SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LTD
6-K, 2000-11-22
MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION
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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or
15d-16 under the securities exchange act of 1934

 

For the month of November 2000

 

SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Coral Towers, Paradise Island, The Bahamas
(address of principal executive offices)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F

X

Form 40-F

_____




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes

___

No

X



If "yes" is marked, indicate below this file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g-3-2(b): N/A

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.

 

 

Date: November 17, 2000

 

 

 

SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LIMITED

 

 

By:
Name:
Title:

/s/Charles D. Adamo
Charles D. Adamo
Executive Vice President
Corporate Development & General Counsel

 

EXHIBIT LIST


Exhibit

1.


Description

Shareholder Mailing Dated 11/17/00

Sequential
Page No .

4

 

 

 

To Our Shareholders

The Company reported net income for the third quarter, excluding the effects of pre-opening costs and sales of real estate at its Paradise Island operations, of $9.2 million, equal to the same period last year. Earnings per share for the period, excluding pre-opening costs and real estate sales, were $0.31 compared to $0.27 for the same period last year. Including pre-opening costs and real estate sales, the Company generated net income, for the third quarter of $12.4 million, compared to $4.9 million for the same period last year. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.42 compared to $0.14, for the same period last year. The pre-opening costs in the third quarter related to the expansion of the Company's deluxe Ocean Club hotel on Paradise Island, while the pre-opening costs in the comparable quarter last year related to the renovation of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Growth in operating earnings for the quarter was achieved compared to the same period last year, despite a lower comparative contribution from the Mohegan Sun Casino primarily due to the termination of the management agreement between the Mohegan Sun and Trading Cove Associates, a partnership in which the Company holds a 50% interest. Interest income declined during the quarter due to the repayment in December 1999 by the Mohegan Tribe of $94.1 million of Subordinated Notes held by the Company. Growth in operating earnings was attributable to increases from both the Paradise Island and Atlantic City operations.

The Company's flagship Paradise Island operations generated EBITDA of $23.2 million, a 13.7% increase over the same period last year. Atlantis achieved an average occupancy of 84% for the quarter, and recorded an average room rate of $211, an increase of 8% over the same period last year. The Ocean Club, the Company's 59-room boutique hotel on Paradise Island, achieved an average occupancy of 78% for the quarter at an average rate of $405, which rate was similar to the same period in the prior year. This was achieved despite the adverse effects of construction of additional rooms and suites at the property, which was completed during October 2000. The redevelopment of the new Tom Weiskopf golf course and club is nearing completion and it is expected that it will be open for play by the end of the year in time for the PGA "Father and Son" golf tournament. During the quarter an additional 8 luxury homesites around the golf course were sold for net proceeds of $7.7 million. The Company has also recently opened the expanded Ocean Club. The extension to the hotel included the addition of 50 luxurious rooms including 10 deluxe suites, as well as a new beachfront restaurant, Dune, operated by well-known restauranteur Jean-Georges.

Resorts Atlantic City generated EBITDA of $11.5 million for the quarter, compared to $9.3 million for the same period last year. Gaming revenues for the quarter of $69.1 million were approximately 8% ahead of the same quarter of last year. Table games performed well during the quarter with table drop increasing by 26% over 1998, although drop was 9% below the previous year which had experienced extremely strong volumes as a result of the opening events surrounding the re-launch of the property in July 1999. Slots revenues have begun to show a reversal from the significant negative trends experienced in the prior three quarters. Management has made several changes in this area including offering customers a more competitive slot product as well as improvements to the property's slots club. Slots win decreased by only 0.4% from 1998 levels compared to the 18% and 5% declines experienced during the first and second quarters, respectively. During the quarter, the Atlantic City gaming market showed growth in total gaming revenues of 4% over the previous year. Slot win for the quarter increased by 5% over the same period last year.

The Mohegan Sun Casino generated gross operating revenues of $219.8 million, an 8% increase over the same period last year. The Company's share of Mohegan Sun income was $5.0 million for the quarter compared to $7.3 million in the prior year. Through December 31, 1999, the Mohegan Sun Casino was managed by Trading Cove Associates. In exchange for relinquishing its rights under its then existing agreements, effective January 1, 2000, Trading Cove Associates began to receive payments of 5% of gross revenues of the Mohegan Sun. These relinquishment payments are currently contributing less income than was previously earned under the prior management contracts. However, the relinquishment payments continue for a period of 15 years, whereas the management contract was to expire in 2003. The property is currently undergoing a significant expansion which will include 115,000 additional square feet of gaming space, a 1,200-room luxury hotel, a 100,000-square foot convention center, a 10,000-seat events center and additional retail and restaurant facilities. This expansion is proceeding well. It is anticipated that the new casino will open in the fall of 2001 with the hotel opening in the spring of 2002. The relinquishment payments will be based on gross revenues of the expanded Mohegan Sun Complex.

The Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Resorts Casino Hotel to an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC for a purchase price of $140 million, such purchase price to accrue interest at an annual rate of 6% until closing. In addition, Colony has a two-year option to acquire the undeveloped real estate adjacent to the Resorts Casino Hotel for a purchase price of $40 million, which option can be extended for an additional two years under certain circumstances. The sale is subject to certain customary conditions, including approval by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, and is also subject to Colony receiving certain financing in order to consummate the transaction. The parties expect to close the transaction early next year.

 

 

Sol Kerzner
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
November 10, 2000
Paradise Island, The Bahamas

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements

 

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Sun International Hotels Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30,

December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

       2000       

       1999       

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 54,908

$ 39,229

Restricted cash

1,342

981

Trade receivables, net

37,823

44,425

Due from affiliates

14,247

14,212

Inventories

12,824

13,742

Prepaid expenses

14,275

8,412

Total current assets

135,419

121,001

Property and equipment, net

1,414,756

1,378,138

Due from affiliates-non current

11,754

-

Deferred charges and other assets

33,718

49,884

Investment in associated companies and joint venture

28,571

28,593

Goodwill

91,874

93,855

Total assets

1,716,092

1,671,471

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt

1,094

1,100

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

135,895

133,334

Capital creditors

11,788

16,950

Total current liabilities

148,777

151,384

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

640,849

578,033

Deferred tax liability

42,253

42,223

Total liabilities

831,879

771,640

Shareholders' equity

884,213

899,831

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$ 1,716,092

$ 1,671,471

 

 

Sun International Hotels Limited

For the Three Months

For the Nine Months

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Ended September 30,

Ended September 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2000

1999

2000

1999

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Revenues:

Casino and resort revenues

$ 186,736

$ 169,515

$ 585,999

$ 539,511

Less: promotional allowances

(11,721)

(12,762)

(40,466)

(37,977)

175,015

156,753

545,533

501,534

Tour operations

8,058

7,611

23,984

21,584

Management and other fees

8,031

10,414

24,701

33,780

Real estate related

9,413

-

105,504

-

Insurance recovery

-

2,200

-

2,200

Other

773

729

2,231

2,141

201,290

177,707

701,953

561,239

Expenses:

Casino and resort expenses

114,581

107,685

342,995

321,347

Tour operations

6,997

7,384

21,444

21,441

Selling, general and administrative

27,004

22,349

78,059

63,431

Real estate related

4,845

-

30,739

-

Corporate expenses

6,444

4,814

18,636

15,575

Depreciation and amortization

15,056

15,006

44,334

42,933

Write-off of Desert Inn costs

-

-

11,202

-

Transactions costs

-

-

7,014

-

Pre-opening expenses

1,397

4,335

2,087

5,398

176,324

161,573

556,510

470,125

Operating income

24,966

16,134

145,443

91,114

Other income and expenses:

Interest income

826

3,068

2,798

9,494

Interest expense, net of capitalization

(10,361)

(12,325)

(33,681)

(37,186)

Equity in earnings of associated companies

753

365

1,767

1,700

Other, net

(707)

159

(707)

865

Income before income taxes

15,477

7,401

115,620

65,987

Provision for income taxes

(3,103)

$ (2,528)

(5,436)

(7,477)

Net income

$ 12,374

$ 4,873

$ 110,184

$ 58,510

Diluted earnings per share

$ 0.42

$ 0.14

$ 3.45

$ 1.71

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

29,664

34,148

31,957

34,269

 

 

Sun International Hotels Limited

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands)

September 30,

2000

1999

(Unaudited)

Cashflows from operating activities:

Reconciliation of net income to net cash

provided by operating activities:

Net income

$ 110,184

$ 58,510

Depreciation and amortization

47,680

44,862

Provision for doubtful receivables

5,354

2,661

Provision for discount on CRDA obligations, net

740

412

Gain on Ocean Club Estates land sales

(74,766)

-

Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets

707

(865)

Net change in working capital accounts

(298)

(36,418)

Net change in deferred charges

9,767

4,153

Equity earnings from affiliates, net

(81)

(205)

Net cash provided by operating activities

99,287

73,110

Cashflows from investing activities:

Payments for major capital projects, including

hurricane repair expenditures

(124,051)

(123,685)

Other operating capital expenditures

(17,938)

(23,088)

Acquisition of other fixed assets

-

(19,469)

Proceeds received from insurance company

31,561

-

Proceeds received from sale of land, including

deposits received for future land sales

98,372

4,200

Proceeds received from sale of other assets

397

196

Investment in and advances to joint venture

(11,760)

(585)

Deposit refunded (paid) on proposed acquisition of

Desert Inn

7,750

(15,638)

CRDA deposits and other

(2,162)

(1,943)

Net cash used in investing activities

(17,831)

(180,012)

Cashflows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

174,000

118,500

Repayment of debt

(112,662)

(28,295)

Payments for purchase of shares pursuant to

tender offer

(120,000)

-

Payments for purchase of other treasury shares

(8,323)

(12,354)

Payments to amend borrowing facility

(919)

-

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

2,488

2,696

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(65,416)

80,547

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

16,040

(26,355)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

40,210

63,123

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 56,250

$ 36,768



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