The prominent Irish lottery firm, Allwyn, recently unveiled its fiscal performance for the second quarter of 2023, showcasing remarkable expansion driven by tactical mergers.
The corporation declared an astounding €2.05 billion in overall earnings, representing a substantial 115% surge in contrast to the corresponding timeframe last year. This notable upswing was primarily propelled by the incorporation of Camelot, the entity responsible for managing the UK National Lottery. Disregarding Camelot, Allwyn’s earnings still witnessed a commendable 7% rise, attaining €1.02 billion.
Allwyn’s modified EBITDA, a crucial indicator of profitability, also experienced a robust increase of 35%, reaching €381 million. Nevertheless, it’s important to acknowledge that this growth was significantly impacted by the Camelot acquisition. Without it, the adjusted EBITDA increase would have been a more moderate 15%.
These statistics underscore Allwyn’s ambitious expansion approach, utilizing acquisitions to broaden its footprint and reinforce its standing within the international lottery sector. The company’s performance in the subsequent quarters will be under close observation to evaluate the enduring consequences of these acquisitions.
Allwyn, a prominent lottery corporation, has announced impressive financial outcomes for the preceding year, demonstrating substantial expansion in both earnings and modified EBITDA.
From the second quarter of 2021 to the same period in 2022, Allwyn witnessed a 17% rise in adjusted EBITDA, although the most notable surge occurred between the second quarters of 2020 and 2021, with a remarkable 343% increase. This timeframe signified a pivotal moment for the enterprise as they successfully navigated the difficulties posed by the global health crisis and emerged in a more robust position.
During the second quarter of 2023, Allwyn’s overall net revenue reached €9.067 billion, a significant 51% leap compared to the €6.023 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. This remarkable expansion was driven by a combination of internal growth and the strategic purchase of Camelot.
When excluding the Camelot acquisition, Allwyn’s net revenue for the second quarter of 2023 stood at €6.551 billion, representing a commendable 9% year-over-year rise. It’s important to highlight that Allwyn previously presented its Q2 net revenue as Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) from 2020 to 2022, transitioning to reporting as net revenue beginning in the second quarter of 2023.
As of the conclusion of the second quarter of 2023, Allwyn’s total combined net debt amounted to €15.6 billion. The company secured a syndicated loan of €42.5 million, scheduled for repayment in 2029. Furthermore, Allwyn repaid €1.8 billion from its €3 billion revolving credit facility, which remains accessible for potential future utilization.
Throughout the initial six months of 2023, Allwyn’s consolidated total revenue surged to €36.9 billion, an extraordinary 98% increase in comparison to the €18.7 billion generated during the first half of 2022. This exceptional performance serves as a testament to the company’s strategic endeavors and its dominant market presence.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of the year also exhibited strong growth, reaching €7.277 billion, a 32% year-over-year increase. Disregarding the Camelot acquisition, revenue for the first half of 2023 reached €2.07 billion, indicating a 12% year-over-year rise. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Camelot, also experienced a 15% year-over-year increase, reaching €3.246 billion. The first six months of the year concluded with a consolidated net income of €906 million.
The lottery powerhouse, Allwyn, experienced a stellar second quarter in 2023. Disregarding their latest procurement of Camelot UK, their earnings still surged by 13%, hitting a remarkable €1.33 billion.
Allwyn’s CEO, Robert Chvátal, was understandably pleased with the figures. He believes the company is ideally situated to maintain this upward course for the remainder of 2023 and beyond.
Naturally, it’s important to remember that Allwyn’s statistics will appear quite different in the second quarter of 2024, once the income from the UK National Lottery (which they assume control of in February) is included. The magnitude of its effect remains to be seen.
In a declaration commemorating Allwyn’s performance, Chvátal stated, “I’m delighted to report another series of impressive outcomes for Allwyn, showcasing robust expansion, profitability, and strategic advancement.”
He continued, “We witnessed inherent revenue growth across all our sectors. Our profits and free cash flow received a welcome increase as well, partially attributed to the initial full quarter of contributions from our recent acquisitions, Camelot UK and the Allwyn LS Group (previously known as the Camelot LS Group).”
“Our overall revenue escalated by 115% compared to the second quarter of the previous year. This demonstrates a solid 7% growth in our existing territories, in addition to the substantial contribution from the Camelot acquisition.”