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): May 4, 2009
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-10684 |
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88-0173041 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification Number) |
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9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada |
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89521 |
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(775) 448-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(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 8.01. Other Events.
On May 4, 2009, International Game Technology issued a press release announcing its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Notes due 2014 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 4, 2009 |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY |
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Date: May 4, 2009 |
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/s/ Patrick Cavanaugh |
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Patrick Cavanaugh |
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Executive Vice President |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 4, 2009 |
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