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): March 30, 2015
MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Not Applicable | 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) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 862-8000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 30, 2015, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the “Authority”) implemented certain previously announced changes to its senior executive management structure. Robert J. Soper, age 43, has been appointed as President of the Authority to succeed Mitchell Grossinger Etess, whose planned retirement was announced in November 2014. Mr. Etess will remain as Chief Executive Officer of the Authority for a reduced schedule transition period through September 30, 2015. Mr. Soper previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Authority’s Connecticut property, Mohegan Sun, and will be succeeded by Raymond Pineault, age 49, who has been appointed as Mohegan Sun’s President and General Manager. Mr. Pineault was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohegan Sun.
The Authority has also appointed Thomas P. Burke, age 59, as Chief Operating Officer of the Authority, a newly created position. Mr. Burke previously served as President of the Authority’s management and consulting division, Mohegan Gaming Advisors.
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 1, 2015 | By: | /s/ Kevin P. Brown | ||||
| Kevin P. Brown | ||||||
| Chairman, Management Board | ||||||