29 February 2024, BARCELONA – UNI Global Union and CIRSA, a leading multinational in the gaming and entertainment sector, announced today a global agreement that reinforces a shared commitment to fundamental human and trade union rights.
With freedom of association and collective bargaining as core elements, the agreement affirms CIRSA’s support for the workers’ right to join and be represented by a union of their choice. This commitment extends to all workers, including those engaged in telework, a first for the gaming industry.
The agreement also confirms a common support for fundamental human rights, including the active protection of social and environmental rights. UNI and CIRSA will work together on the mapping of risks, planning concrete measures to prevent or remediate them, and implement these steps.
The agreement also details a collaborative approach to dispute resolution, emphasizing the use of good faith negotiations, mediation and arbitration in line with the International Labour Arbitration and Conciliation Rules (ILAC Rules), to fairly and quickly resolve conflicts that are not settled on a local or national level.
To ensure progress and adherence to the agreement’s principles, UNI and CIRSA will establish a monitoring committee to oversee its implementation. This committee will convene annually to discuss and address any emerging issues and to build a culture of dialogue and collaboration.
Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union said, “This agreement has several firsts for the gaming industry, and it shows CIRSA’s dedication to being a socially responsible employer who takes the rights of workers seriously. We look forward to deepening our relationship with the company over the rights of workers in the years to come.”
Joaquim Agut, Executive Chairman of CIRSA said: “At CIRSA we have always been particularly sensitive to the improvement of society and with this agreement we demonstrate our commitment to keep progressing on our four areas of action: ethics, environment, employment and human rights. We are proud of this agreement with UNI and our common focus on strengthening our dialogue.”
San Juan, February 23, 2024. Sportium, a global leader in sports betting and entertainment, has officially begun its operations in Puerto Rico this February, opening its first betting corner at the Hipódromo Camarero, an emblematic place for horse racing in the country. The inauguration of the space, called Sportium Camarero, coincided with the celebration of the Super Bowl, an event that arouses great interest and expectation in a country where American football has a great fan base. All those attending the event were able to enjoy the match while placing live bets with the Sportium terminals.
The event was attended by prominent authorities, including the mayor of Canóvanas, Lornna Soto, and the director of the Equestrian Sports Bureau of the Gaming Commission of the Government of Puerto Rico, Mónica Andreu.
The alliance with Camarero allows Sportium to complement the equestrian offer already established in the country with sports betting, both at racetracks and in agencies, thus continuing its commitment to extend its leisure and entertainment offer throughout Latin America.
The international expansion of the betting house began in 2016, and currently it already has a presence in 8 countries: Spain since 2008; Panama, since 2016; Colombia since 2017; Peru and Mexico, from 2022; in Italy and the Dominican Republic, from 2023; and now Puerto Rico. At the same time, it continues working to carry out a progressive expansion to other countries with regulated markets.
“The opening of this first point in Puerto Rico represents a strategic step in our Latin American expansion plan. We are proud to have been able to close an agreement with a partner with the recognition and excellence of Camarero, allowing us to inaugurate this first point in a place as emblematic and representative of the country as the Hipódromo Camarero. We hope that it will be well received by the public and that our sports betting offer can be complemented with the already established equestrian offer,” highlights Joan Agut, director of International Development at Sportium.
About Sportium: Sportium, the number 1 betting house in Spain, is a company part of the CIRSA Group, a leading gaming and leisure multinational in Spain and Latin America, a group that has more than 40 years of experience in the sector. Currently, it has a presence in 8 countries, with almost 3,000 points of sale distributed throughout Spain and Latin America, and a digital presence in these markets. As part of its commitment to sport, Sportium has been the official betting house of Manchester City FC in Latin America since 2022, betting on going hand in hand with one of the most influential clubs in the world, and since 2024 it has been the betting house official of the Américas Kings League Santander, joining the football and entertainment project that wants to revolutionize Latin America after doing so in Spain.
Barcelona, February 20, 2024. Sportium, the number one betting house in Spain, launches its new graphic campaign based on the values of sport, such as effort and sacrifice, but also on innovation, avant-garde and evolution that the sports and entertainment industry is experiencing.
With this new design, Sportium is committed to a more modern aesthetic that is closer to the digital world, approaching the main way of consuming sport that new audiences have today and their way of understanding the world around them. For all this, they have focused on ideas such as innovation, avant-garde, evolution, daring, emotion, originality, quality and, of course, sport, to be inspired and create this new campaign concept.
“Si lo vives, Sportium” is the claim chosen by the brand to accompany the illustrations and the athletes who are the protagonists of the campaign. In the different graphic pieces, protagonists of disciplines such as football, tennis, basketball or boxing appear. In addition, the world of eSports is also represented, in line with the new direction that the company wants to take, betting on new trends in digital entertainment and niche sports.
Sportium launched this new campaign this month and, with it, shows its clear commitment to exploring new entertainment trends and reaching renewed audiences, maintaining its commitment to the values of sport.
The sustained growth in all the markets where the company operates and the efficient execution of its strategy allowed it to improve its operating profit by 19,5% compared to the second quarter of 2022.
The Group has earned a 12-point rating in the Sustainalytics assessment of its ESG commitments and results, placing it among the industry’s top three companies in the world.
Terrassa, 7th September 2023 – CIRSA, the leading global gaming and entertainment company and the market leader in Spain, reported an operating revenue of €500 million and an operating profit of €158 million in the second quarter of 2023.
These results confirm the company’s strong business growth trend thanks to its strategy of focusing on key markets and of continuously improving service quality and supply. This means that it has exceeded operating revenue by 26,5% and operating profit by 19,5% with respect to the second quarter of 2022.
Additionally, the Group has obtained a 12-point rating in the assessment carried out by Sustainalytics(1) annually, a score that places CIRSA in the low risk category in ESG matters. This places it among the top 3 companies in the gaming sector and among the top 10 in the category of Consumer Services worldwide in terms of sustainability.
Joaquim Agut, Executive Chairman of the CIRSA Group, points out the value of the rating, highlighting ‘the great progress the company has made in ESG over the past few years as a result of the effort and good work performed by all of the company’s divisions.’ He adds, ‘ESG criteria are a fundamental pillar in our corporate strategy and we will remain committed to the initiatives identified as being the most relevant to our industry.’
Highlights of the second quarter of 2023 CASINOS
CASINOS
The results of the casino and gaming room division have continued to grow thanks to service improvements and to the continued expansion of the product offering with innovative models demanded by our customers. At the same time, our actions have focused on the execution of commercial plans focused on improving the quality of points of sale, the growth of the customer base and the improvement of margins. This is a result of both the increase in revenue and the execution of cost efficiency projects in all the geographical areas where the company operates. In the Interactive area, which specialises in gaming room management systems, the growth in Forward Systems installations throughout Spain continued.
SLOT MACHINES – SPAIN
The business and results of the division continue to evolve at a very good pace thanks to the strong performance of the latest generation of products recognized for their reliability and innovation, such as the new Manhattan Party machine for the Bars and Restaurants channel. The priority has been to continue with the correct execution of commercial plans based on a selective search for the highest quality points of sale, with the installation of the product being adapted to each location and improved efficiency in our logistics and service platform.
In the industrial area, actions taken in raw material and component cost improvements and the progressive normalization of supply chain lead times have been decisive factors in improving results.
SLOT MACHINES – ITALY
Operations in Italy have seen a significant improvement in revenue from 2022, where we highlighted the speed in the installation of products in new premises and in existing ones.
The full incorporation of Modena Giochi and the implementation of the synergies produced by the purchase have significantly contributed to the EBITDA growth of Slot Machines Italy.
ONLINE GAMING AND BETTING
The online gaming and sports betting division continues to show its strength with significant growth in both volume and margin across all the markets where it operates, progressively increasing its weight within the Group. Multichannel and customer intelligence strategies continue to pay off and have been complemented by the good performance of procurement channels, which in turn are favoured by both the sports agenda and the excellent activation of Manchester City sponsorship.
The full recovery of activity levels in all the markets where the Group operates and the efficient execution of its strategy allowed it to improve its operating profit by 27.9% compared to the first quarter of 2022.
Today the company releases its new 2022 ESG report, which outlines its commitments and results on environmental issues, social responsibility and governance.
Terrassa, 24th May 2023 – CIRSA, a leading global gaming and entertainment company and Spain’s market leader, reported operating revenues of €482.5 and an operating profit of €151 million in the first quarter of 2023.
These results confirm the full recovery of pre-pandemic levels of activity and the continuous improvement of the Company’s results, allowing it to outperform in terms of operating revenues by 29.2% and of operating profit by 27.9%, compared to the first quarter of 2022.
On the other hand, the company publishes its new 2022 ESG report today, which outlines CIRSA’s commitment to grow its business responsibly and sustainably. It also highlights its strategic lines of action in environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good governance for the future. The Report uses both the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, as well as what is defined in the draft ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) regarding the materiality assessments of companies. The Report and other ESG-related materials can be found on the Company’s website at https://www.cirsa.com/cirsa/investor-relations/esg-report/
According to Joaquim Agut, Executive Chairman of the CIRSA Group, “in the first quarter of 2023, all our business units have demonstrated strong performance and confirmed the trend for continuous improvement, with the entire CIRSA team having been involved in the implementation of our operational plans. Despite current global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, our commitment remains focused on aligning the execution of our business strategy with the ESG principles that are most relevant to our industry.”
Highlights of the first quarter of 2023 CASINOS
The results from the casino and gaming halls division have been marked by an upward trend in all geographic areas where the company operates, thanks to the execution of commercial and cost- efficiency plans. A new casino has been added in Tuxtla (Mexico) during this first quarter.
In addition, we have continued to improve our gaming and entertainment offer in our halls, incorporating ESG criteria into all of our investments.
SLOT MACHINES – SPAIN
The priority has been to continue with the correct execution of commercial plans based on a selective search for the highest quality points of sale, the adaptation of best product to each location and the improved productivity in our logistics and service platform.
The activity in the industrial area continues at a very good pace, thanks to the high performance of product launches, such as the new Manhattan models for the bar and restaurant channel and the Link Mix models in the arcades channel. The division has also launched Manhattan Party, a new product from the Manhattan saga that continues to be a bestseller. Raw materials and components inflation has stabilised, and lead times are normalising in the supply chain. In the Interactive area, which specialises in gaming hall management systems, the growth in Forward Systems installations throughout Spain continued at a steady pace.
SLOT MACHINES – ITALY
The Italian operation experienced a positive impact on recurring organic revenues of AWP and VLT over 2022, thanks to the various improvement actions implemented during the previous year in innovation and sales.
ONLINE GAMING AND BETTING
Results from the online gaming and sports betting division, focused solely on regulated markets, exceeded expectations raised in the operating plan, with growth in both revenue and market share across channels and markets. The division continues to strengthen its multichannel strategy as well as customer intelligence management. In addition, during this period the use of Manchester City’s geo-located digital assets was initiated as part of the sponsorship agreement with the club.
The return to normality in virtually all the markets where the Company operates enabled it to exceed the pre-pandemic result for 2019.
The company increased its turnover by 55.8% compared to 2021.
First Spanish Group to obtain Responsible Gaming certification from the international certifying body G4.
Terrassa, 22 February 2023. CIRSA, a multi-national gaming and entertainment leader and Spain’s first company in the sector, generated €1,741.2 million in operating revenues and an operating profit of €552.5 million in 2022.
In 2022, results developed very favourably quarter after quarter, both in terms of revenue growth and operating profit, which was +66.7% higher than in 2021. In a complex economic environment, due to the impact of Covid restrictions on revenues and widespread cost increases, this achievement has been possible thanks to the efforts of the entire organisation in implementing the scheduled business, efficiency and productivity plans. It is also worth noting the acquisition of the Italian online gaming company E-Play24, which reinforces the Group’s omni-channel strategy.
In the fourth quarter, the Company achieved operating revenues of €496 million (+31.1% vs. Q4’21) and an operating profit of €154.6 million (+27.6% vs. Q4’21). The return to pre-pandemic levels of activity and the implementation of the plans described above have contributed to improved results in all business areas.
According to Joaquim Agut, Executive Chairman of the CIRSA Group, “without the commitment of the entire organisation in achieving both our financial and sustainability objectives, it would not have been possible to return to the path of historic quarterly growth, and thus exceed the results achieved in 2019, just before the pandemic”.
2022 Highlights CASINOS
The results of the Casinos division improved in line with the favourable evolution of Covid restrictions in the different countries. A particular impact was felt from the third quarter of the year due to the opening of the Moroccan market in May, as well as the strict execution of business and efficiency plans, which exceeded the 2019 results in the second half of the year. In the Division, the incorporation of the Tangiers casino in May is noteworthy.
SLOT MACHINES
In the fourth quarter, the Slot Machines division in Spain consolidated the clear recovery in revenues and Ebitda that had been taking place throughout 2022. This also allowed it to improve on the results obtained in the fourth quarter of 2019.
The warm acceptance by our customers of our gaming offer through the operation of successful models such as Manhattan and Kong Chita, and the rigorous implementation of various productivity plans, explain these results.
In Italy, we started 2022 still with significant restrictions that had a direct impact on consumption. However, in the last two quarters of the year we observed an improvement in the trend of the two business areas (AWP and VLT), which should allow for a positive inertia at the beginning of 2023.
ARCADES
The Arcades division continued to improve the level of activity of previous months due to the operational management of the business and the continuity of the customer loyalty and recovery actions implemented.
SPORTIUM
The results of the online gaming and sports betting division were very positive, with growth in both revenue and market share compared to the previous year. Seasonality was marked by the World Cup in Qatar, with favourable results across all channels and geographies. Following the strategy of strengthening the brand’s position in the different markets, an agreement was initiated with Manchester City, as the club’s official sponsor for the main countries where the company operates (Spain, Italy and Latin America).
BINGO HALLS
The Bingo Halls division, which experienced significant growth from annex halls, maintained the trend of positive results thanks to the action plans implemented that focused on customer loyalty and satisfaction.
B2B – UNIDESA
Activity in the industrial area experienced a full recovery thanks to sales of Manhattan Reelvolution, Fireshot Bar, Kong Chita and China Legends in the hospitality channel, and Fireshot Link and Link Mix in the arcades channel. The month of December witnessed a milestone in the history of Unidesa, and also for the sector, as the 25,000th Manhattan machine was manufactured and sold. This was despite continued price increases in raw materials and components, as well as delays in the supply chain. In the Interactive area, which specialises in gaming room management systems, the growth of Forward Systems installations throughout Spain continued.
Terrassa, 23 November 2022 – CIRSA, a leading global gaming and entertainment company and Spain’s market leader, reported an operating profit of €147,5 million in the third quarter of 2022 (+46,7% vs. Q3 2021). Operating income from July to September was €466,8 million (+39,4% vs. Q3 2021). Compared to pre-COVID figures in 2019, operating profit in the third quarter increased by +24,3%.
In the first nine months of 2022, the company accumulated an EBITDA of €397,9 million and an operating
income of €1.245,2 million.
These results confirm the company’s upward revision from last October, which it provided to the markets, improving its third-quarter forecast by more than €12 million. This improvement is due to the excellent implementation of operational plans by the different business units amid an environment of macroeconomic and geopolitical adversity.
Q3 2022 Highlights
CASINOS
In the third quarter, we were able to increase pre-pandemic activity thanks to the recovery, an increase in visits and the strict execution of commercial plans. Our revenue continued to improve in all countries, surpassing those of 2019 in this quarter, despite some restrictions being maintained in some of them. It is worth noting the good performance of the three casinos in Morocco after they opened on 5 May.
SLOT ROUTE OPERATION
The Slot Route Operation division maintained its positive trend from previous periods despite being a challenging quarter for hospitality establishments in Spain, especially as a result of significant cost increases, and those related to energy. Continued investment in curating our innovative and cutting-edge product offering has been a determining factor. In this aspect, the good performance of UNIDESA’s Manhattan and Kong Chita models (Division B2B) continued to stand out.
ITALY
The first two quarters of the year were still impacted by the effects of the pandemic on the economy. Even so, Italy managed to improve revenues on VLT machines and Bingo halls, maintaining the AWP’s activities in the hospitality channel.
ARCADES
The Arcades division maintained the trend of positive results due mainly to the action plans implemented that focused on customer satisfaction.
SPORTIUM
The results of the online gaming and sports betting division were very favourable, with significant increases compared to the previous year. All of this was due to an excellent reactivation, coinciding with the start of the main sports competitions. In addition, efficient marketing management, as well as customer intelligence, continue pushing the consistent improvement in results. In addition, the recent acquisition of 60% of the Italian company E-Play24 has allowed the division to enter the Italian online gaming market and double its turnover.
BINGO HALLS
During the third quarter, the Bingo Halls Division continued to improve activity levels compared to the previous quarter, due to continued customer loyalty and recovery actions, implemented since the lifting of hourly restrictions.
B2B – UNIDESA
The Fire Shot Bar and China Legends models for hospitality were introduced in September and will help maintain UNIDESA’s leadership in this channel. The Manhattan Reelvolution model continued to be the gold standard in the Spanish market.
For the Arcades subsector, Link Mix was also introduced. This is a LINK product that incorporates two multi-game bundles, Hit The Link and Fire Shot Link, with Jackpot sharing.
In the Interactive area, there was a significant increase in numbers for Spain and Mexico in arcades that adopted the Forward Systems management system.
Operating revenue grew by 61.7% thanks to the favourable evolution of Latin America and the good level of activity in Europe
Terrassa,7 September 2022 – CIRSA, a leading global gaming and entertainment company and Spain’s market leader, has reported an operating profit of €132.2 million in the second quarter of 2022 (+63.1% vs. 2021). Operating revenue from April to June amounted to
€400.2 million (+61.7% vs. 2021). Compared to pre-COVID figures in 2019, operating profit in the second quarter stood at +18.8%.
In the first half of 2022, EBITDA was €250.3 million (+128.2% vs. H1 2021) and operating revenue reached €778.4 million (+92.7%), successfully consolidating the recovery that began in the second half of 2021 and improving the 2019 results for the same period.
These results have been made possible thanks to the implementation of the operational plans prepared by different business units, which were already put into operation in all markets under normal conditions in terms of operating hours and other restrictions. The Group’s commitment will remain focused on improving results, concentrating on customer service and productivity, the two fundamental pillars in the Group’s sustainable growth, even in an adverse macroeconomic environment.
In line with the strategy relating to selective purchases in markets where the Group is present, the Company reached a management agreement to operate the only casino in the city of Tangier (Morocco). Already at the start of the third quarter, was closed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Eplay24, an Italian sports betting and online gaming operator with a strong omnichannel activity.
Q2 2022 Highlights CASINOS
The division maintained the recovery that started in the first quarter of 2022 thanks to the recovery and increase in visitors, the excellent implementation of commercial plans and the reopening of casinos in Morocco in May, after more than two years of inactivity. Revenue performance has continued to improve month-on-month in all countries, with revenues in June over those of 2019.
SLOT MACHINES
Models developed by the B2B division (UNIDESA) continued contributing to the great results of this division, which consolidated the revenue recovery in the first quarter of 2022.
ITALY
Following the same trend, Italy recorded an improvement in revenue in both VLT and AWP machines and in halls.
ARCADES
The Arcades Division also consolidated the improvement that began in the first quarter, achieving levels of activity higher than the pre-COVID period thanks to the systematic execution of commercial plans and the operational improvements implemented.
SPORTIUM
The results of the sports betting division were very positive, supported by the favourable seasonality of the sports calendar. Excellent customer intelligence management and the brand’s omnichannel approach continued to be key to maintaining the pace of growth in all its channels and markets.
BINGO HALLS
From April to June, the division continued to improve the level of results based on the customer loyalty and recovery actions, implemented since the lifting of restrictions.
B2B – UNIDESA
The second quarter saw the consolidation of the new product in the Manhattan line, Manhattan Reelvolution, the best-selling product in the Hospitality channel, which, together with the Kong Chita model, allowed the brand to reaffirm its leadership in the Horeca channel in Spain. In the Arcades subsector, the marketing of Dragon Bonus and Fireshot Link was launched.
The Interactive division, which specialises in arcade management systems, also saw an increase in market share thanks to new functionalities.
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