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): April 24, 2006
MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Connecticut | 033-80655 | 06-1436334 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT | 06382 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(860) 862-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) issued a press release on April 25, 2006 announcing the resignation of William J. Velardo, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, effective May 4, 2006. In addition the Authority announced a transition of its executive management, also effective May 4, 2006. Mitchell Grossinger Etess, age 48, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, while continuing in his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Sun. Jeffrey E. Hartmann, age 44, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Authority, while continuing in his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun. Leo M. Chupaska, age 57, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of Mohegan Sun, while continuing in his current role as Chief Financial Officer of the Authority. Information about each of the three executives is included in the Authority’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The press release and related information may also be found on the Authority’s website atwww.mtga.com, under “Investor Relations/Financial News.”
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated April 25, 2006.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY | ||||
| Date: April 26, 2006 | By: | /s/ Bruce S. Bozsum | ||
| Bruce S. Bozsum | ||||
| Chairman, Management Board | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, dated April 25, 2006. |