UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report – October 21, 2009

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

 

0-24206

 

23-2234473

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

 

 

Identification

 

 

 

 

Number)

 

825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200, Wyomissing, PA 19610

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Area Code (610) 373-2400

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 to Form 8-K):

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 2.02               Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On October 21, 2009, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.  The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)           Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release, dated October 21, 2009, issued by Penn National Gaming, Inc. announcing its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 

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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.

 

 

Dated: October 26, 2009

PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert S. Ippolito

 

 

 

Robert S. Ippolito

 

 

 

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release, dated October 21, 2009, issued by Penn National Gaming, Inc. announcing its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

News Announcement

 

 

Conference Call:

 

Today, October 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET

 

Dial-in number:

 

212/231-2931

 

Webcast:

 

www.pngaming.com

 

Replay information provided below

 

CONTACT:

 

William J. Clifford

Joseph N. Jaffoni, Richard Land

Chief Financial Officer

Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated

610/373-2400

212/835-8500 or penn@jcir.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

PENN NATIONAL GAMING REPORTS THIRD

QUARTER REVENUE OF $620.4 MILLION

 

- Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.20 Inclusive of $0.13 Per Share of

Certain Net Charges and Expenses Excluded from Guidance -

 

- Third Quarter EBITDA of $144.3 Million Inclusive of $12.3 Million of

Certain Charges and Expenses Excluded from Guidance -

 

- Establishes 2009 Fourth Quarter Guidance and Updates 2009 Full Year Guidance -

 

Wyomissing, Penn., (October 21, 2009) – Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) today reported third quarter operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as summarized below:

 

Summary of Third Quarter Results

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

2009 Actual

 

2009 Guidance
(2)

 

2008 Actual

 

Net revenues

 

$

620.4

 

$

651.4

 

$

617.9

 

EBITDA (1)

 

144.3

 

162.1

 

150.1

 

Less depreciation and amortization, gain/loss on disposal of assets, interest expense - net, income taxes, charge for stock compensation, impairment loss for replaced Lawrenceburg vessel, Empress Casino Hotel fire, loss on early extinguishment of debt, merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses, and other expenses

 

(122.9

)

(124.4

)

(2.6

)

Net income

 

$

21.4

 

$

37.7

 

$

147.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.69

 

 


(1)          EBITDA is income from operations, excluding charges for stock compensation, impairment loss for replaced Lawrenceburg vessel, Empress Casino Hotel fire, depreciation and amortization, and gain or loss on disposal of assets, and is inclusive of loss from joint venture.  A reconciliation of net income per accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) to EBITDA, as well as income from operations per GAAP to EBITDA, is included in the accompanying financial schedules.

(2)          The figures in this column present the guidance Penn National Gaming provided on July 29, 2009 for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 



 

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Review of Third Quarter 2009 Results vs. Guidance and Third Quarter 2008 Results

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2009 Guidance (1)

 

2008

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.35

 

$

1.69

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

0.02

 

 

 

Write-off of Construction in progress for Black Gold Casino at Zia Park and Penn Kansas

 

0.01

 

 

 

Ohio lobbying expenses

 

0.10

 

 

0.17

 

Interest expense related to new bonds

 

0.02

 

 

 

Income taxes due to FIN 48 adjustments

 

(0.01

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization/loss on disposal of equipment/stock option expense

 

(0.02

)

 

 

Currency translation loss (gain)

 

0.01

 

 

(0.02

)

Separation payments

 

 

 

0.04

 

Merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses

 

 

 

(1.36

)

Diluted earnings per common share before loss on early extinguishment of debt, write-off of Construction in progress for Black Gold Casino at Zia Park and Penn Kansas, Ohio lobbying expenses, interest expense related to new bonds, income taxes due to FIN 48 adjustments, depreciation and amortization/loss on disposal of equipment/stock option expense, currency translation loss (gain), separation payments, and merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.52

 

 

(in millions)

 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009 -
Pre-tax

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA per guidance (1)

 

$

162.1

 

 

 

 

 

Write-off of Construction in progress for Black Gold Casino at Zia Park and Penn Kansas

 

(1.1

)

Ohio lobbying expenses

 

(11.2

)

Operations

 

(5.5

)

 

 

 

 

EBITDA as reported

 

$

144.3

 

 


(1)          The figures in this column or row present the guidance Penn National Gaming provided on July 29, 2009 for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

 

Commenting on the results, Peter M. Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Penn National Gaming said, “The challenging economic environment, which has resulted in lower consumer spending at gaming facilities, continued to impact operating results for both the overall industry and Penn National in the third quarter, particularly during the month of August.  Penn National’s reported third quarter results were below guidance as, in addition to the challenging economy, we incurred charges for several items that were excluded from the guidance provided at the time we reported second quarter results, including lobbying costs and an $800,000 charge for design and development costs related to the proposed addition of a hotel — which has since been cancelled — which impacted results at Black Gold Casino at Zia Park.

 

“On a property-by-property basis, Penn National has taken further steps to maintain operating margins through cost and staff reductions and other initiatives and, as a result, Penn National’s third quarter EBITDA margin only declined by approximately 100 basis points when compared to last year.  The third quarter EBITDA margins represent a slight improvement over the first two quarters of 2009.  Importantly, our cost management efforts reflect the current environment and the markets in which we operate, but do not affect the customer experience nor the maintenance or competitiveness of our facilities.  With our focus on managing to current gaming spend trends, nine of Penn National’s sixteen owned or operated facilities that offer gaming recorded year-over-year EBITDA gains.  In addition, newer properties and those where we have recently completed

 

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facility expansions and enhancements such as Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Empress Casino Hotel and Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway all recorded year-over-year increases in third quarter EBITDA, though these gains were likely muted by current macro-economic conditions.  While several properties under-performed during the quarter, we are generally pleased with the performance of our other properties, given current national and regional economic conditions.

 

“While there is only so much we can do to address the impact of macro-economic conditions on regional gaming results, we are very focused on the future.  Penn National is working aggressively to deploy its strong balance sheet and facility development skills to generate long-term shareholder value through the prudent management of our property base and capital structure, developing new growth opportunities and exercising appropriate risk management disciplines.

 

“In this regard, during the third quarter, Penn National modified its capital structure to increase financial flexibility and further strengthen liquidity to move forward with pending and potential new growth opportunities.  Specifically, we amended our senior credit facility, extended $640 million of revolver capacity, and issued $325 million of ten-year senior subordinated notes.  Collectively, the amendments allow us to potentially extend and/or repay the current Term Loan B with either new senior secured, senior unsecured or subordinated debt.  More importantly, the amendments allow us to optimize the use of our revolver to fund new greenfield construction projects.

 

“Earlier this month, we supplemented our gaming application in Maryland and submitted an additional $6 million license fee to expand the scope of our proposed $97.5 million facility in Cecil County, to include 1,500 slot machines, an increase from the prior 500 unit proposal.  The Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission is expected to vote on our application today and, if selected, Penn National intends to complete its land purchase and shortly thereafter commence construction of the entertainment and gaming center, food and beverage offerings and extensive parking, with a planned opening in late 2010.  Penn National’s 36-acre parcel of land in Perryville, along Interstate 95, is a solid location for this facility, as it borders Pennsylvania and Delaware along the Chesapeake Bay, with proximity to the Baltimore metropolitan region.

 

“During the third quarter, Penn National affirmed its commitment to developing a gaming entertainment facility in Wyandotte County, Kansas, as we entered into an agreement to partner with International Speedway Corporation as a managing member and 50% holder of Kansas Entertainment, LLC.  As such, the Company withdrew its application to be considered as a Lottery Gaming Facility Manager in Wyandotte County at another site.  Under the new agreement, Kansas Entertainment, LLC will develop and operate a first-class Hollywood-themed and branded entertainment destination facility overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway with an overall budget of approximately $410 million and a planned opening in early 2012, subject to securing final regulatory approval and licensing.  The proposed facility will include a 100,000-square-foot casino floor with

 

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capacity for 2,300 slot machines and 86 table games, a high-energy lounge and a variety of dining and entertainment options.  Penn National Gaming’s share of the future cash expenditures would be between $165 and $185 million.  Additional development in later phases, including a hotel, expanded gaming space, a spa, convention center and entertainment retail district, have been master planned and would go forward based on market demand.

 

“Penn National and International Speedway Corporation anticipate funding the first phase of the development with equity contributions of $50 million each and expect to fund the remaining portion through non-recourse secured debt financing, though if the funding cannot be obtained on reasonable terms, Penn National and International Speedway Corporation are prepared to finance the project.  We are confident that the alliance with International Speedway Corporation will allow us to bring the most value to the region and our shareholders as it uniquely combines Penn National’s proven property development skills and expertise as a multi-jurisdictional gaming facility operator with an excellent site and the enormous draw of NASCAR® racing.  The Unified Government of Wyandotte County, the host community, has endorsed the project and the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board is expected to vote on the management agreement and development rights for Wyandotte County late this year.

 

“The situation with respect to gaming in Ohio remains dynamic and uncertain.  The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that Governor Strickland’s plan to allow video lottery terminals (VLTs) at the state’s seven existing racetracks was subject to a voter referendum.  As owner of Raceway Park in Toledo, and with our eye on other racetracks in the state, we are watching developments closely and can move quickly if circumstances change.

 

“Earlier this year, Penn National announced its support of the Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan (Issue 3 on the November 3 statewide ballot), a proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution that would authorize gaming facilities in the state’s four largest cities.  If voted into law next month, the Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan is expected to bring over $1 billion in new private investment to Ohio, contributing to the revitalization of Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo.  Penn National has proposed an investment of approximately $600 million to become licensed, build and operate the facilities in Columbus and Toledo, which would feature full gaming with gaming taxes earmarked for counties, cities and public schools across the state as well as for Ohio’s horse racing industry.

 

“During the third quarter and into the fourth quarter, Penn National allocated significant capital in Ohio to support local efforts to educate voters on the broad economic, employment and urban renewal benefits of our proposal.  While the Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan has the broad backing of influential community leaders, labor and law enforcement organizations, the outcome of the upcoming election remains uncertain.

 

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“In New York, we are seeking to leverage our position as one of the nation’s largest pari-mutuel operators and manager of complementary slot facilities in our bid for the state contract to install and operate 4,500 video lottery terminals at the Aqueduct racing complex in Queens.  Penn National’s proposal includes an upfront cash payment to the state of $250 million, the highest upfront amount that has been offered.  Governor Paterson and legislative leaders are working toward a consensus around the bids and we anticipate either a narrowing of the field or an announcement of the contract award in the near future.  If selected, Penn National’s unmatched financial and liquidity position would enable us to move quickly to begin construction.  We have had a long-term interest in participating in New York’s racing heritage and, if selected, we plan to be a proud partner in the racing operations and racing community at Aqueduct.

 

“We have expended significant effort with outside legal, construction and financial consultants to analyze the potential opportunity for the bankrupt Fontainebleau project in Las Vegas.  We recognize that the issues in Las Vegas are extremely challenging, and are focused on attempting to develop a creative and strategic solution that would include bringing in an equity partner.  While we have received numerous inquiries from potential investors, we are primarily interested in partnering with entities that can bring strategic value in addition to economic contributions.  We are currently in discussions with a partner that we believe meets this criteria, and have advanced a proposal to the debtors and several key creditor constituencies to provide a ‘debtor in possession’ loan and serve as the stalking horse in an auction of the project.  Because the numerous creditors have not unanimously endorsed our proposal, it is uncertain whether our proposal will be accepted or whether we will be the successful bidder at an auction.  We will provide additional disclosure on this matter if and when definitive agreements are in place.”

 

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Development and Expansion Projects

The table below summarizes Penn National Gaming’s current facility development projects:

 

Project/Scope

 

New
Gaming
Positions

 

Planned
Total
Budget

 

Amount
Expended
through
September 30,
2009

 

Expected
Opening
Date

 

(in millions)

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (IN) - New two-level, 270,000 square foot gaming vessel, an additional 1,500 space parking garage and additional surface parking. The Hollywood-themed gaming vessel allows 3,617 positions on one level, and another 660 positions on the second level, along with a restaurant and other amenities on the gaming vessel.

 

1,168

 

$

336

*

$

321.8

*

Parking Facility - Opened May 2008
Gaming Facility - Opened June 25, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (IN) - Amenities - Meeting space, new three-meal restaurant and remodeled steakhouse in the pavilion

 

 

$

12

 

$

0.4

 

Meeting space - 1st Quarter 2010
Pavilion restaurants - 3rd Quarter 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perryville, Cecil County (MD) - Pending final licensing approval and settlement on the property, construction will commence on the new facility with 75,000 square feet of gaming space on a 36-acre parcel of land in Perryville, MD adjacent to Interstate 95. The Hollywood-themed structure will include 1,500 slot machines along with food and beverage offerings and extensive parking. Spending-to-date includes $9 million in licensing fees.

 

1,500

 

$

98

 

$

12.8

 

4th Quarter 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empress Casino Hotel (IL) - Gaming vessel upgrades, VIP amenities, a new pavilion with restaurants, outdoor landscaping and a 1,100 space parking garage.

 

 

$

76

**

$

34.3

**

Parking Deck - 1st Quarter 2010
Permanent Land-Based Pavilion - 4th Quarter
2010

 

 


* The Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg project will be completed for $8 million less than budget.

** Excluding amounts expected to be recovered via the insurance claim.

 

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Financial Guidance

The following table sets forth current guidance targets for financial results for the 2009 fourth quarter and full year, based on the following assumptions:

 

·                  Excludes expected gain from insurance proceeds related to Empress Casino Hotel fire which destroyed the casino’s land side entertainment pavilion;

·                  Includes Ohio lobbying expense;

·                  Depreciation and amortization charges in 2009 of $191.6 million, with $50.2 million projected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2009;

·                  Estimated non-cash stock compensation expenses of $29.2 million for 2009, with $7.3 million of the cost incurred in the fourth quarter of 2009;

·                  A diluted share count of approximately 107.0 million shares; and,

·                  There will be no material changes in applicable legislation or regulation, world events, weather, economic conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control that may adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

 

 

 

Three Months Ending December 31,

 

Full Year Ending December 31,

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

2009 Guidance

 

2008 Actual

 

2009 Revised
Guidance

 

2009 Prior
Guidance (2)

 

2008 Actual

 

Net revenues

 

$

577.2

 

$

571.1

 

$

2,390.6

 

$

2,463.5

 

$

2,423.1

 

EBITDA (1)

 

130.2

 

119.2

 

575.1

 

609.5

 

595.4

 

Less depreciation and amortization, gain/loss on disposal of assets, interest expense - net, income taxes, charge for stock compensation, impairment losses, Empress Casino Hotel fire, loss on early extinguishment of debt, merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses, and other expenses

 

(112.7

)

(497.8

)

(467.2

)

(473.8

)

(748.7

)

Net income GAAP

 

$

17.5

 

$

(378.6

)

$

107.9

 

$

135.7

 

$

(153.3

)

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.16

 

$

(4.77

)

$

1.01

 

$

1.27

 

$

(1.81

)

 


(1)          EBITDA is income from operations, excluding charges for stock compensation, impairment losses, Empress Casino Hotel fire, depreciation and amortization, and gain or loss on disposal of assets, and is inclusive of loss from joint venture.

 

(2)          These figures present the guidance Penn National Gaming provided on July 29, 2009 for the full year ending December 31, 2009.

 

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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Property Information – Operations

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

 

 

NET REVENUES

 

EBITDA (1)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

116,619

 

$

123,364

 

$

32,524

 

$

35,771

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

119,286

 

104,925

 

37,609

 

34,041

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

 

73,457

 

65,181

 

12,971

 

11,667

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

43,380

 

49,257

 

12,918

 

17,565

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

38,613

 

42,916

 

10,750

 

10,460

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

48,539

 

46,465

 

16,866

 

15,673

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

29,452

 

29,591

 

11,075

 

11,223

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

19,749

 

20,728

 

4,779

 

5,488

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

23,804

 

22,346

 

5,800

 

5,507

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

23,394

 

25,037

 

4,753

 

5,286

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

13,589

 

13,747

 

5,140

 

4,704

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

18,333

 

18,013

 

4,727

 

4,593

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

19,312

 

18,495

 

3,505

 

3,496

 

Bullwhackers

 

5,408

 

6,126

 

18

 

(283

)

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

19,860

 

23,009

 

5,634

 

8,352

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

4,239

 

4,898

 

3,841

 

4,451

 

Raceway Park

 

2,009

 

2,152

 

(199

)

(240

)

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club

 

1,383

 

1,637

 

(176

)

(161

)

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

(36

)

(139

)

Corporate overhead

 

 

 

(28,157

)

(27,359

)

Total

 

$

620,426

 

$

617,887

 

$

144,342

 

$

150,095

 

 

 

 

NET REVENUES
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

EBITDA (1)
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

355,958

 

$

367,949

 

$

100,541

 

$

106,469

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

316,157

 

334,573

 

95,581

 

108,899

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (2)

 

223,561

 

166,258

 

38,861

 

23,952

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

144,480

 

153,380

 

45,074

 

47,935

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

75,122

 

132,219

 

17,469

 

32,585

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

147,304

 

139,412

 

50,830

 

47,478

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

95,884

 

97,467

 

38,384

 

39,475

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

60,848

 

65,156

 

14,577

 

16,348

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

71,925

 

69,017

 

17,970

 

17,362

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

74,805

 

76,329

 

16,838

 

16,486

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

40,828

 

42,068

 

14,835

 

14,598

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

57,195

 

57,619

 

16,266

 

16,532

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

50,903

 

41,273

 

9,213

 

8,527

 

Bullwhackers

 

14,980

 

17,629

 

329

 

(118

)

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

61,985

 

66,415

 

20,699

 

24,885

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

10,946

 

13,577

 

9,809

 

12,318

 

Raceway Park

 

5,610

 

6,082

 

(545

)

(701

)

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club

 

4,978

 

5,544

 

170

 

74

 

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

(755

)

(1,050

)

Corporate overhead

 

 

 

(61,215

)

(55,861

)

Total

 

$

1,813,469

 

$

1,851,967

 

$

444,931

 

$

476,193

 

 


(1)          EBITDA is income from operations, excluding charges for stock compensation, impairment loss for replaced Lawrenceburg vessel, Empress Casino Hotel fire, depreciation and amortization, and gain or loss on disposal of assets, and is inclusive of loss from joint venture.  A reconciliation of net income per GAAP to EBITDA, as well as income from operations per GAAP to EBITDA, is included in the accompanying financial schedules.

(2)          Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course includes the results of our Pennsylvania casino that opened on February 12, 2008, as well as the Penn National Race Course and four off-track wagering facilities.

 

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Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income (GAAP)

 

PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

EBITDA

 

$

144,342

 

$

150,095

 

$

444,931

 

$

476,193

 

Loss from joint venture

 

36

 

139

 

755

 

1,050

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(50,055

)

(44,224

)

(141,427

)

(129,198

)

Charge for stock compensation

 

(6,632

)

(8,991

)

(21,904

)

(18,519

)

Impairment loss for replaced Lawrenceburg vessel

 

(120

)

 

(11,809

)

 

Empress Casino Hotel fire

 

(211

)

 

(5,942

)

 

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

 

44

 

(642

)

340

 

(999

)

Income from operations

 

$

87,404

 

$

96,377

 

$

264,944

 

$

328,527

 

Interest expense

 

(36,785

)

(37,880

)

(97,874

)

(129,631

)

Interest income

 

956

 

720

 

5,650

 

1,956

 

Loss from joint venture

 

(36

)

(139

)

(755

)

(1,050

)

Merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses

 

 

195,471

 

 

195,471

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

(3,599

)

 

(3,599

)

 

Other

 

(2,560

)

636

 

2,419

 

1,520

 

Taxes on income

 

(24,029

)

(107,694

)

(80,293

)

(171,543

)

Net income

 

$

21,351

 

$

147,491

 

$

90,492

 

$

225,250

 

 

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Reconciliation of Income from Operations (GAAP) to EBITDA

 

PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Property Information Including Corporate Overhead

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

 

 

 

Income (loss)
from
operations

 

Charge for stock
compensation

 

Impairment loss
for replaced
Lawrenceburg
vessel

 

Empress Casino
Hotel Fire

 

Depreciation
and 
amortization

 

(Gain) loss 
on disposal of
assets

 

Loss 
from 
joint 
venture

 

EBITDA

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

26,445

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

6,084

 

$

(5

)

$

 

$

32,524

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

27,615

 

 

120

 

 

9,874

 

 

 

37,609

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

 

5,213

 

 

 

 

7,758

 

 

 

12,971

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

11,131

 

 

 

 

1,781

 

6

 

 

12,918

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

8,249

 

 

 

211

 

2,290

 

 

 

10,750

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

13,950

 

 

 

 

2,953

 

(37

)

 

16,866

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

8,944

 

 

 

 

2,288

 

(157

)

 

11,075

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

3,296

 

 

 

 

1,477

 

6

 

 

4,779

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

4,256

 

 

 

 

1,538

 

6

 

 

5,800

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

1,232

 

 

 

 

3,526

 

(5

)

 

4,753

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

4,075

 

 

 

 

1,062

 

3

 

 

5,140

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

1,659

 

 

 

 

2,926

 

142

 

 

4,727

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

85

 

 

 

 

3,425

 

(5

)

 

3,505

 

Bullwhackers

 

(161

)

 

 

 

178

 

1

 

 

18

 

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

4,671

 

 

 

 

963

 

 

 

5,634

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

3,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,841

 

Raceway Park

 

(298

)

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

(199

)

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club

 

(306

)

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

(176

)

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(36

)

(36

)

Corporate overhead

 

(36,493

)

6,632

 

 

 

1,703

 

1

 

 

(28,157

)

Total

 

$

87,404

 

$

6,632

 

$

120

 

$

211

 

$

50,055

 

$

(44

)

$

(36

)

$

144,342

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

Income (loss)
from
operations

 

Charge for stock
compensation

 

Depreciation
and
amortization

 

Loss (gain)
on disposal of
assets

 

Loss
from
joint
venture

 

EBITDA

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

30,136

 

$

 

$

5,635

 

$

 

$

 

$

35,771

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

29,317

 

 

4,670

 

54

 

 

34,041

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

 

5,672

 

 

6,000

 

(5

)

 

11,667

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

15,630

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

17,565

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

7,997

 

 

2,471

 

(8

)

 

10,460

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

11,844

 

 

3,809

 

20

 

 

15,673

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

8,310

 

 

2,371

 

542

 

 

11,223

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

3,989

 

 

1,499

 

 

 

5,488

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

3,801

 

 

1,700

 

6

 

 

5,507

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

1,776

 

 

3,510

 

 

 

5,286

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

3,599

 

 

1,101

 

4

 

 

4,704

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

1,719

 

 

2,868

 

6

 

 

4,593

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

544

 

 

2,952

 

 

 

3,496

 

Bullwhackers

 

(775

)

 

469

 

23

 

 

(283

)

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

7,184

 

 

1,168

 

 

 

8,352

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

4,451

 

 

 

 

 

4,451

 

Raceway Park

 

(335

)

 

95

 

 

 

(240

)

Sanford Orlando Kennel Club

 

(255

)

 

94

 

 

 

(161

)

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

(139

)

(139

)

Corporate overhead

 

(38,227

)

8,991

 

1,877

 

 

 

(27,359

)

Total

 

$

96,377

 

$

8,991

 

$

44,224

 

$

642

 

$

(139

)

$

150,095

 

 

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Reconciliation of Income from Operations (GAAP) to EBITDA

 

PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Property Information Including Corporate Overhead

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

 

 

 

Income (loss)
from
operations

 

Charge for stock
compensation

 

Impairment loss
for replaced
Lawrenceburg
vessel

 

Empress Casino
Hotel Fire

 

Depreciation
and
amortization

 

(Gain) loss
on disposal of
assets

 

Loss
from
joint
venture

 

EBITDA

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

82,270

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

18,273

 

$

(2

)

$

 

$

100,541

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

65,414

 

 

11,809

 

 

18,352

 

6

 

 

95,581

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

 

12,987

 

 

 

 

25,876

 

(2

)

 

38,861

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

39,627

 

 

 

 

5,441

 

6

 

 

45,074

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

6,152

 

 

 

5,942

 

5,348

 

27

 

 

17,469

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

42,136

 

 

 

 

8,725

 

(31

)

 

50,830

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

32,038

 

 

 

 

6,883

 

(537

)

 

38,384

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

10,206

 

 

 

 

4,549

 

(178

)

 

14,577

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

12,925

 

 

 

 

4,991

 

54

 

 

17,970

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

6,286

 

 

 

 

10,528

 

24

 

 

16,838

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

11,512

 

 

 

 

3,288

 

35

 

 

14,835

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

7,348

 

 

 

 

8,752

 

166

 

 

16,266

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

(1,230

)

 

 

 

10,446

 

(3

)

 

9,213

 

Bullwhackers

 

(655

)

 

 

 

972

 

12

 

 

329

 

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

17,485

 

 

 

 

3,214

 

 

 

20,699

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

9,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,809

 

Raceway Park

 

(840

)

 

 

 

295

 

 

 

(545

)

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club

 

(226

)

 

 

 

396

 

 

 

170

 

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(755

)

(755

)

Corporate overhead

 

(88,300

)

21,904

 

 

 

5,098

 

83

 

 

(61,215

)

Total

 

$

264,944

 

$

21,904

 

$

11,809

 

$

5,942

 

$

141,427

 

$

(340

)

$

(755

)

$

444,931

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

 

Income (loss)
from
operations

 

Charge for stock
compensation

 

Depreciation
and
amortization

 

Loss (gain)
on disposal of
assets

 

Loss
from
joint
venture

 

EBITDA

 

Charles Town Entertainment Complex

 

$

89,095

 

$

 

$

17,337

 

$

37

 

$

 

$

106,469

 

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

 

95,450

 

 

13,345

 

104

 

 

108,899

 

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (1)

 

7,889

 

 

16,052

 

11

 

 

23,952

 

Hollywood Casino Aurora

 

42,069

 

 

5,863

 

3

 

 

47,935

 

Empress Casino Hotel

 

24,203

 

 

8,348

 

34

 

 

32,585

 

Argosy Casino Riverside

 

36,014

 

 

11,444

 

20

 

 

47,478

 

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

 

31,957

 

 

6,976

 

542

 

 

39,475

 

Argosy Casino Alton

 

11,743

 

 

4,585

 

20

 

 

16,348

 

Hollywood Casino Tunica

 

11,997

 

 

5,314

 

51

 

 

17,362

 

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis

 

4,919

 

 

11,557

 

10

 

 

16,486

 

Argosy Casino Sioux City

 

11,273

 

 

3,327

 

(2

)

 

14,598

 

Boomtown Biloxi

 

8,085

 

 

8,316

 

131

 

 

16,532

 

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway

 

3,557

 

 

4,970

 

 

 

8,527

 

Bullwhackers

 

(1,626

)

 

1,487

 

21

 

 

(118

)

Black Gold Casino at Zia Park

 

21,238

 

 

3,647

 

 

 

24,885

 

Casino Rama management service contract

 

12,318

 

 

 

 

 

12,318

 

Raceway Park

 

(979

)

 

278

 

 

 

(701

)

Sanford Orlando Kennel Club

 

(389

)

 

463

 

 

 

74

 

Earnings from Pennwood Racing, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

(1,050

)

(1,050

)

Corporate overhead

 

(80,286

)

18,519

 

5,889

 

17

 

 

(55,861

)

Total

 

$

328,527

 

$

18,519

 

$

129,198

 

$

999

 

$

(1,050

)

$

476,193

 

 


(1)          Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course includes the results of our Pennsylvania casino that opened on February 12, 2008, as well as the Penn National Race Course and four off-track wagering facilities.

 

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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

$

565,483

 

$

558,424

 

$

1,651,776

 

$

1,685,455

 

Management service fee

 

4,239

 

4,898

 

10,946

 

13,577

 

Food, beverage and other

 

87,404

 

88,670

 

258,273

 

252,040

 

Gross revenues

 

657,126

 

651,992

 

1,920,995

 

1,951,072

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(36,700

)

(34,105

)

(107,526

)

(99,105

)

Net revenues

 

620,426

 

617,887

 

1,813,469

 

1,851,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

303,420

 

301,944

 

887,602

 

903,489

 

Food, beverage and other

 

69,100

 

67,274

 

199,158

 

195,164

 

General and administrative

 

110,116

 

108,068

 

302,587

 

295,589

 

Impairment loss for replaced Lawrenceburg vessel

 

120

 

 

11,809

 

 

Empress Casino Hotel fire

 

211

 

 

5,942

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

50,055

 

44,224

 

141,427

 

129,198

 

Total operating expenses

 

533,022

 

521,510

 

1,548,525

 

1,523,440

 

Income from operations

 

87,404

 

96,377

 

264,944

 

328,527

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(36,785

)

(37,880

)

(97,874

)

(129,631

)

Interest income

 

956

 

720

 

5,650

 

1,956

 

Loss from joint venture

 

(36

)

(139

)

(755

)

(1,050

)

Merger termination settlement fees, net of related expenses

 

 

195,471

 

 

195,471

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

(3,599

)

 

(3,599

)

 

Other

 

(2,560

)

636

 

2,419

 

1,520

 

Total other (expenses) income

 

(42,024

)

158,808

 

(94,159

)

68,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations before income taxes

 

45,380

 

255,185

 

170,785

 

396,793

 

Taxes on income

 

24,029

 

107,694

 

80,293

 

171,543

 

Net income

 

$

21,351

 

$

147,491

 

$

90,492

 

$

225,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.22

 

$

1.72

 

$

0.94

 

$

2.61

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.20

 

$

1.69

 

$

0.85

 

$

2.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

78,255

 

85,785

 

78,044

 

86,288

 

Diluted

 

107,219

 

87,230

 

106,820

 

88,228

 

 

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Diluted Share Count Methodology

Reflecting the issuance on October 30, 2008 of the $1.25 billion, zero coupon, Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock, Penn National Gaming is required to adjust its diluted weighted average outstanding share count for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share as follows:

 

·                  When the price of Penn National Gaming’s common stock is less than $45, the diluted weighted average outstanding share count is increased by 27,777,778 shares (regardless of how much the stock price is below $45);

 

·                  When the price of Penn National Gaming’s common stock is between $45 and $67, the diluted weighted average outstanding share count will be increased by an amount which can be calculated by dividing $1.25 billion by the current price per share.  This will result in an increase in the diluted weighted average outstanding share count of between 18,656,716 shares and 27,777,778 shares depending on the current share price; and,

 

·                  When the price of Penn National Gaming’s common stock is above $67, the diluted weighted average outstanding share count will be increased by 18,656,716 shares (regardless of how much the stock price exceeds $67).

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP

EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, charges for stock compensation, impairment losses, Empress Casino Hotel fire, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposal of assets, and other expenses, and inclusive of loss from joint venture, is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP.  EBITDA information is presented as a supplemental disclosure, as management believes that it is a widely used measure of performance in the gaming industry.  In addition, management uses EBITDA as the primary measure of the operating performance of its properties, including the evaluation of operating personnel.  EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income, as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or as any other measure of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.  The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in EBITDA.  It should also be noted that other gaming companies that report EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA in a different manner than the Company.  EBITDA is presented as a supplemental disclosure, as management believes that it is a principal basis for the valuation of gaming companies, as this measure is considered by many to be a better indicator of the Company’s operating results than diluted net income per GAAP.  A reconciliation of the Company’s EBITDA to net income per GAAP, as well as the Company’s EBITDA to income from operations per GAAP, is included in the accompanying financial schedules.

 

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A reconciliation of each property’s EBITDA to income from operations is included in the financial schedules herein.  On a property level, EBITDA is reconciled to income from operations per GAAP, rather than net income per GAAP due to, among other things, the impracticability of allocating interest expense, interest income, income taxes and certain other items to the Company’s various properties on a property-by-property basis.  Management believes that this presentation is more meaningful to investors in evaluating the performance of the Company’s individual properties and is consistent with the reporting of other gaming companies.

 

Conference Call, Webcast and Replay Details

Penn National Gaming is hosting a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10:00 am ET today, both of which are open to the general public.  The conference call number is 212/231-2931; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation.  Questions will be reserved for call-in analysts and investors.  Interested parties may also access the live call on the Internet at www.pngaming.com; allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software.

 

Following its completion, a replay of the call can be accessed until November 20, 2009 by dialing 800/633-8284 or 402/977-9140 (international callers).  The access code for the replay is 21440021.  A replay of the call can also be accessed for thirty days on the Internet at www.pngaming.com.

 

This press release, which includes financial information to be discussed by management during the conference call and disclosure and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, is available on the Company’s web site, www.pngaming.com in the “News” section (select link for “Press Releases”).

 

About Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming owns and operates gaming and racing facilities with a focus on slot machine entertainment.  The Company presently operates nineteen facilities in fifteen jurisdictions, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario.  In aggregate, Penn National Gaming’s operated facilities feature over 26,300 gaming machines, approximately 400 table games, over 2,000 hotel rooms and over 959,000 square feet of gaming floor space.

 

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Actual results may vary materially from expectations.  Although Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations.  Meaningful factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, risks related to the following: our ability to maintain regulatory approvals for our existing businesses and to receive regulatory approvals for our new businesses;

 

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the passage of state, federal or local legislation (including referenda) that would expand, restrict, further tax, prevent or negatively impact operations in the jurisdictions in which we do business (such as a smoking ban at any of our facilities); the activities of our competitors and the emergence of new competitors; increases in the effective rate of taxation at any of our properties or at the corporate level; delays or changes to, or cancellations of, planned capital projects at our gaming and pari-mutuel facilities or an inability to achieve the expected returns from such projects; construction factors, including delays and increased cost of labor and materials; the ability to recover proceeds on significant insurance claims; our ability to identify attractive acquisition and development opportunities and to agree to terms with partners for such transactions; the costs and risks involved in the pursuit of such opportunities and our ability to complete the acquisition or development of, and achieve the expected returns from such opportunities; the availability and cost of financing; the maintenance of agreements with our horsemen, pari-mutuel clerks and other organized labor groups; the outcome of pending legal proceedings; the effects of local and national economic, credit, capital market, housing, energy conditions on the economy in general and on the gaming and lodging industries in particular; changes in accounting standards; third-party relations and approvals; our dependence on key personnel; the impact of terrorism and other international hostilities; the impact of weather; and other factors as discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC.  The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

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