NYX Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results - Q2 Revenue of $35.2 million, up 230.0% (28.0% Organic Growth)

LAS VEGAS, NV, Aug. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - NYX Gaming Group Limited (TSXV:NYX) ("NYX Gaming Group" or "Company") today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.  All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

"We are pleased with the progress that we have delivered in Q2.   With the closing of the OpenBet acquisition, we move our focus from acquisitions to integration of our business operations and delivery of operational leverage.  We look forward to continuing to strengthen our business model and create reoccurring, sustainable revenue over the long-term across all products for the benefit of our customers and shareholders," says CEO Matt Davey.

Second Quarter 2016 Highlights

• Revenue of $35.2 million, or 230.0% growth year-over-year, for three months ended June 30, 2015;
• Organic revenue excluding acquisitions of $13.7 million, or 28.0% growth year-over-year, for three months ended June 30, 2015;
• Royalty and license revenue of $20.8 million;
• Gross profit of $30.8 million;
• Adjusted EBITDA of $10.5 million;
• Signed 11 new agreements for OPS and OGS;
• Launched our OGS content across 21 new client sites;
• Released 26 new games

Second Quarter Operating and Financial Results

In the second quarter of 2016, NYX continued to see a strong demand in both our Open Gaming System ("OGS") and our Open Platform System ("OPS"), signing 11 new agreements with Sisal, Pala Interactive, Rush Street Gaming, Starcasino, Solverde, and Luckia.  OGS was also successfully launched across 21 new client sites: Mybet, Rush Street Gaming, Sisal, and SNAI.   In addition, our NYX content studios released eight new games during the three months ended June 30, 2016.

On May 20, 2016, NYX and privately held OB Topco Limited ("OpenBet"), closed the share purchase agreement in which NYX acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of OpenBet for a total consideration of £270.0 ($491.0) million.  The acquisition was financed as described below:

• £125.0 ($227.5) million senior secured credit facilities consisting of a £120.0 ($218.4) million term loan facility and a £5.0 ($9.1) million revolving credit facility
• $7.0 million in aggregate of new debentures under the existing debenture facility
• £80.0 ($145.6) million and £20.0 ($36.4) million from William Hill and SkyBet through convertible preference shares
• $150.0 million or 54.5 million of subscription receipts at a price of $2.75

On May 27, 2016, NYX acquired Betdigital, a UK based supplier of gaming content and platforms. This acquisition has provided NYX with a game development platform and studio that caters to the UK retail and online markets. The maximum aggregate consideration payable is £24.5 million. The purchase price consists of an upfront cash payment of £3.5 million, as well as an earn-out to be paid over three years on achieving certain operating profit hurdles each year, which may be made in cash or shares at the Company's option.

For further detailed information regarding the announcements of Open Bet and Betdigital, please see company's press releases posted on www.sedar.com.

Summary of Results

	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
In 000's except share data	Jun 30, 2016	Jun 30, 2015	%  Change	Jun 30, 2016	Jun 30, 2015	%  Change
Revenue	$35,211	$10,698	230.0%	$54,863	$20,636	165.9%
Gross Profit	$30,754	$9,091	238.3%	$46,996	$17,859	163.2%
Gross Margin %	87.3%	85.0%		85.7%	86.5%
Adjusted EBITDA^(1)	$10,517	$2,545	313.2%	$15,315	$4,718	224.6%
Net Income (Loss)	($29,030)	$13,868	NM	($38,167)	$8,835	NM
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share	($0.56)	$0.41	NM	($0.74)	$0.26	NM
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share	($0.56)	$0.31	NM	($0.74)	$0.20	NM

(1)	Three and six months Adjusted EBITDA excludes Ongame, acquisition and restructuring costs, share-based payments, and one-time charges.

Revenue

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2016 grew to $35.2 million, or 230.0%%, from $10.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Royalty and License revenue was the main driver of growth as we benefited from a full quarter of contribution from the prior year's acquisitions and approximately six weeks of OpenBet. The Company launched 18 new customers in the quarter which contributed to an increase in revenue of $12.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. Excluding acquisitions, organic revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2016 grew to $13.7 million, or 28.0%, from $10.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Gross Profit

Gross profit grew by $21.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 to $30.8 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2015.  The gross profit percentage was 87.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 85.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.  The increase in gross profit was a result of the increase in revenue from the underlying core casino business and the impact from acquisitions.

Net Loss and Loss per Share

Net income tax benefit was $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to a benefit of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in income tax benefit was due to the impairment of $6.5 million of acquired intangibles from the EGC acquisition.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA was $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016.  The increase in EBITDA was driven by operating efficiencies achieved from previous acquisitions, contributions from OpenBet, and strong growth in our core casino products.  Adjusted EBITDA margins were 29.9% compared to 23.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Financial Position as of June 30, 2016

• Cash of $16.6 million
• Total assets of $855.1 million
• Total liabilities of $638.2 million
• Total borrowings of $290.1 million
• Total equity of $855.1 million

Second Quarter Conference Call

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Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis

NYX Gaming Group's unaudited consolidated financial statements, notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016 will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  Additional information relating to NYX Gaming Group and its business may also be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's website at www.nyxgaminggroup.com.

About NYX Gaming Group Limited

NYX Gaming Group Limited is a premier digital gaming supplier headquartered in Las Vegas, USA with a staff of approximately 1,000 employees based in 11 countries across Europe, North America and Australia. The Company provides one of the world's largest portfolios of leading content and technology to some of the foremost gaming operators, lotteries and casinos across the globe. NYX also has one of the broadest distribution bases in the industry with over 170 unique customers and a collective game catalogue of over 700 games. The market leading game catalogue includes slots, table games, scratch cards, lottery, bingo and poker available across web and mobile formats.

Disclaimer

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This release contains Non-IFRS financial measures and are noted where used.  These financial measures are used by many investors to compare companies and management believes they are important measures in evaluating NYX Gaming Group.  However, they are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS.  Therefore, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.  Investors are cautioned that such measures should not be construed as alternatives to comparable IFRS measures determined in accordance with IFRS.

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NYX Gaming Group Limited is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (NYX.V).

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Event Title:			Q2 Earnings Announcement
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SOURCE NYX Gaming Group Limited

Matt Davey, Chief Executive Officer, NYX Gaming Group Limited, 1-702-586-8428; Joann Head, Investor Relations, 1-647-962-9600