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) September 3, 2013
| Gaming Partners International Corporation |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Nevada | 0-23588 | 88-0310433 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 1700 S. Industrial Road, Las Vegas, Nevada | 89102 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (702) 384-2425
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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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.
Gaming Partners International Corporation (the “Company”) reported on September 3, 2013 that Gerald W. Koslow will be leaving the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective on September 30, 2013, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Koslow will assist as needed in the transition of his duties through his departure.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company issued a press release dated September 3, 2013 announcing that Mr. Koslow will be leaving the Company, effective on September 30, 2013.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit | Name | |
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Exhibit 99.01
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Press release dated September 3, 2013
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| Gaming Partners International Corporation | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: September 3, 2013 | ||
| By: | /s/ Gregory S. Gronau | |
| Gregory S. Gronau | ||
| Its: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Exhibit 99.01 |
For Further Information Contact:
Martin Berkowitz, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
PH: 702.384.2425
FX: 702.384.1965
Gaming Partners International Corporation Announces that Gerald Koslow Will Be Leaving the Company
Las Vegas, NV (PR Newswire) (September 3, 2013) —Gaming Partners International Corporation (NASDAQ: GPIC), a leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, announced today that Gerald W. Koslow will be leaving the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective on September 30, 2013, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Koslow will assist as needed in the transition of his duties through his departure.
“We appreciate Jerry’s service to the Company and wish him well in the future,” commented Greg Gronau, the Company’s CEO and President. “We expect a smooth transition with his assistance.”
About Gaming Partners International Corporation (GPIC)
GPIC manufactures and supplies casino table games and equipment to licensed casinos worldwide. Under the brand names of Paulson®, Bourgogne et Grasset® and Bud Jones®, GPI provides casino currency such as chips, plaques and jetons; gaming furniture and accessories; table layouts; playing cards; dice; and roulette wheels. GPIC pioneered the use of security features such as RFID technology in casino chips and provides radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions including chips, readers and displays. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, GPIC also has offices in Beaune, France; San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico; Atlantic City, New Jersey, Gulfport, Mississippi and Macau S.A.R., China. For additional information, please visit http://www.gpigaming.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains "forward-looking statements" based on current expectations involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or achievements may be materially different from those expressed or implied. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will prove to be accurate.