FORM 10 - Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

(Mark One)

[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period endedMarch 27,June 26, 2005

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________.

Commission file number1-9444

 

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

34-1560655

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5259

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)

(419) 626-0830

(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.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes X No.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes No X.

Title of Class

Units Representing

Limited Partner Interests

Units Outstanding As Of

MayAugust 1, 2005

53,588,20053,718,174

 

 

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

INDEX

FORM 10 - Q

 

 

 

Part I - Financial Information

  
     

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

3-83-9

     

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

9-1010-12

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

1113

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

1113

     

Part II - Other Information

  
     

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

1214

     

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

1214

     

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

1214

     

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

1214

     

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

1214

     

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

1214

     

Signatures

   

1315

     

Index to Exhibits

   

1416

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

3/27/05

12/31/04

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash

$ 4,600

$ 3,353

Receivables

2,868

4,766

Inventories

22,121

17,632

Prepaids and other current assets

9,109

7,209

38,698

32,960

Property and Equipment:

Land

174,143

174,143

Land improvements

153,523

153,498

Buildings

298,076

298,037

Rides and equipment

671,362

671,830

Construction in progress

35,911

20,470

1,333,015

1,317,978

Less accumulated depreciation

(372,247)

(371,007)

960,768

946,971

Intangibles and other assets, net

21,291

13,277

$ 1,020,757

$ 993,208

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt

$ 20,000

$ 20,000

Accounts payable

31,644

21,708

Distribution payable to partners

24,630

24,066

Accrued interest

3,283

6,857

Accrued taxes

9,513

17,832

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

9,688

13,751

Self-insurance reserves

13,227

14,258

Other accrued liabilities

2,641

3,045

114,626

121,517

Accrued Taxes

62,489

52,438

Other Liabilities

4,346

6,686

Long-Term Debt:

Revolving credit loans

151,350

75,400

Term debt

364,911

366,684

516,261

442,084

Partners' Equity:

Special L.P. interests

5,290

5,290

General partner

-

-

Limited partners, 53,542 and 53,480 units outstanding at

March 27, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

317,745

365,193

323,035

370,483

$ 1,020,757

$ 993,208

6/26/05

12/31/04

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash

$ 18,834

$ 3,353

Receivables

16,997

4,766

Inventories

28,698

17,632

Prepaids and other current assets

9,345

7,209

73,874

32,960

Property and Equipment:

Land

174,230

174,143

Land improvements

161,434

153,498

Buildings

306,048

298,037

Rides and equipment

714,872

671,830

Construction in progress

5,200

20,470

1,361,784

1,317,978

Less accumulated depreciation

(389,584)

(371,007)

972,200

946,971

Intangibles and other assets, net

26,713

13,277

$ 1,072,787

$ 993,208

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt

$ 20,000

$ 20,000

Accounts payable

57,360

21,708

Distribution payable to partners

24,696

24,066

Accrued interest

6,953

6,857

Accrued taxes

14,240

17,832

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

14,554

13,751

Self-insurance reserves

13,881

14,258

Other accrued liabilities

6,078

3,045

157,762

121,517

Accrued Taxes

62,489

52,438

Other Liabilities

4,991

6,686

Long-Term Debt:

Revolving credit loans

168,000

75,400

Term debt

368,872

366,684

536,872

442,084

Partners' Equity:

Special L.P. interests

5,290

5,290

General partner

-

-

Limited partners, 53,686 and 53,480 units outstanding at

June 26, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

305,383

365,193

310,673

370,483

$ 1,072,787

$ 993,208

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per unit amounts)

Three months ended

Twelve months ended

3/27/05

3/28/04

3/27/05

3/28/04

(As restated,

see Note 5)

Net revenues:

Admissions

$ 8,181

$ 9,052

$ 275,890

$ 260,252

Food, merchandise and games

11,234

11,477

211,017

201,348

Accommodations and other

5,386

2,681

56,656

50,087

24,801

23,210

543,563

511,687

Costs and expenses:

Cost of food, merchandise

and games revenues

3,516

3,480

56,757

52,931

Operating expenses

35,705

30,886

246,881

216,439

Selling, general and administrative

8,616

8,149

70,638

66,051

Non-cash unit option expense

(substantially all selling, general

and administrative)

955

1,337

4,116

5,959

Depreciation and amortization

3,454

3,443

50,701

44,918

52,246

47,295

429,093

386,298

Operating income (loss)

(27,445)

(24,085)

114,470

125,389

Interest expense

6,501

5,792

25,972

23,925

Other (income)

(459)

(863)

(4,059)

(3,775)

Income (loss) before taxes

(33,487)

(29,014)

92,557

105,239

Provision (credit) for taxes

(8,923)

(8,479)

18,271

17,702

Net income (loss)

(24,564)

(20,535)

74,286

87,537

Net income (loss) allocated to

general partner

-

(30)

(2)

88

Net income (loss) allocated to

limited partners

$ (24,564)

$(20,505)

$ 74,288

$ 87,449

Basic earnings per limited partner unit:

Weighted average limited partner

units outstanding

53,487

50,679

52,639

50,644

Net income (loss) per limited

partner unit

$ (0.46)

$ (0.40)

$ 1.41

$ 1.73

Diluted earnings per limited partner unit:

Weighted average limited partner

units outstanding

53,487

50,679

53,968

51,569

Net income (loss) per limited

partner unit

$ (0.46)

$ (0.40)

$ 1.38

$ 1.70

Three months ended

Six months ended

Twelve months ended

6/26/05

6/27/04

6/26/05

6/27/04

6/26/05

6/27/04

(As restated,

(As restated,

see Note 5)

see Note 5)

Net revenues:

Admissions

$ 73,964

$ 71,151

$ 82,145

$ 80,203

$ 278,703

$ 260,974

Food, merchandise and games

60,444

60,029

71,678

71,506

211,432

201,221

Accommodations and other

14,444

13,821

19,830

16,502

57,279

49,278

148,852

145,001

173,653

168,211

547,414

511,473

Costs and expenses:

Cost of food, merchandise

and games revenues

16,047

15,777

19,563

19,257

57,027

53,172

Operating expenses

71,576

69,465

107,281

100,351

248,992

220,623

Selling, general and adminstrative

21,318

19,778

29,934

27,927

72,178

66,261

Non-cash unit option expense

(substantially all selling, general

and administrative)

64

983

1,019

2,320

3,197

5,107

Depreciation and amortization

17,486

16,104

20,940

19,547

52,083

45,579

126,491

122,107

178,737

169,402

433,477

390,742

Operating income (loss)

22,361

22,894

(5,084)

(1,191)

113,937

120,731

Interest expense

6,848

6,362

13,349

12,154

26,458

23,865

Other (income)

-

(1,594)

(459)

(2,457)

(2,465)

(4,900)

Income (loss) before taxes

15,513

18,126

(17,974)

(10,888)

89,944

101,766

Provision (credit) for taxes

3,243

3,257

(5,680)

(5,222)

18,257

17,742

Net income (loss)

12,270

14,869

(12,294)

(5,666)

71,687

84,024

Net income (loss) allocated to

general partner

-

(3)

-

(33)

1

68

Net income (loss) allocated to

 

 

 

 

 

 

limited partners

$ 12,270

$ 14,872

$ (12,294)

$ (5,633)

$ 71,686

$ 83,956

Basic earnings per limited partner unit:

Weighted average limited partner

units outstanding

53,619

50,810

53,555

50,746

53,341

50,691

Net income (loss) per limited

partner unit

$ 0.23

$ 0.29

$ (0.23)

$ (0.11)

$ 1.34

$ 1.66

Diluted earnings per limited partner unit:

Weighted average limited partner

units outstanding

54,917

51,981

53,555

50,746

54,668

51,739

Net income (loss) per limited

partner unit

$ 0.22

$ 0.29

$ (0.23)

$ (0.11)

$ 1.31

$ 1.62

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 27,JUNE 26, 2005

(In thousands, except per unit amounts)

Limited

Limited

Partner

Limited

General

Special

Total

Partner

Limited

General

Special

Total

Units

Partners'

Partner's

L.P.

Partners'

Units

Partners'

Partner's

L.P.

Partners'

Outstanding

Equity

Equity

Interests

Equity

Outstanding

Equity

Equity

Interests

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

Balance at December 31, 2004

53,480

$ 365,193

$ -

$ 5,290

$ 370,483

Balance at December 31, 2004

53,480

$ 365,193

$ -

$ 5,290

$ 370,483

Net (loss)

-

(24,564)

-

-

(24,564)

Net (loss)

-

(24,564)

-

-

(24,564)

Partnership distribution declared

Partnership distribution declared

($0.46 per limited partnership unit)

-

(24,630)

-

-

(24,630)

($0.46 per limited partnership unit)

-

(24,630)

-

-

(24,630)

Expense recognized for limited

Expense recognized for limited

partnership unit options

-

955

-

-

955

partnership unit options

-

955

-

-

955

Limited partnership unit options

Limited partnership unit options

exercised

39

37

-

-

37

exercised

39

37

-

-

37

Issuance of limited partner units

Issuance of limited partner units

as compensation

23

754

-

-

754

as compensation

23

754

-

-

754

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 27, 2005

Balance at March 27, 2005

53,542

$ 317,745

$ -

$ 5,290

$ 323,035

Balance at March 27, 2005

53,542

317,745

-

5,290

323,035

Net income

-

12,270

-

-

12,270

Partnership distribution declared

($0.46 per limited partnership unit)

-

(24,696)

-

-

(24,696)

Expense recognized for limited

partnership unit options

-

64

-

-

64

Limited partnership unit options

exercised

144

-

-

-

-

Balance at June 26, 2005

Balance at June 26, 2005

53,686

$ 305,383

$ -

$ 5,290

$ 310,673

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

Three months ended

Twelve months ended

3/27/05

3/28/04

3/27/05

3/28/04

(As restated,

see Note 5)

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING

ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss)

$ (24,564)

$ (20,535)

$ 74,286

$ 87,537

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net

cash from (for) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

3,454

3,443

50,701

44,918

Non-cash unit option expense

955

1,337

4,116

5,959

Other non-cash (income)

(459)

(863)

(4,059)

(3,775)

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects

from acquisition:

(Increase) decrease in inventories

(4,489)

(3,877)

(3,339)

31

(Increase) in current and other assets

(9,835)

(9,165)

(517)

(955)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

9,936

11,283

(396)

(1,040)

Increase in accrued taxes

1,732

789

13,678

9,260

Increase (decrease) in self-insurance reserves

(1,031)

(229)

2,555

602

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

(8,041)

(4,469)

(2,549)

8,766

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(1,216)

(1,330)

3,633

(2,763)

Net cash from (for) operating activities

(33,558)

(23,616)

138,109

148,540

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING

ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of Geauga Lake assets

-

-

(144,269)

-

Capital expenditures

(17,116)

(15,858)

(77,026)

(41,673)

Net cash (for) investing activities

(17,116)

(15,858)

(221,295)

(41,673)

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING

ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of Geauga Lake assets:

Net proceeds from public offering of limited

partnership units

-

-

73,268

-

Term debt borrowings

-

-

75,000

-

Net borrowings (payments) on revolving credit loans

75,950

62,800

50,800

(107,600)

Term debt borrowings

-

-

-

100,000

Term debt repayments

-

-

(20,000)

(10,000)

Distributions paid to partners

(24,066)

(22,319)

(93,898)

(89,207)

Exercise of limited partnership unit options

37

17

106

422

Cash paid in repurchase of 0.1% general partner

interest

-

-

(708)

-

Net cash from (for) financing activities

51,921

40,498

84,568

(106,385)

CASH

Net increase for the period

1,247

1,024

1,382

482

Balance, beginning of period

3,353

2,194

3,218

2,736

Balance, end of period

$ 4,600

$ 3,218

$ 4,600

$ 3,218

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cash payments for interest expense

$ 10,075

$ 9,048

$ 25,054

$ 23,638

Interest capitalized

200

137

1,277

469

Cash payments for income taxes

18

4

8,846

7,190

Three months ended

Six months ended

Twelve months ended

6/26/05

6/27/04

6/26/05

6/27/04

6/26/05

6/27/04

(As restated,

(As restated,

see Note 5)

see Note 5)

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING

ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss)

$ 12,270

$ 14,869

$ 12,294

$ (5,666)

$ 71,687

$ 84,024

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net

cash from operating activities

Depreciation and amortization

17,486

16,104

20,940

19,547

52,083

45,579

Non-cash unit option expense

64

983

1,019

2,320

3,197

5,107

Other non-cash (income)

-

(1,594)

(459)

(2,457)

(2,465)

(4,900)

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from

acquisition:

(Increase) in inventories

(6,577)

(7,273)

(11,066)

(11,150)

(1,595)

(1,822)

(Increase) in current and other assets

(16,064)

(17,753)

(25,899)

(26,918)

(1,110)

(4,655)

Increase in accounts payable

25,716

19,900

35,652

31,183

4,482

6,806

Increase in accrued taxes

4,727

3,825

6,459

4,614

14,580

9,317

Increase (decrease) in self-insurance reserves

654

555

(377)

326

2,654

848

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

11,973

11,885

3,932

7,416

(2,461)

5,917

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

734

3,313

(482)

1,983

3,336

342

Net cash from operating activities

50,983

44,814

17,425

21,198

144,388

146,563

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING

ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of Geauga Lake assets

-

(144,269)

-

(144,269)

-

(144,269)

Capital expenditures

(28,769)

(19,950)

(45,885)

(35,808)

(85,955)

(49,570)

Net cash (for) investing activities

(28,769)

(164,219)

(45,885)

(180,077)

(85,955)

(193,839)

CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING

ACTIVITIES

Net proceeds from public offering of limited

partnership units

-

-

-

-

73,268

-

Net borrowings (payments) on revolving credit loans

16,650

79,450

92,600

142,250

(12,000)

(24,300)

Term debt borrowings

-

75,000

-

75,000

-

175,000

Term debt payments

-

-

-

-

(20,000)

(10,000)

Distributions paid to partners

(24,630)

(22,844)

(48,696)

(45,163)

(95,684)

(89,763)

Exercise of limited partnership unit options

-

66

37

83

40

107

Cash paid in repurchase of 0.1% general partner

interest

-

-

-

-

(708)

-

Net cash from (for) financing activities

(7,980)

131,672

43,941

172,170

(55,084)

51,044

CASH

Net increase for the period

14,234

12,267

15,481

13,291

3,349

3,768

Balance, beginning of period

4,600

3,218

3,353

2,194

15,485

11,717

Balance, end of period

$ 18,834

$ 15,485

$ 18,834

$ 15,485

$ 18,834

$ 15,485

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cash payments for interest expense

$ 3,178

$ 2,869

$ 13,253

$ 11,917

$ 25,363

$ 24,164

Interest capitalized

154

145

354

282

1,286

424

Cash payments for income taxes

1,068

1,185

1,086

1,189

8,729

7,273

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 27,JUNE 26, 2005 AND MARCH 28,JUNE 27, 2004

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the financial records of Cedar Fair, L.P. (the Partnership) without audit and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the results of the interim periods covered in this report.

Due to the highly seasonal nature of the Partnership's amusement and water park operations, the results for any interim period are not indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscalcalendar year. Accordingly, the Partnership has elected to present financial information regarding operations and cash flows for the preceding twelve-month periods ended March 27,June 26, 2005 and March 28,June 27, 2004 to accompany the quarterlythree and six-month results. Because amounts for the twelve months ended March 27,June 26, 2005 include actual 2004 peak season operating results, they may not be indicative of 2005 full calendar year operations.

 

(1) Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies:

The Partnership's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods ended March 27,June 26, 2005 and March 28,June 27, 2004 included in this Form 10-Q report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, which were included in the Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2005. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K referred to above.

Effective January 1, 2003, the Partnership began to account for unit options under the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The Partnership selected the modified prospective method of adoption described in SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure." Approximately $1.0 million and $1.3$2.3 million in non-cash compensation expense was recognized in the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2005 and March 28,June 27, 2004, respectively, which is the same amount that would have been recognized had the provisions of SFAS No. 123 been applied from its original effective date.

StatementSFAS No. 123R was issued in December 2004, requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. StatementSFAS No. 123R covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. StatementSFAS No. 123R replaces SFAS No. 123. The provisions of this Statement become effective for the Partnership on January 1, 2006. The Partnership has not yet determined the impact that this Statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

(2) Interim Reporting:

The Partnership owns and operates seven amusement parks: Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Knott's Berry Farm located near Los Angeles in Buena Park, California; Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom near Allentown, Pennsylvania; Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom near Cleveland, Ohio; Valleyfair near Minneapolis; Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri; and Michigan's Adventure near Muskegon, Michigan. The Partnership also owns and operates separate-gated water parks near San Diego and in Palm Springs, California, and adjacent to Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm and Worlds of Fun, and the Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. Virtually all of the Partnership's revenues from its seasonal amusement parks, as well as its water parks and other seasonal resort facilities, are realized during a 130-dayfour-month operating period beginning in early May, with the major portion concentrated in the third quarter during the peak vacation months of July and August. Both Castaway Bay and Knott 's Berry Farm are open year-round, but Knott's Berry Farm is open yea r-round but operates at its lowesthighest level of attendance during the firstthird quarter of the year.year as well.

To assure that these highly seasonal operations will not result in misleading comparisons of current and subsequent interim periods, the Partnership has adopted the following accounting and reporting procedures for its seasonal parks: (a) revenues on multi-day admission tickets are recognized over the estimated number of visits expected for each type of ticket and are adjusted at the end of each seasonal period, (b) depreciation, advertising and certain seasonal operating costs are expensed during each park's operating season, including certain costs incurred prior to the season which are amortized over the season, and (c) all other costs are expensed as incurred or ratably over the entire year.

(3) Contingencies:

The Partnership is a party to a number of lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, these matters will not have a material effect in the aggregate on the Partnership's financial statements.

 

(4) Earnings per Unit:

Net income per limited partner unit is calculated based on the following unit amounts:

Three months ended

Twelve months ended

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

Twelve months ended

3/27/2005

3/28/2004

3/27/2005

3/28/2004

6/26/2005

 

6/27/2004

 

6/26/2005

 

6/27/2004

 

6/26/2005

 

6/27/2004

(In thousands except per unit amounts)

(In thousands except per unit amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average units outstanding

Basic weighted average units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding

53,487

50,679

52,639

50,644

53,619

 

50,810

 

53,555

 

50,746

 

53,341

 

50,691

Effect of dilutive units:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit options

-

-

1,169

925

1,298

 

1,171

 

-

 

-

 

1,327

 

1,048

Phantom units

-

-

160

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding

53,487

50,679

53,968

51,569

54,917

 

51,981

 

53,555

 

50,746

 

54,668

 

51,739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per unit - basic

$ (0.46)

$ (0.40)

$ 1.41

$ 1.73

Net income (loss) per unit - basic

$ 0.23

 

$ 0.29

 

$ (0.23)

 

$ (0.11)

 

$ 1.34

 

$ 1.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per unit - diluted

$ (0.46)

$ (0.40)

$ 1.38

$ 1.70

Net income (loss) per unit - diluted

$ 0.22

 

$ 0.29

 

$ (0.23)

 

$ (0.11)

 

$ 1.31

 

$ 1.62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The effect of unit options and phantom units on the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2005 and March 28,June 27, 2004, had they not been antidilutive,anti-dilutive, would have been 1.41.5 million and 1.2 million units, respectively.

 

(5) Restatement of Unaudited Interim Results:

Management of the Partnership determined during the preparation of the annual financial statements for 2004, and the analysis of deferred tax accounts related thereto, that the Partnership had incorrectly accounted for the provision for income taxes in addressing the tax attributes of its corporate subsidiaries.  There was no effect on the provision for taxes or net income in the financial statements included in the Partnership's 2004 Form 10-K; however, the impact on a quarterly basis was material due to the seasonality of its operations.

As a result, the Partnership concluded that it should restate its accounting for deferred income taxes as presented in its fiscal 2004 quarters, and the effect of the restatement on the 2004 firstsecond quarter isand six months ended June 27, 2004 are as set forth below. The amounts for the twelve months ended March 28,June 27, 2004 have not been restated as the impact in that period was not material.

 

Three Months

 

Ended March 28, 2004

 

As Previously Reported

As

Restated

Consolidated Statements of Operations

  

Income (loss) before taxes

$ (29,014)

$ (29,014)

Provision (credit) for taxes

871

(8,479)

Net income (loss)

(29,885)

(20,535)

Net income (loss) per limited partner

  

unit - basic and diluted

$ (0.59)

$ (0.40)

   

 

 

Three Months

 

Six Months

 

 

Ended June 27, 2004

 

Ended June 27, 2004

 

 

As Previously

 

As

 

As Previously

 

As

 

 

Reported

 

Restated

 

Reported

 

Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before taxes

 

$ 18,126

 

$ 18,126

 

$ (10,888)

 

$ (10,888)

Provision (credit) for taxes

 

4,947

 

3,257

 

5,818

 

(5,222)

Net income (loss)

 

13,179

 

14,869

 

(16,706)

 

(5,666)

Net income (loss) per limited partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit - diluted

 

$ 0.25

 

$ 0.29

 

$ (0.33)

 

$ (0.11)

 

 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies:

Property and Equipment -Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures made to maintain such assets in their original operating condition are expensed as incurred, and improvements and upgrades are capitalized. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The composite method is used for the group of assets acquired as a whole in 1983, as well as for the groups of like assets of each subsequent business acquisition. The unit method is used for all individual assets purchased.

Self-Insurance Reserves -Reserves are recorded for the estimated amounts of guest and employee claims and expenses incurred each period that are not covered by insurance. These estimates are established based upon historical claims data and third-party estimates of settlement costs for incurred claims. These reserves are periodically reviewed for changes in these factors and adjustments are made as needed.

Revenue Recognition -Revenues on multi-day admission tickets are recognized over the estimated number of visits expected for each type of ticket, and are adjusted at the end of each seasonal period. All other revenues are recognized on a daily basis based on actual guest spending at our facilities, or over the park operating season in the case of certain marina dockage revenues.

 

Results of Operations:

As discussed in Note 5 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, results for the three and six months ended March 28,June 27, 2004 have been restated. This discussion and analysis gives effect to the restatement.

FirstSecond Quarter -

OperatingFor the quarter ended June 27, 2005, consolidated net revenues increased 3% to $148.9 million from $145.0 million in 2004, on a 3% increase in average in-park guest per capita spending and a decrease of 2%, or approximately 62,000 visits, in combined attendance. Over this same period, out-of-park revenues, including resort hotels, increased 8%, or $2.1 million, due primarily to the strong second-quarter results forof the first quarter include normal off-season operating, maintenance and administrative expenses at our six seasonal amusement parks and five water parks, and daily operations at Knott's Berry Farm and Castaway Bay which are open year-round. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2005 increased 7% to $24.8 million from $23.2 million, due entirely to the first-quarter contribution of Castaway Bay,Indoor Waterpark Resort, which opened in November 2004. The strong performance ofFor the quarter, both occupancy levels and average daily room rates at Castaway Bay improved from a year ago when the property was operated as a Radisson hotel, as did the resort's food, merchandise and games revenues during the period. Castaway Bay's solid performance helped offset a $2.0 million revenue shortfall at Knott's Berry Farm, which was the result of losing approximately 100,000 guest visitsattendance shortfalls during the period due to record rainfall in Southern California.quarter at a few of our seasonal parks, including Cedar Point and Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom.

Excluding depreciation and other non-cash charges, total cash operating costs and expenses for the quarter increased 13%4% to $47.8$108.9 million from $42.5$105.0 million in 2004, due primarily to the incremental operating costs of Castaway Bay. After depreciation, a small non-cash charge for unit options and all other non-cash charges, operating income for the quarter decreased to $22.4 million from $22.9 million a year ago.

Included in the 2004 second-quarter net income is a non-cash credit of $1.6 million to account for the change in fair value of two interest rate swap agreements that expired during the first quarter of 2005. As such, there is no similar non-cash credit in the current period. Interest expense for the quarter increased approximately $500,000 to $6.8 million, while the provision for taxes remained relatively flat. The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to higher short-term rates.

After interest expense, provision for taxes, as restated, and non-cash credits, net income for the period was $12.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted limited partner unit, compared to a net income of $14.9 million, or $0.29 per unit, a year ago.

Six Months Ended June 26, 2005 -

During the first half of 2005, the general weakness of the economy in the Midwest, along with record rainfall in Southern California during the first quarter, negatively impacted results at some of our key parks. For the six months ended June 26, 2005, net revenues increased 3% to $173.7 million from $168.2 million for the six-month period ended June 27, 2004, on a 4% increase in average in-park guest per capita spending, a 20%, or approximately $6.0 million, increase in out-of-park revenues, and a 3% decrease in combined attendance. The 20% increase in out-of-park revenues was driven primarily by the strong performance of Castaway Bay, as well as improved results at our Knott's Berry Farm Resort hotel.

Through the first six months of the year, our operating costs and expenses, before depreciation and other non-cash charges, increased 6%, or $9.3 million, to $156.8 million from $147.5 million in 2004, due to the first quarter costs and expenses of Geauga Lake, which was acquired in April 2004, and the incremental operating costs of Castaway Bay. After depreciation, and a $1.0 million non-cash chargeunit option expense and all other non-cash charges, the operating loss for unit options,the period was $5.1 million, compared to an operating costs and expenses increased $4.9loss of $1.2 million to $52.2 million from $47.3in 2004.

We recognized a non-cash credit of $459,000 for the change in fair value of swap agreements during the six-month period, compared with a non-cash credit of $2.5 million in 2004. On a same-park basis, operating costs and expenses inInterest expense for the six-month period increased 3% or $1.2 million due to $13.3 million, while the operations of Castaway Bay.provision for taxes increased approximately $460,000 from the same period a year ago.

After interest expense, and provision for taxes, ouras restated, and non-cash credits, the net loss for the periodfirst six months of the year was $24.6$12.3 million, or $0.46$0.23 per diluted limited partner unit, compared to a net loss of $20.5$5.7 million, or $0.40 per unit,$0.11 a year ago.

July 2005 -

In July, tough economic conditions in the Midwest continued to be a factor in our operating results and attendance at some of our seasonal amusement parks remained soft. For the month, combined attendance at our twelve parks increased 2% to 3.5 million guests from 3.4 million a year ago. ExcludingOver the impactsame period, average in-park guest per capita spending was up 2% and out-of-park revenues were up 8%, or $1.5 million. At the park level, results for July were somewhat mixed, with our resorts and water parks performing well, while some of our amusement parks continued to experience soft attendance. At Knott's Berry Farm, we were unable to recapture any of the early-season attendance shortfall that resulted from the record rainfall in the first-quarter. At Geauga Lake, attendance in July remained below our expectations, but was up 7% from last year as the net loss for the period would have been $20.0 million, or $0.39 per unit.park's new water park continued to gain in popularity.

Through the end of July, combined attendance was down only 2%, or approximately 110,000 visits, from last year, while average in-park guest per capita spending was up 3%, and out-of-park revenues were up 15%, or $7.5 million. Overall, combined revenues through the end of July were up almost 4%, or $11.1 million, between years.

Twelve Months Ended March 27, 2005Adjusted EBITDA -

For the twelve months ended March 27, 2005, which included actual 2004 peak season operating results, net revenues increased 6% to $543.6 million from $511.7 million for the twelve months ended March 28, 2004, which included actual 2003 peak season operating results. Over this same period, operating costs and expenses,We believe that adjusted EBITDA (earnings before depreciation and other non-cash charges, increased to $374.3 million from $335.4 million, due to the addition of Geauga Lake and Castaway Bay, and net income decreased to $74.3 million, or $1.38 per diluted unit, from $87.5 million, or $1.70 per unit, in the prior period.

On a same-park basis, net revenues increased $7.4 million, or 1%, to $519.1 million for the twelve months ended March 27, 2005. Afterinterest, taxes, depreciation, and all other non-cash charges,items) is a meaningful measure of park-level operating profitability because we use it for measuring returns on capital investments, evaluating potential acquisitions, determining awards under incentive compensation plans, and calculating compliance with certain loan covenants. For the second quarter adjusted EBITDA remained flat compared to the same period last year. For the six-month period, adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.8 million, due primarily to the additional three months of off-season costs at Geauga Lake in 2005.

Adjusted EBITDA is provided here as a supplemental measure of our operating results and is not intended to be a substitute for operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The table below sets forth a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) for the period increased 2% to $127.9 million from $125.4 million,three and net income increased $4.8 million to $92.3 million, or $1.77 per diluted unit.six-month periods ended June 26, 2005 and June 27, 2004.

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

6/26/2005

 

6/27/2004

 

6/26/2005

 

6/27/2004

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$ 39,911

 

$ 39,981

 

$ 16,875

 

$ 20,676

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

17,486

 

16,104

 

20,940

 

19,547

 

Non-cash unit option expense

 

64

 

983

 

1,019

 

2,320

 

Operating income

 

22,361

 

22,894

 

(5,084)

 

(1,191)

 

Interest expense

 

6,848

 

6,362

 

13,349

 

12,154

 

Other (income)

 

-

 

(1,594)

 

(459)

 

(2,457)

 

Provision (credit) for taxes

 

3,243

 

3,257

 

(5,680)

 

(5,222)

 

Net income (loss)

 

$ 12,270

 

$ 14,869

 

$ (12,294)

 

$ (5,666)

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources:

We ended the firstsecond quarter of 2005 in sound financial condition in terms of both liquidity and cash flow. The negative working capital ratio (current liabilities divided by current assets) of 3.02.1 at March 27,June 26, 2005 is the result of our highly seasonal business and careful management of cash flow to reduce borrowings. Receivables and inventories are at normal seasonal levels and credit facilities are in place to fund current liabilities.

At the end of the quarter, we had $385 million of fixed-rate term debt, with staggered maturities ranging from 2005 to 2018, as well as a $180 million revolving credit facility, which is available through March 2007, and an additional $30 million uncommitted bank credit facility. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility totaled $151.4$168.0 million as of March 27,June 26, 2005. Of the total term debt, $20 million is scheduled to mature within the next twelve months.

We have converted $100 million of our fixed-rate term debt to variable rates through the use of several interest rate swap agreements. The fair value of these swaps, which have been designated as fair value hedges on long-term debt, was a net liabilityasset of $89,000$3,872 at March 27,June 26, 2005, and has been reflected on the balance sheet in "Other liabilities""Intangibles and other assets" with a corresponding decreaseincrease to "Term debt."

Credit facilities and cash flow from operations are expected to be adequate to meet working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and regular quarterly cash distributions for the foreseeable future.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:

We have no significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

 

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this report, including the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although we believethe Partnership believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, weit can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors, including general economic conditions, competition for consumers' leisure time and spending, adverse weather conditions, unanticipated construction delays, the absence of historical operating experience at Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom, and other factors could affect attendance and in-park guest per capita spending at our parks and cause actual results to differ materially from ourthe Partnership's expectations.

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks from fluctuations in interest rates and, from time to time, currency exchange rates on imported rides and equipment. The objective of our financial risk management is to reduce the potential negative impact of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations to acceptable levels. We do not acquire market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

We have converted $100 million of our term debt to variable rates averaging LIBOR plus 0.64% through the use of several swap agreements for a period of 6-15 years. As of March 27,June 26, 2005, of our outstanding long-term debt, $285 million represents fixed rate debt and $251.4$268.0 million represents variable-rate debt. A hypothetical one percentage point increase in the applicable interest rates on our variable-rate debt would increase annual interest expense by approximately $1.7 million as of March 27,June 26, 2005.

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures -

The Partnership maintains a system of controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements and other disclosures included in this report. As of March 27,June 26, 2005, the Partnership has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures under supervision of management, including the Partnership's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Partnership's periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting -

As indicated in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2005, management has implemented procedures to separately analyze and account for the tax attributes of the Partnership's corporate subsidiaries on a regular basis beginning in 2005 under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting For Income Taxes." Other than this, noNo significant changes were made during the firstsecond quarter of 2005 that have materially affected the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - None

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS - None

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - None

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - None

The annual meeting of the limited partners of Cedar Fair, L.P. was held on May 12, 2005 to consider and vote upon the election of two Directors of the general partner for a three-year term expiring in 2008. The following individuals were re-elected to the Board of Directors of the general partner, with votes as indicated opposite each director's name:

 

Nominee

For

Withheld

    

Darrel Anderson

48,379,786

425,945

 

David Paradeau

48,161,946

643,785

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION - None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit (10.1)

Amendment No. 3 dated March 27, 2005 to the Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2003 among Cedar Fair, L.P. and Subsidiaries as co-borrowers, and KeyBank National Association and six other banks as lenders.

Exhibit (10.2)

Amendment to the Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of

April 7, 2004, among Cedar Fair, L.P. and Knott's Berry Farm as co-issuers, and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and affiliated companies as purchasers.

Exhibit (31.1)

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

Exhibit (31.2)

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

Exhibit (32.1)

Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

(Registrant)

By Cedar Fair Management, Inc.

General Partner

 

 

Date: May 11,August 3, 2005

/s/ Bruce A. JacksonPeter J. Crage

 

Bruce A. JacksonPeter J. Crage

 

Corporate Vice President - Finance

 

(Chief Financial Officer)

  
  
  
 

/s/ Peter J. CrageBrian C. Witherow

 

Peter J. CrageBrian C. Witherow

 

Vice President and Corporate Controller

 

(Chief Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

 

   

Page Number

    

Exhibit (10.1)

Amendment No. 3 dated March 27, 2005 to the Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2003 among Cedar Fair, L.P. and Subsidiaries as co-borrowers, and KeyBank National Association and six other banks as lenders.

15

Exhibit (10.2)

Amendment to the Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of April 7, 2004, among Cedar Fair, L.P. and Knott's Berry Farm as co-issuers, and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and affiliated companies as purchasers.

22

Exhibit (31.1)

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

2817

    

Exhibit (31.2)

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

2918

    

Exhibit (32.1)

Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

3019