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FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (FUNFF) generates news that reflects both its role in the sports betting affiliate market and its significant corporate actions. The company describes itself as a global sports entertainment and gaming business focused on the regulated and lawful sports betting affiliate market, with activities in customer acquisition, retention, support, and reactivation. Through its American Affiliate subsidiary, FansUnite highlights its omni-channel customer acquisition work across retail and digital activation for sportsbooks, casinos, poker, and fantasy sports platforms in North America.
Recent FansUnite news has centered on major strategic and capital markets developments. These include the announcement and completion of the sale of FansUnite US Inc. (FansUS), the subsidiary that carried on the Betting Hero business, to Hero Group Corp. for a specified purchase price on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Coverage also details shareholder approvals for this transaction, the related return of capital distribution, and the voluntary delisting of FansUnite’s common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Another key stream of news involves ownership and regulatory disclosures, particularly early warning reports regarding Tekkorp Holdings LLC’s acquisition of substantial blocks of FansUnite common shares and warrants. These releases explain the size of Tekkorp’s holdings, the percentage of issued and outstanding shares they represent, and the use of the private agreement exemption under Canadian securities law.
FansUnite’s news flow also includes governance and leadership updates, such as annual general meeting voting results and executive changes, including the appointment of an interim Chief Executive Officer. Investors and observers can use this news page to follow corporate transactions, changes in ownership, governance decisions, and other regulatory disclosures that shape the company’s trajectory.
FansUnite announced a definitive agreement to sell its Betting Hero business to GeoComply and Betting Hero's co-founders for $37.5 million. The expected net proceeds are $20 million, pending a closing date of August 15, 2024. FansUnite will distribute 90% of these proceeds to shareholders, estimated at C$0.065 to C$0.075 per share, providing immediate liquidity. The board unanimously supports the sale, highlighting the attractive valuation and the elimination of substantial debt. The transaction requires approval from shareholders at a special meeting in August 2024.
FansUnite Entertainment reported its financial results for Q1 2024, showing a 14% increase in revenue to $8.3 million compared to Q1 2023. Gross margins slightly declined from 65% to 63%. However, adjusted EBITDA rose by 58% year-over-year to $1.7 million.
The company expanded its U.S. presence, particularly in North Carolina's regulated wagering market, which enhanced brand recognition. Additionally, FansUnite diversified revenue streams by increasing earnings from non-live activation lines of business. The Betting Hero segment also grew through new contracts with multiple U.S. sportsbooks.
FansUnite's CEO, Scott Burton, highlighted the company’s progress towards sustainable growth and profitability, stating that the firm has eliminated the need for external capital funding and plans to focus on reducing liabilities while boosting revenue and earnings.
FansUnite reported a 12% to 16% increase in total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, with a gross margin of 62% to 64% and adjusted EBITDA up by 40% to 68% year-over-year. The company will release its financial statements on May 15, 2024, and host an earnings call on May 16, 2024, to discuss its results. The positive financial performance was driven by increased activations during March Madness, a record-breaking Super Bowl weekend, improved revenue from props.com, and cost-saving measures.
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