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2021-02-23 08:00:00
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) reports Q4 2020 revenues of EUR17.3 million and
an EBITDA of EUR4.1 million.
Richard Brown, CEO of GiG comments: "2020 has seen some significant milestones
accomplished in GiG's journey to become a leading B2B platform and media
supplier in the iGaming industry and the fourth quarter continued to demonstrate
the results of actions taken through the year by delivering yearly growth in
normalised revenues and EBITDA by 19% and 212% respectively".
Financial Highlights
o Revenues in Q4 2020 were EUR17.3m (10.4), up 66% from Q4 2019, all organic
growth
o Normalised revenues were EUR14.2m (10.2), an increase of 38%
o EBITDA in Q4 2020 was EUR4.1m (0.1), up 4431%, normalised EBITDA margin
increased to 29.2% (0.9%)
o For the full year 2020, normalised revenues was EUR52.2m (43.8) a 19% increase
from 2019, with an EBITDA of EUR10.7m (3.4) a 212% increase from 2019
o Revenues in Media Services improved to EUR9.0m (7.5) in Q4 2020, an increase of
20%,with an EBITDA of EUR4.3m (4.0)
o Normalised revenues for Platform Services were EUR4.9m (4.2), up 19%, with a
positive EBITDA of EUR0.2m (-1.4)
o EBITDA for Sports Betting Services was EUR-0.3m (-1.8) an improvement of EUR1.5m,
driven by a 78% reduction in operating expenses
o To further expedite revenue generating activities, enhance future growth and
strengthen the cash position, a EUR8.5m subordinated convertible loan was issued
in December
Operational Highlights
o The sales pipeline developed positively, and four new agreements were signed
for Platform Services in the fourth quarter, adding to a total of 14 in 2020,
whereof 4 is casino and sportsbook and 10 casino only
o GiG's platform went live with two clients in the fourth quarter, and the
integration pipeline included 14 brands as of year end 2020
o The strategic decision to remove the white-label business entered final phases
and was a driver in the flat revenue QoQ but improved the EBITDA margin
o Media Services experienced positive developments in the quarter, finishing off
the year with all-time high revenues in December. Player intake was strong, with
FTDs up 36% YoY and 9% QoQ
o Sports Betting Services restructuring completed, placing Sports Betting
Services in a sustainable position for growth and strategic partnerships
o Restructuring completed with comparable operating expenses reduced by 25% YoY,
the Company now have a sound cost base for operational improvement going forward
Events after Q4
o Signed a long-term platform agreement with Playstar to support their entry
into the expanding US iGaming market
o Signed a LOI with an established German facing iGaming operator, for the
provision of platform technologies to power their new online casino.
o Awarded ISO 27001:2021 certification for its frontend development solution and
content management system
o GiG Media delivered another all-time high in revenues in January corresponding
with another all-time-high in FTD's referred
o One brand went live so far in 2021, with two additional expected in Q1-2021
o January has developed positively and normalised revenues are up 40% compared
to the same period last year
Investor presentation and webcast
CEO Richard Brown will present the Q4 2020 results today via livestream at 11:00
CET. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A-session, and investors, analysts
and journalists are welcome to participate. The presentation will be given in
English.
Link to the livestream:
https://www.redeye.se/events/803325/live-q-gaming-innovation-group-feb-23rd
For further information, contact:
Richard Brown, CEO of GiG, richard.brown@gig.com +34 661 599 025
Tore Formo, Group CFO, tore@gig.com +47 916 68 678
This information is information that Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is
obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The
information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact
person set out above, at 08:00 CET on 23 February 2021.
About Gaming Innovation Group (GiG):
Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing
solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming
Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform and media
provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their
customers. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of
our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of
service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the
Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under
the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com
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