Everi Holdings Inc. [EVRI] Filings

10-Q 1 evri-20230930.htm 10-Q evri-20230930

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 001-32622

EVERI HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware						20-0723270
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7250 S. Tenaya Way, Suite 100
Las Vegas
Nevada						89113
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(800) 833-7110

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value	EVRI	New York Stock Exchange

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. Yes ☒ No ☐

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). Yes ☒ No ☐

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.

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of November 3, 2023, there were 85,566,565 shares of the registrant’s $0.001 par value per share common stock outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1:

Financial Statements

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2:

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3:

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 4:

Controls and Procedures

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1:

Legal Proceedings

Item 1A:

Risk Factors

Item 2:

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3:

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4:

Mine Safety Disclosures

Item 5:

Other Information

Item 6:

Exhibits

Signatures

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, except earnings per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenues
Games revenues
Gaming operations	$	78,400	$	75,020	$	231,490	$	219,437
Gaming equipment and systems	33,138		37,500		100,554		103,766
Games total revenues	111,538		112,520		332,044		323,203
FinTech revenues
Financial access services	57,158		53,296		169,032		154,051
Software and other	24,838		22,192		73,048		59,056
Hardware	13,066		16,310		41,665		40,846
FinTech total revenues	95,062		91,798		283,745		253,953
Total revenues	206,600		204,318		615,789		577,156
Costs and expenses
Games cost of revenues(1)
Gaming operations	10,363		6,557		25,557		18,674
Gaming equipment and systems	18,239		22,545		58,629		62,721
Games total cost of revenues	28,602		29,102		84,186		81,395
FinTech cost of revenues(1)
Financial access services	2,925		2,760		8,521		7,405
Software and other	1,484		1,163		4,830		2,984
Hardware	8,904		10,771		27,926		27,074
FinTech total cost of revenues	13,313		14,694		41,277		37,463
Operating expenses	61,014		56,354		181,596		161,230
Research and development	16,120		16,803		48,853		43,386
Depreciation	19,902		17,444		58,373		48,342
Amortization	15,202		15,303		43,739		43,582
Total costs and expenses	154,153		149,700		458,024		415,398
Operating income	52,447		54,618		157,765		161,758
Other expenses
Interest expense, net of interest income	19,925		14,880		58,031		38,522
Total other expenses	19,925		14,880		58,031		38,522
Income before income tax	32,522		39,738		99,734		123,236
Income tax provision	5,879		10,329		17,629		29,784
Net income	26,643		29,409		82,105		93,452
Foreign currency translation loss	(1,602)		(2,639)		(1,670)		(4,665)
Comprehensive income	$	25,041	$	26,770	$	80,435	$	88,787

(1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - CONTINUED

(In thousands, except earnings per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Earnings per share
Basic	$	0.31	$	0.33	$	0.93	$	1.03
Diluted	$	0.29	$	0.30	$	0.88	$	0.95
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	87,221		90,014		87,925		91,039
Diluted	91,245		96,436		93,162		98,306

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value amounts)


	At September 30,		At December 31,
	2023		2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,378	$	293,394
Settlement receivables	239,513		263,745
Trade and other receivables, net of allowances for credit losses of $5,177 and $4,855 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	111,513		118,895
Inventory	73,439		58,350
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	46,259		38,822
Total current assets	680,102		773,206
Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net	137,670		133,645
Goodwill	740,097		715,870
Other intangible assets, net	251,050		238,275
Other receivables	30,582		27,757
Deferred tax assets, net	528		1,584
Other assets	24,343		27,906
Total non-current assets	1,184,270		1,145,037
Total assets	$	1,864,372	$	1,918,243
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Settlement liabilities	$	410,891	$	467,903
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	200,258		217,424
Current portion of long-term debt	4,500		6,000
Total current liabilities	615,649		691,327
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities, net	19,220		5,994
Long-term debt, less current portion	969,347		971,995
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	16,622		31,286
Total non-current liabilities	1,005,189		1,009,275
Total liabilities	1,620,838		1,700,602
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders’ equity
Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized and no shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000 shares authorized and 123,147 and 86,024 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023, respectively, and 119,390 and 88,036 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022, respectively	123		119
Additional paid-in capital	556,287		527,465
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	60,839		(21,266)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,867)		(4,197)
Treasury stock, at cost, 37,122 and 31,353 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	(367,848)		(284,480)
Total stockholders’ equity	243,534		217,641
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,864,372	$	1,918,243

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	82,105	$	93,452
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	58,373		48,342
Amortization	43,739		43,582
Non-cash lease expense	4,167		3,599
Amortization of financing costs and discounts	2,140		2,140
Loss on sale or disposal of assets	459		420
Accretion of contract rights	7,005		7,367
Provision for credit losses	8,861		7,286
Deferred income taxes	12,270		28,042
Reserve for inventory obsolescence	1,466		659
Stock-based compensation	14,185		15,012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Settlement receivables	24,219		12,251
Trade and other receivables	(2,583)		(23,845)
Inventory	(13,444)		(23,026)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(4,299)		(26,388)
Settlement liabilities	(56,995)		(59,432)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(20,655)		17,453
Net cash provided by operating activities	161,013		146,914
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(97,523)		(92,225)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(59,405)		(33,250)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	145		115
Placement fee agreements	—		(547)
Net cash used in investing activities	(156,783)		(125,907)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of term loan	(6,000)		(4,500)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	13,935		1,586
Treasury stock - equity award activities, net of shares withheld	(8,126)		(11,815)
Treasury stock - repurchase of shares	(73,938)		(49,351)
Payment of contingent consideration, acquisition	(10,451)		—
Net cash used in financing activities	(84,580)		(64,080)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(583)		(1,106)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Net decrease for the period	(80,933)		(44,179)
Balance, beginning of the period	295,063		303,726
Balance, end of the period	$	214,130	$	259,547


Supplemental cash disclosures
Cash paid for interest	$	69,003	$	42,070
Cash paid for income tax, net	5,076		846
Supplemental non-cash disclosures
Accrued and unpaid capital expenditures	$	2,401	$	5,511
Transfer of leased gaming equipment to inventory	5,550		7,758

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)


	Common Stock— Series A			Additional				Accumulated Other				Total Stockholders’
	Number of Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Comprehensive Loss		Treasury Stock		Equity

Balance, January 1, 2023	119,390	$	119	$	527,465	$	(21,266)	$	(4,197)	$	(284,480)	$	217,641
Net income	—	—		—		28,066		—		—		28,066
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		(186)		—		(186)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,825		—		—		—		4,825
Exercise of options	702	1		5,233		—		—		—		5,234
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	53	—		—		—		—		(333)		(333)
Balance, March 31, 2023	120,145	$	120	$	537,523	$	6,800	$	(4,383)	$	(284,813)	$	255,247
Net income	—	—		—		27,396		—		—		27,396
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		118		—		118
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,828		—		—		—		4,828
Exercise of options	494	—		2,353		—		—		—		2,353
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	1,656	2		—		—		—		(7,738)		(7,736)
Repurchase of shares	—	—		—		—		—		(40,023)		(40,023)
Balance, June 30, 2023	122,295	$	122	$	544,704	$	34,196	$	(4,265)	$	(332,574)	$	242,183
Net income	—	—		—		26,643		—		—		26,643
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		(1,602)		—		(1,602)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,532		—		—		—		4,532
Exercise of options, net of shares withheld	841	1		7,052		—		—		(1,056)		5,997
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	11	—		(1)		—		—		(55)		(56)
Repurchase of shares	—	—		—		—		—		(34,163)		(34,163)
Balance, September 30, 2023	123,147	$	123	$	556,287	$	60,839	$	(5,867)	$	(367,848)	$	243,534

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - CONTINUED

(In thousands)


	Common Stock— Series A			Additional				Accumulated Other				Total Stockholders’
	Number of Shares	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Comprehensive Loss		Treasury Stock		Equity

Balance, January 1, 2022	116,996	$	117	$	505,757	$	(141,755)	$	(1,455)	$	(188,164)	$	174,500
Net income	—	—		—		31,522		—		—		31,522
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		580		—		580
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,811		—		—		—		4,811
Exercise of options	164	—		699		—		—		—		699
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	61	—		—		—		—		(400)		(400)
Balance, March 31, 2022	117,221	$	117	$	511,267	$	(110,233)	$	(875)	$	(188,564)	$	211,712
Net income	—	—		—		32,521		—		—		32,521
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		(2,606)		—		(2,606)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,500		—		—		—		5,500
Exercise of options	5	—		20		—		—		—		20
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	1,883	2		(2)		—		—		(11,182)		(11,182)
Repurchase of shares	—	—		—		—		—		(33,336)		(33,336)
Balance, June 30, 2022	119,109	$	119	$	516,785	$	(77,712)	$	(3,481)	$	(233,082)	$	202,629
Net income	—	—		—		29,409		—		—		29,409
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		(2,639)		—		(2,639)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		4,701		—		—		—		4,701
Exercise of options	115	—		867		—		—		—		867
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld	34	—		—		—		—		(233)		(233)
Repurchase of shares	—	—		—		—		—		(16,015)		(16,015)
Balance, September 30, 2022	119,258	$	119	$	522,353	$	(48,303)	$	(6,120)	$	(249,330)	$	218,719

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

EVERI HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In this filing, we refer to: (i) our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as our “Financial Statements;” (ii) our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income as our “Statements of Operations;” and (iii) our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as our “Balance Sheets.”

1. BUSINESS

Everi Holdings Inc. (“Everi Holdings,” or “Everi”) is a holding company, the assets of which are the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each of Everi Payments Inc. (“Everi FinTech” or “FinTech”) and Everi Games Holding Inc., which owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Everi Games Inc. (“Everi Games” or “Games”). Unless otherwise indicated, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Everi Holdings together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

Everi develops and offers products and services that provide gaming entertainment, improve our customers’ patron engagement, and help our casino customers operate their businesses more efficiently. We develop and supply entertaining game content, gaming machines and gaming systems and services for land-based and iGaming operators. Everi is a provider of financial technology solutions that power casino floors, provide operational efficiencies, and help fulfill regulatory requirements. The Company also develops and supplies player loyalty tools and mobile-first applications that enhance patron engagement for our customers and venues in the casino, sports, entertainment and hospitality industries. In addition, the Company provides bingo solutions through its consoles, electronic gaming tablets and related systems.

Everi reports its financial performance, and organizes and manages its operations, across the following two business segments: (i) Games and (ii) Financial Technology Solutions (“FinTech”).

Everi Games provides gaming operators with gaming technology and entertainment products and services, including: (i) gaming machines, primarily comprising Class II, Class III and Historic Horse Racing (“HHR”) slot machines placed under participation or fixed-fee lease arrangements or sold to casino customers; (ii) providing and maintaining the central determinant systems for the video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) installed in the State of New York and similar technology in certain tribal jurisdictions; (iii) business-to-business (“B2B”) digital online gaming activities; and (iv) bingo solutions through consoles, integrated electronic gaming tablets and related systems.

Everi FinTech provides gaming operators with financial technology products and services, including: (i) financial access and related services supporting digital, cashless and physical cash options across mobile, assisted and self-service channels; (ii) loyalty and marketing software and tools, regulatory and compliance (“RegTech”) software solutions, other information-related products and services, and hardware maintenance services; and (iii) associated casino patron self-service hardware that utilizes our financial access, software and other services. We also develop and offer mobile-first applications aimed at enhancing patron engagement for customers in the casino, sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Our solutions are secured using an end-to-end security suite to protect against cyber-related attacks, allowing us to maintain appropriate levels of security. These solutions include: access to cash and cashless funding at gaming facilities via Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) debit withdrawals, credit card financial access transactions, and point of sale (“POS”) debit card purchases at casino cages, kiosk and mobile POS devices; accounts for the CashClub Wallet, check warranty services, self-service loyalty and fully integrated kiosk maintenance services; self-service loyalty tools and promotion management software; compliance, audit, and data software; casino credit data and reporting services; marketing and promotional offering subscription-based services; and other ancillary offerings.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

Our Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by us pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Annual Report”).

Restricted Cash

Our restricted cash primarily consists of: (i) funds held in connection with certain customer agreements; (ii) funds held in connection with a sponsorship agreement; (iii) wide-area progressive (“WAP”)-related restricted funds; and (iv) funds held for CashClub Wallet accounts. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands).


	Classification on our Balance Sheets	At September 30, 2023		At December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents	$	209,378	$	293,394
Restricted cash - current	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,651		1,568
Restricted cash - non-current	Other assets	101		101
Total		$	214,130	$	295,063

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument represents the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based upon relevant market information about the financial instrument.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, settlement receivables, short-term trade and other receivables, settlement liabilities, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of the long-term trade and loans receivable is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using current interest rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and remaining maturities. The fair value of long-term accounts payable is estimated by discounting the total obligation. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair value of trade and loans receivable approximated the carrying value due to contractual terms generally being slightly over 12 months. The fair value of our borrowings is estimated based on various inputs to determine a market price, such as: market demand and supply, size of tranche, maturity, and similar instruments trading in more active markets. The estimated fair value and outstanding balances of our borrowings are as follows (in thousands):


	Level of Hierarchy	Fair Value		Outstanding Balance
September 30, 2023
$600 million Term Loan	2	$	586,500	$	586,500
$400 million Unsecured Notes	2	$	345,000	$	400,000
December 31, 2022
$600 million Term Loan	2	$	588,560	$	592,500
$400 million Unsecured Notes	2	$	346,000	$	400,000

The fair values of our borrowings were determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices for these securities.

Reclassification of Balances

Certain amounts in the accompanying Financial Statements have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income for the prior periods.

Recent Accounting Guidance

As of September 30, 2023, no recent accounting guidance is expected to have a significant impact on our Financial Statements.

3. REVENUES

Overview

We evaluate the recognition of revenue based on the criteria set forth in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 842 — Leases, as appropriate. We recognize revenue upon transferring control of goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. We enter into contracts with customers that include various performance obligations consisting of goods, services, or combinations of goods and services. Timing of the transfer of control varies based on the nature of the contract. We recognize revenue net of any sales and other taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities and are not included in revenues or operating expenses. We measure revenue based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and adjusted, as necessary.

Disaggregation of Revenues

We disaggregate revenues based on the nature and timing of the cash flows generated by such revenues as presented in “Note 17 — Segment Information.”

Contract Balances

Since our contracts may include multiple performance obligations, there is often a timing difference between cash collections and the satisfaction of such performance obligations and revenue recognition. Such arrangements are evaluated to determine whether contract assets and liabilities exist. We generally record contract assets when the timing of billing differs from when revenue is recognized due to contracts containing specific performance obligations that are required to be met prior to a customer being invoiced. We generally record contract liabilities when cash is collected in advance of us satisfying performance obligations, including those that are satisfied over a period of time. Balances of our contract assets and contract liabilities may fluctuate due to timing of cash collections.

The following table summarizes our contract assets and contract liabilities arising from contracts with customers (in thousands):


	2023		2022
Contract assets(1)
Balance, beginning of period	$	22,417	$	15,221
Balance, end of period	22,001		22,812
(Decrease) increase	$	(416)	$	7,591

Contract liabilities(2)
Balance, beginning of period	$	53,419	$	36,615
Balance, end of period	55,722		46,706
Increase	$	2,303	$	10,091

(1) Contract assets are included within trade and other receivables, net and other receivables in our Balance Sheets.

(2) Contract liabilities are included within accounts payable and accrued expenses and other accrued expenses and liabilities in our Balance Sheets.

We recognized approximately $38.6 million and $25.1 million in revenue that was included in the beginning contract liabilities balance during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Games Revenues

Our products and services include electronic gaming devices, such as Native American Class II offerings and other electronic bingo products, Class III slot machine offerings, HHR offerings, integrated electronic bingo gaming tablets, VLTs installed in the State of New York and similar technology in certain tribal jurisdictions, B2B digital online gaming activities, accounting and central determinant systems, and other back-office systems. We conduct our Games segment business based on results generated from the following major revenue streams: (i) Gaming Operations; and (ii) Gaming Equipment and Systems.

We recognize our Gaming Operations revenue based on criteria set forth in ASC 842 or ASC 606, as applicable. The amount of lease revenue included in our Gaming Operations revenues and recognized under ASC 842 was approximately $52.7 million and $153.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $51.4 million and $148.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

FinTech Revenues

Our FinTech products and services include solutions that we offer to gaming establishments to provide their patrons with financial access and funds-based services supporting digital, cashless and physical cash options across mobile, assisted and self-service channels along with related loyalty and marketing tools, and other information-related products and services. We also develop and offer mobile-first applications aimed at enhancing patron engagement for customers in the casino, sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries. In addition, our services operate as part of an end-to-end security suite to protect against cyber-related attacks, allowing us to maintain appropriate levels of security. These solutions include: access to cash and cashless funding at gaming facilities via ATM debit withdrawals, credit card financial access transactions, and POS debit card purchases at casino cages, kiosk and mobile POS devices; accounts for the CashClub Wallet, check warranty services, self-service loyalty and fully integrated kiosk maintenance services; self-service loyalty tools and promotion management software; compliance, audit, and data software; casino credit data and reporting services; marketing and promotional offering subscription-based services; and other ancillary offerings. We conduct our FinTech segment business based on results generated from the following major revenue streams: (i) Financial Access Services; (ii) Software and Other; and (iii) Hardware.

Hardware revenues are derived from the sale of our financial access and loyalty kiosks and related equipment and are accounted for under ASC 606, unless such transactions meet the definition of a sales type or direct financing lease, which are accounted for under ASC 842. We did not have any material financial access kiosk and related equipment sales contracts accounted for under ASC 842 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

4. LEASES

Lessee

Balance sheet information related to our operating leases is as follows (in thousands):


	Classification on our Balance Sheets	At September 30, 2023		At December 31, 2022
Assets
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets	Other assets, non-current	$	13,804	$	17,169
Liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	6,605	$	6,507
Non-current operating lease liabilities	Other accrued expenses and liabilities	$	10,332	$	14,738

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Cash paid for:
Long-term operating leases	$	1,902	$	1,855	$	5,476	$	5,165
Short-term operating leases	$	496	$	398	$	1,341	$	1,205
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	—	$	997	$	852	$	7,448

Other information related to lease terms and discount rates is as follows:


	At September 30, 2023		At December 31, 2022
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years):
Operating leases	2.7		3.4
Weighted Average Discount Rate:
Operating leases	4.79	%	4.72	%

Components of lease expense are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating Lease Cost:
Operating lease cost	$	1,632	$	1,663	$	4,668	$	4,492
Variable lease cost	$	401	$	259	$	1,026	$	902

Maturities of lease liabilities are summarized as follows as of September 30, 2023 (in thousands):


Year Ending December 31,	Amount
2023 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2023)	$	1,879
2024	7,054
2025	5,978
2026	2,200
2027	608
Thereafter	359
Total future minimum lease payments	18,078
Less: Amount representing interest	1,141
Present value of future minimum lease payments	16,937
Less: Current operating lease obligations	6,605
Long-term lease obligations	$	10,332

The Company entered into a real estate lease that had not yet commenced as of September 30, 2023 with a term of ten years and future minimum lease payments of approximately $27.3 million.

5. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

We account for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805 — Business Combinations, which requires that the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date separately from goodwill, which is the excess of the fair value of the purchase price over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities. We include the results of operations of an acquired business starting from the acquisition date.

eCash Holdings Pty Limited

On March 1, 2022 (the “eCash Closing Date”), the Company acquired the stock of eCash Holdings Pty Limited (“eCash”). Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, we paid the seller AUD$20 million (approximately USD$15 million) on the eCash Closing Date and we paid the seller additional consideration of AUD$5.0 million (approximately USD$3.4 million) approximately one year following the eCash Closing Date, with a final expected payment of AUD$6.5 million to be paid approximately two years following the eCash Closing Date. In addition, we paid approximately AUD$8.7 million (approximately USD$6.0 million) for the excess net working capital during the second quarter of 2022. We finalized our measurement period adjustments and recorded approximately $2.3 million primarily related to deferred taxes during the quarter ending March 31, 2023. The acquisition did not have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

Intuicode Gaming Corporation

On April 30, 2022 (the “Intuicode Closing Date”), the Company acquired the stock of Intuicode Gaming Corporation (“Intuicode”), a privately owned game development and engineering firm focused on HHR games. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, we paid the seller $12.5 million on the Intuicode Closing Date of the transaction, a net working capital payment of $1.6 million during the second quarter of 2022 and $6.4 million based on the achievement of a certain revenue target one year following the Intuicode Closing Date. In addition, we expect to make a final payment of $4.6 million based on the achievement of a certain revenue target two years following the Intuicode Closing Date. We finalized our measurement period adjustments and recorded approximately $1.3 million primarily related to the final payment and deferred taxes during the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The acquisition did not have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

Venuetize, Inc.

On October 14, 2022 (the “Venuetize Closing Date”), the Company acquired certain strategic assets of Venuetize, Inc. (“Venuetize”), a privately owned innovator of mobile-first technologies that provide an advanced guest engagement and m-commerce platform for the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries. Under the terms of the asset purchase agreement, we paid the seller $18.2 million on the Venuetize Closing Date. In addition, we expect to pay approximately $2.8 million in contingent consideration based upon the achievement of certain revenue targets on the twelve-month, twenty-four month and thirty-month anniversaries of the Venuetize Closing Date. We expect the total consideration for this acquisition to be approximately $21.0 million. The acquisition did not have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

The fair value of the contingent consideration was based on Level 3 inputs utilizing a discounted cash flow methodology. The estimates and assumptions included projected future revenues of the acquired business and a discount rate of approximately 7%. Contingent consideration to be paid is comprised of a short-term component that is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a long-term component payable within two years recorded in other accrued expenses and liabilities in our Balance Sheets. The change in fair value of the contingent consideration during the period ended September 30, 2023 was not material.

The estimates and assumptions used include the projected timing and amount of future cash flows and discount rates reflecting risk inherent in the future cash flows. The estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and resulting goodwill are subject to adjustment as the Company finalizes its purchase price accounting. The significant items for which a final fair value has not been determined included, but are not limited to: the valuation and estimated useful lives of intangible assets, deferred and unearned revenues, and deferred income taxes. We do not expect our fair value determinations to materially change; however, there may be differences

between the amounts recorded at the Venuetize Closing Date and the final fair value analysis, which we expect to complete no later than the fourth quarter of 2023.

VKGS LLC

On May 1, 2023 (the “Video King Closing Date”), the Company acquired certain strategic assets of VKGS LLC (“Video King”), a privately owned leading provider of integrated electronic bingo gaming tablets, video gaming content, instant win games and systems. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, we paid the seller approximately $61.0 million, inclusive of a net working capital payment on the Video King Closing Date. We also made an additional net working capital payment of $0.3 million post-closing, early in the third quarter of 2023. In addition, we expect to pay approximately $0.2 million related to an indemnity holdback, which is scheduled for release on the eighteen-month anniversary of the Video King Closing Date. The acquisition did not have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition.

The total preliminary purchase consideration for Video King was as follows (in thousands, at fair value):


	Amount
Purchase consideration
Cash consideration paid at closing(1)	$	61,013
Cash consideration to be paid post-closing	466
Total purchase consideration	$	61,479

(1) Current assets acquired included approximately $1.9 million in cash.

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values was recorded as goodwill, which will be amortized for tax purposes. The goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to the income potential from the expansion of our footprint in the gaming space by accelerating our entry into and growth in the electronic bingo market and business line, and assembled workforce, among other strategic benefits.

The estimates and assumptions used include the projected timing and amount of future cash flows and discount rates reflecting risk inherent in the future cash flows. The estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and resulting goodwill are subject to adjustment as the Company finalizes its purchase price accounting. The significant items for which a final fair value has not been determined include, but are not limited to; the valuation and estimated useful lives of intangible assets, inventory and deferred income taxes. We do not expect our fair value determinations to materially change; however, there may be differences between the amounts recorded at the Video King Closing Date and the final fair value analysis, which we expect to complete no later than the second quarter of 2024.

The information below reflects the preliminary amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the transaction (in thousands):


	Amount
Current assets	$	7,715
Property and equipment	4,485
Other intangible assets	25,770
Goodwill(1)	24,267
Other assets	763
Total Assets	63,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,193
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	328
Total liabilities	1,521
Net assets acquired	$	61,479

(1) Reflects a measurement period adjustment of approximately $0.2 million from the initial allocation as of the closing date of the transaction.

Current assets acquired included approximately $1.9 million in cash. Trade receivables acquired of approximately $2.0 million were short-term in nature and considered to be collectible, and therefore, the carrying amounts of these assets represented their fair values. Inventory acquired of approximately $3.4 million consisted of raw materials and finished goods and was recorded at fair value based on the estimated net realizable value of these assets. Property, equipment and leased assets acquired were not material, and the carrying amounts of these assets approximated their fair values.

The following table summarizes preliminary values of acquired intangible assets (dollars in thousands):


	Useful Life (Years)	Estimated Fair Value
Other Intangible Assets
Trade name	10	$	950
Developed technology	7	7,300
Customer relationships	14	17,520
Total other intangible assets		$	25,770

The fair value of intangible assets was determined by applying the income approach. Other intangible assets acquired of approximately $25.8 million were comprised of customer relationships, developed technology and trade name. The fair value of customer relationships of approximately $17.5 million was determined by applying the income approach utilizing the excess earnings methodology based on Level 3 inputs in the hierarchy with a discount rate of 14% and estimated attrition rates. The fair value of developed technology of approximately $7.3 million was determined by applying the income approach utilizing the relief from royalty methodology based on Level 3 inputs with a royalty rate of 10% and a discount rate of 14%. The fair value of trade name of approximately $1.0 million was determined by applying the income approach utilizing the relief from royalty methodology based on Level 3 inputs with a royalty rate of 1% and a discount rate of 15%.

The financial results included in our Statements of Operations since the acquisition date and through September 30, 2023 reflected revenues of approximately $11.3 million and net income of approximately $2.2 million. We incurred acquisition-related costs of approximately $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Pro-forma financial information (unaudited)

The unaudited pro forma financial data includes the historical operating results of the Company and the four acquired businesses prior to the acquisitions as if the transactions occurred on January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro

forma results include increases to depreciation and amortization expense based on the purchased intangible assets and costs directly attributable to the acquisitions. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of results of operations as of the date hereof, for any period ended on the date hereof, or for any other future date or period; nor do they give effect to synergies, cost savings, fair market value adjustments and other changes expected as a result of the acquisitions.

The unaudited pro forma financial data on a consolidated basis as if the eCash, Intuicode, Venuetize and Video King acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2022 would reflect the following (dollars in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data
Revenues	$	206,601	$	212,239	$	625,017	$	611,005
Net income	$	26,646	$	26,538	$	81,911	$	84,261

6. FUNDING AGREEMENTS

We have commercial arrangements with third-party vendors to provide cash for certain of our fund dispensing devices. For the use of these funds, we pay a usage fee on either the average daily balance of funds utilized multiplied by a contractually defined usage rate or the amounts supplied multiplied by a contractually defined usage rate. These fund usage fees, reflected as interest expense within the Statements of Operations, were approximately $5.1 million and $15.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $2.7 million and $5.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. We are exposed to interest rate risk to the extent that the applicable rates increase.

Under these agreements, the currency supplied by third party vendors remain their sole property until the funds are dispensed. As these funds are not our assets, supplied cash is not reflected in our Balance Sheets. The outstanding balance of funds provided from the third parties were approximately $329.8 million and $444.6 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Our primary commercial arrangement, the Contract Cash Solutions Agreement, as amended, is with Wells Fargo, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”). Wells Fargo provides us with cash up to $300 million with the ability to increase the amount permitted by the vault cash provider. The term of the agreement expires on June 30, 2024 and will automatically renew for additional one-year periods unless either party provides a ninety-day written notice of its intent not to renew.

We are responsible for losses of cash in the fund dispensing devices under this agreement, and we self-insure for this type of risk. There were no material losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

7. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade and other receivables represent short-term credit granted to customers and long-term loans receivable in connection with our Games and FinTech equipment and software, and compliance products. Trade and loans receivable generally do not require collateral.

The balance of trade and loans receivable consists of outstanding balances owed to us by gaming operators. Other receivables include income tax receivables and other miscellaneous receivables.

The balance of trade and other receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):


	At September 30,		At December 31,
	2023		2022
Trade and other receivables, net
Games trade and loans receivable	$	69,216	$	78,200
FinTech trade and loans receivable	47,575		39,925
Contract assets(1)	22,001		22,417
Other receivables	3,303		6,110

Total trade and other receivables, net	142,095		146,652

Non-current portion of receivables

Games trade and loans receivable	568		1,382
FinTech trade and loans receivable	20,728		16,519
Contract assets(1)	9,286		9,856

Total non-current portion of receivables	30,582		27,757

Total trade and other receivables, current portion	$	111,513	$	118,895

(1) Refer to “Note 3 — Revenues” for a discussion on the contract assets.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The activity in our allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Beginning allowance for credit losses	$	(4,855)	$	(5,161)
Provision	(8,861)		(7,286)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	8,539		6,470
Ending allowance for credit losses	$	(5,177)	$	(5,977)

8. INVENTORY

Our inventory primarily consists of component parts as well as work-in-progress and finished goods. The cost of inventory includes cost of materials, labor, overhead and freight, and is accounted for using the first in, first out method. The inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):


	At September 30,		At December 31,
	2023		2022
Inventory
Component parts	$	56,251	$	48,688
Work-in-progress	2,635		323
Finished goods	14,553		9,339
Total inventory	$	73,439	$	58,350

9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):


		At September 30, 2023						At December 31, 2022
	Useful Life (Years)	Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net Book Value		Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net Book Value
Property and equipment
Rental pool - deployed	2-5	$	298,902	$	213,920	$	84,982	$	279,524	$	188,369	$	91,155
Rental pool - undeployed	2-5	37,236		29,080		8,156		30,378		23,930		6,448
FinTech equipment	1-5	37,663		26,618		11,045		36,442		24,167		12,275
Leasehold and building improvements	Lease Term	23,094		11,579		11,515		13,666		10,689		2,977
Machinery, office, and other equipment	1-5	62,166		40,194		21,972		55,246		34,456		20,790
Total		$	459,061	$	321,391	$	137,670	$	415,256	$	281,611	$	133,645

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment totaled approximately $19.9 million and $58.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively and $17.4 million and $48.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired plus liabilities assumed arising from business combinations. The balance of goodwill was approximately $740.1 million and $715.9 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. We have the following reporting units: (i) Games; (ii) Financial Access Services; (iii) Kiosk Sales and Services; (iv) Central Credit Services; (v) Compliance Sales and Services; (vi) Loyalty Sales and Services; and (vii) Mobile Technologies.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):


		At September 30, 2023						At December 31, 2022
	Useful Life (Years)	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
Other intangible assets
Contract rights under placement fee agreements	2-7	$	57,821	$	19,257	$	38,564	$	57,821	$	12,252	$	45,569
Customer relationships	3-14	349,136		250,030		99,106		331,999		233,150		98,849
Developed technology and software	1-7	442,238		332,064		110,174		401,087		309,285		91,802
Patents, trademarks, and other	2-18	24,747		21,541		3,206		22,334		20,279		2,055
Total		$	873,942	$	622,892	$	251,050	$	813,241	$	574,966	$	238,275

Amortization expense related to other intangible assets was approximately $15.2 million and $43.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively and $15.3 million and $43.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

11. LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table summarizes our indebtedness (in thousands):


	Maturity	Interest	At September 30,		At December 31,
	Date	Rate	2023		2022
Long-term debt
$600 million Term Loan	2028	SOFR+2.50%	$	586,500	$	592,500
$125 million Revolver	2026	SOFR+2.50%	—		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities			586,500		592,500
$400 million Unsecured Notes	2029	5.00%	400,000		400,000
Total debt			986,500		992,500
Debt issuance costs and discount			(12,653)		(14,505)
Total debt after debt issuance costs and discount			973,847		977,995
Current portion of long-term debt			(4,500)		(6,000)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion			$	969,347	$	971,995

Credit Facilities

Our senior secured credit facilities consist of: (i) a seven-year $600 million senior secured term loan due 2028 issued at 99.75% of par (the “Term Loan”); and (ii) a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility due 2026, which was undrawn at closing (the “Revolver” and together with the Term Loan, the “Credit Facilities”). The Company, as borrower, entered into the credit agreement dated as of August 3, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), among the Company, the lenders party thereto and Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent, collateral agent, swing line lender and a letter of credit issuer (the “Original Credit Agreement”).

On June 23, 2023, the Company entered into the first amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Original Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), among Everi, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent, collateral agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer.

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) replaced the Eurodollar Rate for all purposes under the Original Credit Agreement and under any other Loan Document (as defined therein) on July 1, 2023, when the ICE Benchmark Administration ceased to provide all available tenors of the Eurodollar Rate. In connection with such implementation of SOFR, the Company and Jefferies Finance LLC agreed to make conforming changes to the relevant provisions of the Original Credit Agreement, as reflected in the Amended Credit Agreement.

We elected the optional expedient to account for the modification to our Credit Facilities in accordance with ASC 470 as if the modification was not substantial.

Legal fees were expensed as incurred in connection with the Amendment are reflected in operating expenses within the Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The interest rate per annum applicable to the Credit Facilities will be, at the Company’s option, either the SOFR with a 0.50% floor plus a margin of 2.50% or the base rate plus a margin of 1.50%. Our Revolver remained fully undrawn as of September 30, 2023.

The weighted average interest rate on the Term Loan was 7.86% and 7.47% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

Senior Unsecured Notes

Our senior unsecured notes (the “2029 Unsecured Notes”) had an outstanding balance of $400.0 million as of September 30, 2023 that accrues interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on each January 15 and July 15.

Compliance with Debt Covenants

We were in compliance with the covenants and terms of the Credit Facilities and the 2029 Unsecured Notes as of September 30, 2023.

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. While we believe resolution of the claims brought against us, both individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations, litigation of this nature is inherently unpredictable. Our views on these legal proceedings, including those described below, may change in the future. We intend to vigorously defend against these actions, and ultimately believe we should prevail.

Legal Contingencies

We evaluate matters and record an accrual for legal contingencies when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount or range of the loss may be reasonably estimated. We evaluate legal contingencies at least quarterly and, as appropriate, establish new accruals or adjust existing accruals to reflect: (i) the facts and circumstances known to us at the time, including information regarding negotiations, settlements, rulings, and other relevant events and developments; (ii) the advice and analyses of counsel; and (iii) the assumptions and judgment of management. Legal costs associated with such proceedings are expensed as incurred. Due to the inherent uncertainty of legal proceedings as a result of the procedural, factual, and legal issues involved, the outcomes of our legal contingencies could result in losses in excess of amounts we have accrued.

NRT matter:

NRT Technology Corp., et al. v. Everi Holdings Inc., et al. is a civil action filed on April 30, 2019 against Everi Holdings and Everi FinTech in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware by NRT Technology Corp.

and NRT Technology, Inc., alleging monopolization of the market for unmanned, integrated kiosks in violation of federal antitrust laws, fraudulent procurement of patents on functionality related to such unmanned, integrated kiosks and sham litigation related to prior litigation brought by Everi FinTech (operating as Global Cash Access Inc.) against the plaintiff entities. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages, treble damages, and injunctive and declaratory relief. Discovery is closed. The court removed the case from the September trial calendar and requested briefs from the parties on relevant legal issues. Briefing was completed in December 2022. The parties are awaiting further guidance from the court. Due to the current stage of the litigation, we are unable to estimate the probability of the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate the range of possible damages, if any.

Zenergy Systems, LLC matter:

Zenergy Systems, LLC v. Everi Payments Inc. is a civil action filed on May 29, 2020, against Everi FinTech in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Clark County by Zenergy Systems, LLC, alleging breach of contract, breach of a non- disclosure agreement, conversion, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and breach of a confidential relationship related to a contract with Everi FinTech that expired in November 2019. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Everi FinTech has counterclaimed against Zenergy alleging breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and for declaratory relief. The parties participated in mediation on March 21, 2023. No settlement was reached at mediation. The parties filed a joint motion to set a firm trial date which the court granted on October 9, 2023. We are awaiting notification from the court on the new trial date. Due to the current stage of the litigation, we are unable to estimate the probability of the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate the range of possible damages, if any.

Sightline Payments matter:

Sightline Payments LLC v. Everi Holdings Inc., et al. is a civil action filed on September 30, 2021, against Everi Holdings, Everi FinTech, Everi Games Holding Inc., and Everi Games (collectively referred to herein as the “Everi Parties”) in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas (Waco Division) by Sightline Payments LLC alleging patent infringement in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271 et seq. The plaintiff’s complaint alleges that the Everi Parties’ CashClub Wallet product infringes on certain patents owned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages. The Everi Parties filed a Motion to Dismiss or Transfer for Lack of Venue. On June 1, 2022, the court granted the Everi Parties’ Motion to Dismiss ruling that the Western District of Texas was not the proper venue for an action against Everi Fintech, Everi Holdings, and Everi Games. On June 23, 2022, the plaintiff, Sightline Payments LLC, filed an appeal of the District Court’s Order. Oral argument on the appeal was scheduled for October 3, 2023, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On September 29, 2023 counsel for the Plaintiff Sightline informed Everi’s counsel that Sightline would be voluntarily dismissing the appeal. A joint stipulation was filed and on September 29, 2023, the appellate court entered an order dismissing the appeal. This matter is now closed.

Sightline USPTO matters:

In a case related to the Sightline Payments matter, in February and March 2022, Everi Payments Inc. filed five Petitions for Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (the “PTAB”) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office seeking invalidation of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,708,809, 8,998,708, 9,196,123, 9,466,176, and 9,785,926 owned by Sightline Partners LLC. In August and September 2022, decisions by the PTAB were issued granting the IPRs. Briefing and discovery are closed. Oral argument was held on June 14, 2023. Between August 30, 2023 and September 20, 2023, the PTAB issued five (5) Final Written Decisions ruling in favor of Everi and holding that all of the patent claims asserted by Sightline against Everi were “unpatentable” as obvious, thus, invalidating those claims.

Mary Parrish matter:

Mary Parrish v. Everi Holdings Inc., et al. is a civil action filed on December 28, 2021, against Everi Holdings and Everi FinTech in the District Court of Nevada, Clark County by Mary Parrish alleging violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Plaintiff’s complaint alleges she received a printed receipt for cash access services performed at an Everi Payments’ ATM which

displayed more than four (4) digits of the account number. Plaintiff seeks statutory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorneys’ fees, and other relief. Everi filed a Petition for Removal to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Thereafter, Everi filed a Motion to Dismiss. On May 4, 2023, the United States District Court entered an order remanding the case back to the District Court of Nevada, Clark County and denying the Motion to Dismiss. The matter is now pending in the District Court of Nevada, Clark County. On July 25, 2023, Everi filed a Motion to Dismiss in the Clark County case. On October 20, 2023, the Clark County Court entered an Order denying the Motion to Dismiss. Due to the current stage of the litigation, we are unable to estimate the probability of the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate the range of possible damages, if any.

In addition, we have commitments with respect to certain lease obligations discussed in “Note 4 — Leases” and installment payments under our asset purchase agreements discussed in “Note 5 — Business Combinations.”

13. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On May 3, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized and approved a new share repurchase program in an amount not to exceed $180 million, pursuant to which we may purchase outstanding Company common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions over a period of eighteen (18) months through November 3, 2024, in accordance with Company and regulatory policies and trading plans established in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The actual number of shares to be purchased will depend upon market conditions and is subject to available liquidity, general market and economic conditions, alternative uses for the capital and other factors. All shares purchased will be held in the Company’s treasury for possible future use. As of September 30, 2023, Everi had approximately 86.0 million shares issued and outstanding, net of 37.1 million shares held in the Company’s treasury. There is no minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. This new repurchase program supersedes and replaces, in its entirety, the previous share repurchase program.

There were 2.4 million and 5.1 million shares repurchased at an average price of $13.88 and $14.36 per share for an aggregate amount of $33.9 million and $73.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and 0.9 million and 2.9 shares repurchased at an average price of $17.29 and $16.87 per share for an aggregate amount of $16.0 million and $49.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Under the existing $180.0 million share repurchase program, the remaining availability was $106.1 million as of September 30, 2023.

14. WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

The weighted average number of common stock outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023	2022	2023	2022
Weighted average shares
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	87,221	90,014	87,925	91,039
Potential dilution from equity awards(1)	4,024	6,422	5,237	7,267
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted(1)	91,245	96,436	93,162	98,306

(1) There were 0.6 million and 0.2 million shares that were anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively and 0.2 million and 0.1 million number of shares that were anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Equity Incentive Awards

Generally, we grant the following types of awards: (i) restricted stock units with either time- or performance-based criteria; and (ii) time-based options. We estimate forfeiture amounts based on historical patterns.

A summary of award activity is as follows (in thousands):


	Stock Options	Restricted Stock Units
Outstanding, December 31, 2022	6,793	2,709
Granted	103	1,537
Exercised options or vested shares	(2,037)	(1,720)
Canceled or forfeited	(28)	(54)
Outstanding, September 30, 2023	4,831	2,472

There were approximately 2.1 million awards of our common stock available for future equity grants under our existing equity incentive plan as of September 30, 2023.

16. INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflected an effective income tax rate of 18.1% and 17.7%, respectively, which was less than the statutory federal rate of 21.0%, primarily due to a research credit and the benefit from equity award activities, partially offset by state taxes and compensation deduction limitations. The income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, reflected an effective income tax rate of 26.0% and 24.2%, respectively, which was greater than the statutory federal rate of 21.0%, primarily due to state taxes, compensation deduction limitations, a net operating loss limitation and an accrual for a foreign withholding tax, partially offset by both a research credit and the benefit from equity award activities.

We have analyzed our positions in the federal, state and foreign jurisdictions where we are required to file income tax returns, as well as the open tax years in these jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2023, we recorded approximately $2.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. We do not anticipate that our unrecognized tax benefits will materially change within the next 12 months.

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-making group (the “CODM”). Our CODM generally consists of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. Our CODM determined that our operating segments for conducting business are: (i) Games and (ii) FinTech. Our CODM allocates resources and measures profitability based on our operating segments, which are managed and reviewed separately, as each represents products and services that can be sold separately to our customers. Our segments are monitored by management for performance against our internal forecasts. We have reported our financial performance based on our segments in both the current and prior periods. Refer to “Note 1 — Business” for additional information regarding our operating segments.

Corporate overhead expenses have been allocated to the segments either through specific identification or based on a reasonable methodology. In addition, we record depreciation and amortization expenses to the business segments.

Our business is predominantly domestic with no specific regional concentrations that were material to our results of operations or financial condition, and we had no significant assets in foreign locations.

The following tables present segment information (in thousands)*:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Games
Revenues
Gaming operations	$	78,400	$	75,020	$	231,490	$	219,437
Gaming equipment and systems	33,138		37,500		100,554		103,766
Total revenues	111,538		112,520		332,044		323,203
Costs and expenses
Cost of revenues(1)
Gaming operations	10,363		6,557		25,557		18,674
Gaming equipment and systems	18,239		22,545		58,629		62,721
Total cost of revenues	28,602		29,102		84,186		81,395
Operating expenses	22,805		19,860		64,574		57,886
Research and development	10,065		11,298		31,890		28,395
Depreciation	17,492		15,006		50,997		41,321
Amortization	11,153		11,472		32,304		31,744
Total costs and expenses	90,117		86,738		263,951		240,741
Operating income	$	21,421	$	25,782	$