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): April 3, 2006
AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-22494
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880304799 |
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(IRS Employer
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3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 490S
Las Vegas, Nevada
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89109 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 567-7000
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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 3, 2006, Ameristar Casinos, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has
submitted a written proposal to the Board of Directors of Aztar Corporation to acquire Aztar for
$42 per common share in an all-cash transaction. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press Release of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. dated April 3, 2006 |
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