Nevada
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81-0422894
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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Title of each class
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Trading symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, $.001 par value
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LNW
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The NASDAQ Stock Market
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Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
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The NASDAQ Stock Market
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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104
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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Date: May 17, 2022
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LIGHT & WONDER, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Constance P. James
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Name:
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Constance P. James
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Title:
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary |
LNW Investor Day Highlights Press Release |
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Double-digit growth with targeted 2025 Consolidated AEBITDA(1) of $1.4 billion or a CAGR(3) of 15%.
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Reaffirmed its targeted net debt leverage ratio range(1) of 2.5x to 3.5x, further strengthening the Company’s balance sheet and credit profile.
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Significant cash flow generation, reflecting a targeted free cash flow conversion rate(1) of 45% by 2025.
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Targeting a total of $10 billion of available capital to deploy through the Company’s balanced and opportunistic capital allocation priorities.
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Uniquely positioned to take advantage of estimated $70 billion game market TAM opportunity with a clear roadmap and strategy to win in a converging gaming world
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Best talent in the industry creating hit games and franchises that players can enjoy anywhere provides a sustainable differentiation and a competitive advantage.
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Only company with leadership positions across land-based, iGaming and social, with content that can be delivered anywhere.
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Greatest collection of IP and content, highlighting the breadth of Light & Wonder’s evergreen franchises.
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Unrivaled aggregation platform and industry leading insights on players.
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Deep relationship with operators, players and studios positions the Company to disproportionately benefit by connecting players across land-based and digital to create a seamless player
experience.
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Expanding into high-growth digital markets investing organically and inorganically.
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Executing a balanced and opportunistic capital allocation strategy to unlock value
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Paying down debt with the proceeds of the Lottery business sale and pending Sports Betting business divestiture to further strengthen Light & Wonder’s financial profile and transform Light
& Wonder into an equity story.
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Returning substantial capital to shareholders by actively repurchasing shares under the Company’s $750 million share repurchase authorization.
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Investing in key growth opportunities, prioritizing organic investments and taking a disciplined approach to M&A that delivers significant long-term value.
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Twelve Months Ended
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March 31, 2022
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Net income attributable to L&W
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$
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412
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
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15
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Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
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(382
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)
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Net income from continuing operations
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45
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Restructuring and other
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182
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Depreciation, amortization and impairments
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409
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Other income, net
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(24
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Interest expense
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473
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Income tax benefit
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(318
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)
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Stock-based compensation
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109
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Gain on remeasurement of debt and other
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(23
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)
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Consolidated AEBITDA - continuing operations
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$
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853
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Twelve Months Ended
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March 31, 2022
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Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
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$
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382
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Income tax expense
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81
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Restructuring and other
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10
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Depreciation, amortization and impairments
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53
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EBITDA from equity investments
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76
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Earnings from equity investments
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(38
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Stock-based compensation and other, net
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(43
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AEBITDA from discontinued operations(1)
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$
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521
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EBITDA from equity investments - continuing operations(2)
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9
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Combined AEBITDA(2)
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$
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1,383
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As of
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March 31, 2022
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Combined AEBITDA(2)
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$
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1,383
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Total debt
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$
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8,833
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Add: Unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, net
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77
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Add: Impact of exchange rate(3)
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73
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Less: Debt not requiring cash repayment and other
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(3
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Principal face value of debt outstanding
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8,980
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Less: Combined Cash and cash equivalents(4)
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582
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Net debt
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$
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8,398
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Net debt leverage ratio
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6.1
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Twelve Months Ended
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March 31, 2022
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Continuing Operations
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Discontinued Operations
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Earnings from equity investments
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$
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5
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$
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38
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Add: Income tax expense
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–
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11
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Add: Depreciation, amortization and impairments
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1
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31
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Add: Interest income, net and other
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3
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(4
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EBITDA from equity investments
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$
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9
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$
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76
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Combined EBITDA from equity investments(1)
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$
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85
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March 31, 2022
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Refinancing Transactions and Lottery Business Sale Adjustments
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Adjusted Net Debt Reflecting Refinancing Transactions and the Lottery Business Sale & Adjusted Net Debt Leverage Ratio
Reflecting Refinancing Transactions and the Lottery Business Sale
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Combined AEBITDA(1)
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$
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1,383
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$
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(496
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(2) |
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$
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887
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Total debt
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$
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8,833
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$
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8,833
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Add: Unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, net
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77
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77
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Add: Impact of exchange rate(3)
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73
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73
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Less: Debt not requiring cash repayment and other
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(3
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(3
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Principal face value of debt outstanding
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$
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8,980
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$
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(5,030
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(4) |
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$
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3,950
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Less: Combined Cash and cash equivalents(5)
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582
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54
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(6) |
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636
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Net debt
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$
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8,398
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$
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3,314
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Net debt leverage ratio
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6.1
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3.7
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Final
Maturity
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Rate(s)
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Principal Amount of Outstanding Debt as of March 31, 2022(1)
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April 14, 2022 Refinancing Impact(1)
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Adjusted Outstanding Principal Value(1)
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Senior Secured Credit Facilities:
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SGI Revolver
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2024
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variable
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$
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160
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$
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(160
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)
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$
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–
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SGI Term Loan B-5
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2024
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variable
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4,008
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(4,008
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–
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New Term Loan
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2029
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variable
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–
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2,200
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2,200
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SGI Senior Notes:
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2025 Secured Notes(2)
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2025
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5.000%
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1,250
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(1,250
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)
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–
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2026 Secured Euro Notes
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2026
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3.375%
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361
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(361
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)
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–
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2025 Unsecured Notes
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2025
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8.625%
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550
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–
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550
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2026 Unsecured Euro Notes
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2026
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5.500%
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278
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(278
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–
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2026 Unsecured Notes
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2026
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8.250%
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1,100
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(1,100
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–
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2028 Unsecured Notes
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2028
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7.000%
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700
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–
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700
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2029 Unsecured Notes
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2029
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7.250%
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500
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–
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500
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Other(3)
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2023
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4.089%
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3
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–
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3
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Total long-term debt outstanding
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$
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8,910
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$
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(4,957
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$
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3,953
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