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Prosus N.V.: Press Related to TENCENT

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): Shareholders are referred to article published on 31 October 2022 by Asian Tech Press.

Key Points: 
  • Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): Shareholders are referred to article published on 31 October 2022 by Asian Tech Press.
  • The Group continues with its open-ended share repurchase programme announced in June this year which is funded by the sale of small numbers of ordinary shares in Tencent Holdings Limited (Tencent) held by the Group (Tencent Shares) regularly and in an orderly manner.
  • Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.
  • Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.

Prosus N.V.: Disposal of Avito Group

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.
  • Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
  • Through its ventures team, Prosus invests in areas including health, logistics, blockchain, and social commerce.
  • Every day, billions of customers use the products and services of companies that Prosus has invested in, acquired or built.

Naspers Limited: Disposal of Avito Group

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Purchasers will acquire the Avito Group from the Sellers for an aggregate consideration of RUB 151 billion (the Avito Group Disposal).

Key Points: 
  • Pursuant to the Agreement, the Purchasers will acquire the Avito Group from the Sellers for an aggregate consideration of RUB 151 billion (the Avito Group Disposal).
  • The Avito Group Disposal will involve the disposal and transfer by the Group of the following entities comprising the Avito Group: (i) KEH eCommerce LLC (a Russian incorporated entity) and its subsidiaries; and (ii) Avito Holding LLC (a Russian incorporated entity) and its subsidiaries.
  • As at 31 March 2022, being the latest financial year end for Naspers and Prosus, the net asset value of the Avito Group was US$1,379.9m and profits attributable to the Avito Group was US$160.3m.
  • The Avito Group Disposal constitutes a category 2 transaction for Naspers in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements.

Prosus N.V.: Termination of Agreement to Acquire BillDesk

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): On 31 August 2021, Prosus announced that an agreement had been reached between PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), a subsidiary of Prosus, and the shareholders of the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk to acquire BillDesk for US$4.7 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX): On 31 August 2021, Prosus announced that an agreement had been reached between PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), a subsidiary of Prosus, and the shareholders of the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk to acquire BillDesk for US$4.7 billion.
  • Prosus has been a long-term investor and operator in India - investing close to US$6 billion in Indian technology companies since 2005.
  • Prosus remains committed to the Indian market and growing its existing businesses within the region.
  • Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.

Termination of Agreement to Acquire BillDesk

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Naspers Limited ("Naspers") (JSE: NPN): On 31 August 2021, Naspers announced that an agreement had been reached between PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), a subsidiary of Prosus N.V. (Prosus), and the shareholders of the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk to acquire BillDesk for US$4.7 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Naspers Limited ("Naspers") (JSE: NPN): On 31 August 2021, Naspers announced that an agreement had been reached between PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), a subsidiary of Prosus N.V. (Prosus), and the shareholders of the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk to acquire BillDesk for US$4.7 billion.
  • Closing of the transaction was subject to the fulfilment of various conditions precedent, including approval by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
  • Naspers, through its subsidiary Prosus, has been a long-term investor and operator in India - investing close to US$6 billion in Indian technology companies since 2005.
  • Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world.

Prosus, Which Is Majority Owned by Naspers, to Acquire Remaining Stake in iFood from Just Eat

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.

Key Points: 
  • Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.
  • iFood has performed exceptionally well since Prosus first invested in the business through Movile, founded by Fabricio Bloisi, in 2013.
  • We first invested in iFood nearly a decade ago and during this time Fabricio and team have built a world-class food delivery business.
  • Increasing our stake to full ownership is a demonstration of our committed and disciplined approach to investment and reflects our confidence in the long-term potential of iFood.

Prosus to acquire remaining stake in iFood from Just Eat

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.

Key Points: 
  • Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.
  • iFood has performed exceptionally well since Prosus first invested in the business through Movile, founded by Fabricio Bloisi, in 2013.
  • Today, iFood is a leading platform business which includes food delivery, grocery, quick commerce, and fintech.
  • We first invested in iFood nearly a decade ago and during this time Fabricio and team have built a world-class food delivery business.

Prosus delivers strong revenue growth with profitable core operations; announces open-ended share repurchase programme

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Monday, June 27, 2022

This performance was led by 93% growth in Classifieds, 77% growth in Food Delivery, 55% growth in Edtech and 45% growth in Payments & Fintech.

Key Points: 
  • This performance was led by 93% growth in Classifieds, 77% growth in Food Delivery, 55% growth in Edtech and 45% growth in Payments & Fintech.
  • Classifieds, as well as core payments, remain profitable, with trading profit of profitable ecommerce businesses increasing 17% to US$493m.
  • With strong operational execution, good consumer traction, and improving profitability in core operations, the Group increased investment to pursue opportunities for each segment.
  • A detailed breakdown of the Net Asset Value of the Prosus portfolio, based on market consensus estimates, is on the Prosus website here .

Prosus: Disposal of JD.com Shares Received From Tencent Holdings Limited

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.

Key Points: 
  • Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
  • The group is focused on building meaningful businesses in the online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and education technology sectors in markets including India and Brazil.
  • Prosus actively seeks new opportunities to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs using technology to improve peoples everyday lives.
  • For listed companies where we have an interest, please see: Tencent, Delivery Hero, Remitly, Trip.com, Udemy, Skillsoft, Sinch, and SimilarWeb.

Prosus Prices New 5-Year, 10-Year and 30-Year Tranches USD Bonds and 4-Year, 8-Year and 12-Year Tranches EUR Bonds

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

The offerings are expected to close on 19 January 2022, in each case subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The offerings are expected to close on 19 January 2022, in each case subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
  • Prosus actively seeks new opportunities to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs who are using technology to improve peoples everyday lives.
  • Prosus has a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX:PRX) and secondary listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (XJSE:PRX) and a2X Markets (PRX.AJ).