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Light & Wonder, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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Light & Wonder, Inc.  reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

We maintained strong momentum in the second quarter, delivering an 8th consecutive quarter of double-digit consolidated revenue growth year-over-year, and continued execution on our diverse content roadmap and cross-platform strategy. Consolidated revenue grew 12%, driven by continued strong performance across all our businesses, resulting in robust earnings growth:

  • Gaming revenue increased to $539 million, up 14% compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by global Gaming machine sales growth, which increased 32%, coupled with record Gaming operations unit expansion in the North American installed base and growth across Gaming systems, resulting in AEBITDA growth and margin expansion of 17% and 100 basis points, respectively.
  • SciPlay revenue grew to $205 million, an 8% increase from the prior year period, driven by the social casino business, which continues to outpace the market and gain share on strong payer metrics, while growing our direct-to-consumer platform and expanding AEBITDA margin by 300 basis points.
  • iGaming revenue grew to $74 million, a 6% increase from the prior year period, primarily reflecting continued momentum in North America, while the prior year benefited from $2 million in license termination fees.

First half 2024 consolidated revenue increased 13% to $1.6 billion as we continued advancement towards our long-term financial targets and returned $175 million to our shareholders through share repurchases.

Matt Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Light & Wonder, said, “Light & Wonder continues to capitalize on opportunities underpinned by our scale and diversified product offerings as demonstrated through the growth momentum across the business. We saw strong progress in the Gaming business as the expansion of units in the North American installed base reached an inflection point. Our global presence enables further product refinement and market penetration with our suite of games and casino solutions. We continue to develop our catalog of proven, evergreen franchises to bring the most engaging experiences to our players, leveraging the power of our portfolio across land-based, social and iGaming platforms. The uplift that we have continued to see across the business is a testament to the quality of the talent and culture in our organization. I am pleased with the continued momentum that we are seeing and know that the best is yet to come.”

Oliver Chow, Chief Financial Officer of Light & Wonder, added, “Our 13th consecutive quarter of consolidated revenue growth once again reflects the strength of our combined business and solid financial profile. We continue to see improved earnings quality with consistent growth and healthy margins, all while investing back into the business to scale for the future. The new $1.0 billion share repurchase program is a testament to the value we see in the business and confidence in our ability to execute to plan over the long-term. We believe we will continue to create significant value for our shareholders through enhanced cash flow generation initiatives while delivering on our financial targets.”

LEVERAGE AND CAPITAL RETURN UPDATE

  • Principal face value of debt outstanding(1) was $3.9 billion, translating to a net debt leverage ratio(2) of 3.0x as of June 30, 2024. Our net debt leverage ratio(2) decreased by 0.1x from December 31, 2023, and remained within our targeted net debt leverage ratio(2) range of 2.5x to 3.5x.
  • Returned $175 million of capital to shareholders through the repurchase of approximately 1.8 million shares of L&W common stock during the first half of 2024 and completed the full $750 million share repurchase authorization. Under the initial share repurchase program, we purchased 11.2 million common shares, or 11.6% of shares outstanding at the inception of the program on March 1, 2022. The average purchase price of $66.72 per share represents a 34% discount to yesterday’s closing price of $100.71. In June 2024, the Board of Directors approved a new three-year share repurchase program(3) of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s outstanding common stock through June 12, 2027.
  • Repriced our Term Loan B again in July 2024, reducing our interest rate by 50 basis points resulting in a decrease in annualized interest costs of approximately $11 million, or $19 million in annualized interest costs reduction including our January repricing.

(1) Principal face value of debt outstanding represents outstanding principal value of debt balances that conform to the presentation found in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in our March 31, 2024 Form 10-Q.

(2) Additional information on non-GAAP financial measures presented herein is available at the end of this release.

(3) The program may be conducted via open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, including block trades, accelerated share repurchases, issuer tender
offers or other derivative contracts or instruments, “10b5-1” plans, or other financial arrangements, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

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CT Gaming with First installations in Guatemala

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CT Gaming has announced its debut installations in Guatemala, marking a significant milestone in the expansion across Latin America. Following this year’s successful installations in Mexico and Perú, CT Gaming’s presence in the region continues to grow at full speed.

“We are proud of the established partnerships and see these installations as the foundation for a long-term collaboration. We believe this is just the beginning of our journey toward becoming a leading provider in Guatemala,” said Georgi Koprinarov, General Manager LatAm at CT Gaming.

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“We are thrilled to partner with CT Gaming and introduce their cutting-edge products to Guatemala. The installation of the EZ Modulo cabinets in combination with the latest multigame – Diamond King 4 has already sparked interest among our players. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration with CT Gaming, bringing top-tier entertainment to our customers,” said Edgar Paz Ravines, director of Desarrollos Providencia.

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Spintec Expands its US Presence

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Spintec returns to IGA with its exclusive US distributor, Dynamic Gaming, and a shared booth with Gaming Arts.

Spintec’s return to the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference & Tradeshow this year is marked by the significant success the company has achieved since the last show. Their partnership with their exclusive distributor, Dynamic Gaming, has expanded their presence across the US by leaps and bounds.

They are currently licensed and approved for their latest product and games, in California, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Washington, with approvals in Arkansas, Wyoming, Idaho, and Florida waiting in the wings. This highlights their ongoing commitment to the US market and their growing footprint across North America, emphasized further by their imminent entry into Ontario, Canada.

To celebrate their unwavering success in North America, Spintec will be showcasing the best parts of their latest Charisma product line at this year’s IGA. Charisma is a brand-new line of products, which has already won awards and has become an instant global bestseller. In an exclusive introduction, the visitors at IGA will be shown its brand-new Craps solution. It comes with super innovative elements such as the shooter button, 7-out function, and a rotating dealer feature. Additionally, they will also be unveiling their virtual/video Charisma Blackjack machine. Both of these exceptional new solutions are designed to elevate the gaming experience and include a variety of side bets on both games.

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Their booth will also include a variety of compact, multi-station solutions, giving the visitors the opportunity to explore and experience the breadth of their latest product portfolio.

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