UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 13, 2016
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Boyd Gaming Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Nevada | | 001-12882 | | 88-0242733 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Ninth Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89169
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(702) 792-7200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 13, 2016, Ted Bogich was promoted to Executive Vice President, Operations of Boyd Gaming Corporation (the “Company”).
Prior to being appointed as Executive Vice President, Operations, Mr. Bogich, 60, who joined the Company in 2004, served most recently as Senior Vice President of Operations since 2012 and as Vice President and General Manager of Blue Chip Casino Hotel from 2007 to 2012.
In connection with his promotion, Mr. Bogich will receive an annual base salary of $465,000 and his target bonus amount under the Company's 2000 Executive Management Incentive Plan will be 60% of his annual base salary. Mr. Bogich will continue to be eligible to participate in the Company's employee benefit plans and other arrangements that are generally available to similarly situated executive officers. Mr. Bogich’s salary, bonus and other compensation arrangements may be reviewed and modified from time to time by the Company's Compensation and Stock Option Committee.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Bogich’s appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated January 13, 2016 |
SIGNATURE
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.
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Date: | January 15, 2016 | Boyd Gaming Corporation |
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| By: | /s/ Josh Hirsberg |
| | Josh Hirsberg |
| | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated January 13, 2016 |
Exhibit 99.1
Financial Contact:
Josh Hirsberg
(702) 792-7234
joshhirsberg@boydgaming.com
Media Contact:
David Strow
(702) 792-7386
davidstrow@boydgaming.com
BOYD GAMING ANNOUNCES SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
Josh Hirsberg, Steve Thompson, Ted Bogich Promoted to Executive Vice President
LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 13, 2016 - Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced the promotion of Josh Hirsberg, Steve Thompson and Ted Bogich to Executive Vice President, effective immediately.
All three executives previously served as Senior Vice Presidents of the Company, and will continue to report directly to Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Over the last several years, Josh, Steve and Ted have all played integral roles in successfully guiding Boyd Gaming through challenging times, and returning our Company to strong, sustained growth,” Smith said. “We are pleased to recognize their contributions with these well-deserved promotions, and we look forward to further leveraging the talent and experience of these senior executives.”
Hirsberg joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 2008. As Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Hirsberg will continue to oversee all of the Company’s financial efforts, including debt and equity financing, strategic planning, accounting, budgeting and investor relations.
Thompson has served in numerous senior executive positions with Boyd Gaming since joining the Company in 1983, including Senior Vice President, Operations for Boyd Gaming’s Nevada region since 2004. In his new role as Executive Vice President, Operations, Thompson will retain oversight of the Company’s Nevada operations. He will also assume responsibility for several of the Company’s corporate functions, including Procurement, Administration and Slot Operations.
Bogich joined Boyd Gaming in 2004 as Vice President and General Manager of Sam’s Town Tunica, and was named Vice President and General Manager of Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Ind. in 2007. He was promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations in 2012, with oversight of five properties in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Louisiana. As Executive Vice President,
Operations, Bogich will be the senior operations executive for Boyd Gaming’s Midwest and South and Peninsula regions, located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additionally, Bogich will assume responsibility for the Company’s Corporate Marketing and Design and Construction functions.
About Boyd Gaming
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Boyd Gaming press releases are available at www.prnewswire.com. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.
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