-----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, LKsgzqB2GfR7Gssu3XMW9hdH6RM3IbXq7x8owEURP6OGIgWuf7Pza4RXVg+Eksnu cX7e7eXpoLGklRRjXLNtNQ== /in/edgar/work/0000899647-00-000016/0000899647-00-000016.txt : 20001009 0000899647-00-000016.hdr.sgml : 20001009 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899647-00-000016 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20001005 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20001006 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000899647 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [7011 ] IRS NUMBER: 880296885 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21430 FILM NUMBER: 735686 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2901 LAS VEGAS BLVD SOUTH CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89109 BUSINESS PHONE: 7027345110 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2901 LAS VEGAS BLVD S CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89109 8-K 1 0001.txt RIVIERA 8 K FILING SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2000 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-21430 88-0296885 (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (Address of principal office) (Zip code) Registrant's Telephone number, (702) 794-9527 including area code Item 5. Other Events On October 5, 2000, Riviera Holdings Corporation ("RHC") announced that Robert Vannucci, Executive Vice President of its wholly owned subsidiary, Riviera Operating Corporation ("ROC"), was named President and Chief Operating Officer of ROC. A copy of the press release making the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference. (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release, dated October 5, 2000 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 5, 2000 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION By: /s/ Duane Krohn Duane Krohn Treasurer and CFO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99 Press Release, dated October 5, 2000 EX-20 2 0002.txt PRESS RELEASE Riviera Holdings Corporation 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nv. 89109 Investor Relations: (800) 362-1460 Traded: AMEX-RIV Website: www.theriviera.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: AT THE COMPANY: INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Duane Krohn, Treasurer and CFO Betsy Truax, Skorpus Consulting (702) 794-9527 Voice (208)-241-3704 Voice (702)-794-9442 (208)-232-5317 Fax Email: dkrohn@theriviera.com Email: etruax@aol.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RIVIERA ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT OF SUBSIDIARY LAS VEGAS, NV - October 5, 2000 -- Riviera Holdings Corporation (AMEX: RIV) today announced that Robert Vannucci has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Riviera Operating Corporation (ROC). ROC operates the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and owns and operates the Riviera Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Mr. Vannucci will report to William L. Westerman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ROC and Riviera Holdings Corporation, who previously held the position. Mr. Westerman said, "I'm pleased that Mr. Vannucci has accepted this well deserved promotion. His creativity and cost-effective marketing programs have been a major factor in the Riviera Las Vegas' ability to not only survive, but thrive in the competitive Las Vegas market. I'm looking forward to working with Bob to ensure the Company's continued growth and success." In his new role, Mr. Vannucci will be responsible for the daily operations and growth of the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Mr. Westerman will continue to be responsible for Riviera's overall strategic market growth. "I look forward to being able to focus more of my energies on Rivieria's strategic direction and on expanding our presence in the gaming market," Mr. Westerman said. Mr. Vannucci joined the Riviera Management team in July of 1993 as Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment and was elected Executive Vice President in 1998. Prior to his employment by the Riviera, Mr. Vannucci held Marketing and Management positions with several other gaming companies, including the Sands, Fitzgerald's, Dunes, Aladdin, and Reno Ramada. Safe Harbor Statement: The forward-looking statements included in this news release, which reflect management's best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties including expansion timetables, hotel and casino market conditions and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 1999. Actual results may differ. About Riviera Holdings: Riviera Holdings Corporation owns and operates the Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and the Riviera Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Riviera is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol RIV. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----