Team Internet Group PLC Announces Financial Year 2024 Trading Update

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24-03-2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
24 March 2025
Team Internet Group plc
("Team Internet" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Notice of Audited 2024 Annual Report Date
Financial Year ("FY") 2024 Trading Update
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM / / March 24, 2025 / Team Internet Group Plc (AIM:TIG)(OTCQX:TIGXF), the global internet company that generates recurring revenue from creating meaningful and successful connections: businesses to domains, brands to consumers, publishers to advertisers, announces a revised date for the publication of its audited annual report for the financial year 2024. The audited annual report will now be published by the end of the month. This short delay will allow sufficient time for the Company's auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to complete its audit.
The results for the financial year 2024 are in line with the Group's Trading Update on 4 February 2025, with all material financial data provided below in advance of the publication of the audited annual report. The Group remains confident in its ability to meet recently revised market expectations.
Financial summary
Gross revenue decreased by 4.1% to USD 802.8 million (FY2023: USD 836.9 million)
Net revenue (gross profit) decreased by 1.9% to USD 187.5 million (FY2023: USD 191.1 million), with gross margin increasing from 22.8% to 23.4%
Adjusted EBITDA(i) decreased by 4.7% to USD 91.9 million (FY2023: USD 96.4 million), with adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue remaining close to 50% at 49.0% (FY2023: 50.4%)
Operating profit decreased by 82.1% to USD 8.2 million (FY2023 restated(ii): USD 45.7 million), following USD 36.0 million of impairment charges primarily relating to the Group's Shinez I.O. Ltd subsidiary, without which operating profit would have been USD 44.2 million, 3.3% lower than FY2023
Due to the same impairment charges, a loss after tax of USD 17.7 million (FY2023 profit after tax restated: USD 25.1 million) was recorded
Adjusted EPS (diluted) decreased by 5.5% to USD 21.22 cents (FY2023 restated(ii): USD 22.46 cents)
Adjusted operating cash flow increased by 7.0% to USD 99.1 million (FY2023: USD 92.6 million)
Adjusted operating cash conversion of 108% (FY2023: 96%)
Net debt(iii) of USD 96.4 million (31 December 2023: USD 74.1 million, 30 June 2024: USD 109.9 million). Team Internet has continued to be cash generative in 2024, reducing net debt by USD 13.5 million in the second half of the year despite USD 12.0 million of shareholder distributions including payment of an interim dividend of 1 pence per share
Leverage increased to 1.2x adjusted EBITDA (31 December 2023: 1.0x)
Interest cover decreased to 5.9x (31 December 2023: 7.3x)
The directors do not propose a final dividend in respect of FY2024 as the company rebalances short-term shareholder returns with deleveraging
Operational and corporate summary
The Group achieved record operating cash flow of USD 99.1 million
Despite a shifting digital landscape, Team Internet delivered record cash generation and maintained robust margins, proving the resilience of our model. Our ability to adapt and optimise ensures we remain well-positioned for future growth
Short-term recalibration is essential for long-term success. By focusing on high-quality revenue streams, AI-driven efficiencies, and strategic cost discipline, we are building a leaner, more resilient business primed for sustainable growth
2024 was a year of strategic transformation-expanding AI-driven monetisation, increasing direct advertiser relationships, and enhancing our tech stack to drive efficiency. Our Domains, Identity & Software and Comparison segments outperformed expectations, setting the stage for further expansion in 2025
CEO Comment
Michael Riedl, CEO of Team Internet, commented:"The internet is in a state of constant reinvention, and so is Team Internet. 2024 brought its share of challenges, we didn't just adapt-we evolved and delivered a robust financial performance. Our product comparison and identity solutions are scaling rapidly, proving that the Group's strategic diversification pays off.
The Search segment's difficult reset in 2025 in response to recent market developments is the acceleration of a long-anticipated pivot, not, the board believes, a permanent setback. We are re-engineering the business, focusing on efficiency, high-value traffic, and AI-powered content generation to drive a leaner, smarter, and more sustainable model.
By 2026, we expect to be back to double-digit EBITDA growth, fuelled by innovation, automation, and relentless execution. Team Internet remains a key enabler of the infrastructure of digital commerce across domains, e-commerce and digital marketing."
Enquiries
For further information, please contact:
Team Internet Group plc [phone]
Michael Riedl, Chief Executive Officer
William Green, Chief Financial Officer
Zeus Capital Limited (NOMAD and Joint Broker)
Nick Cowles / James Edis (Investment Banking) [phone]
Dominic King (Corporate Broking) [phone]
Berenberg (Joint Broker) [phone]
Mark Whitmore / Richard Andrews
SEC Newgate (for media) [phone]
Bob Huxford / Tom Carnegie / Harry Handyside [e-mail]
(i)Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment, non-core operating expenses, foreign exchange gains and losses, and share-based payment expenses
(ii)Further information on prior period restatements was included in our Nine months ended 30 September 2024 interim report and will also be featured in our annual report, set for publication by the end of the month
(iii)Includes cash (USD 88.3m), bank debt and prepaid finance costs (USD 184.9m) and hedging assets (USD 0.2m) as of 31 December 2024 (31 December 2023 cash (USD 92.7m),bank debt and prepaid finance costs (USD 166.6m) and hedging liabilities (USD 0.2m))
Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes forward-looking statements. Whilst these forward-looking statements are made in good faith, they are based upon the information available to Team Internet at the date of this document and upon current expectations, projections, market conditions and assumptions about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Group and should be treated with an appropriate degree of caution.
About Team Internet Group plc
Team Internet (AIM: TIG, OTCQX: TIGXF) creates meaningful and successful connections from businesses to domains, brands to consumers, publishers to advertisers, enabling everyone to realise their digital ambitions. The Company is a leading global internet solutions company that operates in two highly attractive markets: domain name management, identity and software solutions (DIS segment) and high-growth digital advertising (Comparison and Search segments). The DIS segment is a critical constituent of the global online presence and productivity tool ecosystem, where the Company serves as the primary distribution channel for a wide range of digital products. The Company's Comparison and Search segments create privacy-safe and AI-generated online consumer journeys that convert general interest online media users into confident high conviction consumers through advertorial and review websites. The Company's high-quality earnings come from subscription recurring revenues in the DIS segment and revenue share on rolling utility-style contracts in the Comparison and Search segments.
For more information please visit: www.teaminternet.com
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY ON GROUP PERFORMANCE
Introduction
We reported gross revenue of USD 802.8 million and net revenue of USD 187.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA of USD 91.9 million.
While Search faced headwinds in 2024, our Domains, Identity & Software (DIS) and Comparison segments outperformed expectations, with both segments delivering growth in the year and together contributing 51.2% of net revenue in 2024, up from 43.9% in 2023. These segments remain poised for further expansion in 2025. This shift underscores the increasing resilience of our business model, as we continue to diversify revenue streams and strengthen our position across all segments.
Performance review
The Group's financial performance during the period is reflected in the key financial metrics listed below:
Year ended
31 December 2024
Year ended
31 December 2023 (restated)
Change
USD m
USD m
%
Revenue
802.8
836.9
(4.1%)
Net revenue (gross profit)
187.5
191.1
(1.9%)
Adjusted EBITDA
91.9
96.4
(4.6%)
Operating profit
8.2
45.7
(82.1%)
Adjusted operating cash conversion
108%
96%
12.5%
(Loss)/profit after tax
(17.7)
25.1
(170.5%)
EPS - Basic (cents)
(6.98)
9.20
(175.9%)
EPS - Diluted (cents)
(6.98)
8.89
(178.5%)
EPS - Adjusted earnings - basic (cents)
21.49
23.27
(7.6%)
EPS - Adjusted earnings - diluted (cents)
21.22
22.46
(5.5%)
Segment Highlights
The Group committed to providing greater information by reporting on the profitability of each reporting segment, as well as separating out our Comparison business, which has grown so favourably that it now qualifies as a separate reporting segment.
The Group's new reporting segments performed as follows during financial years 2023 and 2024:
Year ended
31 December
2024
Year ended
31 December
2023 (restated)
Change
USD m
USD m
%
Domains, Identity & Software (DIS) A
Revenue
202.7
188.7
7.4%
Net revenue
73.6
68.2
7.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
19.4
12.9
50.4%
Comparison B
Revenue
63.0
44.2
42.5%
Net revenue
22.4
15.7
42.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
16.1
9.2
75.0%
Search C
Revenue
537.1
604.0
(11.1%)
Net revenue
91.5
107.2
(14.6%)
Adjusted EBITDA
56.4
74.3
(24.1%)
Total
Revenue
802.8
836.9
(4.1%)
Net revenue
187.5
191.1
(1.9%)
Adjusted EBITDA
91.9
96.4
(4.6%)
Notes for new reporting segments
AComprises the former Online Presence segment and the Voluum SaaS business
BComprises VGL Publishing AG and its affiliates and businesses, operating product comparison websites such as Vergleich.org
CRepresents the former Online Marketing segment, less Comparison and Voluum
Outlook
Current analyst consensus for 2025 adjusted EBITDA is between USD 60 million and USD 62 million, with a return to double-digit Group earnings growth from 2026 onwards.
We look forward to providing our next update when the Company publishes its results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 around the end of August 2025.
Michael Riedl
Chief Executive Officer
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year ended
31 December
2024
Year ended
31 December
2023
Restated
USD m
USD m
Revenue
802.8
836.9
Cost of sales
(615.3)
(645.8)
Net revenue/gross profit
187.5
191.1
Operating expenses
(178.7)
(140.9)
Share-based payment expenses
(0.6)
(4.5)
Operating profit
8.2
45.7
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
91.9
96.4
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(3.0)
(3.3)
Amortisation of intangible assets
(39.3)
(38.1)
Impairment of intangible assets
(36.0)
(0.7)
Non-core operating expenses(b)
(7.1)
(2.7)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)
2.3
(1.4)
Share-based payment expenses
(0.6)
(4.5)
Operating profit
8.2
45.7
Finance income
1.2
0.6
Finance costs
(18.7)
(16.2)
Net finance costs
(17.5)
(15.6)
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(9.3)
30.1
Income tax expense
(8.4)
(5.0)
(Loss)/profit after taxation
(17.7)
25.1
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
(13.0)
4.8
Gain arising on changes in fair value of hedging instruments
0.4
-
Total other comprehensive (expense)/income
(12.6)
4.8
Total comprehensive profit for the period
30.3
29.9
Earnings per share:
Basic (cents)
(6.98)
9.20
Diluted (cents)
(6.98)
8.89
Adjusted earnings - Basic (cents)
21.49
23.27
Adjusted earnings - Diluted (cents)
21.22
22.46
All amounts relate to continuing activities
(a) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment, non-core operating expenses, foreign exchange gains and losses and share-based payment expenses.
(b) Non-core operating expenses include items related primarily to acquisition, integration and other related costs, which are not incurred as part of the underlyingtrading performance of the Group, and which are therefore adjusted for.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 December
2024
31 December
2023
Restated
1 January
2023
Restated
USD m
USD m
USD m
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
2.3
2.6
1.8
Right-of-use assets
3.9
4.6
5.5
Intangible assets
75.8
110.4
134.2
Goodwill
204.7
213.2
208.1
Other non-current assets
-
0.1
0.3
Deferred tax assets
11.9
12.8
9.5
Derivative financial instruments
0.2
-
-
298.8
343.7
359.4
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
91.5
106.4
98.2
Inventory
0.2
0.2
0.6
Current tax assets
0.8
0.3
-
Cash and cash equivalents
88.3
92.7
94.8
180.8
199.6
193.6
TOTAL ASSETS
479.6
543.3
553.0
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital
0.3
0.3
0.3
Share premium
-
-
98.3
Merger relief reserve
5.3
5.3
5.3
Share-based payment reserve
26.4
25.7
24.1
Cash flow hedging reserve
0.2
(0.2)
(0.2)
Foreign exchange translation reserve
(19.0)
(6.0)
(10.8)
Retained earnings
79.9
128.2
48.9
Total equity
93.1
153.3
165.9
Non-current liabilities
Other payables
5.2
4.5
11.4
Lease liabilities
2.6
3.2
3.8
Deferred tax liabilities
20.4
28.0
30.2
Borrowings
184.6
166.3
150.9
Derivative financial instruments
-
0.2
0.2
212.8
202.2
196.5
Current liabilities
Trade, other payables and accruals
132.4
151.5
163.6
Current tax liabilities
39.6
34.4
24.7
Lease liabilities
1.4
1.6
1.9
Borrowings
0.3
0.3
0.3
Derivative financial instruments
-
-
0.1
173.7
187.8
190.6
TOTAL LIABILITIES
386.5
390.0
387.1
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
479.6
543.3
553.0
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended
31 December
2024
Year ended
31 December
2023
Restated
USD m
USD m
Cash flow from operating activities
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(9.3)
30.1
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
3.0
3.3
Amortisation of intangible assets
39.3
38.1
Impairment of intangible assets
36.0
0.7
Finance costs (net)
17.5
15.6
Share-based payments
0.6
4.5
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables
24.5
(8.5)
Decrease in trade and other payables and accruals
(25.7)
(6.0)
Decrease in inventories
-
0.4
Cash flow inflow from operations
85.9
78.2
Income tax paid
(9.3)
(5.6)
Net cash flow inflow from operating activities
76.6
72.6
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
(1.3)
(1.9)
Payments for intangible assets (excluding domain names)
(8.3)
(8.3)
Payments for intangible assets - domain names
(0.5)
(3.3)
Payments of deferred consideration
(4.2)
(18.7)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary
0.2
-
Payments for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
(31.8)
(2.3)
Interest received
1.2
-
Net cash flow outflow from investing activities
(44.7)
(34.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
Drawdown of revolving credit facility
67.5
37.5
Repayment of revolving credit facility
(50.0)
(22.5)
Bank finance arrangement fees
(0.3)
(0.7)
Payment of dividends to ordinary Shareholders
(9.8)
(3.6)
Bank loan capital repayments
(0.3)
-
Repurchase of ordinary shares
(21.2)
(39.7)
Lease principal repayments
(1.9)
(2.3)
Interest paid
(16.1)
(12.1)
Net cash outflow from financing activities
(32.1)
(43.4)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(0.2)
(5.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
92.7
94.8
Exchange (losses)/gains on cash and cash equivalents
(4.2)
3.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
88.3
92.7
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