ACCESS Newswire
13 Apr 2021, 13:08 GMT+10
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2021 / Gamesys Group plc (LSE:GYS) (the 'Group') announces an update on Q1 trading for the three month period ending 31 March 2021.
The Group is pleased to report a strong performance in Q1 2021, with total revenues of £197.8m representing an increase of 27% compared to Q1 2020. The trends seen across our international markets have been broadly consistent with Q4 2020 and include strong growth in our two most significant regions, the UK and Asia.
Cash generation continues to be a standout feature and deleveraging has continued into 2021 to further underpin our robust balance sheet.
Lee Fenton, Chief Executive Officer, Gamesys Group plc, commented: 'Our ongoing focus on operational execution, product innovation and enhanced safer gambling that was communicated at our FY20 results has continued into 2021, culminating in another strong performance in Q1. Our talent base continues to grow, our technology continues to evolve and we are always learning how to serve our players with a better, fully personalised customer experience, all of which gives the Board confidence in our ability to drive long term sustainable growth.'
About Gamesys Group plc
Gamesys Group plc is the parent company of an online gaming group that provides entertainment to a global consumer base. Through its subsidiaries, Gamesys Group plc currently offers bingo and casino games to its customers using brands which include Jackpotjoy (www.jackpotjoy.com), Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com), Botemania (www.botemania.es), Vera&John (www.verajohn.com), Heart Bingo (www.heartbingo.co.uk), Monopoly Casino (www.monopolycasino.com), Rainbow Riches Casino (www.rainbowrichescasino.com) and MEGAWAYS Casino (www.megawayscasino.com).
Enquiries
Gamesys Group plc
Jason Holden, Director of Investor Relations
+44 (0) 207 478 8150
[email protected]
Finsbury
James Leviton, Robert Allen
+44 (0) 207 251 3801
[email protected]
Forward looking information
This news release may contain statements that constitute 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable laws, including Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to, comments regarding future trading and cashflow. Words such as 'plans', 'expects', 'estimates', 'projects', 'predicts', 'targets', 'seeks', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'believes', 'may', 'could', 'should', 'might' 'will' or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events are intended to identify such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Group's business and the industry, regulatory and economic environments in which it operates, and include beliefs and assumptions made by management of the Group which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to: the ability of the Group to secure, maintain and comply with all required licences, permits and certifications to carry out business in the jurisdictions in which it currently operates or intends to operate; no unforeseen changes in governmental or regulatory policies, including the introduction of new laws or changes in existing laws (or the interpretation thereof) related to online gaming; no downturn in business, economic or market conditions (including market growth rates); and the ability of the Group to obtain additional financing, if, as and when required. Gamesys believes that these are reasonable assumptions, based on information currently available to the Group.
Whether actual results and developments will conform with the expectations and predictions contained in the forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Group's control. Factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among other things: risks relating to the lack of available and qualified personnel or management; stock market volatility; taxation policies; competition; foreign operations; the Group's limited operating history and the Group's ability to access sufficient capital from internal or external sources.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this news release. All forward looking information in this news release speaks as of 13 April 2021. While subsequent events and developments may cause the Group's expectations, estimates and views to change, the Group does not undertake or assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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SOURCE: Gamesys Group PLC
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