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D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-05-02 20:50
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT ...
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-03-24 18:11
D-MARKET Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (NASDAQ:HEPS) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call March 24, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Helin Celikbilek - Investor Relations Director Mehmet Murat Emirdağ - Chief Executive Officer Halil Korhan Öz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Miriam Josiah - Morgan Stanley Hanzade Kilickiran - JPMorgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. I am Gail, your Chorus Call Operator. Welcome and thank you for joining the He ...
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-03-24 11:00
[Financial and Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Hepsiburada%20Announces%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and%20Full%20Year%202021%20Financial%20Results) [Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Fourth%20Quarter%202021%20Financial%20and%20Operational%20Highlights) In Q4 2021, Hepsiburada achieved **significant growth** in **Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)** and **order volume**, with a **52.5%** and **53.4% increase year-over-year**, respectively. The **active customer base expanded to 11.3 million**. However, **EBITDA declined to negative TRY 676.7 million** due to **increased advertising and payroll expenses**. Notably, the company reported a **net income of TRY 714.0 million**, **primarily driven by substantial net foreign exchange gains** Q4 2021 Key Metrics vs. Q4 2020 | Metric | Q4 2021 (TRY) | Q4 2020 (TRY) | Change (YoY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GMV | 9.4 billion | 6.1 billion | +52.5% | | Revenue | 2.76 billion | 2.20 billion | +25.4% | | Number of Orders | 17.4 million | 11.3 million | +53.4% | | Active Customers | 11.3 million | 9.0 million | +24.8% | | Frequency | 4.7 | 3.9 | +22.9% | | Active Merchants | 75.0 thousand | 44.7 thousand | +67.9% | | EBITDA | (676.7 million) | (182.7 million) | -270.4% | | Net Income/(Loss) | 714.0 million | (322.8 million) | n.m. | - The **shift to profitability** in Q4 was **primarily due to TRY 1.66 billion in net foreign exchange gains** from **U.S. dollar-denominated bank deposits**, compared to a negligible gain in Q4 2020[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The **decline in EBITDA** was **mainly attributed to increased advertising and payroll expenses**, and to a lesser extent, **lower gross contribution**[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Full Year 2021 Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Full%20Year%202021%20(Unaudited)%20Financial%20and%20Operational%20Highlights) For the full year 2021, Hepsiburada's **GMV grew by 54.0% to TRY 26.2 billion**, **surpassing its guidance**. **Revenue increased by 18.5%**, with the **slower growth rate relative to GMV reflecting a strategic shift towards the marketplace model**. The company experienced a **significant decline in EBITDA to negative TRY 1.63 billion**, **driven by higher customer discounts, advertising costs, and payroll expenses**. The **net loss for the year was TRY 625.8 million**, which was **mitigated by significant foreign exchange gains** Full Year 2021 Key Metrics vs. Full Year 2020 | Metric | 2021 (TRY) | 2020 (TRY) | Change (YoY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GMV | 26.2 billion | 17.0 billion | +54.0% | | Revenue | 7.56 billion | 6.38 billion | +18.5% | | Number of Orders | 53.5 million | 34.9 million | +53.4% | | Share of Marketplace GMV | 67.9% | 59.0% | +8.9 pp | | EBITDA | (1.63 billion) | (87.8 million) | n.m. | | Net Loss | (625.8 million) | (474.5 million) | +31.9% | | Free Cash Flow | (124.1 million) | 341.4 million | n.m. | - The difference between the **54.0% GMV growth** and **18.5% revenue growth** is **mainly due to an 8.9 percentage point shift in GMV mix towards the Marketplace (3P)**, where **revenue is recognized on a net basis**, and **higher campaign costs**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The **decline in EBITDA** was **attributed to lower gross contribution** (especially from Q3 discounts), **increased advertising costs**, and **higher payroll expenses amid intensified competition**[8](index=8&type=chunk) [CEO Commentary](index=2&type=section&id=CEO%20Commentary) The CEO highlighted the company's **strong Q4 performance**, which led to **exceeding the full-year GMV growth outlook** despite **currency volatility** and a **competitive market**. For 2022, the strategy focuses on **scaling growth drivers**, **enhancing logistics and technology**, and using **data-driven marketing**. A **key priority** is achieving **sustainable growth** and **improving profitability** through **disciplined cash and cost management**, with a **commitment to leading the digitalization of commerce in Turkey** - The company **exceeded its full-year GMV growth outlook**, reaching **TRY 26 billion**, **driven by strong execution** in the fourth quarter[6](index=6&type=chunk) - In 2022, the company will **focus on scaling growth drivers**, **building on strategic assets**, and **investing in logistics, technology, and data-driven marketing**[7](index=7&type=chunk) - A **high priority for the future** is pursuing **sustainable growth** by **improving profitability** through **disciplined cash and cost management**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Recent innovations include the **nationwide rollout of HepsiJet XL** for large items and the **introduction of a buy-now-pay-later solution** within the **Hepsipay Wallet**[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Financial Outlook and Business Developments](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) [Financial Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) For the full year 2022, Hepsiburada expects **approximately 50% GMV growth** compared to 2021, despite uncertainties from regional geopolitical headwinds and high inflation. The company anticipates **Q1 2022 GMV growth to be stronger** than the rest of the year. Management has **no plans to raise additional capital** in the next 18 months and is **focused on improving margins** through **disciplined cash and cost management** - The company **expects to achieve around 50% GMV growth** for the full year of 2022 compared to 2021[16](index=16&type=chunk) - **GMV growth in Q1 2022 is expected to be higher** than the growth rate for the rest of the year[14](index=14&type=chunk) - The company has **no plans to raise capital** during the next 18 months and will **focus on improving margins and profitability**[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Key Business Developments](index=4&type=section&id=Key%20Business%20Developments) The company's **key business developments centered on strong performance** during the **peak 'Legendary November' season**, **driven by its hybrid 1P-3P model and affordability solutions**. Growth was **fueled by an expanding customer base and increased order frequency**. The **Marketplace continued to scale**, with **significant increases in active merchants and SKUs**. **Customer experience remained a focus**, evidenced by a **high Net Promoter Score** and **enhancements in logistics services like HepsiJet**. **Strategic assets Hepsipay and HepsiExpress saw rapid user adoption and service expansion**, including the **launch of a BNPL solution**. The company also **continued its commitment to social programs**, notably **empowering women entrepreneurs** [GMV and Order Growth](index=5&type=section&id=GMV%20and%20Order%20Growth) **Q4 2021 GMV grew 52.5% YoY to TRY 9.4 billion**, with **orders reaching a quarterly high of 17.4 million** (**+53.4% YoY**). This growth was **driven by a combination of an increased Active Customer base** (to **11.3 million**) and **higher purchase frequency** (to **4.7**). For the full year, **GMV grew 54% to TRY 26.2 billion**, with **total orders up 53.4% to 53.5 million** - **Q4 2021 GMV growth of 52.5% was achieved on top of a strong 115% GMV growth** in Q4 2020[21](index=21&type=chunk) - For the full year 2021, **GMV per Active Customer grew by 23.4%**, and **frequency per new cohort customer increased by approximately 19%** compared to 2020[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Marketplace](index=5&type=section&id=Marketplace) The **Marketplace's share of total GMV increased to 65.4%** in Q4 2021. The **active merchant base grew by nearly 68% YoY to 75,000**, and the **number of SKUs more than doubled to 90.3 million**. The company **enhanced merchant support** through the new HepsiPartner app and **expanded its value-added services**. **HepsiJet delivered 52% of Marketplace parcels** in Q4, and **fulfillment services (HepsiLojistik) were expanded to all seven distribution centers** Marketplace Metrics (as of Dec 31, 2021) | Metric | Q4 2021 | vs. Q4 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Share of Marketplace GMV | 65.4% | +5.0 pp | | Active Merchant Base | 75.0 thousand | +67.9% | | Number of SKUs | 90.3 million | +103% | - **HepsiJet delivered 52% of total Marketplace parcels** in Q4 2021, a **significant increase** from **16%** for the full year 2020[28](index=28&type=chunk) - **Value-added services showed strong adoption**: **HepsiLojistik (fulfillment) served 191 merchants**, and **HepsiAd (adtech) was used by over 25,000 merchants** in 2021[29](index=29&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk) [Customer Experience](index=6&type=section&id=Customer%20Experience) Hepsiburada **maintained its Net Promoter Score (NPS) leadership** in the Turkish e-commerce market with a **score of 68**. The company's **logistics arm, HepsiJet, was instrumental in this**, **delivering 79% of retail (1P) orders on the next day** in 2021 and **handling nearly 50% of total platform parcels**. In February 2022, the company **completed the nationwide rollout of HepsiJet XL**, its **two-man handling service for large items**, which **achieved a 98% customer satisfaction score** in Q4 2021 - **Maintained NPS leadership** in the Turkish e-commerce market with a **score of 68** in December 2021[33](index=33&type=chunk) - **HepsiJet delivered 79% of retail (1P) orders on the next day** in 2021 and **handled nearly 50% of total Hepsiburada parcels** for the year[38](index=38&type=chunk) - **HepsiJet XL**, the **two-man handling cargo service**, was **rolled out to all 81 cities in Turkey by February 2022** and **recorded a ~98% customer satisfaction score** in Q4 2021[39](index=39&type=chunk) [New Strategic Assets (Hepsipay and HepsiExpress)](index=7&type=section&id=New%20Strategic%20Assets:%20Hepsipay%20and%20HepsiExpress) **Hepsipay Wallet reached 5.2 million customers** by the end of 2021, with **37% of total GMV passing through it** in Q4. A **key development was the launch of a 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) solution** in early Q1 2022. The company also **acquired consumer finance company Doruk Finansman to expand its fintech capabilities**. **HepsiExpress**, the **on-demand grocery service**, **expanded its ecosystem to over 60 brands across roughly 2,100 stores** - **Hepsipay Wallet reached 5.2 million customers** by year-end 2021, just six months after its launch[41](index=41&type=chunk) - **Launched the first end-to-end digital 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) solution** in the Turkish e-commerce market in Q1 2022[43](index=43&type=chunk) - **Acquired consumer finance company Doruk Finansman** in February 2022 to offer additional financing solutions to customers[44](index=44&type=chunk) - **HepsiExpress expanded to include over 60 brands** from national and regional retailers across **approximately 2,100 stores** in 2021[46](index=46&type=chunk) [Social Consciousness, Diversity and Inclusion](index=8&type=section&id=Social%20Consciousness,%20Diversity%20and%20Inclusion) The company **continued its 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' program**, launched in 2017. As of December 31, 2021, the program has **reached 28,781 women entrepreneurs** across Turkey, with **approximately 13,000 benefiting from free shipping incentives**. The initiative **received eight awards** in 2021 - As of December 31, 2021, the **'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' program has reached 28,781 women entrepreneurs**[49](index=49&type=chunk) [Financial Review](index=9&type=section&id=Hepsiburada%20Financial%20Review) [Revenue](index=9&type=section&id=Revenue) Full-year 2021 **revenue grew 18.5% to TRY 7.56 billion**, while **Q4 2021 revenue grew 25.4% to TRY 2.76 billion**. The **significant gap between revenue growth and the much higher GMV growth** (**54.0% for FY21**) is **primarily due to the strategic shift towards the Marketplace (3P) model**, where **revenue is recognized on a net commission basis**, and an **increase in customer discounts which are deducted from revenue** Revenue by Segment (TRY million) | Segment | FY 2021 (TRY) | FY 2020 (TRY) | YoY % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sale of goods (1P) | 6.13 billion | 5.30 billion | +15.7% | | Marketplace revenue (3P) | 601.3 million | 603.2 million | -0.3% | | Delivery service revenue | 740.2 million | 445.9 million | +66.0% | | **Total Revenue** | **7.56 billion** | **6.38 billion** | **+18.5%** | - The **0.3% decline in full-year Marketplace revenue**, despite a **77.2% growth in Marketplace GMV**, was **mainly due to higher customer discounts**, particularly in Q3 2021[59](index=59&type=chunk) - **Delivery service revenue grew 66.0%** in 2021, **driven by a 53.4% rise in order numbers** and an **expansion of HepsiJet's services to third parties**[60](index=60&type=chunk) [Gross Contribution](index=11&type=section&id=Gross%20Contribution) For the full year 2021, **gross contribution increased by 21.1% to TRY 1.85 billion**. However, the **gross contribution margin as a percentage of GMV declined by 1.9 percentage points to 7.1%**, **primarily due to increased customer discounts amid intensified market competition**, especially in Q3 2021. The **margin showed significant sequential improvement** in Q4 2021, **rising 2.7 percentage points from Q3 2021** Gross Contribution Analysis | Metric | FY 2021 (TRY) | FY 2020 (TRY) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Contribution | 1.85 billion | 1.53 billion | +21.1% | | Gross Contribution Margin (% of GMV) | 7.1% | 9.0% | -1.9 pp | - The **decline in the annual gross contribution margin** was **mainly due to increased customer discounts**, particularly in Q3 2021, resulting from a slowdown in market growth and intensified competition[66](index=66&type=chunk) - The **gross contribution margin improved significantly by 2.7 percentage points** in Q4 2021 compared to Q3 2021, **due to a reduction in customer discounts** despite the peak shopping season[64](index=64&type=chunk) [Operating Expenses](index=12&type=section&id=Operating%20Expenses) Full-year 2021 **net operating expenses increased by 42.3% to TRY 9.33 billion**. This was **driven by a 131.8% surge in advertising expenses to TRY 1.50 billion** and a **164.2% rise in payroll expenses to TRY 859.3 million**, which **included share-based payments**. **Shipping expenses also grew 76.2%**. Despite the absolute increase, **net operating expenses as a percentage of GMV improved by 2.9 percentage points to 35.6%**, **mainly due to a lower cost of inventory sold as a percentage of GMV from the shift to the marketplace model** Operating Expenses as a % of GMV | Expense Category | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | Change (pp) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Advertising expenses | 5.7% | 3.8% | +1.9 pp | | Payroll and staff expenses | 3.3% | 1.9% | +1.4 pp | | Shipping and packaging expenses | 3.6% | 3.2% | +0.5 pp | | Cost of inventory sold | 21.8% | 28.5% | -6.7 pp | - The **131.8% increase in advertising expenses** in 2021 was **due to investments in brand and growth drivers** in a highly competitive environment, leading to **costlier GMV growth**[71](index=71&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk) - The **164.2% increase in payroll expenses** was due to **talent onboarding for core operations and strategic assets**, **salary rises**, and **TRY 259.7 million in share-based payment expenses**[73](index=73&type=chunk) [Share Based Payment](index=14&type=section&id=Share%20Based%20Payment) The company made a **cash settlement payment of TRY 121.2 million** in Q4 2021 related to its share-based payment plan, **triggered by the successful IPO**. For the **equity-settled portion of the plan**, the company **recorded an expense of TRY 138.5 million** as of December 31, 2021, related to **vesting conditions**. **No provision has been made for performance target-based payments as the criteria have not yet been set** - The company paid the **cash-settled part of its pre-IPO incentive plan** in Q4 2021, amounting to **TRY 121.2 million**[78](index=78&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2021, the company **recorded TRY 138.5 million as an expense** for the **equity-settled portion of the plan** based on **vesting conditions**[79](index=79&type=chunk) [Financial Income and Expenses](index=14&type=section&id=Financial%20Income%20and%20Expenses) For the full year 2021, the company recorded a **significant increase in financial income to TRY 2.16 billion**, **primarily driven by TRY 2.01 billion in foreign exchange gains** on its **U.S. dollar-denominated bank deposits (including IPO proceeds)** due to the **Turkish Lira's depreciation**. **Financial expenses also rose to TRY 1.02 billion**, **mainly from foreign exchange losses on U.S. dollar-denominated trade payables** and **higher commission expenses for early collection of credit card receivables** - Full-year **financial income surged to TRY 2.16 billion** from **TRY 102.9 million** in 2020, **mainly due to a TRY 2.01 billion increase in foreign exchange gains**[82](index=82&type=chunk) - The **FX gains were generated from U.S. dollar-denominated bank deposits and financial investments** following the **IPO**, as the USD appreciated **26.6%** against the TRY during the year[82](index=82&type=chunk) - Full-year **financial expenses increased to TRY 1.02 billion** from **TRY 396.4 million** in 2020, **driven by FX losses on USD-denominated trade payables** and **higher credit card commission costs**[83](index=83&type=chunk)[84](index=84&type=chunk) [Net Income / Loss and EBITDA](index=15&type=section&id=Net%20Income%20/%20Loss%20and%20EBITDA) In Q4 2021, the company reported a **net income of TRY 714.0 million**, a **significant turnaround from a net loss of TRY 322.8 million** in Q4 2020, **driven by TRY 1.66 billion in net foreign exchange gains**. For the full year 2021, the **net loss widened to TRY 625.8 million** from **TRY 474.5 million** in 2020. Full-year **EBITDA was negative TRY 1.63 billion**, a **sharp decline from negative TRY 87.8 million** in 2020, resulting in an **EBITDA margin of -6.2% of GMV** Profitability Metrics (TRY million) | Metric | FY 2021 (TRY) | FY 2020 (TRY) | Q4 2021 (TRY) | Q4 2020 (TRY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income/(Loss) | (625.8 million) | (474.5 million) | 714.0 million | (322.8 million) | | EBITDA | (1.63 billion) | (87.8 million) | (676.7 million) | (182.7 million) | | EBITDA as % of GMV | (6.2)% | (0.5)% | (7.2)% | (3.0)% | - The **full-year decline in EBITDA as a percentage of GMV** was **driven by a 1.9pp decrease in gross contribution margin**, a **1.9pp rise in advertising expenses**, and a **1.4pp rise in payroll expenses**[88](index=88&type=chunk) [Capital Expenditures](index=15&type=section&id=Capital%20Expenditures) **Capital expenditures for the full year 2021 more than doubled to TRY 214.8 million**, compared to **TRY 100.1 million** in 2020. The **investments were primarily directed towards product developments for the app, website, and mobile platforms**, as well as the **purchase of property and equipment to support growing operations** Capital Expenditures (TRY million) | Period | 2021 (TRY) | 2020 (TRY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Full Year | 214.8 million | 100.1 million | | Q4 | 76.8 million | 37.3 million | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=16&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) As of year-end 2021, the company held a **strong liquidity position** with **total cash and financial investments of approximately TRY 5.0 billion**, **significantly boosted by IPO proceeds**. **Free cash flow for the year was negative TRY 124.1 million**, a **decrease from positive TRY 341.4 million** in 2020, **mainly due to lower cash from operations**. **Negative net working capital increased**, **reflecting higher trade payables from increased business volume**. **Short-term bank borrowings were reduced** [Net Working Capital](index=16&type=section&id=Net%20Working%20Capital) **Negative net working capital increased to TRY 2.46 billion** as of December 31, 2021, from **negative TRY 1.16 billion** a year prior. This increase was **mainly driven by a TRY 2.04 billion rise in trade payables and payables to merchants**, **reflecting higher inventory procurement and operational expenses**. The **inventory balance also increased by TRY 869.3 million to mitigate supply chain risks** - **Negative net working capital more than doubled**, **primarily due to a significant increase in trade payables and payables to merchants**[91](index=91&type=chunk)[92](index=92&type=chunk) [Cash Flow](index=16&type=section&id=Cash%20Flow) For the full year 2021, **net cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly to TRY 89.5 million** from **TRY 441.4 million** in 2020. Consequently, **free cash flow turned negative to TRY 124.1 million** from a **positive TRY 341.4 million** in the prior year. The **decline in operating cash flow was primarily due to non-cash net foreign exchange differences and changes in working capital components like inventories and receivables** Cash Flow Summary (TRY million) | Metric | FY 2021 (TRY) | FY 2020 (TRY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash from Operating Activities | 89.5 million | 441.4 million | | Free Cash Flow | (124.1 million) | 341.4 million | [Total Cash and Bank Borrowings](index=17&type=section&id=Total%20Cash%20and%20Bank%20Borrowings) As of December 31, 2021, **total cash and cash equivalents stood at TRY 3.95 billion**, a **substantial increase from TRY 592.6 million** at the end of 2020, **mainly due to IPO proceeds**. The company also held **TRY 1.02 billion in financial investments**. **Approximately 98.4% of the cash was held in U.S. dollars**. **Short-term bank borrowings decreased to TRY 193.2 million** from **TRY 347.4 million** - **Total cash and cash equivalents increased to TRY 3.95 billion**, **primarily from IPO proceeds**[98](index=98&type=chunk) - The company held an additional **TRY 1.02 billion in financial investments**, consisting of **U.S. dollar-based mutual funds**[99](index=99&type=chunk) - **Short-term bank borrowings were reduced to TRY 193.2 million** from **TRY 347.4 million year-over-year**[100](index=100&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=19&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=19&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20BALANCE%20SHEETS) The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, shows **total assets of TRY 7.88 billion**, a **significant increase from TRY 1.96 billion** in 2020. This was **driven by a surge in current assets**, **particularly cash and financial investments from the IPO**. **Total liabilities increased to TRY 5.08 billion** from **TRY 2.75 billion**, **mainly due to higher trade payables**. **Total equity turned positive to TRY 2.80 billion** from a **deficit of TRY 787.3 million**, **reflecting the capital increase from the IPO** Balance Sheet Summary (TRY thousands) | Item | 31 Dec 2021 (TRY Thousands) | 31 Dec 2020 (TRY Thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **7.88 billion** | **1.96 billion** | | Total Current Assets | 7.09 billion | 1.69 billion | | **Total Liabilities** | **5.08 billion** | **2.75 billion** | | Total Current Liabilities | 4.87 billion | 2.66 billion | | **Total Equity** | **2.80 billion** | (787.3 million) | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss](index=20&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20COMPREHENSIVE%20LOSS) The consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, reports a **net loss of TRY 625.8 million**, compared to a **net loss of TRY 474.5 million** in 2020. The **operating loss widened significantly to TRY 1.77 billion** from **TRY 181.0 million**. However, this was **substantially offset by net financial income**, **primarily from foreign exchange gains**. For Q4 2021, the company **posted a net income of TRY 714.0 million**, a **reversal from a net loss of TRY 322.8 million** in Q4 2020 Comprehensive Loss Summary (TRY thousands) | Item | Twelve Months 2021 (TRY Thousands) | Twelve Months 2020 (TRY Thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | 7.56 billion | 6.38 billion | | Operating loss | (1.77 billion) | (181.0 million) | | (Loss)/income for the period | (625.8 million) | (474.5 million) | | Basic and diluted loss per share | (1.92) | (1.46) | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=21&type=section&id=CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CASH%20FLOWS) For the year ended December 31, 2021, **net cash provided by operating activities was TRY 89.5 million**, a **sharp decrease from TRY 441.4 million** in 2020. **Net cash used in investing activities was TRY 1.01 billion**, **mainly for purchases of financial investments and capital expenditures**. **Net cash provided by financing activities was TRY 3.29 billion**, **dominated by proceeds from the IPO**. The company ended the year with a **net increase in cash and cash equivalents of TRY 2.37 billion** Cash Flow Summary (TRY thousands) | Item | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2021 (TRY Thousands) | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2020 (TRY Thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | 89.5 million | 441.4 million | | Net cash used in investing activities | (1.01 billion) | (99.9 million) | | Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities | 3.29 billion | (18.9 million) | | **Net increase in cash and cash equivalents** | **2.37 billion** | **322.5 million** | [Supplementary Information](index=23&type=section&id=Supplementary%20Information) [Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures](index=23&type=section&id=Use%20of%20Non-IFRS%20Financial%20Measures) This section defines and provides reconciliations for the **non-IFRS measures** used in the report: **EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Net Working Capital**. Management uses these metrics to **monitor underlying business performance, plan operations, and make strategic decisions**. **EBITDA is reconciled from net income/loss**, **Free Cash Flow from net cash from operating activities**, and **Net Working Capital from current assets and liabilities**. The **definition of Net Working Capital was revised in Q4 2021 to also exclude financial investments from current assets** - **EBITDA is defined as profit or loss for the period plus tax, financial expenses, depreciation, and amortization, less financial income**[116](index=116&type=chunk) - **Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash from operating activities less capital expenditures, plus proceeds from the sale of property and equipment**[116](index=116&type=chunk) - **Net Working Capital is defined as current assets (excluding cash, cash equivalents, and financial investments) minus current liabilities (excluding current bank borrowings and lease liabilities)**[116](index=116&type=chunk)[123](index=123&type=chunk) [Certain Definitions](index=26&type=section&id=Certain%20Definitions) This section provides definitions for **key operating performance indicators** used throughout the report. These include **Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), Active Customer, Frequency, and Gross Contribution**. These metrics are used by management and are **common in the e-commerce industry to gauge performance** - **GMV (Gross Merchandise Value)**: **Total value of orders sold through the platform, including VAT and shipping fees, before returns and cancellations**[128](index=128&type=chunk) - **Active Customer**: A user who purchased an item within the preceding 12-month period[128](index=128&type=chunk) - **Frequency**: The average number of orders per Active Customer over the preceding 12-month period[128](index=128&type=chunk) [Additional Information](index=17&type=section&id=Additional%20Information) The company provides updates on two key matters. First, the **acquisition of Doruk Finansman A.Ş., a Turkish consumer finance company, was completed on February 28, 2022**. Second, **two putative class-action lawsuits were filed against the company in New York in 2021 related to its IPO registration statement**. The company believes the **claims are without merit and plans to defend itself vigorously** - The **acquisition of consumer finance company Doruk Finansman was closed on February 28, 2022**[101](index=101&type=chunk) - **Two class-action lawsuits were filed in the U.S. alleging that the IPO registration statement omitted necessary facts**. The company plans to **vigorously defend against these claims**[103](index=103&type=chunk) [Forward Looking Statements](index=28&type=section&id=Forward%20Looking%20Statements) This section contains **standard legal disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements** made in the press release. It cautions that these statements, which include **financial outlook and strategic plans**, are based on current expectations and are **subject to numerous risks and uncertainties**. These risks include **macroeconomic conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical conflicts, and competition**. Readers are advised **not to place undue reliance on these statements** - **Forward-looking statements include future GMV expectations, plans for new initiatives, and projections on growth and profitability**[132](index=132&type=chunk) - These statements involve **known and unknown risks**, including **global economic conditions, supply chain challenges, the conflict in Ukraine, and competitive pressures**, which could cause **actual results to differ materially**[132](index=132&type=chunk)[133](index=133&type=chunk)
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-23 20:13
D-MARKET Elektronik Hizmetler Tic. A.. (NASDAQ:HEPS) Q3 2021 Results Earnings Conference Call November 23, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Helin Celikbilek - Investor Relations Director Murat Emirda - Chief Executive Officer Korhan Öz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Cesar Tiron - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Miriam Adisa - Morgan Stanley Cem Ünal - Goldman Sachs Hanzade Klçkran - JP Morgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. I am Myrtle, your Chorus Call o ...
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-11-23 16:03
hepsiburada Q3 2021 Results Presentation Nov 23, 2021 1 Forward Looking Statements SUBTITLE BELOW THIS LINE NOTES START FROM HERE AND GROW UP This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe Harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect the current views of D-MARKET Electronic Services and Trading ("we", "our", "Hepsiburada" or the ...
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading(HEPS) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-26 17:46
D-MARKET Elektronik Hizmetler Tic. A.. (NASDAQ:HEPS) Q2 2021 Results Conference Call August 26, 2021 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Helin Celikbilek - IR, Director Murat Emirda - CEO Korhan Öz - CFO Conference Call Participants Cesar Tiron - Bank of America Miriam Adisa - Morgan Stanley Asl Tuncer - Goldman Sachs Hanzade Klçkran - JP Morgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. IÂ'm Constantinos, your Chorus Call Operator. Welcome and thank you for joining me the Hepsiburada Conference ...