-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, GJiQgkg8bDiSZLVT2oYwpiuON/zE7E/T7qoraMdu0hfr59h43UDWOFGD1tMuEcw1 7JkekN17KOG2o0XDCKyCRQ== 0000950157-02-000465.txt : 20020625 0000950157-02-000465.hdr.sgml : 20020625 20020625172618 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950157-02-000465 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020625 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914444 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION [7990] IRS NUMBER: 980136554 STATE OF INCORPORATION: C5 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04226 FILM NUMBER: 02686916 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ATLANTIS, CORAL TOWERS STREET 2: EXECUTIVE OFFICES CITY: PARADISE ISLAND, BAH STATE: C5 ZIP: NONE BUSINESS PHONE: 242-363-6000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ATLANTIS, CORAL TOWERS STREET 2: EXECUTIVE OFFICES CITY: PARADISE ISLAND, BAH STATE: C5 ZIP: NONE 6-K 1 form6k.txt REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of June 2002 SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LIMITED (Translation of registrant's name into English) Coral Towers, Paradise Island, The Bahamas (address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F: X Form 40-F: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes: No: X If "yes" is marked, indicate below this file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT On June 24, 2002, Sun International Hotels Limited (the "Company") removed Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") as the Company's independent public accountants and on June 24, 2002 retained Deloitte & Touche LLP ("D&T") as the Company's new independent public accountants for the fiscal year 2002. This change was made upon the recommendation of the audit committee of the Company's board of directors and with the approval of the Company's board of directors. The decision to change independent public accountants was based on the continuing uncertainty regarding Andersen's future and is not a reflection of Andersen's commitment or the quality of the services it provided to the Company. Andersen's reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 and through the date of this Form 6-K, there were no disagreements with Andersen on any matter of accounting principle or practice, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter in connection with their report on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such years; and there were no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. The Company provided Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosures. Attached as Exhibit 16 is a copy of Andersen's letter, dated June 25, 2002, stating its agreement with such statements. During the years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 and through the date hereof, the Company did not consult D&T with respect to the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events as set forth in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K. EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 16 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated June 25, 2002 99.1 Press Release dated June 25, 2002 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. Sun International Hotels Limited By: /s/ John R. Allison ----------------------------------- Name: John R. Allison Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: June 25, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 16 Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated June 25, 2002 99.1 Press Release dated June 25, 2002 EX-16.1 3 ex16-1.txt OPINION Exhibit 16 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20549 June 25, 2002 Dear Sir/Madam: The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner on the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. This individual is no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read the first four paragraphs of the section entitled "Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant" as they relate to Arthur Andersen LLP included in the Form 6-K dated June 25, 2002 of Sun International Hotels Limited to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have found no basis for disagreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Copy to: Mr. John R. Allison Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sun International Hotels Limited EX-99.1 4 ex99-1.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 INQUIRIES: John R. Allison 242-363-6016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUN INTERNATIONAL NAMES DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas, June 25, 2002--The Sun International Hotels Limited (NYSE: SIH) board of directors today appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP to replace Arthur Andersen LLP as the company's independent public accountant effective immediately. The decision was made following a process conducted by management and the Audit Committee of the board of directors to review proposals from a number of public accounting firms. Sun International said the decision to change auditors was not the result of any disagreement between the company and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure. During its tenure, Arthur Andersen has provided Sun International with quality service and has demonstrated a high level of professionalism. About Sun International Sun International is a leading developer and operator of premier casinos, resorts and luxury hotels. Its flagship destination is Atlantis, a 2,317-room, ocean-themed resort located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Atlantis is a unique destination casino resort featuring three interconnected hotel towers built around a 7-acre lagoon and a 34-acre marine environment that includes the world's largest open-air marine habitat. The Company also developed and receives certain revenue from the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Native American-themed Mohegan Sun is one of the premier casino gaming properties in the Northeast. In the luxury resort hotel business, the Company operates eight beach resorts in Mauritius, Dubai, the Maldives and The Bahamas. For more information concerning Sun International Hotels Limited and its operating subsidiaries, visit our website at www.sunint.com. Inquiries should be directed to John R. Allison, Executive Vice President--Chief Financial Officer of Sun International Hotels Limited, at 242-363-6016. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----