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Mar 31, 2020
Light & Wonder Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Scientific Games experienced a revenue decline due to COVID-19 disruptions, but took actions to improve cash flows and preserve liquidity.
Key Takeaways
Scientific Games reported a 13% decrease in revenue for Q1 2020, impacted by COVID-19 disruptions, particularly in the Gaming segment. The company took significant actions to improve cash flows and preserve liquidity. SciPlay and iGaming showed strength during the stay-at-home environment.
Improved quarterly cash flows by over $150 million.
Maintained liquidity of nearly $1 billion.
Amended credit agreement to provide relief on net first lien leverage ratio covenant.
Resiliency in Lottery and strength in SciPlay and iGaming highlighted business diversity.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The COVID-19 impact accelerated in the latter half of March 2020 and the Company expects this trend to reach its peak in the second quarter. Second quarter projected consolidated net cash outflow is expected to be approximately $70 million - $90 million.
Positive Outlook
- Swift and meaningful reductions to cost structure in response to the current environment.
- Available liquidity provides the tools to withstand the impact from COVID-19.
- Streamlined cost structure will allow for accelerated cash flow generation and deleveraging in the future.
- Operational and capital cost-savings measures are expected to improve quarterly cash flows in the second quarter by over $150 million.
- Anticipates that capital expenditures will be in the range of $210 million - $240 million, due to capital liquidity-saving measures implemented as a result of the COVID-19 disruptions.
Challenges Ahead
- Expected operating performance for the second quarter of 2020 will be impacted by COVID-19.
- Projected consolidated net cash outflow for the second quarter of 2020.
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