Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable

Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable
Published Oct 19, 2023
9 pages (3951 words) — Published Oct 19, 2023
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Abstract:

Odyssey Europe Holdco S.à R.L. (Odyssey), parent of Baltic gaming group Olympic Entertainment (Olympic), has performed in line with our expectations and reduced its S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage to 6.2x in 2022, after the addition of the online gambling business OlyBet in May 2022 and the Croatia business in August 2022 into the restricted group. Including the pro forma full-year contribution from these businesses, leverage was lower at 4.8x. We expect the group to continue to generate positive reported free operating cash flow (FOCF) after leases and adequate liquidity--with cash of €54.7 million at year-end 2022--partly thanks to the contribution of Olybet and Croatia into the restricted group. The December 2025 notes maturity provides some approaching refinancing risk; we view

  
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...- Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a R.L. (Odyssey), parent of Baltic gaming group Olympic Entertainment (Olympic), has performed in line with our expectations and reduced its S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage to 6.2x in 2022, after the addition of the online gambling business OlyBet in May 2022 and the Croatia business in August 2022 into the restricted group. Including the pro forma full-year contribution from these businesses, leverage was lower at 4.8x. - We expect the group to continue to generate positive reported free operating cash flow (FOCF) after leases and adequate liquidity--with cash of 54.7 million at year-end 2022--partly thanks to the contribution of Olybet and Croatia into the restricted group. - The December 2025 notes maturity provides some approaching refinancing risk; we view weighted average maturities of less than 24 months as a capital structure risk. - Second-quarter 2023 results show some temporary weakness in Baltics land-based operations. However, due to continued...

  
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Research Update

Issuer
GICS
Asset Management & Custody Banks (40203010)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable" Oct 19, 2023. Alacra Store. May 20, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Baltic-Gaming-Group-Odyssey-Europe-Upgraded-To-B-On-Reduced-Leverage-And-Adequate-Liquidity-Outlook-Stable-3073458>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Baltic Gaming Group Odyssey Europe Upgraded To 'B-' On Reduced Leverage And Adequate Liquidity; Outlook Stable Oct 19, 2023. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 20, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Baltic-Gaming-Group-Odyssey-Europe-Upgraded-To-B-On-Reduced-Leverage-And-Adequate-Liquidity-Outlook-Stable-3073458>
  
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