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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 2013 </B></FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="6"><B>SHFL entertainment, Inc. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>of incorporation)</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>6650 E1 Camino Road, Las Vegas, Nevada</B></FONT></TD>
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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: </FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Other Events. </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On
August&nbsp;27, 2013, SHFL entertainment, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) and Bally Technologies, Inc. (&#147;Bally&#148;) announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart&#150;Scott&#150;Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as
amended, in connection with the previously announced the agreement and plan of merger by and among the Company, Bally and Manhattan Merger Corp. A copy of the joint press release announcing the expiration of the waiting period is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8&#150;K and incorporated herein by reference. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Additionally, on August&nbsp;27, 2013, the
Company distributed a letter to its employees, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d)
Exhibits </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Press Release of SHFL entertainment, Inc., dated August&nbsp;27, 2013</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter to Employees distributed on August 27, 2013 by SHFL entertainment, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Forward Looking Statements </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">This communication may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be typically identified by such words as &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;should,&#148;
&#147;expect,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;likely,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; and other similar expressions among others. These forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our
forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of our forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Consequently, no forward-looking statements may be guaranteed and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments
anticipated by such forward looking statements will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, SHFL entertainment, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) or its business or operations.
Factors which could cause our actual results to differ from those projected or contemplated in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following factors: (1)&nbsp;the risk that the conditions to the closing of the
merger are not satisfied (including a failure of the shareholders of the Company to approve, on a timely basis or otherwise, the merger and the risk that regulatory approvals required for the merger are not obtained, on a timely basis or otherwise,
or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated); (2)&nbsp;litigation relating to the merger; (3)&nbsp;uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the merger and the ability of each of the Company and Bally Technologies,
Inc. (&#147;Bally&#148;) to consummate the merger; (4)&nbsp;risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of the Company; (5)&nbsp;the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; (6)&nbsp;competitive
responses to the proposed merger; (7)&nbsp;unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; (8)&nbsp;the failure by Bally to obtain the necessary debt financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letter
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received in connection with the merger; (9)&nbsp;potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; and
(10)&nbsp;legislative, regulatory and economic developments. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements
that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in the Company&#146;s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October&nbsp;31, 2012, and our more recent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;). The Company can give no assurance that the conditions to the merger will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking
statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Additional Information and Where to Find It </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">SHFL has filed with the SEC on August&nbsp;23, 2013 a preliminary proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction with Bally. SHFL intends to file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement,
which will be sent or given to the shareholders of SHFL and will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by SHFL with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC&#146;s website, at www.sec.gov. The Company&#146;s shareholders will also be
able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents (when available) by going to the Company&#146;s Investor Relations website page at http://ir.shfl.com or by contacting Investor Relations by mail to SHFL
entertainment, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 6650 E1 Camino Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118, or by phone at (702)&nbsp;897-7150. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><I>Participants in Solicitation </I></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The
Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company&#146;s shareholders with respect to the meeting of shareholders that will be held to consider the proposed merger.
Information about the Company&#146;s directors and executive officers and their ownership of the Company&#146;s common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for the Company&#146;s 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC
on February&nbsp;1, 2013. Additional information regarding these persons and their interests in the merger is included in the preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC on August&nbsp;23, 2013. You may obtain free copies of this document as
described in the preceding paragraph. </FONT></P>

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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">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. </FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Date: August&nbsp;27, 2013</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px solid #000000"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;/S/ KATHRYN S. LEVER</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Kathryn S. Lever</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Executive
Vice President and General Counsel</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Press Release of SHFL entertainment, Inc., dated August 27, 2013</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Letter to Employees distributed on August 27, 2013 by SHFL entertainment, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
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Form 8-K
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): August 27, 2013
SHFL entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
0-20820
41-1448495
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
6650 E1 Camino Road, Las Vegas, Nevada
89118
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 897-7150
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
On
August 27, 2013, SHFL entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") and Bally Technologies, Inc. ("Bally") announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart–Scott–Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as
amended, in connection with the previously announced the agreement and plan of merger by and among the Company, Bally and Manhattan Merger Corp. A copy of the joint press release announcing the expiration of the waiting period is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8–K and incorporated herein by reference.
Additionally, on August 27, 2013, the
Company distributed a letter to its employees, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of SHFL entertainment, Inc., dated August 27, 2013
99.2
Letter to Employees distributed on August 27, 2013 by SHFL entertainment, Inc.
Forward Looking Statements
This communication may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be typically identified by such words as "may," "will," "should,"
"expect," "anticipate," "plan," "likely," "believe," "estimate," "project," "intend," and other similar expressions among others. These forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our
forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of our forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Consequently, no forward-looking statements may be guaranteed and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments
anticipated by such forward looking statements will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, SHFL entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") or its business or operations.
Factors which could cause our actual results to differ from those projected or contemplated in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following factors: (1) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the
merger are not satisfied (including a failure of the shareholders of the Company to approve, on a timely basis or otherwise, the merger and the risk that regulatory approvals required for the merger are not obtained, on a timely basis or otherwise,
or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated); (2) litigation relating to the merger; (3) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the merger and the ability of each of the Company and Bally Technologies,
Inc. ("Bally") to consummate the merger; (4) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of the Company; (5) the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; (6) competitive
responses to the proposed merger; (7) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; (8) the failure by Bally to obtain the necessary debt financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letter
received in connection with the merger; (9) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; and
(10) legislative, regulatory and economic developments. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements
that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2012, and our more recent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company can give no assurance that the conditions to the merger will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking
statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
SHFL has filed with the SEC on August 23, 2013 a preliminary proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction with Bally. SHFL intends to file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement,
which will be sent or given to the shareholders of SHFL and will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by SHFL with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website, at www.sec.gov. The Company's shareholders will also be
able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents (when available) by going to the Company's Investor Relations website page at http://ir.shfl.com or by contacting Investor Relations by mail to SHFL
entertainment, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 6650 E1 Camino Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118, or by phone at (702) 897-7150.
Participants in Solicitation
The
Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders with respect to the meeting of shareholders that will be held to consider the proposed merger.
Information about the Company's directors and executive officers and their ownership of the Company's common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for the Company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC
on February 1, 2013. Additional information regarding these persons and their interests in the merger is included in the preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC on August 23, 2013. You may obtain free copies of this document as
described in the preceding paragraph.
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.
SHFL entertainment, Inc.
Date: August 27, 2013
By:
/S/ KATHRYN S. LEVER
Kathryn S. Lever
Executive
Vice President and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibit
99.1
Press Release of SHFL entertainment, Inc., dated August 27, 2013
99.2
Letter to Employees distributed on August 27, 2013 by SHFL entertainment, Inc.