Ankündigung • Oct 29
Nasdaq Stockholm Approves Kindred Group's Request for Delisting of the SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm, Last Day of Trading to Be on 11 November 2024 Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Kindred Group plc's (‘Kindred’ or the ‘Company’) request for delisting of the Swedish Depository Receipts (the ‘SDRs’) in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm. The last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024. As previously announced, Kindred has applied for de-listing of the Company's SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm. Nasdaq Stockholm has now approved the application and resolved that the last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024. Ankündigung • Oct 27
Kindred Group Applies for Delisting of Swedish Depository Receipts from Nasdaq Stockholm Following La Française des Jeux's Public Offer La Française des Jeux SA's (‘FDJ’) recommended public offer to the holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (the ‘SDRs’) in Kindred Group plc (‘Kindred’ or the ‘Company’) to tender all their SDRs in the Company at a price of SEK 130 in cash per SDR (the ‘Offer’) was declared unconditional on 3 October 2024. After the end of the extended acceptance period, FDJ controls in total approximately 98.60% of the outstanding SDRs in the Company. Against this background, the board of directors of Kindred has applied for delisting of the SDRs in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm. In order to provide the remaining holders of SDRs in the Company with the opportunity to accept the Offer, FDJ extended the acceptance period of the Offer until and including 18 October 2024. During the extended acceptance period, the Offer has been accepted by SDR holders with a total of 14,734,917 SDRs, corresponding to approximately 6.83% of the outstanding SDRs in the Company. After the end of the extended acceptance period, FDJ thus controls in total 212,794,208 SDRs, corresponding to approximately 98.60% of the outstanding SDRs in the Company. FDJ has on 23 October 2024 initiated squeeze-out proceedings of the SDRs in Kindred not held by FDJ, and requested that the board of directors of Kindred applies for delisting of the SDRs in the Company from Nasdaq Stockholm. In light of the above, the board of directors of Kindred has on October 24, 2024, in accordance with FDJ's request, applied for delisting of the SDRs in the Company from Nasdaq Stockholm. Kindred will announce the last day of trading as soon as Nasdaq Stockholm has confirmed the date to the Company. Ankündigung • Oct 22
La Française des Jeux Intends Delisting of Kindred's SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announced that, following the extension until 18 October of its public tender offer for Kindred Group plc., 14,734,917 new Kindred Swedish Depositary Receipts (SDRs), representing 6.83% of the share capital, were tendered. Following the first settlement-delivery of the offer on 11 October 2024, FDJ already held 91.77% of Kindred's share capital. FDJ's shareholding in Kindred will therefore be 98.60% following settlement-delivery of the extended offer, expected to take place on 29 October 2024. As FDJ holds over 90% of Kindred's share capital, it intends to request the implementation of the squeeze-out procedure in accordance with Kindred's articles of association in order to acquire all the shares not tendered in the public offer and the delisting of Kindred's SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm. Ankündigung • Oct 15
Kindred Group plc Announces Changes in the Board of Directors Kindred Group plc has received the resignations of the Chairman of the Board, Evert Carlsson, and the Directors James H. Gemmel, Cédric Boireau, Andrew McCue, Jonas Jansson and Kenneth Shea, which resignations have been rendered effective today, on 14 October 2024. Heidi Skogster and Martin Randel will remain directors until their term of office expiring on Kindred's next annual general meeting to be held in 2025. In accordance with article 77 of the Company's articles of association, with effect from 14 October 2024, the Board of Directors of Kindred has elected Pascal Chaffard, Edeline Minaire and Célia Vérot as new Directors upon proposal of La Française des Jeux, in replacement of the resigning Directors and in order to fill some of the casual vacancies arising as a result of the abovementioned resignations. The appointment of such Directors shall be for a term which shall expire at Kindred's next annual general meeting to be held in 2025. Pascal Chaffard has been elected as new Chairperson of the Board. Biographies of the new Directors are available below. Following these changes, the Board of Directors of Kindred will consist of Pascal Chaffard, Edeline Minaire, Célia Vérot, Heidi Skogster and Martin Randel. In addition, with effect from 14 October 2024, the Company's Audit Committee shall be composed of Heidi Skogster (Chairperson), Martin Randel and Edeline Minaire, while the Company's Remuneration Committee shall be composed of Pascal Chaffard (Chairperson), Martin Randel and Heidi Skogster. Pascal Chaffard Pascal Chaffard joined FDJ in 1994. He held the positions of Head of Strategy and Transformation (2010-2013), Product Marketing Director (2006-2009) and Financial Planning and Analysis Director (2001-2006). He is currently Executive Vice-President Finance, Performance and Strategy. Edeline Minaire Edeline Minaire is a Finance Director with extensive experience across major corporations. She has worked at Française des Jeux (FDJ) since 2016, serving as Finance Director from 2019, where she led key automation and digitalization projects. Prior roles at FDJ include Director of Accounting and Treasury. Before that, she held senior finance roles at Lafarge, playing a critical part in the LafargeHolcim merger. She began her career at Ernst & Young in audit and IFRS consulting. Célia Vérot Célia Vérot has been FDJ's Chief Regulation Officer since May 2024. Prior to this, she spent more than 10 years at the French Conseil d'Etat, where she held a number of jurisdictional positions. In the civil service, she was then Deputy Secretary General and Advisor at the French Prime Minister's Office. She also worked at the French multinational company Veolia Water as Vice President of Veolia Water Japan and at the Fondation du Patrimoine, a non-profit organization, as Chief Executive Officer during the last seven years. Board Change • Apr 25
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 8 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 8 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Heidi Skogster is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • Mar 15
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.22 (vs UK£0.55 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.22 (down from UK£0.55 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£1.21b (up 13% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£46.5m (down 61% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.8% (down from 11% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.5% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • Mar 02
Less than half of directors are independent There are 8 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 8 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Heidi Skogster is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2021. Independent Chairman of the Board Evert Carlsson was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.22 (vs UK£0.55 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.22 (down from UK£0.55 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£1.21b (up 13% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£46.5m (down 61% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.8% (down from 11% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Ankündigung • Feb 07
Kindred Group Appoints Nils Andén as Permanent CEO Kindred Group plc (Kindred) announced that Nils Andén has been appointed permanent CEO by the Board of Directors and enters the position with immediate effect. Nils Andén was appointed interim CEO in May 2023. Ankündigung • Jan 23
FDJ Reportedly Nears Roughly $2.5 Billion Deal for Kindred Group La Française des Jeux Société anonyme (ENXTPA:FDJ) is in talks to acquire Kindred Group plc (OM:KIND SDB) for around $2.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would create one of Europe’s biggest online gambling companies. A deal could be announced as soon as January 22, 2024, assuming talks don’t break down, the people said. It would follow calls for the possible sale of the Stockholm-listed company by Corvex Management, a New York activist investor headed by Keith Meister. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to kr122, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr120 per share. New Risk • Nov 30
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 9.6% Last year net profit margin: 14% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (9.6% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 30
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.06 (vs UK£0.26 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.06 (down from UK£0.26 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: UK£283.9m (up 2.2% from 3Q 2022). Net income: UK£12.4m (down 79% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.4% (down from 21% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.7% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Ankündigung • Nov 29
Kindred Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Apr 26, 2024 Kindred Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Apr 26, 2024. Buying Opportunity • Oct 24
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 29%. The fair value is estimated to be kr113, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue is forecast to grow by 21% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 12% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 16
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.17 per share at 4.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 October 2023. Payment date: 27 October 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 47% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Ankündigung • Oct 13
Kindred Group plc Announces Second Instalment of Dividend, Payable on 27 October 2023 Kindred Group announced that the dividend of GBP 0.345 per share/SDR would be paid out in two equal instalments. The first payment was distributed on 27 April 2023. The following dates apply to the second instalment: Ex-dividend date is 23 October 2023, Record date is 24 October 2023 and Distribution by Euroclear Sweden AB on 27 October 2023. Ankündigung • Oct 12
Kindred Group plc to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 29, 2023 Kindred Group plc announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 7:30 AM, Central European Standard Time on Nov 29, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.13 (vs UK£0.026 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.13 (up from UK£0.026 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: UK£307.3m (up 29% from 2Q 2022). Net income: UK£27.7m (up 378% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 9.0% (up from 2.4% in 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.6% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Ankündigung • Jul 12
Kindred Group plc Launches Proprietary Tech Platform in Pennsylvania Kindred Group plc announced that it expands its proprietary platform to Pennsylvania, providing customers with an enhanced experience, personalised content and products, as well as improved analytics. Customers in Pennsylvania were able to access Unibet Casino and Sportsbook apps on the Kindred platform from July 10, 2023. Ankündigung • May 18
Kindred Group plc Announces Executive Changes Kindred Group plc announced that its Board of Directors has received the resignation of CEO Henrik Tjärnström, effective immediately. The Board of Directors has appointed Nils Andén as interim CEO, also effective immediately. Nils Andén joined Kindred Group in 2020 as Chief Commercial Officer for Scandinavia, East and South Europe and North America. He has worked at Kindred in the past, holding a number of positions between 2006 and 2016 as Head of Poker and Head of Established Markets before spending the final four years as Chief Marketing Officer for the Unibet brand. Nils has also held positions as Chief Marketing Officer at CurrencyFair and as Director of Digital Marketing at GVC Group (now Entain Group). He is also a member of the Board of EasyPark Group. Ankündigung • May 16
Kindred Group plc Announces Resignation of Johan Wilsby as Chief Financial Officer Kindred Group plc (Kindred) announces that Johan Wilsby, Chief Financial Officer at Kindred since September 2020, will leave his position later this year. The process of appointing a successor has started. Johan Wilsby will leave Kindred during the autumn of 2023. Ankündigung • May 11
Kindred Group plc Announces Launch in New Jersey Kindred Group plc (Kindred) is now live in the US with the Kindred Platform. As previously communicated, Kindred received the final approval for its proprietary gaming platform from the New Jersey regulatory, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), earlier this year. The platform will provide an enhanced customer experience with customisable and personalised content and products, as well as improved analytics and flexibility. Board Change • Apr 28
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 3 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 3 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Heidi Skogster is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of experienced directors is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 15
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.17 per share at 4.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 April 2023. Payment date: 27 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 63% and the cash payout ratio is 81%. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.55 (vs UK£1.31 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.55 (down from UK£1.31 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£1.07b (down 15% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£119.9m (down 59% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 11% (down from 23% in FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.3% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 63% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.55 (vs UK£1.31 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.55 (down from UK£1.31 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£1.07b (down 15% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£119.9m (down 59% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 11% (down from 23% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.4% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year. Ankündigung • Dec 02
Kindred Group plc to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 07, 2024 Kindred Group plc announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on Feb 07, 2024 Buying Opportunity • Nov 22
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 6.5%. The fair value is estimated to be kr127, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 38%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 12% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 24% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 07
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 November 2022. Payment date: 18 November 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%). Reported Earnings • Oct 28
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.26 (vs UK£0.27 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.26 (down from UK£0.27 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: UK£277.8m (down 6.9% from 3Q 2021). Net income: UK£57.9m (down 4.5% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 21% (in line with 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • May 09
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 May 2022. Payment date: 20 May 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 33% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.2%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 36% share price gain to kr105, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 54% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr190 per share. Reported Earnings • Apr 29
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.03 (vs UK£0.32 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.03 (down from UK£0.32 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: UK£246.7m (down 30% from 1Q 2021). Net income: UK£6.30m (down 91% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.6% (down from 21% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.0%, compared to a 39% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Fredrik Peyron was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 14
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to kr87.94, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 8.3% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£1.31 (up from UK£0.73 in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£1.26b (up 11% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£295.3m (up 79% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 23% (up from 15% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 1.8% compared to a 39% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 16
Chief Technology Officer recently bought kr103k worth of stock On the 9th of February, Marcus Smedman bought around 1k shares on-market at roughly kr103 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold kr8.2m more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£1.31 (up from UK£0.73 in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£1.26b (up 11% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£295.3m (up 79% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 23% (up from 15% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 3.1% compared to a 39% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Ankündigung • Feb 10
Kindred Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 08, 2023 Kindred Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 08, 2023 Board Change • Dec 31
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Fredrik Peyron was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Oct 08
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 6 new directors. No experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. Independent Non-Executive Director Peter Boggs is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2002. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 01
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to kr131, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 51% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at kr180 per share. Ankündigung • Sep 12
Kindred Group plc through its Brand Unibet, Continuing its US Expansion by First Launching Mobile Sportsbook in Arizona Kindred Group plc (Kindred), is through its brand Unibet, continuing its US expansion by first launching mobile sportsbook in Arizona, with retail sportsbook following shortly. Unibet enters the Arizona market under its partnership with the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. In addition to Arizona being Unibet's sixth US state, it is also the company's first step toward the West Coast. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 08
Chief Marketing Officer recently sold kr1.0m worth of stock On the 6th of September, Elena Barber sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly kr161 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth kr1.6m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of kr8.4m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 13
Chief Technology Officer recently sold kr1.6m worth of stock On the 4th of August, Marcus Smedman sold around 11k shares on-market at roughly kr139 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of kr7.4m more than they bought in the last 12 months.