Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment Enterprises — Investor Presentation (May 2025)
30 slides from Zee Entertainment Enterprises's investor presentation, May 8, 2025
Slide 1: Exchange filing cover letter: Investor Presentation
May 8, 2025 The Listing Department The Listing Department BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Exchange Plaza, Dalal Street, Fort, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400 001 Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051 BSE Scrip Code Equity: 505537 NSE Symbol: ZEEL EQ Dear Sir
Slide 2: Investor Update – ZEEL’s Road Ahead
Investor Update – ZEEL’s Road Ahead Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited – May 2025
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Safe Harbor Statement: This Release/Communication, except for the historical information, may contain statements, including the words or phrases such as ‘expects, anticipates, intends, will, would, undertakes, aims, estimates, contemplates, seeks to, objective, goal, projects, should’ and
Slide 4: Building Momentum: Foundation for the Future
Building Momentum : Foundation for the Future 3
Slide 5: Significant Progress made on Each of the Strategic Priorities
Significant Progress made on Each of the Strategic Priorities… Continued Reduction in Improved Margin Strong Cash Generation ZEE5 EBITDA Loss 11.1 14.4% 24.1* 390 bps 50% 102% Financial 10.5% 5.5 11.9 Overhaul FY24 FY25 FY24 FY25 FY24 FY25 EBITDA Margin ZEE5 EBITDA Loss (INR Bn) Cash & Cash Eq.(INR
Slide 6: Capitalizing on the Restrengthened Foundation to Leap Forward
Capitalizing on the Restrengthened Foundation to Leap Forward……. Redefining Content Expanding Reach Enhanced Monetisation • Omni channel philosophy • Broadening Reach via • Improved monetization of emerging distribution viewership through our own • Covering the entire channels platforms by:- spectru
Slide 7: ZEEL Today
ZEEL Today é é Extraordinary Together
Slide 8: 30+ Years of Content Creation Expertise
30+ Years of Content Creation Expertise India’s biggest homegrown entertainment network Linear Business Digital Business Music Business Studio Business Syndication Business • Leading broadcaster in the • Amongst the most prominent • India’s 2nd Largest Music label • A prominent movie • Monetisation
Slide 9: A Content Powerhouse: One of the Largest Exclusive Libraries of Indian Entertainment
A Content Powerhouse: One of the Largest Exclusive Libraries of Indian Entertainment 50 11 Leadership Driven by Indian Channels Native languages 16.8% Relatable Content Network Share in India* 40+ 11 International Channels Foreign languages 4.5+ Top Rated OTT 265,000+ 500+ App# of India GEC Content
Slide 10: Changing Shape of the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry
Changing Shape of the Indian Media and … Presents Numerous Opportunities to Entertainment Industry … ZEEL Network High demand for local language content across Shaping local language markets & consumer behavior platforms TV & OTT “additive” consumption phenomena Network effect–TV & OTT interplay & D
Slide 11: Poised Well to Ride the Next Growth Cycle
Poised Well to Ride the Next Growth Cycle 1 A diversified media and entertainment (M&E) platform with wide array of Key Headline KPIs content offerings for viewers across segments 16.8% 90+ 2 Well positioned to capitalize on high growth Indian M&E market with Global Channels serving South demonstrat
Slide 12: ZEEL Going Forward: Strengthening the Core Business
ZEEL Going Forward Strengthening the Core Business 11
Slide 13: Focus Areas
Advertisement Sales Client Diversification Focus Enhanced Monetization Areas Capitalizing Emerging Distribution Channels 12
Slide 14: Client Diversification
Doubling Retail Contribution Over the Next 3 Years 2X% • Identifying New Partners X% • Compete with all mediums of advertising • Localized Advertising via Geo-Targeting FY25 FY28 % of domestic linear advertisement revenue Client Building Tailored Structured Deals Diversification Solutions for Brands
Slide 15: Enhanced Monetization
Building Monetisation Using Data Analytics to Capabilities at Content Further Monetise Ads Creation Level Client Going Beyond Industry Ratings Diversification In-Show Brand Integration Enhanced Enhanced Monetization Monetization Separate Ad Feed for Linear TV on OTT Increasing Inventory Pool 14
Slide 16: Capitalizing Emerging Distribution Channels
Connected TV Re-Focusing on Free to Monetization Air Channels (FTA) Client Premiumisation of Inventory Diversification Capitalizing Enhanced Emerging Monetization Connected TV is estimated to grow to 76 Mn Household by 2030 Distribution Channels FAST Channels Leveraging on ZEELs Large Content Librar
Slide 17: Distribution Strategy
Distribution Separate Feed for TV Increasing Reach at Content on OTT Higher ARPU Client Securing incremental reach for TV content B2B deals with improved yields (Telecom, ISPs, etc) Diversification Distribution No Self Cannibalisation Using Product & Pricing Differentiation Strategy Increasing ZEE5
Slide 18: Syndication Strategy
Syndication Syndication as a Standalone Business Focused Monetisation Plan for the Business Syndication The Valuation of the library has been undertaken by an independent valuer of global repute , which is substantially higher than book value. Strategy Scaling up Syndication Business through a Focus
Slide 19: ZEEL Going Forward: New Avenues
ZEEL Going Forward New Avenues 18
Slide 20: Omni Channel - Shaping the Future of Entertainment
Omni Channel - Shaping Expanding Beyond TV Shows & Web Series Future of Entertainment Fortifying Both Linear & Digital Scaling Up Content for All age Groups- Reaching Masses Movies Client Micro Age Group: 15-35 Short-Form Diversification Series TV Show Mini- Web Series Series Age Group: 25-45 Mini-S
Slide 21: ZEEL’s Right to Win
Capturing 1.3 Bn. Eyeballs Across Globe Through Various Platforms ▪ Connectivity in new age media space • Dominant player across social video platforms with 530 Mn+ actively engaged subscribers & followers. • Strong Brand Solution : 30 Mn+ users are engaged with our Content brands and Marketing camp
Slide 22: New Initiatives
Game and Gamification Digital Podcasts Focus on Smartphone New Audience Initiatives • • 3D content for mobile Enhanced viewing experience on Mobile Cultural & Regional Live Events Sports Expanding the Spectrum of LIVE Events 21
Slide 23: ZEEL Going Forward: Other Corporate Initiatives
ZEEL Going Forward Other Corporate Initiatives 22
Slide 24: Other Initiatives
▪ Enhancing disclosures for: o ZEE5 Business o Music Business ▪ Bringing in organization design expert to redesign the structure and strengthen HR policy framework Other Initiatives ▪ Exploring value accretive M&A opportunities in pursuit of scalable growth ▪ Leveraging founder’s intimate knowledge
Slide 25: Further Strengthening Leadership Team to Drive Effective Strategic Execution
▪ Tapping Best in Class Industry Talent o Elevating human capital from internal talent pool to leadership team o Selective hiring of external talent Further Strengthening ▪ Expanding Ad-Sales team for New Leadership Team Advertising Avenues to Drive Effective ▪ On-boarding Chief Business Officers fo
Slide 26: Capital Allocation Framework
Shareholder Return Dividend & Dividend Others 25-30% of Consolidated Net Profit Free R&D in New Content Creation Cash ~5% Flow Create Reserve Fund ~25% Capital Growth Capital ~40% Allocation Framework • 2-3 Years payback Language Markets • Core to the Existing Business Growth Music Capital • Value A
Slide 27: Our Aspiration FY-26
TV Viewership Share ~17.5% Ad Revenue Growth 8-10% EBITDA Margin 18-20% Our Aspiration FCF to PAT >1.2x FY-26 Reach across all Age Groups Launch Micro, Mini Series Unlocking Value Music & Syndication Creating Larger Growth Capital Pool 26
Slide 28: Managing our business with …
Managing our business with … Entrepreneurial Growth Content First Prudence and Industry leading Transparent Spirit Mindset Approach Frugality Performance Reporting 27 27
Slide 29: Thank You
Extraordinary Together
Slide 30: Cash & Cash Equivalent INR 24.1 Bn.
Particulars (in INR Mn) 31-Mar-25 Total Mutual Fund Investments (A) 11,564 Cash & Cash Total Fixed Deposits (B) 7,604 Equivalent INR 24.1 Bn. Total Investments (A+B) 19,168 Bank balance 4,895 Grand Total 24,064 29
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