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PubliGroupe
Financial results 2012
0Zurich, 8 March 2013
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Agenda item                                            Presenter


        Overview of FY 2012 figures & main             Arndt C. Groth:
    1
        developments & overview segment results        CEO



                                                       Andreas Schmidt:
    2   Key financials group & update share buy-back
                                                       CFO



                                                       Arndt C. Groth:
    3   Conclusion & outlook 2013
                                                       CEO




1
Net result of CHF 50.2 million;
operating profit
of CHF 1.6 million
Overview FY 2012 figures


Arndt C. Groth, CEO

2
Note relating to accounting principles
Additional information : change to Swiss GAAP FER


    Additional information regarding PubliGroupe Swiss GAAP FER consolidated
    financial statements
    • Income statement: EBIT and EBITDA removed and replaced by Operating result, new
       line non-operating result added
    • Balance sheet: equity reduced by the offset of acquired goodwill

    Net revenue
    • Revenue now presented net, that means only earned commission as a result of the
      business model having changed over time (from principal to agent role)

     Consolidation of local.ch and Zanox – pro forma figures
    • Proportional consolidation not applied in 2012
    • For transparency purposes, a pro forma segment reporting (i.e. with proportional
       consolidation) was added for Search & Find and Digital & Marketing Services
    • The pro forma segment reporting is not part of the Swiss GAAP FER consolidated
       financial statements




3
FY 2012 group results                                                                                                                                   1

                                                                                                                                                        2
Results impacted by non-recurring elements                                                                                                              3




• Net profit for the Group of CHF 50.2 million                                                Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
    for 2012 after CHF 27.7 million in 2011
                                                                                                400                       -17%
    (restated1))                                                                                             343.1
                                                                                                                                   285.1
•   Media Sales provided disappointing results                                                  300
    in 2012 in face of a very difficult print market                                            200
    environment marked by further sharp
                                                                                                100
    declines
•   Search & Find and Digital & Marketing                                                             0
                                                                                                          2011 Restated             2012
    Services (DMS) with its key associate Zanox
    provided solid results within expectations
                                                                                              Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
•   Small operating result of CHF 1.6 million
                                                                                                                          2011 Restated          2012
    versus CHF 21.9 million in 2011 (restated)                                                   100
                                                                                                                                   +81%
•   Total billings dropped by 13% from CHF                                                        80
    1'305.0 million to CHF 1'134.6 million                                                        60          -93%                        50.2
•   Net revenue decreased by 17% from CHF                                                         40
                                                                                                           21.9
                                                                                                                                 27.7
    343.1 million to CHF 285.1 million                                                            20
                                                                                                                  1.6
                                                                                                      0
                                                                                                            Operating             Net result
                                                                                                             Result

1) Note: 2011 figures were restated according to Swiss GAAP FER in order to be comparable with 2012



4
FY 2012 business segment summary                                                                                           1

                                                                                                                           2

                                                                                                                           3




                • Operating loss of CHF -16.1 million, despite      Operating result, in millions of CHF
Media Sales




                    reduced cost base of CHF 14.1 million                                       2011 Restated       2012
                •   Downsizing costs reached CHF 6.1 million
                    in 2012 and CHF 3 million in 2011                 30              27.2
                                                                                         22.4
Search & Find




                • Search & Find: operating result of CHF 22.4         20
                    million versus CHF 27.2 million in 2011
                •   Decrease due to some accounting effects
                                                                      10                            7.4 6.1
                    related to personnel and sales expenses

                • Operating result of CHF 6.1 million compared         0
                    with CHF 7.4 million in 2011 because of lower
DMS




                    results at Zanox and start-up costs of Spree7          -5.1
                                                                     -10
                                                                                                                -9.3
                                                                                                                   -11.7
                • Operating result dropped from CHF -9.3             -20      -16.1
Corporate
& others




                    million in 2011 to CHF -11.7 million; share             Media     Search &    Digital & Corporate
                                                                            Sales       Find      Marketing & Others
                    in result of associates was lower than in                                     Services
                    the previous year at Freie Presse Holding
                    and other print media associates


5
FY 2012 online performance                                   *pro forma (with proportional
                                                                                                          1

                                                                                                          2
Online revenue over half of business                      consolidation of local.ch and zanox)            3




                                                    Online net revenues, in millions of CHF
                                                    400
• Group companies registered consolidated
    online net revenue of CHF 66 million in 2012                              -2.2%
                                                    350
    compared to CHF 82 million in 2011. This
    CHF 16 million decrease is due to the sale of                   43.9                  20.7
                                                    300
    Namics in June 2012

• Including the CHF 556 million (not                250
    consolidated) revenue posted by Zanox
    Group and the non-consolidated online           200
                                                                                         264.6
    portion of revenue at local.ch, PubliGroupe’s                   254.8
    activities in the online services business      150
    achieved cumulative net revenue of CHF 662
    million in 2012 versus CHF 653 million in       100
    2011
                                                    50
                                                                    31.2                  36.8
                                                      -                     10.9                  11.2
                                                                    2011                 2012
                                                           namics                  DMS (without namics)
                                                           Search&Find             Media Sales




6
Strong operating results in
Search & Find & DMS;
unsatisfactory performance
by Media Sales
Overview FY 2012 business segment figures

Arndt C. Groth, CEO

7
Media Sales                                                                                                                                               1

                                                                                                                                                          2
Media Sales suffers under weak market environment                                                                                                         3




• Optimisation measures insufficient to make                                                  Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
    up decline in net revenue of 14% from CHF
                                                                                                200           174.3        -14%
    174.3 million to CHF 149.4 million in 2012                                                                                      149.4
•   Billings down by 13% in 2012, from CHF                                                      150
    1'030.9 million to CHF 895.4 million for 2012                                               100
•   International business, 24% of MS, down                                                       50
    17% to CHF 36.5 million in 2012 (previous
    year: CHF 44.2 million). Weakness in the                                                          0
                                                                                                              Actual              Actual 2012
    advertising business, especially in the                                                                2011 restated
    European & US markets, and to the sale of
                                                                                              Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
    the business in Australia in 2011
                                                                                                                           2011 Restated           2012
•   Break-even result anticipated for Media Sales                                                     0
    in 2013
                                                                                                      -5
•   At the end of 2012, the headcount (FTE) in                                                              -5.1
                                                                                                 -10                              -7.4
    the business segment Media Sales was 1'066
    (FTE) compared to 1'196 at the end of 2011                                                   -15                                       -13.5
                                                                                                                   -16.1
                                                                                                 -20
                                                                                                            Operating              Net result
                                                                                                             Result

1) Note: 2011 figures were restated according to Swiss GAAP FER in order to be comparable with 2012



8
Costs decreased to adjust to lower volumes
Cost reduction measures implemented with noticeable effect for 2013




                                                                             Billings1, CHF M
                                                                                                                        • Cost-cutting
    Expenses, CHF M Revenue, CHF M



                                     3,000                                                      1'100   1'031
                                             1'966                                                                        measures
                                                     1'736
                                     2,000                   1'296                              1'000
                                                                     1'174                                      895       announced at
                                     1,000                                                       900                      the end of
                                                                                                                          2011 with
                                        ,0                                                       800
                                                                                                                          substantial
                                             293.7
                                                                                                                          impact but not




                                                                             Op. Expenses2
                                      300            271.7                                       200    171
                                                                                                                          sufficient to
                                                                                                                 157      compensate
                                      250                    230.1
                                                                                                                          lower volumes
                                                                                                 150
                                      200                            179.7                                              • Strongly
                                                                                                                          reduced cost
                                      150                                                        100
                                                                                                                          base for 2013
                                       20    13.0                                                  -
                                                                                                        -5.1              and continued
    EBIT, CHF M




                                                                      0.5




                                                                             Op. Result1
                                                                                                  (5)           -9.43     right-sizing to
                                        0
                                                                                                 (10)                     anticipate print
                                       -20           -29.0   -29.0                                              -16.1     market decline
                                                                                                 (15)
                                       -40                                                       (20)
                                             2007    2008    2009    2010                               2011    2012

1) According to Swiss GAAP
2) According to Swiss GAAP, excl. depreciation
3) Excl. the effect of non-recurring



9
Decrease of print exceeded expectations and appears to
stay at same pace

     Swiss print advertising revenue                                                               Print outlook 2013
     2012 vs. 2011                                                                                 (estimate Publicitas = -8%)




                    -3%
                                           -4%
                                                 -5%
                                                                                                                -5%
                                                                              -6%
                                                                                                                  -         -8%
                                                                                                               -10%
             -8%
                                                                                            Ø -9

     -10%                                                                            -11%
                            -11% -11%                           -12%


                                                                       -14%

                                                         -16%                                         “Also depending on
     Jan.   Feb.   Mar.    Apr.   May.    Jun.   Jul.   Aug.    Sep.   Oct.   Nov.   Dec.
                                                                                                      GDP development”




            Source: WEMF; Prognosis PWC 2013



10
Major effects on 2012 operating result
Downsizing measures lead to substantial Opex reductions


           ACT 2011   Gross Profit   Realised Opex   ACT 2012
                        decline       reductions
             -0.1

             -5.0
                                                       -9.4
             -5.1




                        -25.4                          -6.7



                                        -16.0         -16.1
     Op. Result
     Non-recurring




                        -25.4           -16.0




11
Strategic initiatives 2013
Continuation of initiated optimization and growth measures


1st PILLAR                 Swiss business & Central cost
                           • Finalize sales efficiency
                           • Reduce IT landscape complexity massively and implement scalable
 Exploit print
                              system based on standard software
 business:
                           • Continue right-sizing to anticipate print market decline
 Leaner and more           International
 flexible cost structure   • Accelerate restructuring and leverage industry expertise
                           Transparent service levels and operating autonomy
                           • Redefine publisher relationships

2nd PILLAR
                           Grow Digital
 Accelerate
 the digital agenda        • Accelerate digital and mobile product offering to address multiple
 & explore new               advertising segments
 opportunities:

 Higher share of digital
 turnover and adjacent     Grow new business
 media sales business      • Accelerate development of comprehensive media portfolio



12
New CEO Media Sales who will push ahead
transformation amidst changing media market

Alain D. Bandle

• Swiss (60); master’s degree in business from the University of St.
  Gallen (lic. oec. HSG)
• 2003-2009: In 2003 Bandle took over the management of Dell in
  Switzerland. As Vice-President and General Manager Public
  Segment Europe, he oversaw Europe-wide business relations in
  the public sector
• 2009-2011: Bandle became CEO of Versatel AG in Düsseldorf, the
  third-largest alternative telecommunications company in Germany,
  which he repositioned and successfully sold to KKR in fall 2011
• 2011-2013: Bandle served as Chairman European Operations of
  Satmap Inc. (www.satmapinc.com). He is also member of the
  supervisory board of Kooaba AG (www.kooaba.com)
• Bandle is a regular guest lecturer for the Executive MBA
  programme of the University of St. Gallen




13
New Board structure at Publicitas


• Pascal Böni, Member of the Board of PubliGroupe, President
• Arndt C. Groth, CEO of PubliGroupe, Delegate
• Andreas Schmidt, CFO of PubliGroupe, Member
• Christian Unger, Member of the Board of PubliGroupe, Member (subject to election by
 the General Assembly of 30 April 2013)




14
Search & Find                                                                                                   1

                                                                                                                2
Strong results; high sales efforts as future investment                                                         3




• Search & Find most important earnings driver with     Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
  an operating result of CHF 22.4 million versus
  CHF 27.2 million in 2011                               120         106.4        -3%      103.2
• Net revenue of the segment was slightly smaller
                                                          80
  at CHF 103.2 million against CHF 106.4 million in
  the previous year
                                                          40
• The decrease in operating performance in
  PubliGroupe's consolidated figures is partially due
                                                           0
  to some accounting effects related to personnel                 2011 Restated             2012
  and sales expenses
• In 2012 sales efforts have been ramped up to          Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
  profit from a solid online market position in                                   2011 Restated          2012
  Switzerland                                             40          -18%
• Order intake for a three-year period shows strong       30       27.2                     -14%
  growth for the years to come                                            22.4
                                                                                         19.4
                                                          20                                      16.6
• local.ch has been able to maintain performance
  level due to the very successful double migration       10
  from print to online and from broadscreen to
  mobile and smartphones                                   0
                                                                    Operating             Net result
                                                                     Result




15
local.ch                                                                                                     1

                                                                                                             2
Order intake for a 3-yr. period shows strong growth for years to come                                        3




                                                                                       NWE Total


                                                                                      REVENUE




                                                                                      NWE Online


                                                                                       NWE Print


              2008          2009           2010          2011          2012
• The turnaround in order intake (Nettowerbeerfolg, NWE) was achieved in 2010. Due to the three year
     contracts, the revenue decline slowed down, but continued in 2011 and 2012. For 2013, local.ch expects the
     turnaround also in revenue
• Key drivers behind online order intake are mobile products as well as new content products (e.g. website
     production)


16
Search & Find                                                 * pro forma (with proportional
                                                                                                               1

                                                                                                               2
Pro forma more adequate                                         consolidation of local.ch)                     3




• On a pro forma basis (proportional consolidation),   Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
  more adequately describing the joint-management
                                                        120         111.6        -1%      110.5
  and governance structure of the three units LTV
  AG, Swisscom Directories AG and local.ch AG,
  the segment's operating result decreased from          80
  CHF 24.2 million in 2011 to CHF 21.7 million in
  2012. The pro forma net revenue of the segment         40
  Search & Find decreased slightly by 1% to CHF
  110.5 million                                           0
                                                                 2011 Restated             2012


                                                       Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
                                                                                 2011 Restated          2012
                                                         40
                                                                     -10%
                                                         30                                -14%
                                                                  24.2
                                                                         21.7
                                                                                        19.4
                                                         20                                      16.6

                                                         10

                                                          0
                                                                   Operating             Net result
                                                                    Result




17
Close-up view local.ch                                                                                      1

                                                                                                            2
Strong online position confirmed, head-to-head with search.ch                                               3




                               2012        2011     %
          in millions of CHF           restated
Revenue




          C-Media               86.1      97.6    -12%
          E-Media               71.7      61.2    17%
          Other                 51.1      52.1    -2%
          Total revenue        208.9     210.9    -1%



• Online growth also driven by existing and new
      (mobile) products
                                                         Online (consolidation 100%), in millions of CHF
                                                              80                                    71.7
                                                                            61.2        +17%
                                                              60
                                                              40
                                                              20
                                                               0
                                                                        2011 Restated                2012




18
Local.ch reaches top position
Successfully strengthened leading position on mobile




Source: Netmatrix



19
Digital & Marketing Services                                                                                1

                                                                                                            2
Namics sale leads to high net result                                                                        3




• Segment's net profit was CHF 15.8 million        DMS Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
  (CHF 6.7 million in 2011, restated) as it
                                                     60          52.1
  benefited from the gain of CHF 10.3 million on
                                                     50                       -47%
  the disposal of Namics
                                                     40
                                                                                        27.7
                                                     30
• At the operating level, the 2012 result was        20
  CHF 6.1 million compared with CHF 7.4 million      10
  in 2011 (restated)                                  0
                                                             2011 Restated              2012

• Drop in the operating result primarily due to    Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
  start-up costs of Spree7                                                    2011 Restated          2012
                                                     40

                                                     30
• Segment net revenue is down at CHF 27.7                                              +136%
  million in 2012 compared with CHF 52.1             20          -18%                         15.8
  million in the prior year period - contraction              7.4
                                                     10                 6.1           6.7
  mainly from Namics, which was only
  consolidated from January to mid-June 2012          0
                                                               Operating              Net result
                                                                Result




20
Digital & Marketing Services                                 * pro forma (with proportional
                                                                                                              1

                                                                                                              2
Pro forma view including Zanox                                 consolidation of zanox)                        3




• Through the perspective of pro forma,               Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
    including a proportional consolidation of
                                                       350         306.1        -5%
    Zanox, the segment's operating result was                                            291.6
                                                       300
    CHF 12.9 million compared to CHF 14.2              250
    million in 2011, a decline of 9%                   200
                                                       150
• On a pro forma basis, net revenue was CHF            100
    291.6 million versus CHF 306.1 million in 2011,     50
    a decline of 5% driven by the sale of Namics         0
                                                                2011 Restated             2012
•   In December 2012, PubliGroupe completed
    the acquisition of 85% of Improve Digital, a      Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF
    leading European provider of sell-side platform                             2011 Restated          2012
    (SSP) technology and services. With this            40
    acquisition, the Group takes an important step      30
                                                                    -9%                  +136%
    in its development within the digital industry
                                                        20       14.2                           15.8
                                                                        12.9
                                                        10                              6.7

                                                         0
                                                                  Operating             Net result
                                                                   Result




21
Digital & Marketing Services                                                                 1

                                                                                             2
Zanox defends top position in competitive European market                                    3




 • In 2012 Zanox revenue reached EUR 461.4         Zanox Net Revenue, in millions of CHF
     million, an increase of EUR 21.4 million
                                                    500        440.0        +5%   461.4
     compared to the prior year
                                                    400
 • Zanox is the clear number 1 in the               300
     European Affiliate Marketing segment,          200
     ahead of its direct competitor Tradedoubler    100
     (EUR 269 million)                                0
                                                            2011 Restated          2012
 • 2012 EBITDA of EUR 28.0 million was
     slightly down compared to last year (EUR      Zanox EBITDA (100%), in millions of EUR
     28.3 million), partly due to increased
                                                                28.3        -1%    28.0
     investments in products, service and the        30
     internationalization                            25
                                                     20
 • Zanox operates in a traditional single digit      15
                                                     10
     margin segment with a 2012 EBITDA
                                                      5
     margin of 6.1%
                                                      0
                                                            2011 Restated          2012




22
Improve Digital                                                                                                     1

                                                                                                                    2
Leading European SSP player                                                                                         3




                                                           Company facts
                                                           • Founded in 2008 with headquarters in Amsterdam and
                                                             offices in London, Madrid, Munich and Paris;
                        • Joelle Frijters (CEO)              60 employees
                        • Janneke Niessen (CIO)            • Proprietary technology, RTA enabled - the '360 Yield
                                                             Platform'
                                                           • Over 70 premium European publishers
                                                           • Billings in 2012 expected to reach CHF 20 mio, more
                                                             than double compared to last year
• PubliGroupe acquires 85% of Improve Digital              • Close to 100bln ad impressions running through the
• PubliGroupe intends to invest (up to CHF 8 Mio) in the     platform
  company to accelerate its geographical expansion
• Publicitas will use Improve Digital technology for its
  high premium market place                                                Rising Star 2011 Award




23
Solid balance sheet; Group’s
equity at CHF 195.6 million
Key financials Group




Andreas Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer

24
P&L Group                                                                                                      1

                                                                                                               2
Cost reduction can not compensate revenue decline                                                              3



                                                                                        2012           2011
      in millions of CHF                                                                            Restated


         Billings *                                         -13%                    1'134.6          1'305.0


         Net revenue                                         -17%                      285.1           343.1
         Purchases                                           -21%                      -17.1           -21.6
         Gross profit                                        -17%                      268.0           321.5
         Operating Expenses                                  -10%                     -289.1          -322.6
         Depr. & Amort.                                      -24%                       -4.8            -6.3
         Share in associates                                  -7%                       27.4            29.4
         Operating result                                   -93%                         1.6           21.9
         Financial result                                    -49%                        -1.8           -3.5
         Ordinary result                                          -                     -0.2           18.4
         Non-operating result                                     -                      66.1           20.7
         Income taxes                                        169%                       -12.0           -4.5
         Minority interests                                  -46%                        -3.7           -6.9
         Net Result                                          81%                       50.2            27.7

         Headcount (FTE)                                     -471                    1'702            2'173

      * Billings represent the gross amounts billed to clients (including the value of ad space).
25
Non-operating Result                                                      1

                                                                          2
Non-operating represents important part of result                         3




                                                           2012       2011
in millions of CHF                                                 Restated


     Gain on Namics sale                                   10.3

     Gain on SOP sale                                       3.1

     Real Estate - Gain on sale                            49.6         4.8

     Real Estate - Rental inc./Cost & depr on properties    4.4         6.6

     Gain on EVE sale                                                  12.3

     Other (mainly rent elimination)                        -1.3       -3.0


     Non-operating result                                  66.1       20.7



26
Operating result by segment                        1

                                                   2
Unsatisfactory operating result                    3




                                    2012       2011
in millions of CHF                          Restated


     Media Sales                    -16.1       -5.1

     Search & Find                  22.4        27.2

     Digital & Marketing Services    6.1         7.4

     Corporate & Others             -11.7       -9.3

     Eliminations Group              0.9         1.7


     Operating result                1.6       21.9




27
Headcount by segment                                                  1

                                                                      2

FTE reduction at MS according to plan, smaller DMS (Sale of Namics)   3




                                                2012         2011
FTE                                     End december End december


     Media Sales                                1'066           1'196

     Search & Find                                512            512

     Digital & Marketing Services                  59            387

     Corporate & Others                            65             78


     Total Headcount                           1'702          2'173



28
Financial Result                                                        1

                                                                        2

Negative financial income mainly due to Tamedia position                3




                                                       2012          2011
in millions of CHF                                               Restated
 Interest income                                           0.5        1.4
 Income from marketable securities and investments         1.3        2.6

 Financial income                                          1.8        4.0

 Interest expenses                                     -1.3          -2.6
 Loss on marketable securities and investments         -1.5          -2.0
 Net currency exchange differences                     -0.8          -2.9

 Financial expenses                                    -3.6          -7.5

 Net financial Result                                  -1.8          -3.5




29
Cash flow statement                                                     1

                                                                        2
Satisfactory operating cash flow due to Search & Find                   3




                                                        2012       2011
in millions of CHF                                              Restated

Cash and cash equivalents as of 1 January               109.3      102.5

Cash flows from operating activities                     22.0         8.0
Cash flows from investing activities                     63.1        61.1
Cash flows from financing activities                    -31.8       -62.3
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents    -0.4

Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 December             162.2      109.3




30
Group balance sheet                                                         1

                                                                            2
Strong balance sheet & cash positions                                       3




                                          as of 31 December as of 31 December
                                                       2012              2011
in millions of CHF                                                    Restated

Current assets                                        379.2              368.4
Non-current assets                                    153.0              173.8
Total assets                                         532.2              542.2

Current liabilities                                   250.9              264.2
Non-current liabilities                                72.6               90.6
Equity, shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd               195.6              171.0
Minority interests                                     13.1               16.4
Total liabilities and equity                         532.2              542.2

Equity in % of assets                                  37%               32%



31
Share buy-back programme
Ambition to return CHF 47 million to shareholders


Planned return of proceeds:
     • As announced previously, PubliGroupe intends to return a big part of the proceeds
      generated by the sale of the real estate assets to its shareholders
     • The ambition of the board is to pay back a total of CHF 47 million
     • A share buy-back programme of CHF 25 million via a second trading line on the SIX
      Swiss Exchange, approved by the Board of Directors has been launched the 3rd
      January 2013
     • The Board of Directors will propose at the 2013 Annual General Meeting a dividend of
      CHF 10 per share, resulting in a dividend payment of about CHF 22 million




32
Share buy-back programme
Timing, conditions and result YTD


Key characteristics of the share buy-back programme:
     • Trading period from January 3rd 2013 to April 30th 2013
     • The share buy-back is processed via a second trading line on the SIX
     • The repurchase price on the second line will be driven by the share price on the first
      line
     • Based on a current share price, approx. 6.7% of the total shares outstanding will be
      repurchased to complete the programme by PubliGroupe
     • YTD PubliGroupe has repurchased 127'559 shares at CHF 149.75 (average price) for
      CHF 19.1 million. This repurchase represents 5.09% of all shares outstanding. In
      addition, PubliGroupe holds124'500 treasury shares and its Employee Foundation
      holds 5'000 shares resulting in PubliGroupe currently holding in total of 10.25% of all
      outstanding shares
     • Remaining amount (CHF 5.9 million) is planned to be realized within March/April 2013.
      Therefore no request for prolongation of the programme but a capital decrease for the
      repurchased shares is foreseen



33
Key agenda points General Assembly 2013

These are the most prominent agenda points that are submitted
to the shareholders at the General Assembly of 30 April 2013:
• The Board will propose to elect Christian Unger (German, 45),
  a renowned media specialist and who was Chief Executive
  Officer of Ringier Group from January 2009 until April 2012

  Two members of the Board will retire from their functions:
  Eliane Borter (68) and Peter Brunner (68) will step down as
  members of the PubliGroupe Board of Directors after nine and
  ten years of service respectively
• The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of CHF 10 per
  share, resulting in a dividend payment of about CHF 22 million
• Immediate implementation of initial elements of the Minder
  initiative
  - election and reelections for one year (compared to the
       previously existing term of three years)
  - vote on the fixed compensation of the Board of Directors
       and the management for 2013


34
Conclusion & outlook 2013
Conclusion




Arndt C. Groth, CEO

35
Conclusion                                                                                    1

                                                                                              2
Preparing the Group for the digital marketing world                                           3




• Market conditions are in constant change: print will continue to decline, digital and now
  especially mobile will continue to gain in importance
• PubliGroupe assets need to be refocused to strengthen regional, national and
  international network
• Media business will continue to be primary DNA, but automation of processes necessary
• For 2012 the sale of a significant portion of the real estate portfolio and its Namics
  subsidiaries allowed PubliGroupe to achieve a net profit for the Group of CHF 50.2
  million for 2012 after CHF 27.7 million in 2011
• On the business level, as in the previous year, Media Sales provided disappointing
  results in 2012 in face of a very difficult print market environment marked by further
  sharp declines
• In 2013, already-implemented cost reduction measures and new, mostly digital business
  should allow Media Sales to reach a break-even operating result under the new
  leadership of Alain D. Bandle - even in a declining print market of 8%
• At Search & Find, the excellent performance in the online and mobile areas should help
  this segment to slightly outperform the prior year level. For DMS expectations are that
  Zanox will be able to capitalise on market position

36
PubliGroupe well represented in complex ecosystem   1

                                                     2
 Strengthen and focus stakes                         3




Source: IAB; Google; Press


 37
Based upon trends and priorities, focus on following                                      1

                                                                                          2

strategic themes going forward                                                            3




                                         PubliGroupe

                                                 Digital & Marketing
 Search & Find            Media Sales                                   Corp & Others
                                                 Services
 • Further develop        • Redefine publisher • Capitalise on          • Leaner Group
     mobile & digital       relationships to      Zanox leadership       structure
     offering               obtain operational    in Europe             • Management of
 • Invest in trans-         autonomy             • Materialise on key    non-strategic
     action-oriented      • Accelerate growth     trends - RTA,          assets
     fields (ie online      initiatives and       mobile, data
     booking)               growing digital      • Strengthening
 • Increase sales         • Further               portfolio through
     force efficiency       harmonising           M&A
     and effectiveness      processes + IT


                     “Transformation and growth in sales and services”

38
Group KPIs (on Swiss GAAP FER basis)                                                                                1

                                                                                                                    2
Financial objectives for Group                                                                                      3




     PubliGroupe                             Target                  Target 2015             Result 2011 *
                                             indicator

     Profitability                           Operating result               CHF 40 - 50 m              CHF 21.9 m


                                             Earnings per share **             CHF 12 - 17                   CHF 11.8




*     restated, Swiss GAAP FER
**    2015: after share buy-back programme



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Backup
Consolidated income statement

                                                                                                    2012        2011
     in millions of CHF                                                                                      Restated
     Billings *                                                                                    1'134.6     1'305.0
     Net revenue                                                                                     285.1       343.1
     Purchases                                                                                       -17.1       -21.6
     Gross profit                                                                                    268.0       321.5
     Personnel expenses                                                                             -211.6      -238.7
     General and administrative expenses                                                             -78.8       -84.4
     Depreciation of tangible assets                                                                  -3.8        -5.1
     Amortisation of intangible assets                                                                -1.0        -1.2
     Other operating income                                                                            1.9         0.5
     Other operating expenses                                                                         -0.5        -0.1
     Share in result of associates                                                                    27.4        29.4
     Operating result                                                                                 1.6        21.9
     Financial result                                                                                 -1.8        -3.5
     Ordinary result                                                                                  -0.2        18.4
     Non-operating result                                                                             66.1        20.7
     Result before income taxes and minority interests                                                65.9        39.1
     Income taxes                                                                                    -12.0        -4.5
     Result before minority interests                                                                 53.9        34.6
     Minority interests                                                                               -3.7        -6.9
     Result attributable to shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd                                          50.2        27.7
     Earnings per share (in CHF)                                                                      21.2        11.8

     * Billings represent the gross amounts billed to clients (including the value of ad space).
41
Backup
Consolidated balance sheet
Assets


                                      as of 31 December   as of 31 December
                                                   2012                2011
in millions of CHF                                                  Restated
Cash and cash equivalents                         162.2                109.3
Marketable securities                              12.9                 14.4
Trade receivables (net)                           167.4                198.0
Other receivables                                  20.9                 18.3
Accrued income and prepaid expenses                15.8                 28.4
Current assets                                    379.2                368.4
Investment properties                              34.0                 42.9
Owner-occupied properties                           0.1                 22.3
Equipment                                           7.0                 10.8
Intangible assets                                   5.0                  2.1
Investments in associates                          79.3                 76.8
Financial assets                                   25.3                 14.9
Deferred tax assets                                 2.3                  4.0
Non-current assets                                153.0                173.8
Total assets                                      532.2               542.2



42
Backup
Consolidated balance sheet
Liabilities and equity
                                            as of 31 December   as of 31 December
                                                         2012                2011
  in millions of CHF                                                      Restated
  Current debts                                           0.9                  0.2
  Trade payables                                        122.2                128.1
  Other payables                                         29.3                 33.1
  Accrued expenses and deferred income                   89.5                 94.2
  Current provisions                                      9.0                  8.6
  Current liabilities                                   250.9                264.2
  Non-current debts                                      40.3                 50.0
  Share in negative equity of associates                 22.8                 30.9
  Deferred tax liabilities                                2.2                  3.0
  Non-current provisions                                  7.3                  6.7
  Non-current liabilities                                72.6                 90.6
  Total liabilities                                     323.5                354.8
  Share capital PubliGroupe Ltd                           2.5                  2.5
  Treasury shares                                       -35.0                -43.9
  Capital reserves                                       -0.3                  5.6
  Retained earnings                                     228.4                206.8
  Equity, shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd               195.6                171.0
  Minority interests                                     13.1                 16.4
  Total equity                                          208.7                187.4
     Total liabilities and equity                       532.2               542.2

43
Backup
Cash flows from operating activities


                                                                    2012       2011
in millions of CHF                                                          Restated
Result before minority interests                                     53.9        34.6
Share in result of associates                                       -27.4       -29.4
Depreciation and amortisation (incl. non-operating)                   6.1         7.5
Changes in provisions (incl. deferred income taxes)                   2.7        -2.2
Gain/loss on disposals of fixed assets                              -49.7        -5.0
Gain/loss on disposals of subsidiaries and associates               -13.4       -11.6
Adjustments for other non-cash items                                 13.4         9.4
Dividends received                                                   21.6        16.1
Interest received                                                     0.4         1.4
Interest paid                                                        -1.4        -3.1
Taxes paid                                                           -5.6        -5.6
Changes in net trade receivables                                     25.3        23.1
Changes in other receivables, accrued income and prepaid expenses    12.2        -2.9
Changes in trade payables                                           -14.0       -23.3
Changes in other payables, accrued expenses and deferred income      -2.1        -1.0
Cash flows from operating activities                                22.0         8.0




44
Backup
Cash flows from investing activities




                                                     2012       2011
in millions of CHF                                           Restated
Acquisitions of tangible assets                       -2.9       -2.4
Disposals of tangible assets                          81.4       14.3
Acquisitions of intangible assets                     -1.4       -0.7
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired   -16.1       -4.9
Disposals of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of     6.9       13.0
Disposals of associates                                3.7        0.7
Investments in financial assets                       -4.1       -1.0
Divestments of financial assets                          -       42.1
Taxes paid                                            -4.4          -
Cash flows from investing activities                 63.1        61.1




45
Backup
Cash flows from financing activities




                                                          2012       2011
in millions of CHF                                                Restated
Increase in non-current debt                                  -         0.2
Repayment of non-current debt                             -10.2       -43.0
Purchase of treasury shares                                -1.8        -4.7
Sale of treasury shares                                     1.1         5.2
Increase in capital reserves                                0.1         0.1
Decrease in capital reserves                               -5.2           -
Dividend paid to shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd           -8.9       -14.1
Dividends paid to minority interests by Group companies    -6.9        -6.0
Cash flows from financing activities                      -31.8      -62.3




46
Backup
Share buy-back programme
Situation on March, 7th 2013



Share Capital                               2'507'059        %
Treasury shares                              124'500    4.97%
Share buy-back                               127'559    5.09%
Patronage funds shares                          5'000   0.20%
Total                                        257'059    10.25%
Outstanding shares                          2'250'000
Expected remaining share buy-back             41'250
Expected outstanding share after buy-back   2'208'750




47
Note relating to accounting principles
Additional information: change to Swiss GAAP FER
 Additional information regarding PubliGroupe Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements
 • Income statement: the structure of the income statement was reviewed in order to comply with Swiss GAAP
 FER. Therefore, a new line “non-operating result” has been added for income and expenses related to
 investment properties and for gains and losses related to disposals of subsidiaries, associates and properties.
 As a result, the lines “EBIT” and “EBITDA” (that included “non-operating result”) had to be removed. Instead,
 PubliGroupe will use the line “operating result” for its external communication. The advantage of these changes
 is that the pro forma key figures presented in previous years (i.e. excluding non-recurring items) are no longer
 necessary.
 • Balance sheet: the significant decrease in the total assets is mainly due to the offset of the acquired goodwill
 with the equity as allowed by Swiss GAAP FER.

 Net revenue
 • Due to both the company's business model having changed over time and the fact that accounting policies and
 presentation of financial statements were analysed in details as part of the conversion process, PubliGroupe
 now presents its revenues from the commercialisation of ad space with the net revenue method (commission
 earned only). Previously the revenues were presented with the gross method including the total value of the
 commercialised ad space. For sake of clarity, the total amounts billed to clients, including the value of ad space,
 is presented under the line “Billings” and may be compared to the gross revenue presented in the past.

 Consolidation of local.ch and Zanox – pro forma figures :
 • In order to more clearly describe the business development and performance of the segments Search & Find
 (for local.ch) and Digital & Marketing Services (for Zanox), a pro forma segment presentation has been added.
 The term “pro forma” refers to the presentation with proportional consolidation. The pro forma segment reporting
 is not part of the Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements.




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08 03 2013 publi groupe fy 2012 final

  • 2. Overview presentation order Agenda item Presenter Overview of FY 2012 figures & main Arndt C. Groth: 1 developments & overview segment results CEO Andreas Schmidt: 2 Key financials group & update share buy-back CFO Arndt C. Groth: 3 Conclusion & outlook 2013 CEO 1
  • 3. Net result of CHF 50.2 million; operating profit of CHF 1.6 million Overview FY 2012 figures Arndt C. Groth, CEO 2
  • 4. Note relating to accounting principles Additional information : change to Swiss GAAP FER Additional information regarding PubliGroupe Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements • Income statement: EBIT and EBITDA removed and replaced by Operating result, new line non-operating result added • Balance sheet: equity reduced by the offset of acquired goodwill Net revenue • Revenue now presented net, that means only earned commission as a result of the business model having changed over time (from principal to agent role) Consolidation of local.ch and Zanox – pro forma figures • Proportional consolidation not applied in 2012 • For transparency purposes, a pro forma segment reporting (i.e. with proportional consolidation) was added for Search & Find and Digital & Marketing Services • The pro forma segment reporting is not part of the Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements 3
  • 5. FY 2012 group results 1 2 Results impacted by non-recurring elements 3 • Net profit for the Group of CHF 50.2 million Net Revenue, in millions of CHF for 2012 after CHF 27.7 million in 2011 400 -17% (restated1)) 343.1 285.1 • Media Sales provided disappointing results 300 in 2012 in face of a very difficult print market 200 environment marked by further sharp 100 declines • Search & Find and Digital & Marketing 0 2011 Restated 2012 Services (DMS) with its key associate Zanox provided solid results within expectations Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF • Small operating result of CHF 1.6 million 2011 Restated 2012 versus CHF 21.9 million in 2011 (restated) 100 +81% • Total billings dropped by 13% from CHF 80 1'305.0 million to CHF 1'134.6 million 60 -93% 50.2 • Net revenue decreased by 17% from CHF 40 21.9 27.7 343.1 million to CHF 285.1 million 20 1.6 0 Operating Net result Result 1) Note: 2011 figures were restated according to Swiss GAAP FER in order to be comparable with 2012 4
  • 6. FY 2012 business segment summary 1 2 3 • Operating loss of CHF -16.1 million, despite Operating result, in millions of CHF Media Sales reduced cost base of CHF 14.1 million 2011 Restated 2012 • Downsizing costs reached CHF 6.1 million in 2012 and CHF 3 million in 2011 30 27.2 22.4 Search & Find • Search & Find: operating result of CHF 22.4 20 million versus CHF 27.2 million in 2011 • Decrease due to some accounting effects 10 7.4 6.1 related to personnel and sales expenses • Operating result of CHF 6.1 million compared 0 with CHF 7.4 million in 2011 because of lower DMS results at Zanox and start-up costs of Spree7 -5.1 -10 -9.3 -11.7 • Operating result dropped from CHF -9.3 -20 -16.1 Corporate & others million in 2011 to CHF -11.7 million; share Media Search & Digital & Corporate Sales Find Marketing & Others in result of associates was lower than in Services the previous year at Freie Presse Holding and other print media associates 5
  • 7. FY 2012 online performance *pro forma (with proportional 1 2 Online revenue over half of business consolidation of local.ch and zanox) 3 Online net revenues, in millions of CHF 400 • Group companies registered consolidated online net revenue of CHF 66 million in 2012 -2.2% 350 compared to CHF 82 million in 2011. This CHF 16 million decrease is due to the sale of 43.9 20.7 300 Namics in June 2012 • Including the CHF 556 million (not 250 consolidated) revenue posted by Zanox Group and the non-consolidated online 200 264.6 portion of revenue at local.ch, PubliGroupe’s 254.8 activities in the online services business 150 achieved cumulative net revenue of CHF 662 million in 2012 versus CHF 653 million in 100 2011 50 31.2 36.8 - 10.9 11.2 2011 2012 namics DMS (without namics) Search&Find Media Sales 6
  • 8. Strong operating results in Search & Find & DMS; unsatisfactory performance by Media Sales Overview FY 2012 business segment figures Arndt C. Groth, CEO 7
  • 9. Media Sales 1 2 Media Sales suffers under weak market environment 3 • Optimisation measures insufficient to make Net Revenue, in millions of CHF up decline in net revenue of 14% from CHF 200 174.3 -14% 174.3 million to CHF 149.4 million in 2012 149.4 • Billings down by 13% in 2012, from CHF 150 1'030.9 million to CHF 895.4 million for 2012 100 • International business, 24% of MS, down 50 17% to CHF 36.5 million in 2012 (previous year: CHF 44.2 million). Weakness in the 0 Actual Actual 2012 advertising business, especially in the 2011 restated European & US markets, and to the sale of Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF the business in Australia in 2011 2011 Restated 2012 • Break-even result anticipated for Media Sales 0 in 2013 -5 • At the end of 2012, the headcount (FTE) in -5.1 -10 -7.4 the business segment Media Sales was 1'066 (FTE) compared to 1'196 at the end of 2011 -15 -13.5 -16.1 -20 Operating Net result Result 1) Note: 2011 figures were restated according to Swiss GAAP FER in order to be comparable with 2012 8
  • 10. Costs decreased to adjust to lower volumes Cost reduction measures implemented with noticeable effect for 2013 Billings1, CHF M • Cost-cutting Expenses, CHF M Revenue, CHF M 3,000 1'100 1'031 1'966 measures 1'736 2,000 1'296 1'000 1'174 895 announced at 1,000 900 the end of 2011 with ,0 800 substantial 293.7 impact but not Op. Expenses2 300 271.7 200 171 sufficient to 157 compensate 250 230.1 lower volumes 150 200 179.7 • Strongly reduced cost 150 100 base for 2013 20 13.0 - -5.1 and continued EBIT, CHF M 0.5 Op. Result1 (5) -9.43 right-sizing to 0 (10) anticipate print -20 -29.0 -29.0 -16.1 market decline (15) -40 (20) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 1) According to Swiss GAAP 2) According to Swiss GAAP, excl. depreciation 3) Excl. the effect of non-recurring 9
  • 11. Decrease of print exceeded expectations and appears to stay at same pace Swiss print advertising revenue Print outlook 2013 2012 vs. 2011 (estimate Publicitas = -8%) -3% -4% -5% -5% -6% - -8% -10% -8% Ø -9 -10% -11% -11% -11% -12% -14% -16% “Also depending on Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. GDP development” Source: WEMF; Prognosis PWC 2013 10
  • 12. Major effects on 2012 operating result Downsizing measures lead to substantial Opex reductions ACT 2011 Gross Profit Realised Opex ACT 2012 decline reductions -0.1 -5.0 -9.4 -5.1 -25.4 -6.7 -16.0 -16.1 Op. Result Non-recurring -25.4 -16.0 11
  • 13. Strategic initiatives 2013 Continuation of initiated optimization and growth measures 1st PILLAR Swiss business & Central cost • Finalize sales efficiency • Reduce IT landscape complexity massively and implement scalable Exploit print system based on standard software business: • Continue right-sizing to anticipate print market decline Leaner and more International flexible cost structure • Accelerate restructuring and leverage industry expertise Transparent service levels and operating autonomy • Redefine publisher relationships 2nd PILLAR Grow Digital Accelerate the digital agenda • Accelerate digital and mobile product offering to address multiple & explore new advertising segments opportunities: Higher share of digital turnover and adjacent Grow new business media sales business • Accelerate development of comprehensive media portfolio 12
  • 14. New CEO Media Sales who will push ahead transformation amidst changing media market Alain D. Bandle • Swiss (60); master’s degree in business from the University of St. Gallen (lic. oec. HSG) • 2003-2009: In 2003 Bandle took over the management of Dell in Switzerland. As Vice-President and General Manager Public Segment Europe, he oversaw Europe-wide business relations in the public sector • 2009-2011: Bandle became CEO of Versatel AG in Düsseldorf, the third-largest alternative telecommunications company in Germany, which he repositioned and successfully sold to KKR in fall 2011 • 2011-2013: Bandle served as Chairman European Operations of Satmap Inc. (www.satmapinc.com). He is also member of the supervisory board of Kooaba AG (www.kooaba.com) • Bandle is a regular guest lecturer for the Executive MBA programme of the University of St. Gallen 13
  • 15. New Board structure at Publicitas • Pascal Böni, Member of the Board of PubliGroupe, President • Arndt C. Groth, CEO of PubliGroupe, Delegate • Andreas Schmidt, CFO of PubliGroupe, Member • Christian Unger, Member of the Board of PubliGroupe, Member (subject to election by the General Assembly of 30 April 2013) 14
  • 16. Search & Find 1 2 Strong results; high sales efforts as future investment 3 • Search & Find most important earnings driver with Net Revenue, in millions of CHF an operating result of CHF 22.4 million versus CHF 27.2 million in 2011 120 106.4 -3% 103.2 • Net revenue of the segment was slightly smaller 80 at CHF 103.2 million against CHF 106.4 million in the previous year 40 • The decrease in operating performance in PubliGroupe's consolidated figures is partially due 0 to some accounting effects related to personnel 2011 Restated 2012 and sales expenses • In 2012 sales efforts have been ramped up to Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF profit from a solid online market position in 2011 Restated 2012 Switzerland 40 -18% • Order intake for a three-year period shows strong 30 27.2 -14% growth for the years to come 22.4 19.4 20 16.6 • local.ch has been able to maintain performance level due to the very successful double migration 10 from print to online and from broadscreen to mobile and smartphones 0 Operating Net result Result 15
  • 17. local.ch 1 2 Order intake for a 3-yr. period shows strong growth for years to come 3 NWE Total REVENUE NWE Online NWE Print 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 • The turnaround in order intake (Nettowerbeerfolg, NWE) was achieved in 2010. Due to the three year contracts, the revenue decline slowed down, but continued in 2011 and 2012. For 2013, local.ch expects the turnaround also in revenue • Key drivers behind online order intake are mobile products as well as new content products (e.g. website production) 16
  • 18. Search & Find * pro forma (with proportional 1 2 Pro forma more adequate consolidation of local.ch) 3 • On a pro forma basis (proportional consolidation), Net Revenue, in millions of CHF more adequately describing the joint-management 120 111.6 -1% 110.5 and governance structure of the three units LTV AG, Swisscom Directories AG and local.ch AG, the segment's operating result decreased from 80 CHF 24.2 million in 2011 to CHF 21.7 million in 2012. The pro forma net revenue of the segment 40 Search & Find decreased slightly by 1% to CHF 110.5 million 0 2011 Restated 2012 Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF 2011 Restated 2012 40 -10% 30 -14% 24.2 21.7 19.4 20 16.6 10 0 Operating Net result Result 17
  • 19. Close-up view local.ch 1 2 Strong online position confirmed, head-to-head with search.ch 3 2012 2011 % in millions of CHF restated Revenue C-Media 86.1 97.6 -12% E-Media 71.7 61.2 17% Other 51.1 52.1 -2% Total revenue 208.9 210.9 -1% • Online growth also driven by existing and new (mobile) products Online (consolidation 100%), in millions of CHF 80 71.7 61.2 +17% 60 40 20 0 2011 Restated 2012 18
  • 20. Local.ch reaches top position Successfully strengthened leading position on mobile Source: Netmatrix 19
  • 21. Digital & Marketing Services 1 2 Namics sale leads to high net result 3 • Segment's net profit was CHF 15.8 million DMS Net Revenue, in millions of CHF (CHF 6.7 million in 2011, restated) as it 60 52.1 benefited from the gain of CHF 10.3 million on 50 -47% the disposal of Namics 40 27.7 30 • At the operating level, the 2012 result was 20 CHF 6.1 million compared with CHF 7.4 million 10 in 2011 (restated) 0 2011 Restated 2012 • Drop in the operating result primarily due to Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF start-up costs of Spree7 2011 Restated 2012 40 30 • Segment net revenue is down at CHF 27.7 +136% million in 2012 compared with CHF 52.1 20 -18% 15.8 million in the prior year period - contraction 7.4 10 6.1 6.7 mainly from Namics, which was only consolidated from January to mid-June 2012 0 Operating Net result Result 20
  • 22. Digital & Marketing Services * pro forma (with proportional 1 2 Pro forma view including Zanox consolidation of zanox) 3 • Through the perspective of pro forma, Net Revenue, in millions of CHF including a proportional consolidation of 350 306.1 -5% Zanox, the segment's operating result was 291.6 300 CHF 12.9 million compared to CHF 14.2 250 million in 2011, a decline of 9% 200 150 • On a pro forma basis, net revenue was CHF 100 291.6 million versus CHF 306.1 million in 2011, 50 a decline of 5% driven by the sale of Namics 0 2011 Restated 2012 • In December 2012, PubliGroupe completed the acquisition of 85% of Improve Digital, a Operating and Net Results, in millions of CHF leading European provider of sell-side platform 2011 Restated 2012 (SSP) technology and services. With this 40 acquisition, the Group takes an important step 30 -9% +136% in its development within the digital industry 20 14.2 15.8 12.9 10 6.7 0 Operating Net result Result 21
  • 23. Digital & Marketing Services 1 2 Zanox defends top position in competitive European market 3 • In 2012 Zanox revenue reached EUR 461.4 Zanox Net Revenue, in millions of CHF million, an increase of EUR 21.4 million 500 440.0 +5% 461.4 compared to the prior year 400 • Zanox is the clear number 1 in the 300 European Affiliate Marketing segment, 200 ahead of its direct competitor Tradedoubler 100 (EUR 269 million) 0 2011 Restated 2012 • 2012 EBITDA of EUR 28.0 million was slightly down compared to last year (EUR Zanox EBITDA (100%), in millions of EUR 28.3 million), partly due to increased 28.3 -1% 28.0 investments in products, service and the 30 internationalization 25 20 • Zanox operates in a traditional single digit 15 10 margin segment with a 2012 EBITDA 5 margin of 6.1% 0 2011 Restated 2012 22
  • 24. Improve Digital 1 2 Leading European SSP player 3 Company facts • Founded in 2008 with headquarters in Amsterdam and offices in London, Madrid, Munich and Paris; • Joelle Frijters (CEO) 60 employees • Janneke Niessen (CIO) • Proprietary technology, RTA enabled - the '360 Yield Platform' • Over 70 premium European publishers • Billings in 2012 expected to reach CHF 20 mio, more than double compared to last year • PubliGroupe acquires 85% of Improve Digital • Close to 100bln ad impressions running through the • PubliGroupe intends to invest (up to CHF 8 Mio) in the platform company to accelerate its geographical expansion • Publicitas will use Improve Digital technology for its high premium market place Rising Star 2011 Award 23
  • 25. Solid balance sheet; Group’s equity at CHF 195.6 million Key financials Group Andreas Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer 24
  • 26. P&L Group 1 2 Cost reduction can not compensate revenue decline 3 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Billings * -13% 1'134.6 1'305.0 Net revenue -17% 285.1 343.1 Purchases -21% -17.1 -21.6 Gross profit -17% 268.0 321.5 Operating Expenses -10% -289.1 -322.6 Depr. & Amort. -24% -4.8 -6.3 Share in associates -7% 27.4 29.4 Operating result -93% 1.6 21.9 Financial result -49% -1.8 -3.5 Ordinary result - -0.2 18.4 Non-operating result - 66.1 20.7 Income taxes 169% -12.0 -4.5 Minority interests -46% -3.7 -6.9 Net Result 81% 50.2 27.7 Headcount (FTE) -471 1'702 2'173 * Billings represent the gross amounts billed to clients (including the value of ad space). 25
  • 27. Non-operating Result 1 2 Non-operating represents important part of result 3 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Gain on Namics sale 10.3 Gain on SOP sale 3.1 Real Estate - Gain on sale 49.6 4.8 Real Estate - Rental inc./Cost & depr on properties 4.4 6.6 Gain on EVE sale 12.3 Other (mainly rent elimination) -1.3 -3.0 Non-operating result 66.1 20.7 26
  • 28. Operating result by segment 1 2 Unsatisfactory operating result 3 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Media Sales -16.1 -5.1 Search & Find 22.4 27.2 Digital & Marketing Services 6.1 7.4 Corporate & Others -11.7 -9.3 Eliminations Group 0.9 1.7 Operating result 1.6 21.9 27
  • 29. Headcount by segment 1 2 FTE reduction at MS according to plan, smaller DMS (Sale of Namics) 3 2012 2011 FTE End december End december Media Sales 1'066 1'196 Search & Find 512 512 Digital & Marketing Services 59 387 Corporate & Others 65 78 Total Headcount 1'702 2'173 28
  • 30. Financial Result 1 2 Negative financial income mainly due to Tamedia position 3 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Interest income 0.5 1.4 Income from marketable securities and investments 1.3 2.6 Financial income 1.8 4.0 Interest expenses -1.3 -2.6 Loss on marketable securities and investments -1.5 -2.0 Net currency exchange differences -0.8 -2.9 Financial expenses -3.6 -7.5 Net financial Result -1.8 -3.5 29
  • 31. Cash flow statement 1 2 Satisfactory operating cash flow due to Search & Find 3 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Cash and cash equivalents as of 1 January 109.3 102.5 Cash flows from operating activities 22.0 8.0 Cash flows from investing activities 63.1 61.1 Cash flows from financing activities -31.8 -62.3 Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents -0.4 Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 December 162.2 109.3 30
  • 32. Group balance sheet 1 2 Strong balance sheet & cash positions 3 as of 31 December as of 31 December 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Current assets 379.2 368.4 Non-current assets 153.0 173.8 Total assets 532.2 542.2 Current liabilities 250.9 264.2 Non-current liabilities 72.6 90.6 Equity, shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd 195.6 171.0 Minority interests 13.1 16.4 Total liabilities and equity 532.2 542.2 Equity in % of assets 37% 32% 31
  • 33. Share buy-back programme Ambition to return CHF 47 million to shareholders Planned return of proceeds: • As announced previously, PubliGroupe intends to return a big part of the proceeds generated by the sale of the real estate assets to its shareholders • The ambition of the board is to pay back a total of CHF 47 million • A share buy-back programme of CHF 25 million via a second trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange, approved by the Board of Directors has been launched the 3rd January 2013 • The Board of Directors will propose at the 2013 Annual General Meeting a dividend of CHF 10 per share, resulting in a dividend payment of about CHF 22 million 32
  • 34. Share buy-back programme Timing, conditions and result YTD Key characteristics of the share buy-back programme: • Trading period from January 3rd 2013 to April 30th 2013 • The share buy-back is processed via a second trading line on the SIX • The repurchase price on the second line will be driven by the share price on the first line • Based on a current share price, approx. 6.7% of the total shares outstanding will be repurchased to complete the programme by PubliGroupe • YTD PubliGroupe has repurchased 127'559 shares at CHF 149.75 (average price) for CHF 19.1 million. This repurchase represents 5.09% of all shares outstanding. In addition, PubliGroupe holds124'500 treasury shares and its Employee Foundation holds 5'000 shares resulting in PubliGroupe currently holding in total of 10.25% of all outstanding shares • Remaining amount (CHF 5.9 million) is planned to be realized within March/April 2013. Therefore no request for prolongation of the programme but a capital decrease for the repurchased shares is foreseen 33
  • 35. Key agenda points General Assembly 2013 These are the most prominent agenda points that are submitted to the shareholders at the General Assembly of 30 April 2013: • The Board will propose to elect Christian Unger (German, 45), a renowned media specialist and who was Chief Executive Officer of Ringier Group from January 2009 until April 2012 Two members of the Board will retire from their functions: Eliane Borter (68) and Peter Brunner (68) will step down as members of the PubliGroupe Board of Directors after nine and ten years of service respectively • The Board of Directors will propose a dividend of CHF 10 per share, resulting in a dividend payment of about CHF 22 million • Immediate implementation of initial elements of the Minder initiative - election and reelections for one year (compared to the previously existing term of three years) - vote on the fixed compensation of the Board of Directors and the management for 2013 34
  • 36. Conclusion & outlook 2013 Conclusion Arndt C. Groth, CEO 35
  • 37. Conclusion 1 2 Preparing the Group for the digital marketing world 3 • Market conditions are in constant change: print will continue to decline, digital and now especially mobile will continue to gain in importance • PubliGroupe assets need to be refocused to strengthen regional, national and international network • Media business will continue to be primary DNA, but automation of processes necessary • For 2012 the sale of a significant portion of the real estate portfolio and its Namics subsidiaries allowed PubliGroupe to achieve a net profit for the Group of CHF 50.2 million for 2012 after CHF 27.7 million in 2011 • On the business level, as in the previous year, Media Sales provided disappointing results in 2012 in face of a very difficult print market environment marked by further sharp declines • In 2013, already-implemented cost reduction measures and new, mostly digital business should allow Media Sales to reach a break-even operating result under the new leadership of Alain D. Bandle - even in a declining print market of 8% • At Search & Find, the excellent performance in the online and mobile areas should help this segment to slightly outperform the prior year level. For DMS expectations are that Zanox will be able to capitalise on market position 36
  • 38. PubliGroupe well represented in complex ecosystem 1 2 Strengthen and focus stakes 3 Source: IAB; Google; Press 37
  • 39. Based upon trends and priorities, focus on following 1 2 strategic themes going forward 3 PubliGroupe Digital & Marketing Search & Find Media Sales Corp & Others Services • Further develop • Redefine publisher • Capitalise on • Leaner Group mobile & digital relationships to Zanox leadership structure offering obtain operational in Europe • Management of • Invest in trans- autonomy • Materialise on key non-strategic action-oriented • Accelerate growth trends - RTA, assets fields (ie online initiatives and mobile, data booking) growing digital • Strengthening • Increase sales • Further portfolio through force efficiency harmonising M&A and effectiveness processes + IT “Transformation and growth in sales and services” 38
  • 40. Group KPIs (on Swiss GAAP FER basis) 1 2 Financial objectives for Group 3 PubliGroupe Target Target 2015 Result 2011 * indicator Profitability Operating result CHF 40 - 50 m CHF 21.9 m Earnings per share ** CHF 12 - 17 CHF 11.8 * restated, Swiss GAAP FER ** 2015: after share buy-back programme 39
  • 42. Backup Consolidated income statement 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Billings * 1'134.6 1'305.0 Net revenue 285.1 343.1 Purchases -17.1 -21.6 Gross profit 268.0 321.5 Personnel expenses -211.6 -238.7 General and administrative expenses -78.8 -84.4 Depreciation of tangible assets -3.8 -5.1 Amortisation of intangible assets -1.0 -1.2 Other operating income 1.9 0.5 Other operating expenses -0.5 -0.1 Share in result of associates 27.4 29.4 Operating result 1.6 21.9 Financial result -1.8 -3.5 Ordinary result -0.2 18.4 Non-operating result 66.1 20.7 Result before income taxes and minority interests 65.9 39.1 Income taxes -12.0 -4.5 Result before minority interests 53.9 34.6 Minority interests -3.7 -6.9 Result attributable to shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd 50.2 27.7 Earnings per share (in CHF) 21.2 11.8 * Billings represent the gross amounts billed to clients (including the value of ad space). 41
  • 43. Backup Consolidated balance sheet Assets as of 31 December as of 31 December 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Cash and cash equivalents 162.2 109.3 Marketable securities 12.9 14.4 Trade receivables (net) 167.4 198.0 Other receivables 20.9 18.3 Accrued income and prepaid expenses 15.8 28.4 Current assets 379.2 368.4 Investment properties 34.0 42.9 Owner-occupied properties 0.1 22.3 Equipment 7.0 10.8 Intangible assets 5.0 2.1 Investments in associates 79.3 76.8 Financial assets 25.3 14.9 Deferred tax assets 2.3 4.0 Non-current assets 153.0 173.8 Total assets 532.2 542.2 42
  • 44. Backup Consolidated balance sheet Liabilities and equity as of 31 December as of 31 December 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Current debts 0.9 0.2 Trade payables 122.2 128.1 Other payables 29.3 33.1 Accrued expenses and deferred income 89.5 94.2 Current provisions 9.0 8.6 Current liabilities 250.9 264.2 Non-current debts 40.3 50.0 Share in negative equity of associates 22.8 30.9 Deferred tax liabilities 2.2 3.0 Non-current provisions 7.3 6.7 Non-current liabilities 72.6 90.6 Total liabilities 323.5 354.8 Share capital PubliGroupe Ltd 2.5 2.5 Treasury shares -35.0 -43.9 Capital reserves -0.3 5.6 Retained earnings 228.4 206.8 Equity, shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd 195.6 171.0 Minority interests 13.1 16.4 Total equity 208.7 187.4 Total liabilities and equity 532.2 542.2 43
  • 45. Backup Cash flows from operating activities 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Result before minority interests 53.9 34.6 Share in result of associates -27.4 -29.4 Depreciation and amortisation (incl. non-operating) 6.1 7.5 Changes in provisions (incl. deferred income taxes) 2.7 -2.2 Gain/loss on disposals of fixed assets -49.7 -5.0 Gain/loss on disposals of subsidiaries and associates -13.4 -11.6 Adjustments for other non-cash items 13.4 9.4 Dividends received 21.6 16.1 Interest received 0.4 1.4 Interest paid -1.4 -3.1 Taxes paid -5.6 -5.6 Changes in net trade receivables 25.3 23.1 Changes in other receivables, accrued income and prepaid expenses 12.2 -2.9 Changes in trade payables -14.0 -23.3 Changes in other payables, accrued expenses and deferred income -2.1 -1.0 Cash flows from operating activities 22.0 8.0 44
  • 46. Backup Cash flows from investing activities 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Acquisitions of tangible assets -2.9 -2.4 Disposals of tangible assets 81.4 14.3 Acquisitions of intangible assets -1.4 -0.7 Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired -16.1 -4.9 Disposals of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of 6.9 13.0 Disposals of associates 3.7 0.7 Investments in financial assets -4.1 -1.0 Divestments of financial assets - 42.1 Taxes paid -4.4 - Cash flows from investing activities 63.1 61.1 45
  • 47. Backup Cash flows from financing activities 2012 2011 in millions of CHF Restated Increase in non-current debt - 0.2 Repayment of non-current debt -10.2 -43.0 Purchase of treasury shares -1.8 -4.7 Sale of treasury shares 1.1 5.2 Increase in capital reserves 0.1 0.1 Decrease in capital reserves -5.2 - Dividend paid to shareholders of PubliGroupe Ltd -8.9 -14.1 Dividends paid to minority interests by Group companies -6.9 -6.0 Cash flows from financing activities -31.8 -62.3 46
  • 48. Backup Share buy-back programme Situation on March, 7th 2013 Share Capital 2'507'059 % Treasury shares 124'500 4.97% Share buy-back 127'559 5.09% Patronage funds shares 5'000 0.20% Total 257'059 10.25% Outstanding shares 2'250'000 Expected remaining share buy-back 41'250 Expected outstanding share after buy-back 2'208'750 47
  • 49. Note relating to accounting principles Additional information: change to Swiss GAAP FER Additional information regarding PubliGroupe Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements • Income statement: the structure of the income statement was reviewed in order to comply with Swiss GAAP FER. Therefore, a new line “non-operating result” has been added for income and expenses related to investment properties and for gains and losses related to disposals of subsidiaries, associates and properties. As a result, the lines “EBIT” and “EBITDA” (that included “non-operating result”) had to be removed. Instead, PubliGroupe will use the line “operating result” for its external communication. The advantage of these changes is that the pro forma key figures presented in previous years (i.e. excluding non-recurring items) are no longer necessary. • Balance sheet: the significant decrease in the total assets is mainly due to the offset of the acquired goodwill with the equity as allowed by Swiss GAAP FER. Net revenue • Due to both the company's business model having changed over time and the fact that accounting policies and presentation of financial statements were analysed in details as part of the conversion process, PubliGroupe now presents its revenues from the commercialisation of ad space with the net revenue method (commission earned only). Previously the revenues were presented with the gross method including the total value of the commercialised ad space. For sake of clarity, the total amounts billed to clients, including the value of ad space, is presented under the line “Billings” and may be compared to the gross revenue presented in the past. Consolidation of local.ch and Zanox – pro forma figures : • In order to more clearly describe the business development and performance of the segments Search & Find (for local.ch) and Digital & Marketing Services (for Zanox), a pro forma segment presentation has been added. The term “pro forma” refers to the presentation with proportional consolidation. The pro forma segment reporting is not part of the Swiss GAAP FER consolidated financial statements. 48