UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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PLAYAGS, INC.
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
As of November 4, 2024, there were
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include any statements that address future results or occurrences. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or the negatives thereof. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as those discussed under “Item 1. Business” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2023 are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning our possible or assumed future actions and business strategies. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given the risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to update any such statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any such statements to reflect future events or developments unless required by federal securities law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, or unless specifically stated otherwise, references to the “Company”, “PlayAGS”, “AGS”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to PlayAGS, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
PlayAGS, Inc. (the "Company," "PlayAGS," "we," "us," or "our") is a leading designer and supplier of gaming products and services for the gaming industry. We operate in legalized gaming markets across the globe and provide state-of-the-art, value-add products in distinct segments: Electronic Gaming Machines (“EGM”), which includes server-based systems and back-office systems that are used by Class II Native American and Mexico gaming jurisdictions and Class III Native American, commercial and charitable jurisdictions; Table Products (“Table Products”), which includes live felt table games, side-bets and progressives as well as card shufflers including our newly introduced card shuffler, “Pax S”; and Interactive Games (“Interactive”), which provides game content and access to our remote gaming server to real-money gaming ("RMG") online casino operators as well as social casino games available for desktop and mobile devices. Each segment’s activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of a distinct product line.
Electronic Gaming Machines
Our EGM segment offers a library of proprietary video and mechanical slot titles developed for the global marketplace, and EGM cabinets which include our premium lease-only cabinets Orion Starwall, Orion Curve Premium, Orion Rise, Big Red, Spectra UR43 Premium, and the recent addition Spectra SL75+. In addition, our core cabinets that are available for sale and lease include Revel, Spectra UR49C, Spectra UR43, Orion Portrait, Orion Slant, Orion Curve, Orion Upright, ICON, and the recent addition Spectra SL49+. In addition to providing complete EGM units, we offer conversion kits that allow existing game titles to be converted to other game titles offered within that operating platform.
Table Products
Our Table Products include both internally developed and acquired proprietary table products, side-bets, progressives, and table technology related to blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps and roulette. We have acquired a number of popular proprietary brands, including In Bet Gaming (“In Bet”), Buster Blackjack, Double Draw Poker and Criss Cross Poker that are based on traditional well-known public domain games such as blackjack and poker; however, these proprietary games provide intriguing betting options that offer more excitement and greater volatility to the player, ultimately enhancing our casino customers’ profitability. In addition, we offer a single deck card shuffler for poker tables, Dex S, as well as our new second shuffler, the Pax S single-deck shuffler.
Interactive
We specialize in providing a Business-to-Business ("B2B") game aggregation platform catering to the rapidly growing online RMG sector. Our remote gaming server empowers us to deliver an extensive library of games developed by our internal game development studios. Our catalog encompasses various game types, including slots, table games, and instant win. Our RMG solutions resonate with a diverse and widespread player base, positioning us as a trusted partner for operators seeking to thrive in the competitive global gaming landscape.
AGS also offers Business-to-Consumer (“B2C”) free-to-play social casino apps that players across the globe can enjoy anytime online or on their mobile devices. Our most popular app, Lucky Play Casino, offers mobile players all the thrills of Vegas casinos. Players can choose from dozens of AGS player-favorite slot games and other casino classics like video poker, blackjack, and bingo. Our apps also feature in-app tournaments, rumbles, VIP bonuses, and unique interactive challenges.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) are omitted or condensed in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
PLAYAGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make decisions based upon estimates, assumptions, and factors considered relevant to the circumstances. Such decisions include the selection of applicable accounting principles and the use of judgment in their application, the results of which impact reported amounts and disclosures. Changes in future economic conditions or other business circumstances may affect the outcomes of the estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated.
Revenue Recognition
Leasing of equipment in both our EGM and Table Products segments is accounted for under lease accounting guidance in ASC 842, "Leases" ("ASC 842") and is recorded in gaming operations revenue. Our remaining revenue streams are accounted for under ASC 606 "Revenue from contracts with customers" ("ASC 606") including equipment sales in our EGM and, to a lesser extent, in our Table Products segments. Revenue earned in our Interactive segment is recorded in gaming operations revenue.
The following table disaggregates our revenues by type within each of our segments (amounts in thousands):
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Gaming Operations
Gaming operations revenue is earned by providing customers with gaming machines, gaming machine content licenses, table products, back-office equipment and linked progressive systems, which are collectively referred to as gaming equipment, under participation arrangements. The participation arrangements convey the right to use the equipment (i.e., gaming machines and related integral software) for a stated period of time, which typically ranges from to years upon which the contract continues on a month-to-month basis thereafter. In some instances, the Company will enter into arrangements for longer periods of time; however, many of these arrangements include the ability of the customer to cancel the contract and return the games to the Company, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. The Company will also enter into lease contracts with a revenue sharing arrangement whereby the lease payments due from the customer are variable. Our participation arrangements are accounted for as operating leases primarily due to these factors. In some instances, we will offer a free trial period during which no revenue is recognized. If during or at the conclusion of the trial period the customer chooses to enter into a lease for the gaming equipment, we commence revenue recognition according to the terms of the agreement.
PLAYAGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Under participation arrangements, the Company retains ownership of the gaming equipment installed at the customer facilities and receives either revenue based on a percentage of the win per day generated by the gaming equipment or a fixed daily fee. Thus, in our consolidated financial statements the Company records revenue monthly related to these arrangements and the gaming equipment is recorded in property and equipment, net on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and depreciated over the expected life of the gaming equipment.
The majority of the Company’s leases require the Company to provide maintenance throughout the entire term of the lease. In some cases, a performance guarantee exists that, if not met, provides the customer with the right to return the gaming machines to the Company. This performance guarantee is considered a cancellation clause, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. Accordingly, the Company accounts for these contracts in a similar manner with its other operating leases as described above.
Gaming operations revenue is also earned from the licensing and maintenance of gaming equipment content and licensing of table product content. It is earned and recognized primarily on a daily or monthly fixed rate. Our B2C social casino products earn revenue from the sale of virtual coins or chips, which is recorded when the purchased coins or chips are used by the customer. B2C social casino revenue is presented gross of the platform fees. B2B social casino products earn revenue primarily based on a percentage of the monthly revenue generated by the white label casino apps that we build and operate for our customers. RMG revenue is earned primarily based on a percentage of the revenue produced by the games on our platform as well as monthly platform fees and initial integration fees. RMG revenue is presented net of payments to game and content suppliers.
Equipment Sales
Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized and recorded when the following criteria are met:
| • | We have a contract that has been approved by both the customer and the Company. Our contracts specify the products being sold and payment terms and are recognized when it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the contracted amount; and | |
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Equipment sales are generated from the sale of gaming machines, table products and licensing rights to the integral game content software that is installed in the related equipment, parts, and other ancillary equipment. Also included within the deliverables are delivery, installation and training, all of which occur within a few days of arriving at the customer location. Equipment sales do not include maintenance beyond a standard warranty period. The recognition of revenue from the sale of gaming devices occurs as the customer obtains control of the product and all other revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. Our contracts include a fixed transaction price. Amounts are due from customers within 30 to 90 days of the invoice date and to a lesser extent we offer extended payment terms of 12 to 24 months with payments due monthly during the extended payment period.
The Company enters into revenue arrangements that may consist of multiple performance obligations, which are typically multiple distinct products that may be shipped to the customer at different times. For example, sales arrangements may include the sale of gaming machines and table products to be delivered upon the consummation of the contract and additional game content conversion kits that will be delivered at a later date when requested by the customer to replace the game content on the customer’s existing gaming machines. Products are identified as separate performance obligations if they are distinct, which occurs if the customer can benefit from the product on its own and is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.
Revenue is allocated to the separate performance obligations based on relative standalone selling prices determined at contract inception. Standalone selling prices are primarily determined by prices that we charge for the products when they are sold separately. When a product is not sold separately, we determine the standalone selling price with reference to our standard pricing policies and practices. We elected to exclude from the measurement of the transaction price, sales taxes and all other items of a similar nature, and also elected to account for shipping and handling activities as a fulfillment of our promise to transfer the goods. Accordingly, shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales.
Revenue allocated to any undelivered performance obligations is recorded as a contract liability and recorded in accrued liabilities on our balance sheet.
PLAYAGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of deposits held at major banks and other marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash amounts represent funds held in escrow as collateral for the Company’s surety bonds for various gaming authorities.
Receivables, Allowance for Credit Losses
Management estimates the allowance for expected credit losses balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in the current environmental economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecast. The allowance for expected credit losses on financial instruments is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The financial instruments that do not share risk characteristics, such as receivables related to development agreements, are evaluated on an individual basis. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the related financial instruments, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate, based on a historical model that includes periodic write-offs, recoveries, and adjustments to the reserve. Historically, the identified portfolio segments have shared low collectability risk with immaterial write-off amounts. The Company made an accounting policy election not to present the accrued interest receivable balance on a separate statement of financial position line item. Accrued interest receivable is reported within the respective receivables line items on the consolidated balance sheet.
For the period ended September 30, 2024, there was no material activity in allowance for credit losses.
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of parts and supplies that are used to repair and maintain machinery and equipment as well as EGMs, shufflers, and progressive products in production and finished goods held for sale. Inventories are stated at net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all components of inventory. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities and updates estimates for the net realizable value of inventories. This process includes examining the carrying values of parts and ancillary equipment in comparison to the current fair market values for such equipment (less costs to sell or dispose). Some of the factors involved in this analysis include the overall levels of the inventories, the current and projected sales levels for such products, the projected markets for such products and the costs required to sell the products, including refurbishment costs. Changes in the assumptions or estimates could materially affect the inventory carrying value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the value of raw material inventory was $
Property and Equipment
The cost of gaming equipment, consisting of fixed-base player terminals, file servers and other support equipment as well as other property and equipment, is depreciated over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method for financial reporting. The Company capitalizes costs incurred for the refurbishment of used gaming equipment that is typically incurred to refurbish a machine in order to return it to its customer location. The refurbishments extend the life of the gaming equipment beyond the original useful life. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The Company routinely evaluates the estimated lives used to depreciate assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
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Financed leased cars and leasehold improvements are amortized/depreciated over the life of the contract.
The Company reviews its property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The Company groups long-lived assets for impairment analysis at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows can be measured independently of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. This is typically at the individual gaming machine level or at the cabinet product line level. Impairment testing is performed and losses are estimated when indicators of impairment are present and the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount.
When the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the asset’s carrying amount, an impairment loss is measured to the extent the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
The Company measures recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. The Company’s policy is to impair, when necessary, excess or obsolete gaming machines on hand that are not expected to be used. Impairment is based upon several factors, including estimated forecast of gaming machine demand for placement into casinos. While the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used in evaluating the carrying amount of these assets are reasonable, different assumptions could affect either the carrying amount or the estimated useful lives of the assets, which could have a significant impact on the results of operations and financial position.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Intangible Assets
The Company reviews its identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recognized for identifiable intangibles, other than goodwill, when indicators of impairment are present and the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount.
When the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the intangible asset’s carrying amount, an impairment loss is measured to the extent the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
Certain trade names have an indefinite useful life and the Company tests these trade names for possible impairment at least annually, on October 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. We perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. If we believe, as a result of our qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required.
Costs of Capitalized Computer Software
Capitalized software development costs represent the Company’s internal costs to develop gaming titles to utilize on the Company’s gaming machines. Such costs are stated at cost and amortized over the estimated economic lives of the software. Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility has been established and are amortized when the software is available for general release. The gaming software we develop reaches technological feasibility when a working model of the gaming software is available. Any subsequent software maintenance costs, such as bug fixes and subsequent testing, are expensed as incurred. Discontinued software development costs are written off when the determination to discontinue is made. Software development costs are amortized over the expected life of the title or group of titles, if applicable, to amortization expense within the consolidated statements of operations.
On a quarterly basis, or more frequently if circumstances warrant, the Company compares the net book value of its capitalized software development costs to the net realizable value on a title or group of title basis. The net realizable value is determined based upon certain assumptions, including the expected future revenues and net cash flows of the gaming titles or group of gaming titles utilizing that software, if applicable.
Goodwill
The excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The Company tests for possible impairment of goodwill at least annually, on October 1, or when circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company has the option to begin with a qualitative assessment, commonly referred to as “Step 0”, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. This qualitative assessment may include, but is not limited to, reviewing factors such as the general economic environment, industry and market conditions, changes in key assumptions used since the most recently performed valuation and overall financial performance of the reporting units. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis, and depending upon the results of that measurement, the recorded goodwill may be written down and charged to income from operations when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.
Acquisition Accounting
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, “Business Combinations” ("ASC 805"), in accounting for business acquisitions. It requires us to recognize separately from goodwill the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Significant estimates and assumptions are required to value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable. These estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement and typically include the calculation of an appropriate discount rate and projection of the cash flows associated with each acquired asset. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” ("ASC 820") to its financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is defined as a market-based measurement intended to estimate the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value. These inputs are categorized as follows:
| • | Level 1 - quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities; | |
| • | Level 2 - quoted prices in an active market for similar assets or liabilities, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for similar assets or liabilities, inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means; and | |
| • | Level 3 - valuation methodology with unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement. |
The carrying values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar issues (Level 2 inputs). The following table presents the estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Accounting for Income Taxes
We conduct business globally and are subject to income taxes in U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Determination of the appropriate amount and classification of income taxes depends on several factors, including estimates of the timing and probability of realization of deferred income taxes, reserves for uncertain income tax positions and income tax payment timing.
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. Taxes on income of our foreign subsidiaries are provided at the tax rates applicable to the tax jurisdictions in which they are located. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold.
The recoverability of certain deferred tax assets is based in part on estimates of future income and the timing of temporary differences, and the failure to fully realize such deferred tax assets could result in a higher tax provision in future periods.
We apply the accounting guidance to our uncertain tax positions and under the guidance, we may recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. The amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is the largest benefit that we believe has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement.
We are required to make significant judgments when evaluating our uncertain tax positions and the related tax benefits. We believe our assumptions are reasonable; however, there is no guarantee that the final outcome of the related matters will not differ from the amounts reflected in our income tax provisions and accruals. We adjust our liability for uncertain tax positions based on changes in facts and circumstances such as the closing of a tax audit or changes in estimates. Our income tax provision may be impacted to the extent that the final outcome of these tax positions is different than the amounts recorded.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Contingencies
The Company assesses its exposures to loss contingencies including claims and legal proceedings and accrues a liability if a potential loss is considered probable and the amount can be estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure is reasonably estimable. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, if the actual loss from a contingency differs from management’s estimate, there could be a material impact on the results of operations or financial position. Operating expenses, including legal fees, associated with contingencies are expensed when incurred.
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the period end rate of exchange for asset and liability accounts and the weighted average rate of exchange for income statement accounts. The effects of these translations are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders’ equity.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are related primarily to software product development costs and are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. Employee related costs associated with product development are included in research and development.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued ASU No. 2023-01, Leases ("Topic 842"): Common Control Arrangements. Upon the implementation of Topic 842, the FASB Board prioritized monitoring and assisting stakeholders by responding to technical accounting inquiries and proactively seeking feedback on issues that arose from such topic. The amendments within 2023-01 is a response to private company stakeholders concerns regarding the application of Topic 842 to related party arrangements between entities under common control. This update aims to improve current GAAP through clarification of accounting for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases. Further, the amendments within this update aim to provide investors, lenders, creditors, and other allocators of capital with financial information that better reflects the economics of transpiring transactions. We adopted the amendment in the first quarter of 2024, which did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative (“ASU No. 2023-06”). ASU No. 2023-06 modifies disclosure requirements which consist of clarifications and technical corrections. The amendments in this update apply to all reporting entities and aim to allow users to more easily compare entities subject to the SEC's existing disclosures with those entities that were not previously subjected to the SEC's requirements. Furthermore, these amendments aim to align codification requirements with the SEC's regulations. The effective date for each amendment within ASU No. 2023-06 is dependent on the date in which the SEC removes related disclosures from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. Early adoption is permitted. If by June 30, 2027, the SEC has not removed the related disclosures from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, the pending amendments will not become effective for any entity. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the impact on its future disclosures, however, we do not anticipate the impact to be material.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting ("Topic 280"): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. Investors, lenders, creditors and other allocators of capital have observed the critical importance of segment information and its significance in assessing an entity's overall performance and potential future cash flows. The amendments within Topic 280 aim to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements by enhancing disclosures regarding significant segment expenses. These amendments are applicable to all public entities who are required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2023-07 and expects that any impact would be limited to additional disclosures in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes ("Topic 740"): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments within Topic 740 address the requests of investors, lenders, creditors, and other allocators of capital for more transparency regarding income tax information primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Further amendments within this update also aim to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this update apply to all entities that are subject to Topic 740. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the amendments and the impact on its income tax disclosures, however, we do not anticipate the impact to be material.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Gaming equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Other property and equipment | ||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Gaming equipment and other property and equipment are depreciated over the respective useful lives of the assets ranging from to years. Depreciation expense was $
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):
| Gross Carrying Amount | ||||||||||||||||
| EGM | Table Products | Interactive(1) | Total | |||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
(1) As of September 30, 2024, accumulated goodwill impairment charges for the Interactive segment taken prior to the fiscal year 2024 were $
Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Useful Life | Gross | Accumulated | Net Carrying | Gross | Accumulated | Net Carrying | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (years) | Value | Amortization | Value | Value | Amortization | Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite-lived trade names | Indefinite | $ | $ | - | $ | $ | - | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade and brand names | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract rights under development and placement fees | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gaming software and technology platforms | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual property | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives ranging from to years. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The Company enters into development agreements and placement fee agreements with certain customers to secure floor space under lease agreements for its gaming machines. Amounts paid in connection with the development agreements are repaid to the Company in accordance with the terms of the agreement, whereas placements fees are not reimbursed. Amounts paid against the placement fee agreements with payment terms greater than 90 days are disclosed in the financing activities section of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Amounts paid for the placement fee agreements with the agreement terms less than 90 days, are disclosed in the investing activities section of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
For development agreements in the form of a loan, interest income is recognized on the repayment of the notes based on the stated rate or, if not stated explicitly in the development agreement, on an imputed interest rate. If the stated interest rate is deemed to be other than a market rate or zero, a discount is recorded on the note receivable as a result of the difference between the stated and market rate and a corresponding intangible asset is recorded. The intangible asset is recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a contract right under development agreement and amortized as a reduction in revenue over the term of the agreement. Placement fees can be in the form of cash paid upfront or free lease periods and are accreted over the life of the contract and the expense is recorded as a reduction of revenue. We recorded a reduction of gaming operations revenue from the accretion of contract rights under development agreements and placement fees of $
NOTE 4. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Salary and payroll tax accrual | $ | $ | ||||||
| Taxes payable | ||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | ||||||||
| License fee obligation | ||||||||
| Placement fees payable | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Accrued other | ||||||||
| Total accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| First Lien Credit Facilities: | ||||||||
| Term loans, net of unamortized discount and deferred loan costs of $ million at September 30, 2024 and $ million at December 31, 2023; interest at SOFR, subject to a % floor plus % (at September 30, 2024) and % floor plus % (at December 31, 2023): % at September 30, 2024 and % at December 31, 2023. | $ | $ | ||||||
| Finance leases | ||||||||
| Total debt | ||||||||
| Less: Current portion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Long-term debt | $ | $ | ||||||
First Lien Credit Facilities
On February 15, 2022, AP Gaming I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company and AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company (“Holdings”) entered into the Amended Credit Agreement with certain of the Borrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement amends and restates the existing credit agreement, among the Borrower, Holdings, the lenders party thereto from time to time, the Administrative Agent and the other parties named therein.
The Borrower is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, which is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming, Inc., which is a direct subsidiary the Company. These entities between the Borrower and the Company are holding companies with no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in the Borrower.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides (i) a senior secured first lien term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $
Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to, at the Borrower’s election, either (a) an adjusted term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") for the interest period in effect, subject to a floor of (i) in the case of term loan borrowings, and (ii) in the case of revolver borrowings,
The New Term Loan Facility will mature on February 15, 2029 and amortizes in quarterly installments equal to
The Borrower may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Amended Credit Agreement at any time, without prepayment premium or penalty, except in connection with a repricing event in respect of the New Term Loan Facility, subject to customary breakage costs with respect to adjusted term SOFR loans.
The Amended Credit Agreement includes customary mandatory prepayment events, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default. In addition, the New Revolving Credit Facility requires the Borrower to comply on a quarterly basis, with a maximum net first lien senior secured leverage ratio of
On February 5, 2024, the Borrower and Holdings, entered into an amendment (the “Seventh Amendment”) to amend that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017 (as amended on December 6, 2017, as amended and restated on February 7, 2018, as amended and restated as of October 5, 2018, as amended as of August 30, 2019, as amended and restated on May 1, 2020, as amended as of August 4, 2021, as amended and restated as of February 15, 2022), among the Borrower, Holdings, the lenders party thereto from time to time, Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent, and the other parties named therein (as so amended, the “Amended Credit Agreement”).
Among other things, the Seventh Amendment (i) removes the credit spread adjustment with respect to term loan borrowings in Term SOFR (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) and (ii) reduces the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) on the Borrower’s existing term loan to
An additional $
As of September 30, 2024, there were no required financial covenants for our debt instruments.
Finance Leases
The Company has entered into leases for vehicles and equipment that are accounted for as finance leases.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that our authorized capital stock will consist of
Common Stock
Voting Rights
The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted for action by the stockholders, and do not have cumulative voting rights with respect to the election of our directors.
Dividend and Distribution Rights
All shares of our common stock are entitled to share equally in any dividends and distributions our board of directors may declare from legally available sources, subject to the terms of any outstanding preferred stock.
Share repurchase program
During 2019, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program that will permit the Company to repurchase up to $
NOTE 7. WRITE-DOWNS AND OTHER CHARGES
The condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income include various transactions, such as loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration that have been classified as write-downs and other charges.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized $
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 8. BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME
The Company computes net income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Basic EPS includes common stock weighted for average number of shares issued during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options and restricted stock (see Note 10. "Stock-Based Compensation").
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
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| Less: Net income attributable to participating securities |
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| Net income attributable to common stock |
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| Weighted average of common shares outstanding, basic |
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| Potential dilutive effect of stock options |
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| Weighted average of common shares outstanding, diluted |
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Excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were
Excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were
NOTE 9. BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has established a 401(k) plan (the “401(k) Plan”) for its employees. The 401(k) Plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their earnings, and the Company may match a percentage of the contributions on a discretionary basis. The expense associated with the 401(k) Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $
On April 28, 2014, our board of directors approved the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). Under the LTIP, the Company is authorized to grant nonqualified stock options, rights to purchase shares of common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other awards to be settled in, or based upon, shares of common stock to persons who are directors and employees of and consultants to the Company or any of its subsidiaries on the date of the grant. In April 2024, the LTIP terminated and any remaining awards that were available for grant in the LTIP were cancelled. The LTIP remains active as to previously granted awards until such time that the awards vest, or are exercised in the case of stock options.
On January 16, 2018, our board of directors adopted and our stockholders approved the Omnibus Incentive Plan pursuant to which equity-based and cash incentives may be granted to participating employees, directors and consultants. On May 8, 2020, our board of directors approved an amendment to the Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance thereunder from
On April 28, 2022, our board of directors approved an amendment to the Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended by the 2020 Plan Amendment, to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance thereunder from
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has granted equity or equity-based awards to eligible participants under its incentive plans. The awards include options to purchase the Company’s common stock, restricted stock and phantom stock units. These awards include time-based vesting awards as well as awards that include a combination of service and market conditions, as further described below.
We recognize stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the total requisite service period for the entire award for the time-based restricted stock units; for the awards with market conditions, we recognize the expense over the service period derived from the related valuation; for the time-based phantom stock units, we concurrently recognize compensation cost over the requisite service period for each separately-vesting tranche using the graded vesting method.
The following provides the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense under all programs as of the following dates:
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized Compensation Expense (in thousands) | Expected Weighted Average Period to be Recognized (years) | Unrecognized Compensation Expense (in thousands) | Expected Weighted Average Period to be Recognized (years) | |||||||||||||
| Stock Options | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Restricted Stock Units | ||||||||||||||||
| Phantom Stock Units | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Options
The Company calculates the grant date fair value of stock options that vest over a service period using the Black Scholes model. For stock options and other stock awards that contain a market condition related to the return on investment that the Company’s stockholders achieve or obtaining a certain stock price, the awards are valued using a lattice-based valuation model. The assumptions used in these calculations are the expected dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected term (in years). Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from comparable companies. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for a term equivalent to the estimated time to liquidity. There were
Stock option awards represent options to purchase common stock and are granted pursuant to the Company’s incentive plans, and include options that the Company primarily classifies as Tranche A or time based, Tranche B and Tranche C.
Tranche A or time-based options are eligible to vest in equal installments of
All other option awards, comprised of Tranche B and Tranche C, are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions (collectively, “Performance Options”). These performance conditions included the achievement of investor returns or common stock trading prices. These performance conditions were achieved in October of 2018 for all Performance Options that have been granted and there are currently
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is as follows:
| Number of Options | ||||
| Options outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Granted | ||||
| Exercised | ||||
| Canceled or forfeited | ||||
| Options outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | ||||
| Options exercisable as of September 30, 2024 | ||||
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units are typically eligible to vest in equal installments of
Certain restricted stock units are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions. Vesting occurs on the first day that the average price per share of our common stock for a specified number of consecutive trading days exceeds certain stock price targets, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. The performance-based restricted stock units will be forfeited if the performance target is not achieved within a specified number of years from the grant date.
In April 2024, the Company granted restricted stock awards that are scheduled to vest in years from the grant date and the number of shares that will vest, varies based on a 20-day average of the stock price ending on the three year anniversary of the grant date (the "Ending Average Price") compared to the average trading price of our common stock for the 20 days beginning on March 15, 2024 (the "Beginning Average Price"). The value of the awards will be $
A summary of the changes in restricted stock units outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is as follows:
| Shares Outstanding | ||||
| Restricted Stock Units Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Granted | ||||
| Vested | ||||
| Canceled or forfeited | ||||
| Restricted Stock Units Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | ||||
Phantom Stock Units
Phantom stock units are typically eligible to vest in equal installments of
Certain phantom stock units are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions. Vesting occurs on the first day that the average price per share of our common stock for a specified number of trading days exceeds certain stock price targets, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. The performance-based phantom stock units will be forfeited if the performance target is not achieved within a specified number of years from the grant date.
A summary of the changes in phantom stock units outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
| Shares Outstanding | ||||
| Phantom Stock Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Granted | ||||
| Vested | ||||
| Canceled or forfeited | ||||
| Phantom stock outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | ||||
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was an expense of
The Company's effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was an expense of
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company concluded that a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets was appropriate. We intend to maintain a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. However, based on the Company's recent earnings, there is a reasonable possibility that, in the near future, sufficient positive evidence could justify releasing a portion of this valuation allowance. Such a release would benefit the income tax provision for the period in which it is recorded and could materially impact net income in that period. The timing and amount of the potential valuation allowance release are subject to significant management judgment, as well as prospective earnings in the U.S.
NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to federal, state, foreign, and Native American laws and regulations that affect both its general commercial relationships with its customers, as well as the products and services provided to them. Periodically, the Company reviews the status of each significant matter and assesses the potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be estimated, the Company accrues a liability for the estimated loss. If a potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered reasonably possible, the Company discloses an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure is reasonably estimable. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, the Company reassesses the potential liability related to their pending claims and litigation and may revise their estimates. Such revisions in the estimates of the potential liabilities could have a material impact on the results of operations and financial condition.
Class Action
On June 25 and July 31, 2020, putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "Court"), by two separate plaintiffs against the Company and certain of its officers, individually and on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Company securities between August 2, 2018 and August 7, 2019. The complaints alleged that the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), by making false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s forward-looking financial outlook and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets in its iGaming reporting unit, resulting in injury to the purported class members when the value of the Company’s common stock declined following its release of its Second Quarter 2019 results on August 7, 2019.
On August 4, 2020, a third plaintiff (“OPPRS”) filed a putative class action lawsuit in the same court asserting similar claims to those alleged in the first two class action complaints, based on substantially the same conduct, on behalf of a slightly larger class (stretching back to May 3, 2018). Specifically, OPPRS claimed that the Company, certain of its officers, and certain entities that allegedly beneficially held over 50% of the Company’s common stock at the beginning of the class period, violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act by allegedly making false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s forward-looking financial outlook and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets in its iGaming reporting unit, and the adequacy of its internal controls over financial reporting, resulting in injury to the purported class when the Company’s common stock price declined following the release of its Second Quarter 2019 results. In addition, based on substantially similar alleged false or misleading statements, OPPRS asserted claims under Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on behalf of all persons who purchased Company common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s August 2018 and March 2019 secondary public offerings. These secondary-offering claims were brought against the same defendants identified above, plus certain of the Company’s directors and the underwriters.
On October 28, 2020, the Court consolidated these three related putative class actions into In re PlayAGS, Inc. Securities Litigation and appointed OPPRS as lead plaintiff. On January 11, 2021, the lead plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint in the consolidated action against the same set of defendants, again asserting claims (i) under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, with an even larger putative class period ( May 3, 2018 through March 4, 2020), and (ii) under Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act on behalf of the same putative class as in OPPRS’s previous complaint. The Amended Complaint alleges that statements the defendants made about, among other things, the Company’s growth, financial performance, and forward-looking financial outlook were materially false or misleading because the Company omitted to state that, according to plaintiffs, its market strength was declining, its growth strategies were unsustainable, and it was experiencing challenges in the Oklahoma market. Plaintiffs claimed that the purported class was injured when the common stock price declined after the alleged “truth” was revealed following release of the Company’s financial reports on August 7, 2019, November 7, 2019, and March 4, 2020. Plaintiffs also asserted that the Company violated Regulation S-K Items 303 and 105 by failing to disclose these same alleged negative trends and significant risks in the registration materials for the Company’s secondary offerings. Unlike the previous complaints, the Amended Complaint did not allege false or misleading statements concerning the Company’s accounting for the iGaming reporting unit or the adequacy of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
On February 23, 2021, the Court granted the lead plaintiff’s unopposed motion to file a Second Amended Complaint. The Second Amended Complaint was filed on March 25, 2021 and asserted substantially the same claims as the Amended Complaint but extended the beginning of the putative class period back to January 26, 2018. On May 24, 2021, the defendants filed motions to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint, and on December 2, 2022, the court granted in part and denied in part those motions. It dismissed each of the
On January 17, 2023, the Company, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. Akiona filed an answer to the remaining claim, along with a motion to temporarily stay discovery and a motion for judgment on the pleadings, arguing that the legal findings contained in the court’s December 2, 2022 decision require dismissal of the scheme liability claim as well and termination of the action. Those motions were fully briefed as of March 22, 2023. On March 23, 2023, the Court decided the motion to temporarily stay discovery in favor of the defendants, holding that all discovery was stayed pending resolution of the motion for judgment on the pleadings. On February 13, 2024, the Court granted the motion for judgment on the pleadings and dismissed the securities class action in full with prejudice. On March 14, 2024, Plaintiff's filed a notice of appeal. On May 2, 2024 the Plaintiff/Appellant filed an appeal brief. On July 26, 2024 the Company filed its responsive brief. On September 24, 2024, Plaintiff/Appellant filed its reply brief in further support of its appeal. The Ninth Circuit has indicated that it intends to hear oral argument in the first few months of 2025, but no date has yet been set. The defendants will continue to defend vigorously against these claims, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome.
Derivative Shareholder Lawsuit
On March 18, 2022, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the Court by putative stockholder, Manjan Chowdhury, allegedly on behalf of the Company, that piggy-backs on the consolidated securities class action referenced above and is currently pending before the Court. The derivative complaint names David Lopez, Kimo Akiona, and members of the Board as defendants, and generally alleges that they breached their fiduciary duties by causing or failing to prevent the same allegedly false and misleading statements asserted in the securities class action. The derivative complaint also alleges claims for contribution against Mr. Lopez and Mr. Akiona under Sections 10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act. On June 9, 2022, the court stayed the derivative action, pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, pending resolution of the motion to dismiss the consolidated securities class action. On January 27, 2023, at the request of the parties, the court ordered that the derivative action remain stayed pending resolution of the motion for judgment on the pleadings in the securities class action. The Company and the individual defendants intend to defend vigorously against these claims, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome.
At this time, we are unable to estimate the probability or the amount of liability, if any, related to the securities class action or the shareholder derivative matter.
Alabama Department of Revenue
In January 2021, we obtained the results of an audit conducted by the Alabama Department of Revenue (“ADOR”), in which the ADOR assessed $
We believe that we were not required to collect and remit Alabama state and local lease/rental tax on our leases of EGMs in the state as those leases are on federally designated Indian land and because federal Indian trading laws and Indian gaming laws, as well as the U.S. Constitution, preempt application of the rental tax to these transactions with the Native American tribe. We have disputed ADOR’s audit findings in accordance with applicable state and local tax procedures and ADOR rules.
In the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we accrued $
North American Free Trade Agreement
In May 2023, we obtained the initial results of an audit conducted by Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (“SAT”) regarding the compliance of our EGMs imported into Mexico with the requirements of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). SAT has concluded that EGMs we imported during certain periods do not comply with their documentation standards to demonstrate compliance with NAFTA and that therefore certain taxes were omitted when the machines were imported.
In December 2023, we entered into discussions with SAT and the Mexican taxpayer advocate, Procuraduría de la Defensa del Contribuyente, to reach an agreement with SAT regarding its final assessment which we expected to receive during these discussions. The discussions concluded in January 2024 with no resolution of the matter and with no fixed amount of the potential assessment. In February 2024, SAT made an assessment of the omitted taxes together with interest, fines, and surcharges of approximately $
We have not accrued any amount related to this matter, as we cannot accurately estimate the potential loss within the range of up to $
Demand Letters
On July 1, 2024, we filed a definitive proxy statement (the “proxy statement”) with the SEC, and mailed the proxy statement to our stockholders commencing on July 1, 2024, relating to the Merger Agreement described in Note 14 below. Since the initial filing of the proxy statement, we have received several demand letters from purported stockholders of the Company challenging certain disclosures in the proxy statement and generally requesting that certain allegedly omitted information be disclosed (collectively, the “Demand Letters”). Purported stockholders have also filed two lawsuits, Fleming v. PlayAGS, Inc. et al., Case No. tc240723-34 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) and Miller v. PlayAGS, Inc. et al., Case No. tc240724-11 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.), challenging certain disclosures in the proxy statement under New York state law and generally requesting that certain allegedly omitted information be disclosed (the “Complaints”). The Complaints name the Company and the Company’s directors, among others as defendants. While we believe that the disclosures set forth in the proxy statement comply fully with all applicable law and deny the allegations in the Demand Letters and the Complaints, in order to moot plaintiffs’ disclosure claims, avoid nuisance and possible expense and business delays, and provide additional information to our stockholders, we determined to voluntarily supplement certain disclosures in the proxy statement related to the purported stockholders’ claims.
At this time, we are unable to estimate the probability or the amount of liability, if any, related to the Demand Letters or the Complaints.
PLAYAGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
NOTE 13. OPERATING SEGMENTS
We report our business segment results by segment in accordance with the “management approach.” The management approach designates the internal reporting used by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, for making decisions and assessing performance of our reportable segments.
See Note 1. "Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for a detailed discussion of our segments. Each segment’s activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of its product lines. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on revenues and segment Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"), which is defined in the paragraph below.
Segment revenues include leasing, licensing, or selling of products within each reportable segment. Segment Adjusted EBITDA includes the revenues and operating expenses from each segment adjusted for:
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Write-downs and other included items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration; |
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Depreciation, amortization; |
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Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to third party costs incurred in connection with entering into the Seventh Amendment; |
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Other adjustments, primarily composed of the following: |
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Costs and inventory and receivable valuation charges, professional fees incurred for projects, costs incurred related to public offerings, contract cancellation fees and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature; |
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Acquisition and integration-related costs related to the purchase of businesses and to integrate operations and obtain costs synergies; |
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Restructuring and severance costs, which primarily relate to costs incurred through the restructuring of the Company’s operations from time to time and other employee severance costs recognized in the periods presented; |
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Legal and litigation related costs, which consist of payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business; |
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Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, which primarily include the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract and non-cash charges related to accretion of contract rights under development agreements; and |
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Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards. |
Revenues in each segment are attributable to third parties and segment operating expenses are directly associated with the product lines included in each segment such as research and development, product approval costs, product-related litigation expenses, sales commissions and other directly-allocable sales expenses. Cost of gaming operations and cost of equipment sales primarily include the cost of products sold, service, manufacturing overhead, shipping and installation.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes other income and expense, income taxes and certain expenses that are managed outside of the operating segments.
The following provides financial information concerning our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
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The Company’s CODM does not receive a report with a measure of total assets or capital expenditures for each reportable segment as this information is not used for the evaluation of segment performance. The CODM assesses the performance of each segment based on Adjusted EBITDA and not based on assets or capital expenditures due to the fact that two of the Company’s reportable segments, Table Products and Interactive, are not capital intensive. Any capital expenditure information is provided to the CODM on a consolidated basis. Therefore, the Company has not provided asset and capital expenditure information by reportable segment.
NOTE 14. ACQUISITIONS
On May 8, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Bingo Holdings I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”), and Bingo Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), providing for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the “Merger”) with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Parent and Merger Sub were formed by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners.
Upon the closing of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $
Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including but not limited to: (i) the approval of the Merger by a majority of the Company’s stockholders, which was obtained on August 6, 2024, (ii) expiration or termination of any waiting periods applicable to the consummation of the Merger under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, (iii) absence of any legal requirement, order or injunction enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Merger and (iv) receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals and gaming licenses. The Merger is expected to be completed in the second half of calendar year 2025.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We are a leading designer and supplier of EGMs and other products and services for the gaming industry. We operate our business in three distinct segments: EGMs, Table Products and Interactive. Each segment's activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of a distinct product line. Founded in 2005, we historically focused on supplying EGMs, including slot machines, video bingo machines, and other electronic gaming devices, to the Native American gaming market. Since 2014, we have expanded our product line-up to include: (i) Class III EGMs for commercial and Native American casinos permitted to operate Class III EGMs, (ii) EGMs that use the results of historical horse races ("HHR") in their game math, which are allowed in several niche markets and raceways, (iii) table game products and (iv) interactive products, all of which we believe provide us with growth opportunities as we expand in markets where we currently have limited or no presence. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, approximately 63% and 64% of our total revenue, respectively, was generated through recurring contracted lease agreements whereby we place EGMs and table game products at our customers’ gaming facilities under either a revenue sharing agreement (we receive a percentage of the revenues that these products generate) or fee-per-day agreement (we receive a daily or monthly fixed fee per EGM or table game product), or recurring revenue from our Interactive gaming operations.
On May 8, 2024, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Bingo Holdings I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”), and Bingo Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), providing for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the “Merger”) with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Parent and Merger Sub were formed by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners.
Upon the closing of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (except for shares: (A) held by the Company (including in the Company’s treasury) or any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company; or (B) held by Parent, Merger Sub or any other direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, which will be cancelled and retired for no consideration) will automatically be canceled and converted into the right to receive $12.50 in cash.
Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including but not limited to: (i) the approval of the Merger by a majority of the Company’s stockholders, which was obtained on August 6, 2024, (ii) expiration or termination of any waiting periods applicable to the consummation of the Merger under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, (iii) absence of any legal requirement, order or injunction enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Merger and (iv) receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals and gaming licenses. The Merger is expected to be completed in the second half of calendar year 2025.
EGM Segment
EGMs constitute our largest segment, representing 89% and 90% of our revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. In 2024, we had a library of over 550 proprietary game titles that we offer for delivery on our EGM cabinets. These include our premium lease-only cabinets Orion Starwall, Orion Curve Premium, Orion Rise, Big Red, Spectra UR43 Premium, and the recent addition Spectra SL75+. Our core cabinets that are available for sale and lease include Spectra UR49C, Spectra UR43, Orion Portrait, Orion Slant, Orion Curve, Orion Upright, ICON, and the recent addition Spectra SL49+. In 2024, we released our first three-reel stepper Revel, entering AGS into the mechanical reel category. In addition to providing complete EGM units, we offer conversion kits, which are essentially software containing new games that allow existing game titles to be converted to other game titles offered within that operating platform and on an existing cabinet.
We design all of our cabinets with the intention of capturing the attention of players on casino floors while aiming to maximize operator profits. We offer our customers the option of either leasing or purchasing our EGMs and associated gaming systems. Currently, we derive a substantial portion of our revenues from EGMs installed under revenue sharing or fee-per-day lease agreements, also known as “participation” agreements, and we refer to such revenue generation as our “participation model”.
Our core game titles are targeted at maintaining and growing our current installed base and we believe that it is the performance of these game titles that our customers value. Our top-performing game titles include Triple Coin Treasures, Rakin' Bacon!, and a version used only on our premium games called Rakin' Bacon Deluxe. In addition to these titles, we have hundreds of additional titles that we design our core titles to provide a universal appeal to casino patrons. Our game studios are focused on continually producing new content that is then released to the market on a regular basis.
Table Products Segment
We offer our customers more than 75 unique table products, including live felt table games, side bets, progressives, card shufflers, signage, and other ancillary table game equipment. Our table products are designed to enhance the table games section of the casino floor (commonly known as “the pit”). Our table products segment offers a full suite of side bets and specialty table games as well as progressive technology products that provide this enhancement and increase gaming activity and hold percentages for our casino customers. We believe that this segment will serve as an important growth engine for our company by generating further cross-selling opportunities with our EGM offerings. As of September 30, 2024, we had placed 5,505 table products domestically and internationally. Based on the number of products placed, we believe we are presently a leading supplier of table products to the gaming industry.
Our Table Products segment focuses on high margin recurring revenue generated by leases. Nearly all of the revenue we generate in this segment is recurring.
Interactive Segment
We specialize in providing a Business-to-Business ("B2B") game aggregation platform catering to the rapidly growing online RMG sector. Our remote gaming server empowers us to deliver an extensive library of games developed by our internal game development studios. Our catalog encompasses various game types, including slots, table games, and instant win. Our RMG solutions resonate with a diverse and widespread player base, positioning us as a trusted partner for operators seeking to thrive in the competitive global gaming landscape.
AGS also offers Business-to-Consumer (“B2C”) free-to-play social casino apps that players across the globe can enjoy anytime online or on their mobile devices. Our most popular app, Lucky Play Casino, offers mobile players all the thrills of Vegas casinos. Players can choose from dozens of AGS player-favorite slot games and other casino classics like video poker, blackjack, and bingo. Our apps also feature in-app tournaments, rumbles, VIP bonuses, and unique interactive challenges.
Key Drivers of Our Business
Our revenues are impacted by the following key factors:
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the amount of money spent by consumers on our revenue share installed base; |
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the amount of the daily fee and selling price of our participation electronic gaming machines; |
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our revenue share percentage with customers; |
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the capital budgets of our customers; |
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the level of replacement of existing electronic gaming machines in existing casinos; |
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expansion of existing casinos; |
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development of new casinos; |
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opening or closure of new gaming jurisdictions both in the United States and internationally; |
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our ability to obtain and maintain gaming licenses in various jurisdictions; |
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the relative competitiveness and popularity of our electronic gaming machines compared to competitive products offered in the same facilities; and |
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general macro-economic factors, including levels of and changes to consumer disposable income and personal consumption spending. |
Our expenses are impacted by the following key factors:
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fluctuations in the cost of labor relating to productivity; |
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fluctuations in the price of components for gaming equipment; |
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fluctuations in energy prices that affect the cost of manufacturing and shipping of gaming equipment and parts; |
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