Playtech plc
("Playtech" or the "Company")
Pre-close Trading Update
Playtech (LSE: PTEC), the international designer, developer, licensor and provider of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, today announces the following pre-close trading update for the three month period ended 30 June 2013.
To date in the second quarter, traditionally a quieter period, trading has continued in line with expectations and slightly ahead of the 10% reported to the market on 25 April. Management continues to be confident of achieving its financial objectives for the year.
Following the Company's move to a Premium Listing on the Main Market, Playtech states that it no longer will be reporting Q2 and Q4 KPIs, reverting to the standard practice of reporting interim and full year results with intervening interim management statements and pre-close trading statements.
Playtech's interim results for 2013 and a trading update are expected to be announced on Thursday, 29 August.
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For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger Adam Kay, Head of Investor Relations |
+44 (0)20 7861 3232 +44 (0)1624 645954 |
Pelham Bell Pottinger David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough |
+44 (0)20 7861 3232 |
Forward looking statements
This announcement includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty since they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual results may, and often do, differ materially from any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect Playtech's view with respect to future events as at the date of this announcement. Save as required by law or by the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority, Playtech undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements in this announcement following any change in its expectations or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement.
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 2,600 employees located in nine countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
www.playtech.com
