igt_8k-042511.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2011
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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001-10684
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88-0173041
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada
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89521
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(775) 448-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 26, 2011, International Game Technology (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that on April 26, 2011, the Company and Scientific Games Corporation ("Scientific Games") entered into a definitive agreement whereby the Company will sell the Barcrest Group to Scientific Games.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this Form 8-K and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 26, 2011
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
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Date: April 27, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Robert C. Melendres
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Robert C. Melendres
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Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 26, 2011
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