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EBET, Inc. (EBET)·Q1 2022 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue of $7.1M and gross profit of ~$2.5M in Q1 2022, with most of the contribution occurring in December following the Karamba/Hopa/Griffon/BetTarget/Dansk777/GenerationVIP acquisition integration .
- Management reaffirmed revenue guidance of $70M for the remaining 10 months of FY 2022 and highlighted platform consolidation and market access in Tier-1 regulated markets (UK, DE, IE, DK) as growth drivers .
- Adjusted EBITDA was -$3.9M, reflecting integration and investment; end-quarter cash was $11.8M, supported by recently raised preferred equity and senior notes financing .
- Key near-term catalysts: esports odds-modeling launch in Q1 2022 calendar, Browser Bets and esports-focused sportsbook rollout targeted for Q2 calendar 2022 across European markets .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Acquisition integration ahead of plan; all brands consolidated onto a single platform, enabling CRM/loyalty synergies and operational efficiency (“creates huge operational benefits”) .
- Rapid revenue ramp post-acquisition with $7.1M in Q1 and 1.25M deposited customers in Tier-1 jurisdictions, positioning for scale and cross-sell to esports products .
- Reaffirmed $70M revenue guidance for the remaining FY22, signaling confidence in run-rate and marketing optimization of acquired B2C assets .
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What Went Wrong
- Adjusted EBITDA of -$3.9M and operating loss of -$7.8M as integration, acquisition costs ($2.24M), and elevated OpEx weighed on profitability .
- Interest burden from new debt (15% senior notes) and dividend costs on preferred shares increased fixed charges, pressuring net loss (-$8.9M) .
- Comparisons to prior periods are not meaningful per CFO commentary due to one month of acquired results and transformational scale change, complicating trend analysis within the quarter .
Financial Results
Segment breakdown: Not disclosed in Q1 2022 press release/10-Q; revenue driven by acquired B2C brands across regulated markets .
KPIs and Balance Sheet Highlights:
Notes:
- Adjusted EBITDA calculation detailed by CFO: starting from loss from operations (-$7.8M), add acquisition costs ($2.2M), non-cash stock comp ($1.4M), D&A (~$0.3M) → -$3.9M .
- Majority of Q1 revenue occurred in December as integration closed late November .
Guidance Changes
No additional guidance provided for margins, OpEx, tax rate, or segment-specific items in Q1 materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We have made a big step towards our vision to be the leader in esports wagering. The boost in revenue from our newly acquired brands is a great indication of future growth.” — CEO Aaron Speach .
- “Our acquisition integration is going better than anticipated… We have consolidated all of our products on to a single platform… efficient as we launch Gogawi into Asia, Latin America and CIS countries.” — CEO Aaron Speach .
- “Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative $3.9 million… loss from operations of $7.8 million and adjusting for acquisition costs of $2.2 million, non-cash stock compensation costs of $1.4 million and depreciation and amortization of approximately $300,000.” — CFO Jim Purcell .
Q&A Highlights
- Platform consolidation: “All of our brands under one platform provider… huge operational benefits… extremely useful… on the loyalty side” — clarifies single-platform strategy .
- Revenue run-rate optimization: Dedicated resources and tailored affiliate deals expected to drive higher monthly run-rates in acquired brands versus prior owner .
- Esports penetration: Gen Z/Millennials materially more likely to wager on esports/iGaming, supporting long-term customer lifetime value and lower acquisition costs .
- Product timing: Odds-modeling product in Q1 calendar; esports-focused sportsbook and Browser Bets targeted for Q2 calendar in regulated European markets .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates for Q1 2022 EPS and Revenue could not be retrieved due to missing Capital IQ mapping for EBET; therefore, Wall Street consensus comparisons are unavailable at this time. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
Where estimates may need to adjust:
- With $7.1M revenue largely in December and reaffirmed $70M for the remaining FY22, models likely shift to reflect a steeper post-acquisition ramp trajectory and integration efficiencies .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Rapid scaling via acquisition: Q1 revenue of $7.1M with majority in December underscores the acquired brands’ capacity; reaffirmed $70M FY22 remainder supports sustained run-rate growth .
- Integration advantage: Single platform consolidation (CRM/loyalty) and Tier-1 market access provide operating leverage and cross-sell optionality as esports products launch .
- Profitability path: Near-term losses and -$3.9M adjusted EBITDA reflect integration and investment; focus shifts to margin expansion as marketing and product launches mature .
- Capital structure watch: 15% senior notes and preferred dividends add fixed charges; monitor cash generation and deleveraging triggers (excess cash flow prepayments to $15M threshold) .
- Product catalysts: Odds-modeling, Browser Bets, and esports sportsbook rollouts across Europe could drive engagement and ARPU; execution and regulatory compliance remain key .
- Trend validation: Q2 2022 revenue of ~$19M (+166% QoQ) indicates momentum beyond December concentration, reinforcing guidance credibility .
- Risk management: Dilution risk from preferred conversion and warrant overhang, plus macro/regulatory variability across jurisdictions; position sizing should reflect these risks .