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Breaking Down Barriers at the 2023 Inspiring Women in Science Awards

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Nature Awards and the Estée Lauder Companies announced Hortense Le Ferrand and the SwaTaleem Foundation’s Main Bhi Curie initiative as winners of the 2023 Inspiring Women in Science Awards.

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  • Nature Awards and the Estée Lauder Companies announced Hortense Le Ferrand and the SwaTaleem Foundation’s Main Bhi Curie initiative as winners of the 2023 Inspiring Women in Science Awards.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We need to communicate more and better – both about science itself and about the remarkable contributions that women bring in the field.
  • And, the efforts to explain why and how, and make science relatable, face an enormous pushback from individuals and teams spewing disinformation to undermine science – for financial, political or other gains.” Nature Awards and the Estée Lauder companies, through the Inspiring Women in Science Awards programme1, seek to address this."
  • In their sixth year, Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science are one example of that commitment.

The 3rd China Cultural Power Forum was held, Wei Zhang: Building a Film Powerhouse Should Satisfy the Imagination of Young Audiences

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Fei Tan, director of Aollywood Film Critics Association and founder of "Si Wei Du Shu", was the academic moderator in the forum.

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  • Fei Tan, director of Aollywood Film Critics Association and founder of "Si Wei Du Shu", was the academic moderator in the forum.
  • From this point of view, constructing a film powerhouse should also take into account the imagination of Millennial and Gen Z audience of Chinese films.
  • Yuqing Zhu, the founder of ONLINE FILM MARKET and the director of the China Film Foundation Film Investment and Financing Development Special Fund, said that a film powerhouse is an important element of a cultural powerhouse.
  • How to retain young audiences and let young audiences continue to grow with films is a very big core issue of a film powerhouse.

CallTower Continues to Grow Global Channel Sales Team

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Monday, November 14, 2022

She joined CallTower in October and brings over 20 years of direct and channel sales experience to the team.

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  • She joined CallTower in October and brings over 20 years of direct and channel sales experience to the team.
  • We are excited to have Chuck join the CallTower Channel team, says CallTowers Chief Revenue Officer, William Rubio.
  • His addition to our team is instrumental as we continue to grow the CallTower family globally.
  • Chuck will be a great asset to our Global Channel team, says CallTowers Vice President of Global Channel Sales, Andy Ramos.

CallTower Expands Channel Partnerships Team

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

She strives to build partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding and prides herself on being a strategic thinker, seeking to understand how to bring more value and strengthen partnerships.

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  • She strives to build partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding and prides herself on being a strategic thinker, seeking to understand how to bring more value and strengthen partnerships.
  • In joining CallTower as our Partner Marketing Strategist, Madison will be strategically marketing and aligning sales team members within the Master Agent community, fast-tracking CallTower adoption, and increasing marketplace knowledge and sales conversion through tactical efforts.
  • We are excited to have Jessica and Madison join the CallTower Channel team, says CallTowers Chief Revenue Officer, William Rubio.
  • Their addition to our team is instrumental as we continue to build upon our channel partner relationships and grow the CallTower family.

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF AND INCREASES OF CAPS AND NEW EARLY SETTLEMENT DATE WITH RESPECT TO CAPPED TENDER OFFER FOR ITS 6.500% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2025 AND ITS 3.500% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2024

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender Notes and, if so, the principal amount of the Notes to tender.

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  • Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender Notes and, if so, the principal amount of the Notes to tender.
  • No offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
  • Holders of the Notes are urged to carefully read the Offer to Purchase before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer.
  • The distribution of this news release and the Offer to Purchase in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by laws and regulations.

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES CAPPED TENDER OFFER WITH RESPECT TO ITS 6.500% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2025 AND 3.500% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2024

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Friday, September 2, 2022

Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender Notes and, if so, the principal amount of the Notes to tender.

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  • Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender Notes and, if so, the principal amount of the Notes to tender.
  • No offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
  • Holders of the Notes are urged to carefully read the Offer to Purchase before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer.
  • The distribution of this news release and the Offer to Purchase in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by laws and regulations.

IGT Achieves High-Ranking Score in the All-In Diversity Project 2021 All-Index Report

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that it has been recognized by the All-In Diversity Project (AIDP) as the top-ranking gaming supplier in the 2021 All-Index™ report. The index serves as a global benchmarking tool measuring the progress of diversity, equality and inclusion in the betting and gaming sectors.

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  • LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that it has been recognized by the All-In Diversity Project (AIDP) as the top-ranking gaming supplier in the 2021 All-Index report.
  • The index serves as a global benchmarking tool measuring the progress of diversity, equality and inclusion in the betting and gaming sectors.
  • Continuing its history of high performance in the report, IGT received the third-highest overall score.
  • Since IGT created its Office of Diversity & Inclusion in 2018, the Company has executed various programs, policies, and systems that have promoted multiple dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

IGT and SuperBook Sports Take Multi-State Sports Betting Technology Partnership to Tennessee

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it extended its successful partnership with SuperBook® Sports to Tennessee, where the IGT PlaySports platform is powering the SuperBook Sports mobile betting app.

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  • LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it extended its successful partnership with SuperBook Sports to Tennessee, where the IGT PlaySports platform is powering the SuperBook Sports mobile betting app.
  • Tennessee marks the fourth state where IGT and SuperBook Sports have teamed up to deliver a performance-driving sports betting solution.
  • SuperBook Sports is currently leveraging IGT PlaySports technology to power retail and mobile betting in Colorado, and mobile betting in New Jersey and Arizona.
  • "We're excited to bring the SuperBook Sports mobile betting app to Tennessee and to introduce players throughout the State to our signature promotions and highly competitive, localized sports betting offering."

Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting and 2021 Annual Report and Accounts

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Friday, April 1, 2022

LONDON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the posting of its Notice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), accompanying proxy for the meeting, and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2021 to shareholders.

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  • LONDON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the posting of its Notice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), accompanying proxy for the meeting, and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2021 to shareholders.
  • The Notice of the 2022 AGM and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts are available in the Investor Relations section ofthe Company's website at www.IGT.com , along with IGT's 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021.These materials can be viewed online and are also available for download in PDF format.
  • In order to minimize public health risks, the Company is implementing health and safety arrangements for the AGM, details of which are set out in the Notice of the 2022 AGM.
  • Shareholders are also encouraged to monitor the 2022 AGM page of the Company's websiteat www.IGT.com for any updates or changes to the AGM arrangements.

IGT Achieves "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality" Designation by Human Rights Campaign Foundation

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

IGT joins the ranks of a record-breaking 842 U.S.-based companies to receive a perfect CEI score this year.

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  • IGT joins the ranks of a record-breaking 842 U.S.-based companies to receive a perfect CEI score this year.
  • "IGT earning the HRC Foundation's 'Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality' designation is a reflection of our commitment to provide a workplace culture that is welcoming, equitable and empowering to LGBTQ+ employees across the globe,"said Vincent Sadusky, IGT CEO.
  • "This designation reinforces that IGT's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on impact," saidMelissa Pursley, IGT Vice President and COO IGT Indianaand Co-Executive Sponsor of PRIDE with IGT.
  • Congratulations to IGT for achieving the title of 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality' and working to advance inclusion in the workplace."