Exhibit 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2011
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
DETROIT, November 14, 2011 – Greektown Superholdings, Inc. (“Greektown” or the “company”) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 were $80.0 million, compared to $84.6 million for the same quarter of 2010, a decrease of 5.5%.
Net loss for the third quarter was $7.2 million compared to $5.0 million a year ago, and EBITDA(1) decreased to $17.8 million for the third quarter of 2011 from $20.4 million in the same quarter of 2010.
“Although we are pleased with the progress of our casino renovation, the resulting disruption negatively impacted third quarter revenues,” said Michael Puggi, President & CEO of Greektown. “We have made substantial improvements to our facility, affecting over 20,000 square feet of our total 100,000 square feet of gaming space – including the reconfiguration of our table game area, the remodeling of The Fringe bar and the refurbishment of the first floor promotions area. These improvements, despite their short-term impact, are critical to the successful implementation of our long-term strategic plan.”
The company’s cash position improved during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $45.9 million at quarter end, compared to $30.2 million at December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily due to proceeds received from the previously announced sale of land to Wayne County, Michigan, during the third quarter of 2011, as well as operating results for the first nine months of 2011. The company did not borrow against its $30.0 million revolving loan agreement during the third quarter.
Greektown expects capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2011 to be approximately $18.0 million, including spending related to the new Asteria casino bar and lounge, scheduled for completion in December 2011. For the year ending December 31, 2012, capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $18.0 million, excluding spending on our new valet parking facility.
“We are focusing our 2012 investment on projects designed to expand the appeal of Greektown,” said Puggi. “We will continue to renovate the casino environment by adding features that not only engage our existing customers, but attract new guests as well.”
“Furthermore, we plan on improving the accessibility of our property. The most significant element of this plan is the construction of our new valet parking facility, scheduled to break ground in 2012. This facility will make it more convenient than ever to visit Greektown.”
“These changes, in addition to the previously announced four year labor agreement reached with the Detroit Casino Council, are designed to improve Greektown’s competitiveness and create long-term value for our customers, team members, and shareholders.”
(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA is attached to this release. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
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About Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. operates, through its subsidiaries, the Greektown Casino-Hotel. Located in the heart of Detroit’s Greektown Dining and Entertainment District, Greektown Casino-Hotel opened on November 10, 2000. Greektown Casino-Hotel offers such amenities as the International Buffet, Eclipz Lounge, Shotz Sports Bar & Grill, Bistro 555 and a VIP lounge for players. Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its 400-room hotel tower in February 2009 and recently became the first Michigan casino to debut a smartphone application. For more information, visit greektowncasinohotel.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may include, but are not limited to, statements about capitalization and performance of Greektown. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” “continue,” or other similar words or phrases are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein, in other press releases, written statements or documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies. Many of these risks, uncertainties and contingencies are beyond Greektown’s control, and may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. Factors that might affect such forward-looking statements include, among other things, general economic and business conditions, competitive conditions (including the opening of new casinos and the potential legalization of Internet gambling in the United States), and ability to service indebtedness as well as those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Greektown. Any forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and Greektown undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Media Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Lloryn Love
313-223-2999, ext. 5455
llove@greektowncasino.com
Investor Contact:
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
Glen Tomaszewski
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
313-223-2999, ext. 5458
gtomaszewski@greektowncasino.com
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. | |
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited) | |
(In Thousands, except share and per share data) | |
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| | Successor (1) | | Predecessor (1) | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Casino | | $ | 82,184 | | | $ | 87,094 | | | $ | 260,103 | | | $ | 177,429 | |
Food and beverage | | | 5,320 | | | | 5,900 | | | | 17,236 | | | | 11,924 | |
Hotel | | | 2,848 | | | | 2,569 | | | | 8,240 | | | | 4,628 | |
Other | | | 1,060 | | | | 1,291 | | | | 3,554 | | | | 2,482 | |
Gross revenues | | | 91,412 | | | | 96,854 | | | | 289,133 | | | | 196,463 | |
Less promotional allowances | | | 11,422 | | | | 12,235 | | | | 39,699 | | | | 23,591 | |
Net revenues | | | 79,990 | | | | 84,619 | | | | 249,434 | | | | 172,872 | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Casino | | | 19,791 | | | | 22,362 | | | | 59,884 | | | | 44,291 | |
Gaming taxes | | | 17,719 | | | | 18,832 | | | | 56,058 | | | | 38,469 | |
Food and beverage | | | 4,070 | | | | 3,916 | | | | 14,320 | | | | 7,817 | |
Hotel | | | 2,288 | | | | 2,188 | | | | 6,918 | | | | 4,397 | |
Marketing, advertising, and entertainment | | | 1,732 | | | | 1,496 | | | | 5,429 | | | | 4,146 | |
Facilities | | | 4,997 | | | | 4,736 | | | | 15,245 | | | | 9,689 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 8,301 | | | | 10,031 | | | | 28,888 | | | | 10,488 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 11,610 | | | | 11,076 | | | | 34,965 | | | | 21,542 | |
Operating expenses | | | 70,508 | | | | 74,637 | | | | 221,707 | | | | 140,839 | |
Income from operations | | | 9,482 | | | | 9,982 | | | | 27,727 | | | | 32,033 | |
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Other expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (14,411 | ) | | | (14,733 | ) | | | (43,032 | ) | | | (39,866 | ) |
Net gain (loss) on Chapter 11 related reorganization items from fresh start adjustments | | | - | | | | 378 | | | | (1,149 | ) | | | 301,352 | |
Total other (expense) income, net | | | (14,411 | ) | | | (14,355 | ) | | | (44,181 | ) | | | 261,486 | |
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(Loss) income before income taxes | | | (4,929 | ) | | | (4,373 | ) | | | (16,454 | ) | | | 293,519 | |
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Income tax expense | | | (2,236 | ) | | | (632 | ) | | | (2,549 | ) | | | (2,598 | ) |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (7,165 | ) | | $ | (5,005 | ) | | $ | (19,003 | ) | | $ | 290,921 | |
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Loss per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (79.43 | ) | | $ | (66.41 | ) | | $ | (224.42 | ) | | | N/A | |
Diluted | | $ | (79.43 | ) | | $ | (66.41 | ) | | $ | (224.42 | ) | | | N/A | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 144,231 | | | | 140,000 | | | | 142,048 | | | | N/A | |
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding | | | 144,231 | | | | 140,000 | | | | 142,048 | | | | N/A | |
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(1) Successor and Predecessor periods represent the Company adopting fresh-start accounting reporting at June 30, 2010. | | | | | | | | | |
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Greektown Superholdings, Inc. | |
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets | |
(In Thousands, except share and per share data) | |
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | (unaudited) | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 45,932 | | | $ | 30,195 | |
Restricted cash | | | – | | | | 5,000 | |
Certificate of deposit | | | – | | | | 534 | |
Accounts receivable, net and notes receivable | | | 3,799 | | | | 7,987 | |
Other current assets | | | 9,001 | | | | 18,470 | |
Total current assets | | | 58,732 | | | | 62,186 | |
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Property, building, and equipment, net | | | 316,325 | | | | 335,608 | |
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Other assets: | | | | | | | | |
Financing fees - net of accumulated amortization | | | 12,451 | | | | 14,884 | |
Casino development rights and other intangible assets | | | 195,850 | | | | 206,200 | |
Goodwill | | | 110,252 | | | | 110,252 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 693,610 | | | $ | 729,130 | |
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 12,337 | | | | 12,068 | |
Taxes payable | | | 1,250 | | | | 295 | |
Accrued interest | | | 12,551 | | | | 25,164 | |
Unsecured distribution liability | | | – | | | | 10,000 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 10,465 | | | | 9,626 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 36,603 | | | | 57,153 | |
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Long-term liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other accrued income taxes | | | 8,797 | | | | 8,887 | |
Senior secured notes - net | | | 366,829 | | | | 364,218 | |
Obligation under capital lease | | | 2,492 | | | | 2,510 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 8,412 | | | | 7,282 | |
Total long-term liabilities | | | 386,530 | | | | 382,897 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 423,133 | | | | 440,050 | |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 270,477 | | | | 289,080 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 693,610 | | | $ | 729,130 | |
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
(In Thousands) | |
| | Successor (1) | Predecessor (1) | |
| | Nine months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Six months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2010 | |
Operating activities | | | | | | | | | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (19,003 | ) | | $ | (5,005 | ) | | $ | 290,921 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 28,888 | | | | 10,031 | | | | 10,488 | |
Amortization of finance fees and accretion of discount on senior notes | | | 5,168 | | | | 1,633 | | | | 2,079 | |
Chapter 11 related reorganization items | | | 1,149 | | | | (378 | ) | | | (301,354 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | | 1,130 | | | | (18 | ) | | | 1,350 | |
Stock compensation | | | 400 | | | | 79 | | | | – | |
Changes in current assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable - gaming | | | 208 | | | | 312 | | | | 1,684 | |
Accounts receivable - other | | | 529 | | | | (93 | ) | | | – | |
Property tax refund receivable | | | 3,451 | | | | – | | | | – | |
State of Michigan gaming tax refundable | | | | | | | 5,743 | | | | 6,585 | |
Inventories | | | (12 | ) | | | 74 | | | | 20 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 9,481 | | | | 2,180 | | | | 4,748 | |
Notes receivables | | | - | | | | – | | | | 460 | |
Accounts payable | | | 1,519 | | | | 7,355 | | | | (6,315 | ) |
Accrued PIK interest | | | - | | | | – | | | | (27,783 | ) |
City of Detroit settlement agreement accrual | | | - | | | | – | | | | (13,547 | ) |
Unsecured distribution liability | | | (10,000 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | (13,356 | ) | | | 9,419 | | | | 14,031 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before reorganization costs | | | 9,552 | | | | 31,332 | | | | (16,633 | ) |
Operating cash flows for reorganization costs | | | - | | | | (4,216 | ) | | | (14,557 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 9,552 | | | | 27,116 | | | | (31,190 | ) |
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Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in restricted cash | | | 5,000 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Capital expenditures | | | (9,946 | ) | | | (4,450 | ) | | | (5,566 | ) |
Disposition of real estate | | | 10,681 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Redemption of (investment in) certificate of deposit | | | 534 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 6,269 | | | | (4,451 | ) | | | (5,568 | ) |
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Financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term notes payable | | | - | | | | – | | | | 362,605 | |
Payments on long-term debt | | | - | | | | – | | | | (516,328 | ) |
Payments on notes payable | | | - | | | | (476 | ) | | | (913 | ) |
Financing fees paid | | | (84 | ) | | | (185 | ) | | | (16,702 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of stockholders' equity | | | - | | | | – | | | | 196,000 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (84 | ) | | | (661 | ) | | | 24,662 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 15,737 | | | | 22,004 | | | | (12,096 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 30,195 | | | | 13,596 | | | | 25,692 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 45,932 | | | $ | 35,600 | | | $ | 13,596 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | | $ | 50,648 | | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 13,689 | |
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | | $ | 556 | | | $ | 760 | | | $ | 475 | |
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(1) Successor and Predecessor periods represent the Company adopting fresh-start accounting reporting at June 30, 2010. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. | |
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA | |
(In Thousands, except share and per share data) | |
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| | Successor (1) | | | Predecessor (1) | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Net (loss) income (2) | | $ | (7,165 | ) | | $ | (5,005 | ) | | $ | (19,003 | ) | | $ | 290,921 | |
Interest expense | | | 14,411 | | | | 14,733 | | | | 43,032 | | | | 39,866 | |
Income tax expense | | | 2,236 | | | | 632 | | | | 2,549 | | | | 2,598 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 8,301 | | | | 10,031 | | | | 28,888 | | | | 10,488 | |
EBITDA (3) | | $ | 17,783 | | | $ | 20,391 | | | $ | 55,466 | | | $ | 343,873 | |
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(1) Successor and Predecessor periods represent the Company adopting fresh-start accounting reporting at June 30, 2010. | | | | | |
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(2) Net (loss) income for the successor three months ended September 30, 2010, the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and the predecessor six months ended June 30, 2011 are inclusive of Net gain (loss) on Chapter 11 related reorganization items from fresh- start accounting adjustments. | |
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(3) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a measurement not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but is commonly used in the gaming industry as a measure of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate our operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of our operating performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of liquidity) as determined in accordance with GAAP. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. | |