FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December 2008
Commission File Number 000-30224
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CRYPTOLOGIC LIMITED |
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Marine House, 3rd Floor Clanwilliam Place Dublin 2, Ireland |
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Date: December 23, 2008 |
CRYPTOLOGIC LIMITED
Stephen Taylor Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 23, 2008 |
| 99.2 | Agreement between Game Pack and Elmore International Solutions |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Symbol: TSX: CRY & CXY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP |
CryptoLogic issues statement regarding former CEO filing
December 23, 2008 (Dublin, IRELAND) – CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in internet gaming software, files its response to the recent public statements by Mr Javaid Aziz (former President and CEO of CryptoLogic) relating to his acquired interest in common shares of CryptoLogic.
In a required filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Aziz disclosed that he acquired 550,000 ordinary shares of CryptoLogic which results in direct ownership of 3.98% of the outstanding voting securities of CryptoLogic. Mr Aziz also disclosed that he acquired an option exercisable through April 30, 2009 to acquire from an existing shareholder an additional 489,934 ordinary shares of CryptoLogic or 3.54% of voting securities. If Mr Aziz exercises the April 30, 2009 option and acquires the underlying ordinary shares, his holdings would represent 7.52% of the outstanding voting securities of CryptoLogic. Mr Aziz also has options to acquire 525,000 additional ordinary shares of CryptoLogic, of which options in respect of 235,416 shares are currently vested and exercisable, 218,750 of which are at a strike price of CDN$28.66 per share and the balance of which are at a strike price of CDN$18.56.
In his regulatory filings, Mr Aziz attached letters setting forth his suggestions regarding the future strategic direction of CryptoLogic and indicated that he has requested two nominees on the CryptoLogic board of directors.
The board of directors of CryptoLogic believes that many of the issues raised by Mr Aziz are currently being addressed by CryptoLogic’s executive management under Brian Hadfield, President and CEO. Since Mr Hadfield replaced Mr Aziz as CEO in late February 2008, CryptoLogic has acted to implement a new strategy designed to respond to the industry’s ever-changing market dynamics and the challenging macro-economic environment.
Key elements of this strategy, which have been communicated to shareholders through formal announcements and ongoing public disclosure during the course of the year, include:
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A company-wide rationalisation programme to reduce annual operating costs by $12-15 million |
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Restructuring of poker-related operations through a strategic partnership with GTECH Corporation |
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Expansion of casino-related operations, which has already resulted in 10 new deals with gaming operators or channel partners such as 888, PartyGaming and SkyBet.com |
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Emphasis on gaming innovation and branded content development leading to the launch of 19 games this year |
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Improving technology platforms for faster integration with licensee systems and shortening the time-to-market for new products |
As announced on December 9, 2008, CryptoLogic will provide an update on January 15, 2009 on its plan to return to profitability in 2009.
In view of the steps being taken to address the current challenges, the board of directors remains confident that CryptoLogic has the appropriate strategy and management to enhance shareholder value over the long term. The board of directors believes this strategy should be given sufficient time to be fully effective. After careful consideration, the board of directors also has unanimously concluded that providing Mr Aziz with nominees to the board is not in the best interests of CryptoLogic or its shareholders and would cause unwanted disruption at a crucial phase in CryptoLogic’s development.
While it did not impact the decision as to whether to grant Mr Aziz’s request for board seats, the board of directors is cognizant of the fact that, as part of the arrangements agreed to between CryptoLogic and Mr Aziz at the time he ceased service as CEO, Mr Aziz is entitled to a payment of €1,543,000 in the event that a “change of control” relating to CryptoLogic were to occur at any time on or prior to April 30, 2009.
Under the terms of the agreement which evidences this entitlement, a “change of control” would include any person (together with any person acting jointly or in concert with such person) acquiring more than 25% of the voting securities of CryptoLogic, or in certain circumstances a change in the composition of a majority of the board of directors of CryptoLogic over any 12 month period. A full copy of the agreement (which is between a CryptoLogic owned joint venture named Game Pack and a corporation owned by Mr Aziz named Elmore International Solutions Ltd.) containing these provisions has been filed by CryptoLogic with the Canadian securities regulators and furnished to the SEC, and is available at their respective websites at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.
About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic® Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to blue-chip customers who offer their games around the world to non-U.S. based players. For information on WagerLogic, visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
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For more information, please contact:
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CryptoLogic, 353 (0) 1 234 0415 Stephen Taylor, Chief Financial Officer |
Argyle Communications, (416) 968-7311 (North American and gaming industry media) Daniel Tisch, ext 223 dtisch@argylecommunications.com
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Corfin Communications (UK media only) |
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Neil Thapar +44 207 977 0020 |
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Harry Chathli or Alexis Gore, +44 207 977 0020
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CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the company’s financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the company’s filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
EXHIBIT 99.2
