DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Third Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

 
 

DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 .

 

  Third Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights  

 
  • Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB1,798.3 million ( US$252.8 million ) compared with RMB2,348.0 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  
  • Gross profit in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB251.2 million ( US$35.3 million ), compared with RMB278.5 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  
  • Net loss in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB6.6 million ( US$0.9 million ), compared with RMB143 .5 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  
  • Adjusted net income (loss) [1] in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB25.7 million ( US$3.6 million ), compared with an adjusted net loss of RMB72.7 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  
  • Average mobile MAUs [2] in the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 7.7% to 57.1 million from 61.9 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  
  • Quarterly average paying user [3] count in the third quarter of 2022 was 5.6 million, compared with 7.2 million in the same period of 2021.
  •  

Mr. Shaojie Chen , Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, commented, "During the third quarter, we achieved stable and holistic business development as we navigated through a challenging macro environment. We stabilized our user base through continuous innovation and investment in our content and service offerings, while further improving revenue quality and augmenting our cost control initiatives. This quarter, our mobile MAUs grew by 2.5%  to 57.1 million compared to last quarter. We also delivered a steady financial performance, realizing an adjusted net profit of RMB25.7 million . Going forward, we will further advance our game-centric ecosystem and deepen our collaboration with game developers, leveraging games' unique features and our abundant streamer resources to cultivate and iterate game content and interactive features. Driven by the vibrancy of our gaming communities, we endeavor to execute our growth strategy to develop and enrich our comprehensive game-centric content platform. We will maintain our leading position in the traditional livestreaming industry while exploring new initiatives to drive sustainable and healthy growth."

 

Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, "Our total revenue in the third quarter reached RMB1.8 billion , and our gross profit was RMB251.2 million , representing a gross margin of 14%. We also achieved an adjusted net income of RMB25.7 million . During this quarter, we continued to invest in high-quality self-produced content, and maintained a steady performance of our livestreaming business, while exploring new game-related business models. At the same time, we delivered an adjusted net profit for the second consecutive quarter, a result of our ongoing efforts to implement cost controls and optimize expenses. As of the end of the third quarter, we had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term and long-term bank deposits of RMB6,872.7 million . Our abundant cash reserves would allow us to retain agility despite of the challenging macro environment, meaning that we can continue to stabilize and improve the financial performance of our core business. Looking ahead, we will proactively explore diversified avenues for monetization and refine our operating model in order to generate long-term shareholder value."

 

  Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results  

 

  Total net revenues in the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 23.4% to RMB1,798.3 million ( US$252 .8 million), compared with RMB2,348.0 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Livestreaming revenues in the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 22.9% to RMB1,705 .0 million ( US$239 .7 million) from RMB2,210.5 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the ongoing implementation of prudent operating strategies which primarily included the Company's adjustments to certain interactive features and related operations to promote the long-term development of its platform.

 

  Advertising and other revenues in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB93 .3 million ( US$13.1 million ), compared with RMB137.5 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the continued exploration of new commercialization models by using a portion of advertising traffic that could have been directly monetized, as well as the soft demand for advertisements under the weak macro economy. The decrease was partially offset by the increase in other revenues contributed by game-specific membership services.

 

  Cost of revenues in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB1,547.1 million ( US$217 .5 million), a decrease of 25.2% compared with RMB2,069.5 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Revenue sharing fees and content costs in the third quarter of 2022 decreased to RMB1,319 .6 million ( US$185 .5 million) from RMB1,839.9 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to decreased revenue sharing fees which outpaced the decrease in livestreaming revenues, as well as a significant decrease in copyright costs.

 

  Bandwidth costs in the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 17.4% to RMB135.0 million ( US$19.0 million ) from RMB163.4 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to higher bandwidth efficiency achieved from dynamic bandwidth allocation, as well as a year-over-year reduction in peak bandwidth usage.

 

  Gross profit in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB251.2 million ( US$35 .3 million), compared with RMB278.5 million in the same period of 2021. Gross margin in the third quarter of 2022 improved to 14.0% from 11.9% in the same period of 2021. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the decreases in both copyright costs and revenue sharing fees as a percentage of total net revenues, which was partially offset by the increase in other costs as a percentage of total net revenues.

 

  Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2022 decreased 25.9% to RMB162.1 million ( US$22.8 million ) from RMB218.9 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the significant decrease in marketing expenses for user acquisition and branding expenses.

 

  Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2022 decreased 31.5% to RMB84.4 million ( US$11.9 million ) from RMB123.2 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in personnel-related expenses.

 

  General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2022 decreased 39.5% to RMB52.3 million ( US$7.4 million ) from RMB86.5 million in the same period of 2021, mainly due to the decrease in share-based compensation expenses and professional service fees.

 

  Other operating   income, net in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB36.5 million ( US$5.1 million ), compared with RMB25.8 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Loss from operations in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB11.1 million ( US$1.6 million ), compared with RMB124.3 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Adjusted operating loss in the third quarter of 2022, which adds back share-based compensation expenses, was RMB8.4 million ( US$1.2 million ), compared with adjusted operating loss of RMB91 .0 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Net loss in the third quarter of 2022 was RMB6.6 million ( US$0.9 million ), compared with RMB143 .5 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Adjusted net income(loss) in the third quarter of 2022, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss of investments, was RMB25.7 million ( US$3.6 million ), compared with adjusted net loss of RMB72.7 million in the same period of 2021.

 

  Basic and diluted net loss per ADS [4]   in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB0.01   (US$0.001) and RMB0.01   (US$0.001) , respectively. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS in the third quarter of 2022 were RMB0.09   (US$0.01) and RMB0.09   (US$0.01) , respectively.

 

  Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and bank deposits  

 

As of September 30, 2022 , the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term bank deposits of RMB 6,8 72.7 million ( US$966.2 million ), compared with RMB6,643.5 million as of December 31, 2021 .

 

  Conference Call Information  

 

The Company will hold a conference call on November 21, 2022 , at 7:00 am Eastern Time (or 8:00pm Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

 
 
            
 

  International:  

 
 

  1-412-317-6061  

 
 

  United States Toll Free:  

 
 

  1-888-317-6003  

 
 

  Mainland China Toll Free:  

 
 

  4001-206115  

 
 

  Hong Kong Toll Free:  

 
 

  800-963976  

 
 

  Singapore Toll Free:  

 
 

  800-120-5863  

 
 

  Conference ID:  

 
 

  2596363  

 
 
 

The replay will be accessible through November 28, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:

 
 
      
 

  International:  

 
 

  1-412-317-0088  

 
 

  United States Toll Free:  

 
 

  1-877-344-7529  

 
 

  Conference ID:  

 
 

  7404748  

 
 
 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.douyu.com/ .

 
 
    
 

   [1] "Adjusted net income (loss)" is calculated as net loss before share-based compensation expenses, and share of loss in equity method investments, and impairment loss on investments. For more information, please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.  

 
 

   [2] Refers to the number of mobile devices that launched our mobile apps in a given period. Average mobile MAUs for a given period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active mobile users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period.  

 
 

   [3] "Quarterly average paying users" refers to the average paying users for each quarter during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of paying users for each quarter of such period, by (ii) the number of quarters in such period. "Paying user" refers to a registered user that has purchased virtual gifts on our platform at least once during the relevant period.  

 
 

   [4] Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.  

 
 
 

  About DouYu International Holdings Limited  

 

Headquartered in Wuhan, China , DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps to bring users access to immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, a wide array of video and graphic contents, as well as opportunities to participate in community events and discussions. By nurturing a sustainable technology-based talent development system and relentlessly producing high-quality content, DouYu consistently delivers premium content through integration of livestreaming, video, graphics, and virtual communities with a primary focus on games, especially on eSports. This enables DouYu to continuously expand its user base and enhance its user experience. For more information, please see https://ir.douyu.com/ .

 

  Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures  

 

Adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated as operating income (loss) adjusted for share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted net income (loss) is calculated as net income (loss) adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments and impairment loss on investments. Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu is calculated as net income (loss) attributable to DouYu adjusted for share-based compensation expenses, share of income (loss) in equity method investments and impairment loss of investments. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) share of income (loss) in equity method investments, (iii) impairment loss of investments to understand and evaluate the Company's core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release.

 

  Exchange Rate Information  

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00 , the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2022 , in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on September 30, 2022 , or at any other rate.

 

  Safe Harbor Statement  

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's results of operations and financial condition; the Company's business strategies; general market conditions, in particular the game live streaming market; the ability of the Company to retain and grow active and paying users; changes in general economic and business conditions in China ; the impact of the COVID-19 to the Company's business operations and the economy in China and globally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

  Investor Relations Contact  

 

  Lingling Kong  
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: ir@douyu.tv  
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

 

  Robin Yang  
ICR, LLC
Email: DouYu.IR@icrinc.com  
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6934

 

  Media Relations Contact  

 

  Lingling Kong  
DouYu International Holdings Limited
Email: pr_douyu@douyu.tv  
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

 

  Edmond Lococo  
ICR, LLC
Email: DouYu.PR@icrinc.com  
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 

   UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS   

 
 

   (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)   

 
 
 
 

   As of December 31   

 
 
 

   As of September 30   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 

   ASSETS   

 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 

   Current assets:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash and cash equivalents  

 
 

  4,456,406  

 
 
 

  4,356,693  

 
 
 

  612,454  

 
 

  Restricted cash  

 
 

  10,703  

 
 
 

  6,057  

 
 
 

  851  

 
 

  Short-term bank deposits  

 
 

  2,076,355  

 
 
 

  2,509,960  

 
 
 

  352,845  

 
 

  Accounts receivable, net  

 
 

  191,389  

 
 
 

  129,058  

 
 
 

  18,143  

 
 

  Prepayments  

 
 

  80,717  

 
 
 

  47,657  

 
 
 

  6,700  

 
 

  Amounts due from related parties  

 
 

  37,159  

 
 
 

  37,987  

 
 
 

  5,340  

 
 

  Other current assets  

 
 

  376,367  

 
 
 

  345,486  

 
 
 

  48,568  

 
 

   Total current assets   

 
 

  7,229,096  

 
 
 

  7,432,898  

 
 
 

  1,044,901  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Property and equipment, net  

 
 

  25,111  

 
 
 

  15,638  

 
 
 

  2,198  

 
 

  Intangible assets, net  

 
 

  161,540  

 
 
 

  124,470  

 
 
 

  17,498  

 
 

  Long-term bank deposits  

 
 

  100,000  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Investments  

 
 

  491,425  

 
 
 

  485,317  

 
 
 

  68,225  

 
 

  Goodwill  

 
 

  12,637  

 
 
 

  14,072  

 
 
 

  1,978  

 
 

  Right-of-use assets, net  

 
 

  72,309  

 
 
 

  49,512  

 
 
 

  6,960  

 
 

  Other non-current assets  

 
 

  64,785  

 
 
 

  68,862  

 
 
 

  9,680  

 
 

   Total non-current assets   

 
 

  927,807  

 
 
 

  757,871  

 
 
 

  106,539  

 
 

   TOTAL ASSETS   

 
 

  8,156,903  

 
 
 

  8,190,769  

 
 
 

  1,151,440  

 
 

   

 

   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   LIABILITIES   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Current liabilities:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Accounts payable  

 
 

  824,128  

 
 
 

  675,158  

 
 
 

  94,912  

 
 

  Advances from customers  

 
 

  7,476  

 
 
 

  8,181  

 
 
 

  1,150  

 
 

  Deferred revenue  

 
 

  235,134  

 
 
 

  294,312  

 
 
 

  41,374  

 
 

  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  

 
 

  458,328  

 
 
 

  270,992  

 
 
 

  38,095  

 
 

  Amounts due to related parties  

 
 

  293,508  

 
 
 

  265,548  

 
 
 

  37,330  

 
 

  Lease liabilities due within one year  

 
 

  30,417  

 
 
 

  26,270  

 
 
 

  3,693  

 
 

   Total current liabilities   

 
 

  1,848,991  

 
 
 

  1,540,461  

 
 
 

  216,554  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Lease liabilities  

 
 

  31,278  

 
 
 

  19,707  

 
 
 

  2,770  

 
 

  Deferred revenue  

 
 

  18,045  

 
 
 

  10,047  

 
 
 

  1,412  

 
 

   Total non-current liabilities   

 
 

  49,323  

 
 
 

  29,754  

 
 
 

  4,182  

 
 

   TOTAL LIABILITIES   

 
 

  1,898,314  

 
 
 

  1,570,215  

 
 
 

  220,736  

 
 
 

   (1) Translations of of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all
translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2022, in the H.10
statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                 
 

   UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)   

 
 

   (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)   

 
 
 
 

   As of December 31   

 
 
 

   As of September 30   

 
 
 

   2021   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   2022   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 

   SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Ordinary shares  

 
 

  23  

 
 
 

  23  

 
 
 

  3  

 
 

  Treasury shares  

 
 

  (802,250)  

 
 
 

  (911,217)  

 
 
 

  (128,097)  

 
 

  Additional paid-in capital  

 
 

  10,618,538  

 
 
 

  10,670,287  

 
 
 

  1,500,005  

 
 

  Accumulated deficit  

 
 

  (3,445,102)  

 
 
 

  (3,565,846)  

 
 
 

  (501,279)  

 
 

  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  

 
 

  (112,621)  

 
 
 

  423,827  

 
 
 

  59,583  

 
 

   Total DouYu Shareholders' Equity   

 
 

  6,258,588  

 
 
 

  6,617,074  

 
 
 

  930,215  

 
 

  Noncontrolling interests  

 
 

  1  

 
 
 

  3,480  

 
 
 

  489  

 
 

   Total Shareholders' Equity   

 
 

  6,258,589  

 
 
 

  6,620,554  

 
 
 

  930,704  

 
 

   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   

 
 

  8,156,903  

 
 
 

  8,190,769  

 
 
 

  1,151,440  

 
 
 

   (1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all
translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2022, in the H.10
statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 

   UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)   

 
 

   (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)   

 
 
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 

   Nine Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 

   Net revenues   

 
 

  2,347,955  

 
 
 

  1,833,205  

 
 
 

  1,798,333  

 
 
 

  252,806  

 
 
 

  6,837,414  

 
 
 

  5,427,184  

 
 
 

  762,941  

 
 

   Cost of revenues   

 
 

  (2,069,476)  

 
 
 

  (1,524,167)  

 
 
 

  (1,547,091)  

 
 
 

  (217,487)  

 
 
 

  (5,992,198)  

 
 
 

  (4,623,131)  

 
 
 

  (649,909)  

 
 

   Gross profit   

 
 

  278,479  

 
 
 

  309,038  

 
 
 

  251,242  

 
 
 

  35,319  

 
 
 

  845,216  

 
 
 

  804,053  

 
 
 

  113,032  

 
 

   Operating (expenses) income (2)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Sales and marketing expenses  

 
 

  (218,859)  

 
 
 

  (167,463)  

 
 
 

  (162,137)  

 
 
 

  (22,793)  

 
 
 

  (723,688)  

 
 
 

  (515,959)  

 
 
 

  (72,532)  

 
 

  General and administrative expenses  

 
 

  (86,521)  

 
 
 

  (90,659)  

 
 
 

  (52,308)  

 
 
 

  (7,353)  

 
 
 

  (277,219)  

 
 
 

  (233,066)  

 
 
 

  (32,764)  

 
 

  Research and development expenses  

 
 

  (123,165)  

 
 
 

  (101,847)  

 
 
 

  (84,371)  

 
 
 

  (11,861)  

 
 
 

  (357,444)  

 
 
 

  (302,525)  

 
 
 

  (42,528)  

 
 

  Other operating income, net  

 
 

  25,811  

 
 
 

  20,375  

 
 
 

  36,459  

 
 
 

  5,125  

 
 
 

  66,416  

 
 
 

  104,633  

 
 
 

  14,709  

 
 

   Total operating expenses   

 
 

  (402,734)  

 
 
 

  (339,594)  

 
 
 

  (262,357)  

 
 
 

  (36,882)  

 
 
 

  (1,291,935)  

 
 
 

  (946,917)  

 
 
 

  (133,115)  

 
 

   Loss from operations   

 
 

  (124,255)  

 
 
 

  (30,556)  

 
 
 

  (11,115)  

 
 
 

  (1,563)  

 
 
 

  (446,719)  

 
 
 

  (142,864)  

 
 
 

  (20,083)  

 
 

  Other expenses, net  

 
 

  (32,921)  

 
 
 

  (28,884)  

 
 
 

  (32,577)  

 
 
 

  (4,580)  

 
 
 

  (32,615)  

 
 
 

  (62,609)  

 
 
 

  (8,801)  

 
 

  Interest income, net  

 
 

  18,806  

 
 
 

  23,570  

 
 
 

  34,402  

 
 
 

  4,836  

 
 
 

  59,503  

 
 
 

  74,602  

 
 
 

  10,487  

 
 

   Loss before income taxes and share of   

 

   Loss in equity method investments   

 
 

  (138,370)  

 
 
 

  (35,870)  

 
 
 

  (9,290)  

 
 
 

  (1,307)  

 
 
 

  (419,831)  

 
 
 

  (130,871)  

 
 
 

  (18,397)  

 
 

  Income tax expense  

 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Share of (loss) income in equity method investments  

 
 

  (5,161)  

 
 
 

  (2,887)  

 
 
 

  2,647  

 
 
 

  372  

 
 
 

  (7,191)  

 
 
 

  (1,386)  

 
 
 

  (195)  

 
 

   Net loss   

 
 

  (143,531)  

 
 
 

  (38,757)  

 
 
 

  (6,643)  

 
 
 

  (935)  

 
 
 

  (427,022)  

 
 
 

  (132,257)  

 
 
 

  (18,592)  

 
 

  Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  

 
 

  (22,115)  

 
 
 

  (7,841)  

 
 
 

  (3,672)  

 
 
 

  (516)  

 
 
 

  (96,580)  

 
 
 

  (11,513)  

 
 
 

  (1,618)  

 
 

   Net loss attributable to ordinary   

 

   shareholders of the Company   

 
 

  (121,416)  

 
 
 

  (30,916)  

 
 
 

  (2,971)  

 
 
 

  (419)  

 
 
 

  (330,442)  

 
 
 

  (120,744)  

 
 
 

  (16,974)  

 
 

   Net loss per ordinary share   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  (3.71)  

 
 
 

  (0.97)  

 
 
 

  (0.09)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 
 

  (10.16)  

 
 
 

  (3.78)  

 
 
 

  (0.53)  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  (3.71)  

 
 
 

  (0.97)  

 
 
 

  (0.09)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 
 

  (10.16)  

 
 
 

  (3.78)  

 
 
 

  (0.53)  

 
 

   Net loss per ADS (3)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  (0.37)  

 
 
 

  (0.10)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  (1.02)  

 
 
 

  (0.38)  

 
 
 

  (0.05)  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  (0.37)  

 
 
 

  (0.10)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  (1.02)  

 
 
 

  (0.38)  

 
 
 

  (0.05)  

 
 

   Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net loss per ordinary share   

 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  32,692,871  

 
 
 

  31,827,240  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  32,520,952  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  32,692,871  

 
 
 

  31,827,240  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  32,520,952  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 

   Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net loss per ADS (3)   

 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  326,928,712  

 
 
 

  318,272,401  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  325,209,521  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  326,928,712  

 
 
 

  318,272,401  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  325,209,521  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

   (1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all
translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September30, 2022, in the H.10
statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
 

 
 

   (2) Share-based compensation expenses were allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Nine Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 

  Research and development expenses  

 
 

  5,449  

 
 
 

  5,437  

 
 
 

  605  

 
 
 

  85  

 
 
 

  16,217  

 
 
 

  11,476  

 
 
 

  1,613  

 
 

  Sales and marketing expenses  

 
 

  1,214  

 
 
 

  1,213  

 
 
 

  135  

 
 
 

  19  

 
 
 

  3,609  

 
 
 

  2,560  

 
 
 

  360  

 
 

  General and administrative expenses  

 
 

  26,610  

 
 
 

  24,184  

 
 
 

  1,958  

 
 
 

  275  

 
 
 

  79,052  

 
 
 

  52,705  

 
 
 

  7,409  

 
 
 

   (3) Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
 

   RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS   

 
 

   (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)   

 
 
 
 

   Three Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Nine Months Ended   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   June 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2021   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   Sep 30,   

 

   2022   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   RMB   

 
 
 

   US$ (1)   

 
 

  Loss from operations  

 
 

  (124,255)  

 
 
 

  (30,556)  

 
 
 

  (11,115)  

 
 
 
 

  (1,563)  

 
 
 

  (446,719)  

 
 
 

  (142,864)  

 
 
 

  (20,083)  

 
 

  Add:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share-based compensation expenses  

 
 

  33,273  

 
 
 

  30,834  

 
 
 

  2,698  

 
 
 
 

  379  

 
 
 

  98,878  

 
 
 

  66,741  

 
 
 

  9,382  

 
 

  Adjusted Operating (loss) income  

 
 

  (90,982)  

 
 
 

  278  

 
 
 

  (8,417)  

 
 
 
 

  (1,184)  

 
 
 

  (347,841)  

 
 
 

  (76,123)  

 
 
 

  (10,701)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net Loss  

 
 

  (143,531)  

 
 
 

  (38,757)  

 
 
 

  (6,643)  

 
 
 
 

  (935)  

 
 
 

  (427,022)  

 
 
 

  (132,257)  

 
 
 

  (18,592)  

 
 

  Add:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share-based compensation expenses  

 
 

  33,273  

 
 
 

  30,834  

 
 
 

  2,698  

 
 
 
 

  379  

 
 
 

  98,878  

 
 
 

  66,741  

 
 
 

  9,382  

 
 

  Share of loss (income) in equity method investments  

 
 

  5,161  

 
 
 

  2,887  

 
 
 

  (2,647)  

 
 
 
 

  (372)  

 
 
 

  7,191  

 
 
 

  1,386  

 
 
 

  195  

 
 

  Impairment loss of investments  

 
 

  32,357  

 
 
 

  28,571  

 
 
 

  32,298  

 
 
 
 

  4,540  

 
 
 

  32,357  

 
 
 

  32,298  

 
 
 

  4,540  

 
 

  Adjusted net (loss) income  

 
 

  (72,740)  

 
 
 

  23,535  

 
 
 

  25,706  

 
 
 
 

  3,612  

 
 
 

  (288,596)  

 
 
 

  (31,832)  

 
 
 

  (4,475)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net loss attributable to DouYu  

 
 

  (121,416)  

 
 
 

  (30,916)  

 
 
 

  (2,971)  

 
 
 
 

  (419)  

 
 
 

  (330,442)  

 
 
 

  (120,744)  

 
 
 

  (16,974)  

 
 

  Add:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share-based compensation expenses  

 
 

  33,273  

 
 
 

  30,834  

 
 
 

  2,698  

 
 
 
 

  379  

 
 
 

  98,878  

 
 
 

  66,741  

 
 
 

  9,382  

 
 

  Share of loss (income) in equity method investments  

 
 

  5,161  

 
 
 

  2,887  

 
 
 

  (2,647)  

 
 
 
 

  (372)  

 
 
 

  7,191  

 
 
 

  1,386  

 
 
 

  195  

 
 

  Impairment loss of investments  

 
 

  32,357  

 
 
 

  28,571  

 
 
 

  32,298  

 
 
 
 

  4,540  

 
 
 

  32,357  

 
 
 

  32,298  

 
 
 

  4,540  

 
 

  Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to DouYu  

 
 

  (50,625)  

 
 
 

  31,376  

 
 
 

  29,378  

 
 
 
 

  4,128  

 
 
 

  (192,016)  

 
 
 

  (20,319)  

 
 
 

  (2,857)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Adjusted net (loss) income per ordinary share  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  (1.55)  

 
 
 

  0.99  

 
 
 

  0.92  

 
 
 
 

  0.13  

 
 
 

  (5.90)  

 
 
 

  (0.64)  

 
 
 

  (0.09)  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  (1.55)  

 
 
 

  0.99  

 
 
 

  0.92  

 
 
 
 

  0.13  

 
 
 

  (5.90)  

 
 
 

  (0.64)  

 
 
 

  (0.09)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Adjusted net (loss) income per ADS (2)  

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  (0.15)  

 
 
 

  0.10  

 
 
 

  0.09  

 
 
 
 

  0.01  

 
 
 

  (0.59)  

 
 
 

  (0.06)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  (0.15)  

 
 
 

  0.10  

 
 
 

  0.09  

 
 
 
 

  0.01  

 
 
 

  (0.59)  

 
 
 

  (0.06)  

 
 
 

  (0.01)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Adjusted net (loss) income per ordinary share  

 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  32,692,871  

 
 
 

  31,827,240  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  32,520,952  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  32,692,871  

 
 
 

  31,827,240  

 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 
 

  31,966,417  

 
 
 

  32,520,952  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 
 

  31,953,780  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net (loss) income per ADS (2)  

 
 

  Basic  

 
 

  326,928,712  

 
 
 

  318,272,401  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  325,209,521  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 

  Diluted  

 
 

  326,928,712  

 
 
 

  318,272,401  

 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 
 

  319,664,172  

 
 
 

  325,209,521  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

  319,537,795  

 
 
 

   (1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all
translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2022, in the H.10
statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
 

 
 

   (2) Every ten ADSs represent one ordinary share.
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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SOURCE DouYu International Holdings Limited

 
 

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Annual Revenue Growth of 57%, Gross Margin up 91%

 

NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) ("NorthStar" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. The Company also announced that it will discuss the results on an investor webinar to be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am (please see below for details). All dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars.

 

"We delivered strong financial results in 2024, highlighted by 57% growth in revenue and a 91% increase in gross margin. At the same time, we held marketing expense to a 10% increase and reduced G&A expense, demonstrating the continually improving operating leverage built into our business model," said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar. "Equally important, our team rolled out innovations in both our sportsbook and casino that have further differentiated NorthStar Bets as a premium offering and helped drive the retention of, and engagement with, our loyal customers."

 

Restatement of Results

 

The comparative results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 have been restated in the financial statements and management's discussion & analysis ("FY2024 MD&A") for the year ended December 31, 2024 to include additional merchant fees and player bonus expenses which were not captured in the previously published financial statements (note 2 of the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024). The Company's payment processor deducted the additional merchant fee from the daily remittances to the Company, and the deductions were not accounted for by the Company. These additional fees were identified as part of the year-end reconciliation of the amount due from the payment processor, and the financial statements and FY2024 MD&A have been adjusted accordingly. These restatements did not impact the cash balances reported for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2023, or 2024. However, they did result in adjustments to the reported current asset balances for those periods.

 

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 ("Q4 2024"):

 
  •  Total Wagers1 at Northstarbets.ca were $303.0 million in Q4 2024, a 42% increase compared to $213.3 million in Q4 2023.
  •  
  •  Gross Gaming Revenue2 at Northstarbets.ca was $10.0 million in Q4 2024, a 31.6% increase from $7.6 million in Q4 2023.
  •  
  •  Revenue2 was $9.5 million in Q4 2024, a 51% increase from $6.3 million in Q4 2023. Revenue in Q4 2024 includes $1.5 million of managed services revenue, which compares to $0.2 million in Q4 2023.
  •  
  •  Gross Margin was $3.6 million, a 71% increase from $2.1 million in Q4 2023, while the Gross Margin percentage increased to 38.1%, up from 33.6% in Q4 2023.
  •  
  •  Profit/(loss) before marketing and other expenses1 was $0.6 million in Q4 2024 compared to a loss of $2.5 million in Q4 2023, indicating that gross margin is now sufficient to cover the Company's overhead expenses.
  •  

Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 ("FY 2024"):

 
  •  Total Wagers2 at Northstarbets.ca were $980.0 million in FY 2024, a 51% increase compared to $648.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2023.
  •  
  •  Gross Gaming Revenue2 at Northstarbets.ca was $34.0 million in FY 2024, a 51% increase from $22.5 million in FY 2023.
  •  
  •  Revenue2 was $29.6 million in FY 2024, a 57% increase from $18.8 million in FY 2023. Revenue in FY 2024 includes $2.3 million of managed services revenue, which compares to $0.5 million in FY 2023.3
  •  
  •  Gross Margin was $10.5 million, marking a 91% increase from $5.5 million in FY 2023, with the Gross Margin increasing to 35.7%, up from 29.3% in FY 2023.
  •  
  •  Profit/(loss) before marketing and other expenses1 was $0.1 million in FY 2024 compared to a loss of $6.7 million in YTD 2023, an improvement of $6.8 million.
  •  

"Early in 2025, we completed our most significant fund-raising to date, with a $43.4 million debt financing. This capital gives us a long runway on which to continue our trajectory of growth in wagering, gross margins and improving operating leverage. This was a milestone event for our business," added Mr. Moskowitz.

 

2024 Operating Highlights:

 
  • Completed the inaugural Blackjack Championship tournament, an innovative online competition that helped drive the acquisition of new high-value players and engagement for existing customers while increasing Blackjack wagering activity.
  •  
  • Implemented a series of enhancements to the NorthStar Bets platform, highlighted by streamlined navigation in both the Casino and Sportsbook sections, a doubling of Casino game selection since the start of 2024, personalized prop bets and intelligent parlay suggestions.
  •  
  • Introduced the "NorthStar Elite" program and branded tables to help secure the loyalty and satisfaction of our most active players and reinforcing the Company's positioning as a premium offering.
  •  
  • Launched "Sports Insights 2.0," a robust suite of enhancements to our content vertical that includes a redesigned home page, comprehensive team and player statistics, injury and player news feeds, added coverage of popular sports and strengthened casino content.
  •  
  • Gained significant traction outside the Ontario market with managed services revenue from Northstarbets.com site, owned by the Abenaki Council of Wolinak, increasing from $0.5 million in FY 2023 to $2.3 million in FY 2024.
  •  
  • Outpaced the industry growth rates reported by iGaming Ontario in 2024 in both Total Wagers (51% for NorthStar vs. 33% for the industry) and Gross Gaming Revenue (51% for NorthStar vs. 31.5% for the industry).
  •  

Outlook

 

"We expect our consistent pattern of year-over-year revenue increases to continue throughout 2025, based on our ongoing success in attracting and engaging high-value players," said Mr. Moskowitz. "We will maintain disciplined control over costs so that incremental gross margin falls primarily to the bottom line. As we continue to focus on operational excellence, we remain confident that we have the capital necessary to reach profitability based on our current business platform."

 

FY 2024 Corporate Update Webinar

 

On May 15, 2025, Michael Moskowitz will present an in-depth Corporate Update, including a discussion of the Company's FY 2024 Earnings, current operations and strategic priorities. All investors and other interested parties are invited to register for the webinar at the link below.

 

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 am EDT
Register: Webinar Registration

 

Management will be available to answer your questions following the presentation on the webinar platform. You may also submit your question(s) beforehand in the registration form linked above.

 

Extension of Strategic Marketing Agreement

 

The Company also announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. ("NorthStar Ontario"), has extended its strategic partnership with Playtech Software Limited ("Playtech Software") through the renewal of their previously announced strategic marketing agreement. Under the agreement, Playtech Software contributes services designed to accelerate NorthStar Ontario's player acquisition strategy in the province. The agreement was first implemented in June 2023 and has since been renewed several times. Pursuant to the latest renewal, Playtech Software will reimburse marketing expenses valued at a total of up to $1.5 million over a 3-month period through to March 31, 2025. Playtech Software will be compensated through a share of revenue from the income generated in connection with the marketing initiatives to which it contributes. The Transaction between Playtech and NorthStar Ontario is exempted from Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions.

 

"We are very pleased to renew the marketing services agreement with Playtech Software," said Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar. "The agreement serves to extend our marketing budget and has contributed to our tremendous growth in Ontario. Playtech plc continues to be a valuable strategic partner and we look forward to further collaboration."

 

Continuous Disclosure

 

Further to a review by the staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") of the Company's continuous disclosure, the FY2024 MD&A includes enhanced disclosures with respect to:

 
  • the Company's regulatory framework, licensing regimes applicable to its business operations and the legal authorizations necessary to conduct its business operations;
  •  
  • specific risk factors relating to the Company's business operations which include risks relating to operating in a heavily regulated industry, cyber security risks and risks relating to conflicts of interest with respect to directors and officers of the Company; and
  •  
  • the relationship between the Abenaki Council of Wolinak and the Company as well as its subsidiary, Slapshot Media Inc.
  •  

Such amended disclosure is being included in the FY2024 MD&A to address comments received from the OSC on its management's discussion & analysis, for the period ended September 30, 2024, and to improve the Company's disclosure.

 

As a result of having to include such enhanced disclosure after the OSC review, the Company will be placed on the public list of Refilings and Errors in accordance with OSC Staff Notice 51-711 (Revised) - Refilings and Corrections of Errors for a period of three (3) years.

 

Additional Information

 

For additional information, please refer to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the corresponding FY2024 MD&A. These documents are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on the Company's corporate website at www.northstargaming.ca.

 

About NorthStar

 

NorthStar proudly owns and operates NorthStar Bets, a Canadian-born casino and sportsbook platform that delivers a premium, distinctly local gaming experience. Designed with high-stakes players in mind, NorthStar Bets Casino offers a curated selection of the most popular games, ensuring an elevated user experience. Our sportsbook stands out with its exclusive Sports Insights feature, seamlessly integrating betting guidance, stats, and scores, all tailored to meet the expectations of a premium audience.

 

As a Canadian company, NorthStar is uniquely positioned to cater to customers who seek a high-quality product and an exceptional level of personalized service, setting a new standard in the industry. NorthStar is committed to operating at the highest level of responsible gaming standards.

 

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures [/ Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures]

 

Throughout this document, management uses certain non-IFRS financial measures and supplementary financial measures to evaluate the performance of the Company. The terms "Gross Gaming Revenue" "Total Wagers" and "Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses" are non-IFRS financial measures. These measures are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are, therefore, not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective and to discuss NorthStar's financial outlook. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS. We believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures, including industry metrics, in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Management also uses non-IFRS measures and industry metrics in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, the preparation of annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of executive compensation.

 

Total Wagers

 

Total Wagers are calculated as the total amount of money bet by customers in respect of bets that have settled in the applicable period. Total Wagers does not include free bets or other promotional incentives, nor money bet by customers in respect of bets that are open at period end. Total Wagers is used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures.

 

Gross Gaming Revenue

 

Gross Gaming Revenue is calculated as dollar amounts bet by customers less the dollar amounts paid out to the customers in respect of such bets which have settled in the applicable period.

 

Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures

 
                                
 In Q4 2024, the Company reported $10.0 million of Gross Gaming Revenue ($34.0 million in FY 2024) and has provided a reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS financial measure (Revenue) as follows:
$ Millions (unaudited)
Unaudited Three
months ended
Year ended
 Dec 31,
2024 
 Dec 31,
2023 
 Dec 31,
2024 
 Dec 31,
2023 
Gross gaming revenue from wagered games$10.0$ 7.6$ 34.0$22.5
Bonuses, promotional costs and free bets(2.0)(1.5)(6.7)(4.2)
Sub-total Gaming revenue8.06.127.318.3
Other revenue from managed services1.50.22.30.5
Revenue$ 9.5$ 6.3$ 29.6$ 18.8
 

 

 

Operating Results

 

Marketing expenses are a key driver of the business but are completely discretionary. Management considers "Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses" to be a good indication of the extent to which the business' Gross Margin is in excess of its overhead costs, and therefore offsetting some portion of marketing expenses, reflecting improving economies of scale.

 
                                                    
$ Millions (unaudited) Unaudited Three 
months ended 
Year ended
 Dec 31,
2024 
 Dec 31,
2023 
 Dec 31,
2024 
 Dec 31,
2023 
Revenue$ 9,478$ 6,275$ 29,556$ 18,845
Cost of Revenues5,8684,16719,01313,317
Gross Margin3,6102,10810,5435,528
General and administrative expenses3,0334,45210,45312,277
 Profit/(Loss) before marketing and other expenses (1) 577(2,344)90(6,749)
Marketing5,2495,47215,45614,094
Loss before other expenses (1) (4,672)(7,816)(15,366)(20,843)
Other expenses(1,070)1493,6456,547
Net loss$ (3,602)$ (7,965)$ (19,011)$ (27,390)
 

 

 

(1) These measures are not defined by IFRS, do not have standard meanings and may not be comparable with other industries or companies.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

 

This communication contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada ("forward-looking statements"), including without limitation, statements with respect to the following: expected performance of the Company's business, the Company's growth plans being fully funded, expansion into new markets and future growth opportunities, and expected benefits of transactions. The foregoing are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company's anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects", "predicts", "intends", "anticipates" or "believes", or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. This forward-looking information is based on management's opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by NorthStar to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company's business and financial position; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry risks; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; and those factors discussed in greater detail under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent annual information form, which is available under NorthStar's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Many of these risks are beyond the Company's control.

 

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents NorthStar's expectations as of the date specified herein, and are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

 

All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

 
 

For further information:

 

Company Contact:

 

Corey Goodman
Chief Development Officer 647-530-2387
investorrelations@northstargaming.ca

 

Investor Relations:
RB Milestone Group LLC (RBMG)
Northstar@rbmilestone.com

 
 

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