Local,inc. · TSE:470A

Local,inc — Investor Presentation (November 2012)

25 slides from Local,inc's investor presentation, Nov 13, 2012

  1. Slide 1: Local Corporation Corporate Overview 4Q2012

    1 …………………………..……………………………………. Local Corporation We connect local businesses with online consumers Corporate Overview: 4Q2012 Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Forward looking statements

    2 ………………..……………………………………. Forward looking statements The forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statements containing the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimates”, “believes”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “possibly”, and similar expressions and the negatives thereof. These for

  3. Slide 3: Local Corporation Overview

    3 ……………………………………………….. Local Corporation Overview Founded IPO Date Ticker Reach Network of Websites Direct SMB Subscribers Patents Headquarters 1999 2004 LOCM (NASDAQ) ~1 million consumers/day Over 1,000 ~900 10 issued + 11 pending Irvine, CA KEY FACTS REVENUE IN MILLIONS

  4. Slide 4: The Opportunity

    4 …………………………...…………………. The Opportunity Digital media is going local.... …& we have assets in all areas

  5. Slide 5: Our Model

    5 PROPRIETARY NETWORK OF 1,000+ SITES Traffic x Monetization = 5 ……………………………………...…….………. Our Model LOCAL BUSINESS DATA (may include deals, coupons, product info, business content, events, activities, ratings & reviews and more) WE AGGREGATE & PUBLISH LOCAL CONTENT THAT CONTENT IS INDEXED BY SEARCH

  6. Slide 6: The Challenge for SMBs

    6 SMBs spend thousands and need multiple vendors to solve for their most basic marketing and advertising needs CORPORATE OVERVIEW | 4Q2012 ……………………………………………………. The Challenge for SMBs Only 33.4% Only 22% Just 6.7% Only 6% have a local phone number on their home page have an email address on their we

  7. Slide 7: Our SMB Solution

    7 SMBs could spend over $1,000/month with other providers to get everything that is already included in our one solution. ...………….…. Our SMB Solution • Monthly subscription sold to SMBs starting at $249 per month • Powered by our own proprietary technology • Launch by Local announced August 2012

  8. Slide 8: Mobile

    8 Mobile Apps and mobile-enabled available for consumer sites: • Local.com • Spreebird.com Launch by Local solution offers a mobile-optimized website for SMBs …………………………………………….…………….……………………….. Mobile Source: BIA/Kelsey

  9. Slide 9: Why Local Consumers Matter

    9 Search Term Click Bids* Premium ………….…………………..…. Local customers are worth more! Plumber $9.55 282% Plumber Los Angeles $26.91 Credit Union $0.91 235% Seattle Credit Union $2.14 Restaurant $1.39 139% San Francisco Restaurant $1.93 Moving Company $10.82 114% Denver Moving Company $12.38 Wedding Flo

  10. Slide 10: Simple Growth Strategy

    10 Simple Growth Strategy Number of sites Volume of traffic per site Mobile ..……………………………………………….…………. Grow Traffic Increase Monetization Direct customers

  11. Slide 11: Strategy Momentum: Traffic

    11 ..……………..……………………………………. Strategy Momentum: Traffic

  12. Slide 12: Strategy Momentum: Monetization

    12 ..…..……………………………………. Strategy Momentum: Monetization

  13. Slide 13: Organic Traffic & Revenue Goals

    13 ………..………..……………………………. • More balanced revenue • Higher margin • More predictable • Better visibility Organic Traffic & Revenue Goals Organic/direct revenue includes revenue from organic traffic and direct advertiser relationships

  14. Slide 14: Goal: Improved Higher Margins As We Grow Organic

    14 …...…..………. Goal: Improved Higher Margins As We Grow Organic • Expected to be high-margin revenue • Expected to improve gross margins significantly Note: Actual results could differ materially from these projections. Organic/direct revenue includes revenue from organic traffic and direct advertis

  15. Slide 15: Assets

    15 …………………………………………………………...……………………….. Assets • 10 Patents issued/11 pending • Aggregate & publish local content • Proprietary platform for SMB Solution • Greater than 30M MUVs on our site and network • ~ 300K daily deal subscribers • Channel Partners • Regional media publishers • SMB Solution rese

  16. Slide 16: Experienced with Strategy Discipline

    16 ……………………..……….………. Experienced with Strategy Discipline Heath Clarke Founder, Chairman & CEO 20+ yrs exp Founded Local in ’99 VP eCommerce LanguageForce CEO/Founder AFP (Australia) Ken Cragun CFO 20+ yrs exp CFO Modtech SVP MIVA CFO ImproveNet CFO NetCharge.com CPA; Big 4 Exp . Mike Sawtell Presi

  17. Slide 17: Long Term Growth

    17 …………………………………………..………….…….………. Long Term Growth • 20% YoY revenue growth (Q3’12 over Q3’11) • ~40% CAGR 2006-2012 • FY12 Guidance: ~$100M revenues: ~27% YOY growth and ~$750K Adjusted Net Income • Forward-Looking: Increased organic revenue = higher margins and improved bottom line Note: See recon

  18. Slide 18: 3Q12 Balance Sheet & Cap. Table

    18 Key Balance Sheet Items (in thousands) Capitalization (in thousands) ………………………………...………. 3Q12 Balance Sheet & Cap. Table Additional Data: I. $12 million credit facility. Interest rate approximately 5% II. September 30, 2012 Cash $3,706* Accounts Receivable 13,954 Total Assets 58,784 Total Debt 7,

  19. Slide 19: Why Invest in Local Corporation?

    19 …………………………..…….………. Why Invest in Local Corporation? • Track record of growth • Strong management team with proven agility • Leverage via new and growing revenue streams • Proprietary platform

  20. Slide 20: Digital Media Landscape

    20 ……………………………………………………… Digital Media Landscape

  21. Slide 21: Thank You

    21 Thank You Heath Clarke Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer hclarke@local.com Ken Cragun Chief Financial Officer kcragun@local.com 949.784.0800 http://www.localcorporation.com

  22. Slide 22: Local SMB Customer: Fabi's Hair Studio

    22 Facebook and Twitter pages engage customers and increase awareness Mobile-optimized site features directions and click-to-call Beautiful site design and web hosting with geo-targeted URL and custom content A consistent brand and user experience across multiple channels add to business credibility

  23. Slide 23: Local SMB Customer: Fabi's Hair Studio

    23 Display ad and enhanced listing on Local.com raise awareness in local markets Search engine optimization ensures page 1 placement by business category and keyword on a major search engine …..…….………. • More direct customers = » Better monetization » Greater margins » Greater defensibility » More v

  24. Slide 24: P&L Trend

    24 Description FY-10 FY-11 FY-12 ……………………………………………………………….……….………. P&L Trend Actual Actual Forecast Revenue $ 84,137 $ 78,259 $99,000-100,000 Sequential revenue growth 49% -8% 27% Gross Margin 37,620 29,001 Gross Margin % 45% 37% Other Operating Expenses 33,908 43,629 Operating income (loss) 3,712 (

  25. Slide 25: Reconciliation: Adjusted Net Income to GAAP Net Income

    25 Description FY-10 FY-11 FY-12 ……..………. Reconciliation: Adjusted Net Income to GAAP Net Inc Actual Actual Forecast Adjusted Net Income (Loss) $ 13,775 $ (1,090) $ 750 Plus interest and other income (expense), net (275) (413) (400) Less provision for income taxes (102) (178) (200) Less amortization

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