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Investing.com -- Shares of Evolution Gaming (STO:EVO) fell by 8% today after the company disclosed its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Despite reporting a 12.3% increase in net revenue to EUR 533.8 million and an adjusted EBITDA of EUR 363.6 million, the market responded negatively to the overall earnings announcement.
The company’s net revenue growth at constant currency was estimated to be 16% for the quarter. Additionally, the report included non-recurring other operating revenues of EUR 91.4 million, which was related to a reduced earn-out liability. For the full year 2024, Evolution Gaming announced a net revenue growth of 14.7% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 68.4%.
The board of directors has proposed a dividend of EUR 2.80 per share for 2024, which is a slight increase from the previous year’s EUR 2.65 per share. Moreover, the company plans to repurchase shares worth up to EUR 500 million during 2025.
Despite these seemingly positive figures, the company’s CEO highlighted several challenges faced in the past year, including sabotage activities at their Georgian studio, cyber-attacks in Asia, and an increased tax rate. These factors may have contributed to the market’s adverse reaction, overshadowing the company’s financial achievements.
Evolution Gaming has expressed confidence in its position as a leading provider and innovator of online casino games. However, the challenges mentioned by the CEO seem to have raised concerns among investors about the company’s capacity to maintain its growth trajectory and manage external risks effectively.
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