4 February 2016
To: Australian Securities Exchange Market Announcements
20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
TABCORP HALF YEAR RESULTS PRESENTATION
Attached is the presentation regarding Tabcorp’s half year results ended 31 December 2015 to be presented by David Attenborough, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
This presentation will be webcast on Tabcorp’s website at www.tabcorp.com.au from
10.00am (Melbourne time) today.
The information contained in this announcement should be read in conjunction with today’s announcement of Tabcorp’s half year results and Tabcorp’s most recent annual financial report.
Tabcorp Holdings Limited
ABN 66 063 780 709
2015/16
1H16 overview
Statutory results
NPAT $81.9m, down 33.1%
EPS 9.9 cents per share, down 38.1%
Results impacted by significant items after tax of $15.6m in 1H16, compared to a one-off tax
benefit of $31.5m in the pcp
Results before significant items
EBITDA $266.0m, up 1.8%
NPAT $97.5m, up 7.3%
EPS 11.7 cents per share, down 1.7%, following capital raising in 2H15
Interim dividend 12.0 cents per share, fully franked, up 20.0%
ACTTAB integration successfully completed
Victorian thoroughbred media rights secured for a further 5 years
Keno transformation on track, driving increased customer participation
Gaming Services expanded to 9,550 machines under contract, up from 8,820 at June 2015
As of 31 December 2015, Tabcorp has adopted an enhanced AML/CTF program
Group Results
Significant items (after tax) comprises costs relating to the AUSTRAC civil proceedings ($7.2m) and
preparations for launch of the Sun Bets business ($8.4m)
Notes: Earnings before significant items presented to provide the most meaningful presentation of Tabcorp’s results
$m
1H16
1H15
Change
Revenues
1,135.6
1,115.2
1.8%
Variable contribution
507.3
495.9
2.3%
Operating expenses
(241.3)
(234.6)
2.9%
EBITDA before significant items
266.0
261.3
1.8%
D&A
(89.5)
(84.2)
6.3%
EBIT before significant items
176.5
177.1
(0.3%)
Interest
(34.7)
(40.2)
(13.7%)
Tax expense
(44.3)
(46.0)
(3.7%)
NPAT before significant items
97.5
90.9
7.3%
Significant items (after tax)
(15.6)
31.5
(149.5%)
Business results
Note: Business results do not aggregate to Group total due to unallocated expenses of $2.4m (1H15: $0.9m), largely related to merger discussions with Tatts
Wagering Change Gaming Change Change Change
$m & Media on pcp Services on pcp on pcp on pcp
Wagering & Media: KPIs
Notes: - Other turnover includes Oncourse, Premium Customers and PGI - Victorian revenue includes JV partner interest
Business continues to invest in product and
technology, and remains well positioned as
market leader
Active TAB account customers now
exceed 420,000, up 5%
TAB Racing revenues continue to reflect
customer preferences shifting to Fixed
Odds, with yields maintained
TAB Sports performance (excluding the
impacts of Soccer World Cup in the pcp):
Turnover up 10.7%
Revenue flat due to strong yield
performance in the pcp
Media revenues reflect:
Savings passed on to venues in
respect of Victorian thoroughbred
racing vision
Offset by growth from international
vision and co-mingling
$m 1H16 1H15 Change %
Revenue by product
TAB Racing
- Totalisator 638.5 663.3 (3.7%)
- Fixed Odds 256.8 214.7 19.6%
Total TAB Racing 895.3 878.0 2.0%
TAB Sports 98.6 107.3 (8.1%) Trackside 50.8 52.3 (2.9%) Luxbet 25.0 26.5 (5.7%) Media 85.8 86.3 (0.6%) Turnover by distribution Retail 3,388.4 3,438.2 (1.4%) Digital 1,926.0 1,763.1 9.2% Call Centre 265.7 286.2 (7.2%) Other 585.5 563.8 3.8% Luxbet 402.2 385.1 4.4%
Online betting on live sport is illegal. The Federal Government must act now to address operators
who continue to circumvent the law
Market leading digital capability with continued expansion of in-house team – up 80% over the past 6
months
Ongoing initiatives to maintain market leadership
Future Retail program leading to increased digital
integration in retail
16 pilot sites currently live, with further sites to be
upgraded
OneTab app (mobile bar tab service) to be launched
2H16
Product enhancements continue to be launched
Partial Cash Out product launched in January 2016
Exclusive Australian agreement with Longitude LLC to
implement software that will deliver enhanced
pari-mutuel betting options (subject to regulatory approval)
New online wagering and gaming business to be launched
with The Sun (owned by News UK) in 4Q16
Tabcorp is establishing a local office in the UK,
Gaming Services: KPIs
Victoria
8,850 EGMs under contract. 85%
contracted through to 2022
Loyalty members up 21% to 412,000
New venues include Powell Hotel and
Jim Dandy Hotel
New South Wales
700 EGMs under contract, including
400 to commence billing in 4Q16
New venues include Woodburn Evans
Head RSL, Woolgoolga Diggers, Club
Jervis Bay and Callala RSL Country
Club
Additional venues under negotiation
Regulatory approval received for the ACT
$m 1H16 1H15 Change
Revenues 52.9 50.7 4.3%
EBITDA 33.8 33.8 0.0%
Keno: KPIs
Total network turnover up 6.0%
Revenue performance
Vic up 15.8%
NSW up 8.6%
QLD up 2.2%, impacted by
favourable jackpot activity
Brand transformation during 1H16 has
driven increased participation and
appeal
Business performance improved
through jackpot initiatives
Jackpot pooling commenced
between NSW and Victoria
Queensland jackpot pooling
remains a priority for 2016
(subject to regulatory approval)
Investment in enhanced customer
experience through 7 retail concept
venues
$m 1H16 1H15 Change Revenues 109.7 103.8 5.7% EBITDA 37.8 36.2 4.4% EBIT 28.0 27.0 3.7% Venues 3,625 3,635 (0.3%) Ticket Count (m) 51.4 50.5 1.8%Avg ticket size ($) 11.6 11.1 4.5%
Capital expenditure and investments
Capex trend
FY16 D&A expected to be approximately $185m
reflecting increased investments in digital, product
and business expansion
FY16 capex expected to be up to $160m, including
growth capex for TGS and Sun Bets
Wagering & Media
Digital strategy
Future Retail
Technology enhancements
Sun Bets
Gaming Services
EGMs
NSW expansion
Pre-commitment technology
Keno
Product expansion
Digital strategy
Rebranded venue fit-out
Major capex projects
1H15 2H15 1H16
Keno Gaming Services Wagering & Media
69
74
84 127 250 400 150 400 0 100 200 300 400 500
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22
$m
Bank facilities
Tabcorp Subordinated notes US Private Placement
Key capital features
Undrawn bank facilities of $445m at 31 December 2015
Gross debt / EBITDA
2of 1.9x
Debt Structure
Notes: 1 Tabcorp Subordinated Notes mature in March 2037, however illustrated above at first call date in 2017
2 Gross debt includes USPP debt at the A$ principal repayable under cross currency swaps and EBITDA is before significant items
Conclusion
Progress on the strategic agenda during the half
ACTTAB integration successfully completed
Victorian thoroughbred media rights secured
New online wagering and gaming business, Sun Bets, to be launched in the UK in 4Q16
Keno transformation on track
Gaming Services expanded venue footprint
Business well positioned for 2H16
Wagering & Media – further Future Retail pilot rollout, product innovation and launch of Sun Bets
Gaming Services – driving venue performance and continued expansion
Keno – jackpot pooling in Queensland and implementation of digital strategy
Continued focus on delivering returns for shareholders
Interim dividend 12.0 cents per share, fully franked, up 20.0%
FY16 target dividend payout ratio of 90% of NPAT before significant items and amortisation of
Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence
High Court judgement on claim against the State of Victoria expected 2H16
Appendices
1. Wagering & Media: Financial data
2. Wagering & Media: Revenues by state and product
3. Balance sheet
1. Wagering & Media: Financial data
$m 1H16 1H15 Change
Revenues 973.0 960.7 1.3%
Taxes, levies, commissions and fees (580.5) (572.6) 1.4%
Variable contribution 392.6 388.1 1.2% Operating expenses (195.8) (195.9) (0.1%) EBITDA 196.8 192.2 2.4% D&A (65.5) (61.5) 6.5% EBIT 131.3 130.7 0.5% Ratios 1H16 1H15 Change
Variable contribution / Revenue 40.3% 40.4% (0.1%)
Opex / Revenue 20.1% 20.4% (0.3%)
EBIT / Revenue 13.5% 13.6% (0.1%)
Returns to the Racing Industry 1H16 1H15 Change
Victoria 178.6 187.2 (4.6%)
New South Wales 150.0 137.9 8.8%
Race Field Fees 49.7 48.4 2.7%
Media & International 35.1 37.0 (5.1%)
2. Wagering & Media: Revenues by state and product
Notes: - NSW and ACT represents 100% of revenue
- Vic includes Tabcorp’s 50% proportional share of the JV - ACT prior period includes operations from 14 October 2014
NSW Change Vic Change ACT Change Total Change
3. Balance Sheet
Notes 1 Debt includes USPP debt at the A$ principal repayable under cross currency swaps
2 EBITDA, EBIT and net interest are last 12 months (continuing operations and excluding significant items). EBIT excludes amortisation of the Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence 3 Gross debt excludes subordinated notes, then divided by two
4 EBITDA (including significant items) and net interest are last 6 months. Net interest excludes interest on subordinated notes
$m
Dec 15
Jun 15
Change
Total current assets
199.4
296.2
(32.7%)
Licences
678.8
700.9
(3.2%)
Other intangible assets
1,928.1
1,924.7
0.2%
Property, plant and equipment
312.0
325.1
(4.0%)
Other non current assets
159.1
137.1
16.0%
Total assets
3,277.4
3,384.0
(3.2%)
Total liabilities
1,579.9
1,693.9
(6.7%)
Shareholders’ funds
1,697.5
1,690.1
0.4%
Net debt (reported)
933.1
987.7
(5.5%)
Net debt (economic)
1841.4
912.8
(7.8%)
Shares on issue (m)
831.5
829.4
0.3%
Ratios
1,2Gross debt / EBITDA (x)
1.9
2.1
EBIT / Net interest (x)
4.8
4.7
Subordinated notes ratios
3,4Gross debt / EBITDA (x)
1.6
1.8
4. Cashflow
Note: Health Benefit Levy relates to discontinued operations, refer to 1 July and 28 July 2014 ASX releases
$m
1H16
1H15
Change
Net operating flows
228.1
268.8
(15.1%)
Net interest payments
(34.1)
(40.6)
(16.0%)
Income tax paid
32.8
(29.5)
(>100%)
Payments for PP&E and intangibles
(73.2)
(76.7)
(4.6%)
Sub-total
153.6
122.0
25.9%
Ordinary dividends paid
(73.5)
(51.3)
43.3%
Health Benefit Levy
-
(32.9)
(100.0%)
ACTTAB acquisition
-
(103.3)
(100.0%)
Others
(7.3)
(4.2)
73.8%
Net cash flow
72.8
(69.7)
(>100%)
Net debt at beginning of period
987.7
967.5
2.1%
Non cash movements
18.2
37.5
(51.5%)
Disclaimer
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