GameSquare Holdings Reports Record 2024 Third Quarter Results

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GameSquare Holdings (NASDAQ:GAME) reported record Q3 2024 results with revenue of $26.4 million, up 10% YoY. The company showed significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.2 million, with gross margin expanding 500 basis points sequentially. GameSquare secured a new $10 million convertible note and maintains over $11 million in cash. The company expects 2024 annual proforma revenue between $105-$110 million. Management reports removing $17 million in annualized costs following the FaZe Clan acquisition and anticipates continued quarterly profitability improvements through sales growth, margin improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 10% YoY to record $26.4 million in Q3 2024
• Gross margin improvement of 500 basis points sequentially
• Operating expenses reduced by 11.1% quarter-over-quarter
• $3.2 million improvement in Adjusted EBITDA
• Secured new $10 million convertible note financing
• $11 million cash position as of September 30, 2024
• Removed $17 million in annualized costs post-FaZe acquisition

Negative

• Net loss increased to $5.5 million from $5.1 million YoY
• Adjusted EBITDA still showing loss of $2.2 million
• Operating expenses at 33.8% of revenue despite improvements

Insights

Financial Analyst

GameSquare's Q3 results show mixed signals with notable improvements in operational efficiency. Revenue reached $26.4 million, up 10% YoY on a proforma basis, while gross margin expanded by 500 basis points sequentially. The reduced adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.2 million (vs $10.4 million last year) reflects successful cost-cutting initiatives, with operating expenses down to 33.8% of revenue from 57.4%.

The new $10 million convertible note strengthens the balance sheet, complementing $11 million cash on hand. However, continued losses and reliance on external funding raise concerns. The projected $105-110 million annual revenue guidance suggests moderate growth, while cost reduction of $17 million annualized from the FaZe acquisition demonstrates commitment to achieving profitability.

Q3 2024 revenue increased 10% YoY vs proforma Q3 23 to a third-quarter record of $26.4 million

Q3 2024 adjusted EBITDA loss improves significantly vs YoY proforma Q3 2023 and QoQ Q2 2024 to $2.2 million, demonstrating continued benefits of growth strategies and cost reduction initiatives

GameSquare expects 2024 to be a record year with annual proforma revenue between $105 - $110 million

FRISCO, TX / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME), ("GameSquare", or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2024.

Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, stated, "GameSquare delivered strong third quarter financial results that were in line with our pre-announcement, and reflect the strategies underway to drive organic sales growth, complete the integration of our recent acquisitions, and build a profitable organization. On a sequential basis, I am encouraged by the 500 basis-point expansion in gross margin, the 11.1% reduction in operating expenses, and the $3.2 million improvement in Adjusted EBITDA."

"We also continue to pursue strategies aimed at strengthening our balance sheet and this morning we further solidified our balance sheet with a new $10 million convertible note with an entity controlled by Matt Kalish. This new capital, combined with over $11 million of cash on our balance sheet at September 30, 2024, provides us with increased flexibility to pay down our existing equity line facility with funds managed by Yorkville Advisors Global L.P. and take advantage of opportunities to accelerate revenue growth in the fourth quarter and beyond."

"Positive momentum is growing across our business as more brands recognize the value of our next generation media platform. Our interconnected media, creative, and technology capabilities continue to provide brands with best-in-class solutions to connect and engage with youth audiences at scale. We expect to end 2024 with record revenue, a record backlog of committed revenue, a higher number of customers on retainer, and a growing pipeline. As a result, we believe 2025 will be a strong year of growth and significantly improved profitability," concluded Mr. Kenna.

Reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to September 30, 2023

• Revenue of $26.4 million, compared to $11.5 million

• Gross profit of $5.2 million, compared to $2.5 million

• Net loss attributable to GameSquare of $5.5 million, compared to a net loss of $5.1 million

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $3.9 million

Proforma* results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to September 30, 2023

(unless otherwise noted)

• Revenue of $26.4 million, compared to $24.0 million

• Gross profit of $5.2 million, compared to $3.4 million

• Gross margin of 19.8%, compared to 14.0%

• Operating expenses of $8.9 million, or 33.8% of revenue, compared to $13.8 million or 57.4% of revenue last year

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $10.4 million last year, and a loss of $5.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and $7.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024

• Adjusted EBITDA loss was 8.2% of revenue versus 43.4% of revenue last year, a loss of 18.9% of revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and 33.7% of revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024

* Proforma financial results includes a full quarter contribution of FaZe Clan in the 2023 period.

Reported results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to September 30, 2023

• Revenue of $72.7 million, compared to $25.7 million

• Gross profit of $12.9 million, compared to $6.6 million

• Net loss attributable to GameSquare of $22.4 million, compared to a net loss of $13.5 million

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $11.7 million, compared to a loss of $8.8 million

Proforma* results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to September 30, 2023

• Revenue of $78.5 million, compared to $71.2 million

• Gross profit of $13.2 million, compared to $12.0 million

• Operating expenses of $30.5 million, or 38.9% of revenue, compared to $46.7 million or 65.6% of revenue last year

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $15.5 million, compared to a loss of $34.7 million

• Adjusted EBITDA loss was 19.7% of revenue, versus 48.8% of revenue last year

* Proforma financial results includes a full year-to-date contribution of FaZe Clan in the 2024 period, and includes a full year-to-date contribution of Engine and FaZe Clan in the 2023 period.

2024 Annual Guidance

• Management expects 2024 annual proforma revenue to be between $105 million to $110 million

• 2024's annual guidance is based on a proforma basis and includes a full 12 months of contribution from FaZe Clan, which was acquired on March 7, 2024

• When comparing the third quarter of 2024 and 2023 results of Faze Clan, the Company has removed approximately $17 million of annualized costs, and expects to remove additional costs during the fourth quarter of 2024

• Management anticipates continual quarterly improvements to profitability throughout 2024 supported by sales growth, gross margin improvement, and the benefit of cost saving initiatives

Conference Call Details

Justin Kenna, CEO, Lou Schwartz, President, and Mike Munoz CFO are scheduled to host a conference call with the investment community. Analysts and interested investors can join the call via the details below:

Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm ET
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=1IFae2yL

Corporate Contact

Lou Schwartz, President
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Investor Relations

Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Media Relations

Chelsey Northern / The Untold
Phone: (254) 855-4028
Email: pr@gamesquare.com

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

GameSquare's (NASDAQ:GAME) mission is to revolutionize the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. Our next generation media, entertainment, and technology capabilities drive compelling outcomes for creators and maximize our brand partners' return on investment. Through our purpose-built platform, we provide award winning marketing and creative services, offer leading data and analytics solutions, and amplify awareness through FaZe Clan, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. With one of the largest gaming media networks in North America, as verified by Comscore, we are reshaping the landscape of digital media and immersive entertainment. GameSquare's largest investors are Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff family.

To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: the Company's and FaZe Media's future performance, revenue, growth and profitability; and the Company's and FaZe Media's ability to execute their business plans. These forward-looking statements are provided only to provide information currently available to us and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, assurance or definitive statement of fact or probability. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the Company's and FaZe Media's ability to grow their business and being able to execute on their business plans, the Company being able to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, the Company being able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities and the Company continuing to attract qualified personnel to supports its development requirements. These assumptions, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to achieve its objectives, the Company successfully executing its growth strategy, the ability of the Company to obtain future financings or complete offerings on acceptable terms, failure to leverage the Company's portfolio across entertainment and media platforms, dependence on the Company's key personnel and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company which are discussed in the Company's most recent MD&A. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. GameSquare assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)

		September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash		$	11,199,013			$	2,945,373
Restricted cash			-				47,465
Accounts receivable, net			25,559,861				16,459,684
Government remittances			1,311,968				1,665,597
Contingent consideration, current			293,445				207,673
Promissory note receivable, current			341,378				-
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,046,798				916,740
Total current assets			41,752,463				22,242,532
Investment			2,673,472				2,673,472
Contingent consideration, non-current			-				293,445
Promissory note receivable			8,987,416				-
Property and equipment, net			455,690				2,464,633
Goodwill			22,783,315				16,303,989
Intangible assets, net			21,706,994				18,574,144
Right-of-use assets			2,743,255				2,159,693
Total assets		$	101,102,605			$	64,711,908
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable		$	28,968,243			$	23,493,472
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			13,232,256				5,289,149
Players liability account			-				47,465
Deferred revenue			2,082,235				1,930,028
Current portion of operating lease liability			741,462				367,487
Line of credit			4,321,038				4,518,571
Convertible debt carried at fair value			8,850,282				-
Warrant liability			20,605				102,284
Arbitration reserve			176,416				428,624
Total current liabilities			58,392,537				36,177,080
Convertible debt carried at fair value			-				8,176,928
Operating lease liability			2,234,377				1,994,961
Total liabilities			60,626,914				46,348,969
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Preferred stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)			-				-
Common stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 31,586,409 and 12,989,128 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)			-				-
Additional paid-in capital			117,883,238				91,915,169
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			241,106				(132,081	)
Non-controlling interest			18,130,467				-
Accumulated deficit			(95,779,120	)			(73,420,149	)
Total shareholders' equity			40,475,691				18,362,939
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	101,102,605			$	64,711,908

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(unaudited)

		Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue		$	26,413,226			$	11,501,446			$	72,728,415			$	25,653,411
Cost of revenue			21,171,114				8,989,706				59,858,943				19,074,708
Gross profit			5,242,112				2,511,740				12,869,472				6,578,703
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			6,180,523				4,734,909				18,233,771				11,605,255
Selling and marketing			2,202,182				1,465,378				6,856,774				3,947,100
Research and development			804,258				439,822				2,370,927				1,100,791
Depreciation and amortization			803,687				571,972				2,513,882				1,295,669
Restructuring charges			382,983				92,334				506,829				386,620
Other operating expenses			1,287,223				688,935				3,375,360				2,186,916
Total operating expenses			11,660,856				7,993,350				33,857,543				20,522,351
Loss from continuing operations			(6,418,744	)			(5,481,610	)			(20,988,071	)			(13,943,648	)
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense			(54,106	)			(209,237	)			(681,491	)			(354,561	)
Loss on debt extinguishment			(1,032,070	)			-				(1,032,070	)			-
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value			(98,937	)			86,127				357,822				541,136
Change in fair value of warrant liability			26,482				133,216				79,382				1,844,094
Arbitration settlement reserve			113,583				212,234				252,208				951,878
Other income (expense), net			(478	)			(227,201	)			(4,066,022	)			(189,307	)
Total other income (expense), net			(1,045,526	)			(4,861	)			(5,090,171	)			2,793,240
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			(7,464,270	)			(5,486,471	)			(26,078,242	)			(11,150,408	)
Income tax benefit			-				11,469				-				16,496
Net loss from continuing operations			(7,464,270	)			(5,475,002	)			(26,078,242	)			(11,133,912	)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations			(145	)			423,303				1,349,738				(2,347,244	)
Net loss			(7,464,415	)			(5,051,699	)			(24,728,504	)			(13,481,156	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			1,979,943				-				2,369,533				-
Net loss attributable to attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc.		$	(5,484,472	)		$	(5,051,699	)		$	(22,358,971	)		$	(13,481,156	)
Comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Net loss		$	(7,464,415	)		$	(5,051,699	)		$	(24,728,504	)		$	(13,481,156	)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment			360,004				212,040				373,187				100,687
Comprehensive loss			(7,104,411	)			(4,839,659	)			(24,355,317	)			(13,380,469	)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest			1,979,943				-				2,369,533				-
Comprehensive loss		$	(5,124,468	)		$	(4,839,659	)		$	(21,985,784	)		$	(13,380,469	)
Income (loss) per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution:
From continuing operations		$	(0.18	)		$	(0.45	)		$	(0.90	)		$	(1.06	)
From discontinued operations			(0.00	)			0.03				0.05				(0.22	)
Loss per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution		$	(0.18	)		$	(0.42	)		$	(0.85	)		$	(1.28	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted			31,270,253				12,131,409				26,378,453				10,510,845

Management's use of Non-GAAP Measures

This release contains certain financial performance measures, including "EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA," that are not recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. As a result, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable financial information presented in the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, see the section entitled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" below.

We believe EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define "EBITDA" as net income (loss) before (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) income taxes; and (iii) interest expense.

Adjusted EBITDA

We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define "Adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA adjusted to exclude extraordinary items, non-recurring items and other non-cash items, including, but not limited to (i) share based compensation expense, (ii) transaction costs related to merger and acquisition activities, (iii) arbitration settlement reserves and other non-recurring legal settlement expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, primarily comprised of employee severance resulting from integration of acquired businesses, (v) impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, (vi) gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, (vii) change in fair value of assets and liabilities adjusted to fair value on a quarterly basis, (viii) gains and losses from discontinued operations, and (ix) net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable measure determined under US GAAP is set out below.

		Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss		$	(7,464,415	)		$	(5,051,699	)		$	(24,728,504	)		$	(13,481,156	)
Interest expense			54,106				209,237				681,491				354,561
Income tax benefit			-				(11,469	)			-				(16,496	)
Amortization and depreciation			803,687				571,972				2,513,882				1,295,669
Share-based payments			267,117				405,907				1,288,484				1,288,292
Transaction costs			1,287,223				688,935				3,417,687				2,186,916
Arbitration settlement reserve			(113,583	)			(212,234	)			(252,208	)			(951,878	)
Restructuring costs			382,983				92,334				506,829				386,620
Legal settlement			-				3,381				-				187,105
Loss on extinguishment of debt			1,032,070				-				1,032,070				-
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			-				-				(42,327	)			-
Change in fair value of warrant liability			(26,482	)			(133,216	)			(79,382	)			(1,844,094	)
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value			98,937				(86,127	)			(357,822	)			(541,136	)
Gain on disposition of subsidiary			-				-				(3,009,891	)			-
Loss on disposition of assets			-				-				3,764,474				-
Loss from discontinued operations			145				(423,303	)			1,660,153				2,347,244
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			1,979,943				-				2,369,533				-
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (adjustment for NCI share of add backs to Adjusted EBITDA)			(467,632	)			-				(467,632	)			-
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(2,165,901	)		$	(3,946,282	)		$	(11,703,163	)		$	(8,788,353	)

SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

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FAQ

What was GameSquare's (GAME) revenue in Q3 2024?

GameSquare reported revenue of $26.4 million in Q3 2024, representing a 10% increase year-over-year compared to proforma Q3 2023.

What is GameSquare's (GAME) revenue guidance for 2024?

GameSquare expects 2024 annual proforma revenue to be between $105 million to $110 million.

How much did GameSquare (GAME) reduce in costs after the FaZe Clan acquisition?

GameSquare removed approximately $17 million of annualized costs following the FaZe Clan acquisition, with additional cost reductions expected in Q4 2024.

What was GameSquare's (GAME) Q3 2024 EBITDA performance?

GameSquare reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.2 million in Q3 2024, showing significant improvement from both Q2 2024 and Q3 2023.