Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the quarter was $809 million, including partial contributions from Grover and record revenue at iGaming, offset by modest declines at gaming and SciPlay [24] - Net income increased 16% to $95 million, driven by lower cost of revenue and operating expenses [24] - Consolidated AEBITDA for the quarter was $352 million, an increase of 7% year over year, with a margin of 44%, a 400 basis point increase compared to the prior year [25] - Adjusted NPATA per share increased 11% to $1.58 compared to $1.42 in the prior year period [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gaming revenue was $528 million, with partial contributions of $21 million from Grover, and AEBITDA was $280 million, an increase of 3% with a margin of 53% [27] - SciPlay revenue was $200 million, with AEBITDA of $74 million, a 6% increase year over year, representing a margin of 37% [30] - iGaming revenue reached $81 million, a 9% increase over the prior year period, with AEBITDA increasing 17% to $28 million [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global game sales in the quarter were $191 million, primarily due to macroeconomic uncertainty impacting the timing of game sales [28] - North American unit sales were down moderately year over year, with operator apprehension affecting swap purchases early in the quarter [12] - iGaming in the U.S. and Canada continued its strong growth trajectory with over 25% growth in GGR year over year [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a transition to a sole ASX listing by November 2025, aiming to consolidate liquidity and maximize shareholder value [9][10] - The integration of Grover is progressing well, with seamless onboarding and operational alignment [8] - The company is focused on expanding its charitable gaming business and investing in new markets, including Indiana [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to execute with discipline and deliver a stronger growth trajectory in the second half of the year [13] - The tone from operators has trended positively, indicating improvement in the broader market [12] - Management expects third quarter year-over-year consolidated EBITDA growth to be in the low double digits, with momentum building into the fourth quarter [39] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $100 million of shares during the quarter, with a total of $266 million returned in the first half of the year [36] - The company is committed to improving the quality of earnings through enhancing recurring revenue and driving further efficiency [26] - The guidance for fiscal year 2025 consolidated AEBITDA is between $1.43 billion and $1.47 billion, with approximately $65 million contribution from Grover [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the investor engagement process regarding the sole ASX listing? - Management detailed that the decision followed extensive consultation with investors and is expected to optimize shareholder value [41][42] Question: Can you provide updates on the litigation? - Management indicated that both the Nevada and Australian Federal Court cases are expected to head to trial in 2026, with recent rulings moving in the company's favor [48][49] Question: Can you explain the new guidance range and its components? - Management clarified that the guidance includes $65 million from Grover, with the base business still targeting $1.4 billion [52][53] Question: How is the integration with Grover progressing? - Management reported that integration is off to a fantastic start, with the business performing well and cultural alignment being strong [63][66] Question: What are the expectations for free cash flow improvement? - Management noted that free cash flow saw a considerable year-over-year increase when normalizing for one-off payments, indicating positive growth potential [90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the quarter was $809 million, including partial contributions from Grover and record revenue at iGaming, offset by modest declines at gaming and SciPlay [22] - Net income increased 16% to $95 million, driven by lower cost of revenue and operating expenses [22] - Consolidated AEBITDA for the quarter was $352 million, an increase of 7% year over year, with a margin of 44%, a 400 basis point increase compared to the prior year [23] - Adjusted NPATA per share increased 11% to $1.58 compared to $1.42 in the prior year period [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gaming revenue was $528 million, with partial contributions of $21 million from Grover, and AEBITDA was $280 million, an increase of 3% with a margin of 53% [25] - SciPlay revenue was $200 million, with AEBITDA of $74 million, a 6% increase year over year, representing a margin of 37% [28] - iGaming delivered record revenue of $81 million, a 9% increase over the prior year, with AEBITDA increasing 17% to $28 million [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global game sales in the quarter were $191 million, primarily due to macroeconomic uncertainty impacting the timing of game sales [26] - North American unit sales were down moderately year over year, with operator apprehension affecting swap purchases early in the quarter [11] - iGaming in the U.S. and Canada continued its strong growth trajectory with over 25% growth in GGR year over year [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a transition to a sole ASX listing by November 2025, aiming to consolidate liquidity and maximize shareholder value [7][41] - Continued investments in R&D and expansion plans into Indiana, with expectations to deploy first units in the state this fall [7][12] - Focus on enhancing recurring revenue streams and operational efficiency across all business segments [24][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to execute with discipline and deliver a stronger growth trajectory in the second half of the year [12] - Positive feedback from operator partners indicates strong performance and value of Light and Wonder games amidst a competitive landscape [11] - The company expects third quarter year-over-year consolidated EBITDA growth to be in the low double digits, with momentum building into the fourth quarter [36] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately $100 million of shares during the quarter, with a total of $1.3 billion returned to shareholders since the program's inception [35] - The Grover acquisition is performing ahead of expectations, contributing positively to the company's growth [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the investor engagement process regarding the sole ASX listing? - The decision followed extensive consultation with investors, with strong feedback received, and aims to optimize shareholder value by consolidating liquidity in a deep market [41][42] Question: Can you provide updates on the litigation? - Both Nevada and Australian Federal Court cases are expected to head to trial in 2026, with recent rulings moving in the company's favor [46][47] Question: Can you explain the new guidance range and its components? - The guidance includes $65 million from Grover, with the base business still targeting $1.4 billion, and investments planned for the second half to support long-term growth [50][52] Question: How is the integration with Grover progressing? - Integration is off to a fantastic start, with the business performing well and cultural alignment noted as a positive factor [62][63] Question: How does the company plan to address the impact of sweepstakes gaming on SciPlay? - The company is focusing on internal initiatives to stabilize and grow its social casino business, while also monitoring external market dynamics [80][82] Question: What are the expectations for free cash flow improvement? - Normalized free cash flow saw a considerable year-over-year increase, and the company remains focused on improving cash conversion moving forward [88][90]

Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue decreased by 1% from $818 million in 2Q24 to $809 million in 2Q25[9] - Consolidated AEBITDA increased by 7% year-over-year, from $330 million in 2Q24 to $352 million in 2Q25[9] - Adjusted NPATA increased by 4% year-over-year, from $130 million in 2Q24 to $135 million in 2Q25[9] - iGaming AEBITDA increased by 17% year-over-year[17] - SciPlay AEBITDA increased by 6% year-over-year[17] Gaming Segment - Gaming revenue was $528 million in 2Q25, a decrease of 2% compared to $539 million in 2Q24[24] - Gaming operations revenue increased by 19% year-over-year, driven by the addition of Grover and growth in the North American installed base[26] - Gaming machine sales decreased by 16% year-over-year due to global macroeconomic uncertainty and timing of hardware refresh cycle in Australia[26] - North American installed base increased by 42% year-over-year to over 46,300 units[32] SciPlay Segment - SciPlay revenue was $200 million in 2Q25, a decrease of 2% compared to $205 million in 2Q24[37] - SciPlay's direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform generated $35 million, representing 18% of total SciPlay revenue[40] - Average Revenue Per Daily Active User (ARPDAU) grew 4% year-over-year to a record $1.08[40] iGaming Segment - iGaming revenue reached a record $81 million in 2Q25, a 9% increase compared to $74 million in 2Q24[46] - Wagers processed through OGS increased by 22% to $26.6 billion[47]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported consolidated revenue growth for the sixteenth consecutive quarter, with a 2% increase to $774 million compared to the prior year, driven by gaming and iGaming businesses [20][21] - Net income was $82 million, resulting in diluted net income per share of $0.94, up from $0.88 in the prior year [21] - Consolidated EBITDA grew by 11% to $311 million, with a consolidated EBITDA margin of 40%, a 300 basis point increase year over year [21][30] - Adjusted NPATA increased by 11% year over year to $117 million, with adjusted NPATA per share rising 21% to $1.35 [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gaming revenue reached $495 million, a 4% uplift, with EBITDA growing 9% to $254 million, reflecting a margin expansion of 200 basis points to 51% [22][23] - Gaming operations generated $173 million in revenue, a 5% increase year over year, with an average revenue per day of over $48 [23] - SciPlay revenue was $202 million, with Quick Hit Slots achieving record performance, contributing to a 3% EBITDA growth to $64 million [26][27] - iGaming revenue increased 4% year over year to $77 million, with EBITDA growing 8% to a record $27 million [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North American installed base increased by approximately 500 units sequentially, totaling over 34,000 units, with 51% of the fleet classified as premium [6][23] - The company regained the number one position in Australia for ship share, supported by strong game franchises [7] - The U.S. and Canada markets saw GGR increases of 3011% year over year, indicating robust growth in iGaming [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational excellence, a comprehensive product roadmap, and reinvesting in R&D for sustainable growth [4][5] - A strategic acquisition of Grover Gaming's charitable gaming asset is expected to enhance the company's role in the global games market [16][17] - The company aims to maintain a high return on investment while expanding its direct-to-consumer platform [11][55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the gaming industry's resilience despite potential macroeconomic challenges [5][34] - The company is committed to achieving its 2025 consolidated EBITDA target of $1.4 billion, despite tariff headwinds [34] - Management noted that GGR remains a critical metric, with strong performance observed across U.S. markets [84] Other Important Information - The company has implemented measures to mitigate tariff impacts, including diversifying the supply chain and pulling forward inventory [89][91] - The direct-to-consumer platform has seen significant growth, now accounting for over 13% of revenue [11][54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on business - Management indicated that tariffs are currently manageable, with strategies in place to mitigate costs and maintain revenue targets [40][41] Question: U.S. gaming operations yield - Management noted that weather-related factors impacted yields, but overall trading has returned to normal [48][49] Question: SciPlay business and DTC strategy - Management expressed excitement about a recent favorable ruling regarding alternative payment methods, which will enhance the DTC strategy [54][55] Question: International gaming business performance - Management acknowledged a decline in international installed base due to tough comparisons from the previous year but remains optimistic about future contributions [61][62] Question: Update on dual listing strategy - Management confirmed ongoing discussions regarding an Australian listing but indicated a cautious approach due to market uncertainties [70][72] Question: Pathways to achieving EBITDA guidance - Management reiterated the importance of maintaining momentum in gaming operations and optimizing costs to achieve the $1.4 billion EBITDA target [76][80]

Financial Performance - Consolidated Revenue increased by 2% year-over-year, from $756 million to $774 million[10, 50] - Consolidated AEBITDA grew by 11% year-over-year, from $281 million to $311 million[10, 50] - Adjusted NPATA increased by 11% compared to the prior year period[18] - Adjusted NPATA per Share increased over 20% to $135 compared to $112 in the prior year period[51] - Free Cash Flow was $111 million, up 19% compared to $93 million in the prior year period[60, 63] Segment Performance - Gaming revenue increased by 4% year-over-year, from $476 million to $495 million[22] - SciPlay AEBITDA increased by 3% year-over-year, from $62 million to $64 million[33] - iGaming revenue increased by 4% year-over-year, from $74 million to $77 million[41] Capital Allocation - Returned $166 million to shareholders in 1Q25 through share repurchases, completing approximately 45% of the total $1 billion program authorization[18] - Net debt leverage ratio was 30x, within the targeted range of 25x to 35x[18] - Interest expense decreased 9% year-over-year, from $75 million to $68 million[57]