UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): November 16, 2004
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GTECH Holdings Corporation
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-11250 05-0450121
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
55 Technology Way, West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including
area code: 401-392-1000
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
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This Report incorporates by reference the press release issued by GTECH
Holdings Corporation ("GTECH") on November 16, 2004, a copy of which is attached
as Exhibit 99(a) hereto, announcing GTECH's intent to offer approximately $250
million in aggregate principal amount of five year and ten year senior notes,
subject to market and other conditions, in an unregistered offering to qualified
institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, GTECH Holdings Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Michael K. Prescott
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Michael K. Prescott
Vice President and Deputy General
Counsel
Dated: November 16, 2004
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description
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Exhibit 99(a) Press Release dated November 16, 2004