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Page 1: Q1 2017 Investor Presentation and Strategy Update May 10th ... … · Overview of Capital Structure and Net Debt in millions, unless otherwise noted Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2015 Dec.

Q1 2017 Investor Presentation

and Strategy Update

May 10th, 2017

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Disclaimer

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This presentation contains forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies,financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Yellow Pages Limited. Thesestatements are considered “forward-looking” because they are based on currentexpectations about our business and the markets we operate in, and on various estimatesand assumptions. Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations ifknown or unknown risks affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out tobe inaccurate.

As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statements will materialize.Forward-looking statements do not take into account the effect that transactions ornon-recurring items announced or occurring after the statements are made may have onour business.

We disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except asrequired by law, even if new information becomes available through future events or for anyother reason.

Risks that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectationsare discussed in section 6 of our May 10th, 2017 Management's Discussion and Analysis.

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Agenda

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4

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Overview of Q1 2017 Financial and Operating Results

Update on Corporate Strategy

Overview of the Market

Operational Plans

Outlook

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61.9 58.9 56.9 57.4

46.5

Margin30% 28% 28% 28% 25%

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

72.0 68.062.6 59.6

54.7

YoY Change(23%) (23%) (24%) (25%) (24%)

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

131.6142.5 138.6 143.1

134.8

YoY Change17% 22% 8% 11% 2%

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

Key Financial Metrics

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Total RevenuesDigital Revenuesin millions in millions

Print Revenuesin millions

Adjusted EBITDAin millions

203.6 210.5 201.1 202.7189.5

YoY Change(1%) 3% (4%) (3%) (7%)

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

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100.2 106.2 109.4

148.9 149.9

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

60.567.2

72.276.8

80.7

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

244.0 244.0 243.0 241.5 239.5

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

34.638.6 40.2 41.1 41.7

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

2016 2017

Key Operational Metrics

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Customer CountCustomer Acquisitionin thousands and on a trailing twelve month basis in thousands and on a trailing twelve month basis

Digital Only Customersin thousands and on a trailing twelve month basis

Total Digital Visitsin thousands and on a trailing twelve month basis

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Overview of Capital Structure and Net Debt

in millions, unless otherwise noted

Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2016 March 31, 2017

Senior Secured Notes1 800 407 310 310

Exchangeable Debentures2 87 90 92 93

Obligations Under Finance Leases 2 1 0 0

Total Debt 888 498 402 403

Cash and Cash Equivalents 107 67 17 16

Total Net Debt 782 431 385 387

Total Equity 286 760 369 378

Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.4x 1.7x 1.6x 1.8x

Average Interest Rate on Debt 9.0% 9.0% 8.9% 8.9%

$490 million of Senior Notes has been repaid since issuance

Note: The Company has in place a $50 million Asset-Based Loan expiring in August 2018, which may be used for general corporate purposes1 9.25% Senior Secured Notes due November 30, 20182 8.0% (or 12.0% paid in kind) Subordinated Unsecured Exchangeable Debentures due November 30, 2022 6

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We create opportunities for buyers and sellers to discover, find, interact and transact in the local economy

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Our Mission

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The Local Digital Marketing Ecosystem is Rapidly Evolving

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Leading Local Platforms in Canada

The Sunset of the Offline Era

Online Reaches Critical Mass

Digital Fragmentation Surges

Offline Still Dominates

Internet = Desktop

Digital Marketing = Placement

Search is King

Transition to Mobile Begins

Digital Marketing = Keywords

Social Reaches “Prime Time”

Internet = Mobile

Digital Marketing =Content

2008 2010 2012 2014 2018 2020

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SMEs Require Expertise & Lack Time and Resources

9Source: YP Consumer Research (April 2017, n=1,002) & YP Customers and Non-customers Interviews (March 2017)

Level of Digital Marketing Knowledge

0%

20%

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ExtensiveKnowledge

UnderstandDifferent Tactics

Familiar withBasics Only

Very LittleKnowledge

“It would be nice to have an outside source to manage that side of the business for me”

“To be quite honest, I don’t know enough about digital marketing”

“I don’t have time to sit there and learn Google. I am a paralegal not a marketing guy”

“Should I go with something like AdWords or SEO? What is SEO?”

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Large Market Opportunity

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Local Digital Advertising Spend to Grow by$1 Billion in the Next Two Years

5.2 ; 48%5.8 ; 54% 6.2 ; 57%

5.7 ; 52%5.0 ; 46%

4.7 ; 43%

10.9 10.8 10.9

2016 2018F 2019F

Digital Offline

Total Canadian SME-marketing Spend (CAD Billions, estimates)

1.165 Million SMEs in Canada

Source: Key Small Business Statistics June 2016 : Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Small Business Branch (KSBS-PSRPE)Source: Statistics Canada, BCG Customer Survey (July 2016, n=795), IDC

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Managing the SME “Digital Headache” by Offering Simple, Digital Solutions

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Sellers

Be active on the digital properties where customers

are, where conversations happen and where

transactions are made

Buyers

Find relevant local information, products,

services and convenient ways to obtain them

Yellow Pages Network

Apple Ecosystem

Microsoft Ecosystem

Facebook Ecosystem

Google Ecosystem

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Five Key Initiatives

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Reshape the Customer Value Proposition

Implement New Ways of Selling

Redefine the Customer Journey

Continue Growth in Subsidiaries

Build the Future State of the Business

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Syndication on Local Search Network

Enhanced Organic Search Engine Visibility

Visibility Solutions

YP Network Syndication

Business Leader

Business Branding

Business Essentials

Facebook Couponing

Social Presence

Reputation Management

Free Call Support

On-demand Self Serve

Social ReputationManagement

Customer Value Proposition: Simpler, Content-Driven Offering

Entry Point for Customers

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Small to Very Small Businesses Medium Sized Businesses

Free Basic Plus Premium Basic Plus Premium

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Visibility

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Free Basic Plus Premium

Visibility

Business Profile

Professional Service

Social Reputation

Management

New Customer Value Proposition

Upsell Potential: Tiered Service Levels with Targeted Add-ons

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Boost Your Engagement

Facebook Management

Reputation Management

Boost Your Awareness

First Position on YP, Website Management, Content Creation, SEO & Retargeting

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Leads

Range of Meaningful Contacts Across Platforms:Mobile, Desktop, YP,Facebook & SEM

Generate Transactions

Expand Booking & Scheduling Capability

Add-ons

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Print Presence in Local Directories

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Microsoft Ecosystem

Facebook Ecosystem

Yellow Pages

YP Acts as SME’s Hub and Plugs into Digital Ecosystems

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Sellers Buyers

Google Ecosystem

Apple Ecosystem

YP’s Owned & Operated

Other Publishers

Customer Value

Proposition

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• Comprehensive approach to sales and service, across portfolio ofproducts

• Clear point of contact forseamless delivery and support

• Access to deep product expertise

• Comprehensive approach to sales and service, across portfolio of products

• Clear point of contact for seamless delivery and support

• Guidance on solutions for specific business objectives

• Seamless experience across multiple products

• Guidance on solutions for specific business objectives

• Responsive support and issue resolution

• Guidance on products for specific business objectives

• Responsive support and issue resolution

One-Stop Shop

Implement New Ways of Selling: Sales Effort to Address Five Customer Segments

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Higher Spend Lower SpendCustomer Spend Potential

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Evergreen Contracts, Monthly

Subscriptions

Provide a Seamless Product Delivery

Experience

Redefine the Customer Journey:Seamless Delivery and Flexible Relationships

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Maximize Self-serve & Auto-fulfill

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• New products offered in Quebec, with continued expansion to Ontario and Western Canada

• Focus on acquisition and retention of high-spend customers

• Growth potential in Canada with expansion plans for the US

• Self-serve platform for agencies, opening a new business line

Continue Growth in Subsidiaries

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Build the Future State of the Business: Transactional Offerings

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YP Dine

Access to a Proven C2C Marketplace

On Demand Ordering Integrated Booking Engine

Providing YP Dine Customers with Solutions to Interact & Transact with Customers

Connecting Buyers to Our Advertisers Directly

ComFree / DuProprio

Scheduling & customer relationship management software to be introduced shortly

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Operational Plan to Deliver

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Success Drivers Value Creation

• Customer Count

• Customer Retention

• Grow Through Upsell

• Improve Customer Economics

• Improve Customer Experience and Referrals

• Organic Growth

• Sustainable Profitability

• Free Cash Flow Growth

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Digital Revenues4% Growth Over 2016

Adjusted EBITDA$170 Million to $180 Million

CAPEXApproximately $65 MillionNet of Related Lease Incentives

Free Cash Flow$50 Million to $55 Million

2017 Operational & Financial Guidance

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Total Revenues$770 Million to $785 Million

Customer Count240,000 Customers

Please refer to the Outlook section of the May 10th, 2017 Press Release for the assumptions driving guidance

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Appendix

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• Data on advertising, search and purchase behaviours of Canadian SMEs, consumers and global brands

• Reach via owned & operated digital media and third party platforms

• Single access point to critical online ecosystems (Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.)

Competitive Advantages

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Unique Local Content Broad Consumer Reach

• Extensive information on 1.8 million Canadian businesses

• Natural partner for global technology leaders

Nationwide Salesforce

• Large sales team (approximately 900 MACs)

• 239,500 local customers

• Strong ties to businesses in Canada

Extensive Proprietary Data

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Total Debt Digital Revenues as a % of Total Revenues

YP’s Path to a Digital-First Enterprise

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in millions, digital revenues as a percentage of total revenues is on a trailing twelve month basis

Yellow Pages has established a digital business while reducing debt

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RedFlagDeals & RFD ForumsCanada’s leading provider of online and mobile promotions, deals, coupons and shopping tools

YP ShopwiseEveryday shopping app to help Canadians save time and money

Canada411 & 411.caNetwork of Canada’s most frequented and trusted online and mobile destinations for personal and local business information

YPDiscover everything your localneighbourhood has to offer

ComFree / DuProprio NetworkC2C marketplace offering homeowners a professional and cost effective service to market and sell their properties

YP NextHomeProvides Canadians with valuable real estate information to help them make the right buying, selling, and/or renting decision

YP DineDiscover, search for and book local restaurants based on time of day, mood and expert suggestions

BookendaLeading online transaction platform for users and merchants to easily interact and manage bookings

YP GroceryCombs flyers and coupons to get Canadians the most savings on their grocery list

Owned & Operated Media Properties

Business & People Search Retail

Dining

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Real Estate

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Mobile & Desktop Placement Advertising Across YP Network

Professional Website Fulfillment & Management

Content Syndication Across 25+ Search Partners

Digital Marketing Solutions

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Search Engine OptimizationPresence on SERPs

Facebook Campaign Management

Digital Display Advertising Solutions

Search Engine Marketing

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Subsidiaries1

Digital Services & Resale Segment

Print Segment

Owned & Operated Segment(Includes Placement and Visibility Products [NetSync])

Gross Profit Analysis by Business Segment

Gross Profit as a Percentage of Related Revenues

28Yellow Pages’ subsidiaries include: Mediative, JUICE, ComFree / DuProprio, 411, YP NextHome, Western Media Group and Totem

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