Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for 2025 reached $2.2 billion, reflecting a 22% increase compared to the previous year [10] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% year-over-year to $560 million, representing a margin of around 25% [10] - Q4 total revenue grew 8% to $578 million, with Adjusted EBITDA up 11% to $139 million [10] - Average monthly active customers reached an all-time high of 6.1 million for the quarter, a 16% increase from the same period in 2024 [11] - Cash at year-end was $513 million, up 32% year-over-year [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Africa's revenue grew 27% for the full year against 2024, with Botswana outperforming since launch and South Africa showing strong wagering growth [6] - Monthly active customers exceeded 6 million, with significant growth in sports wagers (31%) and casino wagers (32%) year-over-year in Africa [7] - North America, excluding the U.S., grew 10%, with Canada ex-Ontario increasing 15% [7] - APAC revenue rose 6% year-over-year, despite a 5% dip in New Zealand [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Europe saw strong revenue growth of 23% year-over-year, led by a 37% increase in the U.K. [6] - In Spain, revenue grew 5% due to strong retention and product improvements [6] - North America, excluding the U.S., showed a 10% growth, with Ontario experiencing record engagement and deposits [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company refined its portfolio by exiting U.S. iGaming to focus on markets with clear advantages [5] - Plans to expand into new African territories and leverage the upcoming FIFA World Cup for global engagement [15] - The launch of ZAR Supercoin in South Africa is part of a broader digital payments infrastructure strategy [5][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing customer momentum and operational efficiencies [11] - Guidance for 2026 includes total revenue of at least $2.55 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of more than $680 million, reflecting organic growth and customer engagement [12] - Management acknowledged potential risks from regulatory changes and emphasized a conservative approach to guidance [81] Other Important Information - The company returned $156 million to shareholders in 2025, including a special dividend of over $125 million [12] - The board approved an increase in the minimum quarterly dividend target from $0.04 to $0.05 per share [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of customer-friendly outcomes in December - Management estimated a $20 million EBITDA impact from favorable sports outcomes in December, which flowed into January [17] Question: Charitable initiatives with Betway Cares - Betway Cares focuses on community initiatives in South Africa, including clean drinking water and sports development [21] Question: Tax changes in South Africa - No new updates; operators are expected to submit responses to the government paper by the end of February [27] Question: M&A considerations - The company is selective with M&A, focusing on opportunities that improve technology or market position without overpaying [40] Question: Strategy in Alberta - Alberta is expected to regulate in Q2 2026, with lessons learned from Ontario being applied to improve performance [44] Question: Risks associated with guidance - Risks include regulatory shifts and sports results normalizing, which have been factored into the guidance [81]