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Playtika Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
Playtika Holding Corp. released financial results for its second quarter for the period ending June 30, 2024.
Financial Highlights
Revenue of $627.0 million decreased (3.7)% sequentially and (2.5)% year over year.
DTC platforms revenue of $173.7 million increased 1.3% sequentially and 5.1% year over year.
Net income of $86.6 million increased 63.4% sequentially and 14.4% year over year.
Credit Adjusted EBITDA of $191.0 million increased 2.9% sequentially and decreased (11.2)% year over year.
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2024.
“We are focused on the resilience and potential of our leading games and our strategic initiatives aimed at revitalizing our portfolio. We are actively pursuing opportunities to broaden our game offerings through M&A. Our focus is on identifying studios that complement our existing games and drive long-term value,” said Robert Antokol, Chief Executive Officer.
“Our focus on our direct-to-consumer business and our highly disciplined approach to managing operating expenses has led to a notable improvement in our margins on a sequential basis. We are taking steps to ensure sustained growth and profitability and we remain committed to delivering long-term value to our players and shareholders, our focus on execution remains unwavering,” said Craig Abrahams, President and Chief Financial Officer.
Selected Operational Metrics and Business Highlights
Average Daily Paying Users of 298K decreased (3.6)% sequentially and (2.9)% year over year.
Average Payer Conversion of 3.7%, up from 3.5% in Q1 and 3.6% in Q2 2023.
Casual games revenue decreased (4.3)% sequentially and (1.7)% year over year.
Social casino-themed games revenue decreased (2.9)% sequentially and (3.4)% year over year.
Bingo Blitz revenue of $155.7 million decreased (1.2)% sequentially and (0.4)% year over year.
June’s Journey revenue of $74.6 million decreased (2.6)% sequentially and increased 1.9% year over year.
Slotomania revenue of $133.8 million decreased (1.2)% sequentially and (7.5)% year over year.
Playtika Announces Quarterly Dividend
Playtika’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the outstanding common stock, payable on October 4, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 20, 2024. Future dividends are subject to market conditions and approval by the Board of Directors.
Financial Outlook
For the full year 2024 the company expects revenue to be toward the bottom end of the previously provided range of $2.52 – $2.62 billion, Credit Adjusted EBITDA to be in the middle of the previously provided range of $730 – $770 million and capital expenditures to be within a range $95 – $100 million.
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SUZOHAPP Appoints Geoff McDowell as New President
SUZOHAPP has announced the appointment of Geoff McDowell as its new President, effective October 1, 2024.
McDowell previously worked at SUZOHAPP from 2010 to 2017, successfully leading the gaming business in Australia and Asia. He rejoins the company from Coinflip, a global digital currency platform, where he was SVP/GM of US Kiosks. Prior to that, he held the position of CEO of Atlas Gaming Pty Ltd, an Australian developer of proprietary gaming content and products.
“We are thrilled to welcome Geoff back to our global leadership team to lead one of our core divisions. His proven track record in growth and strategy execution will be invaluable as we continue to serve our customers and achieve strong results. We also extend our gratitude to Sim Bielak for his years of dedicated service and leadership at SUZOHAPP,” said Drew Scielzo, ACON Partner.
Geoff McDowell is excited about his return and the opportunity to drive SUZOHAPP’s success. “SUZOHAPP is an exciting company with tremendous growth potential and a strong team. I look forward to embracing this new challenge in an industry I am passionate about,” he said.
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Amusnet Releases Showtime Roulette 500x
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GROUPE PARTOUCHE: Acquisition of a Building at the Foot of the Arc De Triomphe to House its Parisian Gaming Club and its Head Office
Groupe Partouche has acquired a building, strategically located at Place de l’Etoile in Paris, at 10 avenue de la Grande Armée.
With a surface area of over 8000 m² spread over seven levels, this building will undergo development work to accommodate its Parisian gaming club currently located on rue de Berri.
This building will also house the headquarters of Groupe Partouche.
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