ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED — M&A Activity 2021

Dec 7, 2021

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Update on Recommended Acquisition of Playtech

Sydney, 8 December 2021

On 18 October 2021, the boards of Playtech plc (Playtech) and Aristocrat announced the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of Playtech for 680 pence for each Playtech share (“Recommended Acquisition”).

Aristocrat notes the announcement by the UK Takeover Panel that the latest date by which time JKO Play Limited (“JKO”)[1] must clarify its position is 5.00pm on 5 January 2022 (UK time), being seven days prior to the date of the Playtech shareholder meetings in relation to the Aristocrat offer on 12 January 2022 (UK time). By this time, JKO must either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Playtech under Rule 2.7 of the UK Takeover Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for Playtech.

Authorised for lodgement by: Kristy Jo Company Secretary

Further information:

Financial: Rohan Gallagher General Manager, Investor Relations Mobile: (61) 421 051 416 rohan.gallagher@aristocrat.com Media: Natalie Toohey Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Mobile: (61) 409 239 459 natalie.toohey@aristocrat.com

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading global gaming content and technology company and top-tier mobile games publisher, with more than 7,000 employees in over 20 locations around the world. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems and free-to-play mobile games. The company’s regulated gaming products are approved for use in more than 300 licensed jurisdictions and are available in more than 100 countries.

1 Refer to ASX Announcement of 18 November 2021 ‘Statement Regarding Playtech plc’ noting the preliminary approach by JKO.

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