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FL Entertainment: FY 2023 results
FL Entertainment
FL Entertainment

Press Release

Paris, 7 March 2024

Full Year 2023 Results

RECORD FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN 2023

CAPTURING GROWTH IN ALL BUSINESSES &
EXPANSION INTO LIVE EXPERIENCES THROUGH M&A

CONFIDENT FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2024

FY 2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS1

  • Revenue up +13.8% to €4,531m pro forma acquisitions2 in 2023 (+8.5% at current perimeter)

  • Adjusted EBITDA3 up +15.0% to €756m pro forma acquisitions2 (+11.8% at current perimeter), Adjusted EBITDA margin pro forma acquisitions up 20bp to 16.7% (17.1% at current perimeter)

  • Adjusted net income3 up +6.8% to €323m, net income at €74m

  • Adjusted free cash flow conversion2 of 82%

    • Strong liquidity position of €464m and stable 3.1x leverage ratio (31 Dec. 2023 vs 31 Dec. 2022)

    • Successful Banijay debt refinancing: ~85% of debt maturity extended until 2028-2029

    • Proposed dividend of €0.35 per share, equal to 46% payout ratio on Adjusted net income

FY 2023 BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS1

  • Content production & distribution

    • Reinforced leading position in content market with powerful brands, travelling IP, relentless creativity and growing content catalogue up +16% to 185,000 hours

    • Continued growth (revenue up +5.7%) in challenging market conditions

    • Dynamic strategy to broaden and monetize IP: new clients, new audiences and new channels

    • Successful expansion in 2023 into live experiences through acquisition of Balich Wonder Studio and investment in The Independents

  • Online sports betting & gaming

    • Outstanding performance in 2023: increased leading positions in core markets

    • Double-digit growth in Unique Active Players (+23%) and revenue (+19%), supported by best-in class product and user experience

    • Effective diversification both in terms of products and geographies with casino, poker & turf increasing at double-digit rates and successful Ivory Coast expansion

    • GamCare certification demonstrates commitment to highest standards in responsible gaming

  • ESG strategy

    • Rollout of strategy focused on inclusion and equality in a safe environment, carbon reduction and ensuring the highest standards of ethical leadership and ESG governance

OUTLOOK

  • Content production & distribution: broaden and monetize content across multiple channels supported by AI; continue to increase market share in fast-growing and evolving OTT space; expand footprint in the production of sports shows; capture opportunities in the fast-growing live experiences production market and leverage Banijay’s network

  • Online sports betting & gaming: further develop the player base in all countries and expand footprint in Africa

  • 2024 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA: high single-digit organic growth