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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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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 that GTECH had agreed to sell $150
million of 4.5% senior notes due 2009, and $150 million of 5.25% senior notes
due in 2014, for aggregate proceeds of approximately $300 million, in its
previously announced 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 17, 2004
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description
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Exhibit 99(a) Press Release dated November 16, 2004