Shearman & Sterling represented Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as administrative agent, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays and Citigroup Global Markets Limited, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, in the US$5.88 billion and €3.55 billion 364 day senior bridge loan financing for the acquisition by GTECH S.p.A. of International Game Technology (IGT).

Shearman & Sterling has also acted for Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, the lead financial adviser to GTECH, in relation to the US$4.7 billion acquisition.

GTECH is a leading commercial operator and provider of technology in the regulated worldwide gaming markets. IGT is a global gaming company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic gaming equipment and systems products.

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