David Fabris's questions to Light & Wonder Inc (LNW) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
David Fabris from Macquarie Group sought to clarify the 2025 EBITDA guidance, questioning if the inclusion of Grover's contribution implied the underlying business was tracking below its $1.4B target. He also asked about the outlook for customer CapEx and details on international sales for the second half.
Answer
President & CEO Matt Wilson reiterated that the team is targeting $1.4B for the base business but the guidance range allows for strategic long-term investments. He noted that early Q2 operator apprehension has since turned positive, with operators now ahead of budget. CFO Oliver Chow added that second-half sales will be supported by VLT shipments to Canada and an uptick in Asia in Q4, driven by replacements and new openings.