Wes Harris Senior Director, Corporate and Investor Communications (386) 947-6465
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY REPORTS RECORD REVENUES FOR THE 2007 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – January 24, 2008 – International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) (“ISC”)today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended November 30, 2007.
“We are pleased to report record revenues for the 2007 fourth quarter and full year,” said ISC President Lesa France Kennedy. “While the consolidation of results from events at Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway was an important driver of top-line growth, we also benefited from higher corporate partner spending for sponsorship, hospitality and advertising for our comparable events during the full year. In addition, we enjoyed solid overall consumer demand during 2007, despite a challenging economic backdrop.”
Fourth Quarter Comparison
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased slightly to $253.5 million. Operating income was $92.7 million during the 2007 fourth quarter compared to $16.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
Year-over-year comparability was impacted by:
•
A 2006 fourth quarter pre-tax, non-cash charge of $87.1 million, or $1.04 per diluted share after tax, for the impairment of long-lived assets. These impairments were substantially related to the Company’s decision to discontinue its speedway development project on Staten Island. The fourth quarter of 2007 includes impairment charges of $3.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share after tax, for costs associated with the fill removal process on the Staten Island property and the impairment of certain other long-lived assets.
•
Lower television broadcast rights fees from NASCAR’s consolidated contracts that began in 2007.
•
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The February 2007 acquisition of the remaining 62.5 percent interest of Raceway Associates LLC (owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway).
•
A 2007 fourth quarter recognition of a deferred income tax credit of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share after tax, attributable to a revision to the recently enacted income-based tax system in the State of Michigan. In accordance with the enacted legislation, the credit was equal to the deferred income tax liability recognized in ISC’s 2007 third quarter results.
•
Accelerated depreciation of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share after tax, in the fourth quarter of 2007 associated with the Company’s previously announced Daytona Live! project.
•
The 2007 fourth quarter impairment of Motorsports Authentics’ (“MA”) goodwill and intangible assets as of November 30, 2007. ISC’s 50 percent portion was $34.8 million, or $0.65 per diluted share after tax, and is included in ISC’s equity investment losses.
Net income for the 2007 fourth quarter was $22.5 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the prior year. Excluding the aforementioned impairment charges, deferred income tax expense reversal, accelerated depreciation, and impairment charge at MA, non-GAAP (defined below) net income for the 2007 fourth quarter was $57.6 million, or $1.11 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $63.3 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.
Full Year Comparison
For the twelve months ended November 30, 2007, total revenues increased to $816.6 million from $798.4 million in 2006. Operating income for the twelve months ended November 30, 2007, was $241.7 million compared to $199.2 million in the prior year.
Year-over-year comparability was impacted by:
•
The previously discussed 2006 fourth quarter pre-tax, non-cash charge of $87.1 million, or $1.04 per diluted share after tax, for the impairment of long-lived assets. Full year results for 2007 include impairment charges of $13.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share after tax, primarily attributable to ISC’s previously announced decision to discontinue speedway development efforts in Kitsap County, Washington, and costs for fill removal on the Company’s Staten Island property.
•
The aforementioned decrease in NASCAR television rights fees.
•
The previously discussed acquisition and consolidation of Raceway Associates LLC.
•
2
Accelerated depreciation of $14.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share after tax, for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach, which was substantially related to the Company’s Daytona Live! project.
•
Motorsports Authentics’ previously discussed impairment charge and the write-down of certain inventory and related assets in 2007. ISC’s 50 percent portion was $47.2 million, or $0.88 per diluted share after tax, and is included in ISC’s equity investment losses.
Net income was $86.2 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007. Net income for fiscal 2006 was $116.8 million, or $2.19 per diluted share. Excluding the aforementioned impairment charges, accelerated depreciation, and impairment and inventory-related charges at MA, non-GAAP (defined below) net income for fiscal 2007 was $150.0 million, or $2.85 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2006 was $172.4 million, or $3.24 per diluted share.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following financial information is presented below using other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”), and is reconciled to comparable information presented using GAAP. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share below are derived by adjusting amounts determined in accordance with GAAP for certain items presented in the accompanying selected operating statement data, net of taxes.
The 2006 adjustment relates to the impairment of long-lived assets as a result of the Company’s decision to discontinue its speedway development project on Staten Island.
The net adjustments for 2007 relate to:
•
Accelerated depreciation for certain office and related buildings in Daytona Beach;
•
The impairment of long-lived assets primarily related to the Company’s decision to discontinue development efforts in Kitsap County, Washington, and costs related to fill removal on ISC’s Staten Island property; and
•
The impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and write-down of certain inventory and related assets by Motorsports Authentics.
The Company believes such non-GAAP information is useful and meaningful to investors, and is used by investors and ISC to assess core operations.
This non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income, net income or diluted earnings per share, which are determined in accordance with GAAP.
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
11/30/2006 11/30/2007 11/30/2006 11/30/2007
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Net income $ $ $ $
7,792 22,475 16,804 86,201
Net loss, net of tax, from:
Discontinued operations 30 34 176 90
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Income from continuing operations 7,822 22,509 116,980 86,291
Adjustments, net of tax:
Additional depreciation - 319 - 9,009
Impairment of long-lived assets 55,441 2,455 55,441 8,390
Michigan income tax - (1,595) - -
MA impairment and inventory-related
write-down of equity investment - 33,913 - 46,327
Non-GAAP net income $ $ $ $
63,263 57,601 172,421 150,017
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Per share data:
Diluted earnings per share $ $ $ $
0.15 0.43 2.19 1.64
Net loss, net of tax, from:
Discontinued operations - - 0.01 -
- - ---- -
Income from continuing operations 0.15 0.43 2.20 1.64
Adjustments, net of tax:
Additional depreciation - 0.01 - 0.17
Impairment of long-lived assets 1.04 0.05 1.04 0.16
Michigan income tax - (0.03) - -
MA impairment and inventory-related
write-down of equity investment - 0.65 - 0.88
- ---- - ----
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $ $ $ $
1.19 1.11 3.24 2.85
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2007
Fourth Quarter Highlights
An overview of the significant major event weekends held in the fourth quarter of 2007 includes:
•
California Speedway hosted NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and NASCAR Busch series events on Labor Day weekend. Despite very exciting racing, the weekend posted less than anticipated results primarily due to inclement weather. The region experienced an intense heat wave with temperatures of 100 degrees and higher during the week leading up to the races, including a record 113 degrees on the day of the Cup race.
•
Richmond International Raceway hosted a weekend of exciting NEXTEL Cup and Busch series racing, anchored by the Chevy Rock and Roll 400. The facility posted its 32nd consecutive NEXTEL Cup sellout, including a net additional 5,000 grandstand seats for 2007. Also, attendance for the Emerson Radio 250 Busch race posted more than an eight percent increase over the prior year.
•
Chicagoland Speedway hosted an exciting season finale weekend for the IRL IndyCar Series, and Kansas Speedway recorded sold-out attendance for both its NEXTEL Cup and Busch events, despite a rain-shortened NEXTEL Cup LifeLock 400.
•
The on-track competition for Talladega Superspeedway’s NASCAR and ARCA race weekend was outstanding, and was highlighted by Jeff Gordon’s thrilling move on the final lap to pass Jimmie Johnson and win the NEXTEL Cup UAW-Ford 500. Despite the exciting racing action, attendance-related results for the weekend were lower than the prior year due to certain unique factors for the 2006 race weekend, including the debut of the new racing surface, the track’s inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck event, and the significant national promotion for the 2006 release of the hit movie “Talladega Nights.”
•
Martinsville Speedway hosted a successful NASCAR Craftsman Truck and NEXTEL Cup weekend, highlighted by Jimmie Johnson’s third consecutive victory at the historic half-mile facility.
•
Phoenix International Raceway hosted an exciting NASCAR triple-header weekend, featuring a sold-out crowd for the NEXTEL Cup Checker Auto Parts 500.
•
Homestead-Miami Speedway closed out the 2007 racing season with a very successful NASCAR Ford Championship weekend. A capacity crowd was on-hand to witness Jimmie Johnson capture his second consecutive Cup series championship. The Ford Championship weekend is one of the most sought after and premier weekends in all of major sports, and Homestead-Miami is continuing to work closely with Ford, NASCAR, and the facility’s other marketing partners to elevate awareness for NASCAR’s national touring series’ finale weekend.
Corporate partner spending remains strong for ISC, and the Company sold its entire 2007 inventory of NEXTEL Cup and Busch series race entitlements. In addition, ISC continues to secure marketing partnerships with companies attracted to the brand loyalty of NASCAR fans and ISC’s unique portfolio of premier events in key markets across the country. Contributing to the Company’s 2007 full year results were several multi-year official status relationships with a significant number of well-known brands, including Bank of America, DeWalt, Gatorade, Home Depot, Office Depot, Sprint, Texas Instruments, and UPS, to name a few.
External Growth Initiatives
ISC is making important progress on Daytona Live!, a mixed-use entertainment destination development the Company is pursuing in a 50/50 joint venture with The Cordish Company (“Cordish”). The project recently received zoning approval from the local government in the form of a Planned Master Development. While there are permitting and local project analyses to complete, community support has been strong and construction is slated to begin later this year.
In April 2007, the Kansas State Legislature authorized four land-based casino licenses, including one for Wyandotte County. Kansas Speedway and Cordish have submitted a joint venture proposal to the Unified Government of Kansas City and Wyandotte County to develop a casino, hotel and retail entertainment project on property adjacent to Kansas Speedway. The initial development is expected to be branded as a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
In December, the Unified Government endorsed the proposal and certain others to the Kansas Lottery Commission for further consideration. The Kansas Lottery Commission is evaluating the proposals and will recommend one or more to the Kansas Gaming Commission, which has final approval in selecting the company to manage the casino. By statute, the timeline for the process should take between 150 and 270 days, with an outside selection date of October 2008.
On Staten Island, ISC is continuing with its site remediation efforts and is in discussions with interested buyers for the 676 acre parcel. The Company looks forward to securing an agreement in the coming months.
Dismissal of Litigation
In January 2008, the United States District Court (the “Court”) in Kentucky dismissed, in its entirety, the civil anti-trust action brought by Kentucky Speedway LLC against ISC and NASCAR. From the beginning, the Company has said the case was without legal or factual merit, and the ruling reaffirms the validity of a business model that has significantly benefited the sport’s fans and the industry as a whole. Kentucky Speedway has appealed the Court’s ruling. While the appeals process could take more than a year to complete, ISC is confident in its ultimate success.
Share Repurchase Program
In the 2007 fourth quarter, the Company purchased approximately 646,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock for $30.0 million, bringing the total number of shares purchased to over 1.6 million since the program was initiated in December 2006 through November 30, 2007. As of November 30, there was $69.0 million in remaining capacity on ISC’s current $150 million authorization.
ISC is evaluating options for a more aggressive share repurchase program during fiscal 2008, which would require the authorization of additional funds by the Company’s Board of Directors. ISC believes its capital allocation strategy reflects a balanced approach that will enhance shareholder value and further position the Company for long-term success.
Outlook
ISC reiterates its 2008 total revenue guidance range of $805 million to $825 million. In addition, the Company is maintaining its fiscal 2008 earnings guidance range of $3.05 to $3.15 per diluted share. ISC is currently more comfortable at the lower end of the earnings range.
“We are extremely pleased with the Court’s decision to dismiss the case in Kentucky and look forward to focusing all of our attention on the 2008 race season,” Ms. France Kennedy continued. “NASCAR’s entitlement changes to the Sprint Cup and the Nationwide series are driving increased awareness for the sport, and the full-time introduction of the Car of Tomorrow in the Sprint Cup series should result in more exciting, side-by-side competition that is a hallmark of NASCAR racing. Looking specifically at ISC, DIRECTTV Speedweeks at Daytona is shaping up nicely, and the very strong level of corporate and consumer demand for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 bodes well for our first quarter results.”
Ms. France Kennedy concluded, “We remain focused on providing a premium experience for our fans and delivering a strong return for marketing partners who continue to invest heavily in the sport. And, while we are closely monitoring consumer spending and broader macro-economic factors, it is important to note that our business model is one that provides substantial earnings and cash flow visibility, as a significant portion of our earnings are associated with multi-year contracts with staggered maturities. For example, approximately 75 percent of our earnings per diluted share guidance for fiscal 2008 is associated with NASCAR’s domestic television broadcast and ancillary media rights. Visibility becomes substantially higher when you layer in advance sales for tickets, sponsorship, advertising, hospitality and other revenues already under agreement for 2008. As a result, we remain positive on the outlook of our business and the opportunity to build long-term value for our shareholders.”
Conference Call Details
The management of ISC will host a conference call today with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial toll free (888) 694-4641 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time and request to be connected to the ISC earnings call, ID number 9494769. A live Webcast will also be available at that time on the Company’s Web site,www.iscmotorsports.com, under the “Investor Relations” section.
A replay will be available one hour after the end of the call through midnight Thursday, January 31, 2008. To access, dial toll free (800) 642-1687 and enter the code 9494769, or visit the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s Web site.
International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well as numerous other motorsports-related activities. The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the Daytona 500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway® located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia; California SpeedwaySM near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway® and Route 66 RacewaySM near Chicago, Illinois; Homestead-Miami SpeedwaySM in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington Raceway® in South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York. In addition, ISC is a limited partner with Group Motorisé International in the organization and promotion of certain events at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada.
The Company also owns and operates MRN® Radio, the nation’s largest independent sports radio network; the Daytona 500 ExperienceSM, the “Ultimate Motorsports Attraction” in Daytona Beach, Florida, the official attraction of NASCAR®; and Americrown Service Corporation, a subsidiary that provides catering services, food and beverage concessions, and produces and markets motorsports-related merchandise. In addition, ISC has an indirect 50 percent interest in a business called Motorsports Authentics®, which markets and distributes motorsports-related merchandise licensed by certain competitors in NASCAR racing. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site atwww.iscmotorsports.com.
Statements made in this release that express the Company’s or management’s beliefs or expectations and which are not historical facts or which are applied prospectively are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company’s results could be impacted by risk factors, including, but not limited to, weather surrounding racing events, government regulations, economic conditions, consumer and corporate spending, military actions, air travel and national or local catastrophic events. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings including, but not limited to, the 10-K and subsequent 10-Qs. Copies of those filings are available from the Company and the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be needed to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by International Speedway or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.
(Tables Follow)
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
11/30/2006
11/30/2007
11/30/2006
11/30/2007
(Unaudited)
REVENUES:
$
$
$
Admissions, net
$
73,533
78,167
235,251
253,685
Motorsports related
149,307
143,709
466,095
467,804
Food, beverage and merchandise
27,853
27,135
87,288
84,163
Other
2,766
4,531
9,735
10,911
253,459
253,542
798,369
816,563
—
EXPENSES:
Direct expenses:
Prize and point fund monies and NASCAR sanction fees
51,781
49,970
151,203
151,311
Motorsports related
39,559
45,836
144,445
162,722
Food, beverage and merchandise
16,141
14,984
53,141
48,490
General and administrative
26,908
28,855
106,497
118,982
Depreciation and amortization
15,268
17,232
56,833
80,205
Impairment of long-lived assets
87,084
3,926
87,084
13,110
236,741
160,803
599,203
574,820
—
Operating income
16,718
92,739
199,166
241,743
Interest income
1,928
1,291
5,312
4,990
Interest expense
(2,736
)
(3,847
)
(12,349
)
(15,628
)
Equity in net (loss) income from equity investments
(450
)
(36,391
)
318
(58,147
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
15,460
53,792
192,447
172,958
Income taxes
7,638
31,283
75,467
86,667
Income from continuing operations
7,822
22,509
116,980
86,291
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits
of $60 and $41, and $268 and $166, respectively
(30
)
(34
)
(176
)
(90
)
$
$
$
Net income
$
7,792
22,475
116,804
86,201
Basic earnings per share:
$
$
$
Income from continuing operations
$
0.15
0.43
2.20
1.64
Loss from discontinued operations
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
Net income
$
0.15
0.43
2.20
1.64
Diluted earnings per share:
$
$
$
Income from continuing operations
$
0.15
0.43
2.20
1.64
Loss from discontinued operations
—
—
(0.01
)
—
$
$
$
Net income
$
0.15
0.43
2.19
1.64
$
$
$
$
Dividends per share
—
—
0.08
0.10
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
53,178,043
51,853,828
53,166,458
52,557,550
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
53,293,850
51,959,612
53,270,623
52,669,934
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
November 30,
2006
2007
ASSETS
Current Assets:
$
$
Cash and cash equivalents
59,681
57,316
Short-term investments
78,000
39,250
Receivables, less allowance of $1,000 in 2006 and $1,200 in 2007
52,699
46,860
Inventories
3,976
4,508
Deferred income taxes
995
1,345
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
8,251
10,547
Total Current Assets
203,602
159,826
Property and Equipment, net
1,157,313
1,303,178
Other Assets:
Equity investments
175,915
76,839
Intangible assets, net
149,314
178,984
Goodwill
99,507
118,791
Deposits with Internal Revenue Service
110,813
117,936
Other
25,595
26,563
561,144
519,113
$
$
Total Assets
1,922,059
1,982,117
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
$
$
Current portion of long-term debt
770
2,538
Accounts payable
29,577
37,508
Deferred income
124,254
128,631
Income taxes payable
22,477
22,179
Other current liabilities
19,226
21,447
Total Current Liabilities
196,304
212,303
Long-Term Debt
367,324
375,009
Deferred Income Taxes
191,642
214,109
Long-Term Deferred Income
10,808
15,531
Other Long-Term Liabilities
866
6,077
Commitments and Contingencies
—
—
Shareholders’ Equity:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized;
31,078,307 and 30,010,422 issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2007, respectively
311
300
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
22,100,263 and 21,593,025 issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2007, respectively
221
216
Additional paid-in capital
698,396
621,528
Retained earnings
456,187
537,044
Total Shareholders’ Equity
1,155,115
1,159,088
$
$
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
1,922,059
1,982,117
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
Year Ended November 30,
—
2006
2007
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
116,804
$
86,201
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
56,833
80,205
Stock-based compensation
2,700
4,046
Amortization of financing costs
538
517
Deferred income taxes
(4,178
)
23,374
(Income) loss from equity investments
(318
)
58,147
Impairment of long-lived assets
87,084
8,170
Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based compensation
(185
)
(170
)
Other, net
23
154
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net
(7,142
)
7,525
Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets
336
(2,142
)
Deposits with Internal Revenue Service
(13,900
)
(7,123
)
Accounts payable and other liabilities
345
5,045
Deferred income
(150
)
(5,712
)
Income taxes
2,607
(121
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
241,397
258,116
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(110,374
)
(96,060
)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
—
(87,111
)
Purchase of equity investments
(124,565
)
—
Proceeds from short-term investments
80,855
105,320
Purchases of short-term investments
(150,655
)
(66,570
)
Proceeds from affiliate
128
67
Advance to affiliate
(3,000
)
(200
)
Other, net
496
264
Net cash used in investing activities
(307,115
)
(144,290
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds under credit facility
80,000
65,000
Payments under credit facility
(80,000
)
(65,000
)
Payment of long-term debt
(635
)
(29,910
)
Deferred financing fees
(368
)
—
Cash dividends paid
(4,270
)
(5,292
)
Reacquisition of previously issued common stock
(460
)
(81,516
)
Exercise of Class A common stock options
189
357
Excess tax benefits relating to stock-based compensation
185
170
Net cash used in financing activities
(5,359
)
(116,191
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(71,077
)
(2,365
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
130,758
59,681
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
59,681
$
57,316
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