Moody's Revises Lottomatica Outlook to Positive Amid Proposed Cirsa Enterprises Takeover

MT Newswires · 19h ago
11:51 PM EDT, 09/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Moody's changed its outlook on the Ba2 corporate family rating of Lottomatica Group (LTMC.MI) to positive from stable amid the company's plan to acquire gaming and entertainment company Cirsa Enterprises (CIRSA.MC). In a Tuesday note, the rating agency said the outlook revision reflects its expectations that the all-share cross-border merger will improve the Italian gambling company's business profile, among other benefits. Moody's also affirmed Lottomatica's senior secured notes Ba2 rating amid the transaction, which is expected to be completed in mid-2027, subject to closing conditions, including the approval of relevant regulators.