Quarterly Report • Aug 7, 2009
Quarterly Report
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ALL FIGURES IN THIS REPORT ARE IN SEK. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED THE FIGURES IN BRACKETS ARE THE CORRESPONDING FIGURES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO THE GROUP UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
"All of Betsson´s websites have continued to develop strongly. The healthy customer activity and deposits during the first quarter cement a continued good growth during the year." says Pontus Lindwall, Betsson's President and CEO.
Today, Wednesday 29 April, at 09.00 CET, Betsson's CEO Pontus Lindwall will present the Interim Report at Betsson´s Betting Shop at Götgatan 37 in Stockholm. The presentation will be in English and will be followed by a question and answer session.
BETSSON AB'S OPERATIONS INVOLVE INVESTING IN AND MANAGING COMPANIES WHICH PROVIDE ONLINE GAMING SERVICES TO END-CUSTOMERS. BETSSON AB OWNS BETSSON MALTA WHICH OPERATES GAMING FOR THE END-CUSTOMER VIA BETSSON.COM, CASINOEURO.COM AND CHERRYCASINO.COM. BETSSON MALTA OFFERS POKER, CASINO, SPORTSBOOK, LOTTERY, EXCHANGE, BINGO, GAMES AND FINANCIAL BETTING. CUSTOMERS ARE PRIMARILY FROM THE NORDIC REGION AND THE REST OF EUROPE. BETSSON AB IS LISTED ON OMX NASDAQ NORDIC MID CAP LIST, (BETS).
Group revenue amounted to SEK 315.5 (227.8) million, corresponding to an increase of 38 percent. The gross profit was SEK 255.7(179.9) million which is an increase of 42 percent. The operating income increased to SEK 82.4 (56.8) million and the operating margin was 26.1 (24.9) percent. Income before tax increased to 83.0 SEK (57.5) million and the income for the period was SEK 78.8 (53.6) million an increase of 47 percent, which is equivalent to SEK 2.01 (1.36) per share.
In spite of the financial uncertainties, there are still strong drivers for online games. Betsson maintain one of the strongest organic growths in the online gaming business. Betsson finds continued high activity on Betssons' websites with an increase in both active and registered customers compared with the fourth quarter 2008 and several new records when it comes to customer deposits. Betsson´s success can be explained by a focused market and product strategy.
Betsson face no obvious investment cycle the company continuously invest in integrated payment and product solutions. The level of investments is estimated to follow the company growth. Investments for the quarter totalled SEK 19.5 (16.4) million, of which SEK 13.7 (10.6) million were capitalised development costs. Depreciation for the quarter amounted to SEK 7.5 (3.8) million, of which SEK 6.0 (2.9) million was depreciation of capitalised development costs.
Betsson´s marketing consists of traditional marketing and affiliate co-operationS. These cooperations have contributed to the set up of a strong network, which market Betsson's websites at a low risk. The marketing cost during the quarter amounts to SEK 113.1 (80.6) million, corresponding to an increase of 40 percent.
Betsson as an international group is exposed to different foreign exchange fluctuations. According to applicable accounting rules some of the effects will be accounted separately in the income statement (these which arise when assets and liabilities are valued at market value on the balance sheet date). Other effects will be shown as decreased or increased revenue or cost in the income statement and some will be accounted for as a change in equity (as when a subsidiaries' balance sheet is valued to the group currency). Betsson works actively to reduce the foreign currency exchange exposure in the group. The size of the future foreign exchange effects will be derived from
where the cash in and out flows comes, which currencies the assets and liabilities are placed in and the success of Betsson's policy to actively limit the exposure.
Betsson offers, through its subsidiary on Malta, Internet gaming to end customers on the global market via the gaming portals Betsson.com, CasinoEuro.com and CherryCasino.com.
Casino is Betsson's biggest product and accounted for 59.4 (53.7) percent of the total gross profit in the quarter, followed by Sportsbook with 22.4 (18.0) percent, Poker with 16.0 (25.1) percent and other products that together accounted for 2.1 (3.3) percent of the gross profit.
The change in the product portfolio (gross profit) compared to the fourth quarter 2008 was as follows: Casino games +4 percent, Poker -0 percent, Sportsbook -7 percent and Other Products -41 percent. These changes should be seen in the light of that previous quarter was an exceptionally strong quarter, this comment apply specially for Sportsbook. There are good reasons to assume that Betssons' products will continue to develop strongly, due to the continued high level of customer deposits and the increased number of active customers.
Betsson has its strongest footprint in the Nordic region, but has a strong growth throughout Europe. Betsson.com is now available in 18 languages, CasinoEuro.com is available in 16 languages and CherryCasino.com in 13 languages.
Regarding the quarter's gross profit, the Nordic countries accounted for 55.9 (58.9) percent, non-Nordic EU countries accounted for 12.9 (12.5) percent while the rest of Europe (including Turkey) accounted for 30.9 (28.4) percent. During the quarter, growth in the Nordic region was 5 percent, non-Nordic EU was 6 percent and the Rest of Europe (including Turkey) -13 percent compared with previous quarter. Betsson's geographic market Rest of the World does not as yet generate any tangible revenue.
At the end of the quarter, the number of registered customers totalled 1 629 100 which is a 9 percent increase compared with the
previous quarter and 42 percent higher than the comparable figure last year.
Active customers during the quarter totalled 174 600, which is an increase of 4 percent from the previous quarter and a 14 percent higher than comparable figure last year.
An active customer is defined as a customer who has played for money in the last three months.
Betsson's goal is to continue growing by attracting more customers. Betsson actively performs marketing through various media and through partnerships. The company also has an attractive product portfolio and a loyalty programme to retain existing customers and to attract new customers.
The group's equity on the balance sheet date was SEK 798.9 (672.8) million, which is equivalent to SEK 20.35 (17.13) per share. The proposed redemption procedure will if approved give a transfer of SEK 5.10 (5.00) per share to the shareholders through an automatic redemption procedure in the second quarter.
Return on equity during the quarter was 10 (8) percent.
Cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 60.9 (45.8) million, of which cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 80.4 (67.3) million.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 436.8 (275.1) million. Gaming liabilities including reserves for accumulated jackpots was SEK 139.5 million on the balance sheet date. The liability is covered comfortably by the group's current receivables from payment providers for unsettled customer payments, which amount to SEK 144.7 million.
A total of 196 (151) people were employed by the end of first quarter. During the first quarter the number of employees increased with 11 persons. The average number of employees during the quarter was 182 (141) in the group, of which 118 (102) were based on Malta.
The operations of the parent company, Betsson AB (publ), are primarily directed toward Group administration. The company provides and sells
internal services to other group companies in the areas of finance, accounting, administration and management.
Revenues for the quarter totalled SEK 2.4 (2.2) million and the profit after financial items was SEK 2.1 (-4.8) million.
The Parent Company's investments during the quarter totalled SEK 0.1 (0.5) million. Liquid funds on the balance sheet date totalled SEK 335.7 (86.7) million. The group has no bank loans and has not utilised an overdraft facility.
The company's B-share is listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Mid Cap List, (BETS). The company had 6 413 (6 206) shareholders at the end of the period. The largest owners (with more than 10 percent of the votes) were Per Hamberg with 9.0 percent of the capital and 21.4 percent of the votes, Rolf Lundström with 3.9 percent of the capital and 10.5 percent of the votes and Knutsson family with 6.4 of the capital and 11.0 percent of the votes.
In May 2008 Betsson opened the doors to a shop in Sweden. The betting shop is unique in Sweden and constitutes a completely new modern concept. The Swedish Gaming Board's view has been that the shop's operations were in conflict with the Swedish Gaming Act and requested the store to cease its supporting of online gaming under the threat of a fine. Betsson(Shopsson) appealed the decision to the County Administrative Court. The court rejected the appeal. In the company's view this was in conflict with applicable EC law. Betsson subsequently appealed against the court's ruling to the Administrative Court of Appeal. In January 2009 the Administrative Court of Appeal granted a review dispensation and approved Betsson's appeal for suspension, which effectively reverses the ruling of the County Administrative Court. This should be viewed as a success. The Administrative Court of Appeal's final ruling is expected in the winter of 2009. Meanwhile the company is developing the store concept in accordance with the customer's demands.
Betsson holds own shares amounting to 310 00 Bshares, acquired at an average rate of SEK 58.27. The number of outstanding shares excluding repurchased shares amounted to
39 243 720, of which 5 420 000 were A-shares and 33 823 720 were B-shares.
The sale in the second quarter has been somewhat weaker than the sale in the beginning of the first quarter. However, several key performing indicators are strong which leads management to believe the lower sale to be explained by seasonal variance. There is a strong inflow of customers in April.
There have been no key events after the end of the interim period.
Betsson applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. Interim Financial Reporting. The Parent Company applies the same standards as the Group, except that the Parent Company's accounts are drawn up in accordance with RFR 2.2 Reporting for Juridical Persons.
The revenue as presented by Betsson is the result that emerges from the transactions with the end customer i.e. the customers. The gross profits (gaming surplus) represent the result that emerges after the transactions with a third party, i.e. gaming suppliers and payment providers.
The gross profit from the Group's gaming operations is composed of the net of received gaming wagers and paid winnings, minus gaming taxes, license fees to game suppliers, and the net of income and expenses for bank and credit card payment services for depositing gaming wagers and paying winnings. Bonus to players and loyalty scheme do not affect the Group's gross margin.
To reduce risk, Betsson has started to hedge future cash flows as of January 1st, 2009. These hedges are valued to true value and the changes will over time be accounted for as other operating expenses in the income statement.
In other respects the accounting principles remain unchanged from the year-end accounting 2008. Further information on the Group's accounting and valuation principles can be found in note 2 of the Annual Report 2008, which is available at the company's website or from our head office.
There have been no significant changes regarding the risks and uncertainties to which Betsson has been exposed since the publication of the previous report and Annual Report.
There is continued pressure on countries in the EU to bring their domestic legislations in line with applicable EC law, with unrestricted mobility for goods and services. A number of countries have reported that they are working on a new legislation which is compatible with EU requirements. While there is still uncertainty when such legislation will be introduced in Betsson's main markets, when it happens it will give Betsson increased possibilities for marketing and presence on the market.
During 2007 Turkey introduced new legislation towards online gaming. The purpose of the law was to protect the state-run gaming company IDDAA. According to legal experts, the law is a breach of the agreement between EU and Turkey. The purpose of the agreement is to regulate Turkey's possible entry into the EU. The Turkish law aggravates Betssons' possibilities for operating in the Turkish market.
Norway has expressed intentions to ban online games. Betsson's evaluation is that the proposed law is difficult to implement. If the law is adopted and comes into effect it would most likely affect Betsson negatively in the short term. Norway is one of Betssons' three largest markets.
In Sweden in December 2008, a public inquiry into gaming was launched as a precede new gaming legislation. This proposed new legislation has met hard criticism in the comments in the closed submittance to interested parties. Betsson's evaluation is that the law would be in conflict with EC law and will not be introduced in its proposed form.
A description of other risks and uncertainties can be found in the Annual Report 2008.
No transactions between Betsson and related parties which significantly affect the Betsson's financial position and profit for the year have been performed.
Betsson expects the market for Internet gaming to continue growing strongly.
The confidence for Internet as a trading site increases as more people use Internet to perform their banking and stock market transactions, insurance business and regular purchasing of physical products. The increased confidence is important for Internet commerce, especially in countries where the trust for Internet commerce has hitherto been low. This development is a fundamental driving force for the online gaming.
According to Global Betting and Gaming Consultants, the online gaming market is expected to grow by 14 percent to USD 20 billion in the current year. Betsson aims to grow faster than the market.
High customer deposits in Betsson, indicates continued healthy growth.
The second and third quarter interim report will be published July 24th and November 4th respectively.
The Annual Report is available at Betsson's website www.betssonab.com.
The Annual General Meeting of Betsson AB will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at CET 15.00 at Regeringsgatan 30-32, at Delphi law firm in Stockholm.
Shareholders who wish to attend the AGM must notify the Company in writing at this address: Betsson AB, Regeringsgatan 30-32, SE-111 53, Stockholm, Sweden. Notification may also be made by telephone +46 8-506 403 00, fax +46 8- 735 57 44 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Shareholders who wish to attend shall:
• be entered in the register of shareholders held by Euroclear Sweden AB by Wednesday, 6 May 2009, and
• notify Betsson AB (the "Company") of their intention to participate by 12 noon on Friday, 8 May 2009.
The AGM will decide about the execution of the proposed redemption process. Further information concerning the AGM is published at the website www.betssonab.com.
Today, Wednesday 29 April at 09.00 CET, Betsson's CEO Pontus Lindwall will present the Interim Report at Betsson´s Betting Shop, Götgatan 37 in Stockholm. The presentation will be held in English and will be followed by a question and answer session.
For a telephone or video link to the Presentation, please call: +46(0)8 5051 3794 (Sweden) or +44(0)20 7806 1967 (UK), code 7903414. The Presentation will also be broadcast at 09.00 via Webcast (video, audio and PowerPoint presentation), at www.betssonab.com under Financial Info alternatively at www.financialhearings.com, Betsson.
A copy of the presentation will be available at www.betssonab.com on Wednesday 29 April.
The information in this interim report is information that Betsson AB (publ) should publish according to Swedish Financial Markets Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 29 April 2009 at 07.30 CET.
Betsson AB (publ), Regeringsgatan 30-32, SE-111 53 Stockholm Registered office: Stockholm, Corporate ID no. 556090-4251
For more information, please contact: Pontus Lindwall, President and CEO Tel, +46 8 506 403 10, +46 708 27 51 55, [email protected]
This report has not been subject to examination by the company's auditors.
This document is a translation of the Swedish original.
| Consolidated income statements (MSEK) | Quarter 1 | Quarter 1 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Revenues | 315.5 | 227.8 | 1 037.8 |
| Operating expenses from gaming activities | -59.8 | -47.9 | -209.7 |
| Gross Profit | 255.7 | 179.9 | 828.1 |
| Marketing expenses | -113.1 | -80.6 | -347.8 |
| Personnel expenses | -32.3 | -21.3 | -101.7 |
| Other external expenses | -39.7 | -25.8 | -109.8 |
| Capitalized development costs | 13.7 | 10.6 | 44.0 |
| Depreciation | -7.5 | -3.8 | -20.6 |
| Other operating expenses | 5.6 | -2.2 | -15.6 |
| Operating expenses | -173.3 | -123.1 | -551.5 |
| Operating income | 82.4 | 56.8 | 276.6 |
| Financial items, net | 0.6 | 0.7 | 4.1 |
| Income before tax | 83.0 | 57.5 | 280.7 |
| Tax | -4.2 | -3.9 | -13.4 |
| Income for the period | 78.8 | 53.6 | 267.3 |
| Earning per share before dilution (SEK) | 2.01 | 1.36 | 6.81 |
| Earning per share after dilution (SEK) | 2.01 | 1.36 | 6.81 |
| Operating margin (percent of Revenues) | 26.1 | 24.9 | 26.7 |
| Operating margin (percent of Gross Profit) | 32.2 | 31.6 | 33.4 |
| Profit margin (percent) | 26.3 | 25.2 | 27.0 |
| Average number of outstanding shares (millions) | 39.2 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Number of outstanding shares at end of period (millions) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Return on equity (percent) | 10 | 8 | 40 |
| Return on total capital (percent) | 7 | 6 | 28 |
| Return on capital employed (percent) | 11 | 9 | 42 |
| Consolidated comprehensive | Quarter 1 | Quarter 1 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|
| income statements (MSEK) | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Income for the period | 78.8 | 53.6 | 267.3 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | -0.1 | -0.4 | 29.2 |
| Other comprehensive income of the period (after tax) | -0,1 | -0.4 | 29.2 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 78.7 | 53.2 | 296.5 |
| Consolidated balance sheet (MSEK) | 2009-03-31 | 2008-03-31 | 2008-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 455.0 | 411.4 | 441.7 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 17.2 | 15.6 | 18.5 |
| Other long-term receivables | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Deferred tax receivables | 2.4 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Total non-current assets | 474.6 | 429.5 | 462.6 |
| Current receivables | 365.5 | 238.2 | 312.6 |
| Cash and liquid assets | 436.8 | 275.1 | 373.2 |
| Total current assets | 802.3 | 513.3 | 685.8 |
| Total assets | 1 276.9 | 942.8 | 1 148.4 |
| Equity | 798.9 | 672.8 | 720.2 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 4.3 | 0.2 | 4.3 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 4.3 | 0.2 | 4.3 |
| Current interest bearing liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other current liabilities | 473.7 | 269.8 | 423.9 |
| Total current liabilities | 473.7 | 269.8 | 423.9 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1 276.9 | 942.8 | 1 148.4 |
| Consolidated cash flow statements (MSEK) | Quarter 1 | Quarter 1 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Income after financial items | 83.0 | 57.5 | 280.7 |
| Adjustments for non-cash items | 4.8 | 6.8 | 27.7 |
| Taxes paid | -8.0 | -1.6 | -2.0 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| before changes in working capital | 79.8 | 62.7 | 306.4 |
| Changes in working capital | 0.6 | 4.6 | 77.9 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 80.4 | 67.3 | 384.3 |
| Investments | -19.5 | -16.4 | -67.8 |
| Change in long-term receivables | -1.2 | 0.3 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | -19.5 | -17.6 | -67.5 |
| Redemption of shares | - | - | -196.2 |
| Cost of Share Redemption Process | - | - | -1.1 |
| Acquisition of own shares | - | -3.9 | -3.9 |
| Premiums received for issued share option rights | - | - | 1.5 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | 0.0 | -3.9 | -199.7 |
| Changes to cash and liquid assets | 60.9 | 45.8 | 117.1 |
| Cash and liquid assets at beginning of period | 373.2 | 232.7 | 232.7 |
| Exchange rate differences | 2.7 | -3.4 | 23.4 |
| Cash and liquid assets at end of period | 436.8 | 275.1 | 373.2 |
| Changes in consolidated Equity, (MSEK) | Quarter 1 | Quarter 1 | Full year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Opening balance | 720.2 | 623.5 | 623.5 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 78.7 | 53.2 | 296.5 |
| Total change, excluding transactions | |||
| against company owners | 78.7 | 53.2 | 296.5 |
| Share Redemption | - | - | -196.2 |
| Cost of Share Redemption Process after tax | - | - | -1.2 |
| Premiums received for issued share option rights | - | - | 1.5 |
| Acquisition of own shares | - | -3.9 | -3.9 |
| Equity at end of period | 798.9 | 672.8 | 720.2 |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Parent company's shareholders | 799.8 | 672.4 | 719.8 |
| Minority Interest | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Total equity | 800.2 | 672.8 | 720.2 |
| Parent Company Income Statement (MSEK) |
Quarter 1 2009 |
Quarter 1 2008 |
Full year 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2.4 | 2.2 | 10.9 |
| Operating expenses | -1.0 | -7.6 | -29.0 |
| Operating Income | 1.4 | -5.4 | -18.1 |
| Financial items | 0.7 | 0.6 | 407.4 |
| Income after financial items | 2.1 | -4.8 | 389.3 |
| Appropriations | - | - | - |
| Income before tax | 2.1 | -4.8 | 389.3 |
| Tax | -0.5 | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| Income for the period | 1.6 | -3.5 | 393.3 |
| Parent Company | 2009-03-31 | 2008-03-31 | 2008-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet (MSEK) | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Financial assets | 585.8 | 588.7 | 585.8 |
| Total non-current assets | 588.8 | 592.1 | 589.0 |
| Current receivables | 172.8 | 181.4 | 303.2 |
| Cash and liquid assets | 335.7 | 86.7 | 147.9 |
| Total current assets | 508.5 | 268.1 | 451.1 |
| Total assets | 1 097.3 | 860.2 | 1 040.1 |
| Restricted equity | 332.4 | 585.6 | 332.4 |
| Unrestricted equity | 668.4 | 208.6 | 666.9 |
| Total equity | 1 000.8 | 794.2 | 999.3 |
| Untaxed reserves | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Current liabilities | 96.1 | 65.6 | 40.4 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1 097.3 | 860.2 | 1 040.1 |
| Consolidated income statements (MSEK) | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (continuing operations) | Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 |
| Revenues | 157.1 | 293.6 | 649.0 | 1 037.8 | 227.8 | 236.9 | 252.0 | 321.1 | 315.5 |
| Operating expenses from gaming activities | -37.5 | -61.4 | -128.2 | -209.7 | -47.9 | -51.5 | -47.8 | -62.5 | -59.8 |
| Gross Profit | 119.6 | 232.2 | 520.8 | 828.1 | 179.9 | 185.4 | 204.2 | 258.6 | 255.7 |
| Marketing expenses | -45.6 | -106.3 | -189.1 | -347.8 | -80.6 | -76.9 | -83.7 | -106.6 | -113.1 |
| Personell expenses | -17.1 | -46.5 | -62.4 | -101.7 | -21.3 | -24.2 | -25.4 | -30.8 | -32.3 |
| Other external expenses | -49.1 | -59.2 | -91.2 | -109.8 | -25.8 | -27.7 | -26.9 | -29.4 | -39.7 |
| Capitalized development costs | 4.8 | 12.1 | 26.9 | 44.0 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Depreciation | -7.0 | -11.5 | -12.3 | -20.6 | -3.8 | -4.9 | -5.5 | -6.4 | -7.5 |
| Other operating expenses | -0.9 | -1.9 | -2.8 | -15.6 | -2.2 | -3.5 | -3.5 | -6.4 | 5.6 |
| Operating expenses | -114.9 | -213.3 | -330.9 | -551.5 | -123.1 | -125.3 | -136.4 | -166.7 | -173.3 |
| Operating income | 4.7 | 18.9 | 189.9 | 276.6 | 56.8 | 60.1 | 67.8 | 91.9 | 82.4 |
| Financial items, net | 137.1 | -1.1 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Income before tax | 141.8 | 17.8 | 192.7 | 280.7 | 57.5 | 61.4 | 68.2 | 93.6 | 83.0 |
| Tax | 0.1 | 14.2 | -13.3 | -13.4 | -3.9 | -4.2 | -4.6 | -0.7 | -4.2 |
| Income for the period (continuing operations) | 141.9 | 32.0 | 179.4 | 267.3 | 53.6 | 57.2 | 63.6 | 92.9 | 78.8 |
| Consolidated balance sheet (MSEK) | 2005 | ||||||||
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Non-current assets | 424.8 | 430.8 | 415.7 | 462.6 | 429.5 | 440.5 | 446.2 | 462.6 | 474.6 |
| Current assets | 148.6 | 147.2 | 427.9 | 685.8 | 513.3 | 398.3 | 503.6 | 685.8 | 802.3 |
| Total assets | 573.4 | 578.0 | 843.6 | 1 148.4 | 942.8 | 838.8 | 949.8 | 1 148.4 | 1 276.9 |
| Equity Non-current liabilities |
474.1 | 479.0 | 623.5 | 720.2 | 672.8 | 534.4 | 605.9 | 720.2 | 798.9 |
| Current liabilities | 24.1 75.2 |
25.2 73.8 |
0.2 219.9 |
4.3 423.9 |
0.2 269.8 |
0.2 304.2 |
1.6 342.3 |
4.3 423.9 |
4.3 473.7 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 573.4 | 578.0 | 843.6 | 1 148.4 | 942.8 | 838.8 | 949.8 | 1 148.4 | 1 276.9 |
| Consolidated cashflow statements (MSEK) | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Full | Full | Full | Full | ||||||
| (continuing operations) | year | year | year | year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 |
| Operating cashflow | 57.9 | 15.6 | 239.3 | 384.3 | 67.3 | 78.7 | 77.4 | 160.9 | 80.4 |
| Cashflow from investing activities | -2.9 | -15.7 | -36.8 | -67.5 | -17.6 | -15.8 | -13.0 | -21.1 | -19.5 |
| Cashflow from financing activities | -4.5 | -29.1 | -37.9 | -199.7 | -3.9 | -197.3 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Key Ratios | 2005 Full |
2006 Full |
2007 Full |
2008 Full |
2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Continuing operations) | year | year | year | year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Quarterly top-line growth (%) | 20 | 4 | 6 | 27 | -2 | |||||
| Growth compared to same period last year (%) | 87 | 121 | 60 | 54 | 63 | 52 | 69 | 38 | ||
| Gross Margin (percent of Revenues) | 76.1 | 79.1 | 80.2 | 79.8 | 79.0 | 78.3 | 81.0 | 80.5 | 81.0 | |
| EBITDA-margin (percent of Revenues) | 7.4 | 10.4 | 31.2 | 28.6 | 26.6 | 27.4 | 29.1 | 30.6 | 28.5 | |
| EBITDA-margin (percent of Gross Profit) | 9.8 | 13.1 | 38.8 | 35.9 | 33.7 | 35.1 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 35.2 | |
| EBIT-margin (percent of Revenues) | 3.0 | 6.4 | 29.3 | 26.7 | 24.9 | 25.4 | 26.9 | 28.6 | 26.1 | |
| EBIT-margin (percent of Gross Profit) | 3.9 | 8.1 | 36.5 | 33.4 | 31.6 | 32.4 | 33.2 | 35.5 | 32.2 | |
| Profit margin (percent of Revenues) | 90.3 | 6.1 | 29.7 | 27.0 | 25.2 | 25.9 | 27.1 | 29.1 | 26.3 | |
| Profit margin (percent of Gross Profit) | 118.6 | 7.7 | 37.0 | 33.9 | 32.0 | 33.1 | 33.4 | 36.2 | 32.5 | |
| Marketing expenses (percent of Revenues) | 29.0 | 36.2 | 29.1 | 33.5 | 35.4 | 32.5 | 33.2 | 33.2 | 35.8 | |
| Marketing expenses (percent of Gross Profit) | 38.1 | 45.8 | 36.3 | 42.0 | 44.8 | 41.5 | 41.0 | 41.2 | 44.2 | |
| Earning per share (SEK) | 3.93 | 0.82 | 4.55 | 6.81 | 1.36 | 1.46 | 1.62 | 2.37 | 2.01 | |
| Operating cashflow per share (SEK) | 1.60 | 0.40 | 6.06 | 9.79 | 1.71 | 2.01 | 1.97 | 4.10 | 2.05 | |
| Equity per share (SEK) | 12.38 | 12.41 | 15.85 | 18.34 | 17.13 | 13.61 | 15.43 | 18.34 | 20.35 | |
| Executed dividend/redemption per share (SEK) | - | - | 0.50 | 5.00 | - 5.00 |
- | - | - | ||
| Average share price (SEK) | 29.01 | 25.04 | 57.00 | 66.88 | 66.88 | 68.12 | 68.54 | 63.78 | 87.92 | |
| Last paid share price (SEK) | 28.20 | 21.80 | 83.25 | 68.50 | 63.75 | 71.25 | 71.50 | 68.50 | 91.50 | |
| Highest share price (SEK) | 37.90 | 35.90 | 88.00 | 83.75 | 83.75 | 73.75 | 73.00 | 72.25 | 105.25 | |
| Lowest share price (SEK) | 21.00 | 16.20 | 21.00 | 54.25 | 55.25 | 62.50 | 63.00 | 54.25 | 67.75 | |
| Equity/asset ratio (percent) | 83 | 83 | 74 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | |
| Investments, continuing operations (MSEK) | 15.4 | 18.0 | 36.1 | 67.8 | 16.4 | 15.9 | 13.0 | 22.5 | 19.5 | |
| Average number of employees (accumulated) | 28 | 71 | 106 | 154 | 141 | 145 | 148 | 154 | 182 | |
| Number of employees at end of period | 52 | 95 | 136 | 185 | 151 | 167 | 179 | 185 | 196 | |
| Number of registered shareholders at end of period | 3 785 | 3 256 | 5 952 | 5 790 | 6 206 | 6 403 | 6 010 | 5 790 | 6 413 | |
| Customers | 2005 Full |
2006 Full |
2007 Full |
2008 Full |
2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | |
| year | year | year | year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
| Registered Clients (thousands) | 445.5 | 543.6 | 996.2 | 1 499.9 | 1 145.3 | 1 236.8 | 1 346.0 | 1 499.9 | 1 629.1 | |
| Quarterly growth (%) Growth compared to |
15 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | |||||
| same period last year (%) | 22 | 83 | 51 | 67 | 60 | 55 | 51 | 42 | ||
| Active Clients (thousands) | 44.3 | 92.6 | 107.0 | 167.4 | 153.2 | 139.0 | 127.3 | 167.4 | 174.6 | |
| Quarterly growth (%) | 43 | -9 | -8 | 32 | 4 | |||||
| Growth compared to | ||||||||||
| same period last year (%) | 109 | 16 | 56 | 22 | 47 | 40 | 56 | 14 |
Activity Rate, Active/Registered clients (%) 10 17 11 11 13 11 9 11 11
| Gross Profit by geographical area | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Full year |
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Gross Profit (MSEK) | |||||||||
| Nordic Countries | 82.9 | 158.0 | 351.4 | 478.2 | 106.0 | 108.8 | 126.9 | 136.5 | 143.0 |
| EU, outside Nordic region | 16.8 | 28.8 | 66.3 | 97.2 | 22.5 | 22.2 | 21.6 | 30.9 | 32.9 |
| Others Europe Rest of the world |
6.8 9.2 |
34.1 6.1 |
89.3 1.5 |
250.4 2.3 |
51.1 0.3 |
54.0 0.4 |
55.0 0.7 |
90.3 0.9 |
79.0 0.8 |
| Total gaming activities | 115.7 | 227.0 | 508.5 | 828.1 | 179.9 | 185.4 | 204.2 | 258.6 | 255.7 |
| Others, adjustments | 3.9 | 5.2 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Group totals | 119.6 | 232.2 | 520.8 | 828.1 | 179.9 | 185.4 | 204.2 | 258.6 | 255.7 |
| Share of total gaming activities (%) | |||||||||
| Nordic Countries | 71.7 | 69.6 | 69.1 | 57.7 | 58.9 | 58.7 | 62.1 | 52.8 | 55.9 |
| EU, outside Nordic region | 14.5 | 12.7 | 13.0 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Others Europe | 5.9 | 15.0 | 17.6 | 30.2 | 28.4 | 29.1 | 26.9 | 34.9 | 30.9 |
| Rest of the world | 8.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Quarterly Growth (%) | |||||||||
| Nordic Countries | 9 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 5 | ||||
| EU, outside Nordic region | 23 | -1 | -3 | 43 | 6 | ||||
| Others Europe | 107 | 6 | 2 | 64 | -13 | ||||
| Rest of the world | -25 | 33 | 75 | 29 | -11 | ||||
| Total all countries | 28 | 3 | 10 | 27 | -1 | ||||
| Growth compared to same period last year (%) | |||||||||
| Nordic Countries | 91 | 122 | 36 | 41 | 42 | 25 | 40 | 35 | |
| EU, outside Nordic region | 71 | 130 | 47 | 53 | 40 | 24 | 69 | 46 | |
| Others Europe | 401 | 162 | 180 | 73 | 193 | 231 | 266 | 55 | |
| Rest of the world | -34 | -75 | 53 | -25 | 0 | 133 | 125 | 167 | |
| Total all countries | 96 | 124 | 63 | 50 | 66 | 50 | 83 | 42 | |
| Gross Profit by Products | 2005 Full |
2006 Full |
2007 Full |
2008 Full |
2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| year | year | year | year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Gross Profit (MSEK) | |||||||||
| Casino Poker |
70.1 44.4 |
126.8 83.1 |
254.2 193.0 |
481.3 158.5 |
96.6 45.1 |
111.3 35.4 |
126.9 36.8 |
146.5 41.2 |
151.9 41.0 |
| Sportsbook | 0.0 | 14.6 | 56.8 | 159.0 | 32.3 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 61.7 | 57.4 |
| Other products | 1.1 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 29.3 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 5.4 |
| Total gaming activities | 115.6 | 227.0 | 508.5 | 828.1 | 179.9 | 185.4 | 204.2 | 258.6 | 255.7 |
| Others, adjustments | 3.9 | 5.2 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Group totals | 119.5 | 232.2 | 520.8 | 828.1 | 179.9 | 185.4 | 204.2 | 258.6 | 255.7 |
| Share of total gaming activities (%) | |||||||||
| Casino | 59.4 | ||||||||
| Poker | |||||||||
| 60.6 | 55.9 | 50.0 | 58.1 | 53.7 | 60.0 | 62.1 | 56.7 | ||
| 38.4 | 36.6 | 38.0 | 19.1 | 25.1 | 19.1 | 18.0 | 15.9 | 16.0 | |
| Sportsbook Other products |
0.0 1.0 |
6.4 1.1 |
11.2 0.9 |
19.2 3.5 |
18.0 3.3 |
17.5 3.3 |
15.9 3.9 |
23.9 3.6 |
22.4 2.1 |
| Quarterly Growth (%) | |||||||||
| Casino Poker |
35 -6 |
15 -22 |
14 4 |
15 12 |
4 0 |
||||
| Sportsbook | 71 | 1 | 0 | 90 | -7 | ||||
| Other products | 168 | 5 | 29 | 15 | -41 | ||||
| Total all products | 28 | 3 | 10 | 27 | -1 | ||||
| Growth compared to same period last year (%) | |||||||||
| Casino | 81 | 100 | 89 | 74 | 102 | 77 | 104 | 57 | |
| Poker | 87 | 132 | -18 | -2 | -25 | -29 | -14 | -9 | |
| Sportsbook | - | 289 | 180 | 80 | 274 | 188 | 226 | 78 | |
| Other products Total all products |
127 96 |
80 124 |
551 63 |
1 080 50 |
1 450 66 |
471 50 |
318 83 |
-8 42 |
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