UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
Commission File Number 33-67738
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
TEXAS 76-0313877
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Identification Number)
organization)
ONE SAM HOUSTON PLACE 77064
7575 NORTH SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY (Zip Code)
WEST
HOUSTON, TEXAS
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 807-8700
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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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
INDEX
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PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995 3
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995 5
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 12
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12
Signatures S-1
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
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September December
30, 31,
1996 1995
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,919 $ 4,434
Restricted cash 2,256 3,004
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $320 and $388 at
September 30, 1996 and December 31,
1995, respectively 349 675
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 814 271
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Total current assets 6,338 8,384
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Property and equipment, net 26,317 26,572
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$ 32,655 $ 34,956
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,290 $ 1,219
Due to affiliates 55 89
Property taxes payable 957 1,185
Accrued reorganization costs -- 526
Other liabilities 1,140 707
Amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes
and awards 1,324 1,828
Current portion of notes payable 92 91
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Total current liabilities 4,858 5,645
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Long term liabilities:
Notes payable 25,770 22,171
Deferred management fees 770 177
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Total liabilities 31,398 27,993
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1 and 7)
Partners' capital 1,257 6,963
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$ 32,655 $ 34,956
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
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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:
Pari-mutuel commissions, net $ 2,844 $ 2,612 $ 9,414 $ 7,397
Food and beverage sales 916 933 2,548 2,371
Non-statutory purse recoveries -- -- -- 1,042
Admissions, parking and other 1,058 1,300 3,124 3,343
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4,818 4,845 15,086 14,153
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of pari-mutuel operations 469 464 1,309 1,188
Cost of food and beverage
operations 422 393 1,118 954
Other operating 647 677 1,890 1,831
Salaries and wages 2,173 2,068 6,312 5,645
Management and other
professional fees 511 212 1,567 1,192
Marketing and advertising 495 714 1,633 1,318
Utilities 341 326 992 889
Property taxes 316 147 949 750
Depreciation and amortization 226 723 657 2,165
General and administrative 234 472 721 1,257
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5,834 6,196 17,148 17,189
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Loss before reorganization items
and other income (expense) (1,016) (1,351) (2,062) (3,036)
Reorganization items:
Reorganization expenses (41) (1,472) (85) (2,846)
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Loss from operations (1,057) (2,823) (2,147) (5,882)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 61 19 164 116
Interest expense (1,286) (147) (3,723) (3,550)
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(1,225) (128) (3,559) (3,434)
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Net loss $ (2,282) $ (2,951) $ (5,706) $ (9,316)
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (5,706) $ (9,316)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 657 2,165
Amortization of deferred financing costs and
discounts on long-term debt 436 439
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash 748 (301)
Decrease in accounts receivable 326 701
Increase in prepaid expenses and other (543) (52)
Increase in accounts payable 71 740
Increase in due to affiliates and deferred
management fees 559 459
Increase in accrued interest 3,226 --
Increase (decrease) in amounts due to horsemen (504) 1,666
Increase in other liabilities 205 930
Decrease in prepetition liabilities -- (13,146)
Increase in liabilities subject to compromise -- 12,041
Reorganization items:
Increase (decrease) in accrued reorganization
costs (526) 1,781
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Net cash used for operating activities (1,051) (1,893)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to buildings and equipment (402) (115)
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Net cash used for investing activities (402) (115)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on notes payable, net (62) (14)
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Net cash used for financing activities (62) (14)
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DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,515) (2,022)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,434 4,421
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 2,919 $ 2,399
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Reorganization items paid:
Professional fees 611 477
<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND FUTURE CASH REQUIREMENTS
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Sam Houston Race Park, Ltd. (the "Partnership"), a Texas
limited partnership, and its wholly owned subsidiary, New SHRP Capital
Corp. ("New Capital"). The Partnership operates a pari-mutuel horse racing
facility (the "Race Park"). On April 17, 1995 (the "Filing Date"), the
Partnership and affiliated companies filed voluntary petitions in the
United States Bankruptcy Court, each seeking to reorganize under the
provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the
"Bankruptcy Code"). On September 22, 1995, the Bankruptcy Court entered an
order confirming the sixth amended consolidated plan of reorganization (the
"Plan"). The transactions called for by the Plan were completed on October
6, 1995 (the "Effective Date"). Immediately after the Effective Date,
wholly owned subsidiaries of MAXXAM Inc. ("MAXXAM") held approximately
65.8% of the equity in the Partnership. Subsequent to the Effective Date,
a wholly owned subsidiary of MAXXAM purchased Extendible Notes (as defined
below) together with accrued interest thereon and the corresponding shares
of common stock of SHRP Equity, Inc. to which one noteholder was entitled.
After giving effect to this transaction, wholly owned subsidiaries of
MAXXAM hold directly and indirectly approximately 78.8% of the equity in
the Partnership.
The information contained herein is condensed from that which would
appear in the annual financial statements; accordingly, the consolidated
financial statements included herein should be reviewed in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Partnership with the
Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995 (the "Form 10-K"). Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein
have the same meaning given to them in the Form 10-K. Accounting
measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on
estimates than at year end. The results of operations for the interim
periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results which can
be expected for the entire year. Further, the results of operations for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 are not comparable to
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1995 due to the effects of
the bankruptcy filing. Certain reclassifications of prior period
information were made to conform to the current presentation. All
significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. The accompanying financial information is unaudited;
however, the information includes all adjustments of a normal recurring
nature which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly
the consolidated financial position of the Partnership at September 30,
1996, the consolidated results of its operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, and its consolidated cash flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995.
The condensed notes to the consolidated financial statements contain
statements which constitute forward looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
appear in various places in the condensed notes and include statements
regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Partnership,
its Managing General Partner or its officers primarily with respect to the
future operating performance of the Partnership. Readers are cautioned
that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results
may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a
result of several factors. The condensed notes identify important factors
that could cause such differences.
FUTURE CASH REQUIREMENTS
Although the Partnership has sustained substantial operating losses
since it began operations in April 1994, the reorganization of the
Partnership's principal indebtedness resulting in the issuance of the 11%
Senior Secured Extendible Notes (the "Extendible Notes") in exchange for
the 11 3/4% Senior Secured Notes (the "Original Notes") significantly
improved the Partnership's liquidity by providing for the deferral of cash
interest payments until certain conditions are met. Additionally, the
Third Amended and Restated Partnership Agreement (the "Partnership
Agreement") defers the payment of management fees until two consecutive
interest payments on the Extendible Notes have been paid in cash. The
Partnership continues to project a loss from operations for the next two
years. Management believes the proceeds contributed on the Effective Date
(together with the $1,700 line of credit) will be adequate to fund the
operating activities of the Partnership for that period of time. At
September 30, 1996, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of $2,919
and the $1,700 line of credit available to fund these projected operating
losses. Management is continuing to undertake aggressive marketing efforts
to increase attendance and pari-mutuel handle at the Race Park in order to
generate operating income. To the extent the remaining cash and line of
credit are not sufficient to support the cash flow requirements of the
Partnership, alternative sources of funding will be necessary. In
addition, the Partnership is required to retire the Extendible Notes and
related accrued interest on September 1, 2001, unless the applicable
extension provisions apply. To the extent the Partnership is unable to
generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet these additional
obligations, alternative sources of funding will be necessary. There can
be no assurance that alternative sources of funding will be available to
the Partnership, if needed.
2. RESTRICTED CASH
The Partnership's restricted cash, as shown on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995,
includes deposits held for the benefit of horsemen for purses, stakes and
awards and amounts reserved for the payment of property taxes.
3. PARI-MUTUEL OPERATIONS
The Race Park offers pari-mutuel wagering on live thoroughbred or
quarter horse racing during meets and simulcast racing throughout the year.
The Race Park earns revenues on live racing and on simulcasting racing as
both a guest and host track. Under the Racing Act, the Partnership's net
commission revenue on live racing is a designated portion of the pari-
mutuel handle. The Race Park receives broadcasts of live racing from other
racetracks under various guest simulcasting agreements and provides
broadcasts of live racing conducted at the Race Park to other wagering
outlets under various host simulcasting agreements. Under these
agreements, the Partnership receives pari-mutuel commissions of varying
percentages of simulcast pari-mutuel handle.
On April 1, 1996, the Racing Commission allowed for one-half of the
fee paid to the sending track under the Race Park's various guest
simulcasting agreements to be paid from the funds held by the Race Park for
the benefit of future winning horsemen and one-half of the fee to be paid
by the Race Park. Under the previous arrangement, the Race Park paid the
entire fee. The new arrangement is effective as of January 1, 1996 and
resulted in an increase of $310 and $1,022 in guest simulcasting
commissions for the Race Park during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996.
A summary of the pari-mutuel operations for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 is as follows:
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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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Number of live race days 38 43 102 97
Live handle $ 5,200 $ 7,173 $ 18,528 $ 18,040
Guest simulcasting handle 22,267 21,385 66,684 62,208
Host simulcasting handle 8,022 5,536 67,685 21,129
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$ 35,489 $ 34,094 $ 152,897 $ 101,377
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Net commissions from live racing $ 609 $ 839 $ 2,190 $ 2,124
Net commissions from guest
simulcasting 2,085 1,634 6,140 4,831
Net commissions from host
simulcasting 150 139 1,084 442
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$ 2,844 $ 2,612 $ 9,414 $ 7,397
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4. NON-STATUTORY PURSE FUNDING/RECOVERIES
Pursuant to the Race Park's amended agreement with the Texas
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, recovery of a portion of
the purses paid in excess of statutory amounts is allowed. The Partnership
records recoveries as they are earned and expenses overpayments as they are
incurred. The Partnership recovered purses previously paid in excess of
statutory amounts of $1,042 during the nine months ended September 30,
1995. No amounts were recovered during the nine months ended September 30,
1996.
5. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consist of the following:
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September December
30, 31,
1996 1995
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11% Senior Secured Extendible Notes due September
1, 2001 (net of unamortized discount of $16,549
in 1996 and $16,985 in 1995) $ 23,331 $ 20,870
Accrued interest to be paid in-kind 2,193 983
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25,524 21,853
Unsecured promissory notes 248 279
Equipment leases 67 107
Payable to limited partners 23 23
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Total 25,862 22,262
Less current portion (92) (91)
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$ 25,770 $ 22,171
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During 1996, the Partnership issued $2,024 and $2,193 of Extendible
Notes as payment in-kind of interest accrued through April 1, 1996 and
October 1, 1996, respectively. The Partnership is amortizing the
difference between the aggregate principal amount of the Extendible Notes
and their estimated fair value as of the Effective Date as additional
interest expense using the effective interest method.
The Extendible Notes are non-recourse to the partners; however, they
are secured by virtually all of the Partnership's property, including
rents, revenues, profits and income from the operation of the Race Park.
In addition, the Class 1 racing license for the Race Park is subject to a
negative pledge in favor of the trustee for the Extendible Notes.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management fees include both management fees incurred pursuant to the
Partnership Agreement, with respect to periods after October 6, 1995, or
the prior management agreement with Race Track Management Enterprises, for
periods prior to April 17, 1995. The Partnership incurred management fees
pursuant to such agreements of $188 and $0 for the three months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and $563 and $364 for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Payment of
management fees, subsequent to October 6, 1995, is deferred until two
consecutive interest payments on the Extendible Notes have been paid in
cash; accordingly, these fees have been shown on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as deferred management fees under long-term
liabilities.
The Partnership incurred service fees and related costs of $159 and
$87 for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
and $504 and $375 for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, related to the costs incurred for services provided by MAXXAM
and certain of its subsidiaries. In addition, reorganization costs for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1995, includes $122 and $412,
respectively, of such costs incurred in connection with the reorganization
of the Partnership.
The Partnership incurred fees of $32 and $7 during the three months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and $100 and $90 for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, for legal and
other consulting services performed by other affiliates in the normal
course of business.
7. CONTINGENCIES
The Partnership is involved in claims and litigation arising in the
ordinary course of business. Management believes that the outcome of such
matters will not have a material adverse effect upon the Partnership's
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Also, see Note 1 for a discussion of the future cash requirements of
the Partnership.
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere herein and the Form
10-K. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same
meaning given to them in the Form 10-K.<PAGE>
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1996 are not comparable to the three and nine months ended September
30, 1995 due to the effects of the bankruptcy proceedings, including, the
restructuring of indebtedness and adjustments to reduce the carrying value
of assets. Results of operations between periods are generally not
comparable due to the timing, varying lengths and types of racing meets
held; accordingly, results of operations for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results which can be expected for the entire
year.
The following table presents selected attendance and wagering
information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995:
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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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Number of live race days 38 43 102 97
Number of simulcast only days 54 49 172 176
Average daily attendance - live
race days 3,972 3,498 3,772 3,312
Average daily attendance -
simulcast days 678 717 725 753
Average live and guest per capita
gross wager - live race days $ 118 $ 130 $ 138 $ 139
Average guest per capita gross
wager - simulcast days 265 253 257 236
(Amounts in millions)
Live handle $ 5.2 $ 7.2 $ 18.5 $ 18.1
Guest simulcasting handle 22.3 21.4 66.7 62.2
Host simulcasting handle 8.0 5.5 67.7 21.1
Net commissions from live racing .6 .8 2.2 2.1
Net commissions from guest
simulcasting 2.1 1.7 6.1 4.8
Net commissions from host
simulcasting .1 .1 1.1 .5
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Total net pari-mutuel commissions $ 2.8 $ 2.6 $ 9.4 $ 7.4
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Revenues.
The Partnership's principal source of revenue is from pari-mutuel
commissions generated on live races and simulcast races as both a guest and
host track. Net pari-mutuel commissions from live racing decreased during
the three months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the three months
ended September 30, 1995 due to the decrease of five live race days and a
decrease in the average live and guest per capita wager on live race days
of $12 during the period. However, total net pari-mutuel commissions
increased for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the nine
months ended September 30, 1995 due to increases in guest and host
simulcasting. Net pari-mutuel commissions from guest simulcasting increased
by 28% and 27%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1996 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 1995.
This increase is primarily due to the effects of the new guest simulcasting
fee arrangement which became effective January 1, 1996. See Note 3 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. Host simulcasting handle increased
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1995 due to an increase in the
number of race tracks and off-track wagering facilities receiving the
Partnership's simulcast signal. Overall, net pari-mutuel commissions for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 increased by 9% and 27%,
respectively, reflecting the continued growth of both types of simulcasting
handle.
Other revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1996 were
below those of the comparable period of 1995 primarily due to the decrease
in the number of live race days. Other revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 1995 included $1.0 million of purse recoveries related to
overpayments incurred by the Partnership during 1994. No amounts were
recovered during the nine months ended September 30, 1996.
Loss from Operations.
The loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 1996
decreased from 1995 levels primarily due to a decrease in reorganization
items. The loss from operations for the the nine months ended September
30, 1996 decreased from 1995 levels due to a decrease in reorganization
items as well as an increase in pari-mutuel commissions described above.
Depreciation and amortization declined by $0.5 million and $1.5 million for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, due to
the effects of the adjustment of long-term assets to fair value recorded
when the Plan was implemented.
Net loss.
Net loss reflects the loss from operations as described above and
interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs and
the original issue and re-issue discounts, less interest earned on
unexpended funds. Due to the restructuring of the Partnership's debt and
the resulting decrease in interest expense, the net loss for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 is not comparable to the net loss for the
nine months ended September 30, 1995.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 1996, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents
of $2.9 million compared to $4.4 million at December 31, 1995. The decline
in cash and cash equivalents is primarily attributable to the use of cash
to fund the operating loss incurred during the nine month period. At
September 30, 1996, the Partnership also had restricted cash of $2.3
million compared to $3.0 million at December 31, 1995. The decline in
restricted cash is due to the payments made to horsemen for purses, stakes
and awards during the live meets and to the annual payment of property
taxes during the first quarter.
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion
of the future cash requirements of the Partnership.
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SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Partnership is involved in claims and litigation in the ordinary
course of business. Management believes that the outcome of such
litigation should not have a material adverse effect upon the Partnership's
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
A. EXHIBITS:
10.33 Agreement between Texas Thoroughbred H.B.P.A. Inc. and the
Partnership dated September 30, 1996
B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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,
who has signed this report on behalf of the Registrant and as the principal
financial and accounting officer of the Registrant.
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, LTD.
Date: November 13, 1996 By: /S/ MICHAEL J. VITEK
Michael J. Vitek
Vice President of Accounting
TEXAS THOROUGHBRED
H.B.P.A. Inc.
In recognition of the fact that the Texas Thoroughbred HBPA Inc.
(TTHBPA Inc.), which represents owners and trainers racing Thoroughbred
horses, and Sam Houston Race Park Ltd. (SHRP Ltd.) desire to enter into a
contractual agreement for the 1996 live fall Thoroughbred meet beginning
October 3, 1996 at Sam Houston Race Park, and;
Whereas, it is in the best interests of the TTHBPA Inc. and SHRP Ltd.
to ensure uninterrupted racing and simulcasting and therefore desire to
avoid such interruption, and;
Whereas, long term contract negotiations with SHRP Ltd. are expected
to take place sometime during the 1996 live fall Thoroughbred meet;
Now, therefore, TTHBPA Inc. and SHRP Ltd. find it to be in their
mutual best interests to extend until 11:59p.m., December 31, 1996, all the
terms of the contract which expired on September 22, 1996, and its
extension through September 30, 1996, without affecting or waiving any
right or obligation which may have accrued under that contract;
Further, TTHBPA Inc. and SHRP Ltd. agree that:
(1) SHRP will not recover all or any part of the $330,000 recoupment
identified in the Third Amendment prior to December 31, 1996; and
(2) There will be no TTHBPA Inc. approval of simulcasting, either
exported from SHRP or imported by SHRP, effective January 1, 1997 unless a
successor contract has been agreed upon by TTHBPA Inc. and SHRP Ltd.
Entered into this 30th day of September between:
/S/ L. WILLIAM HEILIGBRODT /S/ ROBERT L. BORK
L. William Heiligbrodt Robert L. Bork
President Senior Vice President/General
Texas Thoroughbred HBPA Inc. Manager
Sam Houston Race Park Ltd.
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such consolidated financial
statements together with the related footnotes thereto.
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