23.10.2024 08:55:00 CEST | Schibsted | Non-regulatory press releases

Schibsted ASA ("Schibsted" or "Schibsted Marketplaces") today announced ongoing
efforts to simplify its portfolio by exiting operations that are not considered
core. 



Consequently, the company will initiate processes to exit the comparison service
Lendo Group (Lendo, Compricer, Mybanker), e-commerce price comparison service
Prisjakt, its skilled trades marketplaces (Mittanbud, Servicefinder, Remppatori,
and 3byggetilbud.dk - http://3byggetilbud.dk), as well as the Jobs marketplaces
in Sweden and Finland. Schibsted Marketplaces also plans to divest a majority of
its venture portfolio.



Christian Printzell Halvorsen, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces, comments: "When I
took over as CEO, I committed to simplifying our organisation and sharpening our
focus. The actions we've announced today are decisive steps in that direction,
significantly contributing to our ongoing journey of streamlining our
organisation and our portfolio. We have a tremendous opportunity to build on our
strong market positions, and these steps will enable us to concentrate on our
four verticals, where we see the greatest potential for growth and long-term
value creation. We expect to initiate sales processes for these entities in the
next 9 months." 



Within the Jobs vertical, Schibsted Marketplaces will focus on strengthening its
leading position in Norway. As part of this focus, Schibsted Marketplaces will
close Blocket Jobs and JobbSafari in Sweden, and is exploring options for
exiting its Finnish job marketplace, Oikotie Jobs.



As the next steps, the company will present an update on the strategic and
financial objectives at the Capital Markets Day on 19 November, focusing on
growth and value creation.



Oslo, 23 October 2024

SCHIBSTED ASA

CONTACTS

 * Kristine Eia Kirkholm, Director of Communication, +47 932 47 875,
   kristine.eia.kirkholm@schibsted.com 
 * Malin Ebenfelt, Investor Relations Officer, +47 916 86 710, ir@schibsted.com 

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