Matthew Mas's questions to Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc (EGLXF) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Matthew Mas from B. Riley Securities asked about the macro environment's impact on the media business, questioning if Q2 would see another sequential decline or if new sales hires would offset uncertainty. He also inquired if Q1 represented an overall revenue trough, sought clarity on the future cadence of operating expenses, and asked for details on the 'total closed dollars' metric for direct sales and its revenue recognition timeline.
Answer
CFO Alex Macdonald acknowledged Q1 volatility but noted Q2 has been more stable, and the company still expects typical seasonal lifts in H2. He confirmed that Q1 should represent a revenue trough. Mr. Macdonald explained that the five new unramped sellers are expected to contribute positively in Q2 and Q3, highlighting that Q1 booked dollars already surpassed Q4. He projected that the Q1 operating expense level is a good baseline for the year, with further efficiencies expected. Finally, he clarified that 'closed dollars' is a bookings metric, with revenue typically recognized within the remaining quarters of the year.