Biggest changeCorresponding information for historic periods has been restated for comparability with the current presentation. 68 Table of Contents Comparison of Results for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table sets forth the consolidated statements of profit or loss in Euros for the periods presented. December 31, 2024 2023 € Change Change (In thousands) Revenue € 1,106,556 € 877,621 € 228,935 26.1 % Personnel expenses (349,669) (326,031) (23,638) 7.3 % Sport rights expenses (including amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) (352,435) (214,189) (138,246) 64.5 % Purchased services (175,582) (151,705) (23,877) 15.7 % Other operating expenses (93,537) (89,443) (4,094) 4.6 % Internally-developed software cost capitalized 50,008 28,301 21,707 76.7 % Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) (50,782) (46,344) (4,438) 9.6 % Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets (5,699) (6,179) 480 (7.8) % Share of loss of equity-accounted investees — (3,699) 3,699 (100.0) % Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investee — (13,604) 13,604 (100.0) % Impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets (167) (9,854) 9,687 (98.3) % Foreign currency (loss)gains, net (38,223) 23,205 (61,428) (264.7) % Finance income 10,952 12,848 (1,896) (14.8) % Finance cost (78,870) (33,731) (45,139) 133.8 % Net income before tax 22,552 47,196 (24,644) (52.2) % Income tax benefit (expense) 11,060 (12,551) 23,611 (188.1) % Profit for the year from continuing operations 33,612 34,645 (1,033) (3.0) % Discontinued operations Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax — (751) 751 (100.0) % Profit for the year € 33,612 € 33,894 € (282) (0.8) % Revenue Revenue was €1,106.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €228.9 million, or 26.1%, compared to €877.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Biggest changeComparison of Results for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 The following table sets forth the consolidated statements of profit or loss in Euros for the periods presented. December 31, 2025 2024 € Change Change (In thousands) Revenue € 1,289,965 € 1,106,556 € 183,409 17 % Personnel expenses (402,221) (349,669) (52,552) 15 % Sport rights expenses (including amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) (404,319) (352,435) (51,884) 15 % Purchased services (190,928) (175,582) (15,346) 9 % Other operating expenses (146,015) (93,537) (52,478) 56 % Internally-developed software cost capitalized 46,746 50,008 (3,262) (7) % Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) (66,951) (50,782) (16,169) 32 % Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets (9,393) (5,699) (3,694) 65 % Impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets (935) (167) (768) 460 % Foreign currency gains (losses), net 78,814 (38,223) 117,037 (306) % Finance income 10,532 10,952 (420) (4) % Finance cost (86,531) (78,870) (7,661) 10 % Net income before tax 118,764 22,552 96,212 427 % Income tax (expense) benefit (18,440) 11,060 (29,500) (267) % Profit for the year € 100,324 € 33,612 € 66,712 198 % Revenue Revenue was €1,290.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €183.4 million, or 17%, compared to €1,106.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. 69 Table of Contents Betting Technology & Solutions revenues of €1,047.1 million were up 15% year-over-year primarily driven by a 16% increase in Betting and Gaming Content due to customer uptake of our content and products, contributions related to the acquisition of IMG ARENA, as well as from U.S. market growth, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency movements.
The most directly comparable IFRS measure of Free cash flow is Net cash from operating activities, and the most directly comparable IFRS measure of Free cash flow conversion is Net cash from operating activities conversion, which is measured as a percentage of Profit for the period from continuing operations.
The most directly comparable IFRS measure of Free cash flow is Net cash from operating activities, and the most directly comparable IFRS measure of Free cash flow conversion is Net cash from operating activities conversion, which is measured as Net cash from operating activities as a percentage of Profit for the period from continuing operations.
As summarized in Item 4.B “Business Overview—Our Products,” the products within this revenue category primarily serve betting operators. These revenue streams are generated through the delivery of live sports data, pre-match odds, live odds, streaming and betting engagement, and outsourced bookmaking services through our Sports Betting & Gaming platform.
As summarized in Item 4.B “Business Overview—Our Products, the products within this revenue category primarily serve betting operators. These revenue streams are generated through the delivery of live sports data, pre-match odds, live odds, streaming and betting engagement, and outsourced bookmaking services through our Sports Betting & Gaming platform.
Management believes that, including amortization of sport rights in its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, the result is a financial metric that is both more meaningful and comparable for management and our investors while also being more indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
Management believes that by including amortization of sport rights in its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, the result is a financial metric that is both more meaningful and comparable for management and our investors while also being more indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
Trend Information Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events since December 31, 2024 that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net sales, income from continuing operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial conditions.
Trend Information Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events since December 31, 2025 that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net sales, income from continuing operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial conditions.
As summarized in Item 4.B “Business Overview—Our Products,” the products within this revenue category serve betting operators, media companies, technology companies and sport leagues and federations.
As summarized in Item 4.B “Business Overview—Our Products, the products within this revenue category serve betting operators, media companies, technology companies and sport leagues and federations.
Certain information called for by this Item 5, including a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 has been reported previously in Item 5 of Form 20-F filed on March 20, 2024 under the section entitled “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.
Certain information called for by this Item 5, including a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 has been reported previously in Item 5 of Form 20-F filed on March 20, 2025 under the section entitled “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report.
We present Adjusted EBITDA because our management believes that some excluded items are non-recurring in nature and this information is relevant in evaluating the results of the Company relative to other entities that operate in the same industry. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors for evaluating Sportradar’s operating performance against competitors, which commonly disclose similar performance measures.
We present Adjusted EBITDA because our management believes that some excluded items are non-recurring in nature and this information is relevant in evaluating the results relative to other entities that operate in the same industry. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors for evaluating Sportradar’s operating performance against competitors, which commonly disclose similar performance measures.
Impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets Impairment of intangible assets is recognized where we determine that the investment made in the respective intangible assets is not fully recoverable. 67 Table of Contents Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets consist primarily of impairment on loans granted by us to clients and management and the provision for expected credit losses in respect of trade receivables and contract assets.
Impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets Impairment of intangible assets is recognized where we determine that the investment made in the respective intangible assets is not fully recoverable. 68 Table of Contents Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets consist primarily of impairment on loans granted by us to clients and management and the provision for expected credit losses in respect of trade receivables and contract assets.
With the number one market share in the United States, significant investments in place, and deeply embedded relationships, we are well-positioned for sustained U.S. market leadership. 60 Table of Contents We intend to continue to invest in our international operations to grow our business outside of our existing markets as legalization progresses.
With the number one market share in the United States, significant investments in place, and deeply embedded relationships, we are well-positioned for sustained U.S. market leadership. 61 Table of Contents We intend to continue to invest in our international operations to grow our business outside of our existing markets as legalization progresses.
Components of our Results of Operations The following briefly describes the components of revenue and expenses as presented in our consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Revenue We generate revenue through the delivery of products and services to clients in the following product categories: Betting Technology & Solutions and Sports Content, Technology & Services.
Components of our Results of Operations The following briefly describes the components of revenue and expenses as presented in our consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Revenue We generate revenue through the delivery of products and services to clients in the following product categories: (i) Betting Technology & Solutions and (ii) Sports Content, Technology & Services.
The minimum guarantee amounts are generally recognized over the life of the contract on a straight-line basis, while generally variable fees based on profit sharing and per event overage fees are recognized as earned. 66 Table of Contents Sports Content, Technology & Services.
The minimum guarantee amounts are generally recognized over the life of the contract on a straight-line basis, while generally variable fees based on profit sharing and per event overage fees are recognized as earned. 67 Table of Contents Sports Content, Technology & Services.
Borrowings As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had access to €220.0 million in revolving credit facilities (“RCF”) through a credit agreement (together with its amendments, the “Credit Agreement”), with no outstanding commitments under the RCF.
Borrowings As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had access to €220.0 million in revolving credit facilities (“RCF”) through a credit agreement (together with its amendments, the “Credit Agreement”), with no commitments outstanding under the RCF.
We define such terms as follows: ● “Adjusted EBITDA” represents earnings for the period from continuing operations adjusted for finance income and finance costs, income tax expense or benefit, depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses), foreign currency gains or losses, and other items that are non-recurring or not related to the Company’s revenue-generating operations, including share-based compensation, impairment charges or income, management restructuring costs, non-routine litigation costs, losses related to equity-accounted investee (SportTech AG), and professional fees for the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and enterprise resource planning implementations.
We define such terms as follows: ● “Adjusted EBITDA” represents earnings for the period from continuing operations adjusted for finance income and finance costs, income tax expense or benefit, depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses), foreign currency gains or losses, and other items that are non-recurring or not related to the Company’s revenue-generating operations, including share-based compensation, impairment charges or income, restructuring costs, non-routine litigation costs, certain transaction-related costs, secondary offering costs, losses related to equity-accounted investee (SportTech AG), and professional fees for the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and enterprise resource planning implementations.
However, our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled performance measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for any IFRS financial measure. 62 Table of Contents Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance.
However, Sportradar’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled performance measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for any IFRS financial measure. 63 Table of Contents Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance.
Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc. We continue to make substantial investments in research and development in key areas of technology and innovation. Our technology categories are aligned to business domains and work to deliver new strategic features and capabilities for Sportradar as well as supporting the existing product suite.
We continue to make substantial investments in development in key areas of technology and innovation. Our technology categories are aligned to business domains and work to deliver new strategic features and capabilities for Sportradar as well as supporting the existing product suite.
We then calculate the reported trailing twelve month revenue from the same client cohort as of the current period end, or current period revenue. Current period revenue includes any upsells and is net of contraction and attrition over the trailing twelve months, but excludes revenue from new clients in the current period.
We then calculate the reported trailing twelve-month revenue from the same customer cohort as of the current period end, or current period revenue. Current period revenue includes any upsells and is net of contraction and attrition over the trailing twelve months, but excludes revenue from new customers in the current period.
These contracts typically have fixed fees where revenue is primarily recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. For the year ended December 31, 2024, 68% of our total revenue was generated from fixed-fee recurring arrangements. The remaining 32% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was generated from revenue sharing arrangements.
These contracts typically have fixed fees where revenue is primarily recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. For the year ended December 31, 2025, 67% of our total revenue was generated from fixed-fee recurring arrangements. The remaining 33% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was generated from revenue sharing arrangements.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, 69% of our total revenue was generated from fixed-fee recurring arrangements. The remaining 31% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was generated from revenue sharing arrangements. Costs and expenses Personnel expenses .
For the year ended December 31, 2024, 68% of our total revenue was generated from fixed-fee recurring arrangements. The remaining 32% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was generated from revenue sharing arrangements. Costs and expenses Personnel expenses .
Capital Expenditures Our capital expenditures consist primarily of payments for capitalized sport rights and capitalized personnel expenditures and external vendor costs for self-developed software. Our capital expenditures during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 were €227.7 million, an increase of €27.4 million, or 13.7%, from €200.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Capital Expenditures Our capital expenditures consist primarily of payments for capitalized sport rights and capitalized personnel expenditures and external vendor costs for self-developed software. Our capital expenditures during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 were €228.3 million, an increase of €0.6 million, or 0.3%, from €227.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We remain committed to closely monitoring currency markets and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on our financial results. 61 Table of Contents Key Financial and Operational Performance Indicators The following table sets forth our key financial and operational performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Revenue € 1,106,556 € 877,621 € 730,188 Profit for the year from continuing operations € 33,612 € 34,645 € 10,491 Adjusted EBITDA € 222,418 € 166,799 € 125,846 Profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue 3.0 % 3.9 % 1.4 % Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.1 % 19.0 % 17.2 % Customer Net Retention Rate 127 % 111 % 119 % See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Operating Metric” below for a definition, explanation and, as applicable, reconciliation of these measures.
We remain committed to closely monitoring currency markets and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on our financial results. 62 Table of Contents Key Financial and Operational Performance Indicators The following table sets forth our key financial and operational performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Revenue € 1,289,965 € 1,106,556 € 877,621 Profit for the year from continuing operations € 100,324 € 33,612 € 34,645 Adjusted EBITDA € 296,787 € 222,418 € 166,799 Profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue 7.8 % 3.0 % 3.9 % Adjusted EBITDA margin 23.0 % 20.1 % 19.0 % Customer Net Retention Rate 109 % 127 % 111 % See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Operating Metric” below for a definition, explanation and, as applicable, reconciliation of these measures.
The following table details the Adjusted EBITDA margin for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Adjusted EBITDA € 222,418 € 166,799 € 125,846 Revenue € 1,106,556 € 877,621 € 730,188 Adjusted EBITDA margin 20.1 % 19.0 % 17.2 % The most directly comparable IFRS measure of profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue is disclosed below: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Profit for the year from continuing operations € 33,612 € 34,645 € 10,491 Revenue € 1,106,556 € 877,621 € 730,188 Profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue 3.0 % 3.9 % 1.4 % ● “ Adjusted purchased services ” represents purchased services less capitalized external development costs. ● “ Adjusted personnel expenses ” represents personnel expenses less share-based compensation awarded to employees, management restructuring costs, and capitalized personnel compensation. ● “ Adjusted other operating expenses ” represents other operating expenses plus impairment loss on trade receivables, less non-routine litigation, share-based compensation awarded to third parties, and certain professional fees.
The following table details the Adjusted EBITDA margin for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Adjusted EBITDA € 296,787 € 222,418 € 166,799 Revenue € 1,289,965 € 1,106,556 € 877,621 Adjusted EBITDA margin 23.0 % 20.1 % 19.0 % The most directly comparable IFRS measure of profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue is disclosed below: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Profit for the year from continuing operations € 100,324 € 33,612 € 34,645 Revenue € 1,289,965 € 1,106,556 € 877,621 Profit for the year from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue 7.8 % 3.0 % 3.9 % ● “ Adjusted purchased services ” represents purchased services less capitalized external development costs. ● “ Adjusted personnel expenses ” represents personnel expenses less share-based compensation awarded to employees, restructuring costs, and capitalized personnel compensation. ● “ Adjusted other operating expenses ” represents other operating expenses plus impairment loss on trade receivables, less non-routine litigation, share-based compensation awarded to third parties, impairment charges or income, certain transaction-related costs, and secondary offerings costs.
Income tax benefit (expense) Income tax benefit was €11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to an expense position of €12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This year-over-year difference was primarily driven by the recognition of deferred tax assets for unused tax losses in 2024 and lower net income.
Income tax (expense) benefit Income tax expense was €18.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a benefit position of €11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This year-over-year difference was primarily driven by the recognition of deferred tax assets for unused tax losses in 2024.
Finance costs Finance costs was €78.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €45.1 million, or 133.8%, compared to €33.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily related to interest costs related to capitalized sport rights licenses.
Finance costs Finance costs was €86.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €7.7 million, or 10%, compared to €78.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily related to interest costs related to capitalized sport rights licenses.
We then divide the total current period revenue by the total prior period revenue to arrive at our Customer Net Retention Rate. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the top 200 clients represented approximately 83.0% of our revenue, an increase from 77.6% as of December 31, 2023.
We then divide the total current period revenue by the total prior period revenue to arrive at our Customer Net Retention Rate. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the top 200 customers represented approximately 79% of our revenue, a decrease from 83% as of December 31, 2024.
Cash Flows The following table presents the summary consolidated cash flow information for the periods presented. Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash from operating activities € 353,011 € 258,645 € 168,077 Net cash used in investing activities (254,883) (202,090) (246,567) Net cash used in financing activities (36,751) (17,632) (459,848) Net cash from operating activities Net cash from operating activities was €353.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €94.4 million from €258.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash Flows The following table presents the summary consolidated cash flow information for the periods presented. Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net cash from operating activities € 403,015 € 353,011 € 258,645 Net cash used in investing activities (231,951) (254,883) (202,090) Net cash used in financing activities (127,773) (36,751) (17,632) Net cash from operating activities Net cash from operating activities was €403.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €50.0 million from €353.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Calculations for these measures are disclosed below: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2024 2023 2022 Net cash from operating activities € 353,011 € 258,645 € 168,077 Acquisition of intangible assets (222,288) (185,493) (154,266) Acquisition of property plant and equipment (5,367) (14,786) (8,288) Payment of lease liabilities (7,830) (7,983) (5,958) Free cash flow € 117,526 € 50,383 € (435) Net cash from operating activities conversion 1,050 % 747 % 1,602 % Free cash flow conversion 53 % 30 % — % 65 Table of Contents In addition, we define our operating metric as follows: ● “Customer Net Retention Rate” is calculated for a given period by starting with the reported trailing twelve month revenue from our top 200 clients as of twelve months prior to such period end, or prior period revenue.
The following table shows reconciliations of IFRS Net cash from operating activities and IFRS Net cash from operating activities conversion to Free cash flow and Free cash flow conversion: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2025 2024 2023 Net cash from operating activities € 403,015 € 353,011 € 258,645 Acquisition of intangible assets (223,377) (222,288) (185,493) Acquisition of property plant and equipment (4,902) (5,367) (14,786) Payment of lease liabilities (7,555) (7,830) (7,983) Free cash flow € 167,181 € 117,526 € 50,383 Net cash from operating activities conversion 402 % 1,050 % 747 % Free cash flow conversion 56 % 53 % 30 % 66 Table of Contents In addition, we define our operating metric as follows: ● “Customer Net Retention Rate” is calculated for a given period by starting with the reported trailing twelve month revenue from our top 200 customers as of twelve months prior to such period end, or prior period revenue.
These adjusted expense measures are not intended to be a substitute for any IFRS financial measure. 64 Table of Contents The following tables show reconciliations of IFRS expenses included in profit for the period from continuing operations to expenses included in Adjusted EBITDA: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2024 2023 2022 Purchased services € 175,582 € 151,705 € 129,185 Less: capitalized external services (21,616) (6,528) (2,170) Adjusted purchased services € 153,966 € 145,177 € 127,015 Personnel expenses € 349,669 € 326,031 € 265,984 Less: share-based compensation (40,460) (40,776) (27,517) Less: management restructuring (1,620) (8,005) (5,528) Less: capitalized personnel compensation (24,775) (19,703) (15,560) Adjusted personnel expenses € 282,814 € 257,547 € 217,379 Other operating expenses € 93,537 € 89,443 € 95,891 Less: non-routine litigation (3,381) — (19,046) Less: share-based compensation (932) (1,006) (1,120) Less: other — (707) (4,341) Add: impairment (gain) loss on trade receivables 5,699 6,179 1,552 Adjusted other operating expenses € 94,923 € 93,909 € 72,936 ● “ Free cash flow ” represents net cash from operating activities adjusted for payments for lease liabilities, acquisition of property and equipment, and acquisition of intangible assets. ● “ Free cash flow conversion ” represents Free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA.
These adjusted expense measures are not intended to be a substitute for any IFRS financial measure. 65 Table of Contents The following tables show reconciliations of IFRS expenses included in profit for the period from continuing operations to expenses included in Adjusted EBITDA: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2025 2024 2023 Purchased services € 190,928 € 175,582 € 151,705 Less: capitalized external services (17,195) (21,616) (6,528) Adjusted purchased services € 173,733 € 153,966 € 145,177 Personnel expenses € 402,221 € 349,669 € 326,031 Less: share-based compensation (58,960) (40,460) (40,776) Less: management restructuring (6,676) (1,620) (8,005) Less: capitalized personnel compensation (25,781) (24,775) (19,703) Adjusted personnel expenses € 310,804 € 282,814 € 257,547 Other operating expenses € 146,015 € 93,537 € 89,443 Less: non-routine litigation (35,156) (3,381) — Less: share-based compensation (958) (932) (1,006) Less: transaction-related costs (11,636) — — Less: secondary offering costs (2,191) — — Less: impairment loss on other financial assets (1,145) — (707) Add: impairment (gain) loss on trade receivables 9,393 5,699 6,179 Adjusted other operating expenses € 104,322 € 94,923 € 93,909 ● “ Free cash flow ” represents net cash from operating activities adjusted for payments for lease liabilities, acquisition of property and equipment, and acquisition of intangible assets. ● “ Free cash flow conversion ” represents Free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA.
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS financial performance measure, which is profit for the year from continuing operations: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Profit for the year from continuing operations € 33,612 € 34,645 € 10,491 Finance income (10,952) (12,848) (5,250) Finance cost 78,870 33,731 41,447 Income tax (benefit) expense (11,060) 12,551 7,299 Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) 50,782 46,344 44,613 Foreign currency losses (gains), net 38,223 (23,205) (26,690) Share-based compensation 1 37,775 39,712 28,637 Restructuring costs 2 1,620 8,005 5,528 Non-routine litigation costs 3 3,381 — 19,045 Losses related to equity-accounted investee 4 — 17,303 3,985 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 167 9,854 — Impairment loss on other financial assets — 202 (5) Remeasurement of previously held equity-accounted investee 5 — — (7,698) Professional fees for SOX and ERP implementations 6 — 505 4,298 One-time charitable donation for Ukrainian relief activities — — 146 Adjusted EBITDA € 222,418 € 166,799 € 125,846 1 Includes restricted share units and stock options granted to employees, non-employee, and directors (including related employer payroll taxes).
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS financial performance measure, which is profit for the year from continuing operations: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Profit for the year from continuing operations € 100,324 € 33,612 € 34,645 Finance income (10,532) (10,952) (12,848) Finance cost 86,531 78,870 33,731 Income tax expense (benefit) 18,440 (11,060) 12,551 Depreciation and amortization 66,951 50,782 46,344 Foreign currency (gains) losses, net (78,814) 38,223 (23,205) Share-based compensation 1 56,148 37,775 39,712 Restructuring costs 2 6,676 1,620 8,005 Non-routine litigation costs 3 35,156 3,381 — Transaction-related costs 4 11,636 — — Secondary offering costs 5 2,191 — — Losses related to equity-accounted investee 6 — — 17,303 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 935 167 9,854 Impairment loss on other financial assets 1,145 — 202 Professional fees for SOX and ERP implementations 7 — — 505 Adjusted EBITDA € 296,787 € 222,418 € 166,799 1 Includes restricted share units and stock options granted to employees, non-employee, and directors (including related employer payroll taxes).
Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) was €50.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €4.4 million, or 9.6%, compared to €46.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) was €67.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €16.2 million, or 32%, compared to €50.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table below further details the Company’s revenue split by product groups for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2024 2023 2022 Betting Technology & Solutions Betting and Gaming Content 707,119 530,099 444,280 Managed Betting Services 199,871 173,391 135,157 Total Betting Technology & Solutions 906,990 703,490 579,437 Sports Content, Technology & Services Marketing & Media Services 146,919 126,629 105,478 Sports Performance 40,366 39,758 37,412 Integrity Services 12,281 7,744 7,861 Total Sports Content, Technologies & Services 199,566 174,131 150,751 Total Revenue 1,106,556 877,621 730,188 Betting Technology & Solutions .
The following table below further details the Company’s revenue split by product groups for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Years Ended December 31, in €‘000 2025 2024 2023 Betting Technology & Solutions Betting and Gaming Content 817,295 707,119 530,099 Managed Betting Services 229,775 199,871 173,391 Total Betting Technology & Solutions 1,047,070 906,990 703,490 Sports Content, Technology & Services Marketing & Media Services 181,568 146,919 126,629 Sports Performance 43,692 40,366 39,758 Integrity Services 17,635 12,281 7,744 Total Sports Content, Technologies & Services 242,895 199,566 174,131 Total Revenue 1,289,965 1,106,556 877,621 Betting Technology & Solutions.
The difference between the fair value of the previous held interest in NSoft on the date of acquisition and the carrying value of the additional interest resulted in a gain of €7.7 million, which we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operations. 6 Includes external consultancy costs related to SOX and ERP implementation, as we do not consider these costs indicative of our ongoing operations. 63 Table of Contents ● “Adjusted EBITDA margin” is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue.
The difference between the carrying amount of the investment on May 31, 2023 and the fair value of proceeds received resulted in a loss on disposal of equity-accounted investee of €13.6 million, which we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operations. 7 Includes external consultancy costs related to SOX and ERP implementation, as we do not consider these costs indicative of our ongoing operations. 64 Table of Contents ● “Adjusted EBITDA margin” is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue.
We believe our top 200 clients represent a good proxy for analyzing trends in our business and client behavior. The Customer Net Retention Rate was 127% in 2024 and 111% in 2023.
We believe our top 200 customers represent a good proxy for analyzing trends in our business and customers behavior. The Customer Net Retention Rate was 109% in 2025, which excludes any contribution from IMG, and 127% in 2024.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that, among other things, restricts the borrower and its subsidiaries ability to: ● incur indebtedness, ● create liens, ● engage in mergers or consolidations, ● make investments, loans and advances, ● pay dividends and distributions and repurchase capital stock, ● sell assets and subsidiary stock, ● engage in certain transactions with affiliates, and ● make prepayments on junior indebtedness. 72 Table of Contents The Credit Agreement also contains, solely for the benefit of the RCF lenders, a springing financial covenant that requires the borrower to ensure that the senior secured net leverage ratio will not exceed 6.50:1.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that, among other things, restricts the borrower and its subsidiaries ability to: ● incur indebtedness, ● create liens, ● engage in mergers or consolidations, ● make investments, loans and advances, ● pay dividends and distributions and repurchase capital stock, ● sell assets and subsidiary stock, ● engage in certain transactions with affiliates, and ● make prepayments on junior indebtedness.
Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets was €5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of €0.5 million, or 7.8%, compared to €6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets was €0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to €0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. 70 Table of Contents Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets Impairment loss on trade receivables, contract assets and other financial assets was €9.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €3.7 million, or 65%, compared to €5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The decrease was primarily driven by the development of U.S. dollars to Euros exchange rate on trade payables denominated in U.S. dollars related to sport rights licenses. Finance income Finance income was €11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of €1.9 million, or 14.8%, compared to €12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was primarily driven by the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro, impacting trade payables denominated in U.S. dollars related to sport rights licenses. Finance income Finance income was €10.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of €0.4 million, or 4%, compared to €11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Foreign currency (loss) gain, net Foreign currency (loss) gain, net, was €38.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of €61.4 million, or 264.7%, compared to a €23.2 million gain for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Foreign currency gain (loss), net Foreign currency gain (loss), net, was €78.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €117.0 million, or 306%, compared to a €38.2 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Managed Betting Services of €199.9 million were up 15% driven by strong growth in Managed Trading Services from higher trading margins and increased betting activity from existing and new clients.
Managed Betting Services revenues of €229.8 million were up 15% driven by strong growth in Managed Trading Services due to higher turnover and new clients.
Our current working capital needs relate mainly to sport rights fees and IT costs, as well as compensation and benefits of our employees.
Our current working capital needs relate mainly to sport rights fees and IT costs, as well as compensation and benefits of our employees. Our ability to expand and grow our business will depend on many factors, including our working capital needs and the evolution of our operating cash flows.
These restructuring measures were completed in January 2024, following the announcement of our new global organization and leadership structure. In connection with these organizational changes, we reassessed our segment identification analysis under IFRS 8 Operating Segments guidance. We concluded that discrete financial information was available to allocate resources solely on a consolidated basis.
In connection with these organizational changes, we reassessed our segment identification analysis under IFRS 8 Operating Segments guidance. We concluded that discrete financial information was available to allocate resources solely on a consolidated basis. Effective January 1, 2024, our company is one operating and reportable segment. Corresponding information for historic periods has been restated for comparability with the current presentation.
This increase was primarily driven by certain sport rights and internal software development projects. For additional information regarding our contractual commitments and contingencies, see Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
For additional information regarding our contractual commitments, see Note 26 to our consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Finance costs Finance costs consist primarily of interest expense on sport rights license payables fees. Segments In October 2023, we implemented several measures to enhance efficiency and realign our business and strategic priorities to better serve our clients and partners, drive global innovation and product development, and fuel long-term growth and profitability.
Segments In October 2023, we implemented several measures to enhance efficiency and realign our business and strategic priorities to better serve our clients and partners, drive global innovation and product development, and fuel long-term growth and profitability. These restructuring measures were completed in January 2024, following the announcement of the new global organization and leadership structure.
Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities was €36.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash used in financing activities of €17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The change was mainly due to repurchasing of shares pursuant to our share repurchase program. C.
Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities was €127.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash used in financing activities of €36.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Internally-developed software cost capitalized Internally-developed software cost capitalized was €50.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €21.7 million, or 76.7%, compared to €28.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Internally-developed software cost capitalized Internally-developed software cost capitalized was €46.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of €3.3 million, or 7%, compared to €50.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in intrusion detection service projects in 2025 compared to 2024.
Any future financing requirements will depend on many factors including our growth rate, revenue, and the timing and extent of spending to support our business and any acquisitions. In the event we require additional financing, we may not be able to raise such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all.
In the event we require additional financing, we may not be able to raise such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all.
These plans are not reflective of the Company’s ongoing operational costs for a given period. 3 Includes legal costs in connection with matters related to one-time litigation and settlement costs. 4 Represents non-cash losses of €3.7 million that are unrelated to our core businesses as the equity-accounted investee, SportTech AG, operated on a business-to-consumer model as opposed to our core businesses that operate on a business-to-business model.
As such, they are not indicative of the Company’s ongoing operating performance. 5 Includes costs recognized under IAS 34 that arise from discrete or non-recurring events and are not reflective of the Company’s normal, ongoing operating cost structure. 6 Represents non-cash losses of €3.7 million that are unrelated to our core businesses as the equity-accounted investee, SportTech AG, operated on a business-to-consumer model as opposed to our core businesses that operate on a business-to-business model.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses were €93.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €4.1 million, or 4.6%, compared to €89.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. These increases are primarily driven by an increase in marketing and travel expenses.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses were €146.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €52.5 million, or 56%, compared to €93.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. These increases were primarily driven by incremental legal and consulting costs related to the proposed IMG ARENA acquisition and non-routine litigation.
This is mainly due to profit from continuing operations of €34.2 million, a net increase of €12.2 million from equity-settled share-based payments activity and a €11.0 million increase related to foreign currency translation reserves within other comprehensive income.
This is offset by €10.4 million related to the acquisition of a non-controlling interest, a net decrease of €50.3 million from equity-settled share-based payments activity and a €20.6 million decrease related to foreign currency translation reserves within other comprehensive income.
Personnel expenses Personnel expenses were €349.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €23.6 million, or 7.3%, compared to €326.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Sport rights expenses (including amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) Sport rights expenses (including amortization of capitalized sport rights licenses) were €404.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €51.9 million, or 15%, compared to €352.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Additionally, the Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. If an event of default occurs, the lenders are entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due and the exercise of the available remedies under the Credit Agreement.
If an event of default occurs, the lenders are entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due and the exercise of the available remedies under the Credit Agreement. 72 Table of Contents Equity For the year ended December 31, 2025, our shareholders’ equity increased by €53.2 million to €978.3 million, compared to shareholders’ equity of €925.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Purchased services Purchased services were €175.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €23.9 million, or 15.7%, compared to €151.7 for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily driven by an increase of €25.1 million due to higher cloud and IT development costs to support growth initiatives.
This increase was primarily related to the continued success of the ATP partnership deal, our renewed partnership with MLB and additional costs related to IMG ARENA acquired sport rights. Purchased services Purchased services were €190.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of €15.3 million, or 9%, compared to €175.6 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our ability to expand and grow our business will depend on many factors, including our working capital needs and the evolution of our operating cash flows. 71 Table of Contents Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through cash generated by our operating activities, from borrowings under our credit facilities, and from proceeds of issuances of equity.
Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through cash generated by our operating activities, from borrowings under our credit facilities, and from proceeds of issuances of equity. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of €365.3 million and €348.4 million, respectively.
These included a €78.4 million increase in amortization and depreciation related to sport rights partnerships with ATP and NBA, a €46.0 million rise in finance costs due to interest on capitalized sport rights licenses, and a €61.4 million foreign currency loss caused by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar-to-euro exchange rate on U.S.-denominated trade payables.
These increases were partially offset by a decrease of €117.0 million foreign currency gain resulting from fluctuations in the U.S. dollar-to-euro exchange rate on U.S.-denominated trade payables.
Additionally, there was a €9.7 million decrease in impairment of intangible assets and a €13.6 million reduction in one-time losses incurred during 2023 from the disposal of an equity-accounted investee SportTech AG. 73 Table of Contents Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities was €254.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of €52.8 million from €202.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities was €232.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of €22.9 million from €254.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of €348.4 million and €277.2 million, respectively. Our cash consists of cash in bank accounts and highly liquid investments. We believe that our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to meet our existing business needs for at least the next 12 months.
We believe that our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to meet our existing business needs for at least the next 12 months. 71 Table of Contents Any future financing requirements will depend on many factors including our growth rate, revenue, and the timing and extent of spending to support our business and any acquisitions.
This increase was primarily driven by an increased amortization of €3.1 million from internally generated intangible assets. Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets was €0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of €9.7 million or 98.3%, compared to €9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
This increase was primarily driven by an increased amortization from internally generated intangible assets.
Sports Content, Technology & Services revenues of €199.6 million, increased 15% year-over-year primarily driven by a 16% increase in Marketing & Media Services with strength in both European and North American ad:s revenue, with a variety of Sportsbooks investing in marketing campaigns during 2024.
Sports Content, Technology & Services revenues of €242.9 million increased 22% year-over-year primarily driven by a 24% increase in Marketing & Media Services due to increased spending from technology and media customers and contributions related to our expanded affiliate marketing capabilities.