INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Performance achieves outlook:

• Revenue of $651 million propelled by strong growth in instant ticket and draw game sales across geographies
• Income from continuing operations of $116 million with associated margin of 17.9%
• Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $290 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.5%, reflecting strong performance of core, recurring business and increased investment in growth initiatives

Full Year 2024 Financial Performance achieves outlook:

• Revenue of $2.5 billion driven by instant ticket and draw game sales in the U.S. & Canada and Italy
• Income from continuing operations of $271 million with associated margin of 10.8%
• Delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $1.17 billion; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.6% reflects compelling margin structure associated with pure play lottery business
• Consolidated cash from operations of $1.03 billion including $689 million from continuing operations; strong consolidated free cash flow of $659 million, with over 80% generated by continuing operations
• Strong core, recurring business provides solid foundation for 2025

LONDON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Today, at 8:00 a.m. EST, management will host a conference call and webcast to present the results; access details are provided below.

"2024 was a year of momentous transformation with the conclusion of our strategic review and the announced sale of our Gaming & Digital business for $4.05 billion in cash," said Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT. "Our unmatched capabilities in developing world-class Lottery solutions and innovative game content support several important investments to drive long-term growth and shareholder returns. We are well-positioned to continue strengthening our global lottery leadership."

"We delivered solid financial results in 2024, including robust cash flow generation to invest in the business, reduce debt, and return capital to shareholders," said Max Chiara, CFO of IGT. "Our core, recurring business has a compelling low-to-mid single digit growth profile and provides a solid foundation as we head into our next CapEx cycle aimed at securing our portfolio and extending its duration to more than eight years."

Overview of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Select 2024 & Recent Key Highlights

• Announced $4.05 billion sale of Gaming & Digital business to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.; expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2025
• Awarded seven-year facilities management contract with Colorado Lottery; recently executed 10-year Lottery and iLottery contract in Luxembourg
• Executed meaningful Lottery facilities management contract extensions, including nine years with Tennessee Education Lottery, 10 years with North Carolina Education Lottery, 12 years in Lithuania, and three years in Mississippi and Virginia; recently awarded seven-year extension in Germany
• Momentum in securing instant ticket service contracts with three-year primary printing contract in Portugal, five-year award in Spain, and three-year extension with FDJ in France

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue of $651 million, down 4% compared to $681 million in the prior-year period, mainly due to comparisons with record product sales revenue in the prior year; current year period represents the second highest quarter for product sales revenue in Company history

• Strong instant ticket and draw game same-store sales growth across jurisdictions; Italy up 7.0%, 3.9% normalized for same number of selling days
• Elevated U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity in the prior year inclusive of LMA incentive impact (which is recognized in Other service revenue)
• Higher central system software license, terminal, and instant ticket services in the prior year
• Negative impact of foreign currency rates

Operating income of $179 million compared to $197 million in the prior year, primarily driven by the items affecting Adjusted EBITDA as noted below, partially offset by lower restructuring costs

Income from continuing operations of $116 million versus $73 million in the prior-year period; income from continuing operations margin of 17.9% compared to 10.7% in the prior year

• Improvement in net interest expense primarily due to lower average borrowings on committed bank facilities and the refinancing of a senior-secured note at a lower coupon
• Foreign exchange gain versus foreign exchange loss in the prior year, primarily reflecting the non-cash impact of fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate on debt
• Increased provision for income taxes primarily driven by higher pre-tax income and a discrete tax item, partially offset by foreign exchange gains that are taxable in a low-tax jurisdiction in the current year versus the impact of non-deductible foreign exchange losses in the prior year

Adjusted EBITDA of $290 million versus $316 million in the prior year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.5% compared to 46.4% in the prior-year period

• High profit flow through from same-store sales growth offsets elevated U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity in the prior year and increased investments in the business including personnel costs and project costs supporting contract renewal and extension activity in the current year
• Elevated product sales and more favorable product mix in the prior year
• Negative impact of foreign currency rates

Diluted earnings per share of $0.40, versus $0.19 in the prior year primarily driven by the after-tax impact of foreign currency gains versus foreign currency losses in the prior year, partially offset by a higher effective tax rate; Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.22 versus $0.54 in the prior year driven by lower operating income and higher provision for income taxes

Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue of $2.5 billion, in line with the prior-year period

• Strong same-store sales growth led by a 4.1% increase in Italy
• Elevated U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity in the prior year inclusive of LMA incentive impact (which is recognized in Other service revenue)
• Increased other service revenue related to non-wager-based service contracts in Europe
• Multi-year central system software license and higher terminal sales in the prior year, partially offset by higher instant ticket services in the current year
• Negative impact of foreign currency rates

Operating income of $686 million versus $752 million in the prior-year period, primarily driven by the items affecting Adjusted EBITDA as noted below, and higher restructuring costs

Income from continuing operations of $271 million compared to $265 million in the prior-year period; income from continuing operations margin of 10.8% compared to 10.5% in the prior year

• Foreign exchange gain versus foreign exchange loss in the prior-year period, principally related to the impact of fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate on debt
• Increased provision for income taxes primarily driven by higher pre-tax income and a discrete tax item, partially offset by foreign exchange gains that are taxable in a low-tax jurisdiction in the current year versus the impact of non-deductible foreign exchange losses in the prior year

Adjusted EBITDA of $1.17 billion compared to $1.21 billion in the prior-year period; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.6% versus 48.0% in the prior year

• Italy same-store sales growth offset by U.S. multi-state jackpot activity in the prior year and increased investments in the business including personnel costs and project costs supporting contract renewal and extension activity in the current year
• Elevated product sales and more favorable product mix in the prior year
• Lower legal costs partially offset by increased investment in cloud initiatives

Diluted earnings per share of $0.57, versus $0.57 in the prior year primarily driven by the after-tax impact of foreign currency gains versus foreign currency losses in the prior year, partially offset by a higher effective tax rate and restructuring costs; Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.67 compared to $0.95 driven by lower operating income and higher provision for income taxes

Consolidated cash from operations of $1.03 billion versus $1.04 billion in the prior-year period; cash from operations from continuing operations of $689 million compared to $916 million in the prior-year period primarily related to the timing of tax payments

Net debt of $4.8 billion versus $5.2 billion at December 31, 2023, including an approximate $140 million benefit from fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate; net debt leverage of 2.4x pro forma for $2 billion committed debt reduction following the closing of the Gaming & Digital sale transaction

Cash and Liquidity Update
Total liquidity of $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024; $584 million in unrestricted cash and $1.4 billion in additional borrowing capacity

Other Developments
The Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share

• Record date of March 11, 2025
• Payment date of March 25, 2025

Introducing Full Year 2025 Expectations
Strong, core recurring business provides solid foundation for 2025:

• Revenue of $2.55 - $2.65 billion, up low-mid single digits
  • Global same-store sales up low-single-digits
  • Higher product sales, driven by sustainable instant ticket services growth
  • H1'25 impacted by an estimated $40 - $50 million from lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives, accounting for lower expected revenue in Q1'25 versus Q1'24
• Adjusted EBITDA of $1.10 - $1.15 billion
  • Flow-through of lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives referenced above
  • $25 million of increased investment in the business (contract rebids and extensions, cloud-based solutions, network optimization), which are mostly concentrated in H1'25 and are expected to deliver future capital expenditure efficiencies
  • Q1'25 Adjusted EBITDA down approximately $70 million, primarily on lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives, in addition to unfavorable product mix and investment in the business; in the balance of the year, Adjusted EBITDA is aligned with the prior year, including growth in H2'25
• Net cash used in operating activities of approximately $300 million
  • Includes €800 million (approximately $850 million) related to first two installments of Italy Lotto upfront license fee (reflects 100% consolidation of Italy joint venture; minority partner contributions representing their pro rata share are recorded in cash flows from financing activities)
  • Ex-Lotto license fee and compared to FY'24, cash flow performance impacted approximately one-third by the lower forecasted Adjusted EBITDA and two-thirds by the timing of certain working capital items
• Capital expenditures of approximately $450 million; reflects increased investments related to contract wins, extensions, and upcoming bids

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
February 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EST

To register to participate in the conference call, or to listen to the live audio webcast, please visit the "Events Calendar" on IGT's Investor Relations website at www.IGT.com. A replay will be available on the website following the live event.

Comparability of Results
All figures presented in this news release are prepared under U.S. GAAP, unless noted otherwise. Amounts reported in millions are computed based on amounts in thousands. As a result, the sum of the components may not equal the total amount reported in millions due to rounding. Certain columns and rows within tables may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. Percentages and earnings per share amounts presented are calculated from the underlying unrounded amounts.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, continuous investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters, including with respect to the proposed sale of the Gaming & Digital business to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (the "Buyer"). These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans and strategies, transactions, including the sale of Gaming & Digital to the Buyer, trends, events, dividends, results of operations, and/or financial condition or measures, including our expectations on the future release of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and any other future financial performance guidance for continuing operations, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "would," "should," "shall," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "outlook," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project" or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 and other documents filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, including management's discussion and analysis of potential or actual impacts to operations and financial performance. Nothing in this news release is intended, or is to be construed, as a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that the financial performance of International Game Technology PLC for the current or any future financial years will necessarily match or exceed the historical published financial performance of International Game Technology PLC, as applicable. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management supplements the reporting of financial information, determined under GAAP, with certain non-GAAP financial information. Management believes the non-GAAP information presented provides investors with additional useful information, but it is not intended to nor should it be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Moreover, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the usefulness of these measures for comparisons with such other companies. The Company encourages investors to review its financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) from continuing operations (a GAAP measure) before income taxes, interest expense, net, foreign exchange gain (loss), net, other non-operating expenses (e.g., gains/losses on extinguishment and modifications of debt, etc.), net, depreciation, impairment losses, amortization (service revenue, purchase accounting, and non-purchase accounting), restructuring expenses, stock-based compensation, litigation expense (income), and certain other non-recurring items. Other non-recurring items are infrequent in nature and are not reflective of ongoing operational activities.

Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

Adjusted EPS represents diluted earnings per share (a GAAP measure), excluding the effects of foreign exchange, impairments, amortization from purchase accounting, discrete tax items, and other significant non-recurring adjustments that are not reflective of on-going operational activities (e.g., gains/losses on sale of business, gains/losses on extinguishment and modifications of debt, etc.). Adjusted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding, including the impact of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents that are anti-dilutive to GAAP net income (loss) per share but dilutive to Adjusted EPS. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of the Company's ongoing operational performance.

Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents debt (a GAAP measure, calculated as long-term obligations plus short-term borrowings) minus capitalized debt issuance costs and cash and cash equivalents, including cash and cash equivalents classified as held for sale. Cash and cash equivalents, including cash and cash equivalents held for sale, are subtracted from the GAAP measure because they could be used to reduce the Company's debt obligations. Management believes that net debt is a useful measure to monitor leverage and evaluate the balance sheet.

Net debt leverage is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents the ratio of Net debt as of a particular balance sheet date to Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months ("LTM") prior to such date. Management believes that net debt leverage is a useful measure to assess IGT's financial strength and ability to incur incremental indebtedness when making key investment decisions.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents cash flow from operations (a GAAP measure) less capital expenditures. Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity and an additional basis for assessing IGT's ability to fund its activities, including debt service and distribution of earnings to shareholders.

Constant currency is a non-GAAP financial measure that expresses current financial data using the prior-year/period exchange rate (i.e., the exchange rate used in preparing the financial statements for the prior year). Management believes that constant currency is a useful measure to compare period-to-period results without regard to the impact of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates.

A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding amounts prepared in accordance with GAAP appears in the tables in this release. The tables provide additional information as to the items and amounts that have been excluded from the adjusted measures.

Outlook for Fiscal 2025 and Guidance Policy
Strong, core recurring business provides solid foundation for 2025:

• Revenue of $2.55 - $2.65 billion, up low-mid single digits
  • Global same-store sales up low-single-digits
  • Higher product sales, driven by sustainable instant ticket services growth
  • H1'25 impacted by an estimated $40 - $50 million from lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives, accounting for lower expected revenue in Q1'25 versus Q1'24
• Adjusted EBITDA of $1.10 - $1.15 billion
  • Flow-through of lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives referenced above
  • $25 million of increased investment in the business (contract rebids and extensions, cloud-based solutions, network optimization), which are mostly concentrated in H1'25 and are expected to deliver future capital expenditure efficiencies
  • Q1'25 Adjusted EBITDA down approximately $70 million, primarily on lower U.S. Multi-state Jackpot activity and associated LMA incentives, in addition to unfavorable product mix and investment in the business; in the balance of the year, Adjusted EBITDA is aligned with the prior year, including growth in H2'25
• Net cash used in operating activities of approximately $300 million
  • Includes €800 million (approximately $850 million) related to first two installments of Italy Lotto upfront license fee (reflects 100% consolidation of Italy joint venture; minority partner contributions representing their pro rata share are recorded in cash flows from financing activities)
  • Ex-Lotto license fee and compared to FY'24, cash flow performance impacted approximately one-third by the lower forecasted Adjusted EBITDA and two-thirds by the timing of certain working capital items
• Capital expenditures of approximately $450 million; reflects increased investments related to contract wins, extensions, and upcoming bids

The Company provides guidance of select information related to its financial and operating performance, and such measures may differ from year to year. The guidance is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

A reconciliation of the Company's forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure cannot be provided without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of accurately forecasting the occurrence and financial impact of the adjusting items necessary for such a reconciliation to be prepared, for example, the provision for income taxes or net foreign exchange gain/loss, as such items have not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control, or cannot be reasonably predicted.

Contact
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Matteo Selva, Italian media inquiries, +39 366 6803635
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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