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Q4 FY23
INVESTOR UPDATE
31 July 2023
BetMakers Technology Group | ASX:BET
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This shareholder update is dated 31 July 2023.
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WE SIMPLIFY
BETTING
Our mission is to power
excitement, growth and
sustainability of
wagering globally.
Q4 FY23 Review
$24.8m
+5% vs Q3 FY23
Q4 FY23 cash receipts from
customers
$99.1m
FY23 Cash receipts from customers
+6% vs FY22
1
$26.9m
2.
-6% vs Q3 FY23
39%
vs Q3 FY23
$41.0m2
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2
Operational cash outflows
Q3 FY23 OBJECTIVES
SCORECARD
✔ Reduce and normalise the cost base
✔ Simplify the global operating model
✔ Drive operating scale through technology
Deliver on the current
opportunities:
Continuation of strategic operational review – further
execution during Q1 FY24
✔ New markets – International fixed odds
✔ New clients – Caesars & Rikstoto
Net decrease in cash outflows from
operations
✔ Complete or nearing completion
✔ Commenced and progressing
Continued execution toward positive cash flow generation
from operations
30 June 2023 cash balance
Operational Cash Outflows is derived from the Appendix 4C, calculated as “Net cash from / (used in) operating activities”, less
“Receipts from customers”, less “Income taxes paid”, less $0.7m in one off restructuring costs paid in Q4 FY23
30 June 2023 cash balance includes $9.6m of restricted cash (customer funds held on deposit in relation to Global Tote and ADW
operations). Net ‘unrestricted’ cash balance at 30 June 2023 of $31.4m
Reduce and Normalise the Cost Base
As announced on 31 May 20232, the Company
embarked on a strategic restructure of global
operations and technology to normalise the operating
cost base.
In Q4 FY23 the Company took concrete steps to streamline
and consolidate key software offerings and to leverage
technology monitoring and reporting capabilities, to normalise
staff and operating overheads.
o Reduced headcount by 15%3 to 485 with further
reductions underway (projected to normalise at
approximately 4404).
o Adjusted the global operations, simplifying and
streamlining its structure.
o Introduced tools and automating various aspects of our
operations to improve efficiency, productivity and reduce
operating costs.
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Operational Cash Outflows is derived from the Appendix 4C, calculated as “Net cash from / (used in) operating activities”, less “Receipts from customers”, less “Income taxes paid”, less $0.7m in one off restructuring costs paid in Q4 FY23
See ASX announcement dated 31 May 2023, “BetMakers executes strategic operational restructure”
Compared to headcount as at 31 December 2022
4
As per management forecasts reflecting the current headcount, and the expected further reduction in headcount as a result of completing the global efficiency program
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3
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Simplify the Global Operating Model
Restructuring management to better align business focus
and streamline internal communications and delivery:
o Matt Davey appointed to the Board as President and
Executive Chairman
With a deep knowledge of the US gaming and wagering market, and a
proven track record of growing company value, Matt will provide strategic
direction, oversight and prioritisation.
o Jake Henson appointed Chief Executive Officer
Jake will focus on driving the operational excellence of the business and
optimising profitability.
REFINED SALES FOCUS ON CORE PRODUCTS:
○ Global Tote – digital and new systems
○ Managed Trading Services
○ API and Data solutions
○ Embedded turn-key racebooks
o Todd Buckingham appointed Chief Growth Officer
Todd, a founder of BET, will focus on developing and executing on
international strategy and opportunities.
o Chelsey Abbott appointed Chief People Officer
Chelsey has been leading the People & Culture division of BET for 2 years
and is critical in executing the strategic restructure and streamlining
resources for optimisation and growth.
o Christian Stuart departs as North American CEO
US operations are now further streamlined into the relevant business
divisions.
MATT
DAVEY
JAKE
HENSON
TODD
BUCKINGHAM
CHELSEY
ABBOT
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Drive Operating
Scale Through Technology
The Company has commenced the consolidation of legacy
technology and streamlining of product suites and customer
offerings to allow more focused development investment, and
improved product offering for customers and more operating
margin to the business.
o Streamlining of platform MTS offering – migration of Australian
platform clients to a standard version
o Consolidation of tote wagering platforms
o Utilising full stack platform offering to drive turn-key embedded
racebook solutions
o Consolidation of racing data offerings – DynamicOdds, Form
Cruncher and Punting Form
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Deliver On the Current Opportunities
The Company expects to deliver revenue growth by realising the revenues from the products already built and the
customers already contracted. Key contracted opportunities include:
CAYMANAS PARK
During Q2 FY23 the Company launched fixed odds betting in Jamaica, at Caymanas Park1. BetMakers is currently facilitating fixed odds wagering
on-track and is working closely with our local partners and regulators to i) expand the content offering available for fixed odds wagering ii) expand
fixed odds accessibility to Off-Track shops, and iii) launch a domestic digital platform (expected launch Q2 FY24).
DISTRIBUTION OF PENN
ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT
In April 2023 the Company executed a non-binding term sheet with Stronach Group’s 1/ST Content for distribution of BetMakers’ Global Racing
Network’s (“GRN”) race meetings into international wagering markets2.
This commercial relationship commenced 1 May 2023 and is providing extended distribution and monetisation of GRN’s North American
thoroughbred content.
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2
3
RIKSTOTO
BetMakers is contracted as the tote technology and services provider for the country of Norway under a 10-year agreement with Norsk Rikstoto3.
BetMakers is continuing to work with the client to design and develop the wagering solution (expected launch Q3 FY24).
US FIXED ODDS
See next slide for further detail.
CAESARS PARI-MUTUAL AND
RACING SERVICES
See slide 10 for further detail.
See ASX announcement dated 31 January 2023, “Q2 FY23 Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix”
See ASX announcement dated 3 April 2023, “North American Racing and Key Management Update”
See ASX announcement dated 23 May 2022, “BetMakers selected as new tote provider in Norway”
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US Fixed Odds Opportunity
o Core product established (technology, hardware and content solution):
➞
Launched Monmouthbets, the USA’s first web and mobile apps for fixed
odds thoroughbred betting.
➞
Expanded fixed odds-eligible content with racetracks from the USA,
Caribbean, and South America (including domestic deals signed with Penn
National Gaming and Parx Racing).
➞
Deployed fixed odds betting to self-service retail terminals, increasing
points of sale at Monmouth Park.
o Focus on scale:
➞
Build out the app offering to include more functionality, and broader
product offering by markets and bet types.
➞
Focus on being the content delivery partner, and not the content owner.
➞
Remain at forefront of new markets – active discussions with various US
States regarding legislation or promulgate regulations, to permit fixed odds
wagering on horse racing.
➞
Work closely with operators and content media providers to expand
distribution and awareness of the product.
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Caesars Racing Partner
UPDATE
o BetMakers signed an Agreement1 to become the exclusive provider of
Pari-mutuel racing services for Caesars Entertainment Inc’s brick-and-mortar
retail sportsbook locations in Nevada.
o Under the Agreement1, BetMakers will provide middleware and software
servies to connect Caesars’ William Hill Liberty platform into relevant
pari-mutuel pools.
o At the start of FY23, BetMakers launched the initial venue at Council Bluffs
(Iowa).
o The Company is progressing the technical approval process in Nevada.
o A field trial will be undertaken at 2 of Caesar’s Nevada venues. Following
successful completion of the field trials, a wider roll-out will occur - deploying
the middleware software solution into the remaining 26 Nevada locations. This
is expected to be completed in Q3 FY24.
1
See ASX announcement dated 23 December 2021, “Caesars Sportsbook names BET Racing Partner in Nevada”
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2023
by
FY24 Strategic Focus
CONTINUE TO RATIONALISE
THE COST BASE
DELIVER GROWTH
FOCUS ON
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
o Extract further efficiencies
o With the operating model
o The company has cash on the
during Q1 FY24.
o Simplify the operating model.
o Deliver positive operating cash
flows and a solid foundation to
support growth.
o Retire legacy technical
platforms.
addressed, return to a focus on
revenue growth.
o Deliver on the key opportunities
we have contracted.
o Focus on our strengths -
providing world leading racing
and betting technology and
service solutions.
balance sheet and no debt.
o Market conditions are
challenging, with limited capital,
margin pressures, increased
competition, and revised
valuation metrics.
o Take an opportunistic approach
to strategic capital allocation.
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Q4 FY23 4C Review
Pursuing positive operating cash flow and
establishing a sound foundation to maximise
future growth:
o Cash receipts from customers of $24.8m
(+5% vs Q3 FY23)
o Operational cash outflows of $26.9m1
(-6% vs Q3 FY23)
o Negative $2.1m in normalised net cash from operations2
o Further cost efficiencies to be unlocked in Q1 FY24
1
2
Operational Cash Outflows is derived from the Appendix 4C, calculated as “Net cash from / (used in) operating activities”, less “Receipts from customers”, less “Income taxes paid”, less $0.7m in one off restructuring costs paid in Q4 FY23
Normalised new cash from operations is derived from the Appendix 4C, calculated as “Net cash from / (used in) operating activities”, less “Income taxes paid”, less $0.7m in one off restructuring costs paid in Q4 FY23
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Q4 FY23 4C Review
o Receipts from Customers of $24.8m (+5% vs Q3 FY23).
o Results of strategic operational restructure:
➞
Product manufacturing and operating costs (-10% vs Q3 FY23) - focus on managing and
right-sizing of systems and cloud environment costs.
➞
Staff costs (-4%2 vs Q3 FY23) - reduction in the use of third party contractors during Q3
and progress made on company restructuring during Q4.
➞
Administration and corporate costs (no change vs Q3 FY23) - reduction in use of third
party advisors during Q3 and inflated travel costs during Q4 as a result of operational
strategic review.
➞
1
Overall operational cash outflows of $26.9m (-6% vs Q3 FY23).
o Investing activity cash flows include:
1
2
➞
PP&E, primarily related to funds paid in relation to the development and construction of
the new BetLine betting terminals and other on-track and in-venue hardware.
➞
Payments to acquire businesses relates to the final payment towards the purchase of
TexBet ($1.375m) and $0.9m of historical due diligence costs.
➞
‘Other’ predominantly relates to the movement in customer funds held on deposit in
relation to Global Tote and ADW operations.
AUD'000
Q4 FY23
Receipts from customers
Product manufacturing and operating costs
Advertising and marketing costs
Leased assets costs
Staff costs
Administration and corporate costs
Income taxes paid
Government grants and tax incentives
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
24,841
(8,154)
(183)
(582)
(15,822)
(2,845)
(249)
–
(50)
(3,044)
Property, plant and equipment
Payments to acquire businesses
Payments to acquire intellectual property
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(1,625)
(2,276)
(8,273)
(12,174)
Proceeds from exercise of share options
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
–
–
–
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Net cash flow
Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
56,164
(15,218)
96
41,042
Operational Cash Outflows is derived from the Appendix 4C, calculated as “Net cash from / (used in) operating activities”, less “Receipts from customers”, less “Income taxes paid”, less $0.7m in one off restructuring costs paid in Q4 FY23
Comparative Q4 staff costs are net of $0.56m one off costs incurred in relation to the operational strategic review
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FY23 4C Review
AUD'000
Q1 FY23
Q2 FY23
Q3 FY23
Q4 FY23
FY2023
Receipts from customers
Product manufacturing and operating costs
Advertising and marketing costs
Leased assets costs
Staff costs
Administration and corporate costs
Income taxes paid
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
23,770
(6,967)
(247)
(414)
(17,688)
(4,313)
54
(112)
(5,917)
26,903
(10,452)
(499)
(711)
(17,324)
(3,772)
48
(111)
(5,918)
23,569
(9,057)
(174)
(602)
(15,867)
(2,828)
(35)
(29)
(5,023)
24,841
(8,154)
(183)
(582)
(15,822)
(2,845)
(249)
(50)
(3,044)
99,083
(34,630)
(1,103)
(2,309)
(66,701)
(13,758)
(182)
(302)
(19,902)
Property, plant and equipment
Payments to acquire businesses
Payments to acquire intellectual property
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(2,077)
(1,650)
(5,821)
(690)
(10,238)
(2,384)
(2,810)
(787)
9,577
3,596
(1,076)
1,196
120
(1,625)
(2,276)
(8,273)
(12,174)
(7,162) A
(6,736) B
(6,608) C
1,810 D
(18,696)
Proceeds from exercise of share options
Other (provide details if material)
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
2,580
(10,680)
(8,100)
90
(416)
(326)
-
-
2,670 E
(11,096) F
(8,426)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Net cash flow
Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
87,550
(47,024)
516
41,042
A
$5.7m relates to funds paid in relation to the
development and construction of the new BetLine
betting terminals and other on-track and in-venue
hardware.
B
$0.3m relates to deferred payments in respect of the
Form Cruncher acquisition, $2.8m relates to payments
to acquire Punting Form, $2.75m relates to payments
made toward the purchase of TexBet, and $0.9m
relates to due diligence costs.
C
$5.8m relates to the Year 1 Penn Entertainment content
rights acquired and $0.8m relates to the Sportschamps
IP rights acquired.
D
Relates to the movement in customer funds held on
deposit in relation to Global Tote and ADW operations.
E
Predominantly relates to funds received from
Waterhouse VC upon the exercise of share options.
F
Predominantly relates to funds used as part of the
on-market share buyback.
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