Bally’s Corporation has formalized an agreement to sell its interactive business across Asia and select international markets, according to an 8-K filing. This deal will shift ownership to a company formed by members of Bally’s own interactive business team, referred to in the filing as the “Carved-Out Business.” Through this sale, Bally’s plans to focus more intently on its North American and European operations.
Under the agreement, Bally’s will provide essential transition services to ensure a smooth shift in management. Additionally, the carved-out business will license specific Bally’s intellectual property for an initial five-year term, with an option for extension. This licensing will allow the business to maintain access to key Bally’s brand elements while the two entities operate independently.
The transaction will not alter Bally’s ongoing involvement in the carved-out business; it will have no operational, managerial, or governance roles in the newly separated entity. The filing states that this sale “is intended to allow Bally’s to focus its capital and resource allocation on North American and European business, and this carved-out business will benefit from focused management attention and aligned ownership.”
Modest Financial Impact Expected
Although Bally’s anticipates a small decline in adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, the company expects to balance this through licensing and royalty revenue, which offers high profitability margins. Licensing revenue from the carved-out business should provide consistent income without adding operational costs.
The 8-K form detailing the sale was signed by Bally’s Chief Legal Officer Kim Barker. Financially, Bally’s North America Interactive segment showed impressive growth, with a 94.7% increase year-over-year in Q2 2024, totaling $49.2 million. Meanwhile, Bally’s international interactive revenue dropped from $247.8 million in Q2 2023 to $229.4 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a shift in the company’s global strategy. Despite this, Bally’s overall revenue still rose by 2.5% year-over-year in the quarter, showcasing steady growth.
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