"The first quarter results clearly reflect the power of our portfolio," said Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT, "The quarter's strong margin profile highlights the long-term recovery of the gaming business as well as increased levels of lottery play from pre-COVID periods. The Company's initiatives around a simplified corporate structure have resulted in strong liquidity as we continue to invest in product development and return capital to shareholders."

"This quarter marks excellent progress on the profitable growth trajectory outlined at our November 2021 Investor Day. The benefits we are realizing from continued discipline around cost and cash flow management are evident in profit margins that are among the highest in the last three years and in significantly lower interest expense," said Max Chiara, CFO of IGT. "We are on pace with our leverage target for the year and expect further improvement with the expected proceeds from the announced asset disposition."

Overview of Consolidated First Quarter 2022 Results  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE RELEASE 

Key Highlights:

• Secured three-year lottery contract extension with the Missouri Lottery; awarded multi-year instant ticket contract with Lotto Baden-Württemberg in Germany
• Executed broad patent cross-licensing agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Limited
• Recently signed agreement with Atlantic Lottery Corporation to provide 1,375 CrystalDual^® 27 video lottery terminals
• Launched high-performing IGT PlayCasino games in West Virginia, expanding digital footprint to five U.S. states, and in Ontario, as market expands to include commercial operators
• Extended sports betting momentum through strategic agreements with Meruelo Gaming LLC and Kalispel Casino
• Recently won "Casino Supplier of the Year" at Global Gaming Awards London and "Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year" at International Gaming Awards
• PeakSlant32™ cabinet, Regal Riches™ slot game, Floor Manager™ systems solution, and Diversity and Inclusion achievements receive top honors at The Casino Awards 2022
• Earned "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality" designation by Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), officially pledging to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Financial Highlights:
Consolidated revenue of $1.1 billion, up 4% as reported and 7% at constant currency, from $1.0 billion in the prior year

• Global Lottery revenue of $680 million compared to $749 million in the prior-year period, which included $95 million in prior-year benefits from Italy gaming hall closures, higher multi-state jackpot activity, and incentive accruals related to LMA agreements; 4% increase year-over-year excluding said benefits
• Global Gaming revenue increases 42% to $325 million, driven by significantly higher product sales revenue and higher active installed base units
• Digital & Betting revenue up 24% to $47 million, as double-digit growth across activities continues; year-over-year increase driven by market expansion, organic growth, and timing of jackpots

Operating income of $252 million, compared to $260 million in the prior year, down 3% as reported but up 2% at constant currency

• Global Lottery operating income down, primarily due to about $80 million in prior-year benefits referenced above
• Increased high-margin intellectual property royalties in Global Gaming and lower jackpot accruals in Digital & Betting
• Disciplined cost management

Adjusted EBITDA of $433 million, compared to $450 million in the prior-year period, matches prior year's record level at constant currency; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 41%, among the highest in Company history

Net interest expense of $76 million compared to $94 million in the prior year, driven by lower average debt balances and interest rates

Provision for income taxes of $65 million compared to $148 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower pre-tax income and a decrease in incremental valuation allowances on deferred tax assets

Net income of $117 million versus $138 million in the prior-year period, driven by a reduction in foreign exchange gains, partially offset by lower income taxes and cost of debt

Net debt of $5.8 billion compared to $5.9 billion at December 31, 2021; Net debt leverage of 3.5x, stable compared to December 31, 2021

Cash and Liquidity Update

• Total liquidity of $2.3 billion as of March 31, 2022; $600 million in unrestricted cash and $1.7 billion in additional borrowing capacity

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

• Ex-dividend date of May 23, 2022
• Record date of May 24, 2022
• Payment date of June 7, 2022

On April 11, 2022, the Company announced an agreement to acquire iSoftBet, a leading iGaming content provider and third-party game aggregator, for €160 million; transaction expected to close during the second quarter of 2022

In February 2022, the Company announced an agreement to sell its Italian proximity payment/commercial services business for €700 million; transaction expected to close during the third quarter of 2022

In January 2022, the Company announced several Executive and Board leadership changes including the retirement of Lorenzo Pellicioli as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, appointment of Marco Sala as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, Vincent Sadusky as CEO and Executive Director, and Maria Pinelli and Ashley M. Hunter as members of the Board of Directors

Reaffirming Full-year Revenue and Profit Outlook; Introducing Second Quarter 2022 Outlook
Full Year

• Revenue of $4.1 billion - $4.3 billion
• Operating income margin of 20% - 22%
• Cash from operations of $850 - $1,000 million
• Capital expenditures of ~$400 million

Second Quarter

• Revenue of $1.0 billion - $1.1 billion
• Operating income margin of 20% - 22%

Outlook based on EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.12; excludes impact from sale of Italian commercial services business

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast  
May 10, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EDT

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. Adjusted figures exclude the impact of items such as purchase accounting, impairment charges, restructuring expense, foreign exchange, and certain one-time, primarily transaction-related items. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures are included in the tables in this news release. Constant currency changes for 2022 are calculated using the same foreign exchange rates as the corresponding 2021 period. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, and to evaluate the Company's financial performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures reflect the Company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of business trends. These constant currency changes and non-GAAP financial measures should however be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Amounts reported in millions are computed based on amounts in thousands. Certain amounts in columns and rows within tables may not foot due to rounding. 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, substantial 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 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 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. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, dividends, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, 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," "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, 2021 and other documents filed 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 affect the Company's business. 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, 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. For the business segments, Adjusted EBITDA represents segment operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization (service revenue, purchase accounting and non-purchase accounting), restructuring expenses, stock-based compensation, litigation expense (income) and certain other non-recurring items. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA 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 held for sale. Cash and cash equivalents, including cash and cash equivalents classified as 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 our 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 or constant FX is a non-GAAP financial measure that expresses the current financial data using the prior-year/period exchange rate (i.e., the month end exchange rates 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.

Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 06 5189 9184; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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