What is Avito?
Avito is the leading online marketplace in Russia. It claims 10.3 million unique daily visitors, and has close to 47 million listings covering categories that include real estate, jobs, cars, goods, and services.
Naspers’ Classifieds business (also know as OLX Group) announced an investment of US$1.16 billion, at an implied enterprise value of $3.85 billion, to acquire a further 29.1% stake in Avito. OLX Group’s stake increases from 70.4% to 99.6% on a fully diluted basis. The remaining shares are held by existing management.
Avito Revenues
In the six months ending September 30, Avito generated sales of 10.3 billion rubles ($157.50 million), up 30 percent on the year before. It operates with a 65.4 percent EBITDA margin.
Ratios
Valuation (3.85 billion) / Revenues (315 million = 2 x 157.50 million) = 12 x revenues
Valuation / EBITDA (206 million = 65,4% x 315 million)= 18,68 x EBITDA
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