LONDON, August 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Q2 revenue up 17% year-on-year
Full year 2017 outlook
confirmed
Jackpotjoy plc (LSE: JPJ), the largest online bingo-led operator
in the world, today announces the results of the Jackpotjoy group
(the "Group") for the three and six months ended 30 June 2017.
Financial summary
Three Three
months months Six months Six months
ended ended ended ended
30 June 30 June Reported 30 June 30 June Reported
2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
(GBPm) (GBPm) % (GBPm) (GBPm) %
Revenue 75.2 64.3 17 146.6 129.7 13
Net (loss)/income
(as reported
under IFRS) (4.8) (14.9) 68 (20.1) (9.8) (105)
Adjusted
EBITDA[1] 30.0 23.5 28 59.2 51.5 15
Adjusted net
income[1] 21.8 19.1 14 42.6 42.6 -
Operating cash
flows 22.3 18.4 21 45.6 44.9 2
Financial highlights for the second quarter
- Strong financial performance:
- Revenue grew 17%, or 16% on a like for like
constant currency basis
- 18% revenue growth in the Jackpotjoy segment (70%
of Group revenue)
- Adjusted EBITDA[1] increased 28%, or 31% on a
like for like constant currency basis, reflecting strong growth
across all business segments
- Adjusted net income[1] increased 14% year on
year
- Strong cash generation:
- Operating cash flow growth of 21% year on
year
- 30p of operating cash flow per share[2]
- Debt pay-down continues; adjusted net leverage
ratio[3] including earn-out liabilities down to 3.6x
- Gross debt including earn-outs reduced from
£514.8 million at 31 December 2016 to
£414.5 million
Following a very encouraging H1 and a solid start to Q3, the
Board continues to expect robust revenue growth for FY17.
Operational highlights for the second quarter
- Ongoing improvement in core
KPIs[4] year on year
- Average Active
Customers[4] grew to 243,896 in
LTM to 30 June 2017, an increase of
13% year on year
- Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per
month[4] grew to £21.8 million, an
increase of 16% year on year
- Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average
Active Customer[4] of £89, an
increase of 2% year on year
Business segments highlights for the second
quarter
- Jackpotjoy (70% of Group revenue) - Strong quarterly
performance across all brands with revenue growth of 18% and
Adjusted EBITDA[1] growth of 35%; Starspins and Botemania (21% of
segment revenues) particularly strong due to growth in mobile and
new products
- Vera&John (23% of Group revenue) - Revenue growth of 30%
and adjusted EBITDA[1] growth of 21%
- Mandalay (7% of Group revenue) - Revenue flat compared to Q2
2016 and adjusted EBITDA[1] increase of 50% reflecting lower
marketing spend versus the prior year
Financial highlights and corporate developments for the first
half
- Solid financial performance:
- Revenue growth of 12% year on year on a like for
like constant currency basis
- Adjusted
EBITDA[1] increased 19% year on
year on a like for like constant currency basis
- Adjusted net
income[1] flat year on year
- On 25 January 2017, Jackpotjoy
plc became the parent company of The Intertain Group Limited
("Intertain") following a plan of arrangement transaction (the
"Arrangement") and Jackpotjoy plc began trading on the London Stock
Exchange's ("LSE") main market for listed securities, under the
ticker symbol "JPJ". Intertain's common shares were de-listed
from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and exchangeable shares
that were issued by Intertain pursuant to the Arrangement began
trading on the TSX under the ticker symbol "ITX"
- On 21 June 2017, Jackpotjoy plc
made the final earn-out payment for the non-Spanish assets within
the Jackpotjoy division amounting to £94.2 million, which was met
by existing cash resources. The payment is the final instalment in
relation to the Jackpotjoy and Starspins brands and also includes
£30.3 million due on the earn-out for the Botemania brand. An
estimated final payment of £34.5 million for the Botemania brand
(discounted and probability weighted in accordance with IFRS),
which is also expected to be met from cash resources, will be made
in June 2018
Outlook
The trading momentum witnessed during Q1 and which continued
during Q2 and the early stages of Q3, helped to deliver a solid
performance across the Group. We continue to expect robust top-line
growth through H2. As previously flagged, there will be an impact
on profitability in the second half from the introduction of UK
point-of-consumption ("POC") tax on bonuses scheduled to commence
in August 2017. Likewise, and also as
previously highlighted, marketing spend will be weighted towards
the second half of the financial year.
Andrew McIver, Chief Executive
Officer, commented:
"The second quarter has been another good quarter of growth
across the Group with revenue increasing 17%, including top-line
growth of 18% at our leading UK bingo brand, Jackpotjoy. Group
adjusted EBITDA[1] also grew
strongly at 28%. This solid performance across the Group in the
first half of the year allows us to reconfirm our full-year 2017
outlook.
A key priority for the Group is to reduce our historic debt
burden. The business is highly cash generative with cash conversion
in Q2 of 99%, excluding one-off and exceptional
items[5]. Consequently, our
adjusted net leverage[4] reduced
from 4.0x to 3.6x during the six months and gross debt reduced from
£514.8 million to £414.5 million.
A major milestone in this debt reduction was achieved in June
when we made the final earn-out payment of £94.2 million for the
non-Spanish assets within the Jackpotjoy segment, using existing
cash resources, with the total consideration representing excellent
value for shareholders."
Conference call
A conference call for analysts and investors will be held today
at 1.00pm BST / 8.00am ET. To participate, interested parties are
asked to dial +44 (0) 20 3003 2666 or +1 800 608-0547, 10 minutes
prior to the scheduled start of the call using the reference
''Jackpotjoy''. A replay of this call will be available for
30 days by dialling +44 (0) 20 8196 1998 or +1 888
889-0604 and using reference 8097981#. A transcript will also
be made available on http://www.jackpotjoyplc.com/investors.
Note Regarding Non-IFRS
Measures
The following non-IFRS measures are used in this release because
management believes that they provide additional useful information
regarding ongoing operating and financial performance. Readers are
cautioned that the definitions are not recognised measures under
IFRS, do not have standardised meanings prescribed by IFRS, and
should not be considered in isolation or construed to be
alternatives to revenues and net income (loss) and comprehensive
income (loss) for the period determined in accordance with IFRS or
as indicators of performance, liquidity or cash flows. The Group's
method of calculating these measures may differ from the method
used by other entities. Accordingly, the Group's measures may
not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other
entities or in other jurisdictions.
Adjusted net income, as defined by the Group, means net income
plus or minus items of note that management may reasonably quantify
and believes will provide the reader with a better understanding of
the Group's underlying business performance. Adjusted net income is
calculated by adjusting net income for accretion, amortisation of
acquisition related purchase price intangibles and non-compete
clauses, share-based compensation, Independent Committee related
expenses, severance costs, loss/(gain) on cross currency swap, fair
value adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related
costs, foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets. The
exclusion of accretion and share-based compensation eliminates the
non-cash impact and the exclusion of amortisation of acquisition
related purchase price intangibles and non-compete clauses,
Independent Committee related expenses, severance costs,
loss/(gain) on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on
contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign
exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets eliminates items
which management believes are non-operational and non-routine.
Adjusted net income is considered by some investors and
analysts for the purpose of assisting in valuing a company.
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Group, is income before
interest expense (net of interest income), income taxes,
amortisation and depreciation, share-based compensation,
Independent Committee related expenses, severance costs,
loss/(gain) on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on
contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign
exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets. Management
believes that Adjusted EBITDA is another important indicator of the
issuer's ability to generate liquidity to service outstanding debt
and fund acquisition earn-out payments and uses this metric for
such purpose. The exclusion of share-based compensation eliminates
non-cash items and the exclusion of Independent Committee related
expenses, loss/(gain) on cross currency swap, fair value
adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related costs,
foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets eliminates
items which management believes are non-operational and
non-routine.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
This release contains certain information and statements that
may constitute "forward-looking information" (including
future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks)
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Often, but not
always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of
words such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "projects",
"predicts", "targets", "seeks", "intends", "anticipates", or
"believes" or the negative of such words or other variations of or
synonyms for such words, or state that certain actions, events or
results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be
taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may
cause actual results, performance, achievements or developments to
be materially different from those anticipated by the Group and
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking information contained in this release includes, but
is not limited to, statements with respect to the Group's future
financial performance (including with respect to 2017 trading, POC
tax, and our ability to pay down debt and earn-outs from future
internally generated cash), the future prospects of the Group's
business and operations, the Group's growth opportunities and the
execution of its growth strategies. Certain of these statements
relating to the Company's anticipated revenue growth may constitute
a financial outlook within the meaning of Canadian securities laws.
These statements reflect the Group's current expectations related
to future events or its future results, performance, achievements
or developments, and future trends affecting the Group. All such
statements, other than statements of historical fact, are
forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information is
based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect,
including, but not limited to, the ability of the Group to secure,
maintain and comply with all required licenses, permits and
certifications to carry out business in the jurisdictions in which
it currently operates or intends to operate; governmental and
regulatory actions, including the introduction of new laws or
changes in laws (or the interpretation thereof) related to online
gaming; general business, economic and market conditions (including
market growth rates and the withdrawal of the UK from the European
Union); the Group operating in foreign jurisdictions, the
competitive environment; the expected growth of the online gaming
market and potential new market opportunities; anticipated and
unanticipated costs; the protection of the Group's intellectual
property rights; the Group's ability to successfully integrate and
realise the benefits of its completed acquisitions; the expected
earn-out payments required to be made; the Group's relationship
with the Gamesys group and other third parties; the Group's debt
service obligations and the ability of the Group to obtain
additional financing, if, as and when required. Such statements
could also be materially affected by risks relating to the lack of
available and qualified personnel or management; stock market
volatility; taxation policies; competition; foreign operations; the
Group's limited operating history; and the Group's ability to
access sufficient capital from internal or external sources. The
foregoing risk factors are not intended to represent a complete
list of factors that could affect the Group. Additional risk
factors are discussed in Jackpotjoy plc's annual information form
dated 29 March 2017. Although
Jackpotjoy plc has attempted to identify important factors that
could cause actual results, performance, achievements or
developments to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
actual results, performance, achievements or developments not to be
as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance
that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as
actual results, performance, achievement or developments are likely
to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed in or
implied by the forward-looking information contained in this
release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. While subsequent events and
developments may cause the Group's expectations, estimates and
views to change, Jackpotjoy plc does not undertake or assume any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information,
except as required by applicable securities laws. The
forward-looking information contained in this release should not be
relied upon as representing the Group's expectations, estimates and
views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. The
forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly
qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements as the plans,
intentions or expectations upon which they are based might not
occur.
Any future-oriented financial information or financial outlooks
in this release are based on certain assumptions regarding expected
growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects
and opportunities. While Jackpotjoy plc considers these assumptions
to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they
may prove to be incorrect. These risks, uncertainties and other
factors include, but are not limited to: credit, market, currency,
operational, liquidity and funding risks, including changes in
economic conditions, and interest rates or tax rates.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REVIEW
I am pleased to report a strong performance by the Group over
the first six months of 2017. Revenues increased 13% and adjusted
EBITDA[1] rose by 15%, driven
primarily by 16% revenue growth in our Jackpotjoy segment, which
represents 70% of the Group and remains the clear market leader in
the UK. This robust financial performance resulted in strong cash
generation across the Group with an adjusted
EBITDA[1] conversion rate of 77% -
increasing to 101%
pre-exceptionals[5] - enabling us
to continue to lower our leverage
ratio[3] down to 3.6x from 4.0x at
the year-end.
Operationally, the first half of the year has also been an
important period for the Group. On 25 January, we completed our
listing on the London Stock Exchange's main market and moved our
corporate headquarters from Toronto to London. On 21 June, we successfully completed
the final earn-out payment for the non-Spanish assets within the
Jackpotjoy segment, which amounted to £94.2m and was met using
existing cash resources.
The strong performance in the first half of 2017 is a result of
the successful execution of the strategy we set out at our
full-year results in March. This strategy is built around
four specific opportunities, with the goal to deliver further
growth for the Group and build on our leading market position and
loyal customer base.
1. Increasing market share
Reported revenue growth of 13% in H1, which includes a 16%
increase in our largest business segment Jackpotjoy, highlights
that we are continuing to gain traction in our core markets, the
majority of which are regulated. There are significant
opportunities for growth within our existing footprint given the
strong presence we enjoy in our markets. We remain focused on
organic growth within our leading brand portfolios through game
launches, marketing campaigns and cross-Group cost
efficiencies.
2. Targeted marketing campaigns
We continue to benefit from consistent and effective marketing
campaigns and during H2 2017, we will return to UK television to
further underpin the market-leading brand strength of Jackpotjoy.
Our customer acquisition strategy delivers a high ROI in our key
brands and our core female demographic has exhibited a high level
of responsiveness to these campaigns.
3. Cross-selling opportunities
Following the final earn-out payment for the non-Spanish assets
we acquired from the Gamesys group, we are now permitted to
cross-sell brands and product (bingo and casino) across our
different business segments. We expect to be able to mitigate
customer churn and increase LTV through effective cross-sell in the
medium term, underpinned by effective marketing over both mobile
and desktop platforms across the brand portfolio.
4. Product development, focusing on mobile offerings
It has been well-documented that the online gaming market has
undergone a transition in player engagement from desktop to mobile
devices in recent years, and the pace of this shift is expected to
increase whereby mobile devices will become the preferred platform
for online bingo and casino gaming. Our latest results highlight
that Jackpotjoy UK generated 61% of house wins from mobile, which
was up from 57% in Q1. As well as continuing to address the mobile
opportunity in the UK, we will continue to develop mobile offerings
through platform enhancements across our overseas markets. In
addition, we will look to add complimentary product (desktop and
mobile) to our existing offer wherever appropriate.
To summarise, I am very pleased with the Group's performance
over the first six months of 2017. The second quarter saw a
continuation of the strong trading momentum witnessed during the
first quarter and the early stages of Q3 have also seen a solid
performance across the Group. Looking ahead, we continue to expect
robust top-line growth through H2, although there may be an impact
on margins from the introduction of the POC tax on bonuses in the
UK, which is due to commence in August
2017. As previously flagged, marketing spend will also be
weighted towards the second half of the financial year.
I am confident that our good momentum in the first half of the
year puts us in a strong position to continue to deliver on our
plans throughout the rest of 2017.
Andrew McIver
Chief Executive Officer
15 August 2017
Financial Review
Revenue
The Group's revenues during the three months ended 30 June 2017 consisted of:
- £52.3 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational
activities
- £17.4 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's
operational activities
- £5.5 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational
activities
The Group's revenues during the three months ended 30 June 2016 consisted of:
- £44.5 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational
activities
- £13.4 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's
operational activities
- £5.5 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational
activities
- £0.9 million in other income related to the InterCasino
platform migration from Amaya Inc.
(the "Platform Migration Revenue") included in the
Vera&John operating segment
The increase in revenue for the three months ended 30 June 2017 in comparison with the three months
ended 30 June 2016 relates primarily
to organic growth of the Vera&John and Jackpotjoy segments,
where revenue increased by 30% and 18% respectively.
The Group's revenues during the six months ended 30 June 2017 consisted of:
- £103.0 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational
activities
- £33.1 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's
operational activities
- £10.5 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational
activities
The Group's revenues during the six months ended 30 June 2016 consisted of:
- £89.0 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational
activities
- £27.3 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's
operational activities
- £11.3 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational
activities
- £2.1 million in other income earned from the revenue guarantee
(the "Revenue Guarantee") relating to the service agreement entered
into with Amaya Inc. and Platform Migration Revenue included in the
Vera&John operating segment
The increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2017 in comparison with the six months
ended 30 June 2016 relates primarily
to organic growth of the Vera&John and Jackpotjoy segments,
where revenue increased by 21% and 16% respectively.
Costs and expenses
Six month
period
Three month Three month ended Six month
period ended period ended period ended
30 June
30 June 2017 30 June 2016 2017 30 June 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Expenses
Distribution costs 34,302 32,293 65,546 62,151
Administration costs 27,664 22,884 52,877 45,361
Transaction related costs - 4,866 1,315 6,164
Severance costs - 5,695 - 5,695
61,966 65,738 119,738 119,371
Distribution costs
Three month Three month period Six month period Six month period
period ended ended ended ended
30 June 2017 30 June 2016 30 June 2017 30 June 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Selling
and
marketing 10,846 12,334 20,449 21,566
Licensing
fees 11,826 10,170 22,912 20,638
Gaming
taxes 8,469 7,048 16,461 14,164
Processing
fees 3,161 2,741 5,724 5,783
34,302 32,293 65,546 62,151
Selling and marketing expenses consist of payments made to
affiliates and general marketing expenses related to each brand.
Licensing fees consist of the fees for the Mandalay and
Jackpotjoy segments to operate on their respective platforms and
game suppliers' fees paid by the Vera&John and Jackpotjoy
segments. Gaming taxes largely consist of POC tax, which is a 15%
tax on Real Money Gaming
Revenue[4] introduced in the UK in
December 2014. Processing fees
consist of costs associated with using payment providers and
include payment service provider transaction and handling costs, as
well as deposit and withdrawal fees. With the exception of
selling and marketing expenses, distribution costs tend to be
variable in relation to revenue.
The increase in distribution costs for the three and six months
ended 30 June 2017 compared to the
same periods in 2016 is mainly due to higher revenues achieved,
slightly offset by lower selling and marketing costs.
Administrative costs
Three month Three month Six month Six month
period ended period ended period ended period ended
30 June 2017 30 June 2016 30 June 2017 30 June 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Compensation and benefits 8,016 6,916 16,091 12,801
Professional fees 797 525 2,005 2,818
General and administrative 2,440 1,314 4,621 2,636
Amortisation and
depreciation 16,411 14,129 30,160 27,106
27,664 22,884 52,877 45,361
Compensation and benefits costs consist of salaries, wages,
bonuses, directors' fees, benefits and share-based compensation
expense. The increase in costs for the three and six months ended
30 June 2017 compared to the same
period in 2016 relate to staff additions and salary increases in
various business units, as well as an increase in share-based
compensation related to options granted during Q3 2016.
Professional fees consist mainly of legal, accounting and audit
fees.
The variance in professional fees for the three and six months
ended 30 June 2017 compared to the
same periods in 2016 relates to increases in consulting and legal
costs associated with the Group's growth and dual listings on both
the LSE and TSX. These increases were largely offset as prior year
balances included one-time costs related to the Independent
Committee.
General and administrative expenses consist of items, such as
rent and occupancy, travel and accommodation, insurance, listing
fees, technology and development costs, and other office overhead
charges. The increase in these expenses for the three and six
months ended 30 June 2017 compared to
the same period in the prior year can be attributed to slightly
higher travel, rent and overhead costs due to staff additions.
Amortisation and depreciation consists of amortisation of the
Group's tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. The
increase in amortisation for both the three and six months ended
30 June 2017 is due to intangible and
tangible asset additions since Q1 2016, particularly the
non-compete clauses (as defined below).
Transaction related costs
Transaction related costs consist of legal, professional, due
diligence, and special committee fees; other direct costs/fees
associated with transactions and acquisitions contemplated or
completed; and costs associated with the UK strategic review
undertaken by the Intertain board of directors and implementing
Intertain's UK-centered strategic initiatives.
Business unit results
Jackpotjoy
Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue 52.3 44.5 7.8 18%
Distribution costs 23.3 22.1 1.2 5%
Administration costs 4.1 4.0 0.1 3%
Adjusted EBITDA[1] 24.9 18.4 6.5 35%
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue 103.0 89.0 14.0 16%
Distribution costs 43.8 40.9 2.9 7%
Administration costs 8.3 7.7 0.6 8%
Adjusted EBITDA[1] 50.9 40.4 10.5 26%
Revenue for the Jackpotjoy segment increased quarter over
quarter and year over year due to organic growth in all real money
brands. Jackpotjoy UK Real Money Gaming
Revenue[4] accounted for 67% of
the Jackpotjoy segment's revenue for the three and six months ended
30 June 2017. While there has
been steady growth at Jackpotjoy UK and Jackpotjoy Sweden, the
sharp increase in revenue is due to the substantial growth and
progression of the Starspins and Botemania brands.
Collectively, they accounted for 21% and 20% of the segment's
revenue for the three and six months ended 30 June 2017.
Selling and marketing costs were substantially lower in both the
three and six months ended 30 June
2017 compared to the same periods in 2016, partially
offsetting an increase in other distribution costs that move in
line with revenues.
Vera&John
Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue* 17.4 13.4 4.0 30%
Distribution costs 8.3 6.5 1.8 28%
Administration costs 4.0 2.7 1.3 48%
Adjusted EBITDA[1]* 5.1 4.2 0.9 21%
*Excludes £0.9 million of other income earned from
Platform Migration Revenue in Q2 2016.
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue* 33.1 27.3 5.8 21%
Distribution costs 15.9 13.9 2.0 14%
Administration costs 7.7 5.1 2.6 51%
Adjusted EBITDA[1]* 9.5 8.3 1.2 14%
*Excludes £2.1 million of other income earned from the
Revenue Guarantee and from Platform Migration Revenue in
2016.
Revenue for the Vera&John segment in Q2 2017 increased by
30% compared to Q2 2016, which is due to organic growth in the
segment and differences in the GBP to EUR exchange rates in those
periods. Distribution costs also increased by 28% in Q2 2017
compared to Q2 2016, as game suppliers and payment providers' costs
usually change proportionally with revenue. Selling and marketing
costs do not move with revenues, however these costs also increased
by 43%.
Revenue for the six months ended 30 June
2017 was 21% higher than in the comparative period. However
distribution costs were only 14% higher as processing costs have
been substantially lower in 2017 even with higher revenues, due to
targeted efforts in 2017 to streamline payment processing
procedures and costs.
Increases in administration costs for both the three and six
months ended 30 June 2017 compared to
the same periods in 2016 were mainly driven by increases in
personnel and office related costs as the segment continues to
grow.
Mandalay
Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue 5.5 5.5 - -
Distribution costs 2.8 3.6 (0.8) (22%)
Administration costs 0.3 0.3 - -
Adjusted EBITDA[1] 2.4 1.6 0.8 50%
YTD 2017 YTD 2016 Variance
GBP(millions) GBP(millions) GBP(millions) Variance %
Revenue 10.5 11.3 (0.8) (7%)
Distribution costs 5.8 7.1 (1.3) (18%)
Administration costs 0.6 0.6 - -
Adjusted EBITDA[1] 4.1 3.6 0.5 14%
Revenue for the Mandalay segment for the three months ended
30 June 2017 was flat against the
prior period in 2016. However, due to lower marketing spend, the
adjusted EBITDA[1] was
substantially higher.
Revenue for the six months ended 30 June
2017 was 7% lower than in the same period in 2016. This is
due to the Q1 2017 results, as the segment focused on changing
promotional spend to improve operational margins and deposit hold
in future periods. Q2 2017 revenue has rebounded due to these
measures. Due to lower sales and marketing costs, adjusted
EBITDA[1] was 14% higher than in
six months ended 30 June 2016.
Unallocated Corporate Costs
Unallocated corporate costs increased from £1.6 million to £2.5
million in the three months ended 30 June
2017 as compared to the three months ended 30 June
2016. The variance mainly relates to a £0.3 million increase
in compensation due to the addition of new staff; a £0.3 million
increase in general and administrative overhead costs; and a £0.3
million increase in professional fees.
Unallocated corporate costs increased from £2.8 million to £5.3
million in the six months ended 30 June
2017 as compared to the six months ended 30 June
2016. The variance mainly relates to a £0.9 million increase
in compensation due to addition of new staff; a £0.7 million
increase in general and administrative overhead costs; and a £1.0
million increase in professional fees. These were minimally offset
by a £0.1 million decrease in marketing costs.
Key performance indicators
Average Active Customers is a key performance indicator
used by management to assess 'real money' customer acquisition and
'real money' customer retention efforts of each of the Group's
brands. The Group defines Average Active Customers as being 'real
money' customers who have placed at least one bet in a given month
("Average Active Customers"). "Average Active Customers per Month"
is the Average Active Customers per month, averaged over a
twelve-month period. While this measure is not recognised by IFRS,
management believes that it is a meaningful indicator of the
Group's ability to acquire and retain customers.
Real Money Gaming Revenue and Average Real Money
Gaming Revenue per month are key performance indicators used by
management to assess revenue earned from real money gaming
operations of the business. The Group defines Real Money Gaming
Revenue ("Real Money Gaming Revenue") as revenue less revenue
earned from the Revenue Guarantee, affiliate websites and social
gaming. The Group defines Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per
month ("Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month") as Real Money
Gaming Revenue per month, averaged over a twelve-month period.
While these measures are not recognised by IFRS, management
believes that they are meaningful indicators of the Group's real
money gaming operational results.
Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active
Customer is a key performance indicator used by management to
assess the Group's ability to generate Real Money Gaming Revenue on
a per customer basis. The Group defines Monthly Real Money Gaming
Revenue per Average Active Customer ("Monthly Real Money Gaming
Revenue per Average Active Customer") as being Average Real Money
Gaming Revenue per month divided by Average Active Customers per
Month. While this measure is not recognised by IFRS, management
believes that it is a meaningful indicator of the Group's ability
to generate Real Money Gaming Revenue.
Twelve months Twelve
ended months ended
Variance
30 June 2017 30 June 2016 Variance %
Average Active Customers per month (#) 243,896 216,220 27,676 13%
Total Real Money Gaming Revenue
(GBP000) [(1)] 261,707 225,691 36,016 16%
Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per
month (GBP000) 21,809 18,808 3,001 16%
Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per
Average Active Customer (GBP) 89 87 2 2%
[(1)]Total
Real Money Gaming Revenue for the twelve months ended 30 June 2017 consists of total revenue less other
income earned from the Revenue Guarantee and Platform Migration
Revenue of £nil (30 June 2016 - £5.4
million) and revenue earned from affiliate websites and social
gaming revenue of £24.2 million (30 June
2016 - £24.0 million).
Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active
Customer[4] is consistent year
over year which is in line with the Group's overall customer
acquisition and retention strategy.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The principal risks and uncertainties are those disclosed on
pages 17 to 46 of Jackpotjoy plc's prospectus dated 20 January 2017. The principal risks and
uncertainties which could impact the Group for the remainder of the
year are set out below:
Regulatory risks:
- The Group, or certain third parties that it relies on, may
fail to maintain effective and compliant anti-money laundering,
anti-bribery, fraud detection, regulatory compliance and risk
management processes
- The Group operates in a constantly evolving online gaming and
gambling regulatory environment
- Operations in regulated markets may be impacted by changes in
regulatory rules, and operations in near-regulation or unregulated
markets may become subject to regulations
Technology:
- The Group is reliant on third-party content and platform
suppliers
- Content and technology may become out-of-date and ineffective
at acquiring and retaining customers
- The gaming platforms used are reliant on technologies and
network systems, which may be vulnerable to cyber attacks that
negatively affect the customer experience or which could result in
breach of privacy laws and misuse of customer data that could lead
to liabilities or losing customer goodwill
Operational:
- The Group operates in a highly competitive environment and is
reliant on continued market growth
- The Group is dependent on key management personnel, some of
whom have only recently been appointed
- The business and profitability of the Group depends on its
ability to maintain or expand its user base
- The Jackpotjoy business may be adversely affected by a failure
to effectively transition certain operating functions if the Group
decides to assume them following the end of the Jackpotjoy earn-out
period
- The operations and financial performance of the Jackpotjoy
business are dependent on the relationship with the Gamesys
group
- The Group's business, financial condition and results of
operations are reliant on effective marketing and on the
maintenance of its brand awareness, including by third parties and
its endorsement relationships
- The Group is reliant on effective payment processing services
from a limited number of providers in each of the markets in which
it operates
- The Group's substantial activities in foreign jurisdictions
may be affected by factors outside of the Group's control
Financial:
- The Group is exposed to exchange rate risks
- The loans under the credit facilities bear interest at
floating rates that could rise significantly, increasing the
Group's costs and reducing its cash flow
- The Group has several operating and financial covenants in its
financing documentation. Failure to comply with these operating and
financial covenants over the longer term could entail several
adverse scenarios, which would materially adversely affect the
Group's operating results and financial condition
Taxation:
- The Group is subject to taxation regimes in various
jurisdictions which can lead to uncertainty with regards to the tax
liabilities of the Group. The Group is also exposed to adverse
changes to the taxation of its activities or the imposition of
additional duties and charges
Economic:
- The Group operates in a volatile online gaming market industry
which is sensitive to economic conditions
- The results of the United
Kingdom's referendum on withdrawal from the European Union
may have a negative effect on global economic conditions, financial
markets and the Group's business, prospects, revenues, operating
results and financial condition
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF THE HALF
YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
For the six months ended 30 June
2017
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that:
- The condensed interim set of financial statements has been
prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ̶ Interim
Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union;
- The Interim Report includes a fair review of the information
required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the
first six months and description of principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and
- The Interim Report includes a fair review of the information
required by DTR 4.2.8 R (disclosure of related parties'
transactions and changes therein).
Signed by order of the Board of Directors
Andrew McIver
Chief Executive Officer
15 August 2017
Independent review report to Jackpotjoy plc
Introduction
We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the interim financial report for the
three and six months ended 30 June
2017 which comprises the Interim Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income, Interim Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheet, Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity, Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
and the related notes.
We have read the other information contained in the interim
financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent
misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in
the condensed set of financial statements.
Directors' responsibilities
The interim financial report for the three and six months ended
30 June 2017 is the responsibility of
and has been approved by the directors. With regard to the
six months ended 30 June 2017, the
directors are responsible for preparing the interim financial
report in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency
Rules of the United Kingdom's
Financial Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the
group are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board and International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The
condensed set of financial statements included in this interim
financial report has been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board and
International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial
Reporting", as adopted by the European Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial
report based on our review.
Our report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our
engagement, and, with regard to the six months ended 30 June 2017, to assist the company in meeting
its responsibilities in respect of interim financial reporting in
accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of
the United Kingdom's Financial
Conduct Authority and for no other purpose. No person is entitled
to rely on this report unless such a person is a person entitled to
rely upon this report by virtue of and for the purpose of our terms
of engagement or has been expressly authorised to do so by our
prior written consent. Save as above, we do not accept
responsibility for this report to any other person or for any other
purpose and we hereby expressly disclaim any and all such
liability.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial
Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" as
issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
and International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and
Ireland) 2410, "Review of Interim
Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the
Entity", issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in the
United Kingdom. A review of
interim financial information consists of making enquiries,
primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit
conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing or
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us
to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant
matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we
do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the interim financial report for the three and six months ended
30 June 2017 is not prepared, in all
material respects, in accordance with International Accounting
Standard 34, as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board, International Accounting Standard 34, as adopted by the
European Union, and, in respect of the six months ended
30 June 2017, the Disclosure Guidance
and Transparency Rules of the United
Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
BDO LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
United Kingdom
14 August 2017
BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in
England and Wales (with registered number OC305127).
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three
months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
Three months ended 30 June 2017 June 2016 June 2017 Three months ended 31 March 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Revenue and other income
Gaming revenue[4] 75,193 63,353 146,569 127,584
Other income earned from revenue guarantee - - - 1,181
Other income earned from platform migration - 925 - 925
Total revenue and other income 75,193 64,278 146,569 129,690
Costs and expenses
Distribution costs[4],[5] 34,302 32,293 65,546 62,151
Administrative costs[5] 27,664 22,884 52,877 45,361
Severance costs[4] - 5,695 - 5,695
Transaction related costs[4] - 4,866 1,315 6,164
Foreign exchange loss[4] 4,766 1,994 6,899 2,515
Total costs and expenses 66,732 67,732 126,637 121,886
Gain on sale of intangible assets - - (1,002) -
Fair value adjustments on contingent consideration[15] 1,845 17,277 14,701 18,950
(Gain)/loss on cross currency swap[10] - (14,231) 3,534 (18,261)
Interest income[6] (57) (27) (95) (56)
Interest expense[6] 11,382 8,387 22,718 16,765
Financing expenses 13,170 11,406 40,858 17,398
Net loss for the period before taxes (4,709) (14,860) (19,924) (9,594)
Current tax provision 168 113 359 394
Deferred tax recovery (105) (100) (210) (182)
Net loss for the period attributable to owners of parent (4,772) (14,873) (20,073) (9,806)
Other comprehensive income/(loss): Items that will or may be reclassified to
profit or loss in subsequent periods
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss) 13,088 (9,133) 18,643 (6,663)
Unrealised loss on cross currency hedge reserve (4,032) - (4,845) -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period attributable to owners of the
parent 4,284 (24,006) (6,275) (16,469)
Net loss for the period per share
Basic[7] GBP(0.06) GBP(0.21) GBP(0.27) GBP(0.14)
Diluted[7] GBP(0.06) GBP(0.21) GBP(0.27) GBP(0.14)
See accompanying notes
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
As at As at
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
ASSETS (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Current assets
Cash[8] 23,963 68,485
Restricted cash[8] 76 253
Customer deposits 8,979 8,573
Trade and other receivables[9] 17,166 16,763
Current portion of cross currency swap[10],[15] - 38,171
Taxes receivable 10,915 6,832
Total current assets 61,099 139,077
Tangible assets 1,405 852
Intangible assets[11] 323,682 352,473
Goodwill[11] 296,739 296,352
Other long-term receivables 2,247 2,624
Total non-current assets 624,073 652,301
Total assets 685,172 791,378
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities[12] 9,699 8,992
Current portion of cross currency swap payable [10],[15] 280 -
Other short-term payables[13] 11,779 15,321
Interest payable 638 633
Payable to customers 8,979 8,573
Current portion of long-term debt[14] 25,318 26,695
Current portion of contingent consideration[15] 38,768 86,903
Provision for taxes 5,286 7,743
Total current liabilities 100,747 154,860
Contingent consideration[15] 6,370 33,284
Other long-term payables[16] 11,423 14,505
Cross currency swap payable[10],[15] 4,557 -
Deferred tax liability 1,391 1,897
Convertible debentures[17] 954 3,266
Long-term debt[14] 322,999 344,098
Total non-current liabilities 347,694 397,050
Total liabilities 448,441 551,910
Equity
Retained earnings (190,810) (170,737)
Share capital 7,388 7,298
Other reserves 420,153 402,907
Total equity 236,731 239,468
Total liabilities and equity 685,172 791,378
See accompanying notes
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CHANGES IN EQUITY
Cross
Share-Based Currency Retained
Share Share Merger Redeemable Payment Translation Hedge Earnings/
Capital Premium Reserve Shares Reserve Reserve Reserve (Deficit) Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Balance 1
January 2016 7,051 406,002 (15,521) - 6,779 14,816 - (130,094) 289,033
Comprehensive
loss for the
period
Net loss for
the period - - - - - - - (9,806) (9,806)
Other
comprehensive
loss - - - - - (6,663) - - (6,663)
Total
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (6,663) - (9,806) (16,469)
Contributions
by and
distributions
to
shareholders:
Conversion of
debentures[17
] 2 42 - - - - - - 44
Exercise of
common share
warrants[17] 4 187 - - - - - - 191
Exercise of
common share
options[17] 4 95 - - (22) - - - 77
Share-based
compensation[
17] - - - - 546 - - - 546
Total
contributions
by and
distributions
to
shareholders 10 324 - - 524 - - - 858
Balance at 30
June 2016 7,061 406,326 (15,521) - 7,303 8,153 - (139,900) 273,422
Balance at 1
January 2017 7,298 413,293 (15,521) 50 8,598 (3,513) - (170,737) 239,468
Comprehensive
loss for the
period
Net loss for
the period - - - - - - - (20,073) (20,073)
Other
comprehensive
income - - - - - 18,643 (4,845) - 13,798
Total
comprehensive
income (loss)
for the
period - - - - - 18,643 (4,845) (20,073) (6,275)
Contributions
by and
distributions
to
shareholders:
Conversion of
debentures[17
] 75 2,263 - - - - - - 2,338
Exercise of
options[17] 15 462 - - (105) - - - 372
Cancellation
of redeemable
shares - - - (50) - - - - (50)
Share-based
compensation[
17] - - - - 878 - - - 878
Total
contributions
by and
distributions
to
shareholders 90 2,725 - (50) 773 - - - 3,538
Balance at 30
June 2017 7,388 416,018 (15,521) - 9,371 15,130 (4,845) (190,810) 236,731
See accompanying notes
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
Three months ended 30 June 2017 Three months ended 30 June 2016 June 2017 June 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Operating activities
Net loss for the year (4,772) (14,873) (20,073) (9,806)
Add (deduct) items not involving cash
Amortisation 16,411 14,129 30,160 27,106
Share-based compensation expense[17] 353 248 878 546
Current tax provision 168 113 359 394
Deferred tax recovery (105) (100) (210) (182)
Interest expense, net[6] 11,325 8,360 22,623 16,709
Gain on sale of intangible assets - - (1,002) -
Fair value adjustments on contingent consideration[15] 1,845 17,277 14,701 18,950
Realised/unrealised (gain)/loss on cross currency swap[10] - (14,231) 3,534 (18,261)
Foreign exchange loss 4,766 1,994 6,899 2,515
29,991 12,917 57,869 37,971
Change in non-cash operating items
Trade and other receivables (1,012) 4,150 (525) 4,387
Other long-term receivables 468 (120) 452 (53)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (415) (1,645) (1,844) (1,028)
Other short-term payables 130 9,367 (3,542) 9,967
Cash provided by operating activities 29,162 24,669 52,410 51,244
Income taxes paid (6,871) (6,296) (6,899) (6,296)
Incomes taxes received - - 102 -
Total cash provided by operating activities 22,291 18,373 45,613 44,948
Financing activities
Restriction of cash balances 154 - 175 -
Proceeds from exercise of warrants - - - 191
Proceeds from exercise of options 109 99 372 99
Proceeds from cross currency swap settlement[10] - - 34,373 -
Repayment of non-compete liability (1,333) - (1,333) -
Interest repayment (7,659) (4,225) (15,209) (8,457)
Payment of contingent consideration[15] (94,218) (6,308) (94,218) (6,308)
Principal payments made on long-term debt[14] (6,510) (7,933) (12,806) (13,856)
Total cash used in financing activities (109,457) (18,367) (88,646) (28,331)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (252) (76) (763) (97)
Purchase of intangible assets (713) (403) (1,262) (735)
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets - - 1,002 -
Total cash used in investing activities (965) (479) (1,023) (832)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash during the period (88,131) (473) (44,056) 15,785
Cash, beginning of the period 112,297 50,621 68,485 31,762
Exchange (loss)/gain on cash and cash equivalents (203) 1,421 (466) 4,022
Cash, end of the period 23,963 51,569 23,963 51,569
See accompanying notes
SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES FOR THREE AND SIX MONTHS
ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
1. Corporate Information
Jackpotjoy plc is an online gaming holding company and the
parent company of The Intertain Group Limited ("Intertain").
Jackpotjoy plc was incorporated pursuant to the Companies
Act 2006 (England and
Wales) on 29 July 2016. Jackpotjoy plc's registered office
is located at 35 Great St. Helen's, London, United Kingdom. Jackpotjoy plc
became the parent company of Intertain on 25
January 2017, following a plan of arrangement transaction
involving a one-for-one share exchange of all and the then
outstanding common shares of Intertain shares for ordinary shares
of Jackpotjoy plc. Unless the context requires otherwise, use
of "Group" in these accompanying notes means Jackpotjoy plc and its
subsidiaries, as applicable.
The Group currently offers bingo, casino and other games to its
customers using the Jackpotjoy, Starspins, Botemania,
Vera&John, Costa Bingo, InterCasino, and other brands. The
Jackpotjoy, Starspins, and Botemania brands operate off proprietary
software owned by the Gamesys group, the Group's B2B software and
support provider. The Vera&John and InterCasino brands operate
off proprietary software owned by the Group. The Mandalay segment's
bingo offerings operate off the Dragonfish platform, a software
service provided by the 888 group. Additionally, the Group receives
fees for marketing services provided by its affiliate portal
business.
These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of
Jackpotjoy plc (the "Board of Directors") on 14 August 2017.
2. Basis of Preparation
Basis of presentation
These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared by management on a going concern
basis, are presented in compliance with International Accounting
Standard 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, and have been
prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting policies and
methods used and disclosed in Intertain's consolidated financial
statements for the year ended 31 December
2016 (the "Annual Financial Statements"). Certain
information and disclosures normally included in the Annual
Financial Statements prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European
Union, which also complies with IFRS as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board, have been omitted or condensed.
These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Financial
Statements. All defined terms used herein are consistent with
those terms as defined in the Annual Financial Statements.
These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention,
other than for the measurement at fair value of the Group's cross
currency swap and contingent consideration.
Following Jackpotjoy plc becoming the parent company of the
group (as detailed in note 1), these Unaudited Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the
merger method of accounting as a continuation of the Intertain
business. This method is commonly applied in such situations
as the accounting for such transactions is not prescribed by IFRS 3
- Business Combinations or other applicable IFRS, which instead
prompts IFRS-reporting entities to look to alternative generally
accepted accounting principles for guidance. The result of
the application is to present the Unaudited Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements as if Jackpotjoy plc has always
been the parent company and owned all of the subsidiaries, and the
comparatives have also been prepared on that basis. The
adoption of the merger method of accounting had no impact on
reported earnings per share.
The comparative financial information for the year ended
31 December 2016 in these Unaudited
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements does not
constitute statutory accounts for that year. The auditors'
report on the statutory accounts for the period ended 31 December 2016 was unqualified, did not draw
attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a
statement under sections 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act
2006.
As at 30 June 2017, the Group has
consolidated current assets and current liabilities of £61.1
million and £100.7 million, respectively, giving rise to a net
current liability of £39.6 million. Cash generated through future
operating activities is sufficient to cover the net current
liability.
Basis of consolidation
Jackpotjoy plc's Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements consolidate the parent company and all of its
subsidiaries. The parent controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or
has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the
subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its
power over the subsidiary. All transactions and balances between
companies are eliminated on consolidation.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of
acquisition, being the date on which Jackpotjoy plc obtains
control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such
control ceases.
Intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses on
transactions between Jackpotjoy plc's subsidiaries are eliminated.
Profit and losses resulting from intercompany transactions
that are recognised in assets are also eliminated.
3. Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies
For a description of the Group's significant accounting
policies, critical accounting estimates and assumptions, and
related information see note 3 to the Annual Financial
Statements. Other than what is described below, there have
been no changes to the Group's significant accounting policies or
critical accounting estimates and assumptions during the six months
ended 30 June 2017.
Change in presentation currency
Effective from 1 January 2017, the
Group changed its presentation currency from Canadian dollars
("CAD" or "$") to pounds sterling ("GBP" or "£"). Comparative
information has been restated in pounds sterling in accordance with
the guidance defined in IAS 21 - The Effects of Changes in
Foreign Exchange Rates. The Q2 2016 Unaudited Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements have been retranslated from
Canadian dollars to pounds sterling using the procedures outlined
below:
- income and expenses were translated into pounds
sterling at average quarterly rates of exchange ($:£ - 0.5410).
Differences resulting from the retranslation on the opening net
assets and the results for the year have been taken to
reserves;
- share capital and other reserves were translated
at historic rates prevailing at the dates of transactions;
- quarterly average exchange rates were used to
convert changes in items not involving cash and cash provided
by/(used in) operating activities, financing activities, and
investing activities. Spot rates were used to convert cash
balances, beginning of period and cash balances, end of period.
As a result of this change, no retranslation movement will be
recorded in the Statements of Comprehensive Income for subsidiaries
whose functional currency is GBP.
Hedge accounting
Effective from 31 March 2017, the
Group has elected to use hedge accounting for the purposes of
recognising realised and unrealised gains and losses associated
with the New Currency Swap (as defined in note 10), in accordance
with guidance provided in IAS 39 - Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement.
IAS 39 permits hedge accounting under certain circumstances
provided that the hedging relationship is:
- formally designated and documented, including the
entity's risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the
hedge, identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item,
the nature of the risk being hedged, and how the entity will assess
the hedging instrument's effectiveness;
- expected to be highly effective in achieving
offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the
hedged risk as designated and documented, and effectiveness can be
reliably measured;
- assessed on an ongoing basis and determined to
have been highly effective
Based on the Group's analysis of the requirements outlined
above, it was concluded that the New Currency Swap meets all the
necessary criteria and qualifies for use of hedge accounting.
4. Segment Information
The following tables present selected financial results for each
segment and the unallocated corporate costs:
Three months ended 30 June
2017:
Unallocated
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Corporate Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Total revenue 52,332 17,412 5,449 - 75,193
Distribution costs 23,251 8,278 2,757 16 34,302
Amortisation and 12,244 2,465 1,608 94 16,411
depreciation
Compensation,
professional, and
general and
administrative
expenses 4,165 4,024 265 2,799 11,253
Foreign exchange (78) 419 11 4,414 4,766
Financing, net - (53) 1 13,222 13,170
Income/(loss) for
the period before 12,750 2,279 807 (20,545) (4,709)
taxes
Taxes - 63 - - 63
Net income/(loss) 12,750 2,216 807 (20,545) (4,772)
for the period
Net income/(loss) 12,750 2,216 807 (20,545) (4,772)
for the period
Interest expense,
net - (53) 1 11,377 11,325
Taxes - 63 - - 63
Amortisation and 12,244 2,465 1,608 94 16,411
depreciation
EBITDA 24,994 4,691 2,416 (9,074) 23,027
Share-based
compensation - - - 353 353
Fair value
adjustment on
contingent
consideration - - - 1,845 1,845
Foreign exchange (78) 419 11 4,414 4,766
Adjusted EBITDA 24,916 5,110 2,427 (2,462) 29,991
Net income/(loss) 12,750 2,216 807 (20,545) (4,772)
for the period
Share-based
compensation - - - 353 353
Fair value
adjustment on
contingent
consideration - - - 1,845 1,845
Foreign exchange (78) 419 11 4,414 4,766
Amortisation of
acquisition
related purchase
price intangibles
and non-compete 12,244 2,105 1,593 - 15,942
clauses
Accretion - - - 3,662 3,662
Adjusted net 24,916 4,740 2,411 (10,271) 21,796
income/(loss)
Six months ended 30 June
2017:
Unallocated
Corporate
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Total revenue 102,998 33,103 10,468 - 146,569
Distribution
costs 43,794 15,926 5,768 58 65,546
Amortisation
and
depreciation 21,934 4,833 3,201 192 30,160
Compensation,
professional,
and general
and
administrative
expenses 8,326 7,684 550 6,157 22,717
Transaction
related costs - - - 1,315 1,315
Foreign
exchange (96) 478 9 6,508 6,899
Gain on sale
of intangible
assets - (1,002) - - (1,002)
Financing, net - (87) 2 40,943 40,858
Income/(loss)
for the period
before taxes 29,040 5,271 938 (55,173) (19,924)
Taxes - 149 - - 149
Net
income/(loss)
for the period 29,040 5,122 938 (55,173) (20,073)
Net
income/(loss)
for the period 29,040 5,122 938 (55,173) (20,073)
Interest
expense, net - (87) 2 22,708 22,623
Taxes - 149 - - 149
Amortisation
and
depreciation 21,934 4,833 3,201 192 30,160
EBITDA 50,974 10,017 4,141 (32,273) 32,859
Share-based
compensation - - - 878 878
Fair value
adjustment on
contingent
consideration - - - 14,701 14,701
Loss on cross
currency swap - - - 3,534 3,534
Transaction
related costs - - - 1,315 1,315
Gain on sale
of intangible
assets - (1,002) - - (1,002)
Foreign
exchange (96) 478 9 6,508 6,899
Adjusted
EBITDA 50,878 9,493 4,150 (5,337) 59,184
Net
income/(loss)
for the period 29,040 5,122 938 (55,173) (20,073)
Share-based
compensation - - - 878 878
Fair value
adjustment on
contingent
consideration - - - 14,701 14,701
Loss on cross
currency swap - - - 3,534 3,534
Transaction
related costs - - - 1,315 1,315
Gain on sale
of intangible
assets - (1,002) - - (1,002)
Foreign
exchange (96) 478 9 6,508 6,899
Amortisation
of acquisition
related
purchase price
intangibles
and
non-compete
clauses 21,934 4,212 3,186 - 29,332
Accretion - - - 7,051 7,051
Adjusted net
income/(loss) 50,878 8,810 4,133 (21,186) 42,635
Three months ended 30 June
2016:
Unallocated
Corporate
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Total revenue and other
income 44,531 14,300 5,447 - 64,278
Distribution costs 22,107 6,527 3,633 26 32,293
Amortisation and
depreciation 10,428 2,117 1,581 3 14,129
Compensation, professional,
and general and
administrative expenses 3,986 2,729 263 1,777 8,755
Severance costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Transaction related costs - 361 - 4,505 4,866
Foreign exchange (184) (44) (37) 2,259 1,994
Financing, net - (21) 1 11,426 11,406
Income/(loss) for the period
before taxes 8,194 2,631 6 (25,691) (14,860)
Taxes - 13 - - 13
Net income/(loss) for the
period 8,194 2,618 6 (25,691) (14,873)
Net income/(loss) for the
period 8,194 2,618 6 (25,691) (14,873)
Interest expense, net - (21) 1 8,380 8,360
Taxes - 13 - - 13
Amortisation and
depreciation 10,428 2,117 1,581 3 14,129
EBITDA 18,622 4,727 1,588 (17,308) 7,629
Share-based compensation - - - 248 248
Severance costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Fair value adjustment on
contingent consideration - - - 17,277 17,277
Gain on cross currency swap - - - (14,231) (14,231)
Transaction related costs - 361 - 4,505 4,866
Foreign exchange (184) (44) (37) 2,259 1,994
Adjusted EBITDA 18,438 5,044 1,551 (1,555) 23,478
Net income/(loss) for the
period 8,194 2,618 6 (25,691) (14,873)
Share-based compensation - - - 248 248
Severance costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Fair value adjustment on
contingent consideration - - - 17,277 17,277
Gain on cross currency swap - - - (14,231) (14,231)
Transaction related costs - 361 - 4,505 4,866
Foreign exchange (184) (44) (37) 2,259 1,994
Amortisation of acquisition
related purchase price
intangibles 10,428 1,995 1,581 - 14,004
Accretion - - - 4,159 4,159
Adjusted net income/(loss) 18,438 4,930 1,550 (5,779) 19,139
Six months ended 30 June
2016:
Unallocated
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Corporate Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Total revenue
and other
income 88,987 29,435 11,268 - 129,690
Distribution
costs 40,927 13,957 7,114 153 62,151
Amortisation
and
depreciation 20,484 3,870 2,743 9 27,106
Compensation,
professional,
and general
and
administrativ
e expenses 7,629 5,194 561 4,871 18,255
Severance
costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Transaction
related costs - 442 - 5,722 6,164
Foreign
exchange (333) 293 (68) 2,623 2,515
Financing,
net - (43) 3 17,438 17,398
Income/(loss)
for the
period before
taxes 20,280 5,722 915 (36,511) (9,594)
Taxes - 212 - - 212
Net
income/(loss)
for the
period 20,280 5,510 915 (36,511) (9,806)
Net income/(loss) for the
period 20,280 5,510 915 (36,511) (9,806)
Interest expense, net - (43) 3 16,749 16,709
Taxes - 212 - - 212
Amortisation and
depreciation 20,484 3,870 2,743 9 27,106
EBITDA 40,764 9,549 3,661 (19,753) 34,221
Share-based compensation - - - 546 546
Severance costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Independent Committee
related expenses - - - 1,693 1,693
Fair value adjustment on
contingent consideration - - - 18,950 18,950
Gain on cross currency swap - - - (18,261) (18,261)
Transaction related costs - 442 - 5,722 6,164
Foreign exchange (333) 293 (68) 2,623 2,515
Adjusted EBITDA 40,431 10,284 3,593 (2,785) 51,523
Net income/(loss) for the
period 20,280 5,510 915 (36,511) (9,806)
Share-based compensation - - - 546 546
Severance costs - - - 5,695 5,695
Independent Committee
related expenses - - - 1,693 1,693
Fair value adjustment on
contingent consideration - - - 18,950 18,950
Gain on cross currency swap - - - (18,261) (18,261)
Transaction related costs - 442 - 5,722 6,164
Foreign exchange (333) 293 (68) 2,623 2,515
Amortisation of acquisition
related purchase price
intangibles 20,484 3,650 2,743 - 26,877
Accretion - - - 8,195 8,195
Adjusted net income/(loss) 40,431 9,895 3,590 (11,348) 42,568
The following table presents net assets per segment and
unallocated corporate costs as at
30 June 2017:
Unallocated
Corporate
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Current assets 14,921 37,807 6,897 1,474 61,099
Goodwill 224,348 55,779 16,612 - 296,739
Long-term assets 276,197 34,660 15,021 1,456 327,334
Total assets 515,466 128,246 38,530 2,930 685,172
Current liabilities 6,278 14,422 1,874 78,173 100,747
Long-term liabilities - 1,391 - 346,303 347,694
Total liabilities 6,278 15,813 1,874 424,476 448,441
Net assets 509,188 112,433 36,656 (421,546) 236,731
The following table presents net assets per segment and
unallocated corporate costs as at 31
December 2016:
Unallocated
Corporate
Jackpotjoy Vera&John Mandalay Costs Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Current assets 15,033 38,870 6,509 78,665 139,077
Goodwill 224,348 55,392 16,612 - 296,352
Long-term assets 277,702 38,163 18,020 22,064 355,949
Total assets 517,083 132,425 41,141 100,729 791,378
Current liabilities 5,790 16,711 1,483 130,876 154,860
Long-term liabilities - 1,897 - 395,153 397,050
Total liabilities 5,790 18,608 1,483 526,029 551,910
Net assets 511,293 113,817 39,658 (425,300) 239,468
During the six months ended 30 June
2017 and 2016, substantially all of the revenue earned by
the Group was in Europe.
Non-current assets by geographical location as at 30 June 2017 were as follows: Europe £90.4 million (31 December 2016 - £93.6 million) and the
Americas £533.6 million (31 December
2016 - £558.7 million).
5. Costs and Expenses
Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended 30 June Ended 30 Ended 30 June
30 June 2017 2016 June 2017 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Distribution costs:
Selling and marketing 10,846 12,334 20,449 21,566
Licensing fees 11,826 10,170 22,912 20,638
Gaming taxes 8,469 7,048 16,461 14,164
Processing fees 3,161 2,741 5,724 5,783
34,302 32,293 65,546 62,151
Administrative costs:
Compensation and benefits 8,016 6,916 16,091 12,801
Professional fees 797 525 2,005 2,818
General and administrative 2,440 1,314 4,621 2,636
Tangible asset depreciation 111 26 184 54
Intangible asset amortisation 16,300 14,103 29,976 27,052
27,664 22,884 52,877 45,361
6. Interest
Expense/Income
Six Months
Three Months Three Months Ended Six Months
Ended Ended Ended
30 June
30 June 2017 30 June 2016 2017 30 June 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Interest earned on cash held
during the period 57 27 95 56
Total interest income 57 27 95 56
Interest paid and accrued on
long-term debt 7,739 4,111 15,664 8,343
Accretion of discount recognised
on contingent consideration 2,365 3,601 4,468 7,148
Interest paid and accrued on
convertible debentures 18 117 40 227
Interest accretion recognised on
convertible debentures 12 96 30 184
Interest accretion recognised on
long-term debt 777 462 1,560 863
Interest accretion recognised on
other long-term liabilities 471 - 956 -
Total interest expense 11,382 8,387 22,718 16,765
7. Earnings per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Three
Months Six Months Six Months
Three Months Ended Ended Ended
Ended
30 June 30 June 30 June
30 June 2017 2016 2017 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Numerator:
Net (loss)/income - basic (4,772) (14,873) (20,073) (9,806)
Net (loss)/income -
diluted (4,772) (14,873) (20,073) (9,806)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of
shares outstanding - basic 73,785 70,572 73,680 70,566
Instruments, which are
anti-dilutive:
Weighted average effect of
dilutive share options 401 908 391 848
Weighted average effect of
convertible debentures[2] 312 2,828 399 2,828
Net loss per share[3],[4]
Basic GBP(0.06) GBP(0.21) GBP(0.27) GBP(0.14)
Diluted[1] GBP(0.06) GBP(0.21) GBP(0.27) GBP(0.14)
[1] In
the case of a net loss, the effect of share options potentially
exercisable on diluted loss per share will be anti-dilutive;
therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share will be the
same.
[2] An
assumed conversion of convertible debentures had an anti-dilutive
effect on loss per share for the three and six months ended
30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.
[3]
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss
attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the year.
[4]
Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the
net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period and
adjusted for the number of potentially dilutive share options and
contingently issuable instruments.
8. Cash and Restricted Cash
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cash 23,746 33,558
Segregated cash* 217 34,927
Cash and cash equivalents 23,963 68,485
Restricted cash - other 76 253
Total cash balances 24,039 68,738
* This balance consists of cash on deposit with
payment service providers, as well as segregated funds held in
accordance with the terms of the Jackpotjoy earn-out payment, where
the Group was required to segregate 90% of its excess cash flow,
less mandatory repayments of the Group's long-term
debt and earn-out payments, in a non-operational bank account.
Since the Group made a final earn-out payment of £94.2
million for the non-Spanish assets of the Jackpotjoy segment on
21 June 2017, no cash was required to
be segregated at 30 June 2017 (£34.7
million as at 31 December 2016).
Segregated cash does not qualify as restricted cash and, as
such, it is included in cash.
9. Trade and Other
Receivables
Receivables consist of the following items:
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Due from the Gamesys group 8,643 9,242
Due from the 888 group 3,154 1,625
Affiliate revenue receivable 2,242 1,766
Short-term loans receivable 841 572
Swap-related receivable - 1,948
Prepaid expenses 1,759 967
Other 527 643
17,166 16,763
10. Cross Currency Swap
On 23 November 2015, the Group
entered into a cross currency swap agreement (the "Currency Swap")
in order to minimise the Group's exposure to exchange rate
fluctuations between GBP and the US dollar ("USD") as cash
generated from the Group's operations is largely in GBP, while a
portion of the principal and interest payments on the Group's
credit facilities are in USD. Under the Currency Swap, 90% of the
Group's USD term loan interest and principal payments were swapped
into GBP. The Group paid a fixed 7.81% interest in place of
floating USD interest payments of LIBOR plus 6.5% (LIBOR floor of
1%). The interest and principal payments were made at a GBP/USD
foreign exchange rate of 1.5135 on a USD notional amount of
$293,962,500.
On 28 March 2017, the Group
terminated the Currency Swap and realised total proceeds of
approximately USD 42.6 million and
subsequently entered into a new cross currency swap agreement (the
"New Currency Swap"). Under the New Currency Swap, 50% of the
Group's term loan interest and principal payments will be swapped
into GBP. The Group will pay a fixed 7.4% interest in place of
floating USD interest payments of LIBOR plus 6.5% (LIBOR floor of
1%). The interest and principal payments will be made at a GBP/USD
foreign exchange rate of 1.2584 on a USD notional amount of
$136,768,333. The New Currency Swap
expires on 30 September 2019.
The agreement was entered into at no cost to the Group.
The fair value of the New Currency Swap liability as at
30 June 2017 is £4.8 million
(31 December 2016 - asset of £38.2
million).
Jackpotjoy plc has elected to use hedge accounting for the
purposes of recognising realised and unrealised gains and losses
associated with the New Currency Swap.
11. Intangible Assets
As at 30 June 2017
Customer
Gaming Relationsh Partnership Non-Compete
Licenses ips Software Brand Agreements Clauses Goodwill Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cost
Balance, 1 January 2017 94 340,927 21,670 70,054 12,900 20,434 317,829 783,908
Additions - - 1,262 - - - - 1,262
Translation (1) 391 (73) 1 - - (720) (402)
Balance, 30 June 2017 93 341,318 22,859 70,055 12,900 20,434 317,109 784,768
Accumulated amortisation
Balance, 1 January 2017 34 96,811 7,414 6,523 2,824 - 21,477 135,083
Amortisation 8 22,507 2,340 1,751 817 2,553 - 29,976
Translation 6 162 235 (8) - - (1,107) (712)
Balance, 30 June 2017 48 119,480 9,989 8,266 3,641 2,553 20,370 164,347
Carrying value
Balance, 30 June 2017 45 221,838 12,870 61,789 9,259 17,881 296,739 620,421
As at 31 December
2016
Customer
Gaming Relationsh Revenue Partnership
Licenses ips Software Guarantee Brand Agreements Goodwill Total
Non-Compete
Clauses
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cost
Balance, 1 January 2016 76 337,502 17,175 4,010 68,284 12,900 - 306,295 746,242
Additions - - 1,836 - - - 20,434 - 22,270
Translation 18 3,425 2,659 783 1,770 - - 11,534 20,189
Expiry - - - (4,793) - - - - (4,793)
Balance, 31 December 2016 94 340,927 21,670 - 70,054 12,900 20,434 317,829 783,908
Accumulated amortisation
Balance, 1 January 2016 23 47,956 3,279 - 2,681 1,558 - 17,969 73,466
Amortisation 9 47,405 3,683 - 3,466 1,232 - - 55,795
Translation 2 1,450 452 - 376 34 - 3,508 5,822
Balance, 31 December 2016 34 96,811 7,414 - 6,523 2,824 - 21,477 135,083
Carrying value
Balance, 31 December 2016 60 244,116 14,256 - 63,531 10,076 20,434 296,352 648,825
12. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the
following items:
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Affiliate/marketing expenses payable 3,895 3,058
Payable to game suppliers 1,416 950
Compensation payable 1,949 2,989
Loyalty program payable 252 260
Professional fees 750 349
Gaming tax payable 67 526
Other 1,370 860
9,699 8,992
13. Other Short-Term Payables
Other short-term payables consist of:
31 December
30 June 2017 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Transaction related payables 3,112 9,321
Current portion of other long-term payables (Note 16) 8,667 6,000
11,779 15,321
14. Credit Facilities
Below is the breakdown of the First Lien Facilities and the
Second Lien Facility:
Incremental
First Lien Second Lien
Term Loan Facility Facility Total
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Balance, 1 January 2016 207,158 - - 207,158
Principal - 70,000 90,000 160,000
Repayment (26,906) - - (26,906)
Debt financing costs - (2,482) (6,792) (9,274)
Accretion[1] 1,868 16 35 1,919
Foreign exchange translation 37,896 - - 37,896
Balance, 31 December 2016 220,016 67,534 83,243 370,793
Repayment (12,806) - - (12,806)
Accretion[1] 965 190 405 1,560
Foreign exchange translation (11,230) - - (11,230)
Balance, 30 June 2017 196,945 67,724 83,648 348,317
Current portion 25,318 - - 25,318
Non-current portion 171,627 67,724 83,648 322,999
[1] Effective interest rates
are as follows: Term Loan - 8.69%, Incremental
First Lien Facility - 8.32%, Second Lien Facility
- 11.75%.
15. Financial Instruments
The principal financial instruments used by the Group are
summarised below:
Financial assets
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
Loans and receivables (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cash and restricted cash 24,039 68,738
Trade and other receivables 17,166 16,763
Other long-term receivables 2,247 2,624
Customer deposits 8,979 8,573
52,431 96,698
Financial liabilities
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
Financial liabilities at amortised cost (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 9,699 8,992
Other long-term payables 11,423 14,505
Other short-term payables 11,779 15,321
Interest payable 638 633
Payable to customers 8,979 8,573
Convertible debentures 954 3,266
Long-term debt 348,317 370,793
391,789 422,083
The carrying values of the financial instruments noted above,
with the exception of convertible debentures, approximate their
fair values. The convertible debentures' fair value as at
30 June 2017 amounted to £1.6
million. Fair value was determined based on a quoted market
price in an active market.
Financial instruments
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
Financial instruments recognised at fair value
through profit or loss - assets (liabilities) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cross currency swap (4,837) 38,171
Contingent consideration (45,138) (120,187)
(49,975) (82,016)
Fair value hierarchy
The hierarchy of the Group's financial instruments carried at
fair value is as follows:
Level 2 Level 3
31 December 31 December
30 June 2017 2016 30 June 2017 2016
(GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's) (GBP000's)
Cross currency swap (4,837) 38,171 - -
Contingent
consideration - - (45,138) (120,187)
The cross currency swap balance represents the fair value of
cash inflows/outflows under the Currency Swap or the New Currency
Swap, as applicable.
Contingent consideration represents the fair value of the cash
outflows under earn-out agreements that would result from the
performance of acquired businesses. The key inputs into the
fair value estimation of these liabilities include the forecast
performance of the underlying businesses, the probability of
achieving forecasted results and the discount rate applied in
deriving a present value from those forecasts. Significant increase
(decrease) in the business' performance would result in a higher
(lower) fair value of the contingent consideration, while
significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate would result
in a lower (higher) fair value of the contingent consideration.
Additionally, as earn-out periods draw closer to their
completion, the range of probability factors will decrease.
A discounted cash flow valuation model was used to determine the
value of the contingent consideration. The model considers
the present value of the expected payments, discounted using a
risk-adjusted discount rate of 7%. The expected payments are
determined by considering the possible scenarios of forecast
EBITDA, the amount to be paid under each scenario and the
probability of each scenario.
Without probability and discount factors, the fair value of the
contingent consideration would be approximately 31% higher (£13.5
million), than its value at 30 June
2017, increasing the current portion of the contingent
consideration, which is composed of the Botemania earn-out payment
and first Jackpotjoy milestone payment, by £9.9 million and
increasing the long-term contingent consideration, which is
composed of the final Jackpotjoy milestone payments due in 2019 and
2020, by £3.6 million. This assumes that the financial performance
of the Jackpotjoy operating segment remains in line with
management's expectations.
On 21 June 2017, Jackpotjoy plc
made a final earn-out payment in the amount of £94.2 million for
the non-Spanish assets within its Jackpotjoy segment.
As at 30 June 2017, the contingent
consideration balance related to the earn-out payment remaining on
the Spanish assets included in the Jackpotjoy segment and milestone
payments related to the Jackpotjoy segment.
The movement in Level 3 financial instruments is detailed
below:
(GBP000's)
Contingent consideration, 1 January 2016 209,625
Addition -
Fair value adjustments 49,382
Payments (156,308)
Accretion of discount 15,545
Foreign exchange translation 1,943
Contingent consideration, 31 December 2016 120,187
Fair value adjustments 14,701
Payments (94,218)
Accretion of discount 4,468
Contingent consideration, 30 June 2017 45,138
Current portion 38,768
Non-current portion 6,370
16. Other Long-Term Payables
The Group is required to pay the Gamesys group £24.0 million in
equal monthly instalments in arrears over the period from
April 2017 to April 2020, for additional non-compete clauses
that came into effect in April 2017
and that expire in March 2019.
£8.7 million of this payable is included in current
liabilities (note 13), with the discounted value of the remaining
balance, being £11.4 million, included in other long-term payables.
During the six months ended 30 June
2017, the Group has paid a total of £1.3 million in relation
to the additional non-compete clauses.
17. Share Capital
As at 30 June 2017, Jackpotjoy
plc's issued share capital consisted of 73,836,099 ordinary shares,
each with a nominal value of £0.10. Jackpotjoy plc does not
hold any shares in treasury and there are no shares in Jackpotjoy
plc's issued share capital that do not represent capital.
The share capital movements presented below for periods prior to
the date of completion of the plan of arrangement discussed in note
1 are presented as if each common share of The Intertain Group
Limited had the same nominal value as the ordinary shares of
Jackpotjoy plc. The number of Jackpotjoy plc ordinary shares
in issue at the date of the plan of arrangement was 73,718,942.
Ordinary shares
(GBP000's) #
Balance, 1 January 2016 7,051 70,511,493
Conversion of convertible debentures, net of costs 185 1,853,667
Exercise of options 58 577,492
Exercise of warrants 4 40,625
Balance, 31 December 2016 7,298 72,983,277
Conversion of convertible debentures, net of costs 75 700,166
Exercise of options 15 152,656
Balance, 30 June 2017 7,388 73,836,099
Ordinary shares
Other than for reasons set out below, during the six months
ended 30 June 2017, Jackpotjoy plc
did not issue any additional ordinary shares.
Convertible debentures
During the six months ended 30 June
2017 (and prior to completion of the plan of arrangement),
debentures at an undiscounted value of £2.3 million were converted
into 628,333 common shares of Intertain. Additionally, during
the six months ended 30 June 2017
(and following the completion of the plan of arrangement),
debentures at an undiscounted value of £0.3 million were converted
into 71,833 ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc.
Share options
The share option plan (the "Share Option Plan") was approved by
the Board of Directors on 5 September
2016. Upon completion of the plan of arrangement, all
options over common shares of Intertain under Intertain's stock
option plan were automatically exchanged for options of equivalent
value over ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc on equivalent terms
and subject to the same vesting conditions under Intertain's share
option plan. The strike price of each grant has been
converted from Canadian dollars to pound sterling at the foreign
exchange rate of 0.606, being the exchange rate at the date of the
plan of arrangement. Following the grant of the replacement
options, no further options were, or will be, granted under the
Share Option Plan.
During the six months ended 30 June
2017, nil stock options were granted, 152,656 stock options
were exercised, 13,000 stock options were forfeited, and nil stock
options expired.
During the three and six months ended 30
June 2017, the Group recorded £0.4 million and £0.9 million,
respectively (2016 - £0.2 million and £0.5 million,
respectively) in share-based compensation expense with a
corresponding increase in share-based payment reserve.
Long-term incentive plan
On 24 May 2017, Jackpotjoy plc
granted awards over ordinary shares under the Group's long term
incentive plan ("LTIP") for key management personnel. The
awards (i) will vest on the date on which the Board of Directors
determines the extent to which the performance condition (as
described below) has been satisfied, and (ii) are subject to a
holding period of two years beginning on the vesting date,
following the end of which they will be released so that the shares
can be acquired.
The performance condition as it applies to 50% of each award is
based on the Group's total shareholder return compared with the
total shareholder return of the companies constituting the FTSE 250
index (excluding investment trusts and financial services
companies) over three years commencing on 25
January 2017 ("TSR Tranche"). The performance condition as
it applies to the remaining 50% of the award is based on the
Group's earnings per share ("EPS") in the last financial year of
that performance period ("EPS Tranche") and vests as to 25% if
final year EPS is 133.5 pence,
between 25% and 100% (on a straight line basis) if final year EPS
is more than 133.5 pence but less
than 160 pence, and 100% if final
year EPS is 160 pence or more.
Each award under the LTIP is equity-settled and LTIP
compensation expense is based on the award's estimated fair value.
The fair value has been estimated using the Black-Scholes
model for the EPS Tranche and the Monte
Carlo model for the TSR Tranche.
During the three and six months ended 30
June 2017, the Group recorded £0.01 million (2016 -
£nil) in LTIP compensation expense with a corresponding increase in
share-based payment reserve.
18. Contingent Liabilities
Indirect taxation
Jackpotjoy plc companies may be subject to indirect taxation on
transactions that have been treated as exempt supplies of gambling,
or on supplies that have been zero rated where legislation provides
that the services are received or used and enjoyed in the country
where the service provider is located. Revenues earned from
customers located in any particular jurisdiction may give rise to
further taxes in that jurisdiction. If such taxes are levied,
either on the basis of current law or the current practice of any
tax authority, or by reason of a change in the law or practice,
then this may have a material adverse effect on the amount of tax
payable by the Group or on its financial position. Where it is
considered probable that a previously identified contingent
liability will give rise to an actual outflow of funds, then a
provision is made in respect of the relevant jurisdiction and
period impacted. Where the likelihood of a liability arising is
considered remote, or the possible contingency is not material to
the financial position of the Group, the contingency is not
recognised as a liability at the balance sheet date. As at
30 June 2017, the Group had
recognised £nil liability (31 December
2016 - £nil) related to potential contingent indirect
taxation liabilities.
Investor enquiries
Jackpotjoy plc
Jason Holden
Director of Investor Relations
jholden@jackpotjoyplc.com
+44(0)207-016-9866
+44(0)7812-142118
Jackpotjoy Group
Amanda Brewer
Vice President of Corporate Communications
amanda.brewer@jackpotjoygroup.com
+1-416-720-8150
Media enquires
Finsbury
James Leviton and Andy Parnis
jackpotjoy@finsbury.com
+44(0)207-251-3801