GameSquare Holdings Reports 2024 Full Year Results

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GameSquare Holdings (NASDAQ:GAME) reported its 2024 full-year financial results with proforma revenue of $102 million, up from $94.8 million in 2023. The company posted a net loss of $48.8 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0 million.

Key financial metrics include:

• Revenue increased to $96.2 million from $41.3 million
• Gross profit rose to $15.3 million from $10.1 million
• Operating expenses were 38.6% of revenue versus 63.4% last year

For 2025, GameSquare projects revenue between $100-105 million, excluding $27 million from the divested FaZe Media. The company expects 20-25% organic revenue growth, improved gross margins of 20-25%, and approximately $15 million reduction in operating expenses. Management anticipates achieving positive EBITDA and cash flow in the second half of 2025.

Positive

• Revenue significantly increased to $96.2M from $41.3M year-over-year
• Gross profit improved to $15.3M from $10.1M
• Operating expenses reduced to 38.6% of revenue from 63.4%
• Expected 20-25% organic revenue growth in 2025
• Projected improvement in gross margins to 20-25%

Negative

• Net loss increased to $48.8M from $31.3M
• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0M
• Q4 2024 markets performed softer than expected
• FaZe Media negatively impacted Q4 with $2.8M loss
• Continuing operational losses requiring further optimization

Insights

Financial Analyst

GameSquare's 2024 results show substantial revenue growth to $96.2 million (up from $41.3 million in 2023), but with increased losses that require careful examination. The company's net loss expanded to $48.8 million from $31.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA loss worsened to $16.0 million.

Despite these concerning figures, there are several positive indicators beneath the surface. The company improved its adjusted EBITDA loss as a percentage of revenue to 16.6% (versus 26.8% previously), showing progress toward operational efficiency. The divestiture of FaZe Media on April 1, 2025, is particularly significant as this underperforming segment contributed $2.8 million to Q4's EBITDA loss.

The 2025 guidance presents a pivotal transition year with projected organic revenue growth of 20-25% and anticipated cash operating expense reductions of approximately $15 million from 2024's $35 million. Most importantly, management expects positive EBITDA and cash flow in H2 2025—a critical inflection point if achieved.

GameSquare's transformation from a $0.5 million revenue company in 2020 to over $100 million proforma revenue demonstrates impressive scaling, but the path to sustainable profitability remains challenging. The forecasted gross margin improvement to 20-25% (benefiting from a more profitable revenue mix) will be essential to monitor as the company attempts to reach positive territory in its bottom line metrics.

Proforma revenue of $102 million, aligned with multi-year strategic plan to rapidly scale business

Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.3 million, impacted by $2.8 million from FaZe Media

GameSquare expects 2025 revenue of over $100 million, with positive cash flow and adjusted EBITDA supported by a higher gross margin and lower operating expenses

FRISCO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2025 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME), ("GameSquare", or the "Company"), today announced financial results for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024.

Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, stated, "Since our founding in August 2020, the first phase of our multi-year strategic plan has focused on quickly building a diverse offering of media, agency, technology and esports assets to help global brands engage with hard-to-reach audiences at scale. Our 2024 financial results reflect the success of the differentiated platform we have created and our organic and M&A growth strategies. In less than four years, GameSquare has grown from just $0.5 million in revenue to $102 million in proforma revenue through our team's efforts to develop next-generation solutions and drive connections between the world's largest video game publishers, brands, and global gaming and esports communities."

"Our performance in 2024 reflects our near-term efforts to optimize our business model by divesting non-core assets, driving cross-selling opportunities, and integrating the March 2024 FaZe Clan acquisition. We also continued pursuing strategies to improve our balance sheet, reduce operating expenses, and invest in new products and services. The progress we made in 2024 supports the next phase of our strategic plan, focused on reaching positive adjusted EBITDA and cash flow in 2025," Mr. Kenna continued.

"While our markets were softer than expected in the 2024 fourth quarter, and profitability was reduced throughout the year by the impact of FaZe Media and a less profitable mix of revenue, 2025 is off to a solid start. Our order book for 2025 is strong despite recent economic uncertainty. This trend is supported by global gaming publishers and top-tier brands prioritizing engagement with GameSquare's core esports and youth audiences. As a result, we believe we are on track to grow sales organically and improve profitability and cash flow throughout 2025," concluded Mr. Kenna.

Twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023

• Revenue of $96.2 million, compared to $41.3 million

• Gross profit of $15.3 million, compared to $10.1 million

• Net loss attributable to GameSquare of $48.8 million, compared to a net loss of $31.3 million

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0 million, compared to a loss of $11.1 million

• Adjusted EBITDA loss was 16.6% of revenue, versus 26.8% of revenue last year

Proforma* results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023 (unless otherwise noted)

• Revenue of $102.0 million, compared to $94.8 million

• Gross profit of $15.6 million, compared to $13.9 million

• Operating expenses of $39.3 million, or 38.6% of revenue, compared to $60.0 million or 63.4% of revenue last year

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $19.8 million, compared to a loss of $46.1 million last year

• Adjusted EBITDA loss was 19.4% of revenue, versus 48.6% of revenue last year

* Proforma financial results includes a full year-to-date contribution of FaZe Clan in the 2024 period, and includes a full year-to-date contribution of Engine and FaZe Clan in the 2023 period.

2025 Annual Guidance

• Annual proforma revenue in 2025 between $100 million to $105 million, which excludes $27 million of FaZe Media revenue that GameSquare divested on April 1, 2025

• Organic revenue growth of 20% to 25% supported by sales to existing and new customers, and cross-selling opportunities

• Annual gross margin of approximately 20% to 25% benefiting from a more profitable mix of revenue and the April 1, 2025, FaZe Media divestiture

• GameSquare expects annual cash operating expenses in 2025 to improve by approximately $15 million from cash operating expenses in 2024 of $35 million, as a result the FaZe Media divestiture and recent actions to reduce full-year operating expenses by approximately 10%

• EBITDA and cash flow to improve throughout 2025 with positive EBITDA and cash flow in the second half of 2025

Conference Call Details

Justin Kenna, CEO, Lou Schwartz, President, and Mike Munoz CFO are scheduled to host a conference call with the investment community. Analysts and interested investors can join the call via the details below:

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm ET
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=vc78St32

Corporate Contact

Lou Schwartz, President
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Investor Relations

Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Media Relations

Chelsey Northern / The Untold
Phone: (254) 855-4028
Email: pr@gamesquare.com

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

GameSquare's (NASDAQ: GAME) mission is to revolutionize the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. Our next generation media, entertainment, and technology capabilities drive compelling outcomes for creators and maximize our brand partners' return on investment. Through our purpose-built platform, we provide award winning marketing and creative services, offer leading data and analytics solutions, and amplify awareness through FaZe Clan Esports, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. With one of the largest gaming media networks in North America, as verified by Comscore, we are reshaping the landscape of digital media and immersive entertainment. GameSquare's largest investors are Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff family.

To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: the Company's and FaZe Media's future performance, revenue, growth and profitability; and the Company's and FaZe Media's ability to execute their business plans. These forward-looking statements are provided only to provide information currently available to us and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, assurance or definitive statement of fact or probability. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the Company's and FaZe Media's ability to grow their business and being able to execute on their business plans, the Company being able to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, the Company being able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities and the Company continuing to attract qualified personnel to supports its development requirements. These assumptions, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to achieve its objectives, the Company successfully executing its growth strategy, the ability of the Company to obtain future financings or complete offerings on acceptable terms, failure to leverage the Company's portfolio across entertainment and media platforms, dependence on the Company's key personnel and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company which are discussed in the Company's most recent MD&A. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. GameSquare assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

		December 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash		$	12,094,950			$	2,945,373
Restricted cash			1,054,030				47,465
Accounts receivable, net			21,330,847				16,459,684
Government remittances			119,721				1,665,597
Contingent consideration, current			-				207,673
Promissory note receivable, current			379,405				-
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,493,619				916,740
Total current assets			36,472,572				22,242,532
Investment			2,199,909				2,673,472
Contingent consideration, non-current			-				293,445
Promissory note receivable			9,212,785				-
Property and equipment, net			303,950				2,464,633
Goodwill			12,704,979				16,303,989
Intangible assets, net			15,265,736				18,574,144
Right-of-use assets			2,570,516				2,159,693
Total assets		$	78,730,447			$	64,711,908
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable		$	27,349,372			$	23,493,472
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			13,694,179				5,289,149
Players liability account			47,535				47,465
Deferred revenue			2,726,121				1,930,028
Current portion of operating lease liability			748,916				367,487
Line of credit			3,501,457				4,518,571
Convertible debt carried at fair value			6,481,704				-
Warrant liability			14,314				102,284
Arbitration reserve			199,374				428,624
Total current liabilities			54,762,972				36,177,080
Convertible debt carried at fair value			9,908,784				8,176,928
Operating lease liability			2,054,443				1,994,961
Total liabilities			66,726,199				46,348,969
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Preferred stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)			-				-
Common stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 32,635,995 and 12,989,128 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)			-				-
Additional paid-in capital			119,441,634				91,915,169
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(208,617	)			(132,081	)
Non-controlling interest			14,942,287				-
Accumulated deficit			(122,171,056	)			(73,420,149	)
Total shareholders' equity			12,004,248				18,362,939
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	78,730,447			$	64,711,908

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

		Three months ended December 31,								Year ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue		$	23,469,686			$	15,649,970			$	96,198,101			$	41,303,381
Cost of revenue			21,066,042				12,127,151				80,924,985				31,201,859
Gross profit			2,403,644				3,522,819				15,273,116				10,101,522
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			6,840,523				1,982,320				25,074,294				13,587,575
Selling and marketing			2,274,496				2,358,839				9,131,270				6,305,939
Research and development			876,847				1,966,570				3,247,774				3,067,361
Depreciation and amortization			723,467				593,406				3,237,349				1,889,075
Restructuring charges			827,888				158,836				1,334,717				545,456
Impairment expense			12,548,476				7,024,000				12,548,476				7,024,000
Other operating expenses			3,474,486				878,105				6,849,846				3,065,021
Total operating expenses			27,566,183				14,962,076				61,423,726				35,484,427
Loss from continuing operations			(25,162,539	)			(11,439,257	)			(46,150,610	)			(25,382,905	)
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense			110,531				(318,028	)			(570,960	)			(672,589	)
Loss on debt extinguishment			-				(2,204,737	)			(1,032,070	)			(2,204,737	)
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value			201,390				(2,782	)			559,212				538,354
Change in fair value of investment			(473,563	)			(515,277	)			(473,563	)			(515,277	)
Change in fair value of warrant liability			5,067				(875,337	)			84,449				968,757
Arbitration settlement reserve			(22,958	)			89,251				229,250				1,041,129
Other income (expense), net			(4,138,044	)			85,844				(8,204,066	)			(103,463	)
Total other income (expense), net			(4,317,577	)			(3,741,066	)			(9,407,748	)			(947,826	)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			(29,480,116	)			(15,180,323	)			(55,558,358	)			(26,330,731	)
Income tax benefit			-				38,600				-				55,096
Net loss from continuing operations			(29,480,116	)			(15,141,723	)			(55,558,358	)			(26,275,635	)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations			(100,000	)			(2,659,548	)			1,249,738				(5,006,792	)
Net loss			(29,580,116	)			(17,801,271	)			(54,308,620	)			(31,282,427	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			3,188,180				-				5,557,713				-
Net loss attributable to attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc.		$	(26,391,936	)		$	(17,801,271	)		$	(48,750,907	)		$	(31,282,427	)
Comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Net loss		$	(29,580,116	)		$	(17,801,271	)		$	(54,308,620	)		$	(31,282,427	)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment			(449,723	)			36,285				(76,536	)			136,972
Comprehensive loss			(30,029,839	)			(17,764,986	)			(54,385,156	)			(31,145,455	)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest			3,188,180				-				5,557,713				-
Comprehensive loss		$	(26,841,659	)		$	(17,764,986	)		$	(48,827,443	)		$	(31,145,455	)
Income (loss) per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution:
From continuing operations		$	(0.81	)		$	(1.17	)		$	(1.79	)		$	(2.36	)
From discontinued operations			(0.00	)			(0.21	)			0.04				(0.45	)
Loss per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution		$	(0.81	)		$	(1.38	)		$	(1.75	)		$	(2.81	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted			32,423,558				12,927,204				27,897,987				11,119,900

Management's use of Non-GAAP Measures

This release contains certain financial performance measures, including "EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA," that are not recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. As a result, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable financial information presented in the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, see the section entitled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" below.

We believe EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define "EBITDA" as net income (loss) before (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) income taxes; and (iii) interest expense.

Adjusted EBITDA

We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define "Adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA adjusted to exclude extraordinary items, non-recurring items and other non-cash items, including, but not limited to (i) share based compensation expense, (ii) transaction costs related to merger and acquisition activities, (iii) arbitration settlement reserves and other non-recurring legal settlement expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, primarily comprised of employee severance resulting from integration of acquired businesses, (v) impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, (vi) gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, (vii) change in fair value of assets and liabilities adjusted to fair value on a quarterly basis, (viii) gains and losses from discontinued operations, and (ix) net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable measure determined under US GAAP is set out below.

		Three months ended December 31,								Year ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net loss		$	(29,580,116	)		$	(17,801,271	)		$	(54,308,620	)		$	(31,282,427	)
Interest expense			(110,531	)			318,028				570,960				672,589
Income tax benefit			-				(38,600	)			-				(55,096	)
Amortization and depreciation			723,467				593,406				3,237,349				1,889,075
Share-based payments			850,762				447,338				2,139,246				1,735,630
Transaction costs			2,931,041				832,457				6,348,728				3,019,373
Arbitration settlement reserve			22,958				(89,251	)			(229,250	)			(1,041,129	)
Restructuring costs			827,888				158,836				1,334,717				545,456
Legal settlement			-				(545	)			-				186,560
Loss on extinguishment of debt			-				2,204,737				1,032,070				2,204,737
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			543,445				45,648				501,118				45,648
Change in fair value of investment			473,563				515,277				473,563				515,277
Change in fair value of warrant liability			(5,067	)			875,337				(84,449	)			(968,757	)
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value			(201,390	)			2,782				(559,212	)			(538,354	)
Gain on disposition of subsidiary			-				-				(3,009,891	)			-
Loss on disposition of assets			4,500,506				(40,794	)			8,264,980				(40,794	)
Impairment expense			12,548,476				7,024,000				12,548,476				7,024,000
Loss from discontinued operations			100,000				2,659,548				1,760,153				5,006,792
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			3,188,180				-				5,557,713				-
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (adjustment for NCI share of add backs to Adjusted EBITDA)			(1,119,096	)			-				(1,586,728	)			-
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(4,305,914	)		$	(2,293,067	)		$	(16,009,077	)		$	(11,081,420	)

SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

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FAQ

What is GameSquare's (GAME) projected revenue for 2025?

GameSquare projects 2025 revenue between $100-105 million, excluding $27 million from divested FaZe Media, with 20-25% organic growth.

How much did GameSquare (GAME) lose in adjusted EBITDA for 2024?

GameSquare reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.0 million in 2024, representing 16.6% of revenue.

When does GameSquare (GAME) expect to achieve positive EBITDA?

The company expects to achieve positive EBITDA and cash flow in the second half of 2025.

What was GameSquare's (GAME) revenue growth from 2023 to 2024?

GameSquare's revenue grew from $41.3 million in 2023 to $96.2 million in 2024.

How much will GameSquare (GAME) reduce operating expenses in 2025?

GameSquare expects to reduce annual cash operating expenses by approximately $15 million from 2024's $35 million.