Super Group Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of 2024

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Super Group (SGHC) reported its strongest third quarter ever with revenue of €402.9 million, up 13% year-over-year. The company achieved a profit of €8.5 million and record ex-US Adjusted EBITDA of €95.4 million, offset by US losses of €11.5 million. Monthly Active Customers increased 17% to 4.7 million. The company maintains a strong cash position of €296.6 million and is considering a special dividend. Growth was driven by Africa, Europe, and North America markets, while experiencing declines in Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Based on strong performance, Super Group increased its ex-US Adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2024 to exceed €345 million.

Positive

• Record Q3 revenue of €402.9 million, up 13% YoY
• Monthly Active Customers grew 17% to 4.7 million
• Strong cash position of €296.6 million, up from €241.9 million
• Record Q3 ex-US Adjusted EBITDA of €95.4 million
• Increased full-year 2024 ex-US Adjusted EBITDA guidance

Negative

• US operations posted Adjusted EBITDA loss of €11.5 million
• Profit declined to €8.5 million from €10.6 million YoY
• Declines in Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets
• Brand licensing revenue decreased to €3.7 million from €8.3 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

Super Group delivered a strong Q3 2024 with €402.9M revenue, up 13% year-over-year, driven by significant growth in Africa and Europe. The company achieved record ex-US Adjusted EBITDA of €95.4M, though partially offset by US losses of €11.5M. The robust €296.6M cash position and improved operational efficiency (24% margin vs 20% target) signal strong financial health.

Key positives include 17% growth in monthly active customers to 4.7M and regional diversification with Africa becoming the largest market. The potential special dividend announcement reflects management's confidence in sustained cash generation. However, challenges persist in Asia-Pacific markets and US operations continue to generate losses.

Market Research Analyst

The geographical revenue breakdown reveals strategic shifts in Super Group's market focus. Africa & Middle East now represents 38% of total revenue, up from 28% in Q3 2023, while North America maintains a strong 36% share. Online casino remains the dominant product, generating €330.2M in Q3 2024, showing the company's successful pivot toward higher-margin gaming operations.

The increased full-year guidance for ex-US Adjusted EBITDA above €345M demonstrates management's confidence in sustained growth momentum. The strategic exit from underperforming markets and focus on operational efficiency positions the company well for continued expansion.

• Revenue of €402.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, representing the highest revenue recorded in a third quarter

• Profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 of €8.5 million

• Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA ex-US of €95.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a record for a third quarter, was offset by non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, US loss of €11.5 million, resulting in total non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of €83.9 million

• Unrestricted cash of €296.6 million at September 30, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC) (“SGHC” or “Super Group”), the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, today announced third quarter 2024 unaudited consolidated financial results.

Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, commented: “We achieved our strongest third quarter ever, highlighting the phenomenal progress we are making as a business. There is still tremendous potential as we experience super growth across our global casino brands, and particularly in Africa which we have scaled to be our largest region for the second quarter running. Given our continued strong performance and robust balance sheet, we are exploring ways to return excess cash to shareholders, and intend to discuss with the board a possible further special dividend before the end of the year.”

Alinda van Wyk, Chief Financial Officer of Super Group, stated: "This quarter was our best ex-US third quarter ever, achieving total revenue of €395 million and Adjusted EBITDA of €95 million. We are focusing on consistent growth in our key markets, while striving to maximize operational and marketing cost efficiencies across the group, which resulted in a margin of 24% for the second quarter in a row – well ahead of our long-term target of 20%. Following the strong performance of the business over the first three quarters and an early look at a strong October, we are increasing our ex-US Adjusted EBITDA full-year 2024 guidance to be greater than €345 million."

Financial Highlights:

• Revenue increased by 13% to €402.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 (constant currency: 15% to €410.9 million) from €356.9 million in the same period of the prior year, driven by growth from the Africa, Europe and North America (predominantly Canada) markets partially offset by declines from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets.
• Profit for the period was €8.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. Profit for the period of €10.6 million for the third quarter of 2023 included a non-cash charge of €14.2 million related to the change in fair value of option liability.
• Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased by 60% to €83.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to €52.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.
• Monthly Active Customers increased by 17% to 4.7 million during the third quarter of 2024 from 4.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.
• Cash and cash equivalents was €296.6 million at September 30, 2024, up from €241.9 million at December 31, 2023. This net increase during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was the result of:
  • Inflows from operating activities amounting to €159.1 million;
  • Outflows from investing activities of €59.2 million. This was mainly as a result of further investment in tangible and intangible assets of €63.6 million, predominantly due to the capitalization of expenditure on software, issuance of a loan to Apricot Investments Limited of €10.0 million, deferred consideration paid of €2.5 million relating to the 15 Marketing Limited acquisition and cash paid of €2.0 million for an investment in associate. These outflows were offset in part by €9.2 million of consideration received from the sale of the B2B division of DGC, as well as €9.2 million resulting from receipts of interest and repayment of loans receivable;
  • Outflows from financing activities of €51.9 million, mainly due to dividends paid of €46.1 million and lease payments of €5.7 million; and
  • A gain of €6.7 million as a result of foreign currency fluctuations on foreign cash balances held over this period.

Revenue by Geographical Region for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Africa and Middle East	150,171	1,000	151,171
Asia-Pacific	5,139	28,577	33,716
Europe	47,018	20,374	67,392
North America	33,796	110,997	144,793
South/Latin America	3,245	2,536	5,781
Total revenue	239,369	163,484	402,853
	%	%	%
Africa and Middle East	63 %	1 %	38 %
Asia-Pacific	2 %	17 %	8 %
Europe	20 %	12 %	17 %
North America	14 %	68 %	36 %
South/Latin America	1 %	2 %	1 %

Revenue by Geographical Region for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Africa and Middle East	99,381	673	100,054
Asia-Pacific	35,014	26,968	61,982
Europe	34,823	19,197	54,020
North America	33,645	100,443	134,088
South/Latin America	3,538	3,206	6,744
Total revenue	206,401	150,487	356,888
	%	%	%
Africa and Middle East	48 %	0 %	28 %
Asia-Pacific	17 %	18 %	17 %
Europe	17 %	13 %	15 %
North America	16 %	67 %	38 %
South/Latin America	2 %	2 %	2 %

Revenue by Geographical Region for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Africa and Middle East	442,201	2,283	444,484
Asia-Pacific	19,805	85,971	105,776
Europe	130,937	59,623	190,560
North America	104,408	331,369	435,777
South/Latin America	10,233	10,021	20,254
Total revenue	707,584	489,267	1,196,851
	%	%	%
Africa and Middle East	62 %	0 %	37 %
Asia-Pacific	3 %	18 %	9 %
Europe	19 %	12 %	16 %
North America	15 %	68 %	36 %
South/Latin America	1 %	2 %	2 %

Revenue by Geographical Region for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Africa and Middle East	296,834	1,425	298,259
Asia-Pacific	111,205	77,888	189,093
Europe	105,831	61,143	166,974
North America	108,889	292,510	401,399
South/Latin America	10,871	9,602	20,473
Total revenue	633,630	442,568	1,076,198
	%	%	%
Africa and Middle East	46 %	0 %	27 %
Asia-Pacific	18 %	18 %	18 %
Europe	17 %	14 %	16 %
North America	17 %	66 %	37 %
South/Latin America	2 %	2 %	2 %

Revenue by product line for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Online casino1	166,878	163,281	330,159
Sports betting1	67,136	—	67,136
Brand licensing2	3,653	—	3,653
Other3	1,702	203	1,905
Total revenue	239,369	163,484	402,853

Revenue by product line for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Online casino1	126,891	150,215	277,106
Sports betting1	64,566	—	64,566
Brand licensing2	8,294	—	8,294
Other3	6,650	272	6,922
Total revenue	206,401	150,487	356,888

Revenue by product line for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Online casino1	460,909	488,385	949,294
Sports betting1	224,485	60	224,545
Brand licensing2	14,781	—	14,781
Other3	7,409	822	8,231
Total revenue	707,584	489,267	1,196,851

Revenue by product line for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 in € ‘000s:

	Betway	Spin	Total
Online casino1	350,711	441,812	792,523
Sports betting1	240,213	44	240,257
Brand licensing2	25,441	—	25,441
Other3	17,265	712	17,977
Total revenue	633,630	442,568	1,076,198
1 Sports betting and online casino revenues are not within the scope of IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ and are treated as derivatives under IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’.
2 Brand licensing revenues are within the scope of IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’.
3 Other relates to profit share, royalties and outsource fees from external customers.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes non-GAAP financial information not presented in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, ex-US, Adjusted EBITDA, US and revenue on a constant currency basis are non-GAAP company-specific performance measures that Super Group uses to supplement the Company’s results presented in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA is defined as profit before depreciation, amortization, finance income, finance expense and income tax expense. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for RSU expense, change in fair value of options, unrealized foreign exchange, gain on disposal of business, impairment of assets, US sportsbook closure, market closure and other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA, ex-US is Adjusted EBITDA relating to the rest the group, excluding Digital Gaming Corporation ('DGC'). Adjusted EBITDA, US is Adjusted EBITDA relating to the DGC. Constant currency revenue growth is calculated by translating non-Euro performance for 2023 and 2024 using 2023 exchange rates.

Super Group believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating the Company’s operating performance as they provide additional perspective on the financial performance of our core business, are similar to measures reported by the Company’s public competitors and are regularly used by securities analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in analyzing operating performance and prospects.

Management does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by IFRS to be recorded in Super Group’s financial statements. In order to compensate for these limitations, management presents non-GAAP financial measures together with IFRS results. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results and guidance prepared in accordance with IFRS, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, IFRS results.

Reconciliation tables of the most comparable IFRS financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, other than revenue on a constant currency basis, and supplemental materials are included below. Super Group urges investors to review the reconciliation and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly named non-GAAP measures differently than we do, which limits their usefulness in comparing our financial results with theirs.

Reconciliation of Profit after taxation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, in € ‘000s:

	Three Months Ended September 30				Nine Months Ended September 30
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Profit for the period	8,464		10,626		48,528		36,262
Income tax expense	14,390		4,748		43,489		25,387
Finance income	(2,345	)	(2,535	)	(8,017	)	(5,800	)
Finance expense	2,051		695		4,722		1,779
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,822		19,848		60,548		61,603
EBITDA	41,382		33,382		149,270		119,231
Change in fair value of options	—		14,217		12,838		22,495
RSU expense	973		5,803		8,123		14,429
Unrealized foreign exchange	3,047		(907	)	7,792		3,168
US Sportsbook closure	32,749		—		32,749		—
Market closure	5,414		—		5,834		—
Gain on disposal of business	—		—		(40,135	)	—
Impairment of assets	—		—		36,775		—
Other adjustments1	355		9		(1,049	)	5,370
Adjusted EBITDA	83,920		52,504		212,197		164,693
Adjusted EBITDA, ex-US	95,376		62,826		262,314		203,988
Adjusted EBITDA, US	(11,456	)	(10,322	)	(50,117	)	(39,295	)
1 Adjusted EBITDA has been restated for the prior period presented to include other adjustments. Other adjustments in 2023 includes bad debt and SOX implementation fees relating to new acquisitions.

Webcast Details

The Company will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss the third quarter 2024 financial results. Participants may access the live webcast and supplemental earnings presentation on the events & presentations page of the Super Group Investor Relations website at: https://investors.sghc.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.

About Super Group (SGHC) Limited

Super Group (SGHC) Limited is the holding company for leading global online sports betting and gaming businesses: Betway, a premier online sports betting brand, and Spin, a multi-brand online casino offering. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE ticker: SGHC), the Group is licensed in multiple jurisdictions, with leading positions in key markets throughout Europe, the Americas and Africa. The Group’s successful sports betting and online gaming offerings are underpinned by its scale and leading technology, enabling fast and effective entry into new markets. Super Group has been ranked no. 6 in the EGR Power 50 for the last two years. For more information, visit www.supergroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Super Group’s intention to pay a possible special dividend, including the expected timing of such dividend, expectations and projections of market opportunity, growth and profitability, and expectations for the remainder of 2024, including ex-US Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year 2024.

These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “pipeline,” "possible," “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; (ii) changes in the competitive and regulated industries in which Super Group operates; (iii) variations in operating performance across competitors; (iv) changes in laws and regulations affecting Super Group’s business; (v) Super Group’s inability to meet or exceed its financial projections; (vi) changes in general economic conditions; (vii) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (viii) the ability of Super Group’s customers to deposit funds in order to participate in Super Group’s gaming products; (ix) Super Group’s ability, and the ability of Super Group’s key executives, certain employees, significant shareholders or other applicable individuals, to comply with regulatory requirements or successfully obtain a license or permit required in a particular regulated jurisdiction, or maintain, renew or expand existing licenses; (x) the effectiveness of technological solutions Super Group has in place to block customers in certain jurisdictions, including jurisdictions where Super Group’s business is illegal, or which are sanctioned by countries in which Super Group operates from accessing its offerings; (xi) Super Group’s ability to restrict and manage betting limits at the individual customer level based on individual customer profiles and risk level to the enterprise; (xii) Super Group's ability to protect or enforce its intellectual property rights, the confidentiality of its trade secrets and confidential information, or the costs involved in protecting or enforcing Super Group’s intellectual property rights and confidential information; (xiii) compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws in Super Group’s collection, storage and use, including sharing and international transfers, of personal data; (xiv) failures, errors, defects or disruptions in Super Group’s information technology and other systems and platforms; (xv) Super Group’s ability to develop new products, services, and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (xvi) Super Group’s ability to maintain and grow its market share, including its ability to enter new markets and acquire and retain paying customers; (xvii) the success, including win or hold rates, of existing and future online betting and gaming products; (xiii) competition within the broader entertainment industry; (xix) Super Group’s reliance on strategic relationships with land based casinos, sports teams, event planners, local licensing partners and advertisers; (xx) events or media coverage relating to, or the popularity of, online betting and gaming industry; (xxi) trading, liability management and pricing risk related to Super Group’s participation in the sports betting and gaming industry; (xxii) accessibility to the services of banks, credit card issuers and payment processing services providers due to the nature of Super Group’s business; (xxiii) the regulatory approvals related to proposed acquisitions and the integration of the acquired businesses; and (xxiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time for Super Group including those under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024, and in Super Group’s other filings with the SEC. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in other documents filed or that may be filed by Super Group from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Super Group assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Super Group does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Super Group (SGHC) Limited
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
(€ in '000s, except for shares and profit per share)

	Three Months Ended September 30						Nine Months Ended September 30
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenue	402,853			356,888			1,196,851			1,076,198
Direct and marketing expenses	(320,474	)		(270,839	)		(923,601	)		(823,879	)
General and administrative expenses	(41,367	)		(38,810	)		(119,335	)		(113,262	)
Other operating income	95			360			4,407			2,669
Gain on disposal of business	—			—			40,135			—
Depreciation and amortization expense	(18,822	)		(19,848	)		(60,548	)		(61,603	)
Impairment of assets	—			—			(36,775	)		—
Finance income	2,345			2,535			8,017			5,800
Finance expense	(2,051	)		(695	)		(4,722	)		(1,779	)
Change in fair value of options	—			(14,217	)		(12,838	)		(22,495	)
Share of post-tax profit of equity accounted associate	275			—			426			—
Profit before taxation	22,854			15,374			92,017			61,649
Income tax expense	(14,390	)		(4,748	)		(43,489	)		(25,387	)
Profit for the period	8,464			10,626			48,528			36,262
Profit / (loss) for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent	8,360			9,876			48,650			34,050
Non-controlling interest	104			750			(122	)		2,212
	8,464			10,626			48,528			36,262
Other comprehensive income items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit
Foreign currency translation	3,556			5,251			19,211			4,459
Other comprehensive income for the period	3,556			5,251			19,211			4,459
Total comprehensive profit for the period	12,020			15,877			67,739			40,721
Total comprehensive profit / (loss) for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent	11,916			15,127			67,861			38,509
Non-controlling interest	104			750			(122	)		2,212
	12,020			15,877			67,739			40,721
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	502,015,727			498,360,431			501,345,672			498,336,881
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	504,156,731			500,333,127			503,001,771			500,478,521
Profit per share, basic (cents)	1.67			1.98			9.70			6.83
Profit per share, diluted (cents)	1.66			1.97			9.67			6.80

Super Group (SGHC) Limited
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
as at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(€ in '000s)

		Unaudited
		2024			2023
ASSETS
Non‐current assets
Intangible assets		163,965			193,395
Goodwill		89,458			94,915
Property, plant and equipment		16,742			17,406
Right-of-use assets		65,998			24,866
Deferred tax assets		43,150			36,703
Regulatory deposits		12,923			11,951
Loans receivable		48			89,090
Investment in associate		2,579			—
Financial assets, including derivative		452			174
Prepayment for sportsbook software1		102,437			—
		497,752			468,500
Current assets
Trade and other receivables		142,874			154,615
Loans receivable		5,093			6,719
Income tax receivables		380			12,535
Restricted cash		37,910			38,287
Cash and cash equivalents		296,626			241,923
Assets held for sale		—			38,292
		482,883			492,371
TOTAL ASSETS		980,635			960,871
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities		64,997			23,919
Deferred tax liability		2,258			4,684
Derivative financial instruments		2,058			2,056
Provisions		1,078			—
Contingent consideration		—			322
		70,391			30,981
Current liabilities
Lease liabilities		5,320			5,226
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings		32			87
Deferred and contingent consideration		338			2,392
Trade and other payables		241,672			195,392
Customer liabilities		57,072			67,592
Provisions		6,987			44,826
Income tax payables		30,913			25,840
Derivative liability associated with assets held for sale		—			42,600
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale		—			7,140
		342,334			391,095
TOTAL LIABILITIES		412,725			422,076
EQUITY
Issued capital		289,753			289,753
Treasury shares		(2,632	)		(2,632	)
Accumulated other comprehensive profit / (deficit)		11,788			(7,424	)
Retained profit		250,668			240,618
Equity attributable to owners of the parent		549,577			520,315
Non-controlling interest		18,333			18,480
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		567,910			538,795
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		980,635			960,871
1 The Prepayment for sportsbook software relates to a reclassification of the loan receivable from Apricot Investments Limited. This reclassification has been made to reflect the latest position with regards to the proposed acquisition of the Sportsbook Technology Platform.

 

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FAQ

What was Super Group's (SGHC) revenue in Q3 2024?

Super Group reported revenue of €402.9 million in Q3 2024, representing a 13% increase from the same period last year.

How many monthly active customers did SGHC have in Q3 2024?

Super Group had 4.7 million monthly active customers in Q3 2024, showing a 17% increase from 4.0 million in Q3 2023.

What is SGHC's updated guidance for 2024 ex-US Adjusted EBITDA?

Super Group increased its ex-US Adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2024 to be greater than €345 million.

What was Super Group's (SGHC) cash position as of September 30, 2024?

Super Group had €296.6 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, up from €241.9 million at December 31, 2023.