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Prosus N.V. (Prosus), Naspers’s Subsidiary, focuses classifieds operations on its attractive Core Business

Published: 2023-03-02 08:05:58 ET
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Naspers Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1925/001431/06)
JSE share code: NPN ISIN: ZAE000015889
(Naspers)




PROSUS N.V. (PROSUS), NASPERS’S SUBSIDIARY, FOCUSES CLASSIFIEDS
     OPERATIONS ON ITS ATTRACTIVE CORE BUSINESS

The core classifieds business of OLX Group continues to deliver a strong performance through
the financial year, with sustained growth and improving profitability, and is well-placed for
further growth and margin expansion. Most recently, OLX Autos, the adjacent car transaction
business has, similar to listed peers, been affected by ongoing macroeconomic and market
challenges. Higher cost of capital, high inflation and reversal of pandemic trends have led to
a significant and persistent slowdown in the second-hand car market.

While OLX Autos has built leading positions across many of its key markets as a result of its
strong technology platforms and local focus, pursuing a global growth strategy, is no longer
the right approach for Prosus and its shareholders. Prosus will explore all options for the OLX
Autos business, acknowledging that significant value exists within local markets.

Beyond OLX Autos, the core classifieds businesses in OLX are profitable, cash flow positive,
and fast growing. The exit of OLX Autos will lead to a significant improvement in the
profitability profile of the Classifieds segment as a whole.

Prosus is committed to working through this process quickly and efficiently in the interests of
all stakeholders.


Cape Town, South Africa
2 March 2023

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About Naspers

Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors
in the world. Through Prosus, the group operates and invests globally in markets with long-term growth potential, building leading consumer
internet companies that empower people and enrich communities. Prosus has its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam, and a secondary listing
on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus.

In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce
companies. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Superbalist, Autotrader, Property24 and PayU, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading
print and digital media business.

Naspers has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ) and a secondary listing on the A2X Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa
and a level 1 American Depository Receipt (ADR) programme which trades on an over-the-counter basis in the US.
For more information, please visit www.naspers.com.

Naspers Foundry

Naspers is also focused on stimulating South Africa’s local tech sector through Naspers Foundry. This is a R1.4 billion investment vehicle that
invests in early-stage technology companies that seek to address big societal needs.

Naspers Labs

In 2019, Naspers Labs, a youth development programme designed to transform and launch South Africa’s unemployed youth into economic
activity, was launched. Naspers Labs focuses on digital skills and training, enabling young people to pursue tech careers.

Naspers for Good

Naspers employees is equally committed to giving back. Naspers for Good is a corporate philanthropy fund administered by a committee of
employees in South Africa. Through the fund, Naspers forms partnerships with organisations that have a proven track record of delivering
solutions for the most pressing challenges affecting our communities. Email causes@naspers.com for more information.

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