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UBS Australasia Conference 2016Richard Herring, CEO | 8 November 2016 2015
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APN Outdoor is a leader in outdoor advertising in Australia and New Zealand
Billboards: large format static and digital
located in prime locations
Transit: +90% coverage of Australian
capital city bus and tram networks
Rail: includes roadside locations and
X-track TVAirports: across Australia and NZ, including
internal and external digital sites
► Portfolio of premium, high traffic metro sites across specific categories
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Well positioned for continued growth
• Media revenue growing in line with outdoor
market
• Leading network of large format digital roadside
billboards with significant growth opportunities
• Our digital screens are in premium locations… it’s
not just quantity
• Substantial uplift from converting Static to Digital:
on average, a digital panel generates 3.5x to 4.5x
the revenue of a converted static billboard
• Leverage technology to better engage with
advertisers
• Upgraded 2016 guidance: revenue growth of 8.5%
to 9.0% and EBITDA of $84m to $86m
33.845.3
73.3
85.0
2013 2014 2015 2016F
1H 2H
EBITDA ($m)
CAGR FY2013–FY2016F ~36%1
Note:
1 Based on mid-point of 2016 guidance
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APO continues to experience double digit media revenue growth
10.0%
17.2% 17.1%
9.7%
17.9%16.7%
FY2014 FY2015 1 Jan — 30 Sep 2016
Market APO media revenue
Market vs APO media revenue growth (Australia only)
Source: APO, OMA
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Attractive portfolio of roadside digital screens with a national footprint
Digital Elite screens = 84
Static billboards = 1,022
% digital screens = 8%
Roadside large format
screens operating (7 Nov)
7
51
SA
12%
6
75
WA
7%
24
289
VIC
8%
21
244
NSW/ACT
8%
13
178
QLD
7%
13
185
NZ
7%
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Over 470,000 cars drive past APO's digital billboards each day in Sydney
Source: APO, NSW Dept of Roads & Maritime traffic data
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Pymble
1
Darlinghurst
2
CityWest Link
1
Sydney Airport
M5
1
General Holmes
Dr
Penrith
Hornsby
BaukhamHills
M4M4
M7
M7
M2 M2
M1
M5
Parramatta
Manly
Bondi
1
M5 Moorebank
1
M5 Belmore
A1
Mona Vale
2
Epping Rd, North
Ryde
1
Victoria Rd, Ryde
1
M4 Homebush
2
Military Rd, Mosman
2
St Leonards
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Sydney Airport
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Locality: M5 Motorway Belmore, Sydney| Product: Road| Format: Elite screen
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Locality: Sydney Airport, Joyce Drive, Sydney | Product: Road| Format: Elite screen
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Locality: Kwinana Freeway, Perth| Product: Road| Format: Elite screen
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Locality: Story Bridge, Brisbane| Product: Road| Format: Elite screen
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Growing digital contribution
APO's digital proportion of total revenue
6% 7%9%
16%
20%
26%
32%
1H13 2H13 1H14 2H14 1H15 2H15 1H16
Source: APO
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On average, a digital
panel generates 3.5x
to 4.5x the revenue of a converted static
billboard
Substantial revenue uplift from converting static to digital
…AFTER
BEFORE…
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Leverage technology to better engage with advertisersFocussing on
• Leading edge product development
‒ improvement in digital screen
technology
‒ utilising technology to connect
Outdoor and Mobile
• Facilitating sales advertiser interaction
‒ continue investment in bespoke
research
‒ accessing information, research and
data sets to better inform and improve
analytics to provide unique insights
Introducing CATCH:
a highly scalable
technology play
designed to engage
bus commuters
through their mobile
devices and provide
advertisers with an
interactive
engagement
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2016 outlook
• Assuming current market conditions continue to the end of 2016, APO expects
‒ revenue growth of 8.5% to 9.0% (vs previous guidance of 6.0% - 8.0%)
‒ EBITDA of $84m to $86m (vs previous guidance of $79m - $84m)
• Forward media bookings in H1 FY16 were up 13% vs H1 FY15, but 14% below the prior
corresponding period for the subsequent 8 weeks to 19 August 2016
‒ downturn in forward media bookings in early H2 2016 reflected the extended
Federal election, Olympics and sales performance
‒ actions have been implemented to improve sales execution, with favourable results
• In recent weeks, APO has experienced a solid recovery in media revenues and
bookings which are tracking at double digit growth vs the prior corresponding period
• APO has commissioned 32 new digital Elite screens so far this year, with a further 4
planned by the end of the year (vs previous guidance of 20 to 25)
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Questions?
Locality: Victoria Rd, North Ryde| Product: Road| Format: Elite screen
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Important notice and disclaimer
This presentation contains general information about the activities of APN Outdoor Group
Limited (ACN 155 848 589) (APO or Company) which is current as at 7 November 2016. It is
in summary form and does not purport to be complete. It presents financial information
on both a statutory basis (prepared in accordance with Australian accounting standards
which comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards) as well as information
provided on a non-IFRS basis. This presentation is not a recommendation or advice in
relation to APO or any product or service offered by APO’s subsidiaries. It is not intended
to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors, and does not contain all
information relevant or necessary for an investment decision. It should be read in
conjunction with APO’s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements filed
with the Australian Securities Exchange.
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, adequacy
or reliability of any statements, estimates or opinions or other information contained in this
presentation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, APO, its subsidiaries and their
respective directors, officers, employees and agents disclaim all liability and responsibility
for any direct or indirect loss or damage which maybe suffered by any recipient through
use of or reliance on anything contained in or omitted with this presentation.
No recommendation is made as to how investors should make an investment decision.
Investors must rely on their own examination of APO, including the merits and risks involved.
Investors should consult with their own professional advisors in connection with any
acquisition of securities.
The information in this presentation is for general information only. To the extent that
certain statements contained in this presentation may constitute “forward looking
statements” or statements about “future matters”, the information reflects APO’s intent,
belief, or expectations at the date of this presentation.
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