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PensionBee Group plc

20 April 2023

 
 PensionBee Group plc 
 Incorporated in England and Wales 
 Registration Number: 13172844 
 LEI: 2138008663P5FHPGZV74 
 ISIN: GB00BNDRLN84 
 
 
 20 April 2023 
 
                                      PensionBee Group plc 
 
                       Trading Update for the quarter ended 31 March 2023 
 
                            Continued Growth across all Key Metrics 
                      Ongoing Adjusted EBITDA Profitability by end of 2023 
 
 PensionBee Group plc ('PensionBee' or the 'Company'), a leading online pension provider, today 
  announces a trading update for the quarter ended 31 March 2023. 
 
 Highlights 
 
 
      --   Continued strong customer growth, with Invested Customers having increased by 44% year on 
            year to 198,000 (March 2022: 138,000). 
      --   Assets under Administration increased by 23% year on year to GBP3,379m (March 2022: GBP2,747m), 
            demonstrating PensionBee's resilience to global market volatility. 
      --   Successfully launched the Impact Plan. 
      --   Commitment to continuous product innovation and outstanding customer service resulted in a 
            high Customer Retention Rate of c.97%. 
      --   LTM Revenue increased by 30% to GBP19m (March 2022: GBP14m) and for the quarter Revenue increased 
            by 28% to GBP5m (March 2022: GBP4m). 
      --   Adjusted EBITDA increased by 48% to GBP(5)m and Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased by 141ppt 
            to (98)%, reflecting the Company's focus on both growth and operating leverage. 
 
 
 PensionBee delivered strong growth across all its key performance indicators in the first 
  quarter of the year, with Assets under Administration ('AUA') increasing by 23% to GBP3,379m. 
  The Company has seen excellent momentum in the growth of the customer base, adding c.14,000 
  new Invested Customers in the first quarter, taking the overall Invested Customer base to 
  198,000. This demonstrates the continued success of its data-led, multi-channel customer acquisition 
  approach and the clear demand for its customer-focused proposition. Revenue for the quarter 
  also grew by 28% year on year to GBP5m as a result of strong Net Inflows from new and existing 
  customers, with LTM Revenue reaching GBP19m. The Company's high Customer Retention Rate and 
  AUA Retention Rate, both c.97%, have continued to drive recurring revenue. 
 
 As previously reported, the Company achieved prompted brand awareness of c.50%, allowing for 
  further reduction of the Cost per Invested Customer. Its scalable, secure technology platform 
  has continued to generate operating leverage and margin improvement. 
 
 PensionBee continuously innovates and adapts its products to suit the evolving needs of its 
  customers. This was reflected in the successful launch of its Impact Plan early this year, 
  which invests exclusively in companies that seek to solve the world's great social and environmental 
  problems, aligning with PensionBee's focus on using its influence to build a better world. 
  Over the quarter, it also rolled out enhanced help functionality for customers, an online 
  tax relief calculator to enable customers to make the most of their pension contributions 
  ahead of the tax year-end, and additional automation projects to reduce manual processing. 
  The Company's focus on outstanding customer service, evidenced through the maintenance of 
  an Excellent Trustpilot rating, was delivered through rapid response times on the phone and 
  on live chat. 
 
 Outlook 
 
 The Board remains confident in PensionBee's potential for continued growth and profitability, 
  due to its ability to attract new customers that generate growth in recurring revenue through 
  its scalable technology platform. 
 
 The Company is pleased to reiterate the guidance previously provided at the time of the 2022 
  full year results. Its strong cash balance of GBP17m leaves it well-placed to pursue a c.2% 
  market share target of the substantial GBP700bn UK transferable pensions market over the next 
  5-10 years. 
 
 The Company remains on track to further reduce the Cost per Invested Customer, expecting to 
  achieve ongoing Adjusted EBITDA profitability by the end of 2023 and profitability for the 
  full year 2024. 
 
 Analyst and Investor Presentation 
 
 There will be a presentation for analysts and investors this morning at 8:30am via webcast. 
  Please contact pensionbee@teneo.com if you would like to attend. 
 
 Romi Savova, CEO of PensionBee, commented: 
 
 "We are delighted to report a strong start to the year, with significant increases in Revenue 
  and Assets Under Administration driven by substantial growth in our Invested Customer base. 
  We have continued to invest in our technology platform, making pensions simple for more and 
  more people across the country. 
 
 The market opportunity for PensionBee is vast and our strong cash balance leaves us well-positioned 
  to capture market share. Our focus is on supporting our customers and colleagues during these 
  uncertain times, while we work towards our mission of making pensions simple so that everyone 
  can look forward to a happy retirement." 
 
 Financial Summary 
 
 
                                              For the 3 or 12 month Period Ending 
                                          Mar-2022   Dec-2022   Mar-2023   YoY change 
 
 AUA (GBPm)(1)                               2,747      3,025      3,379          23% 
 AUA Retention Rate (% of AUA)(2)             >95%       >95%       >95%       Stable 
 Invested Customers (thousands)(3)             138        183        198          44% 
 Customer Retention Rate (% of IC)(4)         >95%       >95%       >95%       Stable 
 Cost per Invested Customer (GBP)(5)           268        248        252    As guided 
 Realised Revenue Margin (% of AUA)(6)       0.64%      0.63%      0.64%       Stable 
 
 
                                                 For the 3 or 12 month Period Ending 
                                             Mar-2022   Dec-2022   Mar-2023   YoY change 
 
 Revenue (GBPm)(7)                                  4         18          5          28% 
 LTM Revenue                                       14         18         19          30% 
 Adjusted EBITDA (GBPm)(8)                       (10)       (20)        (5)          48% 
 Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of Revenue)(9)      (238)%     (110)%      (98)%       141ppt 
 LTM Adjusted EBITDA                             (22)       (24)       (15)        (32)% 
 LTM Adjusted EBITDA Margin                    (151)%     (110)%      (79)%       72 ppt 
 
 
                                         For the 3 or 12 month Period Ending 
                                     Mar-2022   Dec-2022   Mar-2023   YoY change 
 
 Opening AUA (GBPm)(1)                  2,587      2,587      3,025          17% 
   Gross Inflows (GBPm)                   284      1,060        297           4% 
   Gross Outflows (GBPm)                 (47)      (197)       (64)          36% 
 Net Inflows (GBPm)                       237        863        233          -2% 
   Market Growth and Other (GBPm)        (78)      (424)        121          n/a 
 Closing AUA (GBPm)(1)                  2,747      3,025      3,379          23% 
 
 
 1   Assets under Administration ('AUA') is the total invested value of pension assets within PensionBee 
      Invested Customers' pensions. It measures the new inflows less the outflows and records a 
      change in the market value of the assets. AUA is a measurement of the growth of the business 
      and is the primary driver of Revenue. 
 2   AUA Retention measures the percentage of retained PensionBee AUA from Transfer Outs over the 
      average of the trailing twelve months. High AUA retention provides more certainty of future 
      Revenue. This measure can also be used to monitor customer satisfaction. 
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 3   Invested Customers ('IC') means those customers who have transferred pension assets or made 
      contributions into one of PensionBee's investment plans. 
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 4   Customer Retention Rate measures the percentage of retained PensionBee Invested Customers 
      over the average of the trailing twelve months. High customer retention provides more certainty 
      of future Revenue. This measure can also be used to monitor customer satisfaction. 
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 5   Cost per Invested Customer ('CPIC') means the cumulative advertising and marketing costs incurred 
      since PensionBee commenced trading up until the relevant point in time divided by the cumulative 
      number of Invested Customers at that point in time. This measure monitors cost discipline 
      of customer acquisition. PensionBee's desired CPIC threshold is GBP200-GBP250. 
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 6   Realised Revenue Margin is calculated by using the last twelve months of Recurring Revenue 
      over the average quarterly AUA held in PensionBee's investment plans over the period. 
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 7   Revenue means the income generated from the asset base of PensionBee's customers, essentially 
      annual management fees charged on the AUA, together with a minor revenue contribution from 
      other services. 
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 8   Adjusted EBITDA is the profit or loss for the period before taxation, finance costs, depreciation, 
      share based compensation and transaction costs. 
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 9   Adjusted EBITDA Margin means Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Revenue for the relevant period. 
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 Contacts 
 Teneo                pensionbee@teneo.com 
  James Macey White    +44 (0)20 7353 4200 
  Laura Marshall 
 PensionBee           press@pensionbee.com 
  Rachael Oku 
  Laura Dunn-Sims 
 
 
 About PensionBee 
 
 PensionBee is a leading online pension provider, making pension management easy for its customers 
  while they save for a happy retirement. 
 
 PensionBee helps its customers combine their old pension pots, make flexible contributions, 
  invest in line with their goals and values and make withdrawals from the age of 55 (increasing 
  to 57 in 2028). PensionBee offers a range of investment plans, including fossil fuel free 
  options, from some of the world's largest asset managers. 
 
 Operating in the GBP1 trillion market of Defined Contribution pension assets, PensionBee has 
  grown rapidly through its direct-to-consumer marketing activities, creating a household brand 
  name for the mass market. 
 
 The Company has GBP3,379m in Assets Under Administration and 198,000 Invested Customers as 
  at 31 March 2023. PensionBee has consistently maintained a Customer Retention Rate in excess 
  of 95% and an Excellent Trustpilot rating, reflecting its commitment to outstanding customer 
  service. 
 

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