10-K: Playtika Reports 2025 Net Loss Amid Rising Costs, Legal Challenges

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Annual Report 26 February 2026 8:36 AM

Playtika Holding Corp. reported a significant net loss of $206.4 million in 2025, driven by increased operating expenses and contingent consideration adjustments, despite revenue growth from recent acquisitions.

Delay expectedThe intended extension of the Revolving Credit Facility maturity to September 11, 2027, under the Fourth Amendment was not realized because the controlling shareholder elected to withdraw its filing with the NDRC. This resulted in a shorter extension to March 6, 2027, under a subsequent Fifth Amendment.

Worse than expectedNet income shifted from a profit of $162.2 million in 2024 to a net loss of $206.4 million in 2025.Adjusted EBITDA declined from $757.7 million in 2024 to $753.2 million in 2025.Net income margin decreased significantly from 6.4% in 2024 to (7.5)% in 2025.Adjusted EBITDA margin declined from 29.7% in 2024 to 27.3% in 2025.Average Daily Active Users (excluding the newly acquired SuperPlay studio) declined by approximately 19.7% in 2025, indicating a significant organic user base contraction.Revenues from social casino-themed games, a historically higher-margin segment, declined by 23.2% in 2025.General and administrative expenses increased by $330.4 million, primarily due to a $398.6 million adjustment to contingent consideration, indicating higher-than-expected costs for past acquisitions.The company announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend, signaling a need to conserve capital.

Summary

Revenues increased by $206.1 million (8.1%) to $2,755.4 million in 2025, primarily due to the full-year impact of the SuperPlay Ltd. acquisition and growth in several casual games.
The company incurred a net loss of $206.4 million in 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $162.2 million in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $753.2 million in 2025 from $757.7 million in 2024, with the Adjusted EBITDA margin falling to 27.3% from 29.7%.
Total costs and expenses surged to $2,760.5 million in 2025 from $2,157.7 million in 2024, largely due to a $398.6 million adjustment to contingent consideration for the SuperPlay and InnPlay Labs acquisitions.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $244.8 million to $949.8 million in 2025, mainly driven by media expenses related to the SuperPlay acquisition.
Average Daily Active Users (DAUs) increased by 4.9% to 8.5 million in 2025; however, DAUs excluding the newly acquired SuperPlay studio declined by approximately 19.7%.
Average Daily Paying Users (DPUs) increased to 0.370 million in 2025 from 0.312 million in 2024.
Average Daily Payer Conversion improved to 4.4% in 2025 from 3.8% in 2024.
Average Revenue per Daily Active User (ARPDAU) increased to $0.89 in 2025 from $0.86 in 2024.
The company announced a workforce reduction plan of approximately 15% in the first quarter of 2026.
Quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per share were paid in 2025 but have been suspended for future periods.
The company is facing multiple class action lawsuits and arbitration demands in the U.S. and Australia, alleging unlawful gambling and consumer protection violations related to its social casino-themed and casual games.
The Israel Tax Authority issued assessment orders for tax years 2017-2021, claiming approximately $148 million in additional taxes, interest, and CPI linkage, which the company is vigorously disputing.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a negative report due to the significant net loss, declining profitability margins, and organic user base contraction, despite overall revenue growth from acquisitions. The numerous legal challenges and the suspension of dividends further contribute to a cautious outlook.

Positives

Overall revenue increased by 8.1% to $2,755.4 million in 2025, driven by the SuperPlay Ltd. acquisition and growth in casual games.
Average Daily Active Users (DAUs) increased by 4.9% in 2025 to 8.5 million, largely due to the SuperPlay studio acquisition.
Average Daily Paying Users (DPUs) increased from 0.312 million in 2024 to 0.370 million in 2025.
Average Daily Payer Conversion improved from 3.8% in 2024 to 4.4% in 2025.
Average Revenue per Daily Active User (ARPDAU) increased from $0.86 in 2024 to $0.89 in 2025.
Cash flows from operating activities increased by $77.6 million to $567.7 million in 2025.
Impairment charges decreased significantly to $6.4 million in 2025 from $68.9 million in 2024.
Interest expense decreased to $143.3 million in 2025 from $155.2 million in 2024 due to lower variable rate debt and average interest rates.
The Disney Solitaire game, a licensed collaboration, was the fastest-growing title in 2025.
Management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.

Negatives

The company reported a net loss of $206.4 million in 2025, a substantial decrease from a net income of $162.2 million in 2024.
Net income margin significantly declined to (7.5)% in 2025 from 6.4% in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $753.2 million in 2025 from $757.7 million in 2024, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 27.3% from 29.7%.
Total costs and expenses increased significantly by $602.8 million to $2,760.5 million in 2025.
General and administrative expenses increased by $330.4 million to $619.1 million in 2025, primarily due to a $398.6 million net adjustment to contingent consideration related to the SuperPlay and InnPlay Labs acquisitions.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $244.8 million to $949.8 million in 2025, largely due to media expenses for the SuperPlay acquisition.
Revenues from social casino-themed games, a historically higher-margin segment, declined by 23.2% in 2025, with Slotomania revenues decreasing by 35.7%.
Average Daily Active Users (excluding the newly acquired SuperPlay studio) declined by approximately 19.7% in 2025, indicating a significant organic user base contraction.
The company announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend to preserve flexibility and direct capital to other uses.
Foreign currency exchange losses increased significantly to $49.5 million in 2025 from $11.6 million in 2024.
Interest income decreased to $25.3 million in 2025 from $56.1 million in 2024, primarily due to lower average balances in interest-bearing cash and investments.

Risks

Reliance on third-party platforms (iOS App Store, Google Play Store) for game distribution and revenue collection (66.3% of 2025 revenues), with risks of policy changes, increased fees, or platform discontinuation.
Dependence on a limited number of games for a majority of revenues (top ten games represented 90.2% of 2025 revenues), with declines in popular titles like Slotomania (35.7% decline in 2025).
Reliance on a small percentage of total users for a majority of revenues, making the business vulnerable to changes in paying user retention or spending levels.
Challenges in managing game economies and pricing models for free-to-play games, which can impact the perceived value of virtual items and player spending.
Inability to successfully integrate acquired businesses or realize anticipated benefits, as seen with SuperPlay Ltd. incurring net losses of $114 million in 2024.
Highly competitive mobile gaming industry with low barriers to entry, requiring continuous innovation and user acquisition efforts.
Potential for legal or regulatory restrictions on social gaming, social casino-themed games, and game mechanics like loot boxes, which could adversely impact business and growth.
Ongoing lawsuits and arbitration demands alleging unlawful gambling and consumer protection violations in multiple U.S. states (Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Utah, New Jersey, Washington) and Australia.
Regulatory actions, such as Google blocking simulated gambling apps in 13 Middle East and Asia countries in December 2023, and a third-party platform challenging social casino games in Washington.
Risks related to international operations and ownership, including significant operations in Israel and Ukraine, exposing the company to political, economic, and military instability.
The controlling shareholder, Yuzhu Shi (a Chinese national), and Giant (a Chinese company), may face changes in U.S. and Chinese laws, potentially affecting Playtika's ability to operate as a U.S. publicly traded company.
Yuzhu Shi's control over the company's voting power (majority) could lead to decisions that conflict with other stockholders' interests, and his liquidity needs could drive future transactions affecting the company.
Exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly for operating expenses denominated in EUR, ILS, PLN, and RON.
Vulnerability of systems and operations to damage or interruption from natural disasters, cyber-attacks, human errors, and geopolitical events.
Reliance on skilled employees; loss of key personnel or inability to attract and retain talent, exacerbated by recent layoffs (15% reduction announced in January 2026).
Potential for inaccuracies in internal and third-party performance metrics, which could harm reputation and business decisions.
Limitations on data collection and use due to evolving privacy rules (e.g., Apple's IDFA, Google's GAID changes), impacting targeted advertising and revenue.
Competition from other forms of leisure activities and new gaming models (e.g., sweepstake casino games, Netflix's expansion into gaming).
Substantial indebtedness ($2,409.8 million outstanding as of December 31, 2025) and restrictive covenants under debt instruments, limiting financial flexibility and increasing exposure to interest rate risk.
Potential inability to refinance indebtedness or obtain additional financing on favorable terms, especially with the Revolving Credit Facility maturing in March 2027 and significant earnout payments for SuperPlay Ltd. (up to $1.25 billion).
Changes in tax laws, tax rates, or tax rulings, or the examination of tax positions (e.g., Israel Tax Authority assessments totaling ~$148 million), could materially affect financial condition and effective tax rate.
Inability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards to reduce future tax liability, with a valuation allowance of $51.9 million against certain deferred tax assets.
Risks related to open-source software usage, including potential copyright infringement claims or requirements to disclose proprietary code.
Potential for intellectual property infringement claims against the company or inability to enforce its own IP rights.
Failure to renew existing brand and content licenses (e.g., Caesars Slots expires Dec 31, 2026) or obtain additional licenses on favorable terms.
Volatility of common stock price due to various factors, including market conditions, analyst estimates, and company performance.
Provisions in corporate charter documents and Delaware law that could make an acquisition of the company more difficult.

Future Outlook

The company expects to reinvest a portion of expense reductions from the announced workforce reduction to advance growth initiatives, though this may result in reduced operational capacity and slower feature development for some titles. It intends to continue evaluating acquisition opportunities and refining user acquisition strategies. The company anticipates needing to refinance its indebtedness, particularly the Revolving Credit Facility by its March 2027 maturity. The Board will continue to evaluate economic conditions and cash needs for future dividend decisions. The company is also assessing the impact of global tax reform initiatives like OECD's Pillar Two, with Israel's QDMTT effective January 1, 2026, and will monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements concerning gambling laws and age assurance, which may necessitate adjustments to game features or distribution.

Management Comments

"Our mission is to entertain the world through infinite ways to play."
"We are one of the worlds leading operators of mobile games creating fun, innovative experiences that entertain and engage our users."
"We have built best-in-class live game operations services and a proprietary technology platform to support our portfolio of games which enable us to drive strong user engagement and monetization."
"Our games are free-to-play, and we are experts in providing novel, curated in-game content and offers to our users, at optimal points in their game journeys."
"Our players love our games because they are fun, creative, engaging, and kept fresh through a release of new features that are customized for different player segments. As a result, we have retained paying users over long periods of time."
"We have a powerful combination of scale and free cash flow."
"Our financial discipline drives our success and provides us greater flexibility to deploy capital."
"We are led by our visionary co-founder, Robert Antokol, who has managed Playtika since inception, transforming the Company from a small games business, through numerous acquisitions and steady organic growth, to become one of the largest mobile games platforms in the world."
"Our acquisition strategy has historically been focused on identifying and acquiring games with broad appeal and scalable leadership potential in their genres."
"We maintain a highly disciplined approach to acquisitions and have a proven history of making acquisitions at attractive prices and achieving meaningful synergies."
"Our performance marketing capabilities focus on cost-effectively acquiring users."
"While we believe this realignment positions us to invest more effectively in growth titles, new game development, and strategic initiatives, it may also result in certain operational and organizational impacts, including reduced operational capacity in specific areas, slower feature development or content delivery for some titles, increased workload for remaining employees, and potential challenges to employee morale and engagement."
"The Company intends to defend this case vigorously." (repeated for various legal proceedings)

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that the mobile gaming industry remains highly competitive with low barriers to entry, leading to continuous innovation and frequent new game introductions. The increasing use of AI-driven tools in game development, content creation, and performance marketing is a key trend. The industry is also facing growing regulatory scrutiny regarding social gaming, loot boxes, and children's online safety, which could impact game design, monetization, and distribution. The expansion of legal challenges beyond traditional social casino games into casual genres, as seen with 'Royal Match' and 'Dice Dreams,' indicates a broadening scope of regulatory risk across the mobile gaming sector. The entry of major players like Netflix into mobile gaming further intensifies competition for user attention and discretionary spending.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Playtika's platform fees for Direct-to-Consumer purchases are typically 3-4%, which is significantly lower than the 30% transactional payment processing fee charged by third-party platforms like Apple and Google, highlighting a strategic advantage in retaining a larger share of revenue when players use its direct channels.
The decline in Slotomania's revenue by 35.7% in 2025 is noted as underperforming other top social casino-themed games during the same period, suggesting a potential loss of market share or specific game economy issues compared to competitors like SciPlay (Light & Wonder) or Product Madness (Aristocrat).
The expansion of gambling-related lawsuits to include casual games like 'Royal Match' (Dream Games) and 'Dice Dreams' (SuperPlay Ltd.) indicates a broader industry challenge beyond traditional social casino genres, affecting a wider range of mobile game developers.
The regulatory focus on age assurance measures and content classification, particularly in Australia (Online Safety Act 2021) and the UK (Children's Code), reflects a global trend impacting all mobile game companies with features that could appeal to minors or involve simulated gambling.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
President and Chief Financial Officer	NA	Craig Abrahams	NA	The filing notes that the President and Chief Financial Officer is located in California and currently does not have an employment agreement, which could create retention risks, but no change in personnel is reported.
Chief Accounting Officer	NA	Erez Hershkovitz	NA	The filing notes that the Chief Accounting Officer is located in California and currently does not have an employment agreement, which could create retention risks, but no change in personnel is reported.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Controlled Company Status	The company is a controlled company under Nasdaq rules due to Yuzhu Shi's majority voting control, allowing it to elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements (though it does not currently rely on these exemptions).	NA	Potential for decisions by the controlling shareholder that may not align with the interests of other stockholders; however, the company currently adheres to full governance requirements.
Board Structure	The board of directors has the exclusive right to expand the board and fill vacancies. After a 'Triggering Event' (controlling shareholder owns less than 50% voting power), the board will be divided into three staggered classes.	NA	Limits stockholders' ability to influence board composition and may delay changes in control.
Stockholder Action	After a 'Triggering Event,' stockholders may not act by written consent, and special meetings of stockholders can only be called by the board of directors.	NA	Restricts stockholders' ability to initiate corporate actions or force consideration of proposals outside of annual meetings.
Voting Rights	The certificate of incorporation prohibits cumulative voting in director elections.	NA	Limits the ability of minority stockholders to elect director candidates.
Stockholder Nominations/Proposals	Stockholders must provide advance notice and additional disclosures in order to nominate individuals for election to the board of directors or to propose matters that can be acted upon at a stockholders meeting.	NA	May discourage or deter potential acquirers from conducting proxy solicitations or attempting to obtain control.
Preferred Stock Issuance	The board of directors is authorized to issue shares of preferred stock and to determine the terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval.	NA	Could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquirer.
Delaware Law Applicability	The company is governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prohibits a person who owns in excess of 15% of outstanding voting stock from merging or combining with the company for three years, unless approved in a prescribed manner.	NA	May discourage certain unsolicited acquisition attempts.
Exclusive Forum Provision	The company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or other Delaware state/federal courts) as the sole and exclusive forum for most disputes, and federal district courts for Securities Act claims.	NA	Aims to provide consistency in legal interpretations but may limit stockholders' ability to choose a different judicial forum.

Legal Proceedings

Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al.: Lawsuit filed April 10, 2023, in Delaware Chancery Court alleging breach of fiduciary duties by controlling shareholder and certain officers. Settlement agreement approved January 21, 2026, with no financial obligation for the company.
Gina Burt v. Playtika Ltd.: Lawsuit filed November 13, 2023, in Tennessee, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful gambling. Seeks recovery of amounts paid by Tennessee residents. Court ordered arbitration January 28, 2026.
Gayla Hamilton Mills v. Playtika Ltd.: Lawsuit filed March 8, 2023, in Alabama, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful gambling. Seeks recovery of amounts paid by Alabama residents. Court ordered arbitration and stayed case August 20, 2025.
Stuart Mills v. Playtika Ltd.: Putative class action filed June 6, 2025, in Alabama, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful gambling. Court denied motion to remand and compelled arbitration January 20, 2026. Plaintiff filed petition for interlocutory review January 30, 2026.
Dianne Fuqua v. Playtika Ltd.: Lawsuit filed August 22, 2024, in Kentucky, alleging casino-themed social games are unlawful gambling. Seeks three times the amount paid by Kentucky residents. Motion to compel arbitration filed July 11, 2025, pending. Court ordered briefs on Article III standing November 21, 2025.
Andrew Wright v. Playtika Ltd.: Putative class action filed October 27, 2025, in Utah, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful gambling. Seeks twice the economic losses. Motion to compel arbitration filed February 17, 2026.
William Barbarino v. Playtika Ltd.: Putative class action filed October 29, 2025, in New Jersey, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful gambling. Seeks up to three times economic losses. Joint stipulation for arbitration filed January 27, 2026.
Washington State Attorney General Lawsuit: Letter received June 24, 2025, alleging social casino-themed and bingo-themed games violate state gambling and consumer protection laws. Lawsuit initiated February 3, 2026, seeking injunctive relief, recovery of monies, civil penalties, costs, and fees.
Pre-arbitration notices (July 8, 2025 & August 5, 2025): From a law firm representing 4,688 claimants, alleging social casino-themed games violate state gambling laws and use deceptive practices. Arbitration demands filed for 1,642 claimants on November 4, 2025.
Pre-arbitration notices (February 10, 2026): From another law firm representing 3,061 claimants, alleging games violate state laws against gambling, use unfair/deceptive practices, and unjust enrichment.
Toni Morrow v. SuperPlay Ltd.: Putative class action complaint filed December 8, 2025, in Washington, relating to the game 'Dice Dreams', alleging unlawful gambling and unfair/deceptive practices.
Maor Ben Shoshan v. Playtika Group Israel Ltd.: Class action lawsuit filed December 10, 2025, in Israel, alleging misleading price presentation for in-app purchases in USD to Israeli users, seeking NIS 18,357 in personal damages and ~NIS 28 million (~$8.8 million) for the class. Pre-trial hearing September 9, 2026.
Daniela Beninati v. Playtika Holding Corp.: Putative class action filed January 5, 2026, in Federal Court of Australia, alleging social casino-themed games are unlawful interactive gambling services and misleading/deceptive conduct.
Israel Tax Authority (ITA) Assessments: Assessment orders issued for tax years 2017, 2018, and 2019-2021, claiming approximately $148 million in additional taxes, interest, and CPI linkage. Playtika Ltd. has filed appeals for all assessments, and cases were consolidated December 14, 2025. Appeal arguments for 2019-2021 are due March 1, 2026.

Related Party Transactions

Yuzhu Shi, the controlling shareholder, indirectly controls Playtika Holding UK, which controls Playtika. This relationship is a significant factor in corporate governance and potential transactions.
Playtika Holding UK pledged almost 200,000,000 shares of common stock in September 2024 to secure certain loan obligations.
Playtika Holding UK sold over 2,500,000 shares of common stock in a series of transactions in November and December 2024.
The company's self-tender offer in 2022 was, at least in part, due to Mr. Shi's need for liquidity.
The controlling shareholder's election to withdraw its filing of the Credit Agreement with the NDRC impacted the extension of the Revolving Credit Facility's maturity date.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Negative impact due to net loss, declining profitability margins, dividend suspension, and stock price volatility. Uncertainty from the controlling shareholder's actions and potential future share sales.
Employees: Negative impact from the announced 15% workforce reduction in Q1 2026, leading to potential reduced operational capacity, increased workload for remaining employees, and challenges to morale and engagement. Potential loss of institutional knowledge.
Customers (Players): Potential negative impact from regulatory actions leading to game restrictions or removal in certain jurisdictions, or changes to game features (e.g., loot boxes). Continued engagement and monetization efforts are key to customer satisfaction.
Creditors: Substantial indebtedness ($2.4 billion) and restrictive covenants. The need to refinance the Revolving Credit Facility by March 2027 and potential earnout payments for SuperPlay Ltd. (up to $1.25 billion) pose liquidity risks.
Regulatory Authorities: Increased scrutiny and legal proceedings from various state and international regulatory bodies regarding gambling laws, consumer protection, and data privacy.

Next Steps

Complete workforce reduction plan of approximately 15% during the first quarter of 2026.
Reinvest a portion of expense reductions to advance growth initiatives.
Continue to monitor and potentially adjust game features, disclosures, distribution, or availability in certain jurisdictions to address evolving interpretations of gambling laws and age assurance requirements.
Vigorously defend against multiple ongoing class action lawsuits and arbitration demands related to alleged unlawful gambling and consumer protection violations.
Continue to dispute Israel Tax Authority assessment orders for tax years 2017-2021, with appeal arguments for 2019-2021 due by March 1, 2026.
Attend a pre-trial hearing on the Maor Ben Shoshan class action lawsuit in Israel scheduled for September 9, 2026.
Refinance all or a portion of indebtedness on or before maturity, particularly the Revolving Credit Facility by March 6, 2027.
The Board will continue to evaluate the economic environment, cash needs, and optimal uses of cash, and may elect to make changes to dividend payments in future periods.
Assess the potential impact of the OECD's Pillar Two framework on future reporting periods, with Israel's QDMTT effective January 1, 2026.

Key Dates

Date	Description
March 11, 2021	Indenture for 4.250% Senior Notes due 2029 executed.
January 15, 2021	Became a publicly traded company with common stock traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
August 26, 2021	First Supplemental Indenture and Subsidiary Guarantee.
February 7, 2022	Compensation Committee approved an amendment to 5,303,242 stock options granted in 2021, reducing the per share exercise price to $18.71.
August 29, 2022	Announced a tender offer for the purchase of up to 51,813,472 shares of common stock at $11.58 per share.
October 10, 2022	Accepted for purchase 51,813,472 shares in the tender offer for an aggregate cost of $600 million.
December 12, 2022	Amendment to Employment Agreement with Robert Antokol.
December 2022	Epic Games and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement, with Epic Games agreeing to pay $245 million relating to in-game purchases in Fortnite.
January 1, 2023	Playtika Holding UK terminated the Share Purchase Agreement with Joffre Palace Holdings Limited.
January 2023	Entered into two additional interest rate swap agreements, each with a notional value of $250 million.
March 8, 2023	Plaintiff Gayla Hamilton Mills filed a lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in Alabama.
June 19, 2023	Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, changing the interest rate basis to the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).
August 25, 2023	Plaintiff Gayla Hamilton Mills filed a new, similar complaint in Alabama after the previous one was dismissed.
August 28, 2023	Completed the acquisition of the Youda Games portfolio from Azerion Group N.V.
September 14, 2023	Entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire G.S InnPlay Labs Ltd.
September 28, 2023	Closed the acquisition of G.S InnPlay Labs Ltd.
October 7, 2023	The State of Israel was attacked by Hamas, leading to an armed conflict.
November 13, 2023	Plaintiff Gina Burt filed a lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in Tennessee.
November 21, 2023	A hearing on motions to dismiss was held in the Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al. lawsuit.
December 2023	Google began enforcing a Play Store policy banning simulated gambling apps in thirteen countries across the Middle East and Asia, blocking Slotomania and Caesars Slots.
January 18, 2024	The court denied Playtika Holding UK II Limited's motion to dismiss in the Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al. lawsuit.
February 7, 2024	The Board of Directors ratified the company's annual revenue growth rate for 2023; no PSU awards vested for this period.
March 26, 2024	The Tel Aviv 3 Tax Office (ITA) issued an assessment order to Playtika Ltd. for tax year 2017.
April 14, 2024	Playtika Ltd. filed a notice of appeal in the Tel Aviv District Court challenging the 2017 Assessment Order.
May 3, 2024	The court granted the motion to dismiss the claims against the company's officers in the Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al. lawsuit.
May 9, 2024	The Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $150 million of common stock.
May 15, 2024	The ITA filed its statement of assessment grounds for the 2017 tax year.
June 4, 2024	Employment Agreement with Uri Rubin.
June 9, 2024	Employment Agreement with Ariel Sandler.
June 18, 2024	The first amendment to the InnPlay Purchase Agreement was signed, reducing the maximum cap on total potential earnout consideration from $220 million to $170 million.
August 22, 2024	Plaintiff Dianne Fuqua filed a lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in Kentucky.
August 2024	A class action lawsuit was filed in the state of Washington against Dream Games, developer of 'Royal Match', alleging gambling and consumer protection violations.
September 2024	A court ruled that two of High Five Games' slot-themed games constituted illegal gambling under Washington state law.
September 18, 2024	Share Purchase Agreement for SuperPlay Ltd. was dated.
September 20, 2024	Playtika Holding UK announced it had entered into pledge agreements for almost 200,000,000 shares of common stock.
November 20, 2024	Playtika Ltd. completed the acquisition of SuperPlay Ltd.
November 2024	The Final Rule issued by CFIUS, enhancing the scope of foreign investment review, became effective.
November and December 2024	Playtika Holding UK sold over 2,500,000 shares of common stock in a series of transactions.
December 18, 2024	The Compensation Committee approved PSU grants to certain employees (2024 PSUs).
December 2024	A third-party platform notified the company that it would be challenging the offering of social casino-themed games on its platform in the State of Washington.
January 2025	The FTC announced a major enforcement action against a game developer for the sale of loot boxes to children and teens without verifiable parental consent. The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) issued a public memo referencing the Ninth Circuit ruling and the High Five Games case.
January 16, 2025	First Amendment to Share Purchase Agreement for SuperPlay Ltd.
January 21, 2025	Second Supplemental Indenture and Subsidiary Guarantee dated. The Court approved the settlement agreement in the Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al. lawsuit.
April 23, 2025	The company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, decreasing the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Facility from $600 million to $550 million.
May 29, 2025	Second Amendment to Share Purchase Agreement for SuperPlay Ltd.
June 6, 2025	Plaintiff Stuart Mills filed a putative class action lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in Alabama.
June 12, 2025	The ITA issued an assessment order to Playtika Ltd. for tax year 2018.
June 24, 2025	The company received a letter from the Attorney General of the State of Washington alleging that its social casino-themed and bingo-themed games violate state gambling and consumer protection laws. Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.
June 26, 2025	Playtika Ltd. filed a notice of appeal for the 2018 Assessment Order.
July 8, 2025	The company received pre-arbitration notices from a law firm purporting to represent 3,860 claimants.
July 11, 2025	The Stuart Mills case was removed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The company filed a motion to compel arbitration in the Dianne Fuqua case.
July 14, 2025	The ITA filed its statement of assessment grounds for the 2018 tax year.
July 25, 2025	Plaintiff filed an opposition to the renewed motion in the Dianne Fuqua case.
July 2025	Dissolution of the company's Georgian entity.
August 5, 2025	The company was notified that the law firm was continuing to solicit claimants and now represented 4,688 claimants in pre-arbitration notices.
August 8, 2025	The company filed its reply in the Dianne Fuqua case.
August 11, 2025	Plaintiff's motion to remand to state court was filed in the Stuart Mills case.
August 20, 2025	The court ordered arbitration and stayed the Gayla Hamilton Mills case.
August 28, 2025	Plaintiff Gina Burt filed an amended complaint.
September 29, 2025	The Gina Burt case was removed to federal court. Playtika Ltd. filed its statement of appeal grounds for the 2018 tax year.
October 8, 2025	The plaintiffs and the remaining defendant agreed to a settlement agreement in the Kormos v Playtika Holding UK II Limited, et al. lawsuit.
October 27, 2025	Plaintiff Andrew Wright filed a putative class action lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in Utah.
October 29, 2025	Plaintiff William Barbarino filed a putative class action lawsuit against Playtika Ltd. in New Jersey.
October 2025	Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
November 4, 2025	The law firm filed arbitration demands on behalf of 1,642 claimants.
November 12, 2025	The Compensation Committee approved AGR PSU grants to certain employees (2025 PSUs).
November 21, 2025	The court on its own initiative ordered both parties to submit briefs addressing Article III standing in the Dianne Fuqua case.
December 5, 2025	The parties held a preliminary arbitration conference call in the Gayla Hamilton Mills case.
December 8, 2025	Toni Morrow filed a putative class action complaint against SuperPlay Ltd. in Washington relating to the game 'Dice Dreams'.
December 9, 2025	The company's controlling shareholder elected to withdraw its filing of the Credit Agreement with the NDRC, preventing the Revolving Credit Facility maturity extension under the Fourth Amendment.
December 10, 2025	Maor Ben Shoshan filed a Motion for Certification of a class action lawsuit in Israel against Playtika Group Israel Ltd.
December 11, 2025	The ITA issued an assessment order to Playtika Ltd. for tax years 2019-2021.
December 14, 2025	The cases relating to the 2017 and 2018 ITA assessment orders were consolidated, and a preliminary hearing occurred.
December 22, 2025	The parties submitted simultaneous briefs on Article III standing in the Dianne Fuqua case.
December 26, 2025	Record date for the $0.10 cash dividend paid on January 9, 2026.
December 31, 2025	Fiscal year ended. Playtika Ltd. filed a notice of appeal regarding the 2019-2021 Assessment Order.
January 1, 2026	Israeli Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) became effective for fiscal years beginning on or after this date.
January 5, 2026	Daniela Beninati filed a putative class action in the Federal Court of Australia against the company.
January 9, 2026	Cash dividend of $0.10 per share paid to stockholders of record as of December 26, 2025.
January 13, 2026	Third Amendment to Share Purchase Agreement for SuperPlay Ltd.
January 14, 2026	The company announced a workforce reduction plan of approximately fifteen percent.
January 20, 2026	The court denied the motion to remand and compelled the parties to arbitration in the Stuart Mills case.
January 27, 2026	The parties filed a joint stipulation and proposed order submitting the claims to arbitration in the William Barbarino case.
January 28, 2026	The court entered an order compelling arbitration of plaintiff Gina Burt's claims. The ITA filed its statement of assessment grounds for the 2019-2021 tax years.
January 30, 2026	Plaintiff filed a petition seeking permission for interlocutory review by the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals of the denial of his motion to remand in the Stuart Mills case.
February 3, 2026	The Attorney General of the State of Washington initiated a lawsuit against the company and several of its subsidiaries.
February 9, 2026	The company filed its response to the petition in the Stuart Mills case.
February 10, 2026	The company received pre-arbitration notices from another law firm purporting to represent 3,061 claimants.
February 16, 2026	The company entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, extending the maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility to March 6, 2027.
February 17, 2026	The company filed a motion to compel arbitration in the Andrew Wright case.
February 19, 2026	The Compensation Committee ratified the company's Adjusted EBITDA, AGR, and TSR performance for 2025 and approved the vesting of 100% of the Adjusted EBITDA PSU and AGR PSU awards eligible to vest for the 2025 performance period.
February 23, 2026	379,334,306 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
February 26, 2026	Date of filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
March 1, 2026	Playtika Ltd.'s current deadline for filing its appeal arguments for the 2019-2021 ITA assessment orders (subject to extensions).
March 6, 2027	New maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility.
December 31, 2026	Expiration of the exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing sublicense to certain trademarks and domain names associated with Caesars Slots.
September 9, 2026	Pre-trial hearing scheduled for the class action lawsuit by Maor Ben Shoshan against Playtika Group Israel Ltd.
March 11, 2028	Maturity date for the $1.9 billion senior secured first lien term loan (New Term Loan).
February 28, 2028	Termination dates for two interest rate swap agreements entered into in January 2023.
March 15, 2029	Maturity date for the $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes.
September 23, 2031	Expiration of the exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to certain intellectual property associated with World Series of Poker.
2031 through 2035	Expiration period for net operating losses in Finland.
December 2035	Latest expiration date for the company's operating leases.

Recommendation

sell

The company reported a significant net loss for 2025, a sharp decline in profitability margins (Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA), and a substantial organic decline in Daily Active Users (excluding acquisitions). The suspension of dividends signals financial strain and a need to conserve capital. Furthermore, Playtika faces a growing number of legal and regulatory challenges related to its core social casino and casual games, including a major lawsuit from the Washington State Attorney General and significant tax assessments in Israel. These factors, combined with geopolitical risks and the controlling shareholder's influence, create a highly uncertain and negative outlook for the stock.

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