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Jackpotjoy PLC 3rd Quarter Results (3875W)

14/11/2017 7:01am

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Jackpotjoy PLC

14 November 2017

Jackpotjoy plc

Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended 30 September 2017

Q3 revenue up 14% year on year

Remain confident in meeting upper end of expectations

LONDON, 14 November 2017 - Jackpotjoy plc (LSE: JPJ), the largest online bingo-led operator in the world, today announces the results of the Jackpotjoy group (the "Group") for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017.

Financial summary

 
                       Three months ended   Three months ended   Reported   Nine months ended   Nine months ended   Reported 
                             30 Sept 2017         30 Sept 2016     Change        30 Sept 2017        30 Sept 2016     Change 
                                   (GBPm)               (GBPm)          %              (GBPm)              (GBPm)          % 
--------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ---------  ------------------  ------------------  --------- 
 Gaming revenue                      75.4                 66.4         14               222.0               194.0         14 
 Net loss (as 
  reported under 
  IFRS)                             (7.7)               (18.6)         59              (27.7)              (28.4)          2 
 Adjusted EBITDA[1]                  26.7                 25.6          4                85.9                77.1         11 
 Adjusted net 
  income1                            18.3                 21.2       (14)                60.9                63.7        (4) 
 Operating cash 
  flows                              32.6                 18.3         78                78.2                63.3         24 
 

Financial highlights for the third quarter

   --     Strong financial performance: 

o Gaming revenue rose 14%, supported by 12% growth in the Jackpotjoy segment and 28% growth at Vera&John

o Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 4%, reflecting planned increase in marketing costs

o Adjusted net income1 decreased 14% year on year due to higher interest costs related to additional debt acquired to pay the earn-out

   --     Ongoing good cash generation and net debt reduction: 

o Operating cash flow growth of 78% year on year, including a working capital inflow

o 44p of operating cash flow per share[2]

o Adjusted EBITDA(1) to cash conversion of over 100%

o Adjusted net debt[3] reduced by GBP23.4 million; adjusted net leverage ratio[4] of 3.35x reduced from 3.60x at 30 June 2017

-- No change to full year 2017 outlook, management confident of meeting recently increased market consensus

Operational highlights for the third quarter

   --     Continued improvement in core KPIs[5] year on year 

o Average Active Customers(5) grew to 251,186 in LTM to 30 September 2017, an increase of 13% year on year

o Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month5 grew to GBP22.6 million, an increase of 16% year on year

o Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active Customer(5) of GBP90, an increase of 2% year on year

Business segments highlights for the third quarter

-- Jackpotjoy (69% of Group revenue) - Positive quarterly performance across all brands with total revenue growth of 12%; Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 3% impacted by launch of new TV advertising in September; Starspins and Botemania brands (23% of segment revenues) continued to perform particularly strongly

-- Vera&John (24% of Group revenue) - Revenue growth of 28% and Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 40%; on a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 21%

-- Mandalay (7% of Group revenue) - Revenue decline of 8% and an Adjusted EBITDA(1) increase of 36% due to lower marketing spend

Financial highlights for the nine months of the year

   --   Strong financial performance: 

o Gaming revenue growth of 14% year on year

o Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 11% year on year

o Adjusted net income1 decreased 4% year on year

Outlook

The strong trading momentum seen over the first six months of the year continued into Q3 and into the early stages of Q4. As previously flagged, there will be an impact on profitability from Q4 onwards from the introduction of the UK point of consumption ("POC") tax on bonuses. Likewise, and also as previously highlighted, marketing spend is weighted towards the second half of the financial year. Management, however, remains confident in meeting the upper end of market expectations for FY17.

Neil Goulden, Executive Chairman, commented:

"The third quarter has seen a continuation in the strong underlying momentum that we saw during the first six months of 2017, with gaming revenue up 14% and Adjusted EBITDA1 up 4%. There continues to be solid customer growth across the Group, with our Vera&John business segment performing particularly well, with constant currency revenue growth of 21% in the quarter.

I am very proud of the new integrated advertising campaign for our Jackpotjoy brand, which launched in the UK in mid-September. Television personality, Paddy McGuinness, succeeded Barbara Windsor as the new brand ambassador and early signs indicate that the campaign is helping to reinforce our market leadership position in online bingo in the UK.

Finally, in October, the Group announced that Andrew McIver will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, having successfully overseen the listing on the London Stock Exchange earlier this year. In my new role as Executive Chairman, I will be responsible for leading the development and execution of long term strategy, while Simon Wykes has joined us as Group Managing Director to provide additional operational expertise.

Andy will step down as a Director on 31 December 2017 and will remain with the Company until 31 January 2018 to ensure a smooth transition of duties to the new members of the executive team. On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank him for his work in helping establish the Group as a UK plc and I wish him well in the future.

Against a positive operational backdrop and given the new management structure in place, I have full confidence that Jackpotjoy plc will continue to go from strength to strength and generate attractive returns for our shareholders."

Conference call

A conference call for analysts and investors will be held today at 1.00pm GMT / 8.00am ET. To participate, interested parties are asked to dial +44 (0) 20 3003 2666 or +1 800 608-0547, or for US shareholders +1 866 966-5335, 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call using the reference "Jackpotjoy" when prompted. A replay of the conference call will be available for 30 days by dialling +44 (0) 20 8196 1998 or +1 888 889-0604 and using reference 7636835#. A transcript will also be made available on Jackpotjoy plc's website at www.jackpotjoyplc.com/investors.

 
 Enquiries 
 
 Jackpotjoy plc                                jholden@jackpotjoyplc.com 
  Jason Holden                                  +44 (0) 207 016 9866 
  Director of Investor Relations                +44 (0) 7812 142118 
 
 Jackpotjoy Group                               amanda.brewer@jackpotjoygroup.com 
  Amanda Brewer                                  +1 416 720 8150 
  Vice President of Corporate Communications 
 
 Media Enquires 
 
 Finsbury                                      jackpotjoy@finsbury.com 
                                                +44 (0) 207 251 3801 
 James Leviton, Andy Parnis 
 

Note Regarding Non-IFRS Measures

The following non-IFRS measures are used in this release because management believes that they provide additional useful information regarding ongoing operating and financial performance. Readers are cautioned that the definitions are not recognised measures under IFRS, do not have standardised meanings prescribed by IFRS, and should not be considered in isolation or construed to be alternatives to revenues and net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the period determined in accordance with IFRS or as indicators of performance, liquidity or cash flows. The Group's method of calculating these measures may differ from the method used by other entities. Accordingly, the Group's measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities or in other jurisdictions.

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Group, is income before interest expense (net of interest income), income taxes, amortisation and depreciation, share-based compensation, independent committee related expenses, severance costs, (gain)/loss on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is another important indicator of the issuer's ability to generate liquidity to service outstanding debt and fund acquisition earn-out payments and uses this metric for such purpose. The exclusion of share-based compensation eliminates non-cash items and the exclusion of independent committee related expenses, severance costs, (gain)/loss on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets eliminates items which management believes are non-operational and non-routine.

Adjusted net income, as defined by the Group, means net income plus or minus items of note that management may reasonably quantify and believes will provide the reader with a better understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Adjusted net income is calculated by adjusting net income for accretion, amortisation of acquisition related purchase price intangibles and non-compete clauses, share-based compensation, independent committee related expenses, severance costs, (gain)/loss on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets. The exclusion of accretion and share-based compensation eliminates the non-cash impact and the exclusion of amortisation of acquisition related purchase price intangibles and non-compete clauses, independent committee related expenses, severance costs, (gain)/loss on cross currency swap, fair value adjustments on contingent consideration, transaction related costs, foreign exchange, and gain on sale of intangible assets eliminates items which management believes are non-operational and non-routine. Adjusted net income is considered by some investors and analysts for the purpose of assisting in valuing a company.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This release contains certain information and statements that may constitute "forward-looking information" (including future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "projects", "predicts", "targets", "seeks", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or "is confident of" or the negative of such words or other variations of or synonyms for such words, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, achievements or developments to be materially different from those anticipated by the Group and expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information contained in this release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the Group's future financial performance (including with respect to 2017 trading, POC tax, and our ability to pay down debt and earn-outs from future internally generated cash), the future prospects of the Group's business and operations, the Group's growth opportunities and the execution of its growth strategies. Certain of these statements relating to the Company's anticipated revenue growth and/or meeting the upper end of market expectations for FY 2017 and other similar statements may constitute a financial outlook within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. These statements reflect the Group's current expectations related to future events or its future results, performance, achievements or developments, and future trends affecting the Group. All such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, the ability of the Group to secure, maintain and comply with all required licenses, permits and certifications to carry out business in the jurisdictions in which it currently operates or intends to operate; governmental and regulatory actions, including the introduction of new laws or changes in laws (or the interpretation thereof) related to online gaming; general business, economic and market conditions (including market growth rates and the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union); the Group operating in foreign jurisdictions, the competitive environment; the expected growth of the online gaming market and potential new market opportunities; anticipated and unanticipated costs; the protection of the Group's intellectual property rights; the Group's ability to successfully integrate and realise the benefits of its completed acquisitions; the amount of expected earn-out payments required to be made; the Group's continued relationship with the Gamesys group and other third parties; the Group's ability to service its debt obligations; and the ability of the Group to obtain additional financing, if, as and when required. Such statements could also be materially affected by risks relating to the lack of available and qualified personnel or management; stock market volatility; taxation policies; competition; foreign operations; the Group's limited operating history; and the Group's ability to access sufficient capital from internal or external sources. The foregoing risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of factors that could affect the Group. Additional risk factors are discussed in Jackpotjoy plc's annual information form dated 29 March 2017. Although Jackpotjoy plc has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements or developments to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actual results, performance, achievements or developments not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results, performance, achievement or developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. While subsequent events and developments may cause the Group's expectations, estimates and views to change, Jackpotjoy plc does not undertake or assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this release should not be relied upon as representing the Group's expectations, estimates and views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. The forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based might not occur.

Any future-oriented financial information or financial outlooks in this release are based on certain assumptions regarding expected growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. While Jackpotjoy plc considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: credit, market, currency, operational, liquidity and funding risks, including changes in economic conditions, and interest rates or tax rates.

Financial Review

Revenue

The Group's revenues during the three months ended 30 September 2017 consisted of:

   --     GBP52.2 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational activities. 
   --     GBP18.4 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's operational activities. 
   --     GBP4.9 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational activities. 

The Group's revenues during the three months ended 30 September 2016 consisted of:

   --     GBP46.7 million in revenue earned from Jackpotjoy's operational activities. 
   --     GBP14.4 million in revenue earned from Vera&John's operational activities. 
   --     GBP5.3 million in revenue earned from Mandalay's operational activities. 

The increase in revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2017 in comparison with the three months ended 30 September 2016 relates primarily to organic growth of the Vera&John and Jackpotjoy segments, where revenue increased by 28% and 12%, respectively.

Costs and expenses

 
                              Three month period ended   Three month period ended 
                                     30 September 2017          30 September 2016 
                                            (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's) 
                             -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Expenses: 
 Distribution costs                             36,448                     31,518 
 Administrative costs                           29,068                     24,689 
 Transaction related costs                       1,361                     10,414 
 Severance costs                                     -                          - 
                             -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                                66,877                     66,621 
                             -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 

Distribution costs

 
                          Three month period ended   Three month period ended 
                                 30 September 2017          30 September 2016 
                                        (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's) 
                         -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Selling and marketing                      12,591                     10,796 
 Licensing fees                             11,771                     10,510 
 Gaming taxes                                8,742                      7,334 
 Processing fees                             3,344                      2,878 
                         -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                            36,448                     31,518 
                         -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 

Selling and marketing expenses consist of payments made to affiliates and general marketing expenses related to each brand. Licensing fees consist of the fees for the Mandalay and Jackpotjoy segments to operate on their respective platforms and game suppliers' fees paid by the Vera&John and Jackpotjoy segments. Gaming taxes largely consist of POC tax, which is a 15% tax on Real Money Gaming Revenue5 introduced in the UK in December 2014. Processing fees consist of costs associated with using payment providers and include payment service provider transaction and handling costs, as well as deposit and withdrawal fees. With the exception of selling and marketing expenses, distribution costs tend to be variable in relation to revenue.

The increase in distribution costs for the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 is mainly due to the higher revenues achieved.

Administrative costs

 
                                  Three month period ended   Three month period ended 
                                         30 September 2017          30 September 2016 
                                                (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's) 
                                 -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Compensation and benefits                           9,631                      7,840 
 Professional fees                                     670                        476 
 General and administrative                          2,276                      1,920 
 Amortisation and depreciation                      16,491                     14,453 
                                 -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                                    29,068                     24,689 
                                 -------------------------  ------------------------- 
 

Compensation and benefits costs consist of salaries, wages, bonuses, directors' fees, benefits and share-based compensation expense. The increase in costs for the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, relates to staff additions, operational bonus accruals, and salary increases in various business units.

Professional fees consist mainly of legal, accounting and audit fees. The variance in professional fees for the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 relates to increases in consulting and legal costs associated with the Group's growth and dual listings on both the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

General and administrative expenses consist of items, such as rent and occupancy, travel and accommodation, insurance, listing fees, technology and development costs, and other office overhead charges. The increase in these expenses for the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the same period in the prior year can be attributed mostly to higher travel costs incurred in the current period.

Amortisation and depreciation consists of amortisation of the Group's intangible assets and depreciation of the Group's tangible assets over their useful lives. The increase in amortisation and depreciation for the three months ended 30 September 2017 is due to intangible and tangible asset additions since Q1 2016, particularly the non-compete clauses (as defined below).

Transaction related costs

Transaction related costs consist of legal, professional, due diligence, and special committee fees; other direct costs/fees associated with transactions and acquisitions contemplated or completed; costs associated with the UK strategic review undertaken by the Intertain board of directors; implementing Intertain's UK-centred strategic initiatives; and costs related to corporate structure optimisation.

Business unit results

Jackpotjoy

 
                                Q3 2017          Q3 2016         Variance   Variance % 
                          GBP(millions)    GBP(millions)    GBP(millions) 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Revenue                           52.2             46.7              5.5          12% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Distribution costs                24.8             20.3              4.5          22% 
 Administration costs               4.2              3.9              0.3           8% 
 Adjusted EBITDA1                  23.2             22.5              0.7           3% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

Revenue for the Jackpotjoy segment increased quarter over quarter due to organic growth in all real money brands. Jackpotjoy UK brand revenue accounted for 65% of the Jackpotjoy segment's revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2017. While there has been steady growth at Jackpotjoy UK and Jackpotjoy Sweden brands, the sharp increase in revenue is due to the substantial growth and progression of the Starspins and Botemania brands. Collectively, they accounted for 23% of the segment's revenue, for the three months ended 30 September 2017.

Selling and marketing costs increased as expected compared to Q3 2016 and prior quarters as a substantial Jackpotjoy UK television campaign was launched in September 2017. In the three months ended 30 September 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, selling and marketing costs increased by 53%.

Vera&John

 
                                Q3 2017          Q3 2016         Variance 
                          GBP(millions)    GBP(millions)    GBP(millions)   Variance % 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Revenue                           18.4             14.4              4.0          28% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Distribution costs                 9.1              7.5              1.6          21% 
 Administration costs               4.4              3.4              1.0          29% 
 Adjusted EBITDA(1)                 4.9              3.5              1.4          40% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

Revenue for the Vera&John segment in Q3 2017 increased by 28% compared to Q3 2016 due to organic growth (including new jurisdictions) and GBP to EUR exchange rate movement. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 21% from Q3 2016. Distribution costs also increased by 21% in Q3 2017 compared to Q3 2016, as game suppliers and payment providers' costs moved proportionally with revenue. Selling and marketing costs increased by 17%.

Increases in administration costs for the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, were mainly driven by increases in personnel costs as the segment continues to grow.

Mandalay

 
                                Q3 2017          Q3 2016         Variance   Variance % 
                          GBP(millions)    GBP(millions)    GBP(millions) 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Revenue                            4.9              5.3            (0.4)         (8%) 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Distribution costs                 2.6              3.7            (1.1)        (30%) 
 Administration costs               0.4              0.2              0.2         100% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA(1)                 1.9              1.4              0.5          36% 
                        ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

Revenue for the Mandalay segment for the three months ended 30 September 2017 was 8% lower compared to the prior period in 2016 but due to lower marketing spend, the Adjusted EBITDA1 was 36% higher. Operational margins and deposit hold have been improving since the segment focused on changing promotional spend in Q1 2017. The segment continues to focus on developing a long term strategy to best maximise future growth.

Unallocated Corporate Costs

Unallocated corporate costs increased from GBP1.8 million to GBP3.2 million in the three months ended 30 September 2017 compared to the three months ended 30 September 2016. The variance mainly relates to a GBP1.0 million increase in compensation due to the addition of new staff and operational bonuses, a GBP0.3 million increase in general and administrative overhead costs associated with increased headcount and higher travel costs, as well as a GBP0.2 million increase in professional fees.

Key performance indicators

Average Active Customers is a key performance indicator used by management to assess real money customer acquisition and real money customer retention efforts of each of the Group's brands. The Group defines Average Active Customers as being real money customers who have placed at least one bet in a given month ("Average Active Customers"). "Average Active Customers per Month" is the Average Active Customers per month, averaged over a twelve-month period. While this measure is not recognised by IFRS, management believes that it is a meaningful indicator of the Group's ability to acquire and retain customers.

Real Money Gaming Revenue and Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month are key performance indicators used by management to assess revenue earned from real money gaming operations of the business. The Group defines Real Money Gaming Revenue ("Real Money Gaming Revenue") as revenue less revenue earned from the Revenue Guarantee, affiliate websites and social gaming. The Group defines Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month ("Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month") as Real Money Gaming Revenue per month, averaged over a twelve-month period. While these measures are not recognised by IFRS, management believes that they are meaningful indicators of the Group's real money gaming operational results.

Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active Customer is a key performance indicator used by management to assess the Group's ability to generate Real Money Gaming Revenue on a per customer basis. The Group defines Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active Customer ("Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active Customer") as being Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month divided by Average Active Customers per Month. While this measure is not recognised by IFRS, management believes that it is a meaningful indicator of the Group's ability to generate Real Money Gaming Revenue.

 
                                                     Twelve months ended   Twelve months ended 
                                                       30 September 2017     30 September 2016   Variance   Variance % 
                                                    --------------------  --------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 Average Active Customers per month (#)                          251,186               222,082     29,104          13% 
 Total Real Money Gaming Revenue (GBP000's) (1)                  271,508               233,514     37,994          16% 
 Average Real Money Gaming Revenue per month 
  (GBP000's)                                                      22,626                19,460      3,166          16% 
                                                    --------------------  --------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average 
  Active Customer (GBP)                                               90                    88          2           2% 
                                                    --------------------  --------------------  ---------  ----------- 
 

(1) Total Real Money Gaming Revenue for the twelve months ended 30 September 2017 consists of total revenue less other income earned from the Revenue Guarantee and Platform Migration Revenue of GBPnil (30 September 2016 - GBP3.6 million) and revenue earned from affiliate websites and social gaming revenue of GBP23.5 million (30 September 2016 - GBP24.1 million).

Monthly Real Money Gaming Revenue per Average Active Customer5 is consistent year over year which is in line with the Group's overall customer acquisition and retention strategy.

Independent review report to Jackpotjoy plc

Introduction

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017 which comprise the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes.

We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

Directors' responsibilities

The interim financial report for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017 is the responsibility of and has been approved by the directors.

As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union.

Our responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report based on our review.

Our report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our engagement and for no other purpose. No person is entitled to rely on this report unless such a person is a person entitled to rely upon this report by virtue of and for the purpose of our terms of engagement or has been expressly authorised to do so by our prior written consent. Save as above, we do not accept responsibility for this report to any other person or for any other purpose and we hereby expressly disclaim any and all such liability.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" as issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity", issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing or International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standard 34, as adopted by the European Union.

BDO LLP

Chartered Accountants

London

United Kingdom

14 November 2017

BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC305127).

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
                                  Three months ended 30        Three months ended 30          Nine months ended 30       Nine months ended 30 
                                         September 2017               September 2016                September 2017             September 2016 
                                             (GBP000's)                   (GBP000's)                    (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's) 
----------------------  -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Revenue and other 
 income 
 Gaming revenue                                  75,423                       66,368                       221,992                    193,952 
 Other income earned 
  from revenue 
  guarantee                                           -                            -                             -                      1,181 
 Other income earned 
  from platform 
  migration                                           -                            -                             -                        925 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total revenue and 
  other income(4)                                75,423                       66,368                       221,992                    196,058 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Costs and expenses 
 Distribution 
  costs(4,5)                                     36,448                       31,518                       101,994                     93,669 
 Administrative 
  costs(5)                                       29,068                       24,689                        81,945                     70,050 
 Severance costs(4)                                   -                            -                             -                      5,695 
 Transaction related 
  costs(4)                                        1,361                       10,414                         2,676                     16,578 
 Foreign exchange 
  loss(4)                                         4,607                          591                        11,506                      3,106 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total costs and 
  expenses                                       71,484                       67,212                       198,121                    189,098 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Gain on sale of                                      -                            -                       (1,002)                          - 
 intangible assets 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Fair value 
  adjustments on 
  contingent 
  consideration(15)                               1,663                       14,549                        16,364                     33,499 
 (Gain)/loss on cross 
  currency swap(10)                                   -                      (5,693)                         3,534                   (23,954) 
 Interest income(6)                                (41)                         (63)                         (136)                      (119) 
 Interest expense(6)                              9,648                        9,173                        32,366                     25,938 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Financing expenses                              11,270                       17,966                        52,128                     35,364 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Net loss for the 
  period before taxes                           (7,331)                     (18,810)                      (27,255)                   (28,404) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Current tax 
  provision/(recovery)                              447                        (118)                           806                        276 
 Deferred tax recovery                            (109)                        (113)                         (319)                      (295) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Net loss for the 
  period 
  attributable to 
  owners of the parent                          (7,669)                     (18,579)                      (27,742)                   (28,385) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Other comprehensive 
 income/(loss): Items 
 that will or may be 
 reclassified to 
 profit or loss 
 in subsequent periods 
 Foreign currency 
  translation 
  gain/(loss)                                    10,150                      (1,223)                        28,793                    (7,886) 
 Unrealised loss on 
  cross currency hedge 
  reserve(10)                                   (2,892)                            -                       (7,737)                          - 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  ----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  loss for the period 
  attributable to 
  owners of the parent                            (411)                     (19,802)                       (6,686)                   (36,271) 
                        ===============================  ===========================  ============================  ========================= 
 
 Net loss for the 
  period per share 
 Basic(7)                                     GBP(0.10)                    GBP(0.26)                     GBP(0.38)                  GBP(0.40) 
 Diluted(7)                                   GBP(0.10)                    GBP(0.26)                     GBP(0.38)                  GBP(0.40) 
                        ===============================  ===========================  ============================  ========================= 
 
   See accompanying 
   notes 
 

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
                                                                               As at                             As at 
                                                                   30 September 2017                  31 December 2016 
 ASSETS                                                                   (GBP000's)                        (GBP000's) 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Current assets 
 Cash(8)                                                                      39,208                            68,485 
 Restricted cash(8)                                                              189                               253 
 Customer deposits                                                             8,736                             8,573 
 Trade and other receivables(9)                                               15,625                            16,763 
 Current portion of cross currency 
  swap(10,15)                                                                      -                            38,171 
 Taxes receivable                                                              9,619                             6,832 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Total current assets                                                         73,377                           139,077 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Tangible assets                                                               1,368                               852 
 Intangible assets(11)                                                       308,619                           352,473 
 Goodwill(11)                                                                296,334                           296,352 
 Other long-term receivables                                                   2,169                             2,624 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Total non-current assets                                                    608,490                           652,301 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Total assets                                                                681,867                           791,378 
                                         ===========================================  ================================ 
 
 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Accounts payable and accrued 
  liabilities(12)                                                             12,363                             8,992 
 Current portion of cross currency swap                                          756                                 - 
 payable (10,15) 
 Other short-term payables(13)                                                12,163                            15,321 
 Interest payable                                                                547                               633 
 Payable to customers                                                          8,736                             8,573 
 Current portion of long-term debt(14)                                        24,583                            26,695 
 Current portion of contingent 
  consideration(15)                                                           41,073                            86,903 
 Provision for taxes                                                           7,056                             7,743 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Total current liabilities                                                   107,277                           154,860 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Contingent consideration(15)                                                  6,480                            33,284 
 Other long-term payables(16)                                                  9,852                            14,505 
 Cross currency swap payable(10,15)                                            6,709                                 - 
 Deferred tax liability                                                        1,280                             1,897 
 Convertible debentures(17)                                                      255                             3,266 
 Long-term debt(14)                                                          312,634                           344,098 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Total non-current liabilities                                               337,210                           397,050 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Total liabilities                                                           444,487                           551,910 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Equity 
 Retained earnings                                                         (198,374)                         (170,737) 
 Share capital(17)                                                             7,405                             7,298 
 Other reserves                                                              428,349                           402,907 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Total equity                                                                237,380                           239,468 
                                         -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Total liabilities and equity                                                681,867                           791,378 
                                         ===========================================  ================================ 
 

See accompanying notes

 
 UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 
  OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
                                                                                                                  Cross 
                                                                              Share-Based                      Currency       Retained 
                          Share        Share       Merger        Redeemable       Payment      Translation        Hedge     (Deficit)/ 
                        Capital      Premium      Reserve            Shares       Reserve          Reserve      Reserve       Earnings                  Total 
                     (GBP000's)   (GBP000's)   (GBP000's)        (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)       (GBP000's)   (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)             (GBP000's) 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 
 Balance 1 
  January 2016            7,051      406,002     (15,521)                 -         6,779           14,816            -      (130,094)                289,033 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 
 Comprehensive 
  loss for the 
  period: 
 Net loss for 
  the period                  -            -            -                 -             -                -            -       (28,385)               (28,385) 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  loss                        -            -            -                 -             -          (7,886)            -              -                (7,886) 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  loss for the 
  period:                     -            -            -                 -             -          (7,886)            -       (28,385)               (36,271) 
 
 Contributions 
 by and 
 distributions 
 to shareholders: 
 Conversion 
  of 
  debentures(17)            128        3,689            -                 -             -                -            -              -                  3,817 
 Exercise of 
  common share 
  warrants(17)                4          187            -                 -             -                -            -              -                    191 
 Exercise of 
  options(17)                55        1,140            -                 -         (349)                -            -            349                  1,195 
 Share-based 
  compensation(17)            -            -            -                 -         1,503                -            -              -                  1,503 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 Total 
  contributions 
  by and 
  distributions 
  to shareholders           187        5,016            -                 -         1,154                -            -            349                  6,706 
 
 Balance at 
  30 September 
  2016                    7,238      411,018     (15,521)                 -         7,933            6,930            -      (158,130)                259,468 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 
 Balance at 
  1 January 
  2017                    7,298      413,293     (15,521)                50         8,598          (3,513)            -      (170,737)                239,468 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 
 Comprehensive 
  income (loss) 
  for the period: 
 Net loss for 
  the period                  -            -            -                 -             -                -            -       (27,742)               (27,742) 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income (loss)               -            -            -                 -             -           28,793      (7,737)              -                 21,056 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income (loss) 
  for the period              -            -            -                 -             -           28,793      (7,737)       (27,742)                (6,686) 
 
 Contributions 
 by and 
 distributions 
 to shareholders: 
 Conversion 
  of 
  debentures(17)             92        2,986            -                 -             -                -            -              -                  3,078 
 Exercise of 
  options(17)                15          357            -                 -         (105)                -            -            105                    372 
 Cancellation 
  of redeemable 
  shares                      -            -            -              (50)             -                -            -              -                   (50) 
 Share-based 
  compensation(17)            -            -            -                 -         1,198                -            -              -                  1,198 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 Total 
  contributions 
  by and 
  distributions 
  to shareholders           107        3,343            -              (50)         1,093                -            -            105                  4,598 
 
 Balance at 
  30 September 
  2017                    7,405      416,636     (15,521)                 -         9,691           25,280      (7,737)      (198,374)                237,380 
                    -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------------------- 
 See accompanying 
  notes 
 

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
                                  Three months ended 30        Three months ended 30           Nine months ended 30       Nine months ended 30 
                                         September 2017               September 2016                 September 2017             September 2016 
                                             (GBP000's)                   (GBP000's)                     (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Operating activities 
 Net loss for the 
  period                                        (7,669)                     (18,579)                       (27,742)                   (28,385) 
 Add (deduct) items 
 not involving cash 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                                   16,491                       14,453                         46,651                     41,559 
 Share-based 
  compensation 
  expense(17)                                       320                          957                          1,198                      1,503 
 Current tax 
  provision/(recovery)                              447                        (118)                            806                        276 
 Deferred tax recovery                            (109)                        (113)                          (319)                      (295) 
 Interest expense, 
  net(6)                                          9,607                        9,110                         32,230                     25,819 
 Gain on sale of                                      -                            -                        (1,002)                          - 
 intangible assets 
 Fair value 
  adjustments on 
  contingent 
  consideration(15)                               1,663                       14,549                         16,364                     33,499 
 Realised/unrealised 
  (gain)/loss on cross 
  currency swap(10)                                   -                      (5,693)                          3,534                   (23,954) 
 Foreign exchange loss                            4,607                          591                         11,506                      3,106 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                                 25,357                       15,157                         83,226                     53,128 
 Change in non-cash 
 operating items 
 Trade and other 
  receivables                                     1,311                          169                            786                      4,556 
 Other long-term 
  receivables                                        84                        (363)                            536                      (416) 
 Accounts payable and 
  accrued liabilities                             2,766                          614                            922                      (414) 
 Other short-term 
  payables                                          384                          857                        (3,158)                     10,824 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Cash provided by 
  operating activities                           29,902                       16,434                         82,312                     67,678 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Income taxes paid                                    -                            -                        (6,899)                    (6,296) 
 Incomes taxes 
  received                                        2,656                        1,872                          2,758                      1,872 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total cash provided 
  by operating 
  activities                                     32,558                       18,306                         78,171                     63,254 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Financing activities 
 Restriction of cash 
  balances                                        (229)                            -                           (54)                          - 
 Proceeds from 
  exercise of warrants                                -                            -                              -                        191 
 Proceeds from 
  exercise of options                                 -                        1,093                            372                      1,192 
 Proceeds from cross                                  -                            -                         34,373                          - 
 currency swap 
 settlement(10) 
 Repayment of 
  non-compete 
  liability                                     (2,000)                            -                        (3,333)                          - 
 Interest repayment                             (7,903)                      (3,228)                       (23,112)                   (11,685) 
 Payment of contingent 
  consideration(15)                                   -                            -                       (94,218)                    (6,308) 
 Principal payments 
  made on long-term 
  debt(14)                                      (5,965)                      (4,369)                       (18,771)                   (18,225) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total cash used in 
  financing activities                         (16,097)                      (6,504)                      (104,743)                   (34,835) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of tangible 
  assets                                           (88)                        (500)                          (851)                      (597) 
 Purchase of 
  intangible assets                               (822)                        (374)                        (2,084)                    (1,109) 
 Proceeds from sale of                                -                            -                          1,002                          - 
 intangible assets 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Total cash used in 
  investing activities                            (910)                        (874)                        (1,933)                    (1,706) 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
 Net 
  increase/(decrease) 
  in cash during the 
  period                                         15,551                       10,928                       (28,505)                     26,713 
 Cash, beginning of 
  period                                         23,963                       51,569                         68,485                     31,762 
 Exchange (loss)/gain 
  on cash and cash 
  equivalents                                     (306)                      (1,641)                          (772)                      2,381 
                        -------------------------------  ---------------------------  -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 Cash, end of period                             39,208                       60,856                         39,208                     60,856 
                        ===============================  ===========================  =============================  ========================= 
 

See accompanying notes

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES FOR THREE AND NINE MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017

   1.   Corporate Information 

Jackpotjoy plc is an online gaming holding company and the parent company of The Intertain Group Limited ("Intertain"). Jackpotjoy plc was incorporated pursuant to the Companies Act 2006 (England and Wales) on 29 July 2016. Jackpotjoy plc's registered office is located at 35 Great St. Helen's, London, United Kingdom. Jackpotjoy plc became the parent company of Intertain on 25 January 2017, following a plan of arrangement transaction involving a one-for-one share exchange of all and the then outstanding common shares of Intertain shares for, at each shareholder's election, ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc or exchangeable shares of Intertain. Unless the context requires otherwise, use of "Group" in these accompanying notes means Jackpotjoy plc and its subsidiaries, as applicable.

The Group currently offers bingo, casino and other games to its customers using the Jackpotjoy, Starspins, Botemania, Vera&John, Costa Bingo, InterCasino, and other brands. The Jackpotjoy, Starspins, and Botemania brands operate off proprietary software owned by the Gamesys group, the Group's B2B software and support provider. The Vera&John and InterCasino brands operate off proprietary software owned by the Group. The Mandalay segment's bingo offerings operate off the Dragonfish platform, a software service provided by the 888 group. Additionally, the Group receives fees for marketing services provided by its affiliate portal business.

These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of Jackpotjoy plc (the "Board of Directors") on 14 November 2017.

   2.   Basis of Preparation 

Basis of presentation

These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by management on a going concern basis, are presented in compliance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, and have been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting policies and methods used and disclosed in Intertain's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 (the "Annual Financial Statements"). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the Annual Financial Statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union, which also complies with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, have been omitted or condensed.

These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Financial Statements. All defined terms used herein are consistent with those terms as defined in the Annual Financial Statements.

These Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, other than for the measurement at fair value of the Group's cross currency swap and contingent consideration.

Following Jackpotjoy plc becoming the parent company of the group (as detailed in note 1), these Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the merger method of accounting as a continuation of the Intertain business. This method is commonly applied in such situations as the accounting for such transactions is not prescribed by IFRS 3 - Business Combinations or other applicable IFRS, which instead prompts IFRS-reporting entities to look to alternative generally accepted accounting principles for guidance. The result of the application is to present the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as if Jackpotjoy plc has always been the parent company and owned all of the subsidiaries, and the comparatives have also been prepared on that basis. The adoption of the merger method of accounting had no impact on reported earnings per share.

The comparative financial information for the year ended 31 December 2016 in these Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements does not constitute statutory accounts for that year. The auditors' report on the statutory accounts for the period ended 31 December 2016 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under sections 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

As at 30 September 2017, the Group has consolidated current assets and current liabilities of GBP73.4 million and GBP107.3 million, respectively, giving rise to a net current liability of GBP33.9 million. Cash generated through future operating activities is sufficient to cover the net current liability.

Basis of consolidation

Jackpotjoy plc's Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements consolidate the parent company and all of its subsidiaries. The parent controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary. All transactions and balances between companies are eliminated on consolidation.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which Jackpotjoy plc obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses on transactions between Jackpotjoy plc's subsidiaries are eliminated. Profit and losses resulting from intercompany transactions that are recognised in assets are also eliminated.

   3.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

For a description of the Group's significant accounting policies, critical accounting estimates and assumptions, and related information see note 3 to the Annual Financial Statements. Other than what is described below, there have been no changes to the Group's significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates and assumptions during the nine months ended 30 September 2017.

Change in presentation currency

Effective from 1 January 2017, the Group changed its presentation currency from Canadian dollars ("CAD" or "$") to pounds sterling ("GBP" or "GBP"). Comparative information has been restated in pounds sterling in accordance with the guidance defined in IAS 21 - The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. The Q3 2016 Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been retranslated from Canadian dollars to pounds sterling using the procedures outlined below:

-- income and expenses were translated into pounds sterling at average quarterly rates of exchange ($:GBP - 0.5840). Differences resulting from the retranslation on the opening net assets and the results for the year have been taken to reserves;

-- share capital and other reserves were translated at historic rates prevailing at the dates of transactions;

-- quarterly average exchange rates were used to convert changes in items not involving cash and cash provided by/(used in) operating activities, financing activities, and investing activities. Spot rates were used to convert cash balances, beginning of period and cash balances, end of period.

As a result of this change, no retranslation movement will be recorded in the Statements of Comprehensive Income for subsidiaries whose functional currency is GBP.

Hedge accounting

Effective from 31 March 2017, the Group has elected to use hedge accounting for the purposes of recognising realised and unrealised gains and losses associated with the New Currency Swap (as defined in note 10), in accordance with guidance provided in IAS 39 - Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

IAS 39 permits hedge accounting under certain circumstances provided that the hedging relationship is:

-- formally designated and documented, including the entity's risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged, and how the entity will assess the hedging instrument's effectiveness;

-- expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk as designated and documented, and effectiveness can be reliably measured; and

   --      assessed on an ongoing basis and determined to have been highly effective. 

Based on the Group's analysis of the requirements outlined above, it was concluded that the New Currency Swap meets all the necessary criteria and qualifies for use of hedge accounting.

   4.   Segment Information 

The following tables present selected financial results for each segment and the unallocated corporate costs:

Three months ended 30 September 2017:

 
                                                                             Unallocated Corporate 
                              Jackpotjoy         Vera&John       Mandalay                    Costs         Total 
                              (GBP000's)        (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)               (GBP000's)    (GBP000's) 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Total revenue                    52,193            18,355          4,875                        -        75,423 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 
 Distribution costs               24,747             9,094          2,587                       20        36,448 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                    12,243             2,550          1,604                       94        16,491 
 Compensation, 
  professional, and 
  general and 
  administrative 
  expenses                         4,240             4,385            411                    3,541        12,577 
 Transaction related 
  costs                                -                 -              -                    1,361         1,361 
 Foreign exchange                    172               130             17                    4,288         4,607 
 Financing, net                        -              (40)              1                   11,309        11,270 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Income/(loss) for the 
  period before taxes             10,791             2,236            255                 (20,613)       (7,331) 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Taxes                                 -               338              -                        -           338 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                      10,791             1,898            255                 (20,613)       (7,669) 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                      10,791             1,898            255                 (20,613)       (7,669) 
 Interest 
  (income)/expense, net                -              (40)              1                    9,646           9,607 
 Taxes                                 -               338              -                        -             338 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                    12,243             2,550          1,604                       94          16,491 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 EBITDA                           23,034             4,746          1,860                 (10,873)          18,767 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Share-based 
  compensation                         -                 -              -                      320             320 
 Transaction related 
  costs                                -                 -              -                    1,361           1,361 
 Fair value adjustment 
  on contingent 
  consideration                        -                 -              -                    1,663           1,663 
 Foreign exchange                    172               130             17                    4,288           4,607 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                  23,206             4,876          1,877                  (3,241)          26,718 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                      10,791             1,898            255                 (20,613)         (7,669) 
 Share-based 
  compensation                         -                 -              -                      320             320 
 Transaction related 
  costs                                -                 -              -                    1,361           1,361 
 Fair value adjustment 
  on contingent 
  consideration                        -                 -              -                    1,663           1,663 
 Foreign exchange                    172               130             17                    4,288           4,607 
 Amortisation of 
  acquisition related 
  purchase price 
  intangibles and 
  non-compete clauses             12,243             2,190          1,588                        -          16,021 
 Accretion                             -                 -              -                    2,000           2,000 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Adjusted net 
  income/(loss)                   23,206             4,218          1,860                 (10,981)          18,303 
                          --------------  ----------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 
 

Nine months ended 30 September 2017:

 
                                                                           Unallocated Corporate 
                             Jackpotjoy        Vera&John       Mandalay                    Costs         Total 
                             (GBP000's)       (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)               (GBP000's)    (GBP000's) 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Total revenue                  155,191           51,458         15,343                        -       221,992 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 
 Distribution costs              68,541           25,020          8,355                       78       101,994 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                   34,177            7,383          4,805                      286        46,651 
 Compensation, 
  professional, and 
  general and 
  administrative 
  expenses                       12,566           12,069            961                    9,698        35,294 
 Transaction related 
  costs                               -                -              -                    2,676         2,676 
 Foreign exchange                    76              608             26                   10,796        11,506 
 Gain on sale of 
  intangible assets                   -          (1,002)              -                        -       (1,002) 
 Financing, net                       -            (127)              3                   52,252        52,128 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Income/(loss) for the 
  period before taxes            39,831            7,507          1,193                 (75,786)      (27,255) 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Taxes                                -              487              -                        -           487 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                     39,831            7,020          1,193                 (75,786)      (27,742) 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  ------------ 
 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                     39,831            7,020          1,193                 (75,786)        (27,742) 
 Interest 
  (income)/expense, net               -            (127)              3                   32,354          32,230 
 Taxes                                -              487              -                        -             487 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                   34,177            7,383          4,805                      286          46,651 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 EBITDA                          74,008           14,763          6,001                 (43,146)          51,626 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Share-based 
  compensation                        -                -              -                    1,198           1,198 
 Fair value adjustment 
  on contingent 
  consideration                       -                -              -                   16,364          16,364 
 Loss on cross currency 
  swap                                -                -              -                    3,534           3,534 
 Transaction related 
  costs                               -                -              -                    2,676           2,676 
 Gain on sale of 
  intangible assets                   -          (1,002)              -                        -         (1,002) 
 Foreign exchange                    76              608             26                   10,796          11,506 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                 74,084           14,369          6,027                  (8,578)          85,902 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                     39,831            7,020          1,193                 (75,786)        (27,742) 
 Share-based 
  compensation                        -                -              -                    1,198           1,198 
 Fair value adjustment 
  on contingent 
  consideration                       -                -              -                   16,364          16,364 
 Loss on cross currency 
  swap                                -                -              -                    3,534           3,534 
 Transaction related 
  costs                               -                -              -                    2,676           2,676 
 Gain on sale of 
  intangible assets                   -          (1,002)              -                        -         (1,002) 
 Foreign exchange                    76              608             26                   10,796          11,506 
 Amortisation of 
  acquisition related 
  purchase price 
  intangibles and 
  non-compete clauses            34,177            6,402          4,774                        -          45,353 
 Accretion                            -                -              -                    9,051           9,051 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 Adjusted net 
  income/(loss)                  74,084           13,028          5,993                 (32,167)          60,938 
                         --------------  ---------------  -------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 
 

Three months ended 30 September 2016:

 
                                                                                  Unallocated Corporate 
                                Jackpotjoy          Vera&John       Mandalay                      Costs          Total 
                                (GBP000's)         (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)                 (GBP000's)     (GBP000's) 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 Total revenue and other 
  income                            46,658             14,422          5,288                          -         66,368 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 Distribution costs                 20,315              7,470          3,659                         74         31,518 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                      10,428              2,438          1,585                          2         14,453 
 Compensation, 
  professional, and 
  general and 
  administrative expenses            3,876              3,424            264                      2,672         10,236 
 Transaction related costs               -                200              -                     10,214         10,414 
 Foreign exchange                       55                343           (34)                        227            591 
 Financing, net                          -                (5)              2                     17,969         17,966 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 Income/(loss) for the 
  period before taxes               11,984                552          (188)                   (31,158)       (18,810) 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 Taxes                                   -              (231)              -                          -          (231) 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 Net income/(loss) for the 
  period                            11,984                783          (188)                   (31,158)       (18,579) 
                            --------------  -----------------  -------------  -------------------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Net income/(loss) for the 
  period                             11,984                783          (188)                  (31,158)       (18,579) 
 Interest (income)/expense, 
  net                                     -                (5)              2                     9,113          9,110 
 Taxes                                    -              (231)              -                         -          (231) 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                       10,428              2,438          1,585                         2         14,453 
                             --------------  -----------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------- 
 EBITDA                              22,412              2,985          1,399                  (22,043)          4,753 
                             --------------  -----------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------- 
 Share-based compensation                 -                  -              -                       957            957 
 Fair value adjustment on 
  contingent consideration                -                  -              -                    14,549         14,549 
 Gain on cross currency 
  swap                                    -                  -              -                   (5,693)        (5,693) 
 Transaction related costs                -                200              -                    10,214         10,414 
 Foreign exchange                        55                343           (34)                       227            591 
                             --------------  -----------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------- 
 Adjusted EBITDA                     22,467              3,528          1,365                   (1,789)         25,571 
                             --------------  -----------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Net income/(loss) for the period           11,984             783          (188)               (31,158)      (18,579) 
 Share-based compensation                        -               -              -                    957           957 
 Fair value adjustment on 
  contingent consideration                       -               -              -                 14,549        14,549 
 Gain on cross currency swap                     -               -              -                (5,693)       (5,693) 
 Transaction related costs                       -             200              -                 10,214        10,414 
 Foreign exchange                               55             343           (34)                    227           591 
 Amortisation of acquisition 
  related 
  purchase price intangibles                10,428           2,275          1,585                      -        14,288 
 Accretion                                       -               -              -                  4,650         4,650 
                                    --------------  --------------  -------------  ---------------------  ------------ 
 Adjusted net income/(loss)                 22,467           3,601          1,363                (6,254)        21,177 
                                    --------------  --------------  -------------  ---------------------  ------------ 
 

Nine months ended 30 September 2016:

 
                                                                             Unallocated Corporate 
                               Jackpotjoy       Vera&John       Mandalay                     Costs         Total 
                               (GBP000's)      (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)                (GBP000's)    (GBP000's) 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 Total revenue and other 
  income                          135,645          43,857         16,556                         -       196,058 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 Distribution costs                61,242          21,427         10,773                       227        93,669 
 Amortisation and 
  depreciation                     30,912           6,308          4,328                        11        41,559 
 Compensation, 
  professional, and 
  general and 
  administrative 
  expenses                         11,505           8,618            825                     7,543        28,491 
 Severance costs                        -               -              -                     5,695         5,695 
 Transaction related 
  costs                                 -             642              -                    15,936        16,578 
 Foreign exchange                   (278)             636          (102)                     2,850         3,106 
 Financing, net                         -            (48)              5                    35,407        35,364 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 Income/(loss) for the 
  period before taxes              32,264           6,274            727                  (67,669)      (28,404) 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 Taxes                                  -            (19)              -                         -          (19) 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 Net income/(loss) for 
  the period                       32,264           6,293            727                  (67,669)      (28,385) 
                          ---------------  --------------  -------------  ------------------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 Net income/(loss) for the period                      32,264     6,293      727    (67,669)    (28,385) 
 Interest (income)/expense, net                             -      (48)        5      25,862      25,819 
 Taxes                                                      -      (19)        -           -        (19) 
 Amortisation and depreciation                         30,912     6,308    4,328          11      41,559 
                                                     --------  --------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 EBITDA                                                63,176    12,534    5,060    (41,796)      38,974 
                                                     --------  --------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 Share-based compensation                                   -         -        -       1,503       1,503 
 Severance costs                                            -         -        -       5,695       5,695 
 Independent Committee related expenses                     -         -        -       1,693       1,693 
 Fair value adjustment on contingent consideration          -         -        -      33,499      33,499 
 Gain on cross currency swap                                -         -        -    (23,954)    (23,954) 
 Transaction related costs                                  -       642        -      15,936      16,578 
 Foreign exchange                                       (278)       636    (102)       2,850       3,106 
 Adjusted EBITDA                                       62,898    13,812    4,958     (4,574)      77,094 
                                                     --------  --------  -------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 
 Net income/(loss) for the period                                  32,264    6,293     727   (67,669)   (28,385) 
 Share-based compensation                                               -        -       -      1,503      1,503 
 Severance costs                                                        -        -       -      5,695      5,695 
 Independent Committee related expenses                                 -        -       -      1,693      1,693 
 Fair value adjustment on contingent consideration                      -        -       -     33,499     33,499 
 Gain on cross currency swap                                            -        -       -   (23,954)   (23,954) 
 Transaction related costs                                              -      642       -     15,936     16,578 
 Foreign exchange                                                   (278)      636   (102)      2,850      3,106 
 Amortisation of acquisition related purchase price intangibles    30,912    5,925   4,328          -     41,165 
 Accretion                                                              -        -       -     12,845     12,845 
                                                                  -------  -------  ------  ---------  --------- 
 Adjusted net income/(loss)                                        62,898   13,496   4,953   (17,602)     63,745 
                                                                  -------  -------  ------  ---------  --------- 
 

The following table presents net assets per segment and unallocated corporate costs as at 30 September 2017:

 
                           Jackpotjoy     Vera&John      Mandalay   Unallocated Corporate Costs         Total 
                           (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)                    (GBP000's)    (GBP000's) 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 Current assets                13,171        34,800         6,747                        18,659        73,377 
 Goodwill                     224,348        55,374        16,612                             -       296,334 
 Long-term assets             265,222        33,414        13,425                            95       312,156 
 Total assets                 502,741       123,588        36,784                        18,754       681,867 
 
 Current liabilities            6,360        17,896         1,824                        81,197       107,277 
 Long-term liabilities              -         1,280             -                       335,930       337,210 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities              6,360        19,176         1,824                       417,127       444,487 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 
 Net assets                   496,381       104,412        34,960                     (398,373)       237,380 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 

The following table presents net assets per segment and unallocated corporate costs as at

31 December 2016:

 
                           Jackpotjoy     Vera&John      Mandalay   Unallocated Corporate Costs         Total 
                           (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)                    (GBP000's)    (GBP000's) 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 Current assets                15,033        38,870         6,509                        78,665       139,077 
 Goodwill                     224,348        55,392        16,612                             -       296,352 
 Long-term assets             277,702        38,163        18,020                        22,064       355,949 
 Total assets                 517,083       132,425        41,141                       100,729       791,378 
 
 Current liabilities            5,790        16,711         1,483                       130,876       154,860 
 Long-term liabilities              -         1,897             -                       395,153       397,050 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities              5,790        18,608         1,483                       526,029       551,910 
 
 Net assets                   511,293       113,817        39,658                     (425,300)       239,468 
                         ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------------------  ------------ 
 

During the nine months ended 30 September 2017 and 2016, substantially all of the revenue earned by the Group was in Europe. Non-current assets by geographical location as at 30 September 2017 were as follows: Europe GBP88.8 million (31 December 2016 - GBP93.6 million) and the Americas GBP519.7 million (31 December 2016 - GBP558.7 million).

   5.   Costs and Expenses 
 
                                                           Three Months         Nine Months Ended    Nine Months Ended 
                                                                  Ended         30 September 2017    30 September 2016 
                                     Three Months Ended    30 September                (GBP000's)           (GBP000's) 
                                      30 September 2017            2016 
                                             (GBP000's)      (GBP000's) 
                                -----------------------  --------------  ------------------------  ------------------- 
 Distribution costs: 
 Selling and marketing                           12,591          10,796                    33,040               32,362 
 Licensing fees                                  11,771          10,510                    34,683               31,148 
 Gaming taxes                                     8,742           7,334                    25,203               21,498 
 Processing fees                                  3,344           2,878                     9,068                8,661 
                                                 36,448          31,518                   101,994               93,669 
                                -----------------------  --------------  ------------------------  ------------------- 
 
 
 
   Administrative costs: 
 Compensation and benefits                        9,631           7,840                    25,722               20,641 
 Professional fees                                  670             476                     2,675                3,294 
 General and administrative                       2,276           1,920                     6,897                4,556 
 Tangible asset depreciation                        119              51                       303                  105 
 Intangible asset amortisation                   16,372          14,402                    46,348               41,454 
                                                 29,068          24,689                    81,945               70,050 
                                -----------------------  --------------  ------------------------  ------------------- 
 
   6.   Interest Income/Expense 
 
                                          Three Months Ended    Three Months    Nine Months Ended    Nine Months Ended 
                                           30 September 2017           Ended    30 September 2017    30 September 2016 
                                                  (GBP000's)    30 September           (GBP000's)           (GBP000's) 
                                                                        2016 
                                                                  (GBP000's) 
                                         -------------------  --------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 Interest earned on cash held during 
  the period                                              41              63                  136                  119 
                                         -------------------  --------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 Total interest income                                    41              63                  136                  119 
                                         -------------------  --------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 
 Interest paid and accrued on long-term 
  debt                                                 7,645           4,400               23,309               12,743 
 Accretion of discount recognised on 
  contingent consideration                               752           4,049                5,220               11,197 
 Interest paid and accrued on 
  convertible debentures                                   3             123                   43                  350 
 Interest accretion recognised on 
  convertible debentures                                   5             106                   35                  290 
 Interest accretion recognised on 
  long-term debt                                         774             495                2,334                1,358 
 Interest accretion recognised on other 
  long-term liabilities                                  469               -                1,425                    - 
 Total interest expense                                9,648           9,173               32,366               25,938 
                                         -------------------  --------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 
   7.   Earnings per Share 

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 
                                     Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended    Nine Months Ended 
                                      30 September 2017    30 September 2016    30 September 2017    30 September 2016 
                                             (GBP000's)           (GBP000's)           (GBP000's)           (GBP000's) 
                                    -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 Numerator: 
 Net loss - basic                               (7,669)             (18,579)             (27,742)             (28,385) 
 Net loss - diluted(1)                          (7,669)             (18,579)             (27,742)             (28,385) 
                                    -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 
 Denominator: 
 Weighted average number of shares 
  outstanding - basic                            73,988               70,865               73,801               70,666 
                                    -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 
 Instruments, which are 
 anti-dilutive: 
 Weighted average effect of 
  dilutive share options                            434                  801                  412                  833 
 Weighted average effect of 
  convertible debentures(2)                          87                2,629                  294                2,759 
 Net loss per share(3,4) 
                                    -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 Basic                                        GBP(0.10)            GBP(0.26)            GBP(0.38)            GBP(0.40) 
 Diluted(1)                                   GBP(0.10)            GBP(0.26)            GBP(0.38)            GBP(0.40) 
                                    -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------- 
 

(1) In the case of a net loss, the effect of share options potentially exercisable on diluted loss per share will be anti-dilutive; therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share will be the same.

(2) An assumed conversion of convertible debentures had an anti-dilutive effect on loss per share for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017 and 30 September 2016.

(3) Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year.

(4) Diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period and adjusted for the number of potentially dilutive share options and contingently issuable instruments.

   8.   Cash and Restricted Cash 
 
                              30 September 2017   31 December 2016 
                                     (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                             ------------------  ----------------- 
 Cash                                    38,994             33,558 
 Segregated cash*                           214             34,927 
                             ------------------  ----------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents               39,208             68,485 
 Restricted cash - other                    189                253 
                             ------------------  ----------------- 
 Total cash balances                     39,397             68,738 
                             ------------------  ----------------- 
 

* This balance consists of cash on deposit with payment service providers, as well as segregated funds held in accordance with the terms of the Jackpotjoy earn-out payment, where the Group was required to segregate 90% of its excess cash flow, less mandatory repayments of the Group's long-term debt and earn-out payments, in a non-operational bank account. Since the Group made a final earn-out payment of GBP94.2 million for the non-Spanish assets of the Jackpotjoy segment on 21 June 2017, no cash was required to be segregated for this purpose at 30 September 2017 (GBP34.7 million as at 31 December 2016). Segregated cash does not qualify as restricted cash and, as such, it is included in cash.

   9.   Trade and Other Receivables 

Receivables consist of the following items:

 
                                 30 September 2017 (GBP000's)   31 December 2016 
                                                                      (GBP000's) 
                                -----------------------------  ----------------- 
 Due from the Gamesys group                             6,289              9,242 
 Due from the 888 group                                 2,650              1,625 
 Affiliate revenue receivable                           2,178              1,766 
 Short-term loans receivable                              659                572 
 Swap-related receivable                                    -              1,948 
 Prepaid expenses                                       3,548                967 
 Other                                                    301                643 
                                ----------------------------- 
                                                       15,625             16,763 
                                -----------------------------  ----------------- 
 

10. Cross Currency Swap

On 23 November 2015, the Group entered into a cross currency swap agreement (the "Currency Swap") in order to minimise the Group's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations between GBP and the US dollar ("USD") as cash generated from the Group's operations is largely in GBP, while a portion of the principal and interest payments on the Group's credit facilities are in USD. Under the Currency Swap, 90% of the Group's USD term loan interest and principal payments were swapped into GBP. The Group paid a fixed 7.81% interest in place of floating USD interest payments of LIBOR plus 6.5% (LIBOR floor of 1%). The interest and principal payments were made at a GBP/USD foreign exchange rate of 1.5135 on a USD notional amount of $293,962,500.

On 28 March 2017, the Group terminated the Currency Swap and realised total proceeds of approximately USD 42.6 million (GBP34.4 million) and subsequently entered into a new cross currency swap agreement (the "New Currency Swap"). Under the New Currency Swap, 50% of the Group's term loan interest and principal payments will be swapped into GBP. The Group will pay a fixed 7.4% interest in place of floating USD interest payments of LIBOR plus 6.5% (LIBOR floor of 1%). The interest and principal payments will be made at a GBP/USD foreign exchange rate of 1.2584 on a USD notional amount of $136,768,333. The New Currency Swap expires on 30 September 2019. The agreement was entered into at no cost to the Group.

The fair value of the New Currency Swap liability as at 30 September 2017 is GBP7.5 million

(31 December 2016 - asset of GBP38.2 million).

Jackpotjoy plc has elected to use hedge accounting for the purposes of recognising realised and unrealised gains and losses associated with the New Currency Swap.

11. Intangible Assets and Goodwill

As at 30 September 2017

 
                      Gaming       Customer                          Partnership   Non-Compete 
                    Licenses  Relationships    Software       Brand   Agreements       Clauses    Goodwill       Total 
                  (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)   (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)  (GBP000's) 
                ------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Cost 
 Balance, 
  1 January 
  2017                    94        340,927      21,670      70,054       12,900        20,434     317,829     783,908 
 Additions                 -              -       1,989           -            -             -           -       1,989 
 Translation             (1)            292         592       (110)            -             -     (1,715)       (942) 
                                             ---------- 
 Balance, 
  30 September 
  2017                    93        341,219      24,251      69,944       12,900        20,434     316,114     784,955 
                ------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Accumulated 
  amortisation 
 Balance, 
  1 January 
  2017                    34         96,811       7,414       6,523        2,824             -      21,477     135,083 
 Amortisation             11         33,801       3,576       2,628        1,225         5,107           -      46,348 
 Translation               6             51         241        (30)            -             -     (1,697)     (1,429) 
                                                                                                            ---------- 
 Balance, 
  30 September 
  2017                    51        130,663      11,231       9,121        4,049         5,107      19,780     180,002 
                ------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Carrying 
  value 
 Balance, 
  30 September 
  2017                    42        210,556      13,020      60,823        8,851        15,327     296,334     604,953 
                ------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 

As at 31 December 2016

 
 
                    Gaming       Customer                 Revenue              Partnership   Non-Compete 
                  Licenses  Relationships    Software   Guarantee       Brand   Agreements       Clauses    Goodwill       Total 
                (GBP000's)     (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)   (GBP000's)    (GBP000's)  (GBP000's)  (GBP000's) 
                ----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Cost 
 Balance, 
  1 January 
  2016                  76        337,502      17,175       4,010      68,284       12,900             -     306,295     746,242 
 Additions               -              -       1,836           -           -            -        20,434           -      22,270 
 Translation            18          3,425       2,659         783       1,770            -             -      11,534      20,189 
 Expiry                  -              -           -     (4,793)           -            -             -           -     (4,793) 
                                           ---------- 
 Balance, 
  31 December 
  2016                  94        340,927      21,670           -      70,054       12,900        20,434     317,829     783,908 
                ----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Accumulated 
  amortisation 
 Balance, 
  1 January 
  2016                  23         47,956       3,279           -       2,681        1,558             -      17,969      73,466 
 Amortisation            9         47,405       3,683           -       3,466        1,232             -           -      55,795 
 Translation             2          1,450         452           -         376           34             -       3,508       5,822 
                                                                                                                      ---------- 
 Balance, 
  31 December 
  2016                  34         96,811       7,414           -       6,523        2,824             -      21,477     135,083 
                ----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Carrying 
  value 
                ----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Balance, 
  31 December 
  2016                  60        244,116      14,256           -      63,531       10,076        20,434     296,352     648,825 
                ----------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  ------------  ----------  ---------- 
 

12. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of the following items:

 
                                         30 September 2017   31 December 2016 
                                                (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                                        ------------------  ----------------- 
 Affiliate/marketing expenses payable                5,112              3,058 
 Payable to game suppliers                           1,512                950 
 Compensation payable                                2,949              2,989 
 Loyalty program payable                               252                260 
 Professional fees                                     730                349 
 Gaming tax payable                                    416                526 
 Other                                               1,392                860 
                                        ------------------  ----------------- 
                                                    12,363              8,992 
                                        ------------------  ----------------- 
 

13. Other Short-Term Payables

Other short-term payables consist of:

 
                                                          30 September 2017   31 December 2016 
                                                                 (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                                                         ------------------  ----------------- 
 
 Transaction related payables                                         3,496              9,321 
 Current portion of other long-term payables (Note 16)                8,667              6,000 
                                                         ------------------  ----------------- 
                                                                     12,163             15,321 
                                                         ------------------  ----------------- 
 

14. Credit Facilities

Below is the breakdown of the First Lien Facilities and the Second Lien Facility:

 
                                                      Incremental First Lien 
                                      Term Loan                     Facility   Second Lien Facility              Total 
                                     (GBP000's)                   (GBP000's)             (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 
 Balance, 1 January 2016                207,158                            -                      -            207,158 
 Principal                                    -                       70,000                 90,000            160,000 
 Repayment                             (26,906)                            -                      -           (26,906) 
 Debt financing costs                         -                      (2,482)                (6,792)            (9,274) 
 Accretion(1)                             1,868                           16                     35              1,919 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation                            37,896                            -                      -             37,896 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 Balance, 31 December 2016              220,016                       67,534                 83,243            370,793 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 Repayment                             (18,771)                            -                      -           (18,771) 
 Accretion(1)                             1,424                          290                    620              2,334 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation                          (17,139)                            -                      -           (17,139) 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 Balance, 30 September 2017             185,530                       67,824                 83,863            337,217 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 
 Current portion                         24,583                            -                      -             24,583 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 Non-current portion                    160,947                       67,824                 83,863            312,634 
                              -----------------  ---------------------------  ---------------------  ----------------- 
 

(1) Effective interest rates are as follows: Term Loan - 8.69%, Incremental First Lien Facility - 8.32%, Second Lien Facility - 11.75%.

15. Financial Instruments

The principal financial instruments used by the Group are summarised below:

Financial assets

 
                                       Loans and receivables 
                                30 September 2017   31 December 2016 
                                       (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                               ------------------  ----------------- 
 Cash and restricted cash                  39,397             68,738 
 Trade and other receivables               15,625             16,763 
 Other long-term receivables                2,169              2,624 
 Customer deposits                          8,736              8,573 
                               ------------------  ----------------- 
                                           65,927             96,698 
                               ------------------  ----------------- 
 

Financial liabilities

 
                                              Financial liabilities at amortised cost 
                                                30 September 2017     31 December 2016 
                                                       (GBP000's)           (GBP000's) 
                                            ---------------------  ------------------- 
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                  12,363                8,992 
 Other long-term payables                                   9,852               14,505 
 Other short-term payables                                 12,163               15,321 
 Interest payable                                             547                  633 
 Payable to customers                                       8,736                8,573 
 Convertible debentures                                       255                3,266 
 Long-term debt                                           337,217              370,793 
                                            ---------------------  ------------------- 
                                                          381,133              422,083 
                                            ---------------------  ------------------- 
 

The carrying values of the financial instruments noted above, with the exception of convertible debentures, approximate their fair values. The convertible debentures' fair value as at 30 September 2017 amounted to GBP0.5 million. Fair value was determined based on a quoted market price in an active market.

Other financial instruments

 
                                        Financial instruments recognised at fair value through profit or loss - assets 
                                                                                                         (liabilities) 
                                                       30 September 2017                              31 December 2016 
                                                              (GBP000's)                                    (GBP000's) 
                            --------------------------------------------  -------------------------------------------- 
 Cross currency swap                                             (7,465)                                        38,171 
 Contingent consideration                                       (47,553)                                     (120,187) 
                            --------------------------------------------  -------------------------------------------- 
                                                                (55,018)                                      (82,016) 
                            --------------------------------------------  -------------------------------------------- 
 

Fair value hierarchy

The hierarchy of the Group's financial instruments carried at fair value is as follows:

 
                                           Level 2                                Level 3 
                            -------------------------------------  ------------------------------------- 
                             30 September 2017   31 December 2016   30 September 2017   31 December 2016 
                                    (GBP000's)         (GBP000's)          (GBP000's)         (GBP000's) 
                            ------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ----------------- 
 Cross currency swap                   (7,465)             38,171                   -                  - 
 Contingent consideration                    -                  -            (47,553)          (120,187) 
                            ------------------  -----------------  ------------------  ----------------- 
 

The cross currency swap balance represents the fair value of cash inflows/(outflows) under the Currency Swap or the New Currency Swap, as applicable.

Contingent consideration represents the fair value of the cash outflows under earn-out agreements that would result from the performance of acquired businesses. The key inputs into the fair value estimation of these liabilities include the forecast performance of the underlying businesses, the probability of achieving forecasted results and the discount rate applied in deriving a present value from those forecasts. Significant increase (decrease) in the business' performance would result in a higher (lower) fair value of the contingent consideration, while significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate would result in a lower (higher) fair value of the contingent consideration. Additionally, as earn-out periods draw closer to their completion, the range of probability factors will decrease.

A discounted cash flow valuation model was used to determine the value of the contingent consideration. The model considers the present value of the expected payments, discounted using a risk-adjusted discount rate of 7%. The expected payments are determined by considering the possible scenarios of forecast EBITDA, the amount to be paid under each scenario and the probability of each scenario.

Without probability and discount factors, the fair value of the contingent consideration would be approximately 25% higher (GBP12.1 million), than its value at 30 September 2017, increasing the current portion of the contingent consideration, which is composed of the Botemania earn-out payment and the first Jackpotjoy milestone payment, by GBP8.6 million and increasing the long-term contingent consideration, which is composed of the final Jackpotjoy milestone payments due in 2019 and 2020, by GBP3.5 million. This assumes that the financial performance of the Jackpotjoy operating segment remains in line with management's expectations.

On 21 June 2017, Jackpotjoy plc made a final earn-out payment in the amount of GBP94.2 million for the non-Spanish assets within its Jackpotjoy segment.

As at 30 September 2017, the contingent consideration balance related to the earn-out payment remaining on the Spanish assets included in the Jackpotjoy segment and milestone payments related to the Jackpotjoy segment.

The movement in Level 3 financial instruments is detailed below:

 
                                                (GBP000's) 
                                               ----------- 
 
 Contingent consideration, 1 January 2016          209,625 
 Addition                                                - 
 Fair value adjustments                             49,382 
 Payments                                        (156,308) 
 Accretion of discount                              15,545 
 Foreign exchange translation                        1,943 
 Contingent consideration, 31 December 2016        120,187 
 Fair value adjustments                             16,364 
 Payments                                         (94,218) 
 Accretion of discount                               5,220 
                                               ----------- 
 Contingent consideration, 30 September 2017        47,553 
                                               ----------- 
 
 
 Current portion        41,073 
                       ------- 
 Non-current portion     6,480 
                       ------- 
 

16. Other Long-Term Payables

The Group is required to pay the Gamesys group GBP24.0 million in equal monthly instalments in arrears over the period from April 2017 to April 2020, for additional non-compete clauses that came into effect in April 2017 and that expire in March 2019. The Group has included GBP8.7 million of this payable in current liabilities (note 13), with the discounted value of the remaining balance, being GBP9.9 million, included in other long-term payables. During the nine months ended 30 September 2017, the Group has paid a total of GBP3.3 million in relation to the additional non-compete clauses.

17. Share Capital

As at 30 September 2017, Jackpotjoy plc's issued share capital consisted of 74,052,431 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of GBP0.10. Jackpotjoy plc does not hold any shares in treasury and there are no shares in Jackpotjoy plc's issued share capital that do not represent capital.

The share capital movements presented below for periods prior to the date of completion of the plan of arrangement discussed in note 1 are presented as if each common share of The Intertain Group Limited had the same nominal value as the ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc. The number of Jackpotjoy plc ordinary shares in issue at the date of the plan of arrangement was 73,718,942.

 
                                                               Ordinary shares 
                                                      ------------------------ 
                                                       (GBP000's)            # 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 
 Balance, 1 January 2016                                    7,051   70,511,493 
 Conversion of convertible debentures, net of costs           185    1,853,667 
 Exercise of options                                           58      577,492 
 Exercise of warrants                                           4       40,625 
 Balance, 31 December 2016                                  7,298   72,983,277 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 Conversion of convertible debentures, net of costs            92      916,498 
 Exercise of options                                           15      152,656 
 Balance, 30 September 2017                                 7,405   74,052,431 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 

Ordinary shares

Other than for reasons set out below, during the nine months ended 30 September 2017, Jackpotjoy plc did not issue any additional ordinary shares.

Convertible debentures

During the nine months ended 30 September 2017 (and prior to completion of the plan of arrangement), debentures at an undiscounted value of GBP2.3 million were converted into 628,333 common shares of Intertain. Additionally, during the nine months ended 30 September 2017 (and following the completion of the plan of arrangement), debentures at an undiscounted value of GBP1.0 million were converted into 288,165 ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc.

Share options

The share option plan (the "Share Option Plan") was approved by the Board of Directors on

5 September 2016. Upon completion of the plan of arrangement, all options over common shares of Intertain under Intertain's stock option plan were automatically exchanged for options of equivalent value over ordinary shares of Jackpotjoy plc on equivalent terms and subject to the same vesting conditions under Intertain's share option plan. The strike price of each grant has been converted from Canadian dollars to pound sterling at the foreign exchange rate of 0.606, being the exchange rate at the date of the plan of arrangement. Following the grant of the replacement options, no further options were, or will be, granted under the Share Option Plan.

During the nine months ended 30 September 2017, nil stock options were granted, 152,656 stock options were exercised, 13,000 stock options were forfeited, and nil stock options expired.

During the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017, the Group recorded GBP0.3 million and GBP1.2 million, respectively (2016 - GBP1.0 million and GBP1.5 million, respectively) in share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in share-based payment reserve.

Long-term incentive plan

On 24 May 2017, Jackpotjoy plc granted awards over ordinary shares under the Group's long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") for key management personnel. The awards (i) will vest on the date on which the Board of Directors determines the extent to which the performance condition (as described below) has been satisfied, and (ii) are subject to a holding period of two years beginning on the vesting date, following the end of which they will be released so that the shares can be acquired.

The performance condition as it applies to 50% of each award is based on the Group's total shareholder return compared with the total shareholder return of the companies constituting the Financial Times Stock Exchange 250 index (excluding investment trusts and financial services companies) over three years commencing on 25 January 2017 ("TSR Tranche"). The performance condition as it applies to the remaining 50% of the award is based on the Group's earnings per share ("EPS") in the last financial year of that performance period ("EPS Tranche") and vests as to 25% if final year EPS is 133.5 pence, between 25% and 100% (on a straight-line basis) if final year EPS is more than 133.5 pence but less than 160 pence, and 100% if final year EPS is 160 pence or more.

Each award under the LTIP is equity-settled and LTIP compensation expense is based on the award's estimated fair value. The fair value has been estimated using the Black-Scholes model for the EPS Tranche and the Monte Carlo model for the TSR Tranche.

During the three and nine months ended 30 September 2017, the Group recorded GBP0.1 million (2016 - GBPnil) in LTIP compensation expense with a corresponding increase in share-based payment reserve.

18. Contingent Liabilities

Indirect taxation

Jackpotjoy plc companies may be subject to indirect taxation on transactions that have been treated as exempt supplies of gambling, or on supplies that have been zero rated where legislation provides that the services are received or used and enjoyed in the country where the service provider is located. Revenues earned from customers located in any particular jurisdiction may give rise to further taxes in that jurisdiction. If such taxes are levied, either on the basis of current law or the current practice of any tax authority, or by reason of a change in the law or practice, then this may have a material adverse effect on the amount of tax payable by the Group or on its financial position. Where it is considered probable that a previously identified contingent liability will give rise to an actual outflow of funds, then a provision is made in respect of the relevant jurisdiction and period impacted. Where the likelihood of a liability arising is considered remote, or the possible contingency is not material to the financial position of the Group, the contingency is not recognised as a liability at the balance sheet date. As at 30 September 2017, the Group had recognised GBPnil liability (31 December 2016 - GBPnil) related to potential contingent indirect taxation liabilities.

[1] This release contains non-IFRS financial measures, which are noted where used. For additional details, including with respect to the reconciliations from these non-IFRS financial measures, please refer to the information under the heading "Note Regarding Non-IFRS Measures" on page 4 of this release and Note 4 - Segment Information of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 19 through 23 of this release.

[2] Per share figures are calculated on a diluted weighted average basis using the IFRS treasury method.

[3] Adjusted net debt consists of existing term loan, convertible debentures, incremental bond issuance, non-compete clause payout, contingent consideration liability and the fair value of the currency swap less non-restricted cash.

[4] Adjusted net leverage ratio consists of existing term loan, convertible debentures, incremental bond issuance, non-compete clause payout, contingent consideration liability and the fair value of the currency swap less non-restricted cash divided by LTM to 30 September 2017 Adjusted EBITDA of GBP111.0 million.

[5] For additional details, please refer to the information under the heading "Key performance indicators" on pages 9 and 10 of this release.

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