D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading reports recurring updates as Hepsiburada, a Turkish e-commerce technology platform whose ADSs trade under HEPS. The company operates a hybrid model that combines first-party direct sales with a third-party marketplace, offering electronics and non-electronics merchandise and generating revenue from sales of goods, marketplace activity and other services.
Company announcements address unaudited financial results, order, GMV and revenue trends, and IFRS reporting adjusted under IAS 29 for hyperinflationary economies. Recurring business topics include Hepsipay digital wallets, general-purpose loans, buy now pay later, fulfillment, last-mile delivery, advertising, cross-border sales, payment services, affordability solutions, shareholder meetings, governance matters and ADR voting mechanics.
Hepsiburada has launched Hepsiburada Premium, the first monthly subscription service in Turkey's e-commerce sector, offering numerous benefits. Subscribers enjoy free delivery on orders over 25₺, 3% cashback through HepsiPay, free assembly for furniture and tires, and a complimentary BluTV subscription. They also receive special brand offers and expedited customer support. This introduction aligns with Hepsiburada's goal to enhance customer experience while positioning itself as a leader in digital commerce in Turkey.
Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS) has updated shareholders on significant amendments to Turkey's E-commerce Law, approved by the Turkish Parliament on July 1, 2022. The changes aim to create a fairer e-commerce environment by limiting marketing expenditures and banning private label products, effective January 1, 2024. Additionally, businesses exceeding certain transaction values must obtain a license and pay fees based on their net transaction value, starting January 1, 2025. Hepsiburada anticipates these amendments will promote a healthier market and does not foresee limitations on its strategic operations.
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (Hepsiburada) (NASDAQ: HEPS) announced new appointments to its Audit, Risk, and Corporate Governance Committees, following recent changes to the Board of Directors. Effective June 24, 2022, Dr. H. Cem Karakaş and Mr. Ahmet F. Ashaboğlu have joined the Board, replacing Mr. Erol Çamur and Mr. H. Korhan Öz. Additionally, Mr. Cemal Ahmet Bozer stepped down from committee positions due to independent member qualifications. The new Audit Committee members are deemed independent and financially literate under applicable regulations, enhancing corporate governance.
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (Hepsiburada) announced the appointment of Erkin Aydın as CEO of Hepsi Finansal Danışmanlık A.Ş. effective June 1, 2022. This appointment aligns with the company’s strategy to enhance its financial services, particularly following its acquisition of Doruk Finansman, marking Hepsiburada's entry into the consumer finance sector. Aydın brings extensive experience from QNB Finansbank and aims to position Hepsiburada as a leading Fintech player in Turkey.
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (Hepsiburada) announced Q1 2022 results, showing 84.4% GMV growth to TRY 8.3 billion and 82.4% revenue growth to TRY 2,527.9 million, year-over-year. Active customers reached 12 million with a 27.5% increase. However, the company reported a net loss of TRY 239.7 million and a negative EBITDA of TRY 302.9 million, despite improving operational metrics. Free cash flow was also negative at TRY 1,361.9 million. The CEO emphasized ongoing growth amid challenging market conditions.
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (Hepsiburada) will hold its 2021 Annual General Assembly on June 24, 2022, at its headquarters in Istanbul. Key agenda items include the review of the 2021 financial statements, appointment of board members due to resignations, and the approval of the 2022 independent auditor. Shareholders with American Depositary Shares must vote through The Bank of New York Mellon. As of December 2021, Hepsiburada had 41.8 million members and 75,000 active merchants.
Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS), a top Turkish e-commerce platform, announced the resignation of Board members Erol Çamur and Halil Korhan Öz on May 20, 2022. Dr. Halil Cem Karakaş and Ahmet Fadıl Ashaboğlu will join the Board, pending shareholder approval at the next Annual General Assembly. The changes were expected during the company’s IPO and do not stem from any disagreements. Hepsiburada's Board now comprises four independent members meeting SEC and Nasdaq requirements, enhancing its governance structure. Öz remains CFO.
D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading, operating as Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS), will announce its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022, on June 1, 2022. The announcement will occur prior to the U.S. market opening. Following the release, the management will host an analyst and investor conference at 16:00 Istanbul time, which will be available via a live webcast. Hepsiburada aims to enhance its e-commerce offerings in Turkey, serving 41.8 million members and 75,000 active merchants as of December 2021.
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D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading, known as Hepsiburada (NASDAQ: HEPS), has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, with the SEC on May 2, 2022. The report, featuring audited consolidated financial statements, is available on the company's investor relations website and the SEC's site. Hepsiburada, a prominent Turkish e-commerce platform, connects 41.8 million members and 75,000 active merchants, offering diverse services, including grocery delivery and payment solutions through its digital wallet, Hepsipay.