UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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X | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
Or
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_ | 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: 000-54532
BREF HR, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 27-4938906 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. employer |
incorporation or organization) | | identification no.) |
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Three World Financial Center | | |
250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor New York, NY | | 10281 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (212) 417-7265
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__
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes __ No X
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | |
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Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures | |
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings | |
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Item 1A. Risk Factors | |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | |
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | |
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | |
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Item 5. Other Information | |
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Item 6. Exhibits | |
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Signatures | |
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BREF HR, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Assets | | | |
Current assets | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,765 |
| | $ | 13,303 |
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Accounts receivable, net | 12,394 |
| | 10,956 |
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Inventories | 3,710 |
| | 3,578 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,288 |
| | 3,070 |
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Related party receivable | 139 |
| | 81 |
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Restricted cash | 4,765 |
| | 4,868 |
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Total current assets | 42,061 |
| | 35,856 |
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Property and equipment, net | 451,636 |
| | 456,929 |
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Intangible assets, net | 65,455 |
| | 66,449 |
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Restricted cash | 22,215 |
| | 22,746 |
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Investment in joint venture | 1,224 |
| | 1,223 |
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Total assets | $ | 582,591 |
| | $ | 583,203 |
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Liabilities and Members' Equity (Deficit) | | | |
Current liabilities | | | |
Accounts payable | $ | 4,968 |
| | $ | 5,220 |
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Construction related payables | 307 |
| | 307 |
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Related party payables | 213 |
| | 30 |
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Accrued expenses | 16,405 |
| | 16,167 |
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Interest payable | 93,096 |
| | 86,327 |
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Current portion of long term debt | 760,601 |
| | 743,362 |
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Total current liabilities | 875,590 |
| | 851,413 |
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Long term interest payable | 18,267 |
| | 16,536 |
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Long term debt - due to affiliate | 19,228 |
| | 18,638 |
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Total long term liabilities | 37,495 |
| | 35,174 |
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Total liabilities | 913,085 |
| | 886,587 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) |
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Members' deficit | | | |
Paid-in capital | 86,673 |
| | 86,673 |
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Accumulated deficit | (417,167 | ) | | (390,057 | ) |
Total members' deficit | (330,494 | ) | | (303,384 | ) |
Total liabilities and members deficit | $ | 582,591 |
| | $ | 583,203 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BREF HR, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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($ in thousands) | Three months ended March 31, 2015 | | Three months ended March 31, 2014 |
Revenues | | | |
Casino | $ | 12,803 |
| | $ | 13,938 |
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Lodging | 17,379 |
| | 17,218 |
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Food and beverage | 15,365 |
| | 16,524 |
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Entertainment, retail and other | 7,341 |
| | 5,904 |
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Gross revenues | 52,888 |
| | 53,584 |
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Less: Promotional allowances | (4,803 | ) | | (4,471 | ) |
Net revenues | 48,085 |
| | 49,113 |
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Costs and Expenses | | | |
Casino | 10,016 |
| | 7,687 |
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Lodging | 5,197 |
| | 5,620 |
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Food and beverage | 8,764 |
| | 10,342 |
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Entertainment, retail and other | 4,143 |
| | 4,051 |
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Marketing | 2,131 |
| | 2,408 |
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Fee and expense reimbursements - related party | 614 |
| | 1,189 |
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General and administrative | 8,286 |
| | 8,741 |
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Depreciation and amortization | 7,520 |
| | 7,463 |
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Total costs and expenses | 46,671 |
| | 47,501 |
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Income from operations | 1,414 |
| | 1,612 |
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Interest income | 3 |
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Interest expense | (28,578 | ) | | (25,285 | ) |
Income from joint venture investment | 51 |
| | 7 |
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Loss before income tax expense | (27,110 | ) | | (23,663 | ) |
Income tax expense | — |
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Net loss | $ | (27,110 | ) | | $ | (23,663 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
BREF HR, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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| Three months ended March 31, 2015 | | Three months ended March 31, 2014 |
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Cash flows from operating activities | | | |
Net loss | $ | (27,110 | ) | | $ | (23,663 | ) |
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | |
provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation | 6,526 |
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Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts | 907 |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 994 |
| | 1,045 |
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Amortization of debt discount | 10,833 |
| | 8,600 |
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Accrued non-cash interest applied to principal | 6,996 |
| | 6,047 |
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Income from joint venture investment | (1 | ) | | (7 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in assets: | | | |
Accounts receivable | (2,345 | ) | | (3,134 | ) |
Inventories | (132 | ) | | (36 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | (218 | ) | | (584 | ) |
Related party receivable | (58 | ) | | 325 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | | | |
Accounts payable | (252 | ) | | (1,751 | ) |
Related party payable | 183 |
| | 647 |
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Other accrued liabilities | 325 |
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Accrued interest payable | 8,500 |
| | 9,121 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 5,148 |
| | 2,473 |
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Cash flows from investing activities | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,233 | ) | | (954 | ) |
Payments on construction related payables | — |
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Restricted cash contributions | (1,509 | ) | | (1,590 | ) |
Restricted cash withdrawals | 2,143 |
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Net cash used in investing activities | (599 | ) | | (974 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | |
Capital lease payments | (87 | ) | | (200 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (87 | ) | | (200 | ) |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,462 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 13,303 |
| | 14,094 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 17,765 |
| | $ | 15,393 |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest, net | | | |
of amounts capitalized | $ | 2,250 |
| | 1,500 |
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Supplemental Disclosure Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities | | | |
Construction related payables | $ | 307 |
| | $ | 553 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BREF HR, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Company Structure and Nature of Business
BREF HR, LLC (the “Company”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on February 11, 2011. The affairs of the Company are governed by a Limited Liability Company Agreement dated as of March 1, 2011 (the “LLC Agreement”).
Unless otherwise specified, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to BREF HR, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries, or any one or more of them, as the context may require.
The Company was formed by certain affiliates of Brookfield Financial, LLC (“Brookfield Financial”) to acquire the limited liability company interests of HRHH JV Junior Mezz, LLC (“HRHH JV Junior Mezz”) and HRHH Gaming Junior Mezz, LLC (“HRHH Gaming Junior Mezz”), which indirectly own the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and certain related assets. These assets were acquired pursuant to the assignment (the "Assignment") from Hard Rock Hotel Holdings, LLC (“HRH Holdings”) in connection with the default by HRH Holdings and its subsidiaries on a real estate financing facility (the “Facility”), and the resulting settlement agreement. Brookfield Financial is managed by Brookfield Real Estate Financial Partners LLC (together with its affiliates, “Brookfield”).
As part of the Assignment, the Company assumed the obligations under the Facility and entered into an amendment thereof (as amended, the “Amended Facility”) between Vegas HR Private Limited (the "Mortgage Lender") and the Company. Pursuant to the Amended Facility, the land, building and improvements, equipment, fixtures and all personal property relating to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas were pledged as security and collateral. Also, as part of the Assignment, the Company entered into a second mortgage loan agreement with Brookfield Financial, as lender, (the “Second Mortgage”) in the amount of $30.0 million pursuant to which certain land, building and improvements, equipment, fixtures and personal property were pledged as security and collateral. The Second Mortgage is subordinate in right of payment to the Amended Facility. Since March 1, 2011, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and related assets have been owned by the Company pursuant to the Assignment.
The Assignment was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, Business Combinations. All assets and liabilities were recorded at their respective fair values as of the date of foreclosure.
We operate as a single reportable segment.
Going Concern
Over the past three years we have incurred substantial net losses. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 our net loss was $27.1 million, and as of March 31, 2015 our net members' deficit was $330.5 million. The Amended Facility allows the Company to accrue "paid in kind" interest ("PIK interest"), representing the difference between interest accruing under the Amended Facility and the amounts paid. The outstanding PIK interest as of March 31, 2015 was $67.3 million. The PIK interest outstanding as of March 1, 2014 in the amount of $44.3 million became due and payable on March 3, 2014, as the operating performance of the Company did not meet a specified debt yield threshold for the twelve month period ending March 1, 2014. However, the lender entered into a Forbearance Agreement effective as of March 1, 2014, pursuant to which it agreed not to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to the PIK interest. The lender entered into a series of amendments to the Forbearance Agreement which each time extended the effective date to which the lender agreed it would not exercise any rights or remedies with respect to the PIK interest. The most recent amendment to the Forbearance Agreement, the Thirteenth Amendment, is effective as of April 17, 2015, pursuant to which the lender agreed not to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to the PIK interest until May 15, 2015. Currently, the Company does not have sufficient funds to satisfy a demand for the PIK interest payment on May 15, 2015. The Company is currently assessing its options to satisfy the PIK interest payment obligation, including, but not limited to, negotiating a waiver of this requirement from the lender, selling off a portion of existing collateral or attempting to obtain borrowings from other sources. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to restructure its indebtedness, obtain alternative financing on acceptable terms, obtain approval from the lender to use available cash reserves to satisfy a portion of this potential obligation, or a combination thereof. However, there is no certainty on the outcome. We have placed mortgages on our hotel casino property to secure our indebtedness. In the event the PIK interest is not paid on May 15, 2015, among other
lesser remedies, the lender may declare all unpaid principal and accrued interest under the Amended Facility due and payable immediately. If the PIK payment is not made on May 15, 2015, we risk losing some or all of our property to foreclosure. If this occurs, our business and results of operations would be materially adversely affected. These uncertainties raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of uncertainties, including the possibility that the Company loses some or substantially all of its assets to foreclosure as a result of these uncertainties.
2. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in accordance with the instruction to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2014 annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
The results for the periods indicated reflect all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The results for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and those differences could be material.
Certain amounts reported in the prior period on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations have been combined to conform to the current presentation. Retail revenue and other revenue have been combined into entertainment, retail and other revenue and retail expenses and other expenses have been combined into entertainment, retail and other expenses.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.
3. Accounts Receivable, Net
Components of accounts receivable, net consist of the following:
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Casino | $ | 6,853 |
| | $ | 5,624 |
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Lodging | 3,506 |
| | 3,496 |
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Other | 4,230 |
| | 3,083 |
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| 14,589 |
| | 12,203 |
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Less: allowance for doubtful accounts and discount reserve | (2,195 | ) | | (1,247 | ) |
Total accounts receivable, net | $ | 12,394 |
| | $ | 10,956 |
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4. Restricted Cash
Certain of our subsidiaries are obligated to maintain cash reserve funds for a variety of purposes as determined pursuant to the Amended Facility, discussed at Note 10, Debt, including a requirement for the subsidiaries to deposit funds into a replacements and refurbishments reserve fund at amounts equal to three percent of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas’ gross revenues. Restricted cash consists of the following:
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Current | | | |
Tax reserves | 2,732 |
| | $ | 3,095 |
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Insurance reserves | 1,153 |
| | 893 |
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Other reserves | 363 |
| | 363 |
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Workers' compensation reserves | 517 |
| | 517 |
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Total current restricted cash | 4,765 |
| | 4,868 |
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Working capital reserves | 15,049 |
| | 15,048 |
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Replacement reserves | 7,166 |
| | 7,698 |
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Total long-term restricted cash | 22,215 |
| | 22,746 |
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Total restricted cash | 26,980 |
| | $ | 27,614 |
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5. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in, first-out method), or market. Inventories consist of the following:
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Restaurants and bars | $ | 2,559 |
| | $ | 2,495 |
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Retail merchandise | 1,028 |
| | 963 |
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Other inventory and operating supplies | 123 |
| | 120 |
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Total inventories | $ | 3,710 |
| | $ | 3,578 |
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6. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Land | $ | 115,600 |
| | $ | 115,600 |
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Buildings and building improvements | 343,618 |
| | 343,375 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 83,251 |
| | 83,094 |
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Memorabilia | 7,059 |
| | 7,046 |
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| 549,528 |
| | 549,115 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation | (99,277 | ) | | (92,751 | ) |
Construction in progress | 1,385 |
| | 565 |
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Total property and equipment, net | $ | 451,636 |
| | $ | 456,929 |
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Depreciation relating to property and equipment was $6.5 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
7. Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets, net consist of the following:
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($ in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Impairment Losses | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Impairment Losses | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Amount | | Remaining life (years) |
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Non-amortizing intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hard Rock Licensing | $ | 55,000 |
| | $ | (15,000 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 40,000 |
| | $ | 55,000 |
| | $ | (15,000 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 40,000 |
| | Indefinite |
Future Trademark Licensing | 7,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,000 |
| | 7,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,000 |
| | Indefinite |
| 62,000 |
| | (15,000 | ) | | — |
| | 47,000 |
| | 62,000 |
| | (15,000 | ) | | — |
| | 47,000 |
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Amortizing intangible assets | | |
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In-place Contracts | 29,000 |
| | (6,175 | ) | | (10,492 | ) | | 12,333 |
| | 29,000 |
| | (6,175 | ) | | (10,992 | ) | | 11,833 |
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Monster TM Licensing | 2,537 |
| | — |
| | (2,537 | ) | | — |
| | 2,537 |
| | — |
| | (2,537 | ) | | — |
| | 0 |
Customer Relationships | 3,000 |
| | — |
| | (3,000 | ) | | — |
| | 3,000 |
| | — |
| | (3,000 | ) | | — |
| | 0 |
Sponsorship Agreements | 1,300 |
| | — |
| | (1,300 | ) | | — |
| | 1,300 |
| | — |
| | (1,300 | ) | | — |
| | 0 |
Market Leases | 1,736 |
| | — |
| | (1,137 | ) | | 599 |
| | 1,736 |
| | — |
| | (1,180 | ) | | 556 |
| | 0 - 6 |
Player Relationships | 10,000 |
| | — |
| | (4,752 | ) | | 5,248 |
| | 10,000 |
| | — |
| | (4,965 | ) | | 5,035 |
| | 6 |
Other | 2,200 |
| | (88 | ) | | (843 | ) | | 1,269 |
| | 2,200 |
| | (88 | ) | | (1,081 | ) | | 1,031 |
| | 0 - 6 |
| 49,773 |
| | (6,263 | ) | | (24,061 | ) | | 19,449 |
| | 49,773 |
| | (6,263 | ) | | (25,055 | ) | | 18,455 |
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Total | | |
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intangibles, net | $ | 111,773 |
| | $ | (21,263 | ) | | $ | (24,061 | ) | | $ | 66,449 |
| | $ | 111,773 |
| | $ | (21,263 | ) | | $ | (25,055 | ) | | $ | 65,455 |
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The Hard Rock Licensing and Future Trademark Licensing rights are not subject to amortization as they have an indefinite useful life. The In-place Contracts, Monster TM Licensing, Customer Relationships, Sponsorship Agreements, Market Leases and Other amortizing intangible assets are being ratably amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives which ranges from one to nine years. Player relationships are amortized on an accelerated basis consistent with the expected timing of the Company’s realization of the economic benefits of such relationships. Due to an ongoing triggering event during the first quarter of 2015, the Company performed an interim impairment analysis of the Hard Rock Licensing intangible asset. This analysis resulted in no impairment. The fair value of Hard Rock Licensing at March 31, 2015 was determined using the relief of royalty method (discounted forecasted net revenues). As of March 31, 2015, the total carrying value of Hard Rock Licensing intangible asset is $40 million and is at risk of future impairment if there are adverse changes in our significant assumptions which include discount rate, long-term growth rate, royalty rate, or net revenue projections. Based on management's estimates, the fair value of the Hard Rock Licensing Trademark exceeded the carrying value by $2.6 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded amortization expense of $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
8. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
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($ in thousands) | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Current | | | |
Deferred income | $ | 536 |
| | $ | 184 |
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Capital lease obligations | 90 |
| | 177 |
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Advance room, convention and customer deposits | 5,300 |
| | 5,947 |
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Accrued salaries, payroll taxes and other employee benefits | 2,267 |
| | 1,873 |
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Accrued miscellaneous taxes | 2,031 |
| | 1,431 |
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Reserve for general liability and accrued legal claims | 3,263 |
| | 3,383 |
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Other accrued liabilities | 2,918 |
| | 3,172 |
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Total accrued expenses | $ | 16,405 |
| | $ | 16,167 |
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9 Agreements with Related Parties
Resort Management Agreement
On June 15, 2012, the Company and WG-Harmon, an affiliate of LVHR Casino, Inc, which is one of our indirect subsidiaries, entered into the Amended Resort Management Agreement, pursuant to which WG- Harmon manages the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, including the gaming operations and the liquor operations.
During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company incurred $614,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, in management and incentive fees under the Amended Resort Management Agreement. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $160,000 and $0, respectively, payable to WG-Harmon which are included in related party payables on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Under the terms of the Amended Resort Management Agreement, WG-Harmon manages the gaming operations and the liquor operations and has complete discretion and control in all matters related to management and operating activities. The agreement expires March 31, 2016. The Company is required to pay a base fee of $150,000 per month. In addition to such base fee, the Company pays an incentive management fee based on the performance of the adjusted EBITDA of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, as set forth in the Amended Resort Management Agreement.
Second Mortgage Loan Agreement
On March 1, 2011, as part of the Assignment, the Company entered into a second mortgage loan agreement with Brookfield Financial (the “Second Mortgage”) in the amount of $30.0 million pursuant to which certain land, building and improvements, equipment, fixtures and personal properties were pledged as security and collateral. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had accrued interest of $1.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, under the Second Mortgage which is included in long term accrued expenses on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Investment in Joint Venture
During 2012, CDO Restaurant Associates LLC (“CDO”), a Delaware limited liability company, was formed between the Company and Fox Restaurant Concepts, LLC (“Fox”) to operate a restaurant, Culinary Dropout, out of leased space at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. In 2012, the Company contributed 80% of the initial construction and pre-opening budget, or $2.1 million, and also loaned CDO $100,000 to cover pre-opening costs in excess of initial budgeted amounts. In 2012, the Company loaned CDO an additional $248,000 to cover final construction costs in excess of budgeted amounts. As of December 31, 2014, all loans have been repaid in full. The Company determined that the investment in CDO should be accounted for as an equity method investment. The loans bore interest at the greater of 8% or the reference rate publicly announced by Bank of America N.T. & S.A plus 4%. Loans were required to be repaid before any other distributions of net cash flow. Net cash flow would then be distributed in proportion to the Members’ initial capital contributions, plus an 8% preferred return, and, once paid in full, in accordance with the 50% membership interest. The Company accounts for its investment in CDO under the equity method based on applicable accounting guidance as the Company does not hold a controlling financial interest in CDO.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded income of $51,000 and $7,000, respectively, related to its equity in CDO. The Company’s share of CDO’s income is included in income from joint venture investment in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s net investment in CDO was $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, which is included in other assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The classification of the investment in joint venture was based on the expected timing of the repayment of the initial construction and pre-opening budget contribution. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, there was a distribution of $50,000.
CDO leases space from the Company under a ten-year operating lease expiring in August 2022. The lease has one five-year renewal option. Rent is paid monthly at 6% of sales, as defined in the agreement. CDO also pays a management fee of 6% of gross sales to Fox pursuant to a management agreement. Both the lease and the management agreement expire in August 2022.
10. Debt
The following table presents debt outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014: |
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($ in thousands) | | | | Face value | | Book value | | Face value | | Book value |
Project name/lender | | Maturity | | March 31, 2015 | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | | December 31, 2014 |
Amended facility -Note A/Vegas HR Private Limited | | March 1, 2018 (1) | | $ | 602,653 |
| | $ | 547,334 |
| | $ | 595,658 |
| | $ | 536,993 |
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Amended facility -Note B/Vegas HR Private Limited | | March 1, 2018 (1) | | 327,290 |
| | 213,267 |
| | 327,290 |
| | 206,369 |
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Second Mortgage - Brookfield Financial | | March 1, 2018 | | 30,000 |
| | 19,228 |
| | 30,000 |
| | 18,638 |
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Total debt | | | | 959,943 |
| | 779,829 |
| | 952,948 |
| | 762,000 |
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Current portion of long-term debt | | | | (929,943 | ) | | (760,601 | ) | | (922,948 | ) | | (743,362 | ) |
Total long term debt | | | | $ | 30,000 |
| | $ | 19,228 |
| | $ | 30,000 |
| | $ | 18,638 |
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(1) As discussed in Note 1, Company Structure and Nature of Business, the PIK interest will become due and payable on May 15, 2015. Currently, the Company does not have sufficient funds to satisfy a demand for the PIK interest payment on May 15, 2015, and therefore, the Company could be in default upon notification by the lender. Accordingly, the Amended Facility, supplemental interest, and PIK interest is classified as current as of March 31, 2015.
The difference between the face and book value of the debt represents debt discounts that are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the debt.
Amended Facility – Note A and Note B
On March 1, 2011, as part of the Assignment, the Company assumed the obligations under the Facility and entered into an amendment thereof (as amended, the “Amended Facility”) pursuant to which the land, building and improvements, equipment, fixtures and all personal properties were pledged as security and collateral.
The Amended Facility has a maturity date of March 1, 2018 and provides for interest only at The London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.5% with a 1.5% LIBOR floor (total of 2.7% at March 31, 2015). In addition, supplemental interest is accrued at a rate sufficient to provide for the greater of 6.5% or LIBOR + 4.0% effective interest rate at maturity after consideration of all prior payments of principal and interest. The rates of accrual are dependent on fluctuations in the applicable LIBOR rate. The Amended Facility has a provision whereby if the cash available for debt service is less than the current interest due, the PIK Interest will be automatically added to the outstanding principal balance of the Amended Facility and shall thereafter accrue interest. In addition, excess cash in the cash management account will be applied to the outstanding PIK interest, supplemental interest and principal according to the terms of the Amended Facility.
Second Mortgage
On March 1, 2011, as part of the Assignment, the Company entered into the Second Mortgage in the amount of $30.0 million pursuant to which certain land, building and improvements, equipment, fixtures and personal properties were pledged as security and collateral. The Second Mortgage is subordinate in right of payment to the Amended Facility. The maturity date of the Second Mortgage is March 1, 2018 and provides for an effective interest rate of 15.0% payable at maturity.
The Amended Facility and Second Mortgage include customary affirmative and negative covenants for similar financings, including, among others, restrictive covenants regarding incurrence of liens, sales of assets, distributions to affiliates, changes in business, cancellation of indebtedness, dissolutions, mergers and consolidations, as well as limitations on security issuances, transfers of any of the Company’s real property and removal of any material article of furniture, fixture or equipment from the Company’s real property. As of March 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
The outstanding PIK interest related to the Amended Facility as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $67.3 million and $60.3 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded PIK interest in the amount of $7.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively. See discussion in Note 1, Company Structure and Nature of Business regarding the acceleration of PIK interest on March 1, 2014, the forbearance of such obligation until May 15, 2015, and the Company's ability to meet such obligation.
The fair value of our total debt as of both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $610.0 million, which was determined utilizing a discounted cash flow model. The Company has determined that the fair value of its long-term debt is determined using Level 3 inputs. The discount rate was determined utilizing historical market-based equity returns which are adjusted, as necessary, for entity specific factors.
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal and Regulatory Proceedings
The Company and affiliates Brookfield Real Estate Financial Partners, LLC, Brookfield Financial, LLC - Series B, and Brookfield Asset Management (US), Inc. are currently amongst a number of defendants (“Defendants”) in an action commenced by Mace Management Group, LLC (“Mace) and Mandown, LLC (“Mandown”) on June 12, 2012 in Nevada’s Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada (the “Mace/Mandown Action”). The Mace/Mandown Action relates to investments made by Mace/Mandown in Wasted Space Lounge, Rare 120 restaurant, the Johnny Smalls restaurant and Vanity nightclub (collectively, the “Venues”) at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. In general, all claims assert that actions taken by Defendants allegedly deprived Mace/Mandown of their initial investment and/or their share of profits from the Venues. The Mace/Mandown Action is still in the discovery phase and management has determined that based on the proceedings to date it does not believe the outcome of this matter will have a material effect on our business, or results of operations or financial condition of the Company.
We are also subject to a variety of other claims and lawsuits that arise in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe the outcome of these and the other matters disclosed above will have a material effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. As of March 31, 2015, the Company accrued approximately $3.1 million for all loss contingency matters and our best estimate of reasonably possible losses in excess of the amount accrued is not material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), provide a safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” made by or on behalf of a company. We may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking,” including statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Statements containing expressions such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects” or other similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution that these and similar statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause our actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe our expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Important risks and factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued adverse economic and market conditions, particularly in levels of spending in the hotel, resort and casino industry in Las Vegas, Nevada; the seasonal nature of the hotel, casino and resort industry; the use of the “Hard Rock” brand name by entities other than us; costs associated with compliance with extensive regulatory requirements; increases in interest rates and operating costs; the ability of the Company to satisfy its PIK interest payment obligations; increases in uninsured and underinsured losses; risks associated with conflicts of interest with entities which control us; the loss of key members of our senior management; the impact of any material litigation; risks related to natural disasters; changes in the competitive environment in our industry; hostilities, including future terrorist attacks, or fear of hostilities that affect travel; and other risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and documents subsequently filed by us with the SEC, and in this report in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Overview
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, those factors set forth in the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this report and in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Within this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the three months ended March 31, 2014, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to BREF HR, LLC.
As is customary for companies in the gaming industry, we present average daily rate for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas including rooms provided on a complimentary basis. Operators of hotels in the lodging industry generally may not follow this practice, as they may present average daily rate net of rooms provided on a complimentary basis. We calculate average daily rate by dividing total daily lodging revenue by total daily rooms rented. We account for lodging revenue on a daily basis. Rooms provided on a complimentary basis include rooms provided free of charge or at a discount to the rate normally charged to customers as an incentive to use the casino. Complimentary rooms reduce average daily rate for a given period to the extent the provision of such rooms reduces the amount of revenue we would otherwise receive.
The following are key gaming industry-specific measurements we use to evaluate casino revenues. “Table game drop” and “slot machine handle” are used to identify the amount wagered by patrons for a casino table game and slot machine, respectively. “Drop” and “Handle” are abbreviations for table game drop and slot machine handle. “Table game hold percentage” and “slot machine hold percentage” represent the percentage of the total amount wagered by patrons that the casino has won. Such hold percentages are derived by dividing the amount won by the casino by the amount wagered by patrons.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Compared to the Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
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| | | | | $ Change | | % Change |
($ in thousands) | Three months ended March 31, 2015 | | Three months ended March 31, 2014 | | 2015 vs 2014 |
statements of operations Data: | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | | | | | | |
Casino | $ | 12,803 |
| | $ | 13,938 |
| | $ | (1,135 | ) | | (8.1 | )% |
Lodging | 17,379 |
| | 17,218 |
| | 161 |
| | 0.9 |
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Food and beverage | 15,365 |
| | 16,524 |
| | (1,159 | ) | | (7.0 | ) |
Entertainment, retail and other | 7,341 |
| | 5,904 |
| | 1,437 |
| | 24.3 |
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Gross revenues | 52,888 |
| | 53,584 |
| | (696 | ) | | (1.3 | ) |
Less: Promotional allowances | (4,803 | ) | | (4,471 | ) | | (332 | ) | | (7.4 | ) |
Net revenues | 48,085 |
| | 49,113 |
| | (1,028 | ) | | (2.1 | ) |
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Costs and Expenses | | | | | | | |
Casino | 10,016 |
| | 7,687 |
| | 2,329 |
| | 30.3 |
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Lodging | 5,197 |
| | 5,620 |
| | (423 | ) | | (7.5 | ) |
Food and beverage | 8,764 |
| | 10,342 |
| | (1,578 | ) | | (15.3 | ) |
Entertainment, retail and other | 4,143 |
| | 4,051 |
| | 92 |
| | 2.3 |
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Marketing | 2,131 |
| | 2,408 |
| | (277 | ) | | (11.5 | ) |
Fee and expense reimbursements - related party | 614 |
| | 1,189 |
| | (575 | ) | | (48.4 | ) |
General and administrative | 8,286 |
| | 8,741 |
| | (455 | ) | | (5.2 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | 7,520 |
| | 7,463 |
| | 57 |
| | 0.8 |
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Total costs and expenses | 46,671 |
| | 47,501 |
| | (830 | ) | | (1.7 | ) |
Income (loss) from operations | 1,414 |
| | 1,612 |
| | (198 | ) | | (12.3 | ) |
Interest income | 3 |
| | 3 |
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| | — |
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Interest expense | (28,578 | ) | | (25,285 | ) | | (3,293 | ) | | (13.0 | ) |
Income from joint venture investment | 51 |
| | 7 |
| | 44 |
| | 628.6 |
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Net loss | $ | (27,110 | ) | | $ | (23,663 | ) | | $ | (3,447 | ) | | (14.6 | )% |
Casino Revenues. The $1.1 million decrease in casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were primarily due to the following:
Table Games. Table games revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased $1.4 million or 16.3% to $7.4 million when compared to the same period in 2014. Table game hold percentage decreased to 10.4% from 13.7% due to an enhanced focus in baccarat games.
Slot. A 0.2% increase in slot machine hold percentage more than offset a $1.2 million decrease in slot machine handle resulting in a $125,000 or 2.4% increase in revenue to $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014. Increased slot machine revenues were due to an increase in programmed casino events.
Lodging Revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, lodging revenues increased $161,000 or 0.9% to $17.4 million when compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to an increase in average daily rate ("ADR") of $7.06, partially offset by a decrease of 4% (or 5,481 rooms) in occupied rooms to 122,919.
Food and Beverage Revenues. Food and beverage revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased $1.2 million when compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to a decrease in banquet and nightlife revenues of $925,000 and $190,000, respectively.
Entertainment, Retail and Other Revenues. Entertainment, retail and other revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 increased $1.4 million or 24.3% to $7.3 million when compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to more Joint concerts.
Additionally, revenue related to intellectual property increased $666,000 or 86% to $1.4 million primarily due to licensing revenues from Sioux City and Lake Tahoe of $398,000 and $177,000, respectively, not present during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Casino Expenses. Casino expenses increased $2.3 million to $10.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to increases in returned markers and complementaries expense of $1.0 million and $240,000 respectively.
Lodging Expenses. Lodging expenses decreased $423,000 to $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014 mostly due to decreases in payroll, laundry and room amenities expenses.
Food and Beverage Expenses. Food and beverage expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased $1.6 million mainly due to decreases in payroll, cost of sales and Live Entertainment Taxes.
Entertainment, Retail and Other Expenses. Entertainment, retail and other expenses increased $92,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014 primarily due to more Joint concerts when compared to the same period in 2014 resulting in a $244,000 increase in concert expenses partially offset by decreases in complementaries and retail expenses of $86,000 and $69,000, respectively.
General and Administrative. Decreases in professional services, non-recurring property inspections and claims expenses were partially offset by an increase in non-recurring legal expenses, resulting in an overall reduction of $455,000 in general and administrative expenses, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014.
Depreciation and Amortization. The increase of $57,000 in depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was primarily due to increased purchases of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Interest Expense. The $3.3 million increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was the result of an increase in the amount of debt during the first three months of 2015.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A description of the Company’s critical accounting policies can be found in Item 7 of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
See Note 1, Company Structure and Nature of Business and Note 10, Debt, to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Liquidity Requirements
Short-Term Liquidity Requirements. Currently, the Company does not have sufficient funds to satisfy a demand for the PIK interest payment on May 15, 2015 and therefore, the Company could be in default and its debt could be accelerated upon notification by the lender. The Amended Facility, supplemental interest, and PIK interest are classified as current as of March 31, 2015. If prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of any restructuring of our indebtedness or at the time we obtain borrowings from other sources result in higher interest rates, our interest expense could increase, which would harm our business and results of operations. See Note 1, Company Structure and Nature of Business and Note 10, Debt, to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Except for the implications described above related to the Amended Facility, we expect our liquidity requirements to consist primarily of funds necessary to pay operating expenses associated with our subsidiaries’ hotel and casino operations, interest, payment of principal, fees and expenses under certain of our subsidiaries’ loan agreements (including required deposits into reserve accounts) and capital expenditures associated with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Anticipated sources of our liquidity needs include our subsidiaries’ existing working capital, cash provided by our subsidiaries’ operations and our subsidiaries’ non-
restricted cash reserves. Excluding the potential implications of the item described above, we expect to be able to meet our short-term liquidity needs through existing working capital and cash provided by our operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred cash interest payments of $2.3 million.
Long-Term Liquidity Requirements. Our long-term liquidity requirements include funds necessary to pay debt under the Amended Facility and Second Mortgage. The Amended Facility requires that the Company repay in full all PIK interest outstanding on May 15, 2015, as discussed above, and February 29, 2016, in the event the Company has not made sufficient payments to the lender to provide a specified debt yield, according to the terms specified in the Amended Facility and as discussed below.
The Amended Facility has a maturity date of March 1, 2018 and provides for interest only at LIBOR plus 2.5% with a 1.5% LIBOR floor (total of 4% at March 31, 2015). In addition, under the Amended Facility supplemental interest is accrued at a rate sufficient to provide for the greater of 6.5% or LIBOR + 4% effective interest rate at maturity after consideration of all prior payments of principal and interest. The rates of accrual are dependent on fluctuations in the applicable LIBOR rate. As noted above, the Company does not have sufficient funds to satisfy a demand for the PIK interest payment on May 15, 2015, due under its Amended Facility and therefore, the Company would be in default and its debt could be accelerated upon notification by the lender. See Note 1, Company Structure and Nature of Business and Note 10, Debt, to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Operating Activities. Our operating cash flows primarily consist of our operating income (excluding non-cash charges), interest paid and changes in working capital accounts such as receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses and payables. Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $2.5 million net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities primarily relates to the change in working capital for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $1.0 million net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease primarily relates to increased restricted cash withdrawals during the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $87,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $200,000 net cash used in financing activities for three months ended March 31, 2014.
Capital Expenditures, Interest Expense and Reserve Funds
The Company is obligated to maintain reserve funds for capital expenditures at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas as determined pursuant to the Amended Facility. These capital expenditures relate primarily to the periodic replacement or refurbishment of furniture, fixtures and equipment. The Amended Facility requires subsidiaries of the Company to deposit funds into a replacements and refurbishments reserve fund at amounts equal to three percent of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas’ gross revenues and requires that the funds be set aside in restricted cash. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had restricted cash in a working capital reserve account of $15 million, and an additional $7.2 million was available in restricted cash reserves for future capital expenditures in the replacements and refurbishments reserve fund.
Pursuant to Nevada Gaming Control Board Regulation 6.150 and the Amended Facility, certain of our subsidiaries maintain up to $8 million in reserve for their gaming operations, which in accordance with the Amended Facility is not deposited into the cash management account described above.
Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements or guarantees, such as performance guarantees, keep-well agreements or indemnities in favor of third parties that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our future income, cash flows and fair values relevant to financial instruments are dependent upon prevailing market interest rates. Market risk refers to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. The outstanding debt under the Amended Facility has a variable interest rate. We use some derivative financial instruments, primarily interest rate caps, to manage our exposure to interest rate risks related to our floating rate debt. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and only enter into contracts with major financial institutions based on their credit rating and other factors. As of March 31, 2015, our total outstanding variable rate debt had a face value of approximately $929.9 million.
At March 31, 2015, the LIBOR rate was 0.173% on the total outstanding debt. Due to a LIBOR floor of 1.5% currently in place under the Amended Facility, the LIBOR rate would have to exceed the LIBOR floor for our interest expense to be affected and any decrease in interest rates would not decrease interest expense. Subject to the LIBOR floor, as of March 31, 2015, a hypothetical 1% increase in market rates above the LIBOR floor of 1.5% to 2.5% would increase interest expense for the next twelve months by $9.6 million and a hypothetical 2% increase in market rates above the LIBOR floor of 1.5% to 3.5% would increase interest expense for the next twelve months by $19.1 million. Due to the LIBOR floor, a decrease in market interest rates would not decrease our annual interest expense.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive and financial officers, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2015. Based on that evaluation, management has concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting during the Quarter Ended March 31, 2015
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For discussions of legal proceedings, refer to Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the risks discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, projected results and future prospects. We do not believe that there have been any material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NUMBER | | DESCRIPTION |
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2.1* | | Agreement to Transfer in Lieu of Foreclosure and Settlement Agreement dated as of March 1, 2011 by and among HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLC, HRHH Development, LLC, HRHH Gaming, LLC, HRHH IP, LLC, HRHH Cafe, LLC, HRHH Gaming Senior Mezz, LLC, HRHH JV Senior Mezz, LLC, HRHH Gaming Junior Mezz, LLC, HRHH Junior Mezz Two, LLC, HRHH Gaming Junior Mezz Two, LLC, Hard Rock Hotel, Inc., Hard Rock Hotel Holdings, LLC, Morgans Group LLC, DLJ MB IV HRH, LLC, Morgans Hotel Group Management LLC, BREF HR, LLC, NRFC HRH Holdings, LLC, Vegas HR Private Limited and Brookfield Financial, LLC—Series B; previously filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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3.1* | | Certificate of Formation, dated as of February 11, 2011, for BREF HR, LLC; previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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3.2* | | Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2011, for BREF HR, LLC by BREF HR Management, LLC, Brookfield Financial, LLC – Series B, Michele A. Dreyer and Mary S. Stawikey; previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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10.1* | | Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2011 by and among HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLC, HRHH Cafe, LLC, HRHH Development, LLC, HRHH IP, LLC, HRHH Gaming, LLC and Vegas HR Private Limited; previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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10.2* | | Second Mortgage Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2011, among HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLC, HRHH Cafe, LLC, HRHH Development, LLC, HRHH IP, LLC, HRHH Gaming, LLC and Brookfield Financial, LLC – Series B; previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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10.3* | | Amended and Restated Resort Management Agreement dated as of June 15, 2012 by and between HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLC, HRHH Development, LLC, HRHH IP, LLC, HRHH Cafe, LLC and WG-Harmon, LLC; previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. |
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10.4* | | Trademark License and Cooperation Agreement dated as of June 7, 1996 by and between Rank Licensing, Inc. and Peter A. Morton; previously filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-54532) filed on October 24, 2011. |
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10.5* | | Omnibus Amendment and Joinder to Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and Loan Documents, dated as of June 15, 2012 by and among HRHH Hotel/Casino, LLC, HRHH Cafe, LLC, HRHH Development, LLC, HRHH IP, LLC, HRHH Gaming, LLC and Vegas HR Private Limited; previously filed as Exhibit 10.7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. |
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31.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101 | | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T. |
*Previously filed |
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.
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| BREF HR, LLC, by its manager, BREF HR Management, LLC |
May 14, 2015 | By: | /s/ Andrea Balkan |
| | Andrea Balkan |
| | Authorized Representative |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature | | Title | | Date |
/s/ William Warner | | Principal Executive Officer | | May 14, 2015 |
William Warner | | | | |
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/s/ Chad Konrad | | Principal Financial Officer | | May 14, 2015 |
Chad Konrad | | | | |