03.03.2010

FY'09 Results

LOTTOMATICA GROUP ANNOUNCES STRONG 2009 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Consolidated Financial Highlights

• Revenues of approximately €2.2 billion, up 6% over 2008

• EBITDA of €784 million, up approximately 4% over 2008

• Proposed dividend of €0.74 per share

• Net financial position of €2.42 billion, compared to €2.71 billion at December 31, 2008

• Service revenues increased 11% versus 2008

• Reported net income, attributable to parent, of €68.1 million (€139.5 million as adjusted for after-tax impact of €71.4 million of non-cash impairment and other charges)

• Adjusted earnings-per-share of €0.93

• Proposed share buy-back plan and two new stock-based incentive plans

(to be continued)