PlayAGS (AGS) Tops Q4 Views, Issues Solid Outook

PlayAGS (NYSE: AGS) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.37), $0.10 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.47). Revenue for the quarter came in at $57.7 million versus the consensus estimate of $55.26 million.

Record revenue of $57.7 million in the fourth quarter punctuated a transformative year for AGS. With 27% growth on the top line, 10% recurring revenue growth, and 25% growth in Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2017, our results reflected AGS's continued dedication to best-in-class execution against its growth initiatives to penetrate new jurisdictions and launch high-performing, in-demand products into the market," said David Lopez, President and CEO of AGS. "Entering the new fiscal year, we believe we are well positioned for meaningful growth as we benefit from continued momentum of our Orion Portrait and Icon cabinets, entry into new domestic and international jurisdictions, and promising new product launches like the Orion Slant, STAX table progressive system, and the Dex S card shuffler."

2018 Outlook

We expect to generate total adjusted EBITDA of $124 - $130 million in 2018, representing growth of approximately 16%-22% compared to the prior year period.

AGS expects 2018 capital expenditures to be in the range of $55 - $60 million, compared to $57.5 million in 2017, reflecting an expectation for a continued increase in our installed base in both existing and new markets as well as our ongoing yield optimization initiative.

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