Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is submitted by International Game Technology PLC (IGT PLC), a foreign private issuer, for the month of April 2019. The filing serves to announce the release of the Notice of the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Annual Report and Accounts for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. The 2019 AGM is scheduled for May 17, 2019, in London.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced 2018 Annual Report on Form 20-F (filed March 8, 2019) and the Annual Report and Accounts (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the body of this Form 6-K.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are detailed in this specific filing. The document functions as a procedural notice regarding corporate governance events and the availability of previously filed annual reports.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly references the availability of the 2018 Annual Report and the logistics of the upcoming shareholder meeting.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the date and location of the 2019 Annual General Meeting (May 17, 2019, Hyatt Regency London).
- Review the full 2018 Annual Report on Form 20-F (filed March 8, 2019) for detailed financial performance data.
- Confirm the contents of the 2019 AGM Proxy Card (Exhibit 99.3) for voting instructions.
- Note that the registrant is International Game Technology PLC, not "Brightstar Lottery PLC" as indicated in the request metadata.