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Everi Reports 2019 Second Quarter Results

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  • Revenues increase 9.3% to quarterly record $129.7 million reflecting record Games and FinTech revenue
  • Net Income improves 267% to $5.5 million; Diluted Earnings per share rise to $0.07
  • Adjusted EBITDA increases 7.7% to quarterly record $64.1 million

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”) today reported record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

“Our focus on product innovation across both Games and FinTech, a commitment to excellence in customer service, and our continued prudent fiscal management once again helped drive record quarterly operating results,” said Everi President and CEO, Michael Rumbolz. “We generated our twelfth consecutive quarter of year over year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, and our sixth consecutive quarter of positive net income. Revenue was up 9.3% to a record $129.7 million, net income increased 267% to $5.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.7% to a record $64.1 million. This growth was achieved across the business as the Games and FinTech businesses each had record revenues and Adjusted EBITDA.  Free Cash Flow continues to grow as we generated $7.0 million in the quarter and $28.2 million for the first half of 2019, which is up $21.8 million compared to the first half of 2018.  We repaid $15.7 million on our Term Loan during the second quarter and we expect to continue to utilize Free Cash Flow to reduce debt.”

Consolidated Full Quarter Comparative Results (unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenues $ 129.7 $ 118.7
Operating income (1) $ 24.9 $ 22.6
Net income (1) $ 5.5 $ 1.5
Net earnings per diluted share (1) $ 0.07 $ 0.02
Diluted shares outstanding 79.2 73.4
Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 64.1 $ 59.5

(1) Operating income, net income and net earnings per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2019 included approximately $0.8 million of operating expense for certain non-recurring professional fees and related costs and expenses associated with the acquisition of certain player loyalty assets and a non-cash charge of $0.8 million for the write-off of inventory related to certain legacy cabinets.  Operating income, net income, and net earnings per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 include a non-cash charge of $2.6 million related to the write-off of certain inventory and fixed assets.

(2) For a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see the Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and to Free Cash Flow provided at the end of this release.

Mr. Rumbolz added, “The record Games segment operating performance included continued growth across nearly all of the business’ key performance indicators. Second quarter unit sales increased 14.6% as we continue to see strong demand for our new Empire MPX cabinet and achieve solid sales for our mechanical reel games in our popular Player Classic cabinet. As anticipated, we returned to growth in our installed base in the second quarter driven primarily by a strong increase in premium unit placements, including wide-area progressive (“WAP”) units.  Our premium unit installed base rose nearly 23% year over year, with WAP units up more than 56%, or 288 units, to 800 units at quarter end.  The higher performance of our premium games as well as the investments we have made to improve the performance of the balance of the installed units led to the seventh consecutive quarter of growth in daily win per unit (“DWPU”), which improved 9.4% to a quarterly record $32.26.

“Our FinTech business also continues to grow, as the segment generated record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter.  This is a testament to our ability to offer industry leading integrated solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently and maximize funds delivered to their casino floors while providing their guests with a rich, seamless experience. We are successfully executing on the attractive replacement cycle opportunity for integrated kiosk sales, with the second quarter representing another period of strong equipment sales. Information services revenues also rose more than 55% in the quarter inclusive of the benefit from our player loyalty technology acquired in March.

“Everi’s outlook for continued growth remains very promising. The improvement in our games and expansion of our offerings to better serve our customers will help drive additional growth across both segments of our business over the balance of the year.  We expect a continued expansion of our installed base over the second half of the year along with increases in DWPU and year-over-year growth in full year unit sales. We also expect further growth across our FinTech revenue drivers in the second half of the year, including the ongoing trend of strong sales of our integrated kiosks and further upside related to our new player loyalty technology. As a result of the continued strength in both lines of business, we remain on track to achieve our outlook for full year Adjusted EBITDA of $252 million to $255 million and for full year Free Cash Flow to double compared to last year.”

Second Quarter 2019 Results Overview

Revenues for the second quarter of 2019 increased 9.3% to a record $129.7 million, from $118.7 million in the second quarter of 2018.  Games and FinTech segment revenues were $69.4 million and $60.3 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2019. Operating income of $24.9 million for the second quarter of 2019 compares to $22.6 million in the second quarter of 2018.

The Company recorded income before income tax of $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2018.  Income before income tax for the three months ended June 30, 2018 includes $1.2 million in transaction related fees and $0.2 million from the loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the May 2018 repricing of the Company’s Senior Secured Term Loan. Net income increased approximately 267% to $5.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019 as compared to net income of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2019 increased approximately 7.7%, or $4.6 million, to a record $64.1 million from $59.5 million in the second quarter of 2018.  Games and FinTech segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2019 were $34.7 million and $29.4 million, respectively.  Games and FinTech segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were $33.7 million and $25.8 million, respectively.

New Vice President of Investor Relations

Everi also announces that William Pfund recently joined the Company in the new role of Vice President of Investor Relations.  He will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Company’s investor relations activities.  Prior to joining Everi, Mr. Pfund has held similar roles in the gaming industry with Scientific Games Corporation and WMS Industries.

Randy Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Everi, commented, “We’re very pleased to welcome Bill to Everi. He brings a proven track record for developing and managing investor relations programs.  Bill’s knowledge of the industry will help to expand our interactions with both existing as well as potential new investors.”

Games Segment Full Quarter Comparative Results (unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018
(in millions, except unit amounts and prices)
Revenues $ 69.4 $ 66.0
Operating income (1) $ 2.6 $ 2.3
Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 34.7 $ 33.7
Unit sales:
Units sold 1,270 1,108
Average sales price (“ASP”) $ 17,338 $ 17,650
Gaming operations installed base:
Average units installed during period:
Average units installed 13,624 14,174
Approximate daily win per unit (3) $ 32.26 $ 29.49
Units installed at end of period:
Class II 9,205 9,494
Class III 4,489 4,707
Total installed base 13,694 14,201
Installed base – Oklahoma 6,372 6,761
Installed base – non-Oklahoma 7,322 7,440
Total installed base 13,694 14,201
Premium units 3,413 2,782

(1) Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 included approximately $0.3 million of operating expense for certain non-recurring professional fees and related costs and a non-cash charge of $0.8 million for the write-off of inventory related to certain legacy cabinets.  Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 includes a non-cash charge of $2.6 million related to the write-off of certain inventory and fixed assets.
(2) For a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see the Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and to Free Cash Flow provided at the end of this release.
(3) Approximate daily win per unit excludes the impact of the direct costs associated with the Company’s wide-area progressive jackpot expense.

2019 Second Quarter Games Segment Highlights

Games segment revenues were $69.4 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $66.0 million in the second quarter of 2018.

• Revenues from gaming operations and other increased approximately 5.3%, or $2.3 million, to a record $46.0 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $43.7 million in the prior-year period.  The year-over-year improvement reflects an approximate 9.4% increase in estimated DWPU to a quarterly record $32.26, which was partially offset by the anticipated year-over-year decline in the average installed base.

  • As anticipated, the installed base at June 30, 2019 declined 507 units year over year to 13,694 units, reflecting previously disclosed unit reductions in the second half of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019.  On a quarterly sequential basis, the installed base grew by 50 units, primarily reflecting the continued expansion of premium units, partially offset by the Company’s proactive removal of lower performing games at a customer’s facilities in Oklahoma and conversions from lease to sale throughout the installed base.
  • The premium portion of the installed base increased 22.7% year over year, or by 631 units, to 3,413 units, which was 409 units higher on a quarterly sequential basis.  Wide-area progressive units, which are a component of premium units, grew by 288 units year over year and by 77 units on a quarterly sequential basis to 800 units at June 30, 2019.
  • DWPU in the second quarter of 2019 increased 9.4%, or $2.77, to $32.26, compared to $29.49 in the prior-year period. The increase reflects, in part, growth in premium unit placements, including wide-area progressive games, and improvements in overall unit performance following capital investments in new cabinets and games and an update of a portion of the installed base.  This was the seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in DWPU.
  • Interactive revenue was $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $0.3 million in the prior-year period.
  • Revenues from the New York Lottery business were $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $4.8 million in the prior-year period.

• Revenues generated from the sale of gaming units and other related parts and equipment totaled $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to revenues of $22.3 million in the prior-year period. Unit sales increased 14.6% year over year to 1,270 units in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 1,108 units in the prior-year period.

Financial Technology Solutions Segment Full Quarter Comparative Results (unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018
(in millions, unless otherwise noted)
Revenues $ 60.3 $ 52.7
Operating income (1) $ 22.3 $ 20.3
Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 29.4 $ 25.8
Aggregate dollar amount processed (in billions):
Cash advance $ 1.9 $ 1.7
ATM $ 5.3 $ 4.9
Check warranty $ 0.4 $ 0.3
Number of transactions completed (in millions):
Cash advance 2.9 2.7
ATM 24.8 23.0
Check warranty 0.9 0.9

(1) Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 includes the impact of approximately $0.5 million of operating expense for certain non-recurring professional fees and related costs and certain expenses associated with the acquisition of certain player loyalty assets.
(2) For a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see the Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and to Free Cash Flow at the end of this release.

2019 Second Quarter Financial Technology Solutions Segment Highlights

FinTech revenues increased approximately 14.4% to $60.3 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $52.7 million in the prior-year period.

• Revenues from cash access services, which include ATM, cash advance and check services, were $39.7 million in the second quarter of 2019 and 2018. Second quarter 2019 cash access services revenues reflect the benefit from increased same store transactions and dollars processed, as well as the benefits from new customer wins from competitive bid processes and new casino openings or expansions. This was offset by the impact of increased commission expense resulting from the Company securing long-term cash access extensions with several large customers as well as an impact from higher interchange costs related to certain ATM transactions.  The Company expects to recover a portion of the prospective impact from the interchange cost increases in the second half of 2019.

• Equipment sales revenues increased 62.5%, or $3.0 million, to $7.8 million in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $4.8 million in the second quarter of 2018. This increase is primarily due to higher year over year sales of fully integrated kiosks and other operator efficiency products in addition to $1.1 million of equipment sales from the newly acquired player loyalty and marketing business.

• Revenues from information services and other, which includes kiosk maintenance, compliance products, Central Credit, player loyalty and other revenue, increased 56.1%, or $4.6 million, to $12.8 million, in the second quarter of 2019 compared to $8.2 million in the second quarter of 2018. The increase is primarily due to $3.8 million of new revenues related to recurring software license support for the newly acquired player loyalty and marketing business.

2019 Outlook

Everi today reiterated its 2019 forecast for its expectation to generate growth in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to rise to between $252 million to $255 million, with broad-based growth across the Company’s operating segments including expectations for:

• An increase in Games unit sales from the 4,513 units sold in 2018;

• Growth in gaming operations revenue driven by increases in both DWPU and in the number of units in the year-end installed base;

• Higher Interactive revenue;

• Higher cash access service revenue;

• An increase in sales of fully integrated kiosks and other FinTech equipment including player loyalty equipment; and,

• An increase in information services and other revenue driven by expected growth in revenue related to the servicing of FinTech equipment, higher compliance revenue and software sales, maintenance and professional services from the recently acquired player loyalty technology.

In addition, the Company expects capital expenditures and placement fees for 2019 will be between $122 million and $125 million, including approximately $3 million to $5 million related to the player loyalty acquisition.

For a reconciliation of projected net income to projected Adjusted EBITDA, see the Reconciliation of Projected Net Income to Projected EBITDA, Projected Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow provided at the end of this release.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss its 2019 second quarter results at 5:00 p.m. ET today.  The conference call may be accessed live over the phone by dialing (800) 263-0877 or for international callers by dialing (646) 828-8143.  A replay will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET today and may be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 for international callers; the PIN number is 2252326.  The replay will be available until August 13, 2019. The call will be webcast live from the Company’s website at www.everi.com (select “Investors” followed by “Events & Presentations”).

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In order to enhance investor understanding of the underlying trends in our business, our cash balance and cash available for our operating needs, and to provide for better comparability between periods in different years, we are providing in this press release Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Net Cash Position and Net Cash Available, which are not measures of our financial performance or position under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  These measures should be read in conjunction with, our net earnings, operating income, basic or diluted earnings per share and cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. With respect to Net Cash Position and Net Cash Available, these measures should be read in conjunction with cash and cash equivalents prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, loss on extinguishment of debt, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation expense, accretion of contract rights, the write-off of inventory and fixed assets, and asset acquisition expense and other non-recurring professional service fees. We present Adjusted EBITDA as we use this measure to manage our business and consider this measure to be supplemental to our operating performance. We also make certain compensation decisions based, in part, on our operating performance, as measured by Adjusted EBITDA; and our current credit facility and existing senior unsecured notes require us to comply with a consolidated secured leverage ratio that includes performance metrics substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA.

We define Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less cash paid for interest, cash paid for capital expenditures, cash paid for placement fees, and cash paid for taxes net of refunds.  We present Free Cash Flow as a measure of performance and believe it provides investors with another indicator of our operating performance. It should not be inferred that the entire Free Cash Flow amount is available for discretionary expenditures.

A reconciliation of the Company’s net income per GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow is included in the Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and to Free Cash Flow provided at the end of this release. Additionally, a reconciliation of each segment’s operating income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is also included. On a segment level, operating income per GAAP, rather than net earnings per GAAP, is reconciled to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as the Company does not report net earnings by segment. Management believes that this presentation is meaningful to investors in evaluating the performance of the Company’s segments.

We define (i) Net Cash Position as cash and cash equivalents plus settlement receivables less settlement liabilities and (ii) Net Cash Available as Net Cash Position plus undrawn amounts available under our revolving credit facility. We present Net Cash Position because our cash position, as measured by cash and cash equivalents, depends upon changes in settlement receivables and the timing of payments related to settlement liabilities. As such, our cash and cash equivalents can change substantially based upon the timing of our receipt of payments for settlement receivables and payments we make to customers for our settlement liabilities.  We present Net Cash Available as management monitors this amount in connection with its forecasting of cash flows and future cash requirements.

A reconciliation of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents per GAAP to Net Cash Position and Net Cash Available is included in the Unaudited Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents to Net Cash Position and Net Cash Available provided at the end of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “goal,” “target,” “future,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “may,” “should,” or “will” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements the Company makes regarding (a) its ability to continue expanding the segments of the gaming floor the Company’s games address; execute on key initiatives and deliver ongoing improvements; accelerate Free Cash Flow generation; integrate the acquisition and achieve future growth; drive growth for the Company’s installed base and its DWPU, and create incremental value for its shareholders; and (b) its guidance related to 2019 financial and operational metrics, including Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, unit sales of Gaming units and FinTech equipment, the installed base size and placements, DWPU, revenues, the contribution from the acquisition and anticipated levels of capital expenditures and placement fees, depreciation expense, amortization expense, interest expense, and income tax benefit, including cash tax payments, cash interest payments, non-cash stock compensation expense, accretion of contract rights and net income.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to additional risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 , and are based on information available to us on the date hereof.

These cautionary statements qualify our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not intend, and assume no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-Q to which it relates, and with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.

About Everi

Everi is a leading supplier of technology solutions for the casino gaming industry. The Company Powers the Casino Floor® by providing casino operators with a diverse portfolio of products including innovative gaming machines and casino operational and management systems that include comprehensive, end-to-end financial technology solutions, critical intelligence offerings, and gaming operations efficiency technology. Everi also provides proven, tier one land-based game content to online social and real-money markets via its Remote Game Server and operates social play for fun casinos. Everi’s mission is to be a transformative force for casino operations by facilitating memorable player experiences, delivering reliable protection and security, and striving for customer satisfaction and operational excellence. For more information, visit www.everi.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations
JCIR
Richard Land, James Leahy
212-835-8500 or [email protected]

Everi Holdings Inc.
Corporate Contact
William Pfund
VP, Investor Relations

702-676-9513 or [email protected]

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except earnings per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues
Games revenues
Gaming operations $ 45,576 $ 43,022 $ 89,862 $ 83,078
Gaming equipment and systems 23,412 22,278 46,499 42,431
Gaming other 391 648 445 656
Games total revenues 69,379 65,948 136,806 126,165
FinTech revenues
Cash access services 39,696 39,739 80,528 77,958
Equipment 7,835 4,765 14,863 9,183
Information services and other 12,796 8,230 21,284 16,377
FinTech total revenues 60,327 52,734 116,675 103,518
Total revenues 129,706 118,682 253,481 229,683
Costs and expenses
Games cost of revenues
Gaming operations 3,726 4,211 7,850 8,393
Gaming equipment and systems 13,432 12,045 25,961 22,786
Gaming other 347 559 347 559
Games total cost of revenues 17,505 16,815 34,158 31,738
FinTech cost of revenues
Cash access services 2,968 2,446 5,665 4,676
Equipment 4,597 3,426 8,927 5,940
Information services and other 970 980 1,928 2,197
FinTech total cost of revenues 8,535 6,852 16,520 12,813
Operating expenses 39,167 37,570 73,815 69,757
Research and development 6,672 4,595 14,203 8,906
Depreciation 15,258 13,701 30,047 26,526
Amortization 17,690 16,552 33,987 32,855
Total costs and expenses 104,827 96,085 202,730 182,595
Operating income 24,879 22,597 50,751 47,088
Other expenses
Interest expense, net of interest income 20,433 22,122 40,833 42,429
Loss on extinguishment of debt 166 166
Total other expenses 20,433 22,288 40,833 42,595
Income before income tax 4,446 309 9,918 4,493
Income tax benefit (1,040 ) (1,166 ) (1,428 ) (1,591 )
Net income 5,486 1,475 11,346 6,084
Foreign currency translation (35 ) (1,058 ) 469 (735 )
Comprehensive income $ 5,451 $ 417 $ 11,815 $ 5,349
Earnings per share
Basic $ 0.08 $ 0.02 $ 0.16 $ 0.09
Diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.02 $ 0.15 $ 0.08
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic 71,477 69,203 70,909 68,946
Diluted 79,158 73,440 77,211 73,323

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 11,346 $ 6,084
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 30,047 26,526
Amortization 33,987 32,855
Amortization of financing costs and discounts 1,789 3,061
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 1,121 215
Accretion of contract rights 4,318 4,178
Provision for bad debts 5,912 5,114
Deferred income taxes (1,748 ) (1,909 )
Write-down of inventory and fixed assets 843 2,575
Reserve for obsolescence 670 1,053
Stock-based compensation 4,160 4,305
Loss on extinguishment of debt 166
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Settlement receivables (161,117 ) 87,336
Trade and other receivables (16,497 ) (20,230 )
Inventory (4,570 ) (2,359 )
Other assets (18,500 ) 1,977
Settlement liabilities (3,478 ) (99,859 )
Other liabilities 24,060 (1,857 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (87,657 ) 49,231
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (45,683 ) (57,936 )
Acquisition (20,000 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 50 79
Placement fee agreements (11,648 ) (10,117 )
Net cash used in investing activities (77,281 ) (67,974 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of credit facilities (17,700 ) (4,100 )
Debt issuance costs and discounts (1,276 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 9,450 6,373
Purchase of treasury stock (980 ) (47 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (9,230 ) 950
Effect of exchange rates on cash 714 (620 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Net decrease for the period (173,454 ) (18,413 )
Balance, beginning of the period 299,181 129,604
Balance, end of the period $ 125,727 $ 111,191

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
TO NET CASH POSITION AND NET CASH AVAILABLE
(In thousands)

At June 30, At December 31,
2019 2018
Cash available
Cash and cash equivalents $ 123,845 $ 297,532
Settlement receivables 244,183 82,359
Settlement liabilities (331,291 ) (334,198 )
Net Cash Position 36,737 45,693
Undrawn revolving credit facility 35,000 35,000
Net Cash Available $ 71,737 $ 80,693

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA AND
TO FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Games FinTech Total Games FinTech Total
Net income $ 5,486 $ 1,475
Income tax benefit (1,040 ) (1,166 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt 166
Interest expense, net of interest income 20,433 22,122
Operating income $ 2,552 $ 22,327 $ 24,879 $ 2,307 $ 20,290 $ 22,597
Plus: depreciation and amortization 28,093 4,855 32,948 26,021 4,232 30,253
EBITDA $ 30,645 $ 27,182 $ 57,827 $ 28,328 $ 24,522 $ 52,850
Non-cash stock compensation expense 736 1,650 2,386 677 1,278 1,955
Accretion of contract rights 2,197 2,197 2,121 2,121
Write-off of inventory and fixed assets 843 843 2,575 2,575
Asset acquisition expense and other non-recurring professional fees 298 519 817
Adjusted EBITDA $ 34,719 $ 29,351 $ 64,070 $ 33,701 $ 25,800 $ 59,501
Cash paid for interest (27,079 ) (27,638 )
Cash paid for capital expenditures (23,489 ) (31,597 )
Cash paid for placement fees (6,319 ) (5,474 )
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds (201 ) (156 )
Free Cash Flow $ 6,982 $ (5,364 )

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA AND
TO FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Games FinTech Total Games FinTech Total
Net income $ 11,346 $ 6,084
Income tax benefit (1,428 ) (1,591 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt 166
Interest expense, net of interest income 40,833 42,429
Operating income $ 5,656 $ 45,095 $ 50,751 $ 6,660 $ 40,428 $ 47,088
Plus: depreciation and amortization 55,249 8,785 64,034 50,644 8,737 59,381
EBITDA $ 60,905 $ 53,880 $ 114,785 $ 57,304 $ 49,165 $ 106,469
Non-cash stock compensation expense 1,293 2,867 4,160 1,304 3,001 4,305
Accretion of contract rights 4,318 4,318 4,178 4,178
Write-off of inventory and fixed assets 843 843 2,575 2,575
Asset acquisition expense and other non-recurring professional fees 484 790 1,274
Adjusted EBITDA $ 67,843 $ 57,537 $ 125,380 $ 65,361 $ 52,166 $ 117,527
Cash paid for interest (39,549 ) (42,844 )
Cash paid for capital expenditures (45,683 ) (57,936 )
Cash paid for placement fees (11,648 ) (10,117 )
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds (293 ) (222 )
Free Cash Flow $ 28,207 $ 6,408

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF PROJECTED NET INCOME TO PROJECTED EBITDA
AND PROJECTED ADJUSTED EBITDA AND TO PROJECTED FREE CASH FLOW
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019
(In thousands)

2019 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Range(1)
Low High
Projected net income $ 20,000 $ 26,000
Projected income tax benefit (2,000 ) (3,000 )
Projected interest expense, net of interest income 83,000 80,000
Projected operating income $ 101,000 $ 103,000
Projected depreciation and amortization 130,000 134,000
Projected EBITDA $ 231,000 $ 237,000
Projected non-cash stock compensation expense 9,000 8,000
Projected accretion of contract rights 9,000 8,000
Projected asset acquisition expense and other non-recurring professional fees 3,000 2,000
Projected Adjusted EBITDA $ 252,000 $ 255,000
Projected cash paid for interest (79,000 ) (77,000 )
Projected cash paid for capital expenditures (105,000 ) (108,000 )
Projected cash paid for placement fees (17,000 ) (17,000 )
Projected cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds (1,000 ) (1,000 )
Projected Free Cash Flow $ 50,000 $ 52,000

(1) All figures presented are projected estimates for the year ending December 31, 2019.


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Playtech has announced a new long-term partnership with Progress Play, selecting Playtech as their exclusive Bingo provider for their extensive network of brands.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Progress Play becomes the first white label network to launch Playtech’s brand new innovative Bingo platform, which went live in December 2024.

This strategic partnership strengthens the existing relationship between Progress Play and Playtech, further cementing Playtech’s Bingo position as the B2B market leader. By joining Playtech’s network, Progress Play will benefit from the largest B2B liquidity in the market, offering a wide variety of networked rooms that are well-known and loved by Bingo players.

As Progress Play embarks on its first-ever Bingo launch, they will work closely with Playtech’s Bingo experts to tailor the product to their specific needs. Playtech’s network management team will provide ongoing support and consultation to ensure the success of the Bingo offering.

The deal also includes a variety of side games featuring content from Playtech’s Eyecon studio, renowned for their industry-leading Bingo slots. Together, the Playtech and Progress Play teams will leverage the liquidity and these games with exciting campaigns already underway.

Marat Koss, VP of Interactive Gaming at Playtech, said: “We are delighted to welcome Progress Play to the Playtech Bingo network. We have enjoyed working together for many years, and we are excited to extend this partnership to Bingo vertical. By joining Playtech’s network, Progress Play will be able to offer a best-in-class bingo experience to their vast pool of players who will benefit from a wide choice of content, attractive prizes and large variety of games. We look forward to a continuing our long and successful partnership.”

Itai Loewenstein, CEO at Progress Play, said: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership and integrate Playtech’s innovative Bingo platform into our offerings. This collaboration allows us to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience and next level entertainment to our players. We look forward to the exciting campaigns we have planned together.”

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IGT Lottery Secures EL Responsible Gambling Certification for the Sixth Consecutive Time

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its Italian subsidiary, IGT Lottery, obtained the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming (RG) Certification for the sixth consecutive time. Through an agreement between European Lotteries and the World Lottery Association (WLA), IGT Lottery has also obtained WLA Responsible Gaming Certification Level 4, the highest level available.

The EL RG Certification was developed to promote the adoption of RG best practices across EL membership organizations. The EL RG standards are also designed to be complementary to the WLA RG Principles and Framework, allowing companies that meet the implementation of the EL RG Standards to also achieve Level 4 certification of the WLA Framework.

“IGT Lottery achieving responsible gaming recertification by EL for the sixth consecutive time, paired with the highest level of WLA certification, showcases our status as a true global leader in sustainability. ‘Advancing Responsibility’ is vital to our success as a lottery company, and central to our sustainability strategy. We will continue to deliver innovation while operating with the highest level of integrity to protect our people, products and processes,” said Marco Tasso, IGT COO of Italian and International Sales and Operations.

IGT Lottery’s RG programme is guided by international best practices. Consistently updated to meet evolving standards, the programme operates on three macro guidelines: the promotion of a positive approach to gaming, the prevention of underage gambling and support for players who need it.

The EL RG certification was issued following an in-depth examination of IGT Lottery’s tools, activities and processes that comprise its RG programme in Italy. IGT Lottery was found to be fully in line with the international standards established by the EL, which require specific actions to protect players by the gaming operator, reaching a score of 100% for each of ten specified areas.

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Meridianbet Expands B2B Operations into Nigeria, Entering a Regulated $2 Billion Betting Market

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Meridianbet, a subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, Inc., has officially launched its B2B operations in Nigeria, one of the largest and fastest-growing betting markets in Africa. The company’s entry into Nigeria further strengthens its 20-year presence in Africa, leveraging its proven track record in regulated markets to deliver world-class gaming products.

Through its newly licensed local entity, Masterlive Network Limited, Meridianbet has secured full regulatory approval from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), allowing it to operate in both sports betting and online casino verticals under License No: LSLGA/OP/OSB/MB041124.

The official launch of Meridianbet.ng marks a strategic expansion into a market worth over $2 billion, according to the research of Orange Business Intelligence Technology, with over 60 million Nigerians actively participate in betting, contributing to one of the fastest-growing industries on the continent.

Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet, commented: “Our expansion into Nigeria marks a significant step in our long-term strategy to deepen our presence in Africa’s most dynamic gaming markets. With a highly engaged player base and strong industry growth, Nigeria presents a major opportunity for our B2B model. We are committed to bringing our cutting-edge technology, AI-powered betting solutions, and localized expertise to drive long-term success for our partners in the region.”

FY 2024 Revenue Growth & Investor Outlook

Golden Matrix Group has provided a preliminary full-year 2024 revenue estimate of $150 million, reflecting the company’s continued growth trajectory. The Group expects to release its audited FY 2024 financial results in the coming days, offering investors a comprehensive performance overview. The Nigerian market represents a strategic opportunity for future revenue expansion, aligning with GMGI’s global strategy to strengthen its presence in high-growth gaming markets.

Key Market Potential & Strategic Expansion

According to the Orange Business Intelligence Technology (ORBIT), Nigeria’s betting industry surpassed $2 billion back in 2020, with projections indicating up to $4.7 billion in annual revenue potential over the next decade. Football remains the primary driver of market growth, with a vast customer base engaging both online and offline. Meridianbet’s B2B model will provide advanced technology solutions, gaming content, and platform services to local operators, offering a scalable and highly adaptable system tailored to the Nigerian market.

A Strategic Milestone in Meridianbet’s African Growth

With operations in 18 markets across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, Meridianbet has built a reputation as a leading technology provider and betting operator. The company’s expansion into Nigeria follows its long-standing success in established African markets, where it has been a dominant player for over two decades.

The soft launch of Meridianbet.ng is already delivering positive early results, with strong partner satisfaction and excellent customer feedback.

AI-Powered Innovation & Market Expansion

As part of this rollout, Meridianbet is introducing its proprietary AI Sports Betting Recommender and AI Casino Recommender, delivering personalized betting experiences based on real-time data, player behavior, and predictive analytics. These innovations, already proving successful in multiple markets, will enhance customer engagement, retention, and overall user satisfaction in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape.

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