Lumiere Place Posts Significantly Increased Cash Flows
LAS VEGAS — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $245 million, a 5.4% decline from the prior-year period’s $259 million. We reviewed certain assets on our balance sheet and recorded $207 million of non-cash write-downs in the carrying value of various assets. We are evaluating some of those assets for the possibility of future disposal. These write-downs, as well as $5.0 million in severance costs related to the departure of the Company’s former chief executive officer and other corporate staff, are reflected in the Company’s net loss of $242 million for the 2009 fourth quarter. For the 2008 fourth quarter, the net loss was $298 million, including $313 million of non-cash write-downs.
For the year, revenue was virtually unchanged from last year at $1.0 billion. Net loss for the year was $258 million, including $207 million in non-cash write-downs, as compared to $323 million in 2008, including $318 million in non-cash write-downs.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the 2009 fourth quarter declined 51% to $22.5 million compared to a very strong 2008 fourth quarter of $45.6 million. The 2009 fourth quarter included a weaker performance at two of the Company’s Louisiana properties and its Indiana property, as well as the aforementioned severance costs, partially offset by a strong showing by our newest property in St. Louis.
For the year, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.2% to $168 million in 2009 from the prior year’s $160 million. Strong performances by Lumiere Place and Boomtown Bossier City were offset by declines, mainly in the fourth quarter, by L’Auberge du Lac and Boomtown New Orleans.
„The fourth quarter was a tough one for us, and we’re disappointed,“ said John Giovenco, Pinnacle Entertainment’s interim chief executive officer. „While the first half of the year was solid, the continuing deterioration of the economy resulted in less visitation and lower play per customer. We started to feel the economic downturn in late summer and we increased our marketing efforts. As a result, we maintained or increased market share in many of our larger markets, but our margins declined.
„In spite of these difficult conditions, we were particularly pleased to see Lumiere Place in St. Louis perform so well–a 19 percent increase in revenue and a 66 percent increase in Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter. This heightens our confidence that the scheduled opening of River City in south St. Louis County will be successful. We plan to open River City on March 4, 2010, subject to approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
„As we enter 2010, we are focused on our commitment to increasing shareholder value,“ Mr. Giovenco continued. „We’re concentrating on operating efficiency and, in particular, effective marketing. We’re evaluating our underperforming and non-strategic assets; reducing corporate overhead costs; taking a disciplined approach to capital spending; and developing Sugarcane Bay and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
„To achieve these goals, we redesigned both our Sugarcane Bay and Baton Rouge projects, resulting in a reduction of more than $100 million in Sugarcane Bay’s cash construction costs; restructured corporate and property marketing to result in a significant net reduction in headcount; subsequent to year-end decided to put our Atlantic City assets up for sale; listed the company airplane for sale; hired two highly experienced general managers for Boomtown New Orleans and Lumiere Place; moved to consolidate our three Las Vegas offices into one; reduced corporate overhead; and plan to institute a new compensation program that rewards executives for increasing long-term cash flow and EBITDA. We believe these actions will improve operating results.
„Separately, the board has engaged the international recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles to help conduct the search for a new executive to succeed Pinnacle’s former chief executive officer, who left the company in the fourth quarter of 2009. The search is well underway, and we will announce a resolution at the appropriate time,“ Mr. Giovenco said.
Recent Developments
- The Company recently moved up the opening of River City, Pinnacle’s casino project in south St. Louis County, to March 4, 2010 from spring 2010, subject to various regulatory approvals. Construction of the casino facility and surrounding amenities is substantially complete. The Company is currently in the process of hiring and training River City’s workforce, which is expected to include more than 1,200 employees. River City is expected to be completed for less than its $357 million budget, excluding capitalized interest, non-cash rent and start-up cash.
- In Atlantic City, the Company owns approximately 19 acres of land near the center of The Boardwalk and related assets. Subsequent to the end of the year, the Company made the strategic decision to sell its assets in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the Company does not intend to develop its Atlantic City property.
- In December 2009, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved the Company’s updated plans for its Sugarcane Bay at L’Auberge du Lac project in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Sugarcane Bay project will include a new single-level riverboat casino; 400 high-quality guestrooms and suites; exciting new food and beverage outlets; and a multipurpose venue for entertainment and group meetings. The revised project’s budget is approximately $305 million, excluding operating cash and capitalized interest, and represents a reduction of more than $100 million from the previous construction budget. The updated Sugarcane Bay design retains the quality look and feel that distinguish L’Auberge du Lac, and fully integrates Sugarcane Bay with the existing L’Auberge du Lac footprint and infrastructure. Pinnacle expects to complete the Sugarcane Bay project by June 2011, although the casino operations may open sooner, subject to approval by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Approximately $235 million remains to be spent for the Sugarcane Bay project.
- Entitlement and design work for the Company’s project in Baton Rouge continues. In October 2009, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board granted Pinnacle until March 31, 2010 to enter into a construction contract for the project. The gaming entertainment complex will be located on a portion of the 575 acres owned by Pinnacle and is expected to include a casino, a 100-guestroom hotel, and several dining and entertainment options. The preliminary budget for Baton Rouge is approximately $250 million, excluding capitalized interest, with approximately $240 million remaining to be spent.
- Effective February 3, 2010, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with RSUI Indemnity Company („RSUI“) in its pending lawsuit related to the loss caused by Hurricane Katrina. The settlement provides that within 10 days, RSUI will pay the Company the sum of $23.4 million in full settlement of all remaining claims against RSUI. The parties will also enter into a joint stipulation for dismissal of the lawsuit.
Artists‘ renderings for certain of the Company’s projects and corresponding pictures of the work in progress are available via its corporate website at www.pnkinc.com.
Property Highlights
L’Auberge du Lac
For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were $78.2 million and $15.1 million, respectively. Results in the 2009 fourth quarter reflect a challenging revenue market and a lower-than-normal table games hold level. In addition, increased marketing costs adversely affected fourth quarter 2009 results, though L’Auberge du Lac’s market share improved to 52.6% in the period from 50.2% in the prior-year period. While the overall regional economy was softer in the 2009 fourth quarter compared to the 2008 period, unemployment statistics remain more favorable in this region than the nation as a whole. Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the 2008 fourth quarter were $89.3 million and $24.3 million, respectively.
On an annual basis, L’Auberge du Lac generated revenues of $339 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $79.2 million in 2009 compared to revenues and Adjusted EBITDA in 2008 of $343 million and $84.2 million. 2009 fourth quarter results were the primary contributor to the year-over-year variance.
Lumiere Place
Lumiere Place continued to perform strongly throughout 2009. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 improved 18.8% to $56.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 65.9% to $10.5 million, reflecting the continued maturation of the property since its opening in December 2007. In particular, marketing and payroll costs declined during the 2009 period. Market share at Lumiere Place climbed from 17.1% in the 2008 fourth quarter to 20.5% in the 2009 period.
Annual revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for 2009 were $219 million and $42.0 million, respectively, compared to 2008 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $174 million and $10.1 million, respectively. As mentioned above, overall operational results continued to improve in 2009 as Lumiere Place completed its second year of operations. In addition, the passage of Proposition A in November 2008, which eliminated certain betting restrictions in Missouri’s casinos, helped improve results.
Boomtown New Orleans
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $31.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively. For the fourth quarter of 2008, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were $39.5 million and $13.9 million, respectively. Consistent with trends beginning in 2007, results in 2009 trended below those in 2008. Boomtown New Orleans was affected by market softness as reduced Katrina relief efforts and related spending, reduced construction activity, reduced discretionary income, and weaker economic conditions have dampened operating results throughout the region. As such, marketing efforts by the competition have increased dramatically. The Property’s increased marketing programs did not produce intended results, and both the fourth quarter of 2009 and full-year 2009 results were below the prior-year periods.
For the full year, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA in 2009 were $138 million and $37.6 million, respectively, compared to 2008 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $158 million and $54.2 million, respectively.
Belterra Casino Resort
For the fourth quarter of 2009, Belterra’s revenues were $36.5 million compared to $38.3 million in the 2008 period. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 versus $6.0 million in the prior-year period. These results reflect the opening of expanded and enhanced casinos at two competing facilities, as well as softer general economic conditions. One of such expansions was the opening of a permanent casino at a racetrack near Indianapolis, replacing a temporary facility that had opened in 2008. The other was the replacement in June 2009 of a 13-year-old riverboat with a new $336 million facility at a casino near Cincinnati. As a result of competitive pressures in the market, 2009 fourth quarter results at Belterra reflect increased marketing spend to compete against the augmented competition.
Belterra’s 2009 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were $162 million and $26.5 million, respectively, compared to 2008 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $169 million and $29.7 million, respectively. The decline in results from the prior year is due principally to additional competition.
Boomtown Bossier City
Revenues at Boomtown Bossier City for the 2009 fourth quarter were $20.1 million compared to $20.7 million in the same 2008 period. Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million in the 2009 fourth quarter compared to $3.9 million in the same 2008 period. We were able to maintain market share; however, revenues in the Bossier City/Shreveport market were down 13% for the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the prior-year period.
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA in 2009 were $90.9 million and $19.2 million, respectively, compared to 2008 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $89.0 million and $17.1 million, respectively. Boomtown Bossier City achieved increased revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, despite the competitive Bossier City/Shreveport gaming market, through a refinement of the property’s marketing efforts and certain cost-cutting measures. The Bossier City/Shreveport market saw a decline in revenues of 8% during 2009 as compared to 2008.
Boomtown Reno
For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenues were $9.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.3 million at Boomtown Reno. In the prior-year quarter, revenues were $8.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.5 million.
Boomtown Reno’s 2009 revenues were $38.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $2.6 million, compared to 2008 revenues of $46.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.4 million. Boomtown Reno has been affected by significant competition from northern California Native American casinos, as well as weak economic conditions in both the region and northern California. Improvements in Adjusted EBITDA loss for the period are due to cost-cutting measures. Employee headcount as of December 31, 2009 has decreased 11% from December 31, 2008. The Company has targeted additional areas at Boomtown Reno to further reduce costs in 2010.
Casino Magic Argentina
Casino Magic Argentina consists of a sizable casino-hotel facility in the city of Neuquen and several smaller casinos in other parts of the Province of Neuquen. For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were $9.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Such results for the 2008 fourth quarter were $9.5 million and $2.2 million.
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for 2009 were $36.2 million and $9.1 million, respectively, compared to 2008 revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $40.0 million and $11.8 million, respectively. Revenues have decreased due to a recent decline in the value of the Argentine peso, as well as weakness in the Argentine economy. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA reflects the currency decline and inflation of certain costs, principally payroll costs.
President Casino
Due principally to competition from an expanded competing property across the river and the Company’s neighboring Lumiere Place, revenues declined to $4.6 million in the 2009 fourth quarter from $5.5 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.6 million was flat during the fourth quarter. For the full year, revenues in 2009 decreased to $20.4 million from $25.8 million in 2008. Property management has focused on cost-cutting measures that resulted in a reduced Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.9 million for the 2009 year from an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $5.0 million for the prior-year period. Operations at the President Casino were also adversely affected in the year due to temporary flood-related closures.
On January 27, 2010, the Missouri Gaming Commission issued a preliminary order for disciplinary action against the President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc. („PRC-MO“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and the operator of President Casino. The preliminary order proposes that the Missouri Gaming Commission revoke the license of the PRC-MO. The Missouri Gaming Commission alleges in its preliminary order that there has been a purposeful downgrading of the President Casino’s offerings and revenues, which it claims should subject PRC-MO to disciplinary action. The Company is examining all available legal remedies in connection with this matter.
Other Items
Corporate Expenses. Corporate overhead for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $14.1 million, which includes $5.0 million of compensation expense related to the resignation of a corporate officer and other staff reductions at the Company’s corporate headquarters. In the fourth quarter of 2008, corporate expenses were $8.0 million. For the full year, corporate expenses were $40.2 million in 2009 (inclusive of the $5.0 million of compensation expense mentioned above) compared to $38.2 million in 2008. The Company is continuing its efforts to reduce costs across the Company. Pinnacle recently listed its corporate aircraft for sale. In addition, Pinnacle is in the process of examining and revamping its marketing department. Further, the Company is currently in the process of consolidating its office space in Las Vegas from three separate locations into one.
Pre-opening and Development Costs. For details regarding the pre-opening and development costs, see the attached supplemental information table.
Interest Expense. Gross interest expense before capitalized interest was $24.1 million in the 2009 fourth quarter versus $20.1 million in the prior-year period. Gross interest expense increased principally due to the replacement of less-expensive revolver borrowings with the issuance in July 2009 of long-term 8.625% senior notes due in 2017. Capitalized interest was $5.0 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, gross interest expense before capitalized interest was $84.3 million compared to $78.1 million for the 2008 period. Capitalized interest was $13.7 million and $25.1 million for 2009 and 2008, respectively, reflecting the suspension of development activities in Atlantic City and partially offset by an increase in activities at our River City project.
Impairment of Real Estate and Development Costs. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company determined that, in accordance with applicable guidance, a triggering event had occurred for its land held in Atlantic City, New Jersey due to the continuing economic downturn of the gaming market in Atlantic City as the result of other competing markets, primarily Pennsylvania, as well as the continued deterioration in commercial real estate values in the area. The Company tested the book value of its land holdings for recoverability, and as a result of tests performed, it recorded impairment charges of $160 million during the fourth quarter. The Company recently decided to put its Atlantic City land up for sale.
During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company re-evaluated the scope and design of its Sugarcane Bay and Baton Rouge projects. The Sugarcane Bay project was relocated from land adjacent to L’Auberge du Lac to the existing L’Auberge du Lac footprint. In addition, the size of the project, the anticipated amenities, and other items were reduced in scope. As a result of these changes, all of the previously capitalized development costs associated with the prior Sugarcane Bay design were fully impaired. Accordingly, Pinnacle recorded an impairment charge of $20.9 million in relation to Sugarcane Bay as of December 31, 2009.
The Company’s Baton Rouge project will be similar to the original design. However, the orientation of the hotel and structure has changed, resulting in the impairment of some of the design components. Pinnacle recorded an impairment charge of $0.7 million in relation to Baton Rouge as of December 31, 2009.
As a result of the events occurring in the fourth quarter of 2009 (and prior to the Missouri Gaming Commission’s preliminary order), the Company determined there was a triggering event to review the President Casino assets as of December 31, 2009. As a result of these tests, Pinnacle determined that certain assets were impaired and, as of December 31, 2009, recorded impairment charges of $3.4 million.
Due to the poor economic climate and prospective financial performance outlook in Reno, the Company determined a triggering event occurred for Boomtown Reno during the fourth quarter of 2009. As a result, Pinnacle tested all long-lived assets at Boomtown Reno for recoverability. As a result of these tests, Pinnacle recorded impairment charges of $2.9 million related to real estate during the fourth quarter of 2009, and an additional $7.4 million related to buildings and equipment, discussed below.
In addition, the scope of certain property improvement projects were reduced or cancelled. As a result of these updated plans, Pinnacle reviewed all previously capitalized development costs and recorded impairments as appropriate.
Impairment of Buildings, Riverboats and Equipment. As mentioned above, the Company determined a triggering event occurred for Boomtown Reno during the fourth quarter of 2009. As a result of these tests, Pinnacle recorded impairment charges of $7.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2009 related to certain buildings and equipment.
In late 2009, Pinnacle listed a corporate aircraft for sale and incurred an impairment charge of $8.7 million, which is the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value. The corporate aircraft is classified as an asset held for sale on our balance sheet.
Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. As a result of the events preceding the January 27, 2010 preliminary order issued by the Missouri Gaming Commission, the Company performed an impairment analysis of the intangible assets of the President Casino as of December 31, 2009. As a result of analysis performed, Pinnacle recorded an impairment charge of $1.9 million in relation to the President Casino’s gaming license.
Discontinued Operations. In July 2008, the Company decided to discontinue operations of The Casino at Emerald Bay, the Company’s former boutique casino located in the Bahamas. This casino officially ceased operations on January 2, 2009. Results of operations for The Casino at Emerald Bay, including impairment charges, are reflected in discontinued operations. The Company also classifies its former Biloxi casino as discontinued operations pending final resolution of its outstanding insurance claim, including the related insurance proceeds received.
Liquidity
At December 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $130 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $70 million of which is used in day-to-day operations. As of December 31, 2009, $36.9 million was drawn under the Company’s $531 million bank credit facility and approximately $12.6 million of letters of credit were outstanding. As of that same date, the Company had invested approximately $283 million in River City and had also capitalized interest on the project of approximately $19.7 million. The cash budget for River City is $357 million, plus capitalized interest, non-cash rent and operating cash, which is consistent with earlier cash budget estimates. As of February 4, 2010, the Company had drawn $92.3 million under its credit facility, and anticipates additional borrowings to fund its development projects and other general corporate needs.
The Company has been working toward a refinancing of its current credit facility, which matures in December 2010. Banc of America Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. have been selected as Joint Lead Arrangers for this new credit facility, which has a maturity date of March 31, 2014. Commitments from banking institutions toward the new credit facility have been received in the amount of $375 million. The Company expects that the new credit facility will close in the next few business days. However, there can be no assurance that this closing will actually occur.
Community Contribution
The Company pays significant taxes in the communities in which it operates. During 2009, Pinnacle paid or accrued $266 million in gaming taxes, $23.0 million in payroll taxes, $18.8 million in property taxes, and $8.3 million in sales taxes.
Investor Conference Call
Pinnacle will hold a conference call for investors today, February 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) to discuss its 2009 fourth quarter and full-year financial and operating results. Investors may listen to the call by dialing (888) 792-8395 or, for international callers, (706) 679-7241. Investors may also listen to the conference call live over the Internet at www.pnkinc.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call through February 19, 2010 by dialing (800) 642-1687 or, for international callers, (706) 645-9291. The code to access the replay is 54755025. The conference call will also be available for replay at www.pnkinc.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(1) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measurements. The Company defines Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening and development expenses, non-cash share-based compensation, asset impairment costs, write-downs, reserves, recoveries, corporate-level litigation settlement costs, gain (loss) on sale of certain assets, loss on early extinguishment of debt, gain (loss) on sale of equity security investments, minority interest and discontinued operations. The Company defines Adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) before pre-opening and development expenses, non-cash share-based compensation, asset impairment costs, write-downs, reserves, recoveries, corporate-level litigation settlement costs, gain (loss) on sale of certain assets, gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt, income tax benefits, minority interest and discontinued operations. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening and development expenses, non-cash share-based compensation and write-downs. Not all of the aforementioned benefits and costs occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historic activity.
The Company uses Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as a relevant and useful measure to compare operating results among its properties and between accounting periods. The presentation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA has economic substance because it is used by management as a performance measure to analyze the performance of its business segments. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is specifically relevant in evaluating large, long-lived casino-hotel projects because it provides a perspective on the current effects of operating decisions separated from the substantial, non-operational depreciation charges and financing costs of such projects. Management eliminates the results from discontinued operations as they are discontinued. Management also reviews pre-opening and development expenses separately, as such expenses are also included in total project costs when assessing budgets and project returns and because such costs relate to anticipated future revenues and income. Management believes some investors consider Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to be a useful measure in determining a company’s ability to service or incur indebtedness and for estimating a company’s underlying cash flows from operations before capital costs, taxes and capital expenditures. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA also approximates the measures used in the debt covenants within the Company’s debt agreements. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company compensates for these limitations by using other comparative measures to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.
Adjusted net income (loss) is presented solely as supplemental disclosure, as this is one method that management reviews and uses to analyze the performance of its core operating business. For many of the same reasons mentioned above relating to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, management believes Adjusted net income (loss) is a useful analytic tool as it enables management to track the performance of its core casino operating business separate and apart from factors that do not impact decisions affecting its operating casino properties, such as impairments of intangible assets or costs associated with the Company’s development activities. Management believes Adjusted net income (loss) is useful to investors since the adjustments provide a measure of performance that more closely resembles widely used measures of performance and valuation in the gaming industry. Adjusted net income (loss) does not include the costs of the Company’s development activities, certain asset sale gains, income tax benefits or the costs of its refinancing activities, but the Company compensates for these limitations by using other comparative measures to assist in evaluating the performance of its business. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful analytical tool as it enables management to evaluate the profitability of the gaming operations without taking into account the effect of certain non-operating expenses.
EBITDA measures, such as Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted net income (loss) are not calculated in the same manner by all companies and, accordingly, may not be an appropriate measure of comparing performance among different companies. See the attached „supplemental information“ tables for a reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss from continuing operations and a reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to Adjusted net income (loss).
About Pinnacle Entertainment
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates casinos in Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri and Argentina. The Company has a second casino development project under construction in the St. Louis area, to be called River City, which opening is dependent upon final approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Pinnacle is also developing a second casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to be called Sugarcane Bay at L’Auberge du Lac, and a casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
All statements included in this press release, other than historical information or statements of historical fact, are „forward-looking statements“ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s future operating performance, future growth, anticipated milestones, completion and opening schedules of various projects, construction schedules and budgets of the various projects, amenities and features of the various projects, ability to reduce corporate costs and overhead, ability of the Company to sell the Company airplane and the Atlantic City assets, continued improvement of operations at Lumiere Place, the continued benefits of Proposition A in Missouri, the successful opening of the River City Casino, the economic outlook of New Orleans area, the ability of the Company to borrow as it constructs its various projects under its Credit Facility may be constrained if the Company is unable to extend the maturity date and the Company’s ability to retain the gaming license for the President Casino are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could significantly affect future results. Accordingly, Pinnacle cautions that the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (a) the Company’s business may be sensitive to reductions in consumers‘ discretionary spending as a result of downtowns in the economy, as may be indicated by our fourth quarter 2009 results; (b) the Company’s substantial funding needs in connection with its development projects and other capital-intensive projects will require it to raise substantial amounts of money from outside sources and/or sell assets in market conditions that may not be favorable; (c) the global financial crisis may have an impact on the Company’s business and financial condition in ways that the Company currently cannot accurately predict; (d) insufficient or lower-than-expected results generated from the Company’s new developments and acquired properties, may negatively affect the market for the Company’s securities and our new properties may compete with our existing properties; (e) many factors, including the escalation of construction costs beyond increments anticipated in its construction budgets, could prevent the Company from completing its construction and development projects within budget and on time; (f) the loss of management and other key personnel could significantly harm our business and we may not be able to effectively replace members of management who have left the Company; (g) significant competition in the gaming industry in all of the Company’s markets could adversely affect the Company’s profitability; (h) the gaming license of the President Casino may be revoked by the Missouri Gaming Commission; (i) the Company may not meet the conditions for receipt or maintenance of gaming licensing approvals, including for its River City, Sugarcane Bay and Baton Rouge projects, some of which are beyond its control; (j) the terms of the Company’s credit facility and the indentures governing its senior and subordinated indebtedness impose operating and financial restrictions on the Company; (k) the Company’s insurance policy limits for Weather Catastrophe/Named Windstorm Occurrence, Flood and Earthquake are significantly less than its coverage for the 2005 hurricane season; and (l) other risks, including those as may be detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission („SEC“). For more information on the potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results and business, review the Company’s filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Belterra, Boomtown, Casino Magic, L’Auberge du Lac, Lumiere Place, River City and Sugarcane Bay are registered trademarks of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved
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Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
For the three months For the year
ended December 31, ended December 31,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenues:
Gaming $214,146 $223,750 $908,692 $903,780
Food and beverage 14,398 15,994 62,461 63,248
Lodging 8,024 10,033 37,376 37,101
Retail, entertainment
and other 8,453 9,150 37,080 40,555
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245,021 258,927 1,045,609 1,044,684
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Expenses and other
costs:
Gaming 134,957 132,274 543,047 542,309
Food and beverage 14,908 16,555 62,528 65,469
Lodging 5,677 8,503 23,966 24,613
Retail, entertainment
and other 5,233 5,492 21,250 26,231
General and
administrative 65,870 52,834 240,786 235,658
Depreciation and
amortization 27,015 28,674 105,157 117,846
Pre-opening and
development costs 7,612 9,457 28,732 55,371
Impairment of
goodwill - 28,543 - 28,543
Impairment of
indefinite-lived
intangible assets 1,850 41,387 1,850 41,387
Impairment of land
and development
costs 188,409 227,954 188,409 227,954
Impairment of
buildings,
riverboats and
equipment 16,492 15,158 16,492 20,330
Write-downs,
reserves and
recoveries, net 689 1,267 1,708 4,292
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468,712 568,098 1,233,925 1,390,003
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Operating loss (223,691) (309,171) (188,316) (345,319)
Other non-operating
income 47 249 339 2,715
Interest expense,
net of capitalized
interest (19,108) (18,334) (70,556) (53,049)
Gain on sale of
equity securities - - 12,914 -
Impairment of
investment in
equity securities - (6,452) - (29,088)
Loss on early
extinguishment of
debt (636) - (9,467) -
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Loss from continuing
operations before
income taxes (243,388) (333,708) (255,086) (424,741)
Income tax
(expense) benefit 1,062 35,925 (2,744) 54,545
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Loss from continuing
operations (242,326) (297,783) (257,830) (370,196)
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
income taxes 306 85 (472) 47,599
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Net loss $(242,020) $(297,698) $(258,302) $(322,597)
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Net loss per
common share-basic
Loss from
continuing
operations $(4.03) $(4.97) $(4.29) $(6.17)
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
income taxes 0.00 0.00 (0.01) 0.79
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Net loss per common
share-basic $(4.03) $(4.97) $(4.30) $(5.38)
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Net loss per common
share-diluted
Loss from
continuing
operations $(4.03) $(4.97) $(4.29) $(6.17)
Income (loss) from
discontinued
operations, net of
income taxes 0.00 0.00 (0.01) 0.79
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Net loss per common
share-diluted $(4.03) $(4.97) $(4.30) $(5.38)
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Number of
shares-basic 60,080 59,981 60,056 59,966
Number of
shares-diluted 60,080 59,981 60,056 59,966
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, unaudited)
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $129,576 $115,712
Other assets 166,910 173,475
Land, buildings, riverboats and equipment, net 1,547,370 1,630,037
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Total assets $1,843,856 $1,919,224
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities, other than long-term debt $286,076 $236,546
Long-term debt, including current portion 1,063,371 943,332
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Total liabilities 1,349,447 1,179,878
Stockholders' equity 494,409 739,346
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,843,856 $1,919,224
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Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Property Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the three months For the year
ended December 31, ended December 31,
------------------ ------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenues
L'Auberge du Lac $78,236 $89,261 $339,034 $342,594
Lumiere Place (a) 56,089 47,217 219,006 174,185
Boomtown New Orleans 31,268 39,495 137,662 158,351
Belterra Casino Resort 36,471 38,325 161,915 168,576
Boomtown Bossier City 20,107 20,714 90,902 88,956
Boomtown Reno 8,998 8,923 38,664 46,007
Casino Magic Argentina 9,001 9,481 36,195 40,006
President Casino 4,561 5,466 20,388 25,784
Other 290 45 1,843 225
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Total Revenues $245,021 $258,927 $1,045,609 $1,044,684
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Adjusted EBITDA (b)
L'Auberge du Lac $15,055 $24,313 $79,210 $84,227
Lumiere Place (a) 10,511 6,337 41,960 10,145
Boomtown New Orleans 5,683 13,887 37,642 54,151
Belterra Casino Resort 3,283 6,039 26,488 29,724
Boomtown Bossier City 3,266 3,921 19,212 17,117
Boomtown Reno (1,254) (1,522) (2,638) (4,409)
Casino Magic Argentina 1,733 2,215 9,139 11,843
President Casino (1,636) (1,633) (2,889) (5,034)
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36,641 53,557 208,124 197,764
Corporate expenses (14,104) (7,960) (40,169) (38,156)
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Consolidated Adjusted
EBITDA (b) $22,537 $45,597 $167,955 $159,608
Depreciation and
amortization (27,015) (28,674) (105,157) (117,846)
Pre-opening and
development costs (7,612) (9,457) (28,732) (55,371)
Non-cash share-based
compensation (4,161) (2,328) (13,923) (9,204)
Impairment of goodwill - (28,543) - (28,543)
Impairment of
indefinite-lived
intangible assets (1,850) (41,387) (1,850) (41,387)
Impairment of land and
development costs (188,409) (227,954) (188,409) (227,954)
Impairment of
buildings, riverboats
and equipment (16,492) (15,158) (16,492) (20,330)
Write-downs, reserves
and recoveries, net (689) (1,267) (1,708) (4,292)
Other non-operating
income 47 249 339 2,715
Interest expense, net
of capitalized
interest (19,108) (18,334) (70,556) (53,049)
Gain on sale of equity
securities - - 12,914 -
Impairment of
investment in equity
securities - (6,452) - (29,088)
Loss on early
extinguishment of
debt (636) - (9,467) -
Income tax (expense)
benefit 1,062 35,925 (2,744) 54,545
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Loss from continuing
operations $(242,326) $(297,783) $(257,830) $(370,196)
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(a) Lumiere Place includes the Lumiere Place Casino and two hotels. The
Lumiere Place Casino opened on December 19, 2007. The Pinnacle-owned
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis opened in February 2008. The former
Embassy Suites was closed on March 31, 2007 and reopened as
HoteLumiere in February 2008 following an extensive refurbishment.
(b) See discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures above for a detailed
description of Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Pre-opening and Development Costs
(In thousands, unaudited)
For the three months For the year
ended December 31, ended December 31,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Pre-opening and
Development Costs
Atlantic City (a) $3,856 $2,251 $12,124 $17,342
River City 3,058 2,309 7,965 6,065
Baton Rouge 322 996 5,769 7,452
Sugarcane Bay 282 1,022 2,021 3,188
Missouri Proposition A
Initiative - 874 - 7,861
Lumiere Place - 1,641 - 7,849
Kansas City (b) - 227 - 4,595
Other 94 137 853 1,019
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Total Pre-opening and
Development Costs $7,612 $9,457 $28,732 $55,371
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(a) In late 2008, management decided to complete certain demolition
projects, but to otherwise suspend substantially all development
activities in Atlantic City indefinitely. Such demolition activities
were completed in December 2008. The continuing pre-opening and
development costs include property taxes and other costs associated
with ownership of the land.
(b) The Company withdrew its application as an applicant for the
Northeast Kansas Gaming Zone in September 2008.
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted Net Loss
(In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)
Three Months Ended Years Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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GAAP Net loss $(242,020) $(297,698) $(258,302) $(322,597)
Pre-opening and
development costs 7,612 9,457 28,732 55,371
Non-cash share-based
compensation 4,161 2,328 13,923 9,204
Impairment of assets 206,751 313,042 206,751 318,214
Write down, reserves,
and recoveries, net 689 1,267 1,708 4,292
Gain on sale of equity
securities - - (12,914) -
Impairment of
investment in equity
securities - 6,452 - 29,088
Loss on early
extinguishment of
debt 636 - 9,467 -
Adjustment for taxes
on above (b) (959) (133,850) 2,664 (167,508)
(Income) loss from
discontinued
operations (306) (85) 472 (47,599)
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Adjusted net loss (a) $(23,436) $(99,087) $(7,499) $(121,535)
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Adjusted per common
share - diluted
GAAP Net loss $(4.03) $(4.97) $(4.30) $(5.38)
Pre-opening and
development costs 0.13 0.16 0.48 0.92
Non-cash share-based
compensation 0.07 0.04 0.23 0.15
Impairment of assets 3.44 5.21 3.44 5.31
Write down, reserves,
and recoveries, net 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.07
Gain on sale of equity
securities - - (0.22) -
Impairment of
investment in equity
securities - 0.11 - 0.50
Loss on early
extinguishment of
debt 0.01 - 0.16 -
Adjustment for taxes
on above (b) (0.02) (2.23) 0.04 (2.81)
(Income) loss from
discontinued
operations (0.00) - 0.01 (0.79)
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Adjusted net loss per
common share -
diluted $(0.39) $(1.66) $(0.13) $(2.03)
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Number of shares -
diluted 60,080 59,981 60,056 59,966
(a) See discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures above for a detailed
description of Adjusted net income (loss).
(b) Our effective income tax rate for continuing operations for the three
and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was 0.44% and (1.08)%.
