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Accel Entertainment Announces Q1 2023 Operating Results

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) today announced certain financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Highlights:

Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein commented, “Our record-breaking performance this quarter is a direct testament to the strength of our business and execution of our growth strategy despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. We have seen significant increases in both locations and gaming terminals over the past year and are excited to continue expanding our distributed gaming offerings. Our asset-light and hyper-local business model gives us a truly unique competitive advantage as we further cement Accel’s position as the preferred choice in distributed gaming.”

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Data

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

 

2022

 

 

 

 

Total net revenue

$

293,208

 

$

196,891

Operating income

 

27,672

 

 

21,207

Income before income tax expense

 

15,182

 

 

20,623

Net income

 

9,182

 

 

15,788

Other Financial Data:

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

46,118

 

 

35,242

Adjusted net income (2)

 

21,064

 

 

17,605

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs; (gain) loss on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares; stock-based compensation expense; other expenses, net; tax effect of adjustments; depreciation and amortization of property and equipment; interest expense; emerging markets; and income tax expense. For additional information on Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income.”

(2)

Adjusted net income is defined as net income plus amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs; (gain) loss on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares; stock-based compensation expense; other expenses, net; and tax effect of adjustments. For additional information on Adjusted net income and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted net income, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures— Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA.”

Net Revenues

 

 

 

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Net revenues by state:

 

 

 

Illinois

$

219,843

 

$

194,859

Montana

 

36,451

 

 

Nevada

 

29,961

 

 

Other

 

6,953

 

 

2,032

Total net revenues

$

293,208

 

$

196,891

Key Business Metrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Locations (1)

As of March 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Illinois

2,663

 

2,565

Montana

620

 

Nevada

345

 

Total locations

3,628

 

2,565

Terminals (1)

As of March 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Illinois

14,546

 

13,663

Montana

6,247

 

Nevada

2,704

 

Total terminals

23,497

 

13,663

(1)

Based on a combination of third-party portal data and data from our internal systems. This metric is utilized by Accel to continually monitor growth from existing locations, organic openings, acquired locations, and competitor conversions.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

 

2022

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

37,983

 

$

22,061

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(23,585)

 

 

(6,387)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(9,982)

 

 

(19,562)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

 

2022

Net income

$

9,182

 

$

15,788

Adjustments:

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs (1)

 

5,242

 

 

3,548

Stock-based compensation (2)

 

1,688

 

 

1,605

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares (3)

 

4,602

 

 

(3,417)

Other expenses, net (4)

 

3,251

 

 

2,556

Tax effect of adjustments (5)

 

(2,901)

 

 

(2,475)

Adjusted net income

$

21,064

 

$

17,605

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

 

9,063

 

 

5,841

Interest expense, net

 

7,888

 

 

4,001

Emerging markets (6)

 

(798)

 

 

485

Income tax expense

 

8,901

 

 

7,310

Adjusted EBITDA

$

46,118

 

$

35,242

(1)

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs consist of upfront cash payments and future cash payments to third-party sales agents to acquire the location partners that are not connected with a business acquisition, as well as the amortization of other intangible assets. We amortize the upfront cash payment over the life of the contract, including expected renewals, beginning on the date the location goes live, and recognizes non-cash amortization charges with respect to such items. Future or deferred cash payments, which may occur based on terms of the underlying contract, are generally lower in the aggregate as compared to established practice of providing higher upfront payments, and are also capitalized and amortized over the remaining life of the contract. Future cash payments do not include cash costs associated with renewing customer contracts as we do not generally incur significant costs as a result of extension or renewal of an existing contract. Location contracts acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value as part of the business combination accounting and then amortized as an intangible asset on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the contract of 15 years. “Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs” aggregates the non-cash amortization charges relating to upfront route and customer acquisition cost payments and location contracts acquired, as well as the amortization of other intangible assets.

(2)

Stock-based compensation consists of options, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units.

(3)

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares represents a non-cash fair value adjustment at each reporting period end related to the value of these contingent shares. Upon achieving such contingency, shares of Class A-2 common stock convert to Class A-1 common stock resulting in a non-cash settlement of the obligation.

(4)

Other expenses, net consists of (i) non-cash expenses including the remeasurement of contingent consideration liabilities, (ii) non-recurring lobbying and legal expenses related to distributed gaming expansion in current or prospective markets, and (iii) other non-recurring expenses.

(5)

Calculated by excluding the impact of the non-GAAP adjustments from the current period tax provision calculations.

(6)

Emerging markets consist of the results, on an Adjusted EBITDA basis, for non-core jurisdictions where our operations are developing. Markets are no longer considered emerging when we have installed or acquired at least 500 gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, or when 24 months have elapsed from the date we first install or acquire gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, whichever occurs first. We currently view Nebraska, Iowa and Pennsylvania as emerging markets. Prior to July 2022, Georgia was considered an emerging market.

Reconciliation of Debt to Net Debt

 

As of March 31,

(in thousands)

2023

 

2022

Debt, net of current maturities

$

514,146

 

$

323,057

Plus: Current maturities of debt

 

23,469

 

 

18,457

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

(228,529)

 

 

(194,898)

Net debt

$

309,086

 

$

146,616

Conference Call

Accel will host an investor conference call on May 3, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss these operating and financial results. Interested parties may join the live webcast by registering at https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=284c0d2c&confId=49489. Registering in advance of the call will provide listeners with a personalized link to view the webcast and an individual dial-in for the call. This registration link to the live webcast will also be available on Accel’s investor relations website, as well as a replay of the webcast following completion of the call: ir.accelentertainment.com.

About Accel

Accel believes it is the leading distributed gaming operator in the United States on an Adjusted EBITDA basis, and a preferred partner for local business owners in the markets Accel serves. Accel’s business consists of the installation, maintenance and operation of gaming terminals, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (“ATM”) functionality, and other amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding our estimates of number of gaming terminals, locations, revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditures. The words “predict,” “estimated,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “continue,” and similar expressions or the negatives thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our current reasonable expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the forward-looking statements, and you should be aware that results and events could differ materially and adversely from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to: Accel’s ability to successfully integrate its business with the business of Century and realize the full benefits of the Century acquisition; Accel’s ability to operate in existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions; Accel’s ability to manage its growth effectively; Accel’s ability to offer new and innovative products and services that fulfill the needs of location partners and create strong and sustained player appeal; Accel’s dependence on relationships with key manufacturers, developers and third parties to obtain gaming terminals, amusement machines, and related supplies, programs, and technologies for its business on acceptable terms; the negative impact on Accel’s future results of operations by the slow growth in demand for gaming terminals and by the slow growth of new gaming jurisdictions; Accel’s heavy dependency on its ability to win, maintain and renew contracts with location partners; unfavorable macroeconomic conditions or decreased discretionary spending due to other factors such as increased interest rates, increased inflation, actual or perceived instability in the U.S. and global banking systems, high fuel rates, recessions, epidemics or other public health issues (including COVID-19 and its variant strains), terrorist activity or threat thereof, civil unrest or other macroeconomic or political uncertainties, that could adversely affect Accel’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial conditions and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Accordingly, forward-looking statements, including any projections or analysis, should not be viewed as factual and should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Accel. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Accel with the SEC, as well as Accel’s other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not undertake publicly to update or revise these statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed in this or other press releases or future quarterly reports, or company statements will not be realized. In addition, the inclusion of any statement in this press release does not constitute an admission by us that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. In addition, the industry in which we operate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Accel with the SEC, as well as Accel’s other filings with the SEC. These and other factors could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes certain financial information not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Net Debt. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Net Debt are non-GAAP financial measures and are key metrics used to monitor ongoing core operations. Management of Accel believes Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Net Debt enhance the understanding of Accel’s underlying drivers of profitability and trends in Accel’s business and facilitates company-to-company and period-to-period comparisons, because these non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effects of certain non-cash items, represents certain nonrecurring items that are unrelated to core performance, or excludes non-core operations. Management of Accel also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, analysts and other interested parties as measures of financial performance.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Net Debt

Although Accel excludes amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income, Accel believes that it is important for investors to understand that these route, customer and other intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Any future acquisitions may result in amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Net Debt are not recognized terms under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income, and these measures may vary among companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are unaudited and have important limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed in isolation and do not purport to be alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance.

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Revenues:

 

 

 

Net gaming

$

279,380

 

$

188,462

Amusement

 

6,798

 

 

4,990

Manufacturing

 

2,122

 

 

ATM fees and other revenue

 

4,908

 

 

3,439

Total net revenues

 

293,208

 

 

196,891

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below)

 

203,554

 

 

132,620

Cost of manufacturing goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below)

 

1,408

 

 

General and administrative

 

43,018

 

 

31,119

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

 

9,063

 

 

5,841

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs

 

5,242

 

 

3,548

Other expenses, net

 

3,251

 

 

2,556

Total operating expenses

 

265,536

 

 

175,684

Operating income

 

27,672

 

 

21,207

Interest expense, net

 

7,888

 

 

4,001

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares

 

4,602

 

 

(3,417)

Income before income tax expense

 

15,182

 

 

20,623

Income tax expense

 

6,000

 

 

4,835

Net income

$

9,182

 

$

15,788

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.11

 

$

0.17

Diluted

 

0.11

 

 

0.17

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

Basic

 

86,885

 

 

92,993

Diluted

 

87,132

 

 

93,741

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In thousands, except par value and share amounts)

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

2023

 

2022

Assets

(Unaudited)

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

228,529

 

$

224,113

Accounts receivable, net

 

7,740

 

 

11,166

Prepaid expenses

 

7,078

 

 

7,407

Inventories

 

7,476

 

 

6,941

Income taxes receivable

 

 

 

538

Interest rate caplets

 

8,205

 

 

8,555

Investment in convertible notes

 

32,065

 

 

32,065

Other current assets

 

8,166

 

 

8,427

Total current assets

 

299,259

 

 

299,212

Property and equipment, net

 

225,758

 

 

211,844

Noncurrent assets:

 

 

 

Route and customer acquisition costs, net

 

18,378

 

 

18,342

Location contracts acquired, net

 

185,083

 

 

189,343

Goodwill

 

101,554

 

 

100,707

Other intangible assets, net

 

22,370

 

 

22,979

Interest rate caplets, net of current

 

8,471

 

 

11,364

Other assets

 

9,455

 

 

8,978

Total noncurrent assets

 

345,311

 

 

351,713

Total assets

$

870,328

 

$

862,769

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Current maturities of debt

$

23,469

 

$

23,466

Current portion of route and customer acquisition costs payable

 

1,513

 

 

1,487

Accrued location gaming expense

 

6,614

 

 

7,791

Accrued state gaming expense

 

18,517

 

 

16,605

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

28,287

 

 

22,302

Accrued compensation and related expenses

 

6,704

 

 

10,607

Current portion of consideration payable

 

7,760

 

 

7,647

Total current liabilities

 

92,864

 

 

89,905

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

Debt, net of current maturities

 

514,146

 

 

518,566

Route and customer acquisition costs payable, less current portion

 

4,751

 

 

5,137

Consideration payable, less current portion

 

6,521

 

 

6,872

Contingent earnout share liability

 

27,890

 

 

23,288

Other long-term liabilities

 

3,164

 

 

3,390

Deferred income tax liability, net

 

38,506

 

 

37,021

Total long-term liabilities

 

594,978

 

 

594,274

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Preferred Stock, par value of $0.0001; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

 

 

 

Class A-1 Common Stock, par value $0.0001; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 94,751,204 shares issued and 86,444,825 shares outstanding at March 31, 2023; 94,504,051 shares issued and 86,674,390 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

9

 

 

9

Additional paid-in capital

 

195,243

 

 

194,157

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(85,903)

 

 

(81,697)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

10,074

 

 

12,240

Accumulated earnings

 

63,063

 

 

53,881

Total stockholders’ equity

 

182,486

 

 

178,590

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

870,328

 

$

862,769

 

Contacts

Media:
Eric Bonach
H/Advisors Abernathy
212-371-5999
eric.bonach@h-advisors.global

Fonte BUSINESS WIRE

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