MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 12/07/12 for the Period Ending 12/04/12 Address 3600 LAS VEGAS BLVD S LAS VEGAS, NV, 89109 Telephone 702-693-7120 CIK 0000789570 Symbol MGM SIC Code 7011 - Hotels and Motels Industry Casinos & Gaming Sector Consumer Cyclicals Fiscal Year 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com Copyright 2019, EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Terms of Use.
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): December 4, 2012 MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-10362 88-0215232 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer identification no.) 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (702) 693-7120 (Registrant s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (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: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. On December 4, 2012, MGM Resorts International, a Delaware corporation (the Company ), promoted William J. Hornbuckle to President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Company. Mr. Hornbuckle will continue to report to James J. Murren, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, who transitioned the President title to Mr. Hornbuckle in connection with his promotion. Mr. Hornbuckle, age 55, previously served as Chief Marketing Officer of the Company since August 2009. Prior to that, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino from April 2005 to August 2009, as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company s European division from July 2001 to April 2005 and as President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand Las Vegas from October 1998 to July 2001. No changes were made to Mr. Hornbuckle s existing employment agreement, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2011. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated December 4, 2012. 2
SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: December 7, 2012 MGM Resorts International By: /s/ Andrew Hagopian III Name: Andrew Hagopian III Title: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary 3
INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated December 4, 2012. 4
EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL NAMES BILL HORNBUCKLE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Recognized Industry Leader Has Expanded Role in Company s Growth Focus Las Vegas, NV December 4, 2012 MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has announced the promotion of Bill Hornbuckle to President & Chief Marketing Officer. In the newly-created position that will report to Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts International, Hornbuckle will assume expanded responsibility to include Gaming Development. Bill Hornbuckle is widely regarded as one of the most strategic and effective leaders in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Murren said. Since assuming the newly-created role of CMO for the company in 2010, he has been focused on growing the company s relationships with our customers and guests. He has achieved this with significant success, for example, in the creation and growth of our M life customer loyalty program, Murren added. Murren said the appointment evolved from the execution of the company s strategic plan that included expanding the company s presence domestically and internationally. Murren also announced expanded responsibilities for Corey Sanders, the company s Chief Operating Officer, Bobby Baldwin, President & CEO of CityCenter, and Dan D Arrigo, Chief Financial Officer. Sanders will have expanded oversight and leadership of the company s operating functions including Retail, Corporate Advertising and Sales divisions in support of the company s growth strategies. Baldwin will assume the day to day leadership role for the Aria, Vdara, and Mandarin Hotels, as well as CityCenter Residential and Crystals Retail. Sanders, Baldwin and D Arrigo will continue to report to Murren. Bill, Corey, Bobby and Dan are part of a leadership team that is high performing and recognized as among the best of the best in our industry. I am proud to have such strong Finance, Development, Marketing and Operational leaders as we continue to grow the company as a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Murren said. * * * About MGM Resorts International MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world s leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company s website at www.mgmresorts.com. For More Information Contact: Alan Feldman, SVP Public Affairs 702-891-1840; afeldman@mgmresorts.com * * * MGM Resorts International 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 PH: 702.693.7120 FX: 702.693.8626 mgmresorts.com