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UNITED STATES |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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SCHEDULE 14A |
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(Rule 14a-101) |
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT |
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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION |
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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities |
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Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) |
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12 |
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) |
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News Release |
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International Game Technology Announces a 33% Dividend Increase |
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(LAS VEGAS Mar. 4, 2013) International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock, a 33% increase compared to the dividend paid in the same quarter last year. This marks the 40th consecutive quarter that the Company has paid a dividend, the longest, current streak in the gaming industry. |
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We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly cash dividend, said Patti Hart, CEO of IGT. This is a demonstration of our continued commitment to return capital to shareholders, efficiently and prudently, driven by the strong financial performance of the company. |
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The dividend is payable on Apr. 5, 2013 to shareholders of record on Mar. 21, 2013. |
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About IGT |
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International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT. |
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Contact: |
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Matt Moyer |
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Vice President, Investor Relations of IGT |
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+1 866-296-4232 |
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News Release |
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Important Additional Information |
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International Game Technology (IGT), its directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from IGT stockholders in connection with the matters to be considered at IGTs 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. IGT has filed its definitive proxy statement (as it may be amended, the Proxy Statement) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) in connection with any such solicitation of proxies from IGT stockholders. IGT STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Information regarding the ownership of IGTs directors and executive officers in IGT stock, restricted stock units and stock options is included in their SEC filings on Forms 3, 4 and 5, which can be found at IGTs website (www.igt.com) in the section Investor Relations. More detailed information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the Proxy Statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with IGTs 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders can obtain the Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement and other documents filed by IGT with the SEC for no charge at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. Copies are also available at no charge at IGTs website at www.igt.com or by writing to IGT at 6355 South Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113, Attn: Corporate Secretary. |