Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | For further information, call: |
| Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance |
Dover, Delaware, July 27, 2017 | (302) 857-3292 |
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REPORTS
RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2017.
The Company’s revenues for the second quarter of 2017 were $43,305,000 compared with $46,224,000 for the second quarter of 2016. Gaming revenues were $36,418,000 compared to $39,058,000 for the second quarter of last year. The decrease is primarily attributable to increased competition in the mid-Atlantic gaming market.
Other operating revenues decreased to $6,887,000 from $7,166,000 for the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to lower banquet revenue in the second quarter of 2017. Occupancy levels in the Dover Downs Hotel were approximately 85% for the second quarter of 2017 compared with 88% during the second quarter last year.
General and administrative, depreciation and interest expenses were each fairly consistent with the second quarter of 2016.
Net earnings were $32,000 compared with $796,000 for the second quarter of 2016. Earnings per diluted share were $.00 in the second quarter of 2017 compared with $.02 for the second quarter of 2016.
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This release contains or may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the Company’s SEC filings for a discussion of such factors.
Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of approximately 2,200 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 41,500 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | June 30, | |
| | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Gaming (1) | | $ | 36,418 | | $ | 39,058 | | $ | 75,065 | | $ | 78,416 | |
Other operating (2) | | 6,887 | | 7,166 | | 12,388 | | 12,525 | |
| | 43,305 | | 46,224 | | 87,453 | | 90,941 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Gaming | | 34,970 | | 36,741 | | 71,839 | | 74,236 | |
Other operating | | 4,737 | | 4,726 | | 8,687 | | 8,699 | |
General and administrative | | 1,289 | | 1,295 | | 2,620 | | 2,623 | |
Depreciation | | 2,086 | | 1,953 | | 4,032 | | 3,840 | |
| | 43,082 | | 44,715 | | 87,178 | | 89,398 | |
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Operating earnings | | 223 | | 1,509 | | 275 | | 1,543 | |
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Interest expense | | (208 | ) | (218 | ) | (417 | ) | (447 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes | | 15 | | 1,291 | | (142 | ) | 1,096 | |
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Income tax benefit (expense) | | 17 | | (495 | ) | (10 | ) | (539 | ) |
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Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 32 | | $ | 796 | | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 557 | |
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Net earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | |
- Basic | | $ | — | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | — | | $ | 0.02 | |
- Diluted | | $ | — | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | — | | $ | 0.02 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
- Basic | | 32,322 | | 32,202 | | 32,321 | | 32,200 | |
- Diluted | | 32,322 | | 32,202 | | 32,321 | | 32,200 | |
(1) Gaming revenues from the Company’s slot machine and table game operations include the total win from such operations. The Delaware State Lottery Office collects the win and remits a portion thereof to the Company as its commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. The difference between total win and the amount remitted to the Company is reflected in gaming expenses.
(2) Other operating revenues do not include the retail amount of promotional allowances which are provided to customers on a complimentary basis.
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2017 | | 2016 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 10,446 | | $ | 11,677 | |
Accounts receivable | | 2,394 | | 3,507 | |
Due from State of Delaware | | 3,827 | | 7,285 | |
Inventories | | 2,187 | | 1,910 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | 2,755 | | 2,365 | |
Receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc. | | 33 | | 7 | |
Income taxes receivable | | 96 | | 221 | |
Total current assets | | 21,738 | | 26,972 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | 137,701 | | 140,714 | |
Other assets | | 571 | | 594 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 2,144 | | 2,020 | |
Total assets | | $ | 162,154 | | $ | 170,300 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | |
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Current liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 3,301 | | $ | 3,749 | |
Purses due horsemen | | 3,867 | | 7,649 | |
Accrued liabilities | | 8,315 | | 9,732 | |
Deferred revenue | | 453 | | 361 | |
Revolving line of credit | | — | | 25,250 | |
Total current liabilities | | 15,936 | | 46,741 | |
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Revolving line of credit | | 23,000 | | — | |
Liability for pension benefits | | 7,534 | | 7,897 | |
Total liabilities | | 46,470 | | 54,638 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | |
Common stock | | 1,828 | | 1,814 | |
Class A common stock | | 1,487 | | 1,487 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 5,767 | | 5,669 | |
Retained earnings | | 111,136 | | 111,288 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (4,534 | ) | (4,596 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | 115,684 | | 115,662 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 162,154 | | $ | 170,300 | |
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)
| | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2017 | | 2016 | |
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Operating activities: | | | | | |
Net (loss) earnings | | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 557 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation | | 4,032 | | 3,840 | |
Amortization of credit facility origination fees | | 26 | | 52 | |
Stock-based compensation | | 186 | | 177 | |
Deferred income taxes | | (165 | ) | (47 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | 1,113 | | 962 | |
Due from State of Delaware | | 3,458 | | 3,655 | |
Inventories | | (277 | ) | (139 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other | | (389 | ) | 193 | |
Receivable from/payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc. | | (26 | ) | (58 | ) |
Income taxes receivable/payable | | 124 | | 410 | |
Accounts payable | | (271 | ) | 155 | |
Purses due horsemen | | (3,782 | ) | (3,139 | ) |
Accrued liabilities | | (1,417 | ) | (1,221 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | 92 | | 132 | |
Liability for pension benefits | | (261 | ) | (211 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 2,291 | | 5,318 | |
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Investing activities: | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | (1,196 | ) | (1,939 | ) |
Purchase of available-for-sale securities | | (40 | ) | (11 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities | | 38 | | 9 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (1,198 | ) | (1,941 | ) |
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Financing activities: | | | | | |
Borrowings from revolving line of credit | | 46,720 | | 20,830 | |
Repayments of revolving line of credit | | (48,970 | ) | (24,330 | ) |
Repurchase of common stock | | (74 | ) | (66 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (2,324 | ) | (3,566 | ) |
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Net decrease in cash | | (1,231 | ) | (189 | ) |
Cash, beginning of period | | 11,677 | | 10,496 | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 10,446 | | $ | 10,307 | |
