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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 and six months ended June 30, 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

Note: Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reflects a significant outflow due to the final installment payment for the Italian Lotto license.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Total revenue decreased 7% ($47 million) in Q2 2026 and 4% ($43 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the prior year. This was primarily driven by increased amortization of upfront license fees for the new Italian Lotto license (commenced Dec 2025) and the transition of the U.K. contract to a new provider.
• Profitability Improvement: Despite revenue declines, income from continuing operations improved significantly, turning from a loss of $60 million in Q2 2025 to a profit of $56 million in Q2 2026. This was driven by a $102 million favorable foreign exchange impact, a $42 million reduction in income tax provision, and cost savings from the OPtiMa restructuring program.
• Cash Flow Impact: Operating cash flow swung from a positive $473 million in the first half of 2025 to a negative $1,174 million in the first half of 2026. The primary driver was the $1,675 million payment for the final installment of the Italian Lotto license in April 2026.
• Debt Structure: The Company entered into new Revolving Credit Facilities in March 2026 ($650 million USD / €1.0 billion) and used proceeds to prepay and cancel the Euro Term Loan Facilities due January 2027.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Restructuring (OPtiMa 3.3): In Q2 2026, the Company initiated the final phase of its restructuring plan, focusing on management structure and real estate optimization. Total costs for this phase are expected to range from $15 million to $20 million, with annualized savings of up to $20 million by 2028.
• Capital Expenditures: The Company anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $190 million in the second half of 2026 to fulfill contractual obligations in Missouri, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Texas.
• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable September 1, 2026. A total of $42 million is expected to be paid.
• Share Repurchases: Under the $500 million program authorized in July 2025, the Company had $186 million remaining available as of June 30, 2026.
• Risks: Key risks include macroeconomic uncertainty, foreign exchange fluctuations (particularly Euro/USD), regulatory changes in lottery jurisdictions, and the impact of the U.S. "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on tax timing.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Italian Lotto License Amortization: Verify the impact of the $1,675 million license payment and subsequent amortization on future revenue recognition and cash flow.
• Foreign Exchange Sensitivity: Assess the volatility of the Euro/USD exchange rate, which contributed significantly to the Q2 2026 profit improvement ($102 million favorable impact).
• Liquidity Position: Confirm the Company's ability to service debt and fund upcoming capital expenditures ($190 million) given the reduced cash balance ($558 million) compared to year-end 2025 ($1,446 million).
• Restructuring Savings: Monitor the realization of the projected $20 million annualized cost savings from the OPtiMa 3.3 initiative.
• Discontinued Operations: Review the remaining receivables ($21 million) and lease guarantees ($94 million exposure) related to the sold IGT Gaming business.