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Exhibit 99.1

 

GameSquare Holdings Reports Record 2024 Second Quarter Results

 

Q2 2024 proforma revenue increased 24% YoY and expanded 22% QoQ to a quarterly record of $28.6 million, reflecting value of operating enhanced platform and success of growth initiatives

 

Q2 2024 proforma adjusted EBITDA loss improves significantly YoY and QoQ to $5.4 million, demonstrating benefits of growth strategies and cost reduction initiatives

 

$2.5 million sequential improvement in proforma adjusted EBITDA, supports efforts to reach profitability by the fourth quarter of 2024 as the Company expects further revenue growth, higher gross margin and additional operating cost reductions to benefit Q3 and Q4 results

 

August 14, 2024, FRISCO, TX – GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME), (“GameSquare”, or the “Company”), today announced its financial results for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2024.

 

Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, stated, “GameSquare delivered strong growth and record quarterly revenue, demonstrating the benefits of the next generation media platform we have created. Second quarter revenue of $28.6 million increased 22% over proforma revenue for the 2024 first quarter, as we continue to focus on integrating the FaZe Clan acquisition, and benefit from accelerating momentum across many areas of our business. Highlights for the quarter include expanding demand for our Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) world building creative services, and FaZe Media’s reboot and new creator roster, which garnered over 1.2 billion views during the quarter, a 28% increase over the past three months. FaZe Clan’s engaged community, combined with GameSquare’s technology assets, and media and creative services, has developed a powerful platform that provides global brands with significant value. As a result, we are seeing more demand for our offerings and expect to achieve between $55 and $60 million in higher-margin revenue during the second half of 2024.”

 

“During the second quarter, we pursued initiatives aimed at optimizing our business model and driving efficiencies across our business, which resulted in a $2.5 million improvement over the past three months in proforma adjusted EBITDA. In addition, throughout 2024, we have strengthened our balance sheet by raising over $36 million of non-dilutive capital, raised $6.5 million of capital through a paid advance agreement with Yorkville Advisors Global, and repaid the balance of our $5.7 million senior secured convertible note. We believe GameSquare has never been in a stronger financial position. As we look to the second half of the year, we are extremely excited by the direction GameSquare is headed. We believe our recent results reflect a clear path to reach positive adjusted EBITDA by the fourth quarter, supported by additional revenue growth, higher gross margin, and further operating cost reductions in the second half of the year,” concluded Mr. Kenna.

 

Reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023

 

Revenue of $28.6 million, compared to $11.4 million
Gross profit of $4.2 million, compared to $2.8 million
Net loss of $12.0 million, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $5.4 million, compared to a loss of $3.3 million

 

Proforma* results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023

(unless otherwise noted)

 

Revenue of $28.6 million, compared to $23.1 million
Gross profit of $4.2 million, compared to $4.6 million
Operating expenses of $10.0 million, or 35.1% of revenue, compared to $14.7 million or 63.6% of revenue last year

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA loss of $5.4 million, compared to a loss of $10.0 million last year, and a loss of $7.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024
Adjusted EBITDA loss was 18.9% of revenue versus 43.5% of revenue last year, and 33.7% of revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024

 

* Proforma financial results includes a full quarter contribution of FaZe Clan in the 2024 periods, and includes a full quarter contribution of Engine and FaZe Clan in the 2023 periods.

 

Reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023

 

Revenue of $46.3 million, compared to $14.2 million
Gross profit of $7.6 million, compared to $4.1 million
Net loss of $17.3 million, compared to a net loss of $8.4 million
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $9.5 million, compared to a loss of $4.8 million

 

Proforma* results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023

 

Revenue of $52.1 million, compared to $47.2 million
Gross profit of $7.9 million, compared to $8.6 million
Operating expenses of $21.6 million, or 41.5% of revenue, compared to $32.9 million or 69.8% of revenue last year
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $13.3 million, compared to a loss of $24.3 million
Adjusted EBITDA loss was 25.6% of revenue versus 51.5% of revenue last year

 

* Proforma financial results includes a full year-to-date contribution of FaZe Clan in the 2024 period, and includes a full year-to-date contribution of Engine and FaZe Clan in the 2023 period.

 

2024 Annual Guidance

 

Management expects over $100 million in annual revenue and annual gross margin to range between 22.5% to 27.5% for 2024
2024’s annual guidance is based on a proforma basis and includes a full 12 months of contribution from FaZe Clan, which was acquired on March 7, 2024
When comparing the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 results of Faze Clan, the Company has removed approximately $18 million of annualized costs, and expects to remove additional costs during the second half of 2024
Management anticipates continual quarterly improvements to profitability throughout 2024 supported by sales growth, gross margin improvement, and the benefit of cost saving initiatives

 

Conference Call Details

 

Justin Kenna, CEO, Lou Schwartz, President, and Mike Munoz CFO are scheduled to host a conference call with the investment community. Analysts and interested investors can join the call via the details below:

 

Date: August 14, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm ET

Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=Lcd9n9z4

 

 

 

 

Corporate Contact

 

Lou Schwartz, President

Phone: (216) 464-6400

Email: ir@gamesquare.com

 

Investor Relations

 

Andrew Berger

Phone: (216) 464-6400

Email: ir@gamesquare.com

 

Media Relations

 

Chelsey Northern / The Untold

Phone: (254) 855-4028

Email: pr@gamesquare.com

 

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

 

GameSquare’s (NASDAQ: GAME) mission is to revolutionize the way brands and game publishers connect with hard-to-reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. Our next generation media, entertainment, and technology capabilities drive compelling outcomes for creators and maximize our brand partners’ return on investment. Through our purpose-built platform, we provide award winning marketing and creative services, offer leading data and analytics solutions, and amplify awareness through FaZe Clan, one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. With one of the largest gaming media networks in North America, as verified by Comscore, we are reshaping the landscape of digital media and immersive entertainment. GameSquare’s largest investors are Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Goff family.

 

To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.

 

Forward-Looking Information

 

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: the Company’s and FaZe Media’s future performance, revenue, growth and profitability; and the Company’s and FaZe Media’s ability to execute their business plans. These forward-looking statements are provided only to provide information currently available to us and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, assurance or definitive statement of fact or probability. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the Company’s and FaZe Media’s ability to grow their business and being able to execute on their business plans, the Company being able to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, the Company being able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities and the Company continuing to attract qualified personnel to supports its development requirements. These assumptions, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve its objectives, the Company successfully executing its growth strategy, the ability of the Company to obtain future financings or complete offerings on acceptable terms, failure to leverage the Company’s portfolio across entertainment and media platforms, dependence on the Company’s key personnel and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company which are discussed in the Company’s most recent MD&A. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. GameSquare assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

 

 

 

 

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

 

  

June 30,

2024

  

December 31,

2023

 
Assets          
Cash  $13,895,483   $2,945,373 
Restricted cash   647,615    47,465 
Accounts receivable, net   27,217,541    16,459,684 
Government remittances   1,274,994    1,665,597 
Contingent consideration, current   293,445    207,673 
Promissory note receivable, current   378,878    - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,737,688    916,740 
Total current assets   46,445,644    22,242,532 
Investment   2,673,472    2,673,472 
Contingent consideration, non-current   -    293,445 
Promissory note receivable   8,753,884    - 
Property and equipment, net   618,272    2,464,633 
Goodwill   22,783,315    16,303,989 
Intangible assets, net   22,272,577    18,574,144 
Right-of-use assets   1,981,105    2,159,693 
Total assets  $105,528,269   $64,711,908 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
Accounts payable  $31,411,550   $23,493,472 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   13,844,503    5,289,149 
Players liability account   47,535    47,465 
Deferred revenue   2,244,965    1,930,028 
Current portion of operating lease liability   375,155    367,487 
Line of credit   5,284,771    4,518,571 
Warrant liability   46,547    102,284 
Arbitration reserve   289,999    428,624 
Total current liabilities   53,545,025    36,177,080 
Convertible debt carried at fair value   7,840,442    8,176,928 
Operating lease liability   1,807,344    1,994,961 
Total liabilities   63,192,811    46,348,969 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)          
Preferred stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)   -    - 
Common stock (no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 30,990,847 and 12,989,128 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)   -    - 
Additional paid-in capital   117,388,594    91,915,169 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (118,898)   (132,081)
Non-controlling interest   15,360,410    - 
Accumulated deficit   (90,294,648)   (73,420,149)
Total shareholders’ equity   42,335,458    18,362,939 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $105,528,269   $64,711,908 

 

 

 

 

GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Revenue  $28,586,965   $11,361,904   $46,315,189   $14,151,965 
Cost of revenue   24,352,762    8,573,785    38,687,829    10,085,002 
Gross profit   4,234,203    2,788,119    7,627,360    4,066,963 
Operating expenses:                    
General and administrative   7,134,618    4,228,666    12,053,248    6,870,346 
Selling and marketing   2,432,939    1,740,694    4,654,592    2,481,722 
Research and development   881,516    660,969    1,566,669    660,969 
Depreciation and amortization   954,746    583,217    1,710,195    723,697 
Restructuring charges   123,846    10,388    123,846    294,286 
Other operating expenses   994,717    1,013,672    2,088,137    1,497,981 
Total operating expenses   12,522,382    8,237,606    22,196,687    12,529,001 
Loss from continuing operations   (8,288,179)   (5,449,487)   (14,569,327)   (8,462,038)
Other income (expense), net:                    
Interest expense   (192,257)   (122,227)   (627,385)   (145,324)
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value   563,360    455,009    456,759    455,009 
Change in fair value of warrant liability   15,643    1,710,878    52,900    1,710,878 
Arbitration settlement reserve   43,500    739,644    138,625    739,644 
Other income (expense), net   (3,948,274)   38,826    (4,065,544)   37,894 
Total other income (expense), net   (3,518,028)   2,822,130    (4,044,645)   2,798,101 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (11,806,207)   (2,627,357)   (18,613,972)   (5,663,937)
Income tax benefit   -    -    -    5,027 
Net loss from continuing operations   (11,806,207)   (2,627,357)   (18,613,972)   (5,658,910)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   (196,934)   (1,456,666)   1,349,883    (2,770,547)
Net loss   (12,003,141)   (4,084,023)   (17,264,089)   (8,429,457)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   389,590    -    389,590    - 
Net loss attributable to attributable to GameSquare
Holdings, Inc.
  $(11,613,551)  $(4,084,023)  $(16,874,499)  $(8,429,457)
                     
Comprehensive loss, net of tax:                    
Net loss  $(12,003,141)  $(4,084,023)  $(17,264,089)  $(8,429,457)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment   (540,813)   (104,704)   13,183    (111,353)
Comprehensive loss   (12,543,954)   (4,188,727)   (17,250,906)   (8,540,810)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   389,590    -    389,590    - 
Comprehensive loss  $(12,154,364)  $(4,188,727)  $(16,861,316)  $(8,540,810)
                     
Income (loss) per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution:                    
From continuing operations  $(0.38)  $(0.22)  $(0.76)  $(0.61)
From discontinued operations   (0.01)   (0.12)   0.06    (0.30)
Loss per common share attributable to GameSquare Holdings, Inc. - basic and assuming dilution  $(0.38)  $(0.34)  $(0.71)  $(0.91)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted   30,442,837    12,131,409    23,905,674    9,283,340 

 

 

 

 

Management’s use of Non-GAAP Measures

 

This release contains certain financial performance measures, including “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA,” that are not recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. As a result, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable financial information presented in the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, see the section entitled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” below.

 

We believe EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define “EBITDA” as net income (loss) before (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) income taxes; and (iii) interest expense.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as EBITDA adjusted to exclude extraordinary items, non-recurring items and other non-cash items, including, but not limited to (i) share based compensation expense, (ii) transaction costs related to merger and acquisition activities, (iii) arbitration settlement reserves and other non-recurring legal settlement expenses, (iv) restructuring costs, primarily comprised of employee severance resulting from integration of acquired businesses, (v) impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, (vi) gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, (vii) change in fair value of assets and liabilities adjusted to fair value on a quarterly basis, (viii) gains and losses from discontinued operations, and (ix) net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

 

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable measure determined under US GAAP is set out below.

 

   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net loss  $(12,003,141)  $(4,084,023)  $(17,264,089)  $(8,429,457)
Interest expense   192,257    122,227    627,385    145,324 
Income tax benefit   -    -    -    (5,027)
Amortization and depreciation   954,746    583,217    1,710,195    723,697 
Share-based payments   602,139    317,005    1,021,367    882,385 
Transaction costs   1,037,044    1,013,672    2,130,464    1,497,981 
Arbitration settlement reserve   (43,500)   (739,644)   (138,625)   (739,644)
Restructuring costs   123,846    10,388    123,846    294,286 
Legal settlement   -    183,724    -    183,724 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (42,327)   -    (42,327)   - 
Change in fair value of warrant liability   (15,643)   (1,710,878)   (52,900)   (1,710,878)
Change in fair value of convertible debt carried at fair value   (563,360)   (455,009)   (456,759)   (455,009)
Gain on disposition of subsidiary   -    -    (3,009,891)   - 
Loss on disposition of assets   3,764,474    -    3,764,474    - 
Loss from discontinued operations   196,934    1,456,666    1,660,008    2,770,547 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   389,590    -    389,590    - 
Adjusted EBITDA  $(5,406,941)  $(3,302,655)  $(9,537,262)  $(4,842,071)