Release Date: November 14, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Motorsport Games Inc (MSGM, Financial) reported a 6.4% increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by higher digital game sales from the release of Le Mans Ultimate.
- The company achieved a significant reduction in net loss, improving by $2.9 million compared to the same period in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA improved to $0.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.5 million in the prior year.
- The company successfully reduced its average monthly cash burn from operations by $1.0 million compared to the previous year.
- Motorsport Games Inc (MSGM) launched innovative features such as a co-op mode and a save-and-load feature in Le Mans Ultimate, enhancing player experience and engagement.
Negative Points
- Despite improvements, Motorsport Games Inc (MSGM) still reported a net loss of $0.6 million for the third quarter of 2024.
- The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to $0.5 million as of October 31, 2024, indicating a potential liquidity shortfall.
- Motorsport Games Inc (MSGM) acknowledged that additional funding will be required to continue operations over the next year.
- The company is actively exploring strategic alternatives, including potential equity or debt financing, due to insufficient cash on hand.
- There were headcount reductions aimed at reducing cash expenditure, which could impact employee morale and productivity in the long term.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide an update on the financial performance for the third quarter of 2024?
A: Stanley Beckley, Chief Financial Officer, reported that revenues for the quarter were $1.8 million, a 6.4% increase from the previous year, primarily due to higher digital game sales. The net loss for the quarter was $0.6 million, an improvement of $2.9 million from the prior year, driven by foreign currency gains and reduced operating expenses. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million, compared to a loss of $2.5 million in the prior year.
Q: What measures are being taken to address the company's liquidity shortfall?
A: Stanley Beckley stated that the company is exploring several options to address liquidity issues, including potential equity or debt financing, sale or licensing of assets, and further cost reduction initiatives. As of October 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $0.5 million.
Q: How has the company managed to reduce its net loss significantly?
A: The reduction in net loss was attributed to $1.4 million in other income from foreign currency gains, a $0.5 million reduction in operating expenses due to headcount reductions, and a $0.2 million improvement in gross profit, as explained by Stanley Beckley.
Q: What are the key updates and features introduced in Le Mans Ultimate?
A: Stephen Hood, Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the introduction of a co-op mode and a save-and-load feature, allowing players to resume races. The game also received its biggest update with new downloadable content and features like real-time driver swaps expected in Q1 2025.
Q: What strategic alternatives is the company considering for future growth?
A: Stephen Hood mentioned that the company is considering strategic alternatives, including partnerships and exploring financing options to grow the business sustainably. The focus is on leveraging their technology and expanding their ecosystem with the RaceControl platform.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
