UNITED STATES
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): | November 19, 2004 |
International Game Technology
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 001-10684 | 88-0173041 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada | 89521 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 775 448 7777 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On November 19, 2004, International Game Technology announced that Mr. G. Thomas Baker has given notice that he intends to resign as a director and Chairman of the Board, a member of the Executive Committee, and an officer of the company, effective March 1, 2005. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by International Game Technology on November 19, 2004.
SIGNATURES
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.
International Game Technology | ||||
November 23, 2004 | By: |
David D. Johnson
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Name: David D. Johnson | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press Release |