FDJ: Strong 2024 Performance and Strategic Acquisitions Drive Growth

La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a leading betting and gaming operator in Europe, reported strong financial results for 2024, driven by the integration of Kindred and strategic acquisitions. The company generated revenue of €3,065 million, up 17% year-on-year, with recurring EBITDA of €792 million, up 21%. On a pro forma basis, assuming Kindred had been acquired on 1 January 2024, FDJ's Group revenue would have been nearly €3.8 billion, with a current EBITDA margin of around 25.5%.



The integration of Kindred, a top-five online betting and gaming player in Western Europe, has significantly contributed to FDJ's strong performance. The acquisition created a European champion with a diversified and balanced profile, based on monopoly activities, primarily lotteries, in France and Ireland, and on online sports betting and gaming activities open to competition in Europe. The new combined group will generate around 26% of its revenue internationally, and its online gaming range open to competition will account for around 27% of its revenue.

FDJ's multi-year action plan to offset the impact of increased taxes on betting and gaming in France is also expected to be effective. The Group estimates that the increase in betting and gaming levies in France applicable from 1 July 2025 will automatically reduce its revenue and recurring EBITDA by nearly €45 million in financial year 2025, equating to a full-year impact of nearly €90 million. To mitigate this impact, FDJ has begun to take steps which will have a phased effect and are designed to fully offset the impact of these tax increases by 2027.

The company's strong performance in 2024, coupled with its strategic acquisitions and multi-year action plan, positions FDJ well for continued growth and profitability in the long term. As the Group continues to monitor the impact of increased taxes on its performance and adjust its strategies accordingly, investors can expect FDJ to maintain its strong financial position and deliver value to shareholders.