UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM10-Q
☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023
OR
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period _______________
Commission File Number: 001-36689
INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 565-3861
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
As of August 4, 2023, there were 26,336,586 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
References in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “Inspired” refer to Inspired Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries unless the context suggests otherwise.
Certain statements and other information set forth in this report, including in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere herein, may relate to future events and expectations, and as such constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our business strategy, plans and objectives and our expected or contemplated future operations, results, financial condition, beliefs and intentions. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations or predictions of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions on which such statements are expressly or implicitly based, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “can”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “potential”, “predict”, “project”, “scheduled”, “seek”, “should”, “would” and similar expressions, among others, and negatives expressions including such words, may identify forward-looking statements.
Our forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations about our future results, performance, liquidity, financial condition, prospects and opportunities, and are based upon information currently available to us, our interpretation of what we believe to be significant factors affecting our business and many assumptions regarding future events. Actual results, performance, liquidity, financial condition, prospects and opportunities could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, our forward-looking statements. This could occur as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including the following:
In light of these risks and uncertainties, and others discussed in this report, there can be no assurance that any matters covered by our forward-looking statements will develop as predicted, expected or implied. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason. We advise you to carefully review the reports and documents we file from time to time with the SEC.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except share data)
June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
47.5
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in millions, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Additional
paid in
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
Total
stockholders’
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2022
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
1. Nature of Operations, Management’s Plans and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Company Description and Nature of Operations
We are a global gaming technology company, supplying content, platform, gaming terminals and other products and services to online and land-based regulated lottery, betting and gaming operators worldwide through a broad range of distribution channels, predominantly on a business-to-business basis. We provide end-to-end digital gaming solutions (i) on our own proprietary and secure network, which accommodates a wide range of devices, including land-based gaming machine terminals, mobile devices and online computer applications and (ii) through third party networks. Our content and other products can be found through the consumer-facing portals of our interactive customers and, through our land-based customers, in licensed betting offices, adult gaming centers, pubs, bingo halls, airports, motorway service areas and leisure parks.
Management Liquidity Plans
As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s cash on hand was $42.1 million, and the Company had working capital in addition to cash of $22.3million. The Company recorded net income of $3.9 million and $8.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net income includes non-cash stock-based compensation of $6.1 million and $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Working capital of $64.4 million includes $31.1 million of deferred income.
Historically, the Company has generally had positive cash flows from operating activities and has relied on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of debt and/or the refinancing of existing debt to fund its obligations. Cash flows provided by operations amounted to $37.5 million and $15.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The change year on year was driven primarily by improved working capital levels, with the six months ended June 30, 2023 benefiting from favorable receipts due to the timing of invoicing.
Management currently believes that the Company’s cash balances on hand, cash flows expected to be generated from operations, ability to control and defer capital projects and amounts available from the Company’s external borrowings will be sufficient to fund the Company’s net cash requirements through August 2024.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. It is management’s opinion, however, that the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The financial information as of December 31, 2022 is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2023. The interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or for any future interim periods.
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Topic 326 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASC 326”). ASC 326 affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, and any other financial assets that have the contractual right to receive cash. It requires an entity to recognize expected credit losses rather than incurred losses for financial assets and requires a modified retrospective transition approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.
The adoption of ASC 326 did not have a material impact. Disclosures with respect to allowances for credit losses are given in footnote 4 to these financial statements.
2.Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
In preparation of the Quarterly Report, the Company concluded certain completed software development projects were, but should not have been, delayed in the shift from work in progress to completed projects. Consequently, the commencement of amortization for certain projects was delayed and the reported amortization was lower than the actual amortization. Whilst we do not believe that any individual prior period was materially misstated, we do believe that an out of period correction of the prior year impact in the three months ending June 30, 2023, could be viewed as such, and have therefore revised prior periods.
The following tables summarize the effect of the revision to the Company’s financial statements for (i) its audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, and (ii) its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022:
In millions, except per share data
Summarize the effect of the restatement to the company’s financial statements
309.4
(1.0
308.4
(57.7
(58.7
Of the total adjustment, the split between segments was Gaming 44%, Virtual Sports 23%, Interactive 23%, Leisure 4% and Corporate 6%.
3. Acquisitions and Disposals
In January 2022, the Company sold its Italian VLT business, including all terminal and other assets, staff costs and facilities and contracts, to a non-connected party for total proceeds of €1.1 million ($1.2 million), recognizing a profit on disposal of €0.8 million ($0.9 million). The Company continues to serve these Italian markets in the form of the provision of platform and games.
4. Allowance for Credit Losses
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful accounts
5. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following:
Schedule of Inventory
Component parts include parts for gaming terminals. Our finished goods inventory primarily consists of gaming terminals which are ready for sale.
6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued expenses consist of the following:
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
7. Contract Liabilities and Other Disclosures
The following table summarizes contract related balances:
Schedule of Contract Related Balances
Accounts
Receivable
Unbilled
Deferred
Income
Customer
Prepayments
and Deposits
Revenue recognized that was included in the deferred income balance at the beginning of the period amounted to $2.6 million and $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
8. Stock-Based Compensation
A summary of the Company’s Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”) activity during the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Number of
Shares
The Company issued a total of 357,836 shares during the six months ended June 30, 2023 which included an aggregate of 332,227 shares issued in connection with the net settlement of RSUs that vested during the prior year (on December 30, 2022) pursuant to RSUs awarded under the Company’s long-term incentive plan.
9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)
The accumulated balances for each classification of comprehensive loss (income) are presented below:
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Change in
Fair Value
of Hedging
Instrument
Unrecognized Pension
Benefit Costs
Other
Comprehensive
(Income)
In connection with the issuance of Senior Secured Notes and the entry into a Super Senior Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, on May 19, 2021, the Company terminated all of its interest rate swaps. Accordingly, hedge accounting is no longer applicable. The amounts previously recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income are amortized into Interest expense over the terms of the hedged forecasted interest payments. Losses reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 amounted to $0.3million and $0.4million, respectively.
10. Net Income (Loss) per Share
Basic income (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential shares of common stock outstanding during the period, including RSUs, using the treasury stock method, unless the inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
The computation of diluted EPS excludes the common stock equivalents of the following potentially dilutive securities because they were either contingently issuable shares or because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive:
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings per Share
Three and Six Months Ended
The following tables reconcile the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations:
Schedule of Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted EPS Computations
Income (Numerator)
11. Other Finance Income (Expense)
Other finance income (expense) consisted of the following:
Schedule of Other Finance Income (expense)
12. Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 21.6% and 3.1%, respectively, resulting in a $1.1 million and $0.2 million income tax expense, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was23.2% and 3.5%, respectively, resulting in a $1.2 million and $0.3 million income tax expense, respectively. The Company’s effective income tax rate has fluctuated primarily as a result of the income mix between jurisdictions.
The effective tax rate reported in any given year will continue to be influenced by a variety of factors including the level of pre-tax income or loss, the income mix between jurisdictions, and any discrete items that may occur.
The Company recorded a valuation allowance against all of our deferred tax assets as of both June 30, 2023 and 2022. We intend to continue maintaining a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. However, given our current earnings and anticipated future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next six months, sufficient positive evidence may become available to allow us to reach a conclusion that a significant portion of the valuation allowance will no longer be needed. Release of the valuation allowance would result in the recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease to income tax expense for the period the release is recorded. However, the exact timing and amount of the valuation allowance release are subject to change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve.
13. Related Parties
Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Limited (UK Branch) (“Macquarie UK”), (an arranger and lending party under our RCF Agreement) is an affiliate of MIHI LLC, which owned approximately 11.5% of our common stock as of June 30, 2023. Macquarie UK did not hold any of the Company’s aggregate senior debt at June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022. Macquarie UK is a provider of the RCF, where the Company incurs non-Utilization fees. Macquarie provides $2.8million which represents 11% of the RCF. Interest expense incurred and payable to Macquarie UK relating to the non-Utilization fees for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $0.0million and $0.0million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $0.0million and $0.0million, respectively. MIHI LLC is also a party to a stockholders agreement with the Company and other stockholders, dated December 23, 2016, pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions, MIHI LLC, jointly with Hydra Industries Sponsor LLC, are permitted to designate two directors to be nominated for election as directors of the Company at any annual or special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected, until such time as MIHI LLC and Hydra Industries Sponsor LLC in the aggregate hold less than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company.
On December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with Richard Weil, the brother of A. Lorne Weil, our Executive Chairman, under which he received a success fee in the amount of $130,000 for services he provided in connection with our acquisition of Sportech Lotteries, LLC. The success fee was paid during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Under the agreement, as extended in November 2022 and again in July 2023, he will provide consulting services to the Company relating to the lottery in the Dominican Republic through to December 31, 2023, for which he was compensated at a rate of $10,000 per month in consulting fees through to June 30, 2023, and will be compensated at a rate of $12,500 per month for the remainder of the term of the agreement. The aggregate amount incurred by the Company in consulting fees for each of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 was $60,000.
14. Leases
The Company is party to leases with third parties with respect to various gaming machines. Gaming machine leases typically include a lease (of the machine) and a non-lease (provision of software services) component, both of which are included in the amounts disclosed.
The components of lease income were as follows:
Schedule of Lease Income
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Employment Agreements
We are party to employment agreements with our executive officers and other employees of the Company and our subsidiaries which contain, among other terms, provisions relating to severance and notice requirements.
Arrangements with Daniel B. Silvers, former Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
Effective January 10, 2023, Mr. Silvers stepped down from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the Company. Pursuant to Mr. Silvers’ employment agreement dated December 14, 2016, as amended, Mr. Silvers was entitled to receive a base salary at a rate of $385,000 per year, a target annual bonus of not less than 100% of his base salary and a maximum annual bonus of 200% of his base salary. He was also entitled to reimbursement for private medical insurance and to certain severance benefits.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company may become involved in lawsuits and legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business. While the Company believes that, currently, it has no such matters that are material, there can be no assurance that existing or new matters arising in the ordinary course of business will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
16. Pension Plan
We operate a defined contribution plan in the US, and both defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes in the UK. The defined contribution scheme assets are held separately from those of the Company in independently administered funds.
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The defined benefit scheme has been closed to new entrants since April 1, 1999 and closed to future accruals for services rendered to the Company for the entire financial statement periods presented. The Actuarial Valuation of the scheme as at March 31, 2021, determined that the statutory funding objective was not met, i.e., there were insufficient assets to cover the scheme’s technical provisions and there was a funding shortfall.
In June 2022, a recovery plan was put in place to eliminate the funding shortfall. The plan expects the shortfall to be eliminated by October 31, 2026. Deficit reduction contributions of $1.1 million and expense contributions of $0.3 million will be payable during the year ending December 31, 2023.
The total amount of employer contributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2023 amounted to $0.7 million.
The following table presents the components of our net periodic pension benefit cost:
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans
The following table sets forth the estimate of the combined funded status of the pension plans and their reconciliation to the related amounts recognized in our consolidated financial statements at the respective measurement dates:
Schedule of Pension Plans and their Reconciliation
17. Segment Reporting and Geographic Information
The Company operates its business along four operating segments, which are segregated on the basis of revenue stream: Gaming, Virtual Sports, Interactive and Leisure. The Company believes this method of segment reporting reflects both the way its business segments are managed and the way the performance of each segment is evaluated.
The following tables present revenue, cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, selling, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and acquisition related transaction expenses, operating profit/(loss) and total capital expenditures for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively, by business segment. Certain unallocated corporate function costs have not been allocated to the Company’s reportable operating segments because these costs are not allocable and to do so would not be practical. Corporate function costs consist primarily of selling, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures.
Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
12.4
1.9
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Virtual
Sports
Corporate
Functions
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Geographic Information
Geographic information for revenue is set forth below:
Schedule of Geographic Information
UK revenue includes revenue from customers headquartered in the UK, but whose revenue is generated globally.
Geographic information of our non-current assets excluding goodwill is set forth below:
Software development costs are included as attributable to the market in which they are utilized. Non-current assets above include Property and equipment, net, Software development costs, net, Other acquired intangible assets subject to amortization, net, Operating lease right of use asset and Other assets.
18. Customer Concentration
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, one customer represented at least 10% of the Company’s revenues, accounting for 12% of the Company’s revenues. This customer was served by the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, one customer represented at least 10% of the Company’s revenues, accounting for 13% of the Company’s revenues. This customer was served by the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, one customer represented at least 10% of the Company’s revenues, accounting for 14% of the Company’s revenues. This customer was served by the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, one customer represented at least 10% of the Company’s revenues, accounting for 13% of the Company’s revenues. This customer was served by the Virtual Sports and Interactive segments.
At June 30, 2023 no customers represented at least 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable. At December 31, 2022, there was one customer that represented at least 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounting for 24% of the Company’s accounts receivable.
19. Subsequent Events
The Company evaluates subsequent events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date up to the date that the financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, the Company did not identify subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results could differ materially from the historical results discussed below. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those referenced in the section titled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. For definitions of the term Forward-Looking Statements, see the definitions provided in the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements at the start of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023.
Seasonality
Our results of operations can fluctuate due to seasonal trends and other factors. Sales of our gaming machines can vary quarter on quarter due to both supply and demand factors. Player activity for our holiday parks is generally higher in the second and third quarters of the year, particularly during the summer months and slower during the first and fourth quarters of the year.
Revenue
We generate revenue in four principal ways: i) on a participation basis, ii) on a fixed rental fee basis, iii) through product sales and iv) through software license fees. Participation revenue generally includes a right to receive a share of our customers’ gaming revenue, typically as a share of net win but sometimes as a share of the handle or “coin in” which represents the total amount wagered.
Geographic Range
Geographically, the majority of our revenue is derived from, and the majority of our non-current assets are attributable to, our UK operations. The remainder of our revenue is derived from, and non-current assets attributable to, Greece and the rest of the world (including North America).
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we derived approximately 77% and 76% of our revenue from the UK (including customers headquartered in the UK but whose revenue is generated globally), respectively,7% and 8% from Greece, respectively, and the remaining 16% (in both periods) across the rest of the world. In the three-month period the UK percentage was impacted by Hardware sales, which generally result in a lower margin (“Low Margin sales”), this increased UK revenues by 1%. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we derived approximately 77% and 76%, 8% and 9%, 15% (in both periods) of our revenue from the UK, Greece and the rest of the world, respectively.
As of June 30, 2023, our non-current assets (excluding goodwill) were attributable as follows: 76% to the UK, 5% to Greece and 19% across the rest of the world.
Foreign Exchange
Our results are affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates as a result of the translation of foreign functional currencies into our reporting currency and the re-measurement of foreign currency transactions and balances. The impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations represents the difference between current rates and prior-period rates applied to current activity. The geographic region in which the largest portion of our business is operated is the UK and the British pound (“GBP”) is considered to be our functional currency. Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar (“USD”). Our results are translated from our functional currency of GBP into the reporting currency of USD using average rates for profit and loss transactions and applicable spot rates for period-end balances. The effect of translating our functional currency into our reporting currency, as well as translating the results of foreign subsidiaries that have a different functional currency into our functional currency, is reported separately in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we derived approximately 23% and 24% of our revenue from sales to customers outside the UK (see caveat above), respectively, compared to 23% and 24% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
In the section “Results of Operations” below, currency impacts shown have been calculated as the current-period average GBP:USD rate less the equivalent average rate in the prior year period, multiplied by the current period amount in our functional currency (GBP). The remaining difference, referred to as functional currency at constant rate, is calculated as the difference in our functional currency, multiplied by the prior-period average GBP:USD rate. This is not a U.S. GAAP measure, but is one which management believes gives a clearer indication of results. In the tables below, variances in particular line items from period to period exclude currency translation movements, and currency translation impacts are shown independently.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use certain financial measures that are not compliant with U.S. GAAP (“Non-GAAP financial measures”), including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, to analyze our operating performance. In this discussion and analysis, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures, define and explain these measures and provide reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below inclusive of a new Non-GAAP measure on revenues excluding Low Margin sales
Results of Operations
Our results are affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily between our functional currency (GBP) and our reporting currency (USD). During the periods ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, the average GBP:USD rates for the three-month period were 1.25 and 1.26, respectively, and for the six-month period were 1.24 and 1.29, respectively.
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations has been organized in the following manner:
In the discussion and analysis below, certain data may vary from the amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements due to rounding.
For all reported variances, refer to the overall company and segment tables shown below. All variances discussed in the overall company and segment results are on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis, which excludes the impact of any changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
In preparation of the Quarterly Report, the Company concluded it had not always moved completed software development projects from work in progress (and therefore not amortized) to completed projects in a timely fashion. As such, the commencement of amortization for certain projects started later than it should have done, and the recorded amortization was lower than should have been the case. Whilst we do not believe that any individual prior period was materially misstated, we do believe that an out of period correction of the prior year impact in the three months ending June 30, 2023, could be viewed as such, and have therefore revised prior periods.
The revision is more fully described in Note 2 of the notes to the financial statements included herein.
All amounts included in the below tables and narrative include the revised numbers.
Overall Company Results
All amounts included herein have been rounded except where otherwise stated. As figures are rounded, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals we provide and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2023, compared to Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2022
All amounts included herein relating to the prior year have been rounded except where otherwise stated. As prior-year figures are rounded, numbers presented as such throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals we provide.
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See “Segments Results” below for a more detailed explanation of the significant changes in our components of revenue within the individual segment results of operations.
Consolidated Reported Revenue by Segment
“VAT-related revenue” are payments from UK customers related to our contractual revenue share of their value-added tax rebate.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, revenue on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis increased by $9.4 million and $21.4 million, or 13% and 16%, respectively.
For the three-month period, Gaming revenue grew by $6.2 million predominantly due to an increase in product sales of $5.9 million, of which $4.4 million were Low Margin sales. Gaming service revenue increased by $0.3 million predominately due to revenue growth in the UK. Virtual Sports and Interactive grew by $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, with $1.0 million of the Virtuals Sports increase from Online and $0.1 million from Retail. Interactive growth was driven by revenue growth in the UK, US and Canada. Leisure revenue increased by $0.6 million predominately driven by the addition of new holiday parks and an increase in revenue generated from motorway service stations, partly offset by the reduction in the Pubs sector.
For the six-month period, Gaming revenue grew by $12.3 million predominantly due to an increase in product sales of $10.9 million, of which $4.4 million were Low Margin sales. Gaming service revenue increased by $1.4 million predominately due to revenue growth in the UK markets. Virtual Sports and Interactive grew by $5.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, with $5.4 million of the Virtuals Sports increase from Online and $0.4 million from Retail. Interactive growth was driven by revenue growth in the UK, US and Canada. These increases were offset by Leisure service revenue reduction of $0.2 million predominantly due to same reasonings as the three-month period.
Cost of Sales, excluding depreciation and amortization
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $7.2 million and $11.7 million, or 45% and 39%, respectively. The increases were driven by a $5.4 million and $9.6 million increase in cost of product, respectively, predominately driven by the increase in product sales ($4.3 million of the increase is driven by Low Margin cost of product in both periods) and by a $1.8 million and $2.1 million increase in cost of service, predominantly driven by the increase in service revenues, respectively.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 increased by $2.0 million and $9.7 million, or 7% and 17%, respectively.
The increase in the three-month period was driven primarily by an increase of $1.5 million due to phasing of audit fees, an increase in Insurance and IT costs and additional Legal fees, as well as an increase in staff costs of $1.3 million, driven by an increase in Leisure staff costs from an increase in temporary seasonal staff as well as the increase in national living wage and the annual wage increase.
The increase in the six-month period was driven primarily by the costs of group restructure of $3.0 million (removed from Adjusted EBITDA), an increase in non-staff costs of $4.5 million, of which the largest proportion was driven by exhibition costs of $0.8 million that were not incurred in the prior period, and an increase in staff cost of $3.3 million, driven by an increase in headcount predominantly from an investment in the technology and commercial areas of our business, as well as the increase in national living wage and salary increases this year.
Stock-based compensation
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded expenses of $3.2 million and $6.1 million, respectively, compared to expenses of $2.6 million and $5.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. All expenses related to outstanding awards but the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, included $0.4 million related to award units that were fully vested on the date of grant and therefore were expensed immediately. The six months ended June 30, 2023 also included $0.7 million related to the group restructure.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization for the three-month period increased by $0.5 million. This increase was driven by increases in Interactive of $0.8 million and Virtual Sports of $0.3 million. Partially offset by a reduction in Leisure of $0.5 million and Gaming of $0.3 million, due to assets being fully written down.
Depreciation and amortization for the six-month period decreased by $0.3 million. This decrease was driven by a reduction in Leisure of $0.8 million and Gaming of $0.8 million, due to assets being fully written down. Partially offset by increases in Interactive of $0.9 million and Virtual Sports of $0.4 million.
Net operating income
During the three and six-month period, net operating income was $12.4 million and $18.5 million, respectively, declines of $0.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the increase in SG&A expenses, in Stock-based compensation (including the cost of group restructure in the six-month period) and Depreciation and amortization, partially offset by the increase in gross margin.
Net Income
For the three and six-months ended June 30, 2023 net income was $4.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively, compared to a net income of $7.2 million and $8.4 million, respectively, in the prior period.
The $3.0 million decline in the three-month period, was primarily due to the increase in SG&A expenses of $2.0 million and in Stock-based compensation of $0.5 million driving the decline in net operating income. This was further impacted by an increase in interest expense, net of $1.3 million, due to a $1.0 million increase from foreign exchange movements on bank accounts and an increase in income tax of $0.9 million.
The $4.5 million decline in the six-month period, was primarily due to the cost of group restructure of $3.0 million driving the decline in net operating income. This was further impacted by decreases in other finance income of $0.4 million, a gain on disposal of trade and assets of $0.9 million compared to the prior year period and an increase in income tax of $0.8 million and interest expense, net of $1.9 million. The increase in interest expense, net was due to a $1.3 million increase from foreign exchange movements on bank accounts and a $0.5 million increase in charges relating to a discounted unwind on provisions for dilapidations linked to various properties.
Deferred Tax
We recorded a valuation allowance against all of our deferred tax assets as of both June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022. We intend to continue maintaining a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. However, given our current earnings and anticipated future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next 6 months, sufficient positive evidence may become available to allow us to reach a conclusion that a significant portion of the valuation allowance will no longer be needed. Release of the valuation allowance would result in the recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease to income tax expense for the period the release is recorded. However, the exact timing and amount of the valuation allowance release are subject to change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve.
Segment Results (for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2022)
Gaming
We generate revenue from our Gaming segment through the sales and rentals of our gaming machines. We receive rental fees for machines, typically in conjunction with long-term contracts, on both a participation and fixed fee basis. Our participation contracts are typically structured to pay us a percentage of net win (defined as net revenue to our operator customers, after deducting player winnings, free bets or plays and any relevant regulatory levies) from gaming terminals placed in our customers’ facilities. Typically, we recognize revenue from these arrangements on a daily basis over the term of the contract.
Revenue growth for our Gaming business is principally driven by changes in (i) the number of operator customers we have, (ii) the number of Gaming machines in operation, (iii) the net win performance of the machines and (iv) the net win percentage that we receive pursuant to our contracts with our customers.
Gaming, Key Performance Indicators
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“End of Period Installed Base” is equal to the number of deployed Gaming terminals at the end of each period that have been placed on a participation or fixed rental basis. Gaming participation revenue, which comprises the majority of Gaming Service revenue, is directly related to the participation terminal installed base. This is the medium by which our customers generate revenue and distribute a revenue share to the Company. To the extent all other KPIs and certain other factors remain constant, the larger the installed base, the higher the Company’s revenue would be for a given period. Management gives careful consideration to this KPI in terms of driving growth across the segment. This does not include Service Only terminals.
Revenue is derived from the performance of the installed base as described by the Gross and Net Win KPIs.
If the End of Period Installed Base is materially different from the Average Installed Base (described below), we believe this gives an indication as to potential future performance. We believe the End of Period Installed Base is particularly useful for assessing new customers or markets, to indicate the progress being made with respect to entering new territories or jurisdictions.
“Total Gaming - Average Installed Base” is the average number of deployed Gaming terminals during the period split by Participation terminals and Fixed Rental terminals. Therefore, it is more closely aligned to revenue in the period. We believe this measure is particularly useful for assessing existing customers or markets to provide comparisons of historical size and performance. This does not include Service Only terminals.
“Participation - Average Installed Base” is the average number of deployed Gaming terminals that generated revenue on a participation basis.
“Fixed Rental - Average Installed Base” is the average number of deployed Gaming terminals that generated revenue on a fixed rental basis.
“Service Only - Average Installed Base” is the average number of terminals that generated revenue on a Service only basis.
“Customer Gross Win per unit per day” is a KPI used by our management to (i) assess impact on the Company’s revenue, (ii) determine changes in the performance of the overall market and (iii) evaluate the impacts of regulatory change and our new content releases on our customers. Customer Gross Win per unit per day is the average per unit cash generated across all Gaming terminals in which the Company takes a participation revenue share across all territories in the period, defined as the difference between the amounts staked less winnings to players divided by the Average Installed Base in the period, then divided by the number of days in the period.
Gaming revenue accrued in the period is derived from Customer Gross Win accrued in the period after deducting gaming taxes (defined as a regulatory levy paid by the Customer to government bodies) and applying the Company’s contractual revenue share percentage.
Management believes Customer Gross Win measures are meaningful because they represent a view of customer operating performance that is unaffected by our revenue share percentage and allow management to (1) readily view operating trends, (2) perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between customers and (3) identify strategies to improve operating performance in the different markets in which we operate.
“Customer Net Win per unit per day” is Customer Gross Win per unit per day after giving effect to the deduction of gaming taxes.
“Inspired Blended Participation Rate” is the Company’s average revenue share percentage across all participation terminals where revenue is earned on a participation basis, weighted by Customer Net Win per unit per day.
“Inspired Fixed Rental Revenue per Gaming Machine per week” is the Company’s average fixed rental amount across all fixed rental terminals where revenue is generated on a fixed fee basis, per unit per week.
“Inspired Service Rental Revenue per Gaming Machine per week” is the Company’s average service rental amount across all service only rental terminals where revenue is generated on a service only fixed fee basis, per unit per week.
“Gaming Long term license amortization” is the upfront license fee per terminal which is typically spread over the life of the terminal.
Our overall Gaming revenue from terminals placed on a participation basis can therefore be calculated as the product of the Participation - Average Installed Base, the Customer Net Win per unit per day, the number of days in the period, and the Inspired Blended Participation Rate, which is equal to “Participation Revenue”.
“Number of Machine sales” is the number of terminals sold during the period.
“Average selling price per terminal” is the total revenue in GBP of the Gaming terminals sold divided by the “number of Machine sales”.
Gaming, Recurring Revenue
Set forth below is a breakdown of our Gaming recurring revenue. Gaming recurring revenue principally consists of Gaming participation revenue and fixed rental revenue.
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“Gaming Participation Revenue” includes our share of revenue generated from (i) our Gaming terminals placed in gaming and lottery venues; and (ii) licensing of our game content and intellectual property to third parties.
“Gaming Other Fixed Fee Recurring Revenue” includes service revenue in which the Company earns a periodic fixed fee on a contracted basis.
“Gaming Project Recurring Revenue” includes project revenue in which the Company earns a periodic revenue for project work on a contracted basis.
“Gaming Long term license amortization” – see the definition provided above.
“Total Gaming Recurring Revenue” is equal to Gaming Participation Revenue plus Gaming Other Fixed Fee Recurring Revenue.
Gaming, Service Revenue by Region
Set forth below is a breakdown of our Gaming service revenue by geographic region. Gaming Service revenue consists principally of Gaming participation revenue, Gaming other fixed fee revenue, Gaming long-term license amortization and Gaming other non-recurring revenue. See “Gaming Segment Revenue” below for a discussion of gaming service revenue between the periods under review.
Note: Exchange rate in the table is calculated by dividing the USD total service revenue by the GBP total service revenue, therefore this could be slightly different from the average rate during the period depending on timing of transactions.
Gaming, key events
Total Gaming Customer Gross Win per unit per day (in our functional currency, GBP) for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, increased by £3.5 or 4% to £94.4, for the six-month period there was an increase of £7.5 or 8% to £96.3. The increase was driven primarily by growth within the UK LBO (Licensed Betting Office) market.
During the three-month period we began the installation of our new UK LBO terminal “Vantage” into venues of three major customers. Over 950 terminals were deployed in the second quarter of 2023, with a total of 6,500 expected to be live in venues by the end of 2023, the majority of which are Low Margin sales.
During the six-month period, we delivered product sales of 250 “Flex” terminals to a major customer in the Non-LBO UK estate. These sales generated $2.6 million of revenue, $2.0 million in the first quarter and $0.6 million in the second quarter.
During the six-month period, we sold the first significant volume of our “Community Cops & Robbers” three player terminal into the Non-LBO UK estate. Over 50 terminals were delivered in the six-month period, generating revenue of $2.2 million, $0.7 million in the first quarter and $1.5 million in the second quarter.
In the Italian market, we went live with a new concession in the second quarter of 2023. This will generate recurring revenue through both a platform and games content fee.
In the North American market, we recorded service revenue from 450 game packs into the Illinois estate. The subscription packs contain seven new titles, two games were delivered in the first quarter and a further two in the second quarter delivering total revenue of $0.8 million for the six-month period.
Gaming, Results of Operations
Note: Exchange rate in the table is calculated by dividing the USD total revenue by the GBP total revenue, therefore this could be slightly different from the average rate during the period depending on timing of transactions.
All variances discussed in the Gaming results below are on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis, which excludes the impact of any changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Gaming Revenue
During the three and six-month period, Gaming revenue increased by $6.2 million and $12.3 million, or 24% and 25%, respectively. This was driven by increases in Service revenue of $0.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, and increases in Product revenue of $5.9 million and $10.9 million, respectively.
For the three-month period the increase in Gaming Service revenue was driven by increases of $0.4 million from North America and $0.2 million from the UK markets, partially offset by lower revenue from Greece of $0.4 million, driven by the reduction of long-term license revenue due to the expiration of software licenses for terminals installed in 2018.
For the six-month period the increase in Gaming Service revenue was driven by increases of $0.8 million from North America and $1.5 million from the UK markets, partially offset by lower revenue from Greece of $0.5 million, driven by the reduction of long-term license revenue, due to the expiration of software licenses for terminals installed in 2018 and the reduction of VAT-related revenue of $1.0 million.
For the three-month period the $5.9 million increase in Gaming Product revenue was primarily driven by higher UK Product sales of $5.8 million, of which $4.4 million were Low Margin sales.
For the six-month period the $10.9 million increase in Gaming Product revenue was primarily driven by higher UK Product sales of $10.2 million, of which $4.4 million were Low Margin sales.
Gaming Operating Income
Operating income increased for the three and six-month periods by $0.6 million and £0.7 million, respectively.
The three-month decrease was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation and amortization of $0.3 million and by a decrease in SG&A expenses of $0.6 million. The $6.2 million revenue increase was offset by a $6.4 million increase in total cost of sales driven by the increase in Low Margin sales in the current period as well as higher service cost of sales predominately from higher commissions and content costs.
The six-month increase was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation of $0.8 million and an increase in gross margin of $0.4 million, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses of $0.5 million driven by exhibition costs that were not incurred in the prior year period.
Gaming Net Income
For the three-month period, Net income increased by $0.6 million and for the six-month period, Net income decreased by $0.2 million. The increase in the three-month period was driven by the $0.6 million increase in Operating income. In the six-month period, the $0.7 million increase in Operating income was impacted by a $0.9 million profit from the disposal of trade and assets from the sale of part of the Italian VLT operations in the prior year.
Virtual Sports
We generate revenue from our Virtual Sports segment through the licensing of our products. We receive fees in exchange for the licensing of our products, typically on a long-term contract basis, on a participation basis. Our participation contracts are typically structured to pay us a percentage of net win (defined as net revenue to our operator customers, after deducting player winnings, free bets or plays and other promotional costs and any relevant regulatory levies) from Virtual Sports content placed on our customers’ websites or in our customers’ facilities. Typically, we recognize revenue from these arrangements on a daily basis over the term of the contract.
Revenue growth for our Virtual Sports segment is principally driven by the number of customers we have, the net win performance of the games and the net win percentage that we receive pursuant to our contracts with our customers.
Virtual Sports, Key Performance Indicators
“No. of Live Customers at the end of the period” and “Average No. of Live Customers” represent the number of customers from which there is Virtual Sports revenue at the end of the period and the average number of customers from which there is Virtual Sports revenue during the period, respectively.
“Total Revenue (£m)” represents total revenue for the Virtual Sports segment, including recurring and upfront service revenue. Total revenue is also divided between “Total Revenue (£m) – Retail,” which consists of revenue earned through players wagering at Virtual Sports venues, “Total Revenue (£m) – Online Virtuals,” which consists of revenue earned through players wagering on Virtual Sports online.
Virtual Sports, Recurring Revenue
Set forth below is a breakdown of our Virtual Sports recurring revenue, which consists of Retail Virtuals and Online Virtuals recurring revenue as well as long-term license amortization. See “Virtual Sports Segment Revenue” below for a discussion of Virtual Sports Service revenue between the periods under review.
“Recurring Revenue” includes our share of revenue generated from (i) our Virtual Sports products placed with operators; (ii) licensing our game content and intellectual property to third parties; and (iii) our games on third-party online gaming platforms that are interoperable with our game servers.
“Virtual Sports Long term license amortization” is the upfront license fee which is typically spread over the life of the contract.
Virtual Sports, key events
During the first quarter ending March 31, 2023, a full suite of games was launched, including V-Play Soccer™ and V-Play Basketball™ in Ontario with multiple operators, V-Play Tie-Break Tennis™ with bet365, and Online Virtuals in Turkey with Milli Piyango, in partnership with leading operator SisalSans.
Two new products, Virtual Motor Racing and U.S Horses launched into Entain’s U.K. retail estate. In addition to the launch of V-Play Horses™ with Eurobet in Italy.
A new contract was signed, which resulted in the live launch with Mozzartbet for V-Play Plug & Play™ in three new African territories in the form of Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
During the second quarter of the period ending June 30, 2023 Netherlands Lottery went live with Soccer, Cricket, Darts, Basketball, and American Football Virtual events within the second quarter, all streamed via Inspired’s streaming platform.
Key contract extensions have been signed with long-time partner bet365, in addition to a significant retail operator in the market with over 600 betting shops across the UK and Ireland.
Virtual Sports, Results of Operations
Note: Exchange rate in the table is calculated by dividing the USD service revenue by the GBP service revenue, therefore this could be slightly different from the average rate during the period depending on timing of transactions.
All variances discussed in the Virtual Sports results below are on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis, which excludes the impact of any changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Virtual Sports revenue
During the three and six-month period, revenue increased by $1.1 million and $5.8 million, or 8% and 23%, respectively. These increases were driven by $1.0 million and $5.4 million increases in Online Virtuals, respectively, primarily driven by the growth from our existing online customers along with expanding jurisdictions, as well as increases in Retail Virtuals of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Virtual Sports operating income
During the three and six-month period operating income increased by $1.1 million and $5.4 million, primarily due to the increases in revenues.
Interactive
We generate revenue from our Interactive segment through the licensing of our products. Typically, we receive fees in exchange for the licensing of our products, on a long-term contract basis, on a participation basis. Our participation contracts are usually structured to pay us a percentage of net win (defined as net revenue to our operator customers, after deducting player winnings, free bets or plays and other promotional costs and any relevant regulatory levies) from Interactive content placed on our customers’ websites. Typically, we recognize revenue from these arrangements on a daily basis over the term of the contract.
Revenue growth for our Interactive segment is principally driven by the number of customers we have, the number of live games, the net win performance of the games and the net win percentage that we receive pursuant to our contracts with our customers.
Interactive, Key Performance Indicators
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“No. of Live Customers at the end of the period” and “Average No. of Live Customers” represent the number of customers from which there is Interactive revenue at the end of the period and the average number of customers from which there is Interactive revenue during the period, respectively.
“No. of Games available at the end of the period” and “Average No. of Games available” represents the number of games that are available for operators to deploy at the end of the period (including inactive legacy games still available and inactive new games that are available but have not yet gone live with any operators) and the average number of games that are available for operators to deploy during the period, respectively. This incorporates both live games and inactive games.
“No. of Live Games at the end of the period” and “Average No. of Live Games” represents the number of games from which there is Interactive revenue at the end of the period and the average number of games from which there is Interactive revenue during the period, respectively.
“Total Revenue (£m)” represents total revenue for the Interactive segment, including recurring and upfront service revenue.
Interactive, key events
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, we went live with sixteen new operators, seven during the first quarter 2023 including 32Red, AGLC and the Score, and nine during the second quarter of 2023 including Soaring Eagle in Michigan, Eurobet in Italy and DAZN Bet in the UK.
During the six-month period ten new games were deployed. Five of these games were deployed in the first quarter with the remaining five deployed in the second quarter.
Key launches during the period included iGaming content with Fanduel in Michigan and Pennsylvania plus the launch of content into AGLC in Alberta, in addition to an increased rollout of content within the Italian markets.
Interactive, Results of Operations
All variances discussed in the Interactive results below are on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis, which excludes the impact of any changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Interactive revenue
During three and six-month period, revenue increased by $1.6 million and $3.5 million, or 28% and 32%, respectively, primarily driven by revenue growth in the UK, US and Canada due to new customer launches, the consistent launch of new content across the estate and increased promotional activity through exclusive deals with tier-one customers.
Interactive operating income
Operating income for the three and six-month period increased by $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively. This increase was driven by the increase in revenue, partially offset by increases in SG&A expenses of $0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, due to an increase in staff costs due to an investment in new technology and commercial headcount (additionally, we incurred exhibition costs in the six-month period that were not incurred in the prior year period). The three and six-month period also saw an increase in depreciation and amortization of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
Leisure
We typically generate revenue from our Leisure segment through the supply of our gaming and amusement machines. We receive rental fees for machines, typically on a long-term contract basis, on both a participation and fixed fee basis. Our participation contracts are usually structured to pay us a percentage of net win (defined as net revenue to our operator customers, after deducting player winnings, free bets or plays, any relevant regulatory levies and minimum fixed incomes where applicable) from machines placed in our customers’ facilities. We generally recognize revenue from these arrangements on a daily basis over the term of the contract.
Revenue growth for our Leisure segment is principally driven by the number of customers we have, the number of machines in operation, the net win performance of the machines and the net win percentage that we receive pursuant to our contracts with our customers.
Leisure, Key Performance Indicators
“End of period installed base Gaming” and “Average installed base Gaming” represent the number of gaming machines installed (excluding Holiday Park machines) that are Category B and Category C only, from which there is participation or rental revenue at the end of the period or as an average over the period.
“End of period installed base Other” and “Average installed base Other” represent the number of all other category machines installed (excluding Holiday Park machines) from which there is participation or rental revenue at the end of the period or as an average over the period.
“Revenue per machine unit per week” represents the average weekly participation or rental revenue recognized during the period.
Leisure, key events
During the first quarter of 2023 we successfully installed 370 machines (a mixture of Amusement and Gaming) and commenced operations at holiday park operator Butlins in Bognor Regis.
We successfully extended our contract with Center Parcs during the second quarter in the holiday parks business for a further two years and signed a new three-year agreement with Verdant supporting our continued partnership.
In the second quarter, we signed a 5-year contract renewal with our largest Pubs sector customer JD Wetherspoon for the supply of over 2000 Category C gaming machines (for use in Pubs and other Alcohol licensed venues, plus Bingo Halls) as well as a three-year agreement with Whitbread strengthening our position in the Pubs sector. In the first quarter we signed a new 4-year agreement with the Stonegate Group, one of the largest UK operators of Pubs in the managed, leased, and tenanted sectors.
During the second quarter, we commenced the technical trial of our brand-new Vantage Category C cabinet in the Pubs sector.
In the Bingo sector, during the first quarter we deployed 60 new Prismatic Fortune community machines to 15 Mecca Bingo sites nationwide in the UK as well as released new content Clockwork Orange Fortune Community.
Additionally in the first quarter, our Prismatic Category C estate saw the release of Bonus Fruits, Burning Hot Deluxe and Bullion Bars Pub edition. During the second quarter we released Burning Hot 40’s and Big Fishing fortune.
Leisure, Results of Operations
All variances discussed in the Leisure results below are on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis, which excludes the impact of any changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Leisure Revenue
For the three-month period, revenue increased by $0.6 million and for the six-month period decreased by $0.2 million. The decline in the six-month period was primarily due to the structured withdrawal of non-core low-margin amusement and prize vend machines as recognized in the third quarter of 2022 in the Pubs sector as well as the reduction in the number of gaming machines.
For the three-month period service revenue increased by $0.6 million, predominately due to the increase in Holiday Parks of $1.1 million due to the addition of new holiday parks, partly offset by the decline in Pubs of $0.5 million (see above).
For the six-month period service revenue decreased by $0.1 million, predominately driven by the decline in Pubs of $1.5 million (see above) and a $0.3 million decrease in Bingo, partly offset by the increase in Holiday Parks of $1.6 million (see above).
Leisure Operating Income/ (Loss)
Operating income for the three and six-month periods decreased by $1.2 million and $1.5 million to $3.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively. This was primarily due to the increase in SG&A expenses of $1.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, driven by the increase in seasonal staff, the increase in national living wage and salary increases this year, (additionally, we incurred exhibitions costs in the six-month period that were not incurred in the prior year period). This was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization of $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, due to the decrease in machine depreciation as assets become fully written down.
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, to analyze our operating performance. We use these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis. We believe that these measures are also commonly used in our industry to measure performance. For these reasons, we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide expanded insight into our business, in addition to standard U.S. GAAP financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for defining and using non-GAAP financial measures, and as a result the measures we use may not be comparable to measures used by other companies, even if they have similar labels. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You should consider our non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with our U.S. GAAP financial measures.
We define our non-GAAP financial measures as follows:
EBITDAis defined as net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income and income tax expense.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income and income tax expense, and other additional exclusions and adjustments. Such additional excluded amounts include stock-based compensation U.S. GAAP charges where the associated liability is expected to be settled in stock, and changes in the value of earnout liabilities and income and expenditure in relation to legacy portions of the business (being those portions where trading no longer occurs) including closed defined benefit pension schemes. Additional adjustments are made for items considered outside the normal course of business, including (1) restructuring costs, which include charges attributable to employee severance, management changes, restructuring, dual running costs, costs related to facility closures and integration costs, (2) merger and acquisition costs and (3) gains or losses not in the ordinary course of business.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a particularly useful performance measure, because it focuses on certain operating drivers of the business, including sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA can provide a more complete understanding of our operating results and the trends to which we are subject, and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income or loss, because it does not take into account certain aspects of our operating performance (for example, it excludes non-recurring gains and losses which are not deemed to be a normal part of underlying business activities). Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to the use by other companies of similarly termed measures. Management compensates for these limitations by using Adjusted EBITDA as only one of several measures for evaluating our operating performance. In addition, capital expenditures, which affect depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and income tax benefit (expense), are evaluated separately by management.
Adjusted Revenue (Revenue Excluding Low Margin Gaming Hardware Sales) is defined as revenue excluding Gaming hardware sales that are sold at Low Margin with the intention of securing longer term recurring revenue streams.
Functional Currency at Constant rate. Currency impacts discussed have been calculated as the current-period average GBP: USD rate less the equivalent average rate in the prior year period, multiplied by the current period amount in our functional currency (GBP). The remaining difference, referred to as functional currency at constant rate, is calculated as the difference in our functional currency, multiplied by the prior-period average GBP: USD rate, as a proxy for functional currency at constant rate movement.
Currency Movement represents the difference between the results in our reporting currency (USD) and the results on a functional currency (at constant rate) basis.
Reconciliations from net loss, as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), to Adjusted EBITDA are shown below.
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2023
Note: Certain unallocated corporate function costs have not been allocated to the Company’s reportable operating segments because these costs are not allocable and to do so would not be practical; these are shown in the Corporate category.
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2022
Notes to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation tables above:
Reconciliation to Adjusted Revenue
We believe that accounting for Low Margin hardware sales in conformance with U.S. GAAP can result in a distorted presentation of our revenue and growth. Therefore, we use Revenue Excluding Low Margin Sales, or Adjusted Revenue, to internally analyze our operating performance. A reconciliation from revenue, as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss included elsewhere in this report, to Adjusted Revenue is shown below.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Six Months ended June 30, 2023, compared to Six Months ended June 30, 2022
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Net cash provided by operating activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash inflow provided by operating activities was $37.5 million, compared to a $15.9 million inflow for the six months ended June 30, 2022, representing a $21.6 million increase in cash generation from operating activities. This increase was driven primarily through improved working capital levels with the six months ended June 30, 2023 benefiting from an increase in deferred revenue due to the timing of invoicing.
Depreciation and amortization decreased by $1.4 million, to $20.5 million, with a $1.6 million reduction in machine depreciation and a $0.2 million reduction in right of use asset amortization offset by a $0.7 million increase in software development amortization.
Other net cash generated/(utilized) by operating activities increased by $26.7 million, to a $5.7 million inflow. The relative movements between the six months ended June 30, 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2022 resulted in favorable movements in deferred revenue and tax $26.8m and $7.4 million respectively due to invoice timing and accounts receivable $3.4 million due to timing of sales the levels of which will fluctuate during the year as a result of the timing of the Low Margin Vantage machine rollout.These are partly offset by a $4.6 million inventory increase and a $7.7 million rise in accounts payable and accruals.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash utilized in investing activities decreased by $1.4 million, to $20.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was driven by lower spend on plant, property and equipment of $2.2 million offset by a $0.8 million increase in capitalized software spend.
Net cash used by financing activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used by financing activities was $0.8 million, with $0.7 million of finance lease spend and $0.1 million on share repurchases. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash utilized by financing activities was $5.4 million consisting of finance lease spend of $0.3 million and share repurchases of $5.1 million.
Funding Needs and Sources
To fund our obligations, we have historically relied on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of additional debt or the refinancing of existing debt. As of June 30, 2023, we had liquidity consisting of $42.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and a further $25.4 million of undrawn revolver facility. This compares to $31.8 million of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022, with a further $24.3 million of revolver facilities undrawn. We had a working capital inflow of $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a $21.0 million outflow for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
The level of our working capital surplus or deficit varies with the level of machine production we are undertaking and our capitalization as well as the seasonality evident in some of the businesses. In periods with minimal machine volumes and capital spend, our working capital is typically more stable. In periods where significant numbers of machines are being produced, the levels of inventory and creditors are typically higher and there is a natural timing difference between converting the stock into sellable or capitalized plant and settling payments to suppliers. These factors, along with movements in trading activity levels can result in significant working capital volatility. In periods of low activity, our working capital volatility is reduced. Working capital is reviewed and managed with the aim of ensuring that current liabilities are covered by the level of cash held and the expected level of short-term receipts.
Some of our business operations require cash to be held within the machines. As of June 30, 2023, $5.8 million of our $42.1 million of cash and cash equivalents were held as operational floats within the machines. At June 30, 2022, $4.5 million of our $31.8 million of cash and cash equivalents were held as operational floats within the machines
Management currently believes that the Company’s cash balances on hand, cash flows expected to be generated from operations, and the ability to control and defer capital projects will be sufficient to fund the Company’s net cash requirements through August 2024.
Long Term and Other Debt
Debt Covenants
Under our debt facilities in place as of June 30, 2023, we are not subject to covenant testing on the Senior Secured Notes. We are, however, subject to covenant testing at the level of Inspired Entertainment Inc., the ultimate holding company, on our Super Senior Revolving Credit Facility which requires the Company to maintain a maximum consolidated senior secured net leverage ratio of 6.0x on March 31, 2022, stepping down to 5.75x on March 31, 2023 and 5.50x from March 31, 2024 and thereafter (the “RCF Financial Covenant”). The RCF Financial Covenant is calculated as the ratio of consolidated senior secured net debt to consolidated pro forma EBITDA (defined as net loss excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income and income tax expense) for the 12-month period preceding the relevant quarterly testing date and is tested quarterly on a rolling basis, subject to the Initial Facility (as defined in the RCF Agreement) being drawn on the relevant test date. The RCF Financial Covenant does not include a minimum interest coverage ratio or other financial covenants. Covenant testing at June 30, 2023 showed covenant compliance with a net leverage of 2.4x.
There were no breaches of the debt covenants in the periods ended June 30, 2023 or June 30, 2022.
Liens and Encumbrances
As of June 30, 2023, our senior bank debt was secured by the imposition of a fixed and floating charge in favor of the lender over all the assets of the Company and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Share Repurchases
The Board of Directors has authorized that the Company may use up to $25.0 million to repurchase Inspired shares of common stock, subject to repurchases being effected on or before May 10, 2025. Management has discretion as to whether to repurchase shares of the Company. In the six months ended June 30, 2023 $0.1 million of shares were repurchased giving an aggregate spend of $10.5 million in repurchasing our shares of common stock.
Contractual Obligations
As of June 30, 2023, our contractual obligations were as follows:
than
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5 yrs
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2023, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K, promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates
The preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. We exercise considerable judgment with respect to establishing sound accounting policies and in making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, our recognition of revenue and expenses, and our disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the consolidated financial statements. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments. We base our estimates and judgments on a variety of factors, including our historical experience, knowledge of our business and industry and current and expected economic conditions, that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We periodically re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions with respect to these judgments and modify our approach when circumstances indicate that modifications are necessary. While we believe that the factors we evaluate provide us with a meaningful basis for establishing and applying sound accounting policies, we cannot guarantee that the results will always be accurate. Since the determination of these estimates requires the exercise of judgment, actual results could differ from such estimates.
For a discussion of other recently issued accounting standards, and assessments as to their impacts on the Company, see Nature of Operations, Management’s Plans and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our principal market risks are our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Risk
Following the Company’s refinancing of its debt in May 2021, the external borrowings of £235.0 million ($298.8 million) are provided at a fixed rate. Therefore, movements in rates such as LIBOR do not impact on the current borrowings and the only fluctuation that is expected to be reported will be that solely caused by movements in the exchange rates between the Company’s functional currency and its reporting currency.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Our operations are conducted in various countries around the world, and we receive revenue and pay expenses from these operations in a number of different currencies. As such, our earnings are subject to movements in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in (i) currencies other than GBP, which is our functional currency, or (ii) the functional currencies of our subsidiaries, which is not necessarily GBP. To estimate our foreign currency exchange rate risk, we identify material Euro and US Dollar trading and balance sheet amounts and recalculate the result using a 10% movement in the GBP:US Dollar exchange rate. For the trading figures the 10% movement is based on the average exchange rate throughout the reported period and for the balance sheet figures the 10% movement is based on the exchange rate used at June 30, 2023.
Excluding intercompany balances, our Euro functional currency net assets total approximately $8.3 million, and our US Dollar functional currency net assets total approximately $22.0 million. We use a sensitivity analysis model to measure the impact of a 10% adverse movement of foreign currency exchange rates against the US Dollar. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the value of the Euro and the US Dollar relative to GBP as of June 30, 2023, would result in favorable translation adjustments of approximately $0.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, recorded in other comprehensive loss.
Included within our trading results are earnings outside of our functional currency. Retained gains from Euro based entities earned in Euros and retained losses from USD based entities earned in US Dollars in the six months ended June 30, 2023, were €5.8 million and $10.1 million, respectively. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the value of the Euro and the US Dollar relative to GBP as of June 30, 2023, would result in translation adjustments of approximately $0.6 million favorable and $0.9 million unfavorable, respectively, recorded in trading operations.
The majority of the Company’s trading is in GBP, the functional currency, although the reporting currency of the Company is the US Dollar. As such, changes in the GBP:USD exchange rate have an effect on the Company’s results. A 10% weakening of GBP against the US Dollar would change the trading operational results unfavorably by approximately $0.6 million and would result in unfavorable translation adjustments of approximately $7.8 million, recorded in other comprehensive loss.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Certifying Officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer (together, the “Certifying Officers”), we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on the foregoing, our Certifying Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2023, due to the material weaknesses described in Item 9A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2023. Management has redesigned existing controls and is implementing additional controls designed to remediate these material weaknesses; however, these controls have not operated effectively over a sufficient period of time in order to conclude that the material weaknesses have been fully remediated.
Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses and management’s assessment that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2023, management believes that the interim consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures as of and for the periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than the control changes to remediate the identified material weaknesses, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we may become involved in lawsuits and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While we believe that, currently, we have no such matters that are material, there can be no assurance that existing or new matters arising in the ordinary course of business will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our business is subject to a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. You should carefully read and assess all of these risk factors. Any of these risks could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects, and cause the value of our common stock to decline, which could cause investors in our common stock to lose all or part of their investments.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Between May 2023 and June 2023, we granted an aggregate of 378,000 RSUs to members of management and other personnel under the Company’s 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (including sign-on grants covering an aggregate of 250,000 Adjusted EBITDA RSUs and 125,000 stock-price based RSUs), which are not covered by a registration statement. The issuances did not involve a public offering of securities and, accordingly, the Company believes that the transactions were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.
The Company’s share repurchase activities for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows(1):
shares purchased
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announced
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
Second Amended and Restated By Laws of Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.