Kindred Group Boasts a Strong Financial 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the total revenue of Kindred Group from both B2B and B2C operations increased to GBP 306.4 million, as compared to GBP 246.7 million in the previous year. Gross winnings revenue (B2C) also increased by 23% to GBP 297.3 million, which is a 1% decrease if we exclude the Netherlands. The underlying EBITDA also increased by 102% to GBP 49.4 million, while profit before tax and profit after tax increased to GBP 30.4 million and GBP 25.6 million, respectively.

The earnings per share also increased to GBP 0.12. During the quarter, the company purchased 2,286,000 shares/SDRs with a total value of SEK 253.8 or GBP 20.1 million. The free cash flow amounted to GBP 29.0 million. The number of active customers also increased by 18%, which is approximately 1,623,568. According to Henrik Tjärnström, the CEO of the company, the first quarter of 2023 has seen encouraging improvements in both revenue and profitability, with the underlying EBITDA margin increasing to 16%.
The cost optimization initiatives were implemented during the quarter, but their full effect on the numbers is yet to be seen. The company’s strategic focus on unique products and increased control of its offering have resulted in the launch of its second exclusive game from Relax Gaming, which has proven the value created through exclusive and high-quality content.

The Netherlands continues to exceed the company’s expectations, with Gross winnings revenue contribution of GBP 57.3 million in the first quarter of this year, a sequential increase of 8%. The company remains firmly on track toward market leadership for the full year 2023. However, the challenges faced in Belgium continue due to stricter anti-money laundering checks and improved responsible gambling processes put in place by Kindred.

Published on: 01st Jul 2023