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Brightstar Lottery PLC - Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K reports the unaudited financial results for Brightstar Lottery PLC for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The Company is a global leader in lottery operations, retail, and digital solutions. Notably, the Company completed the sale of its Gaming & Digital business (IGT Gaming) on July 1, 2025, which is now reported as discontinued operations. The Company operates as a single segment focused on pure-play lottery services.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Surge: Net income from continuing operations attributable to Brightstar increased to $37 million from a loss of $23 million in Q1 2025. This was driven by a $52 million increase in service revenue, a $45 million reduction in foreign exchange losses, and a $19 million decrease in income tax provisions.
• Revenue Composition: While total revenue grew slightly ($4 million), the increase was offset by a $53 million rise in the amortization of upfront license fees related to the new Italian Lotto license (commenced Dec 2025). Operating and facilities management revenue grew $52 million due to same-store sales growth in Italy (+3.1%) and Rest of World (+5.8%).
• Foreign Exchange: The Company recorded a $12 million foreign exchange gain in Q1 2026, compared to a $33 million loss in Q1 2025, primarily due to fluctuations in the Euro/USD rate.
• Cost Structure: General and administrative expenses decreased by $15 million (25%) due to the "OPtiMa 3" restructuring program and expense recoveries. Research and development expenses increased by $3 million (31%) due to investments in new lottery products.
• Capital Deployment: The Company paid the final installment of the Italian Lotto license (€1.43 billion / $1.675 million) on April 24, 2026. Capital expenditures increased to $110 million from $76 million, driven by systems and equipment in Italy and the U.S.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Needs: The Company anticipates additional capital expenditures of $165 million in the second half of 2026 for contractual obligations in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Texas. Funding will come from operating cash flows, joint venture partner contributions, and new credit facilities.
• Financing: In March 2026, the Company entered into a new senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facility ($650 million USD / €1.0 billion) effective April 2026. This replaced prior facilities and was used to prepay remaining Euro Term Loans due in 2027.
• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable June 11, 2026. This is an increase from the $0.20 per share paid in Q1 2025.
• Share Repurchases: Under the $500 million program authorized in July 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares in Q1 2026. Approximately $200 million remains available under the program.
• Risks: Key risks include macroeconomic uncertainty, regulatory changes, foreign currency fluctuations, and the impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) on U.S. tax timing, though no material financial impact is expected.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Italian Lotto License: Verify the impact of the new 9-year license amortization ($101 million in Q1) on future margins and the status of the final installment payment.
• Discontinued Operations: Confirm the final settlement of the IGT Gaming sale, including the collection of the remaining $23 million receivable from the Buyer.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Review the debt maturity schedule, noting significant Euro-denominated maturities in 2027 ($460 million) and 2028 ($805 million).
• Non-Controlling Interests: Analyze the significant increase in non-controlling interests equity ($1,260 million vs $715 million prior year) driven by the capital increase receivable from LottoItalia partners.
• Restructuring Progress: Monitor the execution and cost savings realization of the "OPtiMa 3" restructuring plan.