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FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
QUARTERLY REPORT FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 1996
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Commission File Number _ 333-00214
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HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 7999 88-0343515
(State or other jurisdiction (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number)
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330 South Fourth Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 383-8500
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including
area code, of registrants' principal executive office)
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
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HORSESHOE GAMING, L. L. C. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Financial Statements:
Horseshoe Gaming, L. L. C. and Subsidiaries:
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
New Gaming Capital Partnership and Subsidiary:
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Robinson Property Group, L.P.:
Condensed Balance Sheets
at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Condensed Statements of Operations
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ITEM 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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September 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 69,828 $ 65,541
Accounts receivable, net 6,778 5,207
Receivables - related party 1,369 757
Inventories 1,499 1,481
Prepaid expenses and other 1,948 1,404
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Total current assets 81,422 74,390
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Property and Equipment:
Land 8,552 6,920
Buildings, boat, barge and improvements 113,690 100,849
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 40,238 35,568
Less: accumulated depreciation (23,040) (13,642)
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139,440 129,695
Construction in progress 21,858 9,187
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Net property and equipment 161,298 138,882
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Escrow funds 61,414 31,316
Goodwill, net 39,403 40,640
Other assets, net 16,157 15,988
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$359,694 $301,216
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 10,385 $ 10,747
Accounts payable 5,498 3,910
Accrued expenses and other 25,425 28,513
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Total current liabilities 41,308 43,170
Long-term debt, less current maturities 221,147 186,856
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Total liabilities 262,455 230,026
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Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Ownership Interests and Other, net 21,456 18,443
Members' Equity 75,783 52,747
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$359,694 $301,216
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues:
Casino $ 79,788 $ 81,898 $ 243,681 $ 202,738
Food and beverage 7,457 7,513 22,228 19,058
Hotel 2,027 2,081 6,055 5,306
Other 983 1,074 3,366 2,831
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90,255 92,566 275,330 229,933
Promotional allowances ( 6,325) (6,167) (18,888) (14,451)
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Net revenues 83,930 86,399 256,442 215,482
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Expenses:
Casino 40,958 39,415 123,520 93,874
Food and beverage 3,324 4,035 10,022 10,120
Hotel 514 590 1,613 1,947
Other 384 389 1,113 1,374
General and administrative 14,830 13,172 46,305 33,902
Depreciation and amortization 4,031 3,337 11,815 8,953
Development 1,402 1,109 5,311 3,845
Preopening - - - 7,021
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Total expenses 65,443 62,047 199,699 161,036
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Operating Income 18,487 24,352 56,743 54,446
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense (7,094) (4,557) (21,348) (13,409)
Interest and other income 1,851 229 4,406 468
Other (90) - 122 -
Minority interest in income
of subsidiaries (627) (2,854) (1,652) (7,675)
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Net Income $ 12,527 $ 17,170 $ 38,721 $ 33,830
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1996 1995
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Cash provided by operating activities: $ 51,948 $ 65,878
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (32,391) (9,965)
Proceeds from land held for sale 1,100 -
Increase in escrow funds (30,098) -
Increase in other assets (4,419) (2,726)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (65,808) (12,691)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt and warrants, net 49,073 2,988
Proceeds from related party - 4,075
Payments on debt (15,547) (19,974)
Deferred interest payable - 1,165
Distributions (15,379) (21,689)
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Net cash used in financing
activities 18,147 (33,435)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 4,287 19,752
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 65,541 18,584
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 69,828 $ 39,336
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Introduction:
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of
Horseshoe Gaming, L.L.C. and Subsidiaries (the "Company"), a Delaware limited
liability company, have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to
Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and disclosures
necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. The consolidated condensed balance sheet at
December 31, 1995 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not
include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.
The results for the interim periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which management
considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results. Results of
operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year of
operations.
The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Company include the
operations of Robinson Property Group, L.P. ("RPG"), which operates the
Horseshoe Casino Center in Tunica County, Mississippi, New Gaming Capital
Partnership ("NGCP"), which owns approximately 92% of Horseshoe Entertainment,
L.P. ("HE") which operates the Horseshoe Bossier City in Bossier City,
Louisiana, and various subsidiaries engaged in the development of potential
casino projects in new jurisdictions. Operating results for the 1995 period
include the operations of the Horseshoe Casino Center commencing February 13,
1995.
Certain reclassifications were made to prior period financial statements to
conform with current year presentations.
2. Long-term debt:
There are no restrictions on the ability of RPG, which guarantees the Company's
Series B Senior Notes, to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash
distributions, loans or advances.
3. Commitments and Contingencies:
Employment Agreements
Horseshoe Gaming, Inc. on behalf of Horseshoe Gaming, L.L.C., HE and RPG have
entered into employment agreements with certain key employees that provide
certain benefits in the event such employees are terminated and granted profits
interest in the Company that are subject to divestiture based upon terms
specified in the various employment agreements, which is generally three to
five years. The employment agreements include a put/call provision which if
exercised by the employee would require the Company to repurchase the profits
interest not subject to divestiture in the event of termination based upon the
then fair market value determined by an independent appraisal. Accordingly,
these compensation agreements are accounted for similar to variable stock
purchase plans. Compensation expense is recorded each period equal to the
change in the fair market value of the profits interest.
The total profits interest in the Company issued to employees pursuant to such
employment agreements was 3.8% as of September 30, 1996, of which 56.6 % was
vested
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries, during the normal course of operating their
businesses, become engaged in various litigation and other legal disputes. In
the opinion of the Company's management, the ultimate disposition of such
disputes will not have a material impact on the Company's operations.
Legislation in Louisiana
In the 1996 special session of the Louisiana legislature, Louisiana lawmakers
recently rejected the Governor's efforts to call for a single statewide
referendum that gave voters the opportunity to vote statewide on the continued
legalization of riverboat gaming, the land-based casino, and video poker.
Instead, the Louisiana legislature passed a measure providing for local option
elections on November 5, 1996, which gave voters the opportunity to decide the
fate of certain forms of gaming in their parishes. In the elections, 71% of
the voters in the parish of Bossier voted to keep riverboat gaming legal.
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3. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued):
Competitive Issue in Mississippi
A landowner in DeSoto County, Mississippi, the County immediately north of
Tunica County, where the Company's Horseshoe Casino Center property is located,
and the closest county in Mississippi to its greater Memphis feeder market,
published a notice of its intent to have gambling permitted to be conducted in
DeSoto County. Certain citizens groups located in DeSoto received the number
of signatures required to cause an election which subsequently rejected
gambling in DeSoto County on the November, 1996 ballot. The ballot measure was
upheld by a 59% vote thereby not allowing for gaming to be conducted in DeSoto
County.
Other Items
One ballot measure to amend the Arkansas Constitution to permit gambling in Hot
Springs, Arkansas appeared on the November, 1996 statewide ballot and was not
approved by a 61% vote. Arkansas is a feeder market to the Company's Horseshoe
Bossier City and Horseshoe Casino Center properties.
The Company is required to purchase certain minority ownership interests in
any new projects developed by Horseshoe Ventures following 36 months of
operations. The purchase price is to be based on earnings during the 36-month
period and is payable in cash or ownership interests in the Company.
In February 1996, HE was awarded a certificate of preliminary approval to
construct a second casino in Bossier City, Louisiana by the Louisiana Riverboat
Gaming Commission ("Commission") prior to the consolidation of the functions of
the Louisiana State Police ("State Police") and the Commission under the newly
created Louisiana Gaming Control Board ("Board"). The State Police never
issued a license to HE based upon such certificate of preliminary approval. The
Board has reopened the application process and seven applicants, including HE,
have submitted applications for the remaining license. Five of the applicants
are seeking berth sites in the Bossier-Shreveport area, one in Chalmette and
another in Alexandria. The Board has not announced when it will act on these
applications for the fifteenth, and last Riverboat license available in
Lousiana. The Company, entered into an agreement for the purchase of a
riverboat to be used in Bossier City, Louisiana, as its temporary facility. The
purchase price for the riverboat was $11,500,000, of which $1,500,000 was paid
on March 28, 1996, upon entering into the purchase agreement, and the remaining
$10,000,000 was payable on May 15, 1996. On May 1, 1996, the Company and the
seller agreed to extend the closing date for three monthly periods at a cost of
$200,000 per month. The Company exercised the first two extensions at $200,000
each to extend the closing date to July 15, 1996. Since the second extension
terminated on July 15, 1996 and the Board had not yet determined or announced
the successful applicant by that date, the Company and the seller agreed to
convert the purchase agreement into a right of first refusal agreement through
September 21, 1996 for an additional fee of $100,000. As of September 21,
1996, the Board still had not determined or announced the successful candidate
resulting in the Company's decision to cancel the right of first refusal for
the purchase of the riverboat. On September 27, 1996 the Company received back
its down payment, including interest, for a total of approximately $1,520,000.
The extension fees and the conversion to a right of first refusal fee amounting
to $500,000 were non-refundable and are included in development costs in the
accompanying statement of operations.
In February 1996, NGCP entered into an option agreement to purchase an
additional 1% limited partnership interest in HE for $4,000,000, of which
approximately $514,000 was paid in February, 1996, approximately $819,000 is to
be paid within 10 days of HE receiving final approval for the second casino in
Bossier City, Louisiana, discussed above, and the remaining $2,667,000 is
payable in three annual installments of $889,000 plus accrued interest at 8%
beginning one year after closing. If HE does not receive final approval, the
total purchase price will be reduced to $1,541,000. In September, 1996, NGCP
loaned the limited partner discussed above $900,000 with interest at 7% due and
payable on or before December 31, 1996.
In August 1996, Hilton's Flamingo Casino sought approval to move its riverboat
from its berth site in New Orleans to Shreveport, citing substantially reduced
revenues because of the cruising requirement and the possible opening of a
land-based casino in New Orleans in 1997. On October 11, 1996, the Board
considered and approved the Flamingo's request for change of berth site subject
to the condition, among others, that the Flamingo could not conduct gaming
operations, in Shreveport until October 1, 1997, or thirty days after the
opening of the land-based casino in New Orleans, whichever is earlier.
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NEW GAMING CAPITAL PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,134 $ 27,025
Accounts receivable, net 2,088 1,825
Receivables - related party 1,369 527
Due from affiliates 7,296 -
Inventories 1,145 1,063
Prepaid expenses and other 1,451 1,225
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Total current assets 29,483 31,665
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Property and Equipment:
Land 5,798 4,215
Buildings, boat and improvements 63,448 50,678
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 23,002 19,403
Less: accumulated depreciation (13,136) (8,247)
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79,112 66,049
Construction in progress 14,453 8,889
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Net property and equipment 93,565 74,938
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Other Assets:
Deferred finance charges, net 2,712 2,367
Deferred license fee, net 905 937
Goodwill, net 18,750 19,341
Other, net 4,500 5,611
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$ 149,915 $ 134,859
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 9,891 $ 7,320
Accounts payable 3,851 1,239
Due to affiliates - 5,596
Accrued expenses and other 13,313 15,598
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Total current liabilities 27,055 29,753
Long-term debt, less current maturities 84,300 70,692
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Total liabilities 111,355 100,445
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Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' Capital 38,560 34,414
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$ 149,915 $ 134,859
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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NEW GAMING CAPITAL PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues:
Casino $ 43,478 $ 41,156 $ 129,686 $ 111,469
Food and beverage 4,608 4,593 13,811 12,235
Hotel 1,160 1,179 3,399 3,114
Other 342 413 1,296 1,324
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49,588 47,341 148,192 128,142
Promotional allowances (3,479) (3,274) (10,481) (7,879)
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Net revenues 46,109 44,067 137,711 120,263
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Expenses:
Casino 22,186 23,042 68,562 56,217
Food and beverage 2,337 2,936 6,938 7,460
Hotel 183 244 561 949
Other 154 255 502 834
General and administrative 8,219 7,003 26,297 20,794
Depreciation and amortization 2,239 1,503 6,449 4,392
Development 500 - 500 -
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Total 35,818 34,983 109,809 90,646
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Operating Income 10,291 9,084 27,902 29,617
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense (2,785) (2,470) (8,250) (7,551)
Interest income 247 151 656 317
Other, net - - 418 -
Minority interest in income
of subsidiary (627) (2,854) (1,652) (7,675)
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Net Income $ 7,126 $ 3,911 $ 19,074 $ 14,708
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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NEW GAMING CAPITAL PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1996 1995
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Cash provided by operating activities $ 26,067 $ 21,793
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (24,023) (8,681)
Proceeds from land held for sale 1,100 -
Increase in other assets (1,552) (1,137)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (24,475) (9,818)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt 25,000 3,600
Increase in deferred finance charges (842) -
Payments on debt (8,821) (10,725)
Distributions (14,928) (11,617)
Decrease in due to affiliates (12,892) (2,107)
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Net cash used in financing
activities (12,483) (20,849)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (10,891) 5,059
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 27,025 11,616
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 16,134 $ 16,675
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated condensed financial statements.
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NEW GAMING CAPITAL PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Introduction:
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of New
Gaming Capital Partnership and Subsidiary (the "Partnership") have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not
include all information and disclosures necessary for complete financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The
consolidated condensed balance sheet at December 31, 1995 was derived from
audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by
generally accepted accounting principles. The results for the interim periods
indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) which management considers necessary for a fair
presentation of operating results. Results of operations for interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of a full year of operations.
The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Partnership include the
operations of its approximately 92% owned subsidiary, Horseshoe Entertainment,
L.P. ("HE") which operates the Horseshoe Bossier City in Bossier City
Louisiana.
Certain reclassifications were made to prior period financial statements to
conform with current year presentations.
2. Commitments and Contingencies:
Litigation
The Partnership and its subsidiary, during the normal course of operating their
business, become engaged in various litigation and other legal disputes. In
the opinion of the Partnership's management, the ultimate disposition of such
disputes will not have a material impact on the Partnership's operations.
Legislation in Louisiana
In the 1996 special session of the Louisiana legislature, Louisiana lawmakers
recently rejected the Governor's efforts to call for a single statewide
referendum that gave voters the opportunity to vote statewide on the continued
legalization of riverboat gaming, the land-based casino, and video poker.
Instead, the Louisiana legislature passed a measure providing for local option
elections on November 5, 1996, which gave voters the opportunity to decide the
fate of certain forms of gaming in their parishes. In the elections, 71% of the
voters in the parish of Bossier voted to keep riverboat gaming legal.
Competitive Issue in Louisiana
One ballot measure to amend the Arkansas Constitution to permit gambling in Hot
Springs, Arkansas appeared on the November, 1996 statewide ballot and was not
approved by a 61% vote. Arkansas is a feeder market to the Company's Horseshoe
Bossier City property.
Other Items
In February 1996, the Partnership entered into an option agreement to purchase
an additional 1% limited partnership interest in HE for $4,000,000, of which
approximately $514,000 was paid in February 1996, approximately $819,000 is to
be paid within 10 days of HE receiving final approval for the second casino in
Bossier City, Louisiana discussed above, and the remaining $2,667,000 is
payable in three annual installments of $889,000 plus accrued interest at 8%
beginning one year after closing. If HE does not receive final approval, the
total purchase price will be reduced to $1,541,000. In September, 1996, NGCP
loaned the limited partner discussed above $900,000 with interest at 7% due and
payable on or before December 31, 1996.
In February 1996, HE was awarded a certificate of preliminary approval to a
construct second casino in Bossier City, Louisiana by the Louisiana Riverboat
Gaming Commission ("Commission") prior to the consolidation of the functions of
the Louisiana State Police ("State Police") and the Commission under the newly
created Louisiana Gaming Control Board ("Board"). The State Police never
issued a license to HE based upon such certificate of preliminary approval. The
Board has reopened the application process and seven applicants, including HE,
have submitted applications for the remaining license. Five of the applicants
are seeking berth sites in the Bossier-Shreveport area, one in Chalmette and
another in Alexandria. The Board has not announced when it will act on these
applications for the fifteenth, and last Riverboat license available in
Louisiana. Horseshoe Gaming, L.L.C. ("Gaming"), the Partnership's parent
company, entered into an agreement for the purchase of a riverboat to be used
in Bossier City, Louisiana, as its temporary facility. The purchase price for
the riverboat was $11,500,000, of which $1,500,000 was paid on March 28, 1996,
upon entering into the purchase agreement, and the remaining $10,000,000 was
payable on May 15, 1996. On May 1, 1996, Gaming and the seller agreed to
extend the closing date for three monthly periods at a cost of $200,000 per
month. Gaming exercised the first two extensions at $200,000 each to extend
the closing date to July 15, 1996. Since the second extension terminated on
July 15, 1996 and the Board had not yet determined or announced the successful
applicant by that date, Gaming and the seller agreed to convert the purchase
agreement
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Other Items (Continued)
into a right of first refusal agreement through September 21, 1996 for an
additional fee of $100,000. As of September 21, 1996, the Board still had not
determined or announced the successful candidate resulting in Gaming's
decision to cancel the right of first refusal for the purchase of the
riverboat. On September 27, 1996 Gaming received back its down payment,
including interest for a total of approximately $1,520,000. The extension fees
and the conversion to a right of first refusal fee amounting to $500,000 were
non-refundable and are included in development costs in the accompanying
statement of operations.
In August 1996, Hilton's Flamingo Casino sought approval to move its riverboat
from its berth site in New Orleans to Shreveport, citing substantially reduced
revenues because of the cruising requirement and the possible opening of a
land-based casino in New Orleans in 1997. On October 11, 1996, the Board
considered and approved the Flamingo's request for change of berth site subject
to the condition, among others, that the Flamingo could not conduct gaming
operations, in Shreveport until October 1, 1997, or thirty days after the
opening of the land-based casino in New Orleans, whichever is earlier.
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ROBINSON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<CAPTION>
September 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,369 $ 32,706
Accounts receivable, net 4,496 3,144
Interest receivable - related party - 305
Inventories 354 418
Prepaid expenses and other 339 166
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Total current assets 20,558 36,739
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Property and Equipment:
Land 2,755 2,505
Buildings, barge and improvements 50,241 50,171
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 16,755 16,142
Less: accumulated depreciation (9,844) (5,390)
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59,907 63,428
Construction in progress 7,405 298
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Net property and equipment 67,312 63,726
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Other Assets:
Deferred finance charges, net 1,023 2,237
Goodwill, net 20,654 21,299
Other, net 1,778 1,861
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$111,325 $125,862
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,552 $ 2,671
Due to affiliates 1,209 4,710
Accrued expenses and other 10,122 8,404
-------- --------
Total current liabilities 12,883 15,785
Long-term debt, less current maturities 38,000 70,000
-------- --------
Total liabilities 50,883 85,785
-------- --------
Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' Capital 60,442 40,077
-------- --------
$111,325 $125,862
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed financial statements.
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ROBINSON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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Revenues:
Casino $ 36,310 $ 40,742 $113,995 $ 91,269
Food and beverage 2,849 2,920 8,417 6,823
Hotel 867 902 2,656 2,192
Other 641 661 2,070 1,507
--------- --------- -------- --------
40,667 45,225 127,138 101,791
Promotional allowances (2,846) (2,893) (8,407) (6,572)
--------- --------- -------- --------
Net revenues 37,821 42,332 118,731 95,219
--------- --------- -------- --------
Expenses:
Casino 18,772 16,373 54,958 37,657
Food and beverage 987 1,099 3,084 2,660
Hotel 331 346 1,052 998
Other 230 134 611 540
General and administrative 6,629 6,233 20,102 13,108
Depreciation and amortization 1,750 1,834 5,262 4,561
Preopening - - - 7,021
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Total 28,699 26,019 85,069 66,545
--------- --------- -------- --------
Operating Income 9,122 16,313 33,662 28,674
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense (927) (2,184) (5,711) (5,858)
Interest and other income 170 81 612 147
--------- --------- -------- --------
Net Income $ 8,365 $ 14,210 $ 28,563 $ 22,963
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed financial statements.
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ROBINSON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1996 1995
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Cash provided by operating activities $ 34,482 $ 37,182
--------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (8,061) (4,658)
Increase in other assets (59) (1,153)
--------- ---------
Net cash used in investing
activities (8,120) (5,811)
--------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt - 2,808
Payments on debt (32,000) (9,250)
Distributions (8,198) (10,072)
Changes in due to/from affiliates (3,501) -
Net cash used in financing
activities (43,699) (16,514)
--------- ---------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (17,337) 14,857
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 32,706 6,966
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 15,369 $ 21,823
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed financial statements.
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ROBINSON PROPERTY GROUP, L.P.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Introduction:
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Financial Statements of Robinson Property
Group, L.P. (the "Partnership"), have been prepared in accordance with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and
disclosures for complete financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. The consolidated condensed balance sheet at
December 31, 1995 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not
include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.
The results for the interim periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which management
considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results. Results of
operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year of
operations.
Operating results for the 1995 period include the operations of Robinson
Property Group, L.P. (dba the Horseshoe Casino Center), commencing February 13,
1995.
2. Contingencies:
Guarantee
The Partnership is wholly-owned (directly and indirectly) by Horseshoe Gaming,
L.L.C. ( the "Company"). The Company's 12.75% Senior Notes due September 30,
2000 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Partnership. Separate
non- financial statement disclosure is not presented by the Partnership because
Management has determined that it is not material to investors.
Litigation
The Partnership, during the normal course of operating its business, becomes
engaged in various litigation and other legal disputes. In the opinion of the
Partnership's management, the ultimate disposition of such disputes will not
have a material impact on the Partnership's operations.
Competitive Issues in Mississippi
A landowner in DeSoto County, Mississippi, the County immediately north of
Tunica County, where the Company's Horseshoe Casino Center property is located,
and the closest county in Mississippi to the greater Memphis feeder market,
published a notice of its intent to have gambling permitted to be conducted in
DeSoto County. Certain citizens groups located in DeSoto received the number
of signatures required to cause an election which subsequently rejected
gambling in DeSoto County on the November, 1996 ballot. The ballot measure was
upheld by a 59% vote thereby not allowing for gaming to be conducted in DeSoto
County.
One ballot measure to amend the Arkansas Constitution to permit gambling in Hot
Springs, Arkansas appeared on the November, 1996 statewide ballot and was not
approved by the voters by a 61% vote. Arkansas is a feeder market to the
Company's Horseshoe Casino Center property
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PART I FINANCIAL INFOMATION
ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following discussion and analysis provides information which Management
believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company's
consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Horseshoe Gaming
L.L.C. (the "Company"). The discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and notes thereto.
The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Company include the
operations of Robinson Property Group, L.P. ("RPG"), which operates the
Horseshoe Casino Center in Tunica County, Mississippi, New Gaming Capital
Partnership ("NGCP"), which owns approximately 92% of Horseshoe Entertainment,
L.P. ("HE") which operates the Horseshoe Bossier City in Bossier City,
Louisiana, and various subsidiaries engaged in the development of casino gaming
in new jurisdictions. Operating results for the 1995 period include the
operations of the Horseshoe Casino Center commencing February 13, 1995.
The Horseshoe Bossier City is one of four riverboat casinos currently operating
in the Bossier City/Shreveport, Louisiana market. As discussed below, in
February 1996 the Company was awarded a certificate of preliminary approval to
operate a second riverboat casino at its Bossier City site. Subject to formal
licensing and the future addition of a sixth riverboat which just received
approval to change its berth site to Shreveport, a total of six riverboat
casinos are expected to be operating in the Bossier City/Shreveport market, two
of which may be operated by the Company. Management believes that the Bossier
City/Shreveport market is sufficiently large to allow six riverboat casinos to
operate profitably. Although management expects that the addition of its second
riverboat casino in Bossier City will result in an increase in revenues and cash
flows, the impact on operating margins from the overall increase in supply to
this market is uncertain.
The Horseshoe Casino Center operates in the competitive Tunica County,
Mississippi, market, which currently consists of ten casinos. Several of the
existing Tunica casinos, including the Horseshoe Casino Center, have announced
expansion plans, including hotel rooms. The Horseshoe Casino Center is
currently one of only seven casinos in the Tunica market with a hotel. While
management expects that this new competition will affect the Horseshoe Casino
Center's revenues and operating income, management also believes the projects
will increase the size and scope of the overall Tunica gaming market,
mitigating the potential adverse impact on future operating levels at the
Horseshoe Casino Center.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
The Horseshoe Bossier City contributed net revenues and operating income,
respectively, of $ 46.1 million and $10.3 million for the quarter ended
September 30, 1996, and $ 44.1 million and $9.1 million for the quarter ended
September 30, 1995. Operating income increased by 13.1 %, or $ 1.2 million
in the 1996 period as compared to the 1995 period. The increase in operating
income is due to an increase in net revenues of $2.0 million, or 4.5% as
compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in net revenues was partially
offset by an increase of $.7 million in depreciation and amortization relating
to goodwill which was recorded in the fourth quarter of 1995 in conjunction
with the Company's reorganization and property improvements and additions. The
Horseshoe Bossier City's net revenues include casino revenues and non-casino
revenues, respectively, of $43.5 million and $ 2.6 million for the quarter
ended September 30, 1996 and $41.2 million and $2.9 million for the quarter
ended September 30, 1995. Casino revenue per day increased approximately 5.8 %
in 1996 to $473,000 from $447,000 in 1995.
The Horseshoe Casino Center contributed net revenues and operating income of
$37.8 million and $ 9.1 million, respectively for the three months ended
September 30, 1996 and $42.3 million and $16.3 million, respectively for the
three months ended September 30, 1995. Operating income decreased by 44.2 %,
or $7.2 million in the 1996 period as compared to the 1995 period. Net
revenues reflect a reduction of $4.4 million from the 1995 period due to a
reduction in win percentage in both table games and slots. In order to
mitigate the impact of an additional casino opening in the Tunica market in the
1996 third quarter, the Company implemented a one-time, double jackpot slot
promotional program which accounted for $1.7 million of the decrease in net
casino win. The remaining reduction in net casino win was caused by an overall
reduction in win percentage. Third quarter 1996 operating results also include
$1.2 million in direct marketing expenses related to the one-time slot
promotion, as well as an additional $.5 million in general promotional programs
and direct marketing expenses in excess of 1995 amounts. . The operating
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 1996 also include bad debt
reserves of approximately $1.2 million compared to the 1995 period of
approximately $.5 million.
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The Horseshoe Casino Center's 1996 net revenues include casino revenues and
non-casino revenues, respectively, of $36.3 million and $ 1.5 million for the
quarter ended September 30, 1996 and $40.7 million and $1.6 million for the
quarter ended September 30, 1995. Casino revenue per day decreased
approximately 10.8 % in 1996 to $395,000 from $443,000 in 1995.
OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING EARNINGS
The increase in net interest expense for the three months ended September 30,
1996, compared with the prior year period ended September 30, 1995, is due to
an increase in the amount of debt outstanding. This was partially offset by a
reduction in the overall interest rate on the Company's long-term debt, which
resulted from the refinancing of the Company's existing indebtedness as
discussed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below. During the
three months ended September 30, 1996, the Company also capitalized interest of
approximately $570,000.
Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
The significant improvement in the Company's net revenues for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996, compared with the prior year period ended September
30, is related to improvements in revenue per day and the timing of the opening
of the Horseshoe Casino Center in Tunica County, Mississippi, on February 13,
1995. Operating results for 1995 include operations for the Horseshoe Casino
Center, commencing February 13, 1995.
The Horseshoe Bossier City contributed net revenues and operating income,
respectively, of $ 137.7 million and $27.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, and $120.3 million and $29.6 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995. Operating income decreased by 5.7 %, or $ 1.7
million in the 1996 period as compared to the 1995 period. The increase of
$17.4 million in net casino revenue for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 versus the same period in 1995 is due to an increase in the volume of
casino wagering, which was partially offset by a decrease in the win percentage
for the same periods. The decrease in operating income for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 versus the 1995 period is a result of increased
expenses associated with promotional programs and direct marketing programs in
market areas outside of the general locale of the casino. The 1996 period also
includes a development expense charge of $500,000 relating to the cancellation
of a purchase option on a riverboat which was initially intended to be used as
a second facility. Depreciation and amortization increased $2.0 million over
the prior year period due to amortization of goodwill which did not exist in
1995 and also increased depreciation due to property improvements.
The Horseshoe Bossier City's net revenues include casino revenues and
non-casino revenues, respectively, of $129.7 million and $8.0 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and $111.5 million and $ 8.8 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1995. Casino revenue per day increased
approximately 15.9% in 1996 to $473,000 from $408,000 in 1995.
The Horseshoe Casino Center opened on February 13, 1995 and contributed net
revenues and operating income of $118.7 million and $ 33.7 million,
respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. The 1995 period
consisted of seven and one-half months of operations and contributed net
revenues of $95.2 million. Operating income for the 1995 period was $28.7
million which included a $7.0 million charge for preopening expenses. The
Horseshoe Casino Center's 1996 net revenues include $114.0 million of casino
revenues and $4.7 million of non-casino revenues. Casino revenue per day
increased approximately 4.8 % in 1996 to $416,000 from $397,000 in 1995.
OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING EARNINGS
The increase in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1996,
compared with the prior year period ended September 30, 1995, is due to an
increase in the amount of debt outstanding. This was partially offset by a
reduction in the overall interest rate on the Company's long-term debt, which
resulted from the refinancing of the Company's existing indebtedness as
discussed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below. The Company
also capitalized interest of approximately $700,000 during the nine months
ended September 30, 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In October 1995, the Company refinanced substantially all of its existing
indebtedness with the net proceeds from an initial draw of $93.2 million on a
$100 million credit facility (the "Credit Facility") and from the sale of $100
million of 12.75% senior notes due September 30, 2000 (the "Senior Notes").
The Senior Notes were sold with warrants to purchase an additional $50 million
of Senior Notes on April 10, 1996, at a price of 98.15% of par value. The
warrants were exercised and raised approximately $48 million after fees and
expenses. The Credit Facility bears interest at the greater of 10% or
three-month LIBOR plus 2.5% and requires semi-annual principal payments of 5%
of the then outstanding balance with final maturity on September 30, 1999.
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The net proceeds from these borrowings were also used to (i) invest in project
opportunities in new jurisdictions by directly or indirectly reimbursing Mr.
Binion for approximately $6.9 million in costs expended pursuing such projects,
and (ii) provide $5 million of working capital to the Company. Approximately
$31.1 million from the sale of the senior notes and approximately $49.1 million
from the exercise of the warrants was placed in an escrow account (the "Excess
Proceeds Escrow Account") to be used to fund the development of new projects
and the repayment of debt.
There are no restrictions on the ability of RPG, which guarantee's the
Company's Series B Senior Notes, to transfer funds to the Company in the form
of cash distributions, loans or advances.
Development
Bossier City, Louisiana
In February 1996, HE was awarded a certificate of preliminary approval to
construct a second casino in Bossier City, Louisiana by the Louisiana
Riverboat Gaming Commission ("Commission") prior to the consolidation of
the functions of the Louisiana State Police ("State Police") and the
Commission under the newly created Louisiana Gaming Control Board
("Board"). The State Police never issued a license to HE based upon such
certificate of preliminary approval. The Board has reopened the
application process and seven applicants, including HE, have submitted
applications for the remaining license. Five of the applicants are
seeking berth sites in the Bossier-Shreveport area, one in Chalmette and
another in Alexandria. The Board has not announced when it will act on
these applications for the fifteenth, and last Riverboat license
available in Louisana. The Company entered into an agreement for the
purchase of a riverboat to be used in Bossier City, Louisiana, as its
temporary facility. The purchase price for the riverboat was $11,500,000,
of which $1,500,000 was paid on March 28, 1996, upon entering into the
purchase agreement, and the remaining $10,000,000 was payable on May 15,
1996. On May 1, 1996, the Company and the seller agreed to extend the
closing date for three monthly periods at a cost of $200,000 per month.
The Company exercised the first two extensions at $200,000 each to extend
the closing date to July 15, 1996. Since the second extension terminated
on July 15, 1996 and the Board had not yet determined or announced the
successful applicant by that date, the Company and the seller agreed to
convert the purchase agreement into a right of first refusal agreement
through September 21, 1996 for an additional fee of $100,000. As of
September 21, 1996, the Board still had not determined or announced the
successful candidate resulting in the Company's decision to cancel the
right of first refusal for the purchase of the riverboat. On September
27, 1996 the Company received back its down payment, including interest
for a total of approximately $1,520,000. The extension fees and the
conversion to a right of first refusal fee amounting to $500,000 were
non-refundable and are included in development costs in the accompanying
statement of operations.
HE has also prepared plans for expansion of the entire facility at a net
cost of approximately $160-$170 million, including the addition of a
second riverboat. The expansion plans include a 606-suite 25-story hotel
tower, a 800-1,000 seat entertainment complex, a health club, three
additional restaurants, meeting room facilities, other amenities and the
1,100-car parking garage completed in the first quarter of 1996, all
connected to an expanded dockside facility. Management estimates the
project will be completed in the third quarter of 1997. If HE is not
awarded the license to operate a second casino in Bossier City, it may
scale back its expansion plans. The nature of the reduction in scope
have not yet been determined.
In addition, on March 28, 1996, HE completed the purchase of the Le
Bossier Hotel, including furnishings and fixtures, for approximately $5.2
million. HE had previously leased this facility under a long-term
operating lease.
Tunica, Mississippi
Management of RPG has plans to further develop its casino site in Tunica,
Mississippi, at a total cost of approximately $60-$70 million.
Development plans include an additional 15,000 square feet of gaming
space for 450 slot machines and 18 to 20 table games, 309 additional
hotel suites, a multi-level 1,100-space parking garage and an
entertainment facility which will accommodate approximately 1,200 to
1,500 customers and include a health club, two additional restaurants,
convention facilities and other amenities. Construction of the expansion
has commenced and is expected to be completed during the second quarter
of 1997.
Other New Projects
The Company and JBB Gaming Investments, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company owned by Mr. Binion and his family ("JBB"), formed
Horseshoe Ventures L.L.C. to pursue the development of casinos in new
jurisdictions. The Company is required to purchase, following 36 months
of operations, the direct or indirect interest in any new project
developed by Horseshoe Ventures then held by JBB by using either cash or
membership interests in the Company with the value of such membership
interests determined by an independent appraisal. The value of the
purchased interests will be equal to their pro rate share of four times
the average annual EBITDA of such new project during the preceding
36-month period.
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OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING LIQUIDITY
In February, 1996 NGCP entered into an option agreement to purchase an
additional 1% minority interest in HE for approximately $4.0 million, subject
to HE receiving final licensing approval for a second casino. If HE does not
receive license approval, then the purchase price will be adjusted to
approximately $1.5 million.
As of September 30, 1996, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
approximately $ 131.2 million, including approximately $61.4 million
restricted for the pursuit and development of new projects and the repayment of
debt. Within the next twelve months, the Company expects to spend
approximately $160 to $170 million for the expansion of the Bossier City,
Louisiana facility, if final approval is received, and approximately $60 to $70
million for expansion of the Tunica, Mississippi facility.
Management believes that the Company's cash and cash equivalents on hand and
cash from operations will be adequate to meet the Company's existing
obligations as they become due. Additional financing may be required
to fund a portion of the Company's development plans discussed above.
Management has discussed additional financing with certain lending agencies on
terms acceptable to the Company and have agreed to terms; however formal
agreements have not yet been finalized.
The Company does not expect the impact of inflation to have a material adverse
effect on its operations. Absent changes in competitive and economic
conditions or in specific prices affecting the industry, the Company believes
that the hotel-casino industry may be able to maintain its operating profit
margins in periods of general inflation by increasing minimum wagering limits
for its games and increasing the prices of its hotel rooms, food and beverage
and other items, and by taking actions designed to increase the number of
patrons.
The Company has not experienced any significant seasonal trends; however, the
Company has a limited operating history and the Company may determine in the
future that its revenues and income may be seasonal in nature.
In August 1996, Hilton's Flamingo Casino sought approval to move its riverboat
from its berth site in New Orleans to Shreveport, citing substantially reduced
revenues because of the cruising requirement and the possible opening of a
land-based casino in New Orleans in 1997. On October 11, 1996, the Board
considered and approved the Flamingo's request for change of berth site subject
to the condition, among others, that the Flamingo could not conduct gaming
operations, in Shreveport until October 1, 1997, or thirty days after the
opening of the land-based casino in New Orleans, whichever is earlier.
In the 1996 special session of the Louisiana legislature, Louisiana lawmakers
recently rejected the Governor's efforts to call for a single statewide
referendum that gave voters the opportunity to vote statewide on the continued
legalization of riverboat gaming, the land-based casino, and video poker.
Instead, the Louisiana legislature passed a measure providing for local option
elections on November 5, 1996, which gave voters the opportunity to decide the
fate of certain forms of gaming in their parishes. In the elections, 71% of the
voters in the parish of Bossier voted to keep riverboat gaming legal.
A landowner in DeSoto County, Mississippi, the County immediately north of
Tunica County where to Company's Horseshoe Casino Center property is located,
and the closest county in Mississippi to its greater Memphis feeder market,
published a notice of its intent to have gambling permitted to be conducted in
DeSoto County. Certain citizens groups located in DeSoto received the number
of signatures required to cause an election which subsequently rejected
gambling in DeSoto County on the November, 1996 ballot. The ballot measure was
upheld by a 59% vote thereby not allowing for gaming to be conducted in DeSoto
County.
One ballot measure to amend the Arkansas Constitution to permit gambling in Hot
Springs, Arkansas appeared on the November, 1996 statewide ballot and was not
approved by the voters by a 61% vote. Arkansas is a feeder market to the
Company's Horseshoe Bossier City and Horseshoe Casino Center properties.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. EXHIBITS
27.1 Financial Data Schedule-Horseshoe Gaming L.L.C. and
Subsidiaries
27.2 Financial Data Schedule-Robinson Property Group, L.P.
b. FORM 8-K
There were no reports filed on Form 8-K during the quarter
ended September 30, 1996.
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SIGNATURES
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.
HORSESHOE GAMING, L.L.C.
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Horseshoe Gaming, Inc.,
a Nevada corporation
Its: Manager
Date: November 11, 1996 By: /s/ Walter J. Haybert
---------------------
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
of Horseshoe Gaming, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Robinson Property Group Limited Partnership
a Mississippi limited partnership
By: Horseshoe GP, Inc.,
a Nevada corporation
Its: Manager
Date: November 11, 1996 By: /s/ Walter J. Haybert
-------------------------------------
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
of Horseshoe GP, Inc.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
27.1 Financial Data Schedule-Horseshoe Gaming L.L.C. and Subsidiaries
(for SEC use only)
27.2 Financial Data Schedule-Robinson Property Group, L.P.
(for SEC use only)
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<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 28,563
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
<FN>
<F1>NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-TRADE ARE REPORTED NET OF ALLOWANCES FOR DOUBTFUL
ACCOUNTS IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION.
<F2>NET SALES ARE REPORTED NET OF PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES APPLICABLE TO TANGIBLE
ITEMS.
</FN>
</TABLE>
