DocumentUNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2025
(Commission File No. 001-40634)
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Gambling.com Group Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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22 Grenville Street
St. Helier, Jersey
JE4 8PX, Channel Islands
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K (this “Form 6-K”) is hereby incorporated by reference into the Gambling.com Group Limited's registration statements on Forms F-3 (File Nos. 333-266888 and 333-272030) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-258412, 333-262539, 333-270786, 333-278149, 333-278155 and 333-285963).
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GAMBLING.COM GROUP LIMITED
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands, except per share amounts)
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Revenue | 19 | | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | (2,246) | | | (2,233) | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | 38,389 | | | 26,982 | | | | | |
Sales and marketing expenses | 20 | | (15,163) | | | (9,612) | | | | | |
Technology expenses | 20 | | (5,193) | | | (3,215) | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | 20 | | (7,675) | | | (6,304) | | | | | |
Movements in credit losses allowance and write-offs | 4 | | (329) | | | 40 | | | | | |
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Operating profit | | | 10,029 | | | 7,891 | | | | | |
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Finance income | 21 | | 3,894 | | | 944 | | | | | |
Finance expenses | 21 | | (2,974) | | | (454) | | | | | |
Income before tax | | | 10,949 | | | 8,381 | | | | | |
Income tax credit (charge) | 23 | | 287 | | | (1,082) | | | | | |
Net income for the period attributable to the shareholders | | | 11,236 | | | 7,299 | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies | | | 1,409 | | | (2,594) | | | | | |
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the shareholders | | | 12,645 | | | 4,705 | | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic | 22 | | 0.32 | | | 0.20 | | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted | 22 | | 0.31 | | | 0.19 | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
GAMBLING.COM GROUP LIMITED
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
Non-current assets | | | | | | |
Property and equipment | 6 | | 2,063 | | | 1,833 | | |
Right-of-use assets | 7 | | 4,421 | | | 4,632 | | |
Intangible assets | 8 | | 248,143 | | | 130,811 | | |
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Deferred tax asset | 18 | | 5,812 | | | 6,418 | | |
Total non-current assets | | | 260,439 | | | 143,694 | | |
Current assets | | | | | | |
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Trade and other receivables | 9 | | 23,969 | | | 21,160 | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | | 21,498 | | | 13,729 | | |
Total current assets | | | 45,467 | | | 34,889 | | |
Total assets | | | 305,906 | | | 178,583 | | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
Equity | | | | | | |
Share capital | 11 | | — | | | — | | |
Capital reserve | 12 | | 89,160 | | | 78,037 | | |
Treasury shares | 11 | | (29,998) | | | (29,998) | | |
Share-based compensation reserve | 13 | | 11,106 | | | 10,624 | | |
Foreign exchange translation deficit | | | (9,403) | | | (10,812) | | |
Retained earnings | | | 86,573 | | | 75,337 | | |
Total equity | | | 147,438 | | | 123,188 | | |
Non-current liabilities | | | | | | |
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Lease liability | 7 | | 3,609 | | | 3,819 | | |
Deferred consideration | 17 | | 1,741 | | | — | | |
Deferred tax liability | 18 | | 7,876 | | | 2,258 | | |
Contingent consideration | 5 | | 24,217 | | | — | | |
Borrowings | 15 | | 78,114 | | | 19,582 | | |
Total non-current liabilities | | | 115,557 | | | 25,659 | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | | |
Trade and other payables | 17 | | 7,640 | | | 10,205 | | |
Deferred income | 19 | | 5,366 | | | 2,616 | | |
Deferred consideration | 16 | | 11,176 | | | 11,277 | | |
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Borrowings and accrued interest | 15 | | 10,402 | | | 3,349 | | |
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Lease liability | 7 | | 1,278 | | | 1,213 | | |
Income tax payable | 23 | | 7,049 | | | 1,076 | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 42,911 | | | 29,736 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 158,468 | | | 55,395 | | |
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Total equity and liabilities | | | 305,906 | | | 178,583 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
GAMBLING.COM GROUP LIMITED
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes In Equity (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
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| NOTE | | SHARE CAPITAL | | CAPITAL RESERVE | | TREASURY SHARES | | SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RESERVE | | FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSLATION DEFICIT | | RETAINED EARNINGS | | TOTAL EQUITY |
Balance at January 1, 2025 | | | — | | | 78,037 | | | (29,998) | | | 10,624 | | | (10,812) | | | 75,337 | | | 123,188 | |
Issue of ordinary shares, net of issuance costs | 12, 13 | | — | | | 10,808 | | | — | | | (837) | | | — | | | — | | | 9,971 | |
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Share-based payment expense | 13, 14 | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,430 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,430 | |
Exercise of options | 12, 13, 14 | | — | | | 302 | | | — | | | (98) | | | — | | | — | | | 204 | |
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Share options expired | 12,13 | | — | | | 13 | | | — | | | (13) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 11,236 | | | 11,236 | |
Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,409 | | | — | | | 1,409 | |
Total comprehensive income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,409 | | | 11,236 | | | 12,645 | |
Balance at March 31, 2025 | | | — | | | 89,160 | | | (29,998) | | | 11,106 | | | (9,403) | | | 86,573 | | | 147,438 | |
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Balance at January 1, 2024 | | | — | | | 74,166 | | | (3,107) | | | 7,414 | | | (4,207) | | | 44,658 | | | 118,924 | |
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Share-based payment expense | 13, 14 | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 837 | | | — | | | — | | | 837 | |
Treasury shares acquired | 11 | | — | | | — | | | (3,000) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,000) | |
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Exercise of options | 12, 13, 14 | | — | | | 173 | | | — | | | (67) | | | — | | | — | | | 106 | |
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Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,299 | | | 7,299 | |
Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,594) | | | — | | | (2,594) | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,594) | | | 7,299 | | | 4,705 | |
Balance at March 31, 2024 | | | — | | | 74,339 | | | (6,107) | | | 8,184 | | | (6,801) | | | 51,957 | | | 121,572 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
GAMBLING.COM GROUP LIMITED
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands)
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| NOTE | | | | | | 2025 | | 2024 | |
Cash flow from operating activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before tax | | | | | | | 10,949 | | | 8,381 | | |
Finance income, net | 21 | | | | | | (920) | | | (490) | | |
Income tax (paid) reimbursed | 23 | | | | | | (753) | | | 214 | | |
Adjustments for non-cash items: | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 20 | | | | | | 3,776 | | | 624 | | |
Movements in credit loss allowance and write-offs | 4 | | | | | | 329 | | | (40) | | |
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Share-based payment expense | 14 | | | | | | 1,409 | | | 837 | | |
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Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital | | | | | | | 14,790 | | | 9,526 | | |
Changes in working capital | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade and other receivables | | | | | | | (2,207) | | | 2,240 | | |
Trade and other payables | | | | | | | (1,168) | | | (2,960) | | |
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Cash flows generated by operating activities | | | | | | | 11,415 | | | 8,806 | | |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of property and equipment | 6 | | | | | | (311) | | | (72) | | |
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Capitalization of internally developed intangibles | 8 | | | | | | (827) | | | (541) | | |
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Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | 5 | | | | | | (66,955) | | | — | | |
Interest received from bank deposits | 21 | | | | | | 36 | | | 74 | | |
Payment of deferred consideration in relation to business combinations | 2 | | | | | | (300) | | | (4,450) | | |
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Cash flows used in investing activities | | | | | | | (68,357) | | | (4,989) | | |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Exercise of options | 12 | | | | | | 588 | | | 106 | | |
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Treasury shares acquired | 11 | | | | | | — | | | (3,084) | | |
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Proceeds from borrowings | 15 | | | | | | 94,500 | | | — | | |
Transaction costs related to borrowings | 15 | | | | | | (5,656) | | | — | | |
Repayment of borrowings | 15 | | | | | | (23,381) | | | — | | |
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Interest payment attributable to third party borrowings | 15 | | | | | | (1,730) | | | — | | |
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Interest payment attributable to deferred consideration settled | 3 | | | | | | — | | | (550) | | |
Principal paid on lease liability | 7 | | | | | | (213) | | | (100) | | |
Interest paid on lease liability | 7 | | | | | | (74) | | | (34) | | |
Cash flows generated from (used in) financing activities | | | | | | | 64,034 | | | (3,662) | | |
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | 7,092 | | | 155 | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | | | | | | | 13,729 | | | 25,429 | | |
Net foreign exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | 677 | | | (266) | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 10 | | | | | | 21,498 | | | 25,318 | | |
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Issue of ordinary shares for acquisitions | 12 | | | | | | 9,971 | | | — | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
GAMBLING.COM GROUP LIMITED
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(USD in thousands, except share and per-share amounts)
1. GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION
Gambling.com Group Limited (the “Company” or "Group”) is a public limited liability company founded in 2006 and incorporated in Jersey in accordance with the provisions of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended. Our registered address is 22 Grenville Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PX.
Gambling.com Group Limited is a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry. The Group helps online gambling operators, including for online casino and sports betting, reach high intent audiences and acquire new customers in 19 national markets across more than ten languages through a platform of marketing technologies and premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com and Casinos.com. Through its sports data platform and under the OddsJam, OpticOdds and RotoWire brands, the Group assist consumers and powers enterprises to succeed in sports betting and fantasy sports.
The Company has a workforce of more than 600 employees and operates globally primarily from offices in Ireland and the United States.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). They do not include all disclosures that would otherwise be required in a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the IASB and should be read in conjunction with the fiscal year 2024 audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, previously filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2025 (“2024 audited consolidated financial statements”).
3. SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2025, its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, and changes in equity and its cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for contingent consideration which is measured at fair value and included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and main inputs are disclosed in Note 5.
NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE GROUP IN 2025
The Group has analyzed the following amendment to an existing standard that is mandatory for the Group’s accounting period beginning on January 1, 2025, and determined it had limited or no impact on the Group’s financial statements:
▪Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability Statements
Standards Issued but Not Yet Effective
There were a number of standards and interpretations which were issued but not yet effective until periods beginning after January 1, 2025, and therefore have not been adopted within these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The Group is still in the process of assessing the impact of IFRS 18. The rest of the amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on disclosures or amounts reported in the Group’s consolidated financial statements in the period of initial application.
Effective for annual periods beginning after January 1, 2025:
▪Contracts referencing nature-dependent Electricity - Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 (effective as from January 1, 2026)
▪Annual improvements volume 11 (effective as from January 1, 2026)
▪Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (effective as from January 1, 2026)
▪IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (effective as from January 1, 2027)
▪IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures (effective as from January 1, 2027)
USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
In preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has made estimates and judgements that impact the application of accounting policies and reported amounts. The significant estimates and judgements made in applying the Company’s accounting policies and key sources of estimation were consistent with those described in its 2024 audited consolidated financial statements. Estimates and judgements used in deferred tax accounting are disclosed in Note 18.
ACCOUNTING FOR ASSETS ACQUISITIONS
As amended, IFRS 3 defines a business as an integrated set of activities and assets, which must include at a minimum an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output. Entities are also allowed to perform an optional concentration test. If substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar assets, the acquired integrated set does not constitute a business.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group made separate acquisitions of intellectual property consisting of domain names and related assets.
On April 1, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GDC Media Limited and GDC UKGB Limited, as purchasers, acquired from XL Media PLC and XL Media Publishing Limited, as sellers, Freebets.com and related assets (the “Freebets.com Assets”). The Company guaranteed certain payment obligations in connection with the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets. Management performed an assessment of the application of IFRS 3, ‘Business Combinations’ in concluding whether the acquisition meets the definition of a business. The Company concluded the acquired assets did not meet the definition of a business, and, therefore, the acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition. The consideration has been allocated on a fair value basis to domain names, customer contracts and content assets.
Amounts committed on the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets consist of contractual obligations resulting from the purchase of such intangible assets. Some of the obligations have a predetermined value, while others include future payments of performance-based amounts. These obligations are further referred to as deferred and contingent consideration, respectively. The contingent consideration is measured at fair value, which is determined on the date of purchase and subsequently, at each reporting date, by calculating the expected cash outflow. Subsequent movement in contingent consideration related to asset acquisitions are capitalized as part of the related intangible assets. As of December 31, 2024, the contingent consideration relating to the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets acquired became fixed because the performance period elapsed. As a result, the liability was presented as deferred consideration (See Note 16).
ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
The Company is required to allocate the acquisition of cost of entities and activities through business combinations on the basis of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company uses external valuations to determine the fair value. The valuations include management estimates and assumptions as to future cash flow projections from the acquired business and selection of models to compute the fair value of the acquired components and their depreciation period. Estimates made by management influence the amounts of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the depreciation and amortization of acquired assets in profit or loss (See Note 5).
ROTOWIRE DEFERRED CONSIDERATION PAYMENT
In March 2025 and January 2024, the Group made cash payments of deferred consideration in connection with the 2022 acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Roto Sports, Inc., the operator of RotoWire.com (“RotoWire”), totaling an aggregate of $0 and $5,000, respectively. The payments are partially included in investing activities and in financing activities within the statement of cash flows. In 2025, $300 related to the original estimate of the fair value of deferred consideration is reported within investing activities in the cash flow statement. In 2024, payment related to original estimate of the fair value of deferred consideration of $4,450 is reported within investing activities in the cash flow statement and the part of the payment related to the increase in the consideration value on account of the interest element since the acquisition of $550 is reported within financing cash flows.
SEGMENT REPORTING
An operating segment is a part of the Group that conducts business activities from which it can generate revenue and incur costs, and for which independent financial information is available. Identification of segments is based on internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The CEO reviews the Group consolidated reports distributed internally on a monthly basis, and includes key metrics such as new depositing customers, revenue, operating expenses, and adjusted EBITDA (defined as EBITDA adjusted to exclude the effect of non-recurring items, significant non-cash items, share-based payment expense, foreign exchange gains (losses), fair value of contingent consideration, and other items). The Group does not divide its operations into different segments, and the CODM operates and manages the Group’s entire operations as one segment, which is consistent with the Group’s internal organization and reporting system.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the geographic analysis of the Group’s non-current assets, excluding deferred tax assets, was as follows:
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Ireland | | 140,154 | | | 108,794 | |
United States | | 113,246 | | | 27,232 | |
Other | | 1,227 | | | 1,250 | |
| | 254,627 | | | 137,276 | |
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The following exchange rates were used to translate the financial statements of the Group from EUR into USD:
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| Period End | | Average for Period | | Beginning of Period | | Low | | High |
Three Months Ended March 31, | (EUR per USD) |
2025 | 0.92 | | | 0.95 | | | 0.96 | | | 0.92 | | | 0.98 | |
2024 | 0.93 | | | 0.92 | | | 0.91 | | | 0.91 | | | 0.93 | |
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4. RISK MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group’s activities potentially expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (foreign exchange risk and cash flow and fair value interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The management of the Group’s financial risk is based on a financial policy approved by the Company’s board of directors. The Group did not make use of derivative financial instruments to hedge risk exposures during the periods presented.
(A) Market Risk
(I) Foreign Exchange Risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognized assets and liabilities which are denominated in a currency that is not the respective group companies’ functional currencies. The currencies in which transactions and balances are primarily denominated are the Euro (“EUR”), U.S. dollar (“USD”) and British Pound Sterling (“GBP”). Management performs ongoing assessments of foreign currency fluctuations on financial results; however, the Group has not historically entered into any derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currency risk. See Note 25 for a discussion of the cross-currency swap agreement entered as of April 1, 2025.
As of March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange risks was primarily through cash, borrowings and working capital balances held by its entities which have the Euro as the functional currency. These balances included USD-denominated net (liabilities) assets of $(90,252) and $14,498 and GBP-denominated net assets of $5,230 and $1,935 as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Based on the sensitivity analyses performed, movements in USD and GBP exchange rates to EUR by 10% would result on average in gains or losses of $9,116 and $621, respectively, to the Group’s net profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (2024: $1,491 and $194). Management anticipates 10% is a reasonable extent of currency fluctuations in the foreseeable future.
(II) Cash Flow and Fair Value Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rate. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk as of March 31, 2025 arises from borrowings at variable rates (Note 15). The Group regularly monitors its interest rate risk and considers it not to be significant in the context of profits generated from operations.
(B) Credit Risk
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables. The exposure as of the reporting date was as follows:
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Trade and other receivables (excluding prepayments ) | 21,231 | | | 19,429 | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 21,498 | | | 13,729 | | | |
| 42,729 | | | 33,158 | | | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, no single customer generated at least 10% of the Group’s total revenue for the period.
The Group has the following financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model: trade receivables and other financial assets carried at amortized cost. The Group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses (“ECL”) which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. The expected loss rates are based on the historical credit losses experienced over a recent twelve-month period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors (such as GDP growth, inflation rate and unemployment forecasts) affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.
The aging of trade receivables that are past due but not impaired is shown below:
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1-30 days past due | 5,163 | | | 3,985 | | | |
31-60 days past due | 1,277 | | | 1,610 | | | |
61-90 days past due | 330 | | | 751 | | | |
More than 90 days past due | 384 | | | 737 | | | |
| 7,154 | | | 7,083 | | | |
The Company recognized a specific provision of $734 on trade receivables as of March 31, 2025 (December 31, 2024: $568 and March 31, 2024: $454).
The activity in the credit loss allowance was as follows:
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,664 | | | 1,757 | | | | | | | |
Movements in credit loss allowance | 264 | | | (40) | | | | | | | |
Write offs | (46) | | | — | | | | | | | |
Translation effect | 89 | | | (34) | | | | | | | |
Balance at the end of the period | 1,971 | | | 1,683 | | | | | | | |
The increase in trade and other receivables and in the credit loss allowance during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 was a result of the overall business revenue growth.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company wrote off receivables from customers with a total value of $65; the balances were not previously specifically provided.
The Group actively manages credit limits and exposures in a practical manner such that past due amounts receivable from the operator customers are within controlled parameters. Management assesses the credit quality of the operators, taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors. The Group’s receivables are principally in respect of transactions with operators for whom there is no recent history of default. Management does not expect significant losses from non-performance by these operators above the
ECL provision. Management does not believe that the Group was exposed to significant credit risk as at the end of the current reporting period.
As cash and cash equivalents are held with major financial institutions, any credit risk is deemed to be immaterial.
(C) Liquidity Risk
The Group is exposed to liquidity risk in relation to meeting future obligations associated with its financial liabilities, which are predominantly comprised of borrowings due to the third parties (Note 15), amounts committed on acquisitions of assets (Note 16), amounts committed on business combinations (Note 5) and trade and other payables (Note 17). Prudent liquidity risk management includes maintaining sufficient cash and committed credit lines to ensure the availability of adequate funding to meet the Group’s obligations when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to its reputation.
Management monitors liquidity risk by continual observation of cash inflows and outflows. To improve the net cash inflows and maintain cash balances at a specified level, management ensures that no additional financing facilities are expected to be required over the coming year. In this respect, management does not consider liquidity risk to the Group as significant when taking into account the liquidity management process referred to above.
The following table summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments. Balances due in less than 1 year equal their carrying values (except for deferred consideration, borrowings and interest and contingent consideration) as the impact of discounting is insignificant.
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| Less than 1 year | | Between 1 and 2 years | | More than 2 years | | TOTAL |
As of March 31, 2025 | | | | | | | |
Deferred consideration | 11,176 | | | 1,741 | | | — | | | 12,917 | |
Contingent consideration | — | | | 17,259 | | | 8,895 | | | 26,154 | |
Borrowings and interest(1) | 17,772 | | | 16,939 | | | 76,491 | | | 111,202 | |
Trade and other payables | 4,533 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,533 | |
Lease liability | 1,278 | | | 1,167 | | | 3,318 | | | 5,763 | |
Total | 34,759 | | | 37,106 | | | 88,704 | | | 160,569 | |
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As of December 31, 2024 | | | | | | | |
Deferred consideration | 11,487 | | | — | | | — | | | 11,487 | |
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Borrowings and interest(1) | 5,165 | | | 4,804 | | | 16,612 | | | 26,581 | |
Lease liability | 1,213 | | | 1,188 | | | 3,571 | | | 5,972 | |
Trade and other payables | 5,028 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,028 | |
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Total | 22,893 | | | 5,992 | | | 20,183 | | | 49,068 | |
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(1) The amounts above include contractual interest obligations for floating rate borrowings as at the end of each period based on the amortization schedule for such borrowings and the interest rate for the period.
5. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Acquisition of Odds Holdings
On January 1, 2025, the Company completed its acquisition (the “OddsJam Acquisition”) 100% shares of Odds Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Odds Holdings”), the operator of OddsJam.com and OpticOdds.com, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 12, 2024 (the “OddsJam Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Odyssey Merger Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned indirect
subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Odds Holdings, and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, solely in its capacity as representative of the shareholders of Odds Holdings (the “OH Shareholders”). Merger Sub was merged with and into Odds Holdings, with Odds Holdings surviving as our indirect wholly owned subsidiary. In connection with the OddsJam Acquisition, Odds Holdings changed its name to GDC Odds Holdings, Inc., and following the closing operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of GDC America, Inc.
The principal reason for this acquisition was to accelerate the U.S expansion.
OH Shareholders received initial merger consideration of (i) $64,774 in cash (net of escrow amounts and adjustments for working capital and indebtedness, among other things) and (ii) 708,178 ordinary shares. The shareholders of Odds Holdings may benefit from an additional payment of up to a maximum of $60,000 payable based on Odds Holdings’ growth in contribution in fiscal 2025, and a further potential additional payment of up to $80,000 less the 2025 performance amount payable based on Odds Holdings’ achieving a growth target in fiscal 2026. If the 2025 performance amount is less than $40,000 then it is to be paid in full by April 1, 2026. If the 2025 performance amount exceeds $40,000 then $40,000 is to be paid by April 1, 2026 and the remainder is to be paid by April 1, 2027. The 2026 performance amount shall be paid in full by April 1, 2027. The Company has the option to pay up to 50% of each of the additional payments in ordinary shares.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Group incurred acquisition-related costs of $325 on legal and consulting fees, which were included in general and administrative expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2024, $1,942 was expensed.
In connection with the OddsJam Acquisition, certain acquired assets and liabilities were transferred to other Group subsidiaries. Since the acquisition date, revenue associated with the acquisition amounted to $8,587. The Company cannot break out expenses incurred since the acquisition date.
Under the preliminary purchase price accounting, the Company recognized goodwill of $57,220 which is calculated as the excess of both the consideration paid and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and represents synergy from combining Gambling.com and OddsJam operations. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The fair value of the ordinary shares issued as part of the OddsJam Acquisition reflected the share price as of date of transaction. The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of January 1, 2025 as calculated by a third-party valuation firm. The Company expects to complete the final purchase price allocation prior to December 31, 2025.
The fair value of the contingent consideration utilized the following assumptions as part of the option approach methodology: (i) probability of obtaining the financial conditions ranging from 29% - 51%, (ii) discount rates ranging from 7.58 - 7.72%, (iii) volatility of 62.2% as applied to forecasted performance conditions. At the end of each reporting period, the Company will remeasure the fair value of the OddsJam Acquisition contingent consideration. As of March 31, 2025, no remeasurement of the contingent consideration has been performed because the fair value of the contingent consideration as of the date of acquisition has been recently assessed. No significant changes in facts and circumstances have occurred between the date of acquisition and March 31, 2025.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, unwinding costs of contingent consideration payable for the OddsJam Acquisition amounted to $436. The Group expects to incur fair value movements and unwinding costs related to the contingent consideration until March 31, 2027.
The table below outlines the preliminary allocation of the purchase price for the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities of OddsJam resulting in goodwill:
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Purchase price consideration: | |
Cash paid | 64,774 | |
Common shares issued, at fair value | 9,971 | |
Contingent and deferred consideration, at fair value | 25,480 | |
Total acquisition consideration | 100,225 | |
Assets acquired: | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,141 | |
Accounts receivable | 790 | |
Prepaid expenses | 86 | |
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Domain names and related websites | 8,237 | |
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Customer base | 26,159 | |
Acquired technology and Software | 23,956 | |
Deferred tax | 1,672 | |
Other current assets | 1,877 | |
Total assets acquired | 63,918 | |
Liabilities assumed: | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (743) | |
Deferred income | (1,502) | |
Income tax | (1,861) | |
Deferred tax | (14,875) | |
Contingent consideration | (146) | |
Other current liabilities | (1,786) | |
Total liabilities assumed | (20,913) | |
Total net assets | 43,005 | |
Goodwill | 57,220 | |
Total acquisition consideration | 100,225 | |
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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| COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT | | LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS | | | TOTAL |
Net book amount as of January 1, 2025 | 1,319 | | | 514 | | | | 1,833 | |
Additions | 227 | | | 84 | | | | 311 | |
Depreciation charge | (102) | | | (24) | | | | (126) | |
Translation differences | 34 | | | 11 | | | | 45 | |
As of March 31, 2025 | 1,478 | | | 585 | | | | 2,063 | |
Cost | 2,499 | | | 809 | | | | 3,308 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (1,021) | | | (224) | | | | (1,245) | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2025 | 1,478 | | | 585 | | | | 2,063 | |
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Net book amount as of January 1, 2024 | 802 | | | 106 | | | | 908 | |
Additions | 72 | | | — | | | | 72 | |
Depreciation charge | (64) | | | (6) | | | | (70) | |
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Translation differences | (10) | | | (2) | | | | (12) | |
As of March 31, 2024 | 800 | | | 98 | | | | 898 | |
Cost | 1,481 | | | 229 | | | | 1,710 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (681) | | | (131) | | | | (812) | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2024 | 800 | | | 98 | | | | 898 | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, cash paid for the acquisition of property and equipment was $311 and $72, respectively.
The following is the reconciliation of depreciation expense:
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
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Depreciation expensed to general and administrative expenses (Note 20) | 126 | | | 70 | | | | | | | |
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7. LEASES
Below are the carrying amounts of the Group’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities and the movements during the periods presented:
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| Right-of-Use Assets | | Lease Liabilities |
As of January 1, 2025 | 4,632 | | | 5,032 | |
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Amortization of right-of-use assets | (271) | | | — | |
Interest expense | — | | | 74 | |
Payments | — | | | (287) | |
Translation differences | 60 | | | 68 | |
As of March 31, 2025 | 4,421 | | | 4,887 | |
As of January 1, 2024 | 1,460 | | | 1,723 | |
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Amortization of right-of-use assets | (99) | | | — | |
Interest expense | — | | | 34 | |
Payments | — | | | (134) | |
Translation differences | (15) | | | (21) | |
As of March 31, 2024 | 1,346 | | | 1,602 | |
As of March 31, 2025, amounts due less than one year of $1,278 were included within lease liabilities in the table above (December 31, 2024: $1,213).
Lease payments not recognized as a liability
The Group has elected not to recognize a lease liability for leases that are short term (those with an expected lease term of 12 months or less). Payments made under such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis.
The expense and cash paid relating to payments not included in the measurement of the lease liability was as follows:
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
Short-term leases (Note 20) | 39 | | | 154 | | | | | | | |
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Future lease commitments
In April 2025, a subsidiary of the Group signed a long-term lease agreement for an office property in New York, New York. The lease is expected to commence in July 2025 and has a minimum non-cancelable duration of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two or three years. The lease will result in finance cash out flow of $458 over the non-cancelable lease term.
8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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| DOMAIN NAMES MOBILE APPS AND RELATED WEBSITES | | ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE | | | GOODWILL | | CUSTOMER CONTRACTS AND CUSTOMER BASES | | CONTENT ASSETS | | INTERNALLY DEVELOPED INTANGIBLES | | TOTAL |
Net book amount as of January 1, 2025 | 108,486 | | | 414 | | | | 10,800 | | | 6,573 | | | — | | | 4,538 | | | 130,811 | |
Additions | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 845 | | | 845 | |
Business combinations (Note 5) | 8,237 | | | 23,956 | | | | 57,220 | | | 26,159 | | | — | | | — | | | 115,572 | |
Amortization charge | (211) | | | (823) | | | | — | | | (1,977) | | | — | | | (368) | | | (3,379) | |
Translation differences | 4,033 | | | 19 | | | | (17) | | | 65 | | | — | | | 194 | | | 4,294 | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2025 | 120,545 | | | 23,566 | | | | 68,003 | | | 30,820 | | | — | | | 5,209 | | | 248,143 | |
Cost | 127,641 | | | 24,418 | | | | 68,003 | | | 38,363 | | | 3,812 | | | 8,300 | | | 270,537 | |
Accumulated amortization | (7,096) | | | (852) | | | | — | | | (7,543) | | | (3,812) | | | (3,091) | | | (22,394) | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2025 | 120,545 | | | 23,566 | | | | 68,003 | | | 30,820 | | | — | | | 5,209 | | | 248,143 | |
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Net book amount as of January 1, 2024 | 78,071 | | | — | | | | 10,800 | | | 4,964 | | | — | | | 4,165 | | | 98,000 | |
Additions | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 541 | | | 541 | |
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Amortization charge | (18) | | | — | | | | — | | | (155) | | | — | | | (282) | | | (455) | |
Translation differences | (1,502) | | | — | | | | — | | | (5) | | | — | | | (95) | | | (1,602) | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2024 | 76,551 | | | — | | | | 10,800 | | | 4,804 | | | — | | | 4,329 | | | 96,484 | |
Cost | 83,366 | | | — | | | | 10,800 | | | 7,540 | | | 3,540 | | | 6,036 | | | 111,282 | |
Accumulated amortization | (6,815) | | | — | | | | — | | | (2,736) | | | (3,540) | | | (1,707) | | | (14,798) | |
Net book amount as of March 31, 2024 | 76,551 | | | — | | | | 10,800 | | | 4,804 | | | — | | | 4,329 | | | 96,484 | |
Additions during the three months ended March 31, 2025 include the assets from the OddsJam Acquisition. The acquired intangible assets are categorized among domain names and related websites, customer contracts and customer bases, goodwill and acquired technology (additional information regarding the acquisition of intangible assets is disclosed in Note 5).
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, domain names, mobile apps and related websites balance included fully amortized mobile apps with book value of $6,950 and $6,470, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, cash paid for intangible assets other than those acquired in business combinations and capitalized software developments was $827 and $541, respectively.
The following table distinguishes finite and indefinite intangible assets as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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Net book value of assets with finite useful lives | | | | | | |
Customer contracts | | 30,820 | | | 6,573 | | | |
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Acquired technology and Software | | 23,566 | | | 414 | | | |
Domain names and related websites | | 7,998 | | | — | | | |
Internally developed intangibles | | 5,209 | | | 4,538 | | | |
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Total net book value of assets with finite useful lives | | 67,593 | | | 11,525 | | | |
Net book value of assets with indefinite useful lives | | | | | | |
Domain names and related websites | | 112,547 | | | 108,486 | | | |
Goodwill | | 68,003 | | | 10,800 | | | |
Total net book value of assets with indefinite useful lives | | 180,550 | | | 119,286 | | | |
Total net book value of intangible assets excluding Goodwill | | 248,143 | | | 130,811 | | | |
9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
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Trade receivables, net | 18,368 | | | 17,935 | | | |
Accrued revenue | 330 | | | 252 | | | |
Other receivables | 2,122 | | | 1,278 | | | |
Deposits | 411 | | | 163 | | | |
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Prepayments | 2,738 | | | 1,532 | | | |
| 23,969 | | | 21,160 | | | |
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Trade receivables, gross | 20,339 | | | 19,599 | |
Credit loss allowance | (1,971) | | | (1,664) | |
Trade receivables, net | 18,368 | | | 17,935 | |
Trade receivables are unsecured and subject to settlement of up to 45 days. Details on movements in the allowance are disclosed within Note 4.
10. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents includes deposits held at banks. Due to their short-term nature, cash and cash equivalents are not measured at fair value because the carrying value approximates the fair value.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
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Cash at bank | 21,498 | | | 13,729 | |
We maintain cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of bank deposits held with banks that, at times, exceed federally or locally insured limits.
11. SHARE CAPITAL
Total authorized shares of the Company are unlimited and have no par value. The following table outlines common share activity for each period presented.
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Issued and fully paid ordinary shares | | | |
As of January 1, 2025 | 34,762,899 | | |
Issue of ordinary shares to satisfy employee entitlements arising from the vesting of Restricted Share Units (Note 13) | 95,220 | | |
Issue of ordinary shares in exchange of share options exercised (Note 14) | 36,857 | | |
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Issue of ordinary shares as a payment of consideration for OddsJam Acquisition (Note 5) | 708,178 | | |
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As of March 31, 2025 | 35,603,154 | | |
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As of January 1, 2024 | 37,222,549 | | |
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Issue of ordinary shares in exchange of share options exercised (Note 14) | 30,000 | | |
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Treasury shares acquired | (329,490) | | | |
As of March 31, 2024 | 36,923,059 | | |
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Share repurchase program
In May 2022, a repurchase program of up to 30 million of the Company’s ordinary shares was authorized at the Company’s general meeting of shareholders. The authorization of the program will expire May 18, 2027, unless renewed or revoked by the Company. In November 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved the repurchase up to $10,000 of the Company’s’ ordinary shares in open market transactions, including under plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In each of May 2024, August 2024 and November 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved additional repurchases under the program of $10,000 of the Company ordinary shares, for a total of $40,000 since inception. As of March 31, 2025, $10,000 was available under the repurchase program.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares. As of March 31, 2025, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 3,288,665 shares with an average price of $9.12 for a total consideration of $29,998 since the commencement of the repurchase program.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 329,490 shares with an average price of $9.10 for a total consideration of $3,000. As of March 31, 2024, a balance of $102 was outstanding for share purchases consummated during the quarter then ended. That balance was settled in April 2024. Cash used to repurchase shares during the three months ended March 31, 2024 included $187 for shares purchased in December 2023.
The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, available liquidity, alternative investment opportunities, and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of ordinary shares. The Company intends to use current cash and cash equivalents, the cash flow it generates from operations and borrowings to fund the share repurchase program. All shares purchased will be held in the Company’s treasury for possible future issuance.
12. CAPITAL RESERVE
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| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
Opening carrying amount | 78,037 | | | 74,166 | | | | | |
Share options and warrants exercised (Notes 11, 13) | 302 | | | 173 | | | | | |
Issue of ordinary shares as a payment of consideration for OddsJam acquisition (Note 5) | 9,971 | | | — | | | | | |
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Issue of ordinary shares to satisfy employee entitlements arising from the vesting of Restricted Share Units (Note 13) | 837 | | | — | | | | | |
Share options expired (Notes 13, 14) | 13 | | | — | | | | | |
Closing carrying amount | 89,160 | | | 74,339 | | | | | |
13. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION RESERVE
As at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had the following share options and restricted share units (“RSUs”) outstanding under the Amended and Restated 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2020 Stock Incentive Plan”) and Founders Awards (as defined below) outstanding:
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| | March 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 |
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Share options | | 1,126,561 | | | 1,165,918 | |
RSUs | | 797,328 | | | 611,831 | |
Total grants outstanding under 2020 Stock Incentive Plan | | 1,923,889 | | | 1,777,749 | |
Founders Awards granted in 2021 | | 4,056,770 | | | 4,056,770 | |
Total grants and awards outstanding | | 5,980,659 | | | 5,834,519 | |
Changes in the share-based compensation reserve are as follows:
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| OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS | | USD thousand |
As at January 1, 2025 | 5,834,519 | | 10,624 | |
Share options expense | — | | 432 | |
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Share options exercised | (36,857) | | (98) | |
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Share options expired | (2,500) | | (13) | |
Restricted Share Units expense | — | | 422 | |
Restricted Share Units Granted | 284,244 | | 590 | |
Restricted Share Units Vested | (95,220) | | (837) | |
Restricted Share Units forfeited | (3,527) | | (14) | |
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As of March 31, 2025 | 5,980,659 | | 11,106 | |
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As at January 1, 2024 | 5,852,864 | | 7,414 | |
Restricted share units granted | 397,512 | | 455 | |
Share options expense | — | | 639 | |
Share options exercised (Note 14) | (30,000) | | (67) | |
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Share options forfeited | (190,417) | | (249) | |
Restricted share units forfeited | (6,847) | | (8) | |
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As of March 31, 2024 | 6,023,112 | | 8,184 | |
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14. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
On October 22, 2020, at an extraordinary general meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan. Under the current Amended and Restated 2020 Plan, which was last amended and restated on May 18, 2022, employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors are eligible to be awarded share warrants, and receive share options, RSUs and other stock-based awards.
Share Options
Share options can be in the form of incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient upon receipt of the option. The options carry neither the right to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised at any time after the vesting date(s) up to the date of their expiration. The number of options granted, and the exercise price of the options is fixed by the board of directors or compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company.
Under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, awards may be granted for up to 4,345,244 shares as of March 31, 2025. The number of shares that may be awarded under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan increases by an amount equal to 2% of the outstanding ordinary shares at the beginning of each year, or as otherwise determined by the Company’s board of directors. If any award expires or is terminated, surrendered, or canceled without having been fully exercised or is forfeited in whole or in part, or results in any ordinary shares not being issued, then the unused ordinary shares covered by such award shall again be available for the grant of awards under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.
In July 2021, and, in connection with the Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”), the Company granted options for 4,056,770 shares subject to performance vesting to its CEO and COO (the “Founders’ Awards”). Each Founders’ Award is divided into twelve tranches, each subject to different market capitalization thresholds. Each holder is required to hold any exercised shares for a period of three years (“holding period”) after the exercise date. As of March 31, 2025, the performance conditions were not met for any of the tranches.
The number of share options outstanding under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan and the Founders’ Awards as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
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| NUMBER OF AWARDS | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE PRICE PER SHARE IN USD |
Awards outstanding as of January 1, 2025 | 5,222,688 | | 8.32 | |
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Exercised | (36,857) | | 5.43 | |
Expired | (2,500) | | 12.69 | |
Awards outstanding as of March 31, 2025 | 5,183,331 | | 8.34 |
Awards exercisable as of March 31, 2025 | 832,265 | | 9.44 | |
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Awards outstanding as of January 1, 2024 | 5,852,864 | | 8.25 | |
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Forfeited | (190,417) | | 13.23 | |
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Exercised | (30,000) | | | 3.52 |
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Awards outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | 5,632,447 | | 8.11 |
Awards exercisable as of March 31, 2024 | 907,730 | | 7.95 | |
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The weighted-average share price for share options and warrants exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was $14.79 and $9.26, respectively.
As of March 31, 2025 and 2024, the weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding was 5.85 years and 6.73 years, respectively. The range of exercise prices for options and warrants issued as share-based payments was $3.52 to $14.71 per share as of each of March 31, 2025 and 2024.
There were no options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Restricted Share Units
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved the issuance of 284,244 and 397,512 RSUs to employees, respectively. The RSUs vest 25% annually and become non-forfeitable over four years from the date of grant, subject to continuing employment. The fair value of the RSUs is based on the fair market value of the Company’s ordinary shares on the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period.
A summary of the RSU activity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, is as follows:
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| NUMBER OF SHARES | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE GRANT DATE FAIR VALUE, USD |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2025 | 611,831 | | | 9.42 |
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Granted | 284,244 | | | 14.49 |
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Vested | (95,220) | | | 9.26 |
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Forfeited | (3,527) | | | 10.73 |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025 | 797,328 | | 9.58 | |
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Outstanding as of January 1, 2024 | — | | | — | |
Granted | 397,512 | | 9.26 | |
Forfeited | (6,847) | | | 9.26 | |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | 390,665 | | 9.26 | |
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Share-based Payment Expense
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
Share options expense | 432 | | | 390 | | | | | | | |
RSU expense | 977 | | | 447 | | | | | | | |
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Share-based payment expense | 1,409 | | | 837 | | | | | | | |
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| | 2025 | | 2024 |
Unrecognized share-based payment expense, USD | | | | |
Equity classified share options (excluding Founder Awards) | | 711 | | | 1,627 | |
Founders Awards | | 2,701 | | | 3,706 | |
RSUs | | 6,332 | | | 3,233 |
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Weighted average remaining amortization period, years | | | | |
Equity classified share options (excluding Founder Awards) | | 1.08 | | 1.82 |
Founders Awards | | 3.00 | | 3.94 |
RSUs | | 1.89 | | | 3.78 |
Share-based Compensation Reserve
The share-based payment expense is included within the share-based compensation reserve (see Note 13).
15. BORROWINGS
Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On March 19, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GDC Media Limited, GDC America, Inc., and Roto Sports, Inc., as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as lender. The Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement provided for a $25,000 term loan and a $25,000 revolving credit facility was to mature on March 19, 2027.
On January 1, 2025, the Borrowers and the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo, as lender, which amended the Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement to increase the term loan commitments to $75,000 and add Odds Holdings, Inc., OddsJam, Inc., and OpticOdds, Inc. as guarantors.
On February 28, 2025, the Borrowers and the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for the following: (x) the credit facility increased from $100,000 to $165,000, consisting of a revolving credit facility of $90,000 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a term loan of $75,000 (the “Term Loan” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Wells Fargo Credit Facility”), (y) the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was syndicated across multiple lenders and (z) the maturity date of the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was extended to February 28, 2028. Amendment No. 1 also modified certain other terms and definitions, including raising the uncommitted incremental facilities cap from $10,000 to $50,000. References to the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement” herein also include Amendment No. 1 unless the context indicates otherwise.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Axos Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, acted as joint lenders arrangers in connection with Amendment No. 1. Wells Fargo, Axos Bank, First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Citibank, N.A., Texas Capital Bank, and Comerica Bank are lenders under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.
The proceeds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are being, and will be, used for working capital, to settle deferred consideration, for permitted acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes and other permitted uses. As of March 31, 2025, the Company borrowed the full amount of the Term Loan of $75,000, and $19,500 under the Revolving Credit Facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repaid $23,381 and borrowed a further $75,000 under the Term Loan and $19,500 under the Revolving Credit Facility, such that $70,500 was available under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025.
The Borrowers may designate each loan under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as a (1) “Base Rate Loan”, (2) a “Term SOFR Loan”, or (3) a “Daily Simple RFR Loan.” A Base Rate Loan bears interest at (i) the highest of (a) a Prime Rate, (b) Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (c) Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) for one-month tenor plus 1.00%, (ii) plus an applicable margin of 2.5% per annum (the “Applicable Margin”). A Term SOFR Loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR Rate plus 0.10% plus the Applicable Margin.
The Term Loan requires minimum annual repayment, beginning July 1, 2025, equal to 15% of the borrowed principal amount, and is repayable by February 28, 2028. Such installment payments will be paid on a quarterly basis. The borrowers may prepay the Term Loan, and borrow, prepay and reborrow loans under the Revolving Credit Facility, without premium or penalty, subject to customary breakage costs for certain types of loans. Any outstanding principal balance under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, together with accrued and unpaid interest, is due on the maturity date. The Borrowers are also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type.
The obligations under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, which are borrowers under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
The Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with a maximum leverage ratio not greater than 3.00 to 1.00, a minimum consolidated fixed charges ratio requirement and a minimum liquidity requirement. Additionally, the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains customary negative covenants, including covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, create or incur liens, incur indebtedness, pay dividends or distributions on their capital stock, effect certain mergers, make investments, sell or otherwise dispose of assets and enter into transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the debt covenants set forth in the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
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| As of March 31, |
| 2025 | | |
As at January 1, 2025 | 22,931 | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | 94,500 | | | |
Repayment of principal | (23,381) | | | |
Issuance costs related to borrowings | (5,656) | | | |
Interest expense on borrowings (Note 21) | 2,004 | | | |
Interest paid | (1,730) | | | |
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Translation differences | (152) | | | |
As of March 31, 2025 | 88,516 | | | |
16. AMOUNTS COMMITTED ON ASSETS’ ACQUISITION
As of March 31, 2025, deferred consideration committed on acquisitions consists of contractual obligations resulting from acquisitions of intangible assets from third parties (see Note 3).
As of March 31, 2025, the present value of the fixed consideration payable related to the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets was $11,176, which was subsequently paid on April 1, 2025 (see Note 25). This includes consideration contingent upon revenue performance of the Freebets.com Assets from acquisition date through December 31, 2024. Such contingent consideration was capped at a maximum of $5,000. As of December 31, 2024, the contingent consideration was fixed at $3,652 based on the performance criteria. As a result, the liability is presented as deferred consideration as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, deferred consideration of $300 related to the Group’s 2022 acquisition of Roto Sports.
17. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
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| As of March 31, 2025 | | As of December 31, 2024 |
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Current | | | |
Trade payables(i) | 1,707 | | | 2,396 | |
Accruals (ii) | 4,440 | | | 6,392 | |
Indirect taxes | 977 | | | 1,342 | |
Other payables | 516 | | | 75 | |
| 7,640 | | | 10,205 | |
(i) Trade payables balance is unsecured, interest-free and settled within 60 days from incurrence.
(ii) Included in accruals is $2,756 (2024: $2,632) related to financial liabilities which is comprised of accrued media partnership costs and other unbilled operational expenses.
18. DEFERRED TAX
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to the same fiscal authority, and there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented on a gross basis in the consolidated statement of financial position for amounts attributable to different tax jurisdictions which cannot be offset. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented net on a consolidated basis within a tax jurisdiction when there is a legally enforceable right to fiscal consolidation. As at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, deferred tax is presented on a gross basis in the consolidated statement of financial position as it is related to different tax jurisdictions and not eligible for offset.
The following amounts determined after appropriate offsetting are shown in the consolidated statement of financial position:
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| As of March 31, 2025 | | As of December 31, 2024 |
Deferred tax asset | 5,812 | | | 6,418 | |
Deferred tax liability | (7,876) | | | (2,258) | |
Deferred tax (liability) asset, net | (2,064) | | | 4,160 | |
The change in the deferred tax account was as follows:
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| As of March 31, 2025 | | |
Deferred tax, net at the beginning of the period | 4,160 | | | |
Business combination (Note 5) | (13,203) | | | |
Credited/(charged) to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (Note 23) | 6,753 | | | |
Translation differences | 226 | | | |
Deferred tax, net at the end of the period | (2,064) | | | |
Deferred taxes are calculated on temporary differences under the liability method using the principal tax rate within the relevant jurisdiction. The balance was comprised of the following:
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| As of March 31, 2025 | | As of December 31, 2024 |
Intangible assets - deferred tax assets | 4,153 | | | 4,615 | |
Intangible assets - deferred tax liability | (15,210) | | | (3,212) | |
Trading losses and other allowances | 8,993 | | | 2,757 | |
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | (2,064) | | | 4,160 | |
At March 31, 2025, the Group had unutilized trading losses and other allowances of $54,611 out of which $2,145 were not recognized based on management’s performance projections for 2025 - 2030 and the related ability to utilize the tax losses resulting in a recognition of a deferred tax asset of $8,993.
At March 31, 2025, the Group had net unutilized capital allowances of $33,562 related to intangible assets, of which all were recognized based on management’s performance projections for 2025 – 2030 and related ability to utilize capital allowance resulting in a recognition of a deferred tax asset of $4,153.
During the quarter, a net deferred tax liability of $13,203 was recognized as part of the business combination accounting for the OddsJam Acquisition (Note 5). This primarily related to a deferred tax liability on intangible assets, ($14,875) partly offset by a deferred tax asset on losses and other deductible temporary differences ($1,672).
At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Group had a deferred tax asset of $298 and $261, respectively related to expected future tax refunds.
At March 31, 2025 deferred tax liability amounted to $15,210, and related to intangible assets acquired as a part of OddsJam ($12,138) and RotoWire ($3,072) acquisitions, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, deferred tax liability amounted to $3,212 and related to intangible assets acquired as a part of RotoWire acquisition.
At December 31, 2024, the Group had unutilized trading losses and other allowances of $59,755, of which $24,861 were not recognized based on management’s performance projections for 2025 – 2030 and the related ability to utilize the tax losses resulting in deferred tax asset recognition of $2,757.
At December 31, 2024, the Group had net unutilized capital allowances of $36,909 related to intangible assets, the balance was recognized in full based on management’s performance projections for 2025 – 2030 and related ability to utilize capital allowance resulting in a recognition of a deferred tax asset of $4,615.
19. REVENUE
Revenue is disaggregated based on how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Marketing
Performance marketing. Performance marketing revenue consists of (i) CPA revenue from arrangements where we are paid exclusively by a single cash payment for each referred player, (ii) revenue share arrangements where we are paid exclusively by a share of the customer’s net gambling revenue ("NGR") from the referred players, and (iii) hybrid revenue from arrangements where we are paid by both a CPA commission and a revenue share commission from the referred players.
Within performance marketing, we consider each referred player to be a separate performance obligation. The performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time when the referral is accepted by the relevant online gambling operator. Revenue share fees for each referred player are considered variable consideration and are
only recognized to the extent it is probable that no significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized for the referral will occur when the ultimate fees are known.
CPA fees for each referred player are recognized when earned upon acceptance of the referral by the online gambling operator.
Fees generated by each customer during a particular month are typically paid to us within 30-45 days after the invoice date.
Advertising and other. Advertising and other revenue includes revenue from arrangements not based on the referred players and includes advertising on our platform and onboarding fees. For advertising and other revenue, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Data
Subscription. Data revenue consists of consumer and enterprise subscription revenue from data, data analytics and data syndication services. For subscription revenue, we consider each subscription to be a separate performance obligation. We satisfy our performance obligation, and revenue from these services is recognized, on a straight-line basis over the subscription period. We record deferred revenue upon execution of subscriptions when the subscription plan requires upfront payment.
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (USD in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Marketing | 30,736 | | | 27,256 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Data | 9,899 | | | 1,959 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Group presents revenue as disaggregated by market based on the location of end user as follows:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
North America | 20,979 | | | 14,816 | | | | | | | |
U.K. and Ireland | 11,085 | | | 8,920 | | | | | | | |
Other Europe | 5,935 | | | 3,861 | | | | | | | |
Rest of the world | 2,636 | | | 1,618 | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | | | |
The Group presents disaggregated revenue by monetization type as follows:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
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Performance marketing | 25,731 | | | 23,373 | | | | | | | |
Subscription | 9,899 | | | 1,959 | | | | | | | |
Advertising & other | 5,005 | | | 3,883 | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | | | |
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, performance marketing revenue was generated by the following categories: cost per acquisition 38%, revenue share 24% and hybrid 37%, compared to 52%, 15% and 33%, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The Group also tracks its revenues based on the product type from which it is derived. Revenue disaggregated by product type was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
Casino | 24,576 | | | 19,810 | | | | | | | |
Sports | 15,384 | | | 9,137 | | | | | | | |
Other | 675 | | | 268 | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | | | |
Contract balances
The following table provides contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
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| As of March 31, 2025 | | As of December 31, 2024 |
Contract assets | 330 | | | 252 | |
Contract liabilities | (5,366) | | | (2,616) | |
The contract assets primarily relate to the Group’s rights to consideration for services provided but not yet billed at the reporting date. The contract assets mainly relate to performance marketing revenue and subscription and content syndication revenue. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional and an invoice is issued.
The contract liabilities primarily relate to the advances received from customers for subscriptions purchased on the RotoWire.com and OddsJam.com websites, for which revenue is recognized over time. It is expected that deferred income will be recognized as revenue over the next year.
Below is the carrying amount of the Group’s contract liabilities and the movements during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, |
| 2025 | | | 2024 |
As of January 1 | 2,616 | | | | 2,207 | |
Changes due to business combinations (Note 5) | 1,502 | | | | — | |
Amounts included in contract liabilities that was recognized as revenue during the period | (7,573) | | | | (1,143) | |
Cash received in advance of performance during the period | 8,821 | | | | 1,396 | |
As of March 31 | 5,366 | | | | 2,460 | |
Customers
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, our top ten customers accounted for 24% of our revenue, and no single customer generated at least 10% of the Group’s total revenue for the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our top ten customers accounted for 43% of our revenue, and no single customer generated at least 10% of the Group’s total revenue for the period.
20. OPERATING EXPENSES
Sales and marketing expenses
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
People costs | 8,333 | | | 6,257 | | | | | | | |
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External marketing expenses | 2,528 | | | 1,520 | | | | | | | |
External content | 732 | | | 1,048 | | | | | | | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 2,210 | | | 173 | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment expense | 397 | | | 164 | | | | | | | |
Software and subscriptions | 343 | | | 220 | | | | | | | |
Other | 620 | | | 230 | | | | | | | |
Total sales and marketing expenses | 15,163 | | | 9,612 | | | | | | | |
Technology expenses
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
People costs | 2,963 | | | 2,455 | | | | | | | |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 1,169 | | | 282 | | | | | | | |
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Software and subscriptions | 658 | | | 275 | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment expense | 36 | | | 49 | | | | | | | |
Other | 367 | | | 154 | | | | | | | |
Total technology expenses | 5,193 | | | 3,215 | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
People costs | 3,408 | | | 2,990 | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment and related expenses | 976 | | | 624 | | | | | | | |
Legal and consultancy fees | 1,488 | | | 798 | | | | | | | |
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Acquisition related costs | 325 | | | 807 | | | | | | | |
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Insurance | 109 | | | 109 | | | | | | | |
Short-term leases | 39 | | | 154 | | | | | | | |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 271 | | | 99 | | | | | | | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | 126 | | | 70 | | | | | | | |
Software and subscriptions | 369 | | | 294 | | | | | | | |
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Other | 564 | | | 359 | | | | | | | |
Total general and administrative expenses | 7,675 | | | 6,304 | | | | | | | |
21. FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE EXPENSES
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain | 3,858 | | | 870 | | | | | | | |
Interest income | 36 | | | 74 | | | | | | | |
Total finance income | 3,894 | | | 944 | | | | | | | |
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Finance expense consists of the following: | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange loss | 90 | | | 151 | | | | | | | |
Unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration | 684 | | | 253 | | | | | | | |
Interest expense on lease liabilities | 74 | | | 34 | | | | | | | |
Interest expense on borrowings | 2,004 | | | — | | | | | | | |
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Other finance results | 122 | | | 16 | | | | | | | |
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Total finance expenses | 2,974 | | | 454 | | | | | | | |
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Net finance income | 920 | | | 490 | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain and loss of the Group are comprised of translation gains of balances of monetary assets
and liabilities denominated in currencies other than each entity’s functional currency, and related to loan, cash and cash equivalents and intercompany balances.
The unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration is associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred consideration for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets and the contingent consideration from the OddsJam Acquisition during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Group expects to incur financial expenses related to the contingent consideration payable amount from the OddsJam Acquisition until March 2027. The final deferred consideration amount for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets was paid in April 2025, and as a result, the Group will not incur further expenses related to this transaction.
The unwinding of deferred consideration is directly associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred consideration for the acquisition of BonusFinder during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The final deferred consideration amount for the acquisition of BonusFinder was paid in April 2024, and as a result, the Group will not incur further expenses related to this transaction.
22. BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (amounts are in USD thousand except shares and per share amounts).
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | | 7,299 | | | | | |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic | 35,572,365 | | 37,088,365 | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic | 0.32 | | | 0.20 | | | | |
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | 7,299 | | | | |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted | 36,219,725 | | | 38,175,047 | | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted | 0.31 | | 0.19 | | | | |
The calculation of diluted income per share has been based on the following weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding after adjustment for the effect of all dilutive potential ordinary shares:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, basic | 35,572,365 | | 37,088,365 | | | | |
Effect of share options | 325,280 | | | 345,091 | | | | | |
Effect of contingently issuable ordinary shares related to business combinations | — | | | 741,591 | | | | | |
Unvested ordinary shares | 322,080 | | | — | | | | | |
Weighted-average number of ordinary shares, diluted | 36,219,725 | | | 38,175,047 | | | | | |
Options, warrants and RSUs to purchase or acquire 5,980,659 and 6,023,112 ordinary shares were outstanding at March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, that could potentially be dilutive in the future (see Note 13).
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, (i) 4,116,770 (March 31, 2024: 4,840,529) options and (ii) 284,244 (March 31, 2024: 397,512) RSUs were each excluded from the diluted weighted-average number of ordinary shares calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
For disclosures regarding the number of outstanding shares, see Note 11.
23. INCOME TAX (CREDIT) CHARGE
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
Current tax expense | 6,466 | | | 822 | | | | | |
Deferred tax (credit) charge (Note 18) | (6,753) | | | 260 | | | | | |
| (287) | | | 1,082 | | | | | |
The expected weighted average tax rate of the Group amounted to (3)% and 13% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, as follows:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | | | |
Income before tax | 10,949 | | | 8,381 | | | | | |
Expected tax expense | 1,398 | | | 822 | | | | | |
Tax effects of: | | | | | | | |
Disallowed expenses | (46) | | | 313 | | | | | |
Origination and reversal of temporary differences | (1,585) | | | — | | | | | |
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Change in estimates related to prior periods | — | | | 31 | | | | | |
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During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Group paid net tax of $753 (March 31, 2024: received a net reimbursement of $214).
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related parties comprise the Group’s significant shareholders (beneficial owners of more than 5% of any class of the Group’s voting securities), directors and executive officers, and immediate family members of the foregoing persons. No other related parties with joint control or significant influence were identified. Related party transactions are approved by the Group’s Audit Committee or board of directors in accordance with the Group’s Related Party Transactions Policy.
Directors’ and key management emoluments
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the Group, including directors. Compensation paid or payable to key management
formed a part of general and administrative costs, and was comprised of the following:
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Non-executive directors’ fees | 128 | | | 144 | | | | | |
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The emoluments paid to the directors (executive and non-executive) during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $1,106 and $646, respectively.
The following transactions were incurred with related parties:
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As at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance outstanding to key management and non-executive directors was $348 and $1,192, respectively, and were included within accruals as the amounts are expected to be paid in less than one year.
As at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the following share options, including Founders’ Awards, RSUs and restricted shares were held by related parties:
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RSUs held by key management and executive directors | 222,113 | | 222,113 | |
Restricted shares held by non-executive directors | 56,995 | | 56,995 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company granted 14,255 RSUs to key management (see Note 14). There were no similar grants during the three months ended March 31, 2025
25. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
Freebets.com Assets Acquisition Deferred Consideration Payment
On April 1, 2025, the Group settled the final deferred consideration payment of $11,176 in relation to the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets.
Cross-Currency Swap Agreement
Effective April 1, 2025, the Group entered into a cross-currency swap agreement with Wells Fargo to synthetically convert the existing USD-denominated Term Loan into Euro-denominated borrowings for the duration of the underlying Term Loan drawn under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
New York Lease Agreement
In April 2025, a subsidiary of the Group signed a long-term lease agreement for an office property in New York, New York. The lease is expected to commence in July 2025 and has a minimum non-cancelable duration of three years, with an option to renew for an additional two or three years.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Overview
We are a fast-growing provider of marketing and sports data services for the global online gambling industry. We help online gambling operators, including for online casino and sports betting, reach high intent audiences and acquire new customers in 19 national markets across more than ten languages through a platform of marketing technologies and premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com and Casinos.com. Through our sports data platform and under the OddsJam, OpticOdds and RotoWire brands, we assist consumers and power enterprises to succeed in sports betting and fantasy sports.
We have a workforce of more than 600 employees and operates globally, primarily from offices in the Ireland and the United States. Our principal executive offices are located at 22 Grenville Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8PX, Channel Islands.
Marketing
We utilize our proprietary marketing technology platform and portfolio of premier branded websites including Gambling.com, Bookies.com, Casinos.com and Freebets.com, in addition to over 50 local websites to help online gambling operators target high intent audiences and acquire new customers. We tailor each one of our websites to different user interests and markets within the online gambling industry by producing original content relating to the sector, such as news, odds, statistics, product reviews and product comparisons of locally available online gambling services. We utilize our marketing technology platform, websites, and media partnerships to attract online gamblers through online marketing efforts and refer these online gamblers to operators licensed by gambling regulators. In this way, we provide enterprise marketing services to online gambling operators.
We primarily generate revenue through performance marketing by referring online gamblers from one of our websites to online gambling operators. When these referred online gamblers are converted by the gambling operators into actual paying players, by registering a new account and making a deposit into that account, this online gambler becomes one of our referred players. Each of our referred players entitles us to remuneration pursuant to our agreements with the online gambling operator. Our performance marketing agreements are primarily based on a revenue share model, Cost Per Acquisition model (also referred to as CPA), or a combination of both, which is referred to as hybrid. We also generate Advertising and other revenue from arrangement not based on the referred players including advertising and onboarding fees on our websites.
As we are compensated primarily on a performance-based model, our revenue depends overwhelmingly on the quantity and quality of traffic we can provide to our customers, rather than on our commercial team’s ability to sell advertising based on fixed fees or placements. Our commercial team focuses on finding high performing partners and curating the relationship with our existing partners to improve and expand our business relationships.
Our revenue performance can be optimized by selecting the best commercial model available to us from each of our customers. Usually, some combination of the models will be offered and it is incumbent on us to select and negotiate our preferable model. Operators’ favored model tends to vary over time depending on internal priorities and personnel. Internally, we are agnostic as to the superiority of any one of the three performance marketing models. We have a predictive analytics system which estimates the value to us of each of these models based on each operator, product and market and we simply choose the one that our systems predict will yield the best results.
Online gamblers generally locate our websites via search engines, and we are thus dependent on the effective implementation of Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) strategies across our portfolio of websites. We plan to organically increase our market share by continuing to deliver best in class content on our branded websites through the efficient use of our technology platforms. Google and other search engines are increasingly adept at identifying the high-quality content which deserves prominence. Our investments in content, product and website delivery thus naturally result in strong search engine rankings.
Data
We utilize our proprietary sports data platform and our RotoWire.com, Oddsjam.com and Opticodds.com brands and websites to assist consumers and power enterprises to succeed in sports betting and fantasy sports. We monetize our brands and websites through consumer and enterprise subscriptions services for premium fantasy sports content and real time sports betting odds analytics.
The foundation of our data services came through the acquisitions of Roto Sports in 2022 and Odds Holdings, Inc. in January 2025, which provided us with complementary recurring subscription revenue independent of our online gambling marketing business. These acquisitions contributed to expanding our total addressable market within the online gambling ecosystem.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc.
On January 1, 2025, we completed our acquisition (the “OddsJam Acquisition”) of Odds Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Odds Holdings”), the operator of OddsJam.com and OpticOdds.com, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 12, 2024 (the “OddsJam Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Odyssey Merger Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Odds Holdings, and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, solely in its capacity as representative of the shareholders of Odds Holdings (the “OH Shareholders”). Merger Sub was merged with and into Odds Holdings, with Odds Holdings surviving as our indirect wholly owned subsidiary.
Pursuant to the OddsJam Merger Agreement, we acquired Odds Holdings for an aggregate purchase price equal to (i) $80.0 million, paid at closing on January 1, 2025 (“Closing”) through a combination of (a) $70.0 million in cash, adjusted for working capital and indebtedness, and (b) $10.0 million in the Company’s ordinary shares (“Ordinary Shares”) issued at Closing (the “Closing Share Consideration”), plus (ii) future contingent consideration of up to $80.0 million (the “Earnout Consideration”). The amount of the Earnout Consideration will be based on growth in contribution of the Odds Holdings business during the calendar years of 2025 and 2026, in each case, payable following the end of the applicable measurement period. We may elect, at our sole discretion, to pay up to 50% of such Earnout Consideration in our Ordinary Shares (the “Earnout Share Consideration”), with the remaining portion to be paid in cash.
In connection with the terms of the OddsJam Merger Agreement, we also entered into a registration rights agreement, dated January 1, 2025 (the “OddsJam Registration Rights Agreement”), with certain of the OH Shareholders that provides, among other things, that the Company (a) will no later than 180 days after Closing, subject to certain conditions, file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a shelf registration statement registering for resale the Ordinary Shares comprising the Closing Share Consideration, to be amended or supplemented to include any Earnout Share Consideration, and (b) grants the OH Shareholders certain customary piggyback rights with respect to registered underwritten offerings. We will pay certain expenses of the parties incurred in connection with the exercise of their rights under the OddsJam Registration Rights Agreement and indemnify them for certain securities law matters in connection with any registration statement filed pursuant thereto.
Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On March 19, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GDC Media Limited, GDC America, Inc., and Roto Sports, Inc., as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as lender. The Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement provides for a three-year $25 million term loan and a $25 million revolving credit facility that was to mature on March 19, 2027.
On January 1, 2025, the Borrowers, and the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo, as lender, which amended the Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement to increase the term loan commitments to $75 million and add Odds Holdings, Inc., OddsJam, Inc., and OpticOdds, Inc. as guarantors.
On February 28, 2025, the Borrowers and the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for the following: (x) the credit facility increased from $100 million to $165 million, consisting of a revolving credit facility of $90 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a term loan of $75 million (the “Term Loan” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Wells Fargo Credit Facility”), (y) the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was syndicated across multiple lenders and (z) the maturity date of the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was extended to February 28, 2028. Amendment No. 1 also modified certain other terms and definitions, including raising the uncommitted incremental facilities cap from $10 million to $50 million. References to the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement” herein also include Amendment No. 1 unless the context indicates otherwise.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Axos Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, acted as joint lenders arrangers in connection with Amendment No 1. Wells Fargo, Axos Bank, First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Citibank, N.A., Texas Capital Bank, and Comerica Bank are lenders under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.
The proceeds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are expected to be used for working capital, to settle deferred consideration, for permitted acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes and other permitted uses.
The Borrowers may designate each loan under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as a (1) “Base Rate Loan”, (2) a “Term SOFR Loan”, or (3) a “Daily Simple RFR Loan.” A Base Rate Loan bears interest at (i) the highest of (a) a Prime Rate, (b) Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (c) Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) for one-month tenor plus 1.00%, (ii) plus an applicable margin of 2.5% per annum (the “Applicable Margin”). A Term SOFR Loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR Rate plus 0.10% plus the Applicable Margin.
The Term Loan requires minimum annual repayment, beginning July 1, 2025, equal to 15% of the borrowed principal amount. Such installment payments shall be paid on a quarterly basis. The borrowers may prepay the Term Loan, and borrow, prepay and reborrow loans under the Revolving Credit Facility, without premium or penalty, subject to customary breakage costs for certain types of loans. Any outstanding principal balance under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, together with accrued and unpaid interest, is due on the maturity date. The borrower also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type.
The obligations under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and the wholly owned subsidiaries that are borrowers under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
The Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires the Borrowers to comply with a maximum leverage ratio not greater than 3.00 to 1.00 and a minimum liquidity requirement. Additionally, the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains customary negative covenants, including covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, create or incur liens, incur indebtedness, pay dividends or distributions on their capital stock, effect certain mergers, make investments, sell or otherwise dispose of assets and enter into transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type.
The Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes customary events of default, and customary rights and remedies upon the occurrence of any event of default thereunder, including rights to accelerate the loans, terminate the commitments thereunder and realize upon the collateral securing the obligations under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company has borrowed the full amount of the Term Loan of $75.0 million, and $19.5 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repaid
$23.4 million and borrowed a further $75.0 million under the Term Loan and $19.5 million under the Revolving Credit Facility, such that $70.5 million was available under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025.
Cross-Currency Swap Agreement
On April 1, 2025, the Group entered into a cross-currency swap agreement with Wells Fargo to synthetically convert the existing USD-denominated Term Loan into Euro-denominated borrowings for the duration of the underlying Term Loan drawn under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
Rounding
We have made rounding adjustments to some of the figures included in this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.
Unaudited Results of Operations
The following discussion summarizes our unaudited results of operations for our one reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. This information should be read together with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 6-K.
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Revenue | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | | | 39 | % | | | | | | 43 | % |
Cost of sales | (2,246) | | | (2,233) | | | | | 1 | % | | | | | | 4 | % |
Gross profit | 38,389 | | | 26,982 | | | | | 42 | % | | | | | | 47 | % |
Sales and marketing expenses | (15,163) | | | (9,612) | | | | | 58 | % | | | | | | 63 | % |
Technology expenses | (5,193) | | | (3,215) | | | | | 62 | % | | | | | | 67 | % |
General and administrative expenses | (7,675) | | | (6,304) | | | | | 22 | % | | | | | | 26 | % |
Movements in credit losses allowance and write-offs | (329) | | | 40 | | | | | (923) | % | | | | | | (944) | % |
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Finance expenses | (2,974) | | | (454) | | | | | 555 | % | | | | | | 574 | % |
Income before tax | 10,949 | | | 8,381 | | | | | 31 | % | | | | | | 35 | % |
Income tax credit (charge) | 287 | | | (1,082) | | | | | (127) | % | | | | | | (127) | % |
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | | 7,299 | | | | | 54 | % | | | | | | 59 | % |
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Exchange differences on translating foreign currencies | 1,409 | | | (2,594) | | | | | (154) | % | | | | | | (156) | % |
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the shareholders | 12,645 | | | 4,705 | | | | | 169 | % | | | | | | 177 | % |
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Revenue
We generate revenue from marketing and data services.
Marketing
Performance marketing. Performance marketing revenue consists of (i) CPA revenue from arrangements where we are paid exclusively by a single cash payment for each referred player, (ii) revenue share arrangements where we are paid exclusively by a share of the customer’s net gambling revenue ("NGR") from the referred players, and (iii) hybrid revenue from arrangements where we are paid by both a CPA commission and a revenue share commission from the referred players.
Within performance marketing, we consider each referred player to be a separate performance obligation. The performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time when the referral is accepted by the relevant online
gambling operator. Revenue share fees for each referred player are considered variable consideration and are only recognized to the extent it is probable that no significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized for the referral will occur when the ultimate fees are known.
CPA fees for each referred player are recognized when earned upon acceptance of the referral by the online gambling operator.
Fees generated by each customer during a particular month are typically paid to us within 30-45 days after the invoice date.
Advertising and other. Advertising, media and other revenue includes revenue from arrangements not based on the referred players and includes advertising on our platform and onboarding fees. For advertising, media and other revenue, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Data
Subscription. Data revenue consists of consumer and enterprise subscription revenue from data, data analytics and data syndication services. For subscription revenue, we consider each subscription to be a separate performance obligation. We satisfy our performance obligation, and revenue from these services is recognized, on a straight-line basis over the subscription period. We record deferred revenue upon execution of subscriptions when the subscription plan requires upfront payment.
Total revenue increased by $11.4 million, or 39%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, due to growth in both casino and sports and across North America, the U.K and Ireland, Other Europe, and Rest of the world, primarily driven by the acquisitions of the Freebets.com Assets and the OddsJam Acquisition. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased $12.3 million, or 43%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Significant proportions of our revenue were denominated in EUR, USD or GBP. Our reported revenues in future periods will continue to be affected by fluctuations in the EUR to USD and GBP to USD exchange rates. Refer to the section “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Transaction Exposure Sensitivity” for additional information.
The following tables set forth the breakdown of our revenue in thousands of USD and as percentages of total revenues for the years indicated.
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Marketing | 30,736 | | | 27,256 | | | 13 | % | | 76 | % | | 93 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Data | 9,899 | | | 1,959 | | | 405 | % | | 24 | % | | 7 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | 39 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Our revenue disaggregated by market is as follows:
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North America | 20,979 | | | 14,816 | | | 42 | % | | 52 | % | | 51 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
U.K. and Ireland | 11,085 | | | 8,920 | | | 24 | % | | 27 | % | | 31 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Europe | 5,935 | | | 3,861 | | | 54 | % | | 15 | % | | 13 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Rest of the world | 2,636 | | | 1,618 | | | 63 | % | | 6 | % | | 5 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | | 29,215 | | | 39 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
North America includes revenue from the United States and Canada. Other Europe includes revenue from European markets outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, including Scandinavia, Germany, the
Netherlands and Italy; Rest of the world includes revenue from Oceania, South America and other markets outside of Europe and North America. Revenue is disaggregated based on the location of online gamblers for performance marketing and location of clients for subscription services.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, total revenue grew by 39%. We believe this growth stems from both increased addressable market and increased market share.
Revenue changed across our geographical markets during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 as follows: North America grew by 42% due to a combination of organic growth in marketing revenue from casino and growth in data revenue primarily from the OddsJam Acquisition more than offsetting the decline in marketing revenue from sports, as the comparative period included the launch of sports betting in North Carolina; U.K. and Ireland grew by 24%, Other Europe grew by 54%, and Rest of the world grew by 63% due to a combination of organic growth and contribution from the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets on April 1, 2024.
Our revenue disaggregated by monetization was as follows:
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Performance marketing | 25,731 | | 23,373 | | | 10 | % | | 64 | % | | 80 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Subscription | 9,899 | | 1,959 | | | 405 | % | | 24 | % | | 7 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Advertising & other | 5,005 | | 3,883 | | 29 | % | | 12 | % | | 13 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | 29,215 | | 39 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, performance marketing revenue was generated by the following categories: cost per acquisition 38%, revenue share 24% and hybrid 37%, compared to 52%, 15% and 33%, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The revenue increase for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was driven by growth across performance marketing, subscription and advertising and other primarily due to the acquisitions of the Freebets.com Assets on April 1, 2024 and the OddsJam Acquisition on January 1, 2025.
Our revenue disaggregated by product type from which it is derived was as follows:
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Casino | 24,576 | | 19,810 | | 24 | % | | 60 | % | | 68 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Sports | 15,384 | | 9,137 | | 68 | % | | 38 | % | | 31 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | 675 | | 268 | | 152 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 40,635 | | 29,215 | | 39 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue from Casino includes revenue from iGaming and social casino products. Revenue from Sports includes revenue from online sports betting and fantasy sports. Other revenue includes revenue from products other than Casino and Sports, including online poker and online bingo.
The revenue increase for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was driven by increased Casino revenue, Sports revenue and Other revenue and was due to a combination of organic growth and contribution from the acquisitions of the Freebets.com Assets on April 1, 2024 and the OddsJam Acquisition on January 1, 2025.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales is comprised of license fees to media partners and data and payments' solution expenses related to subscription revenue.
Although revenue increased by 39% for the period presented, cost of sales remained relatively consistent at $2.2 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 due to a smaller proportion of revenue from media partnerships. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 a decline in fees to media partners was offset by an increase in cost of sales related to the OddsJam acquisition.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased by $9.3 million, or 49%, in the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. This is mainly due to an increase in people costs and related expenses across sales and marketing, technology and general and administrative functions to support the increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and as a result of the acquisitions of the Freebets.com Assets and the OddsJam Acquisition, as well as increased amortization expense related to the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets and the OddsJam Acquisition. In constant currency, total operating expenses increased by $9.8 million, or 53%, in the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
A significant proportion of our operating expenses were denominated in EUR. Our reported operating expenses in future periods will continue to be affected by fluctuations in the EUR to USD exchange rates. Refer to the section “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk—Transaction Exposure Sensitivity” for additional information.
The following tables set forth the breakdown of our expenses in thousands of USD and as percentages of total revenues for the years indicated:
Sales and Marketing Expenses
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External content | 732 | | 1,048 | | (30) | % | | 2 | % | | 4 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 2,210 | | 173 | | 1177 | % | | 5 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment expense | 397 | | 164 | | 142 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Software and subscriptions | 343 | | 220 | | 56 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | 620 | | 230 | | 170 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total sales and marketing expenses | 15,163 | | 9,612 | | 58 | % | | 38 | % | | 34 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
People costs include commercial, marketing and content functions. External marketing expenses include search engine optimization and other marketing activities. External content includes external content services such as articles published on our websites. Amortization of intangible assets relates to amortization of domain names, apps and customer contracts. Share-based payment expense pertains to the share-based compensation plan whereby certain employees and consultants have been granted stock-based awards to purchase our ordinary shares. Other expenses include other external service providers.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $5.6 million, or 58%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. On a constant currency basis, sales and marketing expenses increased by $5.8 million, or 63%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. Growth in sales and marketing expenses in the three months ended March 31,
2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to higher people costs as a result of the acquisitions of the Freebets.com Assets and the OddsJam Acquisition, new hires during the period and year-over-year salary increases, software and subscriptions increased as a result of a increase in SAAS subscriptions, and higher external marketing expenses and amortization of intangible assets increased as a result of the OddsJam Acquisition.
A significant proportion of our sales and marketing expense were denominated in EUR.
Technology Expenses
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People costs | 2,963 | | 2,455 | | 21 | % | | 7 | % | | 8 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 1,169 | | 282 | | 315 | % | | 3 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Software and subscriptions | 658 | | 275 | | 139 | % | | 2 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment expense | 36 | | 49 | | (27) | % | | — | % | | — | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | 367 | | 154 | | 138 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Total technology expenses | 5,193 | | 3,215 | | 62 | % | | 13 | % | | 11 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
People costs include platform, web, and business intelligence technology functions. Amortization of intangible assets relates to amortization of capitalized development costs and acquired technology. Share-based payment expense pertains to the share-based compensation plan whereby certain employees and consultants have been granted stock-based awards to purchase our ordinary shares. Other expenses include hosting and external service providers.
Technology expenses increased by $2.0 million, or 62%, in the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. On a constant currency basis, technology expenses increased $2.1 million, or 67%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. Growth in technology expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to higher people costs as a result of the OddsJam Acquisition, new hires during the periods and year-over-year salary increases, an increase in SAAS subscriptions and higher amortization of intangible assets as a result of the OddsJam Acquisition.
A significant portion of our technology expenses were denominated in EUR.
General and Administrative Expenses
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People costs | 3,408 | | 2,990 | | 14 | % | | 8 | % | | 11 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Legal and consultancy fees | 1,488 | | 798 | | 86 | % | | 4 | % | | 3 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
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Acquisition related costs | 325 | | 807 | | (60) | % | | 1 | % | | 3 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
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Share-based payment and related expenses | 976 | | 624 | | 56 | % | | 2 | % | | 2 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term leases | 39 | | 154 | | (75) | % | | — | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance | 109 | | 109 | | — | % | | — | % | | — | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 271 | | 99 | | 174 | % | | 1 | % | | — | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | 126 | | 70 | | 80 | % | | — | % | | — | % | | | | | | | | | | |
Software and subscriptions | 369 | | 294 | | 26 | % | | 1 | % | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total general and administrative expenses | 7,675 | | 6,304 | | 22 | % | | 19 | % | | 22 | % | | | | | | | | | | |
People costs include our board of directors and executive management, finance, legal and human resource functions. Legal and consultancy fees, include fees for external auditors, tax, legal, and other advisors.
Acquisition-related costs include costs incurred in connection with closed or prospective acquisitions. Share-based payment expense pertains to the share-based compensation plan whereby certain employees and consultants have been granted share-based awards to purchase our ordinary shares. Short term leases relate to lease and other property expenses not classified as right-of-use assets. Amortization of right-of-use assets relates to amortization of leases under IFRS 16. Depreciation expense pertains to computer and office equipment. Other expenses include office expenses and travel and entertainment expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $1.4 million, or 22%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. On a constant currency basis, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.6 million, or 26%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in general and administrative expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to higher people costs as a result of new hires during the periods, year-over-year salary increases and bonus provision increases and higher legal and consultancy fees due to increased scale and complexity and timing differences.
A significant proportion of our general and administrative expenses were denominated in EUR.
Finance Income and Finance Expense
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Foreign exchange gain | 3,858 | | | 870 | | | | | |
Interest income | 36 | | | 74 | | | | | |
Total finance income | 3,894 | | | 944 | | | | | |
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Foreign exchange loss | 90 | | | 151 | | | | | |
Unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration | 684 | | | 253 | | | | | |
Interest expense on lease liabilities | 74 | | | 34 | | | | | |
Interest expense on borrowings | 2,004 | | | — | | | | | |
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Total finance expenses | 2,974 | | | 454 | | | | | |
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Net finance income | 920 | | | 490 | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain and loss of the Group are comprised of translation gains of balances of monetary assets
and liabilities denominated in currencies other than each entity’s functional currency, and related to loan, cash and cash equivalents and intercompany balances.
The unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration is associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred consideration for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets and the contingent consideration from the OddsJam Acquisition during the three months ended March 31, 2025. We expect to incur financial expenses related to the contingent consideration payable amount from the OddsJam Acquisition until March 2027. The final deferred consideration amount for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets was paid in April 2025, and as a result, we will not incur further expenses related to this transaction.
The unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration is directly associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred consideration for the acquisition of BonusFinder during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The final deferred consideration amount for the acquisition of BonusFinder was paid in April 2024, and as a result, we will not incur further expenses related to this transaction.
Interest expense on borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 is attributable to the Wells Fargo Credit Facility and is recognized under the effective interest method.
Taxation
We are subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions where we operate. The Group incurred current tax expenses of $6.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Deferred tax included in the income tax charges amounted to a tax credit of $6.8 million and a tax credit of $0.3 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The charges relate to the difference between the accounting and tax base of intangible assets, carried forward tax losses and other allowances.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cumulative carried forward tax losses and other deductible allowances of $54.6 million and $59.8 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had unutilized capital allowances of $33.6 million and $36.9 million, respectively, related to intangible assets.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Management uses both IFRS and non-IFRS financial measures in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business and for making operational decisions.
The table below summarizes the IFRS and non-IFRS measures utilized by the Company as stated in its reporting currency and constant currency, as applicable, for the periods presented. See the following sections for a complete reconciliation of the IFRS to non-IFRS measures for each category.
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | 7,299 | | | | 54 | % | | | | | | 59 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income Margin | 28 | % | | 25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted | 0.31 | | 0.19 | | | | 63 | % | | | | | | 63 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders (1) | 16,490 | | 9,264 | | | | 78 | % | | | | | | 83 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (1) | 0.46 | | 0.24 | | | | 92 | % | | | | | | 92 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 15,864 | | 10,159 | | | | 56 | % | | | | | | 61 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 39 | % | | 35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Cash flows generated by operating activities | 11,415 | | 8,806 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Free Cash Flow | 10,277 | | 8,193 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(1) Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders and adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted presented above for the three months ended March 31, 2024 have been recast as per the changed definition of adjusted net income as discussed below.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we changed our definition of Adjusted net income, a non-IFRS financial measure, to net income attributable to shareholders adjusted to exclude the effect of non-recurring items, significant non-cash items, share-based payment expense, fair value movements related to contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration, amortization expenses related to acquired businesses and assets, and other items that our board of directors believes do not reflect the underlying performance of the business, including acquisition related expenses, such as acquisition related costs and bonuses. Previously, Adjusted net income, a non-IFRS financial measure, was defined as net income attributable to shareholders excluding the fair value gain or loss related to contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration, and certain employee bonuses related to acquisitions. We believe this more appropriately reflects the measurement of Adjusted net income as it includes adjustments for non-recurring items and significant non-cash items in addition to fair value movements related to contingent consideration and unwinding of deferred consideration.
Adjusted net income per diluted share is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
We believe Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per diluted share are useful to our management as a measure of comparative performance from period to period as these measures remove the effect of the fair value gain or loss related to the contingent consideration, unwinding of deferred consideration, and certain employee bonuses, all associated with our acquisitions, during the limited period where these items are incurred. The unwinding of deferred and contingent consideration during the three months ended March 31, 2025 is mainly associated with the unwinding of the discount applied to the valuation of deferred consideration for the acquisition of the Freebets.com Assets and the deferred and contingent consideration for the OddsJam Acquisition. The unwinding of deferred consideration and employee bonuses incurred until April 2024 relate to the Company’s acquisition of Roto Sports and BonusFinder. See Note 5 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on March 21, 2024 for a description of the contingent and deferred considerations associated with our 2022 acquisitions.
While we use Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share as tools to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share are substitutes for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS results. As such, the presentation of Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS. The primary limitations associated with the use of Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share as compared to IFRS results are that Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share as we define them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry and that Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share may exclude financial information that some investors may consider important in evaluating our performance.
The following tables reconcile Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted from net income for the period attributable to the shareholders and net income per share attributed to shareholders, diluted as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and for the period specified (unaudited):
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Revenue | 40,635 | | 29,215 | | | | 39 | % | | | | | | 43 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | 7,299 | | | | 54 | % | | | | | | 59 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income margin | 28 | % | | 25 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | 7,299 | | | | 54 | % | | | | | | 59 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Unwinding of deferred consideration and contingent consideration (1) | 684 | | 253 | | | | 170 | % | | | | | | 178 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Deferred revenue fair value adjustment (1) | 325 | | — | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment and related expense (2) | 1,409 | | 837 | | | | 68 | % | | | | | | 73 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition related costs (2) | 325 | | 807 | | | | (60) | % | | | | | | (59) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization expense related to acquired businesses and assets (2) | 2,800 | | 173 | | | | 1518 | % | | | | | | 1567 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax effect of the adjusting costs (2) | (289) | | (105) | | | | 175 | % | | | | | | 183 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 16,490 | | 9,264 | | | | 78 | % | | | | | | 83 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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(1) There is no tax impact from unwinding of deferred consideration and deferred income fair value adjustment related to acquisition.
(2) Tax effect of adjusting costs is computed based on acquisition related costs and certain amortization charges related to acquired businesses and assets using effective tax rate for each period as disclosed in Note 23.
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Net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic | 0.32 | | 0.20 | | | | 60 | % | | | | | | 63 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effect of adjustments for unwinding on deferred, basic | 0.02 | | 0.01 | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effect of adjustments for deferred revenue fair value adjustment, basic | 0.01 | | 0.00 | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effect of adjustments for share-based payment and related expense, basic | 0.04 | | 0.02 | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effect of adjustments for acquisition related costs, basic | 0.01 | | 0.02 | | | | (50) | % | | | | | | (50) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effect of adjustments for amortization expense related to acquired businesses and assets, basic | 0.08 | | 0.00 | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effect of tax adjustments, basic | (0.01) | | | 0.00 | | | | | (100) | % | | | | | | (100) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, basic | 0.46 | | 0.25 | | | | 84 | % | | | | | | 92 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, diluted | 0.31 | | 0.19 | | | | 63 | % | | | | | | 63 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted net income per share attributable to shareholders, diluted | 0.46 | | 0.24 | | | | 92 | % | | | | | | 92 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The per share amounts in the table above are calculated using the weighted average basic and diluted shares per period, as detailed below:
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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as earnings excluding interest, income tax (charge) credit, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as EBITDA adjusted to exclude the effect of non-recurring items, significant non-cash items, share-based payment expense, foreign exchange gains (losses), fair value of contingent consideration, and other items that our board of directors believes do not reflect the underlying performance of the business, including acquisition related expenses, such as acquisition related costs and bonuses. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-IFRS measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are useful to our management team as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period as those measures remove the effect of items not directly resulting from our core operations including effects that are generated by differences in capital structure, depreciation, tax effects and non-recurring events.
While we use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as tools to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are substitutes for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS results. As such, the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS. The primary limitations associated with the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as compared to IFRS results are that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as we define them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry and that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may exclude financial information that some investors may consider important in evaluating our performance.
Below is a reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income attributable to shareholders for the period as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the period specified (unaudited):
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Net income for the period attributable to shareholders | 11,236 | | 7,299 | | | | 54 | % | | | | 59 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest expenses on borrowings and lease liability | 2,078 | | | 34 | | | | | 6012 | % | | | | 6197 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest income | (36) | | | (74) | | | | | (51) | % | | | | (51) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax charge | (287) | | | 1,082 | | | | | (127) | % | | | | (127) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation expense | 126 | | | 70 | | | | | 80 | % | | | | 85 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization expense | 3,650 | | | 554 | | | | | 559 | % | | | | 580 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EBITDA | 16,767 | | | 8,965 | | | | | 87 | % | | | | 93 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share-based payment and related expense | 1,409 | | | 837 | | | | | 68 | % | | | | 74 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Deferred revenue fair value adjustment | 325 | | | — | | | | | 100 | % | | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unwinding of deferred consideration and contingent consideration | 684 | | | 253 | | | | | 170 | % | | | | 179 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation (gains) losses, net | (3,768) | | | (719) | | | | | 424 | % | | | | 441 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Other finance results | 122 | | | 16 | | | | | 663 | % | | | | 663 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Acquisition related costs (1) | 325 | | | 807 | | | | | (60) | % | | | | (58) | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Adjusted EBITDA | 15,864 | | | 10,159 | | | | | 56 | % | | | | 61 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1)The acquisition costs are related to completed business combinations of the Group.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 56% to $15.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased by 400 basis points for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, driven by growth in revenue and a decrease in costs of sales, partially offset by increase in operating expenses. In constant currency, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 61% for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Below is the Adjusted EBITDA Margin calculation for the periods specified (unaudited):
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Revenue | 40,635 | | 29,215 | | | | 39 | % | | | | 43 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Adjusted EBITDA | 15,864 | | 10,159 | | | | 56 | % | | | | 61 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 39 | % | | 35 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-IFRS liquidity financial measure defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. In the second quarter of 2024, we changed our definition of Free Cash Flow to exclude from capital expenditures the cash flows related to asset acquisitions, in addition to cash flows related to business combinations. Previously, cash flows related to business combinations but not asset acquisitions were excluded from capital expenditures. We believe that this more appropriately reflects the measurement of Free Cash Flow as it includes capital expenditures related to internal development, ongoing maintenance and acquisition of property and equipment in the ordinary course of business but excludes discretionary acquisitions.
We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to our management team as a measure of financial performance as it measures our ability to generate additional cash from our operations. While we use Free Cash Flow as a tool to enhance our understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance, we do not believe that Free Cash Flow is a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by IFRS metrics. As such, the presentation of
Free Cash Flow is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The primary limitation associated with the use of Free Cash Flow as compared to IFRS metrics is that Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures because the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt payments and other obligations or payments made for acquisitions. Free Cash Flow as we define it also may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the online gambling affiliate industry.
Below is a reconciliation to Free Cash Flow from cash flows generated by operating activities as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period specified (unaudited):
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Cash flows generated by operating activities | | | | | | | | | 11,415 | | 8,806 | | 2,609 | | | 30 | % |
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Acquisition of property and equipment | | | | | | | | | (311) | | | (72) | | (239) | | 332 | % |
Capitalization of internally developed intangibles | | | | | | | | | (827) | | | (541) | | (286) | | 53 | % |
Free Cash Flow | | | | | | | | | 10,277 | | 8,193 | | 2,084 | | 25 | % |
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(1) Capital expenditures for Free Cash Flow are defined as the acquisition of property and equipment, and capitalized research and development costs, and excludes cash flows related to acquisitions accounted for as business combinations and asset acquisitions, as described above.
Free Cash Flow increased by 25% to $10.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily driven by increased profitability partly offset by working capital movements primarily related to the timing of tax payments and settlement of acquisition related costs.
Constant Currency
Changes in our financial results include the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We provide “constant currency” analysis, as if the EUR-USD exchange rate had remained constant period-over-period, to enhance the comparability of our operating results. When we use the term “constant currency,” we adjust for the impact related to the translation of our consolidated statements of comprehensive income from EUR to USD by translating financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2024 using the same foreign currency exchange rates that we used to translate financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Constant currency metrics should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported results prepared in accordance with IFRS. Refer to “Results of Operations” for Management’s discussion of the constant currency impact for the three months ended March 31, 2025 with the three months ended March 31, 2024. For foreign exchange rates used, see “Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Foreign Currency Translation,” within the Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk – Transaction Exposure Sensitivity” for additional information below in this Form 6-K.
Key Performance Indicator
Our Key Performance Indicator, or KPI, does not represent an IFRS based measurement. We define a new depositing customer (“NDC”) as a unique referral of a player from our system to one of our customers that satisfied an agreed performance obligation (typically making a deposit above a minimum threshold) with the customer and thereby triggered the right to a commission for us. Management uses NDCs as an indication of the performance of our websites or mobile apps as we generate commission revenues from customers based on the referred players.
While no estimation is necessary in quantifying NDCs, the KPI is subject to various risks, such as reliance on search engines, reliance on customer data, customer concentration, competition, licensing and regulation, and macroeconomic conditions. Refer to “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” within our Annual Report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 for further risks associated with our business which could affect this KPI.
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New Depositing Customers | 138 | | 107 | | | | 29 | % | | | | | | | | | |
The 29% increase in NDCs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 demonstrates the growth in the marketing business, primarily related to casino products. As such, we believe this is a meaningful metric in evaluating our operating performance.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 6-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”) that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “ongoing,” “future” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, such matters as:
•our ability to manage our continued expansion, including (i) in the United States, both into new states as they launch and in the United States generally, (ii) in other markets in which we currently operate, and (iii) expansion into other new markets;
•our ability to compete in our industry;
•our expectations regarding our financial performance, including our revenue, costs, EBITDA, and other non-IFRS measures;
•our ability to mitigate and address unanticipated performance problems on our websites or platforms;
•our ability to attract, retain, and maintain good relations with our customers;
•our ability to anticipate market needs or develop new or enhanced offerings and services to meet those needs;
•our ability to stay in compliance with laws and regulations, including gaming regulations and tax laws, that currently apply or may become applicable to our business and our expectations regarding various laws and restrictions that relate to our business;
•our ability to maintain, protect, and enhance our intellectual property;
•the sufficiency of our cash, cash equivalents, and investments to meet our liquidity needs, including to help finance potential acquisitions;
•our ability to anticipate the effects of existing and developing laws and regulations, including with respect to gaming and taxation, and privacy and data protection that relate to our business;
•our ability to identify, recruit, and retain skilled personnel, including key members of senior management;
•our ability to successfully identify, manage, consummate, and integrate any existing and potential acquisitions;
•our ability to successfully defend litigation brought against us;
•our ability to manage the increased expenses associated and compliance demands with being a public company;
•our ability to maintain our foreign private issuer status; and
•our ability to effectively manage our growth and maintain our corporate culture.
The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of future performance, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the risks provided under “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024.
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this Form 6-K, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash generated from operations and borrowings. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our cash deposited with banks was $21.5 million and $13.7 million, respectively, primarily in accounts with banks in the United States, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Additionally, as of March 31, 2025, we had $70.5 million available under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Historically, our fundraising efforts related to the expansion of our business through acquisitions and the continued development of our platform.
We estimate based on cash on hand, cash generated from operations and Wells Fargo Credit Facility availability that we will have adequate liquidity to fund operations for at least twelve months from the issuance date of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On March 19, 2024, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GDC Media Limited, GDC America, Inc., and Roto Sports, Inc., as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as lender. The Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement provided for a three-year $25 million term loan and a $25 million revolving credit facility that was to mature on March 19, 2027.
Effective January 1, 2025, the Borrowers and the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo, as lender, which amended the Original Wells Fargo Credit Agreement to increase the term loan commitments to $75 million and add Odds Holdings, Inc., OddsJam, Inc., and OpticOdds, Inc. as guarantors.
On February 28, 2025, the Borrowers and the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for the following: (x) the credit facility increased from $100 million to $165 million, consisting of a revolving credit facility of $90 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a term loan of $75 million (the “Term Loan” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Wells Fargo Credit Facility”), (y) the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was syndicated across multiple lenders and (z) the maturity date of the Wells Fargo Credit Facility was extended to February 28, 2028. Amendment No. 1 also modified certain other terms and definitions, including raising the uncommitted incremental facilities cap from $10 million to $50 million. References to the “Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement” herein also include Amendment No. 1 unless the context indicates otherwise.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Axos Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, acted as joint lenders arrangers in connection with Amendment No. 1. Wells Fargo, Axos Bank, First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Citibank, N.A., Texas Capital Bank, and Comerica Bank are lenders under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.
The proceeds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are expected to be used for working capital, to settle deferred consideration, for permitted acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes and other permitted uses.
The Borrowers may designate each loan under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as a (1) “Base Rate Loan”, (2) a “Term SOFR Loan”, or (3) a “Daily Simple RFR Loan.” A Base Rate Loan bears interest at (i) the highest of (a) a Prime Rate, (b) Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (c) Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) for one-month tenor plus 1.00%, (ii) plus an applicable margin of 2.5% per annum (the “Applicable Margin”). A Term SOFR Loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR Rate plus 0.10% plus the Applicable Margin.
The Term Loan requires minimum annual repayment, beginning July 1, 2025, equal to 15% of the borrowed principal amount. Such installment payments will be paid on a quarterly basis. The borrowers may prepay the Term Loan, and borrow, prepay and reborrow loans under the Revolving Credit Facility, without premium or penalty, subject to customary breakage costs for certain types of loans. Any outstanding principal balance under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, together with accrued and unpaid interest, is due on the maturity date. The Borrowers are also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type.
The obligations under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and the wholly owned subsidiaries that are borrowers under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
The Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires the borrowers to comply with a maximum leverage ratio not greater than 3.00 to 1.00 and a minimum liquidity requirement. Additionally, the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains customary negative covenants, including covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, create or incur liens, incur indebtedness, pay dividends or distributions on their capital stock, effect certain mergers, make investments, sell or otherwise dispose of assets and enter into transactions with affiliates, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type.
The Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes customary events of default, and customary rights and remedies upon the occurrence of any event of default thereunder, including rights to accelerate the loans, terminate the commitments thereunder and realize upon the collateral securing the obligations under the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
As of March 31, 2025, the full amount of the Term Loan of $75,000 was borrowed, together with $19,500 under the Revolving Credit Facility, such that $70,500 was available under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025.
Working Capital
Our working capital is mainly comprised of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, deferred income, deferred consideration amounts payable in relation to the acquisition of the Freebet.com Assets and the OddsJam Acquisition, and the current portion of the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2025, we had working capital of $2.6 million compared to working capital of $5.2 million as of December 31, 2024. The change in working capital is primarily due to the cash inflow from the proceeds from the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, mainly offset by cash outflow for the repayment of interest and borrowings, the initial payment for the OddsJam Acquisition and payment of income tax. Our trade and other receivables are amounts due from customers for services performed in the ordinary course of business. Such balances are typically classified as current. Our trade and other payables are obligations to pay for services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. We believe that our current working capital, expected cash flow from operations and credit facility availability are sufficient to support our operations for at least 12 months from the issuance date of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Cash Flow Analysis
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the period indicated:
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Cash flows generated by operating activities | 11,415 | | | 8,806 | | | 30 | % |
Cash flows used in investing activities | (68,357) | | | (4,989) | | | 1270 | % |
Cash flows generated from (used in) financing activities | 64,034 | | | (3,662) | | | (1849) | % |
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents | 7,092 | | | 155 | | | 4475 | % |
Cash Flows Generated by Operating Activities
Cash flows generated by operating activities of $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were the result of net income before tax of $10.9 million, income tax paid of $0.8 million, working capital changes of $3.4 million and non-cash add backs related to depreciation and amortization of $3.8 million, movements in credit loss allowance and write-off of $0.3 million and share-based payment expense of $1.4 million.
Cash flows generated by operating activities of $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were the result of net income before tax of $8.4 million, net finance income of $0.5 million, an income tax reimbursement of $0.2 million, working capital changes of $0.7 million and non-cash add backs related to depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million and share-based payment expense of $0.8 million.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities of $68.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were the result of the OddsJam Acquisition, net of cash acquired of $67.0 million, a payment of deferred consideration in relation to the RotoWire acquisition of $0.0 million, acquisition of property and equipment of $0.3 million and the capitalized software development costs of $0.8 million.
Cash flows used in investing activities of $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were the result of a payment of $4.5 million in relation to the RotoWire acquisition, acquisition of property and equipment of $0.1 million and capitalized software development costs of $0.5 million. These were partially netted off by the interest received from bank deposits of $0.1 million.
Cash Flows Generated from (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash flows generated from financing activities of $64.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were the net result of the proceeds from the Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of $94.5 million, financial instruments issuance costs of $5.7 million, repayment of borrowings of $23.4 million, interest paid on borrowings of $1.7 million, and rent payments, including principal and implied interest, for long-term leases of $0.3 million.
Cash flows used in financing activities of $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were the net result of the proceeds from exercised share options of $0.1 million, repurchases of ordinary shares of $3.1 million, interest payments related to deferred consideration of $0.6 million and rent payments, including principal and implied interest, for long-term leases of $0.1 million.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
There have been no material changes or additions to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are no new IFRS or IFRS Interpretation Committee interpretations effective for the three months ended March 31, 2025 that have a material impact on our interim condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 3 to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 6-K.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our operations are exposed to a variety of financial risks: market and currency risk, interest rate risk, contractual risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Our overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on our financial performance.
Risk management is carried out by management under policies approved by our board of directors. Management identifies and evaluates financial risks in close cooperation with our operating segment. Our board of directors provides principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specific areas, such as interest rate risk, non-derivative financial instruments and investment of excess liquidity.
We are exposed to risks that arise from our use of financial instruments. Further quantitative information in respect of these risks is presented throughout our consolidated financial statements.
Market and Currency Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates.
We have exposure to foreign currency risk. Sales invoicing to customers is primarily in EUR, USD and GBP amounts, and the majority of outgoing payments are in EUR and USD payments. Our cash balances are primarily in USD and EUR.
We carefully monitor exchange rate fluctuations and review their impact on our net assets and position. Exchange rates are negotiated with our main provider of banking services as and when needed. Historically, we have not enter into any derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency risk. Effective April 1, 2025, certain subsidiaries of the Group entered into a cross-currency swap agreement with Wells Fargo to synthetically convert its existing USD-denominated borrowings into Euro-denominated borrowings for the duration of the underlying Wells Fargo Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
The carrying amount of our foreign currency denominated net assets and monetary liabilities and details of the exposure as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are shown in Note 4 to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Transaction exposure relates to business transactions denominated in foreign currency required by operations (purchasing and selling) and/or financing (interest and amortization). Translation exposure relates to net investments in foreign operations.
We have continued to see increased inflation and interest rates. The scale and duration of these developments remain uncertain and could impact our earnings and cash flow. As part of our risk management process, we are closely monitoring the situation, including factors as outlined in “Note 3–Risk Management” to the 2024 consolidated financial statements as it relates to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Transaction Exposure Sensitivity
In most cases, our customers are billed in their respective local currency. Major payments, such as salaries, consultancy fees, and rental fees are settled in local currencies.
The table below shows the immediate impact on net income before tax of a 10% strengthening in the closing exchange rate of significant currencies to which we had exposure for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The impact on net income or loss is due primarily to monetary assets and liabilities in a transactional currency other than the functional currency of the entity. The sensitivity associated with a 10% weakening of a particular currency would be equal and opposite. This assumes that each currency moves in isolation.
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Increase in Net Income Before Tax: | | USD | | GBP |
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March 31, 2025 | | 9,116 | | | 621 | |
March 31, 2024 | | 1,491 | | | 194 | |
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Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rate. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk as of March 31, 2025 arises from non-current borrowings at variable rates. The Group regularly monitors its interest rate risk and considers it not to be significant in the context of profits generated from its ongoing operations.
Contractual Risk
In the ordinary course of business, we contract with various third parties. These contracts may include performance obligations, indemnities and/or contractual commitments. Management monitors our performance and any relevant counterparties against such contractual conditions to mitigate the risk of material, adverse non-compliance.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the financial loss if a customer or counterparty to financial instruments fails to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises from our cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables and other balances. The concentration of our credit risk is considered by counterparty, geography and currency. We give careful consideration to which organizations we use for our banking services in an effort to minimize credit risk.
We use forward-looking information in our analysis of expected credit losses for all instruments, which is limited to the carry value of cash and cash equivalents and trade and other balances. Our management considers the above measures to be sufficient to control the credit risk exposure.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that we will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they fall due. This risk relates to our prudent liquidity risk management and implies maintaining sufficient cash balances. Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with our board of directors. Our board of directors manages liquidity risk by regularly reviewing our cash requirements by reference to short-term cash flow forecasts and medium-term working capital projections prepared by management.
The following table presents our future material cash requirements as of March 31, 2025 (in thousands of USD).
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Deferred consideration | 11,176 | | | 1,741 | | | — | | | 12,917 | |
Contingent consideration | — | | | 17,259 | | | 8,895 | | | 26,154 | |
Borrowings and interest(1) | 17,772 | | | 16,939 | | | 76,491 | | | 111,202 | |
Lease liability | 1,278 | | | 1,167 | | | 3,318 | | | 5,763 | |
Trade and other payables | 4,533 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,533 | |
| 34,759 | | | 37,106 | | | 88,704 | | | 160,569 | |
(1) The amounts above include contractual interest obligations for floating rate borrowings as at March 31, 2025 based on the amortization schedule for such borrowings and the interest rate as at March 31, 2025.
Capital Risk
Our capital structure is comprised entirely of shareholders’ equity, including share capital, share premium and accumulated deficits.
When managing capital, our objective is to maintain adequate financial flexibility to preserve our ability to meet our current and long-term financial obligations. Our capital structure is managed and adjusted to reflect changes in economic conditions.
We fund our expenditures on commitments from existing cash and cash equivalent balances.
Financing decisions are made by our board of directors based on, among other things, forecasts of the expected timing and level of capital and operating expenditure required to meet our commitments and development plans.
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
Share Repurchase Program
In May 2022, a repurchase program of up to 30 million of the Company’s ordinary shares was authorized at the Company’s general meeting of shareholders. The authorization of the program will expire May 18, 2027, unless renewed or revoked by the Company. In November 2022, the Company’s board of directors approved the repurchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s’ ordinary shares in open market transactions, including under plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In each of May 2024, August 2024 and November 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved additional repurchases under the program of $10.0 million of the Company ordinary shares for a total of $40.0 million since inception. As of March 31, 2025, $10.0 million was available under the repurchase program.
The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, available liquidity, alternative investment opportunities, and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of ordinary shares. The Company intends to use current cash and cash equivalents and the cash flow it generates from operations to fund the share repurchase program. All shares purchased will be held in the Company’s treasury for possible future use.
No ordinary shares were repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
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| Gambling.com Group Limited |
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Date: May 15, 2025 | By: | /s/ Elias Mark |
| Name: | Elias Mark |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |