The Super Group faced a challenging year in 2022. Their income and earnings declined.
The Super Group, the parent company of Betway, generated €1.29 billion in 2022. This equates to approximately £1.13 billion or $1.38 billion. Their income decreased by 2.1% compared to the previous year.
Super Group was actively engaged in significant endeavors. They completed their $4.75 billion merger with SEAC in January. They also secured authorization to commence offering their services in Ontario, Canada, with four of their brands, including Spin, their primary gaming brand.
In the early stages of January, Super Group received approval to begin providing their services in the United States. They acquired Betway’s operations in the nation.
Super Group’s chief executive officer, Neal Menash, stated their objective to expand their operations globally, particularly in the United States.
He remarked, “Super Group is a leading global entity in the realm of sports betting and online casinos. We are consistently striving to enhance and expand our business, including in the United States. We are investing in our brands, upgrading our technology, and utilizing our earnings. We believe we are well-positioned to implement our successful strategy in the U.S. market and capitalize on the significant opportunity we perceive there.”
Alinda van Wyk, the Chief Financial Officer of Super Group, stated that upcoming investments will concentrate on technology and promotional efforts to further propel the company’s expansion in 2023.
“Super Group’s financial standing remains robust, and we continue to operate profitably while making investments in technology and marketing to back future growth,” remarked van Wyk. “Our focus remains on enhancing operational effectiveness in 2023 to scale and improve future operating margins.”
Complete Annual Outcomes
Total revenue for the entire year in 2022 encompassed net revenue and additional revenue, which includes revenue from brand licensing.
Revenue was primarily driven by online casino income, reaching €816 million, a decrease of 5.4% compared to the previous year.
Sports betting revenue attained €439 million, a 12.2% increase from the 2021 fiscal year. Other revenue amounted to €41 million, a decline of 42.2%, accounting for the remaining revenue.
Direct costs for the year totaled €473 million, slightly exceeding €455 million in 2021.
Marketing expenditures decreased slightly to €344 million, compared to €351 million in 2021. General and administrative expenses also rose by €52 million, reaching €270 million.
Profit before taxes for the year amounted to €233.7 million, an increase of 3.4%. After financial income of €2.2 million, financial expenses of €0.92 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses of €65.7 million, EBITDA for the year reached €298.1 million, a decrease of 5.2%.
A collection of additional expenses, encompassing transaction charges, stock-based compensation expenses, and foreign currency revaluation of warrants and earn-outs, along with certain gains, yielded an adjusted EBITDA of €199.2 million, exhibiting a 31.1% decrease from the previous year.
Operating EBITDA attained €208.4 million, reflecting a 31.1% year-over-year decline, subsequent to €2.6 million in unrealized foreign exchange gains, €7.7 million in non-recurring and non-current operational adjustments, and €1.1 million in pre-acquisition losses.
Final Quarter
Income for the concluding quarter ending December 31 amounted to €329 million, representing a 3.5% reduction compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
Online gambling establishments once again constituted the dominant revenue source, reaching €209 million. Sports betting revenue stood at €113 million, while other revenue totaled €7 million.
Direct expenditures for the quarter reached €120 million, marking an increase of €2 million from the final quarter of 2021. Marketing expenses also maintained a relatively stable trajectory, rising by €1 million to €95 million. Concurrently, general and administrative expenses for the quarter attained €72 million, signifying a substantial increase of 24.1%.
Profit before taxation amounted to €38.2 million, exhibiting a 38.8% year-over-year decline. €1 million in financial income, €0.086 million in financial expenses, and €18.8 million in depreciation and amortization expenses resulted in an EBITDA of €56.1 million, reflecting a 32.5% reduction.
A variety of other costs contributed to a significant decrease in overall EBITDA. Notably, the €43.3 million fair value adjustment in earn-out liabilities exerted a negative influence on the total. Nevertheless, the €10.5 million expense associated with restricted stock units provided a positive impetus.
The firms modified earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the three-month period was €17.9 million, a substantial drop of 73.8% compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. This figure incorporates both profits and expenses.
Nevertheless, after taking into account €22.1 million in unrealized foreign currency gains, €3.5 million in non-routine and non-ongoing operational modifications, and €1.3 million in pre-takeover losses, the company’s operational EBITDA for the quarter reached €42.3 million. This signifies a reduction of 39.1% on a yearly basis.
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