- Record full year revenue of
$116.3M growing by 25% compared to 2021 - Recorded Adjusted EBITDA of
$7.5M in 2022 - Launched Doctor Who: Lost in Time and Milk Farm Tycoon
We were pleased with our strong finish to 2022 both with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA rebounding strongly from Q3. The launch of Star Trek: Lower Decks - The Badgey Directive (
For 2023/24 we will have a tighter focus on large IP-driven games with cult-like followings, which is where we have found the most success. We will be investing in our winners as well as betting smart about what is working in the new market dynamics. The Company anticipates launching new games based on various intellectual properties from recognized names in film, television, toys, music and sports, as it continues to build and expand its partnerships with leading studios around the world.
The strength of our GameKit platform continues to fuel our growth as we launch more successful titles using this tool set. Four of our seven unique titles have been launched in the past 18 months using this tech. Partners continue to clamour to get into this program and as the GameKit product gets more and more extensive, we will be able to embrace more of these partnerships.
"With the recent award nominations and success of our releases, in addition to a number of major IP and developer partnerships on the horizon, we expect great things for ESGG. As fans first, we're thrilled for these upcoming titles in large part because we know they'll be fun to play," says
Three months and year ended
- Q4 2022 revenue was
$25.9 million . - For the year ended
December 31, 2022 , revenue was$116.4 million , a 25% increase compared to the year endedDecember 31, 2021 . - Q4 2022 Adjusted EBITDA was
$2.5 million . - For the full year, Adjusted EBITDA was
$7.5 million . $9.6M was invested in new game R&D and GameKit during 2022- Cash for the Company at
December 31, 2022 was$5.7 million compared to$5.2 million atSeptember 30, 2022 . - Cash flow from operations for 2022 was
$10.0 million . - Daily Active Users in Q4 were 277K (Q3 2022 – 298k). Average Revenue per Daily Active User was
$1.04 (Q3 2022 -$0.94 ). - Launched Star Trek Lower Decks, Doctor Who, Milk Farm Tycoon and Bud Farm Munchie Match.
- On
August 11, 2022 , the Company announced its intention to buy back up to 4,076,819 shares under its NCIB. ThroughMarch 30, 2023 , the Company purchased 386,927 shares, and intends to purchase more shares under the NCIB until its expiry. - Truly Social Games (TSG) filed claims against the Company with respect to a membership purchase agreement and publishing agreements between the Company and TSG. The Company considers these claims to be meritless, vague, and unsubstantiated, and has filed responses and a counterclaim against TSG. The Company will defend such claims vigorously.
We note that the 2021 year end results were restated as a result of adjustments/recharacterizations made regarding external game development costs and IP payments, as well as the Company's investment in Truly Social Games. The restatements caused net and comprehensive loss for 2021 to be restated as
Certain information provided in this news release is extracted from the consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") and Management's Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") of the Company for the year ended
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Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.
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