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Playtech

July 2024

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  • Epic Code:
  • PTEC
  • Price:
  • 485p
Playtech has reported “solid” trading in the first four months of FY’24. Although only a modest 4% EBITDA growth is expected, it’s nevertheless on course to grow from €254m to €450m between FY’20-’24. The key issue remains the dispute with major partner Caliente, which has grown their Caliplay joint venture so well in Mexico but is withholding funds (now held in a Court mandated Trust account) from Playtech as part of its dispute; it wants to buy Playtech out but the latter says that option has expired. Peel Hunt expects it to be resolved but if Caliente were to continue not paying Playtech throughout FY 24, it estimates net debt would be €250m higher with net debt / EBITDA 0.7x versus 0.1x (albeit still manageable). Meanwh ...

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