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A major deal for International Game Technology (IGT) which signed a definitive agreement to sell one hundred percent (100%) of the share capital of Lottomatica Videolot Rete S.p.A. and Lottomatica Scommesse S.r.l. to Gamenet Group S.p.A. From the moment the deal is finalized, IGT will use net proceeds from the transaction primarily to reduce debt.
IGT’s CEO Marco Sala confirmed: “The transaction enables IGT to monetize its leadership positions in the Italian B2C gaming machine, sports betting, and digital spaces at an attractive multiple to comparable Italian transactions, providing us with enhanced financial flexibility. Aligning with our recent reorganization, the favorable rebalancing of our business and geographic mix reframes and simplifies our priorities while improving the Company’s future profit margin, cash flow generation, and debt profile”.
The sale price is €950 million, with €725 million payable at closing, €100 million payable on 31 December 2021 and the remaining €125 million payable on 30 September 2022.
