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La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces its results for the first half of 2020

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La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces its results for the first half of 2020
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces its results for the first half of 2020Reading Time: 14 minutes

 

The good momentum in stakes seen in the early part of the year (increase of 5% until mid-March) was halted by the consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic (decline of nearly 60% over the two months of lockdown). The gradual recovery since the lifting of lockdown in mid-May has accelerated with the gradual resumption of sporting competitions, including most of the national football championships in Europe, and the return of Amigo on 8 June. As such, the decline in stakes was limited to 18% over the half-year compared with the first half of 2019. They totalled €6.9 billion, breaking down as:

  • Lottery stakes down 13% at €5.8 billion:
    • Of which -15% for draw games to €2.2 billion and -11% for instant games to €3.6 billion;
    • A 50% increase in online stakes to €0.5 billion.
  • Sports betting stakes down 39% at €1.1 billion.
  • Half-year revenue totalled €849 million, down 15% on an adjusted basis,1 and EBITDA amounted to €174 million, a margin of 20.5%.
  • For EBITDA, the mechanical impact of the decline in activity was partially offset by the implementation of a large part of the savings plan of more than €80 million for 2020.
  • From mid-June the Group has returned to an overall level of activity comparable with that of 2019. However, in view of the many uncertainties that remain, the Group does not communicate any business or earnings forecasts for the financial year 2020 as a whole. However, it should be borne in mind that the EBITDA margin for the second half of 2019 benefited from exceptional long lottery cycles, as well as unexpected sporting results, which reduced the player payout ratio in the sports betting segment.

Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ, said: “The Group’s strong mobilisation from the onset of the health crisis and a swiftly implemented cost-cutting plan have limited the impact on the first-half results. For several weeks, we have been recording stakes at a level comparable with that of 2019. Our strategic orientations and the strength of the FDJ model have been confirmed, and we continue to invest to support the development of all our activities.”

The 2019 data used for the following analyses have been adjusted to reflect the new tax regime that came into force on 1st January 2020 and to consolidate Sporting Group over a full year (but without adjustment for long lottery cycles)

Key figures (in millions of euros)

30 June
2020

30 June 2019

adjusted

Chg. vs
adjusted

30 June 2019
published

Chg. vs
published

Stakes

6,898

8,454

(18%)

8,420

(18%)

Revenue*

849

995

(15%)

944

(10%)

Recurring operating profit

124

165

(25%)

136

(9%)

Net profit

50

96

(48%)

EBITDA**

174

208

(16%)

177

(2%)

EBITDA/revenue

20.5%

20.9%

18.8%

* Revenue: net gaming revenue and revenue from other activities
** EBITDA: recurring operating profit adjusted for depreciation and amortisation

Activity and results for H1 2020

  • Stakes of €6.9 billion, down 18.4%
  • Lottery stakes of €5.8 billion (-12.6%)

Lottery staked amounted to €5.8 billion, with a drop of 11.3% to €3.6 billion for instant games and a drop of 14.6% to €2.2 billion for draw games:

  • For instant games, the decline can be attributed in large part to the steep decline in footfall in points of sale during lockdown and the lack of activity in the product portfolio during the second quarter;
  • For draw games, the decrease can be ascribed chiefly to the suspension of Amigo, an express draw game in points of sales from 19 March to 8 June. Adjusted for Amigo, draw games stakes were down only slightly (-1.7%);
  • Online lottery stakes enjoyed good momentum, with an increase of 50% to €0.5 billion, and a marked acceleration in the second quarter, driven mainly by growth in the number of active players and the almost doubling of new registrations on fdj.fr.
  • Sports betting stakes of €1.1 billion (-38.8%)

Sports betting stakes totalled €1.1 billion. After a performance in line with objectives at the start of the year, sports betting stakes were impacted by the gradual cancellation of virtually all sporting competitions from mid-March 2020. No major sporting competitions took place during lockdown, which considerably reduced the betting offer. Since mid-May, sporting competitions, particularly football, have gradually resumed, resulting in a very significant resumption in stakes.

  • Revenue down 14.7% at €849 million

On half-yearly stakes of €6.9 billion (-18.4%), player winnings totalled €4.6 billion (-19.9%), representing a player payout (PPO) ratio of 67.3%, compared with 68.4% in the first half of 2019. The decline in the PPO reflects the change in the betting mix, with a higher share of lottery games. In addition, the sports betting PPO was reduced by unexpected results.

FDJ recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR: stakes less prizes won) down 15.1% at €2.3 billion. Net gaming revenue (NGR: GGR less contribution to the public finances) amounted to €829 million, i.e. 12.0% of stakes, with stability in the rate of public levies on games compared with that of the first half of 2019 at 63.5% of GGR, or €1.4 billion.

The FDJ Group’s revenue amounted to €849 million (-14.7%), compared with €995 million in the six months to end-June 2019.

  • EBITDA of €174 million, representing a margin of 20.5% on revenue (vs 20.9% in H1 2019)
  • Contribution margin by activity:
  • Lottery: contribution margin steady at 32.2%

The contribution margin of the Lottery BU was €219 million, i.e. a decline of €37 million (‑14.4%), for a margin on revenue of 32.2%, vs 33.2% in H1 2019 on the basis of revenue down 12.2% at €679 million.

Cost of sales, mainly the remuneration of distributors, was down 13.6% due to the drop in stakes in points of sale, while the slight increase of 6.6% in marketing and communication expenses to €65 million reflects the continued development of the product offering, partly offset by the reduction in advertising and promotional expenses.

  • Sports betting: contribution margin of 31.3%, an increase of 7 points due to the low PPO ratio

The Sports Betting BU’s contribution margin was €45 million in H1 2020, almost stable compared with the same period in 2019 (€48 million), i.e. a margin on revenue of 31.3%, up more than 7 points compared with the first half of 2019 (24.3%). Based on a drop of 38.8% in stakes, the lower half-yearly PPO ratio than in the first half of 2019 (73.1% vs 77.7%) helped limit to €50 million the decline in revenue (-25.7%) to €145 million.

The 39.3% reduction in cost of sales reflects trends in stakes, while the 15.8% decline in marketing and communication expenses to €34 million is related to the reduction in advertising and promotional initiatives against the backdrop of a reduced product offering.

  • Adjacent activities and holding company

Adjacent activities (International, Payments & Services and Entertainment) and the holding company recorded revenue of €24 million, with a contribution margin close to breakeven. Holding company costs amounted to €89 million, down €9 million compared with H1 2019.

  • EBITDA margin of 20.5%, virtually stable thanks in large part to the implementation of a savings plan of more than €80 million

From the onset of the health crisis and its first effects, the Group implemented a savings plan of more than €80 million for 2020. Two-thirds of the plan, more than half of which covered A&P expenditure, was implemented in H1, helping offset more than half of the decline in activity and thereby helping keep FDJ’s EBITDA margin above 20%.

The Group’s operating expenses were down 12.5% at €725 million, of which:

– Cost of sales of €482 million, down 17.6%, which notably includes the remuneration of €336 million for distributors, down €88 million (-21%), in line with the decline in stakes in the point-of-sale network;

– Marketing and communication expenses of €147 million, down nearly 2%;

– General and administrative expenses of €87 million, down 7%.

Depreciation and amortisation amounted to €50 million, compared with €43 million in H1 2019. Their growth was driven mainly by the amortisation of exclusive operating rights over a full half-year in 2020, compared with a single month in H1 2019.

On those bases, the FDJ Group recorded a recurring operating profit of €124 million (-24.9%) and EBITDA of €174 million (-16.4%), i.e. a margin on revenue of 20.5%, compared with 20.9% in June 2019.

  • Net income of €50 million including non-recurring items

In the first half of 2020, FDJ recorded other non-recurring operating expenses of €30 million, compared with €7 million in the first half of 2019. They related to Sporting Group, on which FDJ recorded impairment due to its sports betting activity in the United Kingdom.

The financial result for the first half of 2020 (expense of €5 million) reflects the change in the value of part of FDJ’s financial assets in a context of bearish financial markets.

After taking into account a net tax expense of €39 million, down €5 million, the Group’s net profit for the first half of 2020 was €50 million.

  • Available cash exceeding €800 million and net cash surplus of €298 million at end-June 2020

At the end of June 2020, the Group had more than €800 million in available cash.

The net cash surplus is one of the indicators of the level of net cash generated by the Group. It corresponds mainly to financial investments and gross cash (€1,154 million), less borrowings (€733 million).

As of 30 June 2020, it amounted to €298 million, an increase of €218 million compared with 31 December 2019. The change was mainly attributable to:

– The EBITDA generated over the half-year, plus a dual positive effect on working capital surplus linked on the one hand to the change in the payment schedule for public levies (monthly in 2020 but weekly in 2019) and on the other hand to unclaimed prizes only returned to the State at the end of the year;

– Against which are charged dividends in respect of 2019 and investments for the first half of the year.

For information, the net cash surplus at the end of June cannot be extrapolated to the end of December because there are significant calendar effects on the payments of public levies, including an advance on public levies in December.

A financial presentation is available on the FDJ group’s website
https://www.groupefdj.com/en/investors/financial-publications.html.

FDJ’s Board of Directors met on 29 July 2020 and reviewed the interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2020, which were prepared under its responsibility. The limited review procedures on the interim consolidated financial statements have been carried out. The review report of the statutory auditors is being issued.

The Group’s next financial communication

Given the changing nature of the situation, the estimates and forward-looking statement presented by FDJ cannot constitute either a forecast or a target. The Group will announce its stakes and revenue for the September quarter after trading on 14 October and will issue its new 2020 outlook as soon as possible.

 

About La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group):

France’s national lottery and leading gaming operator, the #2 lottery in Europe and #4 worldwide, FDJ offers secure, enjoyable and responsible gaming to the general public in the form of lottery games (draws and instant games) and sports betting (ParionsSport), available from physical outlets and online. FDJ’s performance is driven by a portfolio of iconic and recent brands, the #1 local sales network in France, a growing market, recurring investment and a strategy of innovation to make its offering and distribution more attractive with an enhanced gaming experience.

FDJ Group is listed on the Euronext Paris regulated market (Compartment A – FDJ.PA) and is included in the SBF 120, Euronext Vigeo France 20, STOXX Europe 600, MSCI Europe and FTSE Euro indices.

For further information, www.groupefdj.com

Appendices

Adjusted 2019 data, with the full-year application of the new tax regime that came into force on 1 January 2020 and the consolidation of Sporting Group over 12 months.

In € million

30 June 2020

30 June 2019
published

Chg. 30 June 2020 vs
30 June 2019 published

30 June 2019
adjusted

Chg. 30 June 2020 vs
30 June 2019 adjusted

Stakes*

6,898

8,420

(18.1%)

8,454

(18.4%)

Attributable to Lottery

5,777

6,609

(12.6%)

6,609

(12.6%)

Instant lottery games**

3,558

4,012

(11.3%)

4,012

(11.3%)

Draw games

2,219

2,598

(14.6%)

2,598

(14.6%)

Attributable to Sports betting

1,108

1,810

(38.8%)

1,810

(38.8%)

Digitalised stakes***

1,391

1,652

(15.8%)

1,652

(15.8%)

Offline stakes

6,269

7,917

(20.8%)

7,917

(20.8%)

* Stakes reflect wagers by players, and do not constitute the revenue of the FDJ Group
** Mainly scratch games (point of sale and online)
*** Digitalised stakes include online and digitalised stakes at the point of sale, i.e. using a digital service/application for their preparation, prior to registration by the distributor

In € million

30 June 2020

30 June 2019
published

Chg. 30 June 2020 vs
30 June 2019 published

30 June 2019
adjusted

Chg. 30 June 2020 vs
30 June 2019 adjusted

Stakes

6,898

8,420

(18.1%)

8,454

(18.4%)

Player winnings

4,646

5,757

(19.3%)

5,799

(19.9%)

Player payout ratio

67.3%

68.4%

68.6%

Gross gaming revenue (GGR)

2,253

2,663

(15.4%)

2,654

(15.0%)

GGR as a % of stakes

32.7%

31.6%

3.3%

31.4%

4.0%

Net gaming revenue (NGR)

829

933

(11.2%)

976

(15.0%)

NGR as a % of stakes

12.0%

11.1%

8.5%

11.5%

4.1%

Revenue

849

944

(10.1%)

995

(14.7%)

Segment reporting

30 June 2020
In € millions Lottery BU Sport
Betting BU
Other
segments
Holding
company
Total before
depreciation
and amortisation
Depreciation
and
amortisation
Total Group
Stakes

5,777

1,108

14

6,898

6,898

Gross gaming revenue

1,954

298

1

2,253

2,253

Net gaming revenue

677

145

6

829

829

Revenue

679

145

24

1

849

849

Cost of sales

(395)

(65)

(3)

(464)

(18)

(482)

Marketing and communication expenses

(65)

(34)

(21)

(12)

(133)

(14)

(147)

Contribution margin

219

45

(1)

(12)

251

(32)

219

General and administration expenses

(78)

(78)

(18)

(95)

EBITDA

174

Depreciation and amortisation

(50)

Recurring operating profit

124

BU Loterie BU Paris
sportifs
ABU Holding Total avant
amort.
Amort. Total Groupe
Mises

6,610

1,810

34

0

8,454

8,454

Produit Brut des Jeux (PBJ)

2,251

403

0

0

2,654

2,654

Produit Net des Jeux (PNJ)

771

195

9

0

976

976

Chiffre d’affaires

773

195

27

0

995

995

Coût des ventes

-456

-107

-3

0

-566

-19

-585

Coûts marketing et communication

-61

-41

-22

-14

-138

-12

-150

Marge contributive

256

48

2

-14

291

-31

260

Coûts administratifs et généraux

-83

-83

-12

-95

EBITDA

208

Dotations aux amortissements

-43

Résultat Opérationnel Courant

165

30 June 2019 published
In € millions Lottery
BU
Sport Betting
BU
Other
segments
Holding
company
Total before
depreciation and
amortisation
Depreciation and
amortisation
Total Group
Stakes

6,610

1,810

8,420

8,420

Gross gaming revenue

2,257

406

2,663

2,663

Net gaming revenue

759

173

2

933

933

Revenue

761

173

11

944

944

Cost of sales

(456)

(107)

(1)

(564)

(19)

(583)

Marketing and communication
expenses

(62)

(40)

(11)

(14)

(127)

(11)

(138)

Contribution margin

243

26

(2)

(14)

253

(30)

223

General and administration
expenses

(76)

(76)

(11)

(87)

EBITDA

177

Depreciation and amortisation

(41)

Recurring operating profit

136

Consolidated income statement

In € millions 30 June 2020 30 June 2019
published
Stakes

6,898.4

8,420.0

Player payout

(4,645.5)

(5,756.9)

Gross gaming revenue

2,252.8

2,663.0

Public levies

(1,429.8)

(1,692.4)

Structural allocations to counterparty funds

0.0

(39.1)

Other revenue from sports betting

6.0

1.9

Net gaming revenue

829.0

933.4

Revenue from other activities

19.7

10.5

Revenue

848.6

944.0

Cost of sales

(481.9)

(582.9)

Marketing and communication expenses

(147.5)

(138.1)

General and administrative expenses

(87.0)

(85.6)

Other recurring operating income

0.5

0.4

Other recurring operating expenses

(9.0)

(1.8)

Recurring operating profit

123.8

135.9

Other non recurring operating income

0.2

0.1

Other non recurring operating expenses

(30.3)

(7.3)

Operating profit

93.7

128.7

Cost of debt

(2.1)

(0.8)

Other financial income

5.7

12.2

Other financial expenses

(8.9)

(0.5)

Net financial income/(expense)

(5.2)

10.9

Share of net income for joint ventures

0.5

0.6

Profit before tax

89.0

140.2

Income tax expense

(38.8)

(44.4)

Net profit for the period

50.2

95.9

Attributable to :
Owners of the parent

50.2

95.9

Non -controlling interests

0.0

0.0

Basic earnings per share (in €)

0.26

0.50

Diluted earnings per share (in €)

0.26

0.50

In € millions

30 June 2020

30 June 2019
published

June 2020 vs
June 2019 published

30 June 2019
adjusted

June 2020 vs
June 2019 adjusted

Recurring operating profit

124

136

(8.8%)

165

(24.8%)

Depreciation and amortisation

(50)

(41)

22.0%

(43)

16.3%

EBITDA

174

177

(1.8%)

208

(16.4%)

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

In € millions 30 June 2020 30 June 2019
published
Net profit for the period

50.2

95.9

Cash flow hedging, before tax

0.1

0.2

Net investment hedge on foreign activities, before tax

6.6

0.6

Net currency translation difference, before tax

(2.4)

0.3

Tax related to items that may subsequently be recycled

(2.1)

(0.2)

Items recycled or that may subsequently be recycled to profit

2.2

0.9

Actuarial gains and losses

0.3

(3.3)

Others

(0.0)

(0.0)

Tax related to actuarial gains and losses through equity

(0.1)

1.0

Items that may not subsequently be recycled to profit

0.2

(2.3)

Other comprehensive income/(expense)

2.4

(1.4)

Total comprehensive income for the period

52.7

94.5

Attributable to :
Owners of the parent

52.7

94.5

Non-controlling interests

0.0

0.0

Consolidated statement of financial position

In € millions
ASSETS 30 June 2020 31 December 2019
published
Goodwill

28.1

56.4

Exclusive operating rights

363.1

370.7

Intangible assets

162.2

148.3

Property, plant and equipment

385.7

394.0

Non-current financial assets

378.1

584.3

Investments in associates

14.9

14.5

Non-current assets

1,332.1

1,568.2

Inventories

16.3

10.5

Trade and distribution network receivables

385.8

469.8

Other current assets

302.0

314.8

Tax payable assets

6.0

18.9

Current financial assets

354.9

272.2

Cash and cash equivalents

475.6

201.5

Current assets

1,540.6

1,287.8

TOTAL ASSETS

2,872.7

2,856.0

In € millions
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 30 June 2020 31 December 2019
published
Share capital

76.4

76.4

Statutory reserves

91.7

87.5

Retained earnings (incl. Net profit for the period)

366.2

406.7

Reserves for other comprehensive income/(expense)

1.2

(1.3)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

535.4

569.2

Non-controlling interests

0.0

0.0

Equity

535.4

569.2

Provisions for pensions and other employee benefits

56.3

56.9

Non-current provisions

48.1

49.3

Deferred tax liabilities

26.1

24.9

Non-current player funds

0.0

0.0

Non-current financial liabilities

568.6

229.7

Non-current liabilities

699.1

360.9

Current provisions

15.9

16.7

trade and distribution network payables

314.1

411.6

Tax payable liabilities

1.0

0.7

Current player funds

176.4

156.6

Public levies

540.6

414.8

Winnings payable and distributable

244.4

189.3

Other current liabilities

180.6

169.6

Payable to the French State with respect to the exclusive operating rights

0.0

380.0

Current financial liabilities

165.1

186.5

Current liabilities

1,638.2

1,925.9

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

2,872.7

2,856.0

Consolidated statement of cash flows

In € millions 30 June 2020 30 June 2019
published
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net consolidated profit for the period

50.2

95.9

Change in depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-current assets

75.9

43.1

Change in provisions

4.1

6.1

Disposal gains or losses

0.2

0.1

Income tax expense

38.8

44.4

Other non-cash items from P&L

(0.2)

0.0

Net financial (income)/expense

5.2

(10.9)

Share of net income from joint ventures

(0.5)

(0.6)

Non-cash items

123.5

82.2

Use of provisions – payments

(6.5)

(4.5)

Interest received

2.5

2.3

Income taxes paid

(25.2)

(31.9)

Change in trade receivables and other current assets

(19.6)

124.2

Change in inventories

(5.7)

(1.9)

Change in trade receivables and other current liabilities

222.9

(56.5)

Change in other components of working capital

(1.6)

(1.5)

Change in operating working capital

196.0

64.3

Net cash flow from/(used in) operating activities

340.6

208.3

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

(423.2)

(32.4)

Acquisitions of investments

0.0

(111.8)

Disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

0.1

0.0

Change in current and non-current financial assets

145.3

(50.1)

Disposals of other financial assets

0.0

0.0

Change in loan and advances granted

(26.9)

2.8

Dividends received from associates and non-consolidated share

0.0

0.4

Other

0.5

0.0

Net cash flow from/(used in) investing activities

(304.3)

(191.0)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issue of long-term debt

380.0

113.3

Repayment of the current portion of long-term debt

(8.8)

(4.0)

Repayment of lease liabilities

(4.0)

(2.9)

Dividends paid to ordinary shareholder of the parent company

(83.4)

(118.3)

Interest paid

(4.8)

(0.8)

Other

(0.6)

0.0

Net cash flow from/(used in) financing activities

278.5

(12.7)

Impact of exchange rates change

(0.4)

0.9

Net increase/(decrease) in net cash

314.3

5.5

Cash and cash equivalent as at 1 January

201.5

167.2

Cash and cash equivalent as at 31 December

475.6

179.0

Current bank overdrafts as at 1 January

(40.2)

(7.2)

Current bank overdrafts as at 31 December

0.0

(13.6)

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

In € millions

Share capital

Statutory reserves

Retained earnings (incl. Net profit for the period)

Cash flow hedging

Net investment hedge on foreign activities

Net currency translation difference

Actuarial gains and losses

Reserves for other comprehensive income/
(expense)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

 

 Equity as at 31 December 2018 

 76.4   

  85.3   

   401.1   

    0.2   

       0.0   

       2.1   

   (1.2)  

                  1.1   

   563.9   

       0.0   

  563.9   

 Net profit for the period 

     95.9   

      95.9

      0.0   

   95.9   

 Other comprehensive income/(expense)

     0.2

        0.4

        0.3

    (2.3)

                (1.4)

      (1.4)

    (1.4)

 Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period 

   0.0   

    0.0   

     95.9   

    0.2   

       0.4   

       0.3   

   (2.3)  

               (1.4)  

     94.5   

    (0.0)  

    94.5   

 Appropriation of 2018 profit/(loss)

    2.0

      (2.0)

 2018 dividends paid

  (122.0)

  (122.0)

 (122.0)

 Equity as at 30 June 2019 

 76.4   

  87.4   

   372.8   

    0.4   

       0.4   

       2.4   

   (3.5)  

               (0.3)  

   536.2   

    (0.0)  

  536.2   

 Equity as at 31 December 2019 

 76.4   

  87.5   

   406.7   

  (0.1)  

     (1.4)  

       4.1   

   (3.9)  

               (1.3)  

   569.2   

       0.0   

  569.2   

 Net profit for the period 

     50.2   

     50.2   

   50.2   

 Other comprehensive income/(expense)

     0.1

        4.5

      (2.4)

     0.2

                  2.5

        2.5

      2.5

 Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period 

   0.0   

    0.0   

     50.2   

    0.1   

       4.5   

     (2.4)  

     0.2   

                  2.5   

     52.7   

       0.0   

    52.7   

 Appropriation of 2019 profit/(loss)

    4.2

      (4.2)

 2019 dividends paid

    (86.0)

    (86.0)

   (86.0)

 Other

      (0.6)

      (0.6)

    (0.6)

 Equity as at 30 June 2020 

   76.4   

    91.7   

     366.1   

      0.0   

         3.1   

         1.7   

     (3.7)  

                    1.2   

     535.4   

        0.0   

    535.4   

Net cash surplus

In € millions 30 June 2020 31 December 2019
published
Non-current financial assets at amortised cost

160.0

440.0

Non-current assets fair value through profit or loss

131.3

90.4

Other non-current financial assets excluding deposits

32.4

29.3

Total non-current investments (a)

323.7

559.8

Current financial assets at amortised cost

349.0

253.0

Current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

5.0

16.1

Current derivatives

0.8

0.9

Total current investments (b)

354.8

270.0

Total current and non-current investments

678.5

829.8

Investments, cash equivalents

185.0

121.2

Cash at bank and in hand

290.7

80.3

Total cash and cash equivalents

475.7

201.5

Total gross investments and cash

1,154.2

1,031.3

Long-term financial debt

546.1

205.0

Non-current lease liabilities

22.0

24.4

Total non-current financial debt (c)

568.1

229.4

Short-term financial debt

27.2

8.2

Current lease liabilities

7.2

7.0

Current derivatives

0.2

0.7

Other

130.5

170.5

Total current financial debt excluding deposits (d)

165.1

186.4

Total financial debt

733.2

415.8

INVESTMENTS AND NET CASH

421.0

615.5

Payable to the French State with respect to the exclusive operating rights

0.0

(380.0)

Reclassification of online players wallets not yet covered by trust

0.0

(26.9)

Restricted cash

(4.5)

(5.3)

Sums allocated exclusively to Euromillions winners

(72.6)

(77.2)

Net liability associated with the permanent fund surplus

(46.1)

(46.1)

NET CASH SURPLUS

297.8

79.9

(a) Non-current investments correspond to non-current financial assets (as set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements – statement of financial position), excluding Euromillions deposits and guarantee deposits
(b) Current investments correspond to current financial assets (as set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements – statement of financial position), excluding given deposits and guarantees
(c) Long-term financial debt corresponds to non-current financial liabilities (as set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements – statement of financial position), excluding received deposits and guarantees
(d) Short-term financial debt corresponds to non-current financial liabilities (as set out in the notes consolidated financial statements – statement of financial position)

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1 Restated to reflect the new tax regime that came into force on 1 January 2020 and consolidating Sporting Group on a full-year basis. Based on 2019 reported figures, half-year revenue would have been down 10%.


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Slotegrator, a gambling solutions provider and game aggregator, has released new downloadable material about the key components of a successful online casino platform. The guide includes practical checklists to help beginners set up platforms from scratch and experts enhance their projects.

In the iGaming industry, a project’s long-term success depends on the power and versatility of its platform. But that platform can’t be based on any old software; just like how you can’t have a car without four wheels and an engine, there are vital components to an online casino platform.

So what are they?

Let’s start with first impressions. The frontend is the “face” of a platform. Almost 75% of players judge a gambling website based on its appearance, and 88% of users won’t return after a negative experience.

Key frontend elements include:

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If the frontend is the face, the backend is the brain. It should contain all the tools for successful online casino management. A quality backend should give the operator total, real-time monitoring and control over every aspect of a business — payment processing, regulatory compliance, game statistics, player data, retention strategies, analytics, compliance, player support, and everything else.

New operators often find themselves trying to choose whether to build such a platform in-house or to outsource the job. Slotegrator’s report carefully weighs the pros and cons of each option and reaches a clear conclusion: in-house development might save a little money in the short term, but it’ll cost much more in the long run.

“We created this guide to help operators to understand what truly belongs in a successful iGaming platform. An engaging frontend and a powerful backend are essential tools for attracting and retaining players. The guide is a valuable resource for evaluating a platform’s strengths and weaknesses and building a clear promotion strategy”, says Svetlana Kirichenko, Head of Marketing at Slotegrator.

Slotegrator’s guide also includes several key checklists:

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has ordered the immediate dismantling of all billboards and out-of-home (OOH) gambling advertisements in its intensified efforts to regulate gambling-related promotions in public spaces.

In a memorandum issued on July 7, PAGCOR directed all licensees, suppliers, system administrators, and gaming venue operators to take down gambling ad materials, including those displayed on trains, buses, jeepneys, and taxis.

The agency emphasized that only institutional or responsible gaming campaigns—subject to PAGCOR’s approval—will be permitted moving forward.

“We have given all our licensees and stakeholders until August 15 to completely remove all gambling-related ads,” said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.

“Prior to that, stakeholders must also submit an inventory of their existing billboard and wallscape advertisements by July 16.”

The inventory, according to Mr. Tengco, must include the size, material, location, rental contract expiration, and the corresponding permit number from the Ad Standards Council (ASC).

The PAGCOR chief said the move is part of the state gaming agency’s commitment to promote a safer and more responsible gaming environment in the country.

“While PAGCOR is mandated to regulate the gaming industry and generate revenues for nation-building, we do not want to encourage a culture of gambling addiction,” he said.

“Regulating excessive and pervasive gambling advertisements is a critical step in protecting vulnerable sectors of society, especially the youth.”

The agency also warned against replacing the dismantled advertisements with new gambling promotions, stressing that non-compliance will be dealt with accordingly.

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