-----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, HXXroM7AEJwzrIqxcKGFyOPHEi8GhNz5tRXMrg2dqLuPZlntZGO4sQKbQS+v/+wh 1L3RWWecxxKBSSoTxUOGCQ== 0000899647-05-000037.txt : 20051108 0000899647-05-000037.hdr.sgml : 20051108 20051108144405 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899647-05-000037 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051108 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20051108 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051108 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000899647 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 880296885 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21430 FILM NUMBER: 051185938 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 rhc8k_110805a.txt RHC8K_110805A 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): November 8, 2005 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-21430 88-0296885 (State or other jusisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (Address of principal offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, (702) 794-9527 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)) Section 8 - Other Events Item 8.01. Other Events. On November 8, 2005, Riviera Holdings Corporation announced through a press release the conclusion of its previously announced process of exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 hereto. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit 99 Riviera Holdings Corporation Press Release dated November 8, 2005 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. Date: November 8, 2005 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION By: /s/ Duane Krohn Treasurer and CFO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99 Riviera Holdings Corporation Press Release dated November 8, 2005. EX-99 2 rhcpr_110805a.txt RIVIERA HOLDINGS PRESS RELEASE_110805A Riviera Holdings Corporation 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Investor Relations: (800) 362-1460 TRADED: AMEX - RIV 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 Fax (208) 232-5317 Fax Email: dkrohn@theriviera.com Email: BetsyT@cableone.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RIVIERA ANNOUNCES CONCLUSION OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES PROCESS LAS VEGAS, NV - November 8, 2005 -- Riviera Holdings Corporation (AMEX: RIV) reported today its conclusion of the process announced on February 15, 2005 to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, because the process did not produce opportunities that were satisfactory to Riviera's Board of Directors. During that process, alternatives explored by Riviera included development of its Las Vegas property, refinancing, joint ventures, mergers, and realizing the value of Riviera's stock through other means. William L. Westerman, Riviera's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Although this formal process has been concluded, Riviera will continue to consider strategic opportunities if and when they arise and the Board of Directors considers them to be in the best interests of Riviera and its shareholders." Forward -Looking Statements The forward-looking statements in this news release, which reflect our best judgment based on factors currently known to us, involve significant risks and uncertainties including investment market fluctuations, hotel and market conditions, expansion and modernization objectives and timetables, financing requirements, interest rates, regulatory requirements and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Our actual results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. We do not plan to update our forward-looking statements even though our situation or plans may change in the future, unless applicable law requires us to do so. 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's stock is listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol RIV. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----