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Light & Wonder, Inc shares surge as company files for Nasdaq delisting and ASX focused shift

Highlights:

  • Light & Wonder, Inc. (ASX: LNW) shares rose 3.5% to US $116 at the time of writing after the company filed paperwork with U.S. regulators to delist from Nasdaq and operate solely on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
  • The delisting is scheduled to take effect on 13 November 2025, with the company becoming a pure ASX-listed entity from 14 November 2025, aiming to streamline operations and strengthen investor engagement in Australia.
  • The move is part of Light & Wonder’s strategy to simplify its capital structure and align more closely with the domestic gaming industry’s growth and investor base.

At the time of writing, Light & Wonder, Inc. (ticker: LNW) jumped about 3.5 per cent to US $116 after announcing formal notice to U.S. regulators of its intention to delist from the Nasdaq Stock Market and become a “pure” listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Strategic listing transition

The company filed a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slated for 3 November 2025, and expects trading on Nasdaq to be suspended after close of business on 12 November, with delisting effective 13 November. Light & Wonder will then operate with a sole primary listing on the ASX from 14 November, as part of its strategy to align its capital-markets presence more closely with growth in Australia and the gaming sector’s domestic expertise.  

What it means for shareholders and markets

By consolidating trading liquidity onto the ASX, the company aims to deepen investor engagement in Australia’s gaming-specialist market, while simplifying its dual‐listing structure. However, the move carries risks: changes in trading accessibility for U.S.‐based investors, potential shifts in liquidity and regulatory oversight.

Why now?

With the company already holding a secondary ASX listing and seeing growing Australian investor interest, the shift is timed to leverage the stronger pools of local capital and a domestic market well-versed in gaming operations. The announcement coincided with the share price rally, reflecting investor approval of the corporate-governance alignment.

Summary

Light & Wonder’s decision to exit the Nasdaq and embrace an ASX‐only listing marks a major pivot for the US-gaming firm. At the time of writing, shares are up sharply as markets digest the implications: enhanced alignment with Australian investors, increased clarity in listing structure—but also trade-off considerations around liquidity and regulatory regime.

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