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Scout24 publishes combined 2023 annual report with non-financial statement and confirms financial guidance framework for 2024 – 2026 - Seite 2

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^{3 Group EBITDA (unadjusted) is defined as earnings before the financial result, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses.}

^{4 Based on a weighted average number of shares of 73,691,314 for the 2023 financial year and 77,806,579 for the 2022 financial year.}

^{5 Adjusted (1) for non-operating effects, which are also used to determine ordinary operating EBITDA, (2) for depreciation, amortization and impairment losses on assets acquired in business combinations, and (3) for financial result effects primarily resulting from measurement of purchase price liabilities. The nominal tax rate is applied to the adjusted earnings.}

For complete financials for the year 2023 and detailed explanations, please see the annual report 2023 on our Reporting 2023 microsite at www.scout24.com/en/reporting-2023 or our publications section at www.scout24.com/en/investor-relations/financial-reports-presentations.

2023 results underscore highly successful and sustainable growth strategy

Based on the most comprehensive product and tech portfolio centered around its three customer groups – agents, homeowners, seekers – Scout24 is successfully executing on its strategy of evolving beyond a traditional marketplace. 2023 highlights another year of strong results with continued revenue growth, mainly driven by the high demand for ImmoScout24’s core products, and an increased operating leverage. This reflects the high relevance of the ImmoScout24 platform and Scout24’s robust business model with a diversified product portfolio, that enables the company to grow in all market environments.

Scout24’s interconnectivity strategy will drive future growth

The claim of the annual report, “Growing with impact”, highlights the close link between Scout24’s growth ambitions and the updated company strategy around interconnectivity, as well as its commitment to a consistent environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach.

Following the claim, Scout24 now initiates the next phase of its strategy: Scout24 will deliver growth by merging relevant object data with classifieds to facilitate more efficient matchmaking between all stakeholders. AI (Artificial Intelligence) plays a key role in building interconnected products for customers and consumers with a more personalized user experience. In the future, Scout24 will provide more market transparency along the real estate transaction. Scout24 outlined its updated strategy at the Capital Markets Day on 28 February 2024. The presentation and a recording of the day can be found at www.scout24.com/en/investor-relations/financial-events/capital-markets-day.