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BETSSON AB (PUBL) INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024

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QUARTER APRIL – JUNE 2024

  • Group revenue was EUR 271.5 (236.8) million, an increase of 15%. Organic increase of 38%.
  • Casino revenue increased by 16%. Sportsbook revenue increased by 13% and the sportsbook margin was 8.6% (8.2%).
  • EBITDA was EUR 77.6 (67.6) million, an increase of 15%. The EBITDA margin was 28.6% (28.5%).
  • Operating income (EBIT) was EUR 64.1 (54.5) million, an increase of 18%. The EBIT margin was 23.6% (23.0%).
  • Net income was EUR 44.4 (46.9) million, corresponding to EUR 0.33 (0.37) per share.
  • Operating cash flow was EUR 75.8 (89.2) million.
  • Net debt was EUR -93.1 (-138.8) million.
  • Active customers increased by 25% to 1.4 (1.1) million.

THE PERIOD JANUARY – JUNE 2024

  • Group revenue was EUR 519.7 (458.7) million, an increase of 13%. Organic increase of 32%.
  • EBITDA was EUR 149.2 (121.9) million, an increase of 22%. The EBITDA margin was 28.7% (26.6%).
  • Operating income (EBIT) was EUR 122.0 (97.5) million, an increase of 25%. The EBIT margin was 23.5% (21.3%).
  • Net income was EUR 87.2 (83.5) million, corresponding to EUR 0.63 (0.64) per share.
  • Operating cash flow was EUR 125.8 (137.9) million.
  • The AGM approved dividend to shareholders of EUR 88.5 (59.7) million, corresponding to EUR 0.645 (0.436) per share. The first of two installments was distributed to the shareholders in June.

CEO COMMENT

The best quarter ever for Betsson — new record figures

The second quarter of 2024 meant continued high growth and strengthened profitability with new records in both revenue and operating income for Betsson. Revenue increased by 15 percent and operating income increased by 18 percent, while the operating margin strengthened to 23.6 (23.0) percent. This was our tenth consecutive quarter with increasing operating income. Organic revenue growth was 38 percent, primarily driven by the B2C operations.

The high customer activity continued throughout the quarter – as expected, the UEFA EURO and Copa America contributed positively in June – resulting in strong key figures across the board. The number of active customers increased by 25 percent and deposits increased by 15 percent. The growth in gross gaming turnover was 7 percent for casino and 17 percent for sports betting compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

I am particularly delighted to note the improved operating margin in the quarter and the highest ever operating income, given the increased proportion of revenue that was subject to local gaming taxes. The share of revenue from locally regulated markets amounted to 55 (36) percent and includes Peru for the first time, where local gaming tax was accrued during the entire second quarter. For several years, Betsson has established itself as the most well-known brand for sports betting in Peru. In June, the Group received its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in the country, for the Betsson and Betsafe brands, and in July licenses for the Inkabet brand have also been obtained.

I am proud to state that Betsson’s involvement in sports continues with full force. By far the most popular sport for betting at Betsson is football and in July a partnership agreement was announced with Serie A champions and last year’s Champions League finalists Inter, which means that for the next four years the Betsson.sport brand will feature on the front of the team’s jerseys. Inter is not only one of the world’s most successful football clubs ever, but also a global brand with hundreds of millions of fans. The club has particularly strong ties to Latin America, which is a focus region for Betsson, with current Argentine star player Lautaro Martinez and former club icons such as Zanetti, Cambiasso, Julio Cesar, Samuel, Cordoba, Milito and Ronaldo, just to name a few.

At the end of June, Betsson was awarded an AAA rating by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Ratings, an upgrade from the previous AA level. The AAA rating is the highest possible and confirms our dedicated efforts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, which we see as a prerequisite for running a profitable business long-term.

I am pleased with what we have delivered so far this year and see good growth opportunities in the second half of the year as well. We continue to invest in geographic expansion and the product offering to enable continued profitable growth and value creation for a long time to come.

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Milena Tsankarska, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, represented ZettaOnline at the SBC Summit, leaving the event with promising new opportunities for the company. The summit, held from September 24th to 26th, 2024, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, brought together some of the top global experts in the gaming industry in the Portuguese capital.

“We have the chance to exchange ideas and form promising new partnerships which faced directly our marketing strategy to expand our services to different markets by establishing and cultivating long-term partnerships with new clients,” shared Milena Tsankarska. “At Lisbon our team was actively involved in engaging with industry peers, showcasing our cutting-edge solutions, and discussing potential collaborations that could drive mutual growth and success,” she added afterwords.

More than 600 exhibitors showed their new products and services within the gaming and entertainment industry in Lisbon. There also were a variety of dynamic conference formats where 450+ speakers shared their experience, and everyone had the opportunity to connect with 25,000 industry professionals.

“We would like to thank the organizers for hosting such an outstanding event. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our esteemed partners and clients for the opportunity to reconnect, explore new possibilities, and create memorable moments together,” said Milena after the SCB Summit. At the SBC Summit, there were several themed areas like the Casino & iGaming Zone, Sports Betting Zone, Player Protection Zone, ESI Lisbon – Esports, Gaming & Creators Zone, and two summits: Payment Expert Summit and Affiliate Leaders’ Summit.

Next stop for Zettaonline’s team is BEGE/EEGS, which are two of the premier events in the gaming and entertainment industry. The Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo (BEGE) will showcase the latest innovative technologies and trends from across the sector. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference, just parallel to BEGE, with more than 400 industry representatives from 25 countries. For more information about our participation and to book a meeting with us, please contact [email protected].

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MIRACL’s passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) service adds to Continent 8’s multi-layered cybersecurity and regulatory compliance suite of solutions, providing secure, frictionless logins on any browser or device.

MIRACL, a provider of passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA), today announces a new partnership with Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and online sports betting industry.

This collaboration has enabled Continent 8 to enhance their regulated cybersecurity product portfolio with MIRACL’s secure, single-step MFA solution, offering the most secure and efficient authentication experience possible.

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Rob Griffin, CEO at MIRACL said “The shift to mandated MFA by regulators is set to be a massive change in the industry with requirements changing quickly across the globe. MIRACL meets 100% of these requirements for 100% of users while also massively improving their experience.

Over the last 25 years, Continent 8 has become a trusted authority within iGaming in respect of cybersecurity, regulatory adherence and the art of provisioning gaming services that delight their customers. MIRACL’s innovative solutions exceed customers’ expectations in all three of these realms so for us, Continent 8 is the perfect partner. We look forward to bringing our passwordless, single-step MFA to their global client base.

While operators can understand conceptually the potential for passwordless authentication to increase revenues and save costs, they need a trusted and expert partner to help navigate the path. Working closely in tandem, MIRACL and Continent 8 can meet that sizable customer need to ensure customers realise the massive ROI that MIRACL’s passwordless MFA enables.”

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“This strategic alliance is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to be the trusted cybersecurity and infrastructure partner for the regulated iGaming and online sports betting industry.”

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This collaboration represents a significant step forward for both companies, as they work together to bring high-quality, engaging casino games to new and existing players in these vibrant markets.

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