UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

 

x                QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended July 25, 2010

 

OR

 

o                   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from              to            

 

Commission File Number 0-20538

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

 

Delaware

 

41-1659606

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

 

 

 

600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, Saint Louis, Missouri

 

63141

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 813-9200

 

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 o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o  No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated o

 

Accelerated filer x

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No x

 

As of August 31, 2010, the Company had a total of 32,747,672 shares of Common Stock outstanding (which excludes 4,034,483 shares held by us in treasury).

 

 

 



 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

July 25,

 

April 25,

 

 

 

2010

 

2010

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

63,516

 

$

68,069

 

Marketable securities

 

23,664

 

22,926

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

9,478

 

8,879

 

Income taxes receivable

 

7,318

 

8,109

 

Deferred income taxes

 

16,826

 

16,826

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

33,785

 

25,095

 

Total current assets

 

154,587

 

149,904

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,129,683

 

1,098,942

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

345,303

 

313,136

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

85,834

 

79,675

 

Deferred financing costs, net

 

9,533

 

10,354

 

Restricted cash

 

12,730

 

2,774

 

Prepaid deposits and other

 

17,795

 

20,055

 

Total assets

 

$

1,755,465

 

$

1,674,840

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

8,762

 

$

8,754

 

Accounts payable

 

30,212

 

24,072

 

Accrued liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

17,713

 

14,779

 

Payroll and related

 

43,149

 

45,863

 

Property and other taxes

 

21,870

 

20,253

 

Other

 

47,795

 

43,434

 

Total current liabilities

 

169,501

 

157,155

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,258,302

 

1,192,135

 

Deferred income taxes

 

28,763

 

29,193

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

40,006

 

38,972

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

17,120

 

17,166

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 36,783,871 at July 25, 2010 and 36,711,730 at April 25, 2010

 

368

 

367

 

Class B common stock, $.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

203,323

 

201,464

 

Retained earnings

 

95,900

 

98,555

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(5,711

)

(8,060

)

 

 

293,880

 

292,326

 

Treasury stock, 4,326,242 shares at July 25, 2010 and at April 25, 2010

 

(52,107

)

(52,107

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

241,773

 

240,219

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,755,465

 

$

1,674,840

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

259,162

 

$

262,263

 

Rooms

 

10,881

 

12,261

 

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

34,091

 

34,295

 

Gross revenues

 

304,134

 

308,819

 

Less promotional allowances

 

(52,213

)

(50,905

)

Net revenues

 

251,921

 

257,914

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

39,609

 

39,265

 

Gaming taxes

 

64,406

 

66,304

 

Rooms

 

2,769

 

3,057

 

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

11,168

 

10,842

 

Marine and facilities

 

14,609

 

15,646

 

Marketing and administrative

 

63,620

 

64,088

 

Corporate and development

 

12,521

 

9,945

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,933

 

28,828

 

Total operating expenses

 

231,635

 

237,975

 

Operating income

 

20,286

 

19,939

 

Interest expense

 

(23,795

)

(18,347

)

Interest income

 

474

 

368

 

Derivative income (expense)

 

(1,487

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(4,522

)

1,960

 

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

1,867

 

(905

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(2,655

)

1,055

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

(150

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,655

)

$

905

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per common share-basic and dilutive:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average basic shares

 

32,447,904

 

31,799,100

 

Weighted average diluted shares

 

32,447,904

 

31,855,101

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Common

 

Common

 

Paid-in

 

Retained

 

Income

 

Treasury

 

Stockholders’

 

 

 

Stock

 

Stock

 

Capital

 

Earnings

 

(Loss)

 

Stock

 

Equity

 

Balance, April 25, 2010

 

36,771,730

 

$

367

 

$

201,464

 

$

98,555

 

$

(8,060

)

$

(52,107

)

$

240,219

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(2,655

)

 

 

(2,655

)

Deferred hedge adjustment, net of income tax provision of $1,462

 

 

 

 

 

2,449

 

 

2,449

 

Unrealized loss on interest rate cap contracts net of income tax benefit of $8

 

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

(13

)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(87

)

 

(87

)

Comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(306

)

Exercise of stock options

 

500

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

3

 

Issuance of deferred bonus shares

 

11,641

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

 

1,856

 

 

 

 

1,856

 

Balance, July 25, 2010

 

36,783,871

 

$

368

 

$

203,323

 

$

95,900

 

$

(5,711

)

$

(52,107

)

$

241,773

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,655

)

$

905

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,933

 

28,829

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

821

 

593

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(1,884

)

1,930

 

Stock compensation expense

 

1,856

 

1,263

 

Deferred compensation expense

 

 

24

 

Loss on derivative instruments

 

1,487

 

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

 

(191

)

23

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of trading securities

 

(738

)

(1,096

)

Accounts receivable

 

(596

)

2,872

 

Income tax receivable

 

791

 

2,271

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(6,291

)

(10,637

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

12,353

 

11,031

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

27,886

 

38,008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(12,938

)

(4,382

)

Net cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

(76,167

)

 

Payments towards gaming license

 

 

(4,000

)

Increase in restricted cash

 

(9,474

)

(209

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(98,579

)

(8,591

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on debt

 

(2,324

)

(2,317

)

Net (repayments) borrowings on line of credit

 

68,500

 

(19,000

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

3

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

66,179

 

(21,317

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash

 

(39

)

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(4,553

)

8,130

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

68,069

 

96,654

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

 

$

63,516

 

$

104,784

 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

1.  Nature of Operations

 

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in February 1990. Except where otherwise noted, the words “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms, as well as “Company,” refer to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. We are a leading developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in markets throughout the United States. Our wholly owned subsidiaries own and operate fourteen casino gaming facilities in the United States located in Black Hawk, Colorado; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Lula, Biloxi, Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi; Kansas City, Caruthersville and Boonville, Missouri; Bettendorf, Davenport, Waterloo and Marquette, Iowa; and Pompano Beach, Florida.

 

2.  Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, have been made. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended April 25, 2010 as filed with the SEC and all of our other filings, including Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC after such date and through the date of this report, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or our website at www.islecorp.com.

 

Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year.  Fiscal 2011 and 2010 are both 52-week years, which commenced on April 26, 2010 and April 27, 2009, respectively.

 

Discontinued operations include our former Blue Chip casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England, sold in November 2009, our former casino in Freeport, Grand Bahamas, exited in November 2009 and our former casino in Coventry, England sold in fiscal year 2009. The results of our discontinued operations for the three months ended July 26, 2009, are summarized as follows:

 

Net revenues

 

$

3,574

 

Pretax loss from discontinued operations

 

(220

)

Income tax benefit from discontinued operations

 

70

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

(150

)

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. We view each property as an operating segment and all such operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.

 

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The Company evaluated all subsequent events through the date of the consolidated financial statements and has disclosed such subsequent events in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. No material subsequent events have occurred that required recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3.   Acquisition

 

We completed the acquisition of Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. (“Rainbow”) located in Vicksburg, Mississippi on June 8, 2010 acquiring 100% of the partnership interests and have included the results of Rainbow in our consolidated financial statements subsequent to June 8, 2010. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price for these partnership interests was determined based upon estimates of future cash flows and evaluations of the net assets acquired. The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method in accordance with the accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations.  As a result, the net assets of Rainbow were recorded at their estimated fair value with the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired allocated to goodwill. The acquisition was funded by borrowings from Isle’s senior secured credit facility. The purchase price allocation remains preliminary as management is in process of obtaining third party valuations to assist management in its determination of fair value for property and equipment, and intangible assets acquired.

 

The following table sets forth the determination of the consideration paid for Rainbow and the current preliminary purchase price allocation based upon management’s current estimate of the fair value of the net assets acquired.

 

Gross cash purchase price

 

 

 

$

80,000

 

Deduct:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

(2,540

)

Cash refunded by Seller under purchase price adjustments

 

 

 

(1,293

)

Total purchase price

 

 

 

$

76,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary purchase price allocation:

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

$

298

 

Property and equipment

 

 

 

38,387

 

Intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Customer list

 

$

9

 

 

 

Tradename

 

544

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

6,700

 

 

 

Total intangibles

 

 

 

7,253

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

32,167

 

Other assets

 

 

 

392

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

(1,902

)

Other liabilities

 

 

 

(428

)

Total purchase price

 

 

 

$

76,167

 

 

The useful lives of assets acquired are estimated as follows:  customer list — three years; tradename 1.5 years; customer relationships eight years; furniture and equipment one to five years; and property and equipment fifteen to twenty-five years. Deductible goodwill for tax purposes is estimated to be approximately $33,000.

 

A rollforward of goodwill is as follows:

 

Balance April 25, 2010

 

$

313,136

 

Addition from Rainbow acquisition

 

32,167

 

Balance July 25, 2010

 

$

345,303

 

 

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The pro forma results of operations, as if the acquisition of Rainbow had occurred on the first day of each fiscal year, are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Pro forma

 

 

 

 

 

Net Revenues

 

$

255,738

 

$

266,940

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

(4,407

)

3,467

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(2,583

)

1,998

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.08

)

0.06

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

(0.08

)

0.06

 

 

4.  Long-Term Debt

 

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

 

 

July 25,

 

April 25,

 

 

 

2010

 

2010

 

Senior Secured Credit Facility:

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving line of credit, expires July 26, 2012, interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin

 

$

90,000

 

$

21,500

 

Variable rate term loans, mature November 25, 2013, principal and interest payments due quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin

 

815,157

 

817,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 1 and September 1

 

357,275

 

357,275

 

Other

 

4,632

 

4,858

 

 

 

1,267,064

 

1,200,889

 

Less current maturities

 

8,762

 

8,754

 

Long-term debt

 

$

1,258,302

 

$

1,192,135

 

 

Credit Facility - The Credit Facility as amended (“Credit Facility”) consists of a $375,000 revolving line of credit and an $875,000 term loan facility.  The Credit Facility is secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of our assets and guaranteed by all of our significant domestic subsidiaries.

 

Our net line of credit availability at July 25, 2010 as limited by our maximum leverage covenant was approximately $126,000. We have an annual commitment fee related to the unused portion of the Credit Facility of up to 0.75% which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.  The weighted average effective interest rate of the Credit Facility for the three months ended July 25, 2010 is 6.62%.

 

The Credit Facility includes a number of affirmative and negative covenants. Additionally, we must comply with certain financial covenants including maintenance of a leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio.  The Credit Facility also restricts our ability to make certain investments or distributions.  We were in compliance with the covenants as of July 25, 2010.

 

7% Senior Subordinated Notes - Our 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are due 2014 (“7% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 10. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior indebtedness. The 7% Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after March 1, 2009, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes.

 

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The indenture governing the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes limits, among other things, our ability and our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates or pay dividends on or repurchase stock. The indenture also limits our ability to issue and sell capital stock of subsidiaries, sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.

 

5.  Common Stock

 

Earnings per Share of Common Stock - The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) applicable to common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(2,655

)

$

1,055

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(150

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,655

)

$

905

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share - weighted average shares

 

32,447,904

 

31,779,100

 

Effect of dilutive securities Employee stock options

 

 

76,001

 

Denominator for diluted loss per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions

 

32,447,904

 

31,855,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.03

 

 

Our basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 187,276 shares, which are potentially dilutive, and 534,210 shares which are anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted (loss) per share for the three months ended July 25, 2010. Stock options representing 1,177,823 shares which were anti-dilutive were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted income per share for the three month ended July 26, 2009.

 

Stock Based Compensation — Under our amended and restated 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan we have issued stock options and restricted stock.

 

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Restricted Stock —Restricted stock awarded to employees under annual long-term incentive grants vests one-third on each anniversary of the grant date and for directors vests one-half on the grant date and one-half on the first anniversary of the grant date. Restricted stock previously awarded under our tender offer vests three years from the date of award. Our estimate of forfeitures for restricted stock for employees is 10%. No forfeiture rate is estimated for directors. As of July 25, 2010, our unrecognized compensation cost for unvested restricted stock is $4,365 with a remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.1 years.

 

Subsequent to the quarter ended July 25, 2010, we issued 306,247 shares of restricted common stock with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $8.72 to employees under the Long Term Incentive Plan.

 

Stock Options - We have issued incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options which have a maximum term of 10 years and are, generally, vested and exercisable in yearly installments of 20% commencing one year after the date of grant. We currently estimate our aggregate forfeiture rates at 12%. As of July 25, 2010, our unrecognized compensation cost for unvested stock options was $1,215 with a weighted average vesting period of 2.9 years.

 

6.   Interest Rate Derivatives

 

We have entered into various interest rate derivative agreements in order to manage market risk on variable rate term loans outstanding, as well as comply with, in part, requirements under the Credit Facility. We have interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $400,000 with maturity dates through fiscal 2014. We have also entered into an interest rate cap contract with a notional value of $20,000 having a maturity date in fiscal 2012 and paid a premium of $105 at inception. As a result of the amendment to our Credit Facility in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, our interest rate swaps no longer meet the criteria for hedge effectiveness, and therefore changes in the fair value of the swaps subsequent to the date of ineffectiveness in February 2010, are recorded in derivative income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations. Prior to their ineffectiveness, these interest rate swaps were adjusted through other comprehensive income (loss) as these derivative instruments qualified for hedge accounting. The cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) through the date of ineffectiveness will be amortized into earnings over the remaining term of the individual interest rate swap agreements or when the underlying transaction is no longer expected to occur. As of July 25, 2010, the weighted average fixed LIBOR interest rate of our interest rate swap agreements was 4.58%.

 

The interest rate cap agreement meets the criteria for hedge accounting for cash flow hedges and has been evaluated, as of July 25, 2010 as being fully effective. As a result, there is no impact on our consolidated statement of operations from changes in fair value of the interest rate cap.

 

The loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) of our interest rate swap contracts is recorded net of deferred income tax benefits of $3,241 and $4,704, as of July 25, 2010 and April 25, 2010, respectively.  The loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for our interest rate cap contract is recorded net of deferred income tax benefits of $1 and $9 as of July 25, 2010 and April 25, 2010, respectively.

 

The fair values of derivatives included in our consolidated balance sheet are as follows:

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

July 25, 2010

 

April 25, 2010

 

Interest rate cap contract

 

Prepaid deposits and other

 

$

 3

 

$

 24

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Accrued interest

 

3,359

 

6,704

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

7,167

 

6,247

 

 

We recorded income of $2,424 in derivative income (expense) related to the change in fair value of interest rate swap contracts during the three months ended July 25, 2010.

 

Additionally, during the three months ended July 25, 2010, we recorded expense of $3,911in derivative income (expense) associated with the amortization of $2,449, net of taxes of $1,462, of cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the interest rate swaps through the date of their ineffectiveness.

 

The change in unrealized gain (loss) on our derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting was $22 and $2,298 for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009, respectively.

 

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The amount of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to interest rate swap contracts and interest rate cap contracts maturing within the next twelve months was $3,753, net of tax of $2,202, as of July 25, 2010.

 

7.  Fair Value

 

The fair value of our interest swap and cap contracts are recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs at the present value of all expected future cash flows based on the LIBOR-based swap yield curve as of the date of the valuation.

 

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended July 25, 2010:

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

Rate

 

 

 

Derivatives

 

Balance at April 25, 2010

 

$

(12,927

)

Realized gains/(losses)

 

2,424

 

Unrealized gains/(losses)

 

(21

)

Balance at July 25, 2010

 

$

(10,524

)

 

Financial Instruments - The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:

 

 

 

July 25, 2010

 

April 25, 2010

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Amount

 

Fair Value

 

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

63,516

 

$

63,516

 

$

68,069

 

$

68,069

 

Marketable securities

 

23,664

 

23,664

 

22,926

 

22,296

 

Restricted cash

 

12,730

 

12,730

 

2,774

 

2,774

 

Notes receivable

 

8,018

 

8,018

 

3,000

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving line of credit

 

$

90,000

 

$

83,700

 

$

21,500

 

$

20,855

 

Variable rate term loans

 

815,157

 

772,361

 

817,256

 

800,911

 

7% Senior subordinated notes

 

357,275

 

328,693

 

357,275

 

326,013

 

Other long-term debt

 

4,632

 

4,632

 

4,858

 

4,858

 

Other long-term obligations

 

17,120

 

17,120

 

17,166

 

17,166

 

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and notes receivable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities.

 

Marketable securities are based upon Level 1 inputs obtained from quoted prices available in active markets and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold these marketable securities.

 

The fair value of our long-term debt or other long-term obligations is estimated based on the quoted market price of the underlying debt issue or, when a quoted market price is not available, the discounted cash flow of future payments utilizing current rates available to us for debt of similar remaining maturities. Debt obligations with a short remaining maturity are valued at the carrying amount.

 

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8.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

A detail of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

 

 

 

July 25, 2010

 

April 25, 2010

 

Interest rate cap contracts

 

$

(63

)

$

(50

)

Interest rate swap contracts

 

(5,428

)

(7,877

)

Foreign currency translation loss

 

(220

)

(133

)

 

 

$

(5,711

)

$

(8,060

)

 

The amount of change in the gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivative instruments is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

Type of Derivative Instrument

 

2010

 

2009

 

Interest rate cap contract

 

$

(13

)

$

 

Interest rate swap contracts

 

2,449

 

1,437

 

 

 

$

2,436

 

$

1,437

 

 

9.  Income Taxes

 

Our effective income tax rates from continuing operations for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 were 41.3% and 46.2%, respectively. Our effective rate is based on statutory rates applied to our income adjusted for permanent differences.  Our actual effective rate will fluctuate based upon the amount of our pretax book income, permanent differences and other items used in the calculation of our income tax benefit.

 

Related to our uncertain tax positions, we accrued gross interest expense of $157 for the three months ended July 25, 2010 as a component of our income tax benefit.  As of July 25, 2010, we have recognized a liability of $2,984 for interest and no amount for penalties.

 

During fiscal 2010, the IRS completed its examination of our federal income tax returns which relate to our fiscal years ended April 29, 2007 and April 27, 2008. The income tax examination changes are subject to review by the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation and on August 20, 2010 we received notification that the review had been completed with no exception to the examination.  Following the completion of the review by the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation, we are reviewing certain of our unrecognized federal tax positions for possible derecognition.

 

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10.  Supplemental Disclosures

 

Cash Flow — For the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009, we made net cash payments for interest of $16,712 and $12,262, respectively. Additionally, we received income tax refunds of $927 and $3,590 during the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009, respectively.

 

In fiscal year 2006, we obtained a gaming license for our Waterloo, Iowa property and recorded an intangible asset of $18,547.  Annual payments for the license are recorded on a yearly basis and for the three months ended July 26, 2009, we made payments of $4,000 towards the gaming license.

 

For the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009, the change in accrued purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable increased by $1,206 and $1,102, respectively.

 

11.  Contingencies

 

Legal and Regulatory Proceedings—Lady Luck Gaming Corporation (now our wholly owned subsidiary) and several joint venture partners have been defendants in the Greek Civil Courts and the Greek Administrative Courts in similar lawsuits brought by the country of Greece. The actions allege that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. Although it is difficult to determine the damages being sought from the lawsuits, the action may seek damages up to that aggregate amount plus interest from the date of the action.

 

In the Civil Court lawsuit, the Civil Court of First Instance ruled in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit in 2001. Greece appealed to the Civil Appeal Court and, in 2003, the Court rejected the appeal. Greece then appealed to the Civil Supreme Court and, in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the matter was not properly before the Civil Courts and should be before the Administrative Court.

 

In the Administrative Court lawsuit, the Administrative Court of First Instance rejected the lawsuit stating that it was not competent to hear the matter. Greece then appealed to the Administrative Appeal Court, which court rejected the appeal in 2003. Greece then appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court, which remanded the matter back to the Administrative Appeal Court for a hearing on the merits. The re-hearing took place in 2006, and in 2008 the Administrative Appeal Court rejected Greece’s appeal on procedural grounds. On December 22, 2008 and January 23, 2009, Greece appealed the ruling to the Supreme Administrative Court. A hearing has tentatively been scheduled for November 2010.

 

The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. We intend to continue a vigorous and appropriate defense to the claims asserted in this matter. Through July 25, 2010, we have accrued an estimated liability including interest of $10,937. Our accrual is based upon management’s estimate of the original claim by the plaintiffs for lost payments.  We continue to accrue interest on the asserted claim.  We are unable to estimate a total possible loss as information as to possible additional claims, if any, have not been asserted or quantified by the plaintiffs at this time.

 

During January, 2010, we entered into an agreement to provide management services for a potential casino to be located at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, (“The Resort”). The development of this casino is subject to numerous regulatory approvals including obtaining a state gaming license, of which is a competitive award process among several applicants. If The Resort is successful in obtaining a gaming license, we have agreed to complete the build-out of the casino space. We currently estimate the project cost at approximately $50,000.

 

We have filed an application with the Missouri Gaming Commission to develop a casino in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and have entered into a development agreement with the City of Cape Girardeau that would take effect if we are selected for licensure by the State of Missouri and other contingencies in the development agreement are met.  We currently estimate the cost of the project at approximately $125,000.

 

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We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and are subject to cleanup requirements at certain of our facilities as a result thereof. We have not made, and do not anticipate making material expenditures, nor do we anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because our present and future development sites have, in some cases, been used as manufacturing facilities or other facilities that generate materials that are required to be remediated under environmental laws and regulations, there can be no guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and we will not experience material liabilities or delays.

 

We are subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and have a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, we believe they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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12.  Consolidating Condensed Financial Information

 

Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis, the payment of all obligations under our 7% Senior Subordinated Notes.

 

The following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors, on a joint and several basis, under the 7% Senior Subordinated Notes: Black Hawk Holdings, L.L.C.; Casino America of Colorado, Inc.; CCSC/Blackhawk, Inc.; Grand Palais Riverboat, Inc.; IC Holdings Colorado, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk Distribution Company, L.L.C.; IOC-Boonville, Inc.; IOC-Caruthersville, L.L.C.; IOC-Kansas City, Inc.; IOC-Lula, Inc.; IOC-Natchez, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk County, Inc.; IOC-Davenport, Inc.; IOC Holdings, L.L.C.; IOC Services, L.L.C.; IOC-Vicksburg, Inc.; IOC-Vicksburg, LLC; Rainbow Casino Vicksburg Partnership, L.P.; Isle of Capri Bahamas Holdings, Inc.; Isle of Capri Bettendorf Marina Corporation.; Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C; Isle of Capri Black Hawk Capital Corp.; Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Marquette, Inc.; P.P.I, Inc.; Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi; Riverboat Services, Inc.; and St. Charles Gaming Company, Inc. Each of the subsidiaries’ guarantees is joint and several with the guarantees of the other subsidiaries.

 

Consolidating condensed balance sheets as of July 25, 2010 and April 25, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

As of July 25, 2010

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

53,518

 

$

76,459

 

$

32,691

 

$

(8,081

)

$

154,587

 

Intercompany receivables

 

1,040,241

 

(244,547

)

(44,926

)

(750,768

)

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

394,475

 

(63,752

)

 

(330,723

)

 

Property and equipment, net

 

7,488

 

1,090,131

 

32,064

 

 

1,129,683

 

Other assets

 

59,829

 

446,038

 

20,262

 

(54,934

)

471,195

 

Total assets

 

$

1,555,551

 

$

1,304,329

 

$

40,091

 

$

(1,144,506

)

$

1,755,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

49,288

 

$

88,452

 

$

39,842

 

$

(8,081

)

$

169,501

 

Intercompany payables

 

 

750,768

 

 

(750,768

)

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,254,033

 

3,557

 

712

 

 

1,258,302

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

10,457

 

117,282

 

13,084

 

(54,934

)

85,889

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

241,773

 

344,270

 

(13,547

)

(330,723

)

241,773

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,555,551

 

$

1,304,329

 

$

40,091

 

$

(1,144,506

)

$

1,755,465

 

 

 

 

As of April 25, 2010

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Balance Sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

35,835

 

$

71,976

 

$

43,193

 

$

(1,100

)

$

149,904

 

Intercompany receivables

 

990,557

 

(185,612

)

(54,177

)

(750,768

)

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

390,369

 

(63,110

)

 

(327,259

)

 

Property and equipment, net

 

7,579

 

1,059,147

 

32,216

 

 

1,098,942

 

Other assets

 

57,092

 

409,106

 

11,150

 

(51,354

)

425,994

 

Total assets

 

$

1,481,432

 

$

1,291,507

 

$

32,382

 

$

(1,130,481

)

$

1,674,840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

46,581

 

$

80,884

 

$

30,790

 

$

(1,100

)

$

157,155

 

Intercompany payables

 

 

750,768

 

 

(750,768

)

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

1,187,631

 

3,760

 

744

 

 

1,192,135

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

7,001

 

116,815

 

12,869

 

(51,354

)

85,331

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

240,219

 

339,280

 

(12,021

)

(327,259

)

240,219

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,481,432

 

$

1,291,507

 

$

32,382

 

$

(1,130,481

)

$

1,674,840

 

 

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Consolidating condensed statements of operations for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended July 25, 2010

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

 

$

259,162

 

$

 

$

 

$

259,162

 

Pari-mutuel, rooms, food, beverage and other

 

322

 

44,626

 

2,544

 

(2,520

)

44,972

 

Gross revenues

 

322

 

303,788

 

2,544

 

(2,520

)

304,134

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

(52,213

)

 

 

(52,213

)

Net revenues

 

322

 

251,575

 

2,544

 

(2,520

)

251,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

39,609

 

 

 

39,609

 

Gaming taxes

 

 

64,406

 

 

 

64,406

 

Other operating expenses

 

11,025

 

92,172

 

4,010

 

(2,520

)

104,687

 

Management fee expense (revenue)

 

(8,713

)

8,713

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

580

 

22,201

 

152

 

 

22,933

 

Total operating expenses

 

2,892

 

227,101

 

4,162

 

(2,520

)

231,635

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(2,570

)

24,474

 

(1,618

)

 

20,286

 

Interest expense, net

 

(7,945

)

(15,333

)

(43

)

 

(23,321

)

Other

 

(1,487

)

 

 

 

(1,487

)

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

4,834

 

(645

)

 

(4,189

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continiuing operations before income taxes

 

(7,168

)

8,496

 

(1,661

)

(4,189

)

(4,522

)

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

4,513

 

(2,868

)

222

 

 

1,867

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(2,655

)

5,628

 

(1,439

)

(4,189

)

(2,655

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,655

)

$

5,628

 

$

(1,439

)

$

(4,189

)

$

(2,655

)

 

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For the Three Months Ended July 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

 

$

262,263

 

$

 

$

 

$

262,263

 

Pari-mutuel, rooms, food, beverage and other

 

111

 

46,425

 

2,523

 

(2,503

)

46,556

 

Gross revenues

 

111

 

308,688

 

2,523

 

(2,503

)

308,819

 

Less promotional allowances

 

 

(50,905

)

 

 

(50,905

)

Net revenues

 

111

 

257,783

 

2,523

 

(2,503

)

257,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

 

39,265

 

 

 

39,265

 

Gaming taxes

 

 

66,304

 

 

 

66,304

 

Other operating expenses

 

11,056

 

93,632

 

1,393

 

(2,503

)

103,578

 

Management fee expense (revenue)

 

(6,684

)

6,684

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,183

 

27,491

 

154

 

 

28,828

 

Total operating expenses

 

5,555

 

233,376

 

1,547

 

(2,503

)

237,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(5,444

)

24,407

 

976

 

 

19,939

 

Interest expense, net

 

(1,711

)

(16,115

)

(153

)

 

(17,979

)

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

6,071

 

(1,133

)

 

(4,938

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continiuing operations before income taxes

 

(1,084

)

7,159

 

823

 

(4,938

)

1,960

 

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

2,139

 

(2,842

)

(202

)

 

(905

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,055

 

4,317

 

621

 

(4,938

)

1,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

(150

)

(267

)

(223

)

490

 

(150

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

905

 

$

4,050

 

$

398

 

$

(4,448

)

$

905

 

 

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Consolidating condensed statements of cash flows for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended July 25, 2010

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(15,500

)

$

34,460

 

$

8,926

 

$

 

$

27,886

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(49,468

)

(88,293

)

(9,654

)

48,836

 

(98,579

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

66,404

 

57,892

 

(9,281

)

(48,836

)

66,179

 

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

(39

)

 

(39

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,436

 

4,059

 

(10,048

)

 

(4,553

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

6,506

 

46,994

 

14,569

 

 

68,069

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

7,942

 

$

51,053

 

$

4,521

 

$

 

$

63,516

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended July 26, 2009

 

 

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidating

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Non-

 

and

 

Isle of Capri

 

 

 

(Parent

 

Guarantor

 

Guarantor

 

Eliminating

 

Casinos, Inc.

 

 

 

Obligor)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Entries

 

Consolidated

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$

(10,482

)

$

38,974

 

$

9,516

 

$

 

$

38,008

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

42,162

 

(8,217

)

(209

)

(42,327

)

(8,591

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(21,099

)

(33,898

)

(8,647

)

42,327

 

(21,317

)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

30

 

 

30

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

10,581

 

(3,141

)

690

 

 

8,130

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

8,776

 

68,681

 

19,197

 

 

96,654

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

19,357

 

$

65,540

 

$

19,887

 

$

 

$

104,784

 

 

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ITEM 2.                               MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “foresee,” “project,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “continue” or “could” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the SEC or press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this report.

 

For a more complete description of the risks that may affect our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended April 25, 2010.

 

Executive Overview

 

We are a leading developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in regional markets in the United States. We have intentionally sought geographic diversity to limit the risks caused by weather, regional economic difficulties and local gaming authorities and regulations. We currently operate casinos in Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado and Florida. We also operate a harness racing track at our casino in Florida.

 

Our operating results for the periods presented have been affected, both positively and negatively, by current economic conditions and several other factors discussed in detail below. Our historical operating results may not be indicative of our future results of operations because of these factors and the changing competitive landscape in each of our markets, as well as by factors discussed elsewhere herein. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended April 25, 2010 and by giving consideration to the following:

 

Acquisition of Rainbow Casino - We completed the acquisition of Rainbow Casino-Vicksburg Partnership, L.P. (“Rainbow”) located in Vicksburg, Mississippi on June 8, 2010 acquiring 100% of the partnership interests and have included the results of Rainbow in our consolidated financial statements subsequent to June 8, 2010. The acquisition was funded by borrowings from Isle’s senior secured credit facility.

 

Florida Gaming Law Changes — Effective July 1, 2010, legislative changes became effective in Florida which lowered the state portion of gaming taxes applicable to our Pompano property from 50% to 35% of gaming revenues. Additionally, this legislation allows our poker operations to remain open for the same hours as the slot floor and removes the poker betting limits. Our casino revenues and gaming taxes reflect the favorable impact of these changes in state gaming laws.

 

Increased Competition — The opening of a new hotel in October 2009 by a competitor in Black Hawk, Colorado has had a negative impact on our Black Hawk Colorado property.

 

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Discontinued Operations — Discontinued operations include the results of our international operations including our former Blue Chip, Grand Bahamas and Coventry casino operations. The sale of our Blue Chip and exit of our Grand Bahamas casino operations were substantially completed during November 2009. Our Coventry casino operations were sold and discontinued during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.

 

Revenues

Revenues for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2010

 

2009

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

259,162

 

$

262,263

 

$

(3,101

)

-1.2

%

Rooms

 

10,881

 

12,261

 

(1,380

)

-11.3

%

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

34,091

 

34,295

 

(204

)

-0.6

%

Gross revenues

 

304,134

 

308,819

 

(4,685

)

-1.5

%

Less promotional allowances

 

(52,213

)

(50,905

)

(1,308

)

2.6

%

Net revenues

 

$

251,921

 

$

257,914

 

(5,993

)

-2.3

%

 

Casino Revenues - Casino revenues decreased $3.1 million, or 1.2%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2010. For the three months ended July 25, 2010, casino revenues increased $3.4 million at our Pompano property, $0.9 million at our Waterloo property and included $5.3 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino. These increases were offset by decreased casino revenues at our Black Hawk and Quad Cities properties of $6.5 million reflecting the impact of competition and decreases at our other properties of $6.2 million primarily due to current economic conditions.

 

Rooms Revenue - Rooms revenue decreased $1.4 million, or 11.3%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The majority of this decrease has occurred at our Black Hawk property where we have experienced decline in both room rates and occupancy following the opening of a competitor’s new hotel during October 2009.

 

Pari-mutuel, Food, Beverage and Other Revenues — Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other revenues decreased $0.2 million, or 0.6%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Food, beverage and other revenues for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included $0.3 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino.

 

Promotional Allowances - Promotional allowances increased $1.3 million, or 2.6%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Changes in our promotional allowances reflect revisions to our marketing plans as a result of changes in competition, economic conditions and regulations.  Promotional allowances for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included $1.7 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino.

 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 are as follows:

 

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Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2010

 

2009

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino

 

$

39,609

 

$

39,265

 

$

344

 

0.9

%

Gaming taxes

 

64,406

 

66,304

 

(1,898

)

-2.9

%

Rooms

 

2,769

 

3,057

 

(288

)

-9.4

%

Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other

 

11,168

 

10,842

 

326

 

3.0

%

Marine and facilities

 

14,609

 

15,646

 

(1,037

)

-6.6

%

Marketing and administrative

 

63,620

 

64,088

 

(468

)

-0.7

%

Corporate and development

 

12,521

 

9,945

 

2,576

 

25.9

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,933

 

28,828

 

(5,895

)

-20.4

%

Total operating expenses

 

$

231,635

 

$

237,975

 

(6,340

)

-2.7

%

 

Casino - Casino operating expenses increased $0.3 million, or 0.9%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Excluding casino costs of $0.8 million incurred by our newly acquired Vicksburg casino, our casino operating expenses would have decreased $0.5 million.  This net decrease reflects costs reductions in casino expense at most of our properties offset by a slight increase in casino expenses at our Pompano property following the expansion of gaming hours effective July 1, 2010.

 

Gaming Taxes - State and local gaming taxes decreased $1.9 million, or 2.9%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Reductions in gaming taxes for the three months ended July 25, 2010 reflect the decrease in state gaming taxes at our Pompano facility from 50% to 35% effective July 1, 2010, decreases in our overall gaming revenues and changes in the mix our gaming revenues derived from states with different gaming tax rates. Gaming taxes for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included $0.5 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino. Our overall effective gaming tax rates were as follows:

 

Three Months Ended

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

2010

 

2009

 

24.9

%

25.3

%

 

Rooms - Rooms expense decreased $0.3 million, or 9.4%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. These expenses directly relate to the cost of providing hotel rooms. This decrease in rooms expense is reflective of an 11.3% reduction in our hotel revenues for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

Pari-mutuel, Food, Beverage and Other — Pari-mutuel, food, beverage and other expenses increased $0.3 million, for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Excluding food beverage and other costs of $0.2 million incurred by our newly acquired Vicksburg casino, our food, beverage and other expenses would have increased $0.1 million.

 

Marine and Facilities -  Marine and facilities expenses decreased $1.0 million, or 6.6%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. This decrease includes reductions in facility costs across most properties as we continue to focus on cost reductions efforts. Marine and facility expense for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included $0.2 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino.

 

Marketing and Administrative -  Marketing and administrative expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 0.7%, for the three months ended July 25, 2010 as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Excluding marketing and administrative costs of $1.1 million incurred by our newly acquired Vicksburg casino, our casino operating

 

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expenses would have decreased $1.6 million.  This decrease reflects reductions in our operating cost to align such expenditures with changes in our net revenues.

 

Corporate and Development - During the three months ended July 25, 2010, our corporate and development expenses were $12.5 million compared to $9.9 million for the three months ended July 26, 2009. The increase in corporate and development expenses for the three months ended July 25, 2010, reflects approximately $1.1 million in expenses related to our attempted equity offering and an additional $1.1 million in acquisition related costs regarding the Rainbow acquisition.

 

Depreciation and Amortization - Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended July 25, 2010 decreased $5.9 million, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to certain assets becoming fully depreciated.  Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included $0.6 million from our newly acquired Vicksburg casino.

 

Other Income (Expense), Income Taxes, and Discontinued Operations

Interest expense, interest income, income tax (provision) benefit, and income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes for the three months ended July 25, 2010 and July 26, 2009 are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

Percentage

 

(in thousands)

 

2010

 

2009

 

Variance

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

(23,795

)

$

(18,347

)

$

 (5,448

)

29.7

%

Interest income

 

474

 

368

 

106

 

28.8

%

Other

 

(1,487

)

 

(1,487

)

N/M

 

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

1,867

 

(905

)

2,772

 

-306.3

%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

(150

)

150

 

-100.0

%

 

Interest Expense - Interest expense increased $5.4 million for the three months ended July 25, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. This increase reflects the amendment of our senior credit facility during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 which increased our interest rate on borrowings under the facility and additional interest on borrowings to fund our acquisition of the Vicksburg casino effective June 8, 2010.

 

Other — This includes expenses related to the change in fair value of our ineffective interest rate swaps.  Our interest rate swaps became ineffective following the amendment of our senior secured credit facility during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010.

 

Income Tax Benefit (Provision) — Our income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations and our effective income tax rate has been impacted our estimate of annual taxable income for financial statement purposes as well as our percentage of permanent and other items in relation to such estimated income or loss. Effective income tax rates were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

July 25,

 

July 26,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Total

 

41.3

%

46.2

%

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities - During the three months ended July 25, 2010, we generated $27.9 million in cash flows from operating activities compared to generating $38.0 million during the three months ended July 26, 2009. The year over year decrease in cash flows from operating activities primarily results from decreases in cash operating income.

 

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities - During the three months ended July 25, 2010, we used $98.6 million for investing activities compared to using $8.6 million during the three months ended July 26, 2009. Significant investing activities for the three months ended July 25, 2010 included the purchase of the Rainbow casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi for $76.2 million, net of cash acquired and purchase price adjustments, purchases of property and equipment of $12.9 million and increases in restricted cash at our captive insurance company by $9.5 million to fund insurance reserves in lieu of providing letters of credit.

 

For the three months ended July 26, 2009, significant investing activities included the purchase of property and equipment for $4.4 million and payment of $4.0 million towards our Waterloo gaming license.

 

Cash Flows used in Financing Activities - During the three months ended July 25, 2010 we had net borrowings under our line of credit of $68.5 million which included the borrowing of $80 million to fund our acquisition of the Rainbow casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi. We also used $2.3 million to repay other outstanding long-term debt.

 

During the three months ended July 26, 2009, our net cash flows used in financing activities were used primarily to repay our outstanding long term debt of $21.3 million.

 

Availability of Cash and Additional Capital - At July 25, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $63.5 million and marketable securities of $23.7 million. As of July 25, 2010, we had $90 million in revolving credit and $815.2 million in term loans outstanding under the senior secured credit facility. Our line of credit availability at July 25, 2010 was approximately $126 million as limited by our leverage ratio.

 

Capital Expenditures and Development Activities - Historically, we have made significant investments in property and equipment and expect that our operations will continue to demand ongoing investments to keep our properties competitive. Our current planned capital expenditures include $35 million in maintenance capital expenditures for the balance of fiscal year 2011.

 

Historically, we have funded our daily operations through net cash provided by operating activities and our significant capital expenditures through operating cash flow and debt financing. While we believe that existing cash, cash flow from operations, and available borrowings under our senior secured credit facility will be sufficient to support our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future, there is no assurance that these sources will in fact provide adequate funding for our planned and necessary expenditures or that our planned reduced levels of capital investments will be sufficient to allow us to remain competitive in our existing markets.

 

We have entered into an agreement to provide management services for a potential casino to be located at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, (“the Resort”). The development of this casino is subject to numerous regulatory approvals including obtaining a state gaming license, which is a competitive award process among several applicants. If the Resort is successful in obtaining a gaming license, we have agreed to complete the build-out of the casino space. We currently estimate the project cost at approximately $50 million.

 

We have filed an application with the Missouri Gaming Commission to develop a casino in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and have entered into a development agreement with the City of Cape Girardeau that would take effect if we are selected for licensure by the State of Missouri and other contingencies in the development agreement are met.  We currently estimate the cost of the project at approximately $125,000.

 

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We have identified several capital projects primarily focused on refreshing our hotel room inventory as well as additional improvements to our Black Hawk and Lake Charles properties, and further Lady Luck conversions. The timing and amount of these capital expenditures will be determined as we gain more clarity as to improvement of economic and local market conditions, cash flows from our continuing operations and availability of cash under our senior secured credit facility.

 

We are highly leveraged and may be unable to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms if our current sources of liquidity are not sufficient or if we fail to stay in compliance with the covenants of our senior secured credit facility. We will continue to evaluate our planned capital expenditures at each of our existing locations in light of the operating performance of the facilities at such locations.

 

As part of our business development activities, historically we have entered into agreements which have resulted in the acquisition or development of businesses or assets. These business development efforts and related agreements typically require the expenditure of cash, which may be significant. The amount and timing of our cash expenditures relating to development activities may vary based upon our evaluation of current and future development opportunities, our financial condition and the condition of the financing markets. Our development activities are subject to a variety of factors including but not limited to: obtaining permits, licenses and approvals from appropriate regulatory and other agencies, legislative changes and, in certain circumstances, negotiating acceptable leases.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles that require our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Management identifies critical accounting estimates as:

 

·                  those that require the use of assumptions about matters that are inherently and highly uncertain at the time the estimates are made;

 

·                  those estimates where, had we chosen different estimates or assumptions, the resulting differences would have had a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations; and

 

·                  those estimates that, if they were to change from period to period, likely would result in a material impact on our financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations.

 

For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements presented in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.  There were no newly identified significant accounting estimates in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, nor were there any material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates set forth in our 2010 Annual Report.

 

ITEM 3.                              QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”).

 

We have entered into interest rate swap and cap arrangements with aggregate notional value of $420.0 million as of July 25, 2010. The swap agreements effectively convert portions of the Credit Facility variable debt to a fixed-rate basis until the respective swap agreements terminate, which occurs during fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2014.

 

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ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f).  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).  Based on the evaluation, management has concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of July 25, 2010.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, systems of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended July 25, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                              LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

A reference is made to the information contained in Footnote 11 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A.                     RISK FACTORS

 

There are no material changes to the disclosure regarding risk factors presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended April 25, 2010.

 

ITEM 2.                              UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We have purchased our common stock under stock repurchase programs. These programs allow for the repurchase of up to 6,000,000 shares.  To date, we have purchased 4,895,792 shares of our common stock under these programs.  These programs have no approved dollar amount, nor expiration dates.  No purchases were made during the three months ended July 25, 2010.

 

ITEM 3.                              DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.                              SUBMISSION OF MATTERS SUBJECT TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

None.

 

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ITEM 5.                              OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.                              EXHIBITS

 

See the Index to Exhibits following the signature page hereto for a list of the exhibits filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC.

 

 

Dated: September 2, 2010

/s/ DALE R. BLACK

 

Dale R. Black

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial Officer and Authorized Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT
NUMBER

 

DESCRIPTION

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a—14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a—14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

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