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Banijay Group: 9M 2025 results
Globenewswire· 2025-11-06 16:45
Core Insights - Banijay Group reported a revenue increase of 4.0% to €3,224 million for the first nine months of 2025, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 9.8% to €597 million, reflecting strong performance across its diversified business model [7][12][40]. Financial Performance - Revenue for 9M 2025 reached €3,224 million, up from €3,125 million in 9M 2024, marking a 4.0% increase [12][25]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased to €597 million, a 9.8% rise compared to €546 million in the same period last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 100 basis points to 18.5% [7][40]. - Adjusted net income rose by 9.3% to €271 million, compared to €248 million in 9M 2024 [12][43]. - Adjusted free cash flow reached €465 million, up 6.4% year-on-year, with a conversion rate of 78% [8][44]. Business Segments Banijay Entertainment & Live - Revenue from Banijay Entertainment & Live grew by 1.7% to €2,094 million, driven by live experience activities and a robust pipeline of scripted content [7][25]. - The segment experienced low-single digit organic revenue growth, impacted by the postponement of some deliveries [23][27]. - Live experiences revenue surged by 15.1% to €248 million, reflecting the consolidation of Lotchi and strong performance at Balich Wonder Studio [33][34]. Banijay Gaming - Banijay Gaming's revenue increased by 8.5% to €1,130 million, with a notable 23% growth in Unique Active Players [7][36]. - Online poker revenue saw a significant rise of 32.7%, while online casino revenue grew by 16.4% [38][39]. - The segment's organic revenue growth was around 10%, despite temporary impacts from adverse sports results in September 2025 [23][36]. Strategic Developments - The acquisition of Tipico Group was announced, positioning Banijay as a leader in sports betting in Continental Europe, expected to double revenue and free cash flow at Banijay Gaming [10][17]. - The company continues to focus on digital transformation and AI integration to enhance content distribution and monetization capabilities [13][9]. Outlook - The company confirmed its FY 2025 guidance on adjusted EBITDA growth and free cash flow conversion, while adjusting revenue growth expectations due to adverse sports results and delivery postponements [20][6].