Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Presentation March 2022
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Anticipated effects or benefits from the contemplated transaction may not ultimately occur, including expected revenues; effective integration of Century’s operations, establishments and terminals with our own; integration of new technology to our own portfolio; and, integration of player rewards programs into our own system or expansion of those rewards programs in other US markets. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the forward-looking statements, and you should be aware that results and events could differ materially and adversely from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to the existing and potential future adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Century’s business, operations and financial condition, including as a result of any suspension of gaming operations in Nevada or Montana; our ability to expand effectively into Nevada and Montana; our ability to manage growth effectively; our ability to offer new and innovative products and services that fulfill the needs of Century’s establishment partners and create strong and sustained player appeal; Century’s dependence on relationships with key manufacturers, developers and third parties; the negative impact on Century’s future results of operations by the slow growth in demand for gaming terminals and by slow growth of gaming in Nevada and Montana; Century’s heavy dependency on its ability to win, maintain and renew contracts with licensed establishment partners; unfavorable economic conditions or decreased discretionary spending due to other factors such as epidemics or other public health issues (including COVID-19), terrorist activity or threat thereof, civil unrest or other economic or political uncertainties, that could adversely affect Accel’s or Century’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial conditions and other risks and uncertainties. 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Industry and Market Data Unless otherwise indicated, information contained in this presentation concerning our industry and the markets in which we operate, including our general expectations and market position, market opportunity, and market size, is based on information from various sources, on assumptions that we have made that are based on those data and other similar sources, and on our knowledge of the markets for our services. This information includes a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information. In addition, projections, assumptions, and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industry in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Accel with the SEC, as well as Accel’s other filings with the SEC. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by third parties and by us. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), and Net Debt. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus amortization of route and customer acquisition costs and location contracts acquired; change in fair value of contingent earnout shares; change in fair value of warrants; stock-based compensation expense; other expenses, net; tax effect of adjustments; depreciation and amortization of property and equipment; emerging markets; interest expense; provision for income taxes; and loss on debt extinguishment. Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) plus amortization of route and customer acquisition costs and location contracts acquired; stock-based compensation expense; loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares; (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants; other expenses, net; and tax effect of adjustments. Net Debt is defined as Debt, net of current maturities plus Current maturities of debt less Cash and cash equivalents. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results enhance the understanding of Accel’s underlying drivers of profitability and trends in Accel’s business and facilitate company-to-company and period-to period comparisons, because these non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effects of certain non-cash items or represent certain nonrecurring items that are unrelated to core performance. Management of Accel also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, analysts and other interested parties as measures of financial performance and to evaluate Accel’s ability to fund capital expenditures, service debt obligations and meet working capital requirements. See the slide entitled “Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation” on page 11 for additional information. 2
Accel at a Glance 1. Calculated as Net Video Gaming Revenue in the period divided by the number of operational days. For the year ended December 31, 2020, there were 217 gaming days. For the year ended December 31, 2021, there were approximately 347 gaming days. 2. Voluntary contract renewal rate for the 3 years ending December 31, 2021. 3. Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” Strong Track Record of Growth Disciplined Stewards of Capital As of December 31, 2021, Accel owned and operated 13,639 Video Gaming Terminals (“VGTs”) across 2,584 third-party licensed establishments in Illinois. Accel operates more VGTs than all 10 Illinois casinos combined Average Daily Net Video Gaming Revenue(1) ($ in thousands) 8 Year contracts Average remaining contract length: 6.8 years 99% Contract renewal rate(2) Strong backlog of contracted locations waiting to go-live High Quality Service Company in Gaming Vertical Contracted, Recurring Revenue 3 Balance sheet strength Conservative net leverage $143mm of Net Debt(3) Gaming legislation provided significant embedded opportunity for additional growth $256 $353 $458 $658 $882 $1,125 $1,383 $2,030 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Recent Highlights • 2021 Revenue, Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA were the highest in Accel’s history − Location hold-per-day increased 38% vs 2020 • Accel began operations in Iowa on December 30, 2021 with the acquisition of Rich and Junnie’s − Amusement and ATM operator in northeast Iowa • Century acquisition expected to close by the end of May 2022 − Century continues to perform better than Accel’s original estimates • Repurchased $9 million of Accel A-1 Common Stock in 2021; repurchased an additional $11 million of Accel A-1 Common Stock in January and February 2022 • 2022 guidance remains unchanged 4
$15 ($9) $23 $5 $26 $43 $38 $33 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2020 2021 $106 – $135 $74 $147 $202 $193 $192 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2020 2021 Accel Quarterly KPIs 1. Hold-per-day (HPD) is calculated by dividing the difference between cash deposited in all VGTs at each licensed establishment and tickets issued to players at each licensed establishment by the number of locations in operation each day during the period being measured. Then divide the calculated amount by the number of operating days in such period. Hold per day for the three months ended March 31, 2020, December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021 is computed based on 76, 50, and 72, respectively, eligible gaming days (excludes 15, 42, and 18, respectively, non-gaming days due to the IGB mandated COVID-19 shutdowns). 2. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” End of Period Live Locations / VGTs (#) Location Hold per Day(1) ($) Revenue ($mm) Adjusted EBITDA(2) ($mm) Open Jan 1 – Mar. 16 Open Jan 1 - Mar 16 Open Jan 19 - Mar 31 Open Jan 1 - Mar 16 Open Jan 19 - Mar 31 Open Oct 1 - Nov 19 5 12,247 12,720 13,177 13,384 13,639 2,435 2,470 2,527 2,549 2,584 Q4 '20 Q1 '21 Q2 '21 Q3 '21 Q4 '21 VGTs Locations $572 – $596 $583 $784 $855 $798 $782 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2020 2021 Open Oct 1 - Nov 19 Closed Apr 1 – Jun 30 Closed Apr 1 – Jun 30
Q4 2021 and FY 2021 Results 6 1. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” 2. Presented as cash spend. 3. Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” $ in millions Q4 2020 Q4 2021 % Change FY 2020 FY 2021 % Change Locations 2,435 2,584 6% 2,435 2,584 6% VGTs 12,247 13,639 11% 12,247 13,639 11% Revenue $74 $192 158% $316 $735 132% Adj EBITDA(1) $5 $33 606% $34 $140 312% CapEx(2) $8 $11 35% $26 $30 15% Net Debt(3) $206 $143 -31% $206 $143 -31%
2021 and 2022 Guidance 7 1. 2022 guidance assumes the results from Georgia will not be added back to our Adjusted EBITDA during the second half of 2022 because Georgia has operated for more than 24 months. 2022 Pro Forma guidance includes full-year operating results of Century. 2. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” 3. Presented as cash spend. 4. Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider this non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” $ in millions 2021 (Actual) 2022 Guidance(1) (Excludes Century) 2022 Guidance(1) (Pro Forma Century) Locations 2,584 2,760 - 2,795 3,700 – 3,800 VGTs 13,639 14,560 - 14,750 23,000 – 25,000 Revenue $735 $820 - $870 $1,065 - $1,180 Adj EBITDA(2) $140 $160 - $170 $182 - $198 CapEx(3) $30 $20 - $25 $25 - $35 Net Debt(4) $143 n/a n/a
Regulatory Update 8 Missouri Legislation • 4 VLT bills filed and awaiting committee hearings • Legislative session expected to end in May 2022 North Carolina Legislation • HB 954 which would legalize VLTs was approved by House Commerce Committee in 2021 but did not progress further • Accel is working with other stakeholders to introduce VLT legislation in 2022 • 2022 legislative session expected to begin in May 2022 Georgia Expansion • Currently allows coin- operated skill-based games, primarily in convenience stores • Ended 2021 with ~100 locations • Legislative session includes bills to legalize a prepaid gift card for Class B play • Legislative session expected to end in early April 2022 Illinois: 6th VGT & Increased Bet Limit Software • 2019 legislation allowed for the addition of a 6th machine at each location, and up to 10 total machines at certain qualified truck stops • 2019 legislation increased the max bet from $2 to $4, and increases the max payout from $500 to $1,199 • 6th VGT and increased bet limit software installations complete • Location revenue increased 30% - 35% Virginia Legislation • Unregulated games were illegal as of July 1, 2021 • VGT legislation not considered during the 2022 session
Historical Financial Summary 9 $ in millions 1. Cost of Revenue includes Illinois state gaming taxes, Scientific Gaming revenue sharing, Location revenue sharing, ATM and amusement commissions payable to locations, ATM and amusement fees, and licenses and permits for the operation of VGTs and other equipment. 2. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are non-GAAP financial measures that may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Accel does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to similar financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. For more information with respect to these Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and for a reconciliation of each of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, see page 11 "Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation.” 3. Gain (loss) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares represents a non-cash fair value adjustment at each reporting period end related to the value of these contingent shares. Upon achieving such contingency, shares of Class A-2 common stock convert to Class A-1 common stock resulting in a non-cash settlement of the obligation. 4. Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants represents a non-cash fair value adjustment at each reporting period end related to the value of these warrants. Note: Numbers may not total due to rounding. Q4 YTD YoY YoY 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020 2021 Growth 2020 2021 Growth No. of Locations 1,442 1,686 2,312 2,435 2,435 2,584 6% 2,435 2,584 6% No. of VGTs 6,439 7,649 10,499 12,247 12,247 13,639 11% 12,247 13,639 11% Net Gaming Revenue 240 322 411 301 69 185 167% 301 706 135% Other Revenue 8 13 18 16 5 7 46% 16 29 83% Gross Revenues 248 335 429 316 74 192 158% 316 735 132% % YoY Growth 43% 35% 28% (26%) 158% 132% Less: Cost of Revenue (1) (157) (217) (282) (211) (49) (130) 163% (211) (494) 134% Gross Profit 91 118 147 105 25 63 150% 105 241 129% % Margin 37% 35% 34% 33% 34% 33% 33% 33% Less: G&A Expenses (45) (54) (69) (77) (22) (32) 44% (77) (111) 43% EBITDA 46 63 77 28 3 31 1004% 28 130 366% Adjusted EBITDA (2) 47 64 80 34 5 33 606% 34 140 312% % Margin 19% 19% 19% 11% 6% 17% 11% 19% % YoY Growth 36% 25% (57%) 606% 312% Less: D&A of Property & Equipment (17) (21) (26) (21) (6) (6) (21) (25) Less: Amortization of Op Routes (10) (15) (18) (23) (6) (4) (23) (22) EBIT 20 28 33 (16) (9) 21 (16) 83 Less: Other Expenses, net (1) (3) (20) (9) (3) (4) (9) (13) Less: Interest Expense, net (8) (10) (13) (14) (4) (3) (14) (13) Less: Income tax benefit (expense) (2) (4) (5) 17 5 (3) 17 (15) Less: Gain (loss) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares (3) -- -- (10) 8 2 (3) 8 (10) Less: Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants (4) -- -- (21) 13 -- -- 13 -- Less: Loss on debt extinguishment -- -- (1) -- -- (1) -- (1) Reported Net Income (Loss) 8 11 (37) (0) (9) 7 (0) 32 Adjusted Net Income (Loss) 17 23 23 6 (2) 17 6 71 Twelve Months Ended Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, December 31,
Accel Balance Sheet 10 Note: Numbers may not total due to rounding. $ in millions December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $134 $199 Other current assets $18 $49 Total current assets $152 $248 Property and equipment, net $144 $152 Route and customer acquisition costs, net $15 $16 Location contracts acquired, net $168 $151 Goodwill $46 $46 Investment in convertible notes $30 – Deferred income tax asset $4 – Other assets $2 $3 Total assets $560 $616 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Short term debt and current maturities $18 $18 Accrued state and location gaming expense – $15 Other current liabilities $34 $39 Total current liabilities $52 $72 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt $322 $324 Contingent earnout share liability $33 $43 Other liabilities $25 $19 Total liabilities $432 $458 Total stockholders' equity $128 $158 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $560 $616
Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation 11 1. Stock-based compensation consists of options, restricted stock units and warrants. 2. Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares represents a non-cash fair value adjustment at each reporting period end related to the value of these contingent shares. Upon achieving such contingency, shares of Class A-2 common stock convert to Class A-1 common stock resulting in a non-cash settlement of the obligation. 3. Loss (gain) on change in fair value of warrants represents a non-cash fair value adjustment at each reporting period end related to the value of these warrants. 4. Calculated by excluding the impact of the non-GAAP adjustments from the current period tax provision calculations. 5. Emerging markets consist of the results, on an adjusted EBITDA basis, for non-core jurisdictions where our operations are developing. Markets are no longer considered emerging when Accel has installed or acquired at least 500 gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, or when 24 months have elapsed from the date Accel first installs or acquires gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, whichever occurs first. Note: With respect to Non-GAAP financial measures, see page 2 "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" under Important Information. Numbers may not total due to rounding. $ in millions 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020 2021 2020 2021 Reported Net Income (Loss) 8 11 (37) (0) (9) 7 (0) 32 (+) Amortization of Op Routes 10 15 18 23 6 4 23 22 (+) Stock Based Comp(1) 1 0 2 6 1 2 6 6 (+) (Gain) loss on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares (2) – – 10 (8) (2) 3 (8) 10 (+) (Gain) loss on change in fair value of w arrants (3) – – 21 (13) – – (13) – (+) Other Expenses, net 1 3 20 9 3 4 9 13 (+) Tax effect of adjustments(4) (3) (6) (11) (10) (2) (2) (10) (11) Adjusted Net Income 17 23 23 6 (2) 17 6 71 (+) D&A of Property & Equipment 17 21 26 21 6 6 21 25 (+) Interest Expense, net 8 10 13 14 4 3 14 13 (+) Emerging Markets(5) – – – 1 0 1 1 3 (+) Income Tax (Benefit) Expense 5 10 17 (7) (3) 5 (7) 26 (+) Loss on debt extinguishment – – 1 – – 1 – 1 Adjusted EBITDA 47 64 80 34 5 33 34 140 Twelve Months Ended Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, December 31, March 31, June 30, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, March 31, June 30, Sep. 30, Dec. 31, 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 Reported Net Income (Loss) 48 (47) 7 (9) 2 12 11 7 (+) Amortization of Op Routes 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 (+) Stock Based Comp(1) 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 (+) (Gain) loss on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares (2) (17) 7 4 (2) 3 3 1 3 (+) (Gain) loss on change in fair value of w arrants (3) (33) 18 2 (0) – – – – (+) Other Expenses, net 1 3 1 3 2 3 4 4 (+) D&A of Property & Equipment 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 6 (+) Interest Expense, net 4 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 (+) Emerging Markets(5) – – 0 0 1 1 1 1 (+) Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (0) (5) (7) (5) 2 6 4 3 (+) Loss on Debt Extinguishment – – – – – – – 1 Adjusted EBITDA 15 (9) 23 5 26 43 38 33 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 2021 Debt, net of current maturities 322 324 (+) Current maturities of debt 18 18 (-) Cash and cash equivalents (134) (199) Net Debt 206 143