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Playtika(PLTK) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-09 21:58
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - SVP, Corporate Finance and IR Robert Antokol - Co-Founder and CEO Craig Abrahams - President and CFO Conference Call Participants Colin Sebastian - Baird Aaron Lee - Macquarie Brian Fitzgerald - Wells Fargo Arthur Chu - Bank of America Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Playtika Q1 2024 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-09 12:34
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=6&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=6&type=section&id=ITEM%201.%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%20(Unaudited)) Playtika reported Q1 2024 revenues of **$651.2 million**, with net income declining to **$53.0 million** due to increased marketing expenses, while total assets remained stable and operating cash flow increased to **$29.6 million** [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets slightly increased to **$3,175.0 million** as of March 31, 2024, while total liabilities decreased, leading to an improved stockholders' deficit of **$(180.4) million** Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Account | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$3,175.0** | **$3,144.7** | | Cash and cash equivalents | $1,029.7 | $1,015.5 | | Goodwill | $987.2 | $984.9 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$3,325.1** | **$3,396.5** | | Long-term debt | $2,397.2 | $2,399.6 | | **Total Stockholders' Deficit** | **$(180.4)** | **$(221.5)** | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) Revenues slightly decreased to **$651.2 million** in Q1 2024, while a **32.5%** surge in sales and marketing expenses led to a **37.0%** drop in net income to **$53.0 million** Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 Performance (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $651.2 | $656.2 | -0.8% | | Cost of revenue | $177.0 | $185.7 | -4.7% | | Sales and marketing | $190.4 | $143.7 | +32.5% | | Income from operations | $98.1 | $152.4 | -35.6% | | Net income | $53.0 | $84.1 | -37.0% | | Diluted EPS | $0.14 | $0.23 | -39.1% | - The company recorded a **$7.0 million** impairment charge in Q1 2024, which was not present in the same period last year[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Stockholders'%20Deficit) Stockholders' deficit improved to **$(180.4) million** in Q1 2024, driven by **$53.0 million** net income, partially offset by a **$37.1 million** cash dividend - A cash dividend of **$0.10 per share**, totaling **$37.1 million**, was declared during the quarter[22](index=22&type=chunk)[56](index=56&type=chunk) - Stock-based compensation added **$24.2 million** to additional paid-in capital[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operating activities increased to **$29.6 million**, but cash used in investing activities more than doubled to **$35.9 million**, resulting in a net cash decrease of **$14.2 million** Cash Flow Summary (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $29.6 | $20.5 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(35.9) | $(15.4) | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(5.5) | $(6.1) | | **Net change in cash** | **$(14.2)** | **$(1.4)** | [Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail revenue streams, debt structure, and legal contingencies, highlighting dependence on Apple, Google, and Facebook, **$2.4 billion** in debt, ongoing lawsuits, and **$440.2 million** in US revenue - A significant portion of revenues and accounts receivable are concentrated with Apple, Google, and Facebook platforms. As of March 31, 2024, Apple and Google represented **57%** and **27%** of total accounts receivable, respectively[34](index=34&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - Total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2024, was **$2.413 billion**, consisting of a Term Loan and Senior Notes[47](index=47&type=chunk) - The company is defending against several legal proceedings, including a class-action lawsuit (Bar-Asher v. Playtika), a derivative action (Bushansky v. Antokol), and lawsuits in Israel, Tennessee, and Alabama alleging certain games constitute illegal gambling[79](index=79&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk)[81](index=81&type=chunk)[84](index=84&type=chunk)[85](index=85&type=chunk) Revenue by Platform (in millions) | Platform | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Third-party platforms | $479.7 | $504.7 | | Direct-to-consumer platforms | $171.5 | $151.5 | - Subsequent to the quarter's end, the company is actively monitoring the conflict in Israel, where it employs approximately **1,060 professionals** (**33%** of its global workforce), following attacks in April 2024[100](index=100&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=28&type=section&id=ITEM%202.%20MANAGEMENT'S%20DISCUSSION%20AND%20ANALYSIS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20CONDITION%20AND%20RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) Management attributes revenue decline to underperforming games and increased sales and marketing expenses of **$46.7 million** from acquisitions, leading to a decrease in Credit Adjusted EBITDA to **$185.6 million**, while liquidity remains strong with over **$1 billion** in cash [Results of Operations](index=31&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q1 2024 revenues decreased to **$651.2 million** due to game underperformance, while sales and marketing expenses surged by **$46.7 million** from acquisitions, leading to a net income decline to **$53.0 million** - Revenue decline was primarily due to a mix of growth in select casual games and acquisitions being more than offset by declines in other casual titles and certain slot-themed games[124](index=124&type=chunk) - Sales and marketing expenses increased by **$46.7 million**, almost entirely due to increased media buy expenses driven by the acquisitions of InnPlay and Youda[127](index=127&type=chunk) - General and administrative expenses remained flat, as the impact of headcount reductions and lower stock-based compensation was offset by increased severance expense and adjustments to contingent consideration[128](index=128&type=chunk) Key Operating Metrics | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Average DAUs (millions) | 8.8 | 9.1 | | Average DPUs (thousands) | 309 | 326 | | Average Daily Payer Conversion | 3.5% | 3.6% | | ARPDAU | $0.81 | $0.80 | [Reconciliation of Credit Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income](index=33&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Credit%20Adjusted%20EBITDA%20to%20Net%20Income) Credit Adjusted EBITDA decreased to **$185.6 million** in Q1 2024, with margin falling to **28.5%**, reflecting adjustments for taxes, interest, D&A, stock-based compensation, and impairment charges Credit Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in millions) | Line Item | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $53.0 | $84.1 | | Provision for income taxes | $21.9 | $39.7 | | Interest expense and other, net | $23.2 | $28.6 | | Depreciation and amortization | $39.2 | $39.1 | | Stock-based compensation | $23.7 | $29.2 | | Impairment charges | $7.0 | — | | **Credit Adjusted EBITDA** | **$185.6** | **$222.7** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=35&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity with **$1,029.7 million** in cash and equivalents and **$600 million** available under its revolving credit facility, deemed sufficient for the next 12 months - Primary sources of liquidity are cash from operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and borrowings under the Credit Facility and Revolver[140](index=140&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2024, the company had **$1,029.7 million** in cash and cash equivalents and **$600 million** in additional borrowing capacity under its Revolving Credit Facility[17](index=17&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - Net cash provided by operating activities was **$29.6 million** for the quarter, an increase from **$20.5 million** in the prior year period[142](index=142&type=chunk)[143](index=143&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=37&type=section&id=ITEM%203.%20QUANTITATIVE%20AND%20QUALITATIVE%20DISCLOSURES%20ABOUT%20MARKET%20RISK) Playtika's primary market risks are interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, mitigated by **$1.0 billion** in interest rate swaps and hedging **$192.9 million** of future foreign currency expenses - The company uses interest rate swaps with a total notional value of **$1.0 billion** to mitigate risk on its floating-rate Term Loan[112](index=112&type=chunk)[154](index=154&type=chunk)[155](index=155&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **100 basis point** increase or decrease in interest rates would impact annual interest expense by **$8.5 million**[158](index=158&type=chunk) - The company faces foreign currency risk from expenses in EUR, ILS, PLN, and RON. As of March 31, 2024, it had hedged approximately **$192.9 million** of future salary expenses[161](index=161&type=chunk)[164](index=164&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=38&type=section&id=ITEM%204.%20CONTROLS%20AND%20PROCEDURES) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2024, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2024[166](index=166&type=chunk) - No material changes in internal control over financial reporting were identified during the quarter ended March 31, 2024[167](index=167&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=39&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=39&type=section&id=ITEM%201.%20LEGAL%20PROCEEDINGS) This section refers to Note 7 of the financial statements for a detailed description of the company's ongoing legal proceedings - For a description of legal proceedings, the report refers to Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in Part I, Item 1[169](index=169&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=39&type=section&id=ITEM%201A.%20RISK%20FACTORS) The company highlights significant risks from its substantial operations in Israel, heightened by ongoing regional conflict and geopolitical instability, which could adversely affect business and financial results - The company's significant operations, senior management, and many employees are based in Israel, making it vulnerable to political, economic, and military instability in the region[170](index=170&type=chunk) - The ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023, and recent escalations with Iran, pose a material risk to the company's operations and financial condition[171](index=171&type=chunk) - There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023[173](index=173&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=40&type=section&id=ITEM%202.%20UNREGISTERED%20SALES%20OF%20EQUITY%20SECU RITIES%20AND%20USE%20OF%20PROCEEDS) The company reported no unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds during the quarter - None reported for the period[174](index=174&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=40&type=section&id=ITEM%205.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) No officers or directors adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the first quarter of 2024 - No officers or directors adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the three months ended March 31, 2024[177](index=177&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=41&type=section&id=ITEM%206.%20EXHIBITS) This section lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and Inline XBRL financial data files - The filing includes CEO and CFO certifications pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002[179](index=179&type=chunk) - Inline XBRL documents are included as part of the filing[179](index=179&type=chunk)
Playtika(PLTK) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-09 10:38
Herzliya, Israel - May 9, 2024 - Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) today released financial results for its first quarter for the period ending March 31, 2024. Financial Highlights Exhibit 99.1 Playtika Holding Corp. Reports Q1 2024 Financial Results Revenue of $651.2 million and Direct-to-Consumer ("DTC") Revenue of $171.5 million DTC Platforms Revenue Increased 6.1% Sequentially and 13.2% Year Over Year GAAP Net Income of $53.0 million and Credit Adj. EBITDA of $185.6million Announces Inaugural $150 m ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-26 16:07
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Robert Antokol - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Craig Abrahams - President and Chief Financial Officer Nir Korczak - Chief Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Aaron Lee - Macquarie Research Colin Sebastian - Baird Omar Dessouky - Bank of America Brian Fitzgerald - Wells Fargo Drew Crum - Stifel Dou ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-26 13:34
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal period ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____ to _____ Commission File Number: 001-39896 PLAYTIKA HOLDING CORP. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (State of other jurisdiction (I.R.S. ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-02-26 13:01
Exhibit 99.1 Playtika Holding Corp. Reports Q4 and 2023 Financial Results Announces Capital Allocation Framework and Initiates Quarterly Dividend 2023 Q4 Revenue Increased 1.1% YOY; DTC Platforms Revenue Increased 7.6% YOY Announces Pause to Strategic Alternatives Process Herzliya, Israel – February 26, 2024 - Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) today released financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Capital Allocation Framework Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highli ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-08 20:17
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call November 8, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Robert Antokol - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Craig Abrahams - President & Chief Financial Officer Nir Korczak - Chief Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Aaron Lee - Macquarie Arthur Chu - Bank of America Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Colin Sebastian - Baird Dave Nwokonko - Morgan Stanley Operator Goo ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-08 14:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____ to _____ Commission File Number: 001-39896 PLAYTIKA HOLDING CORP. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 81-3634591 (State of ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-08 15:40
Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Robert Antokol - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Craig Abrahams - President & Chief Financial Officer Nir Korczak - Chief Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Matt Cost - Morgan Stanley Stephen Ju - Credit Suisse Omar Dessouky - Bank of America Colin Sebastian - Baird Clark Lampen - BTIG Drew Crum - Stifel ...
Playtika(PLTK) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-08-08 14:23
Financial Performance - Revenue reached $642.8 million[24], showing a decrease of 2.0% sequentially and 2.5% year over year[45] - Net income was $75.7 million[24], a decrease of 10.0% sequentially but an increase of 108.0% year over year[25] - Credit Adjusted EBITDA was $215.0 million[24], down 3.5% sequentially but up 6.7% year over year[46], with a margin of 33.4%[27] Key Metrics - Average Daily Paying Users (DPUs) were 307,000, a decrease of 5.8% sequentially and 1.0% year over year[29] - Average Payer Conversion was 3.6%, flat sequentially and up from 3.2% in the prior year period[30] Revenue Streams - Direct-to-Consumer Platforms revenue increased 9.1% sequentially and 7.6% year over year[26], contributing 23.1% of the revenue mix[72] - Third-Party Platforms accounted for 76.9% of the revenue mix[72] Game Performance - Bingo Blitz generated $156.3 million in revenue, down 1.8% sequentially but up 6.3% year over year[49] - Solitaire Grand Harvest revenue was $81.8 million, down 4.2% sequentially but up 26.2% year over year[61] - Slotomania revenue was $144.7 million, down 1.3% sequentially and 9.9% year over year[34] Fiscal Year 2023 Guidance - The company expects revenue between $2.57 billion and $2.62 billion[35] - Credit Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $805 million and $830 million[35], with a margin of 31.3% to 31.7%[35] - Capital expenditures are expected to be between $100 million and $105 million[35]