During the first half year 2011, LeGuide.com generated a revenue of 14 M€ (unaudited figure), which compared with the 13 M€ generated during the 1st half of the year 2010, represents an organic growth of 7,5%.
During the 2nd quarter, revenue growth reached 6,3% generating 6,76 M€ in revenue (unaudited figure).
The audience drop imputable to the Google algorithm changes in the United Kingdom had a low impact on the Group revenue for this period.
Over the year, the number of unique visitors in Europe increased once again and peaked at 14,9 million in May 2011, compared to 13,1 million in May 2010, reaching a 13,7% progression.
The number of product reviews has grown by 9% with more than 2 570 000 reviews available.
The number of merchants as well has continued to increase reaching nearly 70 800, thus attaining 16% growth over one year.
Over the first half year, operating margin levels should be close to the ones of the first half year 2010.
Outlooks for the 2nd half year: investments in order to attract more internet users
Anticipating the deployment of Google’s algorithm in the other European countries, LeGuide.com expects a negative impact on its growth level, which should however be limited by its audience acquisition strategy and partnerships in 2011.
Publication of 2011 H1 results on September, 20th 2011 after stock market close
About LeGuide.com
LeGuide.com, a publisher of online shopping guides, comparison websites, shopping search engines and platforms for consumer ratings, has a total audience of 14,9 million unique visitors*. LeGuide.com is present in 14 European countries through a multi-site strategy surrounding a brand portfolio, including leguide.com, dooyoo.com, mercamania.com and antag.com. LeGuide.com generated €26.8m in revenue in its 2010 FINANCIAL year and has a TEAM of 99 employees as of December 31, 2010. LeGuide.com has been certified as an “Innovative company” by OSEO (a French public agency that supports SMEs) and is listed on the Alternext board of NYSE Euronext Paris (ticker: ALGUI; ISIN code: FR0010146092).
* Source: Comscore May 2011 and May 2010
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