(1) Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release.
“Atlantis continues to benefit from Reno’s ongoing evolution from a gaming-centric economy to a more diversified economic base with increased investment by the healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors. In addition to Tesla’s decision to build its battery mega-factory here, substantial additional public and private investment is underway throughout the region to modernize local infrastructure and transform Reno into a commercial, cultural and recreational hub. In Denver, Monarch Casino Black Hawk’s key market, the positive economic trends continue, including population growth, increased corporate investment and household income growth. The Denver metropolitan area is located approximately one hour from Black Hawk, supplying a prosperous guest base of over three million people.
“In addition to benefitting from a healthy macroeconomic environment in Reno, our performance at Atlantis during the quarter also is driven by our commitment to continuous property renewal. The second quarter was the first full operating quarter for our newly redesigned and upgraded Toucan Charlie’s buffet, which reopened in March 2016. Our new surface parking added additional guest convenience in the second quarter, as well. Frequent recognition by respected independent industry observers, such as our receipt of the 2016 Forbes Four-Star Award for Spa Atlantis, acknowledges our success in delivering on our commitment to provide the best casino resort experience in Reno.
“Continuing the trend of the past several quarters, Monarch Casino Black Hawk gained share during the second quarter. Guests increasingly are attracted to the quality of our upgraded product offerings, in the midst of our expansion project. Construction of the new garage should be completed later this quarter. Preparation continues for our next phases: demolition of the original garage and commencement of the hotel tower construction.
“Significant growth opportunities lie ahead and we believe Monarch will benefit from these opportunities in 2016 and beyond. This is an exciting time for our Company and our entire team is thrilled to deliver continued growth for our stockholders going forward.”
The Company generated consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $13.8 million in the second quarter of 2016, an increase of $1.3 million, or 10.3%, over the same period a year ago.
Casino operating expense as a percentage of casino revenue decreased to 41.5% for the second quarter compared to 42.1% in the second quarter of 2015 due to increased casino revenues combined with operating cost efficiencies. The increase in food and beverage operating expense as a percentage of food and beverage revenue for second quarter to 41.2% from 39.5% in the 2015 quarter was driven by the ramp up of our newly upgraded Toucan Charlie’s buffet at Atlantis. Hotel operating expense as a percentage of hotel revenue increased to 30.9% for the second quarter of 2016 compared to 28.8% for the same period in the prior year primarily as a result of slightly lower occupancy and higher labor cost.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A") expenses for the 2016 second quarter increased $1.2 million year-over-year to $14.5 million but were flat as a percentage of overall revenue.
$ in millions
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Total Spent Through
June 30, Left to Estimated
Cost 2016 Spend Completion Date
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I. Existing Facility
Monarch Casino
Black Hawk (1) $76 $76 - Completed
Existing Facility Interior completed;
Upgrade (2)(3) $34-$36 $18 $16-$18 Exterior 2016-2017
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Total Existing
Facility $110-$112 $94 $16-$18
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II. Expansion
Acquired Land
Parcels $10 $10 - Completed
Parking
Structure (3) $38-$41 $35 $3-$6 3Q16
Hotel Tower &
Casino (4) $229-$234 - $229-$234 1Q19
Other (3) $8-$10 $9 $0-$1 1Q19
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Total Expansion $285-$295 $54 $231-$241
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Total Cost $395-$407 $148 $247-$259
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(1) The Company paid $76.0 million cash or $69.2 million net of acquired working capital and NOLs when it acquired Monarch Casino Black Hawk (formerly Riviera Black Hawk Casino) in 2012.
(2) Includes upgrades to interior, which was completed in August 2015, and exterior of existing facility to match the design of the master planned expansion.
(3) The Company expects to fund the amount left to spend primarily from operating cash flow.
(4) The Company anticipates funding the hotel tower and casino expansion from a combination of operating cash flow and its existing credit facility.
The Company is making continued progress with the Monarch Casino Black Hawk expansion project. In early June, Monarch reported that completion of the new parking structure was delayed by approximately three months to the third quarter of 2016. As a result, construction of the hotel tower and casino expansion is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2017. The Company plans to open floors of the new tower, beginning with the casino expansion and additional restaurants, as they are finished and is targeting completion of the entire project in the first quarter of 2019. Monarch does not expect the delayed completion of the parking structure to impact the overall project budget.
Credit Facility
During the 2016 second quarter, the Company made net principal payments of $0.4 million which reduced the amount outstanding on its credit facility to $35.0 million as of June 30, 2016. Capital expenditures of $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2016 represent costs related to the Monarch Casino Black Hawk master development plan and ongoing maintenance spending in Reno and Black Hawk. Capital expenditures in the second quarter were funded from the Company’s operating cash flows.
Interest expense for the 2016 second quarter decreased to $60 thousand from $181 thousand in the second quarter of 2015 due to lower average outstanding borrowings in the 2016 second quarter compared to the 2015 second quarter.
On July 20, 2016, Monarch entered into an amended and restated credit facility, under which the former $100 million credit facility was increased to $250 million and the maturity date of the credit facility was extended from November 15, 2016 to July 20, 2021. Monarch may use borrowings from the credit facility to pay for costs related to the expansion project at its Monarch Casino Black Hawk, and for working capital needs, general corporate purposes, and ongoing capital expenditure requirements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which are subject to change, including, but not limited to, comments relating to (i) future operating performance; (ii) economic and market conditions; (iii) plans, objectives and expectations regarding Atlantis and/or Monarch Casino Black Hawk; and (iv) plans, costs, financing, construction, completion and opening timelines of upgraded, redesigned and/or expanded facilities at Monarch Casino Black Hawk. Actual results and future events and conditions may differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. With respect to the Monarch Casino Black Hawk master development plan and expansion project, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:
- construction factors, including delays, increased costs of labor and materials, availability of labor and materials, zoning issues, environmental restrictions, soil and water conditions, weather and other hazards, site access matters and building permit issues;
- access to available and reasonable financing on a timely basis;
- changes in laws and regulations permitting expanded and other forms of gaming in our key markets; and
- the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy, in general, and on the gaming industry, in particular.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect all forward looking statements, including the Company's financial results is included in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available on the Company's website at
www.monarchcasino.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Please see the separate Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (unaudited) below.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) or as a measure of liquidity. This item enables comparison of the Company's performance with the performance of other companies that report Adjusted EBITDA, although some companies do not calculate this measure in the same manner and, therefore, the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver. For additional information on Monarch, visit Monarch's website at
www.monarchcasino.com.
The Atlantis features approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space; 824 guest rooms; eight food outlets; two espresso and pastry bars; a 30,000 square foot health spa and salon with an enclosed year-round pool; two retail outlets offering clothing and traditional gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention and meeting room space. The casino features approximately 1,450 slot and video poker machines; approximately 37 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour live keno lounge; and a poker room.
The Company acquired Monarch Casino Black Hawk, the first casino encountered by visitors arriving from Denver on Highway 119, in April 2012. The property features approximately 30,000 square feet of casino space, approximately 720 slot machines, 14 table games, a 250 seat buffet-style restaurant, a snack bar and a parking structure with approximately 500 spaces. Once completed, the Monarch Casino Black Hawk expansion will nearly double the casino space and will add a 23 story hotel tower with approximately 500 guest rooms and suites, an upscale spa and pool facility, three restaurants (bringing the total to four restaurants), additional bars, a new parking structure and associated support facilities. The planned nine story parking structure will increase total parking on site from approximately 500 spaces to approximately 1,500 parking spaces.
Contacts:
David Farahi
Chief Financial Officer
(775) 825-4700 or
dfarahi@monarchcasino.com
Joseph Jaffoni, Richard Land, James Leahy
JCIR
212/835-8500 or
mcri@jcir.com
- financial tables follow -
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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Revenues
Casino $ 41,999 $ 38,551 $ 81,731 $ 75,990
Food and beverage 15,546 13,975 28,960 27,078
Hotel 6,034 5,828 11,137 10,565
Other 2,828 2,668 5,499 5,268
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Gross revenues 66,407 61,022 127,327 118,901
Less promotional
allowances (11,829) (11,009) (23,000) (21,717)
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Net revenues 54,578 50,013 104,327 97,184
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Operating expenses
Casino 17,435 16,228 34,765 32,564
Food and beverage 6,411 5,524 12,191 10,743
Hotel 1,866 1,676 3,480 3,195
Other 988 1,114 1,947 2,048
Selling, general
and administrative 14,536 13,317 27,687 25,896
Depreciation and
amortization 3,790 4,108 7,490 8,239
Loss (gain) on
disposition of
assets 607 (2) 663 (20)
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Total operating
expenses 45,633 41,965 88,223 82,665
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Income from
operations 8,945 8,048 16,104 14,519
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Other expenses
Interest expense (60) (181) (145) (400)
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Total other
expenses (60) (181) (145) (400)
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Income before
income taxes 8,885 7,867 15,959 14,119
Provision for
income taxes (3,190) (2,768) (5,689) (4,977)
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Net income $ 5,695 $ 5,099 $ 10,270 $ 9,142
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Earnings per share of common stock
Net income
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.30 $ 0.60 $ 0.54
Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.29 $ 0.58 $ 0.53
Weighted average number of
common shares and potential
common shares outstanding
Basic 17,259 16,894 17,235 16,858
Diluted 17,579 17,302 17,560 17,250
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except shares)
June 30, December 31,
2016 2015
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ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,296 $ 21,164
Receivables, net 3,803 3,729
Income taxes receivable 1,839 611
Inventories 2,898 2,881
Prepaid expenses 3,769 3,402
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Total current assets 31,605 31,787
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Property and equipment
Land 29,549 29,549
Land improvements 6,701 6,701
Buildings 152,246 150,966
Buildings improvements 24,503 23,255
Furniture and equipment 134,063 134,704
Construction in progress 46,249 37,424
Leasehold improvements 1,347 1,347
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394,658 383,946
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization (184,266) (180,792)
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Net property and equipment 210,392 203,154
Other assets
Goodwill 25,111 25,111
Intangible assets, net 5,617 6,200
Deferred income taxes 7,415 7,415
Other assets, net 1,027 1,179
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Total other assets 39,170 39,905
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Total assets $ 281,167 $ 274,846
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ - $ 40,900
Accounts payable 8,002 6,747
Construction accounts payable 1,406 1,407
Accrued expenses 20,591 21,873
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Total current liabilities 29,999 70,927
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Long-term debt 35,000 -
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Total liabilities 64,999 70,927
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000
shares authorized; none issued - -
Common stock, $.01 par value,
30,000,000 shares authorized; 191 191
19,096,300 shares issued;
17,316,338 outstanding at
June 30, 2016;
17,202,699 outstanding at
December 31, 2015
Additional paid - in capital 22,630 22,728
Treasury stock,
1,779,962 shares at June 30, 2016;
1,893,601 shares at December 31, 2015 (24,327) (26,404)
Retained earnings 217,674 207,404
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Total stockholders' equity 216,168 203,919
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 281,167 $ 274,846
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MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET INCOME
(In thousands, Unaudited)
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted
EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net income, a GAAP
financial measure:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 13,765 $ 12,483 $ 24,807 $ 23,358
Expenses:
Stock based
compensation (423) (329) (550) (620)
Depreciation and
amortization (3,790) (4,108) (7,490) (8,239)
Interest expense,
net of amount
capitalized (60) (181) (145) (400)
Gain (loss) on
disposition of
assets (607) 2 (663) 20
Provision for
income taxes (3,190) (2,768) (5,689) (4,977)
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Net income $ 5,695 $ 5,099 $ 10,270 $ 9,142
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(1) (1) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, consists of net income plus provision for income taxes, stock based compensation expense, other one-time charges, interest expense, depreciation and amortization less interest income and any benefit for income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) or as a measure of liquidity. This item enables comparison of the Company's performance with the performance of other companies that report Adjusted EBITDA, although some companies do not calculate this measure in the same manner and therefore, the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
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