UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): January 12, 2017
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
Commission file number 0-24206
Incorporated Pursuant to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
IRS Employer Identification No. 23-2234473
825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200
Wyomissing, PA 19610
(610) 373-2400
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o 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 January 12, 2017, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it intends to offer, in a private offering, $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, subject to market and other conditions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
On January 12, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing that it has priced its previously announced private offering of senior notes. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
The information contained in this report shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any notes in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 12, 2017 of Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated January 12, 2017 of Penn National Gaming, Inc.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: January 12, 2017 |
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/s/ Carl Sottosanti |
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Carl Sottosanti |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |