UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
( XX ) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 1997
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from: to
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Commission file number: 1-7123
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SHOWBOAT, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 88-0090766
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
2800 FREMONT STREET, LAS VEGAS NEVADA 89104-4035
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(702) 385-9123
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)
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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APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13, or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution under a plan
confirmed by a court.
YES______ NO______
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock - $1 Par Value,
and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights 16,095,850 shares outstanding
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SHOWBOAT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996 4-5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
For the three months ended September 30,
1997 and 1996 6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
For the nine months ended September 30,
1997 and 1996 7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
For the nine months ended September 30,
1997 and 1996 8
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 9-11
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations 12-21
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEMS 1 - 6 22
SIGNATURES 23
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
September 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1997 1996
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(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 76,743 $ 60,287
Short term investments 14,424 28,848
Receivables, net 15,120 12,402
Income tax receivable 185 2,396
Inventories 3,132 2,785
Prepaid expenses 7,904 4,470
Current deferred income taxes 6,752 7,802
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Total current assets 124,260 118,990
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Property and equipment 735,877 651,486
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization 232,611 211,298
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503,266 440,188
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Other assets:
Restricted cash and investment 900 69,601
Investment in unconsolidated
affiliate 140,498 138,964
Deposits and other assets 26,474 23,326
Economic development and licensing
costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $499,000 and -0-
at September 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively 10,996 7,637
Debt issuance costs, net of
accumulated amortization of
$4,214,000 and $2,942,000 at
September 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively 14,848 15,963
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193,716 255,491
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$ 821,242 $ 814,669
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(continued)
September 30, December 31,
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'EQUITY 1997 1996
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(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term
debt - with recourse $ 28 $ 25
Current maturities of long-term
debt - without recourse 5,407 -
Accounts payable 11,242 17,688
Dividends payable 403 405
Accured liabilities 47,394 41,933
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Total current liabilities 64,474 60,051
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Long-term debt, excluding current
maturities
Debt with recourse 392,980 392,719
Debt without recourse 153,413 140,000
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546,393 532,719
Other liabilities 3,733 4,866
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Deferred income taxes 21,336 24,888
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par value;
1,000,000 shares authorized; none
issued
Common stock, $1 par value; 50,000,000
shares authorized; issued 16,228,569
shares at September 30, 1997 and
16,181,199 at December 31, 1996 16,229 16,181
Additional paid-in captial 88,574 87,698
Retained earnings 86,008 84,828
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190,811 488,707
Cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment (1,590) 4,773
Cost of common stock in treasury,
138,120 shares at September 30, 1997
and -0- shares at December 31, 1996 (2,763) -
Unearned compensation for restricted
stock (1,152) (1,335)
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Total shareholders' equity 185,306 192,145
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$ 821,242 $ 814,669
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(unaudited)
(In thousands except per share data)
1997 1996
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Revenues:
Casino $ 145,842 $ 109,262
Food and beverage 17,634 16,323
Rooms 7,055 7,222
Management fees 2,236 -
Sports and special events 849 875
Other 1,908 1,613
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175,524 135,295
Less complimentaries 13,125 13,053
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Net revenues 162,399 122,242
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Operating costs and expenses:
Casino 71,391 54,035
Food and beverage 10,507 8,625
Rooms 1,848 1,557
Sports and special events 702 694
General and administrative 38,649 31,715
Selling, advertising and promotion 8,460 2,379
Depreciation and amortization 11,453 8,170
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143,010 107,175
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Income from consolidated subsidiaries 19,389 15,067
Equity in income of unconsolidated
affiliate 1,000 1,526
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Income from operations 20,389 16,593
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Other (income) expense:
Interest income (1,195) (2,817)
Interest expense, net of amounts
capitalized 13,440 10,689
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12,245 7,872
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Income before income taxes and
minority interest 8,144 8,721
Minority interest share of loss - 474
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Income before income taxes 8,144 9,195
Income tax expense 4,632 4,294
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Net income $ 3,512 $ 4,901
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Net income per common and equivalent
share $ 0.22 $ 0.30
Shares used in per share calculation 16,162,016 16,274,570
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(unaudited)
(In thousands except per share data)
1997 1996
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Revenues:
Casino $ 372,683 $ 295,110
Food and beverage 47,111 43,433
Rooms 19,364 19,650
Management fees 3,073 -
Sports and special events 2,646 2,778
Other 5,086 4,524
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449,963 365,495
Less complimentaries 34,226 31,438
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Net revenues 415,737 334,057
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Operating costs and expenses:
Casino 186,993 146,136
Food and beverage 27,887 24,892
Rooms 5,288 5,564
Sports and special events 2,295 2,145
General and administrative 103,236 89,497
Selling, advertising and promotion 17,227 7,739
Depreciation and amortization 30,356 24,496
Preopening costs 9,577 -
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382,859 300,469
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Income from consolidated subsidiaries 32,878 33,588
Equity in income of unconsolidated
affiliate 3,003 1,526
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Income from operations 35,881 35,114
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Other (income) expense:
Interest income (4,173) (7,247)
Interest expense, net of amounts
capitalized 34,832 29,964
Write down of investment in affiliate - 3,902
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30,659 26,619
Income before income taxes and
minority interest 5,222 8,495
Minority interest share of loss 747 1,309
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Income before income taxes 5,969 9,804
Income tax expense 3,577 4,568
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Net income $ 2,392 $ 5,236
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Net income per common and
equivalent share $ 0.15 $ 0.32
Shares used in per share calculation 16,236,687 16,418,749
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(unaudited)
1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities: (In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating
activities $ 33,720 $ 35,301
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment (86,948) (68,424)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate (8,986) (8,539)
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
and investments in consolidated
affiliate 63,169 (111,189)
Deposit for Casino Reinvestment
Development Authority obligation (3,162) (2,900)
Sale of short term investments 14,424 -
Other 585 466
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Net cash used in investing activities (20,918) (190,586)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments of long-term debt (1,819) (16)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 9,636 140,000
Debt issuance costs (156) (6,297)
Proceeds from employee stock
option exercises 250 5,395
Payment of dividends (1,214) (1,192)
Minority interest contributions - 77
Repurchase of shares for treasury stock (3,043) -
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Net cash provided by financing
activities 3,564 137,967
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 16,456 (17,318)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 60,287 106,927
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $ 76,743 $ 89,609
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Supplemental disclosures of cash
flow information and non-cash
investing and financing activities:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized 35,047 25,389
Income taxes 443 2,209
Increase (decrease) in property and
equipment acquisitions included in
construction contracts and retentions
payable (4,817) 547
Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,363) 4,258
Equipment acquired under capital leases 10,984 -
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
The condensed consolidated financial statements include all domestic
and foreign subsidiaries which are more than 50% owned and controlled.
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates which are at least 20% owned are
carried at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings or loss since
acquisition. All material intercompany balances have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's
December 31, 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments, which in the opinion of managment,
are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods.
The results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative of
results of operations for an entire year. Certain prior period balances
have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.
Preopening Costs
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company changed its method of
accounting for preopening costs. Preopening costs will be immediately
expensed when a new facility opens for business rather than amortized over
a period not to exceed one year as was previously done. Expensing these
costs at the date of opening is a general industry practice and will provide
a better comparison of the Company's operations to other gaming companies.
This change in accounting resulted in a $9,577,000 charge to operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1997. There is no cumulative effect
as of January 1, 1997 of this accounting change.
If the new method of accounting for preopening costs had been applied
as of January 1, 1996, the equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate would
have resulted in net income for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 1996 of $4,741,000 and $6,354,000, respectively. Earnings per
share for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 would
have been $.29 and $.39, respectively.
2. LONG TERM DEBT
The Company's increase in long term debt was due to the completion of
certain capital lease financing ("Capital Lease") by the Company's 55% owned
affiliate Showboat Marina Casino Partnership (SMCP) in March of 1997. The
total amount borrowed under the Capital Lease was approximately $11.0 million.
The term of the lease is 48 months and accrues interest at 11.0%.
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SHOWBOAT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. LONG TERM DEBT (continued)
SMCP also secured additional equipment financing from FINOVA Capital
Corporation of approximately $10.0 million in September of 1997. The FINOVA
equipment financing was secured by certain equipment purchased during the
construction of the casino. The term of the FINOVA financing was for a period
of three years and the financing accrues interest at 11.1%.
3. IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February, 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share,"
(Statement 128) which establishes standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share (EPS). It replaces the presentation of primary and fully
diluted EPS with a presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Statement 128 is
effective for financial statements for both interim and annual periods ending
after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is not permitted. After
adoption, all prior period EPS data should be restated to conform to
Statement 128.
The Company will adopt Statement 128 in the fourth quarter of 1997.
The pro forma impact of Statement 128 on the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 1997 is basic and diluted EPS would have been $.22 and
$.15, respectively.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure" (SFAS
No. 129). SFAS No. 129 establishes standards for disclosing information about
an entity's capital structure. The Company intends to comply with the
disclosure requirements of this statement which is effective for periods
ending after December 15, 1997.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS No. 130). SFAS No. 130
requires companies to classify items of other comprehensive income by their
nature in a financial statement and display the accumulated balance of other
comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in
capital in the equity section of a statement of financial position, and is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this
pronouncement on the Company's financial statements.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 131, "Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
(SFAS No. 131). SFAS No. 131 establishes additional standards for segment
reporting in the financial statements and is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company is currently assessing the
impact of this pronouncement on the Company's financial statements.
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SHOWBOAT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company received an offer to purchase the approximately 10 1/2
acres of real property (the "Atlantic City Parcel") currently leased by the
Atlantic City Showboat from Sun International North America, Inc. (the
"Landlord") for $110.0 million. The offer was made pursuant to the Lease
Agreement requiring the Landlord to first offer the Company the opportunity
to purchase the Atlantic City Parcel in the event the Landlord intends to
sell the Atlantic City Parcel to a third party. The Company accepted the
offer, in accordance with the Lease Agreement and the Company has 90 days
from November 7, 1997 to complete the purchase of the Atlantic City Parcel,
including obtaining the necessary financing and regulatory approvals
necessary for the purchase. No assurance can be given that the Company will
obtain the necessary financing for the purchase of the Atlantic City Parcel
or that the necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission will be obtained, if at all, in the
necessary time frame.
On May 3, 1997, Publishing & Broadcasting Limited ("PBL") formally
advised the Company that PBL had let lapse the agreement in principle to
acquire from the Company 10% of the stock of Sydney Harbour Casino Holdings
Limited and the right to manage Sydney Harbour Casino. Accordingly, the
Company will not receive any of the funds which would have been provided to
it upon the sale of those assets described in the agreement in principle.
The Company retains its rights to manage Sydney Harbour Casino and is the
largest single shareholder (at 24.6%) of Sydney Harbour Casino Holdings
Limited.
As previously disclosed in the Company's 1996 year end financial
statements and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition
and results of operations, the Company entered into a completion guarantee to
complete the East Chicago Showboat up to a maximum aggregate amount of $30.0
million. On April 18, 1997, the East Chicago Showboat commenced operations
and the Company's obligations under the completion guarantee were terminated.
The Company was not required to provide any funds under the completion
guarantee. In addition, the Company entered into a standby equity commitment
which requires that if, during any of the first three Operating Years (as
defined), the project's Combined Cash Flow (as defined) is less than $35.0
million, the Company will be required to make additional capital
contributions to the East Chicago Showboat in the lesser of (a) $15.0 million,
or (b) the difference between the $35.0 million and the Operating Year's
Combined Cash Flow. The Company's aggregate potential obligation under the
standby equity commitment is $30.0 million. The first quarter of the first
Operating Year of the East Chicago Showboat ended September 30, 1997 and the
Combined Cash Flow for such quarter was approximately $6.0 million. There
can be no assurance that the Combined Cash Flow for the current Operating Year,
or for any, Operating Year thereafter, will exceed $35.0 million and that the
Company will not be required to make additional capital contributions to the
East Chicago Showboat in accordance with the standby equity commitment.
The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising
in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the
ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial statements taken as a whole.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
GENERAL
Showboat, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively the "Company" or "SBO")
is an international gaming company which owns and operates the Atlantic City
Showboat Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey (the "Atlantic City
Showboat"), the Las Vegas Showboat Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center in
Las Vegas, Nevada (the "Las Vegas Showboat"), owns a 24.6% equity interest in,
and manages through subsidiaries, the Sydney Harbour Casino located in Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia (the "Sydney Harbour Casino") and owns through
subsidiaries a 55% interest in, and manages, the Showboat Mardi Gras Casino
located in East Chicago, Indiana (the "East Chicago Showboat"), which
commenced operations April 18, 1997.
Information contained in this quarterly report is supplemental to
disclosures in the Company's year end financial reports. This management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with the management's discussion and analysis of
financial conditions and results of operations included in the Company's
December 31, 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As used in this management's discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations, amounts in Australian dollars are denoted
as "A$". As of September 30, 1997, the exchange rate was approximately
US$.725 for each A$1.00.
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Quarter Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Quarter Ended September 30, 1996
Comparison of Operating Results for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Three months ended Septmeber 30, 1997 1996 Variance Percent
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(Dollars in thousands)
Gross revenues
Atlantic City Showboat $112,817 $118,388 $(5,571) (4.7)%
Las Vegas Showboat 16,642 16,907 (265) (1.6)%
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,236 - 2,236 N/A
East Chicago Showboat 43,829 - 43,829 N/A
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$175,524 $135,295 $40,229 29.7 %
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Net revenues
Atlantic City Showboat $101,828 $106,468 $(4,640) (4.4)%
Las Vegas Showboat 15,697 15,774 (77) (.5)%
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,236 - 2,236 N/A
East Chicago Showboat 42,638 - 42,638 N/A
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$162,399 $122,242 $40,157 32.9 %
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Comparison of Operating Results for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Three months ended Septmeber 30, 1997 1996 Variance Percent
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(Dollars in thousands)
Income from Operations
Atlantic City Showboat $ 20,334 $ 23,069 $(2,735) (11.9)%
Las Vegas Showboat (1,777) (3,671) 1,894 51.6 %
Corporate and development (4,064) (4,283) 219 5.1 %
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,167 (48) 2,215 4,614.6 %
Sydney Harbour Casino 1,000 1,526 (526) (34.5)%
East Chicago Showboat 2,729 - 2,729 N/A
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$ 20,389 $ 16,593 $ 3,796 22.9 %
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EBITDA *
Atlantic City Showboat $ 26,740 $ 29,600 $(2,860) (9.7)%
Las Vegas Showboat (114) (2,132) 2,018 94.6 %
Corporate and development (3,956) (4,183) 227 5.4 %
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,167 (48) 2,215 4,614.6 %
Sydney Harbour Casino 1,000 1,526 (526) (34.5)%
East Chicago Showboat 6,005 - 6,005 N/A
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* EBITDA is defined as income from operations before depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA should not be construed as a substitute for income from
operations, net earnings (loss) and cash flow from operating activities
determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
("GAAP"). The Company has included EBITDA because it believes it is
commonly used by certain investors and analysts to analyze and compare gaming
companies on the basis of operating performance, leverage and liquidity and
to determine a company's ability to service debt.
Revenues
Gross revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, increased
$40.2 million or 29.7% over the same period in 1996 due primarily to the
inclusion of $43.8 million of revenues from the East Chicago Showboat and the
recognition of $2.2 million of management fees from the Company's affiliate
Sydney Harbour Casino. Gross revenues were offset by $13.1 million of
complimentaries in the third quarter in both years 1997 and 1996, resulting
in $162.4 million and $122.2 million in net revenues for the third quarter
1997 and 1996 respectively.
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Revenues (continued)
The Atlantic City Showboat's gross revenues for the third quarter
1997 compared to the same quarter of 1996 decreased $5.6 million or 4.7% and
was primarily attributable to a $4.4 million or 4.4% decrease in casino
revenues. The decrease in casino revenues was principally due to the $3.5
million or 14.6% decrease in table games revenue attributable to the decline
in table games hold percent which was 15.0% in the third quarter 1997
compared to 16.0% in the same quarter of 1996. Table games drop also declined
9.1% during the third quarter 1997 compared to the same quarter of 1996
principally due to the addition of new capacity in the market during the
third quarter 1997. Slot revenue also decreased $.9 million or 1.2% in the
third quarter 1997 due primarily to a decline in marketing by the Company and
increased capacity added during the quarter by a competitor. Net revenues
decreased $4.6 million or 4.4% in the third quarter of 1997.
The Las Vegas Showboat's net revenues declined $.1 million or .5% in
the third quarter 1997 compared to the third quarter 1996 despite a $.2
million or 1.5% increase in casino revenues. The increase in casino revenues
resulted primarily from a reduction of losses in bingo. Slot revenues
declined $.3 million, or 3.5%, in the third quarter 1997, principally due to
the 21% increase of capacity on the Boulder Strip resulting from the opening
of a new hotel casino at the end of the 1997 second quarter. Non-gaming
revenues decreased $.4 million or 7.0% in the third quarter 1997, primarily
due to the capacity increases.
The Company recorded a management fee of $2.2 million in the third
quarter 1997 from Sydney Harbour Casino. Due to an agreement with the
Sydney Harbour Casino, the first A$19.1 million of management fees were
forgiven and the Company first started to recognize management fees in the
second quarter of 1997. The Company also recognized consolidated net revenues
of $42.6 million from the 55% owned East Chicago Showboat which commenced
operations April 18, 1997.
Income From Operations
The Company's income from operations in the third quarter 1997
increased $3.8 million or 22.9% compared to the same period in 1996. The
increase was principally due to the recognition of management fees of $2.2
million from the Sydney Harbour Casino, the $1.9 million improvement in
operating results at the Las Vegas Showboat and $2.7 million reported from
the East Chicago Showboat. Partially offsetting these positive variances was
the $2.7 million decline in Atlantic City Showboat's income from operations
and a $.5 million decline in equity earnings from the Sydney Harbour Casino.
The Atlantic City Showboat's income from operations before management
fees decline of $2.7 million or 11.9% in the quarter ended September 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996 is attributable to the decline in net
revenues. Operating costs also declined $1.9 million due primarily to a
reduction in promotional costs and $1.0 million decrease in general and
administrative expenses, resulting from lower payroll costs.
The Las Vegas Showboat's income from operations before management fees
increased $1.9 million or 51.6% in the quarter ended September 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996. The increase is attributable to cost
containment activities, the management of expenses in accordance with business
levels and more effective marketing.
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Income From Operations (continued)
The contribution by the Sydney Harbour Casino increased $1.7 million
in third quarter 1997 as compared to the same period in the prior year. This
increase is attributed to the recognition of $2.2 million of management fees
offset by a $.5 million reduction in equity from the Sydney Harbour Casino.
The reduction in equity was due principally to the payment of management fees
in 1997. Due to an agreement with the Sydney Harbour Casino, the first A$19.1
million of management fees were forgiven and no management fees were recorded
by the Company in 1996. The preopening costs associated with the permanent
and interim casino in Sydney Australia were originally budgeted at
approximately A$44.8 million. Currently, Sydney Harbour Casino anticipates
that the costs that will be incurred for preopening of the permanent facility
will be approximately A$55.9 million. The increase in the preopening costs
will negatively impact the Company's income from operations in the fourth
quarter of 1997. The magnitude of the impact will be dependent upon the
actual costs incurred, the proper treatment of the costs under Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and the currency rate between Australia and
the United States.
Net Income
The Company recorded net income of $3.5 million or $.22 per share for
the quarter ended September 30, 1997. Net income in the third quarter of 1997
was negatively impacted by an increase in tax expense and by the East Chicago
Showboat incurring a $2.7 million pre-tax loss that includes the Company's
minority partner's share of losses of $1.2 million. The Company recognized
100% of the East Chicago Showboat's pre-tax loss due to its minority partner's
inability to absorb its share of losses from its capital account. In future
periods, the Company will recognize more than its 55% ownership interest of
the East Chicago Showboat's net income, until the Company has recovered the
recognized losses related to its minority partner. The effective tax rate
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997 was approximately 56.9%. The
increase in the Company's effective tax rate is attributable to an
anticipated increase of preopening costs associated with the scheduled
November 1997, opening of the permanent Sydney Harbour Casino. The preopening
costs will not generate a tax benefit for federal or state income tax
purposes.
The Company's 1997 annual tax rate excluding unusual items (the
preopening costs from the Sydney Harbour Casino and the East Chicago
Showboat and the minority partner's share of losses from the East Chicago
Showboat) is expected to be approximately 36.6%. Exclusive of the unusual
items, the Company would have reported net income of $6.0 million or $.37
per share for the quarter ended September 30, 1997.
For the quarter ended September 30, 1996, the Company recorded net
income of $4.9 million or $.30 per share. The 1996 results included pre-tax
interest expense of $.6 million for the East Chicago Showboat incurred prior
to opening and an adjustment for the write-off of preopening expenses at
Sydney Harbour Casino of $(.3) million. The effective tax rate utilized in
the third quarter of 1996 was approximately 46.7%. The 1996 annual effective
tax rate was 36.7%. Utilizing the 1996 annual effective rate on earnings
exclusive of unusual items (the East Chicago interest expense incurred prior
to opening and Sydney Harbour Casino preopening costs), the Company would
have reported net income of $6.0 million or $.37 per share for the quarter
ended September 30, 1996.
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1996
Comparison of Operating Results for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Gross revenues
Atlantic City Showboat $316,460 $313,828 $ 2,632 .8 %
Las Vegas Showboat 51,080 51,667 (587) (1.1)%
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 3,073 - 3,073 N/A
East Chicago Showboat 79,350 - 79,350 N/A
---------- --------- -------- --------
$449,963 $365,495 $84,468 23.1%
---------- --------- -------- --------
Net revenues
Atlantic City Showboat $287,105 $285,751 $ 1,354 .5 %
Las Vegas Showboat 48,081 48,306 (225) (.5)%
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 3,073 - 3,073 N/A
East Chicago Showboat 77,478 - 77,478 N/A
---------- --------- -------- --------
$415,737 $334,057 $81,680 24.5 %
---------- --------- -------- --------
Income from Operations
Atlantic City Showboat $ 50,475 $ 53,206 $(2,731) (5.1)%
Las Vegas Showboat (4,354) (6,981) 2,627 37.6 %
Corporate and development (12,176) (12,512) 336 2.7 %
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,641 (125) 2,766 2,212.8 %
Sydney Harbour Casino 3,003 1,526 1,477 96.8 %
East Chicago Showboat 5,869 - 5,869 N/A
East Chicago Showboat-preopening (9,577) - (9,577) N/A
---------- --------- -------- --------
$ 35,881 $ 35,114 $ 767 2.2 %
---------- --------- -------- --------
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULT OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Comparison of Operating Results for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
(continued)
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(dollars in thousands)
EBITDA *
Atlantic City Showboat $ 70,030 $ 73,037 $(3,007) (4.1)%
Las Vegas Showboat 426 (2,589) 3,015 116.4 %
Corporate and development (11,860) (12,239) 379 3.1 %
Showboat Australia - Mgt. Fee 2,641 (125) 2,766 2,212.8 %
Sydney Harbour Casino 3,003 1,526 1,477 96.8 %
East Chicago Showboat 11,574 - 11,574 N/A
East Chicago Showboat-preopening (9,577) - (9,577) N/A
---------- --------- -------- --------
$ 66,237 $59,610 $ 6,627 11.1 %
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* EBITDA is defined as income from operations before depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA should not be construed as a substitute for income
from operations, net earnings (loss) and cash flow from operating activities
determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
("GAAP"). The Company has included EBITDA because it believes it is
commonly used by certain investors and analysts to analyze and compare
gaming companies on the basis of operating performance, leverage and
liquidity and to determine a company's ability to service debt.
Revenues
Gross revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, increased
$84.5 million or 23.1% compared to the same period in 1996. This increase
is primarily attributable to the $79.4 million of gross revenues from the
East Chicago Showboat. Complimentaries rose $2.8 million during the first
nine months of 1997 resulting in a $81.7 million or 24.5% increase in net
revenues.
The Atlantic City Showboat's gross revenues increased $2.6
million or .8% during the first nine months ended September 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996. This increase is attributed to
a $3.7 million or 1.4% increase in casino revenues tied to the $8.8
million or 4.4% growth in slot revenue. The increase in slot revenue
is attributable to the addition of 131 slot units (the majority of which
were added in the fourth quarter of 1996) and the introduction of new
gaming products. Table games revenue declined $5.1 million or 8.2% in the
first nine months of 1997 compared to the same period 1996 due primarily to
a decline in table games hold percent which was 14.5% in 1997 compared to
16.0% in 1996. The increase in gross revenues was partially offset by the
$1.3 million or 4.6% increase in the cost of complimentaries, resulting in
a $1.4 million or .5% increase in net revenues.
Revenues at the Las Vegas Showboat were relatively unchanged
during the comparative nine month periods.
17 (continued)
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Revenues (continued)
The Company recorded management fees of $3.1 million from
Sydney Harbour Casino. Due to an agreement with the Sydney Harbour
Casino, the first A$19.1 million of management fees were forgiven,
as a result the Company first started to recognize management fees
in the second quarter of 1997. The Company also recognized
consolidated net revenues of $77.5 million from the 55% owned East
Chicago Showboat which commenced operations April 18, 1997.
Income From Operations
The Company's income from operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, increased $.8 million or 2.2% over the same
period in the prior year, despite the $9.6 million write-off of
preopening expenses for the East Chicago Showboat. The improvement
in income from operations is attributable to the recognition of
management fees from Sydney Harbour Casino, the improved operating
results at the Las Vegas Showboat and the operating income from the
East Chicago Showboat. For the first nine months of 1997, the
Sydney Harbour Casino provided a $3.0 million equity contribution
and $2.6 million of net management fees and the East Chicago
Showboat contributed $5.9 million of income from operations (before
preopening write-off).
The Atlantic City Showboat's income from operations decreased
$2.7 million or 5.1% during the nine months ended September 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996. This decrease is attributable
to the decline in table games revenue and a $4.1 million or 1.8%
increase in operating costs. The increase in operating expenses is
primarily attributed to an increased marketing cost for slot patrons
and casino operating expenses. These increases were partially
offset by a decline in payroll and related costs.
The Las Vegas Showboat's income from operations increased $2.6
million or 37.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996. This increase was realized
principally through cost control programs implemented at the
property and more efficient marketing programs.
The contribution by the Sydney Harbour Casino increased $4.2
million in first nine months of 1997 as compared to the same period
in the prior year. This increase is attributed to the recognition of
$2.6 million of management fees and an increase of $1.5 million from
the equity in Earnings of Sydney Harbour Casino. The increase in
management fees was due to an agreement to forgive the first A$19.1
million of fees and therefore no fees were recognized in 1996. The
increase in equity earnings is due to the write-off of preopening
costs related to the interim casino and as a result no equity in
earnings was reported in the first six months of 1996. The
preopening costs associated with the permanent and interim casino in
Sydney, Australia were originally budgeted at approximately A$44.8
million. Currently, Sydney Harbour Casino anticipates that the
costs that will be incurred for preopening of the permanent facility
will be approximately A$55.9 million. The increase in preopening
costs will negatively impact the Company's income from operations in
the fourth quarter of 1997. The magnitude of the impact will be
dependent upon the actual costs incurred, the proper treatment of
the costs under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the
currency rate between Australia and the United States.
18 (continued)
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Net Income
The Company recorded net income of $2.4 million or $.15 per
share for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. Net income in
1997 was negatively impacted by the preopening costs of $9.6 million
and $3.7 million of pre-tax operating losses incurred at the East
Chicago Showboat, that included the Company's minority partner's
share of losses of $1.2 million, and an increase in income tax
expense. The Company recognized approximately $13.4 million or
94% of the East Chicago Showboat's pre-tax loss due to its minority
partner's inability to absorb its share of losses from its capital
account. In future periods, the Company will recognize more than
its 55% ownership interest of East Chicago Showboat's net income,
until the Company has recovered the recognized losses related to its
minority partner. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 was approximately 59.9%. The increase in the
Company's effective tax rate is attributable to an anticipated
increase of preopening costs associated with the scheduled November
1997, opening of the permanent Sydney Harbour Casino. The
preopening costs will not generate a tax benefit for federal or
state income tax purposes.
The Company's 1997 annual tax rate excluding unusual items (the
preopening costs from the Sydney Harbour Casino and the East Chicago
Showboat and the minority partner's share of losses from the East
Chicago Showboat) is expected to be approximately 36.6%. Exclusive
of the unusual items, the Company would have reported net income of
$10.6 million or $.66 per share for the nine months ended September
30, 1997.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company
reported net income of $5.2 million or $.32 per share. The 1996
results reflect a pre-tax loss of $3.9 million for the write-off of
an investment in the Randolph Riverboat project, $1.6 million of
interest expense recorded for the East Chicago Showboat incurred
prior to opening and $1.8 million for the write-off of preopening
expenses at Sydney Harbour Casino. The effective tax rate utilized
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was approximately
46.6%. The 1996 annual effective tax rate was approximately 36.7%.
Utilizing the 1996 annual effective tax rate on earnings exclusive
of unusual items (the Randolph Riverboat write-off, the interest
expense incurred prior to opening for the East Chicago Showboat and
preopening costs at the Sydney Harbour Casino), the Company would
have reported net income of $10.8 million or $.66 per share for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996.
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
As of September 30, 1997 the Company held cash and cash
equivalents of $76.7 million and short term investments of $14.4
million compared to $60.3 million and $28.8 million respectively at
December 31, 1996. Included in the cash balances are funds of the
East Chicago Showboat (cash equivalents of $7.8 million) that are
not available for use other than to support the East Chicago
Showboat operating requirements.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company
expended approximately $27.4 million on capital improvements at its
Las Vegas and Atlantic City facilities, which were funded by
operations. In addition, the Company expended approximately $59.4
million on construction costs at the East Chicago Showboat, which
were principally funded from the proceeds of the $140.0 million, 13
1/2% First Mortgage Notes which were issued by the East Chicago
Showboat in March of 1996.
The Company received an offer to purchase the approximately 10 1/2
acres of real property (the "Atlantic City Parcel") currently leased by the
Atlantic City Showboat from Sun International North America, Inc. (the
"Landlord") for $110.0 million. The offer was made pursuant to the Lease
Agreement requiring the Landlord to first offer the Company the opportunity
to purchase the Atlantic City Parcel in the event the Landlord intends to
sell the Atlantic City Parcel to a third party. The Company accepted the
offer, in accordance with the Lease Agreement and the Company has 90 days
from November 7, 1997 to complete the purchase of the Atlantic City Parcel,
including obtaining the necessary financing and regulatory approvals
necessary for the purchase. No assurance can be given that the Company will
obtain the necessary financing for the purchase of the Atlantic City Parcel
or that the necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission will be obtained, if at all, in the
necessary time frame.
On May 3, 1997, Publishing & Broadcasting Limited ("PBL")
formally advised the Company that PBL had let lapse the agreement in
principle to acquire from the Company 10% of the stock of Sydney
Harbour Casino Holdings Limited and the right to manage Sydney Harbour
Casino. Accordingly, the Company will not receive any of the funds
which would have been provided to it upon the sale of those assets
described in the agreement in principle. The Company retains its
rights to manage Sydney Harbour Casino and is the largest single
shareholder (at 24.6%) of Sydney Harbour Casino Holdings Limited.
As previously disclosed in the Company's 1996 year end
financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of
financial condition and results of operations, the Company entered
into a completion guarantee to complete the East Chicago Showboat up
to a maximum aggregate amount of $30.0 million. On April 18, 1997,
the East Chicago Showboat commenced operations and the Company's
obligations under the completion guarantee were terminated. The
Company was not required to provide any funds under the completion
guarantee. In addition, the Company entered into a standby equity
commitment which requires that if, during any of the first three
Operating Years (as defined), the project's Combined Cash Flow (as
defined) is less than $35.0 million, the Company will be required to
make additional capital contributions to the East Chicago Showboat
in the lesser of (a) $15.0 million, or (b) the difference between
the $35.0 million and the Operating Year's Combined Cash Flow. The
Company's aggregate potential obligation under the standby equity
commitment is $30.0 million. The first quarter of the first
Operating Year of the East Chicago Showboat ended on September 30,
1997 and the Combined Cash Flow for such quarter was approximately
$6.0 million. There can be no assurance that the Combined Cash Flow
for the current Operating Year, or for any, Operating Year
thereafter, will exceed $35.0 million and that the Company will not
be required to make additional capital contributions to the East
Chicago Showboat in accordance with the standby equity commitment.
On June 9, 1997, the Company announced that it will not seek
the necessary regulatory approvals for the tribal management
agreement and related documents with the Lummi Indian Nation for a
proposed Class III casino located between Bellingham, Washington,
and Vancouver, British Columbia, and has withdrawn from pursuing
this project.
20 (continued)
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION (continued)
The Company believes that it has sufficient capital resources,
including its existing cash balances, anticipated operating cash
flows and existing borrowing capacity, to meet the cash requirements
of its existing operations. In October 1997, the Company renewed and
increased its revolving line of credit to $35.0 million with Fleet Bank N.A.
effective as of July 1997. At the end of two years, the revolving line of
credit may be converted into a three-year term loan. As of the date hereof
no funds have been drawn by the Company on the revolving line of credit.
The ability of the Company to satisfy its cash requirements will be
dependent upon the future performance of its casino hotels which will
continue to be influenced by prevailing economic conditions and financial,
business and other factors, certain of which are beyond the control of the
Company. As the Company's expansion opportunities are realized, the Company
may need to make significant capital investments in such opportunities and
additional financing may be required. The Company anticipates that
additional funds will be obtained through loans or public offerings
of equity or debt securities, although no assurance can be made that
such funds will be available or at interest rates acceptable to the
Company. Additionally, the Company's ability to make certain
payments and to incur additional indebtedness is restricted due to
its indentures governing its 9 1/4% First Mortgage Bonds due 2008
and 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009. A description of these
restrictions is contained in management's discussion and analysis of
financial condition and results of operations contained in the
Company's Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 1996. No
assurance can be given that the Company will in the future meet the
terms of the indentures permitting it to make restricted payments or
incur indebtedness.
All statements contained herein that are not historical facts,
including but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's
current business strategy, the Company's prospective joint ventures,
expansions of existing projects, and the Company's plans for future
development and operations, are based upon current expectations.
These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
are the following: the availability of sufficient capital to finance
the Company's business plan on terms satisfactory to the Company;
competitive factors, such as legalization of gaming in jurisdictions
from which the Company draws significant numbers of patrons and an
increase in the number of casinos serving the markets in which the
Company's casinos are located; changes in labor, equipment and capital
costs; the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or changes
in regulations affecting the gaming industry; the ability of the Company
to comply with the Indentures for its 9 1/4% First Mortgage Bonds and 13%
Senior Subordinated Indebtedness; future acquisitions or strategic
partnerships; general business and economic conditions; the effective
income tax rate for the Company which includes federal, state and foreign
jurisdictions; and other factors described from time to time in the
Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company cautions the readers not to place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements, which statements are made pursuant to the
Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of
the date made.
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SHOWBOAT, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II, OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
"Doug Grant, Inc. et al. v. Great Bay Casino Corporation et al.,"
instituted on July 28, 1997, in the Superior Court of New Jersey,
Middlesex County, Law Division, was transferred to the United States
District Court, District of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey and
assigned Docket Number 97cv4291 (JEI). This case was reported in
the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
The Company (including its subsidiaries) is also a defendant in
various other lawsuits, most of which relate to routine matters
incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the
outcome of such pending litigation, in the aggregate, will have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit
No. Description
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27.01 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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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.
Showboat, Inc.
Registrant
Date: November 13 , 1997 /s/J. KELL HOUSSELS, III
-------------------------- ----------------------------
J. KELL HOUSSELS, III,
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: November 13, 1997 /s/R. CRAIG BIRD
-------------------------- -----------------------------
R. CRAIG BIRD, Executive
Vice President - Strategic
Financing/Investor Relations
and Chief Financial Officer
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