Securities and Exchange Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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):
June 30, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in 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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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada 89521
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(775) 448-7777
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code)
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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 June 30, 2010, International Game Technology (the “Company”) announced that Richard Schneider, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Network Systems, is departing the Company to seek other opportunities. Mr. Schneider joined IGT in 2003 when the Company acquired Acres Gaming, Inc.
Chris Satchell, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, will assume responsibility for the Company's Research and Development efforts, which were previously under Mr. Schneider.
The full text of a press release related to the foregoing is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 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: June 30, 2010
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By:
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/s/ J. Kenneth Creighton |
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J. Kenneth Creighton
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VP Corporate Law and Asst Secretary |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 |
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Press Release. |