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): January 31, 2013
Scientific Games Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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81-0422894 |
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(State of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer |
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Identification No.) |
0-13063
(Commission File Number)
750 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)
(212) 754-2233
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Item 8.01. Other Events .
On January 31, 2013, Scientific Games Corporation (“Scientific Games”) and WMS Industries Inc. (“WMS”) issued a joint press release announcing that they had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Scientific Games has agreed to acquire WMS. In addition, Scientific Games will hold a conference call and simultaneous presentation to investors at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss the transaction. The joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the investor presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and each is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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Joint Press Release issued by Scientific Games Corporation and WMS Industries, Inc. dated January 31, 2013 |
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Exhibit 99.2 |
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Investor Presentation, dated January 31, 2013. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 31, 2013 |
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/s/ Jack B. Sarno | |
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Name: |
Jack B. Sarno |
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Vice President, Worldwide Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary |