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Flutter Entertainment 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 7, 2025)

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Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed January 7, 2025
Period End
January 7, 2025
Security
FLUT
In the record · 2016–202610-K810-Q98-K280

FLUT filed 8 annual reports (10-K), 9 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 280 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’26Nov ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 7, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Flutter Entertainment plc furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, announcing preliminary information on its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results.

The company says continued strong US player momentum was offset by very unfavorable US sports results from November 12 through December 31, primarily on NFL Parlay and Same Game Parlay outcomes. It estimates an adverse gross gaming revenue (GGR) impact of $438am, a revenue reduction of approximately $390m, and an Adjusted EBITDA reduction of approximately $260m for that period, before incremental one-off cost mitigation. As a result, the company now estimates 2024 US revenue at approximately $5.78bn, about $370m below the midpoint of its previous guidance range of $6.05bn to $6.25bn.

After incremental one-off cost mitigation, 2024 US Adjusted EBITDA is estimated at approximately $505bm, about $205m below the midpoint of its previous range of $670m to $750m. Q4 US revenue is now expected to be approximately $1.59bn and Q4 US Adjusted EBITDA approximately $161m. The company states the results are transitory, that they do not change its underlying assumptions or guidance expectations communicated at its September Investor Day, and that it remains confident in its long-term growth trajectory.

Group ex-US results are estimated to be about 1%c (revenue) and 2% (Adjusted EBITDA) above the midpoints of prior guidance. The figures are preliminary and unaudited.

The company has not completed its financial closing procedures, and its auditor has not reviewed the information, so amounts may change. A more detailed update and 2025 formal guidance are scheduled with Q4 earnings on March 4, 2025.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Estimated adverse US sports results from November 12 to December 31 2024: GGR impact of $438m, revenue reduction of approximately $390m, and Adjusted EBITDA reduction of approximately $260m before cost mitigation.
  2. 2024 US revenue now estimated at approximately $5.78bn, about $370m below the previous guidance midpoint (previous range $6.05bn to $6.25bn).
  3. 2024 US Adjusted EBITDA now estimated at approximately $505m, about $205m below the previous guidance midpoint (previous range $670m to $750m), after incremental one-off cost mitigation.
  4. Q4 2024 US revenue expected at approximately $1.59bn and Q4 US Adjusted EBITDA at approximately $161m; total Q4 adverse sports impact of $643m in GGR, $550m in revenue and $360m in Adjusted EBITDA.
  5. Q4 sportsbook net revenue margin of 6.6%, including a structural margin of 14.5% (up 100 basis points year-over-year) and unfavorable sports results of 390bps (Q4 2023: 240bps unfavorable).
  6. Promotional spend of 4.0%, down 20 bps year-over-year, as mitigation against adverse outcomes more than offset increased new player acquisition investment.
  7. Group ex-US 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA estimated about 1% and 2% above prior guidance midpoints, supported by UKI and favorable English Premier League results; the company says it remains confident in its long-term growth trajectory.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What caused the reduction in Flutter's US estimates?

    The company attributes the reduction to very unfavorable US sports results from November 12 to December 31, 2024, primarily on NFL Parlay and Same Game Parlay outcomes. It describes the 2024/2025 NFL season to date as the most customer friendly since the launch of online sports betting, with the highest rate of favorites winning in nearly 20 years.

  2. Does this update change Flutter's long-term outlook or guidance expectations?

    The company states the results are transitory and have no impact on the underlying assumptions and guidance expectations communicated at its September Investor Day. It says it remains confident in the growth drivers and long-term growth trajectory set out at that event. Its 2025 comments are based on 2024 guidance from its Q2 2024 earnings, with midpoints of $6.2bn revenue and $740m Adjusted EBITDA.

  3. How reliable are these preliminary figures?

    The figures are preliminary and unaudited. The company has not completed its financial closing procedures for the period ended December 31, 2024, and its independent registered public accounting firm has not audited or reviewed the information. The company warns that amounts may change as it completes its financial reporting and that investors should exercise caution in relying on them.

  4. When will Flutter provide more detail and 2025 guidance?

    The company says a more detailed update will be provided with its scheduled Q4 earnings on March 4, 2025, alongside formal guidance for 2025.

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