Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by International Game Technology PLC (not Brightstar Lottery PLC) covers the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The results were announced on November 21, 2016. The registrant is a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These details are referenced as being contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the source text.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared an interim cash dividend of $0.20 per share on ordinary shares.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on December 19, 2016, to holders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The provided text does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. Such information is expected to be found in the referenced exhibits.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for Q3 2016 in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the record date (December 5, 2016) and payment date (December 19, 2016) for the $0.20 interim dividend.
- Review the slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for segment performance and year-over-year comparisons.
- Check for any updated full-year guidance provided in the management commentary within the exhibits.