Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) adjusts timeline for chief legal transition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. filed an amended current report to update the timeline for its chief legal leadership transition. The Board appointed Susan Dawson as Corporate Secretary effective October 30, 2025, at which time James Sottile ceased serving in that role but will remain Chief Legal Officer until December 31, 2025. Dawson is scheduled to assume the Chief Legal Officer position on January 1, 2026, consistent with the previously disclosed plan. No other changes were made to the original report.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2025

LIGHT & WONDER, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		81-0422894
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

001-11693

(Commission File Number)

6601 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

(702) 897-7150

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value	LNW	The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) is being filed by Light & Wonder, Inc. (the “Company”) to amend the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 20, 2025 (the “Original Form 8-K”) to update the timeline related to the planned retirement of James Sottile from the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer (the “CLO”) and Corporate Secretary, and the assumption of the CLO and Corporate Secretary roles by Susan Dawson, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Except as described below, this Amendment does not amend, modify or supplement the Original Form 8-K in any other respect.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Corporate Secretary Transition

On October 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company determined to appoint Ms. Dawson to serve as Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Sottile ceased serving as Corporate Secretary as of October 30, 2025 and will continue to serve as CLO until December 31, 2025, consistent with the previously disclosed timeline. The effective date for Ms. Dawson to assume the role of CLO remains January 1, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	LIGHT & WONDER, INC.
Date: November 4, 2025
	By:	/s/ Oliver Chow
		Name:   Oliver Chow
		Title:     Executive Vice President, Chief Financial              Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What does Light & Wonder, Inc. (LNW) announce in this 8-K/A filing?

Light & Wonder, Inc. updates the timing of a planned legal leadership transition. The amendment clarifies when James Sottile will step down from certain roles and when Susan Dawson will assume Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer responsibilities, without altering other aspects of the original report.

When did Susan Dawson become Corporate Secretary of Light & Wonder (LNW)?

Susan Dawson was appointed Corporate Secretary effective October 30, 2025. The Board of Directors approved this change, and on that date she assumed the Corporate Secretary role while continuing as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Light & Wonder, Inc.

How long will James Sottile remain Chief Legal Officer at Light & Wonder (LNW)?

James Sottile will continue serving as Chief Legal Officer until December 31, 2025. He ceased serving as Corporate Secretary on October 30, 2025, but remains CLO through year-end under the previously disclosed transition timeline.

When will Susan Dawson become Chief Legal Officer of Light & Wonder (LNW)?

Susan Dawson is scheduled to assume the role of Chief Legal Officer on January 1, 2026. This effective date is unchanged from the previously disclosed plan and follows her earlier appointment as Corporate Secretary on October 30, 2025.

What aspect of Light & Wonder’s earlier report is amended in this 8-K/A?

The amendment updates the timeline related to the planned retirement of James Sottile and the assumption of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary roles by Susan Dawson. All other disclosures in the original report remain unchanged and are not modified by this amendment.

Does this Light & Wonder (LNW) filing change any previously disclosed terms besides the transition dates?

The filing states it only updates the timeline for James Sottile’s retirement from certain roles and Susan Dawson’s assumption of those positions. It expressly notes that, except for this timing clarification, no other part of the original report is amended or supplemented.