SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION (NASDAQ:SGMS) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Transition and Appointment of Group Chief Executive, Lottery

On December 17, 2018, Scientific Games Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Patrick J. McHugh, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Global Lottery Systems will, effective as of January 1, 2019, succeed James C. Kennedy as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive, Lottery. Mr. Kennedy will remain with the Company, serving as Chairman, Lottery.

Mr. McHugh has worked in the lottery industry for more than 25 years, with the last 14 of them being with the Company, where he also serves on the leadership executive team. As a result of his experience, Mr. McHugh has unparalleled gaming systems technology expertise in markets around the world directing complex technology deployments, operations, new business initiatives and strategic product development. Mr. McHugh has also led many of the Company’s strategic industry firsts, including expanded distribution channels, cashless payments, sports betting, new network technology, iLottery and other digital platforms.

Amendment to Mr. Kennedy’s Employment Agreement

On December16, 2018, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Scientific Games International, Inc. (“SGI”) entered into an amendment to its employment agreement with Mr. Kennedy to reflect his transition to the role of Chairman, Lottery. In consideration for his services in such role, the amendment provides that Mr. Kennedy will receive: (i) an award of 15,000 restricted stock units to be granted no later than January 11, 2019, which will vest in three equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date; and (ii) on or prior to March 31, 2019, a cash bonus in an amount, net of taxes, equal to $26,000.

The amendment provides that, if Mr. Kennedy’s employment is terminated by SGI upon the expiration of his employment agreement, he will receive: (i) continued payment of his base salary; (ii) payment of COBRA premiums if Mr. Kennedy elects to continue medical coverage under the Company’s group health plan in accordance with COBRA, in the cases of (i) and (ii), for a period of up to 18 months; (iii) a cash payment paid over 12 months equal to the highest annual bonus received by Mr. Kennedy in the prior 2 years (but not more than his target annual bonus opportunity); and (iv) continued vesting of all his outstanding equity awards.

Except as provided above, the terms of Mr. Kennedy’s employment agreement generally remain unchanged.

Amendment to Mr. Quartieri’s Employment Agreement

On December17, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to its employment agreement with Michael A. Quartieri, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary. to the amendment, Mr. Quartieri’s base salary was increased to $675,000. In addition, the term of Mr. Quartieri’s employment agreement was extended to December 31, 2021, subject to extension for an additional year at the end of the term and each anniversary thereof unless timely notice of non-renewal is given. If Mr. Quartieri’s employment is terminated by the Company upon the expiration of his employment agreement and Mr. Quartieri elects to continue medical coverage under the Company’s group health plan in accordance with COBRA, Mr. Quartieri will receive, in addition to other severance benefits to which he may be entitled, payment of COBRA premiums for a period of up to 12 months.

Except as provided above, the terms of Mr. Quartieri’s employment agreement generally remain unchanged.