HT Media Investment Proposition

Recent quarter update: Q4 FY 2009 Steady Financial Performance despite headwinds ■ Revenues grows to Rs. 337 Cr; 6% growth with respect to Q4 FY 08; ■ Increase in DAVP contribution ■ Hindustan continues its momentum of 30%+ growth Initiatives undertaken to counter headwinds ■ EBITDA margin of 15% despite high newsprint costs, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and slowdown in advertising ■ Debt, net of cash at Rs. 208 Cr as at 31 March 2009; Debt to Equity ratio of 0.2 ■ Revenue enhancement ■ Increase in cover prices ■ Enhanced focus on tapping alternative sources of revenue like events management ■ Cost optimization ■ Rationalization of newsprint consumption ■ Overheads and manpower optimization HIIHT Media 41

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