Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) is set to acquire an Israel-based mobile gaming company, SuperPlay. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. PLTK will acquire SuperPlay for $700 million in up-front consideration, with additional contingent consideration of up to $1.25 billion, subject to SuperPlay achieving certain financial targets for 2025, 2026 and 2027. PLTK stock gained 1.7% in the after-hours tradi ...

Acquisition of SuperPlay Expected to Provide Attractive Growth Opportunity at a Meaningful Scale Adds a Proven Studio with a Track Record of Launching and Scaling New Games Acquisition Expected to Close in the Fourth Quarter of 2024 Management will Host a Live Q&A Session Tomorrow at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time HERZLIYA, Israel, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK), a mobile games pioneer and interactive entertainment leader, today announced it has entered into a definitive ag ...

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Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - SVP-Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Robert Antokol - Co-Founder and CEO Craig Abrahams - President and Chief Financial Officer Nir Korczak - CMO Conference Call Participants Colin Sebastian - Baird Drew Crum - Stifel Aaron Lee - Macquarie Omar Dessouky - Bank of America Eric Handler - ROTH Capital Clark Lampen - BTIG Matthew Cost - MS Christopher Schoell - UBS Operator Good ...

Core Insights - Playtika Holding (PLTK) reported $627 million in revenue for Q2 2024, a year-over-year decline of 2.5% and a surprise of -2.36% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $642.15 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.23, an increase from $0.21 a year ago, resulting in a surprise of +35.29% against the consensus EPS estimate of $0.17 [1] Financial Metrics - Average Daily Payers (DPUs) were 0.3 million, slightly below the average estimate of 0.32 million from two analysts [3] - Average Daily Payer Conversion was 3.7%, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of 3.6% [4] - Average Monthly Active Users (MAUs) stood at 27.7 million, significantly lower than the estimated 31.35 million [5] - Average Daily Active Users (DAUs) were 8.1 million, below the average estimate of 8.85 million [6] - Average Revenue Per Daily Active User (ARPDAU) was $0.85, surpassing the average estimate of $0.79 [7] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Playtika's shares have returned -6.4%, compared to a -5.9% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [7] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [7]

Core Insights - Playtika Holding (PLTK) reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, and up from $0.21 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 35.29% [1] - The company posted revenues of $627 million for the quarter ended June 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.36%, and down from $642.8 million year-over-year [2] - Playtika shares have declined approximately 19.7% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 9.9% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.17 on revenues of $639.63 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.66 on revenues of $2.58 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Playtika is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Gaming industry, to which Playtika belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that it has a favorable outlook compared to the bottom half of ranked industries [8] - Another company in the same industry, GameStop (GME), is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.01 per share, with revenues projected to decline by 22.7% year-over-year [9]

Revenue Performance - Revenue for Q2 2024 was $627.0 million, a decrease of 3.7% sequentially and 2.5% year over year[2]. - Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $627.0 million, a decrease of 2.8% from $642.8 million in the same period of 2023[14]. Net Income and Profitability - Net income rose to $86.6 million, reflecting a sequential increase of 63.4% and a year-over-year increase of 14.4%[2]. - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $86.6 million, compared to $75.7 million for the same period in 2023, representing a 14.0% increase[14]. - The provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $33.7 million, compared to $40.4 million in the same period of 2023[19]. EBITDA Metrics - Credit Adjusted EBITDA was $191.0 million, up 2.9% sequentially but down 11.2% year over year[2]. - Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $191.0 million, down from $215.0 million in the same period of 2023, resulting in a Credit Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.5%[19]. - Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024 is projected to be in the middle of the range of $730 - $770 million[5]. Cash and Investments - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2024[2]. - The company experienced a net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $(319.9) million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[15]. - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $449.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $33.0 million in the same period of 2023[15]. - Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $180.1 million, a decrease from $227.5 million in the same period of 2023[15]. Direct-to-Consumer Performance - Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) revenue was $173.7 million, increasing 1.3% sequentially and 5.1% year over year[2]. User Metrics - Average Daily Paying Users (DPUs) decreased to 298K, down 3.6% sequentially and 2.9% year over year[3]. - The average Payer Conversion rate improved to 3.7%, up from 3.5% in Q1 2024[3]. Costs and Expenses - Total costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $486.3 million, down from $503.6 million in the same period of 2023[14]. Dividends - Playtika's Board declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on October 4, 2024[4]. - The company paid dividends totaling $37.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024[15]. Future Outlook - The company expects full-year 2024 revenue to be at the lower end of the range of $2.52 - $2.62 billion[5].

Financial Performance - Revenue for the second quarter was $627.0 million, representing a decrease of 3.7% sequentially and 2.5% year over year [2] - Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) revenue was $173.7 million, with a sequential increase of 1.3% and a year-over-year increase of 5.1% [2] - Net income reached $86.6 million, showing a significant sequential increase of 63.4% and a year-over-year increase of 14.4% [2] - Credit Adjusted EBITDA was $191.0 million, which increased by 2.9% sequentially but decreased by 11.2% year over year [2] Operational Metrics - Average Daily Paying Users decreased to 298K, down 3.6% sequentially and 2.9% year over year [4] - Average Payer Conversion improved to 3.7%, up from 3.5% in Q1 and 3.6% in Q2 2023 [4] - Revenue from casual games decreased by 4.3% sequentially and 1.7% year over year [4] - Revenue from social casino-themed games decreased by 2.9% sequentially and 3.4% year over year [4] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on revitalizing its game portfolio and is pursuing opportunities for mergers and acquisitions to broaden its game offerings [3] - Management emphasized a disciplined approach to managing operating expenses, which has led to improved margins [3] Dividend Announcement - The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of September 20, 2024 [5] Financial Outlook - For the full year 2024, the company expects revenue to be toward the bottom end of the previously provided range of $2.52 - $2.62 billion [6] - Credit Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the middle of the previously provided range of $730 - $770 million [6]