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): March 24, 2014
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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(IRS Employer |
6355 South Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(702) 669-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 24, 2014, International Game Technology (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a new multi-year agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. (“Sony”) in which Sony has agreed to license to the Company certain intellectual property associated with the television series Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! through 2024. In connection with the execution of the License Agreement, the Company will immediately remit $185 million to Sony for advance payment against royalties under the License Agreement. A copy of the press release announcing the License Agreement is furnished with this Current Report on 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
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Press Release dated March 24, 2014. |
SIGNATURES
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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Date: March 24, 2014 |
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/s/ Paul C. Gracey, Jr. |
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Paul C. Gracey, Jr. |
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General Counsel and Secretary |