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): July 31, 2014
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)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 31, 2014, David L. Kennedy, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Scientific Games Corporation (the “Company”), resigned as an executive of the Company effective August 1, 2014. Mr. Kennedy will continue to serve on the Board as Vice Chairman, in a non-executive capacity.
Mr. Kennedy will be eligible to receive a pro rated portion of his 2014 bonus and the sign-on restricted stock units granted to him in December 2013 will continue to vest in accordance with their terms during the period of his service on the Board. Mr. Kennedy will be eligible to participate in all compensation plans applicable to non-employee members of the Board.
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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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION | |
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/s/ Scott D. Schweinfurth |
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Name: Scott D. Schweinfurth |
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Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: August 6, 2014