UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

 

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended July 26, 2009

 

OR

 

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from              to            

 

Commission File Number 0-20538

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

 

Delaware

 

41-1659606

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

 

 

 

600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, Saint Louis, Missouri

 

63141

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 813-9200

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x   No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o   No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated o

 

Accelerated filer x

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o   No x

 

As of August 31, 2009, the Company had a total of 32,286,855 shares of Common Stock outstanding (which excludes 4,327,623 shares held by us in treasury).

 

 

 



 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

July 26,

 

April 26,

 

 

 

2009

 

2009

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

104,784

 

$

96,654

 

Marketable securities

 

18,644

 

17,548

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

7,746

 

11,935

 

Income taxes receivable

 

5,473

 

7,744

 

Deferred income taxes

 

16,295

 

16,295

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

36,157

 

23,234

 

Assets held for sale

 

4,557

 

4,183

 

Total current assets

 

193,656

 

177,593

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,155,156

 

1,177,540

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

313,136

 

313,136

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

82,610

 

83,588

 

Deferred financing costs, net

 

8,721

 

9,314

 

Restricted cash

 

2,774

 

2,774

 

Prepaid deposits and other

 

18,482

 

18,717

 

Total assets

 

$

1,774,535

 

$

1,782,662

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

9,808

 

$

9,688

 

Accounts payable

 

18,532

 

16,246

 

Accrued liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

14,771

 

9,280

 

Payroll and related

 

45,159

 

47,209

 

Property and other taxes

 

36,626

 

31,487

 

Other

 

48,688

 

52,195

 

Liabilities related to assets held for sale

 

2,173

 

1,888

 

Total current liabilities

 

175,757

 

167,993

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,270,059

 

1,291,384

 

Deferred income taxes

 

27,758

 

24,970

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

50,899

 

52,575

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

17,563

 

17,314

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 36,614,478 at July 26, 2009 and 36,111,089 at April 26, 2009

 

366

 

361

 

Class B common stock, $.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

194,845

 

193,827

 

Retained earnings

 

102,733

 

101,828

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(13,313

)

(15,191

)

 

 

284,631

 

280,825

 

Treasury stock, 4,327,623 shares at July 26, 2009 and 4,340,436 shares at April 26, 2009

 

(52,132

)

(52,399

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

232,499

 

228,426

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,774,535

 

$

1,782,662

 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

263,956

 

$

276,786

 

Rooms

 

12,261

 

13,706

 

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

34,870

 

36,547

 

Gross revenues

 

311,087

 

327,039

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(51,145

)

(49,644

)

Net revenues

 

259,942

 

277,395

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

39,994

 

38,541

 

Gaming taxes

 

66,428

 

70,658

 

Rooms

 

2,981

 

3,389

 

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

11,158

 

13,661

 

Marine and facilities

 

15,954

 

16,470

 

Marketing and administrative

 

65,117

 

65,354

 

Corporate and development

 

9,945

 

10,330

 

Valuation charges

 

 

6,000

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

28,829

 

31,566

 

Total operating expenses

 

240,406

 

255,969

 

Operating income

 

19,536

 

21,426

 

Interest expense

 

(18,347

)

(23,897

)

Interest income

 

369

 

446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

1,558

 

(2,025

)

Income tax provision

 

(767

)

(615

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

791

 

(2,640

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

114

 

(986

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

905

 

$

(3,626

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per common share-basic and dilutive:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.09

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

0.01

 

(0.03

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.03

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average basic shares

 

31,799,100

 

30,866,687

 

Weighted average diluted shares

 

31,855,101

 

30,866,687

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compre-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

hensive

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Common

 

Common

 

Paid-in

 

Retained

 

Income

 

Treasury

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Stock

 

Stock

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

(Loss)

 

Stock

 

Equity

 

Balance, April 26, 2009

 

36,111,089

 

$

361

 

$

193,827

 

$

101,828

 

$

(15,191

)

$

(52,399

)

$

228,426

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

905

 

 

 

905

 

Unrealized gain on interest rate swap contracts net of income tax provision of $860

 

 

 

 

 

1,437

 

 

1,437

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

441

 

 

441

 

Comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,783

 

Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures

 

502,889

 

5

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

500

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

3

 

Issuance of deferred bonus shares from treasury stock

 

 

 

(267

)

 

 

267

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

 

1,263

 

 

 

 

1,263

 

Other

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

24

 

Balance, July 26, 2009

 

36,614,478

 

$

366

 

$

194,845

 

$

102,733

 

$

(13,313

)

$

(52,132

)

$

232,499

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

905

 

$

(3,626

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

28,829

 

32,739

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

593

 

640

 

Valuation charges

 

 

5,000

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,930

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 

1,263

 

2,720

 

Deferred compensation expense

 

24

 

48

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

 

23

 

(66

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of dispositions:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of trading securities

 

(1,096

)

(1,324

)

Accounts receivable

 

2,872

 

1,433

 

Income tax receivable

 

2,271

 

(289

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(10,637

)

(6,898

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

11,031

 

6,007

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

38,008

 

36,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(4,382

)

(8,201

)

Payments towards gaming license

 

(4,000

)

(4,000

)

Decrease in restricted cash

 

(209

)

1,704

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(8,591

)

(10,497

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on debt

 

(2,317

)

(2,398

)

Net payments on line of credit

 

(19,000

)

(4,917

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(21,317

)

(7,315

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash

 

30

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

8,130

 

18,672

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

96,654

 

91,790

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

 

$

104,784

 

$

110,462

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

1.  Nature of Operations

 

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in February 1990. Except where otherwise noted, the words “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms, as well as “Company,” refer to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. We are a leading developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in markets throughout the United States. Our wholly owned subsidiaries own and operate thirteen casino gaming facilities in the United States located in Black Hawk, Colorado; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Lula, Biloxi and Natchez, Mississippi; Kansas City, Caruthersville and Boonville, Missouri; Bettendorf, Davenport, Waterloo and Marquette, Iowa; and Pompano Beach, Florida. Our international gaming interests include wholly owned casinos in Freeport, Grand Bahamas and our discontinued operations in Coventry, England and in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England.

 

2.  Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 26, 2009 as filed with the SEC and all of our other filings, including Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC after such date and through the date of this report, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or our website at www.islecorp.com.

 

Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year.  Fiscal 2010 and 2009 are both 52-week years, which commenced on April 27, 2009 and April 28, 2008, respectively.

 

Discontinued operations include our remaining casino operations in England held for sale and our formerly wholly owned casino in Coventry, England sold in fiscal year 2009.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. We view each property as an operating segment and all such operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.

 

The Company evaluated all subsequent events through September 1, 2009, which is the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued. No material subsequent events have occurred since July 26, 2009 that required recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards - In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 changes the accounting for noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements, requires noncontrolling interests to be reported as part of equity and changes the income statement presentation of income or losses attributable to the noncontrolling interests. We adopted SFAS 160 as of April 27, 2009, as required. The adoption of SFAS 160 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 are effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 as of April 27, 2009, as required. The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. In addition, under SFAS 165, an entity is required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated, as well as whether that date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. SFAS 165 does not apply to subsequent events or transactions that are within the scope of other applicable GAAP that provide different guidance on the accounting treatment for subsequent events or transactions. SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. We adopted SFAS 165 as of April 27, 2009, as required. The adoption of SFAS 165 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS 168”), which identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with GAAP in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. SFAS 168 is effective for most financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. We are currently determining the impact of SFAS 168 on our consolidated financial statements.

 

3.  Discontinued Operations

 

Discontinued operations include the results of our former casino property in Coventry, England, which was sold on April 23, 2009, and our Blue Chip casino properties in England, which are currently classified as held for sale.

 

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The assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale are as follows:

 

 

 

July 26,

 

April 26,

 

 

 

2009

 

2009

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

$

155

 

$

260

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

179

 

146

 

Total current assets

 

334

 

406

 

Property and equipment, net

 

4,223

 

3,777

 

Total assets

 

4,557

 

4,183

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

612

 

540

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

1,561

 

1,348

 

Total current liabilities

 

2,173

 

1,888

 

Net assets

 

$

2,384

 

$

2,295

 

 

The results of our discontinued operations are summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Net revenues

 

$

1,440

 

$

4,910

 

Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

182

 

(3,435

)

Income tax benefit (provision) from discontinued operations

 

(68

)

2,449

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

114

 

(986

)

 

Net interest expense of $1 and $648 for the first quarters ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, respectively, has been allocated to discontinued operations and was based on long-term debt and other long-term obligations specific to our UK operations as our UK entities are not guarantors under our senior secured credit facility.

 

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4.  Long-Term Debt

 

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

 

 

July 26,

 

April 26,

 

 

 

2009

 

2009

 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

July 2007 Credit Facility:

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving line of credit, expires July 26, 2012, interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin

 

$

93,000

 

$

112,000

 

Variable rate term loans, mature November 25, 2013, principal and interest payments due quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin

 

823,552

 

825,651

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Subordinated Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

7% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 1 and September 1

 

357,275

 

357,275

 

Other

 

6,040

 

6,146

 

 

 

1,279,867

 

1,301,072

 

Less current maturities

 

9,808

 

9,688

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,270,059

 

$

1,291,384

 

 

July 2007 Credit Facility - During 2007, we entered into a $1,350,000 senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”), which is secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of our assets and guaranteed by all of our significant domestic subsidiaries. This Credit Facility consists of a $475,000 five-year revolving line of credit and an $875,000 term loan facility.

 

Our net line of credit availability at July 26, 2009 is approximately $364,000, after consideration of $17,934 in outstanding letters of credit. We have an annual commitment fee related to the unused portion of the Credit Facility of up to 0.5% which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.  The weighted average effective interest rate of the Credit Facility for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 were 4.43% and 5.61%, respectively.

 

The Credit Facility includes a number of affirmative and negative covenants. Additionally, we must comply with certain financial covenants including maintenance of a leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio.  The Credit Facility also restricts our ability to make certain investments or distributions.  We are in compliance with the covenants as of July 26, 2009.

 

7% Senior Subordinated Notes - Our 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are due 2014 (“7% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by all of our significant domestic subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 12.  All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all senior indebtedness. The 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after March 1, 2009, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes.

 

The indenture governing the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes limits, among other things, our ability and our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates or pay dividends on or repurchase stock. The indenture also limits our ability to issue and sell capital stock of subsidiaries, sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.

 

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5.  Common Stock

 

Earnings per Share of Common Stock - The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) applicable to common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

791

 

$

(2,640

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

114

 

(986

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

905

 

$

(3,626

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share - weighted average shares

 

31,779,100

 

30,866,687

 

Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options

 

76,001

 

 

Denominator for diluted loss per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions

 

31,855,101

 

30,866,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.09

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

(0.03

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.03

 

$

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.02

 

$

(0.09

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

(0.03

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.03

 

$

(0.12

)

 

Our basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Stock options representing 1,177,823 shares were excluded from the calculation of earnings per share for the three months ended July 26, 2009 as they were anti-dilutive. Due to the net loss, stock options representing 75,343 shares which are potentially dilutive, and 3,964,472 shares which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted (loss) per share for the three month period ended July 27, 2008.

 

Stock Based Compensation — Under our amended and restated 2000 Long Term Incentive Plan we have issued stock options and restricted stock.

 

Stock Options - We have issued incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options which have a maximum term of 10 years and are, generally, vested and exercisable in yearly installments of 20% commencing one year after the date of grant. We currently estimate our forfeiture rates at 39.6% for executives and 56.5% for optionees beneath the executive level. As of July 26, 2009, our unrecognized compensation cost for unvested stock options is $1,764 with a weighted average vesting period of 3.5 years.

 

Restricted Stock — During the three months ended July 26, 2009, we issued 512,375 shares of restricted common stock with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $13.03 to employees under the 2000 Long Term Incentive Plan. Restricted stock awarded to employees under annual long-term incentive grants vests one-third on each anniversary of the grant date and for directors vests one-half on the grant date and one-half on the first anniversary of the grant date. Restricted stock awarded under our previous tender offer vest three years from the date of award. Our estimate of forfeitures for restricted stock for employees is 10%. No forfeiture rate is

 

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estimated for directors. As of July 26, 2009, our unrecognized compensation cost for unvested restricted stock is $10,354 with a remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.7 years.

 

6.  Write –Offs and Other Charges

 

During the three months ended July 27, 2008, we reached an agreement terminating our agreement for the potential development of a casino project in Portland, Oregon.  As a part of this agreement, we agreed to terminate our rights under a land option and pay a termination fee.  As a result of this termination, we recorded a $6,000 charge consisting of a non-cash write-off of $5,000 representing our rights under the land option and a $1,000 termination fee.  Under the terms of the agreement, we retain certain rights but no continuing obligations with regard to this development project.

 

7.   Fair Value Measurements

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements—We have entered into various interest rate swap agreements pertaining to the Credit Facility for an aggregate notional value of $500,000 with maturity dates ranging from fiscal year 2009 to 2013 in order to manage market risk on variable rate term loans outstanding, as well as comply with, in part, requirements under the Credit Facility.

 

These swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting for cash flow hedges and have been evaluated, as of July 26, 2009, as being fully effective. As a result, there is no impact on our consolidated statement of operations from changes in fair value. As July 26, 2009, the weighted average fixed LIBOR interest rate of our interest rate swap agreements was 4.58%.

 

The fair value of derivatives included in our consolidated balance sheet and change in our unrealized loss are as follows:

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

July 26,
2009

 

April 26,
2009

 

Three months
ended July 26,
2009, Change in
Unrealized Gain

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Accrued interest

 

$

1,663

 

$

2,258

 

 

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

19,751

 

21,454

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

$

21,414

 

$

23,712

 

$

2,298

 

 

The fair value of our interest swap contracts are measured using Level 3 inputs at the present value of all expected future cash flows based on the LIBOR-based swap yield curve as of the date of the valuation, subject to a credit adjustment to the LIBOR-based yield curve’s implied discount rates. The credit adjustment reflects our best estimate as to the inherent credit risk as of our balance sheet date. The fair value of our interest rate swap contracts as recorded in our consolidated balance sheet is recorded net of deferred income tax benefits of $8,019 and $8,879, as of July 26, 2009 and April 26, 2009, respectively.

 

The amount of the gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings and its location in the consolidated statements of income is as follows:

 

 

 

Income

 

Three Months Ended

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

Statement Location

 

July 26, 2009

 

July 27, 2008

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Interest expense

 

$

(4,485

)

$

(2,349

)

 

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The amount of gain (loss) recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

July 26, 2009

 

July 27, 2008

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

$

1,437

 

$

2,912

 

 

A detail of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

July 26, 2009

 

April 26, 2009

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

$

(13,395

)

$

(14,832

)

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

 

82

 

(359

)

 

 

$

 (13,313

)

$

(15,191

)

 

Financial Instruments - The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:

 

 

 

July 26, 2009

 

April 26, 2009

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

104,784

 

$

104,784

 

$

96,654

 

$

96,654

 

Marketable securities

 

18,644

 

18,644

 

17,548

 

17,548

 

Restricted cash

 

2,774

 

2,774

 

2,774

 

2,774

 

Notes receivable

 

3,000

 

3,000

 

3,000

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolver

 

$

93,000

 

$

93,000

 

$

112,000

 

$

112,000

 

Variable rate term loans

 

823,552

 

765,903

 

825,651

 

652,264

 

7% Senior subordinated notes

 

357,275

 

319,761

 

357,275

 

262,597

 

Other long-term debt

 

6,040

 

6,040

 

6,146

 

6,146

 

Other long-term obligations

 

17,563

 

17,563

 

17,314

 

17,314

 

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and notes receivable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities.

 

Marketable securities are based upon Level 1 inputs obtained from quoted prices available in active markets and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold these marketable securities.

 

The fair value of our long-term debt or other long-term obligations is estimated based on the quoted market price of the underlying debt issue or, when a quoted market price is not available, the discounted cash flow of future payments utilizing current rates available to us for debt of similar remaining maturities. Debt obligations with a short remaining maturity are valued at the carrying amount.

 

8.  Income Taxes

 

Our effective income tax rates from continuing operations for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 were 49.2% and (30.4%), respectively. Our effective rate is based upon statutory rates applied to our income adjusted for permanent differences. Our actual effective rate will fluctuate based upon the amount of our pretax book income, permanent differences and other items used in the calculation of our income tax benefit.

 

For the three months ended July 26, 2009, our income tax provision included a $230 provision recognized from interest accrued on our FIN 48 liabilities and amended returns.

 

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9.  Supplemental Disclosures

 

Cash Flow — For the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, we made net cash payments of interest for $12,262 and $14,834, respectively. Additionally, we received income tax refunds of $3,590 and $388 during the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, respectively.

 

In fiscal year 2006, we obtained a gaming license for our Waterloo, Iowa property and recorded an intangible asset of $18,547.  Annual payments for the license are recorded on a yearly basis and for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, we made payments of $4,000 towards the gaming license.

 

For the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, construction costs funded through accounts payable were $1,102 and $235, respectively.

 

For the three months ended July 27, 2008, we purchased property and equipment financed with a long-term obligation of $4,694.

 

10.  Closure of Properties due to Flooding

 

In connection with flooding in the Midwest during April 2008, our Natchez, Mississippi and Davenport, Iowa, properties closed for a combined total of 34 days during the three months ended July 27, 2008.

 

11.  Contingencies

 

Legal and Regulatory Proceedings—Lady Luck Gaming Corporation (now our wholly owned subsidiary) and several joint venture partners have been defendants in the Greek Civil Courts and the Greek Administrative Courts in similar lawsuits brought by the country of Greece. The actions allege that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. Although it is difficult to determine the damages being sought from the lawsuits, the action may seek damages up to that aggregate amount plus interest from the date of the action.

 

In the Civil Court lawsuit, the Civil Court of First Instance ruled in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit in 2001. Greece appealed to the Civil Appeal Court and, in 2003, the Court rejected the appeal. Greece then appealed to the Civil Supreme Court and, in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the matter was not properly before the Civil Courts and should be before the Administrative Court.

 

In the Administrative Court lawsuit, the Administrative Court of First Instance rejected the lawsuit stating that it was not competent to hear the matter. Greece then appealed to the Administrative Appeal Court, which court rejected the appeal in 2003. Greece then appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court, which remanded the matter back to the Administrative Appeal Court for a hearing on the merits. The re-hearing took place in 2006, and in 2008 the Administrative Appeal Court rejected Greece’s appeal on procedural grounds. On December 22, 2008 and January 23, 2009, Greece appealed the ruling to the Supreme Administrative Court. A hearing has not yet been scheduled.

 

The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. We intend to continue a vigorous and appropriate defense to the claims asserted in this matter. Through July 26, 2009, we have accrued an estimated liability including interest of $9,985.

 

We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and are subject to cleanup requirements at certain of our facilities as a result thereof. We have not made, and do not anticipate making material expenditures, nor do we anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because our present and future development sites have, in some cases, been used as manufacturing facilities or other facilities that generate materials that are required to be remediated under environmental laws and regulations, there can be no

 

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guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and we will not experience material liabilities or delays.

 

We are subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and have a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, we believe they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

12.  Consolidating Condensed Financial Information

 

Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis, the payment of all obligations under our 7% Senior Subordinated Notes.

 

The following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors, on a joint and several basis, under the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes: Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi; Riverboat Services, Inc.; CSNO, L.L.C.; St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc.; IOC Holdings, L.L.C.; Grand Palais Riverboat, Inc.; LRGP Holdings, L.L.C.; P.P.I, Inc.; Isle of Capri Casino Colorado, Inc.; IOC-Coahoma, Inc.; IOC-Natchez, Inc.; IOC-Lula, Inc.; IOC-Boonville, Inc.; IOC-Kansas City, Inc.; Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C.; Isle of Capri Marquette, Inc.; IOC-Davenport, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk County, Inc.; IOC-Manufacturing, Inc.; Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi—Vicksburg; Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Black Hawk Capital Corp.; IC Holdings Colorado, Inc.; CCSC/Blackhawk, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk Distribution Company, L.L.C.; Casino America of Colorado, Inc.; Black Hawk Holdings, L.L.C.; Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Partnership; Isle of Capri UK Holdings, Inc.; Isle of Capri Bahamas Holdings, Inc.; and IOC-Caruthersville, L.L.C. Each of the subsidiaries’ guarantees is joint and several with the guarantees of the other subsidiaries.

 

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Consolidating condensed balance sheets as of July 26, 2009 and April 26, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

As of July 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

66,614

 

$

88,292

 

$

45,949

 

$

(7,199

)

$

193,656

 

Intercompany receivables

 

1,066,535

 

(301,506

)

15,240

 

(780,269

)

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

383,361

 

 

 

(383,361

)

 

Property and equipment, net

 

9,140

 

1,137,628

 

8,388

 

 

1,155,156

 

Other assets

 

11,765

 

413,805

 

153

 

 

425,723

 

Total assets

 

$

1,537,415

 

$

1,338,219

 

$

69,730

 

$

(1,170,829

)

$

1,774,535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

47,862

 

$

95,212

 

$

39,882

 

$

(7,199

)

$

175,757

 

Intercompany payables

 

7,200

 

773,100

 

(31

)

(780,269

)

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,265,427

 

4,429

 

203

 

 

1,270,059

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

(15,573

)

107,699

 

4,094

 

 

96,220

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

232,499

 

357,779

 

25,582

 

(383,361

)

232,499

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,537,415

 

$

1,338,219

 

$

69,730

 

$

(1,170,829

)

$

1,774,535

 

 

 

 

As of April 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

38,145

 

$

93,538

 

$

46,013

 

$

(103

)

$

177,593

 

Intercompany receivables

 

1,141,189

 

(316,376

)

(33,920

)

(790,893

)

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

337,218

 

 

 

(337,218

)

 

Property and equipment, net

 

10,158

 

1,158,839

 

8,543

 

 

1,177,540

 

Other assets

 

12,363

 

415,013

 

153

 

 

427,529

 

Total assets

 

$

1,539,073

 

$

1,351,014

 

$

20,789

 

$

(1,128,214

)

$

1,782,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

40,440

 

$

94,935

 

$

32,721

 

$

(103

)

$

167,993

 

Intercompany payables

 

 

790,563

 

330

 

(790,893

)

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,286,526

 

4,650

 

208

 

 

1,291,384

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

(16,319

)

107,301

 

3,877

 

 

94,859

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

228,426

 

353,565

 

(16,347

)

(337,218

)

228,426

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,539,073

 

$

1,351,014

 

$

20,789

 

$

(1,128,214

)

$

1,782,662

 

 

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Consolidating condensed statements of operations for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

 

$

262,263

 

$

1,693

 

$

 

$

263,956

 

Pari-mutuel, rooms, food, beverage and other

 

111

 

46,438

 

3,085

 

(2,503

)

47,131

 

Gross revenues

 

111

 

308,701

 

4,778

 

(2,503

)

311,087

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

(51,011

)

(134

)

 

(51,145

)

Net revenues

 

111

 

257,690

 

4,644

 

(2,503

)

259,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

39,327

 

667

 

 

39,994

 

Gaming taxes

 

 

66,304

 

124

 

 

66,428

 

Other operating expenses

 

11,055

 

93,474

 

3,129

 

(2,503

)

105,155

 

Management fee expense (revenue)

 

(6,686

)

8,903

 

(2,217

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,183

 

27,491

 

155

 

 

28,829

 

Total operating expenses

 

5,552

 

235,499

 

1,858

 

(2,503

)

240,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(5,441

)

22,191

 

2,786

 

 

19,536

 

Interest expense, net

 

(1,711

)

(16,200

)

(67

)

 

(17,978

)

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

5,804

 

 

 

(5,804

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continiuing operations before income taxes

 

(1,348

)

5,991

 

2,719

 

(5,804

)

1,558

 

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

2,139

 

(1,966

)

(940

)

 

(767

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

791

 

4,025

 

1,779

 

(5,804

)

791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

114

 

 

114

 

Equity in income (loss) of discontinued operations

 

114

 

 

 

(114

)

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

114

 

 

114

 

(114

)

114

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

905

 

$

4,025

 

$

1,893

 

$

(5,918

)

$

905

 

 

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For the Three Months Ended July 27, 2008

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

 

$

273,339

 

$

3,447

 

$

 

$

276,786

 

Pari-mutuel, rooms, food, beverage and other

 

150

 

49,748

 

2,817

 

(2,463

)

50,253

 

Gross revenues

 

150

 

323,087

 

6,264

 

(2,463

)

327,039

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

(49,423

)

(221

)

 

(49,644

)

Net revenues

 

150

 

273,664

 

6,043

 

(2,463

)

277,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

37,777

 

763

 

 

38,541

 

Gaming taxes

 

 

70,399

 

259

 

 

70,658

 

Other operating expenses

 

17,044

 

96,177

 

4,445

 

(2,463

)

115,204

 

Management fee expense (revenue)

 

(7,475

)

9,737

 

(2,262

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,229

 

30,217

 

120

 

 

31,566

 

Total operating expenses

 

10,798

 

244,307

 

3,325

 

(2,463

)

255,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(10,648

)

29,357

 

2,718

 

 

21,426

 

Interest expense, net

 

(2,673

)

(17,687

)

(3,091

)

 

(23,451

)

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

6,231

 

 

 

(6,231

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continiuing operations before income taxes

 

(7,090

)

11,670

 

(373

)

(6,231

)

(2,025

)

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

4,450

 

(4,484

)

(582

)

 

(615

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(2,640

)

7,186

 

(955

)

(6,231

)

(2,640

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

(986

)

 

(986

)

Equity in income (loss) of discontinued operations

 

(986

)

 

 

986

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(986

)

 

(986

)

986

 

(986

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

(3,626

)

$

7,186

 

$

(1,941

)

$

(5,245

)

$

(3,626

)

 

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Consolidating condensed statements of cash flows for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended July 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(4,497

)

$

37,825

 

$

10,668

 

$

(5,988

)

$

38,008

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

36,174

 

(6,286

)

(541

)

(37,938

)

(8,591

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(21,096

)

(34,481

)

(9,666

)

43,926

 

(21,317

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

30

 

 

30

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

10,581

 

(2,942

)

491

 

 

8,130

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

8,776

 

68,864

 

19,014

 

 

96,654

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

19,357

 

$

65,922

 

$

19,505

 

$

 

$

104,784

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended July 27, 2008

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(10,492

)

$

46,538

 

$

338

 

$

 

$

36,384

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

31,823

 

(11,862

)

(329

)

(30,129

)

(10,497

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(7,189

)

(28,218

)

(2,037

)

30,129

 

(7,315

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

100

 

 

100

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

14,142

 

6,458

 

(1,928

)

 

18,672

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

5,359

 

67,544

 

18,887

 

 

91,790

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

19,501

 

$

74,002

 

$

16,959

 

$

 

$

110,462

 

 

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ITEM 2.         MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “foresee,” “project,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “continue” or “could” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the SEC or press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this report.

 

For a more complete description of the risks that may affect our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 26, 2009.

 

Executive Overview

 

We are a leading developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in regional markets in the United States. We have intentionally sought geographic diversity to limit the risks caused by weather, regional economic difficulties and local gaming authorities and regulations. We currently operate casinos in Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado and Florida. We also operate a harness racing track at our casino in Florida. Internationally we operate casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England, which are classified as discontinued operations, and in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.

 

Our operating results for the periods presented have been affected, both positively and negatively, by current economic conditions and several other factors discussed in detail below. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 26, 2009 and by giving consideration to the following:

 

Our historical operating results may not be indicative of our future results of operations because of these factors and the changing competitive landscape in each of our markets, as well as by factors discussed elsewhere herein.

 

Colorado and Missouri Gaming Law Changes  — During early July 2009, gaming law changes became effective in Colorado which extended the hours of operations, expanded the types of allowable table games and increased the betting limit from $5 to $100 per bet.  During November 2008, gaming law changes became effective in Missouri which repealed the $500 loss limit. Our gaming revenues reflect the favorable impact of these changes in state gaming laws.

 

Write-offs and Other Charges — We recorded charges of $6.0 million during the three months ended July 27, 2008, following our agreement to terminate the development of a potential casino project in Portland, Oregon.

 

Corporate and Development — During Fiscal Year 2010 we awarded our long term incentive plan awards during the first quarter, as opposed to Fiscal Year 2009 when we made those awards during second quarter.  As a result, our corporate expense for the three months ended July 26, 2009

 

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includes $2.2 million of expenses related to the cash awards under of our long-term incentive plan compared to no expense in the three months ended July 27, 2008. Additionally,  noncash stock compensation expense included in corporate expense was reduced by $1.0 million from $2.1 million for the three months ended July 27, 2008 to $1.1 million for the three months ended July 26, 2009, reflecting the impact of our October 2008 tender offer.

 

Flooding — As a result of flooding conditions on the Mississippi River, our Davenport and Natchez properties were closed for 20 and 14 days, respectively, during the three months ended July 27, 2008.

 

Discontinued Operations — Discontinued operations include the results of our Blue Chip and Coventry casino operations. Our Blue Chip casino operations are classified as discontinued operations with assets held for sale as of the end of fiscal year 2009. We continue to operate the Blue Chip casinos during the period prior to our expected sales of such assets.  Our Coventry casino operations were discontinued during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.

 

Increased Competition - The introduction of table games and expansion of Class III gaming at competing Native American casinos, beginning July 2008, has had a negative impact on our Pompano property’s net revenues and operating results. The opening of a competing land-based facility, which replaced a riverboat operation in the Quad Cities area during December 2008, has had a negative impact on net revenues and operating results at our Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa properties.

 

Revenues

 

Revenues for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 27,

 

July 29,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2008

 

2007

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

263,956

 

$

276,786

 

$

(12,830

)

-4.6

%

Rooms

 

12,261

 

13,706

 

(1,445

)

-10.5

%

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

34,870

 

36,547

 

(1,677

)

-4.6

%

Gross revenues

 

311,087

 

327,039

 

(15,952

)

-4.9

%

Less promotional allowances

 

(51,145

)

(49,644

)

(1,501

)

3.0

%

Net revenues

 

$

259,942

 

$

277,395

 

(17,453

)

-6.3

%

 

Casino Revenues - Casino revenues decreased $12.8 million, or 4.6%, for the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008. Decreases in our casino revenues are reflective of competitive and economic conditions in our markets. The majority of the decline in our casino revenues included; Pompano $3.9 million; Quad Cities $3.0 million; Biloxi $2.6 million; Lake Charles $2.0 million; and Lucaya of $1.8 million. Our Black Hawk properties experienced an increase in casino revenues of $0.8 million as compared to the first three months of fiscal 2009, reflecting the impact of new gaming laws in early July 2009.

 

Rooms Revenue - Rooms revenue decreased $1.4 million, or 10.5%, for the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008. The majority this decrease was at our Biloxi property and reflects a highly competitive market with heavily discounted hotel room rates.

 

Pari-mutuel, Food, Beverage and Other Revenues — Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other revenues decreased $1.7 million, or 4.6% for the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008. The majority of this decrease was a $1.3 million decrease in pari-mutuel revenues following our decision to reduce our number of live racing days at our Pompano property. During the three months ended July 26, 2009, we offered only simulcast wagering while during the three months ended July 27, 2008, we offered both simulcast and live race wagering. We plan to continue to hold live racing on scheduled days during the balance of our fiscal year.

 

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Promotional Allowances - Promotional allowances increased $1.5 million, or 3.0%, for the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008. We experienced decreased promotional allowances at our Kansas City and Boonville properties resulting from an increase in our retail play following the repeal of the loss limit and at our Bettendorf and Pompano properties reflecting reductions in gaming revenues.  However, increased promotional spending, primarily at our southern properties, in response to competition and the economy, as well as increased promotional spending at our Black Hawk properties reflecting the impact of the gaming law changes effective in early July 2009, resulted in increased year over year promotional allowances.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008 are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2009

 

2008

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

39,994

 

$

38,541

 

$

1,453

 

3.8

%

Gaming taxes

 

66,428

 

70,658

 

(4,230

)

-6.0

%

Rooms

 

2,981

 

3,389

 

(408

)

-12.0

%

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

11,158

 

13,661

 

(2,503

)

-18.3

%

Marine and facilities

 

15,954

 

16,470

 

(516

)

-3.1

%

Marketing and administrative

 

65,117

 

65,354

 

(237

)

-0.4

%

Corporate and development

 

9,945

 

10,330

 

(385

)

-3.7

%

Valuation charges

 

 

6,000

 

(6,000

)

-100.0

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

28,829

 

31,566

 

(2,737

)

-8.7

%

Total operating expenses

 

$

240,406

 

$

255,969

 

(15,563

)

-6.1

%

 

Casino - Casino operating expenses increased $1.4 million, or 3.8%, in the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior year. The majority of this increase in casino operating expense was incurred at our Black Hawk properties in advance of and after the effectiveness of new gaming laws.

 

Gaming Taxes - State and local gaming taxes decreased $4.2 million, or 6.0%, for three months ended July 26, 2009, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The effective rate for gaming taxes as a percentage of gaming revenue decreased from 25.5% to 25.2% for the three months ended July 26, 2009 as compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008, due to a decrease in the mix of gaming revenues derived from states with higher gaming tax rates, primarily Florida.

 

Rooms - Rooms expense decreased $0.4 million, or 12.0%, for the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. These expenses directly relate to the cost of providing hotel rooms. This is reflective of a 10.5% reduction in our hotel revenues.

 

Pari-mutuel, Food, Beverage and Other — Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other expenses decreased $2.5 million, or 18.3%, in the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The majority of this decrease is a result of our decision to not conduct live racing during the quarter ended July 26, 2009, reducing expense for pari-mutuel, food beverage and other at our Pompano property by $2.0 million.

 

Marine and Facilities - These expenses include salaries, wages and benefits of the marine and facilities departments, operating expenses of the marine crews, insurance, maintenance of public areas, housekeeping and general maintenance of the riverboats and pavilions. Marine and facilities expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 3.1%, in the three months ended July 26, 2009. This decrease is primarily reflective of reductions in facility costs at our Pompano property as a result of our decision not to conduct live racing during the quarter ended July 26, 2009.

 

Marketing and Administrative - These expenses include salaries, wages and benefits of the marketing and sales departments, as well as promotions, direct mail, advertising, special events and entertainment. Administrative

 

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expenses include administration and human resource department expenses, rent, professional fees and property taxes. Marketing and administrative expenses were comparable to the prior year with a decrease of $0.2 million, or 0.4%, in the three months ended July 26, 2009, compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

Corporate and Development - During the three months ended July 26, 2009, our corporate and development expenses were $9.9 million compared to $10.3 million for the three months ended July 27, 2008. The three months ended July 26, 2009 included $2.2 million of expenses related to the cash awards under our long-term incentive plan compared to no expense in the three months ended July 27, 2008 as such awards were made during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and during the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. Additionally, non-cash stock compensation expense included in corporate expense was reduced by $1.0 million from $2.1 million for the three months ended July 27, 2008 to $1.1 million for the three months ended July 26, 2009, reflecting the impact of our October 2008 tender offer.

 

Depreciation and Amortization - Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended July 26, 2009 decreased $2.7 million, as compared to the three months ended July 27, 2008, primarily due to certain of our assets becoming fully depreciated.

 

Other Income (Expense), Income Taxes, and Discontinued Operations

 

Interest expense, interest income, income tax (provision) benefit, and income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes for the three months ended July 29, 2009 and July 27, 2008 are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2009

 

2008

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

(18,347

)

$

(23,897

)

$

5,550

 

-23.2

%

Interest income

 

369

 

446

 

(77

)

-17.3

%

Income tax provision

 

(767

)

(615

)

(152

)

24.7

%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

114

 

(986

)

1,100

 

-111.6

%

 

Interest Expense - Interest expense decreased $5.5 million for the three months ended July 26, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. This decrease is primarily attributable to a lower average debt balance resulting from the pay down of $142.7 million of our senior subordinated 7% notes as a result of our tender offer and a $35.0 million repayment on our senior secured credit facility debt in February and March 2009, respectively, and a decrease in the interest rate on the variable interest rate components of our debt.

 

Interest Income - During the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, our interest income was $0.4 million.  Invested balances and rates remained relatively unchanged.

 

Income Tax Provision — Our income tax provision from continuing operations and our effective income tax rate has been impacted by our estimate of annual taxable income for financial statement purposes as well as our percentage of permanent items in relation to such estimated income or loss. Effective income tax rates were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 26,

 

July 27,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Total

 

49.2

%

-30.4

%

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities - During the three months ended July 26, 2009, we generated $38.0 million in cash flows from operating activities compared to generating $36.4 million during the three months ended July 27, 2008. Our current year net income compared to last year’s net loss and current year cash flows from working capital changes compared to last year’s working capital usages of cash, offset year over year reductions in non cash adjustments to improve our operating cash flows by $1.6 million.

 

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities - During the three months ended July 26, 2009, we used $8.6 million for investing activities compared to using $10.5 million during the three months ended July 27, 2008.  Significant investing activities for the three months ended July 26, 2009 included the purchases of property and equipment of $4.4 million and payment towards our Waterloo gaming license of $4.0 million.

 

For the three months ended July 27, 2008, significant investing activities included the purchase of property and equipment for $8.2 million and payments towards our Waterloo gaming license of $4.0 million.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities - During the three months ended July 26, 2009 and July 27, 2008, our net cash flows from financing activities were used to repay our outstanding long term debt of $21.3 million and $7.3 million, respectively.

 

Availability of Cash and Additional Capital - At July 26, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $123.4 million. As of July 26, 2009, we had $93.0 million in revolving credit and $823.5 million in term loans outstanding under the senior secured credit facility. Our net line of credit availability at July 26, 2009 was approximately $364 million.

 

Capital Expenditures and Development Activities - Historically, we have made significant investments in property and equipment and expect that our operations will continue to demand ongoing investments to keep our properties competitive. Our current planned capital expenditures include $35 million in maintenance capital expenditures for the balance of fiscal year 2010.

 

We have also identified approximately $60 million in projects primarily focused on refreshing our hotel room inventory as well as additional improvements to our Black Hawk and Lake Charles properties.  The timing and amount of these capital expenditures will be determined as we gain more clarity as to improvement of economic and local market conditions, cash flows from our continuing operations and availability of cash under our senior secured credit facility.

 

The timing and amount of our capital expenditures is subject to the availability of cash under our senior secured credit facility, improvement in economic and local market conditions and cash flows from our continuing operations.

 

Historically, we have funded our daily operations through net cash provided by operating activities and our significant capital expenditures through operating cash flow and debt financing. While, we believe that existing cash, cash flow from operations, and available borrowings under our senior secured credit facility will be sufficient to support our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future, there is no assurance that these sources will in fact provide adequate funding for our planned and necessary expenditures or that our planned reduced levels of capital investments will be sufficient to allow us to remain competitive in our existing markets.

 

We are highly leveraged and may be unable to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms if our current sources of liquidity are not sufficient or if we fail to stay in compliance with the covenants of our senior secured credit facility. We will continue to evaluate our planned capital expenditures at each of our existing locations in light of the operating performance of the facilities at such locations.

 

As part of our business development activities, historically we have entered into agreements which have resulted in the acquisition or development of businesses or assets. These business development efforts and related agreements typically require the expenditure of cash, which may be significant. The amount and timing of our

 

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cash expenditures relating to development activities may vary based upon our evaluation of development opportunities, our financial condition and the condition of the financing markets. Our development activities are subject to a variety of factors including but not limited to: obtaining permits, licenses and approvals from appropriate regulatory and other agencies, legislative changes and, in certain circumstances, negotiating acceptable leases.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles that require our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Management identifies critical accounting estimates as:

 

·                  those that require the use of assumptions about matters that are inherently and highly uncertain at the time the estimates are made;

 

·                  those estimates where, had we chosen different estimates or assumptions, the resulting differences would have had a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations; and 

 

·                  those estimates that, if they were to change from period to period, likely would result in a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations.

 

For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements presented in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  There were no newly identified significant accounting estimates in the first quarter of fiscal 2010, nor were there any material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates set forth in our 2009 Annual Report.

 

ITEM 3.                               QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. senior secured credit facility (“July 2007 Credit Facility”).

 

We have entered into six interest rate swap arrangements with aggregate notional value of $500.0 million as of July 26, 2009. The swap agreements effectively convert portions of the July 2007 Credit Facility variable debt to a fixed-rate basis until the respective swap agreements terminate, which occurs during fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012.  These swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting for cash flow hedges and have been evaluated, as of July 26, 2009, as being fully effective.

 

We are also exposed to market risks relating to fluctuations in currency exchange rates related to our ownership interests in the UK classified as discontinued operations as of July 26, 2009. We finance a portion of our UK investments in the local currency of the UK and due to the limited scope and nature of our UK operations, our market risks are immaterial.

 

ITEM 4.                               CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f).  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).  Based on the evaluation, management has concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of July 26, 2009.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, systems of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended July 26, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.                              LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

A reference is made to the information contained in Footnote 11 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A.                     RISK FACTORS

 

There are no material changes to the disclosure regarding risk factors presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2009.

 

ITEM 2.                              UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We have purchased our common stock under stock repurchase programs. These programs allow for the repurchase of up to 6,000,000 shares.  To date, we have purchased 4,895,792 shares of our common stock under these programs.  These programs have no approved dollar amount, nor expiration dates.  No purchases were made during the three months ended July 26, 2009.

 

ITEM 3.                              DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.                              SUBMISSION OF MATTERS SUBJECT TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

None.

 

ITEM 5.                              OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.                              EXHIBITS

 

See the Index to Exhibits following the signature page hereto for a list of the exhibits filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

 

 

Dated: September 1, 2009

/s/ DALE R. BLACK

 

Dale R. Black

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial Officer and Authorized Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT
NUMBER

 

DESCRIPTION

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a—14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a—14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

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