BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) Accelerates Transformation Strategy
Key Highlights
BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) has announced significant advancements in its transformation strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and moving closer to profitability. Key initiatives have led to a $5.1 million reduction in staff costs, streamlining operations, and an expected decrease in operating expenses below the previously outlined $60 million target for FY25.
Transformation Initiatives
To bolster its transformation strategy, the Company has centralised its corporate functions and upgraded its customers to the advanced Next Gen technology platform. As a result of these initiatives, BetMakers aims to achieve operating cash flow break-even during the third quarter of FY25 and anticipates positive cash flow for the six months ending 30 June 2025.
Debt Facility for Growth
BetMakers has secured a new debt facility of US$3.0 million with Tekkorp Holdings LLC, an entity controlled by the Company’s Chairman, Matthew Davey. The facility aims to provide additional financial flexibility to support strategic initiatives and the acceleration of the transformation strategy.
Operational Efficiency and Technology Update
The Company has achieved operational efficiency milestones, including reductions in annualised staff costs. Upgrades to its Australian platform customers are progressing well, with expectations to complete these by the end of the first half of FY25. Moreover, the Company aims to launch four new brands onto the Next Gen platform within the same timeframe.
Executive Comments
BetMakers’ Executive Chair, Matthew Davey, expressed his excitement regarding the ongoing transformation, stating, “We have a clear line of sight to profitability. Executing the new debt facility provides us with the added flexibility to implement some of these initiatives. BetMakers is on a financial transformation journey, designed to deliver long-term value for shareholders.”
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