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): December 10, 2007
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Nevada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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001-10684
(Commission File Number)
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88-0173041
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada 89521
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(775) 448-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On December 10, 2007, the Board of Directors of International Game Technology (the “Company”)
approved amendments to Section 2.2, Section 2.3 and Section 2.4 of the Company’s Third Restated
Code of Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) to allow for the issuance and transfer of uncertificated shares of
the Company’s stock. These amendments were adopted to allow the Company to participate in the
Direct Registration System administered by the Depository Trust Company.
The text of these amendments is attached as Exhibit 3.2 to this report and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Text of Amendment and Restatement of Section 2.2, Section 2.3 and Section 2.4 of the Third
Restated Code of Bylaws of International Game Technology |