The Company’s fiscal 2014 diluted EPS guidance of $1.23-$1.27 does not include the $0.01 per share negative impact for the severance related charges recorded in the fiscal 2014 third quarter or the $0.02 per share negative impact for insurance claims in excess of the previous two-year quarterly average that was recorded in the fiscal 2014 first quarter and highlighted in the fiscal 2014 first quarter press release on January 30, 2014. Similarly, the Company’s fiscal 2014 EBITDA guidance of $110.0-$114.5 million does not include a cumulative impact of $1.4 million related to the above noted non-recurring items.
Multimedia Games cautions that market dynamics are constantly changing and as such, actual results could vary materially from the expectations noted above based on various factors, such as changes in the Company’s markets, operations, regulatory requirements, and its estimates and assumptions. See the risk factors in our publicly-filed Form 10-K’s and subsequent filings and other items as more fully described in the section below titled “Cautionary Language.”
2014 Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcast
Multimedia Games is hosting a conference call and webcast today, July 30, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT). Both the call and the webcast are open to the general public. The conference call number is 720-545-0001 (domestic or international). Please call five minutes prior to the presentation to ensure that you are connected.
Interested parties may also access the conference call live on the Internet at http://ir.multimediagames.com/events.cfm. Approximately two hours after the call has concluded, an archived version of the webcast will be available for replay at the same location.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
See definitions of EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per share included in the discussion of Non-GAAP financial measures below.
About Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Multimedia Games, Inc., Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. (“Multimedia Games”) develops and distributes gaming technology. The company is a creator and supplier of comprehensive systems, content and electronic gaming units for Native American and commercial casinos. Revenue is derived from gaming units in operation on revenue-sharing arrangements as well as from the sale of gaming units and systems that feature proprietary game content and game themes licensed from others. Multimedia Games also supplies the central determinant system for the video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) installed at racetracks in the State of New York. The company is focused on pursuing market expansion and new product development for commercial and tribal casinos and VLT markets. Please visit www.multimediagames.com, twitter.com/MultimediaGames or facebook.com/MultimediaGames, where Multimedia Games discloses important information about the company, its sales, and its business.
Cautionary Language
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Multimedia Games' current expectations and projections, which are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe”, “expect”, “continue”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek”, “estimate", “project”, “may”, “should”, or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology as they relate to Multimedia Games and its products, plans, and markets are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding our future installed base and win per day; expectations regarding our financial performance and financial flexibility; expectations regarding the success of the pending PokerTek, Inc. acquisition and its effect on company performance; expectations regarding customer’s preferences and demands for future gaming offerings; expectations regarding our product portfolio; expectations regarding shareholder value; expectations regarding market entry and expansion; expectations regarding tax rates; expectations regarding the share repurchase program; management’s plans and objectives for future operations; expectations regarding future investments; expenditures and product development; business prospects; anticipated sales performance; industry trends; market conditions; and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections of future events.
These forward-looking statements reflect the current views, models, and
assumptions of Multimedia Games, and are subject to various risks and
uncertainties that cannot be predicted or qualified and could cause
actual results in Multimedia Games’ performance to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
ability of Multimedia Games to increase its future installed base and
win per day; improve its financial performance and financial
flexibility; successfully complete the acquisition of PokerTek, Inc. and
integrate the new company into the company’s existing business;
successfully implement its product portfolio; increase shareholder
value; successfully enter new markets and expand in current markets;
grow its revenue, gaming operations or game sales businesses; garner new
market share; secure new licenses and game approvals in new and current
jurisdictions; successfully develop or place proprietary product such as
premium games and the TournEvent slot tournament system; comply with
regulations; have its games met with approval by customers or players;
or repurchase shares of its common stock. Please refer to the Company’s
most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for a further discussion of risks and uncertainties.
All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these
cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual
results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be
realized. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements
speak only to the facts and circumstances present as of the date of this
press release. Multimedia Games expressly disclaims any obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.