For the Quarter Ended January 22, 2006


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 January 22, 2006
 
OR
 
¨
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
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
   
1641 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, Mississippi
39532
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (228) 396-7000
 

 
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  ¨ 
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  x    No  ¨ 

As of February 27, 2006 the Company had a total of 34,024,141 shares of Common Stock outstanding (which includes 3,902,423 shares held by us in treasury).
 




ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
 
     
 
 
PAGE 
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
    ITEM 1.
 
     
 
2
     
 
3
   
 
 
4
   
 
 
5
   
 
 
7
   
 
    ITEM 2.
26
   
 
    ITEM 3.
37
   
 
    ITEM 4.
38
   
 
PART II
 
   
 
    ITEM 1.
39
   
 
    ITEM 2.
39
   
 
    ITEM 3.
40
   
 
    ITEM 4.
40
   
 
    ITEM 5.
40
   
 
    ITEM 6.
40
 
 
41
 
 
42
 
 
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
All statements other than statements of historical or current facts included in this report on Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference herein, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
 
Important factors with respect to any such forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, are further discussed in the Section “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 24, 2005, as such factors may be updated in subsequent SEC filings. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
 
 
the effect of significant competition from other gaming operations in the markets in which we operate;
 
 
the effects of changes in gaming authority regulations;
 
 
the effects of changes in gaming taxes;
 
 
the effects of changes in non-gaming regulations;
 
 
loss of key personnel;
 
 
the impact of inclement weather on our patronage;
 
 
the timing and amount of collection of insurance receivables;

 
the effects of construction and related disruptions associated with expansion projects at existing facilities;
 
 
the effects of increases in energy and fuel prices;
 
 
general and regional economic conditions;
 
 
the effects of limitations imposed by our substantial indebtedness; and
 
 
political conditions and regulatory uncertainties in the U.S. and international venues in which we operate or are pursuing development opportunities.
 
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
 
Our Internet website is http://www.islecorp.com. We make our filings available free of charge on our Internet website as soon as reasonably practical after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish them to, the SEC.
 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data) 
ASSETS
 
January 22,
 
April 24,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Current assets:
         
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
107,804
 
$
146,743
 
Marketable securities
   
19,137
   
16,016
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
17,815
   
15,460
 
Insurance receivable, net
   
81,622
   
-
 
Deferred Income Taxes
   
9,669
   
9,595
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
20,316
   
16,634
 
Total current assets
   
256,363
   
204,448
 
Property and equipment, net
   
1,070,796
   
1,026,906
 
Other assets:
             
Goodwill
   
340,240
   
343,851
 
Other intangible assets
   
92,829
   
72,364
 
Deferred financing costs, net
   
16,812
   
19,461
 
Restricted cash
   
2,208
   
2,193
 
Prepaid deposits and other
   
29,558
   
15,665
 
Total assets
 
$
1,808,806
 
$
1,684,888
 
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
Current liabilities:
             
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
8,174
 
$
7,501
 
Accounts payable
   
52,696
   
42,456
 
Accrued liabilities:
             
Interest
   
24,351
   
10,312
 
Payroll and related
   
50,519
   
47,806
 
Property and other taxes
   
22,428
   
21,061
 
Income taxes
   
7,711
   
1,160
 
Progressive jackpots and slot club awards
   
14,686
   
15,045
 
Other
   
44,440
   
34,321
 
Total current liabilities
   
225,005
   
179,662
 
Long-term debt, less current maturities
   
1,222,439
   
1,148,617
 
Deferred Income Taxes
   
52,952
   
54,873
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
23,015
   
17,115
 
Minority interest
   
25,439
   
23,225
 
Stockholders' equity:
             
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; none issued
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 45,000 shares authorized; shares issued and
             
outstanding: 33,957 at January 22, 2006 and 33,528 at April 24, 2005
   
339
   
335
 
Class B common stock, $.01 par value; 3,000 shares authorized; none issued
   
-
   
-
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
153,870
   
148,177
 
Unearned compensation
   
(1,521)
 
 
(1,488)
 
Retained earnings
   
150,031
   
146,133
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(607)
 
 
2,858
 
 
   
302,112
   
296,015
 
Treasury stock, 3,902 shares at January 22, 2006 and 3,607 shares at April 24, 2005
   
(42,156)
 
 
(34,619)
 
Total stockholders' equity
   
259,956
   
261,396
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,808,806
 
$
1,684,888
 
 
See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenues:
                 
Casino
 
$
276,987
 
$
266,700
 
$
813,418
 
$
822,344
 
Rooms
   
9,853
   
10,509
   
37,056
   
35,721
 
Pari-mutuel commissions and fees
   
4,350
   
5,210
   
13,301
   
13,011
 
Food, beverage and other
   
32,947
   
36,511
   
103,842
   
108,951
 
Gross revenues
   
324,137
   
318,930
   
967,617
   
980,027
 
Less promotional allowances
   
54,288
   
53,504
   
168,292
   
168,110
 
Net revenues
   
269,849
   
265,426
   
799,325
   
811,917
 
Operating expenses:
                         
Casino
   
42,529
   
46,252
   
129,838
   
138,090
 
Gaming taxes
   
61,239
   
59,576
   
180,382
   
184,146
 
Rooms
   
1,851
   
2,195
   
7,802
   
7,609
 
Pari-mutuel
   
3,432
   
3,982
   
10,548
   
10,201
 
Food, beverage and other
   
7,790
   
8,618
   
25,150
   
26,403
 
Marine and facilities
   
16,183
   
16,798
   
50,282
   
50,064
 
Marketing and administrative
   
74,808
   
74,908
   
238,201
   
233,672
 
Other charges
   
40
   
1,621
   
224
   
1,868
 
Hurricane related charges, net
   
3,759
   
-
   
4,959
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
25,385
   
23,511
   
76,037
   
72,757
 
Total operating expenses
   
237,016
   
237,461
   
723,423
   
724,810
 
Operating income
   
32,833
   
27,965
   
75,902
   
87,107
 
Interest expense
   
(21,860)
 
 
(18,991)
 
 
(63,464)
 
 
(56,017)
 
Interest income
   
894
   
528
   
3,060
   
1,202
 
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
   
(2,110)
 
 
-
   
(2,110)
 
 
-
 
Minority interest
   
(440)
 
 
(1,440)
 
 
(4,387)
 
 
(5,122)
 
                           
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
9,317
   
8,062
   
9,001
   
27,170
 
Income tax expense
   
5,184
   
4,568
   
5,045
   
13,243
 
Income from continuing operations
   
4,133
   
3,494
   
3,956
   
13,927
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
   
36
   
(58)
 
 
660
 
Net income
 
$
4,133
 
$
3,530
 
$
3,898
 
$
14,587
 
                           
                           
Earnings per common share-basic:
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.47
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
0.02
 
Net income
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.49
 
                           
Earnings per common share-diluted:
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.45
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
   
-
   
(0.01)
 
 
0.02
 
Net income
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.47
 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands) 
                       
Accum.
         
                       
Other
         
   
________
                 
Compre-
         
   
Shares of
     
Additional
 
Unearned
     
hensive
     
Total
 
   
Common
 
Common
 
Paid-in
 
Compen-
 
Retained
 
Income
 
Treasury
 
Stockholders'
 
   
Stock
 
Stock
 
Capital
 
sation
 
Earnings
 
(Loss)
 
Stock
 
Equity
 
Balance, April 24, 2005
   
33,528
 
$
335
 
$
148,177
 
$
(1,488)
 
$
146,133
 
$
2,858
 
$
(34,619)
 
$
261,396
 
Net income
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,898
   
-
   
-
   
3,898
 
Unrealized gain on interest
                                                 
rate swap contracts
                                                 
net of income taxes of $185
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
278
   
-
   
278
 
Foreign currency translation
                                                 
adjustments
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(3,743)
 
 
-
   
(3,743)
 
Comprehensive income
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
433
 
Exercise of stock options, including
                                                 
income tax benefit of $1,242
   
429
   
4
   
5,325
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
957
   
6,286
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(8,494)
 
 
(8,494)
 
Grant of nonvested stock
   
-
   
-
   
368
   
(368)
 
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Amortization of unearned
                                                 
compensation
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
335
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
335
 
Balance, January 22, 2006
   
33,957
 
$
339
 
$
153,870
 
$
(1,521)
 
$
150,031
 
$
(607)
 
$
(42,156)
 
$
259,956
 

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)
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Operating activities:
         
Net income
 
$
3,898
 
$
14,587
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
             
provided by operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
76,037
   
73,082
 
Valuation charge
   
-
   
1,621
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
   
2,320
   
3,091
 
Amortization of unearned compensation
   
335
   
371
 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
   
2,110
   
-
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(2,212)
 
 
-
 
Tax benefit of stock option exercise
   
1,242
   
623
 
Minority interest
   
4,387
   
5,122
 
Impairment charges
   
55,184
   
-
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable
   
(3,108)
 
 
(1,903)
 
Insurance receivable
   
(81,622)
 
 
-
 
Income tax payable
   
6,551
   
12,094
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(3,753)
 
 
(2,741)
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
7,291
   
27,552
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
68,660
   
133,499
 
               
Investing activities:
             
Purchase of property and equipment
   
(157,458)
 
 
(142,731)
 
Acquisition of license
   
(5,775)
 
 
-
 
Purchase of short-term investments, net of sales
   
(2,901)
 
 
-
 
Changes on notes receivable
   
21
   
(6,055)
 
Restricted cash
   
(173)
 
 
(280)
 
Prepaid deposits and other
   
(10,729)
 
 
(485)
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(177,015)
 
 
(149,551)
 
               
Financing activities:
             
Proceeds from debt
   
122,475
   
3,071
 
Net increase on line of credit
   
2,524
   
14,282
 
Principal payments on debt and cash paid to retire debt
   
(49,609)
 
 
(4,831)
 
Payment of deferred financing costs
   
(1,792)
 
 
(692)
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(8,493)
 
 
(6,360)
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
5,044
   
2,270
 
Cash distributions to minority partner
   
-
   
(3,600)
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
70,149
   
4,140
 
               
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash
   
(733)
 
 
83
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(38,939)
 
 
(11,829)
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
146,743
   
134,582
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
107,804
 
$
122,753
 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
         
Net cash payments for:
         
Interest
 
$
50,731
 
$
41,858
 
Income taxes
   
(545)
 
 
419
 
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
             
Other:
             
Construction costs funded through accrued liabilities
   
19,552
   
8,304
 
Acquisition of license
   
16,000
   
-
 
 
See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
1. Nature of Operations
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (the “Company” or “Isle of Capri”) was incorporated as a Delaware corporation on February 14, 1990. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of developing, owning and operating branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in growing markets in the United States and internationally. The Company wholly owns and operates twelve casinos in eleven locations in the United States located in Lake Charles and Bossier City, Louisiana; Lula, Biloxi, Vicksburg and Natchez, Mississippi; Kansas City and Boonville, Missouri; and Bettendorf, Davenport and Marquette, Iowa. The Company also owns a 57% interest in, and receives a management fee for operating, two gaming facilities in Black Hawk, Colorado from Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C. All but two of these gaming facilities operate under the name “Isle of Capri” and feature the Company’s distinctive tropical island theme. The Company receives a significant amount of its revenue from customers within 50 miles of the properties. If economic conditions in these areas were to decline materially or additional casino licenses were awarded in these locations, the Company’s results of operations could be materially affected. In addition, the Company’s operations are dependent on the continued licensing or qualification of the Company and such licensing and qualifications are reviewed periodically by the gaming authorities in the state of operation. The Company’s international gaming interests include a wholly owned casino in Freeport, Grand Bahama, a two-thirds ownership interest in Blue Chip Casinos, PLC (“Blue Chip”) which owns casinos in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall, England and a casino to be opened in Coventry, England in the latter part of calendar 2006. The Company also wholly owns and operates a pari-mutuel harness racing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida.
 
On May 6, 2005, the Company signed a casino management and related development and option agreements with resort developer Eighth Wonder to manage the casino included in Eighth Wonder’s proposal for a new integrated resort complex in Singapore should Eighth Wonder be selected to develop such complex. During May 2005, the Company paid and expensed a $4.0 million payment to Eighth Wonder pursuant to the terms of these agreements.
 
On May 11, 2005, the Company was selected by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as the successful applicant for a gaming license in Waterloo, Iowa. The Company plans to spend approximately $134.5 million (including $20.0 million in license costs) in constructing a single level casino with 1,300 gaming positions, three of its signature restaurants, a 200-room hotel and 1,000 parking spaces. The Company expects the construction project to take approximately 20 months following the receipt of necessary permits and licenses.

In December 2005, the Company signed a joint development agreement with Lemieux Group LP that includes a provision for Isle to fund a $290 million new multi-purpose arena and pursue a gaming license for 3,000 slot machines in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The new multi-purpose arena and gaming facility are part of a larger billion-dollar effort known as Pittsburgh First to redevelop the Lower Hill and Uptown Districts in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins and a development partner. This proposal is one of three applications under consideration by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a single license with a decision expected by the end of calendar 2006 or early 2007. If the license is granted to the Isle of Capri, the Company anticipates that the construction of the project would begin shortly thereafter with a temporary casino also a possibility.

Interim Financial Information
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended January 22, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2006. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 24, 2005.
 
Fiscal Year-End
 
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. This fiscal year creates more comparability of the Company’s quarterly operations, by generally having an equal number of weeks (13) and weekend days (26) in each fiscal quarter. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year. Fiscal 2006 commenced on April 25, 2005 and ends on April 30, 2006.

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
New Pronouncements
 
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which is a revision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”), and amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows” (“SFAS 95”). Generally, the accounting method required by SFAS 123(R) is similar to the accounting method required by SFAS 123. However, SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. SFAS 123(R) must be adopted for interim periods beginning in the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. Early adoption will be permitted in periods in which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 123(R) for reporting periods beginning on May 1, 2006.
 
SFAS 123(R) permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods:
 
 
1)
A “modified prospective” method in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date.
 
 
2)
A “modified retrospective” method which includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate for the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures either (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods of the year of adoption.
 
The Company is currently evaluating the two recognition methods available under SFAS 123(R) to determine which method it will adopt.
 
As permitted by SFAS 123, the Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using APB 25’s intrinsic value method and, as such, generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. The ongoing impact of adoption of SFAS 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, had the Company adopted SFAS 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of SFAS 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income and earnings per share below. SFAS 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 123(R)’s fair value method is expected to have a significant impact on its result of operations, although it will have no impact on the Company’s overall financial position.
 
3. Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company applies the recognition and measurement principles of APB 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for the Company’s three stock-based employee compensation plans. No stock-based employee compensation expense is reflected in net income related to stock option grants as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from the exercise of certain stock options. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure” (“SFAS 148”), to stock-based employee compensation.
 
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3. Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 22, 2006
 
January 23, 2005
 
January 22, 2006
 
January 23, 2005
 
   
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
                   
                   
Income from continuing operations
 
$
4,133
 
$
3,494
 
$
3,956
 
$
13,927
 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
                         
compensation expense determined under fair
                         
value based method for all awards, net of
                         
related tax effects
   
(761)
 
 
(1,133)
 
 
(2,902)
 
 
(3,004)
 
Pro forma Income before discontinued operations
 
$
3,372
 
$
2,361
 
$
1,054
 
$
10,923
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
36
 
$
(58)
 
$
660
 
Pro forma Net Income after discontinued operations
 
$
3,372
 
$
2,397
 
$
996
 
$
11,583
 
 
               
 
       
Earnings per share: Basic
                         
As Reported
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.47
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
0.02
 
Net Income
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.49
 
Earnings per share: Basic
                         
Pro Forma
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.04
 
$
0.37
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
0.02
 
Net Income
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.39
 
                           
Earnings per share: Diluted
                         
As Reported
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.45
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
0.02
 
Net Income
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.47
 
Earnings per share: Diluted
                         
Pro Forma
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.35
 
Income from discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
0.02
 
Net Income
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.38
 
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
 
 
Risk-Free
Original
Expected
Expected
Fiscal Quarter
Interest Rate
Expected Life
Volatility
Dividends
         
January 22, 2006
4.00%
6.26 years
55.8%
None
January 23, 2005
3.97%
6.38 years
55.5%
None

Additionally, under the Company’s Deferred Bonus Plan the Company issues non-vested options to eligible officers and employees who agree to receive a deferred bonus in the form of non-vested stock. The Company amortizes the fair value of the non-vested stock ratably over the vesting period.
 
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4. Hurricanes and Related Charges
 
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana, which resulted in significant damage to the Company’s casino facility and its casino barge under construction in Biloxi, Mississippi. On December 26, 2005 the Company opened a casino in the hotel with 730 slot machines, a live poker room, 27 table games, three restaurants and 525 hotel rooms. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Isle-Biloxi added an additional 220 slot machines and a European spa.
 
On September 22, 2005, Hurricane Rita struck the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas, which caused damage to the casino and hotel facilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The property was closed for 16 days as a result but subsequently reopened on October 8, 2005.
 
On October 24, 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck Florida, causing damage to the Company’s Pompano Park racing facility. The Property was closed until December 2, 2005.
The Company initially took an impairment charge of $60.1 million based on initial assessments of damages. After further review of the damaged and destroyed property the Company determined that some of the property could be repaired and used in the future. The impairment charges related to the hurricanes were reduced by $4.9 million for a total of $55.2 million during the quarter ended January 22, 2006. The impairment charge was offset by an insurance receivable for the amount the Company expects to recover from its insurance carriers. The Company has incurred $57.5 million for incremental out-of-pocket costs related to the hurricanes and the property operating costs related to the periods affected by the hurricanes. These amounts are included in the “hurricane related charges, net” in the accompanying statements of income. The Company has insurance coverage related to property damage, incremental costs and property operating expenses it incurs due to damage caused by the hurricanes. The “hurricane related charges, net” account also includes the total anticipated recoveries expected from its insurance carriers of $107.7 million related to the impairments recognized related to the damaged property, the incremental costs and property operating expenses that management believes are probable of collection. The Company has received $26.1 million in advance payments from its insurance carriers. When the Company and its insurance carriers agree on the final amount of the insurance proceeds the Company is entitled to, the Company will also record any related gain in this account. The Company’s insurance policies also provide coverage for the loss of profits caused by the storms. Any lost profit recoveries will be recognized when agreed to with the insurance carrier and will be reflected in the related properties’ revenues. The following table shows the activity flowing through the insurance accounts:

   
Items Incurred
     
Items Incurred
 
   
Through
     
Through
 
 
   
October 23, 
         
January 22,
 
     
2005
   
Activity
   
2006
 
                     
Property Impairment
   
60,051
   
(4,866)
 
 
55,185
 
Incremental Costs Incurred
   
23,845
   
33,635
   
57,484
 
Hurricane Related Charges
   
(1,200)
 
 
(3,759)
 
 
(4,959)
 
Insurance Receivable, Gross
   
82,696
         
107,710
 
Insurance Receipts
   
(12,500)
 
 
(13,588)
 
 
(26,088)
 
Insurance Receivable, Net
   
70,196
         
81,622
 
 
5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):

Balance at April 24, 2005
 
$
343,851
 
 Sale of Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc
   
(2,897)
 
 Foreign currency translation
   
(714)
 
Balance at January 22, 2006
 
$
340,240
 
 
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Other intangible assets consist of the following:

   
January 22,
 
April 24,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
           
Gaming licenses
 
$
75,143
 
$
53,379
 
Trademarks and player database
   
17,686
   
18,985
 
Other intangible assets, net
 
$
92,829
 
$
72,364
 

During the nine months ended January 22, 2006, the Company incurred $21.2 million of gaming license related fees for our Waterloo, Iowa project and $0.6 million of gaming license fees related to the Pompano, Florida project.

6. Long-Term Debt
 
The following is a brief description of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ borrowing arrangements. Certain of these arrangements contain financial covenants. The Company and its subsidiaries were in compliance with all covenants as of January 22, 2006 and April 24, 2005.
 
   
January 22,
 
April 24,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
(In thousands)
 
           
7% Senior Subordinated Notes (described below)
 
$
500,000
 
$
500,000
 
9% Senior Subordinated Notes (described below)
   
200,000
   
200,000
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility (described below)
             
Variable rate term loan
   
297,250
   
249,375
 
Revolver
   
10,000
   
-
 
Isle-Black Hawk Senior Secured Credit Facility, non-recourse to Isle of Capri
             
Casinos, Inc. (described below)
             
Variable rate term loan Tranche C
   
189,525
   
163,350
 
Revolver
   
18,000
   
26,000
 
Isle-Black Hawk Special Assessment BID Bonds, non-recourse to Isle of Capri
             
Casinos, Inc. (described below)
   
532
   
590
 
Blue Chip Credit Facility (6.50% at July 24, 2005) due January 2009;
             
non-recourse to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (described below)
   
6,579
   
6,942
 
Variable rate TIF Bonds due to City of Bettendorf (described below)
   
3,511
   
3,875
 
Variable rate General Obligation Bonds due to City of Davenport (described below)
   
1,675
   
1,830
 
12.5% note payable, due in monthly installments of $125, including interest,
             
beginning October 1997 through October 2005
   
-
   
494
 
Other
   
3,541
   
3,662
 
     
1,230,613
   
1,156,118
 
Less current maturities
   
8,174
   
7,501
 
Long-term debt
 
$
1,222,439
 
$
1,148,617
 
 
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6. Long-Term Debt (continued)

7% Senior Subordinated Notes
 
On March 3, 2004, the Company issued $500.0 million of 7% senior subordinated notes due 2014. The 7% senior subordinated notes are guaranteed by all of the Company’s significant domestic subsidiaries, excluding the subsidiaries that own and operate the Isle-Black Hawk and the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk, and other subsidiaries as described more fully in Note 10. The 7% senior subordinated notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all existing and future senior indebtedness, senior to any subordinated indebtedness and equally with all existing and future senior subordinated debt, including the $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the existing 9% senior subordinated notes. Interest on the 7% senior subordinated notes is payable semi-annually on each March 1 and September 1 through maturity. The 7% senior subordinated notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time on or after March 1, 2009, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on March 1 of the years indicated below:

Year
Percentage
   
2009
103.500%
2010
102.333%
2011
101.167%
2012 and thereafter
100.000%
 
The Company issued the 7% senior subordinated notes under an indenture between the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and a trustee. The indenture, among other things, limits the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates or pay dividends on or repurchase its stock or its restricted subsidiaries’ stock. The Company is also limited in its ability to issue and sell capital stock of its subsidiaries and in its ability to sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.
 
9% Senior Subordinated Notes
 
On March 27, 2002, the Company issued $200.0 million of 9% senior subordinated notes due 2012. The 9% senior subordinated notes are guaranteed by all of the Company’s significant domestic subsidiaries, excluding the subsidiaries that own and operate the Isle-Black Hawk Colorado and Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk, and other subsidiaries as described more fully in Note 10. The 9% senior subordinated notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all existing and future senior indebtedness, senior to any subordinated indebtedness and equally with all existing and future senior subordinated debt, including the $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the existing 7% senior subordinated notes. Interest on the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on each March 15 and September 15 through maturity. The 9% Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time on or after March 15, 2007, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on March 15 of the years indicated below:

Year
Percentage
   
2007
104.500%
2008
103.000%
2009
101.500%
2010 and thereafter
100.000%
 
The Company issued the 9% senior subordinated notes under an indenture between the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and a trustee. The indenture, among other things, limits the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates or pay dividends on or repurchase its stock or its restricted subsidiaries’ stock. The Company is also limited in its ability to issue and sell capital stock of its subsidiaries and in its ability to sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.
 
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6. Long-Term Debt (continued)

Senior Secured Credit Facility

On February 4, 2005, the Company refinanced its senior secured credit facility. The refinanced facility provides for a $400.0 million revolving credit facility maturing on February 4, 2010 and a $250.0 million term loan facility maturing on February 4, 2011 (or February 6, 2012 if the Company elects to refinance its existing 9% Senior Subordinated Notes currently due March 2012). On August 3, 2005, the Company exercised its option for a delayed draw term loan for an additional $50.0 million. The draw was accessed in anticipation of funding the Company’s ongoing development projects. At the Company’s and the lead arranger’s mutual discretion, the Company may increase the revolver and/or term loan, in an aggregate amount up to $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The term loans are payable in quarterly installments beginning on March 31, 2005 and ending on February 4, 2011, unless extended as described above. The revolving credit facility may bear interest at the higher of (1) 0.5% in excess of the federal funds effective rate or the rate that the bank group announces from time to time as its prime lending rate plus an applicable margin of up to 1.75% or (2) a rate tied to a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of up to 2.75%. The term loan may bear interest at the higher of (1) 0.5% in excess of the federal funds effective rate or the rate that the bank group announces from time to time as its prime lending rate plus an applicable margin of up to 0.75% or (2) a rate tied to a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 1.75%.
 
The proceeds from the refinancing were used to pay down the existing senior secured credit facility term loan, of which $205.6 million in principal and $0.7 million in accrued interest were outstanding as of February 4, 2005. The remainder of the undrawn facility has been and will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, permitted acquisitions, capital expenditures and investments.
 
The senior secured credit facility provides for certain covenants, including those of a financial nature. The senior secured credit facility is secured by liens on substantially all of the Company’s assets and guaranteed by all of its restricted subsidiaries. As of January 22, 2006, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to this facility.
 
The weighted average effective interest rate of total debt outstanding under the senior secured credit facility at January 22, 2006 was 6.28%.
 
At January 22, 2006, the Company had $297.3 million outstanding under the senior secured term loan credit facilities and no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
 
Isle-Black Hawk Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
On October 24, 2005, Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., a joint venture company that owns and operates two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado is owned 57% by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and 43% by a subsidiary of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., entered into a $240.0 million Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The credit agreement, which amends and restates the Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.’s existing credit agreement in its entirety, provides for a $50.0 million revolving credit facility maturing the earlier of October 24, 2010 or such date as the term loan facility is repaid in full and a $190.0 million term loan facility maturing on October 24, 2011. At the Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.’s and the lead arranger’s mutual discretion, Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C. may increase the size of the revolver and/or term loan facility, in an aggregate amount up to $25.0 million subject to certain conditions. The term loans are payable in quarterly installments beginning on December 30, 2005 and ending on September 30, 2011. The revolving loans may bear interest at the Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.’s option at (1) the higher of 0.5% in excess of the federal funds effective rate plus an applicable margin up to 1.25% or the rate that the lead arranger announces from time to time as its prime lending rate plus an applicable margin up to 1.25% or (2) a rate tied to a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin up to 2.25%. The term loans may bear interest at the Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.’s option at (1) the higher of 0.5% in excess of the federal funds effective rate plus an applicable margin of 1.00% or the rate that the lead arranger announces from time to time as its prime lending rate plus an applicable margin of 1.00% or (2) a rate tied to a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 2.00%. The credit agreement is secured by liens on substantially all of the Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.’s assets. The credit agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants and is non-recourse to the Company. Pursuant to the refinancing, the Company recognized a loss before income taxes on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million, due to the write-off of previously deferred financing costs related to its existing senior secured credit facility. The costs of $1.8 million associated with the new senior secured credit facility have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the new facility.
 
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The Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility as amended provides for certain covenants including those of a financial nature. The Isle-Black Hawk was in compliance with all of the covenants as of January 22, 2006. The Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility is secured by liens on the Isle-Black Hawk’s assets.
 
The weighted average effective interest rate of total debt outstanding under the Isle-Black Hawk Senior Secured Credit Facility at January 22, 2006 was 6.22%.
 
6. Long-Term Debt (continued)

Interest Rate Swap Agreements
 
The Isle-Black Hawk has interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $80.0 million, or 42.2% of its variable rate term debt, outstanding under the Isle-Black Hawk’s senior secured credit facility as of January 22, 2006. The swap agreements effectively convert portions of its variable rate debt to a fixed-rate basis until the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. The interest rate swap agreements terminate as follows: $40.0 million in fiscal 2006 and $40.0 million in fiscal 2008. The Company evaluates the effectiveness of these hedged transactions on a quarterly basis. No portion of the hedging instruments was ineffective during the quarter ended January 22, 2006. Accordingly, no gains or losses have been recognized on these cash flow hedges.
 
At January 22, 2006, the Isle-Black Hawk does not expect to reclassify any net gains or losses on derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months due to the payment of variable interest associated with the floating rate debt.
 
Isle-Black Hawk Special Assessment BID Bonds
 
In July 1998, the Black Hawk Business Improvement District (the “BID”), issued $2.9 million in 6% bonds due on December 1, 2009. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds were used to fund road and utility improvements in the Special Improvement District 1997-1 (the “SID”), of which the Isle-Black Hawk is a member. The total costs of the improvements amounted to $2.2 million with the excess proceeds being returned to the bondholders by the BID. The Isle-Black Hawk is responsible for 50% of this amount plus interest, which is non-recourse to the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. In April 2000, the Isle-Black Hawk made the first of twenty semi-annual payments of $0.1 million in the form of special property tax assessments levied on the improvement project. This amount is calculated by amortizing $1.1 million or 50% of the net bond proceeds, over twenty periods at an interest rate of 6.25%. The difference between the bond rate of 6% and the 6.25% assessed is to cover administrative costs of the BID related to the issuance.
 
Blue Chip Credit Facility
 
In 2004, Blue Chip entered into an agreement with the Bank of Scotland to borrow up to £3.4 million ($6.0 million) to fund its casino development program. As of January 22, 2006, £2.9 million ($5.2 million) has been borrowed. The term loan is being repaid in quarterly payments, and is to be repaid in full by January 2009. As of January 22, 2006, the amount available to be borrowed is £0.2 million ($0.4 million). The interest rate is either, at Blue Chip’s option, the Bank of Scotland’s base rate or LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75 percent.

Isle-Bettendorf TIF Bonds
 
As part of the City of Bettendorf Development Agreement dated June 17, 1997, the City of Bettendorf, Iowa issued $9.5 million in tax incremental financing bonds (“TIF Bonds”), $7.5 million of which was used by the Isle-Bettendorf to construct an overpass, parking garage, related site improvements and pay for disruption damages caused by construction of the overpass. To enable financing of the City of Bettendorf’s obligations, the Isle-Bettendorf will pay incremental property taxes on the developed property assessed at a valuation of not less than $32.0 million until the TIF Bonds mature. Additionally, the TIF Bonds will also be repaid from the incremental taxes on the developed property within the defined “TIF District,” which includes the Isle-Bettendorf and over 100 other tax paying entities. In the event that the taxes generated by the project and other qualifying developments in the redevelopment district do not fund the repayment of the total TIF Bonds prior to their scheduled maturity, the Isle-Bettendorf will pay the City of Bettendorf $0.25 per person for each person entering the boat until the remaining balance has been repaid.
 
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6. Long-Term Debt (continued)

Rhythm City - Davenport General Obligation Bonds
 
In 2002, the Rhythm City-Davenport entered into an agreement with the City of Davenport, Iowa whereby the City of Davenport would construct and own a skybridge connecting to the Rhythm City-Davenport’s facility, allowing safer access across the street and railroad tracks. The project has been completed by the City of Davenport and at a cost of $6.4 million, with the Rhythm City-Davenport obligated to pay $1.8 million. In February 2004, the City of Davenport issued $1.8 million in ten-year general obligation tax-exempt bonds at an average interest rate of 3.1%. The Rhythm City-Davenport is required to make annual payments of principal and interest to the City of Davenport to retire the bonds.
 
Lines of Credit
 
As of January 22, 2006, the Company had $358.9 million of availability under its lines of credit and available term debt as compared to $452.8 million at April 24, 2005. Item 2, Liquidity and Capital Resources, discusses this in further detail.
 
7. Comprehensive Income
 
Comprehensive income consists of the following:  

   
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, April 24, 2005
 
$
105
 
$
2,753
 
$
2,858
 
                     
Net change
   
278
   
(3,743)
 
 
(3,465)
 
                     
Balance, January 22, 2006
 
$
383
 
$
(990)
 
$
(607)
 
 
As a result of the operations of the Company’s international subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, a resulting currency translation adjustment is necessary. The assets and liabilities of the Company’s international subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustment recognized as accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
For the interest rate swap agreements, the fair value of the estimated interest differential between the applicable future variable rates and the interest rate swap agreement contracts, expressed in present value terms, totaled $1.0 million, and is recorded as a current asset. There was no effect on income related to hedge ineffectiveness.

8. Contingencies  
 
Lady Luck Gaming Corporation (now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) and several joint venture partners are defendants in a lawsuit brought by the country of Greece through its Minister of Tourism (now Development) and Finance. The action alleges that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. The payment the Company is alleged to have been required to make aggregates approximately 6.5 million Euros (which was approximately $7.9 million as of January 22, 2006 based on published exchange rates). Although it is difficult to determine the damages being sought from the lawsuit, the action may seek damages up to that aggregate amount plus interest from the date of the action. The Athens Civil Court of First Instance granted judgment in the Company’s favor and dismissed the lawsuit, but the Ministry appealed the matter and the appeal was heard before the Athens Appeal Court of First Instance. The Athens Appeal Court issued certified copies of judgments denying the Ministry’s appeal. The Ministry elected to appeal this matter further to the Supreme Court. During October 2005, the Administrative Supreme Court remanded the matter back to the Athens Administrative Appeals Court for a hearing on the merits, which is expected to take place at the end of 2006 or early 2007. The civil matter is set for hearing before the Greek Supreme Court during May 2006.
 
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The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. The Company intends to continue a vigorous and appropriate defense to the claims asserted in this matter.
 
The Company is subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and is subject to cleanup requirements at certain of its facilities as a result thereof. The Company has not made, and does not anticipate making, material expenditures, nor does it anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because the Company’s 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 guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and that the Company will not experience material liabilities or delays.
 
The Company is subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and has a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that they will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
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9. Earnings per Share of Common Stock
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Numerator:
                 
Net income
 
$
4,133
 
$
3,530
 
$
3,898
 
$
14,587
 
Numerator for basic earnings per share - income
                         
available to common stockholders
 
$
4,133
 
$
3,530
 
$
3,898
 
$
14,587
 
Effect of diluted securities
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Numerator for diluted earnings per share-
                         
income available to common stockholders after
                         
assumed conversions
 
$
4,133
 
$
3,530
 
$
3,898
 
$
14,587
 
                           
Denominator:
                         
Denominator for basic earnings per share -
                         
weighted - average shares
   
29,951
   
29,675
   
30,054
   
29,632
 
Effect of dilutive securities
                         
Employee stock options and
                         
nonvested restricted stock
   
1,091
   
1,362
   
1,238
   
1,144
 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
                         
adjusted weighted - average shares and
                         
assumed conversions
   
31,042
   
31,037
   
31,292
   
30,776
 
                           
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.14
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.49
 
                           
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.47
 
 
The Company computed basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. The Company determined diluted earnings per common at January 22, 2006, as net income divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period, after applying the “if-converted” method to determine any incremental shares associated stock options outstanding. If anti-dilutive shares were included for the three and nine months ended January 22, 2006, the impact would have been a reduction of 20,954 shares and 18,811 shares, respectively. Anti-dilutive stock options were excluded from the calculation of potential common shares. If anti-dilutive shares were included in the calculation for the three and nine months ended January 23, 2005, the impact would have been a reduction of 48,830 shares and 7,914 shares, respectively.

Any options with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the periods presented are not considered when calculating the dilutive effect of stock options for diluted earnings per share calculations.

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 10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information
 
Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of all obligations under the Company’s $200.0 million 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 and $500.0 million 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014. The following tables present the consolidating condensed financial information of the parent company, guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., balance sheets as of January 22, 2006 and April 24, 2005, statements of income for the three and nine months ended January 22, 2006 and January 23, 2005 and statements of cash flows for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 and January 23, 2005.

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES, NON-GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES,
 
AND PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
AS OF JANUARY 22, 2006 AND APRIL 24, 2005 AND FOR
 
THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 22, 2006 AND JANUARY 23, 2005
 
UNAUDITED
 
(In thousands)
 
                       
   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
As of January,22 2006
 
Balance Sheet
                     
Current assets
 
$
28,410
 
$
183,400
 
$
56,374
 
$
(11,820)
 
$
256,363
 
Intercompany receivables
   
995,950
   
(352,708)
 
 
28,513
   
(671,756)
 
 
-
 
Investments in subsidiaries
   
249,394
   
266,486
   
(6,930)
 
 
(508,950)
 
 
-
 
Property and equipment, net
   
5,009
   
791,062
   
274,724
   
-
   
1,070,796
 
Other assets
   
20,081
   
408,285
   
57,782
   
(4,500)
 
 
481,647
 
Total assets
 
$
1,298,844
 
$
1,296,525
 
$
410,463
 
$
(1,197,026)
 
$
1,808,806
 
                                 
Current liabilities
 
$
44,884
 
$
135,973
 
$
72,660
 
$
(15,260)
 
$
238,257
 
Intercompany payables
   
-
   
585,821
   
84,539
   
(670,360)
 
 
-
 
Long-term debt,
                               
less current maturities
   
1,004,750
   
7,374
   
210,315
   
-
   
1,222,439
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
(11,087)
 
 
79,309
   
(5,507)
 
 
-
   
62,714
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
25,439
   
25,439
 
Stockholders' equity
   
260,297
   
488,048
   
48,456
   
(536,845)
 
 
259,957
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,298,844
 
$
1,296,525
 
$
410,463
 
$
(1,197,026)
 
$
1,808,806
 
 
18


10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)
   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Three Months Ended January 22, 2006
Statement of Income
                     
Revenues:
                     
Casino
 
$
-
 
$
227,199
 
$
49,789
 
$
-
 
$
276,987
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
(39)
 
 
39,558
   
10,486
   
(2,855)
 
 
47,150
 
Gross revenues
   
(39)
 
 
266,757
   
60,275
   
(2,855)
 
 
324,137
 
Less promotional allowances
   
-
   
44,001
   
10,288
   
-
   
54,288
 
Net revenues
   
(39)
 
 
222,756
   
49,987
   
(2,855)
 
 
269,849
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Casino
   
213
   
33,828
   
8,490
   
-
   
42,529
 
Gaming taxes
   
-
   
51,554
   
9,685
   
-
   
61,239
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
7,779
   
76,907
   
25,996
   
(2,820)
 
 
107,863
 
Management fee expense (revenue)
   
(8,317)
 
 
8,231
   
86
   
-
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
410
   
20,809
   
4,166
   
-
   
25,385
 
Total operating expenses
   
84
   
191,329
   
48,423
   
(2,820)
 
 
237,016
 
                                 
Operating income (loss)
   
(123)
 
 
31,427
   
1,564
   
(35)
 
 
32,833
 
Interest expense, net
   
(4,597)
 
 
(13,732)
 
 
(2,636)
 
 
-
   
(20,966)
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(440)
 
 
(440)
 
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
   
-
   
-
   
(2,110)
 
 
-
   
(2,110)
 
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
   
15,130
   
1,501
   
(2,083)
 
 
(14,546)
 
 
-
 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
                               
before income taxes
   
10,410
   
19,196
   
(5,265)
 
 
(15,021)
 
 
9,317
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
6,277
   
-
   
(1,093)
 
 
-
   
5,184
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
4,133
   
19,196
   
(4,172)
 
 
(15,021)
 
 
4,133
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
4,133
 
$
19,196
 
$
(4,172)
 
$
(15,021)
 
$
4,133
 
 
19


10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)
   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended January 22, 2006
 
Statement of Income
                     
Revenues:
                     
Casino
 
$
-
 
$
664,120
 
$
149,298
 
$
-
 
$
813,418
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
55
   
130,423
   
32,454
   
(8,733)
 
 
154,199
 
Gross revenues
   
55
   
794,543
   
181,752
   
(8,733)
 
 
967,617
 
Less promotional allowances
   
-
   
137,380
   
30,913
   
-
   
168,292
 
Net revenues
   
55
   
657,163
   
150,839
   
(8,733)
 
 
799,325
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Casino
   
461
   
105,273
   
24,105
   
-
   
129,838
 
Gaming taxes
   
-
   
151,928
   
28,453
   
-
   
180,382
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
28,924
   
244,671
   
72,637
   
(9,065)
 
 
337,166
 
Management fee expense (revenue)
   
(23,464)
 
 
23,531
   
(67)
 
 
-
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,042
   
63,225
   
11,770
   
-
   
76,037
 
Total operating expenses
   
6,963
   
588,628
   
136,898
   
(9,065)
 
 
723,423
 
                                 
Operating income
   
(6,908)
 
 
68,535
   
13,941
   
332
   
75,902
 
Interest expense, net
   
(9,997)
 
 
(42,016)
 
 
(8,393)
 
 
-
   
(60,404)
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(4,387)
 
 
(4,387)
 
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
   
-
   
-
   
(2,110)
 
 
-
   
(2,110)
 
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
   
27,149
   
(3,331)
 
 
(4,195)
 
 
(19,624)
 
 
-
 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
                               
income taxes
   
10,244
   
23,188
   
(757)
 
 
(23,679)
 
 
9,001
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
6,347
   
-
   
(1,301)
 
 
-
   
5,045
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
3,897
   
23,188
   
544
   
(23,679)
 
 
3,956
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
   
-
   
-
   
(58)
 
 
-
   
(58)
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
3,897
 
$
23,188
 
$
486
 
$
(23,679)
 
$
3,898
 
 
20


10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)

   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended January 22, 2006
 
Statement of Cash Flows
                     
Net cash provided by (used in)
                     
operating activities
 
$
(65,093)
 
$
138,112
 
$
15,265
 
$
(19,624)
 
$
68,660
 
Net cash provided by (used in)
                               
investing activities
   
(28,338)
 
 
(124,903)
 
 
(43,180)
 
 
19,406
   
(177,015)
 
Net cash provided by (used in)
                               
financing activities
   
54,382
   
(759)
 
 
16,308
   
218
   
70,149
 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on
                               
cash and cash equivalents
   
-
   
-
   
(733)
 
 
-
   
(733)
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
                               
cash equivalents
   
(39,049)
 
 
12,450
   
(12,340)
 
 
-
   
(38,939)
 
Cash and cash equivalents at
                               
beginning of the period
   
53,584
   
57,661
   
35,498
   
-
   
146,743
 
Cash and cash equivalents at
                               
end of the period
 
$
14,535
 
$
70,111
 
$
23,158
 
$
-
 
$
107,804
 
 
21

 
10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)
   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Three Months Ended January 23, 2005
 
Statement of Income
                     
Revenues:
                     
Casino
 
$
-
 
$
225,156
 
$
41,544
 
$
-
 
$
266,700
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
1,139
   
44,233
   
7,516
   
(658)
 
 
52,230
 
Gross Revenues
   
1,139
   
269,389
   
49,060
   
(658)
 
 
318,930
 
Less promotional allowances
   
-
   
44,355
   
9,149
   
-
   
53,504
 
Net revenues
   
1,139
   
225,034
   
39,911
   
(658)
 
 
265,426
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Casino
   
-
   
38,342
   
7,910
   
-
   
46,252
 
Gaming taxes
   
-
   
51,992
   
7,584
   
-
   
59,576
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
5,293
   
81,631
   
23,626
   
(2,428)
 
 
108,122
 
Management fee expense (revenue)
   
(7,460)
 
 
7,734
   
(274)
 
 
-
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
345
   
20,171
   
2,994
   
-
   
23,511
 
Total operating expenses
   
(1,822)
 
 
199,870
   
41,840
   
(2,428)
 
 
237,461
 
                                 
Operating income
   
2,961
   
25,164
   
(1,929)
 
 
1,770
   
27,965
 
Interest expense, net
   
(9,276)
 
 
(6,643)
 
 
(2,542)
 
 
-
   
(18,463)
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(1,440)
 
 
(1,440)
 
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
   
16,111
   
3,633
   
(3,520)
 
 
(16,224)
 
 
-
 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
                               
Income taxes
   
9,796
   
22,154
   
(7,991)
 
 
(15,894)
 
 
8,062
 
Income taxes
   
6,266
   
-
   
(1,698)
 
 
-
   
4,568
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
3,530
   
22,154
   
(6,293)
 
 
(15,894)
 
 
3,494
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
   
-
   
-
   
36
   
-
   
36
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
3,530
 
$
22,154
 
$
(6,257)
 
$
(15,894)
 
$
3,530
 
 
22

 
10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)
   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended January 23, 2005
 
Statement of Income
                     
Revenues:
                     
Casino
 
$
-
 
$
693,045
 
$
129,299
 
$
-
 
$
822,344
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
1,252
   
135,439
   
38,560
   
(17,568)
 
 
157,683
 
Gross Revenues
   
1,252
   
828,484
   
167,859
   
(17,568)
 
 
980,027
 
Less promotional allowances
   
-
   
138,543
   
29,568
   
-
   
168,110
 
Net revenues
   
1,252
   
689,941
   
138,291
   
(17,568)
 
 
811,917
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Casino
   
-
   
115,430
   
22,660
   
-
   
138,090
 
Gaming taxes
   
-
   
159,945
   
24,201
   
-
   
184,146
 
Rooms, food, beverage and other
   
17,940
   
253,801
   
77,413
   
(19,337)
 
 
329,817
 
Management fee expense (revenue)
   
(22,881)
 
 
23,880
   
(999)
 
 
-
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,083
   
62,956
   
8,718
   
-
   
72,757
 
Total operating expenses
   
(3,858)
 
 
616,012
   
131,993
   
(19,337)
 
 
724,810
 
                                 
Operating income
   
5,110
   
73,929
   
6,298
   
1,769
   
87,107
 
Interest expense, net
   
9,817
   
(56,943)
 
 
(7,684)
 
 
-
   
(54,815)
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(5,122)
 
 
(5,122)
 
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
   
15,900
   
1,837
   
(8,527)
 
 
(9,210)
 
 
-
 
                                 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
                               
Income taxes
   
30,827
   
18,823
   
(9,913)
 
 
(12,563)
 
 
27,170
 
Income taxes
   
16,239
   
-
   
(2,996)
 
 
-
   
13,243
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
14,588
   
18,823
   
(6,917)
 
 
(12,563)
 
 
13,927
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
   
-
 
   -    
660
   
-
   
660
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
14,588
 
$
18,823
 
$
(6,257)
 
$
(12,563)
 
$
14,587
 
 
23


10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)

   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended January 23, 2005
 
Statement of Cash Flows
                     
Net cash provided by (used in)
                     
operating activities
 
$
25,460
 
$
85,085
 
$
35,748
 
$
(12,794)
 
$
133,499
 
Net cash provided by (used in)
                               
investing activities
   
(21,563)
 
 
(86,859)
 
 
(47,179)
 
 
6,050
   
(149,551)
 
Net cash provided by (used in)
                               
financing activities
   
(6,630)
 
 
(2,805)
 
 
6,831
   
6,744
   
4,140
 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on
                               
cash and cash equivalents
   
-
   
80
   
3
   
-
   
83
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
                               
cash equivalents
   
(2,733)
 
 
(4,499)
 
 
(4,597)
 
 
-
   
(11,829)
 
Cash and cash equivalents at
                               
beginning of the period
   
33,323
   
70,916
   
30,343
   
-
   
134,582
 
Cash and cash equivalents at
                               
end of the period
 
$
30,590
 
$
66,417
 
$
25,746
 
$
-
 
$
122,753
 

   
Isle of Capri
     
(b)
 
Consolidating
     
   
Casinos, Inc.
 
(a)
 
Non-
 
and
 
Isle of Capri
 
   
(Parent
 
Guarantor
 
Guarantor
 
Eliminating
 
Casinos, Inc.
 
   
Obligor)
 
Subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries
 
Entries
 
Consolidated
 
   
As of April 24, 2005
 
Balance Sheet
                     
Current assets
 
$
63,560
 
$
82,644
 
$
64,871
 
$
(6,627)
 
$
204,448
 
Intercompany receivables
   
896,214
   
(228,835)
 
 
42,463
   
(709,842)
 
 
-
 
Investments in subsidiaries
   
233,544
   
269,817
   
(10,027)
 
 
(493,334)
 
 
-
 
Property and equipment, net
   
4,630
   
774,165
   
248,111
   
-
   
1,026,906
 
Other assets
   
21,806
   
379,409
   
58,215
   
(5,896)
 
 
453,534
 
Total assets
 
$
1,219,754
 
$
1,277,200
 
$
403,633
 
$
(1,215,699
 
$
1,684,888
 
                                 
Current liabilities
 
$
22,360
 
$
99,930
 
$
67,110
 
$
(9,738)
 
$
179,662
 
Intercompany payables
   
-
   
623,879
   
85,963
   
(709,842)
 
 
-
 
Long-term debt,
                               
less current maturities
   
946,875
   
8,080
   
193,662
   
-
   
1,148,617
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
(7,939)
 
 
80,454
   
(527)
 
 
-
   
71,988
 
Minority interest
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
23,225
   
23,225
 
Stockholders' equity
   
258,458
   
464,857
   
57,425
   
(519,344)
 
 
261,396
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,219,754
 
$
1,277,200
 
$
403,633
 
$
(1,215,699)
 
$
1,684,888
 
 
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10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (continued)

(a)
The following subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors of the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes and the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes: Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi; Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi-Vicksburg; Riverboat Services, Inc.; CSNO, L.L.C.; Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Partnership; 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.; LL Holding Corporation; IOC-St. Louis County, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk County, Inc.; IOC-PA, L.L.C.; IOC-City of St. Louis, L.L.C.; and IOC-Manufacturing, Inc.. Each of the subsidiaries’ guarantees is joint and several with the guarantees of the other subsidiaries.
 
(b)
The following subsidiaries are not guarantors of the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes and the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes: Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Black Hawk Capital Corp.; IOC Holdings Colorado, Inc.; CCSC/Blackhawk, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk Distribution Company, L.L.C.; Blue Chip Casinos, PLC; Isle of Capri of Jefferson County, Inc.; Casino Parking, Inc.; Isle of Capri-Bahamas, Ltd.; ASMI Management, Inc.; IOC Development Company, L.L.C.; Casino America, Inc.; ICC Corp.; International Marco Polo Services, Inc.; IOC, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri of Michigan L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Bettendorf Marina Corp.; Water Street Redevelopment Corporation; IOC Services, L.L.C.; Louisiana Horizons, L.L.C.; Capri Air, Inc.; Lady Luck Gaming Corp.; Lady Luck Gulfport, Inc.; Lady Luck Vicksburg, Inc.; Lady Luck Biloxi, Inc.; Lady Luck Central City, Inc.; Pompano Park Holdings, L.L.C.; Casino America of Colorado, Inc.; JPLA Pelican, L.L.C.; IOC-Cameron, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Casinos Limited, Isle of Capri Casinos Pittsburgh, Inc. and Capri Insurance Corporation.
 
11. Related Party

On April 25, 2005, the Company sold the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek for $6.5 million with $0.6 million payable in cash and the remaining $5.9 million as a promissory note secured by the assets of the casino. After receiving offers from several third parties, the Company’s Board of Directors agreed to sell the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek to Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. also owns 43% of the Isle-Black Hawk and the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk.

12. Valuation Charge

As a result of adverse gaming legislation in the UK, the Company determined during the quarter ended January 23, 2005 that previously capitalized fixed assets for certain projects would not be recoverable under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”. As such, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.6 million in the line item “Valuation Charge” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
 
13. Subsequent Event

 On February 14, 2006, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive purchase agreement, dated February 13, 2006, to sell the its properties in Bossier City, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi to privately owned Legends Gaming, LLC for $240 million cash. The closing of the transaction, expected to occur during the summer of 2006, is subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions. The Company expects to record a gain on this transaction and intends to use the proceeds to fund other capital projects or to pay down existing debt.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
 
You should read the following discussion together with the financial statements, including the related notes, and the other financial information in this Form 10-Q.
 
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 and internationally. We continue to investigate developing new locations, purchasing existing operations and expanding our current properties. These activities require capital-intensive investments that have long-term return potential. 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 Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. We operate a harness racing track in Florida. Additionally, we have a controlling interest in casino investments in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall, England, each of which is operated by the minority owners.

 The following table reflects our consolidated net revenues and operating income by state:

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)

   
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
   
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
Variance
 
Variance
 
January 22,
 
January 23,
 
Variance
 
Variance
 
   
2006
 
2005
  $   
%
 
2006
 
2005
  $   
%
 
                                   
Net revenues:
                                 
Mississippi
 
$
63,567
 
$
61,523
 
$
2,044
   
3.3%
  
$
185,124
 
$
184,854
 
$
270
   
0.1%
 
Lousiana
   
69,319
   
69,136
   
183
   
0.3%
 
 
186,425
   
209,307
   
(22,882)
 
 
(10.9%)
 
Missouri
   
37,495
   
39,287
   
(1,792)
 
 
(4.6%)
 
 
117,208
   
122,788
   
(5,580)
 
 
(4.5%)
 
Iowa
   
47,541
   
48,835
   
(1,294)
 
 
(2.6%)
 
 
153,326
   
157,813
   
(4,487)
 
 
(2.8%)
 
Colorado
   
38,347
   
31,988
   
6,359
   
19.9%
 
 
117,335
   
100,249
   
17,086
   
17.0%
 
International
   
8,502
   
6,845
   
1,657
   
24.2%
 
 
23,942
   
19,563
   
4,379
   
22.4%
 
Corporate and other
   
5,078
   
7,811
   
(2,733)
 
 
(35.0%)
 
 
15,965
   
17,342
   
(1,377)
 
 
(7.9%)
 
Total net revenues
 
$
269,849
 
$
265,425
 
$
4,424
   
1.7%
 
$
799,325
 
$
811,916
 
$
(12,591)
 
 
(1.6%)
 
                                                   
Operating income:
                                                 
Mississippi
 
$
17,343
 
$
7,276
 
$
10,067
   
138.4%
 
$
29,846
 
$
19,711
 
$
10,135
   
51.4%
 
Lousiana
   
7,658
   
10,953
   
(3,295)
 
 
(30.1%)
 
 
15,890
   
30,141
   
(14,251)
 
 
(47.3%)
 
Missouri
   
5,743
   
5,930
   
(187)
 
 
(3.2%)
 
 
18,037
   
17,640
   
397
   
2.3%
 
Iowa
   
7,814
   
9,499
   
(1,685)
 
 
(17.7%)
 
 
29,024
   
32,848
   
(3,824)
 
 
(11.6%)
 
Colorado
   
7,248
   
6,370
   
878
   
13.8%
 
 
25,894
   
21,636
   
4,258
   
19.7%
 
International
   
(552)
 
 
(2,258)
 
 
1,706
   
75.6%
 
 
(1,416)
 
 
(6,937)
 
 
5,521
   
79.6%
 
Corporate and other
   
(12,422)
 
 
(9,806)
 
 
(2,616)
 
 
(26.7%)
 
 
(41,373)
 
 
(27,933)
 
 
(13,440)
 
 
(48.1%)
 
Operating income
 
$
32,832
 
$
27,964
 
$
4,868
   
17.4%
 
$
75,902
 
$
87,106
 
$
(11,204)
 
 
(12.9%)
 

In Mississippi, our four operations accounted for 23.6% of our net revenues. Isle-Biloxi’s net revenues and  operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, increased over the third quarter of fiscal 2005 primarily due to the reopening of the casino on December 26, 2005 amidst the lack of competition. The Biloxi market, which before Hurricane Katrina had thirteen casinos, currently has only three operating casinos. Isle-Biloxi recorded an insurance receivable in the third quarter up to the amount of operating and incremental expenses incurred between the beginning of the quarter and the casino reopening on December 26, 2005. Isle-Biloxi will record any related income from business interruption proceeds when the insurance carriers agree to the amount. We have also recorded an impairment charge for the estimated amount of the property damage and an offsetting insurance receivable. Accordingly these expenses do not impact our operating results. When the insurance carriers agree to the amounts of property damage payments, we will record any related gains. Isle-Natchez experienced increases in both net revenues and operating income during our third fiscal quarter resulting from significant population shifts into its market area. Isle-Vicksburg showed an increase in operating income over the prior year’s third fiscal quarter on flat net revenues driven primarily by improved efficiencies in marketing spend and overall cost controls. Isle-Lula’s net revenues and operating income both saw an increase due to improved marketing programs and more efficient management of expenses.

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In Louisiana, our two properties contributed 25.7% of our net revenues. Isle-Lake Charles experienced an increase in net revenues and operating income due to the growth of the overall market. During the quarter Isle-Lake Charles recorded an additional $3.3 million expense for estimated property damage, which is included in the line item "Hurricane related charges, net" on the income statement, because we do not expect the property damage insurance proceeds to exceed the cost. Isle-Bossier City showed a decrease in net revenues and operating income as compared to the prior year’s third fiscal quarter due to increased competition from, and expansion of, Native American gaming in Oklahoma.

In Missouri, our two properties contributed 13.9% of our net revenues. Isle-Kansas City’s net revenues and operating income were down as compared to the prior year’s third fiscal quarter due primarily to a decreased gaming patron count caused by the completion of competitors’ expansion projects in the market. Isle-Boonville’s net revenues and operating income remained constant despite construction disruption from the property’s new hotel. Construction of the 140-room hotel continues on schedule and is expected to open in the spring of 2006.

In Iowa, our three casinos contributed 17.6% of our net revenues. Both Isle-Bettendorf and Rhythm City-Davenport showed a decline in both net revenues and operating income as compared to the prior year’s third fiscal quarter due to increased competition and an increase in marketing spend. Isle-Marquette showed a slight increase in net revenues and slightly lower operating income.

In Colorado, our two Black Hawk casino operations contributed 14.2% of overall net revenues. The properties saw an increase in net revenues and operating income due to completion of our expansion projects and the reduction of construction disruption compared to the prior year period.

Our international operations accounted for approximately 3.2% of our overall revenues during the quarter. Isle-Our Lucaya experienced an increase in net revenues and a decrease in the negative operating income compared to the prior year period, primarily due to being closed in the prior year related to hurricanes.

We remain committed to our development project in the UK to build a casino in Coventry; however, legislation enacted in April 2005 limits the number of regional casinos to one. The number may be increased only through additional legislation. We have obtained all necessary gaming licenses to open a casino at the RICOH Arena Coventry in the latter part of calendar 2006 under the Gaming Act of 1968. We believe we are well positioned to develop a regional casino in Coventry should we be awarded a regional casino license.
 
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.  

Based upon management’s discussion of the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, we believe the following accounting estimates involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
 
At January 22, 2006, we had goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives of $433.1 million, representing 23.9% of total assets. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”), requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives be tested for impairment annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that may reduce the fair value of the company’s goodwill and intangible assets below its carrying value. We completed our annual impairment test as required under SFAS 142 in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2005 and determined that goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired. For properties with goodwill and/or other intangible assets with indefinite lives, this test requires the comparison of the implied fair value of each property to carrying value. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and represent our best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. Changes in estimates or application of alternative assumptions and definitions could produce significantly different results.
 
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Property and Equipment
 
At January 22, 2006, we had property and equipment of $1.07 billion, representing 59.2% of total assets. We capitalize the cost of property and equipment. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Costs incurred in connection with the Company’s “all properties other capital improvements,” program, as detailed in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below, include individual capital expenditures related to the purchase of furniture and equipment and to the upgrade of hotel rooms, restaurants and other areas of our properties. We depreciate property and equipment on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as our current operating strategy. Future events such as property expansions, new competition and new regulations could result in a change in the manner in which we are using certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets. We evaluate long-lived assets for impairment using Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of property and equipment, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets. Such an impairment loss would be recognized as a non-cash component of operating income.
 
Self-Insurance Liabilities
 
We are self-funded up to a maximum amount per claim for our employee-related health care benefits program, workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance. Claims in excess of this maximum are fully insured through a stop-loss insurance policy. We accrue for these liabilities based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. We rely on independent consultants to assist in the determination of estimated accruals. While the total cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, such as increases in health care costs, in our opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover payment of future claims.

Insurance Accounting

The Company initially took an impairment charge of $60.1 million based on initial assessments of damages. After further review of the damaged and destroyed property the Company determined that some of the property could be repaired and used in the future. The impairment charges related to the hurricanes were reduced by $4.9 million for a total of $55.2 million during the quarter ended January 22, 2006. The impairment charge was offset by an insurance receivable for the amount the Company expects to recover from its insurance carriers. The Company has incurred $57.5 million for incremental out-of-pocket costs related to the hurricanes and the property operating costs related to the periods affected by the hurricanes. These amounts are included in the “hurricane related charges, net” in the accompanying statements of income. The Company has insurance coverage related to property damage, incremental costs and property operating expenses it incurs due to damage caused by the hurricanes. The “hurricane related charges, net” account also includes the total anticipated recoveries expected from its insurance carriers of $107.7 million related to the impairments recognized related to the damaged property, the incremental costs and property operating expenses that management believes are probable of collection. The Company has received $26.1 million in advance payments from its insurance carriers. When the Company and its insurance carriers agree on the final amount of the insurance proceeds the Company is entitled to, the Company will also record any related gain in this account. The Company’s insurance policies also provide coverage for the loss of profits caused by the storms. Any lost profit recoveries will be recognized when agreed to with the insurance carrier and will be reflected in the related properties’ revenues.

Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
 
We account for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”). SFAS 109 requires that we recognize a current tax asset or liability for the estimated taxes payable or refundable based upon application of the enacted tax rates to taxable income in the current year. Additionally, we are required to recognize a deferred tax liability or asset for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences. Temporary differences occur when differences arise between: (a) the amount of taxable income and pretax financial income for a year and (b) the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in financial statements. SFAS 109 also requires that any deferred tax asset recognized must be reduced by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits that, in our judgment and based upon available evidence, may not be realizable.

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The deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as the need for a valuation allowance, are evaluated on a quarterly basis and adjusted if necessary. We use forecasted future operating results and consider enacted tax laws and rates in determining if the valuation allowance is sufficient. We operate in multiple taxing jurisdictions and are therefore subject to varying tax laws and potential audits, which could impact our assessments and estimates.

Contingencies
 
We are involved in various legal proceedings and have identified certain loss contingencies. We record liabilities related to these contingencies when it is determined that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. These assessments are based on our knowledge and experience as well as the advice of legal counsel regarding current and past events. Any such estimates are also subject to future events, court rulings, negotiations between the parties and other uncertainties. If an actual loss differs from our estimate, or the actual outcome of any of the legal proceedings differs from expectations, operating results could be impacted.
 
We routinely face challenges from federal and other tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due. These challenges include questions regarding the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. We record tax accruals for probable exposures associated with the various filing positions in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.”
 
Slot Club Awards
 
We reward our slot customers for their loyalty based on the dollar amount of play on slot machines. We accrue for these slot club awards based on an estimate of the value of the outstanding awards utilizing the age and prior history of redemptions. Future events such as a change in our marketing strategy or new competition could result in a change in the value of the awards.
 
Results of Operations
 
Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended January 22, 2006, reflect the consolidated operations of all of our subsidiaries and include the following properties: the Isle-Bossier City, the Isle-Lake Charles, the Isle-Biloxi, the Isle-Lula, the Isle-Natchez, the Isle-Vicksburg, the Isle-Kansas City, the Isle-Boonville, the Isle-Bettendorf, the Isle-Marquette, the Rhythm City-Davenport, the Isle-Black Hawk, the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk, the Isle-Our Lucaya, the Blue Chip-Dudley, the Blue Chip-Wolverhampton, the Blue Chip-Walsall and Pompano Park. For the three and nine months ended January 23, 2005, results have been reclassified to reflect the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek as discontinued operations.
 
We believe that our historical results of operations may not be indicative of our future results of operations because of the substantial present and expected future increase in competition for gaming customers in each of our markets, as new gaming facilities open and existing gaming facilities expand or enhance their facilities. We also believe that our operating results are materially affected by declines in the economy and adverse weather.

Three Fiscal Months Ended January 22, 2006 Compared to Three Fiscal Months Ended January 23, 2005
 
Gross revenues for the fiscal quarter ended January 22, 2006 were $324.1 million, which included $277.0 million of casino revenue, $9.9 million of room revenue, $4.4 million of pari-mutuel commissions, and $32.9 million of food, beverage and other revenue. This compares to gross revenues for the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005 of $318.9 million, which included $266.7 million of casino revenue, $10.5 million of room revenue, $5.2 million of pari-mutuel commissions and $36.5 million of food, beverage and other revenue.
 
Casino revenue increased by $10.3 million, or 3.9 %, compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. We saw a large decrease in our revenues from Isle-Biloxi due to the closure of that property until December 26, 2005. Isle-Natchez showed an increase in revenues due to population shifts from eastern Louisiana. Isle-Vicksburg benefited from a growing market area and improved marketing efforts. Our Colorado properties showed significant increases in revenue due to the completion of our expansion projects and reduced construction disruption.
 
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Room revenue decreased $0.7 million, or 6.3%, compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005, primarily resulting from the reduced capacity at Isle-Biloxi. Isle-Bossier City, Isle-Natchez and Isle-Vicksburg experienced increased cash revenue room sales from evacuees and relief workers. Pari-mutuel commissions earned at Pompano Park in Florida for the fiscal quarter were down a total of $0.9 million, or 16.5%, due to a decrease in racing days in the third fiscal quarter of 2006 versus fiscal 2005 due to closure after Hurricane Wilma. Food and beverage revenues decreased by $3.6 million, or 9.8%, stemming from Isle-Biloxi closure following the hurricane.
 
Promotional allowances, which are made up of complimentary revenues, cash points and coupons, are rewards that we give our loyal customers to encourage them to continue to patronize our properties. These allowances increased by 1.5% in fiscal quarter ended January 22, 2006, as compared to the prior year quarter.  

Casino operating expenses decreased $4.0 million, or 8.7% in the quarter ended January 22, 2006 compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. These expenses are primarily comprised of salaries, wages and benefits and other operating expenses of the casinos. These costs were down primarily due to the closure of Isle-Biloxi.
 
State and local gaming taxes increased $1.7 million or 2.8%, in the quarter as compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005 due primarily to the increase in gaming revenue. The rate for taxes as a percentage of gaming revenue decreased slightly from 22.3% to 22.1%.
 
Room expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 15.1%, compared to the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. These expenses directly relate to the cost of providing hotel rooms. Other costs of the hotels are shared with the casinos and are presented in their respective expense categories.
 
Pari-mutuel operating costs of Pompano Park in Florida decreased 13.8% in the quarter as compared to our fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. This is related to the closure of the track following Hurricane Wilma. Such costs consist primarily of compensation, benefits, purses, simulcast fees and other direct costs of track operations.
 
Food and beverage expenses decreased $0.6 million, or 6.5% over the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. These expenses decreased partly as a result of our hurricane stricken markets. These expenses consist primarily of the cost of goods sold, salaries, wages and benefits and other operating expenses of these departments. Food, beverage and other expenses as a percentage of gross food, beverage and other revenues increased from 23.6% for the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005, to 24.5% for the fiscal quarter ended January 22, 2006.
 
Marine and facilities expenses for the quarter decreased $.6 million, or 3.7%, compared to our fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. 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.
 
Marketing and administrative expenses decreased $.1 million, or 0.1%, compared to our fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. Marketing expenses include salaries, wages and benefits of the marketing and sales departments, as well as promotions, direct mail, advertising, special events and entertainment. Administrative expenses include administration and human resource department expenses, rent, new development activities, professional fees and property taxes.
 
Depreciation expense for the quarter increased $1.9 million primarily due to new property additions at our Colorado properties.

Net interest expense for the quarter increased 13.6% compared with our fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005. This is attributable to the higher interest rates and higher debt balances on the Company’s senior secured credit facility partially offset by higher interest income.
  
We expense all developmental costs until we determine that ultimate licensure and operation is deemed probable. At that time, we evaluate the applicable costs and capitalize if appropriate.
 
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All of our development plans are subject to obtaining permits, licenses and approvals from appropriate regulatory and other agencies and, in certain circumstances, negotiating acceptable leases. In addition, many of the plans are preliminary, subject to continuing refinement or otherwise subject to change.

The company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended January 22, 2006 was 54.6% compared to 54.1% for the three months ended January 23, 2005, which, in each case, excludes an unrelated party’s portion of the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk’s income taxes.

Nine Fiscal Months Ended January 22, 2006 Compared to Nine Fiscal Months Ended January 23, 2005

Gross revenues for the nine months ended January 22, 2006, were $967.6 million, a decrease of $12.4 million or 1.3%, compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. Gross revenues included $813.4 million of casino revenues, $37.1 million of room revenues, $13.3 million of pari-mutuel commissions and $103.8 million of food, beverage and other revenues. This compares to gross revenues for the nine months ended January 23, 2005, of $980.0 million, which included $822.3 million of casino revenues, $35.7 million of room revenues, $13.0 million of pari-mutuel commissions and $109.0 million of food, beverage and other revenues.

Casino revenues declined at those properties that experienced hurricane disruptions, particularly the Isle-Biloxi and the Isle-Lake Charles. We saw a decrease in casino revenues at our Missouri properties due primarily to the I-35 Paseo bridge closure for 106 days during the nine months ended January 22, 2006. We also faced decreases in casino revenues at the Isle-Bossier City because of increased competition from Native American gaming in Oklahoma. Revenue from our Colorado properties increased due to completion of our expansion projects and the reduction of construction disruptions.

Room revenues increased $1.3 million, or 3.7%, during the nine months as compared to the prior year period, primarily resulting from increased cash revenue room sales from evacuees and relief workers at Isle-Lake Charles, Isle-Bossier City, Isle-Natchez and Isle-Vicksburg. Pari-mutuel commissions earned at Pompano Park in Florida increased slightly, due to the increase in live racing days in 2006 compared to 2005, in spite of the closure of the track following Hurricane Wilma. Food and beverage revenues decreased by 4.7% as compared to the prior year period because of the closure of Isle-Biloxi and Isle-Lake Charles following Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, respectively.
 
Promotional allowances, which are made up of complimentary revenues, cash points and coupons, are rewards that we give our loyal customers to encourage them to continue to patronize our properties. These allowances remained flat over the same fiscal period a year ago.

Casino operating expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 decreased $8.3 million, or 6.0% as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2005. These expenses are primarily comprised of salaries, wages and benefits and other operating expenses of the casinos. The decrease in casino operating expenses is primarily attributable to the hurricanes in our Isle-Biloxi and Isle-Lake Charles markets.

Gaming taxes decreased $3.8 million, or 2.0% in the nine months ended January 22, 2006, primarily due to the decrease in gaming revenues. Gaming taxes as a percentage of casino revenues decreased slightly from 22.4% for the nine months ended January 23, 2005 to 22.2% of casino revenues for the nine months ended January 22, 2006.

Room expenses for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 increased $0.2 million, or 2.5% when compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. These expenses directly relate to the cost of providing hotel rooms. Other costs of the hotels are shared with the casinos and are presented in their respective expense categories. The increase in expenses was due primarily to the additional room occupancy at the Isle-Black Hawk, Isle-Lake Charles, Isle-Natchez and Isle-Vicksburg .

Pari-mutuel expenses increased 3.4% in the nine months ended January 22, 2006 as pari-mutuel commissions increased due to more racing days in fiscal 2006 than in fiscal 2005.

Food, beverage and other expenses decreased $1.3 million, or 4.8% during the nine months ended January 22, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. These expenses consist primarily of the cost of goods sold, salaries, wages and benefits and other operating expenses of these departments. Food, beverage and other expenses as a percentage of gross food, beverage and other revenues remained flat at 24.2%, as compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. These expenses decreased primarily as a result of our hurricane stricken markets.
 
Marine and facilities expenses increased $0.2 million, or 0.4% for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. These expenses include salaries, wages and benefits, operating expenses of the marine crews, insurance, public areas, housekeeping and general maintenance of the riverboats and pavilions. The increase was primarily due to the Isle-Biloxi preparing for Hurricanes Cindy, Dennis and Katrina and Isle-Lake Charles preparing for Hurricane Rita.

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Marketing and administrative expenses increased $4.5 million, or 1.9% for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. The increase in expenses is primarily due to an increase in new development costs and increased marketing efforts in select markets. Marketing expenses include salaries, wages and benefits of the marketing and sales departments, as well as promotions, direct mail, advertising, special events and entertainment. Administrative expenses include administration and human resource department expenses, rent, new development activities, professional fees and property taxes.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.2 million, or 4.5% for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended January 23, 2005. Depreciation has increased as a result of our capital expansion programs. The increase was primarily due to the capital additions at Isle-Biloxi, Isle-Bossier City, Isle-Lake Charles, Isle-Black Hawk, Colorado Central Station and Isle-Kansas City.

Our effective tax rate from continuing operations for the nine months ended January 22, 2006 was 54.4% compared to 46.6% for the nine months ended January 23, 2005, which, in each case, excludes an unrelated party’s portion of the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk’s income taxes. This increase in effective rate over the comparable prior fiscal period is attributable to the effect of permanent items on lower forecasted earnings for the entire fiscal year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At January 22, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $126.9 million compared to $162.7 million at April 24, 2005, the end of our last fiscal year. Of this $35.8 million decrease, $38.9 million is a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and is the net result of $68.7 million net cash provided by operating activities, $177.0 million net cash used in investing activities, $70.1 million net cash provided by financing activities and $0.7 million decrease in cash from the effect of foreign currency exchange rates. The offsetting increase of $3.1 million is marketable securities held by Capri Insurance Corporation, of which we have the ability to draw up to 50% of the balance of these securities. In addition, as of January 22, 2006, we had $358.9 million of capacity under lines of credit and available term debt which consisted of $322.7 million in unused credit capacity under the revolving loan commitment on our senior secured credit facility, $32.0 million of unused credit capacity under the Isle-Black Hawk’s senior secured credit facility (limited to use by the Isle-Black Hawk), $0.2 million from the unused portion of Blue Chip Casinos, PLC’s overdraft protection line of credit on their credit facility with Bank of Scotland, and $4.0 million under other lines of credit and available term debt. During the nine months ended January 22, 2006, the Isle-Black Hawk paid off $8.0 million on its revolving loan under the Isle-Black Hawk’s senior secured credit facility, and we drew down $10.5 million on other lines of credit. We believe that existing cash, cash flow from operations and available borrowings under our lines of credit will be sufficient to support our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future.
 
Investing Activities
 
We invested $127.7 million in property and equipment during the nine fiscal months ended January 22, 2006, excluding the construction for the Isle-Biloxi new casino barge, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The following table reflects expenditures and accruals for property and equipment on major projects approved by the Board of Directors for which we are committed in the nine fiscal months ended January 22, 2006 and projected expenditures for these projects. The amounts in the table do not include any expenditures and accruals prior to the beginning of fiscal 2005.

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Actual
 
Remaining
 
       
Fiscal Year
 
Nine Months
 
Fiscal Year
     
       
Ended 4/24/05
 
Ended 1/22/06
 
Ending 4/30/06
 
Thereafter
 
       
(1)
 
(1)
 
(1)
 
(3)
 
       
(dollars in millions)
     
Property
 
Project
                 
                       
Isle-Biloxi
   
Construct hotel
 
$
43.0
 
$
12.0
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Isle-Bossier City
   
Renovate casino
   
2.4
   
2.1
   
0.2
   
-
 
Isle-Bettendorf
   
Construct hotel
   
-
   
2.6
   
2.7
   
39.7
 
Isle-Davenport
   
Construct hotel
   
-
   
0.2
   
-
   
42.8
 
Isle-Lake Charles
   
Renovate & expand casinos
   
7.5
   
5.0
   
1.4
   
-
 
Isle-Pompano
   
Construct casino
   
-
   
8.9
   
1.5
   
-
 
Isle-Boonville
   
Construct hotel
   
2.0
   
10.6
   
4.9
   
-
 
Isle-Black Hawk (57% owned)
   
Expansion & public improvements
   
62.5
   
21.7
   
4.8
   
-
 
Isle-Waterloo
   
Construct casino & hotel
   
-
   
2.2
   
13.8
   
118.5
 
Isle - Kansas City
   
Expansion & public improvements
   
-
   
-
   
3.0
   
82.0
 
Coventry
   
Construct leasehold improvements
   
8.4
   
10.5
   
8.0
   
32.1
 
Other properties (2)
   
IGT Advantage program
   
9.3
   
11.2
   
4.3
   
-
 
All
   
Slot programs
   
31.8
   
17.3
   
7.0
   
-
 
All
   
Other capital improvements
   
30.4
   
23.4
   
14.7
   
29.2
 
Total
       
$
197.3
 
$
127.7
 
$
66.3
 
$
344.3
 

(1) Excludes: Isle-Biloxi new casino barge
(2) Includes: Isle-Biloxi, Isle-Vicksburg, Isle-Natchez, Isle-Lula, Isle-Lake Charles and Colorado Central Station
(3) The timing of these projects is discussed below
 
The other capital improvements at all of our properties consists of numerous capital expenditures related to the purchase of furniture and equipment and the upgrade of hotel rooms, restaurants and other areas of our properties.

The previously announced Isle-Biloxi hotel and parking plan, estimated at $79.0 million, included an additional 400 hotel rooms, a 12,000 square-foot convention/entertainment center, an expanded pool and spa area and a 1,000-space parking facility. This project was completed prior to Hurricane Katrina, with the exception of the spa. In October 2004, we announced plans to replace the casino at Isle-Biloxi with a new state-of-the-art casino facility, which was expected to cost approximately $90.0 million and was expected to open in December 2005. The Isle-Biloxi casino barge and the new casino barge, under construction, were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The Company is currently reviewing plans to rebuild the Isle-Biloxi casino. The rebuilding is expected to be funded through insurance proceeds.
 
We have signed a development agreement with the City of Bettendorf pursuant to which we agreed to construct a new 250-room Isle hotel, additional parking, a Kitt’s Kitchen restaurant, and an expansion of the existing buffet and the City agreed to construct a 50,000 square foot convention center adjacent to the company’s facility, which will be managed by Isle-Bettendorf. The cost of our portion of this project is approximately $45.0 million, and the new hotel is scheduled to open in the late spring of 2007.
 
We began construction of a 140-room hotel, including 20 suites and a 6,000 square foot event center at Isle-Boonville in January 2005. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2006 and we have spent approximately $12.6 million on the project. The remaining $4.9 million will be spent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
 
We are in the final stages of a $94.0 million expansion project for Isle-Black Hawk and Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk properties. We recently completed our expansion of the Isle-Black Hawk and the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk casinos. We have completed a portion of our new 1,000 space parking structure with 600 parking spaces open to the public. The new 162-room Colorado Central Station hotel opened on December 24, 2005. Additionally, we continue to construct public improvements to extend Main Street directly to Colorado Route 119, approximately one half-mile closer to Denver. Completion is expected in the spring of 2006.
 
As announced in December 2003, we entered into an agreement to develop and operate an Isle of Capri-themed casino, subject to obtaining a license, in a commercial leisure complex currently under development in Coventry, England. In fiscal year 2005, Isle was granted a gaming license to open the Coventry casino under the current legislation (Gaming Act 1968). Total project costs are estimated to be $59.0 million ($3.0 million increase from first quarter, due to exchange rate adjustment). Project costs for the leased space include design, architectural, mechanical and electrical build-out, construction and equipment. As of fiscal quarter end of January 22, 2006, we have spent $18.9 million on the Coventry project and expect to spend the remainder over the next nine months. Completion of the casino at the RICOHTM Arena Coventry is estimated to be in the late 2006 or early 2007.

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The Isle-Marquette had planned $5.9 million in improvements, which included a 60-room hotel and improved parking. This construction has been delayed due to wetlands remediation approvals. We are currently evaluating other alternative hotel development scenarios for this property.
 
We have been selected by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as the successful applicant for a gaming license in Waterloo, Iowa. We plan to spend approximately $134.5 million on constructing a single-level casino with 1,300 gaming positions, three of our signature restaurants, a 200-room hotel and 1,000 parking spaces. We expect the project to take approximately 20 months following the receipt of necessary permits and licenses.
 
On March 15, 2004, we announced that we had been selected by the Illinois Gaming Board as the successful bidder in a federal bankruptcy court auction for the 10th Illinois gaming license conducted pursuant to an agreement approved by, among other parties, the Illinois Attorney General. We bid $518.0 million to acquire by merger the stock of a company in bankruptcy that owns the license. Our bid currently expires on March 31, 2006, which date has been extended monthly by us numerous times. If this merger is completed, we expect to spend approximately $150.0 million in addition to amounts already expended at the site in Rosemont, Illinois to construct a single-level, 40,000 square foot casino with 1,200 gaming positions, restaurants, an entertainment venue and retail space. We plan to finance the Rosemont, Illinois project through equity contributions from us and from a limited number of individual investors, who in the aggregate will own 20% as required by Illinois law, in an amount sufficient to allow non-recourse financing for the remainder of the cash needed to complete the project. The federal bankruptcy court has confirmed the plan of reorganization pursuant to which the merger would be consummated.

The merger remains subject to certain conditions, including a finding of suitability and final approval by the Illinois Gaming Board as well as certain other conditions. In addition, the Illinois Attorney General has raised issues with regard to the appropriateness of the Village of Rosemont as a host community and the Illinois Gaming Board’s selection of our bid. In addition, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, the governor of Illinois appointed new members to the gaming board. The reconstituted gaming board (working with the Illinois Attorney General) resumed, and recently completed, an administrative proceeding seeking to revoke the gaming license from our proposed merger partner, which if successful may adversely impact our ability to operate a gaming facility in the Village of Rosemont. The administrative law judge issued a written recommendation upon the conclusion of the administrative proceeding that the gaming license be revoked, in January 2006 the Illinois Gaming Board voted to accept that recommendation. This revocation is currently stayed pending appeal. The Illinois Attorney General has also filed a suit against the Illinois Gaming Board seeking to enjoin the Board from conducting a suitability investigation of us in connection with the merger provided for under the plan of reorganization (which suitability review has been “suspended” by the Illinois Gaming Board pending the completion of the aforementioned revocation proceeding). For the above reasons, among others, there can be no assurance that the foregoing conditions will be satisfied or that we will ultimately acquire the license.

In May 2005, we signed a casino management and related development and option agreements with resort developer Eighth Wonder to manage the casino included in Eighth Wonder’s proposal for a new integrated resort complex in Singapore should Eighth Wonder be selected to develop such complex. During the fiscal quarter ended July 24, 2005, we paid and expensed a $4.0 million payment to Eighth Wonder pursuant to the terms of these agreements.
  
On October 29, 2004, we loaned $5.0 million to Florida Gaming Corporation (“Florida Gaming”). Interest accrues on the unpaid principal balance of the loan at an annual rate of 6.0% and is paid in arrears on the first day of each fiscal quarter. The loan is secured by a pledge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. (“FGC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Gaming. The entire unpaid principal amount of the loan and unpaid interest thereon is payable on the earlier of (1) the sale of all or any material portion of the assets of, or all or any substantial equity interest in FGC, or (2) December 31, 2008. Concurrently with the loan, Florida Gaming and FGC entered into a letter agreement with us pursuant to which Florida Gaming and FGC gave us exclusive negotiating rights with respect to the acquisition of all or substantially all of FGC’s Miami jai alai business for a period ending no later than December 31, 2008.  

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In November 2004, voters in the State of Florida amended the state’s constitution to allow the voters of Miami-Dade and Broward counties (Broward County is the location of the Pompano Park Racetrack) to decide whether to approve slot machines in racetracks and jai alai frontons in their respective counties. An appeal challenging the validity of signatures needed to place the amendment on the ballot is pending following the granting of summary judgment against the plaintiffs in a lower court dismissing the challenge. Oral arguments were held in November 2005. Broward County voters passed their local referendum and Miami-Dade county voters rejected their referendum in March 2005. Enabling gaming legislation was passed by the Florida legislature in December 2005 authorizing 1,500 slot machines to be open 16 hours a day at a state tax rate of 50% of gross gaming revenue. The Department administering the law is now preparing draft rules and regulations for the operation of the slot machines. Legislation has been introduced in the legislative session beginning in March 2006 seeking to repeal the constitutional amendment. As a result of the forgoing, the installation and operation of slot machines remains uncertain. Subject to Board approval, we have plans to build a new facility to accommodate 1,500 slot machines at a cost of approximately $125.0 million to be open approximately nine to twelve months after construction begins. We do not plan to open a temporary facility.

In January 2005, we announced plans to deploy the IGT Advantage Casino System. The total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $24.7 million, of which $1.8 million is included in the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk property expansion project discussed above. We have also spent $20.1 million at the Isle-Biloxi, the Isle-Vicksburg, the Isle-Lula, the Isle-Lake Charles, and the Isle-Natchez, leaving a remaining budget of $4.6 million. This will allow our properties to experience product upgrades to operate more competitively within their markets. Our slot improvement initiative also includes an increased ticket-in/ticket-out slot product offering.

The Company announced plans for an $85 million expansion project at its Kansas City, Missouri property. The expansion project will improve guest traffic patterns and renovate existing gaming space. Exterior plans include a new, updated entryway, exterior facade refinishing, reconfiguration of existing parking, and the addition of 1,000 parking spaces. Plans for the casino interior include expanding and renovating the gaming area including 400 additional slots and adding an entertainment venue to seat at least 1,000 guests, as well as additional food and beverage amenities. The Kansas City expansion project is subject to negotiation of an amended lease and development agreement and receipt of necessary permits and approvals.

The Company signed a joint development agreement with Lemieux Group LP that includes a provision for Isle to fund a $290 million new multi-purpose arena and pursue a gaming license for 3,000 slot machines in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The new multi-purpose arena and gaming facility are part of a larger billion-dollar effort known as Pittsburgh First to redevelop the Lower Hill and Uptown Districts in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins and a development partner. This proposal is one of three applications under consideration by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a single license with a decision expected by the end of calendar 2006 or early 2007. If the license is granted to the Isle of Capri, the Company anticipates that the construction of the project would begin shortly thereafter with a temporary casino also a possibility. Due to the uncertainty of the timing of the Gaming Control Board, license grant date, the final design of the gaming facility and the timing of obtaining the necessary permits, we have not included this project in the above table.

Other capital improvements include maintenance capital items and other small projects.

We expense all developmental costs until we determine that ultimate licensure and operation is deemed probable. At that time, we evaluate the applicable costs and capitalize if appropriate.
 
All of our development plans are subject to obtaining permits, licenses and approvals from appropriate regulatory and other agencies and, in certain circumstances, negotiating acceptable leases. In addition, many of the plans are preliminary, subject to continuing refinement or otherwise subject to change.
 
Financing Activities
 
During the nine fiscal months ended January 22, 2006, we had net sources of cash of $70.1 million primarily in the following financing activities:
 
 
We made net borrowings under the Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility of $55.5 million.
 
We exercised a $69.0 million delayed draw term loan available under its Senior Secured Credit Facility.
 
We made borrowings under Blue Chip’s credit facility of $0.5 million.
 
We received proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $5.0 million.
 
We made principal payments on our senior secured credit facility and other debt of $49.6 million.  
 
We purchased 367,303 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $8.5 million
 
We paid $1.8 million in costs related to the Black Hawk financing costs

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 As of January 22, 2006, we had $358.3 million of capacity under lines of credit and available term debt consisting of $322.1 million in unused credit capacity under the revolving loan commitment on our senior secured credit facility, $32.0 million of unused credit capacity under the Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility (limited to use by the Isle-Black Hawk), $0.2 million of unused credit capacity under the Bank of Scotland overdraft line of credit for Blue Chip Casinos, PLC., and $4.0 million of available credit under other lines of credit. The revolving loan commitment is a variable rate instrument based on, at our option, LIBOR or our lender’s prime rate plus the applicable interest rate spread, and is effective through February 2011. Our lines of credit are also at variable rates based on our lender’s prime rate and are subject to annual renewal. There is no assurance that these sources will in fact provide adequate funding for the expenditures described above or that planned capital investments will be sufficient to allow us to remain competitive in our existing markets.
 
During fiscal 2005, we modified the covenants related to the Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility to align the covenants with the financial impact of construction at Isle-Black Hawk. The Isle-Black Hawk is in compliance with all covenants contained in our senior and subordinated debt instruments as of January 22, 2006.
 
We are highly leveraged and may be unable to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms. As a result, limitations on our capital resources could delay or cause us to abandon certain plans for capital improvements at our existing properties and/or development of new properties. 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.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which is a revision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”), and amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows” (“SFAS 95”). Generally, the accounting method required by SFAS 123(R) is similar to the accounting method required by SFAS 123. However, SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair market values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. SFAS 123(R) must be adopted as of the beginning of the first interim reporting period of our first fiscal year that begins on or after June 15, 2005. Early adoption will be permitted in periods in which financial statements have not yet been issued. We are required to adopt SFAS 123(R) for reporting periods beginning on May 1, 2006, but are continuing to evaluate our option to early adopt.

SFAS 123(R) permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods:
 
 
1)
A “modified prospective” method in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS 123(R) for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date.
 
 
2)
A “modified retrospective” method which includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate for the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures either (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods of the year of adoption.
 
We are currently evaluating the two recognition methods available under SFAS 123(R) to determine which method we will adopt.
 
As permitted by SFAS 123, we currently account for share-based payments to employees using APB 25’s intrinsic value method and, as such, generally recognize no compensation cost for employee stock options. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 123(R)’s fair value method is expected to have a significant impact on our results of operations, although it will have no impact on our overall financial position. The ongoing impact of adoption of SFAS 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, had we adopted SFAS 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of SFAS 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income and earnings per share in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. SFAS 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption.
  
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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 senior secured credit facility and the Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility.
 
Isle-Black Hawk Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
The Isle-Black Hawk has entered into seven interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $80.0 million, or 42.2% of its variable rate term debt, outstanding under the Isle-Black Hawk senior secured credit facility as of January 22, 2006. The swap agreements effectively convert portions of its variable rate debt to a fixed-rate basis until the fourth fiscal quarter of 2008, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. These interest rate swap agreements terminate as follows: $40.0 million in each of fiscal 2006 and 2008. We evaluate the effectiveness of these hedged transactions on a quarterly basis. We found no portion of the hedging instruments to be ineffective during the quarter ended January 22, 2006. Accordingly, no gains or losses have been recognized on these cash flow hedges.
 
The following table provides information at April 24, 2005 about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. There have been no material changes to this information since April 24, 2005.

Interest Rate Sensitivity
Principal (Notional) Amount by Expected Maturity
Average Interest (Swap) Rate

Fiscal year
                             
Fair Value
 
(dollars in millions)
 
2006
 
2007
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
Thereafter
 
Total
 
4/24/2005
 
Liabilities
                                 
Long-term debt, including current portion
Fixed rate
 
$
1.6
 
$
1.1
 
$
1.2
 
$
1.3
 
$
1.0
 
$
704.3
 
$
710.5
 
$
706.3
 
Average interest rate
   
7.6%
 
 
7.6%
  
 
7.6%
  
 
7.6%
 
 
7.6%
 
 
7.6%
 
           
                                                   
Variable rate
 
$
5.9
 
$
31.4
 
$
164.5
 
$
4.5
 
$
2.5
 
$
236.9
 
$
445.7
 
$
445.7
 
Average interest rate (1)
   
6.0%
 
 
6.6%
 
 
6.7%
 
 
6.3%
 
 
6.4%
 
 
6.6%
 
           
                                                   
Interest Rate Derivative Financial Instruments Related to Debt
                       
Interest rate swaps
                               
Pay fixed/receive variable (2)
 
$
40.0
 
$
-
 
$
40.0
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
80.0
 
$
0.3
 
Average pay rate
   
2.6%
 
 
3.8%
 
 
3.8%
 
 
0.0%
 
 
0.0%
 
 
0.0%
 
           
Average receive rate
   
3.6%
 
 
4.2%
 
 
4.4%
 
 
0.0%
 
 
0.0%
 
 
0.0%
 
           
 

(1)
Represents the annual average LIBOR from the forward yield curve at April 24, 2005 plus the weighted average margin above LIBOR on all consolidated variable rate debt.
(2)
Fair value represents the amount we would have to pay the counter party if we had terminated the swap agreements at April 24, 2005.
 
We are also exposed to market risks relating to fluctuations in currency exchange rates related to our ownership interests and development activities in the UK.
 
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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.
 
As of January 22, 2006, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of January 22, 2006.
 
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
 
During the fiscal quarter ended January 22, 2006, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Lady Luck Gaming Corporation (now our wholly owned subsidiary) and several joint venture partners are defendants in a lawsuit brought by the country of Greece through its Minister of Tourism (now Development) and Finance. The action alleges that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. The payment we are alleged to have been required to make aggregates approximately 6.5 million Euros (which was approximately $7.8 million as of January 22, 2006, based on published exchange rates). Although it is difficult to determine the damages being sought from the lawsuit, the action may seek damages up to that aggregate amount plus interest from the date of the action. The Athens Civil Court of First Instance granted judgment in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit, but the Ministry appealed the matter and the appeal was heard before the Athens Appeal Court of First Instance. The Athens Appeal Court issued certified copies of judgments denying the Ministry’s appeal. The Ministry elected to appeal this matter further to the Supreme Court. During October 2005, the Administrative Supreme Court remanded the matter back to the Athens Administrative Appeals Court for a hearing on the merits, which is expected to take place at the end of 2006 or early 2007. The civil matter is set for hearing before the Greek Supreme Court during May 2006.

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.
 
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 guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and that 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 that they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
 
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans (1)
 
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans (1)
 
Period
                 
                   
October 24, 2005 to November 20, 2005
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
   
1,620,902
 
                           
November 21, 2005 to December 25, 2005
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
1,620,902
 
                           
December 26, 2005 to January 22, 2006
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
1,620,902
 
                           
Total
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
   
1,620,902
 

(1)
We have purchased our common stock under two separate repurchase programs. The first program, which allowed repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares, was announced on November 15, 2000 and subsequently expanded to allow repurchase of an additional 1,500,000 shares, as announced on January 11, 2001. The current program was announced on October 25, 2002 and allows for the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares. On October 7, 2005 the board also approved the repurchase of an additional 1,500,000 shares. Through January 22, 2006, we have purchased 4,379,098 shares of our common stock under the two programs. These programs do not have maximum approved dollar amounts, nor expiration dates.

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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: March 2, 2006
/s/ DONN MITCHELL II
 
Donn Mitchell II
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 EXHIBIT NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION
 
3.1A 
 
Certificate of Incorporation of Casino America, Inc. (1)
 
 
   
 
3.1B 
 
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of Casino America, Inc. (2)
 
 
   
 
3.2A 
 
By-laws of Casino America, Inc. (1)
 
 
   
 
3.2B 
 
Amendments to By-laws of Casino America, Inc., dated February 7, 1997 (3)
 
 
   
 
4.3 
 
Indenture, dated as of March 3, 2004, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (4)
 
 
   
 
4.4 
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2004, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp. on behalf of themselves and as representatives of the other initial purchasers (4)
 
 
   
 
4.5 
 
Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2002 among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as trustee (5)
 
 
   
 
4.8 
 
Rights Agreement, dated as of February 7, 1997, between Casino America, Inc. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., as rights agent (6)
 
 
   
 
10.1 
 
Casino America, Inc. description of Employee Bonus Plan (7)
 
 
   
 
10.2 
 
Director’s Option Plan (8)
 
 
   
 
10.3 
 
Biloxi Waterfront Project Lease dated as of April 9, 1994 by and between the City of Biloxi, Mississippi and Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi (9)
 
 
   
 
10.4 
 
First Amendment to Biloxi Waterfront Project Lease (Hotel Lease), dated as of April 26, 1995, by and between Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi (10)
 
 
   
 
10.5 
 
Amended and Restated Lease, dated as of April 19, 1999, among Port Resources, Inc. and CRU, Inc., as landlords and St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc., as tenant (11)
 
 
   
 
10.6 
 
Amended Casino America, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan (12)
 
 
   
 
10.7 
 
Amended Casino America, Inc. 1993 Stock Option Plan (13)
 
 
   
 
10.8 
 
Lease of property in Coahoma, Mississippi dated as of November 16, 1993 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (5)
 
 
   
 
10.9 
 
Addendum to Lease dated as of June 22, 1994 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (14)
 
 
   
 
10.10 
 
Second addendum to Lease dated as of October 17, 1995 by and among Roger Allen Johnson, Jr., Charles Bryant Johnson and Magnolia Lady, Inc. (14)
 
 
   
 
10.11 
 
Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., dated as of July 29, 1997, between Casino America of Colorado, Inc. and Blackhawk Gold, Ltd. as amended (5)
 
 
   
 
10.12 
 
Development Agreement dated as of June 17, 1997, between City of Bettendorf, Lady Luck Bettendorf, Lady Luck Quad Cities, Inc. and Bettendorf Riverboat Development, LC (5)
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS (continued)
       
 
10.13 
 
Operator’s Contract, dated as of December 28, 1989, between Riverboat Development Authority and the Connelley Group, LP, as amended on February 9, 1990, March 1, 1990, January 1, 1991, September 30, 1994 and March 1, 1998 (5)
 
 
   
 
10.14 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (15)
 
 
   
 
10.15 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Deferred Bonus Plan (15)
 
 
   
 
10.16 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Allan B. Solomon (5)
 
 
   
 
10.17 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Rexford A. Yeisley (5)
 
 
   
 
10.18 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Timothy M. Hinkley (5)
 
 
   
 
10.19 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Bernard Goldstein (5)
 
 
   
 
10.20 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2003 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Thomas J. Carr (16)
 
 
   
 
10.21 
 
Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2005, among Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the lenders listed therein, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent and issuing lender, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, Calyon New York Branch and the CIT/Group/Equipment Financing, Inc., as co-documentation agents and CIBC World Markets Corp., as lead arranger (17)
 
 
   
 
10.22 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (18)
 
 
   
 
10.23 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s 1995 Deferred Compensation Plan (18)
 
 
   
 
10.24 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s 2005 Non-employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (18)
 
 
   
 
10.25 
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2005 between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Robert F. Griffin (18)
 
 
   
 
10.26 
 
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Master Retirement Plan (16)
 
 
   
 
10.27 
 
First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2003, by and among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent, the agents named therein and certain other lenders party from time to time thereto (16)
 
 
   
 
10.28 
 
First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2004, by and among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent, the credit support parties named therein and certain other lenders party from time to time thereto (16)
 
 
   
 
10.29 
 
Second Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2004, by and among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent, the credit support parties named therein and certain other lenders party from time to time thereto (16)
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS (continued)
       
 
10.30 
 
Third Amendment to First Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2005, by and among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent, the credit support parties named therein and certain other lenders party from time to time thereto (19)
 
 
   
 
10.31
 
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2005, by and among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent, the credit support parties named therein and certain other lenders party from time to time thereto (20)
 
 
   
 
10.32
 
Voluntary Resignation Agreement dated November 14, 2005, between Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Rexford A. Yeisley (21)
 
 
   
 
10.33
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 3, 2006 between Isle of Capri casinos, Inc. and Robert S. Goldstein. (22)
 
 
   
 
10.34
 
Employment Agreement dated as of January 13, 2006 between Isle of Capri casinos, Inc. and Donn Mitchell, II. (23)
 
 
   
   
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed under Exhibit 31 of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
 
 
   
   
Certification of Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed under Exhibit 31 of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
 
 
   
   
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350) filed under Exhibit 32 of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
 
 
   
   
Certification of Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350) filed under Exhibit 32 of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
 
 
   
 
(1) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed September 3, 1993, as amended (Reg. No. 33-68434), and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(2) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended April 26, 1998 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(3) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 1997 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(4) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on May 12, 2004 (File No. 333-115419) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(5) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 19, 2002 (File No. 333-88802) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(6) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 1997 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(7) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Annual Report on form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1993 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(8) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed June 30, 1994 (File No. 33-80918) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(9) 
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended April 30, 1994 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(10)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended April 30, 1995 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(11)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 25, 1999 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(12)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1996 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS (continued)
       
 
(13)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Casino America, Inc.’s Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended April 27, 1997 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(14)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(15)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(16)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 24, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(17)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(18)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(19)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casino, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(20)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 24, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(21)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 17, 2005 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(22)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2006 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
   
 
(23)
 
Filed as an exhibit to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 18, 2006 (File No. 0-20538) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
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