING                       in Poland
                                                                                         Increased outsourcing
                                                       Pooling resources in online
                         DONE                           development                      Centralization of support
To get back,                                                                              functions
                                                       Sales cooperation in Norway
                  Centralized IT infrastructure                                         Bigger units to water down
                   and applications                    Common system platforms           overhead
                  Centralized finance, payroll,       Cost-programme in Norway         Improved sales cooperation
                   accounting                           and Sweden                        between subscription and
                  Co-located in Stockholm             Common circulation back-          single copy sales newspapers
                                                        office functions              
                  Common call centre and digital                                         Reduce exposure to legacy
                   development                         Common digital back-office        infrastructure
                  Shared content among regional       Profitability program in         Shedding non-core activities
                   media houses                         printing plants                  Co-locating in Oslo
                  Common management groups
                  Printing plants spun off in
                   separate profit centre

                                                                                                                      6
POSITIONS
                 A smart approach                                                    ACTIONS


                   to content sharing                                                PLANS



                     Local for local                     All for one

                                     Most content                      Aftenposten’s
                                       purely local                      exclusive
                                                                         coverage of
                                     Written for and                    Wikileaks’ US
                                       by residents                      Embassy
                                                                         Cables
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                                     BT road deaths                    22 July terror
                                       special feature                   attack

                                     BT workout site                   Earthquake in
                                                                         Japan
                                     Stavanger Food
                                       vertical                         Financial
                                                                         turmoil



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POSITIONS
                           Committed to profitability                                                                                                       ACTIONS

                           - and to offset inflation and wage growth                                                                                          PLANS




                        EBITDA for online and print news, subscription papers in Norway


                        ONLINE NEWS                                       PRINT NEWS                                            PRINTING PLANTS
                  50                                                500                                                  500

                                                                           MAINTAIN                483
To get back,                                                        400                                                  400
                                               18                                         410
                   0
                                       -18                          300                                                  300


                                                                                   233
                                -55
                                                                    200                                                  200     MAINTAIN
                  -50

                                                                    100                                                  100
                                                                                                                                                 70

                         -97                                                                                                                     81    67
                 -100                                                 0                                                     0
                         2008   2009   2010   2011     >>                  2008    2009    2010   2011     >>                    2008   2009    2010   2011     >>
                                                                                                                                  0       0             0

                  Print News 2009 including printing plants – spun off in 2010
                  New price structure shifted NOK 70 million from printing to newspapers in 2011. Print News includes corporate overhead in Norway
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POSITIONS
                 Improvements keep cash flow,                ACTIONS


                 transformation assures future               PLANS




                                         Cost adaptation
                 Profitability in print
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                                         Mobile growth
                 Growth in digital       Online commercialization
                                         Emerging user payment

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POSITIONS
                    We have levers to pull to                                                                   ACTIONS


                    respond to structural challenges                                                            PLANS




                                                                  Ongoing cost program in Norway despite advertising
                 Taken out 420 FTEs and NOK 500m from Norwegian
                                                                            growth and margin expansion:
                     subscription papers since merger in 2008
                                                                                   We stay ahead

                 COST AND PERSONNEL DISCIPLINE                    FTE REDUCTIONS IN NORWAY IN CURRENT
                 MATERIALIZES IN REDUCED FTE LEVELS               PROGRAM

                  2 200                                                ~1.720
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                                             -420
                  2 100

                  2 000
                                                                                       ~120
                  1 900

                  1 800
                                                                                                     ~1.600

                      0
                      2004    2006    2008     2010    2012           2011 YE        Program      Program end
                                                                                    in Norway

                      Example: Media Norge FTEs 2004-12                Example: Media Norge FTEs 2011-14
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POSITIONS
                        Pricing is an upside                                       ACTIONS

                        – partly offset circulation decline for years               PLANS




                                                   MON-THURSDAY       FRI-SUNDAY




To get back,               COMPETITION               16.3 kr            20 kr

                                                      +25%


                           SCHIBSTED                  13 kr    +54%     20 kr

                 Example: Single copy papers,
                 Norway. Average prices weekdays
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POSITIONS

                          Offshore development teams –                                       ACTIONS


                          critical mass and cost efficiency                                   PLANS



                     Cost effiency in offshore units   Facing recruitment constraints on top talent

                          ”Home” development team         Currently setting up development unit in
               HOME




                              1        :   1             Krakow, Poland to leverage top university
                                                          environment and emerging tech cluster
                           developer       cost
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                               Typical effect of
                                 offshoring

                           Cost reduction scenario

                              1        : 0,5
               OFFSHORE




                           developer       cost

                              Potency scenario

                              2        :   1
                           developer       cost


                                                                                               12
POSITIONS

We are able to transfer print and                                                                                            ACTIONS


browser positions to mobile                                                                                                      PLANS




                 Strong mobile user growth                                              Revenues following suit
                 VG ahead of the pack                                                     last twelve months
                                                                                5 000
                  Weekly page views                                                      Monthly revenues

          18,0
                                                                                4 000




                                                                NOK Thousands
                                                                                3 000
          12,0
Million




                                                                                2 000

           6,0

                                                                                1 000



           0,0
                                                                                   0
                 48 52 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 4
                                                                                    jan.10            jan.11            jan.12


                 VG mobile, PIs vs competitors                                          VG mobile, revenues per month



                                                                                                                                 13
POSITIONS

   Real effect to advertisers            ACTIONS


     is key to monetizing mobile         PLANS




                                 Tirsdag morgen



Monday morning               Tuesday morning


                                          14
POSITIONS

Emerging user payment            ACTIONS

Aftonbladet Plus 134.200 subs.    PLANS




                                   15
POSITIONS

                 We will defend our positions                    ACTIONS


                 and safeguard profitability,                     PLANS



                 whilst growing on new platforms
                                                       Brands and
                                                       products that
                                                       grow in mobile
To get back,
                                                       and user payment

                                      Willingness
                                      and ability to
                                      sustain
                                      profitability

                      Strong
                  1   positions for
                      the long run

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                                                                  16
POSITIONS
                   Key takeaway:                                                             ACTIONS

                   We’re committed                                                            PLANS




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                    DISCIPLINE                 COMMITTED TO                  TRANSFERRING
                 ON THE COST SIDE           SUSTAIN CASH FLOWS             POSITIONS TO MOBILE

                         • Maintain cost at current real levels by keeping cost discipline
                 • Ensure a stable cash flow from traditional channels across the business cycle,
                           • Transferring our current offline positions to mobile media
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Leveraging our digital
assets to create
additional value
Sverre Munck,
Executive Vice President
2 ways of building additional value:

                  Schibsted Growth Media –
                   leveraging our digital traffic to
                   launch new services
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                  Schibsted Payment – leveraging our
                   customer base to increase ARPU




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Schibsted Growth Media – leveraging
                 our digital traffic to launch new services



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Strategic development
                 • Going from print news/classifieds, to online news/classifieds, to a broader
                  online position




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Strategic objectives

                 ✓ Use our national presence and traffic to secure
                     future opportunities in the online space.
To get back,     ✓ Maximize the use of our network of sites to
                     drive overall traffic and profit growth.
                 ✓ Mature local concepts into international
                     success stories



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Every week



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                 Source: Orvesto Internet, net reach Schibsted Sweden 2010
                 Aftonbladet, Blocket, Hitta.se, Prisjakt, SvD,, Tasteline, E24, TV.NU
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Traffic vs ARPU
                  • Companies with large audiences often have very low ARPU-
                   levels.
                  • Companies with high ARPU-levels struggle to build enough
                   audience.

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Our Online Traffic Fund Model
                 An incentivised model to turn TRAFFIC into VALUE




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Investment Criteria

Priority   Criteria

1          Growth potential, aiming for the # 1 spot.

1          Entrepreneurial culture

           Schibsted’ s value building potential
1
2          Product focus

2          Revenue/business model

2          Lock-in effects

2          Platform synergies

2          Strategic focus

2          Social Media/Communities



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Investment stage:
                  We buy to scale revenues and traffic
                  We focus on small companies with:
                   A working product with clear value to the users
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                   A proven revenue model




                     Start   Growth   Maturity   Stabilization   Decline
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First acquisition…
         Bytbil.com
          Acquired in 2002
          Car Classifieds
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          Profitable same year we
           acquired them

          Market leader




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Second acquisition...
                          Blocket.se
                           Acquired in 2003
                           General classifieds
                            portal
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                           Market leader
                           International potential




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Third acquisition...
         Hitta.se
           Acquired in 2005
           Directory services (white
            & yellow pages)
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           Strong competitor to
            telco incumbent Eniro.




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And today we are …….



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                                  *


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TvM Revenues and EBITDA incl. Hitta
                 are already significant

                  Revenues and EBITDA, Schibsted Tillväxtmedier
                  [MNOK]

                                                                  835
                              CAGR 08-11:
                                            +36%
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                                                   656

                                    511

                      335


                                                         101            117
                                            25

                            -18
                       2008          2009           2010           2011

                                      Revenues     EBITDA
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Exporting the success



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Schibsted Payment – leveraging
                 our customer base to increase
                 ARPU

                                    Media Houses
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                                    Online Classifieds


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User payments represent new
                 potential for Schibsted:
                 Media Houses:
                  User payments are only about 6% of digital revenues
                  Some positive experiences worldwide suggest that
                   there is willingness to pay
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                  Propensity to login, provide user data driven by social
                   media
                  Aftonbladet + is a success, additional trials to take
                   place in 2012

                   - We will try freemium, metered and bundled models
                   - PPV does not seem promising
                   - Convenience, availability is key factor
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User payments represent new
                     potential for Schibsted:

                     Online Classifieds
                    Currently user payments are limited to paid private ads
                     (FINN and Blocket), as well as voluntary upsell features
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                    The digital payments industry is in rapid transformation
                     (escrow, P2P, mobile completion, NFC, e-wallets, etc)
                    Increased focus on anti-fraud measures
                    Potential exists for our classified sites to increase service
                     offerings to private users related to payments –
                     convenience, safety, value-added services

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Our common login and payment platform:




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SPiD: our iTunes-like login and
        payment solution:
        Joint login and payment platform for Schibsted
        companies




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                         Single Sign On
             • User Admin          • Campaign mgmt
             • Analysis tools      • Sales Tools


                        Payment platform
           • Stored payment info      • Click&Pay
           • Prepaid/gift             • Subscriptions
             card/voucher             • Online classifieds
           • Clearing house             services


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SPID: managing registration and
payment flow at Aftonbladet Plus




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Enabling the transaction
                 – making it safer
                        Pickup sales




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                        Remote sales




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SPiD roadmap for 2012

                  Migrate Aftonbladet to SPiD:   Jan 2012

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                  Migrate VG to SPiD:            March 2012

                  Additional Media House and Classified launches



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2 ways of building additional value:

                  Schibsted Growth Media –
                   leveraging our digital traffic to
                   launch new services
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                  Schibsted Payment – leveraging our
                   customer base to increase ARPU




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The Schibsted Ecosystem

                Growth
                Media
                              TvM


          OLC            MH




                SPiD           Mobile




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Financials
Trond Berger,
CFO
Financials
                  Resources to match strategy
                Commitment to cost control and
                  profitability
                   Strong track record in cutting costs
                Financial targets reflect disciplined growth
                  strategy
                   15-20% revenue growth for Online
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                   Equity ratio: 35%-50%
                   Net Interest Bearing Debt/EBITDA: 1x-2x
                   Around NOK 500 million in investment
                     spending in new Online classifieds
                     ventures
                Fully financed
                   Growth initiatives taken on P&L                Media Houses
                   Limited CAPEX at 2-3% of revenues
                Predictable dividend policy
                   25%-40% of cashflow

                                                                                     2
Online Classifieds
                  Disciplined expansion
                Ambitious growth targets set out in     Revenues and margin
                  order to capture #1 position                4 000                                80 %
                   Profitable growth                         3 500              CAGR              70 %
                                                                                  16%
                Annual spending of around NOK                3 000                                60 %
                  500 million based on current
To get back,                                                  2 500                                50 %
                  environment




                                                       MNOK
                                                              2 000                       46 %     40 %
                   A disciplined approach                                       44 %
                                                              1 500      38 %                      30 %
                   Stringent investment criteria
                   Continuous follow-up on new               1 000                                20 %
                    investments                                500                                 10 %

                                                                  -                                0%
                                                                         2009     2010     2011
                                                                      Revenue
                                                                      EBITDA margin Established phase



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Investment criteria
                  Approach has paid off
                Organic investment in on-line        New venture spend
                  classifieds since 2005 amounts to          500
                  NOK 923 million
                Resulting in established market
                  leader in France                           400

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                    EBITDA-margin                            300




                                                      MNOK
                Market leaders in:
                   Italy                                    200
                   Austria
                   Malaysia                                 100
                Typical time to break even for new
                  online investments 3-5 years
                                                              -
                                                                   2005   2007   2009   2011



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Investment Criteria -
                  ROI determined by risk profile
                Becoming #1 in on-line classifieds   Risk Considerations
                   Measured by value creation

                                                                     Local Market
                Organic growth                                       Presence
                   Online Classifieds
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                   Blocket rollouts
                                                             Competitive         Market
                                                              Situation         Dynamics
                Acquisitions
                   Bolt-on acquisitions
                   Flexibility to be pragmatic


                Stringent investment criteria
                                                                  Required Rate of
                   Required return determined by
                                                                      Return
                    risk profile

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Media Houses
                 Focus on quality products
                 and cashflow
                                                       EBITDA – Media Houses
                Media Houses might face a flat to                  1 600
                  slight decline in revenues
                                                                    1 400
                   Print costs scrutinized
                                                                    1 200
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                   Online growth
                                                                    1 000




                                                      NOK million
                Focus on maintaining strong cash
                                                                     800
                  flow from all business areas
                                                                     600
                Leverage on existing strong market
                  positions                                          400

                                                                     200

                                                                       0
                                                                            2009      2010      2011

                                                                        Media Houses Scandinavia
                                                                        Media Houses International


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Media Houses
                  Track record of cutting costs
                                                       Operating Costs
                Key objective to align costs with             2 000
                  revenues                                                       Cost cut 11%
                                                               1 500
                Successful cost reductions




                                                        MNOK
                                                               1 000      939                   840
                   NOK 1.7 billion program
                                                                500
                    completed in 2010 with primary                        339                   332
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                    focus on Media Houses in print                    0
                    media                                                 2008                  2011

                   NOK 190-210 million per year               2 000
                    cost reduction program initiated                             Cost cut 14%
                                                               1 500
                    in late 2011 and progressing to                       1 286




                                                        MSEK
                    plan                                       1 000                            1 100

                   Schibsted Norge established,                500        426
                    gathering all Norwegian                                                     318
                    operations under one                          -
                                                                           2008                 2011
                    management
                                                                Raw Materials Personnel         Other Opex


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Good cost control in Media Houses,
                 increased activity in Online
                 Operating cost change Y/Y                                                                     12 233
                 MNOK
                                                                                                     36
                                                                                          38



To get back,                                                             648


                     11 605
                                        37             (131)




                  Operating         Currency       Divestments        Growth            Raw        Other in   Operating
                  Costs 2010                                        companies          materials    Media     Costs 2011
                                                                                                   Houses
                  Growth companies include SCM, Finn.no and Schibsted Tillväxtmedier
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Limited capital expenditure
                Schibsted is to a large extent fully   EBITDA and Capex
                  financed                                     2 500
                Normal maintenance CAPEX
                  around NOK 400 million                       2 000

                   Mainly IT systems to streamline            1 500
To get back,        operations
                                                               1 000
                Majority of new initiatives financed




                                                        MNOK
                  over P&L                                       500
                Change in 2011 in Anuntis
                                                                   0
                   Investments charged to P&L
                    rather than being capitalised               -500

                                                               -1 000
                                                                        2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

                                                                Group EBITDA    Capital Expenditure


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Strong cash generation
                                                                      EBITDA and Capex 2011
                Operational cash flow of
                                                                      2 000
                  NOK 1.6 billion in 2011
                   This includes NOK 412 million                     1 500
                                                                                   1 488
                                                                               1 313
                                                                                                                      1 388

                    spend on new investments in                                                                   1 094
                    Online classifieds                                1 000




                                                        NOK million
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                Balanced portfolio and disciplined                    500
                  approach results in stable cashflow
                  also in demanding years                                0
                                                                                                           (24)
                                                                                                   (100)
                Dividend policy set in relation to                   (500)
                                                                                               (219)
                                                                                       (412)                              (436)
                  operating cash flow
                                                                (1 000)
                                                                                EBITDA          CAPEX               EBITDA
                                                                                                                  less CAPEX
                                                                              Media Houses
                                                                              Online Classifieds
                                                                              Online Classifieds New Ventures


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Solid Balance Sheet
                Balance sheet strengthened
                                                                  2008                      2011
                  through downturn
                   Equity up by NOK 1.6 billion
                                                              3 699                    3 827
                    exclusive of share issue of NOK                     5 560                    5 178

                    1.3 billion in 2009
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                                                      MNOK
                                                                                                 4 499
                    2.5bn in same period.                               7 090
                                                             12 692                    12 509
                Majority of new investments taken
                                                                                                 6 659
                  directly over P&L thereby not                         3 741
                  adding to balance sheet
                Net interest bearing debt at                Assets Debt and          Assets Debt and
                                                                     Equity                   Equity
                  NOK 1.64 billion
                   0.8x 2011 EBITDA                          Fixed Assets          Current assets
                                                              Equity                Long-Term Liabilities
                                                              Current liabilities



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Balance sheet clean up has been
                   carried out last two-three years
                  Divested non core operations
                    TV/film production
                    Film/DVD distribution
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                    Direct mail databases
                    Media archives
                    Photo agency
                  Financial assets and real estate divested

                           Total proceeds more than NOK 2 bn.
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Comfortable financial gearing
                Net interest bearing debt over                Net Debt and EBITDA
                  EBITDA 1x-2x
                                                               6 000                                   6,0
                   In a normal situation closer
                    to 2x than 1x                              5 000                                   5,0
                   More flexible than previously as
To get back,        online classifieds business is             4 000                                   4,0




                                                        MNOK
                    less exposed to cyclical swings
                                                               3 000                                   3,0
                In special situations up to 3 X with
                  a clear plan of reduction to normal
                                                               2 000                                   2,0
                  range
                Target for equity ratio 35-50% with           1 000                                   1,0
                  a minimum ratio of 25%
                                                                  0                                    0,0
                                                                       2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
                                                                           Net Interest Bearing Debt
                                                                           NIBD/EBITDA


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Comfortable financing -
                 Flexible financing structure
                Limited capital expenditure
                  Majority of growth initiatives taken over P&L
                  Total 2011 CAPEX of NOK 354 million
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                Net Interest Bearing Debt of NOK 1.6 billion
                  Equals 0.8x EBITDA
                Secures flexibility to pursue strategic options
                  To take part in consolidation
                  To carry out small and medium sized acquisitions
                  Buy out partners or minorities if opportunities occur



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New bond issue secures 5 and 7
                 years financing at favorable rates
                NOK 800 million bond issue            Debt maturity profile
                                                       3 500
                 completed in in February
                 2012                                  3 000

                  NOK 500 million with                2 500
To get back,       5 years maturity,
                                                       2 000
                   NIBOR +215 bp




                                                MNOK
                  NOK 300 million with                1 500

                   7 years maturity, 5.9%              1 000
                   swapped to floating rate
                                                        500
                Schibsted has no official
                                                          -
                 rating, but has obtained a                     < 1 yr < 2 yrs < 3 yrs < 4 yrs < 5 yrs > 5 yrs

                 ”shadow-rating” of BBB                  Other interest-bearing debt Bonds and CP's
                                                         Drawn bankfacilities         Undrawn bankfacilities
                                                         New Bonds
                 (stable) by the issuer banks     Maturity profile as of 31 Dec 2011 including bonds issued in February 2012
Maintaining dividend capacity
                Schibsted targets a pay-out ratio      Dividend payments
                  that over time will in the range of   7,00                                                      70 %

                  25% to 40% of cash flow                      6,00
                                                        6,00                                                      60 %
                   Depending on solidity
                   Macroeconomic outlook               5,00
                                                                                                                  50 %

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                   Investment requirements                                                                       40 %
                                                        4,00
                Schibsted holds approximately                                                        3,50
                                                                                                                  30 %
                                                                                            3,00
                  1 million treasury shares             3,00
                                                                                                                  20 %
                   1% of shares
                                                        2,00
                AGM has authorized to buy back a                                1,50                             10 %

                  total of 10% of shares                1,00
                                                                                                                  0%

                Buybacks may be considered to          0,00
                                                                       0,00
                                                                                                                  -10 %
                  adjust capital structure                     2007    2008      2009       2010    2011 P

                                                                 Dividend per share (NOK)          Payout ratio




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Key takeaways
                Profit improvement and revenue growth

in charts are   Balance Sheet
                • Flexibility to match growth ambitions
                • Equity Ratio of 35% - 50%
                • Net Debt / EBITDA : 1 – 2 X
                Capital Expenditure
                • Near fully financed
                • Capex in the range of 2 – 3% of revenues
                Dividend Payments
                • Predictable dividend policy of 25% - 40% of operating cash flow


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Schibsted 2012
Schibsted 2012

Schibsted 2012

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  • 2.
    Agenda Time Subject Speaker Start End 12:00 - 12:30 Light lunch 12:30 - 12:40 Opening remarks Ole Jacob Sunde, Chairman of the Board 12:40 - 13:10 Shaping the media of tomorrow. Today. Strategic Direction Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO 13:10 - 13:20 Q&A 13:20 - 13:50 Schibsted Classified Media - Creating Winners Terje Seljeseth, CEO Schibsted Classified Media 13:50 - 14:10 Finn.no - Further growth for an Established market leader Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO Finn.no 14:10 - 14:30 Leboncoin.fr - Number 1 in French Online Classifieds Olivier Aizac, CEO Leboncoin.fr 14:30 - 14:45 Q&A 14:45 - 15:15 Break 15:15 - 15:45 Media Houses Scandinavia Didrik Munch, CEO Schibsted Norge 15:45 - 16:00 Q&A 15:45 - 16:10 Leveraging our digital assets to create additional value Sverre Munck, EVP Strategy & International 16:00 - 16:05 Q&A 16:05 - 16:30 Finance Trond Berger, CFO 16:30 - 17:00 Q&A + Wrap up Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO 18:30 - 21:30 Dinner at the Andaz Hotel
  • 3.
    Rolv Erik Ryssdal,CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal became CEO of Schibsted on 1 June 2009. He joined the Schibsted Group in 1991 and has held several management positions including CEO of Aftonbladet (1999-2005), CEO of VG (2005-2008) and CEO of Schibsted Classified Media, the holding company for our international online classifieds operations (2008-2009). Rolv Erik Ryssdal holds an MA in Business and Economics from the BI Norwegian School of Management and an MA in Business and Administration from INSEAD, France. Trond Berger, CFO Trond Berger was appointed Executive Vice President of Schibsted ASA in 1999 and is in charge of the following business areas: Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions and IT. Previous positions include: Investment Director with Stormbull (1998), Executive Vice President (CFO) of Nycomed ASA and To get back, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Nycomed Amersham (1997-98), and partner at Arthur Andersen (1981-92). Berger is Board Chair of Schibsted Trykk AS and Schibsted Eiendom. He is also a board member of several Schibsted subsidiaries. Berger is a State-Authorized Public Accountant (1984), holds an MA in Economics from the BI Norwegian School of Management and is a graduate of the Norwegian Armed Forces’ Officer Candidate School (1977). Sverre Munck, Executive Vice President Strategy & International Sverre Munck joined Schibsted as Executive Vice President in 1994. In 2006 he became responsible for International Operations, and since 2009 he has been responsible for the business areas International Editorial and Classifieds Spain. He joined Schibsted as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 1994 and became Executive Vice President, Multimedia in 1998. In January 2002 he became CEO of 20 Min Holding AG and since October 2009 he has also held the position of CEO at Infojobs.net. Previous positions include: Director of Loki AS from 1987-94, a consultant with McKinsey & Co from 1984-1987, and Senior Consultant at the Norwegian Ministry of Finance’s planning department in 1984. He is Board Chair of 20 Minutes France SAS, 20 Minuten AG (Switzerland), Multiprensa Holding SL and Infojobs SA and Vice Chair of 20 Minutes France SAS. Munck holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University (1983, NAVF scholarship), an MA from Stanford University (1978) and a BA from Yale University (1976). SIFICED’ via icking off the 1
  • 4.
    Terje Seljeseth, CEOSchibsted Classified Media In October 2009, Terje Seljeseth took up the position as CEO of Schibsted Classified Media (SCM), the holding company for Schibsted’s international online classifieds operations. At the same time, he became a member of Schibsted’s Group Management Team. Seljeseth was hired as IT Director of Aftenposten in 1998 and was assigned the task of starting FINN.no AS, where he was CEO until 2009. Terje Seljeseth has a background in IT and studied at Datahøgskolen and the University of Oslo. Trond Berger, CEO Schibsted Norge Didrik Munch is appointed CEO of the new entity Schibsted Norge AS and has been a member of Schibsted’s Group Management Team since August 2009. Munch was CEO of Bergens Tidende from 1997 before joining Media Norge as CEO in 2008. Munch is Board Chair of Bergens Tidende AS, Aftenposten AS, Stavanger Aftenblad AS, Fædrelandsvennen AS and FINN.no AS. Previous positions include Division Director of the business market at DnB and a police lawyer. Munch is a graduate of the Norwegian Police University College and has an MA in Law from the University of Bergen. To get back, Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO Finn.no Christian Printzell Halvorsen became the CEO of FINN in October 2009. He joined FINN in 2007 as Vice President of Strategy and Product Development. Before joining Schibsted, he worked as a management consultant for McKinsey & Company focusing on strategic technology issues in media and financial institutions. Christian Printzell Halvorsen holds and MSc in Computer Science from Norwegian University of Technology and Science in Trondheim, Norway. Olivier Aizac, CEO Leboncoin.fr Olivier Aizac (37) joined Schibsted in April 2006 to participate to the launch of leboncoin.fr. He has been General Manager of leboncoin.fr since then. Graduated from ESSEC, French School of Management, he has been working in the Internet industry for 12 years (Vivendi Universal, Hersant Media). SIFICED’ via icking off the 2
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    Shaping the Mediaof Tomorrow. Today Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO
  • 6.
    Disclaimer This presentation (hereinafter referred to as the "presentation") has been prepared by Schibsted asa ("Schibsted" or the "Company") exclusively for information purposes, and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any financial instruments. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information and facts stated herein are accurate and that the opinions contained herein are fair and reasonable, however no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given by or on behalf of the Company, any of its directors, or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in this document and no liability is accepted for any such information or opinions. To get back, This presentation includes and is based on, among other things, forward-looking information and statements. Such forward-looking information and statements are based on the current expectations, estimates and projections of the Company or assumptions based on information available to the Company. Such forward- looking information and statements reflect current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company cannot give any assurance as to the correctness of such information and statements. Several factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by statements and information in this presentation. There may have been changes in matters which affect the Company subsequent to the date of this presentation. Neither the issue nor delivery of this presentation shall under any circumstance create any implication that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof or that the affairs of the Company have not since changed. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update or correct any information included in this presentation. SIFICED’ via icking off the 2
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    Global leader inOnline 1 classifieds Strong cash flow from Media 2 To get back, Houses Seizing the Scandinavian online 3 opportunity SIFICED’ via icking off the 3
  • 8.
    The Schibsted fundament Building on two solid cornerstones To get back, Online Classifieds Media Houses 14.4 billion in revenue 25 countries 7,200 employees SIFICED’ via icking off the 4
  • 9.
    Well-managed digital transition Online growth Online share 14,4 15,2 % Revenue To get back, 8,0 8,3 % EBITDA 2001 2001 2011 2007 2001 2011 5
  • 10.
    Well-managed digital transition International expansion  Gradually built a strong European position over the past 10 years To get back,  Selective approach in large growth markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America SIFICED’ via icking off the 6
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    Shaping the Mediaof Tomorrow. Today. People with values  We have integrity  We are innovative To get back,  We are a team  We are here to win SIFICED’ via icking off the 7
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    A global leaderin Online classifieds 8
  • 13.
    Ambitious target ina major market: Global #1 in Online Classifieds  Portfolio with strong inherent growth profile  Upsides in optimization Targeted M&A To get back, and ―best practice‖ sharing Greenfield Investments  Investing in growth both Maturing of investment stage sites organically and through “Best practice” sharing greenfield investments Optimizing of established operations and targeted M&A Base Camp  Value creation is the ultimate measure 9
  • 14.
    Online classifieds The winners take it all EBITDA margin Players that are much larger than #2 100% reap higher margins 50–70% To get back, 30–50% 5–30% Sources: 0% EBITDA margin 2010: Company reports and presentations 1x 3—5x 8—10x Size vs #2: Pageviews(AdPlanner), Size versus second player active objects where applicable, SIFICED’ via company presentations. icking off the 10
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    Online Classifieds Portfolio structure 3 years 5 years Return To get back, Profitability Time Two new sites in profitable Established Investment phase as of Q1 2012 Start-up Traction Established SIFICED’ via Operations in investment phase Operations in established phase icking off the 11
  • 16.
    Online Classifieds Economies of scale key to global success Joint concept and product development Marketing of the sites To get back, Site roll-out planning Price optimization Establishing new verticals Enhancing return - reducing risk 12
  • 17.
    Online Classifieds Investing in the race to become #1  The window of opportunity is still open to create leading sites  Strategic approach, built To get back, on broad set of criteria  Market size, growth and wealth  Online penetration and growth  Competition and market risk  Evaluating greenfield opportunities as well as targeted M&A 13
  • 18.
    Online Classifieds targets: Solid growth and high margins Online Classifieds ex. Hitta  Current portfolio set for 4 000 80 % 15%-20% annual growth 3 500 70 % rate 3 000 60 %  Growth upside from new 2 500 46 % 50 % 44 % investments and NOK mill To get back, 2 000 38 % 40 % acquisitions 1 500 30 %  Annual investment level of 32 % 33 % 31 % 1 000 20 % ~NOK 500 million - gradually lower drag on 500 10 % overall margin - 0% 2009 2010 2011 Revenue EBITDA Margin inc. New ventures EBITDA Margin Established Phase 14
  • 19.
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    Media Houses Strong regional market leader Subscription based Single Copy Norway: #1 #1 Sweden: #2 #1 To get back, Leading brands - quality journalism Strong media reach – print and online Powerful traffic drivers – launch pads for new services Solid cash flow – fully invested in traditional media SIFICED’ via icking off the 16
  • 21.
    Media Houses Strategic direction and actions Single Copy newspapers • Product development and focus on quality journalism • Optimize price and circulation To get back, • Adjust cost base • Develop online positions – including user paid products Subscription newspapers • Product development and focus on quality journalism • Maintain stable circulation revenues • Consolidate and improve operational efficiency • Convert loyal subscriber base to digital products SIFICED’ via icking off the 17
  • 22.
    Media Houses Well positioned in growing online market  Strong positions in both the 500 Advertising trends Print print and online domains 400  Print advertising is cyclical and NOK million 300 in structural decline 200  Scandinavia stands out, as 100 To get back, print holds up better despite 0 world highs in online and 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 VG Print Global Daily Press (Indexed) mobile penetration 500  Internet advertising grows 400 Online sharply in Scandinavia as well as globally 300 NOK million  Remarkably resilient to 200 economic uncertainties 100  Several drivers continuing to 0 support the growth trend 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 VG Online Global Internet (Indexed) Source: IRM Media, Schibsted 18
  • 23.
    Media Houses Outlook Continued high cash generation Media House – EBITDA and Capex  Well positioned, highly 1 600 cash generative and fully 1 400 invested in traditional 1 200 1 384 1 313 media 1 114 1 094 1 000 To get back,  Expecting flat to slightly 800 NOK million declining revenue 600  Multi-lever approach to 400 manage decline in print 200  Online growth set to - continue (200) (270) (219)  Seeking to maintain strong (400) 2010 2011 cash flow EBITDA CAPEX EBITDA - CAPEX 19
  • 24.
  • 25.
    New Online Opportunities Building high-margin businesses To get back, Online Growth Media Houses Media Online Classifieds LEVERAGING OUR STRONG MARKET POSITIONS SIFICED’ via icking off the 21
  • 26.
    New Online Marketplaces Initial focus on Personal Finance To get back, 22
  • 27.
    New Online Marketplaces Efficient Traffic Fund Models To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 23
  • 28.
    Payment Solutions New lever of online traffic footprint  Single sign on and payment model for all Schibsted sites in Scandinavia  Online classifieds, market To get back, places, online newspapers  Easier payment of digital content and classifieds items  Opening access to online classifieds transactions  Relevant volume of NOK 350 billion on Blocket and Finn  Step by step development to minimize risk 24
  • 29.
  • 30.
    Strategic direction Key takeaways Online Growth To get back, Online Classifieds Media Media Houses Continued profitable Seizing the digital Focus on cash flow growth growth opportunity Manage structural in core markets Targeting global challenges in print leadership Building digital revenue models Shaping the media of tomorrow. Today. SIFICED’ via icking off the 26
  • 32.
  • 33.
    Schibsted Classified Media CreatingWinners Terje Seljeseth, CEO Schibsted Classified Media
  • 34.
    Ambitious 3-5 yeartarget: Global #1 in Online Classifieds Targeted M&A Optimizing of To get back, established operations Maturing of investment stage sites “Best practice” sharing Greenfield Investments Base Camp 2
  • 35.
  • 36.
    Not only migration Revenues from car classifieds 300 Aftenposten FINN.no 250 200 To get back, 150 100 50 - 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 4
  • 37.
    Not only migration but also finding new revenues Revenues from car classifieds Revenue FINN Torget 300 300 Aftenposten FINN.no 250 250 200 200 To get back, 150 150 100 100 50 50 - 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 5
  • 38.
    - 10 000 000 12 000 000 14 000 000 16 000 000 18 000 000 2 000 000 4 000 000 6 000 000 8 000 000 2010 v28 2010 v30 2010 v32 2010 v34 2010 v36 2010 v38 2010 v40 2010 v42 2010 v44 2010 v46 2010 v48 2010 v50 2010 v52 Visits per Week, Blocket.se 2011 v02 Web 2011 v04 2011 v06 2011 v08 2011 v10 2011 v12 Mobile 2011 v14 2011 v16 2011 v18 2011 v20 2011 v22 2011 v24 2011 v26 2011 v28 2011 v30 Mobile % of Total 2011 v32 2011 v34 2011 v36 2011 v38 2011 v40 2011 v42 2011 v44 2011 v46 2011 v48 2011 v50 2011 v52 2012 v02 2012 v04 2012 v06 0% 5% 10 % 15 % 20 % 25 % 30 % Mobile is also a migration we will handle 6 Source: KIAindex.se
  • 39.
  • 40.
    History of growth 3500 3000 2500 2000 MNOK To get back, 1500 1000 500 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Revenue MNOK SIFICED’ via icking off the 8
  • 41.
    Already a strongposition 30 25 Billion page views/month 20 To get back, 15 10 5 0 Naspers Ebay Schibsted Craigslist.org Classifieds Classifieds SIFICED’ via Doubleclick Ad Planner January 2012 icking off the 9
  • 42.
    Our “creating winners”pipeline Launch Startup Traction Established 10
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    To get back, Launch Startup Traction Established SIFICED’ via icking off the 11
  • 44.
    World class organization Toget back, • Autonumeus local • Systematic best • Systematic strategy companies practice sharing implementation SIFICED’ via icking off the 12
  • 45.
    Low cost High cost Medium cost Profit To get back, Launch Startup Traction Established SIFICED’ via icking off the 13
  • 46.
    Portfolio management To getback, Launch Startup Traction Established SIFICED’ via icking off the 14
  • 47.
    The growth continues Toget back, Launch Startup Traction Established SIFICED’ via icking off the 15
  • 48.
    CustoJusto and Jofogasare ready to move up to the Traction Phase Custojusto.pt Olx.pt Jofogas.hu Vatera.hu Coisas.com Miau.pt Aprod.hu Expressz.hu 120 000 000 250 000 000 100 000 000 200 000 000 To get back, 80 000 000 150 000 000 60 000 000 100 000 000 40 000 000 20 000 000 50 000 000 - - mar.09 mar.10 mar.11 mai.09 sep.09 mai.10 sep.10 mai.11 sep.11 jan.10 jan.11 jan.12 jul.09 jul.10 jul.11 nov.09 nov.10 nov.11 Page Views, Google Ad Planner 16
  • 49.
    Subito and Willhabenare ready to move up to the Established Phase Willhaben.at eBay.at Subito.it Bakeca.it eBay.it Kijiji.it Bazar.at Kijiji.at 1 200 000 000 300 000 000 1 000 000 000 250 000 000 To get back, 800 000 000 200 000 000 600 000 000 150 000 000 400 000 000 100 000 000 200 000 000 50 000 000 0 0 mar.09 mar.10 mar.11 mai.09 sep.09 mai.10 sep.10 mai.11 sep.11 jan.09 jul.09 jan.10 jul.10 jan.11 jul.11 jan.12 nov.09 nov.10 nov.11 jun.09 apr.10 jun.10 apr.11 jun.11 okt.09 okt.10 okt.11 feb.10 feb.11 des.09 des.10 des.11 aug.09 aug.10 aug.11 Page Views, Google Ad Planner 17
  • 50.
    Experience has taughtus to know when we are about to hit a home run 18
  • 51.
    Huge upside ifwe succeed 2011 Revenues per Internet Universe * per country, Internet User* Millions Brazil 79 France 49 EUR 32 Italy 37 Spain 31 To get back, Mexico 31 Indonesia 19 Malaysia 16 Philippines 8 EUR 10 Switzerland 8 Belgium 8 Sweden 8 Romania 8 Chile 7 Hungary 6 EUR 1,3 Austria 6 Portugal 5 Finland 4,5 Norway 4,5 Ireland 3,1 19 *) Google AdPlanner Audience January 2012
  • 52.
    Summary  Launch team in Stockholm analyze the markets, launch test platforms and conducts planned experiments  Systematic evaluation of strategies for sites in the four stages of development based on earlier successes and failures To get back,  Continuous evaluation of portfolio ensures optimal use of investments  Specialized support teams in Oslo, Barcelona, Madrid and Singapore  Strong autonomous local sites with systematic best practice sharing between countries 20
  • 54.
    FINN.no Further growth foran established market leader Christian Printzell Halvorsen CEO FINN.no
  • 55.
    Key takeaways  FINN is strengthening an already strong position  Future growth will come from optimization of To get back, existing marketplaces, development of new marketplaces and mobile expansion  Building a high-performance innovation culture to attract talent and sustain future growth SIFICED’ via icking off the 2
  • 56.
    FINN has animpressive position in the everyday life of Norwegians  Brand awareness: 96% aided / 82% unaided 2011  2,5-3,1 million unique visitors per week. Norway’s 2nd-3rd largest website. To get back,  471 200 076 visits on FINN or 96 visits per Norwegian  3 988 618 days spent on FINN or 18.5 hrs per Norwegian  4,1 million ads with a total value of NOK 541 billion or 22% of GDP SIFICED’ via icking off the 3
  • 57.
    Strong positions inall verticals Vertical Position Market share Jobs #1 ~75% of advertised positions1 Real estate #1 ~100% of homes for sale2 To get back, Cars #1 ~90% of used cars sold3 General merchandise #1 65-85% of online traffic4 Travel #2 2-50% of bookings / ads5 Services / craftsmen #1-2 ~40% of online job quote requests6 Display advertising #1 20-25% of online revenues7 SIFICED’ via Note: Revised market share calculations. Not comparable to previously icking off the communicated numbers. Source: 1) NAV, 2) SSB/NEF, 3) Statens vegvesen, 4) 4 TNS/Alexa/internal estimates, 5-6) internal analysis, 7) INMA
  • 58.
    Steady growth andstrong, stable margins FINN revenues, MNOK EBITDA margin, % +24% 1.200 46 46 48 50 45 45 43 41 42 1.000 39 36 40 800 30 600 1.135 17 948 20 400 738 691 173 576 200 100 133 398 10 43 63 267 0 0 -200 -16 - 10 -400 -600 - 20 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008* 2009* 2010 2011 * Excluding Sesam 5
  • 59.
    In Norway, FINN’sposition is comparable to Google’s online dominance in the US ESTIMATE FINN financials 2011 Google financials 2011 per capita, USD (US only*) per capita, USD Revenues 40 57 EBITDA 19 18 Note: Comparable results for Google (globally) in 2011 were 37,9 billion USD in revenues and 11,7 billion USD in income from operations. Assumed same distribution of revenues and income from US (47%). 6
  • 60.
    Growth in allverticals in 2011 FINN revenues, MNOK 2009 2010 2011 299 265 Growth drivers: 220 219 230 To get back, 216 Continued volume growth 196 167 159 Price optimization 116 110 New and improved 94 86 products 72 63 31 38 Jobs Cars Real General Travel Services Estate* merch. Established verticals Newer verticals SIFICED’ via icking off the * Excluding one-off revenues from sales of vacation rentals in 2010 (7 MNOK) 7
  • 61.
    Future growth areas 1 Optimize existing marketplaces 2 Establish new marketplaces To get back, 3 Mobile / multichannel 4 ”The marketplace graph” World class processes: 5 Innovation and Sales SIFICED’ via icking off the 8
  • 62.
    1 Optimize existing marketplaces Examples • Price increases / decreases on C2C ads Conservative • Enhanced contract structures price optimization • Price differentiation and upsell products To get back, • Property projects / new homes Subverticals • Commercial properties • Aftermarket service for cars, boat, MC • Personalization Product • Targeted advertising upgrades • Social elements • Decision support • Mobile SIFICED’ via icking off the 9
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    To get back, SIFICED’via icking off the 10
  • 64.
    After 1 year,FINN is tied for the lead in 2 the services for craftsmen market ESTIMATE Marketshare, % of job quote requests 70 % 60 % 50 % To get back, 40 % Mittanbud FINN oppdrag 30 % Anbudstorget Gulesider 20 % 10 % 0% jan.11 feb.11 mar.11 apr.11 mai.11 jun.11 jul.11 aug.11 sep.11 okt.11 nov.11 des.11 jan.12 Underlying market growth January 2012 20-25% YoY SIFICED’ via icking off the Note: Excluding real estate and car services from MittAnbud 11
  • 65.
  • 66.
    Penger.no shows apromising start. 2 Car insurance to be launched Q2 2012 Weekly unique visitors 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 Week 13
  • 67.
    Mobile opportunities andrisks. 3 >50% of visits from new channels by 2015 ESTIMATE Growth projection FINN.no Desktop and Mobile channels 90 000 000 Today = 17% 80 000 000 To get back, 70 000 000 User sessions / month 60 000 000 50 000 000 40 000 000 Mobile 30 000 000 Desktop 20 000 000 10 000 000 0 01.09.2011 01.06.2008 01.09.2008 01.12.2008 01.03.2009 01.06.2009 01.09.2009 01.12.2009 01.03.2010 01.06.2010 01.09.2010 01.12.2010 01.03.2011 01.06.2011 01.12.2011 01.03.2012 01.06.2012 01.09.2012 01.12.2012 01.03.2013 01.06.2013 01.09.2013 01.12.2013 01.03.2014 01.06.2014 01.09.2014 01.12.2014 SIFICED’ via icking off the Assumptions: 3G+ penetration 2014E: 95%, Smartphone penetration 2014E: 75% (based on Morgan Stanley Research) 14
  • 68.
    Mobile innovation ispriority #1. 3 Several products in pipeline 15
  • 69.
    ”The marketplace graph”: 4 Verticals tied together by user data Volksvagen Passat “The mapping of everybody, all goods and services, and how they interact in the marketplace” Has testdriven USA july 2012 2 adults To get back, + 2 children Searching for Works at John FINN.no Owns Sells Owns Rating: 3/5 The ”classifieds graph” that we know today Toyota Yaris Eckersbergs 2007-mod Canon 7D gate 31, Oslo SIFICED’ via icking off the 16
  • 70.
    Building a stronginnovation 5 culture to sustain future growth FINN way of innovation FINNopp innovation tool FINN labs To get back, FINNovation hackathon FINN sandbox FINN awards SIFICED’ via icking off the 17
  • 71.
    Awarded ”best placeto work” in Norway. 5 Focus on performance culture to attract talent To get back, GPTW? SIFICED’ via icking off the 18
  • 72.
    Key takeaways  FINN is strengthening an already strong position  Future growth will come from optimization of To get back, existing marketplaces, development of new marketplaces and mobile expansion  Building a high-performance innovation culture to attract talent and sustain future growth SIFICED’ via icking off the 19
  • 73.
  • 74.
    Leboncoin.fr Number 1 inFrench online classifieds Olivier Aizac, CEO Leboncoin.fr
  • 75.
    Leboncoin.fr : whatis this ? To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 2
  • 76.
    What is Leboncoin.fr?  A free generalist 39,5 % reach in French classifieds website internet population To get back, More than 18 million ads  Blocket.se French little online sister launched in April 2006 6 billion page views per month  The #1 online player #1 position in Cars, Real Estate and Goods 3
  • 77.
    Leboncoin.fr is thebiggest market place in France Page Views per Month, Google Ad Planner 7 000 000 000 Leboncoin.fr eBay.fr 6 000 000 000 5 000 000 000 To get back, 4 000 000 000 3 000 000 000 2 000 000 000 1 000 000 000 0 okt.09 okt.10 okt.11 feb.09 mar.09 feb.10 mar.10 feb.11 mar.11 apr.09 mai.09 sep.09 des.09 apr.10 mai.10 sep.10 des.10 apr.11 mai.11 sep.11 des.11 jun.09 jul.09 aug.09 jan.10 jun.10 jul.10 aug.10 jan.11 jun.11 jul.11 aug.11 jan.12 nov.09 nov.10 nov.11 SIFICED’ via icking off the 4
  • 78.
    The clear #1player in cars Number of cars in the database – Autobiz, Dec 2011 900 000 812 981 800 000 700 000 600 000 500 000 400 000 To get back, 271 768 300 000 200 000 102 217 98 155 97 993 93 003 89 163 87 658 100 000 66 900 57 823 38 887 25 170 - AutoScout24 Autoreflex announcesjaunes ParuVendu Leboncoin* OuestFrance automobile Topannonces Argus Le Centrale-Caradisiac 321auto ebay PA SIFICED’ via icking off the 5
  • 79.
    +404% +223% +67% +39% +26% Steady growth over 6 years UIP / day – monthly average 4 000 000 3 469 000 3 500 000 3 000 000 2 756 000 To get back, CAGR 2 500 000 116% 1 979 000 2 000 000 1 500 000 1 188 000 1 000 000 500 000 368 000 73 000 0 12/2006 12/2007 12/2008 12/2009 12/2010 12/2011 SIFICED’ via icking off the 6
  • 80.
    Leboncoin.fr is inthe top 5 websites in France Google DoubleClick Adplanner – January 2012 facebook.com 39 000 000 000 orange.fr 10 000 000 000 live.com 6 400 000 000 To get back, leboncoin.fr 6 400 000 000 youtube.com 3 600 000 000 sfr.fr 1 700 000 000 msn.com 1 300 000 000 yahoo.com 1 300 000 000 free.fr 1 200 000 000 pole-emploi.fr 1 100 000 000 SIFICED’ via icking off the 7
  • 81.
    One of Schibsted’smost important growth drivers 100 100 % 76% 80 61 % 70 % 80 % revenue Million EUR To get back, 60 60 % 47 % growth Y/Y in 40 40 % 2011 20 20 % 0 0% 2009 2010 2011 Revenue EBITDA margin 8
  • 82.
    Most recognised brandfor online classifieds in France Top of Mind Unaided Aided Leboncoin.fr 40,0 % 59,2 % 85,8 % Ebay 21,4 % 45,0 % 83,4 % Priceminister 1,6 % 8,4 % 64,0 % Paruvendu 2,2 % 7,0 % 78,2 % Topannonces 3,6 % 51,2 % Vivastreet 0,4 % 4,4 % 29,2 % Annoncesjaunes 0,0 % 29,6 % Logicimmo 0,2 % 0,2 % 25,2 % Olx Segloger 5,4 % 32,8 % 9
  • 83.
    High media awareness: More than 2000 press clippings in 2011 10
  • 84.
    The 2nd mostsearched word on google.fr To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 11
  • 85.
    How did weget here?
  • 86.
    A true childof the Schibsted roll out strategy  Launched in April 2006  French little sister of Blocket.se  50/50 Joint Venture To get back,  Between Schibsted and Spir Communication  Schibsted acquired Spir’s shares in November 2010  Valuing the company at EUR 400 million (100% basis) 13
  • 87.
    Why do 14million French spend their spare time on leboncoin?  12 years of experience  Simple  A millennium in Internet  Placing an ad only takes a history few minutes. No subscription,  Easy few criteria, no payment To get back,  Immediate result in a single  Quality click  Ads are checked and  Proximity validated before going live. No duplicate ads, no Nigerian  Search is done by region on letters, no forbidden content. a map, everybody knows where he lives  Visibility  Navigation is more window shopping than search 14
  • 88.
    A long-term businessmodel  A real focus on user experience  Online classifieds is a competitive market  Agile and pragmatic business models To get back,  Adapt to the competition and environment  Technical competence and autonomy  The site is constantly tuned to market needs  Entrepreneurial spirit
  • 89.
    From a start-upto full-service company  Focus on product teams over the first years 12/2012  Build up local sales 145 To get back, team and F&A 12/2011 88  In-source national sales 12/2010 team and strengthen all departments 41heads
  • 90.
    Focus on diversifyingrevenues Local advertising Insertion Partnerships fees To get back, B2C National services advertising B2B services SIFICED’ via Business is growing through many revenues lines icking off the
  • 91.
    Mobile – afast rolling train  iPhone app launched in December 2011  Already 1,3 million downloads To get back,  Developments on Android is next step  Clear direction to improve user experience and simplicity of use  Clear target:  Get same position on mobile as on the web
  • 93.
  • 94.
    POSITIONS What we do ACTIONS PLANS PROFITABILITY TRANSFORMATION IN PRINT TO DIGITAL To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 2
  • 95.
    POSITIONS Market leaders inScandinavia ACTIONS PLANS Local presence Number one positions in the most affluent cities in browser, mobile, print  No. 1 single copy paper  No. 1 in web TV NORWAY 1  No. 1 site by traffic  No. 1 mobile site Bergen Oslo 1 Stavanger  No. 1 subscription paper Kristansand  4 strong positions in 4 major cities SWEDEN  No. 1 single copy paper  No. 1 in web TV 1 Stockholm  No. 1 site by traffic  No. 1 mobile site  Stockholm’s quality subscription paper 2  Top high-end online destination 3
  • 96.
    POSITIONS Not in Anglo-American decline ACTIONS PLANS Scandinavian economies … but maintain continuously high are well connected… print newspaper readership and advertising revenues Circulation (volume) Advertising (revenue) Mobile subs (1) SUBSCRIPTION pr capita -10% -11% SCHIBSTED PAPERS Scandinavia 1.5 1,00 1,00 0,90 0,89 UK 1.3 To get back, (3) US 1.0 Peak Current Peak Current level level level level Broadband (2) penetration Circulation (volume) Advertising (revenue) -28% -53% US AVERAGE Scandinavia 89% 1,00 1,00 0,72 UK 56% 0,47 US 53% Peak Current Peak Current (4) level level level level SIFICED’ via icking off the Sources: (1) Morgan Stanley (2010), Wired (2011); (2) ITU (2011); (3) Schibsted historical and current figures; (4) Huber Research Partners (2012) 4
  • 97.
    POSITIONS Cooperation and tightening ACTIONS creates leaner media houses PLANS Loose coordination, Tight cooperation and Focused media houses redundant functions centralized support units with light backbones To get back, MEDIA HOUSES IN 2008, MEDIA HOUSES NOW, ROOM TO IMPROVE PRIOR TO MERGERS AFTER TRIMMING GOING FORWARD SIFICED’ via icking off the 5
  • 98.
    Operationally focused – POSITIONS ACTIONS emphasizing improvement PLANS WILL DO  Offshore digital development DOING in Poland  Increased outsourcing  Pooling resources in online DONE development  Centralization of support To get back, functions  Sales cooperation in Norway  Centralized IT infrastructure  Bigger units to water down and applications  Common system platforms overhead  Centralized finance, payroll,  Cost-programme in Norway  Improved sales cooperation accounting and Sweden between subscription and  Co-located in Stockholm  Common circulation back- single copy sales newspapers office functions   Common call centre and digital Reduce exposure to legacy development  Common digital back-office infrastructure  Shared content among regional  Profitability program in  Shedding non-core activities media houses printing plants  Co-locating in Oslo  Common management groups  Printing plants spun off in separate profit centre 6
  • 99.
    POSITIONS A smart approach ACTIONS to content sharing PLANS Local for local All for one  Most content  Aftenposten’s purely local exclusive coverage of  Written for and Wikileaks’ US by residents Embassy Cables To get back,  BT road deaths  22 July terror special feature attack  BT workout site  Earthquake in Japan  Stavanger Food vertical  Financial turmoil SIFICED’ via One for all All for all icking off the 7
  • 100.
    POSITIONS Committed to profitability ACTIONS - and to offset inflation and wage growth PLANS EBITDA for online and print news, subscription papers in Norway ONLINE NEWS PRINT NEWS PRINTING PLANTS 50 500 500 MAINTAIN 483 To get back, 400 400 18 410 0 -18 300 300 233 -55 200 200 MAINTAIN -50 100 100 70 -97 81 67 -100 0 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 >> 2008 2009 2010 2011 >> 2008 2009 2010 2011 >> 0 0 0 Print News 2009 including printing plants – spun off in 2010 New price structure shifted NOK 70 million from printing to newspapers in 2011. Print News includes corporate overhead in Norway SIFICED’ via icking off the 8
  • 101.
    POSITIONS Improvements keep cash flow, ACTIONS transformation assures future PLANS  Cost adaptation Profitability in print To get back,  Price hikes  Mobile growth Growth in digital  Online commercialization  Emerging user payment SIFICED’ via icking off the 9
  • 102.
    POSITIONS We have levers to pull to ACTIONS respond to structural challenges PLANS Ongoing cost program in Norway despite advertising Taken out 420 FTEs and NOK 500m from Norwegian growth and margin expansion: subscription papers since merger in 2008 We stay ahead COST AND PERSONNEL DISCIPLINE FTE REDUCTIONS IN NORWAY IN CURRENT MATERIALIZES IN REDUCED FTE LEVELS PROGRAM 2 200 ~1.720 To get back, -420 2 100 2 000 ~120 1 900 1 800 ~1.600 0 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2011 YE Program Program end in Norway Example: Media Norge FTEs 2004-12 Example: Media Norge FTEs 2011-14 SIFICED’ via icking off the 10
  • 103.
    POSITIONS Pricing is an upside ACTIONS – partly offset circulation decline for years PLANS MON-THURSDAY FRI-SUNDAY To get back, COMPETITION 16.3 kr 20 kr +25% SCHIBSTED 13 kr +54% 20 kr Example: Single copy papers, Norway. Average prices weekdays SIFICED’ via and weekends icking off the 11
  • 104.
    POSITIONS Offshore development teams – ACTIONS critical mass and cost efficiency PLANS Cost effiency in offshore units Facing recruitment constraints on top talent ”Home” development team Currently setting up development unit in HOME 1 : 1 Krakow, Poland to leverage top university environment and emerging tech cluster developer cost To get back, Typical effect of offshoring Cost reduction scenario 1 : 0,5 OFFSHORE developer cost Potency scenario 2 : 1 developer cost 12
  • 105.
    POSITIONS We are ableto transfer print and ACTIONS browser positions to mobile PLANS Strong mobile user growth Revenues following suit VG ahead of the pack last twelve months 5 000 Weekly page views Monthly revenues 18,0 4 000 NOK Thousands 3 000 12,0 Million 2 000 6,0 1 000 0,0 0 48 52 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 4 jan.10 jan.11 jan.12 VG mobile, PIs vs competitors VG mobile, revenues per month 13
  • 106.
    POSITIONS Real effect to advertisers ACTIONS is key to monetizing mobile PLANS Tirsdag morgen Monday morning Tuesday morning 14
  • 107.
    POSITIONS Emerging user payment ACTIONS Aftonbladet Plus 134.200 subs. PLANS 15
  • 108.
    POSITIONS We will defend our positions ACTIONS and safeguard profitability, PLANS whilst growing on new platforms Brands and products that grow in mobile To get back, and user payment Willingness and ability to sustain profitability Strong 1 positions for the long run SIFICED’ via icking off the 16
  • 109.
    POSITIONS Key takeaway: ACTIONS We’re committed PLANS To get back, DISCIPLINE COMMITTED TO TRANSFERRING ON THE COST SIDE SUSTAIN CASH FLOWS POSITIONS TO MOBILE • Maintain cost at current real levels by keeping cost discipline • Ensure a stable cash flow from traditional channels across the business cycle, • Transferring our current offline positions to mobile media SIFICED’ via icking off the 17
  • 111.
    Leveraging our digital assetsto create additional value Sverre Munck, Executive Vice President
  • 112.
    2 ways ofbuilding additional value:  Schibsted Growth Media – leveraging our digital traffic to launch new services back,  Schibsted Payment – leveraging our customer base to increase ARPU 2
  • 113.
    Schibsted Growth Media– leveraging our digital traffic to launch new services To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 3
  • 114.
    Strategic development • Going from print news/classifieds, to online news/classifieds, to a broader online position To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 4
  • 115.
    Strategic objectives ✓ Use our national presence and traffic to secure future opportunities in the online space. To get back, ✓ Maximize the use of our network of sites to drive overall traffic and profit growth. ✓ Mature local concepts into international success stories SIFICED’ via icking off the 5
  • 116.
    Every week To getback, SIFICED’ via Source: Orvesto Internet, net reach Schibsted Sweden 2010 Aftonbladet, Blocket, Hitta.se, Prisjakt, SvD,, Tasteline, E24, TV.NU icking off the 6
  • 117.
    To get back, SIFICED’via icking off the 7
  • 118.
    Traffic vs ARPU • Companies with large audiences often have very low ARPU- levels. • Companies with high ARPU-levels struggle to build enough audience. To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 8
  • 119.
    Our Online TrafficFund Model An incentivised model to turn TRAFFIC into VALUE To get back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 9
  • 120.
    Investment Criteria Priority Criteria 1 Growth potential, aiming for the # 1 spot. 1 Entrepreneurial culture Schibsted’ s value building potential 1 2 Product focus 2 Revenue/business model 2 Lock-in effects 2 Platform synergies 2 Strategic focus 2 Social Media/Communities 1 0
  • 121.
    Investment stage:  We buy to scale revenues and traffic  We focus on small companies with:  A working product with clear value to the users To get back,  A proven revenue model Start Growth Maturity Stabilization Decline SIFICED’ via icking off the 11
  • 122.
    First acquisition…  Bytbil.com  Acquired in 2002  Car Classifieds back,  Profitable same year we acquired them  Market leader 12
  • 123.
    Second acquisition...  Blocket.se  Acquired in 2003  General classifieds portal back,  Market leader  International potential 13
  • 124.
    Third acquisition...  Hitta.se  Acquired in 2005  Directory services (white & yellow pages) back,  Strong competitor to telco incumbent Eniro. 14
  • 125.
    And today weare ……. To get back, * * SIFICED’ via * Part of SCM icking off the 15
  • 126.
    TvM Revenues andEBITDA incl. Hitta are already significant Revenues and EBITDA, Schibsted Tillväxtmedier [MNOK] 835 CAGR 08-11: +36% To get back, 656 511 335 101 117 25 -18 2008 2009 2010 2011 Revenues EBITDA SIFICED’ via icking off the 16
  • 127.
    Exporting the success Toget back, SIFICED’ via icking off the 17
  • 128.
    Schibsted Payment –leveraging our customer base to increase ARPU Media Houses To get back, Online Classifieds SIFICED’ via icking off the 18
  • 129.
    User payments representnew potential for Schibsted: Media Houses:  User payments are only about 6% of digital revenues  Some positive experiences worldwide suggest that there is willingness to pay To get back,  Propensity to login, provide user data driven by social media  Aftonbladet + is a success, additional trials to take place in 2012 - We will try freemium, metered and bundled models - PPV does not seem promising - Convenience, availability is key factor SIFICED’ via icking off the 19
  • 130.
    User payments representnew potential for Schibsted: Online Classifieds  Currently user payments are limited to paid private ads (FINN and Blocket), as well as voluntary upsell features To get back,  The digital payments industry is in rapid transformation (escrow, P2P, mobile completion, NFC, e-wallets, etc)  Increased focus on anti-fraud measures  Potential exists for our classified sites to increase service offerings to private users related to payments – convenience, safety, value-added services SIFICED’ via icking off the 20
  • 131.
    Our common loginand payment platform: 21
  • 132.
    SPiD: our iTunes-likelogin and payment solution: Joint login and payment platform for Schibsted companies back, Single Sign On • User Admin • Campaign mgmt • Analysis tools • Sales Tools Payment platform • Stored payment info • Click&Pay • Prepaid/gift • Subscriptions card/voucher • Online classifieds • Clearing house services 22
  • 133.
    SPID: managing registrationand payment flow at Aftonbladet Plus 23
  • 134.
    Enabling the transaction – making it safer Pickup sales To get back, Remote sales SIFICED’ via icking off the 24
  • 135.
    SPiD roadmap for2012  Migrate Aftonbladet to SPiD: Jan 2012 To get back,  Migrate VG to SPiD: March 2012  Additional Media House and Classified launches SIFICED’ via icking off the 25
  • 136.
    2 ways ofbuilding additional value:  Schibsted Growth Media – leveraging our digital traffic to launch new services back,  Schibsted Payment – leveraging our customer base to increase ARPU 26
  • 137.
    The Schibsted Ecosystem Growth Media TvM OLC MH SPiD Mobile 27
  • 139.
  • 140.
    Financials Resources to match strategy  Commitment to cost control and profitability  Strong track record in cutting costs  Financial targets reflect disciplined growth strategy  15-20% revenue growth for Online To get back, classifieds Online Classifieds  Equity ratio: 35%-50%  Net Interest Bearing Debt/EBITDA: 1x-2x  Around NOK 500 million in investment spending in new Online classifieds ventures  Fully financed  Growth initiatives taken on P&L Media Houses  Limited CAPEX at 2-3% of revenues  Predictable dividend policy  25%-40% of cashflow 2
  • 141.
    Online Classifieds Disciplined expansion  Ambitious growth targets set out in Revenues and margin order to capture #1 position 4 000 80 %  Profitable growth 3 500 CAGR 70 % 16%  Annual spending of around NOK 3 000 60 % 500 million based on current To get back, 2 500 50 % environment MNOK 2 000 46 % 40 %  A disciplined approach 44 % 1 500 38 % 30 %  Stringent investment criteria  Continuous follow-up on new 1 000 20 % investments 500 10 % - 0% 2009 2010 2011 Revenue EBITDA margin Established phase 3
  • 142.
    Investment criteria Approach has paid off  Organic investment in on-line New venture spend classifieds since 2005 amounts to 500 NOK 923 million  Resulting in established market leader in France 400 To get back,  Leboncoin.fr with ~65-70% EBITDA-margin 300 MNOK  Market leaders in:  Italy 200  Austria  Malaysia 100  Typical time to break even for new online investments 3-5 years - 2005 2007 2009 2011 4
  • 143.
    Investment Criteria - ROI determined by risk profile  Becoming #1 in on-line classifieds Risk Considerations  Measured by value creation Local Market  Organic growth Presence  Online Classifieds To get back,  Blocket rollouts Competitive Market Situation Dynamics  Acquisitions  Bolt-on acquisitions  Flexibility to be pragmatic  Stringent investment criteria Required Rate of  Required return determined by Return risk profile 5
  • 144.
    Media Houses Focus on quality products and cashflow EBITDA – Media Houses  Media Houses might face a flat to 1 600 slight decline in revenues 1 400  Print costs scrutinized 1 200 To get back,  Online growth 1 000 NOK million  Focus on maintaining strong cash 800 flow from all business areas 600  Leverage on existing strong market positions 400 200 0 2009 2010 2011 Media Houses Scandinavia Media Houses International 6
  • 145.
    Media Houses Track record of cutting costs Operating Costs  Key objective to align costs with 2 000 revenues Cost cut 11% 1 500  Successful cost reductions MNOK 1 000 939 840  NOK 1.7 billion program 500 completed in 2010 with primary 339 332 To get back, focus on Media Houses in print 0 media 2008 2011  NOK 190-210 million per year 2 000 cost reduction program initiated Cost cut 14% 1 500 in late 2011 and progressing to 1 286 MSEK plan 1 000 1 100  Schibsted Norge established, 500 426 gathering all Norwegian 318 operations under one - 2008 2011 management Raw Materials Personnel Other Opex 7
  • 146.
    Good cost controlin Media Houses, increased activity in Online Operating cost change Y/Y 12 233 MNOK 36 38 To get back, 648 11 605 37 (131) Operating Currency Divestments Growth Raw Other in Operating Costs 2010 companies materials Media Costs 2011 Houses Growth companies include SCM, Finn.no and Schibsted Tillväxtmedier SIFICED’ via icking off the Q4 2011 8
  • 147.
    Limited capital expenditure  Schibsted is to a large extent fully EBITDA and Capex financed 2 500  Normal maintenance CAPEX around NOK 400 million 2 000  Mainly IT systems to streamline 1 500 To get back, operations 1 000  Majority of new initiatives financed MNOK over P&L 500  Change in 2011 in Anuntis 0  Investments charged to P&L rather than being capitalised -500 -1 000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Group EBITDA Capital Expenditure 9
  • 148.
    Strong cash generation EBITDA and Capex 2011  Operational cash flow of 2 000 NOK 1.6 billion in 2011  This includes NOK 412 million 1 500 1 488 1 313 1 388 spend on new investments in 1 094 Online classifieds 1 000 NOK million To get back,  Balanced portfolio and disciplined 500 approach results in stable cashflow also in demanding years 0 (24) (100)  Dividend policy set in relation to (500) (219) (412) (436) operating cash flow (1 000) EBITDA CAPEX EBITDA less CAPEX Media Houses Online Classifieds Online Classifieds New Ventures 10
  • 149.
    Solid Balance Sheet  Balance sheet strengthened 2008 2011 through downturn  Equity up by NOK 1.6 billion 3 699 3 827 exclusive of share issue of NOK 5 560 5 178 1.3 billion in 2009 To get back,  Long term debt reduced by NOK MNOK 4 499 2.5bn in same period. 7 090 12 692 12 509  Majority of new investments taken 6 659 directly over P&L thereby not 3 741 adding to balance sheet  Net interest bearing debt at Assets Debt and Assets Debt and Equity Equity NOK 1.64 billion  0.8x 2011 EBITDA Fixed Assets Current assets Equity Long-Term Liabilities Current liabilities 11
  • 150.
    Balance sheet cleanup has been carried out last two-three years  Divested non core operations  TV/film production  Film/DVD distribution To get back,  Polaris Media  Direct mail databases  Media archives  Photo agency  Financial assets and real estate divested Total proceeds more than NOK 2 bn. SIFICED’ via icking off the 12
  • 151.
    Comfortable financial gearing  Net interest bearing debt over Net Debt and EBITDA EBITDA 1x-2x 6 000 6,0  In a normal situation closer to 2x than 1x 5 000 5,0  More flexible than previously as To get back, online classifieds business is 4 000 4,0 MNOK less exposed to cyclical swings 3 000 3,0  In special situations up to 3 X with a clear plan of reduction to normal 2 000 2,0 range  Target for equity ratio 35-50% with 1 000 1,0 a minimum ratio of 25% 0 0,0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Net Interest Bearing Debt NIBD/EBITDA 13
  • 152.
    Comfortable financing - Flexible financing structure  Limited capital expenditure  Majority of growth initiatives taken over P&L  Total 2011 CAPEX of NOK 354 million To get back,  Net Interest Bearing Debt of NOK 1.6 billion  Equals 0.8x EBITDA  Secures flexibility to pursue strategic options  To take part in consolidation  To carry out small and medium sized acquisitions  Buy out partners or minorities if opportunities occur 14
  • 153.
    New bond issuesecures 5 and 7 years financing at favorable rates  NOK 800 million bond issue Debt maturity profile 3 500 completed in in February 2012 3 000  NOK 500 million with 2 500 To get back, 5 years maturity, 2 000 NIBOR +215 bp MNOK  NOK 300 million with 1 500 7 years maturity, 5.9% 1 000 swapped to floating rate 500  Schibsted has no official - rating, but has obtained a < 1 yr < 2 yrs < 3 yrs < 4 yrs < 5 yrs > 5 yrs ”shadow-rating” of BBB Other interest-bearing debt Bonds and CP's Drawn bankfacilities Undrawn bankfacilities New Bonds (stable) by the issuer banks Maturity profile as of 31 Dec 2011 including bonds issued in February 2012
  • 154.
    Maintaining dividend capacity  Schibsted targets a pay-out ratio Dividend payments that over time will in the range of 7,00 70 % 25% to 40% of cash flow 6,00 6,00 60 %  Depending on solidity  Macroeconomic outlook 5,00 50 % To get back,  Investment requirements 40 % 4,00  Schibsted holds approximately 3,50 30 % 3,00 1 million treasury shares 3,00 20 %  1% of shares 2,00  AGM has authorized to buy back a 1,50 10 % total of 10% of shares 1,00 0%  Buybacks may be considered to 0,00 0,00 -10 % adjust capital structure 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 P Dividend per share (NOK) Payout ratio 16
  • 155.
    Key takeaways Profit improvement and revenue growth in charts are Balance Sheet • Flexibility to match growth ambitions • Equity Ratio of 35% - 50% • Net Debt / EBITDA : 1 – 2 X Capital Expenditure • Near fully financed • Capex in the range of 2 – 3% of revenues Dividend Payments • Predictable dividend policy of 25% - 40% of operating cash flow 17