Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation The 18 annual report marks the Company's first since becoming a pure-play lottery business and introduces its enhanced sustainability strategy LONDON, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing the Company's continued commitment to global sustainability under its new pure-play lottery brand. Brightstar's new sustainability strategy is guided by three key elem ...

Core Insights - Brightstar Lottery PLC has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking its first report since becoming a pure-play lottery business, emphasizing its commitment to global sustainability [1][2] Group 1: Sustainability Strategy - The sustainability strategy is built on three key elements: Empowering Our People, Collaborating with Partners, and Preserving the Planet [1][3] - The strategy is activated through six spheres of impact, including employee engagement, human rights, responsible gaming, community engagement, sustainable procurement, and climate action [1] Group 2: Empowering Our People - Brightstar has received the Top Employer certification for its U.S., Canada, and Italy operations for the third consecutive year [3] - The company introduced two new employee-led, executive-sponsored communities, increasing the total number of Employee Impact Groups (EIGs) to nine [3] Group 3: Collaborating with Partners - Brightstar became the first supplier to receive the National Council on Problem Gambling's Internet Compliance Assessment Program Ready certification, demonstrating high standards in responsible gaming [3] - The company hosted the fourth annual Brightstar Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp in the Caribbean, providing educational opportunities in digital learning [3] Group 4: Preserving the Planet - Brightstar introduced a life-cycle assessment for its terminals, enhancing sustainability practices in product development [3] - Approximately 700,000 printing cartridges were repurposed in Italy, saving around 280 tons of plastic [3]

Core Insights - Brightstar Lottery PLC reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, achieving a revenue of $629 million, a 7% increase from $587 million in Q3 2024, driven by a 7.9% growth in same-store sales across all regions [4][5][34] - The company completed the sale of its IGT Gaming business for $4 billion, which significantly improved its cash position and reduced net debt to $2.6 billion from $4.8 billion [2][9][10] - Brightstar introduced medium-term financial targets, projecting 2028 revenue of $2.75 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion, reflecting a robust organic growth profile [2][16] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue was $629 million, up 7% year-over-year, with same-store sales growth of 7.9% [3][4] - Income from continuing operations was $95 million, compared to a loss of $46 million in the prior year [5][39] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $294 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.7% [3][4] Cash and Debt Management - The company ended Q3 2025 with $1.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, and net debt leverage of 2.3x [2][9] - Total liquidity stood at $3.2 billion, providing ample resources for strategic initiatives and upcoming license fee payments [9] - Brightstar returned $978 million to shareholders year-to-date and announced a 10% increase in the Q4 2025 dividend to $0.22 per share [4][11] Market and Operational Highlights - Instant ticket and draw same-store sales grew by 3.9%, with notable increases in Italy (6.1%) and the U.S. (1.6%) [7][34] - The U.S. multi-state jackpot revenue surged by 74% due to a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot [7] - The company is focused on enhancing its operational efficiency through the OPtiMa plan, which has contributed to cost reductions and improved profit margins [7][8]

Group 1 - Brightstar Lottery PLC will host a conference call and live webcast on November 4, 2025, to discuss its third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025 [1][2] - The conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. EST, and participants are encouraged to pre-register to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN [2] - A live, listen-only webcast will be available on Brightstar's Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible after the call [2] Group 2 - Brightstar Lottery PLC is a global leader in the lottery industry, known for its secure technology and comprehensive solutions [3] - The company operates as a pure play global lottery entity, providing best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games [3] - Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees and maintains a strong local presence, partnering with governments and regulators worldwide [3]