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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
OR
[m] 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: 0-22494
AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
NEVADA 88-0304799
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification no.)
3773 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY
SUITE 490 SOUTH
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89109
(Address of principal executive offices)
(702) 567-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 [ ]
As of August 7, 2001, 20,857,533 shares of Common Stock of the registrant were
issued and outstanding.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Page No(s).
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
A. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at
December 31, 2000 and June 30, 2001 (unaudited) 3 - 4
B. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited) for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2000 and June 30, 2001 5 - 6
C. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited) for the six months ended June 30,
2000 and June 30, 2001 7 - 8
D. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 9 - 13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 13 - 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk 21 - 22
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 22
Item 5. Other Information 22
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 23
SIGNATURE 23
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
December 31, June 30,
2000 2001
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,245 $ 40,839
Restricted cash 1,590 1,599
Accounts receivable, net 9,731 6,846
Income tax refund receivable 125 --
Inventories 4,501 4,429
Prepaid expenses 5,350 7,109
Deferred income taxes 2,502 3,905
Assets held for sale 73,195 --
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Total current assets 133,239 64,727
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of
$115,921 and $131,336, respectively 642,105 661,588
EXCESS OF PURCHASE PRICE OVER FAIR
MARKET VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED 86,384 85,165
DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS 29,193 31,508
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TOTAL ASSETS $890,921 $842,988
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(CONTINUED)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
December 31, June 30,
2000 2001
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 13,124 $ 6,468
Construction contracts payable 4,493 4,190
Accrued liabilities 41,374 59,193
Current obligations under capitalized leases 2,002 1,135
Current maturities of notes payable and long-term debt 8,956 8,360
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 6,837 --
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Total current liabilities 76,786 79,346
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OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITALIZED LEASES, net of
current maturities 3,354 2,772
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NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT,
net of current maturities 777,121 705,312
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 5,616 13,956
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value: Authorized - 30,000,000 shares;
Issued - None -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value: Authorized - 30,000,000 shares; Issued and
outstanding - 20,442,963 shares at December 31, 2000 and 20,723,589
shares at June 30, 2001 204 207
Additional paid-in capital 43,265 44,084
Accumulated deficit (15,425) (2,689)
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Total stockholders' equity 28,044 41,602
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 890,921 $ 842,988
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2000 2001 2000 2001
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REVENUES:
Casino $ 67,808 $ 133,643 $ 135,033 $ 266,686
Food and beverage 13,328 16,110 26,321 33,762
Rooms 4,768 5,810 8,778 11,595
Other 3,120 4,519 5,766 8,650
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89,024 160,082 175,898 320,693
Less: Promotional allowances 7,159 8,177 14,054 16,657
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Net revenues 81,865 151,905 161,844 304,036
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Casino 30,985 65,807 60,530 132,741
Food and beverage 8,834 10,756 16,645 22,783
Rooms 1,816 1,900 3,385 3,897
Other 3,018 3,156 5,600 6,015
Selling, general and administrative 24,054 31,522 44,261 64,066
Depreciation and amortization 7,155 9,314 14,086 18,318
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Total operating expenses 75,862 122,455 144,507 247,820
Income from operations 6,003 29,450 17,337 56,216
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 27 172 72 282
Interest expense (6,429) (15,585) (13,147) (36,021)
Other (280) (238) (626) (285)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX
PROVISION AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (679) 13,799 3,636 20,192
Income tax provision (benefit) (196) 4,924 1,335 7,321
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT
OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (483) 8,875 2,301 12,871
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE - adoption of SFAS
No. 133, net of income tax benefit of $73 -- -- -- (135)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (483) $ 8,875 $ 2,301 $ 12,736
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2000 2001 2000 2001
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Income (Loss) before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle:
Basic $ (0.02) $ 0.43 $ 0.11 $ 0.63
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Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.40 $ 0.11 $ 0.58
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Net income (Loss):
Basic $ (0.02) $ 0.43 $ 0.11 $ 0.62
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Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.40 $ 0.11 $ 0.57
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 20,387 20,620 20,382 20,559
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Diluted 20,387 22,426 20,712 22,365
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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2000 2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 2,301 $ 12,736
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 14,086 18,318
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts 334 5,127
Change in deferred income taxes 2,244 6,675
Net loss on disposition of assets 626 238
Decrease (increase) in other current assets (197) 1,124
Decrease (increase) in income tax refund receivable (908) 125
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities (3,002) 12,025
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Total adjustments 13,183 43,632
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Net cash provided by operating activities 15,484 56,368
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of the Reserve -- 71,559
Capital expenditures (18,472) (35,678)
Decrease in construction contracts payable (3,886) (303)
Proceeds from sale of assets (other than the Reserve) 1,798 3
Decrease (increase) in deposits and other non-current assets 341 (1,549)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (20,219) 34,032
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable and long-term debt 10,000 378,585
Principal payments of notes payable, long-term debt
and capitalized leases (5,502) (457,880)
Debt issuance costs -- (7,333)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 36 822
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,534 (85,806)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months
Ended June 30,
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2000 2001
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (201) 4,594
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD 15,531 36,245
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $ 15,330 $ 40,839
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized) $ 13,679 $ 16,543
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ("Ameristar" or "ACI") and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). Through its subsidiaries, the
Company currently owns and operates six casino properties in five markets. The
Company's properties consist of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, located in
Kansas City, Missouri; Ameristar Casino St. Charles, located in St. Charles,
Missouri serving the St. Louis metropolitan area; Ameristar Casino Hotel Council
Bluffs, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa serving the Omaha, Nebraska/Council
Bluffs, Iowa metropolitan area; Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, located in
Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Cactus Petes Resort Casino and the Horseshu Hotel &
Casino located in Jackpot, Nevada at the Idaho border. All significant
intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by generally
accepted accounting principles. However, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements do contain all adjustments that, in the
opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial
position and its results of operations for the interim periods included therein.
The interim results reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements
are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal
year.
Certain reclassifications, having no effect on net income, have been made
to the prior period's condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to
the current period's presentation. Player club points were previously recorded
as a casino department expense. However, under the Emerging Issues Task Force
("EITF") Issue 00-22, "Accounting for `Points' and Certain Other Time-Based or
Volume-Based Sales Incentive Offers, and Offers for Free Products or Services to
be Delivered in the Future" ("EITF 00-22"), they must now be recorded as a
reduction of revenue. The Company has reclassified these charges, which totaled
$2.3 million and $4.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and six months
ended June 30, 2000, respectively, in accordance with EITF 00-22.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2000.
NOTE 2 - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company's principal long term debt is comprised of $472.4 million of
senior credit facilities (the "Senior Credit Facilities"), of which $328.4
million was outstanding at June 30, 2001, and $380 million in aggregate
principal amount of 10.75 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the
"Senior Subordinated Notes"). The Senior Credit Facilities consist of a $75
million revolving credit facility, a $75 million revolving credit/term loan
facility and term loans A, B and C (which had $48.8 million, $147.3 million and
$126.3 million outstanding, respectively, as of June 30, 2001). Each of these
facilities bears interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR or the prime rate
plus a margin. For the revolving credit facility, the revolving
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credit/term loan facility and term loan A, the interest rate margin fluctuates
based on the Company's leverage ratio, which is the ratio of the Company's
consolidated debt to latest twelve months EBITDA, as defined, and ranges from
1.50 percent to 3.25 percent in the case of LIBOR loans and from 0.50 percent to
2.25 percent in the case of prime rate loans. For term loans B and C, the
margins are fixed at 3.75 percent and 4.00 percent, respectively, in the case of
LIBOR loans, and at 2.75 percent and 3.00 percent, respectively, in the case of
prime rate loans. The Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreement
and an interest rate collar agreement, each described more fully below, covering
an aggregate of $150 million of variable rate debt under the Senior Credit
Facilities.
The revolving credit/term loan facility converts to a term loan on
December 31, 2002, and the revolving credit facility, revolving credit/term loan
facility and term loan A mature on December 20, 2005. Term loan B matures on
December 20, 2006 and term loan C matures on December 20, 2007. Term loan A is
subject to mandatory quarterly principal repayments increasing from $0.6 million
in the first quarter of 2001 to $4.4 million in 2005. Term loan B is subject to
mandatory quarterly principal repayments of $0.4 million from the first quarter
of 2001 through 2005 and of $35.2 million per quarter in 2006. Term loan C is
subject to mandatory quarterly principal repayments of $0.3 million from the
first quarter of 2001 through 2006 and of $29.8 million per quarter in 2007.
The Senior Credit Facilities contain certain affirmative and negative
covenants, including restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness,
restrictions on dividend payments and other restrictions, as well as promises to
maintain certain financial ratios and tests within defined parameters. As of
June 30, 2001, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants in the
Senior Credit Facilities. As of June 30, 2001, the Company was limited to a 3:1
senior debt ratio (senior debt divided by EBITDA) and a 5:1 total debt ratio
(total debt divided by EBITDA). As of June 30, 2001, the Company's senior debt
and total debt ratios were 2.10:1 and 4.59:1, respectively. As of June 30, 2001,
the Company was required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
(EBITDA divided by fixed charges, as defined) of 1.50:1 and the Company's actual
fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.28:1. The Senior Credit Facilities also
require the Company to maintain a consolidated tangible net worth (as defined)
of at least $23 million plus 50 percent of net income (without any reduction for
net losses) for each fiscal year ending after December 31, 2000 (on a cumulative
basis) plus net proceeds of certain future equity offerings. As of June 30,
2001, the Company's consolidated tangible net worth was $12.2 million more than
required by this covenant. The Senior Credit Facilities are guaranteed by all of
Ameristar's subsidiaries and are secured by first priority security interests on
substantially all of the Company's real and personal property, including the
capital stock of Ameristar's subsidiaries.
The Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at 10.75 percent, are
unsecured, and rank junior to all of the Company's existing and future senior
debt, including borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities. All of the
Company's current subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") have jointly and severally,
and fully and unconditionally, guaranteed the Senior Subordinated Notes. Each of
the Guarantors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Guarantors
constitute all of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Company is
a holding company with no operations or material assets independent of those of
the Guarantors, other than its investment in the Guarantors, and the aggregate
assets, liabilities, earnings and equity of the Guarantors are substantially
equivalent to the assets, liabilities, earnings and equity on a consolidated
basis of the Company. Separate financial statements and certain other
disclosures concerning the Guarantors are not presented because, in the opinion
of management, such information is not material to investors. Other than
customary restrictions imposed by applicable corporate statutes, there are no
restrictions on the ability of the Guarantors to transfer funds to the Company
in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. The guarantees of the Senior
Subordinated Notes by the Guarantors are unsecured senior
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subordinated obligations of each Guarantor and rank junior to all existing and
future senior debt of the Guarantors, including guarantees of borrowings under
the Senior Credit Facilities. The Senior Subordinated Notes may be redeemed by
the Company on or after February 15, 2006 in accordance with their terms and
include certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on the
Company's ability to incur additional debt.
The Company seeks to manage interest rate risk associated with variable
rate borrowings through balancing fixed-rate and variable-rate borrowings and
the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company accounts for derivative
financial instruments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities", which the Company adopted on January 1, 2001. SFAS No. 133 requires
that derivative financial instruments be recognized as assets or liabilities,
with changes in fair value affecting net income or comprehensive income. Under
an interest rate swap agreement entered into in April 2001, the interest rate on
$100 million of LIBOR borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities is fixed at
5.07 percent plus the applicable margin. The interest rate swap agreement is
expected to be highly effective as a hedging instrument as long as sufficient
LIBOR-based borrowings are outstanding under the Senior Credit Facilities. Any
ineffectiveness will be recorded in the Company's condensed consolidated income
statements as additional interest expenses. As of June 30, 2001, the value of
the swap agreement was minimal and therefore was not recorded on the Company's
financial statements.
Under an interest rate collar agreement, $50 million of LIBOR borrowings
under the revolving credit/term loan facility and term loan A of the Senior
Credit Facilities have a LIBOR floor rate of 5.39 percent and a LIBOR ceiling
rate of 6.75 percent, plus the applicable margin. The collar agreement
terminates on June 30, 2003. At June 30, 2001, the Company recognized (1) the
value of the collar agreement ($0.8 million) as a liability, (2) a cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle of $0.1 million, net of tax, for the
value of the agreement upon adoption of SFAS No. 133, and (3) additional
interest expense of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The
collar agreement had no effect on income for the three months ended June 30,
2001. The Company continues to monitor interest rate markets and may enter into
interest rate collar or swap agreements for additional amounts of principal
under the Senior Credit Facilities as market conditions warrant.
NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), "Earnings Per Share." SFAS
No. 128 requires the computation and presentation of basic and diluted earnings
per share for all periods for which an income statement is presented.
Outstanding stock options issued by the Company represent the only dilutive
securities. Options to purchase approximately 3,119,358 and 1,535,928 shares of
common stock were outstanding at June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000. For the three
and six months ended June 30, 2001 and the six months ended June 30, 2000, all
options have been included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. For
the three-month period ended June 30, 2000, no outstanding options were included
in the computation of diluted loss per share because to do so would have been
anti-dilutive.
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NOTE 4 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On May 10, 2001, the Company entered into a construction contract covering
a substantial portion of the work necessary to complete the new
casino-entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles. The contract provides
for a guaranteed maximum price of approximately $75 million for the completion
of the scope of work covered by the contract. The Company's current plans call
for an overall budget of approximately $160 million for the completion of the
initial phase of the St. Charles project, which the Company expects to fund from
its operating cash flows and from borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities.
A condition to the granting of a gaming license to the Company from the Missouri
Gaming Commission was that the Company open the new facility by December 2003.
The Company currently expects to open the new facility in mid 2002.
In connection with the June 2001 approval of the Missouri Gaming
Commission to consolidate the two casinos at Ameristar Kansas City into a single
casino, the Company committed to construct a 2,200-space parking garage. The
design plans and specifications for the parking garage are nearly complete, and
the Company is currently evaluating the timing of its construction. The Company
has committed to the Missouri Gaming Commission to start construction by June
2003 and to spend approximately $20 million to build the parking garage.
NOTE 5 - PRO FORMA DATA
On December 20, 2000, the Company, through two newly formed wholly-owned
subsidiaries, completed its acquisitions of substantially all of the assets of
two gaming properties in St. Charles and Kansas City, Missouri from subsidiaries
of Station Casinos, Inc. (the "Acquisitions"). The total purchase price for the
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $486.8 million. The Acquisitions were
financed with a portion of the proceeds from the Senior Credit Facilities and
the Company's senior subordinated credit facility (which was subsequently
refinanced with a portion of the proceeds of the Senior Subordinated Notes). In
January 2001, the Company sold The Reserve Hotel and Casino to a subsidiary of
Station Casinos, Inc. for $71.6 million in a separate transaction.
The following unaudited pro forma data summarizes the Company's results of
operations for the periods indicated as if the Acquisitions and the sale of the
Reserve had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented:
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Six Months
Ended June 30,
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2000 2001
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Net Revenues $ 292,124 $ 298,904
Net Income 12,418 13,018
Basic Earnings Per Share 0.61 0.63
Diluted Earnings Per Share 0.60 0.58
NOTE 6 - RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS No. 141,
"Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets". The primary impact on the Company is that the excess of purchase price
over fair market value of the net assets acquired in connection with the
Acquisitions ("goodwill") will no longer be amortized beginning January 1, 2002.
Instead, goodwill will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. At June 30,
2001, the Company's consolidated goodwill was $85.8 million. The Company does
not anticipate any impairment of goodwill upon adoption of SFAS No. 142.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ameristar Casinos, Inc.
("Ameristar" or "ACI"; collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Company")
develops, owns and operates casinos and related hotel, food and beverage,
entertainment and other facilities, with six properties in operation in
Missouri, Nevada, Mississippi and Iowa. The Company's properties consist of
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, located in Kansas City, Missouri; Ameristar
Casino St. Charles, located in St. Charles, Missouri serving the St. Louis
metropolitan area; Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, located in Council
Bluffs, Iowa serving the Omaha, Nebraska/Council Bluffs, Iowa metropolitan area;
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Cactus
Petes Resort Casino and the Horseshu Hotel & Casino located in Jackpot, Nevada
at the Idaho border.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's quarterly and annual operating results may be affected by
competitive conditions, the timing of the commencement of new gaming operations,
the amount of preopening costs incurred by the Company, construction at existing
facilities and general weather conditions. Consequently, the Company's operating
results for any quarter or year may not be indicative of results to be expected
for future periods.
The following table highlights the results of operations of Ameristar's
operating subsidiaries for its principal properties:
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Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2000(1) 2001 2000 2001
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NET REVENUES
Ameristar Kansas City(2) $ -- $ 52,880 $ -- $ 105,341
Ameristar St. Charles(2) -- 35,592 -- 69,227
Ameristar Council Bluffs 30,901 31,001 62,284 59,953
Ameristar Vicksburg 19,684 18,232 39,644 36,862
Jackpot Properties 15,657 14,200 29,905 27,607
The Reserve(3) 15,513 -- 29,899 5,046
Corporate and other 110 -- 112 --
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Consolidated net revenues $ 81,865 $ 151,905 $ 161,844 $ 304,036
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Ameristar Kansas City(2) $ -- $ 11,910 $ -- $ 24,415
Ameristar St. Charles(2) -- 10,529 -- 19,961
Ameristar Council Bluffs 5,266 6,479 12,817 11,709
Ameristar Vicksburg 3,676 3,562 9,127 7,172
Jackpot Properties 2,408 2,321 5,010 4,083
The Reserve(3) (158) -- (699) 67
Corporate and other (5,189) (5,351) (8,918) (11,191)
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Consolidated operating income $ 6,003 $ 29,450 $ 17,337 $ 56,216
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EBITDA(4)
Ameristar Kansas City(2) $ -- $ 14,973 $ -- $ 30,541
Ameristar St. Charles(2) -- 11,335 -- 21,519
Ameristar Council Bluffs 7,739 8,873 17,540 16,312
Ameristar Vicksburg 5,295 5,460 12,336 10,975
Jackpot Properties 3,250 3,348 6,717 6,121
The Reserve(3) 1,936 -- 3,539 67
Corporate and other (5,062) (5,224) (8,709) (11,000)
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Consolidated EBITDA $ 13,158 $ 38,765 $ 31,423 $ 74,535
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) MARGINS
Ameristar Kansas City(2) -- 22.5% -- 23.1%
Ameristar St. Charles(2) -- 29.6% -- 28.8%
Ameristar Council Bluffs 17.0% 20.9% 20.6% 19.5%
Ameristar Vicksburg 18.7% 19.5% 23.0% 19.5%
Jackpot Properties 15.4% 16.3% 16.8% 14.8%
The Reserve(3) (1.0)% -- (2.3)% 1.3%
Consolidated operating income margin 7.3% 19.4% 10.7% 18.5%
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Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2000(1) 2001 2000 2001
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EBITDA MARGINS(4)
Ameristar Kansas City(2) -- 28.3% -- 29.0%
Ameristar St. Charles(2) -- 31.8% -- 31.1%
Ameristar Council Bluffs 25.0% 28.6% 28.2% 27.2%
Ameristar Vicksburg 26.9% 29.9% 31.1% 29.8%
Jackpot Properties 20.8% 23.6% 22.5% 22.1%
The Reserve(3) 12.5% -- 11.8% 1.3%
Consolidated EBITDA Margin 16.1% 25.5% 19.4% 24.5%
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(1) Certain reclassifications, having no effect on net income, have been
made to the prior period's financial information to conform to the
current period's presentation.
(2) The Missouri properties were acquired on December 20, 2000. According to
information published by the prior owner of the Missouri properties, as
adjusted to account for the implementation of Emerging Issues Task Force
00-22, "Accounting for `Points' and Certain Other Time-Based or
Volume-Based Sales Incentive Offers, and Offers for Free Products or
Services to be Delivered in the Future," the combined operating results
of the Missouri properties for the three- and six-month periods ending
June 30, 2000 were as set forth below. The combined operating results of
the Missouri properties for the three- and six-month periods ending June
30, 2001 are shown below for comparative purposes. All amounts are in
thousands.
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2000 2001 2000 2001
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Net revenues $ 78,505 $ 88,472 $159,368 $174,568
Operating income 17,341 22,439 34,407 44,376
EBITDA 22,628 26,308 44,864 52,060
Operating income margin 22.1% 25.4% 21.6% 25.4%
EBITDA margin 28.8% 29.7% 28.2% 29.8%
(3) The Reserve was sold on January 29, 2001.
(4) EBITDA consists of income from operations plus depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA margin is EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues.
EBITDA information is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure
because management believes that it is a widely used measure of
operating performance in the gaming industry. EBITDA should not be
construed as an alternative to income from operations (as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) as an
indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an alternative
to cash flow from operating activities (as determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles) as a measure of liquidity. The
Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital
expenditures and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in
EBITDA. It should also be noted that not all gaming companies that
report EBITDA information calculate EBITDA in the same manner as the
Company.
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Consolidated net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2001
increased to $151.9 million, up 85.5 percent from $81.9 million for the same
quarter in 2000. Consolidated net revenues for the six months ended June 30,
2001 were $304.0 million compared to $161.8 million for the same period in 2000.
The growth in revenues is primarily attributable to contributions from the
Kansas City and St. Charles, Missouri properties, which were acquired on
December 20, 2000 and contributed $88.5 million and $174.6 million in net
revenues in the second quarter of 2001 and first six months of 2001,
respectively. The increase in net revenues attributable to the acquisition of
the Missouri properties was partially offset by the reduction of revenues
resulting from the sale of The Reserve in late January 2001 and lower net
revenues for the first six months of 2001 at the Company's other properties due
primarily to construction disruption at Ameristar Vicksburg and Ameristar
Council Bluffs and adverse winter weather conditions at all of the Company's
properties in the first quarter of 2001. In addition, marketing costs at the
Iowa, Mississippi and Nevada properties during the second quarter of 2001 were
lower than in the second quarter of 2000 due to reduced layering of marketing
programs. These marketing changes positively impacted EBITDA at the these
properties during the second quarter of 2001 since the cost reductions exceeded
the decline in revenues that resulted from the less intensive marketing
programs.
Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2001 was a
record $29.5 million compared to $6.0 million for the same period in 2000, an
increase of 391.7 percent. Income from operations for the six-month periods
ended June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000 were $56.2 million and $17.3 million,
respectively. The growth in income from operations resulted from the
contributions of the Missouri properties, partially offset by lower operating
income at the Company's other properties for the reasons described above. The
Company's operating income margin increased to 19.4 percent for the three months
ended June 30, 2001 compared to 7.3 percent for the same period in 2000
primarily due to the implementation of cost-cutting strategies, particularly in
payroll and marketing expenses, and higher operating margins at the Missouri
properties.
The addition of the Missouri properties and improvements in EBITDA
margin at each of the Company's other properties (resulting primarily from an
emphasis on controlling costs) drove the Company's overall increase in EBITDA
and led to an improved consolidated EBITDA margin of 25.5 percent for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001, up 58.4 percent from 16.1 percent during the second
quarter of 2000. In addition, the Company's combined EBITDA margin before
corporate overhead increased from 22.3 percent for the quarter ended June 30,
2000 to 29.0 percent for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, up 30 percent.
Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 was $8.9 million,
resulting in a record basic earnings per share of $0.43 and a record diluted
earnings per share of $0.40, compared to a net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.02
basic and diluted loss per share, for the same period in 2000. For the six
months ended June 30, 2001, net income was $12.7 million, or $0.62 basic
earnings per share and $0.57 diluted earnings per share compared to $2.3 million
for the same period in 2000, or $0.11 basic and diluted earnings per share. Net
income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 includes a one-time charge for
interest expense of $2.3 million (net of the associated tax benefit) relating to
the write-off of the unamortized loan fee on the Company's interim credit
facility that was refinanced with the proceeds of the Company's senior
subordinated notes and a prepayment premium on the retired senior debt, which
reduced basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2001 by $0.11
per share.
Combined net revenues at Ameristar Kansas City and Ameristar St. Charles
in the second quarter and first half of 2001 were $88.5 million and $174.6
million, respectively, representing increases of 12.7 percent and 9.5 percent,
respectively, over the corresponding periods in 2000. Net revenues at Ameristar
Kansas City for the second quarter of 2001 and the first half of 2001 increased
approximately 7 percent and 3 percent, respectively, compared to the same
periods in 2000. Ameristar St. Charles' net revenues for the second quarter of
2001 and the first half of 2001 increased approximately 20 percent and 19
percent, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2000. The Missouri
properties' net revenues were driven in part by strong slot revenues resulting
from Ameristar's introduction of approximately 450 new technology, multi-coin
slot machines since acquiring the properties. Combined operating income at the
Missouri properties was up 29.5 percent to $22.4 million during the second
quarter of 2001 from $17.3 million reported by the prior owner for the second
quarter of 2000. This increase is largely due to the strong performance of
Ameristar St. Charles resulting from various operational changes and slot
product enhancements implemented by Ameristar since acquiring the property,
steady growth in the overall St. Louis market and the consolidation of the
casino at St. Charles onto a single barge in April 2000 that resulted in
improved operational efficiencies. Ameristar Kansas City also contributed to the
Missouri properties' increase in operating income, primarily as a result of
enhanced marketing programs implemented in the second quarter of 2001. These
marketing programs, which have increased net revenues as well as marketing
costs, resulted in an increase in the property's market share from 32.5 percent
in the second quarter of 2000 to 33.5 percent in the second quarter of 2001.
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Ameristar Council Bluffs' net revenues remained flat at $31.0 million
during the second quarter of 2001 compared to $30.9 million for the same period
in 2000. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, net revenues were down 3.5
percent to $60.0 million from $62.2 million during the same period in 2000. The
reduction in six-month revenues is due to the construction disruption associated
with the $7.4 million renovation and enhancement project at the property that
was completed in the first quarter of 2001 and a 3.5 percent decline in total
Council Bluffs gaming market revenues for the first quarter of 2001 from the
first quarter of 2000. Management believes the decline in the overall Council
Bluffs gaming market was caused by high energy costs and severe adverse weather
conditions during the first quarter of 2001. Despite an increase of only $0.1
million in net revenues, operating income increased to $6.5 million for the
second quarter of 2001, a $1.2 million or 22.6 percent increase from the second
quarter of 2000. This operational efficiency was primarily due to cost-cutting
measures at the property. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2001,
operating income decreased by $1.1 million, or 8.6 percent, from $12.8 million
in 2000 to $11.7 million in 2001, largely as the result of decreased revenues in
the first quarter of 2001 discussed above.
Ameristar Vicksburg's net revenues were $18.2 million during the three
months ended June 30, 2001 compared to $19.7 million during the same period in
2000, a decrease of $1.5 million or 7.6 percent. Net revenues for the first half
of 2001 and 2000 were $36.9 million and $39.6 million, respectively, a decrease
of $2.7 million or 6.8 percent. The decline in revenues is primarily
attributable to construction disruption associated with the $10 million
renovation and enhancement project that was substantially completed in June
2001. Despite the $1.5 million decrease in revenues in the second quarter of
2001, operating income decreased only $0.1 million to $3.6 million for the
second quarter of 2001 from $3.7 million for the same period in 2000 due to cost
control measures, primarily in the areas of payroll and marketing expenses.
Operating income at Ameristar Vicksburg for the first six months of 2001 was
$7.2 million compared to $9.1 million during the same period in 2000, resulting
primarily from the reduction in revenues described above.
The Jackpot Properties' net revenues decreased by $1.5 million or 9.6
percent to $14.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 compared to
$15.7 million for the same period in 2000. Management believes that the decline
is primarily attributable to slow economic conditions in the Southern Idaho
market. Year-to-date net revenues as of June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000 were
$27.6 million and $29.9 million,
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respectively, a decrease of $2.3 million in 2001. Similar economic factors
impacted revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2001, along with severe
winter weather conditions in the first quarter of 2001. Despite a $1.5 million
decline in revenues, operating income was $2.3 million, down only $0.1 million
or 4.2 percent for the second quarter of 2001 from the second quarter of 2000
due to cost control measures. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, operating
income dropped to $4.1 million from $5.0 million for the same period in 2000, a
decline of only $0.9 million despite a decrease of $2.3 million in revenues. The
cost saving strategies described above are largely responsible for the improved
operating income margin.
Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense increased to $9.3
million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 and $18.3 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2001. These increases, of 31 percent and 29.8 percent,
respectively, are primarily due to the purchase of the Missouri properties,
which increased depreciation and amortization expense by $3.8 million and $7.4
million, respectively, during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30,
2001 as well as additional capital expenditures at the Company's other
properties. These increases were partially offset by declines in depreciation
and amortization expense due to the sale of The Reserve.
Consolidated interest expense was $15.6 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001 compared to $6.4 million for the same period in 2000, which
represents an increase of $9.2 million, or 143.8 percent. During the six months
ended June 30, 2001, interest expense increased by $22.9 million to $36.0
million from $13.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The increased
interest expense in both cases reflects the Company's additional debt incurred
in connection with the acquisition of the Missouri properties. An additional
$3.5 million non-recurring charge for interest expense was incurred for the
write-off of unamortized interim credit facility costs in the first quarter of
2001. The Company also recognized $0.7 million in interest expense in the first
quarter of 2001 in relation to the interest rate collar agreement as discussed
in Note 2 to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended June
30, 2001 was 35.7 percent versus the federal statutory rate of 35 percent. The
difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate is due to state and
local income taxes as well as certain non-deductible expenses. The Company had
approximately $60.3 million of unused operating loss carry forwards at December
31, 2000. In addition, as a result of the closing of the sale of The Reserve in
January 2001, the Company expects to realize an additional net operating loss
carry-forward. These tax benefits may be used to offset taxable income in future
years. Ameristar expects federal income tax payments not to exceed $2.0 million
in 2001 and the carry-forwards are expected to continue to reduce the amount of
cash payments of federal income tax in 2002.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $56.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to $15.5 million for the same period in
2000. This increase is primarily due to the contribution of operating income by
the recently acquired Missouri properties as discussed in "Results of
Operations" above.
Cash flows provided by investing activities were $34.0 million during
the first six months of 2001, primarily resulting from the sale of The Reserve
in January 2001 for a total consideration of approximately $71.6 million. This
was partially offset by payments on construction contracts payable and an
increase in capital expenditures (primarily relating to the St. Charles project,
the Vicksburg and Council Bluffs
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renovations and the purchase of new generation slot machines for the Missouri
properties, each as described more fully below). The proceeds from the sale of
The Reserve were used (1) to partially repay and permanently reduce the
revolving loan commitment and term loan A under the Company's senior credit
facilities by a total of $50 million, (2) to repay revolving loans under the
Company's senior credit facilities (which remain available for future
borrowing), (3) to repay certain indebtedness associated with the assets sold in
the transaction and (4) for general corporate and working capital purposes.
Cash flows used in financing activities were $85.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2001 due primarily to reduction of debt from the proceeds
of the sale of The Reserve, scheduled principal repayments of the Company's
senior credit facilities and a $14 million voluntary repayment of the Company's
revolving credit facility in June 2001.
The Company's principal long term debt is comprised of $472.4 million of
senior credit facilities (the "Senior Credit Facilities"), of which $328.4
million was outstanding at June 30, 2001, and $380 million in aggregate
principal amount of 10.75 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (the
"Senior Subordinated Notes"). The Senior Credit Facilities consist of a $75
million revolving credit facility, a $75 million revolving credit/term loan
facility and term loans A, B and C (which had $48.8 million, $147.3 million and
$126.3 million outstanding, respectively, as of June 30, 2001). The Senior
Credit Facilities and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes
require the Company to maintain compliance with satisfy various financial and
other covenants. At June 30, 2001, the Company was in compliance with all
required covenants. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company
repaid approximately $79.3 million in long-term debt on a net basis, including
$50 million in connection with the sale of The Reserve.
The Company's capital expenditures of $35.7 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2001 primarily relate to the following projects as well as other
capital expenditures for equipment and maintenance at each of the Company's
properties:
- New casino and entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles.
In May 2001, the Company commenced construction on its new
casino and entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles. The
Company's master plan for the new facility, which is expected to
open in mid-2002, calls for approximately 115,000 square feet of
casino space featuring approximately 3,000 slot machines and 104
table games, including a 12-table poker room. The Company's
long-term master plan for the development of the land-side
entertainment center includes: an historical streetscape
reminiscent of St. Charles' past extending from the entryway at
the porte cochere through the pavilion; a 510-seat,
state-of-the-art buffet with multiple serving stations; a
260-seat sports bar and grill; a 154-seat steakhouse featuring
exhibition cooking with a 46-seat lounge and a private dining
room with 20 seats; a 215-seat casual dining restaurant; a
120-seat oyster bar with entertainment; an entertainment lounge
with alternative seating configurations for up to 300 guests; a
video game
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arcade; and a gift shop. The initial phase of the project, for
which the Company is currently targeting a budget of
approximately $160 million, includes the casino, the
streetscape, the buffet, at least two of the other restaurants,
one of which will include an entertainment venue, the arcade and
the gift shop.
- Renovation and enhancement project at Ameristar Council Bluffs.
In the first quarter of 2001, the Company completed an
approximately $7.4 million renovation and enhancement of the
first two levels of the casino at the Council Bluffs property,
featuring the installation of multimedia, high-definition plasma
screens throughout the casino along with new slot product and
EZ-Pay, a cashless ticket system designed to improve guest
satisfaction.
- Renovation and enhancement project at Ameristar Vicksburg. In
the second quarter of 2001, the Company substantially completed
an approximately $10.0 million renovation and enhancement
project at Ameristar Vicksburg, including a completely renovated
casino floor with the latest slot machine technology; a new VIP
players lounge; the Bottleneck Blues Bar, an intricately-themed,
delta-style, blues club environment with live entertainment and
gaming; and new high definition plasma screens for special event
viewing.
- Purchase and implementation of new generation multi-coin slot
machines at the Missouri properties. Since their acquisition in
late-December 2000, the Company has installed approximately 450
new generation multi-coin slot machines at the Missouri
properties, driving increased revenues particularly at Ameristar
St. Charles.
The Company currently estimates that total capital expenditures for the
remaining six months of 2001 will be approximately $67 million, including
approximately $55 million relating to the St. Charles construction project. The
Company's actual capital expenditures may vary based on budget modifications,
construction schedule changes and other factors.
The Company historically has funded its daily operations through net
cash provided by operating activities and its significant capital expenditures
primarily through operating cash flows, bank debt and other debt financing. The
Company believes that its cash flow from operations, cash and cash equivalents
and availability under the Senior Credit Facilities will support its operations
and liquidity requirements, including capital expenditure plans, for the
foreseeable future. At August 8, 2001, the Company had $137.4 million of
borrowing capacity under the Senior Credit Facilities, including $100 million
dedicated to the new casino and entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles.
The Company's ability to borrow funds under the Senior Credit Facilities at any
time is primarily dependent upon the amount of the Company's EBITDA, as defined
for purposes of the Senior Credit Facilities, for the preceding four fiscal
quarters.
No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to satisfy, when
necessary, the financial covenants under the Senior Credit Facilities, the
Senior Subordinated Notes or other debt instruments for purposes of incurring
additional debt, including draws under the revolving credit facility or
revolving credit/term loan facility for the new St. Charles facility or other
purposes. In addition, a failure to satisfy the financial covenants could either
require the Company to reduce the outstanding debt balance, which requirements
could adversely affect or exceed the Company's liquidity, or result in an event
of default under one or more debt instruments. Adverse changes in the Company's
operations or operating cash flow may affect the ability of the Company to
satisfy these financial covenants.
The Company has not declared any dividends on its Common Stock in the
past, and the Company intends for the foreseeable future to retain all earnings
for use in the development of its business instead of paying cash dividends. In
addition, as described above, the Senior Credit Facilities and the Senior
Subordinated Notes obligate the Company to comply with certain financial
covenants that may restrict or prohibit the payment of dividends.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report contains certain forward-looking statements, including the
plans and objectives of management for the business, operations and economic
performance of the Company. These forward-looking
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statements generally can be identified by the context of the statement or the
use of words such as the Company or its management "believes," "anticipates,"
"intends," "expects," "plans," or words of similar meaning. Similarly,
statements that describe the Company's future operating performance, financial
results, plans, objectives, strategies or goals are forward-looking statements.
Although management believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, these assumptions and the forward-looking statements
are subject to various factors, risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to uncertainties
concerning operating cash flow in future periods, the Company's borrowing
capacity under the Senior Credit Facilities or any replacement financing, the
future operating performance of the Company's properties, the ability of the
Company to undertake and complete capital expenditure projects (including the
new casino and entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles), and regulatory
restrictions that could affect the Company. Accordingly, actual results could
differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. In
addition to the other cautionary statements relating to certain forward-looking
statements throughout this Report, attention is directed to "Item 1. Business --
Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2000 for a discussion of some of the factors, risks and
uncertainties that could affect the Company's future results.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As of June 30, 2001, the Company had $328.4 million outstanding under
the Senior Credit Facilities bearing interest at variable rates (as described in
Note 2 to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the
quarter ended June 30, 2001). Of this amount, $100 million is covered by an
interest rate swap agreement that fixes the interest rate thereon and $50
million is covered by an interest rate collar agreement that sets a floor and
ceiling for the interest rate thereon. Other than the borrowings under the
Senior Credit Facilities that are not covered by the interest rate swap
agreement and $1.2 million in other long-term debt outstanding at June 30, 2001
(collectively, the "Variable Rate Debt"), all of the Company's long-term debt
bears interest at fixed rates. The Variable Rate Debt bears interest equal to
LIBOR (in the case of Eurodollar loans) or the prime interest rate (in the case
of base rate loans), plus an applicable margin. At June 30, 2001, the average
interest rate applicable to the Variable Rate Debt was 7.25 percent. An increase
of one percentage point in the average interest rate applicable to the Variable
Rate Debt outstanding at June 30, 2001, would increase the Company's annual
interest costs by approximately $2.3 million. The Company continues to monitor
interest rate markets and may enter into interest rate collar or swap agreements
for additional amounts of principal under the Senior Credit Facilities as market
conditions warrant.
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Although the Company manages its short-term cash assets with a view to
maximizing return with minimal risk, the Company does not invest in market rate
sensitive instruments for trading or other purposes and the Company is not
exposed to foreign currency exchange risks or commodity price risks in its
portfolio transactions.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a) The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 8,
2001.
(b) and (c) The following table shows the tabulation of votes for
all matters put to vote at the Company's Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
Abstentions/
Against/ Broker
Matters Put to Vote For Withheld Non-votes
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Election of Class C Directors
Craig H. Neilsen 19,413,488 6,401
Joseph E. Monaly 19,414,488 5,401
Proposal to approve an amendment to
the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan 18,463,069 81,285 875,535
The terms of the following directors have continued after the meeting:
Class A Directors (term expiring in 2002): Larry A. Hodges and W. Bruce
Turner Class B Director (term expiring in 2003): Thomas M. Steinbauer.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Board of Directors
In the second quarter of 2001, the Company's Board of Directors elected
W. Bruce Turner and Joseph E. Monaly to its Board of Directors. Mr. Turner is
the Chairman of the Board of GTECH Holdings Corporation and was previously a
widely-recognized and highly-respected gaming and leisure industry analyst. Mr.
Monaly is a retired audit partner of Arthur Andersen LLP where he had
international responsibility for the firm's gaming industry practice. In
addition, Paul Corddry resigned as a member of Ameristar's Board of Directors in
the second quarter of 2001.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) None.
(b) On June 26, 2001, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
relating to the Company's prior announcement of its revised master plan for the
new casino and entertainment facility at Ameristar St. Charles.
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.
AMERISTAR CASINOS, INC.
Registrant
Date: August 14, 2001 /s/ Thomas M. Steinbauer
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Thomas M. Steinbauer
Senior Vice President of Finance and
Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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