Brightstar Lottery Secures $1.7 Billion Revolving Credit Facilities for Refinancing and General Corporate Use

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Brightstar Lottery PLC has entered into new senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facilities totaling US$650 million and €1.0 billion, providing 5-year financing for general corporate purposes and refinancing existing debt.

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• New Revolving Credit Facilities Secured

  Brightstar Lottery PLC secured new senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facilities totaling US$650 million and €1.0 billion.

• Five-Year Maturity

  The new facilities have a five-year final maturity, extending until March 30, 2031, enhancing long-term financial stability.

• Debt Refinancing and Capacity Renewal

  Proceeds will be used to repay a €200 million euro-denominated term loan due 2027 and replace existing revolving credit facilities (US$650M and €800M) which had no outstanding amounts, increasing overall credit capacity.

• General Corporate Purposes

  The facilities are available for general corporate purposes, providing operational and strategic flexibility.

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This filing announces Brightstar Lottery PLC's new senior secured multicurrency revolving credit facilities totaling US$650 million and €1.0 billion, providing substantial financial flexibility and liquidity. The facilities have a five-year maturity, extending the company's debt runway until March 30, 2031. A key use of proceeds will be to repay a €200 million euro-denominated term loan due in 2027, proactively managing upcoming maturities. While the new facilities also replace existing revolving credit lines (US$650M and €800M), those prior lines had no outstanding amounts, indicating a renewal and expansion of credit availability rather than new borrowing. The inclusion of sustainability-linked loan provisions, which could adjust interest margins based on ESG performance, aligns with modern corporate governance trends. Securing such a significant financing package, especially while the company is trading near its 52-week lows, provides a strong signal of financial stability and continued access to capital.