Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces a Benchmark Offering of Senior Secured Notes Due 2033

Rhea-AI Summary

Brightstar Lottery (NYSE:BRSL) announced a benchmark offering of senior secured notes denominated in US dollars due 2033, to be co‑issued by Brightstar and its wholly‑owned subsidiary Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation.

The company intends to use proceeds and cash on hand to redeem $500,000,000 of its outstanding $750,000,000 6.25% senior secured notes due 2027 at a make‑whole premium and to pay related debt issuance costs. The Offering is subject to customary closing conditions and the Notes are expected to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Positive

• New senior secured notes due 2033 extend debt maturity
• Planned redemption of $500,000,000 reduces 2027 notes to $250,000,000
• Notes to be listed on Euronext Dublin, improving tradability

Negative

• Redemption of 2027 notes at a make‑whole premium increases near‑term cash cost
• Offering is subject to customary closing conditions, so proceeds are not guaranteed
• Notes not registered in the US and limited to Rule 144A/Reg S investors

News Market Reaction

-2.04%

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-2.04% News Effect

On the day this news was published, BRSL declined 2.04%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Redemption amount: $500,000,000 Outstanding notes: $750,000,000 Coupon rate: 6.25% +1 more

4 metrics

Redemption amount $500,000,000 Portion of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 targeted for redemption

Outstanding notes $750,000,000 Total 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 outstanding before partial redemption

Coupon rate 6.25% Interest rate on Senior Secured Notes due 2027 being partially redeemed

Maturity year 2033 Maturity of new senior secured notes being offered

Market Reality Check

Price: $14.27 Vol: Volume 1,448,005 is at 0....

normal vol

$14.27 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,448,005 is at 0.8x the 20-day average of 1,816,449. normal

Technical Shares at 15.96, trading below the 200-day MA of 16.19 and 14.0% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

Peers showed mixed moves: SBET +0.7%, RSI -0.94%, SGMS 0%, CHDN +0.35%, SGHC +2....

Peers showed mixed moves: SBET +0.7%, RSI -0.94%, SGMS 0%, CHDN +0.35%, SGHC +2.4%, suggesting this bond offering is company-specific rather than a sector-wide driver.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 10	Product launch	Positive	+1.4%	Launch of Cash Pop draw game with the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Dec 03	Debt refinancing	Positive	-1.6%	Pricing of $750M 5.750% senior secured notes due 2033 and full 2027 redemption.
Dec 02	Debt offering	Positive	-2.0%	Announcement of benchmark senior secured notes to redeem part of 2027 issue.
Dec 01	Licensing deal	Positive	+0.1%	Exclusive five-year Rubik's omnichannel lottery licensing agreement.
Nov 24	Infrastructure upgrade	Positive	-0.4%	Contract to supply 1,200 Retailer Pro S2 lottery terminals in Malaysia.

Pattern Detected

Operational wins and financing actions often saw muted or negative equity reactions, with three of the last five positive developments followed by share price declines.

Recent Company History

Over late 2025, Brightstar reported several commercial wins and major balance sheet actions. New terminals in Malaysia (Nov 24), a Rubik’s brand licensing deal (Dec 1), and the Cash Pop launch in Pennsylvania (Dec 10) expanded its product and geographic footprint. In parallel, the company pursued debt refinancing via a benchmark offering and subsequent pricing of senior secured notes due 2033 to address its 2027 maturities. Equity reactions have been mixed, with some positive news met by short-term declines.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a benchmark offering of senior secured notes due 2033, with proceeds and c...

Analysis

This announcement details a benchmark offering of senior secured notes due 2033, with proceeds and cash on hand earmarked to redeem $500,000,000 of Brightstar’s $750,000,000 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and pay issuance costs. Recent filings indicate a broader refinancing plan centered on replacing shorter-dated debt. Investors may track completion of this offering, subsequent redemption activity, and future updates on the capital structure alongside ongoing commercial wins such as recent product launches and licensing deals.

Key Terms

senior secured notes, make-whole premium, rule 144a, regulation s, +3 more

7 terms

senior secured notes financial

"announced a benchmark offering (the "Offering") of senior secured notes"

Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.

make-whole premium financial

"to redeem $500,000,000 of Brightstar's outstanding ... at a make-whole premium"

A make-whole premium is an extra payment a borrower must give bondholders when repaying debt early to compensate them for lost future interest; think of it as a lump-sum “catch-up” to leave lenders financially where they would have been if the loan had run its full term. It matters to investors because it affects how much they receive on early redemption and influences a company’s decision to refinance or repay debt, altering bond value and expected returns.

rule 144a regulatory

"only (i) to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A"

Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.

regulation s regulatory

"non-U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions in accordance with Regulation S"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

qualified institutional buyers financial

"only (i) to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A"

Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.

qualified investors regulatory

"only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors""

Qualified investors are individuals or institutions that meet regulatory standards—such as a minimum income, net worth, or professional expertise—allowing them access to investment opportunities not open to the general public. Think of them as a financial "VIP" group: they can buy private deals, complex products, or early-stage securities that may offer higher returns but also carry greater risk and less public information, so their status matters because it changes what investments are available and what protections apply.

MiFID II regulatory

"MiFID II professionals/ECPs-only / No PRIIPs KID – Manufacturer target market"

MiFID II is a set of rules in Europe that aims to make financial markets more transparent and fair. It requires banks and investment firms to clearly explain their services and costs to clients, helping people make better-informed decisions when investing their money.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

LONDON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced a benchmark offering (the "Offering") of senior secured notes denominated in US dollars due 2033 (the "Notes") by Brightstar and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brightstar (the "Subsidiary Issuer" and together with Brightstar, the "Issuers"), as co-issuers. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior basis by certain of Brightstar's other wholly‑owned subsidiaries.

Application has been made for the Notes to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

The Offering is subject to customary market and other closing conditions.

The Issuers intend to use the proceeds from the Offering and cash on hand to redeem $500,000,000 of Brightstar's outstanding $750,000,000 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the "6.25% Notes due 2027") at a make-whole premium and to pay certain debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the Offering.

The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration.

The Notes are being offered and sold only (i) to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (ii) to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, nor shall there be any sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

This news release does not constitute a notice of redemption of the 6.25% Notes due 2027.

Neither the content of Brightstar's website nor any website accessible by hyperlinks on Brightstar's website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this news release.

The distribution of this news release into certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this news release comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

In member states of the European Economic Area, this news release (and any offer of the securities referred to herein if made subsequently) is only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. The Notes are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with qualified investors. This news release should not be acted upon or relied upon in any member state of the EEA by persons who are not qualified investors.

MiFID II professionals/ECPs-only / No PRIIPs KID – Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in EEA.

In the United Kingdom, this news release (and any offer of the securities referred to herein if made subsequently) is only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The Notes are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with qualified investors. This news release should not be acted upon or relied upon in the UK by persons who are not qualified investors.

UK MiFIR professionals/ECPs-only / No UK PRIIPs KID – Manufacturer target market (UK MiFIR product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No UK PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in UK.

The communication of this news release and any other documents or materials relating thereto is not being made, and such documents or materials have not been approved, by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the "FSMA"). Accordingly, such documents or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. This news release is for distribution only to persons (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments (being investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended, the "Financial Promotion Order")), (ii) falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.") of the Financial Promotion Order, (iii) who are outside the United Kingdom, or (iv) to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity within the meaning of Section 21 of the FSMA in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated. This news release is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this news release relates is available only to such persons and will be engaged in only with such persons.

About Brightstar Lottery PLC
Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, entertain players and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.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 Brightstar Lottery PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may discuss the amount, timing, and terms of the offering of senior secured notes by the Company and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation and the use of proceeds therefrom, goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, products and services, customer relationships, 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) macroeconomic, regulatory and political uncertainty, including as a result of new or increased tariffs, trade wars, and other restrictions on trade between or among countries in which the Company operates, and related changes in discretionary consumer spending and behavior, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and the other factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 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.brightstarlottery.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. 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 the Company, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contact:
Mike DeAngelis, Corporate Communications, +1 (401) 392-1000, mike.deangelis@brightstarlottery.com
Matteo Selva, Italian media inquiries, +39 366 6803635
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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FAQ

What did Brightstar (BRSL) announce on December 2, 2025 about new notes?

Brightstar announced a benchmark offering of senior secured notes denominated in US dollars due 2033, co‑issued with a wholly‑owned subsidiary.

How much of the 6.25% notes due 2027 will Brightstar redeem with the Offering?

The company intends to redeem $500,000,000 of its $750,000,000 6.25% senior secured notes due 2027.

Will the new Brightstar notes be listed and where will they trade?

Application has been made to list the notes on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admit them to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Are Brightstar's new notes available to US retail investors?

No; the notes are not registered under the Securities Act and are offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non‑US persons offshore under Regulation S.

What will the Offering proceeds be used for besides the 2027 redemption?

Proceeds and cash on hand are also intended to pay certain debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the Offering.