Gambling in the USA
Gambling.com Group Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a multi-award-winning performance marketing company and a leading provider of digital marketing services active in the global online gambling industry, today announced its operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
“We continued to execute on our strategy of rapidly growing our business in North America in the second quarter as the team delivered company-wide revenue growth of over 50% and North American revenue growth over 300%,” said Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Gambling.com Group. “The strength of our business model was also on display, as we continued to deliver strong Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow despite the second quarter being the seasonally weakest and while investing in the organization to drive future growth. Our view remains that Gambling.com Group offers the best value proposition for online gambling operators’ investments in customer acquisition and we look forward to the second half of the year as we enter the heart of the North American fall and winter sports calendars.”
Second Quarter 2022 vs. Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
(in thousands, USD, except per share data, unaudited)
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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CHANGE |
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 2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
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Revenue |
15,924 |
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10,392 |
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5,532 |
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53 |
% |
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
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2,445 |
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(2,389 |
) |
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(98 |
)% |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.00 |
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0.08 |
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(0.08 |
) |
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(100 |
)% |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
3,065 |
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2,445 |
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|
620 |
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25 |
% |
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Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.09 |
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0.08 |
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0.01 |
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9 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
3,617 |
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5,518 |
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(1,901 |
) |
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(34 |
)% |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
23 |
% |
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53 |
% |
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(30 |
)% |
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Cash flow from operations |
3,460 |
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4,738 |
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(1,278 |
) |
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(27 |
)% |
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Free Cash Flow |
2,914 |
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3,122 |
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(208 |
) |
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(7 |
)% |
Second Quarter 2022 Business Highlights
- North American revenue grew 342% to $6.2 million
- Delivered more than 57,000 new depositing customers
- Successful new market launch in Ontario
- Added Michael Quartieri to the Board of Directors, effective as of June 30, 2022
- Inclusion of GAMB shares in the Russell 3000 index and various sub-indexes
- Contribution from BonusFinder.com is ahead of plan
Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer of Gambling.com Group, added, “We delivered revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ahead of the street consensus and generated strong Free Cash Flow in the quarter. Revenue growth continued to be led by growth in North America in line with our strategic objectives, but we also saw strong trading in our more mature markets in the UK and Ireland despite the weakening of the GBP and EUR against the US dollar. Integration of our acquisitions from Q1 is tracking according to plan. The Company remains well capitalized and in a strong position to meet the financial outlook for the year and to continue to grow profitably beyond.”
2022 Outlook
For the fiscal year 2022, based on currently available information, the Company reiterates its fiscal 2022 guidance and estimates:
- Total revenue will be in the range of $71 million and $76 million; and
- Adjusted EBITDA will be in the range $22 million and $27 million.
Conference Call Details
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Date/Time: |
Monday, August 29, 2022, at 4:30 pm EDT |
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Webcast: |
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U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: |
877-407-0890 |
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International Dial In: |
+1-201-389-0918 |
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To access, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. An accompanying slide presentation will be available in PDF format within the News & Events section of the Company’s website.
An archived webcast of the conference call will also be available in the News & Events section of the Company’s website at gambling.com/corporate/investors/news-events.
About Gambling.com Group Limited
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) is a multi-award-winning performance marketing company and a leading provider of digital marketing services active in the online gambling industry. Founded in 2006, the Group operates from offices in the United States, Ireland and Malta. Through its proprietary technology platform, the Group publishes a portfolio of premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com and RotoWire.com. As of July 31, 2022, the Group owns and operates more than 50 websites in seven languages across 15 national markets covering all aspects of the online gambling industry, including iGaming and sports betting, and the fantasy sports industry.
Use of Non-IFRS Measures
This release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, and related ratios. See ”Supplemental Information – Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and the tables at the end of this release for an explanation of the adjustments and reconciliations to the comparable IFRS numbers.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements relating to our 2022 outlook, are all forward-looking statements. These statements represent our opinions, expectations, beliefs, intentions, estimates or strategies regarding the future, which may not be realized. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “ongoing,” “future” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially and/or significantly different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are discussed under “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in Gambling.com Group’s annual report filed on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 25, 2022, and Gambling.com Group’s other filings with the SEC as such factors may be updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Gambling.com Group disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Revenue |
15,924 |
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|
10,392 |
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|
35,509 |
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|
21,909 |
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Cost of sales |
(495 |
) |
|
— |
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|
(1,724 |
) |
|
— |
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Gross profit |
15,429 |
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|
10,392 |
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|
33,785 |
|
|
21,909 |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
(8,454 |
) |
|
(3,144 |
) |
|
(15,816 |
) |
|
(5,848 |
) |
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Technology expenses |
(1,499 |
) |
|
(944 |
) |
|
(2,862 |
) |
|
(1,634 |
) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(4,804 |
) |
|
(3,387 |
) |
|
(9,632 |
) |
|
(6,159 |
) |
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Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
(2,849 |
) |
|
— |
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|
(2,849 |
) |
|
— |
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Movements in credit losses allowance and write-offs |
(72 |
) |
|
240 |
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
100 |
|
|
Operating profit (loss) |
(2,249 |
) |
|
3,157 |
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|
2,029 |
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|
8,368 |
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Finance income |
3,491 |
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|
394 |
|
|
4,319 |
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|
552 |
|
Finance expense |
(1,056 |
) |
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(524 |
) |
|
(1,307 |
) |
|
(761 |
) |
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Income before tax |
186 |
|
|
3,027 |
|
|
5,041 |
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|
8,159 |
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Income tax charge |
(130 |
) |
|
(582 |
) |
|
(499 |
) |
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(1,248 |
) |
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
|
|
2,445 |
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|
4,542 |
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|
6,911 |
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Other comprehensive (loss) income |
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Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies |
(6,559 |
) |
|
490 |
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(7,928 |
) |
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(1,202 |
) |
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Total comprehensive (loss) income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
(6,503 |
) |
|
2,935 |
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(3,386 |
) |
|
5,709 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.00 |
|
|
0.09 |
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|
0.13 |
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|
0.24 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.00 |
|
|
0.08 |
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|
0.13 |
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|
0.22 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) |
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JUNE 30, 2022 |
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DECEMBER 31, 2021 |
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ASSETS |
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Non-current assets |
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Property and equipment |
644 |
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|
569 |
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Intangible assets |
83,076 |
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|
25,419 |
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Right-of-use assets |
1,896 |
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|
1,465 |
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Other non-current assets |
40 |
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|
— |
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Deferred tax asset |
6,104 |
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|
7,028 |
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Total non-current assets |
91,760 |
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|
34,481 |
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Current assets |
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Trade and other receivables |
8,956 |
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|
5,497 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
31,102 |
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|
51,047 |
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Total current assets |
40,058 |
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|
56,544 |
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Total assets |
131,818 |
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|
91,025 |
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
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Equity |
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Share capital |
— |
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— |
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Capital reserve |
63,711 |
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|
55,953 |
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Share options and warrants reserve |
2,901 |
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|
2,442 |
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Foreign exchange translation reserve |
(10,210 |
) |
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(2,282 |
) |
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Retained earnings |
28,550 |
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|
23,796 |
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Total equity |
84,952 |
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|
79,909 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Deferred consideration |
4,664 |
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— |
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Contingent consideration |
9,540 |
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— |
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Lease liability |
1,702 |
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|
1,286 |
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Deferred tax liability |
3,584 |
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|
— |
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Total non-current liabilities |
19,490 |
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|
1,286 |
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Current liabilities |
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Trade and other payables |
5,343 |
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|
3,291 |
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Deferred consideration |
2,745 |
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|
— |
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Contingent consideration |
12,218 |
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|
— |
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Other liability |
165 |
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|
— |
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Borrowings |
6,107 |
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|
5,944 |
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Lease liability |
420 |
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|
393 |
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Income tax payable |
378 |
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|
202 |
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Total current liabilities |
27,376 |
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|
9,830 |
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Total liabilities |
46,866 |
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|
11,116 |
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Total equity and liabilities |
131,818 |
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|
91,025 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Cash flow from operating activities |
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Income before tax |
186 |
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|
3,027 |
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|
5,041 |
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|
8,159 |
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Finance expenses (income), net |
(2,435 |
) |
|
130 |
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|
(3,012 |
) |
|
209 |
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Adjustments for non-cash items: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,952 |
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|
634 |
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|
3,778 |
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|
1,216 |
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Movements in credit loss allowance and write-offs |
71 |
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(240 |
) |
|
597 |
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|
(100 |
) |
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Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
2,849 |
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— |
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|
2,849 |
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|
— |
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Share option charge |
885 |
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|
245 |
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|
1,609 |
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|
1,063 |
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Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital |
3,508 |
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|
3,796 |
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|
10,862 |
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|
10,547 |
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Changes in working capital |
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Trade and other receivables |
2,549 |
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|
14 |
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(2,639 |
) |
|
(1,243 |
) |
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Trade and other payables |
(1,014 |
) |
|
1,464 |
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|
304 |
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|
2,710 |
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Warrants repurchased |
(800 |
) |
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— |
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|
(800 |
) |
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— |
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Income tax paid |
(783 |
) |
|
(536 |
) |
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(783 |
) |
|
(536 |
) |
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Cash flows generated by operating activities |
3,460 |
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|
4,738 |
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|
6,944 |
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|
11,478 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
(99 |
) |
|
(188 |
) |
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(242 |
) |
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(218 |
) |
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Acquisition of intangible assets |
(447 |
) |
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(1,428 |
) |
|
(2,516 |
) |
|
(1,741 |
) |
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Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired |
(4,114 |
) |
|
— |
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|
(23,409 |
) |
|
— |
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Cash flows used in investing activities |
(4,660 |
) |
|
(1,616 |
) |
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(26,167 |
) |
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(1,959 |
) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
|
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Interest paid |
— |
|
|
— |
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|
(120 |
) |
|
(121 |
) |
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Principal paid on lease liability |
(79 |
) |
|
(49 |
) |
|
(165 |
) |
|
(95 |
) |
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Interest paid on lease liability |
(45 |
) |
|
(47 |
) |
|
(95 |
) |
|
(96 |
) |
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Cash flows used in financing activities |
(124 |
) |
|
(96 |
) |
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(380 |
) |
|
(312 |
) |
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Net movement in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,324 |
) |
|
3,026 |
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|
(19,603 |
) |
|
9,207 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
33,069 |
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|
14,035 |
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|
51,047 |
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|
8,225 |
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Net foreign exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents |
(643 |
) |
|
107 |
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|
(342 |
) |
|
(264 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
31,102 |
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|
17,168 |
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|
31,102 |
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|
17,168 |
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Earnings Per Share
Below is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share as presented in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the period specified (USD in thousands, except share amounts, unaudited):
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
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2,445 |
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4,542 |
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6,911 |
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Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic |
35,443,258 |
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28,556,422 |
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35,176,469 |
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28,556,422 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.00 |
|
0.09 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.24 |
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|
|
|
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
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2,445 |
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4,542 |
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6,911 |
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Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted |
36,057,597 |
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31,401,166 |
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36,131,524 |
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31,401,166 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.00 |
|
0.08 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.22 |
Supplemental Information
Rounding
We have made rounding adjustments to some of the figures included in the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Management uses several financial measures, both IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business and for making operational decisions.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share
Adjusted net income is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as net income attributable to equity holders excluding the fair value gain or loss related to contingent consideration. Adjusted net income per diluted share is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
We believe Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per diluted share are useful to our management as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period as they removes the effect of the fair value gain or loss related to the contingent consideration which is not directly associated with our core operations. We expect to incur gains or losses related to the contingent consideration until April 2024. See Note 4 of the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2022 for a complete discussion of the contingent consideration.
Below is a reconciliation to Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders and Adjusted net income per share, diluted from net income for the period attributable to the equity holders and net income per share attributed to ordinary shareholders, diluted as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and for the period specified:
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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(in thousands USD, except for share and per share data, unaudited) |
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(in thousands USD, except for share and per share data, unaudited) |
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
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2,445 |
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4,542 |
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6,911 |
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Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
2,849 |
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— |
|
2,849 |
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— |
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Unwinding of deferred consideration |
160 |
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— |
|
160 |
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— |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
3,065 |
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2,445 |
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7,551 |
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6,911 |
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Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic |
35,443,258 |
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28,556,422 |
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35,176,469 |
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28,556,422 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.00 |
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0.09 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.24 |
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Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic |
0.09 |
|
0.09 |
|
0.21 |
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0.24 |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
3,065 |
|
2,445 |
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7,551 |
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6,911 |
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Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted |
36,057,597 |
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31,401,166 |
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36,131,524 |
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31,401,166 |
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.00 |
|
0.08 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.22 |
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Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted |
0.09 |
|
0.08 |
|
0.21 |
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0.22 |
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as earnings excluding net finance costs, income tax charge, depreciation, and amortization, effect of non-recurring items, significant non-cash items, share-based payment expense and other items that our board of directors believes do not reflect the underlying performance of the business. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-IFRS measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are useful to our management as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period as they remove the effect of items not directly resulting from our core operations including effects that are generated by differences in capital structure, depreciation, tax effects and non-recurring events.
While we use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as tools to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are substitutes for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS results. As such, the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS. The primary limitations associated with the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as compared to IFRS results are that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as we define them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry and that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may exclude financial information that some investors may consider important in evaluating our performance.
Below is a reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA from net income for the period attributable to the equity holders as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and for the period specified:
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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CHANGE |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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CHANGE |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
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(in thousands USD, unaudited) |
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(in thousands USD, unaudited) |
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Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders |
56 |
|
|
2,445 |
|
(2,389 |
) |
|
(98 |
)% |
|
4,542 |
|
|
6,911 |
|
(2,369 |
) |
|
(34 |
)% |
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Add Back: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
Net finance costs (income) (1) |
(2,435 |
) |
|
130 |
|
(2,565 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
(3,012 |
) |
|
209 |
|
(3,221 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
Income tax charge |
130 |
|
|
582 |
|
(452 |
) |
|
(78 |
)% |
|
499 |
|
|
1,248 |
|
(749 |
) |
|
(60 |
)% |
|
Depreciation expense |
44 |
|
|
47 |
|
(3 |
) |
|
(6 |
)% |
|
87 |
|
|
82 |
|
5 |
|
|
6 |
% |
|
Amortization expense |
1,908 |
|
|
587 |
|
1,321 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
3,691 |
|
|
1,134 |
|
2,557 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
Share-based payments |
885 |
|
|
245 |
|
640 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
1,609 |
|
|
1,063 |
|
546 |
|
|
51 |
% |
|
Fair value movement on contingent consideration |
2,849 |
|
|
— |
|
2,849 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
2,849 |
|
|
— |
|
2,849 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
Accounting and legal fees related to offering |
— |
|
|
392 |
|
(392 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
— |
|
|
898 |
|
(898 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
Bonuses related to the offering |
— |
|
|
1,090 |
|
(1,090 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,090 |
|
(1,090 |
) |
|
n/m |
|
|
Acquisition related costs (2) |
180 |
|
|
— |
|
180 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
454 |
|
|
— |
|
454 |
|
|
n/m |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
3,617 |
|
|
5,518 |
|
(1,901 |
) |
|
(34 |
)% |
|
10,719 |
|
|
12,635 |
|
(1,916 |
) |
|
(15 |
)% |
|
________________ |
|
|
(1) |
Net finance (income) costs is comprised of finance income, and finance expense including unwinding of deferred consideration and foreign exchange gains (losses). |
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(2) |
The acquisition costs are related to the business combinations of the Group. |
|
n/m = not meaningful |
|
Below is the Adjusted EBITDA Margin calculation for the period specified:
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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CHANGE |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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CHANGE |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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$ |
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% |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
$ |
|
% |
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|
|
(in thousands, USD, unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands, USD, unaudited) |
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|
|
|
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Revenue |
15,924 |
|
|
10,392 |
|
|
5,532 |
|
|
53 |
% |
|
35,509 |
|
|
21,909 |
|
|
13,600 |
|
|
62 |
% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
3,617 |
|
|
5,518 |
|
|
(1,901 |
) |
|
(34 |
)% |
|
10,719 |
|
|
12,635 |
|
|
(1,916 |
) |
|
(15 |
)% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
23 |
% |
|
53 |
% |
|
|
|
(30 |
)% |
|
30 |
% |
|
58 |
% |
|
|
|
(27 |
)% |
||
In regard to forward looking non-IFRS guidance, we are not able to reconcile the forward-looking non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA measure to the closest corresponding IFRS measure without unreasonable efforts because we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of certain significant items including, but not limited to, fair value movements, share-based payments for future awards, acquisition-related expenses and certain financing and tax items.
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures, or CAPEX.
We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to our management as a measure of financial performance as it measures our ability to generate additional cash from our operations. While we use Free Cash Flow as a tool to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Free Cash Flow is a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS metrics. As such, the presentation of Free Cash Flow is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The primary limitation associated with the use of Free Cash Flow as compared to IFRS metrics is that Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Free Cash Flow as we define it also may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the online gambling affiliate industry.
Below is a reconciliation to Free Cash Flow from cash flows generated by operating activities as presented in the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period specified:
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|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
CHANGE |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
CHANGE |
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|
2022 |
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2021 |
|
$ |
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% |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
$ |
|
% |
||||||||
|
|
(in thousands USD, unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands USD, unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
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|
Cash flows generated by operating activities |
3,460 |
|
|
4,738 |
|
|
(1,278 |
) |
|
(27 |
)% |
|
6,944 |
|
|
11,478 |
|
|
(4,534 |
) |
|
(40 |
)% |
|
Capital Expenditures (1) |
(546 |
) |
|
(1,616 |
) |
|
1,070 |
|
|
66 |
% |
|
(2,758 |
) |
|
(1,959 |
) |
|
(799 |
) |
|
(41 |
)% |
|
Free Cash Flow |
2,914 |
|
|
3,122 |
|
|
(208 |
) |
|
(7 |
)% |
|
4,186 |
|
|
9,519 |
|
|
(5,333 |
) |
|
(56 |
)% |
|
(1) |
Capital expenditures are defined as the acquisition of property and equipment and the acquisition of intangible assets. |
Gambling in the USA
Scientific Games’ iLottery Games Portfolio Expands as Pixiu Gaming Joins SG Content Hub
Exciting New Hasbro-Licensed MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery Games Coming Via SG Content Hub
Scientific Games welcomed Pixiu Gaming as the newest studio partner to the SG Content Hub. Pixiu Gaming joins the government-regulated lottery industry’s premier iLottery content delivery platform, featuring an expanding, highly curated selection of iLottery games from Scientific Games and partner studios around the globe. The games are available to lotteries in multiple languages and in a variety of play styles for all player segments.
Widely recognized as the leading supplier of Keno games in North American regulated gaming markets, Pixiu Gaming is a boutique developer focused on authentic, engaging and player-centric games. Founded in 2014 and based in London, UK with a remote global team, Pixiu is named after a fierce Chinese mythical creature that attracts and preserves great wealth.
Scientific Games, the world’s largest lottery games company, is collaborating with Pixiu Gaming to bring exciting new MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery games to lotteries through its exclusive licensing agreement with Hasbro. Games created by Pixiu Gaming will be available in the SG Content Hub, in addition to games from Scientific Games’ own SG Studios and other premier partner studios worldwide.
Tony Plaskow, Pixiu Gaming Co-Founder, said, “Pixiu Gaming is thrilled to join the SG Content Hub to bring our games to more lotteries. We look forward to working with Scientific Games and Hasbro to create exciting, brand-sensitive MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP-themed iLottery game experiences. These iconic brands are familiar worldwide, and each provides the perfect mix of strategy and luck. We will weave a true-to-brand digital game experience with fun, simple-to-understand content that entertains players.”
Matt Lynch, President, Digital for Scientific Games, said, “We are very excited to partner with Pixiu Gaming, an up-and-coming studio. Their unique approach to game development and artistic vision brings a differentiated offering to market that will add depth to iLottery portfolios by expanding game play options for existing players while bringing new game experiences to attract new players. Scientific Games is focused on creating an unparalleled range of playstyles and game mechanics for players with the SG Content Hub, and we are proud to soon include play experiences from Pixiu Gaming.”
SG Content Hub offers partner studios select exclusively licensed brands from the company’s portfolio of more than 100 licensed brands, which also includes other Hasbro-licensed games such as CONNECT 4, THE GAME OF LIFE and YAHTZEE. MONOPOLY is perennially the lottery industry’s top performer, with 33 lotteries worldwide offering MONOPOLY-themed games in fiscal year 2025, resulting in more than $2 billion in retail and digital sales during the year.
Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide. The company is a digital lottery innovator offering lotteries entertaining game content featuring the most extensive portfolio of licensed brands in the industry, and world-leading digital programs, including CRM, loyalty, promotions, second chance, mobile and web applications.
BATTLESHIP, CONNECT 4, THE GAME OF LIFE, YAHTZEE and HASBRO and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. ©2025 Hasbro.
The MONOPOLY name and logo, the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment. © 1935, 2025 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.
© 2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Gambling in the USA
Caesars Entertainment Bolsters Online Casino Live Dealer Offering with the Launch of Branded Live Dealer Studio in Michigan
Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced the launch of its third branded online casino live dealer studio, available now to players on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Michigan. Developed in partnership with Evolution, the new studio reinforces Caesars’ commitment to delivering world-class, immersive experiences across its online platforms, inspired by the iconic atmosphere of its Caesars Rewards destinations.
The debut of the new studio marks Caesars’ third branded live dealer studio that has opened in 2025 and draws inspiration from table game play at the Las Vegas Strip’s most iconic casino, Caesars Palace. Its opening follows the successful launch of Caesars’ first branded studio with Evolution in Pennsylvania in January. In April, the Company also debuted its first studio inside a Caesars Rewards destination at Tropicana Atlantic City in New Jersey.
“Our third live dealer studio expands our fully customized live dealer experience that is already extremely popular in Pennsylvania and New Jersey into another key jurisdiction where our online casino platforms are live. The studio design takes inspiration from our flagship destination, Caesars Palace, to authentically recreate the atmosphere of Las Vegas for online players. We look forward to our Michigan players enjoying the new experience,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.
The new live dealer studio in The Great Lakes State is composed of five blackjack tables, including a VIP-exclusive blackjack table, one roulette table, and one baccarat table. The tables are adorned with custom-branded felts featuring iconic Caesars destinations and each marquee online casino platform, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and, for the first time, Tropicana Online Casino.
Select tables also feature custom felts co-branded through partnerships with professional sports teams. Like Caesars Rewards destinations across North America, the studio caters to VIP players with an exclusive high-limit blackjack table offering an authentic 1-to-1 live experience that could previously only be found in a physical casino.
“As the global leader in online live casino with nearly two decades of experience, Evolution is proud to partner once again with Caesars to launch this bespoke live dealer studio in Michigan. The studio brings the unmistakable character of Caesars’ iconic destinations to the online space, offering players in the state a polished, immersive entertainment experience that mirrors the energy and elegance of the casino floor. It’s another bold step forward in our shared commitment to innovation and quality at scale in the online live casino market,” said Marcus Huber, Chief Commercial Officer of Evolution North America.
Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino are available on iOS, Android, and desktop for those 21 and older in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia. Each platform offers a dynamic online casino experience with a range of unique Caesars-branded games alongside hundreds of classic land-based casino favorites and core casino game mechanics, including high limit slots, private live dealer tables, linked progressive jackpots, variations of poker and roulette, and more.
Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel has officially opened its newly expanded non-smoking gaming floor, marking a significant milestone in the property’s continued commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
Located adjacent to the hotel lobby, the new, larger non-smoking slot floor will feature nearly 400 of today’s most popular slot machines in a fresh, modern environment designed exclusively for non-smoking guests. This addition enhances the casino’s dedication to providing smoke-free gaming options in a luxury setting. For convenience and ease of access, non-smoking guests can also take advantage of the smoke-free entrance via the hotel’s valet parking.
This new space complements Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel’s existing fully enclosed, non-smoking slot area near Falls Buffet and Snoqualmie Café & Deli, offering guests even more choice and accessibility when it comes to their preferred gaming environment.
In addition to these gaming enhancements, all restaurants on property are 100% non-smoking, making Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel a premier destination for guests seeking an elevated, smoke-free entertainment and dining experience.
“We’re thrilled to offer our guests even more smoke-free options. The expansion of our non-smoking gaming floor reflects our ongoing efforts to listen to our guests and create an atmosphere that’s both exciting and comfortable for everyone,” said Mary Lou Patterson, CEO of Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel.
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