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AGS Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results
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– Record Quarterly Revenue of $75.5 Million Grew 34% Year-Over-Year
– Total Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $33.6 Million Grew 14% Year-Over-Year
– Record Net Income Improved to $4.3 Million
– Record EGM Units Sold of 1,332 Grew 58% Year-Over-Year
PlayAGS, Inc. reported operating results for its third quarter 2018.
AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, “In the third quarter, AGS sold 1,332 EGMs, a 58% jump year-over-year, and a company record. Revenue hit an all-time high of $75.5 million, demonstrating continued demand for our Orion Portrait cabinet and growing momentum for our new Orion Slant, in addition to significant progress in Canada, with 24% of our sold EGMs placed in several Canadian provinces. Our Tables segment posted its best quarter to date, with our innovative progressives contributing to a 30% increase in installs year-over-year. AGS is still very underrepresented in many markets both domestically and internationally, which presents significant long-term growth opportunities for the Company due to our industry-leading game performance, an expanding suite of cabinet options, best-in-class R&D, and diversified product offerings.”
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Summary of the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 |
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(In thousands, except per-share and unit data) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2018 |
2017 |
% Change |
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Revenues |
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EGM |
$ |
71,784 |
$ |
53,331 |
34.6 % |
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Table Products |
2,052 |
1,099 |
86.7 % |
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Interactive |
1,690 |
2,010 |
(15.9)% |
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Total revenue |
$ |
75,526 |
$ |
56,440 |
33.8 % |
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Operating income |
$ |
10,110 |
$ |
9,136 |
10.7 % |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
4,347 |
$ |
(4,090) |
N/A |
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Income (loss) per share |
$ |
0.12 |
$ |
(0.18) |
N/A |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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EGM |
$ |
34,026 |
$ |
29,756 |
14.4 % |
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Table Products |
428 |
(232) |
N/A |
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Interactive |
(877) |
(123) |
N/A |
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Total Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
$ |
33,577 |
$ |
29,401 |
14.2 % |
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EGM units sold |
1,332 |
842 |
58.2 % |
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EGM total installed base, end of period |
24,184 |
22,015 |
9.9 % |
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(1) Total Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, see non-GAAP reconciliation below. |
Third Quarter Financial Highlights
- Total revenue increased 34% to $75.5 million, a Company record, driven by continued growth of our EGMs in the Class III marketplace, including entry into Alberta, Canada as well as a large sale to a long-standing tribal customer.
- Recurring revenue grew to $50.7 million, or 18% year-over-year. In addition to the contribution from the EGMs purchased from Rocket Gaming, the increase was driven by our strong domestic revenue per day (“RPD”) of $27.14, up $1.70 year-over-year as well as increases in Table Products revenue driven by an increase in Table Product units.
- EGM equipment sales increased 82% to $24.7 million, another Company record, due to the sale of 1,332 units, of which approximately 24% were sold in Canada and 276 units were sold to a long-standing tribal customer.
- Net income improved to $4.3 million from a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior year period, primarily due to the increased revenue described above.
- Total Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) increased to $33.6 million, or 14%, driven by the significant increase in revenue, partially offset by increased adjusted operating expenses of $6.1 million primarily due to increased headcount in SG&A and R&D. Included in that amount was approximately $1.0 million of operating costs from our recently acquired real money gaming (“RMG”) content-aggregator Gameiom.(1)
- Total Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) decreased to 44% in the third quarter of 2018 compared to 52% in the prior year driven by several different factors, most notably the increased proportion of equipment sales as part of total revenues, higher-period costs related to manufacturing, and service costs,as well as increased operating costs mentioned above and costs associated with our recently acquired RMG content-aggregator Gameiom.(1)
- SG&A expenses increased $5.5 million in the third quarter of 2018 primarily due to increased salary and benefit costs of $2.8 million due to higher headcount, and $2.2 million from increased professional fees driven by acquisitions as well as previous securities offerings. The increase was also attributable to costs associated with the recent acquisition of RMG content-aggregator Gameiom.
- R&D expenses increased $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2018 driven by higher salary and benefit costs related to additional headcount. As a percentage of total revenue, R&D expense was 10% for the period ended September 30, 2018 compared to 11% for the prior year period.
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, see non-GAAP reconciliation below.
Third Quarter Business Highlights
- EGM units sold increased to 1,332, a Company record, in the current quarter compared to 842 in the prior year led by sales of the Orion Portrait and Orion Slant cabinets in early-entry markets such as Alberta, Nevada, and Ontario.
- Domestic EGM RPD increased 7% to $27.14, driven by our new product offerings and the optimization of our installed base by installing our newer higher-performing EGMs.
- EGM average selling price (“ASP”) increased 14% to $18,051, driven by record sales of the premium-priced Orion Portrait cabinet and our newly introduced core-plus cabinet, Orion Slant.
- Table Products increased 328 units sequentially, or 12%, to 3,065 units, driven by organic growth, most notably the Super 4 Progressive Blackjack and Buster Blackjack side bet.
- Our ICON cabinet footprint grew 59% year over year to over 6,800 total units in the field.
- Mexico’s installed base increased 645 units year over year and 240 units sequentially to over 8,100 units with over 420 ICON units as of September 30, 2018.
- The Orion Portrait cabinet ended the third quarter of 2018 with a footprint of over 4,460 total units as compared to 1,123 units in the third quarter of 2017, up 134% from year-end and 298% year-over-year.
- AGS’ new Orion Slant footprint increased to over 780 units by quarter end.
Balance Sheet Review
Capital expenditures increased $5.6 million to $16.1 million in the third quarter, compared to $10.5 million in the prior year period. As of September 30, 2018, we had $33.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $19.2 million at December 31, 2017. Total net debt, which is the principal amount of debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents, as of September 30, 2018, was approximately $476.9 million compared to $648.7 million at December 31, 2017. This substantial reduction was driven by the IPO and related redemption of our HoldCo PIK notes during the first quarter. In the third quarter, net debt decreased by over $6.9 million due to mandatory principal payments on our term loans and a higher balance of cash and cash equivalents. As a result of the above transactions and our strong operational performance, our total net debt leverage ratio, which is total net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing 12-month period, decreased from 6.1 times at December 31, 2017, to 3.6 times at September 30, 2018.(2)
(2) Total net debt leverage ratio is a non-GAAP measure, see non-GAAP reconciliation below.
Term Loan Repricing
On October 5, 2018, we entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 2 to reduce the applicable interest rate margin for the Term B Loans by 75 basis point from LIBOR plus 425 bps to LIBOR plus 350 bps, saving nearly $4 million in annual cash interest expense, with an additional 25 basis points potential reduction upon receiving a corporate credit rating of at least B1 from Moody’s Investors Service. In conjunction with the repricing, we secured commitments from lenders for an additional $30 million in terms loans under our existing credit agreement. The net proceeds of the incremental term loans are expected to be used for general corporate purposes and additional capital to accelerate growth.
2018 Outlook
Based on our year-to-date progress and due to our current momentum, we now expect our total Adjusted EBITDA in 2018 to be between $134.0 and $136.0 million. This is an upward revision to the guidance we previously released and is based on our progress executing against our many growth initiatives in the first half of the year and due to our improved visibility for the remainder of the year.
We have not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking total Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), due primarily to the variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of the variable and individual adjustments for a reconciliation to net income (loss), as not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation is available to us without unreasonable effort. We expect that the main components of net income (loss) for fiscal year 2018 shall consist of operating expenses, interest expenses, as well as other expenses (income) and income tax expenses, which are inherently difficult to forecast and quantify with reasonable accuracy without unreasonable efforts. The amounts associated with these items have historically and may continue to vary significantly from quarter to quarter and material changes to these items could have a significant effect on our future GAAP results.
Conference Call and Webcast
Today at 5 p.m. EST management will host a conference call to present the third quarter 2018 results. Listeners may access a live webcast of the conference call, along with accompanying slides, at AGS’ Investor Relations website at http:// investors.playags.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website following the live event. To listen by telephone, the U.S/Canada toll-free dial-in number is +1 (866) 270-1533 and the dial-in number for participants outside the U.S./Canada is +1 (412) 317-0797. The conference ID/confirmation code is AGS Q3 2018 Earnings Call.
About AGS
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II tribal gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and remarkable growth have helped us branch out to become one of the most all-inclusive commercial gaming suppliers in the world. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino and real-money gaming solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners.
AGS Media Contacts:
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Investor Relations
[email protected]
Steven Kopjo, Director of Investor Relations
[email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations and projections, which are intended to qualify for the safe harbor of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the proposed public offering and other statements identified by words such as “believe,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “likely,” “expect,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “believes,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections of future events.
These forward-looking statements reflect the current views, models, and assumptions of AGS, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or qualified and could cause actual results in AGS’s performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability of AGS to maintain strategic alliances, unit placements or installations, grow revenue, garner new market share, secure new licenses in new jurisdictions, successfully develop or place proprietary product, comply with regulations, have its games approved by relevant jurisdictions and other factors set forth under Item 1. “Business,” Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in AGS’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2018. All forward-looking statements made herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements speak only to the facts and circumstances present as of the date of this press release. AGS expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
All ® notices signify marks registered in the United States.
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PLAYAGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited) |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
33,227 |
$ |
19,242 |
|
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Restricted cash |
78 |
100 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,180 and $1,462, respectively |
46,082 |
32,776 |
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Inventories |
31,819 |
24,455 |
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Prepaid expenses |
4,638 |
2,675 |
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Deposits and other |
4,275 |
3,460 |
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Total current assets |
120,119 |
82,708 |
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Property and equipment, net |
84,323 |
77,982 |
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Goodwill |
282,731 |
278,337 |
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Intangible assets |
204,801 |
232,287 |
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Deferred tax asset |
1,047 |
1,115 |
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Other assets |
12,489 |
24,813 |
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Total assets |
$ |
705,510 |
$ |
697,242 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
12,094 |
$ |
11,407 |
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Accrued liabilities |
22,517 |
24,954 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
6,223 |
7,359 |
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Total current liabilities |
40,834 |
43,720 |
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Long-term debt |
492,208 |
644,158 |
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Deferred tax liability – noncurrent |
678 |
1,016 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
25,789 |
36,283 |
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Total liabilities |
559,509 |
725,177 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders’ equity |
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Preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding |
— |
— |
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Common stock at $0.01 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2018 and 46,629,155 at December 31, 2017; and 35,305,479 and 23,208,706 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. |
353 |
149 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
359,819 |
177,276 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(212,058) |
(201,557) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(2,113) |
(3,803) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
146,001 |
(27,935) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
705,510 |
$ |
697,242 |
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PLAYAGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (amounts in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) |
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Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
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2018 |
2017 |
2018 |
2017 |
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Revenues |
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Gaming operations |
$ |
50,701 |
$ |
42,849 |
$ |
152,887 |
$ |
125,040 |
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Equipment sales |
24,825 |
13,591 |
60,317 |
29,254 |
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Total revenues |
75,526 |
56,440 |
213,204 |
154,294 |
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Operating expenses |
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Cost of gaming operations(1) |
10,494 |
7,344 |
29,062 |
21,794 |
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Cost of equipment sales(1) |
12,109 |
6,330 |
28,919 |
14,326 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
15,284 |
9,742 |
47,411 |
30,368 |
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Research and development |
7,894 |
6,467 |
23,374 |
17,912 |
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Write-downs and other charges |
667 |
490 |
3,282 |
2,655 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
18,968 |
16,931 |
57,784 |
53,598 |
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Total operating expenses |
65,416 |
47,304 |
189,832 |
140,653 |
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Income from operations |
10,110 |
9,136 |
23,372 |
13,641 |
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Other expense (income) |
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Interest expense |
8,956 |
12,666 |
28,253 |
42,380 |
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Interest income |
(89) |
(25) |
(162) |
(80) |
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Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt |
— |
— |
4,608 |
8,129 |
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Other expense (income) |
434 |
(467) |
10,121 |
(4,805) |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
809 |
(3,038) |
(19,448) |
(31,983) |
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
3,538 |
(1,052) |
8,947 |
(4,603) |
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Net income (loss) |
4,347 |
(4,090) |
(10,501) |
(36,586) |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
1,636 |
(498) |
1,690 |
707 |
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Total comprehensive income (loss) |
$ |
5,983 |
$ |
(4,588) |
$ |
(8,811) |
$ |
(35,879) |
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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: |
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Basic |
$ |
0.12 |
$ |
(0.18) |
$ |
(0.31) |
$ |
(1.58) |
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Diluted |
$ |
0.12 |
$ |
(0.18) |
$ |
(0.31) |
$ |
(1.58) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
35,305 |
23,208 |
34,097 |
23,208 |
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Diluted |
36,313 |
23,208 |
34,097 |
23,208 |
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(1) exclusive of depreciation and amortization |
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PLAYAGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) |
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Nine months ended September 30, |
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2018 |
2017 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
$ |
(10,501) |
$ |
(36,586) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
57,784 |
53,598 |
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Accretion of contract rights under development agreements and placement fees |
3,412 |
3,459 |
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Amortization of deferred loan costs and discount |
1,388 |
2,315 |
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Payment-in-kind interest capitalized |
— |
7,807 |
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Payment-in-kind interest payments |
(37,624) |
(2,698) |
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Write-off of deferred loan cost and discount |
3,410 |
3,294 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
9,167 |
— |
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(Benefit) provision for bad debts |
(198) |
902 |
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Loss on disposition of assets |
1,383 |
2,896 |
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Impairment of assets |
1,199 |
333 |
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Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration |
700 |
— |
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(Benefit) provision for deferred income tax |
(205) |
2,147 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities that relate to operations: |
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Accounts receivable |
(12,277) |
(9,649) |
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Inventories |
(3,173) |
(453) |
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Prepaid expenses |
(1,958) |
(1,119) |
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Deposits and other |
(626) |
(276) |
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Other assets, non-current |
13,574 |
(2,010) |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(12,135) |
2,333 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
13,320 |
26,293 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(4,452) |
(7,000) |
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Purchase of intangible assets |
(931) |
(565) |
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Software development |
(8,794) |
(6,334) |
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Proceeds from disposition of assets |
21 |
171 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(34,457) |
(35,961) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(48,613) |
(49,689) |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of first lien credit facilities |
— |
448,725 |
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Repayment of senior secured credit facilities |
(115,000) |
(410,655) |
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Payments on first lien credit facilities |
(3,864) |
(1,125) |
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Payment of financed placement fee obligations |
(2,688) |
(2,971) |
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Payments on deferred loan costs |
— |
(3,127) |
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Repayment of seller notes |
— |
(12,401) |
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Payments on equipment long-term note payable and capital leases |
(2,108) |
(1,832) |
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|
Initial public offering cost |
(4,160) |
(1,203) |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
176,341 |
— |
|||
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Proceeds from employees in advance of common stock issuance |
— |
25 |
|||
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Proceeds from stock option exercise |
731 |
— |
|||
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
49,252 |
15,436 |
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Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
4 |
8 |
|||
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
13,963 |
(7,952) |
|||
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
19,342 |
17,977 |
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|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
$ |
33,305 |
$ |
10,125 |
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release and accompanying schedules provide certain information regarding total Adjusted EBITDA, total Adjusted EBITDA (margin), and total net debt leverage ratio, which are considered a non-GAAP financial measures under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We believe that the presentation of total Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future, as well as other items we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Further, we believe total Adjusted EBITDA provides a meaningful measure of operating profitability because we use it for evaluating our business performance, making budgeting decisions, and comparing our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. It also provides management and investors with additional information to estimate our value.
Total Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP. Our use of the term total Adjusted EBITDA may vary from others in our industry. Total Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income. Total Adjusted EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Our definition of total Adjusted EBITDA allows us to add back certain non-cash charges or expenses that are deducted in calculating net income and to deduct certain gains that are included in calculating net income. However, these charges and expenses and gains vary greatly, and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effect of long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. In addition, in the case of charges or expenses, these items can represent the reduction of cash that could be used for other corporate purposes. Due to these limitations, we rely primarily on our GAAP results, such as net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, EGM Adjusted EBITDA, Table Products Adjusted EBITDA or Interactive Adjusted EBITDA and use total Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally.
The following table presents a reconciliation of total Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), which is the most comparable GAAP measure:
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Total Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
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Three months ended |
$ |
% |
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|
2018 |
2017 |
Change |
Change |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
4,347 |
$ |
(4,090) |
$ |
8,437 |
206.3 % |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
(3,538) |
1,052 |
(4,590) |
(436.3)% |
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Depreciation and amortization |
18,968 |
16,931 |
2,037 |
12.0 % |
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Other expense (income) |
434 |
(467) |
901 |
192.9 % |
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Interest income |
(89) |
(25) |
(64) |
(256.0)% |
|||
|
Interest expense |
8,956 |
12,666 |
(3,710) |
(29.3)% |
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|
Write-downs and other(1) |
667 |
490 |
177 |
36.1 % |
|||
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Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(2) |
— |
— |
— |
— % |
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Other adjustments(3) |
893 |
474 |
419 |
88.4 % |
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Other non-cash charges(4) |
1,700 |
1,551 |
149 |
9.6 % |
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New jurisdictions and regulatory licensing costs(5) |
— |
567 |
(567) |
(100.0)% |
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Legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments(6) |
(45) |
181 |
(226) |
(124.9)% |
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Acquisitions and integration related costs including restructuring and severance(7) |
746 |
71 |
675 |
950.7 % |
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Non-cash stock-based compensation(8) |
538 |
— |
538 |
100.0 % |
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Total Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
33,577 |
$ |
29,401 |
$ |
4,176 |
14.2 % |
|
Total revenue |
$ |
75,526 |
$ |
56,440 |
|||
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA margin |
44.5% |
52.1% |
|||||
|
(1) |
Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration and acquisition costs |
|
(2) |
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts related to old senior secured credit facilities were written off |
|
(3) |
Other adjustments are primarily composed of professional fees incurred for projects, corporate and public filing compliance, contract cancellation fees and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature |
|
(4) |
Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract and non-cash charges related to accretion of contract rights under development agreements |
|
(5) |
New jurisdiction and regulatory license costs relates primarily to one-time non-operating costs incurred to obtain new licenses and develop products for new jurisdictions |
|
(6) |
Legal and litigation expenses include payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business |
|
(7) |
Acquisition and integration costs include restructuring and severance and are related to costs incurred after the purchase of businesses, such as the acquisitions of Rocket and AGS iGaming, to integrate operations |
|
(8) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 |
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|
Nine months ended September 30, |
$ |
% |
|||||||||
|
2018 |
2017 |
Change |
Change |
||||||||
|
Net loss |
$ |
(10,501) |
$ |
(36,586) |
$ |
26,085 |
71.3 % |
||||
|
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(8,947) |
4,603 |
(13,550) |
(294.4)% |
|||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
57,784 |
53,598 |
4,186 |
7.8 % |
|||||||
|
Other expense (income) |
10,121 |
(4,805) |
14,926 |
310.6 % |
|||||||
|
Interest income |
(162) |
(80) |
(82) |
(102.5)% |
|||||||
|
Interest expense |
28,253 |
42,380 |
(14,127) |
(33.3)% |
|||||||
|
Write-downs and other(1) |
3,282 |
2,655 |
627 |
23.6 % |
|||||||
|
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(2) |
4,608 |
8,129 |
(3,521) |
(43.3)% |
|||||||
|
Other adjustments(3) |
2,218 |
2,067 |
151 |
7.3 % |
|||||||
|
Other non-cash charges(4) |
4,890 |
5,462 |
(572) |
(10.5)% |
|||||||
|
New jurisdictions and regulatory licensing costs(5) |
— |
1,304 |
(1,304) |
(100.0)% |
|||||||
|
Legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments(6) |
789 |
766 |
23 |
3.0 % |
|||||||
|
Acquisitions and integration related costs including restructuring and severance(7) |
3,156 |
899 |
2,257 |
251.1 % |
|||||||
|
Non-cash stock-based compensation(8) |
9,167 |
— |
9,167 |
100.0 % |
|||||||
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
104,658 |
$ |
80,392 |
$ |
24,266 |
30.2 % |
||||
|
Total revenue |
213,204 |
154,294 |
|||||||||
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA margin |
49.1% |
52.1% |
|||||||||
|
(1) |
Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, and acquisition costs |
|
(2) |
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts related to old senior secured credit facilities were written off |
|
(3) |
Other adjustments are primarily composed of professional fees incurred for projects, corporate and public filing compliance, contract cancellation fees, and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature |
|
(4) |
Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract, and non-cash charges related to accretion of contract rights under development agreements |
|
(5) |
New jurisdiction and regulatory license costs relate primarily to one-time non-operating costs incurred to obtain new licenses and develop products for new jurisdictions |
|
(6) |
Legal and litigation expenses include payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business |
|
(7) |
Acquisition and integration costs include restructuring and severance and are related to costs incurred after the purchase of businesses, such as the acquisitions of Rocket and AGS iGaming, to integrate operations |
|
(8) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation |
||||||||||
|
The following tables reconcile net income (loss) to total adjusted EBITDA: |
||||||||||
|
2017 |
||||||||||
|
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
YTD |
||||||
|
Net loss |
$ |
(12,386) |
$ |
(20,110) |
$ |
(4,090) |
$ |
(8,520) |
$ |
(45,106) |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) |
2,233 |
1,318 |
1,052 |
(6,492) |
(1,889) |
|||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
18,451 |
18,216 |
16,931 |
18,051 |
71,649 |
|||||
|
Other (income) expense |
(2,809) |
(1,529) |
(467) |
1,867 |
(2,938) |
|||||
|
Interest income |
(15) |
(40) |
(25) |
(28) |
(108) |
|||||
|
Interest expense |
15,160 |
14,554 |
12,666 |
13,131 |
55,511 |
|||||
|
Write-downs and other(1) |
232 |
1,933 |
490 |
1,830 |
4,485 |
|||||
|
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(2) |
— |
8,129 |
— |
903 |
9,032 |
|||||
|
Other adjustments(3) |
647 |
946 |
474 |
823 |
2,890 |
|||||
|
Other non-cash charges(4) |
2,111 |
1,800 |
1,551 |
2,332 |
7,794 |
|||||
|
New jurisdictions and regulatory licensing costs(5) |
235 |
502 |
567 |
758 |
2,062 |
|||||
|
Legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments(6) |
399 |
186 |
181 |
(243) |
523 |
|||||
|
Acquisitions and integration related costs including restructuring and severance(7) |
647 |
181 |
71 |
2,037 |
2,936 |
|||||
|
Non-cash stock based compensation(8) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|||||
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
24,905 |
$ |
26,086 |
29,401 |
26,449 |
106,841 |
|||
|
(1) |
Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, and acquisition costs |
|
(2) |
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts related to old senior secured credit facilities were written off |
|
(3) |
Other adjustments are primarily composed of professional fees incurred for projects, corporate and public filing compliance, contract cancellation fees, and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature |
|
(4) |
Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract, and non-cash charges related to accretion of contract rights under development agreements |
|
(5) |
New jurisdiction and regulatory license costs relate primarily to one-time non-operating costs incurred to obtain new licenses and develop products for new jurisdictions |
|
(6) |
Legal and litigation expenses include payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business |
|
(7) |
Acquisition and integration costs include restructuring and severance and are related to costs incurred after the purchase of businesses, such as the acquisition of Rocket, to integrate operations |
|
(8) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards |
|
2017 |
2018 |
|||||||||
|
Q4 |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
LTM |
||||||
|
Net loss (income) |
$ |
(8,520) |
$ |
(9,538) |
$ |
(5,310) |
$ |
4,347 |
$ |
(19,021) |
|
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(6,492) |
(12,436) |
7,027 |
(3,538) |
(15,439) |
|||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
18,051 |
19,349 |
19,467 |
18,968 |
75,835 |
|||||
|
Other expense |
1,867 |
9,232 |
455 |
434 |
11,988 |
|||||
|
Interest income |
(28) |
(52) |
(21) |
(89) |
(190) |
|||||
|
Interest expense |
13,131 |
10,424 |
8,873 |
8,956 |
41,384 |
|||||
|
Write-downs and other(1) |
1,830 |
1,610 |
1,005 |
667 |
5,112 |
|||||
|
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(2) |
903 |
4,608 |
— |
— |
5,511 |
|||||
|
Other adjustments(3) |
823 |
396 |
929 |
893 |
3,041 |
|||||
|
Other non-cash charges(4) |
2,332 |
1,574 |
1,616 |
1,700 |
7,222 |
|||||
|
New jurisdictions and regulatory licensing costs(5) |
758 |
— |
— |
— |
758 |
|||||
|
Legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments(6) |
(243) |
— |
834 |
(45) |
546 |
|||||
|
Acquisitions and integration related costs including restructuring and severance(7) |
2,037 |
1,179 |
1,231 |
746 |
5,193 |
|||||
|
Non-cash stock based compensation(8) |
— |
8,153 |
476 |
538 |
9,167 |
|||||
|
Total Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
26,449 |
$ |
34,499 |
36,582 |
33,577 |
131,107 |
|||
|
(1) |
Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, and acquisition costs |
|
(2) |
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts related to old senior secured credit facilities were written off |
|
(3) |
Other adjustments are primarily composed of professional fees incurred for projects, corporate and public filing compliance, contract cancellation fees, and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature |
|
(4) |
Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract, and non-cash charges related to accretion of contract rights under development agreements |
|
(5) |
New jurisdiction and regulatory license costs relates primarily to one-time non-operating costs incurred to obtain new licenses and develop products for new jurisdictions |
|
(6) |
Legal and litigation expenses include payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business |
|
(7) |
Acquisition and integration costs include restructuring and severance and are related to costs incurred after the purchase of businesses, such as the acquisitions of Rocket and AGS iGaming, to integrate operations |
|
(8) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards |
|
The following table presents a reconciliation of total net debt and total net debt leverage ratio: |
|||||
|
September 30 |
December 30 |
||||
|
2018 |
2017 |
||||
|
Total debt |
$ |
510,083 |
$ |
667,968 |
|
|
Less: Cash and cash equivalents |
33,227 |
19,242 |
|||
|
Total net debt |
476,856 |
648,726 |
|||
|
LTM Adjusted EBITDA |
131,107 |
106,841 |
|||
|
Total net debt leverage ratio |
3.6 |
6.1 |
|||
Source: AGS
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Introducing Rhythm of Resistance: A Fresh Rhythm Metroidvania Where Your Playlist Is Your Weapon
Drenched in Darkwave: Innovative 2.5D Rhythm Based Metroidvania – Fueled by Forbidden Music and Gothic Soundscapes.
NetherMoon Game Studio, a small independent development studio based in Karlstad, Sweden, unveiled today Rhythm of Resistance, a shadow-draped adventure that fuses the somber tones of gothic and darkwave music with atmospheric Metroidvania exploration, creating an unforgettable game experience unlike anything you’ve seen, or heard, before.
Proudly tipped to be the world’s very first Rhythm Metroidvania, Rhythm of Resistance places explorers in the role of Aria, a hero fighting for survival in a dystopian future where music is forbidden, joy outlawed, and the skies hang heavy with cloying silence. The world is ruled by shadow and steel, until Aria discovers a relic of the old world – a cracked cassette player pulsing with forbidden power. This ancient music player unlocks a host of mysterious abilities, and allows her to navigate through labyrinthine dungeons, spectral foes, and traps as cruel as they are cursed. Each corridor hums with a forgotten melody, each enemy a sentinel of silence.
In Rhythm of Resistance, music is your key to success. As your adventure progresses, Aria discovers dusty cassettes hidden in the ruined world and expands her music library, unlocking more than 20 unique tracks, each holding the key to progression and altering the gameplay, unlocking different stats and abilities. Choose your playlist with care, in Rhythm of Resistance, your chosen beats can be your saviour or your downfall, with each track dynamically changing your surroundings, working at a different tempo to increase or devastate your chances of survival. Players will enjoy full freedom to choose the haunting songs, and will watch as the entire world around them reacts to their choices.
Expected to release in 2026 on Steam, Rhythm of Resistance offers a host of unique gameplay features, the first and only Metroidvania adventure where your playlist is your weapon! With music controlling your destiny, playlists can not only alter your surroundings, but alter enemy behaviour, reveal hidden paths, and solve the most fiendish of musical puzzles.
Music is a key factor in the title, with two early band announcements being Swedish goth sensation ABU NEIN, who took the darkwave world by storm with the release of their debut album “Secular Psalms” in 2020, and Underground Fire, a Swedish gothic rock band formed in 2015 by the aptly named Rob Coffinshaker in 2015. More musicians will be announced as the game’s development progresses, but you can be sure that they will delight any fans of the genre.
Joel Fjällsby, Founder & Creative Director at Nethermoon Game Studio commented, “I wanted the music to be real songs with lyrics and everything. Like an old track you could actually find on a forgotten cassette tape. With this in mind, I reached out to bands that felt like a great fit—and everyone so far has fallen in love with the project.”
Get your groove on and feel the beat to attack, parry, dodge, and unleash powerful abilities, all in perfect sync to your soundtrack. Be on the lookout for spare parts to upgrade your music player and unlock new powers as you traverse a vast, haunted landscape of crumbling cathedrals, rust-choked catacombs, and decaying factories echoing with the whispers of lost, solemn songs as players guide Aria to uncover clues of a long-forgotten past.
Rhythm of Resistance Feature Highlights:
- World’s first rhythm based Metroidvania where every beat defies the void, and your playlist is your weapon!
- Wield the force of music to unlock exciting features and abilities.
- Discover 20+ forbidden cassette tapes,each one distorting reality in strange and surprising ways while dynamically changing your game experience
- Choose your tracks wisely to alter enemy behaviour, reveal hidden paths, and solve musical puzzles.
- Stay on the beat to stay alive! Attack, parry, dodge, and unleash powerful abilities in sync with the dark pulse of your chosen song.
- Traverse a vast interlinked world of cathedrals, catacombs and factories to uncover clues of a long-forgotten past.
- Collect spare parts to upgrade your music player and unlock new abilities.
- Featuring a haunting gothic darkwave soundtrack from a range of underground artists.
Joel Fjällsby, Founder & Creative Director at NetherMoon Game Studio commented, “I’ve always been drawn to dark music, dystopian worlds, and of course Metroidvanias—so this project is the perfect fusion of everything I love. Honestly, I’m surprised no one’s made a game like this before. It’s a massive undertaking, especially for a new studio, but I love every hour of it. Seeing this dark, mysterious world come alive is incredibly rewarding.”
Rhythm of Resistance – Every beat, a rebellion. Every song, a revolution.
To find out more about Rhythm of Resistance and to Wishlist, please visit the Steam page here: store.steampowered.com/app/3269550/Rhythm_of_Resistance/
Find out more about the team on the Nethermoon website: nethermoon.com
Stay up to date with all the latest news by following NetherMoon Game Studio on social media: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn
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Aristocrat Interactive Delivers New Player-Centric Experience to Cliff Castle Casino Hotel Through Mobile and Cashless Systems
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Aristocrat Interactive™ announced today the roll out of new player-centric solutions to Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, located in Camp Verde, Arizona, as part of a recent deal under its Gaming Systems division.
Already an Oasis™ customer for over 20 years, as part of the deal signed in December, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel will be adding Aristocrat Interactive’s player mobile app, PlayerMax™, as well as its Mobile nCompass™ cardless solution, ONE LINK progressive management solution and Oasis Loyalty™ suite of products, all rolling out over the course of the summer.
“Cliff Castle Casino Hotel has been a valued customer of Oasis™, our comprehensive casino management system, for over two decades now,” said Kristen Jones, VP of Sales of Aristocrat Interactive Gaming Systems. “We take great pride in being a trusted provider of products that support casino operations, while also keeping the player experience top of mind.”
These additional products will enable Cliff Castle Casino Hotel to push real-time progressive data to marquee video displays and electronic gaming machines (EGM) on the floor through ONE LINK. Separately, the Oasis Loyalty™ suite of products, will allow for advanced campaign management and enterprise-wide tier management – ultimately, leading to operation efficiencies and strengthened player retention.
Through PlayerMax™, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel patrons will benefit from access to a blend of immersive options, engaging features like live progressive jackpots, exciting rewards and personalized offers to stay informed through timely, location-based communications.
Players will also be able to “card-in” via their mobile device, enabling them to play an EGM without having to insert a physical players’ card.
“Aristocrat Interactive has been instrumental in our ability to provide our players with a personalized and entertaining casino experience,” said Paul Hamm, Director of Gaming for Cliff Castle Casino Hotel. “We’re confident that the addition of these products will continue to elevate the player experience and show the value we bring to players, reinforcing Cliff Castle Casino Hotel as a premier gaming destination.”
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued monetary penalties totaling $350,000 against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for multiple violations of provincial gaming standards. The penalties follow an impromptu after-party that was permitted to take place in the pre-dawn hours directly on the casino’s gaming floor. On September 27, 2024, an electronic dance music event attended by thousands of people was hosted in the theatre adjacent to the casino at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. The event was marked by widespread intoxication, disorderly behaviour and numerous criminal and medical incidents – both inside and outside the venue – including alleged assaults, drug overdoses and acts of public indecency. Although paid duty officers were present, additional police and emergency services were required to manage the situation.
International Game Technology PLC, doing business as Brightstar Lottery, announced that Michelle Carney, Brightstar’s Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025. The induction ceremony will take place this September at an industry event in Ontario, Canada hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) in conjunction with the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL). In her current role, Carney is responsible for the development of marketing and communications strategies that support growth for Brightstar’s Global Lottery business, including lottery product marketing, trade shows and events, thought leadership communications and B2C marketing campaign materials to support customer launches of new game content.
Partnerships
International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC (IGT), signed an eight-year agreement with Atlantic Lottery to supply its IntelligenEVO video lottery central system technology across Atlantic Canada. The agreement includes the option for multiple extensions and positions the Atlantic Lottery to become the first World Lottery Association (WLA)-affiliated lottery operator to deploy IGT’s next-generation central management system in a game-to-system (G2S) distributed market. With peak system security, network availability and responsible gaming functionalities, IntelligenEVO is a reliable, scalable solution that can meet the needs of today and in the future. The solution will accelerate time-to-market and enables the Atlantic Lottery to benefit from the system’s suite of player-focused functionality. The technology’s G2S and open API design optimises data collection and delivery and will enable Atlantic Lottery to customise their programme for evolving player needs.
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