OPAP posts profit despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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OPAP reported revenues in FY 2020 stood at €1,129.8m lower by 30.3% y-o-y. GGR came in at €230.9m decreased by 48.3% y-o-y as a result of the imposed lockdowns on retail venues.

Net profit in FY 2020 stood at €205.3m versus €202.4m in FY 2019 up by 1.5%, excluding one-off items in both years, FY 2020.

Net Profit dropped by 51.4% y-o-y. Q4 2020 net profit reached €132.1m versus net profit of €61.8m in Q4 2019, while on a l-f-l basis Q4 2020 net profit dropped by 74.3%. Net profit has been positively affected by the recognition in Q4 of a €142.7m gain related to the re-measurement of the 36.75% stake held by Kaizen Gaming’s Greek and Cypriot operations.

Comment of OPAP’s CEO, Mr. Jan Karas, on the Q4 2020 results:
“Although Q4 was yet another quarter disrupted by Covid-19, with retail closure and restrictions imposed for tackling the pandemic, OPAP has once again demonstrated substantial operational and financial readiness to mitigate the impact, through its diversified portfolio.

On the operational front, online growth contributed significantly to our topline, with both our revenues and our customer base reaching all-time high levels. At the same time, our investment in Kaizen Gaming, which operates the leading Stoiximan brand, has been concluded, our games
portfolio has been further enhanced and our retail network partners have been supported efficiently.

Looking forward and having successfully preserved our solid financial position and cash reserves, we continue – despite the still prevailing exceptional conditions – to build on what we have already
accomplished. With confidence, we are pursuing the successful execution of OPAP’s new business strategy, the Fast Forward strategy, in order to deliver even better Gaming Entertainment to our customers.”

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